The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-12-07 00:00:00, page 4

TOOTICE is "hereby given, to
the Inhabitants of the city and county of Phila
delphia, who have (attained DAMAGES by the ar
mies, {©liters or adherents of the king of Great Britain,
that the, m ke out just and accurate Accounts thereof,
agreeable to i?tv, and deliver the fame to the Affeflots
of their refpe&ive townships wards and diftrias, with
out delay. By order of the board of commissioners,
Nov, 26, 1782. GEORGE HONEY, junr. clerk.
A ROBBERY.
Twelve Dollars Reward.
IX' A " broke open, on the night of the loth in
stant, the Fulling Mil! of the fubferiber, in
Downingfoown, Cheder county, and the following
ARTICT.es taken away, viz. 9 yards of blue Cloth,
6 ditto afe oloured ditto 8 ditto sfli-coloured ditto,
4 and a hzV rih-cclowed ditto, 6 and a half brown dit,
it and a half dit.brown Linfeyng 12 dit. red and green
Worsted, 21 dit. pa.e brown CunoUr, 25 ditto Colton
and Linen, 7 and a half dit. blue Worftad and Linen,
3 womens Gowns, 1 ditto r I and brown, 1 brown
Skirt. Whoever informs and ffifl? in getting the above
Articles and Thief, (ball receive the Reward proofed,
or a proportionable sum for any pat.
Nov. 19, 1782. JESSE EVANS.
THE fubferiber begs leave to
a quaint the Public in general and h ; * Friends
in particular, that he carries on the FILE CUTTING
Business in all its branches, in Chefnut-ftreet, near
Carpenterr-hall ; and has on hand for Sale, a Quanti
ty of FILES, of various forts and sizer.
Nov. 26. JOHN THOMPSON.
Anthony Fannen,
In Union-street near Sicond-ftreet,
BEGS leave to inform the Public in general and bis
Friends in particular, That he carries on the Art
of PAINTING, GLAIZING 7nd GILDING, in the
nested and belt manner, House, Shp, Sift Couh,
Infuranct Boards and Fire Buckets ; glaizing Work
of Lead and Giaft to equip Gardens, iquare or round
Caps, &c. Likewise Room# pap red.
He returns his most grateful thinks to thole who have
generously favoured him with their custom: as he has
worked at the raeft eminent hcufes in this city, hop-s
to g've general fatisfadion to all who employ him;and
will assiduously exert himfelf to merit a continuation
of their favours.
N. B. A small Quantity cf SPELTER to be dis
posed of. Nov. 18.
The Rainbow Tavern
To be L E T, and entered on Immediately.
A Large, convenient three story brick H OUSE
a <i % tvo ftcri frame House adjoining, with c
Lot of Ground 240 feet in depth, situated in Second
ftieet, a it?'- above the barracks. For terms enquire
of HENRY GURNEY, in the Northern-Liberties.
Philadelphia, Gather 11, 1782.
FOR S A L E,
A second hand Chaise and a
good Chair HORSE, on reasonable terms for cash.
Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29.
Wanted for a Gentleman and Lady,
An Appartmentready Furnished,
For One Month. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29
WHEREAS Zachariah Somers,
alias Somerset, has, on the 20th instant, in
the Pennsylvania Journal —forwarned all perlons from
trusting me on his account ; —I think it my duty to
acquaint the Public, that hts whole conduct towards
me has been Inch, that if recapitulated by me, it would
(hock and offend modesty ; nay, the greatest libertine
would fay, " Somerset, you are a compleat matter
piece of villainy!"—However, as I have appealed to
the laws of my country for a dissolution of our mar
riage, I (ball leave him at I found him.
Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1782. MARY SOMERSET.
SAMUEL miles,
Deputy Quarter-matter for Pennsylvania,
T, EQUESTS all persons who have Public Accounts
r{ to fettle with him, to bring them, in immediately.
At shall not confid^r himteif anfwerabie for any diffi
culties that may a^fe in the fetdement of luch accounts
in the Q^a'^r matter's department, as ought to be ad
jured Sy him, to performs who negl?& to bring them
in before the firft o' Jmtur, next, at which time he IX
pfbto oe out of office. Nov. 21, 1782.
F O U N D,
Yeft^day, near Race an 4 Ninth streets, fuffef dto
he STOLEN,
& BUNDLE, containing some Cloth, Velvet, Li"
ning arid Trimingt. Whoever ha, left the fame:
may have it again by applying to the fubferiber, liv
ing in Cherry fbzet, near Six hftreet, proving pro
perty and paying charges
Dec. 2. CHRISTLIEB BARTLING.
Philadelphia :Printed and Sold by DAVID C. CLAYPOO LE, in Markers trect.
For Sale at Graeme Park,
TWO TRACTS of LAND, adjoining each other,
fituared in the county of Philadelphia, in the torn
(hip of Horfhim, 19 miles from the city, being the
greater part o' that highly improved Farm, known by
tne name of Grxm Park, formerly the property of
doctor G^me, deceased, and by him deviled to his
daughter, the fubferiber,in whom the till. is also vzft
d by an aft of the honourable me legifl rture of thia
ft p'.
T^& No, I. Contains 160 acres of excellent Land,
on which are 75 acres of the belt timber, and 20 acres
of improved meadow. This land has been highly ma
nured with lime and dung, and has produced upwards
of twenty bushels of wh^at per a~r. There arc on the
pr rcirr four firings of fine water, f fficient to turn a
mi', and a branch of N-fhamin, runs through the
tract It s four miles from N^fhaminy meeting-hcufe,
and three front Horfham.
The House in which he now lives, on the north fide
of Chemut-ftreet, between Third and Fourth-dreetr,
either with 0 without coach-house and ftabies for four
horses. For further particulars apply to
Nov. 4. BENJAMIN RANDOLPH.
No. 2 Contains about 200 acres of good land, 55
acres G< wuichare also of the be ft timber, and 15 a^s
more may be had if required. This trad opens cn
the line that divides Philadelphia from Bucks county,
a much frequented ro^d, and also on another road call
ed Drr' ro^d. There is an orchard cf fine grafted
frui and some meadow on No. 2, and it li-s conveni
ent tor dividing into small Lots (if the pu chafer Ihould
think proper) to.fair machanicks or fmail farmers,as its
joining on two public roads gives it a peculiar conve
niency for that purpose.
At an inducement for any one person to purchase
both tra&i, the afe of a large farm house and an excel
lent barn, adjoining the ptemiles, for one vear, rent
free, shall be allowed the purchahr, in which time be
may erea proper buildings on the purchase to suit his
own conveniency ; bet this privilege cannot he allowed
to the pm -brier of either t r ja Lp<rattly.
The t/na,t now on the prances h-s a winter crop in
the ground, which he has the permiffinn to reap and
carry off.
The purchase money, in case both Lots are fold,
must be paid, on? third in hand and good security fcr
the rest in t^o yearly payments, with interest. An in
disputable title will be given by the fubferiber, on re
ceipt of the sirs l payment and good security for the re
sidue.
A person who can drive a coach,
take care of horses, &c. Wants a PLACE Enquire
of the Printer. Nov. 26.
TO BE SO L D,
A Healthy, likely, NEGRO MAN, about 32 years
of age, has been brought up as a gentleman's
waiting man ; is very crJeriy and well b haved, sober
and capable of doing almost every kind of house work.
He would be very ufeful to a gentleman who wishes to
travel. For further particulars enquire of the Printer.
For terms of T'e apply to D WILLIAM SMITH,
GEORGE MEADE, ASSHE FON HUMPHREYS,
or the fubferiber on th? prenb
ELIZABETH FERGUSON.
Graeme Park, N v. 25, 1782-
To hr SOLD, or LETT on Ground-Rent forever,
THREE convenient LOTTS of GROUND, situ
ate on the north fide of Shippen-ftreet, a little
below Philadelphia, South-ftrect, near the corner cf
Front-street; each Lot containing 20 feet front ard
61 feet deep.
Also to be LETT, for one or more Years, That
large, commodious HOU E and GARDEN, whe e
the fubferiber liv s, adj ining the above Lotts, at ihv
corner of Shippen and Front-ftreetr. Enquire <f
Dec. 2. WILLIAM DREWRY.
HH HE fubferiber intending to leave this state, re
quests the favour of all those who have any de
mands against him to bring in their accounts, in order
to their being adjured and paid; and all those whp
are any way indebted to him, are reqpefted to pay the
fame by the 15th February next; as after that day,
what remains unsettled will be put into the hands of an
attorney at law and justice of the peace.—
Also for SALE by the Subferiber, the following
LOTS and HOUSES,
in the city, viz—One Lot, situate cn the south fide
Vine street, bounded by Ninth and Tenth -streets, on
the east and weft, 192 feet deep on each, containing a
bout two acres.
One Lot on the north fide of S^ffafrafs street, bound
ed by Twelfth and Thirteenth-Fresh, 192 feet deep
on each, containing the fame q- entity as the other
lot, in good fence and clover, &c.
One Lot on the weft fide of Fourth-street, between
Walnut and Chefnut fleets, 100 feet on Fourth- street
and 125 deep, with a 12 and a half feet alley ftom Wal
nut street, up the back end, to accommodate it for
coach house and Rabies, &c.
One Three Story Brick House, cn the east fide of
Fifth ffreet, the second door from the corner, above
Arch ftreet,with Brick Stables, and Stalls for ten horses,
now in the tenure of William Davidson.
One Two Story Brick House on the north fide of
Arch-street, the second door from the corner below
Fifth-erect, in the tenure of Willism Brooks.
Two Three Story Brick Huufes cn the south fide
of Arch-street, the second and third doors from the
corner, ab. ve Front street, in the tenure of Valentine
Smith and Michael Gatts.
John Compty,
Has for Sale, at his Core in Second-ftreat, between
Market and Arch-ftre&s, and the third door from the
sign of the George,
A General Aflortment of Dry
GO CDS, Among which are—
A VARIETY of fuperfine, second and coarse Cloths,
alio belt Naps of'dirferent colours, and a few pieces
of best cotton Velvets, Chitzes, Calicoes, and various
articles tunable for the frafon ; also Tin in calks, Chi
na, and sundry other article: of hard Ware, Rgd and
Yellow Lead ground in Oil, which he will difpole of
at the lowcft price for cash. November 22.
Aaron Mufgrave
Has for SALE at his Store, on the east fide of Water
ftreet, two doors below Chefnut-Preet
MADEIRA Wine, French Brandy; likewise a
quartty of elegant ten plate Stoves, which he
will dßpofe of for cash, or exchange for goods
suitable for a country store at the approaching season.
Philip Boehm,
Has for SALE, at his Store in Second street, between
Arch and Race ftrefla, next door to the late dwel
ling house of Leonard Melcher, deceased,
WIN E, SUGAR,
SPIRITS, T E A,
Weft-India RU M, C OFF EE, &c. &c.
Philadelphia ditto,
He flatters himfelf h^s former cendu& in business has
been such, that his friends will again favour him with
their cuftgm ; which he (hri! endeavour to merit by a
careful attention to fupp'y them with Goods of a good
quality, and on the most reasonable terms the times
will admit. Sept. 6.
Just PUBLIS H ED, and to be SOL Dby
David C. Claypo ole,
In Market-flreet, Philadelphia,
Father Abraham's
ALMANACK,
For the Year of Our LORD
Best Holland Quills and Sealing
Wax, Irish Wafers, Writing Paper, Ink.
powder,,lnkholders, Penknives, Account
Books, School-Bibles and Testaments,
Dilworth's Spelling-Books and Schoolmas
ters Assistants, Boyers French Grammars,
Surveyors Compasses, Slates and Date-
Pencils, English Playing Cards, Wrapping
Paper, Parchment, &c. &c. &c.
TO BE SOLD BY
DAVID C. CLAYPO'O LE,
In Market street, Philadelphia.
Who gives the belt price for clean Linen
Rags.
THE fubferibers to the Plan of the
Lines and Fortifications at York
-1 own, in Virginia, who have sub
scribed with the Printer of this Paper, are
lequefted to call for their Copies before it
be too late.—-And as many Gentlemen may
wi(h to be supplied with this beautiful Me
morandum of that great Event, they are
hereby informed, that a few Copies remain
to be disposed of.—lt is scarcely neceflary
to mention either the Excellency and Ac
curacy of this Work, or the Importance of
that most glorious tranfadion in favour of
these States, in which the British General,
Earl Cornwallis, with his whole Army,
were made Prisoners of War.—A Map of
so interesting a Nature, it is easy to pre
sume, every curious Person in these States
would wilh to be possessed of, and leave
to his posterity, as a lively Representation
of one cf the most material Events which
contributed to the 'Eftablifhmcnt of the
Liberty and Independence of his Country.
Fanners Oil to be Sold,
By RICHARD WELLS in Arch-street, above Sixth
ftreet.