The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-09-11 00:00:00, page 4

To t^ Fr " and Independent ELECTORS of the
City and County of Philadelphia,
Gentlemen,
ENCOURAGED by a great number of refpeaable
inhabitants Hi the city and county ; I therefore
b eave to offer myfelf a Candidate for the Sheriff's
Office at the next General Election. Should I bf so
totunatc as to obtain your votes and interest on that
occafr n (which are hereby most earnestly solicited) it
will by me under the greater obligation, and be ever
remembere, with gratitude, by
Gentlemen, your most obedient,
and very humble servant,
July 28. JOHN BAKER.
J ShkStockings assorted,
Sewing Silks,
Silk L^ces,
Thread ditto,
Silk Handkerchiefs,
Silk Vest Pattris,
Women silk Giovts,
Men and womens leather
ditto,
Womens Mitts,
kibbons affo. ted,
Italian Fiowerr,
Cambricks,
L^wns,
Which he will fell on th
By the Sn >w L'Elizabeth,
from Rochede.
Silks,
Prunell^s,
CHicc.s and Chintzes,
Delph,
Duek,
Cordage,
Twine,
Tea,
Hats,
Loaf Sugar,
Pepper,
Spanish Iron,
Shot,
Saltpetre,
Soap,
Nails,
Writing Paper,
Whi e Vmegar,
Taffia and Rum,
ALSO, by the Brig Do&cr Franklin and the Schooner
General Washington, from St. Unes,
A Quantity of Dry Goods, Brandy, Oporto
Wine and Lilbon Salt.
And by the Brig Town of Oftend, a compleat Assort
ment of Broadcloths and Britannias,
Just IMPORTED and to be SOLD, by
Andrew Whiteman,
At the STORE below Meffis, Hewe# and Anthony,
at Che/nutdirect wharf,
A few Pipe# of choice London Particular Madeira
Wine, and a quantity of DRY GOODS, confiding
of
CORDAGE, Nails, G!afs Ware, Twine, Mensand
Womens Shots, Hessian brown Sheeting, heading
kolls, Tcleftopes, ready made Coats, Frocks, Waist
coats, Breaches and coarse Shirts, Boots, Mens and
Womens /upeifine C iron Hose, Princes Stuff, White
Perfi^n, Pink Sarfenet, Florentine, Mode, Squares,
Buckram, Scotch Gauze, Check and Striped Lawn,
Check Handkerchiefs, coloured, crap'd, Artois black and
Sattin Ribbons, Thread Trays, and a few kegs of Ve
netian Paint. August 29.
Huron & Belzons,
In Front-street, opposite the Coffee-houfe, have for
SALE an Assortment of MERCHANDIZE:
Among which are the following—
[lLKS of different kinds Prunellas,
wants freight.
For PORT-AU-PRINCE or CAPE-FRANCOIS,
THE Brig DOCTOR FRANKLIN, captain Barre ;
will carry about 600 Barrels.—For Terms apply to
ONFRAY PANNIERE, at his Store in Water-street,
a few doors below Walnut-ftrcet. Sept. 9.
French Academy.
Alexander quesnay bfa leave to inform
the public, that the Dancing S hool wJI be open
at th° fame place by Mr. D'ORSIERE, theist of Sep
tember. August 28.
Onfray Painniere,
At hi: Store in Watci-fbeet, below Walnut-ftreet,has
just received a Variety of
GOOD S,
IF Mr. A. H. WILLMANS, of Bielefeld, in the
county of So^enperg, in the dominions of his ma
jefly the king o' P<ufli% in German?, is still alive,
and wli apply to Mr. P. E. DELIUS, in Philadelphia,
to be met with a MeiJrs. Peter Whitefide and Co's, ha
may he r of something greatly to hit advantage ; or if
any Gentium n, in any part of North-America, can
give an account of hid Mfr. A. H. Willman#, where he
is, ifliring, or if dead, where he died, by dr fling a
letter as abovementioned, it will be most thankfully re
ceived. Sept. 2, 1785. 4t.
Philadelphia: Printed and Sold ^ DAWID C. C LATPOO LE, in Market-Street.
emoft teafonable terms.
By the Snow Good Friends,
from Brett.
GENUINE Coniacßran
dy,
Claret in hogsheads,
Madeira Wine in bottles,
Sweet Oil,
Liquors,
Olives,
Anchovies,
Capers,
Mustard,
Ergi/h Cloth,
Linens,
Creas,
Britannia#,
Calicoes and Chintzes,
Tickings,
Wax Candles,
Soap,
Salt, &c. &c.
Tapes,
Linen Handkerchiefs,
Thread & cotton Stockings
W hite & coloured Tarear s,'
Muffins,
Britannica,
Calicoes and Chintzes,
Broadcloths,
Fans of the belt tafle,
Snuff-boxes,
Pine,
Writing Paper,
And a few elegant Gold
Watches. Sept. 2
Philadelphia, August 30, 1783.
NOTICE a hereby given, that the fubferiber, feme
time ago, bought from a certain John Sutler,
three COWS, one of which ha# fine? been proven to be
th rf property of Thomas Wilkey, which gives a 'ufpi ion
that the others belonging to somebody in this place. The
owner or owners are desired to come, pro e property,
pay charges and take them away. The one j, a black Cow'
the other a brindle. WILLIAM RUSH. Sept 2'
WAS flopped by justice Moore, in Germantown,
°° I' 25th of this instant, Five Silver TA
BLE SPOONS, supposed 10 be ffolcn by a cer
tain Sarah Frown. The owner or owners are desired
to call and prove their property, that the offender may
be brought to justice. . August 29.
N. B. The Spoons are marked with different letters.
RAN-AWAY from the fubferiber, an Iri/h Man,
named SAMUEL ERHUTIN, 21 years old,
had on a brown coat and red jacket, felt hat, old while
breeches and. black yarn docking#, took also with him
4 sh r s, one white, 3 brown ditto, by trade a Wea
ver. Whoever t^kes up said Runaway, (hall have
THREE POUNDS Currency Reward, and all reason
able charges, paid by
ROBERT CRAFT, Bfait baker
living near the Ntw-Market, in Second-'
street, 4 dears weft of Pine-street.
N. E. He also took from me one pair half worn
corduroy breeches. He is luppofed to have gone over
Gray's ferry.
Furnished Lodgings to be let in
a very pleasant part of tie city. For further patticu
lars enquire of the Printer. June 24.
TO BE SOL D,
TW 0 valuable LOTS of GROUND situate on
the welt fide of Second-ffreet, near Race street,
containing in breadth 46 feet ore inch, and in
depth about 300 feet. For terms of sale apply to CA
LEB CARMALT or CHARLES JARVIS. Sep. 2 ,
FOR S A L E,
The following Tracts of Land,
(Or either of them)
ONE thousand five hundred and eighteen acres
fi uafe in Warm-Spring Valley, in the county
of Bottetourt : this trad is well watered and
the greater part exceeding rich; the growth wild cher
ry, sugar tree, crab and walnut; on it is a plantati
on in good order, fufficient to work fix hands, and a
large and valuable meadow ; no place on this fide the
Allegany M untain affords better pasturage, the whole
woods being covered with rich weed and pea-vines
Seven, hundred and forty eight acres in the fame
Valley, in the counties of Augufla and Bottetourt ad
joining to and including a moiety of the Hot-Springs -
t.,e medical qualities of which are esteemed equal to
any on the continent: this trad is well timbered, the
foil good, and rias a fufficient proportion of ground fit
for meadow.
Two thousand two hundred and seventy acres 011
the great Kinhaway, at the mouth of Elk, wnich di
vides it nearly through the middle: the whole of this
trad is low ground of the firft quality, and at which
place most cf those who remove by water from this
state to the Ohio must build vessels, and set out with
their families.
Also about Twenty-four thousand acres in several
tracts, situate on the Ohio, Green r >ver, and the wa
ters of Kentucky: these lands ate located, and of the
firft quality being due for military service, under the
proclamation of 1763 for pre-emptions, and for war
rants issued on the 15th of Odober, 1779. The pu r
chafer to give approved security for the money, t< ,bj
paid at three annual payments ; the firft to be made
at the end of twelve months from the contrast The
fubferiber proposes to be at the Warm Springs in
Augusta, on the 15th day of next September, when it
will be convenient tor any person who may incline to
purchase to fee the trad in that neighbourhood.
CUTH. EULLITT.
Prince William, July 13, 1783.
A Smart Active Lad is wanted as a
Servant. Enquire of the Printer
To BE RENTE D,
A FULLING MILL and PLANTATION, at
which has been carried on a large firoke of bufi
nefs for feme time ; the Mill is in good repair.
To be fold, a Negro MAN about 25 years of age, who
hat been registered according to law, can drive a team
and understands farming in the best manner; is fold for
want or employ. Apply to the* fubferiber, living in
Warminfter township, Bucks county.
Sept. 2. ROBERT MILLER.
To the Freemen, ELECTORS for the County and
City of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,
YOUR fiiendfhip I experienced lift general Electi
on, in placing me so near on the return for the
(huilf's office, although my application came be
fore you at a late hour, which merits my warmest
thanks. As I purpo e Handing a Candidate for that
office it the next t eftion, your Votes and Interests in
my behalf will ever oe acknowledged with sentiments
of the highest esteem and refyeft, and the ftriaeft at
tention paid to the duties of that office, if 1 lhjuld be
10 happy as to merit your concurrence.
Your obedient humble servant,
July 28. JAMES LOUGHEAD.
Eight Dollars Reward.
RA^^"'^ ° n "' 22d inftant > J u he, from Mr.
Buchanan's plantation, in Delaware hun.
Bal , m ° re county, a Nep o MAN, named
WILSON, calls himfelf Wilson Baily, a country born
bred on Long-lflind, state of New York, to labouring
on a farm and going by water in small craft. He it
urn e r 3d years o f age ; he fays not 25; 5 feet 9 or 10
inches high, fiout and ftrohg made, and marked with
the small-pox . •had on and carried with him, two tow
rinen Shirts, two ditto trowferi, an old Kendal cotton
™^'°^ '," old pair breeches of (potted Mrchefter
fluff, a ielt hat half worn, a French matchcoat, blanket
and (hoe-packs o n his feet. Any person securing said
fl IV e for his matter, (hall receive the above reward and
reasonable charges if brought home to
JOHN FRIZELL; Overseer.
Five Pounds Reward.
n AN-AWAY from the fubferiber, on the night of
the infant, a Servant LAD about 5 feet i o
inches high, 19 yeaisold, with fliort brown hair
and locks rather down, calls himfelf Samuel Harris'
he , ul ' ,d took with him a pass belonging to
WuJum Grubb, a B iti(h Deserter, it is supposed
wi I assume and pals by that name: had on when he
^ent away, a green coatee, light w.iftecat and ftrinsd
homeipun toefera; took with him a brown great coaT
with a brown velvet collar, a pair of leather breeches
and a pair of boots. Ashe was yesterday seen talking
^th the driver of the Elizabethtown stage iti s fuppeta
betas made fc r New-York. Whoever takes up a d
Scutes the fa d Servant in any g ao! , or brings him
h.matter, ath„ v . y folrs behind the City-tavem
(hall be enisled to the above reward and all reafonabte
charges paid.
April 2. SAMUEL HODGSON.
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST in Market lalf Saturday meaning, supposed
in S?cond-ftrcet between Marker and Pine ftree,s
a small red Morocco POCKET BOOK, (or Et
wee Case) containing a pair of feiffarr, small penknife,
pencil and tooth pick, with sundry papers of value to
the owner only, (ro money in it.) Whoever will leave
n v^th its contents, with the Printer, (hall receive the
above reward, and no questions aiked. Sept. 1.
WAS flopped some time past, funoofed to be flolen.
three, Silver TABLE SPOONS; also, a
few day# ago, under the fame suspicion, was flopped, a
GOLD LOCKET. The owner cr owners of the above
articles, by applying to the Printer hereof, proving their
property and paying the cost of this adverifement, may
have them again. August 21.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
A ^£° NDBD from hi, BJ P , a certain ISAAC
RICHARDSON, between 253rd 30 years of Age
5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, swarthy complexion, black
curly hair, 1# ftcut and well set, commonly wears a
B.ue Velvet Suit with Silver Buttons, the imprt flion
of a cannon ftampt or engraved on them ; changes his
dress fomenmes to a light coloured fupexfine Broadcloth
co; t lined uith Silk, Buff Caflimer waifcoat and bree
ches with Silver Buttons; rode an iron grey Striion
about 14 hands and a half or 15 hands high, very re
markable for leaping, but may have changed his horfe #
P'f cn apprehending the above described perlon,
as G y.l lecurt him any gaol in the United States, and
gve information thereof to the fubferiber, living in
Norfiton townthip, Philadelphia county, (hall receive
t?e above reward and reasonable charges, paid by
Sept. 8. ANDREW ZIEGLER.
Eight Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or Stolen off the Common# of this City,
on the 15th July last, a black MARE, 14 or 15
hands high, a natural pacer, trots a little, has a small
star in her forehead, branded with a horse dice on the
ffioulder and buttock, has a small white spot on her
right (boulder, between 8 and 9 years old. Whoever
will take up said Mare, (hall have the above Rer^rd, or
if Stolen, 4 Dollars wil be given for the thief
MARTIN FELIX, Sept. x.
Juit IMPORTED, and now O PENI NG at
KUH H's
Medicinal and Drug
STO R E,
The weft fid) of Second-street, nearly midway be
tween Market and Chefnat-ftrecte, and direßly op
posite Black-Horse-alley,
A fr<(h vnl large Assortment of well chosen
Drugs and Medicines,
Which will be Sold on the most reasonable terms, either
by Wholesale or Retail.
Orders from the country, and physicians Prescriptions
carefully attended to.
To the Frecmer, ELECTORS in the City and Ccurk
ty of Philadelphia,
Gentlemen,
± S the present Sheriff's Time of Office will expires
ri next general Elc&i 0, I take the freedom to of
fer myfelf a Candidate lor laid Office; fliould my re
quest meet with your approbation, the' favour will be
gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's
Most obedient,
and very humble Servant,
Philadelphia, Aug. r, 1783. LEWIS FARMER.