The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-08-10 00:00:00, page 4

On Wednesday the thirteenth of oaober, at Arnold's
Tavern in Morris-Town, from day to day, and to such
places by adjournment as shall be found most conveni
ent, Twelve Lots of 98 acres each, adjoining each other,
situate in the Great Swamp, in Morris County, in the
front of the above mamfion, bounded northerly by the
north line of the said swamp, each lot being fourteen
chains broad and seventy chains long. They are about
four miles fouthcrly from Morris Town, in one of the
best fettled parts of New Jersey. Each lot has several
acres of cleared plow land and meadow; the greatest
part of them are capable of being made most excellent
meadow, with rich chefnut ridges interfering them.
These lands will be (hewn by Jonathan Stiles, Esq; and
Capt. John Lindly, who live contiguous to them.
Also twelve other Lots adjoining, whose sale will suc
ceed the above ; containing eighty-fix acres ea r h, on the
south fide of the said swamp, adjoining the north fide of
Long Hill, about seven miles foutherl y from Morris-
Town and two or three miles from Bafkenridge : The
foil is excellent for meadow, and some ridges of plow
land. Major Cornelius Ludlow, of Long Hill, will
Ihew these lands. Each lot is ten chains broad and
eighty fix chains long.
Also sight lots of fifty to fixty-five acres each,whofe sale
will succeed the preceding, on the nonth-eaft part of the
said swamp, on each fide of the forge-lot, on Pine Brook.
These lots are each of them ten chains broad, and from
fifty to fixty-five chains long, they have some valuable
improved upland and meadows ; the whole most excel
lent Bil, well watered, and the greatest part capable of
being made most excellent meadow. They are situate
about four miles south easterly from Morris Town.
One lot of about one hundred and thirty acres, adjoin
ing the above eight lots, and will be fold next in suc
cession. It includes a good stream, Pine Brook, with a
very fine mill-dam, the remains of a bloomary forge and
saw-mill, some good buildings, and improved meadows
and plow-lands. These lands will also be shewn by Cor
nelius Ludlow or Jonathan Stiles, Esq;
On Monday, the firft day of November next, at the
house commonly called Stell'sTavern, near the Virginia
encampment, at or near Middlebrook, a trad of a
bout one thousand acres, on the weft-branch of Middle
brook, in the vale between the firft and second moun
tain, leafed in fix farms, the leases expired, very good
interval lands, and most excellent timber land, contigu
ous to the Farms on Rariton River.
On Wednesday the third day of November next, at
Phinix's Tavern, in Pluckemin, aTra& of eight hundred
acres, adjoining or near the Artillery-Park at Pluckem
in. This is chiefly timber-land, with some small im
provements.
On Monday, the fifteenth of November next, at
Hackets-Town, in Suffix County, about two thousand
five hundred acres of land, in several Farms of good im
proved upland and meadow, the remainder excellent
timber-land and fine swamps, in the said county of
4) X virtue of an A& of the General Assembly
o' the State of New-Jersey, passed the last session,
at Trenton, intituled, " An A& for veiling the real
estate of Wiliam Alexander, Earl of Stirling, within
this State, in trustees, to discharge by the sale thereof,
or of so much as may fuffice, the debts and incumbrances
affecting the fame, and to convey to him the remainder,
?f any there be," will be fold at Public V~ndue, at the
under-mentioned times and places, (undry Tra&s of
Land, Cultivated Farms, Houses, &c. being part of Me
real estate es the said Earl of Stirling, in the said State of
New Jersey, as follows.
At John Weykoff's Tavern, at Potters-Town, on
Monday the twentieth of September next, at Ten o'clock
in the forenoon, the vendue to be continued from day
to day until the premises are fold, Five very fine well
improved Farms near Potters-Tovfii, in the County of
Hunterdon, viz.
No.i. In the possession of Archibald ] acres, hundredths.
Aorifon, containing ] r 8) ,
No. 2. Ditto of Jacob Tygfr, 179 7
No # 3 Ditto of Joseph Everett, 420 45
No, 4. Ditto of Benjamin Cooper, 423 ^0
No. 5. Ditto of Christian Teets, 233 47
Also one half of 5.5 acres, including the town (pot of
Pattern-Town.
On Monday the twenty-leventh of September, at the
house of William Davifon, in Pitts Town, and by ad
journment from day to day unto such places near the
premises as (hall be most convenient, Twenty-one Farms
under very good improvements, in the Townships of
Lebanon, Tuexburie, Bethlehem and Alexandria, viz.
In the possession of John Swackhamtner, 448 acres;
of Casper Luneburey, *g6 acres; of Matthias Tuff >rd,
238 acres; in the township of Lebanon.
In the possession of Jof. Blain, 145 acres 7 tenths; of
Batrum Beam, 245 acres; of John M K^nftry, 193 acres;
of Charles Gordon, 106 acres ; in Tuexburie Township.
In the possession of William Fleming, 192 acres; of
Joseph Ofmun, 142 acres; in B thlebem.
In the possession of Fred. Jordon, 51 acres 8 tenths;
of Peter Haughabout, 4 acres 4 tenths; of Phill. Pa'mer,
24.0 acres 4 tenths; of John Brintz, i^acres 5 tenths;
of William Craig, ,68 acres 4 tenths; of- — Ebgor,
145 acres; of Benjamin Jones, jun. 192 acres 3 tenths;
of Daniel Brintz, 21, acres 4. tenths ; ~f Jacob Ackman,
373 acres; of Isaac Oakes, 286 acres; in Alexandria.
Is the possession of Daniel Simes, 261 acres; half of
a wood-lot, 6S acres 5 tenths, in Bethlehem.
On Monday the eleventh of October next, at Brewster's
Tavern at B fkenridge, all that fine Farm and Mmfion
houfe at Bafkenridge, the residence of the said Earl of
Stirling, with all the elegant buildings, gardens, &c.
containing about one thousand acres, of which about
three hundred is cleared upland, three hundred acres of
meadow fit for the feythe, and the remainder timber
swamp capable of making the most excellent meadow.
On this farm there are about fifteen hundred fine bear
ing apple-trees of the best kind, besides several hundreds
of pears, peaches, plumbs and cherries in the greatest
varie.
PHILADELPHIA. Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNLAP, in Market-Arm;
WHEREAS the estates of Christian
Vought, George Ryne, Michael Whitman, I
saac Gray, John Ryne, and Alexander M'Key, late of
the county of Lancaster, having been in due course of
law forfeited anl feited to the use of this State, We, the
fubferibers, Agents for the said county, do hereby give
notice, that the estates of the said Christian Vought
George Ryne, Michael Whitman, Isaac Gray, John
Ryne, and Alexander M' Key, confining of the follow
ing trails, viz. One house and lot of giound situate on
th: weft fide of Q^een street, in the borough of Lan
caster, containing in front on said street thirty-one feet
four inches, and in length or depth to a fourteen feet al
ley, two hundred and fifty five feet, and in breadth on
said alley thirty fix feet four inches; late the property
of Christian Vought. One traft of land situate in Earl
township, containing one hundred an-d fifty acres, with
stone dwelling houses, grist and saw mills, all in excellent
good order; late the estate of George Ryne. One tra&
of land containing one hundred and ninety-nine and a
hal. acres situate in Cocallico township, with a house
and other good, improvements all in good order; late
the property of Mi hael Whitman. One small placein
Eal township, curtaining ten acres, with a dwelling
houfe and other improvements in good order ; late the
property of Ifuc.Gray. One trad of land situate in Earl
township, containing one hundred and sixty acres, with
a dwelling-house and other good improvements ; late
the property of John Ryne. Also one undivided fourth
part of three hundred and eighty acres of good land, si
tuate in Paxton township, on the river Sufquehannah,
about one mile below Esther town, fubjeft to the dow
er of the widow of Thomas M'Key, deceased ; late the
estate of Alexander M'Key. All which will be fold by
Public Vendue, at the Court-house, at Lancaster, on
the twenty-fourth day of August. The files will con
tinue from day to day, till the whole be disposed of.
It The terms of sale will be according to law, as follows,
'° ?""' ° ne fourth part of the purchase-money to be
paid in ten days after sale, or the premises again to re
vert to the State, and the bidder liable to forfeit the said
°" e '' ourt h °f the purchase-money. The remainder
thereof to be paid in one month ; and on a certificate be
ing produced from the Agents, or either of them, of
full payment of the purchase, money, a deed will be ri
ven, as by law directed, ° ,
And we the Agents, do also pursuant to law, hereby
notify all the claimants of the said premises, or any of
them, and creditors of the said Christian Vought,
George Ryne, Michael Whitman, Isaac Gray, John
Ryne, and Alexander M'Key, to exhibit their claims
and demands to the ji.ftices of the Supreme Court, with
in the time limited by law, or they will be for ever bar
red from the recovery thereof.
Suffix, bounded partly by the M.fkenlunnk River,
and bordering on Hackets-Town. The leases are all
expired. A proper person will be eppointed at Hackets-
T ; wn to (hew these lends. The ro^d from Morris to
Eartown on Dlafo e , 3n d the great road from Tren
ton to Suff x Court house, passes through this Tra&.
On Wednesday, the firft day of December next, at
the Tavern at Crofwicks, two Tr^s of land, near
Crofwicks, adjoining Plumftead's and Willocks's land,
containing about five hundred and twenty.fix acres.
N B. Continental Money or Loan Office Certificates
Wil. De received in payment, and conveyances executed
agreeable to the directions of the above Aft, by
RICHARD stevens, 4
JOHN MIHELM, ] Truftecs.
Philadelphia, July 29.
Tobe SOLD at Private Safe,
A BRICK tenement two stories high, with a lot
forty feet front and one hundred and fifteen feet
deep, with two frame tenements on said lot, stabling
ccmpleat for fifteen horses, and a pump of good water
in the yard ; the said house and lot clear of ground
rent. Two small plantations situated in Lower Dublin
township, Philadelphia county, ten miles from the city,
each containing twenty acres, with log houses, orchards,
and good meadow on each plantation. A compleat new
riding chair, harness and every thing compleat. Two
teams or good horses, all young, from fourteen to fix
te.en hands high, with two new waggons; the horses
whi be fold in the teams, or separate, as may best Suit
the purchaser. Also three good carts, three good milch
cows, two good fleys, and one fix plated stove. For
particulars apply to the fubferiber, living on the south
fide of Walnut-street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
, SAMUEL BURMAN.'
Wanted to purchase, a good plantation about forty
miles from town. Enquire as above.
Baltimore Toiun, July 25.
One Hundred and Thirty Pounds Regard.
Stolen, or broke out of the fiibfcriber's ftahle
hft nig^, two dark bay GELDINGS: One be^
ter than half blood, near fifteen hands high, paces flow,
trots and gallops, about eight years old, has a small
star, some white on one of his hind feet, branded on the
near buttock thus, IC, and is high carriaged. The
other about fourteen and a half hands high, a natural
pater, well made, about eight years old, his off eye out,
branded on the near buttock y[ .Whoever lecures the
Aid Geldings, and delivers them to the subscriber in
Baltimore. Town, and secures the thief or theives (if
stolen) so that he or they may be brought to justice,
(hall have the above reward ; or Fifty Pounds for the
horses, or in proportion for either ci them, and hafon
able charges, paid by
____JGEOR6E MATTHEWS.
W A N TE D,
A SMALL but convenient House, any where be
tween South and Race-streets, for which a good
rent will be given by Mr. Sparle.
GEORGE STEWART, Ia
CHARLES HALL, ] Agents.
T O B E,S O L D,
A WINDSOR RIDING CHAIR, in good
order, the geers almost new; very convenient for
travelling, as it is accommodated with a large Hiding
box which keks. Enquire of Mr. M'Carty, at the
George Tavern, the corner of Arch and Second-streets
Philadelphia:
R S A L ~E,
^ CHARIOT almost new, with new harness
compleat for a pair of horses. Enquire of
Printer.
Engraving and Copper-plate Printing,
In all its various branches, done bv the subscribers tn
Front-street, opposite to Refs' Vendue store,
WHERE may pe had the following Books, cal
culated for the inftruaion and amusement of
Children, ornamented with a variety of copper-plates,
V.z. The Wbrld turn'd up-fide down,
Lilliputian Auction,
Small Fables,
Book of Birds,
Child's Ffaything;
Book of Riddles,
Primers.
Also, am elegant head of General Washington ; maps
of the continent, New-York and Connecticut ; paper
hangings tor rooms, of different patterns and colours.
Chapmen and others may be ftipplied with large quan
tities on the shortest notice, to whom a handsome al
lowance will be made by
NORMAN and BEDWELL.
To be SCLD by Public Vendue,
On Tuesday the tenth of August, at Nine o'clock in the
morning, at the dwelling-lit use of the fublcribers, in
the township of Morris River, Cumberland tounty.
FORT! head of CATT LE, among which are,
oxen, cows and calves, steers and heiffers; also
two horses, some (heep, and sundry houihold goods and
farming utenfilg,
As the fubferibeH intend to move out of the State
the Public may depend on the above to be struck off to
the highest bidder, and the conditions of the vendue
are cam only.
foly 15. JACOB AND PETER PETERSON.
SALE of forfeited Efates.
Q N the tenth day of August inst. at Eleven o'clock
in the forenoon, will be exposed to public sale at the
Court house in the city of Philadelphia, a certain lot of
ground situate on the north fide of Mulberry-street be
tween Front and Second-streets, in the said city, con
taining in breadth on said Mulberry-street about twenty
four feet eight inches, and extending in depth about
one hundred and eighty-four feet, increasing considera
bly in breadth on each fide near the back end, with the
twelve feet alley extending from the back
end of laid lot into Front-street; bounded eastward by
ground of John Gillingham and others, westward by
ground of Thomas Malon, Jacob Cooper, Michael Hil
rand others > northward by ground
late of Edward Brooks, and southward by Mulberry
ftreet a forefaid ; on which said lot are erected a large
" d 'iT", tb ,' ft ° r y brick meffuage, kitchen, stables,
coach house, &c. and a pump in the yard ; formerly
the estate of Samuel Shoemaker, late of the said citj
rQ . °"" ted and Seized in due course of law, and to be
fold by CHARLES W. PEALE,)
WILLIAM WILL, hzents,
ROBERT SMITH,
. At ^ e ^ and place aforefa id will also be exposed
'' ^ e ' "r ce " a "' three-story brick meffuage,
kitchen and lot of ground, situate on the foutb-wefterly
PhiT'd ° f Walnut and Front-streets, in the said city of
Philadelphia, the lot containing in breadth on Front
ftreet about nineteen feet, and extending in depth on
ab °, u s eighty feet? te the in breadth
or depth more or less ; bounded southward by a meffu
age and lot of Patrick Byrne, westward by an alley ex
g ls° m Walnut-street southward, northward by
Walnut street, and eastward by Front-street; formerly
the estate of David Sproat, late of the said c it y , mer
.lnti J° rfe " ed and seized in due course of law, and
to be fold by CHARLES W. PEALE, ,
WILLIAM WILL, 4 Agents
ROBERT SMITH, J "
The BRISTOL BATES
ARE repaired in such manner, as to accommodate
those persons whose cases may require their use.
Tickets (without which no person will be admitted) to
be had ot PHINEAS BUCKLEY.
At thelate CITY VENDUE-STORE in Front,
street, between Chefnut and Walnut fireets,
KEAN and NIC HOLS
Have for SAL E,---
AFEW barrels of brown SUGARS, which they
will fell lower than the regulated price. Also sun
dry DRY GOODS cn reafonabie terms.
They purchase and give the highest price for Bills of
Exchange on any part of Europe.
KEPPELE and LYNN,
Have for SALE at their (tore the north fide of Mar
ket. street, one door below the corner of Third street,
opposite the Meal-Market,
JAMAICA SPIRITS,
Weft India and Philadelphia R U M,
Mufeovado SUGAR,
TE A,
COFFEE,
ALLSPIC E, &c. &c. &c.