The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-08-05 00:00:00, page 4

Just Published, and no^ Ir-Bi^ 3* T>EL*L's Bovk-
Store, near Sr Paul'6 Choct, Third. Street, Phila
delphia—Price Two thirds of a Dollar.
NEW TRAVELS
Through NORTHAMERICA: Ina Series of
Letters;
T?XcIIBrTING the H^tory of the victorious Cam-
XL pad' ^^^ Allied Arrw $, inder his Excellency
<n.-ral W,SHIOCTON n 1 the Count de ROCHAM
BSAO, ra n ve ^ear 1781 —lntsrfperfed with political
and phiioVVEcai OS iv^iois upon the genius, tem
pe r , and celoms of tue Americans : also, NARRA
TIOVS of the Capture of General Burgoyne and
Loro Cuk WALLIS, uith their Armies; and a Varie
ty of inter fii.og P^ ticul, s which occurred in the course
of tht Amruc^n War. Translated from the original of
the Au* A ETC ; one oi the Chaplains to tne French
Army in Aurora.
N. B. A cunfid?rable Variety of the newest PUB
LICAN lONS, in LUtory, Travels, Voyages, Novels,
frtr, S i^c% and Entertainment, with Latin and
English c^fs: also B;oks in all languages may be
h at said BALL'S Book-Store. July 38.
A Grand Concert.
JAMES JUHAN informs the Public, that on
_ Wednesday the 6th of August next, there will
be a GRAND CONCERT of MUSIC, vocal and in
st urgent J, xecuted in the French Academy, in Lodge
:^: c^ Tift'nz in 2 Variety of new and modern Pieces
of M' G rx-cuted on various Instruments.
N h ;1 be needed which may render, this
Entr• i r o @ nt compleat and agreeable.
Thr Cen *rt will begin at 7 o'clock.
* # * Tickets to be had of the Printer hereof at
One Ooi di VAC , or of the Lid juHAV, living at pre
jert in Firib-ft^ut between Arch and Race-Streets.
N, B. The Li JUHAN Teachsth the Harpfichcrd.
Violin, Flute, Ten^r Fiddle, Violoncello and Guitar.
To the PUBLIC.
T HR Dancing School of the French Academy,
§ which has been Shut on account only of the
^rm weather, vriil be opened again on theist
cf pfyembtt next, by Mr. DORSIERE, at the Free
m^fon's Lodge, as formerly.
An Evening School for the French Language will be
regularly attended from 6 to 9. The Drawing School
will also be attended in the forenoon, three times a
we^k, if the number of 12 Scholars can be made up.
„^ Le# Meffi^rs Francois pourront auffi fe pour
voir d'on Maitre qui leur enfeignera I'Anglais par
principe, a la menu Academe-
For terms apply to ALEXANDER QUESNAY, at
Is bcufe in Carter 's-alley. Aug. 2. gts.
W A N T E D,
A Middle aged Wom%n, properly qualified, to ma
nage the concerns of a Small family, where there
are order Servants. It is a place of trust, and an unex
ceptionable character will be required. Enquire of the
Printer. J' j v 22.
A Young man (a native of this city)
fl who writes a good hand, would be
glad of employ in that way. He has been
engaged near fix years in that manner in the
American army, both in a confidential and
a public capacity—Enquire of the Printer.
A miffing HORS E.
STRAYED, Stolen, cr taken by mistake, from
Christian Gove's plantation, a' out two miles from
this city, a light Bay HORS B, (even or tight
years oL, between 14. and 15 hands high, trots natu
rally, with a band unknown, has a mark on his
o#'4 oulder ccca'icned by the kirk of a horse, his mane
harp to the righ', has alma I twitch tail, a star in his
forehead, three white feet, carries himfelf well, is ve
ry 4pt to flip his bridle when hitched, and was in good
order when miffed. Whoever deliver* Lid Horse to
J.irnes Thompfor, at the In i&n Queen, in Fourth
xhaet, between Chefnut and Market ftrrets, or to
Choftian Grove, at hi phntatim, (hall receive FOUR
DOLLARS reward and reafcnahle charges, paid by
July 26. STEPHEN STEVENSON.
YX T AS taken on the zzd of July, in the upper part
V 7 Philadelphia county, one of the noted Rob
le%1 e% cf the name of DOAN, and during the chaee
after them a number of Articles were taken; among
vuTh were five Hufes, a number cf Saddles, Pistols,
Saddle-bags, &c. &c. supposed to be plundered from
toe inhabitants. The articles taken are deposited with
Colonel Robinson, in Bucks county ; where any per
son, moving their property and paying charges, be
fore the 7th day of August next, will receive the lame,
otherwise the articles will be exposed to (ale at the
above place, by AMOS THOMAS.
WILLIAM KENNIDY.
Eight Dollars Reward.
[ TOLENiaft night out of IShmael Williams's pas-
O tire, in Lower Dublin town(hip, a dark brown
HORSE, eight years old, about fourteen hands and
I an half high, pacesand trots, with a large star and
(nip, one hind foot white: any person that will ap.
prebend the horse and thief mail have the above re
ward, or four dollars for the horse only, with reafona
bls charges, paid by ISHMAEL WILLIAMS. July 16.
Ebilad^ia; Printed and Sold b,DA7I D C. C LAYPOOLE, in Market-Street.
Philadelphia, July 14.
At XII o'clock on WEDNESDAY the 27th Day of
August, next ensuing, will be Sold at Public Audi
on, at the Coffee-Houfe in this city—
That famous, imported, Covering Horse,
Bay Richmond.
THIS Stalion if a most beautiful bright bay, full
15 hare s high, and is superior for elegance of
figure §0 any horse in America. He was got
by the noted horse called Babraham Blank, out cf that
celebrated mare called Dido, belonging to Mr. Thomas
Cornforth, of Richmond in Yorkshire. This mare
performed to admiration on the turf, and won ten 501.
prizes, or upwards : She was got by the well known
horse called Changeling. Bay Richmond was imported
from England into New-York in the fall of 1774, by
Lewis Morris, efq. of Morrifania, being then three
years old. He may be seen till the abovementioned day
of sale, either at Mr. Joseph Ogden's, on Schuylkill,
or at Mr. Hiltzheimer's (tables. For a more par
ticular pedigree apply to the Printer.
To be SOLD at the COFFEE-HOUSE, on the i 9 th
day of August next, at 5 o'Clock in the Evening, in
pursuance of the left Will and Testament of Walter
Goodman, late of Philadelphia, deceased.
N °° " A C * rtain PLANTATION in the Northern
43. Liberties of the city of Philadelphia: con
taining about 88 acres, with a dwelling house, barn and
milk.houfe, within three miles of the city; bounded
on the road from thence to Germantown; has on it
an orchard cf choice fruit trees, a good quantity of
meadow and woodland; the whole well watered, and
may be entered on the 25th March next.
No. 2. The WHARF and STORES well known
by the name of Goodman's wharf, above Race or Saf
fafras-ftreet, about 123 feet on Water-street, and ex
tending that breadth into the river; and may be enter
ed on the 2d cf April next.
„Nc. 3. About 93 feet Bank LOT with two dwel
ling houses and other buildings erected thereon, oppo
site to the above ; may be entered on the 25th March
next.
No. 4. The old well-known TAVERN at the
northeast corner of Chefnut, Front, and Water Streets,
20 feet front on Front and Water streets, and about
feet on Chefnut-ftreet ; may be entered on theist
January next.
No. 5. About 10 acres of excellent PASTURE,
or Mowable Ground, on Hickory and Poplar lanes,
well watered, and about one mile from the city, which
will be divided in smaller Lots ; may be entered on
theist January next.
No. 6. Two three story HOUSES and LOTS in
Front-street, about 19 es front each, and the Lots 200
feet deep, opposite to the City-Vendue, now in the
tenure of Sarah Goodman and Mary Foulke; may be
entered on the firft of August, 1784,
PLANS cf the Premises may be seen at the Coffee-
House; and will likewise be (hewn by William Parr, at
Lancaster, and Abel James at Mary Foulke's; of
whom further information may be had by such who
incline to purcha^. Good Titles will be made to the
purchasers, by SARAH GOODMAN, Executrix.
Philadelphia, ABEL JAMES, ) w
July 21. WILLIAM PARR, / Executors
TO BE SOL D,
A Two story Brick HOUSE and Lot of GROUND,
Situate on the North fide of Spruce-street, about
midway between Second and Third-ftreet^, containing
in breadth, on Spruce-Street, nearly 15 feet, and in
length or depth 50 feet, with the privilege of a two
feet and a half alley ; fubje& to a ground rent of 30s.
per annum.
Also a two ftcry Brick HOUSE and Lot of GROUND,
fbuute on the east fide of Laurel-street, nearly adjoin
ing the above, containing in breadth 15 feet, and in
depth 48 feet and a half, with the privilege of a two
feet and a half alley ; fubje& to a ground rent of 30:.
per annum.
Also to be fold or bartered for Merchandize,
a TRACT of excellent patented LAND, situate on
Crocked creek, in Weftmoreland county, containing
308 acres and allowance of 6 acres per cent, it is one
of the firft tracts taken up in that part of the country ;
at least 60 acres of excellent meadow may be made
thereon, as it is well watered by Crooked creek and
the branches thereof. For terms of iale enquire of
ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER, in Spruce street, be
tween Second and Third streets. July 22.
To be SOLD by the Subferiber, at the
upper End of Arch-street,
A Cool, pliant two Story HOUSE 35 feet 4 inch-
M es front, having two parlours, two chambers, a
frnall room and three garrets ; a Back Building, con
sisting of a small room, kitchen, and two chambers ;
also a wash-house and pantry: adjoining the house, in
front, is a two Story Frame Building, suitable for an
office, 17 by 23 ; a private allay, 13 feet wide, on the
east fide of the ground, and privilege of * 3 feet alley
on the weft : on the back part cf the lot are Buildings
fufficient for 6 horses, 2 four wheel carriages, and 8
tons of hay ; also a Store 14 by 40 feet. The Lot is
65 feet 4 inches front on the north fide of Arch-street
and 153 deep, then widens to 99 feet, and extends that
breadth 153 feet more, to the range of Cherry-street.
the whole enclosed with a 7 feet new cedar fence:
The Garden is flocked with plumbs, peaches, cherries,
apples, quinces, currants, gocfbrries and afpsrvg us ,
July 28. RICHARD WELLS.
N. B. He would have no objection to n-gociate an
Exchange for an Intend in a more central part of the
city.
Just IMPORTED, and now 0 PENIN G at
KU H N'^
Medicinal and Drug
STOR E,
The weft fide of Second-street, nearly midway be^
tween Market and Chefnut-ftrectb and diredly op
posite Black-Horse-alley,
A frelh and large Alfortment of well chosen
Drugs and Medicines,
Which will be Sold on the most reasonable terms, cither
by Wholesale or Retail.
Orders from the country, and physicians Prefcriptione
carefully attended to. June 12.
N. B. A smart active Boy will be taken as an Apprentice.
William Nichols,
On the north fide of Market- street, opposite the Indian
King,
Has just OPENED a Large and General ASSORT
MENT of European and East-India
MERCHANDIZE,
too numerous to be inferred in an advertisement;
Which he will fell at the most reasonable peace prices,
for caih, bank notes, bills of exchange, or the honor
able Financier's draughts on Mr. Swanwick, payable in
I: *, 3: 4: 5: or 6 months. June 28.
PRINTS, with and without Frames, a
large collection, and a variety of Books, Maps,
are now opened for Sale at BERNARD KILKEN
NY s Store, in Walnut-street, betwixt Front and Second
ftreet# :
Who wants a quantity of Oak Timber, Oak Boards,
„% o > Potas h, Deerlkins, Pitch and Hemp—and a
VelTel on freight for Lisbon.
John Richard & Co.
Have removed to Water street, betwixt Market and
Arch-streets, where they have just opened for SALE,
an elegant Aflortment of GOODS, furtable to the
ensuing season : Areorg which are—
BLACK, white and coloured Tiffany,
Plain, painted and stamped tiffany Handkerchiefs^
Souffle, striped, flowered and plain Gauzes,
Rich and common Fans,
Artificial flowers in bunches and wreaths,
Black, white and coloured Ostrich Feathers and Plumes,
Book and jacconet Mullins,
Lawns and Cambrics.
Plain and painted Ribbons in boxes,
Sarfnets and Persians of all colours,
Sattins and Peclongs ditto,
Mantuas,
Sewing Silk,
Calicoes and Chintzes,
Black Modes,
Ivory small-tooth Combs,
A ereat Variety of fuperfine and second Cloths:
With a Variety of other Articles ; which they will
dispose of on very reasonable terms, far Cath, Tobacco,
Flour, or Bills of Exchange on any part of Europe.
Just IMPORTED, and to be SOLD by
yan '^acob Sluyter,
From Amsterdam, at his STORE in Market street,
three doors above Laxitia-court,
Rhenish wine in bottles,
Brandy in cases, Holland Gin,
Green Tea in chests and cannifteri,
Embroidered Vest Patterns,
Durants, Shalloons,
Thread Lace, black Lace,
Pins, Needles of all torts,
An Affjrtment of excellent Holland Quills,
Various Articles of Jewelry,
An Assortment of Snuff Boxes,
White Lead, Dutch Pipes :
And a great Variety of other Articles, too tedlcui
to mention. July 17.
Richard Footman,
Has for Sale at his STORE in Second-street near
Market-street, a large Assortment of DRY GOODS,
imported in the Madrid from London : Consisting
of—
Thread and cotton
Hose,
Calicoes and Cottons,
Superfine Chintzes,
Dutch Cords,
Striped and checked Mus
lins,
Scotch Gauzes,
Bordered gauze Handker
chiefs,
Rich tiffany ditto,
Cambricks and Lawns,
Pink and white | ell Per
sians,
An elegant Assortment of Gauzes the newest fashions.
Also, London Porter in hogsheads and barrels, Split
Peas, black Pepper, hyfon Tea, box Sugars, &c. &c.
A STABLE to Let in Wheeler's-alley,
near Christ church. July 22. 6w.
TO be LET, genteel ready furnished
Lodgings. Enquire of the Printer.
Hard Ware and Cutlery,
Russia Sheeting,
Ravens Duck,
j and yard wide Irish Lin
ens,
6-4 Humbums,
India Persians,
Black Sattins and Modes,
Manebefter Mullins,
Worsted Hose,
Worsted Mitts,
Chip Hath,
Pins, &c. &c.