The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-04-30 00:00:00, page 1

To be Sold by Public Auction,
At the Caff.e House, pn SATURDAY the 4 th of
May nxr, at Twelve o'clock, if not Sold before at
Private S.a'e, A
Certain three story Brick House,
To be Sold by Public Sale,
On TUESDAY, the 30th of April, 1782, at the House
dr Peter G ufhis in. Frederick town, state of Mary
land,
NI N E hundred acres of LAND weil
timbered, 100 is 0 m it ^ill bring both grata
and good hemp; through fail land runs almost a never
failing stream, tuffi dent to turn a forge, grist and taw
mills, with fevers final! improvements on the fame,
about 6 mile, from Frederick-town ; also, about 40
LOTS of GROUND from 1-2 to 5 acres, adjoining Did
town, lying on both roads, one leading to Anna
polis, Baltimore and Georgetown, th^ rAhr to Har
per's and Shepird's-town fer y on Potomack, running
through almost every part of Virginia and also to the
back countries, Any person inclined to purchase rnay
know the terms and view the lands, by applying to the
fubteriber, living in Gere Sn?rtzi's house, in said
town ELIJAH BEATTY. April 10.
inches,
Two 6 Plunders,
One 9 P under,
A large Quantity of half worn Rigging,
A number of Blocks, Dead-eyes, Bolts, Spikes, Old
Iron, &r. ^c^.
Being the Remains of the Cargo and Materials saved
from the Ship Delaware, Captain Prole. April 17.
JOLLY TA R,
Pierced for zz guns, well conftri&d for failing, of the
burthen of abou: 220 tons, having a part of her fails
and rigging, two cables, two anchors, &c.
The conditions of hale are, to pzyin one month after
the day of sale. April zt.
Pursuant to a decree of the
Court of Admiralty for the Delaware state, will he Sold
at Lewis Town, in the countyo Sussex, on WEDNES
DAY, the firft day of M y next, at Ten o'clock in the
forenoon, the CARGO of the Prize Sloop Potom^ck :
confining of 500 barrels of Flour,locrhufliels of Onions,
7 quintals of Cod Fi(h and 4 cafc Raisins : And at fix
o'clock in the EVENING, will also be Sold, the afore
faid SLOOP, with all her Appurtenances. The Sale to
be for ready Money on'y.
GEORGE LATIMER, Martha 1 .
Newport, April 20, 1782.
inches,
One dito, ii ditto.
One Anchor, weight iiool. gq.
Several new Shroud Haulers, from 4. and a half to 6
situate in Pear-street, between Second and Th rd-ftreers,
near St. Paul's church, containing in breadth, on said
Afreet, 17 feet 6 inches, and in depth 26 set : the Lot
on which the house stands it 52 feet deep, lubje& to a
ground rent t>f 18 Soanifh milled dollars per annum.
Any person inriin.bl" to pucafe may enquire if
ELIZABETH KERKPA TRICK, the corner cf Wal
nut-ftreer and Second-street. April 22.
One new Cable, 13 and a half
To be SOLD by private Sale, or LET
for a Term of Years, A
T ARGE three flory Brick HOUSE, in which the
' fubferiber now dwells, almost new ; one other ad
joining the firmer, with a large Lot and Garden there
unto belonging, together with a large Wharf and
Stores thereon treated, fufficient to accommodate a
person in a large trade, with a Cooper's Shop, Stable,
Hay-loft and Chaise house, all in good repair. Any
person inclining to purchase, may know the terms by
applying t° the fubferiber; who has another House in
the neighbourhood for Sale, and sundry Ground-rents
to dispose of. Reasonable Credit will be given for
^hree-fourths of the purchase Money.
PETER KNIGHT.
Northern-Liberties, April 5.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On th? First of May next, at Lewis-Town,
On the First d*v of May next, will be put up for
PUBLIC AUCTION,
TUESDAY,
VOL. XL) Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY.—Price Six-Pence.
^piffiftfi^^
A r Baltimore, The good SHIP
G ENERAL
To be Let on the Shares,
For the Purpose of Planting Potatoes,
A Three Acte L O T,
Tuesday, the goth of April, 1782.
This Evening and for several Evenings fucceffiyely,
jewels and Diamonds for fentimentalißs:
Containing a great variety of the most celebrated an
cient and modern authors in arts, Sciences, Biography,
Voyages, Travels, Poetry, Novels, and entertainment ;
Also, A Collection of LAW BOOKS; being the
Library of a Lawyer lately deceased. Will begin to be
Sold by Au&ion, at'the Book-Store of ROBERT
BELL, near St. Paul's Church, in Third-street.
*** Hours of sale, each evening, from half after se
ven to nine o'clock, at which movements of time, the
books will instantaneously, either be fold, or facrificed,
according to theta fte of the company.
Printed Catalogues to be had at B ELL's BOOK
STORE.
Wilmington, April 20, 1782.
THE public Grammar School in this borough, hav,
ing been opened some time ago, under the care of
an able' master of the languages and other branches of
science, and conducted to the fatisfaHion of those of
the truflees who reside in the neighbourhood; and it
being the earnest desire of the inhabitants that it may
be continued, tne Truflees of the said school are requeu
ed to be punctual in their attendance at their half
yearly meeting, on the 7th day of May next, whew
the fcholarsare to be examined, the inafters proposals
for a further time laid before the trustees, and divers
other matters of absolute necessity to the support of the
institution taken into consideration.
ANY Gentleman having an inclination
to purchase a large, elegant, well finifhed J hiee
Story Brick HOUSE, situate in a healthy, airy, pleas
ant part of the town, ant commands the be fl protpe&,
may hear of such to be Sold, by enquiring of the Prin
ter. April 22.
Public Vendue.
On MONDAY, the 6th of May next, will be SOLD
at Public Ver due,
Sundry Houfhold Furniture,
At the house now in the tenure of Mrs. CATAR INE
LOW, at Rariton Landing ; and a Number of Male
and Female SERVANTS hired for one or more years,
as nioft agreeable *6 thole who chufe to hiie them.
Also, To be LET, and may be entered on imme
diately, A large commodious Stone HOUSE, two sto
ries high, four rooms on a floor, the front rooms are
20 feet fqnare, cellars under the whole, and a large
kitchen adjoining the house ; the situation is healthful
and pleasant, commanding an extensive view of the ri
ver Rariton, and is two miles above Brunswick. A
convenient Frame HOUSE, now in the tenure of Mr.
SamueLS;ars, with upland and meadow lots, and
large barns and stables appertaining to each of the a
bove dwellings.
Likewise, A very large, convenient STORE-HOUSE.
For terms enquire of the fubferiber, at his ftoie in Wa
tcr-ftreet, five doors below Chrinut- street, Philadelphia ;
who will also attend on the premises on the d<y above
appointed. NICHOLAS LOW. April 22.
Dumfries, (Virginia) April 24, 1782.
TH E fubferiber being empowered by
John Buryman, esquire, to dispose of a Tiaa of
LAND, containing about 5000 ac'es, lying about half
a mile from the said town of Dumfries, and extending
into the country ; the land is level and a fertile foil,
well watered and timbered ; it will be Sold at th•
Court-house in the said town, on the firft MONDAY
in June next. For cue half the pure hVe ready cath or
tobacco will be received; the other part at a future
day that may be agreed on at the fae.
WILLIAM CARR.
On Arch and Tenth-streets. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SO LD, A
Healthy, throng negroe boy, about 16
years of age. Enquire of the Printer.
^u£7io^ of Books.
JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer,
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ADVERTISER.
A Letter of Marque, taken May 24, 1777, two 06
the Crew committed, 177.7.
George Rolls, escaped. Geqrge Watkins, exchang
ed; of Virginia.
Schooner HAWK's prize, taken October 16, 1777,
Crew committed, 1777.
Benjamin Leach, Abiel Lea, Thomas Knolton, ex
changed ; of Manchefler.
Moses Stacy, James Widger, exchanged ; of Mar
blehead.
Amhurft Waite, exchanged; of Newbury.
Brig LEXINGTON, t^ken September 19, 1777, Crete
committed, 1777.
Captain Henry Johnson, escaped: of Boflon.
Jofliua Kennington, dead; David Welch, Auther
Kerk, James Hays, John Barry, escaped; John Ken
nedy, Thomas Colfton, Robert Ford, Joseph Colfton,
John Howard, Thomas Welch, Nicholas Sheals, Tho
mas Marling, Matthew Brannum, John Stacarf, en
tered on board a man of war ; John,Hoops, Williari
Lee, William Ricley, Philip M'Locklin, Thomas Brad
ley,James Dick, exchanged: of frelanri.
Aron Gugley, Andrew Grefs., James Shields, Dan
iel Fagon, Francis Colburn, David Clark, entered 011
board of a man war; John Harvey, Jacob Crawford,
Henry Buckley, exchanged; of Philadelphia.
George Thayer, exchanged ; of Providence.
Richard Deal, escaped ; Henry Lawrence, exchange
ed ; of Virginia.
Brig FANCY, taken in August, 1777; crew com
mitted in August, 1777.
Capt. John Lea, escaped; Daniel Laine, John Bich
ford, William White, exchanged ; of Newbury.
James Valentine, Elias Hart, dead ; Robert Steven
son, Joseph Barker, Thomas Barker, John Lio, Tho
mas Meek, Francis Salter, Andrew Slyfeild, Robert:
Swan, John Swan, escaped ; William Lafkey, William
Pickett, William Cole, James Cox, Samuel Cox, Mich
ael Triffrey, Jacob Vickory, Samuel Hawley, Jacob
Vickory, Samuel Beal, Thomas Horton, Jonathan
Bartlett, Edmund Bowden, John Adams, Robert:
Brown, Nicholas Thorn, Robert Peirce, Samuel
Whithong, Benjamin Marflon, Skillings Brooks, Ni
cholas Gurler, Richard Gaufe, John L. Craw, Czfor
Bartlett, exchanged ; of Marblehead.
John Fowler, Charles Barnes, dead; John Fisher,
escaped ; Samuel Fredwell, Nathaniel Jones, Samuel
Harris, Samuel Lakeman, William Longfellow, Adam.
Choat, Daniel Goodhew, exchanged ; of Ipfwicb.
Israel Mathews, escaped ; Alexander Baxter, Luke
Larkman, exchanged ; of England.
Ship REPRISAL'S Prize, taken in June 29, crew conk
mitted August 1777.
Thomas Norwood, escaped; Samuel Ross, exchang
ed: of England.
Edward Lewis, entered on board a man of war; of
Philadelphia.
Stafford. Borden, Alexander Neal, entered on board!
a man of war , Thomas Davier, Joseph M'Mullen, ex
changed; of Ireland.
Charles Neal, Thomas Runolds, entered on board a
man of war; of Baltimore.
Daniel Atkins, escaped ; of Maryland.
Ship OLIVER CROMWELL, taken in the Weft-In-]
dies, May 7, 1777 ; crew committed Odober 1777.
George Still, escaped; of England.
Patrick M'Cand, james Lowrey, entered on board 4
man of war; John Dority, John Adair, exchanged ;
of Ireland.
Richard Price, exchanged; of Maryland.
Brig FREEDOM's Prize, taken April 29, 1777 j
crew committed 1777^
ELI VICKORY, dead; Jacob Layer, Thomas
Brown, Nathaniel Stacey, escaped; Joseph Strik
er, Joseph Mafury, William Brown, James Loyons,
John Dimond, Stephen Dennis, Christopher Codaer,
exchanged; of Marblehead.
LIST of American Prisoners confined id
Mill-Prison, in England, during the pret
sent War.
William Skinner, escaped ; of Philadelphia.
Martin Shaw, exchanged ; Newfoundland.
William L'n, exshahged ; Sweden.
Thomas Salter, exchanged ; Frenchman's-Bay.
(Continued from our Paper of Tuesday lafl.)
(To be Continued.)
APRIL 30, 1782,
[NUMB, 878.