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BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be fold
by public vendue, on Wednesday, the 4th day
ot May intt. at the London Coffee-Houle, at 7
o'clock io the evening, one moiety or equal half
put (the whole into two equal parts to be divided)
of and in certain mefluages, tenements and work
shops, commonly called and known by the name of
the China Manufactory, and the like moiety of a
lot or piece of ground, whereon the fame works
are erected, lituate on the weft fide of Front-Street,
continued southward beyond the city of Philadel
phia, containing in breadth, on Front-street afore
laid, 232 feet, and in rear or depth, on Wicacoa
lane, 319 feet, containing by computation one acre
and an half; together with the like moiety of sun
dry implements hfed in the business of china-mak
ing; which moiety is fubje& to a ground rent of
£ 17 : 15 : 6, currency, per annum ; late file es
tate of Goufe Bonnin ; Seized and taken in execu
tion by WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff._
BY virtue of a writ to me dire&ad, will be fold
by public vendue, on Thursday, the sth day
or May inst at the London Conee-Houfe, at 7
o'clock in the evening, a certain three dory brick
meffuage or tenement aid kitchen, and lot or piece
of ground, lituate on the east fide of Second-street,
between Chefnut and Walnut-streets, and on the
south tide of Taylor's alley, lately in the tenure and
occupation of Mr. Walter Shee, containing in
breadth, on Second-Street aforefaid, 20 feet, and in
length or depth about tig feet; bounded by mef
fuages and ground of James Stuart and others ; fub
je& to a ground rent of £l7 : 19 : 1, currency,
payable in Spanish dollars to George Gray, Esq ;
seized and taken in execution by
WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be fold
by public vendue, on Friday the 6th day of
May inst. at the house of the Widow Gilbert, in
the Northern Liberties, at 4 o'clock in the after
noon, a certain genteel three dory brick meffuage
or tenement, and lot or piece of ground thereunto
belonging, Situate on the bank of the river Dela
ware, at the north end of the citv of Philadelphia,
containing in front 17 feet, and in depth from Front-
Street in King-street or Water-street; bounded
northward with Vine-Street, eastward with Water-
Street aforefrid, Southward by a meffuage or tene
ment, late of Jesse Williamfob, and westward with
Front-street aforefaid; fiibje& to a ground rent of
£ir, currency, per annum ; and to the yearly rent
or sum of 17s. Sterling, being deemed the propor
tionable part of the Proprietor's thirds ; late the es
tate of the Did Jesse Williamson ; Seized and taken
in execution by
WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be fold
by public vendue, on Saturday, the 7th day of
May inst. at the house of James Riddle, near the
Play-house, in the district of Southwark, at four
o'clock in the afternoon, a certain vacant lot or
piece of ground, Situate on the westerly fide of Paf
fyank road, nearly opposite the place of sale, con
taining in front, on the said road, about 20 feet,
and in depth about 165 feet ; bounded by ground
appertaining to the estate of Daniel Jones, deceased,
and others; fubfea to a ground rent of £ 3, cur
rency, per annum ; late the estate of Peter Broades
and John Philip Mertz; seized and taken in exe
cution by WILLIAM DEWE ES, Sheriff.
BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be fold
by public vendue, on Monday, the 9th day of
May inst. at the house of George Beheoven, in
Kenfmgton, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, a cer
tain lot or piece of ground, Situate in the Northern
Liberties of the city of Philadelphia, containing in
breadth north and south 202 feet and an half, and
in depth 360 feet ; bounded ' by Hanover and Marl
borough Streets, and by ground of Edward Duf
field and others; Subject to a certain Mrs. Marga
ret Former's right of dower therein ; late the estate
of James Forster, deceased ; seized and taken in ex
ecution by WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
For Charlestown, (S. Carina)
The Brigantine
&CHARLESTOWN PACKET,
SAMUEL WRIGHT,
Master;
< H Els compleatly provided
° to accommodate pafrengerz ;
two thirds of her cargo is ready
to go on board, and will fail
with all convenient speed. For freight or pillage
hpply to Uriah Woolman., William Sykes,
or Did master on board at Milnor and Hough's
wharf.
AN Y petfon leaving off business, or any
one who is a Granger in the country, that
has, or may have this season, a quantity of mer
chantable dry GOODS to dispose of low for cash
may find a purchaser by applying to the fubferiber'
at the Sign of the Spinning Wheel in Market-Street'
which will prevent the trouble of having them fold
at public sale, and paying the forever loft five per
cent. JAMES CUNNING.
WILLIAM WHITEHEAD,
nEGS leave to inform the Public, that he has
taken the tavern in Princeton, lately kept by
William Hick, at the sign of the New-Jersey
College. All travellers and others may depend on
the utmost care, and the most punctual attendance •
and he flatters himfelf that such persons as have
formerly used the house will continue to call, as
well as all others to whom it may be convenient
as he is determined that nothing Shall be wanting
to furniih the best entertainment.
CAME to the plantation of the fubferiber,
living in Whitemarfh, on the 27th of April
last, a brown C 0 W, with a white face, and some
white on her back. The owner is desired to come
and prove his property, pay charges, and take her
away. GEORGE HITNER.
STRAYED or STOLEN,
Out of the pasturage of J 0 HN SMITH, on Ti
nicum Island, on the twenty Second of the third
month, 1774, at night,
A BROWN HORSE about 14 hands 1 or 2
inches high, having a small neck, a few white
hairs on his forehead, a mealey nose, several saddle
marks on his back, a long dock and Switch tail,
near seven years old, part blooded. Whoever takes
up the said horse and brings him to John Smith
living in Chicheder, or to John Hoskins in Bur
lington, Arall have FIFTY SHILLINGS re
ward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
JOHN HOSKINS.
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Philadelphia, April t,, 1,74.
FIFTYDdLLARS REWARD.
B- nAN AWAYon Thurs
day, the eighth day of
==^ April infant, a young man,
,g$ named JOSEPH BRYAN,
who was employed as a rider
between Baltimore and Phi
' ladelphia, and took with him
^^Five Hundred and Fifty-
Eight Milled Dollars,
which were Sent by him, in a bag, directed to Wil
liam Lux, in Baltimore. The Said Bryan is
about five feet fix or Seven inches high, a likely face,
black hair tied behind, and a large toupee, is round
Shouldered, inclinable to Stoop, and has a remark
able way of Shaking his head, when spoken to, or
in common difeourfe : Had on when he went away,
a g re y beaver coat, brown jacket, and broadcloth
breeches, with brass buttons. He was Seen returning
to Philadelphia the fame day he left it, at George
Gray's ferry, with a yßung man, who lives with
Mr. Joseph Pemberton, Merchant. It is sup
posed a young man, named W ALKE R, who
lived with Mr. Craig, at the White Horse in El
bow Lane, went off with him ; the said Walker
is about five feet nine or ten inches high, Swarthy
complexion, and pitted with the small-pox, and
wore a Suit of parson's grey cloth, with a pair of
black breeches. Whoever apprehends the said Jo
seph Bryan, so that the above sum or part may
be recovered, fliall be entitled to the above reward,
by applying to
WILLIAM STINSON, P @ frider.
JO SEE H CARSO N,
At his Store in Market-Street,
BEING determined to decline the Dry Goods
Business for some time, will fell the remaining
Stock of DRY GOODS on hand at prime cost.
As he intends going to England as soon as his af
fairs will permit, he requests all persons indebted
to him by bond, note or book debt, beyond the
limited or usual time of credit, to difeharge the
fame immediately to prevent further trouble.
He will let the House and Store now occupied by
him, which may be entered on the firft of May.
FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on the 14th instant, (April)
from the fubferiber, living at Trenton Ferry,
an indented Irish Servant man, named MICHAEL
KEELLY, about five feet Six inches high, twenty
two years of age, has brown hair, very thick legs,
and is frefh coloured ; had on when he went away,
an old grey coat, a green jacket, an old pair of
leather breeches, a pair of white worsted stockings,
and a good pair of Shoes and buckles: He took with
him a white and a check Shirt, and a soldier's knap
sack, with white-metal buttons : 'Tis probable he
has a pass with him. Whoever takes up said Ser
vant, so that his master may have him again, Shall
have the above Reward, paid by
PATRICK COLVIN.
Tobe SOLD at PUBLIC VENDUE,
on Wednesday the eleventh day of May, at the
house of Pe+er Withington, tavern-keeper, in the
town of Reading,
TW O lots or pieces of ground, containing five
acres each, No. 6 and 26, lying near Said
town. The purchaser paying one third of the pur
chase money on delivery of the deeds, may have
twelve months or more for the payment of the re
mainder, paying interest. The sale will begin at
fix o'clock in the evening, when attendance will
be given.
Tobe SOLD by PUBLIC VENDUE,
at the London Coffee-houfe, on Thursday the
twelfth day of May next, at fix o'clock in the
evening, if not Sold before at private sale,
AT WO story brick house, and brick kitchen
adjoining it, in Southwark, containing eight
rooms and fix fire places; the lot is 20 feet front on
Argyle-street (between Front-street and the River
Delaware, on a line with Almond street) and 67
feet deep ; it would suit either for a Shop or tavern.
Also two two-story brick houses and kitchens, in
Gilbert's (commonly called Elfrith's) Alley, on
the south fide thereof, between Front and Second-
Streets, and between Mulberry and Saffafrafs-ftreets,
containing in breadth on said alley 19 feet 4 inches
each, and in depth 53 feet 6 inches. And also at
private Sale, two two-story brick houses and kitch
ens in Laurel-street, on the welt fide thereof, lead
ing from Spruce to Third-Street, and between
Second andThird-ftreets, each containing in breadth
16 and a halffeet, and in depth 80 feet. The two
last houses are insured; the whole clear of in
cumbrances, and the title indisputable. For fur
ther particulars apply to Mr. Robert Magill,
Book-binder and Stationer, at the corner of Laeti
tia Court, in Market-street.
PHILADELPHIA RACES.
ON TUESDAY, the 7th of June, will be
Run for, over the Centre Course, a Purse of
One Hundred Pounds, given by the Jockey Club,
tree for any horse, mare or gelding, carrying weight
for age ; four years old to carry 7 stone 7 pounds;
five years old, 8 stone 9 pounds; fix years old, 9
Stone 3 pounds, and aged, 9 stone 10 pounds ; the
belt of three four-mile heats. Fillies allowed 3
pounds.—Not less than three reputed running horses
will be allowed to Start for this purse.
On WEDNESDAY the Bth, a Purse of
Fifty Pounds, given by the Jockey Club, free only
for four and five years old ; four years old to carry
8 stone, five years old, 9 stone ; the belt of three
two-mile heats. Fillies allowed 3 pounds.
And, on THURSDAY the 9th, the City-
Purse of Fifty Pounds, free for any horse, mare or
gelding, not being full blood, carrying weight for
age and blood, as follows—Four years old, half
blood, to carry 6 stone 10 pounds, three-quarters,
7 Stone, and all others 7 stone 4 pounds; five years
old, half blood, 7 Stone 10 pounds ; three-quarters
8 stone ; and all above, 8 stone 4 pounds. Six
years old, half blood, 8 stone 7 pounds ; three
quarters, 8 stone 11 pounds ; and all above, 9 stone
1 pound. Aged, half blood, 9 stone 4 pounds ;
three-quarters, 9 stone 8 pounds; and all others,
9 stone 12 pounds. The belt of three two-mile
heats. Fillies allowed 3 pounds.
The horses, &c. to be Shewn and entered on Sa
turday the 4th of June, between the hours of twelve
and fix, with Mr. Jacob Hiltzheimer, paying
51. for the hundred, and 50s. for each fifty, or dou
ble at the post. Proper certificates to be produced
at the time of entrance, under the hands of the
breeders, of the age of all the horses, &c. under
seven, and of the blood of all the horses, &c. who
are to start the last day.
To run according to the usual terms, and all dis
putes to be determined by the members of the
Jockey Club.
TO BE SOL D,
THE TI ME of a Servant lad, about fourteen
years of age : He is very healthy and Strong,
and is fold for no fault but want of employ. For
further particulars enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SO L D,
A NEGRO WOMAN, about twenty-eight
' 1 years of age ; die can be recommended for her
bonefty, and understands house-work. Enquire of
the Printer.
WILLIAM BARRELL,
Hath imported in the fllip Richard Penn, Capt.
All, from London,
AL ARGE and elegant assortment of Europe
an and English PIECE GOODS, pecu
liarly adapted to this season, which he will fell by
wholesale and retail, on the very lowest terms, at
his Store the northeast corner of Market and Se
cond-Streets, where may be had, a few tierces of
choice NEW RICE, very low.
WILLIAM MILLER,
Hath just imported in the Ship Richard Penn, Capt;
All, from London, and is now opening, at bis
Store in Front-Street, the corner of Gray's Alley,
between Chefnut and Walnut-streets,
A NEAT and general assortment of MER
CHANDIZE, suitable for the season,
which he will fell on the molt reasonable terms, for
cash or the usual credit.
N. B. He daily experts a further supply by the
Mary and Elizabeth, Capt. Falconer, from London,
and the firft vessels from Bristol, Liverpool, Glas
gow, &c.
ABRAHAM USHER,
Has just imported in the Richard Penn, Capt. All,
from London, and now opening, at his Store in
Front-Street, the fifth door above Walnut-Street,
AL ARGE assortment of European and India
GOODS, suitable to the season, which he.
will fell on the lowest terms for cash or Short credit.
N. B. He expects a further supply by the firft Ships
from London, Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow.
JOSEPH DEA NT
Has just imported in the Richard Penn, Capt. All,
from London,
A General assortment of SPRING GOODS,
which he will fell on reasonable terms, at his
Store in Front-Street, between Market and Chefnut
ftreets.
JOHN FIE L D,
Has just imported in the Ship Richard Penn, Capt.
All, from London,
A GENERAL assortment of European and
East-India GOODS, Suitable to the season,
which are now opening for sale, at his Store in
Water-Street, the second door below Chefhut Street.
He daily experts a further supply of Goods from
London, Liverpool and Glasgow.
Imported in the Ship Richard Penn, Capt. All, from
London, and to be fold by
ALEXANDER T OD,
At his Store in Front-street, two doors above
Chefnut-ftreet,
A general assortment of MERCHANDIZE.
ROBERT WILSO N,
Has just imported in the Richard Penn, Capt. All,
from London,
AN EAT assortment of SPRING GOODS,
which he will fell on the molt reasonable
terms, at his Store in Second-Street, near the South
east corner of Chefnut-ftreet.
Just imported in the Ship Richard Penn, Capt. All,
from London, and to be fold by
JOHN SHIEL D S,
At his Store in Chefnut-ftreet, the fourth door be
low Second-Street,
A NEAT assortment of European and East
" India GOODS, suitable to the present season.
CALEB AND AMOS FOULKE,
Have imported in the Richard Penn, Capt. All,
from London, a large assortment of SPRING
GOODS, which they are now opening for sale
at their Store in Market-Street, near Fourth-Street;
amongS twhich are,
OZ NABRUGS; German dowlafs ; Pome
ranias ; brown quadruple Silefias; Russia
Sheetings ; Raven duck ; Russia drabs, brown and
white ; a large assortment of 7-8 and yard wide
Irish linens and Sheetings; Holland whited long
lawns; 6-4 muSlin and humhums; India nankeens;
a very large assortment of callicoes, cottons, and
chintzes; printed linen handkerchiefs; cambricks ;
Silesia and clear lawns ; silk, lungee, pullicat, fec
terfoy, and cotton recalls; black, white, and
changeable Barcelona handkerchiefs ; coloured
ginghams; nilD.es ; ell wide Peifians ; writing pa
per, buckram, Flanders bed rick, clouting diaper
and damaSk table-cloths. Shalloons, callimancoes
durants, Wilton cloths, Leghorn hats, Steel, &c.
Mease and caldwell;
Have removed to the Store lately occupied
by Messrs. Conyngham and NeSbitt, on the
welt fide of Front-Street, a little below Walnut
ftreet, where they are now opening for sale, a large
and general assortment of MERCHANDIZE,
just arrived per the Ship Richard Penn, Capt. All,
from London.
MASON AND PATTON,
Have just imported in the Richard Penn, Capt. All,
from London,
AL ARGE and neat assortment of European
and East-India GOODS, suitable to the
present season, which they will dispose of on the
molt reasonable terms for cash or Short credit.
WH EREAS the partnership of JO
NATHAN ZANE and SONS has
been expired above a twelve-month, and as some
of their customers are in arrears near twelve months
before the expiration of said partnership, which
circumstance puts the fubferiber under the difagree
aUle neceflity of putting the accounts of such de
linquents into the hands of an attorney, which they
may rely upon if Satisfaction is not made before the
firft day of 6th month (June) next, without further
notice. JONATHAN ZANE.
N. B. Now for sale, at the sign of the Hand-saw,
in Second-Street, between Chefnut and Market-
Streets, a large and general assortment of iron
mongery, brass ware, fiddlery, painters celoms
and dve Stuffs; also fein, Sewing and ball thine,
&c. &c. on the very lowest terms for cash.
GEORGE BAhiRAM,
A ' H ' s
WOOLLEN DRAPERY
A "' HOSIERY
WAR E- &^b HOU SE,
At the Sign of the Golden Fleece's Head, betweeen
Chefnut and Walnut-streets, in Second-Street,
has just imported in the Ship Richard Penn, Capt'
All, from London, 4
AL ARGE assortment of silk, cotton and
thread HOSE. He has also for sale, a very
large and general allortment'of Second and Superfine
fashionable coloured BROADCLOTHS and
RAT LINETS; also a variety of S UMMLR
GOODS, which will be fold very reasonable.
Just imported in the Ship Richard Penn, Capt. Alli
from London, and to be fold by
JAMES HARTLEY,
At his Store in Second-Street, next door to the
George Tavern,
A NEAT and general assortment of DRY
GOODS, on the lowest terms for cash or
short credit.
TO BE SOLD CHEAP,
FINE Liverpool stoved SALT; Irish BEEF-
Jamaica and Dominica R UM. Apply to''
SAMUEL CARSAN, or
BARCLAY and MITCHELL.
Ne^cafile upon Tyne, Dec. 3, 1773.
WHEREAS William Robertson, of
Newcastle upon Tyne, linen-draper and ha
berdasher, about the Spring of the year 1763, went
from London for Maryland ; and by a letter from
him to feme of his friends here, soon after his arri
val there, it appears he was engaged with one
Johnston, to go up Potowmack, or some other river
in Maryland, in order t® k^p a School, and his
friends here having never Since heard from him ;
This is therefore meant to request the said William
Robertson, if alive, to inform Joshua Fisher.
and Sons, of Philadelphia, thereof; and to write a
line, with his own hand, to Jonathan Ormston
linen-draper, in Newcastle aforefaid, acquainting
him with his situation, and where he lives, who.
on receipt thereof, will immediately inform him of
Something to his advantage ; or if he is dead, it
will be deemed a particular favour from any peifon
in that part of the country who knew him, to inform
the said Jonathan Ormston, cr Joshua Fisher
and Sons, when and where that event happened.
OFFICE
For tbe SALE of REAL ESTATES,
(The first ever undertaken in this province.)
AS it would take up too much room in a news
paper, to continue to insert such estates as
have already been advertised the usual time, we beg
leave to refer to our former publications; informa
tion concerning them, as also of several articles
which will not be advertised, may be had by apply
ing to the office. MATTHEW CLARKSON,
EDWARD BONSALL.
TO BE SO L D,
A lot, 37 and a half feet front cn the north fide
of Vine-Street, between Front and Second-Streets ;
52 feet deep.
A lot, in the town of Manle&n, Lancaster coun
ty, containing 2 and a half acres and 24 perches,
and is lot No. 10 in the plan of said town.
One other lot, No. 30, near said town, contain
ing 10 acres and 44 perches, woodland.
Two houses in Coxe's alley, Southwark, one of
them brick, the other Stone; rent for 141. a year
each ; allo a vacant lot; the whole fubjeft to joL
per annum ground-rent.
Two plantations in Soleberry town Ship, Bucks
county, near Howell's Ferry, on Delaware, about 31
miles from the city ; one contains 200 acres and 140
perches, is well watered, has some good meadow,
and more may be made, about 100 acres cleared,
has a good orchard and sundry buildings ; the other,
adjoining, contains 26$ acres and 60 perches, has a
good orchard, stone dwelling, kitchen and barn,
too acres cleared, a quantity of. meadow ground
well watered, some made and more may be made.
Terms of payment will be made easy to the pur
chaser.
A grist-mill and saw-mill, about 240 rods from
a landing on Naaman's Creek, Newcastle county,
with 7 acres of good meadow, and as much upland,
dwelling houses, barn, &c. excellently Situated for
carrying on the flour and fcantljng trade.
A commodious, genteel, well built house, on the
north fide of Market- Street, between Third and
Fourth-streets; the lot is 25 feet front, and 109
feet deep, has an outlet into Fourth-Street.
Also, a lot on Fourth-street, adjoining to the
above, 23 feet 2 and a, halfinches front, and 65 feet
deep, on which are several buildings.
Two thousand acres of land, warranted and fiir
veyed, on the river Ohio, about half a mile below
the great Miami river, between Sbronk's and Wee
per's Creeks.
A large convenient house, with Stores and wharff,
in Water-Street, between Market and Arch-streets.
Groundrents, amounting to 71. i,s. issuing out of
four lots of ground, Situate on the great road from
Cooper's Ferry to Salem, in Gloucester County,
New-Jersey, about 18 miles from the Ferry.
A tra& of land containing 330 acres, lituate in
Buffaloe Town Ship, Northumberland County ; sur
veyed and returned ia the Secretary's Office,—will
be fold very cheap.
An elegant summer house (belonging to Andrew
Doz) situate in Paffyunk Township, about a mile
and a half from the city ; with 4 acres and 56 perches
of ground in excellent grass, divided into two fields
under good fence, a barrack that will hold 12 tons
of hay, a well of good water<&c.
A genteel country house, with a good barn, sta
bles, kitchen, and 17 acres of land, pleasantly fi--
tuated , about 3 miles from this city. The build
ings are all new and good; the fruit trees in the
garden and orchard of the best kind, and now just
beginning to bear in plenty. The purchaser may
have any time he pleads for payment of the whole,
or any part of the purchase money.
A three story brick house, on the east fide of
Fourth-flreet, between Market and Arch Streets,
with a two story brick kitchen; pays 81. 2s. per
annum ground rent, and js insured ; the lot is 17
feet front by 6; feet in depth.
To be LET on GROUND-RE NT.
Several lots on Spruce-Hreet, between Fifth and
Sixth Streets.
A lot on the north fide of Market-street, betu en
Seventh and Eirhth-ftreete, being 32 feet 9 mokes
front, and 146 feet in depth to an alley.