The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-09-11 00:00:00, page 4

BROKE into the fubferiber's meadow, on
Penrofe's Island, a small black HORSE, with a
star, a grey HORSE, both branded C A, with seve
ral COLTS. The owners are desired to prove their
property, pay charges and take them away.
JONATHA N__P_E NR 0 S E^_
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
°XX7 ° AS STOLEN last night' from the fubferiber,
'V living about two miles from York Town, in York
County, a black GELDIN G, three years old last
spring, a natural trotter, about fourteen hands high, has
a small star in his forehead and a switch tail, and nei
ther brand nor ear mark; he has a swelling on his off
hind leg above the pattern joint, on which no hair has
grown. Whoever secures said horse and the thief, so
that the owner may get the horse again and the thief be
brought to justice, (hall have the above reward, or One
Hundred Dollars for the Horse only, and reasonable
charges paid if brought home, by
Jwf 2 8. MICHEAL SMYSER.
Wilmington, September 4.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN .cff the Commons of the borough of
Wilmington, in Newcastle county, state of Delaware,
on the zift of August last, a light bay HORSE, about
fourteen hands high, ten or twelve years old, a blaze
in his face, both hind feet white, his off fore foot cut
with a rope between his hoof and pattern joint, which
is not yet well, and had a cloth sewed about it. Who
ever will secure said horse and the thief (hall be entitled
to the above reward, or for the horse alone Fifteen
Dollars, and all reasonable charges paid by
GEORGE CLARK.
GA M E to the plantation of Reynold Keen,
a dark bay HORSE, with a black mane and tail,
four black feet, the mark of a horfe-fhee on his near hind
quarters, and one pair of shoes on him. The owner is
desired to prove his property, pay charges and take him
away.
August ig. SAMUEL GOFF.
MR S. KAYSER begs to inform the
Public That the has a fafe and peculias method
for the cure of the fever and Ague, and will undertake
to perfect the cure in five days. She likewise cures the
feurvy in the gums, and makes the teeth most beauti
fully white in a few minutes; also cures the rheumatism,
chin cough, fore eyes, the flux, all forts of ulcers, and
many other diseases too tedious to mention.
She has had the pleasure to practice in the general
way of Phyftc and Surgery with very great success, both
in Baltimore and different parts of Virginia, from which,
if it was desired, she could produce good certificates.
Mrs. KAYSER is to be confuted with from Ten
to Twelve in the forenoon, and from Three to Eight in
the afternoon, facing Ton Alley, in Water-street, Phi
ladelphia.
To be SOLDby Public Vendue,
On Thursday the sixteenth instant, at the Coflee-houfe,
at fix o'clock in the evening,
AL ARG E, elegant, well finished two-story brick
HOUSE, forty feet front, with a two story brick
kitchen adjoining, and lot of ground confiding of two
acres and ninety perches, situate on the north fide of
Hickory Lane, in the Northern Liberties; formerly the
estate of Mr. John Coats : The garden is newly fenced
with boards, and the remaining part under good new
post and rail fence: The whole clear of any incumbrance.
There is a constant stream runs through the lot, and a
pump of excellent water in the yard.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On Thursday the fixeenth of September inst. at Two
o'clock P. Ml. at the Four-lane Ends, Bucks county,
AVALU ABLE little FARM, or to a of forty
fevea acres of Land, situated in one coiner of the
eroding* of the great roads leading from Philadelphia to
Trenton and from B iftol to Newtown, eight acres of
which may be mad* at little expence (three watered)
excellent meadow, five acres wood, and the remainder
remarkable good arable land, whereon is ere&ed at the
interaction of laid roads, an elegant brick two-story
house, almost new, with three rooms on a floor, a good
cellar under the whole, a large brick kitchen and other
heceffary buildings, all beautifully situated in a remark
able healthy and pleasant part of the country, and a
molt extraordinary feat for any kind public business, in
particular that of merchandize, it being distant twenty
two miles from Philadelphia, ieven from Bristol, and
four from Newtown ; lately purchased by the fubferiber
of the Commissioners of confifeated estates for Bucks
county, as the forfeited estate of his father. Any per
son inclining to fee the premises may view the fame by
applying at said house.
Sept. 2 . J. HICKS.
Philadelphia, September 9.
BY virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas to me
directed, on the twentieth day of September inst.
at the Coffe-houfe in this city, wi 1 be exposed to sale
by Public Vendue, a certain two story brick Meffuage,
a small frame Tenement, and Lot or Pieceof Ground,
situate on the east fide of Seventh-street, between Mar
ket and Arch-streets, in the said city; bounded by
ground of Mr. Stanner on the south, by ground of Jo
seph Saunders on the north, and on the east by an alley
leading into Sugar Alley; fubje& to a ground-rent of
Three Pounds per annum. And also two frame Black
smiths Shops, situated on the weft fide of Seventh-street,
between Market and Cheinut-ftreets: Late the estate of
Joseph F®x, Smith ; feiz.d and taken in execution, and
to be fold at the suit of Whitehead Humphreys, by
JAMES CLAYPOOLE, Sheriff.
PHILADELPHIA: Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNLAP, in Market-street,
TO BE EXCHANGED,
For a FARM within four or five miles of Philadelphia,
APL ANTATION beautifully situated on the
river Delaware, about fifteen miles from Philadel
phia, with an elegant house near fifty feet front, a
kitchen, barn, and other out-houses, the place healthy,
the land extraordinary good, with a large proportion of
meadow and woodland, a very fine orchard, with a
great variety of other fruit tre^s. Possession will be
given immediately. For further particulars enquire of
the Printer. Stf.
TO BE. S O L D,
For Ready Money only,
A WELL finished brick house and kitchen, dry
cellars under the whole, with a (table and chaife
houfe, and all other neceflary improvements in good re
pair, fit to receive a family immediately ; situated in
Queen-ttreet, between Front and Second streets, South
wark. The lot is fifty feet on Q^een-ftreet and one
hundred feet back ; has a neat, garden, yard for poul
try, and one small tenement thereon, with a most ex
cellent pump of water before the door.
The owner is willing to exchange it for a roomy house
in any part of the city that will afford a clear light from
the north. For terms apply to the Printer.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY BY
BUNNER, MURRAY ANB Co.
CONTINENTAL Bills on France, Pipe ftaves,
Hemp and Becs-wax, for which Rum, Wine or
Cath will be given.
TO BE SOLD BY
ALEXANDER KI DD,
FROM fifty to fixtv hogsheads of good Virginia
and Maryland TOBACCO. Also the snow
POLLY, about two hundred tons burthen, with all
her fails, standing and running tigging, &c. &c. as per
inventory.
The said Kidd intending to leave this State soon, re
quests all those to whom he is indebted to call on him
with their accounts to be paid ; and all those indebted
to him to call and pay their refpe&ive accounts.
To be SOLD by Private Sale,
A LARGE commodious three-dory brick House,
and Lot, situate on the north fide of Arch-ftrcet,
in the city of Philadelphia ; the lot is twenty-five feet
in front and one hundred and twenty four feet in depth ;
the house is twenty-five feet in front and forty feet in
depth ; the whole clear of ground-rent, and very plea
santly situated between Third and Fourth-ttreets, di
re&ly opposite the Quakers Burying ground gate. For
further particulars enquire of PHILIP WEISS, on
the premises.
Head of Severn, Maryland, August 20.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
At my Fulling Mill here,
A COMPLEAT FULLER; one that is (killed
A in Fulling, Dyeing, Shearing, Pressing, &c. &c.
and who can come well recommended for his diligence
and good condu& in general. Such a one may have the
Mill on lease; or, at his eleft on, receive a fatisfa&ory
dividend of the nett profits of . I „ for bis trouble
and management, as may be ag reed on between him aid
his humble servant,
JOHN HAMMOND.
WAS F OU N D,
On the 23d inst. (August) in Delaware, flear the mouth
of Pennypack,
AN ANCHOR and CHAIN. The owner or
owners proving property and paying charges, may
have them again by applying to the fubferiber, near
Lewis's Mill, Lower Dublin.
SILAS CRISPIN.
Lancafier, August v 6.
WA S committed to my custody, a Negro
man who calls himfelf PETER THOMPSON,
about five feet eleven inches high, dim made, a cooper
by trade, fays he came fr®m Philadelphia lad, and has
lived in Chester. The owner of said Negro is desired to
apply, p a y charges and take him away in one month
from this date, or he will be fold for his fees and costs,
by HUGH CUNNINGHAM, Gaoler.
JOHN BENEZE T,
CONTINUES to give the highest current price
for B Ils on the Commiffioneis at Paris, for interest
due on Loan-Office Certificates : He has for sale a quan
tity of Opium, also a bill upon Accomack, for 37 331.
Virginia currency.
Fine and coarse Hatters Bow-Strings,
TO BE SOLD BY
ANDREW TYBO UT,
In Chefnut-ftreet, between Second and Third ftretts,
Philadelphia.
August 26, 1779.
Two Hundred Dollars REWARD.
QTOLEN last night, out of the pasture of the sub
-0 scriber near this city, a BLACK HORSE, about 15
hands high, trots and canters, a star in his forehead, a
switch tail, his mane wore with the collar, no brand that
can be remembered, was (hod all round, when hard tra
velled will rub the (kin off his forepaftern joints. Any per
son apprehending the Horse and Thief, 16 that the own
er may have the Hose, (hall receive the above reward, or
One Hundred Dollars for the Horse only, paid by
JOHN LITTLE.
Pbiludelpbia, September 1, 1,,9.
WHEREAS the estates of Henry Wd
flin%, Joel Evans, George Napper, Thomas
Yorke, Hudson burr, George Smith, and John Heu
derfon, all late of the city of Philadelphia, have in due
course of law been forfeited and seized to the use of this
State. We, the fubferibers, Agents for the laid city,
do hereby give notice, That the real estates of the said
Henry Welfling, Joel Evans, George Napper, Thomas
Yorke, Hudson Burr, George Snrith, and John Hen
derson, within the said city, confiding of the following
meffuages, lots, rents and tenements, to Quit: A certain
two-story brick meffuage, kitchen, and lot of ground, situ
ate on the north fide of Highfiieet, between Fifth and
Sixth-ltreets from Delaware, in the laid city, the lot con
taining in breadth east and weft eighteen feet, and in
depth north and south one hundred and ten feet, with thi
privilege of a 3 feet alley ; bounded westward byground
of Benjamin Swett, northward by ground of Abraham
Peters, eastward by ground of Charles ChamberUinc,
and southward by High street aforefnd ; iubje& to a
ground-rent of 48 Spanish fiiver milled dollars, or value
thereof in lawlu 1 money of Pennsylvania, per auburn.
Also a yearly rent-charge er sum of fourteen and a
halfSpanifh silver milled dollars, or value thereof in law
ful money of Pennsylvania, issuing out of a lot of giound
whereon a two-story brick tenement is erected, (in the
tenure of Abraham Peters) adjoining the north end of
the above described let; late the estate of the said Hen
ry Weifling. A certain two-story brick meffuage,
kitchen, and lot of ground, situate on the south fide of
Stamper's Alley, between Second and Third streets, the
lot containing in breadth about sixteen feet eight incher,
and in depth about forty-three feet fix inches; late the
estate of the said Joel Evans. A certain lot or piece
of ground situate on the welt fide of Front-street, be
tween Saffafrafs and Mulberry-ttreets, in the said city,
containing in breadth north and south seventeen feet fix
inches, and in depth eat and welt one hundred and
sixty-two feet nine inches; bounded southward by a ten
feet alley extending from Front-ltreet westward, (where
of this lot has the privilege) on which lot are exefrd a
three-story brick meffuage, brick kitchen and bake
house, and a frame liable and chaise-house ; lete the es
tate of the said George Napper. A certain elegant thrte
ftcry brick meffuage and kitchen, frame stable and
chaise house, and lot of ground whereon the laid build
ings are erected, situate on ;he north fide of High street,
between Fifth and Sixth streets, in the said city; the
lot containing in breadth eighteen feet, and extending
in depth from High-street to South-street being 200
feet, (at present occupied by the Eon. Charles Thum
fon, Esq;) fubjed to a ground-rent of 18!. lawful mo
ney of America per annum; late the estate of thu said
Thomas Yorke. A certain brick meffuage, kitchen,
and lot of ground, situate on the weft fide of Fourth
ftreet, between Saffafrafs and Vine-ffreets, containing in
breadth on Fourth-street seventeen feet ten inches, and
continuing that breadth as far as the buildings extend,
then narrowing to the breadth of lixteen feet ter. inches,
and continuing that breadth to Crown-street, the whole
depth of the lot from Fourth street to Crown street
being one hundred and invent,-five feet; bounded north
ward by a meffuage and lot of David Pancoah, and south
ward by a meffuage and lot of Uriah Woolman ; late the
estate of the said Hudson Burr. A certain one-story
brick tenement, frame smith's (hop, and lot of ground,
situate on the south-westerly corner of Union and Third
ftreets, the lot containing in breadth on Third-street
about twenty-three feet fix inches, and in depth on
Union-street about forty-one feet, be it in breadth or
depth more or less ; fubjeft to a ground-rent of 81. 12s. 6d.
per annum; late the estate of the said George Smith.
And a certain three-story brick meffuage, brick kitchen,
frame stable, chaise house, and lot of ground, lituate
on the louth fide of Union-street, between Third and
Fourth-streets, and near the last above described pre
mises, the lot containing in breadth on Union-street
about nineteen feet fix inches, and extending in depth
about feet, (at present occupied by Col. Lutterlow)
late the estate of the said John Henderson. All which will
be exposed to sale by Public Vendue at the Court houle
in said city, on Monday the fourth day of October
next, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and the sale
will be continued from day to day until the whole (hall
be disposed of.
And we the Agents aforefaid do also, pursuant to law,
hereby notify all the claimants of the said premises, or
any of them, and the creditors of the said Henry Wel
fling, Joel Evans, George Napper, Thomas Yorke,
Hudson Burr, George Smith, and John Henderson, to
exhibit their claims and demands to the Jufticcs of the
Supreme Court within the time limited by law, or they
will bel^r ever barred from the recovery thereof.
CHARLES W. PEALE, 7
WILLIAM WILL, fAgents.
ROBERT SMITH, J
TO BE S O L D,
A VARIETY of English and French GOLD
WATCHES, several articles in the Jewellers
and Watch-makers way, &c. &c. As the owner of the
above Goods intends to quit business in a short time,
they will be fold A moderate prices. Enquire at Mr.
Sewell's in Second-street, three doors below Chefaut
ftreet, Philadelphia.
N. B. A good Saddle Horse would be taken in ex
change for Watches.
CA M E to the pasture of William Weston,
about two weeks ago, two stray HORSES; one
a black, with an old brand on the off hip, a natural
pacer: The other a bright bay, with a star, and a (ad
dle spot on the off fide, a natural trotter, and is shed
ding his hoofs. Said horses stand at the Fountain stable
in Chefnut- street. The owner or owners are desired to
come, piove property, pay charges and take them away.
WILLIAM WESTON,
Sept. 6. JOHN MITCHELL.