Dunlap's Pennsylvania packet , The general advertiser — Philadelphia, Pa., 1774-08-01 00:00:00, page 4

T O - M 0 R RO W,
At ONE o'clock in the afternoon, at
JOHN H A R T's
V E NDU E - S TORE,
At the corner of South and Front-Streets,
Will begin the SALE of a neat assortment of
MERCHANDIZ E.
1) Y virtue of a WRITto me directed, will be
' fold by public vendue, on Monday the zzd day
of August inst. at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at
the house ofEdward Barrett, in Southwark, a cer
tain lot or piece of groun I situate on the eatt fide of
Front-street, in the diftri& of Southwark aforefaid,
containing in front 30 feet and in depth 127 feet,
bounded by ground of John M'Calla and others,
fubje& to a grou id r nt of 61. currency per annum;
late the estate of William Suter, deceased; seized
and taken in execution by
WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
T) Y virtue of a WRI T to me dire&ed, will be
" fold by public vendue, on Monday the nd day
of Augult inst. at the house of Elijah Weed, the
coiner of Arch and Fourth-streets in the city of Phi
ladelphia, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, a certain
two dnry brick me.Tuage or tenement and lot or
piece of ground hereunto belonging, situate on the
welt fide of ?attrth street aforefaid, and between
Arch and Race-streets, containing in front on
Fourth ftr-et aforefaid 12 feet 5 inches, and in depth
49 feet and an half, bounded by ground now or late
of Richard Bill and others ; late the estate of Jacob
Dlubendeitic, the elder, deceased ; seized and taken
in execution bv
WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
PHILADELPHIA: Printed by JOHN DUNLAP, at the Newefl Printing-Office in Market-Street, where
Subferiptions at Ten Shillings seer Annum, Advertisements, &c. are thankfully received for this Paper.
n Y virtue of a WRIT to me directed, will be
" fold by public vendue, on Friday the 19th day
of August inrt. at the London Coffee House, at 8
o'clock in the evening, five mtffuages or tenements
and lot cr piece of ground thereunto belonging, situ
ate on the weft fide of Fourth street, between Mar
ket and Arch-streets in the city of Philadelphia, con
taining in front on Fourth Itreet afoiefaid 30 feet,
and in depth 78 feet, bounded by ground now or
late of Israel Pemberton ; late the estate of William
Hencierfon; seized and taken in execution by
WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
T) Y virtue of a WRI T to me directed, will be
" fold by public vendue, on Friday the 19th day
of Au^utt inst. at the Loudon Chffee-Houfe, at
7 o'clo k in the evening, all the estate, right, title
and interest wha-fo^er <d a certain I homas James,
(being the te m of his natural life) of and in two
pieces or parcels of improved meadow ground,
finale on Greenwich isl u-d, in the townihip of
Paffyunk, in he county of Philadelphia, containing
in tl e whole about 9 acres; late the estate of the said
Thomas James; Liz d md taken in ex cution by
WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
T? Y virtue of a WRIT to me directed, will be
" fold by public vendue, on Wednesday the 17th
day of August inst. at the London Coffee-houfe, at
five olio k in the afternoon, a certain two story
brick meffuage or tenement, and lot or piece of
ground thereunto appertaining, situate on the east
fide of Second-street, between Walnut and Spruce-
Itreet% containing in front about 18 feet, and in
depth — feet, bounded northward by ground of
Kaac Snowden, westward with Second-fleet afore
faid, southward by ground of the heirs of John
Snowden, deceased, and eastward by ground in the
' puireffion of Alexander Rutherford, fubjeft to a
prop vtionable part of a cei tain yearly ground-rent
er fam of fl. los. currency per annum; late the
ertate of John Snowden, deceased; seized and
taken in execution by
WILLIAM DEWEE S, Sheriff.
p Y virtue of a WRI Tto me directed, will be
'' fold by public vendue, on Thursday the 18th
day of .August inst. at the house of Rudulph Bunner,
in Race Qreet, between Third and Fourth streets in
tbe city of Philadelphia, a certain frame stable, and
Ft or piece of ground, situate on the north tide of
Race-ibcet as reftid, containing in front 15 fee',
and in depth 50 feet, bounded by ground of John
Bils and others, subj-d to ground rent ,fil.4s.4d.
sterling per annum ; late the estate of Jonathan
Biles, decea fed; seized and taken in execution by
WI LL lAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
BY virtue ofaWRIT to me directed, will be
fold by pubic vendue, on Monday the 15th
day of August inst. at the London Coffee-houte, at
tour o'clock in the afternoon, a certain lot or piece
of round, situate in the township of Paflyunk, in
the county of Philadelphia, containing about 10
acre and 3-4 nf an acre and 39 perches, bounded
by gro md of Benjamin Harbeum, Chrdtian Dirk
and others; late the create of Henry Elwes;
feiz^d and t?ken in execution by
WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
7' , virtue of a WRIT to me directed, will be
" fold bv public vendue, on Monday the 1 sth da,
of Augnit iult. at the London Coffee-houfe, at hx
o'clock in the evening, a certain bank mefyage'or
tenement and lot or piece of ground, situate on the
calf fide of Front and weft fide of Water-ttreets, be
tween Race and Vine-streets in the city of Philadel
phia, containing in front 25 feet, and extending
through to Waier-ftreet aforesaid, bounded by me(-
fuages and lots of Bryan Wiikinfon and others,
fulfc& to ground rents of 20s. currency per annum.
—A certain mefluage or tenement and lot or piece
of giounl, situate on the welt fide of the German
town Road, containg 6 acres, bound by ground of
Jonathan Mifflin and others.—Also, a certain piece
of meadow ground, situate in Moyamenfing town
fnip, near the Gloucester Road, containing 5 acres,
bounded by meadow ground of Enoch Flower and
others : The whole late the estate of John Jones ;
seized and taken in execution by
WILLIAM DEWEES, Sheriff.
T) Y virtue of a WRIT to me directed, will be
" fold by public vendue, on Tuesday the 16th day
of Au/uft inst at five o'clock in the evening, at the
boufe of Joseph Price, on Society Hill, opposite the
Nw Market, a certain two dory brick meffuage or
tenement and lot or piece of ground thereunto be
longing, fi uate on the weft fide of Third-street con
tinned foutbward beyond the city of Philadelphia,
containing in front about 20 feet, and in d p pth 80
feet, bounded by ground of George Henden and
others, fu ! ,& to a ground rent of 61. currency per
annum; late the estate of William Walters ;
seized and taken in execution by
WILLIAM DEWEES. Sheriff.
Philadelphia, Augujl 1, 1774.
SIX DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the fubferiber, the 19th
of July, an Irilh servant lad named JOHN
LYN CH, about eighteen or nineteen years old,
of a swarthy complexion and down look, has black
hair sometimes curled but mostly tied, and has a
bend in his walk ; he is about five feet seven or
eight inches high, well set, can read and write
pretty well, much addicted to strong liquor, appears
very ignorant, and can scarce give an answer to any
question ; had on and took with him, a short coat
of olive coloured cloth with wooden buttons, wil
ton waistcoat with white-metal buttons, old beaver
hat with white lining and cut in the fafhion, black
leather breeches, white fliirts, oznabiigs trowfers,
grey woollen flockings, half worn shoes, and pinch
beck buckles. Whoever takes up said fellow and
secures him in any of his Majetty's gaols in this pro
vince, or returns him to the fubferiber, Iliad receive
the above Reward, and reafonabie charges.
MARY EDDY.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are request
ed not to harbour or carry off laid lad, as they will
answer rhe fame at their peril.
Bridgetown, Cumberland county,
Wefi'jerfry, July z 5, 1774.
DELI VERED into my custody, the
17th instant, a certain negro man that calls
himfelf RICHARD THOMPSON, and lays
he came from Black River, otherwise called Black
Creek, in Virginia, in the schooner Sally, Captain
Weatherfhald, bound to New-York, and was call
away on Cape May about fix months ago. The
negro fays he is a freeman ; is about 24. years of age,
and about 5 feet 4. inches high. His matter is de
sired to come, pay charges and take him away in fix
weeks, or he will be fold for the fame.
ELIAS WHITECAR, Gaoler.
AL ARGE and very compleat assortment of
yard wide, 7-8 and 3-4 I RISH LINENS,
just received per the Peace and Plenty, Charles
M'Kenzic, master, now opening and will be fold
remarkably low for call only, by
M A R Y EDDY and SON,
In Second-street, between Market and Chefnut
fbeets, opposite Black horse Alley ; confining of
Goods of the firft quality, regularly aborted, from
!4d. to ss. 6d. fteiling per yard. They daily ex
pe&, via Liverpool, a general assortment of coarse
Ldh Linens, Dowlafs, &c.
JOHN KA I G HN,
Has for sale, at his store in Second-street. between
Market street and the Church,
AFrefh assortment of MERCHANDIZE,
just imported in the Boston Packet, Captain
Martb, from Liverpool, confiding of 10 nail, 11
nail and 3-4 linen checks and stripes; 3-4, 78,
yard wide, yard and 3-8, and 6-4 cotton checks;
Griped cotton Hollands ; cotton and thread hosiery ;
6-4, 6-4 and a half, 7-4 and 8-4 bed bunts ; 3-4
and 7-8 striped ticken ; dyed pillows or fuftians;
plain, printed and pencilled velvcrets; werfted fur
niture check, white and coloured cord-du-roys, cot
ton velvets, brown oznabrigs, white ftitciiing and
coloured threads, excellent sewing silk, best fc^rf
twist, and fafhionable death-head and ba/ket but
tons; white and striped tapes; coat, shoe and qua
lity binding ; 9, 10, 11 and 12-4 cotton counter
pains; check and printed figured linen handker
chiefs, boys and mens felt hats, with a variety of
other articles lately imported frcni London and
Bristol.
LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH,
Being about to decline the business he hath beer, in
for some years part, informs the Public that he
hath for sale, at his (tore on Stamper's wharf, the
following GOODS, by the quantity, viz.
COTTON, Jamaica spirits, Well India and
country rum, cherry lum two years old, best
French brandy in anchors ; Madeira, Lisbon, Ma
laga and Teneriffe wine: ; coffee, alfpice, ginger
by the calk, fpermaceti candles, rice, beef by the
ban el, anchors warranted good, bar iron; shad and
herrings by the barrel, half barrel or quantity;
feathers by the bag, tobacco by the hogshead, Su
gars of the best quality, watte paper, feythe-ftones,
indigo, Weston fnuff, allum, and many other ar
ticles, which will be fold low for cash or a short
credit. And as he means to quit trade as soon as
the flock on hand is disposed of, he requests all
thole indebted to him by bond, note or book ac
count, to make speedy payment, that he may be
enabled to fettle his affairs.
Just imported in the John, Captain Afhmead, from
London, an I to be fold by
RICHARD VAU X,
At his store the corner of Chefnut and Water streets,
being the store lat-ly occupied by Pemberton and
Edwards, —
PRINTED callicoes, cottons and linens; blue
and black China taffaties ; a neat assortment
of crimson, blue, green and yellow bed damasks;
figathies, durants and calamancoes ; Russia Raven
duck, thread and cotton hose, Irish linens, sewing
silk in 1-4 lb. cambricks and lawns, together with
a variety of other I) RY GOOD S, which he will
dispose of on reafonaHe terms.
ALEXANDER BARTRAM,
Has just received from the manufacturers, by Capt.
Afhmead,
A LARGE assortment of HOSIERY,
. among which are some fnperfine white amd
brown thread hose both ribbed and plain, double
and single fi k capes, large silk mitts of the firft qua
lity, patent net ditto, thread and cotton ditto, mens
thread gloves, maccaroni jacket patterns, &c. all
remarkably cheap.
Just imported in the lalt vessels from Europe, and
to be fold on the lowed terms, by
JONATH AN ZA N E,
At his Ware house in Second-street, between Mar
ket and Chefnut-ftreets, at the sign of the Hand
saw,
ALA RGE and general assortment of iron
mongery, fadlery, brass ware, dye ftuffs and
painters colours ; also seine, sewing and ball twine;
fullers press paper ; cotton, wool, stock and jack
cards; wool combs, flax and hemp hatchells, rid
dles and sieves, hair cloth of a good pattern for
chair bottoms, oil and other flints, (hot, bar lead,
sundry forts of whet-stones, bed cords and laces,
plow and jack lines, plushes and saddle cloths,
horse brushes and mane combs, plated and other
fours, hand bellows, English and American glue,
surveyors chains, with sundry other goods too te
dious for an advert! fement.
Ready money and the best market price will be
given for red and white clover : nd Timothy grass
feeds, at the aforefaid Ware-house.
2. Royal Balsam. This cures all kinds of wounds
and bruises, either inward or outward, and kefs
pains in the back from cold, weakness, or being over
firained ; it cures corns on the feet, and eases them
when painful, and kelps pains in the breast er fide
from pleuratic disorders ; flops mortifications, and
helps the fore throat disorder that is about, which is
attended with so much malignancy, and, joined with
my vulnerary liniment, hath relieved many, and not
jailed in one instance to my knowledge.
3. Syrup of Balsam. This kelps confumpfve coughs,
if not too jar gone, and coughs coming from cold ; it
relieves the hooping cough in children, and takes away
tbofe pains in the bread and fide, which are caused by
the cough, and helps fartnefs of breath.
4. Tinßura Amara, or Bitter Tinflure. This
frengtkens the flomach, helps the digestion, expels wind
from ti e fiomacb and bowels, kelps jicknefs at tkejio
macb, flops vomiting, cures dizziness of the head, kills
worms in children, helps the feurvy, and cures a
finking breath; it helps tbofe who are cofive, and
cures the bili.us and flatulent cholic ; likewise helps the
jaundice.
5. Efence of Tar. Cures cachexies and scurvies,
the cklorofis or green jicknefs in virgins, bifleric and
hyp ebendriac disorders, pieurf es, weaknejs andlow
"ej's offpirit, oil flow and lingering fevers, and ner
vous disorders, it helps grains and bruises, and cures
the feve r and ague.
Hand bi Is of their particular virtue, and directions
how to use them, with certificates of cures, will be
given wib them gratis.
The above medicines are prepared and fold by George
Weed, late Apothecary to the Bennfylvania Hofoital,
but now lives in kjarket fireet, eppojite the London
C.ffeeksuje,
N. B. he hath to fell, at the fame place, fine Crown
Soap, for the wafting of fine linens, muftins, laces,
silks, ebints, caliches, and for the use of Barbers. The
above Soap made and also fold by Benjamin Mecom,
of Burlington, in Weft New-ferfey.—Some that have
made use of the above Soap, think it the best they ever
made use of for wafting or jkaving.
J A MES CAPELL E,
FRENCH HAIR-DRESSER,
BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentle
men of this city, that he intends to carry on
his butinefs in ail its branches, such as dressing La
dies and Gentlemen, making Ladies falfe toupees
and curls, and allo Gentlemens wigs in the neatest
and newett fafhions. Those Gentlemen and Ladies
who will please to favour him with their commands,
may be allured of his constant attendance and grate
ful acknowledgments. He is for the present to be
found in Fifth-ftreet, three doors from Market
ftreet.
Baltimore, 'July 25, 1774.
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the fubferiber, on Fri
day the 25th of March last, an Ir;fh servant
man named NICHOLAS M ‘C OY, about 20
years old, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, dark hair; had
on an old felt hat, brown jacket without sleeves,
blue coat, the sleeves of which are of a different
blue, being somewhat newer, leather breeches, long
at the knees and something torn in the feat, new
pt,ng ffioes made to tye, and a tow linen shirt, but
it is probable he may change some of his clothes.
Whoever takes up laid servant and brings him home,
shall have, if out of the county, FIVE POUNDS
Reward, and if out of the province, the above Re
ward, paid by ABRAHAM PATTON.
N. B. He formerly lived with Melcher Keener,
Tavern-keeper, in this town, and can speak and
understand Dutch. All masters of vessels are warn
ed not to take off said servant at their peril.
Doctor GEORGE WE ED,
DECS leave to inform the P ÜBLIC, that
" the following MEDICINES have had
so great success, in relieving of tbofe disorders they are
prescribed for, that people are continual) appl\ ing for
them, which gives him great fatisfaflion to think that
he was made an inflrun ent, under God, to administer
any relief to tbofe who were under painful disorders.
1. ASyrup and Powder, which cures the bloody flux,
and afxvomitings and purgings; thefyrup gives im
mediate ease in the most racking pains, and is a mos
exc blent medicine to quiet froward children, and make
them healthy, and gives immediate ease in the kyferic
cholic.
Philadelphia, July 27, 1774.
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE,
In Front-street, next door to the London Coffee-
House.
A DISCREET woman, of an unexceptionable
good character, who is well acquainted in this
city, and used to keep school for teaching children
to read and few, would be glad of a place, either in
town or country, in a reputable family, as a tu
torefs to small children, or would engage in a school
with good encouragement; die can have the best
of recommendations.
Wanted, places by clerks to merchants and
shop-keepers, bar-keepers to taverns, overseers to
farms, and waiting-men to gentlemen; allo wet
nurfes, house-keepers and maids.
To be Sold, the terms of several indented ser
vant women ; also a negro woman that can cook,
wash, iron, &c.
N. B. Accounts stated and adjusted, letters and
advertisements wrote, deeds, wills, indentures,
bonds, powers of attorney, articles of agreement,
and other writings drawn, and books potted ; also
debts collected, bills of exchange, books and goods
fold on commissions, money procured for good se
curity, and business tranfa&ed and done to suit any
person, with care and fidelity, by
JAMES HU ME, Intelligencer ana Broker.
*, I have a large and general assortment of
American FLINT GLASS to fell, wholesale
er retail, exceeding cheap fox cafli ; also good INK,
and some BOOKS.
SA RAII II U SSE Y,
TAMBOUR and EMBROIDERER,
at Mrs. Eastwick's in Walnut-street, between
Front and Second-flreets,
BEGS leave to inform the Public, that the
teaches the tambour and embroidery, the open
work, the elegance of Shading, and to spangle and
purl: To certify the propriety of her work, the has
just finiflied a variety of elegant pieces, which, the
flatters herfelf, will be approved of. Ladies will be
waited on at their own houses one hour in the dav,
for 91. currency each ; and any Ladv that will pleale
to do her that honour, may depend on being com
pleatly taught.
N. B. Ladies gowns, ruffles, aprons, shades, and
work bags, neatly wrought; also Gentlemens
waistcoats, knee garters, sword knots, &c.
TWO DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS LOST on Tuesday the 19th of July,
a PUP of the Pointer breed, about four
months old, well grown of his age, remarkably
well hung and high bred, both his e rs brown liver
colour, his back and rump of the fame colour in
spots, and his tail docked long; he was seen to fol
low a Gentleman the next day, who is requeued to
return him to the fubferiber if in his pofitfliun.
Any person who will bring said dog to me, dial!
receive the above Reward, with thanks.
JOHN HALES.
N B. The pup can be proved by his fire, being
exactly like him.
TO BE DISPOSED O F,
THE TIME of a Dutch servant Man, that
has about three years to serve, fit for town or
country : He has been used to work about a brew
ery, and nnderftahds something of coopering; aged
about twenty-four years, and of a hearty hale con
stitution. For further particulars enquire of the
Printer.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,
A YOUNG MAN of a good moral character,
who writes a tolerable good hand, and under
stands book-keeping; he is desirous o£employnient
either in a city or country fiore, or to assist in the
tranfa&ion thereof. Any person handing in need
of such an one, is requested to enquire of the Printer
hereof.
July 20, 1774.
CA M Eto the plantation of Samuel
Howell, in Oxford townflup, Philadelphia
county, a dark brown STONE COLT, brand
ed H. C. on the near shoulder, about two years old,
and twelve hands high. The owner is desired to
come and prove his property, pay charges and take
him away. DANIEL GLA N.
For NEWFOUNDLAND,
r— THE SNOW
CHARLOTTE,
f^f^^ WILLIAM GAFNEY,
Master ;
~hall conve.
VV nient fpted. Fur freight
^^^ %,,^% ^ to , J,"" a
fisher ard Sons, who have to
dilpofe of, the times of a number of likely SER
VA NT S, the women mostly young, and the men
chiefly tradesmen, on board the vellel, just arrived
from Waterford, now lying off the Draw-bridge.
N. B. Fine bottled PORTER, in cells, fx
dozen each, just imported per the John, Capt. Akr
mcad, to be fold by Jolhua Fdhciand Sons.
Philadelphia, July 27, 1774.
THIS is to forwarn all persons from trusting
ELIZABETH my wife, on my account,
as I am determined not to pay any debts of her
contrasting from the date hereof.
HENRY CA RY.
The Propriety of Jinging the Psalms of David, in
New Teflament Worjbip.
ASE RMON Preached at Middle-Oftorara,
Anril 1 3th, 1774, at the opening of the as
sociate Presbytery of Pennsylvania. By WILLIAM
MARSHALL, Minister of the Gospel to the
Scotch Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
All Scripture is riven 'by inspiration of God, and is pro
fitable for Doctrine, for Reproof, for Correction, for
Injiruftion in Rigbteoufnefs. 2 Tim. iii. 16.
Philadelphia, 7th Month 16th, 1774.
TWENTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
RAN AWAY, last night from the fubferiber,
living in Vine-street, an English servant lad,
named WILLIA M TULLY; he came to
this place with Capt. Hood, about 14 months ago
from Bristol in England, he is in his lyth year, ra
ther short of his age but well set, has a cast in his
eyes, is apt to be full of talk and very forward and
impertinent, unless before people he is in some fear
of, when he can behave as demure and appear so
innocent as to deceive any stranger ; he is of a fair
complexion, short brown hair. Went away in a
check shirt and white flieeting trowfers; he will
have about 2001. when of age, which he is apt to talk
of; it is thought he is lurking about the town, wait
ing for an opportunity to get on board a vessel for
England. He was brought up to the baking busi
ness. Whoever brings the said servant to his mas
ter, or confines him in any goal, flhall receive the
above reward and all reasonable charges, paid by
WILLIAM BROW N, Baker.
N. B. All matters of vessels and others are fore
warned not to harbour or carry him cifat their peril.
This day is Fuklifked, Printed and Sold by
R. AITKE N, Bookseller,
Opposite the London Coffee- House, Front-
Street, Philadelphia.
TO BE SO L D,
That valuable PLANTATION and
tra& of L A N D, situate in the Northern Li
berties of this city, on the north east fide of the
Wiffahickon great road, exactly 4 miles from said
city, bounded by lands late of Tench Francis, John
Dickenfon, Francis Harris, and others; the situ
ation is extremely pleasant and very little inferior to
any in the province, being surrounded with a num
ber of very elegant feats, and therefore would belt
suit a gentleman for that purpose ; there is on said
plantation a two story stone dwelling house, kitchen
and barn, a thriving young orchard of fine fruit
trees of different kinds, the chief of which are
grafted, a quantity of good meadow, and 8 or 10
acres more may be easily made at a very trifling ex
pence, as great part of the timber is already cut off;
together with a parcel of good woodland, part of
the fame premises. Any person who may incline
to become a purchaser of part or the whole of the
above mentioned premises, may be acquainted with
the terms sale, by applying to the fubferibers, in
Second-street, Philadelphia.
JACOB SHOEMAKER,
THOMAS HOO D.
N. B. A plan of the whole may be seen by appl) ing
as aforefaid.
Jul ) 22, 1774.
TH EMA NAG ERSof the Society
for promoting the Culture of SILK, here
by give notice to thole perlons who have cocoons t>
dispose of, that unless they bring them into the
factory before the 20th day of August next, th^y
cannot be received this season, as the reelers will be
difeharged about that time.