The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1780-03-18 00:00:00, page 4

A FEW BARRELSof BEST
LIVER OI L,
TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN T A Y L O R,
In Front-street, between Walnut and Chefnut- streets,
Phladciphia.
TO BE L--D,
ABOU T fifteen acre's of LA N D,in Bristol to^n*
ship, on a lan: leading from Bribe's mill to Ger
mantowr, between the 5 and 6 mile stone : It is a situa
tion to build a hou'e, and affords an agreeable profpeft,
being in view of Logan's mill and Stanton ; there is an
orchard of about ,e or So bearing trees, and fme young
timber. For irms apply to PETER MILLER,
C nvsyancer in Third-street.
Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1780.
At Eafton, in Northampton County, and State of Penn
sylvania, on the twentieth day cf March next.
That noted Stone Horse called
GOLDEN FARME R,
R sing Six years old.
HE was got by that noted full-blooded horse Frede
rick, out of a three quarter blooded mare got by
the famous horse D^wfon. Frederick and Dawson are
allowed, by the belt judges, to have got as good colts
for the saddle or harness, as any imported horses have
got in America.
N. B. The Golden Farmer will be in fine order
for covering at the time of sale.
PROCLAMATION,
IT having ple rfed the righteous Governor of the
World, for the puaifhment of our manifold offences,
to permit the Swird or War still to harrafs our Country,
it becomes us to endeavour, by humbling ourselves before
Him, and turning from every evil way, toavert His aa
gerand obtain his favour and blessing : It is therefore
hereby recommended to the several States,
That WEDNESDAY the twenty-sixth day of
April next, be set apart and observed as a day of FAST-
I NG, HUMILIATION and PRAYER, that
we may with one heart and one voice implore the Sove
reign Lord of Heaven and earth to remember mercy in
his judgments ; —to make us flncerely penitent for our
tranfgrefficns ;-ito prepare us for deliverance, and to
remove the evils with which he hath been pleated to visit
us ;—to banish vice and irrcligion from among us, and
eflablith virtue and piety by his divine grace , —to bless
all public Councils throughout the United States, giving
them wisdom, firmnefs and unanimity, and directing
them to the bed measures for the public good ; —to ble/j
the Maflirates and people of every rank, and animate an i
unite the hearts of all to promote the interffl of tbsir Coun
try ; —to bless the public defence, inspiring all Command
ers and Soldiers with magnanimity and perseverance, and
giving vigour and success to the military operations by
(ea and land :—to bless the illuflrious Sovereign, and the
nation in alliance with tbefe Stares, and all who interest
themselves in the support of our rights and liberties ; —
to make that alliance of perpetual and extensive ufefuinefs
to thole immediately concerned, and mankind in general ;
to grant fruitful seasons, and to bless our industry, trade
and manufactures ;—to bless all schools and seminaries of
learning, and every means of inflru&ion and education ; —
to cause wars to cease, and to establish peace among the
nations.
And it is further recommended, That servile labour and
recreations be forbidden on the said day.
DONE in CONGRESS the eleventh day of
March, in the year of our Lord One thousand
seven hundred and eighty, and in the fourth year
of our Independence.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON,
Attefl. President.
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
Philadelphia, January 25, 1780.
NOTICE is hereby given, Tb^t the
Subscribers, being a Committee of Grievances
appointed by the Honorable House of Affmblv, will
m^t in the Library Room (up fairs) in the State-
House, at half pass Nine o'clock in the mornings of
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, during the prelent
fitting of the General Aflemhiy.
CHARLES W. PEALE,
ROBERT KNOX,
Arthur watts,
DAVID THOMAS,
JOHN WHITEHILL,
JAMES DIXON,
ABRAHAM SMITH,
JONATHAN JONES,
JOHN RALSTON,
JOHN BURD,
ROBERT MARTIN.
Philadelphia, January 28, 1780
NOTICE is hereby given, That the
Subferibers will attend in the Committee Room
(up ftaiis) n the State house, at half p.ft Nine o'clock
in the morning, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
every week, during th* fitting of the General Affcmbly,
to .ximin^ and sett: such accompts as shall be brought
before them.
WILLIAM HARRIS,
WILLIAM COATS,
JAMES JACKS, I Committee
MICHAEL SHUBART, , of
JONATHAN HOGE, | Accompts.
SAMUEL DALE,
DANIEL HEESTER, Jun.J
PHIL ADELEHIA: Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNLAP, in Market-ftreat,
COHEN and JUDAH,
Have for SALE the following articles, which they
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. &e.
Said Cohen and Judah have for sale, a faft-failing
topsail SCHOONER, burthen from ,0 to 100 tons,
h*r fails, anchors and cablet almost 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 store in Second
ftrect, beiw *en Chefuut and Walnut-streets, Philadelphia.
N. B. Said Cohen and Judah take Goods to dispose
of on Commission.
TO BE SOL D,
An ELEGANT MAP of
SOUTH-CAROLINA,
From an a&ual survey. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE S O L D,
For Continent 1 Money, Bills upon France, or Loan-
Office Cert ficates drawing interest on France,
A PLANTATION containing two hundred'and
eighty-four acres of land, pleasantly fiteate on the
main road leading from Trenton to Allentown, within
two and a half miles of Tientro and the fame distance
from a landing, which makes it much more valuable as
a te^m may haul four loads of wood in a day from it to
the Lending, There is a final! dwelling hc.u;e and a
fma I orchard on it, about fifty acres cleared, the rest
good woodland, on which there msy be about twelve
acres of meadow made. For terms *pply to Mr, Alex
ander Nelson, Merchant, in Water street, above Wal
nut street, Phi adriphia, or to the fubferiber in Tren
ton, State of New-Jtrfey, where the pumifes may be
viewed and the terms made known.
BERNARD HANLON.
TO BE SOLD BY
HUMPHREYS and ROBERTS,
At their Steel Store in Market street, between Fourth
and Fifth streets, Philadelphia,
A large QUANTITY of
STEEL SAW-MILL SAWS,
Neatly finifhed, and equal in qualityto any ever import
ed from Europe.
T O B E L E T7~
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE
A and K ITCH EN, two rooms on a floor, a
liable and chair house, a hay-loft, a large garden, a
pump and well of good water before the kitchen door.
Also to be let, two Brick Houses behind the three
ftory house, two story and garrets, the cellars paved,
and kitchen in the cellars, and gardens also to each
house ; situated at the entrance of Paffyunk road, be
low the new Play House. Far particulars enquire of
ROBERT HARDIE, on the premises.
Philadelphia, March 13, 1780.
AL L persons who have any demands against
me as Deputy Quarter-Mister General, and have
net brought in their accounts, are earneftiy requested to
do it immediately, that they may have cert:fica as given
and then accounts fettled : Those who neglect this no
tice, and do not bring in their accounts before the fi ft
01 April next, will be excluded from the firit payment
I am enabled to make.
JOHN MITCHELL, D QM. G.
TO BE SOL D,
A FISHING SEIN E.
Enquire of SAMUEL YOUNG.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY on Monday last, from toe fubferi
ber, a negroe man called JIM, about twenty
years of age, a fltort set fellow, about five feet five inches
high, waddles in his walk, being much parrot-toed, he
has a lower down look, speaks very bad English, he is
much cut in his face according to the negro custom ; had
on right coloured cloa=hs, and took with him sundry
cioaths unknown; it is supposed is gone, or a lu kin; in
so re of the veffris bound to sea. Ail Matters of veffrlAre
requested not to carry him off at their peril. Whoever
takes uo said negroe, brings him to the owner, or secures
him in any goal, Ihall have the above reward, and all
reafonaole charges.
Philadelphia March the nth, 1,80.
thomas irwtn.
T 0 BE SO LD,
And ma, be entered on by the firft of April next,
A PLANTATION situate in W*ft Fallowfidd
Townfllip, Chester County, containing three hun
dj'd acres, about one half cleared, the remainder well
timbered ; allo a good log dwelling douse, barn, Ra
bies, spring-house with an excellent spring of water, a
good bearing orchard, about eight acres of good water
ed meadow made and more may b meade;tho whole in
tolerable repair. For further particulars and terms of
sale enquire of the fabferiber, living on the premises.
JAMES DUNN.
TO BE L E T,
A COUNTRY SEAT near the Falls of Schuyl
kill, containing twenty-two acres of land, eight of
which are watered meadow. Enquire of the Printer.
Philadelphia, Marche, 17^0.
^Y™ H E Subscribers being appointed Trustees;
X by the General Allembly 01 tnis State, for tak
ing care of rhe State-Inland, formerly known by the
name of the Province-Bland, situate on the weft fide of
Schuylkill, near the mouth thereof, containing about
three hundred and fu ty-feven acres or meadow, Give
Notice to all who may define to rent the fame, that they
will receive proposals written and directed to them, or
any of them, until the zgth infant, when they will ue
ready to lease the fame tor a term not exceeding leven
years, to the perlon making the inoft advantageous off&:
therefor. JOHN BAYARD,
GEORGE BRYAN,
Robert knox
TO BE LE T,
SUNDRY Lots cf G ound for p.fture, adj ining
he South tb^t of this city. Alio fohu Meadow
Ground. Enquire of SAMUEL POWEL.
u For SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) by
JOSEPH PALME R,
At ,the lore lately occupied by Mrs. Thomas Clifford
and Sons, in Water street, between Market and Arch
ftreets, Philadelphia,
OL D Madeira Wine,
Old Spirit,
Witt-India Rum,
Loaf, Clayed and Mufcovado Sugarr,
Ce ffee,
Tea,
Chocolate,
Indigo,
Spices, &c. &c. Jee,
Philaaelpbia, March 6 1789.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED lait week, from the fubicriber in
Third street, near St. Paul's Church, a (mail black
C O W, with a bioxn back, ab ut 3 ear# old, the
near car half ciopped, and the oth.r wholly cropped.
W. oever brings her hoQ, (hall have the above re
ward, paid by
JOHN EWING.
TO BE S O L D,
T ™ ° '""' °' LAND, lying contiguous to each,
other, containing five thousand acres each, on the
main branch of Delaware River, in the State of New.
Y,rk. The fori is good aiTd well watered, and the river
navigable for flats in the spring nd fall to Philadelphia.
Continental Money or Loan-Office Certificates will be
taken in payment. Enquire 01 the Printer.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
CTOLEN on Wednesday the Bth irritant, (March)
' out of the house of the fubferiber, living in Water
ftreet, a few doors below the Drawbridge, Philadelphia^
one filve' Cream Pot marked I H. maker G D. four
filve iTea Spoons marked as abe*e, 2nd two Table
Spoons ina ktn J I H, m ker IM. Ail silver fmith#
and < thris to whom the fame may offered for sale are
requeu'd to secure them ; a d by applying to the sub
scriber the above reward will be paid tor the whole of
them, or in proportion for any part, by
JOHN HAL L;
TO BE L E T,
A TWO STORY HOUSE, with three rooms
on each floor, a ki chen, and cellar under the whole
house, a well of exceeding good witcr near the kitchen,
good ft bling th t wid hold eight or ten horses, and
about eleven acres of cleared I no. The house stands in
an exceeding good place firm; public business, being
situated on the Durham road, in Plumftead town(hip,
Bucks county, leading fren Newtown to Bethlehem and
Est we. Rffcffim may be ^ken the firft of April.
Enquire of Joseph Cauffman, in Providence town
fli p, Pciladelpoi county, 1 Capr.William M'Calla,
Inn-keeper, in Plumftead towndnp, bucks county.
XXT A S broke open on the night of the fourth irritant,
'V (March) the house of the fubferiber, in White
marfh townflrip, Philadelphia county, by two men; one
a middle sized, thick set, dark complexionrd person,
wore his own black hair, and had on a brown urtout
coat : The other cf a middle Nature, Aim built, tad a
frefh fc^r on his head which was bound up with a hand
kerchief, and wore a blue coat; They both appeared to
be Irishmen. Th y stole and took with them the fol
lowing articles, ve. on± filter watch, maker's name
William Cripple, London, it is or the large size, and,
fortit of the inside works aie silver; fix Spanish collars,,
two hundred and fity dollars in Continental currency,
one pair large plain fiivtr fhae buckles, feudal fiver tea
spoons, One pair silver sleeve button , a leather pocket
book with a number of receipts therein, a pair of new
calf-fkm (hoe#, a pair of new buckskin breeches, a pair
of kna worked breaches almost new, a new Englrih
made caftor hat, iev^n good white linun (hirts and 1b fts,
the fliirts had thread woik<d Luucis at iht wriftc, one
pait new woolen flockings mixed red and bl uty ^nd se
veral other pairs of different forts, several pairs of flints
and pillow-cases, fundiy handktrehie s, diaper table
cloths, napkins, &, Whoever apprehends the said
robbers and fecurts tuern, so that 11 e owner mey g^t his
property again, dial! have the above rewa a, or in pro
portion for any part of the goods recove ed, and rea
sonable charges, paid by Joseph Shoemaker, in Phi
ladelphia, or the fubferiber in Whicsmarfh «so elaid.
JOHN JONES.
Five Hundred Dollars Reward.