The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-08-28 00:00:00, page 1

To the Freemen, ELECTORS in the City and Coun
ty of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,
AS the prefect Sheriff's Time of Office will expire
next general Election, I take the freedom to of
fer myfelf a Candidate for laid Office; should my re
quest meet with your approbation, the favour will be
gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's
Most obedient,
and very humble Servant,
Philadelphia, Aw, t, 1783. LEWIS FARMER.
At tne City Au&ion, on
? FR ID Jr Next,
Th? 29th of Adrift, 1783.
At THREE o'clock in the AF FERNOON,
Will Commence the SALE
Of a Large and very General ASSORTMENT of
MERCHAND IZ E,
(Particulars of which will be published by the Bell on
the Morning of the Day of Sale)
With a QUANTITY of
Houlhold Goods, Kitchen Furniture,
WEARING APPAREL, &e.
. JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer
Philadelphia, August 15, 1783.
On Friday, the sth ofSeptember
next, will be SOLD by the fubferiber, at PUBLIC
AUCTION, at the Office of John Swanwick, efq.
in Market, between Fifth and Sixth flreets—A large
Quantity of GOODS suitable to the approaching (ea
fon, the Property of the United States of America :
Confifling of the following Articles
l> LAN KETS of different fixes and qualities,
O Cloths of various colours and qualities.
Worked and woollen Hose,
Hats of various qualities,
Shoes,
Serges, fine and coarse,
Coarse Woollens, and a Variety of Articles;
Patterns of which may be seen at Mr. Swanwick's
Office, or at the City-Auction Store, at any time pre
vious to the sale ; which will be continued weekly, on
Fridays, till the whole is disposed of.
Any Notes signed by the honorable Superintendant
of Finance, Bank Notes or Cash will be taken in pay
ment. N JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
TO BE SOL D,
One of the most convenient STANDS in the City for
a Merchant.
A Commodious three Story HOUSE in Front-street,
between Walnut street and the Drawbridge : The
Lot contains 20 feet on Front-street, and extends 250
feet to the Dock ; on which there are a good brick Sta
ble, Coach-Houle and Store. Enquire of
July 13 . JOHN COX.
American Museum.
TH E gentlemen and ladies, ftrengers in this city,
who are desirous to fee the curiosities it contains,
•are requeued to take notice, that to make it more con
venient to them, the fubferiber's Collection of natural
and artificial Curiosities, Paintings, &c. may be viewed
every day (Sunday excepted) between the hours of 11
and 12 in the forenoon, and 5 and 6 in the afternoon,
allowing an hour for each company ; which, to avoid
inconveniency to themselves, it is hoped, will not ex
ceed 6, or, at most, 8 in one felt.
TICKETS to be had at the fubferiber's house in
Arch-street, the fourth door below Fourth-street, at
Half a Dollar each. P. E. DU SIMITIERE.
A Gentleman, properly qualified
for teaching the French L nguage, would find employ
ment by applying to the Printer Aug. 18.
Was Loft on the 14th instant,
in or near the barracks of this city, Five CE ITIFI
CATES for Waggoning, and Two DRAUGHTS of
the Financier on Mr. Swanwick for Ten Dollars.
Whoever has found, and will return the fame to the
fubferiber, shall have THREE DOLLARS Reward,
and no questions alked# RICHARD O'NEAL,
Aug. 15. private ift. P. Regt.
O^^^^^OO&
O R, THE
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
THURSDAY,
VOL. XII.I
j^^^^DAUHURSDAY AND SATURDAY.-Price Six-Pence.
To the Freemen, ELECTORS for the County and
City of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,
YOUR frierdfhip I experienced left general Electi
on, in placing me so near on the return for the
fherifPs office, although my application came be
fore you at a late hour, which merits my warmest
thanks. As I purroe handing a Candidate for that
office ct the next election, your Votes and Inter As in
my behalf will ever be acknowledged with fenti m^nts
of the highest esteem and refpeft, and the ftri&eft at.
tention paid to the duties of that office, if 1 should be
so happy as to merit your concurrence.
Your obedient humble servant,
J ul y 28. JAMES LOUGHEAD.
Thomas Forrest,
At his Store in Water-street, near the Drawbridge,
and opposite the arch of Hamilton's wharf, has for
SALE,
MADEIRA,) smaller quantity,
Lisbon, &) Wines, Loaf, Lump and Mufcova
leneriffe, ) do Sugars,
Jamaica spirits, Pepper,
Weft India and Country Pimento,
Rum, Shott and Powder,
Taffix in hogsheads of the ' Bft Durham Mustard by
firft quality, the Box ;
Bohea Tea by the chest or I
And a small Invoice of DRY GOODS :
For which he will take in payment, loan office certi
ficates of this or any other state, officers and soldiers
notes for the depreciation of their pay, certificates
signed by Joseph Nourfe, enquire, or state money, at
the common exchange.
N. B. State money for patenting land# may be had.
Enquire as above. Aug. 7.
Philadelphia, August 20, 1783.
Notice is hereby given to the Militia of
the City of Philadelphia, the Northern-
Liberties of said City, and the Diftric't of South
wark, the Townships of Moyamenfing and Pas.
fyunk, that they are to meet and exercise under
their refpedtive officers, viz.
In Companies on the aft and Bth September
The Artillery, and
Firit Battalion, on the 15th September,
Second ditto, on the 16th ditto,
Third ditto, on the 17th ditto,
Fourth ditto, on the lgth ditto,
Fifth ditto, on the 19th ditto,
Sixth ditto, on the zzd ditto.
WILLIAM HENRY, Lieutenant
of the City of Philadelphia
and Diftricls.
N, B. All Collectors and others who may
have Money in their hands, due for Militia
Fines, are desired to pay it in Immediately, and
all those who have any Demands for services
done in the City of Philadelphia militia, are re
quested to bring in their accounts, that they may
be fettled and paid.
WILLIAM HENRY, Lieutenant,
of the City of Philadelphia
and Ddlri&s.
FOR SA L E, A
Likely Negro Woman about 22
years of age, with a CHILD io months <11; (he un
derstands all kind of cooking and hoo^ work txirtor
cinary well ; both has had the me fls ; the iro her
has had the small- pox. Enquire of the Printer.
Three Pounds Reward.
STOLEN cut of the pasture of the fubferiber, living
on Mr. Hamilton's place, near the Middle ferry,
over Schuylkill, on tie night of the iith irritant, a
Flack HORSE, about 13 hands high, has a small
white font on his nose, a very long mane which hangs
cn the near fide, five years old. A Rone M ARE,
merles not known. The above Reward will be given
for the Thief, and Three Shillin s for each of the
Creatures. MARTIN WALTER. Aug. 18.
TH E
To the Free and Independent ELECTORS of the
City and County of Philadelphia,
Gentlemen,
ENCOURAGED by a great number of refpe&aWt
inhabitants in the city and counly; I therefore
be, leave to offer myfelf a Candidate for the Sheriff's.
Office at the next General Election. Should I be so
fortunate as to obtain your votes and interest on th-t.
occasion (which are hereby most earnestly solicited) it
will it, me under the greatest obligation, and be evec
remembered with gratitude, by
Gentlemen, your most obedient,
and very humble servant,
J ul y 28. JOHN BAKER.
Southwark Au&ion.
.T HIS
MO RNI N G,
Will be Sold by Public Audion,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
MERCHANDIZE,
As USUAL: ALSO,
Houfhdld Furniture & Wearing
APPARE L, &c.&c.
WILLIAM BROWN, Au&ionrer„
N. Hand-Bills will be difeontinued for the future
except or , particular Occasions.
John Patton,
Has for SALE, at his Store in Water-street, a few
rdoors above Walnut-streets
Old Madeira, Teneriffe and Port Wines
which he wiildifpofe of on the most reasonable terms.'
proposes following the Wine business, and intends
always to have a supply of the best kinds. Those who
chufe to apply to him may depend upon being
urnifhed wnh the best quality, and at the cheapest:
July 26. i2t.
TO B E SOIL'D;
A Quantity of excellent
New-England RUM
in barrel?. Enquire of the Printer. Aug. 2.
At the Sign of the Spinning Wheel, on the corner of
Market and Thiid-ftreets
Warranted Boulting Cloths,
With a GENERAL ASSORTMENT of
DRY GOODS,
To be SOLD cheap for Calhor the honorable the fi nan
cier s Notes for the payment of the army. June 27.
William Nichols,
On the north fide of Market- street, opposite the Indian
King,
Has just OPENED a Lar,e and General ASSORT
MENT of European and Eatt India
MERCHANDIZE,
too numerous to be inferred in an advertisement -
Which he will fell at the most reasonable peace prices,
for ca(h, bank notes, bills of exchange, or the hero-,
able Financier's draughts on Mr. Swanwick, payable in
1$ 2 , 3> 4,5, or 6 months. June 28.
T O BE SOL D,
A ^EGRO WOMAN ¥ho c^n do all kinds of
house woA, and her Female CHILD about five
year, old, reared fl^s for life, an d have had the
fir,all pox. Er quite of the Printer. Aug. 25.
-OAKEN up, miffing in a lot the Northern.
X liberties, some time since, and h^s been hereto.
f „, ? r^l nd Publicly cryed on marketda s.
2 HORdE, foppofed to be 8 or 9 years old, has
one faddie mark on each fide, also some appearance of
a brand on h„e ?r buttock. The own? r is rafted
to Q to HENRY HAINES, in Thiid-t, be
tween Race and Vine ff ree , s , o „ or b Q ore ~at
on Saturday the 19 h inftam, mnwife he will be fcld
for the cost and damages. A ^,
AUGUST 2%. 178 g;
[NUMB. 1086.