The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-04-27 00:00:00, page 1

To be Sold by Public Auction,
On the 27th instant, if not Sold before by private Sale,
A Large convenient three story HOUSE,Nurfery, and
three story Kitchen : the house 25 feet 8 inches
front, by 52 feet deep, the Nurlery and Kitchen 47 feet
deep by 14 feet wide, with a good Cellar under^the
whole; the lot 306 feet deep, all in good order, situate
in Market-street, between Seventh and Eighth-fteeets,
mow in the tenure of Hugh Shields, esquire.
Also, two two story brick Tenements, in the Nor
thern Liberties, each 15 feet front on Second-street, by
19 feet deep, with each a one story Kitchen, the one
15 feet 3 deep by 10 feet 6 wide, and the other 17 feet
6 deep, by 10 feet 6 wide; late the estate of jacob
Graff, deceased. For further particulars and terms,
apply to CHARLES SYNG, in Market-street, between
Fourth and Fifth-ftre^s, or to the subscriber in Market
ftreet, between Third and Fourth streets.
Ph'lad. April 4. JACOB GRAFF, Administrator.
NINE hundred acres of LAND weil
timbered, 100 is bottom, it will bring both grass
and good hemp; through said land runs almost a never
failing stream, Efficient to turn a forge, grist and law
mills, with several small improvements on the fame,
about 6 miles from Frederick-town ; also, about 40
LOTS of GROUND from 1-2 to 5 acres, adjoining said
town, lying on both roads, one leading to Anna
polis, Baltimore and George-town, the other to Har
per's and Shepard's-town ferry on Potomack, running
through almost every part of Virginia and also to the
back countries. Any person inclined to purchase may
know the terms and view the lands, by applying to the
subscriber, living in Georre Snertzal's house, in said
town. ELIJAH BEATTY. April 10.
Pursuant to a decree of the
Court of Admiralty for the Delaware state, will be Sold
St Lewis Town, in the county or Sussex, on WEDNES
DAY, the firft day of May next, at Ten o'clock in the
forenoon, the CARGO of the Prize Sloop Potomack:
consisting of 500 barrels of Flour, 100 bufheU of Onions,
7 quintals of Cod Fi(h and 4 calk* Raifirs % And at fix
o'clock in the EVENING, wijl also be Sold, the afore
faid SLOOP, with all her Appurtenances. The Sale to
be for ready Money only.
GEORGE LATIMER, Marlhal.
Newport, April 20, 1781.
On TUESDAY, the 30th of April, 1782, at the House
of Peter Grufhis in Frederick town, state of Mary
land,
One new Cable, 13 and a half
inches,
One ditto, ii ditto.
One Anchor, weight iiool. gq.
Several new Shroud Haulers, from 4 and a half to 6
inches,
Two 6 Pounders,
One 9 Plunder,
A large Quantity of half worn Rigging.
A numberof Blocks, Dead-eyes, Bolts, Spikes, Old
Iron, &c. &c.
Being the Remains of the Cargo and Materials fared
from the Ship Delaware, Captain Prole. April 17.
Pierced for 22 guns, well conftru&ed for failing, of the
burthen of about 220 tons, having a pirt of her fails
and rigging, two cables, two anchors, &c.
The conditions of sale are, to pay in one month after
the day of sale. April 22.
To be Let on she Shares,
For the Purpose of Planting Potatoes,
A Three Acre L O T,
Oh Arch and Tenth-streets. Enquire of the Printer.
Wanted, a Gardener that un
derstands his business. Enquire of the Printer,
On the First day of May next, will be put up for
PUBLIC AUCTIO N,
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On the First of M^y next, at Lewis-Town,
VOL. XL? Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY.—Price Six-Pence.
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SATURDAY,
JOLLY TA R,
To be Sold by Public Sale,
At Baltimore, The good SHIP
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
- 3. Alexandria. Situate next adjoining the Gulden-
Plains, np the river, containing 316 acres and allow
ance.
and giving security, if required, to pay another thiro
in one year, with interest, and the remainder in t«o
years, with interest, will have a good title made, by
SARAH FRANCIS, Executrix.
N. B. A Draft of the Lands Vill be left at the
Coffee-houfe in a few days, and attendance will b,
given at the time and plaee of f a ]e, by THOMAS
MIFFLIN and TENCH COXE, Guardians of the
Children of Colonel Francis. Philad. April 2.
The REVOLUTION of AMERICA.
By the Abbe R A YNA L, author of the philofo-t
philcal and political history of the establishments and
commerce of the Europeans in both the Indies.
Also, Variety of curious and ufeful books, in hiflory,
divinity, voyages, travels, poetry, plays, novels and
entertainment, with Latin and Greek classics, &c. &c.
4- Stephen's Reserve. Situate next adjoining Alex
andria, up the river, containing 317 acres and allow
ance.
5. Kew. Situate in Buffaloe-valley, on the north
fide of Buffaloe-creek, which empties into the weft
branch of Sufquehannab, on the weft fide thereof, a
bout 6 miles above the forks, in Northumberland
county, containing 527 acres and allowance,
6. Mount-Joy. Situate on the north fide of the weft
branch of Sulquebannah, about two milts below the
mouth of Lycacoming-creek, in Northumberland coun
ty, containing 300 acres and allowance.
7. Deer-Park. Situate next adjoining Mount-Joy,
up the river, containing 311 acres and allowance.
All these lands have been patented many years, and
most of them are at this time in the occupation of ten
ants upon leases al will; fom< improvements are made,
and the inhabitants have never been disturbed by the
Indians during the prefect war.
The value of them, in point of fituaticn, fertility
of foil, goodness of the timber, easy navigation to
market, and the neighbourhood to the county town,
is so well known to many gentlemen in this state, that
it is unnecessary to give a detal of the advantages they
poffrfs, to persons who are any way acquainted with
the interior parts of this country.
Any purchaser paying one.third of the morey down,
For SALE, about 3000 Indian
dressed DEER SKINS, and 400 We ght of LEA
VER, for whicha part Payment will be taken in Dry
goods. Apply to EDWARD DAVIES, at the Cone
ftogo-waggons in Market-Breet.
2. Golden Plains. Situate on the north fide of the
weft branch of Sufquehannah, about two miles above
the forks, in Northumberland county, containing 315
acres, and the usual allowance of fix tier's per cent,
for roads.
School for Scandal,
A Commedy ; aded with bursts of applause, at the
Theatres in London and Dublin.
Written by Richard Brinfley Sheridan, esquire.
Likewise, Another entire new work, now felling at
Bell's book-store, near St. Paul's church, in Third
ftreet, Philadelphia, price one dollar.
1. Roxbury. Situate on the weft fide of the main
river Sufqueharmah, just below the forks, and nearly
opposite to the town of Sunbury, in Northumberland
county, originally consisting of 828 acres, of which 20
acres were fold by Colonel Francis in his lifetime.
THE PARTNERSHIP of GEORGE MEADE
and Co. having expired theist instant, all thole
who have any Demands against them are requested to
call on the subscriber for payment, who is duly autho
rued to fettle the Affairs of the late Company ; and
all those Indebted to them, are likewise requested to
difeharge the fame immediately. GEORGE MEADE.
Philadelphia, March 19, 1782.
In pursuance of the last Will and
Testament of the late Colonel TURBUT FRANCIS,
deceased, will be exposed to SALE by PUBLIC AUC
TION, at the C'cffee-Houfe, in this city, on SATUR
DAY the 27'h day of April, instant, at fix o'clock in
the Evening, the following LANDS, late the estate of
the said Colonel Francis.
An entire New Work.
Now felling at Bell's book- store, near St. Paul's church,
in Third-street, Philadelphia : price one dollar.
The REAL and GENUIN E
O R, THE
THE
As every Accommodation will be complete by the
fifteenth of May, and the situation of the School,
since it was firft opened, rendered it impossible to admit
all who applied ; it was therefore thought necessary to
give this public Notice, for the Information of Pa
rents and Guardians, who are or may be desirous of
fending their Children here for Inftruftion.
Particular Attention will be always paid to the
Morals and Manners of the Pupils. April 9.
The ENGLISH LANGUAGE will be taught here
according*o the Rulesof Grammar • also, WRITING,
ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING and the ufeful
Branches of the MATHEMATICS, at the moderate
Rate of Twenty Shillings per quarter Tuition, which
must be advanced henceforth at the beginning of every*
three months.
Good Cook and Pastry Cook,
who can be well recommended. Enquire of the Prin
ter.
Lancaster School.
MR. BROWN, who left November
opened an English School in Lancaster, having
met with very great, encouragement, is now making
preparations for enlarging his Plan. A suitable ,
House is provided and commodious Appartments fitting
up for the Inftrudion of Youth, and for Boarding
such Children as may be lent from remote parts of the
country.
Likewise, A FARM in Horfham, 19 miles from the
city, containing upwards of 200 acres, near 100 there
of are cleared, about 20 of which is meadow, great part:
watered by the weft branch of Nelhameny ; the wood
land having been grubbed affords an excellent range
for cattle. For terms apply to
Philad. April 7. ISAAC MFLCHER.
AL L those who have any demands on the estate of
LEONARD MELCHER, late of this city, de
ceased, are once more and for the last time required
to bring in their accounts that they may be ad
jured and paid, as the surviving Executors are de
termined to close their accounts of that estate by the
ift of May next; those that are indebted to the said
estate are requested to pay without any farther delay.
And those who have any demands on the subscriber are
likewise requested to exhibit their claims, and those
indebted are desired to pay. ISAAC MELCHER.
Was flolen, a small Dog ; has
a remarkable long, slim head, all white but a small
black ring round his neck, both ears black,a spot on his
rump and one eye black ; has a very large tail and
carries it over his back. Whoever takes up said D g
and delivers him to the Printer hereof, fha.ll have the
above Reward and reasonable charges.
A Commodious HOUSE and STORE on the weft
fide of Second street, above Arch-street, with a
Stable, Coach-house and Lot thereto belonging : The
House and Stole are 51 feet on Second-street, and the
Lot extends, in depth, 250 feet to Bread-street (com
monly called Moravian-alley.) They will be let to
gether or Separate. The Store may be entered imme
diately and the House the sth of May next.
Also, About 20 acres of choice NEW LAND
within a few miles of the city.
At his Store, the South fide of Market street, be
tween Front and Second-streets, Philadelphia,
A LARGE Assortment of DRY GOODS, of vari
ous KINDS, which he will dispose of by whole
sale at a very reasonable price, either for gold or filvcr„
Pennsylvania state money, tobacco or flour, &c.
He takes the liberty to acquaint his friends and cus
tomers, that he has opened his store for the recep
tion of all kinds of merchandizes on commission • ,where
constant attendance will be given, and the utmost care
and diligence, will be used in disposing of the goods
soon, and to the best advantage, and the money paid on
demand. Captains of vessels, with their supercargoes,
who daily arrive in this city, being (Gangers and net
knowing where to dispose of their gocdf, if they will
please 10 call at the cemmiflion store, they will always
find storage and ready sale for thei, r goodi—for v hich
they may receive gold or tilver, state money, bills of
exchange, Virginia and Maryland tobacco, flour, and
other country produce, &c. Feb. 1, 1782.
WANTS A PLACE, A
To be Let on Leafes,'
Jonas Phillips,
APRIL 27, 17^2,
[NUMB 877.