The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1781-12-08 00:00:00, page 4

Reed and Forde,
At their ETORE in Frorrt-freet, t«o dews abe<e the
Marke', have < pen#d '
A frefh Assortment of MERCHANDIZE,
Whico they continue tte' f Specie, Bille of Ex
chan„, or Pzpe Curre icy i
Among wh th are
BEST fupcifin? LJ v tbs, oto colour#,
Secan l and coarse ditto, ditto,
Spotted anl pl in 6^ai firms,
Erd zod^'d^ F^nr^U and Baize,
Prtfr< ,fri Bu^thicki,
Pin/', c in! n, -black, green,- and blue Callimancoee
and Durants,,
Shalloons and R itt'nts,
Th eftUtters, 7-8 and yard wide Irßh, French, and
Dwh Lirins,
Towelling and T Able-lined,
(amhrick^ and Lawn r in patches and pieces,
1 awn and Kenting' Handkerchiefs arid Aprons,
B rceluna, Ruma i, and Bandanno Handkerchief ,
A Variety ot d^rk ground, low prie ', Calicoes,
Chintzes, end Cottens,
Mens, womens, and childrens worsted and cotton
Hefe,
Mens strong milled Hole,
Saltire ana Peelings,
Black, blue, green, pink, and white Luteftringi, Sarf
nets, and Pertians,
B^f-d!, 3 4, and ,^d wide 11 efr Modes, &c, &c.
N. B. Tobacco, F our, ?nd Brlron will be re
reived in Payment, atth# M^ket Prices. Nov. 14'
Imported is she Ship Noniuct, erf^to Wells, from
F^rtz, and to be fold, on the moil reafunablc teims,
Wok^F and Retail, by
Smith & Tilton,
At their ftorg in Se-oad ft rect, next to the Friend's
M ^tiag-i oufq
Loft, on the 20th Instant,
November, near Walnut-street Dock, a
Gold-headed CANE, with T. P. in Cy
pher on the Head. The Value of the
Cane will be paid on delivering it to the
Printer hereof.
A NEATaffostment of
Superfine fecund and
coarse jiroadcloths, of all
colours, with f/k ferger,
rattinets, (hallorr.b and
ether Suitable timings.
Coatings.
Friz's and fwat&na.
Scarlet, yellow, aad white
fl\nncls.
Satinets, prunellas, and
printed fluff.
A variety of. velvet# and
velvereis.
Durants.
Tamies.
Calljipanioes.
Mens woifted and fdk hose.
A large aiTcrtment of lin
ens.
Calicoes and chintzes.
Flanders bedticks.
AFE,W Pipes Fyall
Wine,
T'lbon Wire,
Fi? old Jamaica Spirits,
Wed India Rom,
Ccunuy ditto,
T&
French Brandy,
Holland Gin,
MGaffes,
Double and single refined
Loaf Sugars,
White and brown Box
Sugars,
Mulcovado ditto,
Shuchong Tea,
Bohea ditto,
Coffer,
Chocolate,
Barley,
R ice,
Railins,
P pper,
Allspice,
Ginger,
Nutmegs,
Indigo,
Alum,
A Quantity of the
Very best B EAVER,
TO BE SOL D, by
"John Redman,
la Water (tree', between Arch and Race-ftreett.
GEORGE A. BAKER,
At the >LIP at Arch street FERRY, Philadelphia,
Has to d^fpafe of by Wholesale and Retail,
For Cash, or in ex haoge for Country Produce,
Philadelphia. Printed and Sold by DAVID C. CLAYPO,OLE, in Market-Street.
Yard and 54 muslins.
Carabricks and lawns.
Oznabrigs.
Black fattins & oeelongt.
.Ditto modes and mantuas.
Peril ns and farfoets.
A variety of neat silks for
gentlemens wear.
Bbindano and silk romal
handkerchiefs,
black and coloured Bar
celona ditto.
Printed li;en dittos
Back l%ce.
Gold ditto.
Brickrams.
Black ribbons.
Pins and needles.
Loaf sugar.
Indigo.
And an elegant eight day
clock, &c. &c.
Copperas,
Brimfitne,
Chalk,
Rozin,
Tar,
Wheftones,
Powder and Shot,
Lend,
Fine and coarse Salt,
Mens Shoes,
Writing and Wrapping
Paper,
Cotton,
An Assortment of neat
Iron Callings,
Frying Pans,
Linseed Oil,
Indian Corn,
A few Firkins excellent
Irish Butter,
Window Glass of 7 by 9,
£ by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by
12, and is by 14, by
the Box, half Box, or
left Quantity,
Long and short Pipes by
the Box and Grove, Ac.
&c. &c.
BEST nine quarter
gte?n Rugs,
Blankets,
A variety of fine and fu
perfine Broadcloths,
Cassi ners,
Striped and plain Coat
ings,
Fine Naps and Swan(kins,
Twilled and plain Flan
nels,
Baiz: and Surges,l
N ro Cottons,
M^us 'and womens thread
cotton, worsted and yarn
Hose,
Velvets, Velverets and
Corduroys,
Rattinets,
Cafablets, Callimancoai,
and Durants,
Black Ruffels,
Jone's Spinning,
Brown and white Flemish
Sheeting,
Irish, Laval, and Holland
Linens,
Britannia# and Oznt
bW>
Sven-eighth and 3-4 Ger
man Dowlafs,
$ ripe. Bedtick,
Bed Bunts,
Seven.eights, yard and
apron wide cotton checks,
Dark and light ground
Chintzes, printed Lin
ens, Cottons, & Calicoes, 1
With rand, other ARTICLES, all of the very best
Quality^ which they will dispose of on the most are
fonable Terms.
At the Sign of
r^wa&#%^n
0 THE^
£ VIRGINIAN'S %
^ Commission - Store, ^
k^^^^^^WQ
In Water lire^t, a few door# above Fine ftr&et,
GOODS will be received and fold, on the lowed
Commission, and every Care taken to expedite and ren
der the Sales acceptable.
I would purchoft tobacco for a Commission of fivefhil.
lings per Hogshead. Tuofe who will honour me with the
Trust, may re y on having it carefully infpefted, and
put in the best order for flapping.
RICHARD GLASSOCK.
TO be SOLD by the Subscriber,
In Second street, one doer from the Corner of Pino
ftreet,
Best double and tingle Gioucefter CHEESE,
One hogfbead of GIN,
Madeira and Lisbon WINE, by the quarter calk or
gallon, '''
COFFEE by the bag,
Englith CLOATHS BRUSHES,
An assortment of TIN WARES, DRY GOODS, fr.
DAVIS BEVAN.
Just Imported, i< the !«e Vifth from Europe and St.
Thomas, and now SELLING, By
William Sitgreaves,
At hit STORE in Mirket-ftrect, between Front and
Second-ft rests, the Corner of Lre Ria-Court, A large
ASSORTMENT of DRY GOODS, suitable to the
S-afor: Among which are the following, viz.
✓W. D cane-juice Spirits,
' Weft-India Rum,
French Brandy,
Madeira,
Sherry,
Lilbon,„ WINES,
Mountain,
& Tteriffe .
Loaf, -.
mX^X sugars,
and Spanish)
Gunpowder
end Hyfon
in chills of , TEAS
12 pounds,''
Soulhong
and Bohea
ALS O.
A Stable, with a Coach-House,
To be LET. Enquire as above.
George Hughes, and Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE, on the south tide of Merket-ftieet,
next the wharf,
Striped Ginghams,
Russia Liners and Diapers,
Cambricks and Lawns,
Fancy, figured, corded and
India Densities,
Ind a and coloured Jeans,
Mancheftgr Gown - Pat
terns,
Catgut and Mlllinet,
Striped, phin, and figur
ed Gauzes,
IGauze Handkerchief# and
Aprons,
Book and jaconet Muslins,
Ell wide India Persians,
Luteftrings and Mantuai,
Sartins, Modes, and Pee
lings,
Sarfnets and Persians,
Ribbands,
Polecat & Bandano Hand
kerchiefs,
Barcelona ditto,
Silk and cotton Romaic,
Check end printed linen
Handkerchiefs,
Threads,
Sdk T^ift,
Tapes and Bobbin,
Silk Stockings,
ICommon teeing Needles,
Knifing ditto,
A vanity of childrens
Books,
Writing and wrapping
Paper,
j Leaf, Sugar, &c. &c.
I Coffee,
Chocolate,
Rice,
Flour,
Indigo,
Salt,
Copperas,
Allurn,
Pepper,
Allspice,
Ginger,
Mace,
I Nutmegs, and
I Cinamon :°
BY MIS EXCELLENCY
WILLIAM MOORE, Esquire
PRESIDENT, and the SUPREME EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL of the COMMONWEALTH of PENN
SYLVANIA.
A Proclamation.
IT7HEREAS the United States in Congress affeatt
bled, by their proclamation, bearing date the
2,6 th day of October last, for themany great and fe
lemn consideration's therein mentioned, have " recom
" mended to the several ftate^ to et apart the THIR
“ TEENTH DAV of DECEMBER next, to be reli
“ gioufiy observed as a day of THANKSGIVING
" and PRAYER, that all the people may assemble or
" that day, with grateful hearts to celebra e the praiA
" cs of @ur Gracious Benefactor ; to confefs our mani
" (old fins: to offer up our most fervent supplications
“to the God of all. grace—that it may please him to
" pardon our offences, and incline our hearts for th,
“ future to keep all his laws,--to comfort and relieve
" all our brethren who are in distress or captivity,-to
" prosper our husbandmen, and give success to all en
" gaged in lawful commerce,—to impart wisdom and
ft integrity to our counfellors, judgement and forti
“ tude to our officers and foldiers;—to protest and prof.
“ per our illustrious ally, and favour our united exe r ^
" tions for rhe speedy efiablifhment of a fafe, honour
" able and lafling peace,—to bless all seminaries of
" learning, and cause the knowledge of God to cover
" the earth as the waters cover Ite sea."
Therefore as well in refped to the said proclamation,
<s from the plain diQates of confeience, publickly to
cknowledge the favour and goodness of divine provi
dence, and the duty incumbent on us to implore its
further proteaion. We do hereby earnefily recommend
to the good people of Penpfylvania, accordingly to
set apart the said thirteenth day of December next for
the pious purposes expressed in the said proclamation,
and thattbey abflain from all labour on that day.
Given by order of the council, under the hand
of his excellency William Moore, esquire
president, and the feai of the slate, at Phila
delphia, this 22 d day c f November, in the
year of our lord one thousand seven hundred
and eighty-one.
WILLIAM MOORE, President.
Attest. T. MATLACK, Secretary.
God save the Commonwealth.
Just imported in the Nonfuch and other vefftfg from
France, and other part# of Europe & c . And to be
Sold by
Peter & William Wikoff,
At their house in Front-street, between Arch and Race
street, for fpecic, bills of exchange, loan office certifi
cates and paper money of the late emiffisng,
SUPERFINE broadcloths of various colours, cali
coes, chintz, and tofes, cambricks, linens, serge de
Rome, needles, wool cards stocked and io the leaf,
• coffee in calks and bags, wine, copperas, gin, botil.d
cyder of the bast quality : a good neat folk, &c. &c.
October 25th, 1781.
Sixteen Hard Dollars Reward.
BROKE|ot ftohn out of the ftables,at John Shannon'#
tavern, on Mtnatawney-road, near Steny-run,
Philadelphia county, on the night of the 34ft of
O&ober, between 8 end , o'clock, on* Brown HORSE,
0
with Waggon-Geers on, branded I HL; one Black
0
HORSE, with Waggon-Geers on, branded I HL;
one Black HORSE, with a small star in his forehead,
left hind leg, at the fetlock joint, is thicker than the
other, no brand or ear mark ; one other HORSE, a
kind of a sand, Roan, is somewhat blind of one eye,
white mane and tail, no brand nor ear-m^k : all stout,
able Horses; the two l^ft mentioned Hories had like
wise their Geers on. Whoever takes up said Hprfes,
and delivers th^m to the fubferiber, in Oley, Berks
county. John Shannon or Dieter Matthew, in Pottf
grove, Philadelphia county, (hall be entitled to receive
the above Reward ; and it ftclen, and the Thief is taken
and fecurad in an, jhil, in this <r any o:her state, fd
that he may be bought to justice, (hall receive SIX
TEEN DOLLARS for the thief likewise.
JOHN HILL.
Oley, Berks county, Nov. 6, 1781.
Wanted immediately,
A SMALL FARM, in the neighbourhood of Phila
delphia, from two to five miles distance from the
cit, ; the improvements and foil meft be good : of
choice it Ihould not contain left than twenty acres
or more than 150. Any person having such an interest
to rent will please to apply to the Printer.
, To be Let, A
LARGE convenient TAVERN, situated on the esft
fide of Third-ftre*':, near Arch-fireet, known by
the name of the Bunch of Grapes; with two parlours,
seven chambers, a large dancing room, two garrets,
two kitchens, with a house at the end ®. the lot, and
stables for thirty borfes. For further particulars en
quire of Mra, BINGHAM, in Pine street, near St. Pe
tor's Church.
W~ —
either to hire or purchase,
A Good COOK, a:fo a middle aged WOMA(, t e take
care of children. &ne need apply but thole who can
be well recommended. Apply to the Printer.