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Bache and Shee,
HAVEFOR sale,
Caftile Soap, Pig Lead, Cordage,
Chester, December 27, 1782.
THE fubferiber begs leave to inform
the PUBLIC, and in particular her FRIENDS,
that (he has opened STORE in the borough cf Ches
ter, at that noted stand formerly occupied by Mr.
John Mothers: where (he now has for Sale, a com
plete Assortment of GROCERIES, which (be engages
to fell as cbeap as can be purchased in Philadelphia :
and as (he intends being particular in procuring Goods
of the best qua! ty, he hopes to give general Satisfac
tion to all that oblige her with their enftom.
ket freet wharff, by WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
JAMAICA Spirit, Weft-India Rum,
old ditto fit for immediate use, French Brandy and
Holland Gin in calks, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe
Wines, loaf, lump, and mufeevado Sugars, Coffee,
Tea and Chocolate, fine and coarse Salt, best English
Mustard, Snuff, &c.
Al'o, A Quantity of GLASS WARE, such as pint
and half pint Tumblers, gill and and half-gill Glasses,
&c. &c. Dec. 2.
N. B. All kinds of Produce and Manufacture are
received at fair! Store either in exchange for Goods
or to Sell on Commission. Dec. 27.,
Aaron Mufgrave, junior,
Has for SALE, at his Store on the east fide of Wa
t^r (tree', two doers below Chefnut street,
W Esr -India Rum, excellent Mackrel
' in barrels, Caftile Soap, Powder, and also a
Quantity of Duck ard squirrel Shot ; all of which will
be disposed of on the most reasonable terms. Dec. 27.
French Army Bills of Exchange,
At THIRTY Days Sight,
FOR, S A L E, BY
John Chaloner.
M'Laughlin and Taggart,
Have for SALE at their Store, the north fide of Mar-
A Few Bales of Royal Laval Linens and
Flanders Sheeting to be fold, by Christopher, jun.
and Charles Marshall, at their Drug and Colour store,
in Chefnut-ftreet, Philadelphia. Dec. 23.
Tn Front-ftreer ? a few Doors above Market-ftraet,
Weft-India RU Mby the hhd.
Coffee by the bag, and a quantity of Salt, Lead and
Tin in boxes.
N. B. The Chy Auction will be constantly held
every MONDAY; and as the Store is always open for
the Reception of Goods, it is desired (when not incon
venient) that the Goods may be sent before the Day of
STe.
Of 3 Large ?nd verv General ASSORTMENT of
M E R CHA NT) I Z E,
Suitable for the approaching Season,
(Particulars of which will be published by the Bell on
t'^ Morning of the Day of Sale)
With a QUANTITY of
Houfhold Goods, Kitchen Furniture,
By Thomas Randall & Co.
On MONDAY Next,
WEARING APPAREL, &c.
VOL. XI.I Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. —Price Six-Pence.
SATUR D ACT
The 6t> of January, 1783
At NINE o'Clock in tue M ORNIN G,
Will Commence the S A L E
At'the City Au&ion,
fflitffiffi
and WINDOW GLASS of different fas.
TO BE SOL D,
JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
OR, THE
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
ESTHER MUSGRAVE.
hors- alley, in Font-street.
THEY have now for sale, upon reasonable terror,
several HOUSES and LOTS in the city, PLAN
TATIONS in the country, and LOTS of GROUND
near the city, suitable for pp.ftur, lots: a dehription
of which may be seen at the said Office.
ASSHETOW HUMPHREYS.
WILLIAM CAVENOUGH.
Philadelphia, Dec. 23. 1782.
BY virtue of a Writ of Venditioni Exponas to me
directed will be exposed to public sale, at the Cof
fee House on Wednesday the Bth of January next, at 12
o'clock at noon.
A three story Brick House, and Lot cf Ground, on
the north fide ofStcry-ftreet, between Third and Fourth,
in the city of Philadelphia, containing twenty-one feet
in breadth, and in depth eighty-two <e?t and fix in
ches, bounded by said street, by ground of William
Van Poole, and others, fubjeft to a ground rent cf fix
Pounds a^d fix (hillings per annum : taken in executi
on as the estate of Peter Merling, by
WILLIAM WILL, Sheriff.
THE fubferiber fl ill continues to tranfad
the Bufcieft cf a CONVEYANCER, and Cra^s
Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages, Letters of Attorney and
Agency for privateers, Wills, MemeriU Petitions,
and all other Instruments in Writing, upon the rcoft
moderate terms, and upon the (horteft notice: And
as he is now appointed to tr^nfafl the Business cf a
NOTARY and TABELLION PUBLIC, he Solicits
the Favours of all such as please to employ him ip that
Bufinefr. ASSHETON HUMPHREYS Dec. #l.
H. Kammerer & S. Stetekorn,
Have removed from Second street into Market-Street,
opposite the old prison:
Where they SELL, Wholesale and Retail,
An Office of Sale of Real Effaces,
1, kept by the fubferibers, at the lower corner of Blac k
Writing, Printing, Wrapping, Cartridge
and Log-Book
P A P E R,
At a reasonable Rate.
They give the highest PRICE for clean Linen RAGS.
Philadelphia, Dec 23, 1782.
BY virtue of a Writ of Venditioni Exponas to me
directed will be exposed to Public Sale at the Cof
fee House on Saturday the 4th of January next, at 12
o'clock at neon, the following Six Houses and Lots of
Ground adjoining each other, viz.
No. 1. A two story Brick House, Kitchen and Lot
of Ground, fiturte on thyerth-eaft corner of Spruce
ard Laurel Street, between Second and Third Streets
in the city of Philadelphia, containing in breadth on
Spruce Street, 38 feet; and in length or depth on Laurel
Street, 51 feet.
No. 2. A two story Brick House and Lot of Ground,
fituafe on the north fide of Spruce Street, and adjoining
No. i. containing in breadth on Spruce Street, 14 fset,
and in depth, 51 feet.
No. 3. A two story Brick House, Kitchen and Lot
of Ground, situate as aforefaid, and adjoining No. 2.
containing in breadth 14 feet, and in length cr depth 80
feet.
No. 5. A two story Brick House and Lot of Ground,
fixate on the east fide of Laurel Street, and adjoining
No. i. containing in breadth 14 feet and fix inches, and
in depth 52 feet.
No. 6. A two story Brick House and Lot of Ground,
lituate on the east fide of Laurel Street, and adjoining
No, 5. containing in breadth 14 feet and fix inches, and
in length or depth 52 feet. The aforefaid Houses and
Lots, fubjy& to a ground rent of twenty pounds per ann.
payable to the heirs and assigns of Jacob Lewis deceased,
forever: Seized and taken in execution, as late the es
tate of Joseph Mufgrave the elder, deceased, by
WILLIAM WILL, Sheriff.
No. 4. A two story Brick House- Kitchen and Lot of
Ground, situate as aforefaid, and adjoining No. 3 con
taining in breadth 14 feet, and in length or depth ^0
feet.
„T O BE SO L D,
A Healthy, likely, strong,
Negroe W ENC H,
About twenty.two years of age, is sober and honefl:
For farther particulars enquire of the Printer. Dec 20.
THE
A beautiful assortment of Dry
GOO D S,
Just imported from Europe, and to be fold
at a moderate Price,
TT AIR Hats, Plain Hats, black Taffities of various
forte, Ribbons of various colours, Broad India
Cloths, Royal Linen Cloths, Eleven pieces of Sixmoife,
Calimancoes cf various colours, Durants, Pattern# of
various colours, UrabreHoes of different sizes, Cam
brics a r d Lawns, Gauzes, Sowing Sdks of all colours,
ditto Threadsof all colours and quality, good Needles,
Pins, Ferrtt of all colours, coarse Cloths, mens 0k
Stockings, 1# ns and womens cotton Stockings gleffy
silk C otbs, gauze Handkerchiefs of vrri ug colours and
fafoions, fine bordered Lawns, set Buckles, fine muflia
H<ndk r rchiefs of various forts, fine Feathers, fine Flow
ers, Mufia tamboured, Blond laces of all kinds, ele
garr dtro Aprons, painted Cottons, fine china colour,
ed Cloths, Lace Snave>, draw Hats, Plumes, Gloves'
ditto womens embroidered and coloured ditto Char
m<y, and &d^w cf various qualities, and many other
fine modes and merchandizes.
In Front-street, two doors below the Ccffce. House,
Where all foreign and domestic Negqciations, incident
to the various branches of this Office, are tranta&ed
upon truly moderate and liberal terms. The ut
meft secrecy, candor and fidelity to the interest of
bis Employers, will be found (as ufoal) the leading
principles, on which he means to eftabblh the confi
dence and approbation of a difeerning Public.
He BUYS and SELLS
Bills of Exchange upon France,
Spain, Holland, or any part of Europe, the continent
of America, cr Weft.lndies.
Officers Notes, Loan Office Certificates, negotiated
on the best terms.
Money procured upon such interest and security as
(hall he agreeable to the parties, either for a month or
year.
Promiffary Notes and Bonds discounted or fold.
Merchandise of every fort disposed of upon the med
advantageous terms, for which he has proper stores
provided.
Houses and Lands bought, fold or mortgaged.
Continental and State Money, of this or any other
state, bought or fold.
Whenever sudden Emergencies require Money to
be railed upon any paper Security, Merchandise or
Produce, every effort will be used to accomplish it on
the best terms, by applying as above : where the ut
most attention will he paid to the interest of all those
who may favour him with their business, and nothing
le't undone that can possibly be effEted by Fidelity,
Care and Dispatch. Jan. 2.
J OST in Fine-freer, between Second
and Third-Greets, A BUNCH of KEYS: consist
ing of the following, 3 large clolet keys, 3 chest ditto,
I terutore ditt", a dffk ditto, and 5 paalock ditto.
Whoever has fo^nd them, and will leave them with
the Printer hereof, (hall receive the above reward.
Aoplv for further information at Mr. JOHN
WEBB S' shoufe in Front street, near the corner
of South-street: the Gid goods to h e fold for ready Case
or good bills on France, by Wholesale or Retail, as it
may suit the buyer.
A New Sulky to be Sold,
The PUBLIC are informed,
That three VESSEL S,
Part of tho:t taken at York-Town, in O&ober, 1781,
Will be Sold at Baltimore,
On MONDAY Next,
The SIXTH of January, Instant, at the Office of the
BROKERS OFFICE,
By Isaac Franks,
Consul of France.
Their Burden is from 250 to 400 Tons.
Four Dollars Reward.
JANUARY 4 , x,Bg;
Enquire of the Printer,
[NUMB. 985.