The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-02-18 00:00:00, page 3

WILLIAMSBUR G, y^uary 29. :
We hear General Lincoln has had an engagement with
the enemy, at Savannah, in Georgia, wherein about 300
men were slain on both tides. The militia were turning
out briskly, and the General expended soon to be able to
dislodge the enemy.
BOSTON, January^.
Lately arrived in a fafe port, the prize ship Nancy, from
Glasgow for Jamaica, richly laden to the amount of thir
ty troufand pounds sterling, firft taken by the Marlbo
rough privateer, retaken by the Experiment man of war,
aud°la<t by the Providence.
Two rich prizes from Jamaica have lately arrived into
Cape-Ann ; one taken by the Bennington, from Newbury
Port, the other by foe Monmouth. Their cargoes consist
•f rum, sugar, &c.
F I S H KI L L, February 4.
During the last month about seventy deserters from the
enemy came to Head-Quarters at Peek's Kill, and to the
ether posts on the east fide of the North-River.
PHILADELPHI A, February ^.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman m high office, in
France, dated Paffy, (near Paris) December 6tb, to
bisJriend in Philadelphia,
" I have a strong curiosity to know the artifices and
fubterfuges, with, which the tories keep alive each other's
hopes. When England cannotget an ally, and many na
tions are preparing to league themselves against her. When
her merchants are breaking, her manufacturers flarving,
and they are obliged to take them into public pay under
the name of militia, to prevent their picking pockets, rob
bing on the high w^ys and plundering in companies all
before them."
By late intelligence from France we underhand that the
merchants of Amsterdam have by a most pressing memo
rial called upon the Stadtholders for protection of their
trade against the insults of England: That the King of
Naples and the Sicilies has formally declared his ports o
pen to our commerce; and that the nth and 12th arti
cles of the Treaty of Commerce between France and Ame
rica were d/fannulled by mutual consent of the parties.
On the noth instant the schooner Hunter, Capt. Doug,
lass, of ten guns, from Egg-Harbour, fell in with the
brig Bellona, Capt. Buchannan,of sixteen guns, 'belonging
to New- York, when after a smart engagement of an hour
and an half, in which Capt. Douglass and his people be
haved with the greatest bravery and spirit till'finding the
brig rather too heavy for him, was obliged to quit her,
leaving the Bellona a wreck, unable to follow the Hun
ter.
In ASSEMBLY, December 1, 1778.
RESOLVED, That Mr. Clymer, Mr. Knox, and
Mrl Lollar, be a Committee to enquire into the number
and ranl< of such Citizens of this Rate, who are now in
the pofieflion of-the enemy: That they confer with the
Delegates of this ft^te, and recommend to them proper
measures for obtaining the exchange and return of those
Citizens, and for their good treatment until exchanged,
and the fddCommittee be impowered to draw on the trea
surer of this state, for such sum as they may judge neces
sary, to transmit for the relief and support of the said pri
loners; and that the said Committee report to the next
fitting of Affcmbly, their proceedings herein.
The Committee, or either of them, will gladly receive
information concerning the persons who are the fubjeft
of the above resolution.
Lottery-Office, Feb nary vB, 1779.
▼nHE wheels of the United States Lottery are now 78,940
A dollars richer in proportion than when the drawing
began, and there are yet in the wheels the following pri
d.es,
2 of icrfoo dollars.
9 of 'SOOO
83 of 1000
672 of 500
16321 of 30
PAUL BOOKS, Check Clerk.
To the REPUBLICAN.
Dear Sir,
'/f 'IS unpardonable that you fliould in your late furious
I effort for the public weal, adopt the fame passionate
petulance and boyish peevishness which ruined us in As
sembly ; your vehemence is not ftridly republican, and
will, I fear, expose our own impatience for Administra
tion, which may possibly induce a scrutiny of past con
nexions and present profellions, and end in a general con
tempt for our feigned zeal — for my part I am no writer ;
but I think if I possessed your talents, that I fliould have
preferred substantial argument, founded on simple fa&s,
to a mere jingle of words, a burst of disjointed, incohe
rent reflection, which in sum and substance is nothing
more than a mouthful of moonshine. I wish you better
luck in your next exhibition, and am
Your mortified Friend,
A POOR ANTI-CONSTITUTIONALIST.
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THE Merchants of this City (particularly
those concerned in shipping) are requeued to
meet at the Coffee-houfe at fix o'clock this evening, on
business of the utmost consequence.
Thursday, February iß u
" T 7) B~E SIDL'D B Y
JOHN MA R I E,
In Norris's Alley, the firft door upon the right hand
going in from Second-ftrcet,
BEST Coniac Brandy, by the quarter-calk or gal
lon; Bourdeaux Claret of the firft quality, by the
tierce or dozen; Port Wine by the tierce or dozen;
White Wine Vinegar, by the gallon; Florence Oil of
the best quality, in cases ; Green and Souchong Tea in
cannisters ; fuperfine black, parions grey and drab co
loured broadcloths; 6-4 wide naps, coatings and bear
skins ; a few pairs of the best kind of silk flockings, also
milled worsted ditto.
N. B. Twelve Shillings per dozen will be given for
empty Wine Bottles.
To T#E PUBLI C.
WHEREAS there are great quantities of dirt
and filth (which does not arise from common
house- keeping) now lying in many of the streets and
alleys of this city, which if not removed may (at the
approaching season) be of dangerous con sequence to the
health of the inhabitants. The Street Commissioners
therefore enjoin and request the inhabitants of this city
to have such dirt and filth afoielaid relieved from their
refpe&ive dwellings, &c 6 by the firft of April next—.
And Whereas many of the loot pavements are very de-,
festive, the Commissioners aforefaid enjoin and r<queft
that they be repaired as fcon as may be. And as divers
perlons are tiling carts (which carry a great burthen)
with narrow felled wheels, to the great damage of the
pavements, ail such are hereby desired to desist from
such injurious pra&ices, or the Commiffiorters will be
under the necessity of dealing with them as the law di
re&s. And for the better convenience of cleaning and
keeping clean the said streets and alleys, the city is di
vided into the three following diftrifts:
The Southern division to begin at the south fide of
Chefnut-ftreet, and from the river Delaware as far
southward and westward as paved.
The middle division extends from the south fide of
Chefnut-ftreet to ths south fide of Arch-street, and
from the river aforefaid as far wefeward, as paved.
The Northern division begins at the south fide of
Arch street and continues to the north fide of Vine
ftreet, and from the river aforefaid as far westward as
paved, including the several alleys that are paved with
in each division.
Any person inclining to undertake the cleahfing either
of the aforefaid divifiors, may bring their proposals in
writing to the Commissioners at the Court-house, on
Friday evening the 26th instant. And also, any person
who will undertake the duty of a weekly Scavenger
may apply as above.
By order of the Street Commissioners,
Feb. 15. PETER LOHR A, Clerk.
TO BE S O L D,
ft HEALT HY.pleafant and profitable Plantation,
/A not far from Philadelphia, on the weft fide of Dela
ware, containing two hundred eighty five acres, one
hundred twenty five of which are marih meadow under
good bank, and twenty five acres upland meadow, the
upland excellent for barley, and fuel fufficient for the con
stant use of the farm; agenteel and commodious brick
dwelling house, with a garden, and very good water,
with every necessary inprovement. The title good. For
further particulars apply toGEORGE Campble, in Wal
nut- street, Philadelphia.
T O BE SOLD
For the emissions out of circulation, by
JAMES GALLAG HER,
In Second fireet, opposite the Friends meeting,
The following GOO DS, viz.
SPIRITS and Weft-India rum in hogsheads and tierces,
coffee in bags and barrels, green and bohea tea in chests
or quarter chests, a few hogsheads molasses, pepper, cin
namon and cloves, gun powder in calks, a quantity of de
canters, tumblers and wine-glasses, 150 dozen of clasp
knives, too m needles, several packets pins, a few pieces
blue broadcloths, 8 pieces white flannels, 20 pieces de
nims, white and brown drilling, several dozen silk knee
garters, one piece black Genoa velvet, 5 boxes cambricks
and lawns. .
T O-B E S O I, D
For the emissions out of circulation, by
PETER GALLAGHE R,
In Second-street, the second door above Arch-street,
F^IVE boxes lawns and cambricks, cotton and Holland
ftripe^, fuperfine and coarse broadcloths, bohea tea
by the quarter chest, quart and pint decanters and drink
ing glasses, Irish linens, coarse and fine worsted ftock
in s.•
Honesty is the belt Policy.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST at Kling's Vendue Store (this afternoon) a
BLACK LEATHER.POCKET -EOOK, faftens
with a ftrap,with sundry valuable papers, of no advantage
to any but the owner, and no money therein. Whoever
has found the fame, and delivers it to the printer hereof,
fliall receive the above reward and no questions alked.
February 17, 1779.
TO BE SO L D,
A LARGE roan HOR ^ E, excellent for a carriage
<» and performs well under the saddle. Enquire of
Mr. Hiltzheimer, keeper of the Continental stables.
W-J-^-TE D to RE^ T,
AGE NTEEL HOUSE in this City, with stables
and carriage house : The rent will be paid either in
sterling or gold, as may be most agreeable. Please to en
quire of the printer.
Northern Liberty Ferry, February 16.
ANY person to whom the fubferiber has been
indebted in the year 1773, or since, are desired to
bring their accounts properly attested for payment. And
those indebted to him are requeued to make ipeedy pay
ment, to avoid any further expence.
JESSE WILLIAMSON.
TO BE SOLD BY
A I.EXANDER NELSON,
At his store in Water street, a few doors above
Walnut fleet, Philadelphia,
£ QU ANTITY of excellent Weft-India RUM;
fl a few hogsheads of Philadelphia ditto ; Mufcovado
SUGAR of the firft and second qualities, in hogf
he-ds, tierces and barrels; COFFEE in tierces and
bags; and a few hogsheads of MOLASSES.
^% Philadelphia, February if
POWDER and shot, Weft-In^ia and
country rum, whiskey,, French brandy, coffee,
bohea and common green teas, pepper, cotton, coarse
and French fait, all^m, Madeira wine, molasses, a
quantity of two inch oak plank, wheat and corn, &c.
to be fold by the quantity at the fubferiber's store, the
third wharf below the Drawbridge,
LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH.
TO BE SOLD BY
BLISS AND BURKHART,
At their store in Water-street, near the Old Ferry,,
A QUANTITY of Sailors Cloathing, such as
jackets, breeches, drawers and frocks; also a
large fhip's Ensign, and mariner's brass Compass, Sea
Beds, and a fmali Cable. Likerofe rum, sugar, tea,
coffee, &c,
am.w, r>« liw ^» —ww.,^ ,—■.■« mullilfiwi■■SiUff
Wilmington. Ne^ca/ile county, February 2, 1779.
, TEN.DO L LdKS REWA R D.
^pAKEN out of the stables at this ,oft, a BLACK
A HORSE, about fifteen hands high, bald face, one
wall eye, four white feet, about nine years 011, was in
good condition, and a natural trotter. He was ken the
day after at Cheder, and if not returned immediately
on this notice, the pirty he was seen with will be taken
further no.ice of. H, ifoue of his Excellency General
Washington's baggage &offeq and may be known at
camp, or on the road. The above reward will be paid
to an& person that will secure him, and give him up to
any of the Quarter-Matters, who I expert will give me
proper notice, to prevent any further trouble or expenec.
FRANCIS WADE, D. Q_M. Gen.
TO BE SO L D,„
A N interest for twelve years from the thirteenth da,
fl of July last, of and in a TRACT of excellent
LAN D, containing one hundred and fifty acres, befide^
four acres and an half of banked meadow, situate on the
Frankford road, opposite to the plantation now in the te
nure of Duncan Leech, two miles from Philadelphia, be
ing the fame traCt whereon Thomas Maflerman lately
dwelt. For a further description and the termsof sale;
apply to Edward Bonsall and Abraham Shoe
maker in Fourth- street, opposite the &ld of Union
ftreet.
o^s HUNDRED DOLLARS REGARD.
RAN AWAY on the fourteenth of December lass,
from the fubferiber, living in Baltimore county,
Maryland, an English convict servant man named John
BOtterell, thirty , five years of age, about five feet
seven or eight inches high, short dark hair, a down
look, frefh complexion, »rol has a halt in his walk ; he
had on and took with him a drab coloured great coat, a
brown body coat, an old blue jacket with gold basket
buttons, and at old pair of thoes with firings, but as he
has money 'cis probable he mas change his dress. He
was seen last Friday coming into Philadelphia. Who
ever takes up and secures said servant, and delivers him
to Mr. William Carson, at the sign of the Harp and
Crown in Third-fleet, Philadelphia, or to the fub
feriber in Baltimore, shall receive the above reward and
reasonable charges.
Jan. 28. 6. SIMON VASHON.
TOBE SO L D,
For Continental Money only,
ON E hundred and twenty three acres of land on
Powell's Creek, in Upper .Paxton Townihip, in
the County of Lancaster.
Five hundred and twenty-five acres of land in Tur
butt Townfllip, in the County of Northumberland.
An undivided half of one thousand and fifty five and a
half acres of land oh the Shawney-C^bin Creek, in the
Cour', of Bedford.
/ $ miivided (bare of Indiana, containing a Rge
boo, vi land on the River Ohio, granted to the fufter
ers of 1763.
A 4.4 th part of two undivided large tracts of land on
the Miffifippi River, in the Illinois country.
For terms of (ale apply to the fubferiber, living in
Lancaster. 6. LEVY ANDREW LEVY.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
LOS T, between Philadelphia and the Lower Ferry,
about fix weeks ago, a silver WATCH, with a
China face, a steel chain and silver fed, and a chafed
case. Whoever has found said Watch and will return
it to the fubferiber, living on the Lower Ferry road,
shall have the above reward.
Feb.!. FREDERICK DESHONG.
N. B. Should Lid Watch be offered for sale to any
persons, they are desired to stop it.
cTxeTTuRMAN and COXE,
Have for SALE, at their store opposite the Office of
the Marine Committee,
A CARGO of SALT, a (mall parcel of DRY
GOODS, a very sass failing SLOOP, and a
large trad of excellent LAND unimproved.
TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN D U N LA P,
In Maiket-ftreet, Philadelphia,
FE W sets of CHESTERFIELD'S LETTERS,
in four volumes. _
Leland's Hiftsry of Ireland.
A few sets es Jofephue's Works, neatly bound.
A number of odd volumes of Bla,:kftone's Cora
mentaries.
Rural Oeconomy.
Dilworth's Spelling-Books.
* A L S O,
Adminiculum Puerile: Or, an Help for School-Boys.
By P. Davys.
Grace? 'Grammatics Inflitutio Compendaria, In ufum
Scbolarum. Authore Edv. Wettenhal, D. D. Naper
Epifeopo Kilmer, & Ardag.