The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-05-04 00:00:00, page 4

A PERSON that speaks both French and Englifh,and
writes a tolerable good hand, can be recommended
to the full fatisfadion of any person that may be pleased
to favour him with employment. Confinement to bu
fiuefs will not in the leaf! be objected to. A line left
with the Printer hereof, directed to P. C. will be at-,
tended to. , April 24.
An experienced Groom, to take
charge of a Stud HORSE; such a person
well recommended may hear of a good
place, and 5 1. per month, by calling on
the Printer. April 17.
TOOL S,
A Quantity of Unwrought and Old
COPPER and BRASS:
Among which are the following ARTICLES, viz.
pLANISHING Teafts,
Forging Anvih,
Raffing Anvd^
Bell,-pot Anvils,
Round and Art bottomed Stakes,
Beek-Irons,
Beads And Stake#,
Hammers of mod forts, a large number,
Large and imdl RenclLVizer,
Bench and band She^s,
Forging, neafing and melting Tongs, and Bellows,
Founders Tones, Flanks and Screws,
SilverfnT hr F^ta and Screws,
Thimble Stamps, ring and oth^r Swages,
Button Stamps, Cellars and Dies,
Cutting and daping Punches,
Smooth end bastard Files of various forts and sizes,
Belt Turkey Oil-Stones,
Seventeen -arid 45 ounce Skillets, Ingots,
A variety of P^ems,
Two turning L^hs, „ •
A variety of turning Tools and Burnifhets,
A very /r^ allotment of ruafs Moulds for pewter
difhes,pla'tes, has ns, ^ankerds, mugs, porringers, &c.
A number of Scale-beams, from 12 inches 10 4 f-et long,
Money 3^ ? e< and Weights, penny-weights and grains,
H ffiin Crufibles,
Iron Mritir g Pets,
Er:x San&rter Pumice and Rotten Stone,
Putt, Blow-pipes, Chapes ^nd Tongues,
F/ton, buckle an* riog Stohe*,
For, Cl-<khe?d and dolphins Hand<,
%/.!y rd Ach Seahanri Keys, &:. &c.
T. be SOLD fey Public Vendue,
At ^ Huse of WiLi,r4M Ball, the north fide of
Murker-freer, between Front and Second-fleets, on
THURSDAY the gth Day of May, instant : The Sale
toieein t NINE o'Clock in the Forenoon—A Gene
ral ASSORTMENT of
silversmiths, Brafiers and Pewterers
Dumfries, (Virginia) April 24, 1782.
T H E fubferiber being empowered by
' John Buryman, esquire, to difpole of a Tra& of
LAND, containing about 5000 acres, lying about half
a mile from the said town of Dumfries, and extending
into the &>untry ; the land is level and a fertile foil,
well watered and timbered^ it will be Sold at the
Court-boufe in the said town, on the firft MONDAY
in Jure next. For cue half the purchife ready cash or
tobacco will he received; the other part at a future
day that may be agreed on at the sale.
WILLIAM CARR.
Wil rington, April 20, 1782.
—;/- 0 ore Grammar School in this borough, bav
inr 'been opened feme time ago, under the care of
^ able mafler of the languages and other branches of
science, and conduced to the fatisfaftion of those of
the truflees who reside in the neighbourhood ; and it
being the earnest desire of the inhabitants that it may
be continued, the Trustees of the said school are requeu
ed to be punctual in their attendance at their half
yearly meeting, on the 7th day of May next, when
the fcholarsare to be examined, the masters proposals
for a further time laid before the truflees, and divers
other matters of absolute necessity to the support of the
institution taken into consideration.
r,HE annual ELECTION of Directors and
£ Treasurer for the Library Company of Phila
delphia, for the year ensuing, will be held at the Li
brary Appartment in Carpenter's-Hall, on MONDAY
the Sixth day of May next, at Three o'clock in the
Afternoon.„
The Treasurer vrill attend to receive the yearly Pay
ments. The Ihares of those members in arrears will
certainly be forfeited, agreeable to the laws of said
company, unless tbeir Arrearages be paid on or before
that day. Bv Order of the Dire&crs,
April 10. JOSEPH FAWCETT, Secretary.
The Contributors to the Penn
sylvania Hospital, are requeued to meet at said Hofpi
<al, cn MONDAY the 6th day of May next, between
the hours of 3 and 5 in the Afternoon, in order to
cleft Twelve MANAGERS and a TREASURER for
the year thence ensuing, according to law. April 13.
Pbiladelffia; Printed and Sold by DAT" I D C. CLAYPOO LE, in Market-Street.
Wants Employment,
Wanted Immediately,
Fer terms enquire of the fubferiber, at his store in Wa
ter-street, five doors below Chefnut- street, Philadelphia ;
/who will also attend on the premises on the day above
appointed. NICHOLAS LOW. April 22.
WANTE D, A
Dairy Maid and Kitchen Maid,
for a genteel Family, a little way out of town. Pro
per recommendations are expected. Enquire of the
Printer. April 26.
Prudent, difereet Woman, that
is capable and willing to take the Charge of Children
in a genteel family ; and that c^n few and iron cloaths.
None need apply unless well recommended. Enquire
of the Printer. April 26.
TO BE L E T,
(And may 'be entered on immediately) A
Good three story Brick House,
Situate in Front-ftrect, being the fecund house to the
southward of Shippen-ftreet, in Southwark, the pro
perty of Thomas Moore, but mortgaged to the ertate
of Rachel Davidson, deceased, and now to be let to
pay interest due and becoming due on said mortgage
and cost of suit cn judgment obtained in court for said
interest, &c. MATHEW JACKSON, Adminiftratcr.
living at the corner cf Second and Walnut-streets.
Healthy, strong Negro Wench,
about 23 years of age, who can cook and do all kinds
of house work. Enquire of the Printer.
Sundry Houfhold Furniture,
At the house now in the tenure of Mrs. CATARINE
LOW, at Rariton Landing ; and a Number of Male
and Female SERVANTS hired for one or more years,
as mft agreeable to thole who chufe to hire them.
Also, To be LET, and may be entered on imme
diately, A large commodious Stone HOUSE, two sto
ries high, four rooms on a floor, the front looms are
20 feet square, cellars under the whole, and a lar,
kitchen adjoining the house; the situation is healthful
and pleasant, commanding an extensive view of the ri
ver Rariton, and is two miles above Brunswick. A
convenient Frame HOUSE, now in the tenure of Mr.
Samuel Sears, with upland and meadow lots, and
large barns and stables appertaining to each of the a
bove dwellings.
Lkewife, A very large, convenient STORE-HOUSE.
TO BE SO L D,
A likely NEGROE GIRL, about eigh
teen years of age. Enquire of the Printer.
To be LET for the Summer Season
or one Year, to a genteel Family, as a Country
Seat, A
Large and convenient House,
with fix rooms, kitchen, garden, flable, chair-hcufe,
&c. about four miles and a half <rcm the town, pleas
antly situated in the Northern liberties, late in the
tenure of Doaor Bond, jur ; cr. Enquire of E. LEWIS
TREICHEL, the upper end of Second-street, opposite
the Barracks.
To be Sold by Public Au&i®n,
At the Coffee House, on SATURDAY the 4th of
May next, at Twelve o'clock, if not Sold before at
Private Sale, A
Certain three story Brick House,
situate in Pear-street, between Second and Thrd-ftreets,
near Sr. Paul's church, containing in breadth, on said
street, 17 feet 6 inches, and in depth 26 feet : the Lot
on which the house stands is 52 feet deep, fubje& to a
ground rent of 18 Spanish milled dollars per annum.
Anv person inclinable to purchase may enquire 'of
ELIZABETH KERKPATRICK, the corner of Wal
nut-ttreet and Second-street. April 22.
On MONDAY, the 6th of May next, will be SOLD
at Public Vendue,
THIS remarkably healthy, valuable and
' delightful SEAT, The seventh part of the Sale
must immediately be paid in specie or good bills of ex
change ; but seven years credit will be given for the
remainding principal, on unquestionable security of pay
ment at that period, together with an annual and
pun&ual interest of five per cent. The Land is cf the
best quality, and is possessed of all the advantages de
rivable from meadow, water, wood and timber; the
House and Furniture excellent and elegant, and fit fer
the residence of a family of the firft fortune on the con
tinent; which comprehends all that can be conveyed
by the minutest description. The title is indifputaole,
and the eftat, free from all incumbrance whatever.
March 25. ALEXANDER WILLIAMSON.
N. B. To te entered upon at any time.
Near G:orge-town Potomack, Maryland,
TO BE S O L D,,
Anri entered on as soon as the Putchafer pleases,
H^rE S,
TO BESO L D, A
Public Vendue.
WANTE D, A
Good Cook and Pastry Cook,
who can be well recommended. Enquire of the Printer.
Just imported in the ship St. James, Captain Trtix
ton, from France, and to be Sold by the Bale or
Package, at the SRORE of
H. SHIEL L,
In Market-street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets,
SUPERFINE Broadcloths, Caffimers,
Flannels, Laval and Britannia Linens, Cambricks,
Gauzes, Chintzes, India printed Calicoes, India print
ed Pattnas, printed Ginghams, Sattins, Luteftrings,
silk Serges, plain and painted Ribbands, Fans, Sillg
gauze, cotton and linen Handkerchiefs, a few bales of
Russia Sheeting. March 20.
MR. BROWN, who last November
opened an English School in Lancafler, having
met with very great encouragement, is now making
preparations for enlarging his Plan. A suitable
House is provided and commodious Appartments fitting
up for the Inftrußion of Youth, and for Boarding
such Children as may be sent from remote parts of fie
country..
The ENGLISH LANGUAGE will be taught here
according to the Rulesof Grammar ; also, WRITING,
ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING and the ufeful
Branches of the MATHEMATICS, at the moderate
Rate of Twenty Shillings per quarter Tuition, which
muflbe advanced henceforth at the beginning of every
three months.
Particular Attention will be always paid to the
Morals and Manners of the Pupils. April 9.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
Was flolen, a small Dog ; has
a remarkable long, Aim head, all white but a small
black ring round his neck, both ears black,a spot on his
rump and one eye black; has a very large tail and
carries it over his back. Whoever takes up said Dog
and delivers him to the Printer hereof, shall have the
above Reward and reasonable charges.
As every Accommodation will be complete by the
fifteenth of May, and the situation of the School,
since it was firft opened, rendered it impossible to admit
all who applied; it was therefore thought necessary to
give this public Notice, for the Information of Pa
rents and Guardians, who are or may be desirous of
fending their Children here for InftruHion.
Black, blue, purple,
brown, white, striped
and spotted best Velvets,
Jeans of different colours,
Royal, Laval and Britan
nia Linens,
Striped & plain Cambricks
and Lawns,
Striped and plain Muslins,
French and Italia, striped,
figured and plain Gauzes,
Striped and plain bordered
gauze Handkerchiefs,
Plain and striped Mantuas,
Common and fuperfine
white Dimity,
Black Sattins and Modes,
Bandana and linen Hand
N. B. They will receive all kinds of GOODS to
Sell on Commission ; and flatter themselves, from their
former extensive connections in the dry goods business,
&c. they will be able to make speedy Sales, and on the
most advantageous Terms, Orders from their Friends in
the country will be punctually complied with. March 20
FOR the inftrudion of a feleft number of young
1 LADIES, in English Grammar, Reading, Writing,
Arethmetic, Book.keeping, &c.
Those who chufe to honour him with the tuition of
their children; will please to leave a note at captain
Lang's, in Market-street, or at his school, which will
be immediately attended to. April 23d.
Van Vleck & Barton,
Have just opened STORE in Market-street, three
doors above Laetitia court ;
Where they have to Dispose of by Whole
sale on reasonable Terms, A fre(h ASSORTMENT of
Suitable to the Season.
GOODS will be received for SALE on Commission.
In Gray's-alley, (two doors from Second-street corner).
At their STORE, the corner of Water and Spruce
ftreets, formerly occupied by M. Thomas Leeper, a
neat ASSORTMENT of DRY 600DS, which
they will fell on the lowest terms for cash or country
produce 1 Amongst which are—
Joseph Dean & John Purviance,
Just Imported in the Brig Antonie, Cap^
tain Angus, and the Ship St. James, Captain Tiux.
ton from France, and to be Sold, by
Mr. DONNELLY,
Has Opened an Afternoon School,
M E RCHANDI S E,
WANTS A
Lancaster School.
kerchiefs,
Mers white, black and
grey ribbed and plain
silk Hose,
Womens white ditto,
Mens thread and worked
ditto,
Fine purple, red, china
blue, copperplate furni
ture Calicoes,
Dark and light ground
Chintzes, Calicoes, Cot
tons and printed Linens,
Womens best Kid Mitt*
and Gloves,
Black silk Lace,
Sewing Silks aborted,
Nankeens, &c.
PLACE, A