The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-10-17 00:00:00, page 3

B 0 S T 0 N, Oaober to
By the ffijp Apollo we learn,that a Dutch fleet oft s fail
II of the line and 4 frigates, were lying at the Texel
at his departure, and were to fail in 4 days after- that
a British fleet was said to be thfyff: that it was the
general opinion at Amflerdam, that unless Gibraltar
was fpeediiy relieved its surrender was inevitable: that
the rnecantile trade of Amfierdam had acceded to the
treaty of commerce proposed by Mr. Adams: that
admiral Rodney had returned into port : that the home
ward bound British Weft India fleet arrived in the
channel but 4 daysafter the combined fleet leftit: that
the latter were also in port.
British papers to the 12th of August were received
by the Apollo, but not being able to obtain them till
late last evening, we have only time to extract the fol
lowing, viz.
That the most vigorous war is to be resumed against
America: that orders have been given by the firfl lord
of the admiralty, not to publish any lift of the British
navy in future: that the Weft India fleets a re not to
fail on their voyage home.at any particular time: that
count de Graffe arrived in London the 2d of Aecuft :
that all his expences during his fby there were to be
paid by the crown: that his majefly had sent the count
his sword, after which he had an audience with his
majesty, being introduced by admiral Parker: that he
was to set out on his return to Paris the 21st of Au
f;uft; 1500 men, prisoners in France, were to be al
owed for him in exchange: that a fleet of 3 6 fail of
the line, und^r lord Howe, was intended to go to the
relief of Gibraltar, which he is to effed at all rifques:
that the king of Morocco hath manifefted a desire to
assist ^f the siege of Gibraltar, which had been affent
fid to, and has in consequence presented 8000 oxen to
the besiegers: That the 20th of August was fixed upon
for the attack: That dispatches had been received from
general Elliot, at Gibraltar, which gave the most feri
gus alarm to government of any thing that had been
received from him : That a reinforcement of 2000 men
were to be immediately feat to his relief: that the
grand British fleet were in port the Bth of August, and
were to fail again by the 20th : and that another se
cret arcbaffador had gone over to do&or Franklin.
n E W- YO R K, oaober i 2.
, xeßerday arrived the ship Matilda, captain Belt,
bound from Baltimore to Havana, laden with upwards
of eighteen hundred, barrels of flour. She proves to
be another of the Chefapeak fleet, and failed with the
Jolly Tar, which was a few days since brought into
this harbour. His majefly's mips have made deep
impression upon the fortunes of the Baltimore mer.
chants, by their late fuccefsful cruffes. It is said
glyrize cost the supposed owners (meffrs. Chafe and
many thousand pounds currency. The
Matilda was taken by his majesty's ship Perseverance,
captain Lutwidge ; and we are told he has also taken
a brigantine privateer, which also arrived here yefter
day.„'
Yesterday a whaleboat brought into this harbour, a
6 € ^ ns ' taken through great fubtilty out
•' Egg-Harbour; also, a large lumber sloop, with a
great quantity of that article: this little adventurer
has likewise taken two other prizes, which are not yet
arrived. J
Yesterday was brought into port, the Jane, Whippey
from Cape Francois, bound to Bedford, laden with
sugar and melaffes, and the Swallow, with fait from
Turk 6 Iflasd for Rhode Island, prizes to his maiefty's
ship Quebec, who also took the sloop Phcenix from
Gaudaloipe for Cape-Ann, laden with melaffes, sugar
sof oc ° a > cott °n, &c. butthe last was, by the pilot's care'
lefsnefs, run on shore, and loft off the light-house.
Philadelphia, O&ober 17.
t Ste Phen Duncan, William Brown, John Carothers,
£ ame ',^ Lea °' James J°hnfton, Jonathan Hoge, and
rick Maxwell, esquires, are chosen to represent the
count y ? f Cumberland ; and Jonas Hartzel, Jacob
Jacob Stroud, Robert Lattimore, and
reter Kohler, esquires, are chosen to represent the
county of Northampton; in the general assembly of
this state. John Bogs, esquire is fheriff of the coun
% C " mberland > and Robert Trail, esquire, fheriff
Northampton county.
Extract of a letter from Head Quarters, dated OHo
ber 12.
A a letter from Mr. Adams of the 20th of
' e ' eems y et dubious of a peace,
notwithstanding the deranged state of
their affairs in every quarter of the world, continue
ejftmate as ever. Lord Howe was then in port. Mr.
Adams fays, except the relief of Gibraltar is attempt
ed, it must fall."'
For Late European News fee the
4th Page.
e^^^w ao^^^ mro ^^
TO BE SO L D,^
A HOUSE, STORE and WHARFF, below South
ftreet, between Water-street and the river ; the
boule's 31 and a 1-2 feet deep, 19 feet in length, 3 fto
high, 2 rooms on a floor, two Urge garrets ; the
'™ in fr ° nt and x 9 dee P : the length of the
whsrft is 72 and a 2-1 feet from the house to to low wa
ter mark, and 19 feet bread ; the whole has the benefit
et ansiley ; part of the estate formerly belonging to
For '""" * p P ly to ROBERT STE
r "' ng in Chefnut.ftreet, at the sign of the
Kobh Khan. 5
Wanted a Wee Nurle who can
be well recommended.—Enquire of the
Printer,
The City Au&ion, adver
tised to be held TO-MORROW, is postponed till
MONDAY next, at 9 o'clock in the Morning, when
will begin the Sale ofa large and very General Assort
ment of MERCHANDIZE, suitable for the approach
ing season (particulars of which will be pubiilhec by
the Bell, on the morning of the day of idle ;) with a
Quantity of Houfholl and Kitchen FURNITURE,
WEARING APPAREL, &c'
O&o. 17. JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
A CITY COURT will be held at the Court Hot ft,
in this city, 00 Monday the eSth instant, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, of which all perlons bound by
recognizance to appear thereat, and all city constables
are to take notice and give their attendance accer ring
ly. All public house keepers within the city who fall
nor then have taken out their licence tor this year will
be prosecuted according to law.
WILLIAM WILL, fheriff.
Philadelphia, ORohe- 16, 1,82.
SIXTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DROKE into the house of the fubferiber, living in
New Providence townfllip, Philadelphia county, on
the night of the 9th instant, between the hours of £
and 9 , three men, one about 5 feet 9 inches high,
swarthy complexion, dark brown hair tied, pock-mark
ed ; had on a dark brown cio?h coat and breeches- with
a>flaped hat 5 the other about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high,
faiccompltxion, fgooth face, foot brown hair ; had
on a shirt over hi# o<ber deaths, loose white ov^aßs,
much too big, with ala ^cocked hat ; th, third, who
flood at the door, was of a fair complexion, pile face,
short brown h?ir; h?d on an old f^foionec claret co
loured cloth coat, much faded, and breaches of 'he
fame, broke behind, a Igrge cocked hat, &:. ^1 ^rmert
with pistols, one remarkable long, in a belt hun, owe,
the (holder. They ftol- the following sum, of Manev
and Articles, fy. Twenty-three Half JohßDO'fa, 0^
o' the Half Jianr.^ra „as marked with the Utters
Wm A. onthcf\c% done ©th a knife, four Guh^s,
three En^ifh ^rd r^ French, much clipped, 31 Dol
lira and Two thirds in fma!| change, two fiver Watch
es; one with 3 fivr f#ce (larger than cor^mor) raek
er'g name Corderoy, London, a ffeel chain with large
ova! links, hrafo key, and inftend of a r^o^ror a ftpall
Reel pin or fcrer, in which is fixed t^ heir spring,
and serves for a regulator, No. not known, and tann
ed to the chain with a brass wire ; theotber a fma!l fi
ver Watch, with a china face, with sundry creeks in
thr face, old cases patched and foddered, which ap^ir^
a broad Feel chain, with two seals fre^n glug, oae
with three sides, the other a long seal, in corm of a py
ramid, mA^’s n?me and No. forgot ; also the foll%-
ingLom-Office Certificates, viz. Ons for 300 dollars,
N . 5644, dated January 26th, 1778 ; two tor 2© o dol
lar, each, No. 2909 anti 2910, dated April 2d, 2773;
one for 1000 dollars, No. 4319, dsted D r Cce>h«r 20th,
>779 ; one f.>r 100 c dodin, No. 2232, d,ted February
ift, 1779 i one tor 500 dollar, No.' 4 „ 4 , dated April
%; 1781 ; one for 400 dollars, No. 4895, dated April
2d, <79,1; also one :ctt of Bills of Exchange on France
for 18 dollar,, dated April 2d, 1,82, & ifo 04c new
heav-r bat with blue ,k lining, much Beared, 6n @
ftod, ebony hilt (eag ! e head filveQ double chain, rad
fm^ e Hard Watted in two places, on the Scabbard's
mi of; , mounting thv letter H. fom^what defaced ; o„
fm< $ : r M ; or pi-% brats minted, also a white flafe
fe4, f.t n Giver, impression a dove and olive brace) §
also a piece of I laoketing, marked 1 5 yarde with red
chrik, and or ore corner P. W. with bro^g c|o&
Whoever will give information, so that the o^ner may
recover all the above recited articles, Hull receive the
full reward, and in proportion for any part thereof.
Utt b-r 11, 1782. PETRR WITHER.
N B. A sett of imall fiver vest coat buttons, and fogs
clippings of gold were taken.
T O BE L E T,
Genteel, ready furniffied Lodg
ings; confiftiug of t^o parlours, 3 kitchen, two rh ^
beri, and a room over the kitchen fo r f#v<mis, and a
convenient cellar. Enquire of the Printer.
Four Dollars Reward.
Ridley T^rfh-p, Chatter Coautv.
Q AN-AWAY from tis bail, a certain ARCHIBALD
MAGREGER, § Het 5 or fix inch,, lai^h, 2,4
wall set, had pa when bp w^ot away a linen coattee and
jacket of the fame, striped linen trowfers, and a fmiji,
old wool hat. He is a Scotchman horn, and talks bpd
English. He bad a p^s from John Gardner, enquire
who cleared him from gaol, which it 1, thought he roll
make u(e of Any pe fen who will apprehend the laid
Magreger, and bring him to Chester gm!, (had receive
the above reward, paid by JOHN CHISEM
oa. 16. -
To be Sold at Private Sale,
And entered upon this Fall, if it suite rhe Purchaser
Tf^ STAGE HOUSE and four acres of Land ad'
joining the fame, in Ebzabeth-town, it is pleas
antly situated, and is well known to he one of the bast
Hands in town ; the house is very large and convenient
for any kind of public bufinffs, and out-houf^s fuffi
cient. Any perlon or perfors inclinning to purchase,
may know the terms by applying to Mr. JOSEPH
CRANE, on the premises. Sept.
Tanners Oil to be Sold,
By RICHARD WELLS in Arch-street, above Sixth
ftreet.
A ROBBE R Y.
William Jackson,
Has for TALE at his STORE, at th= fouth^ll .orrar
of Walnut and W^r-ffreets,
JAMAICA spirits by the | Imported rock salt,
hog&^d, barrel or | Country ditto,
n Pepper, L^ 1 0, Copper*
est-India Rum, as , by barrel or
covadc, loaf and lump smaller quantity,
„ su ^, Bohea Tes,
Havanna box, white and Hyfcn Tea of th. firff qn#
brown ditto, Ity,by the quarts %
Cottes in barrels and bags doz or pound, &r. &c.a
All which he is determines li§ 'I otth r low ft Terms?
He has LIKEWISE for SALE, Or
to Exchange for Houf a in the C% or Merchandize,
A valuable Plantation in Provi
-1„. ! own ^ip, Philadelphia county, 25 m:t dm
Philadelphia, on the Schuylkill road, leaning t P^ tf^
grove, Reacting, &c. and about a quarter of a mil 3 fa n
river, feme distance from a Fiends Meeting hoafe,
milsa from a P ? elb „eriar , Meeting house, and one
mile distance from several mills, containing 200 acres,
about ,5 acres thereof good meadowy and part wa
tered, from 55 to 60 acres woodland, the rest ara^e
level, and no wavs f^j^a to w sh with rains, the fields
are fidy f^usted to the fan, produce good crc;s of
hay and grain; the improvements are, a large, stone,
two story dwelling house, well built and finifrd, three
rooms and a kite hen below fairs, and four rooms above
ft,ra, with alarge garret; another kitchen adjoini, &
^vh a lar@# (hop fronting the road, a lr%e, el g-nt,
new, ^>2, double barn, with a good new (higgled
r^u, plaiftcred on the inside, with good dry mows, and
Ashling on rach fide, and granaries ; also, a Ihcep
houfe and spring-house, a good pump and well of wa
ter before the door, a new waggon-houfe, a good kitch
en garden and nurlery, two large bearing orchards of
abogt 650 apple-tree/, all young and feme grafted,
befita pegb, pear, cherry, and all other kinds of
fruit; the situation remarkable healthy and plea&nt,
a good nfyhbourhood, ^nd a fine stand for an, public
buffinefs. An indtfputable t : tte will be given, and pof-
Uffion of the premiss the firft of April next.
N. B. If the Plantation (hould not be fold before the
firt of January next, it will ba Rented, to commence,
theist of April. Sept. ,g.
Stafford, (Virginia,) August 2 1-82.
To be Sold for Specie,
At Middleton's TAVERN, in the City of Arr@ri:s
w ithe 30th Dar of O tuber next, in two or three
hundred Acre Lou, or the Whole together, as may
be£ fuir the Purchafcr or Purchasers, A
VALUABLE Tr-aft of LAND; containing abort
One Thousand flight Hundred Acres, and gene.
raFv ko^ y^ name of Kent Fork M oner,
(th, exaa quality th ri! be Specified on the day of fa )
beginning at the !c ^ and of Kent island, about tea
mibs from Annapolis, and 25 or 30 from Baltimore -
the annual rsnts amount to 26,950 weight of crop si
baeco. The land has many natural advantage, ; (uch
as fifh. oyftrrs and wild fowl, in abundance the foil
is very fine and remarkable level, and the tra& so eri.
vantTouir interfered , n ith (mall creeks, that differ
ent and convenient plantations or farms may be I ids
off with very little fencing: there are federal good
dwelling haufes with brick chimnies on the l..rd. Any
perfoh inclined to purchife may be sh 0 n the land %
applying to Dr. ROBERTS, on the island. Five „ r #
credit w : ll be given; bond, with approved fecurit, mil
be required. WILLIAM BRENt'
N B. The vreateft part of the lard so under °leafe
which will expire in November, 1784,. The plantar?
one are to be delivered up in good order, under the
penalty of a heavy forfeiture. .I have great rotfon to
expe& that the leases will be given in before e day
° f <*!'• WILLIAM BRENT.
Peter Lohra,
BEGS leave to inform th. Public in general, and hit
Frends in particular, that hehas opened a COM
MISSION-STORE and BROKER's-OFFICE,the
northwrft corner of Arch and Water-ftras, ^here he
recsives to fell on Cemmiffion, Ml kinds of Merchan
dize : Also buys and fells Bill of Exchange on
France, Spain, Holland, and other parts of Europe -
the Weft-Indies and Inland Bills, Loan-office, Quart
roarer Generals and other Certificates, buys and telle
Houfee and Linde, gets Notes and Bills difecunted
and procures Money on loan f or , we -k, menth oc
year, and tranfafts every other kind of business as a
Broker. These who may please to favour him with
there cufiom, may depend on having their business done
with the gresteft fegrecy, c^re, and dispatch.
N. B. He has for file—A Pair of Six-pound Cn
non, two failing Boats, an Anchor, White and Brown
Havanna Sugars, Madeira Sherry and Port Wines
Tick ten burgs, Buckram, &c. Odo 12. i 7 8 2 .'
THOMAS IRWIN
Has a few Bales of Beaver
(Of the First Quality) For SALE.
D JVTs BETEN;
Has for SALE, at his Store in Secocd.ftreet, one
door from Pinv-ftreet, A
Quantity of best James river
Tobacco,
Some very fin. Hams, Shoulders and Fletch Bacon,
Madeira Wine by the quarter-calk or gallon,
Old Rum by the gallon,
A few barrels of very pood Pork,
An Afforiment of DRY GOODS, &c. &c. June ,4;