The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-09-06 00:00:00, page 4

just Imported in the Brig Mildred, from London, and
to be SOLD by
Francis & yohn IFcf,
At ther Sf()^E in F-onr street, between Wainut-
Iteet and the Dr?wor%e,
C'VPFEFINF, hiper, and hue broadcloths, C Aimers,
' Spinort, Crating , H.liety,; Rioband#, Gauzes,
F. cetera Cr vzts and. Handkerchief, cel tired feeing
Si s, :1k T^Ut, /catch and dieting Thread, Finn
IL.n^meme•, m ns and womens b>it heav-r gloves,
go ; ofr er fpmled button#, embroidered Ink ana
totll o Waificoars, hi k for wailtcoas, new-invented
war -pouf H t, mens Sho s and B ots, Udes tala
m nuoe lb L $, ozterrc Ifk ndrawboot Leo and V^mps,
keen an bosscalffkin upper Leathers, &-. &c.
just Imported, and now felling on reasonable iermsfor
Cash, at
John Skyrins Store,
(Inte Nicholas Wall's < ffice) in Second-flreet, between
Walooi-Street and Spruce firmer,
TEATHIR Burrs and Hides, butt Spals, wax and
_ , gr in Calffkins, Shoemakers Tools, glass and
queen's W re tin Ware and Plates, Hosiery, white,
gre.h and black Hats, Shoes, S diery, Sationary, lead
in birrs, Engl.fh write Lead, Shot, Flints, Ironmon
gery, Pins and Paper Hangings, &c. Aug. 7.
FOR SALE, BY
Peter IFbibefide & Co.
In Water ftfeet, a large Quantity of
German and Russia Goods;
Alio, L^6> Shot, B ock Tin, She^t Tin, Beef & Pork:
Lie wk a Fewer Worm, and a Still of 800 gallons ;
wuo fanti Materials belonging to a diftdiery. Aug, 29,
To be SOLD for C ASH, by
%mes Gregory,
Cpprfue he New. Market, in Second-street, A
Few hogsheads of Queen's Ware;
AIN, a Nigro MAN for life, a compleat waiter, and
a Mulatto BOY for a term of years. Aug. 3b.
Terraffon Brothers & Co.
Have for SALE at thtir STORE in Wat-r.Rreet,
three doors below Spruce-ftrret, a large Assortment
and great Variety of MERCHANDIZE, lately Im
ported from Europe, viz.
[ILKS of all kinds and
„ colouis,
G-nz s and Tiffanies dit.
Gauze, silk, and linen
Handkerchiefs,
Genoa Velvet and Sattine,
A great Variety of pkin
and painted, broad and
narrow Ribbands,
Paint'd Sashes,
Ready made Mucitto Cur
tains,
Silk, thread, and worsted
Stockings,
Silk and leather Glover,
Fur and straw Hatts,
White & colour'd Thread#,
Bi etagne Sheeting,
Morlaix & Holland Linen#,
Marseilles Quilting,
Russia and Sail Juck,
Billiard Cloths,
Also, belt hyfon and green Teas, Pepper, red and
white W,nes of various forts in calk and bottles: for
which apply st the abovemen! oned Store, or at the
Cellar under the Friends Meeting in Pine flreet.
Alo, b, t h e Bug Neptune from Marfeillts, a frefh
Affortmerit of GOODS, confining of Caper#, A'cho
v,es, Olives, Ra fins, Fi, s, Almonds, Lemmons, Bran
dy, Br.mftoue, Barcelona Hin ikerchiefs, a Quantity of
Milinary, and other Goods too tedious to men ion.
BOULTING CLOTHS,
Superfine fine, mid|'ng and coarse, suitable set bcult
ing rv^ry kind cf meal,
ARE FOR SALE, BY
The subscriber% at thtir STORE on Stamper'# wharf
adjoining die Drawbridge, cr in Spruce-street, near
the corner 01 Third-fiieet :—
%FILLERS at d others may be (applied with Cloths,
the best in quality ; and, if required, may have'
proper DUcaion# for affixing them on reels, and using
them t) the greatest advantage.
Theft who buy in Quantities will have a reasonable
allowance made them.
Tuey have alls for SALE, near Bondentown, New-
Jersey — A Quantity cf good Quarry-Stone, a parcel cf
excellent White-Oak Timber, cut and squared to dif
ferent fizf# and lengths; three Setts cf Irons, complete
for double gear'd mills, and one Sut of Saw mill Irons.
Apply to NATHANIEL LEWIS, at Mount-Holly
or, is above, to
Robert Lewis & Sons.
N. B. A finale MAN, who undei stand, the Mil
ling Batik's if wanted on hire. Enquire as above,
Philadelphia, August 16. cgm.
Philadelphia . Printed and Sold ^ ^AR I D C. CLAYPOOL E, in MarktSm^
A Variety of Cordage,
Letter and register Paper,
Buckles and Hasps,
Pins, Needles, Tapes,
Combs, Powder, Pomatum
Sponges and Soap,
Sweet feented Waters,
White wine Vinegar,
Sweet Oil,
Mufcadel Wine,
Cordials, STrrups,
Preferred Fruit,
Elegant Paper Hangings,
Window Glals,
Glass W-re,
Assorted Queen's Ware,
Drugs and Medicines,
Marble mantle.piece Slabs
Mortars,
Elegant large and small
carved Statues.
tbetf.
, LL perfens indebted to the estate of RALPH
t» MARSHALL, bricklayer, late of this city, de
cealed, are requeued to make immediate payment to
the # ELicriber; and all thole who have any demands
against th: Did estate are desired to p oduc# them pro
perly zu itjd tu the fubfrher, that they may be fet
tled and paid as soon as is in her power.
mary marshall, Administratrix.
Philadelphia, July 2,, 1783. 4w„
ALL terfons indebted to the estate of MARY
WOCLLEY, late of this city, deceased, are re
quested to make immediate payment; and all those
who h^ve any demands against the laid ettate, are re
quested to bring in their laid accounts, that they may
be proved and paid.
JOHN COBURN, )
PAINE NEWMAN, )Adminiftrators
W. W. SMITH, )
Philadelphia, Aug. 4, 1,8;.
American Museum.
^TIH E gentlemen and ladies, flrangers in this city,
Ji who are defirour to fee the curiosities it contains,
are requeued to take notice, that to make it more con
venient to them, the fubferiber's Collection of natural
and artificial Curiosities, Paintings, &c. may be viewed
every day (Sunday excepted) between the hours of 11
and 12 in toe forenoon, and 5 and 6 in the afternoon,
allowing an hour for each company ; which, to avoid
inconveniency to themf lies, it is hoped, wiH not ex
ceed 6, or, at most, 8 in one feet#
TICKETS to be had at the fubferiber's house in
Arch-lnert, the fourth door below Fourtb-ftreet, at
Half a Dollar each. P. E. DU SIMITIERE.
By PUBLIC SALE.
Vr° '" disposed of on the firft day of October
yv next, on the Frcmife#, that noted and well fi
tu-ted FORGE, commonly known by the name of
PINE FORGE, in Berks county, with 35? acres of
LAND, one half whereof is cleared and well improv
^o, 15 acre# being watered meadow of a Superior qua
lity, and an excellent orchard. There are on the pre
mises a good stone dwelling house, barn, blacksmiths
ffio| , coal-boufe and law mill, with convenient and ne
ctffuy out buildings for the accommodation of the
workmen. The Forge hath been lately repaired com
phatlv, and is now in the belt order. There will be
fold with the above premises, about Sixty Acres of
WOODLAND within three mile# of said Forge, and
also Iwo good reams of Horfe# with Waggons, and a
considerable Quantity of Wood and Coal prepared,
which the purchaser of the above premises may have at
firft cost ; a so the necessary Utensils for carrying on the
said works, Hcufhold Furniture, Milch Cows, Ilogs,
Sheep, &c. The abovementioned Articles are fold pur.
taro to the last will and testament of David Potts, junr.
deceased. The terms of sale will be made known on
the day of sale, by
SAMUEL POTTS, Executor.
N, B. Any perlon who withes to purchal'e the above
Piemibs are requested to attend early, as they will fi r ft
be disposed of, that the purchaser may have an oppor
tunity cf accommodating bimfelf with the articles neces
sary forcarrying on the works. The tab will begin at
11 o'clock precisely.
TO BE SOL D,
The following MESSUAGES, LANDS and TENE
MENTS, situate and being in the City and Neigh
bourhood, viz.
No. I. A Genteel Meffuage and Seat, containing
near 10 acr " °' l and > highly cultivated
and improved, situate on the Second-street
road, in the diltrid of Southwark, about one mile
Louth from the city. Every improvement and conve
nience fitting a gentleman's family, with proper ac
commodations for a tenant or overseer will be found
on this place; and the ground is admirably calculated
for raising fruit and vegetables for the market cf Phila
delphia
Nc. a. An excellent Piece of Meadow Ground on
Greenwich island, near the Point-house, in the town-
Blip of Moyamenfing, containing upwards of 5 acres.
Nc. 3. A Piece of Ground lituate in the township
of Paffyunk, near the country feat of Samuel Rhodes
esquire, containing near 8 acr<s.
No. 4. A Lot of Ground, containing 18 feet front
on the north fide of Lombard-finet, and 50 feet in
depth, on which stands an old stable.
No. 5. Another Lot adjoining the wrftline of the last
mentioned 1% and of the fame dimenflons in front and
deptf — These lots begin at the difiance of about 120
feet from the weft fide of Ffont-ftreet.
No. 6. Another Lot situate on the louth fide cf Lom
bard-street, opposite the last mentioned lot, containing
in front 18 feet, and in depth 63 feet.
No. 7. Another Lot lituate on the east fide of Second
ttreer, opposite the south Gamble# of the New-Market
and neatly adjoining the tavern called the Pennfylva-'
nia Farmer, containing in front 17 feet, and in depth
64 feet, to an alley leading in'o Lombard-street, with
the use and privilege of the laid alley.
No. 8. A very valuable and improving Lot situate
on the north fide of Market-street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, adjoining Mrs. Makers'# red house, and
cootain : ng in front 132 feet, and in depth, to a new
ftrcct caßrd Filberd-ftreet, 306 feet—This let may t e
divided so as to accommodate a number of improves
with good filiations for building valuable houses.
The titles and te r ms of file may be known by apply,
ing to Mr. MIERS FISHER, or the fubferiber,
Philadelphia, Aug. 26. JOS. WHARTON, ts.
Philadelphia, August 20, 1783.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Militia of
the City of Philadelphia, the Northern-
Liberties of said City, and the Diftridt of South
wark, the Townships of Moyamenfing and Paf
fyunk, that they are to meet and exercise under
their refpedive officers, viz.
In Companies on theist and Bch September
The Artillery, and
Fit ft Battalion, on the 15th September
Second ditto, on the 16th ditto,
Third ditto, on the 17th ditto,
Fourth ditto, on the 18th ditto,
Fiftl iditto, on the 19th ditto,
Sixth ditto, on the 2zd ditto.
WILLIAM HENRY, Lieutenant
of the City of Philadelphia
, and Diftrifts
, t All Collectors and others who may
have Money in their hands, due for Militia
,' e ( ' e ' red 10 pay it in immediately and
all those who hare any Demands for Services
done if the City of Philadelphia militia, are re
queued to bring in their accounts, that they may
be fettled and paid.
WILLIAM HENRY, Lieutenant,
of the City of Philadelphia
and Dillrifts,
Philadelphia, August 29.
Loft on the Twenty-sixth instant,
on the road from Seventh-street to the Centre Bridge
on Schuylkill, a Number of IoofePAPERS, of no u^
to any one but the owner—A Lottery Ticket in the
3d class, and one Loan-Office Certificate of 200 dol
lars, dated July, 1780; they were wrapped up in a
piece of an old Newspaper. Any person who has
found said Papers, and will Dave them with the Printer
hereof, shall receive a HALF GUINEA Reward.
/TAME to the fubferiber's ffables in Chefnut-flrett,
the , C ° r ?T of Fifth-ftreet, a bright sorrel
with a ball face, neither brand nor ear mark
Any person proving propertv and paying charges ma^
have him again. JAMES KIGGIN. Aug. 27.
N 0 J79£. is L hereby ^ iven to the rub| i e , that the
FAIRS heretofore held in the town of Dover
will be hereafter held annually as formerly on
the i 2 th day of Oaober and 21st day of April, and will
commence on the 12th day of October next.
JOHN BELL, clerk of the Market.
Dover, Kent county, Delaware Bate, Aug. 16.
To W HO M it may concern.
P L E A ^ E 2° take N °" ce| tbat the General Assembly
of the state of Pennsylvania, have passed a Resolve
in my favour, permitting me to bring in a Bill to dist
charge my person from imprisonment.
h t , SHEM THOMPSON.
Gael, Philadelphia, Aug. 27, 1783.
Three Pounds Reward.
S T °^ N ,° 1 " ° f the P' fture of the fubferiber, living
° n r Helton's place, near the Middle-ferry,
^^ °" the ni « ht of the ilth instant, a
HORSE, about 13 hands high, has a small
white Spot on his Eofe, a very long mane which bangs
on the near fide, five year# old. A Rone MARE,
,° r , n °t known. The above Reward will be given
or the Thief, and Three Shillings for each of the
Creatures. MARTIN WALTER. Aug. 18.
Twenty Dollars Reward,
T)AN AWAY from on board the Brig Tartar, be
" '^i"* to Virginia, a Negro M A N, named
BRISTOW, the property of the fabferiber, about
25 years of age, 5 feet to inches high, has a cut on
his forehead, pitted with the Small-pox, and loft feve
"'.'' !" s . foreteeth : had on a Imilor's blue jacket with
write lining; was born upon Long-hland; plays upon
the violin and beats the drum ; he was brought up to
the lea and perhaps may attempt to Ship' bimfelf a as
freeman ; has carried eff with him a quantity of wearing
apparel, feme silver 'poons, and sundry other things;
he butters very much when surprised. Whoever will
apprehend Said Negro Man, and lodge him in the
Work.houfe, or deliver him to Mr. Daniel Tyson,
merchant, in Water street, shall receive the above
reward. WM . GIBBONS
N. B Ail Masters of vessels and others are for
warned carrying him off, as they will answer it at their
P' rl '° Philadelphia, Aug. 15.
Strayed or Stolen Horses.
CTRAYED or Helen about 6 week# ago, from off
O t^e Commons of this city, a large BroTn HORSE,
a 'cut 7 years old, 15 hands high, paces all, has a large
head and small neck, with a long hu(hy tail, is crook
ed bam'd and draws remarkably w,||, Ap o , s upp osed
to be stolen from the fubferiber's ft^.le, or, Friday
n 'ght, at the corner of Third and Plumb streets, a
B!?ck STALION, about 7 years old, his off hind leg
has been broke, and appears much thicker than the
others, has a blaze in hi# face, / lump on the knee of
his near sere leg, and trots all. Whoever returns the
said Horses to the fubferiber, foall have Six Dollars
for the brown horse and Four Dollars for the ftalion,
and for the Thief or Thieves Three Pounds reward,
P^id by JAMES TOLAND. Aug. i&