The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1780-03-11 00:00:00, page 4

A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the Honorable Thomas M'Kean,
Esq; Chief Justice, Wiliam Augustus Atlee,
Esq; second Justice, and John Evans, Esq; third Jus
tice 6f the Supreme Court, and of the Courts of Oyer
and Terminer and General Gcal Delivery, for the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania; have issued their Precept
bearing date the 26th day of February last past, to me
directed, for holdings Court of Oyer and Tei miner and
General God Delivery, at the State-House in the city
of Philadelphia, for the city and county of Philadel
phia, on Monday the 27th day of this instant, (March)
Notice is hereby given to all Justices of the Peace, the
Coroner, Efcheator and Constables within the said city,
that they be then and there in their own proper persons,
with their rolls, records, indictments, and other re
membrances, to do those things which to their offices
in that behalf appertain to be done ; also all they that
will prosecute against the prisoners, that arc or then frll
be in the Goal of the said city and county, are to be
then and there to profeeute against them ar shall be just;
and all others whom it may concern, are desired to take
notice hereof, and govern themselves accordingly.
D tel at Philadelphia, the fi-ft day of March, in the
Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred
and Eighty, and in the Fourth Year of American
Independence,
JAMES CLAYPOOLE, Sheriff.
GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On Thursday the 23d inst. (March) at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, at the plantation of the fubferiber, in
Middletown township, Chester county,
A PLANTATION containing 193 acres of
'' Land, cne half cleared ; the woodland is exceeding
good, confiding of chefnut, oak, hickory, walnut and
good whneoak, eighteen acres of good meadow, and
moe may be made ; there are on the premises two good
dwelling houses, two good spring-houses, two good
ba>ns and ftahling, two gardens, one of th^m pailed,
three apple orchards, and ether forts of fruit. The whole
premises well watered, and in good repair, sixteen miles
from Puhcelphia, and five from Chester, on the great
road leading from Chester to Downings-Town. At the
fame time will be sod wheat and rye in the ground,
cows with calf, youag cattle, (heep, hogs, Indian corn
by the bushel, hay, flax, and sundry other things too
tedious to mentions The terms will be made known
at the time of fade, and attendance given, by
ROBERT MCLELLAN.
To be SOLD at Public Sale,
On Saturday the eleventh instant (March) about twelve
o'clock, at the Coffee-Houfe,
A QUANTITY of old RIGGING and
second hand SAILS, and a number of other
articles. WILLIAM BROWN,
Auctioneer.
Philadelphia, March 7, 1780.
To be SOLD at Public Auction,
On Saturday the 18th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at
the Csff.e-houle,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION situate in
Greenwich townihip, Gloucester county, Weft
Nev Jersey, containing one hundred and eleven acres
of excellent land, on which are a good dwelling-hnufe
and a young bearing orchard, about four acres of clear
ed meadow and a considerable quantity more may be
made, about twenty acres of rhe upland cleared and un
der good fence, the land well timbered with oak and
pine fit for sawing, tome cedar swamp, and an excellent
stream of water running near the house. This place
will probably become very valuable, a Glass-house hav
ing been lately ere&ed within a mjie of it. It is conve
nient to several saw and grift.mills, and within about
fix miles of a good landing on Mantua Creek. The
above tra& is clear of all incumbrances, and binds on
land of John J flops, Benjamin Lodge and Jacob Parks.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
, WILLIAM BROWN, Audioneer.
WANTE D,
A YOUNG MAN of fourteen or fifteen years of
" age, well recommended. Enquire of the Printer.
Philadelphia, February 26, 1780.
To be SOLD by Public Auction,
On the 27th day of March, at two o'clock in the after
noon, on the premises,
FCT WO certain Lots of GROUND, in German
l town, one of them situate on the ncrth-wefterly
fide on the rasin street, containing in breadth on thefaid
Greet eighty feet, and in depth to Green-street about
eight hundred feet, bounded northwardly by Samuel
BringhurG's ground and smith's (hop, and the fubferib
er's other ground. This is a high, pleasant and even
spot, and lies very convenient for any public bufihefs.
The other of them situate on the fouthwardly fide of
Manheim-ftreet, leading to the river Schuylkill, about
three hundred feet to the westward of the said mrin
Greet, containing in breadth on the said Manheim-ftreet
one hundred and ninety five feet, and in depth to the
Jate Baltis Re feris ground three hundred and thirty-two
feet, or thereabouts. The terms of sale will be made
known at the said auction, where due attendance will
be given, by JOSEPH SHIPPEN.
Philadelphia, March 6, 1,80.
TO BE LE T,
A CONVENIENT good HOUSE, withalarge
garden, coach-house and Gable, very plezfaml,
Situated in a healthy part cf the country, about four
miles from the city. Enquire of the Printer.
PHILADELPHIA: Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNLAP, in Market-foeet,
TO BE SO L D,
For Continental Money, Bills upon France, cr Loan-
Office Certificates drawing interest on France,
A PLANTATION containing two hundred and
eighty-four acres of land, pleasantly situate on the
main road leading from Trenton to Allentown, within
two and a half miles of Trenton and the fame distance
from a landing, which makes it much more valuable as
a team may haul four loads of wood in a day from it to
the landing. There is a small dwelling hcu'e and a
small orchard on it; about fifty acres cleared, the rest
good woodland, on which there may be about twelve
acres of meadow made. For terms apply to Mr. Alex
ander Nelson, Merchat t, in Water Greet, above Wal
nut Greet, Philadelphia, or to the fubferiber in Tren
ton, State of New.Jerfey, where the premises may be
viewed and the terms made known.
BERNARD HANLON.
Philadelphia, March 6, 1780.
One Hundred Dollars Regard.
STRAYED or STOLE N from the fubferiber's
Gable, in Vine street, near Front-street, on the night
of the 3d instant, a dark bay HORSE, about fourteen
and a half hands high, short bodied, and quarter blood
ed, three years old this fprihg, both hind feet white,
neither brand nor ear mark, trots and canters. Whoe
ver finds the said Horse and delivers him to the fubfcri
b,r, (hall have the above reward, and all reasonable
charges, paid by
STEPHEN MAXFIELD.
A FEW BARRELSof BEST
LIVER OI L,
TO B£ SOLD BY
JOHN TAYL OR,
In Front-street, between Walnut and Chefnut- ftrects,
Philadelphia.
TO BE SO L D,
ABOU T fifteen acres of L AND, in Bristol town-
Grip, on a lane leading from Busy's mill to Ger
mantown, between the 5 and 6 mile Gone : It is a situa
tion to build a house, and affords an agreeable profpe&,
being in view of Logan's mill and Stanton ; there is an
orchard of about 70 or 80 bearing trees, and feme young
timber. For terms apply to PETER MILLER,
Conveyancer in Third-street.
COHEN and JUDA H,
Have for SALE the following articles, which the,
will dispose of reasonable, viz.
IRISH linens, calicoes, hairbines, moreens, diaper
table-cloths, ready-made shirts, leather breeches,
ready-made boots, green tea, loaf sugar, Poland
starch, &c. &c.
Said Cohen and Judah have for sale, a faft- failing
topiaii S CMOONER, burthen from ,® to ico tons,
her fails, anchors and cables atmoft new, and is now fit
ting to proceed on any voyage. They will also dispose
of (^ith said schooner) about 1500 wt. of exceeding
good IRISH BEEF. Any person inclinable to pur
chase, may treat with them at their Gore in Second
ftreet, between Chefnut and Walnut-streets, Philadelphia.
N. B. Said Cohen and Judah take Goods to dispose
of on Commission.
JOHN DIAMOND,
RO PE-MA K E R,
Living in Market street, above Sixtb-ftreet, Philadel
phia, makes and fells Wholesale and Retail,
SEWING, whipping, seine and blocking twine ;
log, deep sea and hand lead lines ; houfline and mar
line, jack and fifhirg-lines of all forts ; drum and to
bacco cord, bedcords, sacking bottom lines, leading
lines, plow traces, halters, white rope of all forts, &a
Philadelphia, March 6, 1780.
DESERTE D,
On Sunday the sth instant, from Baron Steuben's quar
ters, the corner of Chefnut and Front-streets,
THOMAS GILLEN, of the Maryland re
giment, commanded by Col. Howard, five feet four
inches high, had on a blue coat, white or blue waistcoat,
and leather breeches. He might have on also a grey lin
en waistcoat ^nd breeches, his hair Short and tied behind;
was attached as a waiter to Major General Steuben's fa
mily. Any person taking up the said deserter, and bring
ing him to me, (hall have the reward of Ten Dollars.
Lewis nicola, t. m.
Philadelphia, February 18, 1780.
AL L persons having any demands against
the estate @f ANN ROGER, deceased, are
requested to bring in their accounts for payment, pro
perly authenticated ; and those indebted to said estate
are requested to make speedy payment, to
ANN and MARY ROBERTS,
Adminiftratrixes.
N. B. A SPINNET for sale. Enquire as above.
Philadelphia, March 1, 1780.
TH E partnerlhip of Shaffer and Habacker
being d ffolved, all those indebted to them, are
requested to make immediate payment, and thole who
have any demands against them, are desired to bring in
their accounts for final settlement, to
JOHNSHAFFER.
Said Shaffer continues to have for sale, at his Stere in
Second Street, between Arch and Race Streets, Spirits,
Rum, Wine, Geneva, Brandy, single and double refi
ned Loaf and Mufeovado Sugars; also a few Barrels of
excellent Pork.
Philadelphia, February 28, 1780,
do be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On Wednesday the fifteenth of March, at Twelve
o'clock, at the Coffee-houfe,
, LEASE for eleven years, from the firft of April
next, of twenty acres of good LAND, for the
molt part b.t few years cleared, with a Gone house
about eight years built, about thirty-three feet front by
seventeen feet deep. There is a fine spring near the
door, with a house over it. A stream of water rune
through part of said place, with the privilege of railing
and taking out the water, if needful. When the wood
is cleared off, the low part may make a considerable
meadow. The whole is subject to a rent of only 61.
currency per annum. Situate in Radnor toanfhip, a
few perches from the fourteen mile stone on the Lan
caftcr read, joining the Widow Thomas's and Adam
Siter's land, and the street adjoining Radnor Meeting
house. Attendance will be given at the time of sale.
Wanted, a quantity of cedar RAILS, and cedars
white oak or chefnut POSTS.
Several lots on Tinicum Iflind to be let; and a place
below Bristol, en the river Delaware, banked in, force
part of which is improved. For terms apply to
JAMES HUNTER.
do be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On the 17th day of March next, by the fubferiber, at
the Head of Elk, The following Articles, for cafa
only, viz.
A NUMBER of Horses fit for the fiddle and
draught ; one elegant Colt rising three years old,
full blooded and fifteen hands high ; Cows, Hogs of the
English breed, a variety of Houfhold and Kitchen Fur
niture, one new Waggon and G^rs compleat fur four
horses, one light Stage Waggon Writable for two horses,
one Cart for two horses, and one Dray, with a number
of Farmers Utensil:. The Vendue to begin at Ten
o'clock on the aforesaid day.
Fb. 21. " JOHN IRWIN.
Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1780.
At Eafton, in Northampton b ounty, and State of Pena
fylvania, on the twentieth diy of March next,
That noted Stone-Horse called
GOLDEN FARME R,
Riling Six years old.
HE was got by that noted full-blooded horse Frede
rick, out of a threy quarter blooded mare got oy
the famous horse D^wfog. Frederick and Dawion are
allowed, by the heft judges, to have got as good colts
for the fadrile or harness, as any imported horses have
got in America,
N. B. The Golden Farmer will be in fine order
for covering at the tim u of sale.
Philadelphia, January 25, 17S0.
NOTICE is hereby given, Tbat the
Subfer bets, being a Committee of Grievances
appointed by the Honorable House of Pfcmbly, wilt
meet in the Library Room (up fairs) in the Stat
House, at half patt Nine e'eieck in the mornings c
Mondays, Wednesdays ano Fridays, during the prefect
fitting of the General Afcmbly.
CHARLES W. PEALE,
ROBERT KNOX,
ART HUR WATTS,
DAVID THOMAS,
JOHN WHI FEHILL,
JAMES D4XON.
ABRAHAM SMITH,
JONATHAN JONES,
JOHN RALSTON,
JOHN BURD,
ROBERT MARTIN.
Philadelphia, January 28, 1782,
NOTICE is hereby given, That the
Subferibers will attend in the Committee Room
(up ftairt) in the State house, at half past Nine o'clock
in the morning, on Toefday, Thursday and Saturday
ever, week, during th, fitting of the General Assembly,
to examine and fettle such accempts as (hall be brought
before them.
WILLIAM HARRIS,I
WILLIAM COATS,
JAMES JACKS, I Committee
MICHAEL SHUBART, } of
JONATHAN HOGE, } Accompte.
SAMUEL DALE,
DANIEL HEESTER, Jun.J
A NEW
LIVERY STABLE
Is OPENED in Chefnut-ftreet, opposite the State-
House, Philadelphia;
WHERE Gentlemen that will honor the fub
feriber with the care of their HORSES, may
depend upon being furnifhed with the best hay and oats,
and the greatest care taken of them.
Horses and Chairs to be hired out at (aid Stables,
ard Horses broke for saddle or carriage, by the Public's
Obedient humble servant,
WILLIAM SOWERSBY.
TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN D UNL A P,
( Bound or unbound )
ANY QUANTITY OF
DILWORTHS SPELLING BOOK,
Printed on fine strong paper and i new type.
N. B. Tbofe who buy by the thousand shall have a
large allowance.