The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-11-02 00:00:00, page 4

WHEREAS the estates of James Rankin,
late of the county ol York, Yeoman, and John
Wilson, late of the county of Cumberland, Hufoand
man, having been in due courle of law forfeited and
Seized to the ule of this State, We, the fubicribers,
Agents for the said county, do hereby give notice, That
the elates of the laid James Rankin and John Wilson,
confining of the following trafts of land, that is to fay,
James Rankin's, No. 1, Four hundred and twenty
feven acr^s, and the usual allowance f®r roads, &c. situ
ate on both sides of Yellow Breeches Creek, between
the lands c f William Moore and J^hn Glenn, in Mid
dleton township, Cumberland county, about tour miles
from the town of Carlifle, on which is a large improve
ment. No. 2. One hundred and thirty-fix acres and
sixty-nine perches, and the usual allowance for roads,
&c. adjoining the former tract ; no improvement on it.
John Wilson's, Eighty acres of woodland, Situate in
Alien town Ship, Cumberland counv, adjoining Richard
Rogers and Alexander Wilson. All which will be fold
by Public Vendue, at the Court-house at Carlifle, on the
fifteenth day of November next. The falcs will conti
nue from day to day, till the whole be disposed of.
The terms of sale will be according to law, as follows,
to <wit, One fourth part of the purchase money to be paid
in ten days after sale, or the pr-mises again to revert to
the State, and the bidder liable to forfeit the laid one
fourth of the purchase money. The remainder thereof
to be paid in one month ; and on a certificate being
produced from the Agents, or either of them, of full
payment of the purchase money, a deed will be given,
as by law dire&ed.
And we the Agents, do also pursuant to law, hereby
notify ail the claimants of the l^d premises, or any of
them, and creditors of the said James Rankin and John
Wilson, to exhibit their claims and demands to the Jus
tices of the Supreme Court, within the tim> lighted by
law, or they will be for ever barred from the recovery
thereof. GEORGE STEVENSON,],
JOHN BOGGS, j Agents.
Carlifle, October 7, 1779.
f ancafler, September zS, 1779.
LAST night broke out of the gaol of this
county, seven Deserters from General Burgoyne's
troops, viz. Jeremiah Sampson, about five feet nine or
ten inches high ; John Branon, about five feet eleven
inches high; Thomas Reed, about fix feet hich; Mi
chael Dennison, about five feet nine inches high ; John
O'Bryan, about five feet ten or eleven inches high ; and
William Mullin ; all Irishmen, committed tor Virion
and other crimes. Also Thomas Bale, about five feet
seven inches high ; and Piter Deval, a Frenchman,
about five feet ten inches high, committed for horfe
ftealingi Whoever secures the said fellows, or any or
either of them, so that they may be breurh' tn due
punishment and returned to their refpe&iv r ups ag^in,
(hall have a reward of Three Hundred ar Twenty
Dollars for the whole, or for each Forty Dollars,
and reasonable charges, paid by
HUGH CUNNINGHAM, Gaoler.
Philadelphia, OC/ober 27.
Broke into a pasture several times, a
Stray MARE, of a dark roan colour, hs one
wall eye and seems to be blind in the other. She is row
imptunded agreeable to law, and will be fold m three
weeks from the date hereof to pay charges, unless the
owner (Would apply to Peter Dehaven, in Fourth
ftreet near the College, timely to prevent it.
AW OMA N that can be well recom
mended, with a good brealt of milk, wants a
Nurse Child. Enquire of the Printer.
Q—— re—to —.ar>n ■■.■ l.— —— - —-"*——■*,
Baltimore CToavn, October 18.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED fiom the subscriber, a Negro man
named JACK, a well made fellow, about twenty
five years of age, five feet fix or seven inches high, has
three or four bumps or marks under his left jaw, and
has a little (toppage in his speech if Surprized on a Sud
den: Had on a black c&llimanco coat almost new, a felt
hat, country-made linen Shirt, buckskin breeches, white
yarn Stockings, and old (hoes with Brings in them.
Whoever takes up said Negro (hall have Eighty Dollars
if taken in the State, and if out of the State the above
reward, and reasonable charges if brought home, or fe
cuied so that the owner may get him again, paid bv
ANDREW BOYD.
N. B. As this Negro came from Charleftown, South
tarolina, it is fappofed that he will attempt getting that
way either by land or water, being a very artful fellow.
'^ ^ LET on SHARES,
ABOUT twenty fix acres of good LAND, divided
into four lots, all under a good new fence, within
one mile of this city. Any person inclining to rent the
whole or anv part, may know the particulars by apply
tyg to the Printer.
SIXTY DOLLARS REWARD.
CTRAYED or STOLEN from th# stale of the
° fubfriber, living in Third-street, above Arch-ttr et,
Philadelphia, on the fifteenth irft. (O&obe?) a BA Y
MARE, fouryeats old, a natural pacer, low carriage,
white in her forehead and hind feet, a fore on her back,
ar.d several saddle spots; she was a little lame in her
right Shoulder. food before, and has neither brand or
ear mark. Whoever takes up said mare and delivers
her to the fubferiber, Shall have Thirty Dollars
reward, and all necessary charges paid; and for the
mare and thief, if Stolen, the above reward, paid by
EBENEZER COWELL.
N. B. Said Cowell buys and fells the best country
made SALT.
PHILADELPHIA: Feinted and Sold by JOHN DUNL A P, in Market-street,
Alexandria, ORober st, 1779.
One Tboufand Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending two Negro Men, viz. DICK,
a likely fellow, about twenty-four years old, low
and well set, has three remarkable fears on each fide of
his face, (being his country mark) speaks very little
English. TOM, about thirty years old, is a very like
ly, lusty fellow, taller thart Dick, has left his two upper
fore teeth, has a number of curious flourishes or artifici
al cuts on one of his arms, (being his country mark.)
They are notorious offenders, and were taken from the
gaol of Northampton county in Pennsylvania, by a cer
tain Levi Talbert, from whom they made their escape
about twelve miles from Reading Town on the night of
the 14th inst by flipping their hands out of their hand
cuffs and breaking a link of the chain which coupled
them together round their necks. Whoever apprehends
the said Negroes and secures them in gaol so that I may
get them again, Shall receive One Hundred Pounds re
ward, or Fifty Pounds for either of them; and if deli
vered to me in Alexandria, the above reward, or Five
Hundred Dollars for either of them.
MICHAEL GRETTER.
N. B. As they are cunning artful fellows, it is earnestly
requested that Wthey are apprehended particular care
may be taken in securing them, to prevent them making
their escape, which they will do if possible. 4.
October 25, 1779.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
13 R OKE out of Newtown gaol, in Bucks county,
) lift Thursday evening, a certain TIMOTHY
M ASON, about five feet seven or eight inches high,
well let, of a Swarthy complexion, Short thick hair very
brick, dovn look and id countenanced ; had on a Short
brown jacket with Rocking Sleeves, no Shirt, and coarse
linen troffers very dirty ; but as he is a known thief he
may find means whereby to change his depths. It is
probable he will make towards Philadelphia, having, it
is said, a wife and other connexions there. Any person
apprehending the said Mason and securing him in any
gaol, so that he may be had again, Shall receive the
above reward and all reasonable charges.
JAMES GREGG, Gaoler.
Reading, Berks County, October 10.
THIS day was committed to my custody, a
Negro who calls himlelf PETER; he fays he
belongs to Col. James Johnson, near Frederick Town,
in Virginia, and Sometimes Says hi belongs to one Con
rad Barns; he is very black, well Set, about five feet
five or fix inches high, and has a I lemifn in one of his
eyes. His matter is desired to come, pay charges and
take him away.
NICHOLAS BROSIUS, Gaoler.
Manufactured and Sold by
JACOB KICKLI NE,
At the house of Samuel Gross, in Race-street, between
Second and Third-streets, Philadelphia,
ALL kinds of Waite Glass. Imported Window
Glals of all Sizes.
N. B. Broken Flint Giafs wanted, for which the bast
price will be given if brought to the house above-men
tioned.
WANTED Immediately,
To go to Williamsburg in Virginia,
A JOURNEYMAN CURRIER. Any such
perlon inclinable to go v ill hear of good encou
ragement by applying to Joseph North, at his Tan
yard near the Barracks.
Just imported and to be fold by
JOHN DONNALDSON,
In Walnut Street, Philadelphia,
A NEAT assortment of Cottons, Chintzes and
Calicoes. Also a few barrels of Buff. ts
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
STOLEN or S PRAYED from the pasture of
Samuel Crozer, living on Mr, Knowles's place in
Rubey township, Chester county, about the 23d or 24th
0' S ? tmber last, a large brown HORSE, branded
C A on the near buttock, his near hind foot white, has
a long Switch tail, a film growing over his left eye, about
fi teen hands high, seven or eight years old, his back
i* somewhat fore, being hurt with the fiddle, and he
is a natural trotter. Whoever takes up said horse and
delivers him to Samuel Crozer aforesaid, to Mr. John
Hall, at the Quarter-Master General's Office in Chef
nut-ftreet, Philadelphia, or to the fubferiber near the
New Flay-house in Southwark, Shall have Fifty Dollars
reward, and for the horse and thief, (if Stolen) the
above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
October i. JAM ES LIG HT.
N. B. Since Said Horse has been miffed a lad was seen
riding him towards Kinflefs.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
ON Tuesday the 12th inst (OXaber) ws broke
open, the house of the fubfenber, next door to
the Guard house in Black horse Alley, and the follow
ing articles taken, viz. Out of a trunk, one black and
white Striped blanket, three new Shirts marked 88,
two pair of Stockings, one pair of buckskin breeches,
one pair of plated fours. Also taken off a line in said
house, one Shirt marked WC, three Shifts marked C M,
three pair of worsted Stockings, one pair es cotton ditto,
one pair of gloves, three handkerchiefs, two towels, and
several other articles which cannot be immediately re
colleXed. Whoever will apprehend the person or per
sons having taken the said goods, or disposing of any of
them, Shall be entitled to the above reward, by apply
ing to SELIA QUARREL.
JOHN RO SS, Musician,
Begs leave to inform the Musical Gentry of Phila
delphia, That he wishes to teach the HAUTBOY
and GERMAN FLUTE in the city during the prefect
season and ensuing winter. He has performed with
eclat at Reneleigh, and the Theatre Royal in Dublin;
likewise with acknowledged merit in Cork and Limerick.
Such Gentlemen as are pleased to countenance him with
their commands may be assured of punctual attendance
at their own time and place.
Said ROSS will be happy to furnish the Ladies and
Gentlemen of Philadelphia with the molt favourite
Airs, Songs, Marches, Minuets and Country Dances
now performed in the European beau monde, set either
foi the Guittar, German Flute or Hautboy, He may he
spoken with at Mr. Ling's, at the Red Lion Tavern in
Vine-street.
J. WILKINSO N,
Clothier General,
(The Printers in the different states are r+quefled to in
sert ibis advertisement in their reJpeUive feared.)
TH e Sub or State Clothiers appointed un
der the ordinance of Congress of the 23^ of
March last, are defied forthwith to join the troops to
which they belong, in order to receive dire&i^, a for
drawing the quota of Cloathing refpeaively aSfmnrd
them. It is txpeXed that punctual attention, will be
paid to this lequifition, as the Lafon for the general
distribution is at hand.
To wait on a Gentleman,
AMAN servant with an undeniable cha
racter and a good recommendation ; One who can
dress hair and Serve as a valet will be molt preferable,
and good wages will be given. None need apply but
such whose character will bear the ftrideft scrutiny
Enquire of the Printer.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
CTRAYED orSTOL£N from the let of'Henry
D Haines, in Poplar L^ne, on the fifteenth of Septem
ber last, two HORSES; one a fen rel, about fourteen
and a half hands hi^h, fix or seven years eld, long bo
died, trots and canters, has a very Small ft^r, and no
other white except a saddle mark on his left Shoulder;
branded L 2D, but so faint that it cannot be observed
without looking very close and wetting the place; he
carries high. The other a c art< bay, near sixteen hands
high, has four white feet, the hind Sect more white than
the fore feet, has a star, and the upper part of his tail
hsatow of grey hairs acrefs, aid the t^il very Short;
his breast has the marks of a collar which has left Some
grey spots there; he is four years old, paces molty,
but can trot, though very Seldom. Whoever will take
up the said hot fes shall save the above reward upon de
livery to the owners, or One Hundred Dollars for
each, betides reasonable charges.
JONATHAN D. SERGEANT.
JACOB KEEHMLE.
Philadelphia, September 13.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-houfe in Philadelphia, on the firft day of
December next, at Four o'clock in the afternoon,
^ VERY valuable IRON WORK, called
Carlifle Iron Works, about five miles to the south
east of the town of Carlifle in Cumberland county, Pern
fylvania ; the lease on the said-Works is now expired,
and may be entered on immediately; the quality of
some of the ore hanks is excellent foe bar iron, the
proof of which has been fully made, the either Ore
banks are excellent for callings. The works are Situate
on the Boiling Springs, where neither droughts, hefhes
nor frofts atte& them. There is a constant Supply of
water for grist mills, saw mills, or any kind of water
works, besides the Iron Works. On the whole, there
is not such a Situation for water- works in Pennsylvania.
There is between fix and seven thousand acres gs land,
part of which is improved in one plantation of five hun
dred acres of lime-Stone land: Many other good plan
tations may be laid out on the said u.&. There are
convenient buddings at the works for accommodating
the Same. There are man, other natural advantages
attending this place, which on infpedion would be more
confpicucus to a judicious observer than descriptive in
an advertisement. For further particulars enquire of
JOHN MORRIS, Jun. at Philadelphia, or WIL
LIAM LYON, Esq; at Carlifle.
ON Thu Seay the goto of September last was cut
awar^ from her anchoring off Cape Hrnlooen, near
the Light-bou'e, the Prize Sloop RECOVERY,
Bermudian built, Capt. GetrUd Forrester, Commander,
on her paff 4 ge from Egg-harbour to this city : Her cargo
conlifted of thirteen hoflhacs and twelve tierce# of Mo
lattes, five hogsheads and one fierce of good Sugar.
On laid morning the Commander went ashore at Lewis-
Tewn for a pilot, leaving only one man on board ; dur
ing his absence the v<ffel was boarded by a few men
luppofed to be Refugees or Tories, who carried her off-
The above Reward will be given for said vessel and
car o, or ONE THOUSAND POUNDS for the
vcffcl, cargo, and pirates; and it is hoped that what
ever port on the C ntiner.t the Said pirates Should ar
rive at, they and the vcflll and cargo will be taken pro
per care of till the owners h:ve notice of her arrival.
GERRALD FORRESTER and Co.
W A NTE D Immediately,
A WET NURSE, who will meet with a good
1 ' plate by applying to the Printer.
WANTE D,
Philadelphia, October 13.
Five Hundred Founds Reward