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At the City Au&ion, on
MONDAY Next,
, The 19th of May, 1783.
At NINE o-Clock in the M ORNIN G,
Will Commence the SALE
Of 1 Large and very General ASSORTMENT of
MERCH AND I Z E,
(Particulars of which will be published by the Bell on
the Morning of the Day of Sale)
With a QUANTITY of
Houfhold Goods, Kitchen Furniture,
WEARING APPAREL, &c.
JOHN BAYARD, Au&ioneer.
Philadelphia, May 12, 1783.
BY virtue of a Precept from the Trustees of the Ge
neral Loan-Office of the commonwealth of Penn
sylvania, to me directed, will be exposed to Public
Sale, at ths Premires, on Tuesday the 20 instant, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, by adjournment, about 30
Acres of LAND (being part of 150 acres) lituate in
Plymouth townflhip, Philadelphia county ; bounded by
lands of Richard Hays, junr. Joseph Ellis, and the
Norrington line; late the estate of James Campbell,
deceased, and to be fold by WM. WILL, Sheriff.
N. B. The part to be fold will be made known at the
time and place of sale.
To be Sold at the Coffee-Houfe
On FFednefday Next,
At XII o'clock,
FOUR acres of MEADOW GROUND, situate in
the township of Moyamenfing in the county of
Philadelphia, within two miles of the City, joining
lands of Mr. William Henry, under good fence and in
good order. A good title will be given. May 14.
TO BE SO L D,
A Lot of Ground in Fifth
ftreet, about half way between Market and Arch
ftreets, containing on Fifth-ftreet thirty feet, extend
ing eighty feet back : the Lot is now incumbered with
two wooden Tenements. For Terms of Sale enquire
of the Printer. April 15.
Philadelphia, May 1, 1783,
Office of the Consul General of France.
THE GUNS of the King's Frigate DANE, hav
ing been thrown overboard when (he ran ashore
within the Capes of Delaware, the Consul
General shall receive every Proposal which may be
made to him, to get them out of the water and bring
them on shore ; and (hall give all the necessary infor
mations to facilitate that operation.
By direction of the Consul General,
OSTER, Vice-consul.
Wanted, an Apprentice to the
Gold and Silversmith's bufmefs. Enquire of the Prin
tm May g,
Doctor William Currie,
Now resides in Second-street, between Spruce and
Union streets ;
WH ERE he may be consulted in ail cases that
belong to his profeffion.
He h„ likewise a few of the Medicines in common
use to fell;
And has accafion for Two or Three APPRENTI
CES; which he would take on easy terms. Match 1,,
Philadelphia, May 1, 1783.
TiH E underwritten, Steward of the
of the House of the Minister of France, begs
leave to desire all those who may do work or fell any
thing for the use of the said house, to bring in fteir
Bills immediately after the sale or finifhing of such
work, in the space of eight days, in order to receive
their money ; as it would be very inconvenient to have
to pay such bills after that time.
CUISNIER.
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VOL. XII.]
SA F U RD A Y,
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
F^edevery TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.—Price Six-Pence.
A LL persons having demands, either against the
tubfenber or the late Copartnership of ROBERT
ARE & CO. are desired to produce them for pay
ment within ten days from the date hereof ; and all
persons indebted to either of the laid parties, are re
quested to difeharge their refpeaive debts within the
tame term. R. HARE. May 15.
A handsome Phaeton, in com
pleat repair, with HARNESS for two borfts, and a
HORSE ana CHAIR, to be Sold by
R. HARE.
Sunbury, Aoril 20.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
On the 4th TUESDAY of Mav, at the town of Sun
bury, in the county of Northumberland,
A Valuable TRACT of LAND in said county, on
the south fide of the weft branch of Sufquehannah,
situate on Bald-Eagle creek, about 3 miles from the
mouth thereof: containing 263 acres, 3-4 and allow
ance, &c. bring part of 1600 acre#, John Fleming,
deceased, purenafed, in his life time, of the reverend
do&or Francis Allison. The excellent quality of this
lar.d, timber and water, and situation for fining and
fowling, are so good and well known, that it needs r.o
further recommendation ; and the only cause of sale is,
the last will of the said John Fleming. An indisputable
title will be made to the purchaser, by
ROBERT FLEMING, Executor.
THE fubferiber being duly appointed to liquidate,
adjust and finally fat le the Accounts between
the State of Pennfy Ivania and the United States,
agreeable to a resolution of congress the 20th of Feb.
1782, informs all concerned, that he has opened an
OFFICE for the purposes aforefaid, in Fourth-street,
between Market and Chefnut- street, nearly opposite
the Indian Queen ; where constant Attendance will he
given, to receive all Accounts and Claims that may
tall within his department. It is expe&ed that Ac
counts will come methodically arranged, and render
ed under proper and diftinft heads, accompanied with
the necefiary vouchers.
BENJAMIN STELLE, Commissioner.
Philadelphia, May 1, 1783.
The high Bred, imported Horse,
BAY RICHMOND,
WILL COVER at Mr. Joseph Ogdon's, at
the Middle ferry on Schuylkill, at THREE
GUINEAS a Mare, the season. April 10.
The beautiful, high-blooded, bright-bay
STALLIO N,
EC LI P S E,
WILL COVER this season, at Point-no-Point,
on the farm, late the property of Robert Hop.
kins, deceased. He is full fifteen h^nds and an | inch
high, entirely free from blemish, and well marked •
bred from Fearnought and Herod, and out of a Juni^
per mare. For beauty, carriage and speed, it is sup
posed that no horse on the continent excels him; now
rising fix years old, and in fine order. His pedigree
wiil be given to those who fend their mares. The
price is Three Pounds and a Crown for each mare.
Good graf# and careful attendance given to mares on the
farm. The money to be paid when the mare is covered.
JACOB BATES.
N. B. He will be (hewn on market d?ys (if the wea
ther proves fine) at the CofFee-houfe. Eclipse was al
lowed to cover only twenty mares last season, all of
which are with foal except one. March 30.
A Woman with a good breast of
Milk, would be willing to take a Child to Nurse.
O R, THE
THE
Just imported and to be fold by Andrew
and James Caldwell, a large assortment of
dry goods, Weft-India rum, French bran
dy, Madeira wine, tin in casks, allum, cop
perafs, white lead ground in oil, red lead,
lead in sheets and pigs, shot, gun powder,
fail canvas, cinnamon, Havana sugars, and
sundry other articles.
BLUE, brown, laylock,
blossom, grey, bazel,
green, chefnut, white,
olive, faun, boue de, Paris
mixed and light coloured
fuperfine, middling and
coarse Cloths.
Nonbattu and royal Lin
nens,
Three quarter and yard
wide Britannias,
Cambricks and Lawns,
Stripedfand bordered lawn
Handkerchiefs,
Millonet Lawns,
Printed linen Handker
chiefs,
Marseilles Quilting,
Plain and corded Dimities
and dyed Jeans,
Womens white & colour-
Kidd Gloves,
A QUANTITY OF
Choice Weft-India RUM
TO BE SOL D, By
Mordecai Lewis & Co.
In Second-street near Spruce street.
Imported in the last vessels from Europe, and to be
Sold by
Reed & Ford,
At their store, in Front street, two doors above the
Market,
AN elegant assortment of Dry Goods; aifo Molas
ses in hogsheads and tierces, Spermaceti and
Spermaceti Candles in boxes, a few calks of Indigo,
Sheet- Lead, &c.
N. B. Flour, tobacco, or tobacco notes, bar
iron state and continental fectfities, the honourable
financier's notes, and paper currency of any of the
states, are received in payment.
A good Stable & Coach-House
T O BE L E T,
Enquire of JANE BARTRAM, in Second street be
low Spruce .street. May 6.
Dean & Purviahce,
"? e ^ lmported in th e fhipe Congress and It
•" pe ^l rom Fiart| * d are now opening the follow
^ , G °° DS > at th 'i r STORE in Water-street, the
third Door below the Draw-bridge, which they will
Sell on very reasonable terms.
Kingfeffing, May 7, 1783.
STRAYED or Stolen from the fubferiber last night,
two HORSES, the one grey, 14 hands high, very
short docked, low neck'd, about ten years old; the 0
ther a dark b?y, black mane and tail, lately docked,
13 1-3 bands high, 3or 4 yeais old. Whoever takes
up said horses or either of them, and secures the thief
or thieves and the owner recover his horses, shall have
for the horse and thief of each horse, re fpedively, Three
Pounds Reward, viz. Thirty Shillings for each thief and
Thirty Shillings for each horse, paid by me,
TO BE SO L I),
A LIKELY, healthy, NEGRO BOY, 19 years old;
has had the (mall-pox, and is registered accord
ing to law ; he is wtll acquainted with taking care of
horses and driving a carriage, is a good cook and
waiter; and is fold for want of employ. Enquire of
the Prints. April 14.
MAY 17, 178%
A great Variety of plain
and printed broad and
narrow Ribbons,
Striped, flowered and plain
French & Italian Gauze,
A large Assortment of
white and black blond
Lace,
Men and womens silk
Hose,
Black, white, cinnamon,
rose, silver grey, plumb,
and Paris mode coloured
Sattins and black Taffi
tiet,
Black Paduafoy and Pru
nellas,
Crimson, pink and light
blue Persians,
Striped Tickings^
Pins,
Silk Shoe Patterns, Jan. 9.
PETER YOCOM.
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