The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-09-23 00:00:00, page 4

BY virtue of an Aft of the General Afembly
o' the State of New-Jersey, puffed the last session,
at Trenton, intituled, " An A& for vetting the real
estate of Wiliam Alexander, Earl of Stirling, within
this State, in trustees, to dilcharge by the sale thereof,
or of so much as may Suffice, the debts and incumbrances
affefting the fame, and to convey to him the remainder,
if any there be," will be fold at Public Vendue, at the
under-mentioned times, and places, lundry Tra&s of
Land, Cultivated Farms, House% &c. being part of the
real estate of the fai.d Earl of Stirling, in the laid State of
New Jersey, as fallows:
At John Wykoff's Tavern, at Potters-Town, on
Monday the tw^Qieih of September next, at Ten o'clock
in the foren jg n , thevendue to be continued from day
to day unit the premises are fold, Five very fine well
improved Farms near Potters Town, in the County of
J„%erdon, viz.
rba. In the poffrffimof Archibald ] acres, hundredths.
Aurifon, containing 4 ] 183 7
No. 1 Ditto o' Jacob Tyger, 179 7
No. 3, Ditto of Jufeph Everett, 42® 45
No. 4. Ditto o' Be jamin Cooper, 423 30
No. 5. Ditto of Christian Teets, 233 47
Alio one hah of 55 acres, including the town spot of
Potters-Town.
On Monday the twenty seventh 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 molt convenient. Twenty-one Farms
under very good improvements, in the Townships of
Lebanon, Tuexburie, Bethlehem and Alexandria, viz.
In the possession of John Swackhammer, 448 acres ;
of Casper Luneburey, 236 acres; of Matthias Tuff rd,
238 acres; in the township of Lebanon.
In the possession o r Jof Blain, 145 acres 7 tenths; of
Baruj Beam, 245 acres; of John M<K<nftry, iggacres;
of Charles Gordon, 106 acres; in Tuexburie Town(hip.
Tn the poffrffi>n of William Fleming, 192 acres; of
Joseph Cumin, 142 acres; in Bethlehems
In the poss men of Fred. Jordon, 51 acres 8 tenths ;
of Peter Haughabout, 4 acres 4 tenths; of Phill. Palmer,
240 acres 4 tenths ; of John Brintz, 17® acres 5 tenths;
of William Craig, 168 acres 4 tenths; of — Ebgor,
145 acres; of Benjamin Jones, jun. 192 acres 3 tenths ;
of Daniel Brintz, 2'9 acres 4 tenths ; of Jacob Ackman,
>73 acres; of liac Oakes, 286 acres; in Alexandria.
In the pofleffion of Daniel Simes, 261 acres; half of
a wood-lot, 63 acres 5 tenths, in Bethlehem.
On Monday the eleventh of oeober next, at Brewster's
Tavern at Blkenridge, all that fine Farm and Manfion
houfe at Balkenridge, 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.
Qn this farm there are about fifteen hundred fine bear
ing apple trees of the belt kind, besides several hundreds
of pears, peaches, plumbs and cherries in the greatest
variety.
On Wednesday the thirteenth of OAoher, at Arnold's
Tavern in Morris-Town, from day to day, and to such
places by adjournment as (hall be found melt conveni
ent, Twelve Lots of 98 acres each, adjoining each other,
lituate in the Great Swamp, in Moiris County, in the
front of the above mansion, bounded northerly by the
north line of the said swamp, each let being fourteen
chains broad and seventy chains long. They are about
four miles foutaerly 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 nude most excellent
meadow, with rich chelhut ridges interfitting them.
These lands will be (hewn toy Jonathan Stiles, Esq; and
Capt. John Lindly, who live contiguous to them.
Also twelve other Lots adjoining, whose (ale will suc
ceed the above ; containing eighty-fix acres each, on the
south fide of the said framp, adjoining the north fide of
Long Hill, about seven miles southerly from Morris-
Town and two or three railed from B Ikenridge : The
foil is excellent for meadow, and (ome ridges of plow
land. Major Cornelius Ludlow, of Long Hill, will
ffiew these lands. Each lot is ten chains broad and
tighty-fix chains long.
Also ctyl of of fifty to fixty-five acres each,whole sale
will succeed the preceding, on the nohth-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 foil, well watered, and the greatest part capable of
being made most excellent meadow. They are situate
tout four miles south eagerly 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 blooraary forge and
saw-mill, feme good buildings, and improved meadows
And plow-lands. These lands will alio be (hewn by Cor
nelius Ludlow or Jonathan Stilus, Esq;
On Monday, the firft day of November next, at the
house commonly called StelPsTavern, near the Virginia
encampment, at or near Middlebrook, a tra& 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 tty 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 (mail im
provements.
On Monday, the fifteenth of November next, at
Hackets-Town, in Sussex 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
PHILADELPHIA: Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNLA P, in Market-street,
Su&x, bounded partly by the M@&ene!unnk River,
and bordering on Hackets Town. The leases are all
expired. A proper person will be appointed at Hackets-
Town to (hew these lands. The road from Morris to
Eiftown on Delaware, ?nd the great read from Tren
ton to Stiff x Court-house, passes through this Trad.
On Wednefdav, the firft day of Dumber ncX, at
the Tavern at Crofwicks, two Tracts of land, near
Crofwicks, adjoining Plumftead's and Willocks's land,
containing about fi^ hundred and twenty fix acres.
N. B. Continental Money or Loan Office Certificates
will be received in payment, and conveyances executed
agreeable to the direAions of the above Aft, by
RICHARD STEVENS, ] _ „
JOHN MIHELM, ]
And we the Agents aforefaid do also, pursuant to law
hereby notify all the claimants of the said premises or
any of them, and the creditors of the said Henry Wel
fling, Joel Evans, George Napper, Thomas Yorke.
Hudson Burr, Alexander Smith, and John Henderson to
exhibit their claims and demands to the Justices of 'the
Supreme Court within the time limited by law, or they
will brfor ever barred from the recovery thereof
CHARLES W. PEALE )
WILLIAM WILL, ' [Agents.
ROBERT SMITH, J "
Philadelphia, September 1, 1779.
WHEREAS the estates of Henry Wel
fling, J°<lEvans, George Napper, Thomas
Yorke, Hudson Burr, Alexander Smith, and John Hen
derson, all late of the city of Philadelphia, have in due
course of law been forfeited and seized to the use of this
State. We, the fubferibers, Agents for the said citv,
do hereby give notice, That the real eftafes of the said
Henry Welfling, Joel Evans, George Napper, Thomas
Yorke, Hudson Burr, Alexander Smith, and John Hen
derson, within the said city, confining of the following
meffdages, lots, rents an^ tenements, to <wit• . A certain
two-story brick meffu-ge, kitchen, and lot of ground, situ
ate on the north fide of High-street, between Fifth and
Sixth-streets from Delaware, in the said city, the lot con
taining in breadth east and weft eighteen feet, and in
depth north and south one hundred and ten feet, with the
privilege of a 3 feet alley ; bounded westward by ground
of Benjamin Swett, northward by ground of Abraham
Peters, eastward by ground of Charles Chamberlaine,
and southward by High street aforefaid ; fubjeft to a'
ground rent of 48 Sp nifh fiiver milled dollars, or value
thereof in lawful money of Pennsylvania, per annum.
Afo a yearly rent-charge or sum of fourteen and a
half Spanish fiver milled dollars, or value thereof in law
ful money of Pmfylvania, issuing out of a lot of ground
wheron a two story brick tenement is erffkd, (in the
tenu: of Abraham Peters) adjoining the north end of
the above described let; late the estate of the said Hen
ry Welfling. A certain two-story brick meffuage,
kitchen, and lot of ground, situate on the south fide of
Stamper's Alley, between Second and Third-streets, the
lot containing in breadth about sixteen feet eight inches,
and in depth about forty-three feet fix inches; late the
estate of the said Joel Evans. A certain lot or piece
of ground noate on the weft fide of Front-street, be
tween Saffafrtfs and Mulberry-streets, in the said citv,
containing in breadth north and south seventeen fee: fix
inches, an 1 in depth eat and weft one hundred and
sixty-two feet nine inches; bounded southward by a ten
feet alley extending from Front-ltreet westward, (where
of this lot has the privilege) on which lot are cre&ed a
thiee-ftory brick meffuage, brick kitchen and bake
house, and a frame stable and cbaife-houfe ; late the es
tate of the said George Napper. A certain elegant three
ftory brick meffuage and kitchen, frame stable and
chaise house, and lot of ground whereon the said build
ings are erefted, situate on the north fide of High street,
between Fifth and Sixth-streets, in the said city ; the
lot containing in breadth eighteen feet, and extending
in depth from High-street to South-street being 200
feet, (at present occupied by the Hon. Charles Thom
son, Esq;) fubjea to a ground-rent of 181. lawful mo.
ne, of America per annum; late the estate of the said
Thomas Yorke. A certain brick meffuage, kitchen,
and lot of ground, situate on the weft fide of Fourth
ftreet, between Saffafrats and Vine-streets, containing in
breadth on Fourth-street seventeen feet ten inches, and
continuing that breadth as far as the buildings extend
then narrowing to the breadth of sixteen feet ten inches'
and continuing that breadth to Crown-street, the whole
depth of the lot from Fourth street to Crown street
being one hundred and seventy-five feet; bounded north
ward by a meffuage and lot of David Pancoaft, and south
ward by a meffuage and lot of Uriah Wooiman ; late the
estate of the said Hudson Burr. A certain one-story
brick tenement, frame smith's (hop, and let of ground
situate on the south-westerly corner of Union and Third
ftfeets, the lot containing in breadth on Third-street
about twenty-three feet fix inches, and in depth on
Uninn-ftreet about forty-one feet, be it in breadth or
depth more or left ; fubjeft to a ground-rent of 81. 123 6d
per annum ; late the estate of the said Alexander Smith.
And a ertain three story brick meffuage, brick kitchen,
frame fiabl% chaise house, and lot of ground, situate
on the south fide of Uaion-ftreet, between Third and
Fourth-streets, and near the last above defcribcd pre
mrfes, 4 the lot containing in breadth on Union-street
about nineteen feet fix inches, and extending in depth
about feet, (^ present occupied by Col. Lutterlow)
late the estate of the said John Heoderfon. All which will
be exposed to sale by Public Vendue at the Court house
in said city, on Monday the fourth day of October
next, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and the sale
will be continued from day to day until the whole (hall
he disposed of.
WANTS A PLAC E,
Asa WET NURSE/
A YOUNGWOMAN with a good breast of milk,
that can be well recommended. Enquire of the
WANTE D,
A COOK for a large family, who can be well rc
' ' commended. Enquire of the Printer.
r 0 B" E SOL D,
TWO Gout, hearty NEGRO MEN, who can
do almost any kind of work. Enquire of the
Printer.
WA N T E
AG OODCOOK, either white or black, in a
large family, at a very pleasant town in the coun
try, thirty mil*s from the city. Good wages will be
given to such a one bringing a good charader. Enquire
of the Printer.
'wants a Place,
A PERSON that can write a tolerable good hand,
and speaks the English, French and Spanish Lan
gaapes. Enquire of the Printer.
Neaveaflie Couaty, Delaware State, Sept. 10, 1779."
THIS is to notify all persons that ha^any
demands against Charles Gotden, Jacob Derrick
fon, John Gregory, Isaac Atwood, Christopher Wilson,
and Joshua North, late of said county, (whose eftatea
have been fold in pursuance of an A& of Assembly of
said State) either by mortgage, judgment, bond, note,
or book account, to bring in their demands to the fub
fcriher on or before the 30th of this instant, in order to
have such demands adjusted by the Committee appointed
to fettle all such demands and claims.
WILLIAM M'C LA Y,
Commiffioner for Newcastle County.
L O S Z
Last Saturday, between Third and Fifth-ftreett in Wal
nut street, q, between Walnut and Arch-streets in
Fifth-ffreet,
A BLACK peelong CLOAK, lined with a nar
row stripe ell wide Persian. Whoever has found
the fame and will deliver it to the Printer hereof, (hall
receive SIXTEEN DOLLARS reward.
September %.
Philadelphia, September 7.
To he SOLD by the Subscriber,
A VALUABLE and elegant Plantation in Kent
county, State of Delaware, situated about five
miles from the torn of Dover, in the midst of a polite
and genteel set of people. The said farm contains 510
acres of land, of which 250 are cleaned and under good
fencing, and upwards ot 40 acres of good branch'and
cripple, which may be made with but little trouble and
expence into excellent meadow. There is on said farm
a large two-story bri:k house and kitchen, with all other
buildings and out-houses neteffary for carrying co the
Farming business in its greatest extent. It is but about
five miles from mills, landings, and places of worship.
The fertility of the foil, salubrity of sir, and good im
provements, are some (among may) ofits recommen
dations. The title is inditputable. Any person inclin
ing to purchase may know the terms by applying toMr.
Oxley, in Water-street, near Ton Alley.
JOHN BEL L.
CA M& to the plantation of the fubferiber,
in Blockley township, two COWS; one a brin
die and white, with a calf; the other a brown and white
with a white face. Also a large old MAR E, with a
blaze in her face. The owner or owners are desired to
come, prove property, pay charges and take them away
„ MARY COUGHRAN.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS LOST, a Morocco POCKET-BO OK,
with a fiiver clasp and a small memorandum
book, and an order for fix hundred pounds, befidee
about two hundred and thirty dollars. Whoever has
found it and will deliver it to the Printer hereof (hall
have the above reward.
September 8.
A BOY'S GREAT COAT was left at
the shop of the fubferiber, in Arch-street, Phila
delphia, about the time the river was frozen up. The
owner may have it again by applying to
WILLIAM BOSWELL.
IMPORTED in several vefTris lately from the
Weft-Indies, and ±0 be fold by
Jawes Bidden and Thomas Lawrence,
At their ftorc in Front-street, near the corner of Mar
ket-street, formerly occupied by chidden and Straker,
A variety of MERCHANDIZE.
TH E Y have opened this (tore with an intention of
receiving all kinds of Goods to dispose of on com
mission, and which they flatter rhemlelv?s, by a eonftint
and diligent attention, to execute in such manner as to
give fatisfaftion to those who may be plcafed to favour
them with business.
Fort of Philadelphia, fcdxfyhanvi, CT.
T O A L L whom it may concern.
NOTICE is he^by given, That a Court of Ad
miralty will be held at the State house in the city of
Philadelphia, on the second day of October next, at
Ten o'clock in the forenoon of the fame day, then and
there to try the truth of the fa&s alledged in the bill of
Yelverton Taylor, &c. (who as well, & c .) against the
flop or vessel called the Active, &c. lately commanded
by Laughlin M'Guire : To the end and intent that the
owner or owners, or any person concerned therein, may
appear and (hew cause, if any they have, why the fame
foould not be condemned according to the prayer of the
said bill. Bj order of the Judge,
ANDREW ROBESON, Reg.