The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-04-25 00:00:00, page 1

Just imported in the ship St. James, Captain Trux
ton, from France, and to be Sold by the Bale or
Package, at the SRORE of
H. SHIEL L,
In Market-street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets,
SUPERFINE Broadcloths, Caffimers,
Flannels, Laval and Britannia Linens, Cambricks,
Gauzes, Chintzes, India printed Calicoes, India print
ed Pattnas, printed Ginghams, Sattins, Luteftrings,
silk Serges, plain and painted Ribbands, Fans, Silk,
gauze, cotton and linen Handkerchiefs, a few bales of
R t ffi 7 Sheeting. March 20.'
One Dollar Reward.
ST RAYED a few day ago, from a house in
Second-street, near the church, A young
Black DOkr, has his tail cut. Whoever
will return him to the Printer shall have the
above Reward. April 19.
For weighing every ton or load of hay at the pub
lic Scales two Chillings and fix-pence ; one half of which
to be paid by the feller and the other half by the
buyer.
And fix-pence per load for lumber that shall be
landed at any of the aforefaid Landings ; one half of
which to be paid by the feller and the other half by
the buyer.
Any person inclining to Rent either of the Public
Whanfs, &c. as above described, are desired to fend
in their Proposals in writing," sealed, to the Wardens,
at the Court-HJufe, on Wednesday the 17th instant,
between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening.
Or, if any person fliould incline to take a Lease of
the Public Landings from Walnut-street torthe South
Bounds of the city, with the Scale-House near the
Draw-bridge, for the term of ten years; and within
one year, from the second day of May next, build a
good and fufficient Wharf, at his own expence, ad
joining the end of the Public Wharf near the Draw
bridge, of the breadth of said wharf, and extending
from the said wharf 52 feet into Delaware, and keep
the aforefaid Wharfs, Landings, Docks and Scale-
House in good and fufficient repair during the said
term of ten years, and deliver them up to the Ward
ens in such condition, at the end of the aforefaid
term, are desired to deliver their Proposals as above
directed ; and that Proposal that shall appear most
advantageous to the Public will be accepted.
April 3, 1782.
On Arch an Tenth street. Enquire of the Printer.
No. i. Vine-street,
6. Saffafras and Mulberry-streets,
3. Market and Chefnut-ftreets,
4. Walnut to South-street, inclusive,
Together with the SCALE-HOUSE near the Draw
bridge.
If any of the said Landings or Scale-House should
be out of repair at the time of giving poffMEon,thofe
that rent them to put and keep them in good repair
during the aforefaid term,and also deliver them in good
repair at the end of the term aforefaid.
To be Let on the Shares,
For the Purpose of Planting Potatoes,
A Three Acte L O T,
THE PARTNERSHIP of GEORGE MEADE
and Co. having expired theist instant, all those
who have any Demands against them are requested to
call on the fubferiber for payment, who is duly autho
ri fed to Title the Affairs of the late Company ; and
all those Indebted to them, are likewise requested to
difeharge the fame immediately. GEORGE MEADE.
Philadelphia, March 19, 1782.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the wardens of the city of Phila
delphia, propose to LET the- PUBLIC
W HARFS and LANDING PLACES
for the term of three years, commencing from the se
cond day of May next, in the following Divisions,
to wit.
RATES to be taken by the several "Wharfingers,
during the said Term, not exceeding the under
mentioned Sums, to wit.
For every cord of wood ten-pence ; fat-pence of
which is to be paid by the feller and four-pence by the
buyer.
VOL. XI.I Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY.—Price Six-Pence.
THURSDAY,
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NERAL ADVERTISER.
United States,) „ ,
PENNSYLVANIA, T ° ALL wh ° m!t ^^^
AJ OTICE is hereby given, That the Honourable
" the COURT of APPEALS, in Cases of Capture,
will fit at Philadelphia, on Tuesday the twenty - fifth
Day of June next: and at Hartford, in the State of
Connecticut, an Tuesday the ffxth Day cf August
next : when and whete those Persons who have Causes
depending in the said Court, are desired to attend.
By Order of the Court,
April 10, 1782. JOHN POTTS, junr. Regifler.
[The Printers in the different States will do an essen
tial Service to the Suitors of the said Court, by infest
ing the above Advertisement in their several Papers.]
Pursuant to a decree of the
Court of Admiralty fr the Delaware state, will be fold
at Lewis Town, in the county o> Suffix, on WEDNES
DAY, the firft day of May next, at Ten o'clock in the
forenoon, the CARGO of the Prize Sloop Potcmaek :
consisting of SCO barrels of Flour, 100 bushels o> Onions,
7 quintals of Cod Fi<h and 4. calks Raisins : A^d at fix
o'clock in the EVENING, will also beSilg, the dore
faid SLOOP, with all her Appurtenances. The Sale to
be for ready Money only.
GEORGE LATIMER, Martial.
Newport, April 20, 1782.
To be LET for the Summer Season
or one Year, to a genteel Family, as a Country
Scat, A
Large and convenient House,
with fix rooms, kitchen, garden, flable, chair-house,
&c. about four miles and a half from the town, plaafr
antly situated in the Northern-Liberties, late in the
tenure cf Doctor Boi\d, junior, Enquire of E. LEWIS
TREICHEL, the upper end of Second-street, opposite
the Barracks.
JOLLY TA R,
Pierced for 22 guns,, well conftru&ed for failing, of the
burthen of about 220 tons, having a part of her fails
and rigging, two cables, two anchors, &c.
The conditions of sale are, to p<y in one month after
the ^ay of sale. April 22.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On the First of May next, at Lewis-Town,
One new Cable, i^ and a half
inches,
One ditto, 11 ditto.
One Anchor, weight iiool. gq.
Several new Shroud Haulers, from 4 and a half to 6
inches,
Two 6 Pounders,
Ont 9 Pounder,
A large Quantity of half worn Rigging.
A number of Blocks, Dead eyes, Bolts, Spikes, Old
Iron, &c. &c.
Being the Remains of the C rgo and Materials fared
from the Ship Delaware, Captain Prole. April 17.
TO BE SOLD, A
New three Rory BricK House,
and Kitchen, situate on the north fide of Race-street,
a few doors above Third-street. The LOT is 24 feet
front and 157 feet deep, with a large and convient
Brick Stable and Coach-House, a large and fine Hay
Loft; the whole clear of ground-rent. For terms ap
ply to WILLIAM RUSH, living in laid house.
Reading, April 8.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
On FRIDAY the 26th of this instant, April, by vir
tue of a Writ of Levari Facias, to me directed,
A Certain PLANTATION and two Tracts of
LAND, containing in the whole about 204 acres,
with the appurtenances ; situated in Ametia township,
in the county of Berks, about 10 miles from the town
of Reading, on the high road leading from the said
town to Philadelphia, late the estate ®f George Lanfif
cus. The Sale to begin at One o'clock in the After
noon, on the Premises.
PHILIP KREMER, Sheriff.
On the First day of May next, will be put up for
PUBLIC AUCTIO N,
N. B. To be entered upon at any time
At Baltimore, The good SHIP
O R, THE
THE
Also, About 4 acres of Paflure GROUND, a mile
north of (he city, on the weft fide of Fourth- street con
tinued into Germantown road ; an high, pleafint situ
ation for an house.
No. 3 The Northern Moiety, being of the fame
dimentions.
The Tferms of Payment to be—One-third in band
one-th'rd in three months; when a title will be givens
and the remainder in twelve months, on fenrirv with
interest. SAMUEL PRESTON MOORE
RICHARD WELLS.
TO BE So
A HANDSOME, well.finished three story HOUSE,
with very pocd Back-buildings and a Stable and
Chaise Huufe. Five of the rooms are papered, in
which are two chimoics with marble and two with tile -
the flair case light, and the whole house in excellent
order ; situate; on a Lot extending from Georpe-ftreet
to Third- street, near South street. The purchaser may
have immediate pofl-ffion. For terror enquire of
SAMUEL PRFSTON MOORE or
RICHARD WELLS.
To BE SOL D, A
PIECE of well improved MEADOW, between
1 Gloucester road and Delaware, near Hay-creek
.bridge, containing about 6 acres, within bank, and
two acres, without, of high Flats ; which if not fold soon
may be hired.
Also, Three 20 feet LOTS, on the north - fide of
Race or Saffafr^-ftreet, between Third and Fonrth
flreets, from Delaware, running northward 180 feet'
to a 40 feet street.
No. I. A Water Lot, 44 feet on Water-street, ex
tending that breadth into the river.
No, 2, The Southern Moiety of the Bank Lot, being
22 feet on Penn street, extending about So feet to
Water street.
AB ANK and Water LOT, to the northwzrd of
South street, adjoining the stores and ground of
John Mifflin, being 44 feet on Penn street, and exud
ing that breadth, into the river; to be divided into ti tee
Lots, viz.
Also, A V/a:er LOT, 24 feet front, on the east fd A
of Water-street, from thence 250 feet into Delaware,
with an old House ; being part of Carpenter's eflate
between Chefnut and Walnut Streets. For Terms en
quire in Third-fireet, of
SAMUEL PRESTON MOORE.'
To be Sold by Public Auction,
On the Second Day of May, at the Coffee-Houfe, at
Twelve o'clock.
T H E owners and occupiers of Wicaco
MEADOWS, are desired to pay their refpeaive
Taxes to PETER PARIS, Treasurer for said Compa
ny, or the Managers will be under the drfagreeable
necessity of proceeding as the law directs, for the
speedy recovery thereof. April 9, 1782.
THE annual ELECTION of Directors and
Treasurer for the Lihr#rv Company of Phila
delphia, for the year enfuirg, will be held at the Li
brary Appartment in Carpenter's Hall, on MONDAY
the Sixth day of May next, at Three o'clock in the
Afternoon.
The Treasurer will attend to receive the yearly Pay
ments. The shares of those members in arrears will
certainly be forfeited, agreeable to the laws of said
company, unless their Arrearages be paid on or before
that day. By Order of the Directors,
April jo. JOSEPH FAWCETT, Secretary.
The Contributors to the Penn
sylvania Hospital, are requested to meet at Aid Hospi
tal, on MONDAY the 6th day of May next, between
the hours ^ 3 and 5 in the Afternoon in order to
e\& Twelve MANAGERS and a TREASURER for
the year thence ensuing, a~cprdinr rtn 1 0 4 rr il 13.
APRIL 8,178 a.
AL L Retailers and others, of the city and county
of Philadelphia, who are indebted for Duties on
Spirituous Liquors, are requested to make fpe^dy pay
ment of the Lme,to WILLIAM CRISPIN, CoHedor.
Sundry TENEMENTS to be Let: Alo, A LIVE
RY STABLE 60 feet by 24, a BARN 40 feet by 36,
and 25 feet high, which will contain 40 tens bay and
1000 huihels of grain. Said Buildings ate all within
the city. For terms apply to the fuhfcriber.
EXCISE OFFICE,
APRIL 25, 1782.
. [NUMB. 876.