The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-10-05 00:00:00, page 4

BY virtue of an Act of the General Assembly
of the State of New-Jersey, paff&d the last leffion,
at Trenton, intituled, “ An Aft for veiling the real
estate of Wiliam Alexander, Earl of Stirling, within
this State, in trustees, to discharge by the sale thereof,
or ofifo much as may fuffice, thedebts and incumbrances
affecting the fame, and to convey to him the remainder,
if any there be," will be fold at Public Vendue, at the
under-mentioned times and places, sundry Traßs of
Land, Cultivated F^rms, Houses, &c. being part of the
real estate of the said Ear! of Stirling, in the said State of
New Jersey, as follows:
On Monday the eleventh of O&ober next, at Brewster's
Tavern at B Skehridge, all that fine Farm and Manfion
houfe at Bafkenridge, the residence of the said Earl of
Stirling, *ith all the elegant buildings, gardens, &c.
containing about one thousand acres, of Which about
three hundred is cleared upland, three hundred acres of
meadow fit for the feythe, and the remainder timber
swamp capable of making the mod excellent meadow.
On this farm there are about fifteen hundred fine bear
ing apple-trees of the belt kind, besides several hundreds
of pears, peaches, plumbs and cherries in the greatest
variety.
On Wednesday the thirteenth of OAoher, at Arnold's
Tavern in Morris-Town, from day to day, and to such
places by adjournment as shall be feund most conveni
ent, Twelve Lots of 98 acres each, adjoining each othtr,
situate in the Great Swamp, in Motris County, in the
front of the above minfion, bounded northerly by the
north line of the said swamp, each lot being fourteen
chains broad and seventy chains long. They are about
four miles foutuerly from Morris Town, in one of the
heft fettled parts of New Jersey. Each lot has several
acres of cleared plow land and meadow; the greatest
part of them are capable of being mc.de most excellent
meadow, with rich chefnut ridges interfiling them.
These lands will be (hewn by Jonathan Stiles, Esq; and
Capt. John Lin^ly, who live contiguous to them.
Also twelve other Lots adjoining, whose (ale will Suc
ceed the above ; containing eighty-fix acres ea^h, on the
south fide of the said swamp, adjoining the north fide of
Long Hill, about seven miles Southerly from Morris-
Town and two or three miles from Bafkenridge : The
foil is excellent for meadow, and tome ridges of plow
land. Major Cornelius Ludlow, of Long Hill, will
shew these lands. Each lot is ten chains broad and
eighty-fix chains long.
Abo eight lots of fifty to Sixty-five acres each,whofe sale
will Succeed the preceding, on the north-east part of the
said swamp, on each fide of the forge-lot, on Pine Brook.
These lots are each of them ten chains broad, and from
fifty to fixty-five chains long, they have some valuable
improved upland and meadows; the whole most excel
lent foil, well watered, and the greatest part capable of
being made most excellent meadow. They are situate
about four miles south easterly from Moriis-Town.
One lot of about one hundred and thirty acres, adjoin
ing the above eight lots, and will be fold next in suc
cession. It includes a good stream, Pine Brook, with a
very fine mill dam, the remains of a blooniary forge and
saw-mill, some good buildings, and improved meadows
and plow-lands. These lands will also be (hewn by Cor
nelius Ludlow or Jonathan Stiles, Esq;
On Monday, the firft day of November next, at the
house commonly called Stell'sTavcrn, near the Virginia
encampment, at or near Middlebrook, a tra& of a
bout one thousand acres, on the weft-branch of Middle
brook, in the vale between thefiift and fecund moun
tain, leafed in fix fejms, the leases expired, very good
interval lands, and most excellent timber land, contigu
ous to the Farms on Rariton River.
On Wednesday tl]f third day of November next, at
Phinix's Tavern, in Pluckemin„aTraft of eight hundred
acres, adjoining or near the Artillery-Park at Pluckem
in. This is chiefly timber-land, with some fmaM im
provements. 1
On Monday, the fifteenth of November next, at
Hackets-To^n, in Suffix County, about two thousand
five hundred acres ofland, in several Farms of good im
proved upland and meadow, the remainder excellent
timber-land and fine swamps, in the said county of
Sussex, bounded partly by the M fkenetunnk River,
and bordering on Hackets Town The Itafes are all
expired. A proper perlon will be appointed at Hackets-
Town to (hew these lands. The road from Morris to
Eattown on Delaware, and the great read from Tren
ton to Sussex Court house, passes through this Tra&.
On Wednesday, the firft day of December next, at
the Tavern at Crofwicks, two Tra&s of land, near
Crofwicks, adjoining Plumftead's and Willocks's land,
containing about fi^hundred and twenty-fix acres.
N. 8. Continental Money or Loan Office Certificates
will be received in payment, and conveyances executed
agreeable to the directions of the above A&, by
RICHARD STEVENG, ] , a
JOHN MIHELM, ] Trofte "'
has been branded on the left buttock L D. but can
not be difeerned without wetting the place, and looking
very close to it. Whoever shall take upthe said Hories
and bring them to the fubferiber at the upper end of
Third-street, near Vine-street, shall receive the above
reward, or Fifty Dollars for each, with reasonable charg
es, HENRY HAINES.
Sept. 17.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
STR AYED AWAY from the lot ol the fubferi
ber in Poplar Lane, in the forenoon of the 15th
September instant, two HORSES, one a bay, near
sixteen hands high, with a frail star in his forehead,
all his feet white, and some white hairs on the upper
part of his tail, near the rump ; is four years old, and
has no shoes on. The other a sorrel, about fourteen
hands and a half high, with a very final! star ir his fore
head, and no other white except some saddle-marks;
full of HHh, shod all round, about fix years old, and
PHILADELPHIA: Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNL AP, in Market-street.
FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.
WHEREAS a certain Daniel Callaghan,
Clerk to the fubferiber, ran away on the fifteenth
inst. with a certain sum of Continental money, not less
than Eleven Thousand Pounds, belonging to the Conti
nent. Said Callaghan is of a fair complexion, about five
feet ten inches high, full eyed and wry nose, very elo
quent in complimenting gentlemen. The said Callaghan
bad on and took with him, a caftor hat, two fine shirts,
one white Stock, one black handkerchief, his hair tied
behind with a black ribband, one pair white ribbed
Stockings, one fnuff coloured coat, one ribbed jacket,
and breeches of the fame fluff, one pair of leather
breeches, and other things not known. Whoever takes
up and secures the said Callaghan in any gaol, so that
he may be brought to justice, Shall receive the above
reward and all reasonable charges, paid by
JOHN WHETZELL, A. C. P.
Macungy, Northampton County, State
of Pennsylvania, Jul, 16, 1779.
AM AN and his WIFE, who understand country
work, to live on the fubferiber's place on Schuyl
kill. None need to apply but thofc who can be well re
commended.
Also are wanted several wood cutters. Apply to
JOHN MIFFLIN.
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 likcwife cures the
feurvy in the gums,, and makes the teeth most beauti
fully white in a few minutes; alf® cures the rheumatism,
chin cough, fore eyes, the flux, all Sorts of ulcers, and
mny other diseases too tedious to mention.
She has had the pleasure to practice in the general
way of Physic and Surgery with very great success, both
in Baltimore and different parts of Virginia, from which,
if it was desired, foe could produce good certificates.
Mrs. KAYS EjR is to be consulted with from Ten
to Twelve in the forenoon, and from Three to Eight in
the afternoon, facing Ton Alley, in Water-street, Piii
iadelphia.
A MILLER WANTED.
A SINGLE MAN who understands the Mi'lering
I business (or can a& as second hand in a mill) and
can bring a recommendation of his honesty and sobriety,
will meet with good wages and constant employment,
in a healthy part of the country, within twenty miles
of Philadelphia. Apply to the Printer hereof. 8
Cbefler, September 2,, 1779.
TO BE RENTE D,
And may be entered on immediately,
THAT convenient and well accustomed PUBLIC
INN or TAVERN, situate in the borough of
Chester, in the county of Chester, now in the possession
of the fubferiber, with compleat (tables and other out
houses; the whole in good repair. For terms apply to
MARY WITHY.
S LA KE,
On Tuesday last, to a Stable in this City,
AHORSE, Saddle and Bridle, which were to have
been taken to the City Light-Horie Stable. Who
ever will deliver said Horse, Saddle and Bridle to said
Stable, shall be paid expences and trouble. The Horse
is a,brown ; the Saddle has a blue saddle cloth, and the
near fide of the Bridle is broke near a buckle.
September 27.
Philadelphia, September 23.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN out of the pasture of
° the fubferiber in the Northern Liberties, a brown
MARE, about thirteen and a half or fourteen hands
high, nine years old, paces and trots, branded on the
near Shoulder I. S. hasa lock on one of his fore feet, a
fore back, a Star and snip, three white feet, and a buShy
main and tail. Whoever takes tip said mare and brings
her to the fubferiber in Fourth-Street, shall receive
THIRTY DOLLARS, and for the mare and thief
if stolen, the above reward and reasonable charges, paid
by ' PETER DEHAVEN.
VANTED Immediately,
A GOOD MALTSTFR, for which good wages will
be given: Onethat understands some thing of
the Brewing business, will be Still more acceptable. Ap
ply to William Perkins, in Fifth Street, a few doors
above Market Street, Philadelphia.
CAME to the plantation of the fubferiber,
in Darby Town Ship, Chester County, on the Sth
day of September, a small bay HORS E, supposed to
be fix years old, a pacer, and has Some saddle marks
on his back. The owner by applying to the fubferiber,
proving his property, paying charges, may have him
again. CHARLES LLOYD.
EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or STOLEN out of the pasture of
' Jesse Hawkens, the twenty third inst. (September)
a Black Horse about fourteen hands high, in good
order, one of his hind feet white, a small star in his
forehead, trotsand paces, is not Shod, and has neither
brand or ear mark that can be remembered. Whoever
delivers said Horse to William Michener living in
the manor of Moorland and County of Philadel
phia, Shall receive Forty Dollars reward, and for the
thief, if brought to justice, Forty Dollars more, paid
b y WILLIAM MICHENER
WANTE D to HIR E,
Philadelphia, October 2.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On Wednesday the 6th inftan , in the evening, at the
° ' Coffee-boufe,
ALAR G E frame building, Situate in Fiftb-ftreet,
, between Market and Arch-Streets, and near the
corner of Arch-street; also ts : remaining part of the
lease of the ground wheiedn the building Stands, subj«&
to a ground rent of five pounds per ann. there is eight
years and nine months from the firft of October next of
the lease unexpired. The dimensions of the house and
lot are twenty feet on Fifth Street and forty-eight feet
deep.
Any person inclining to view the premises may fee
them, and know the terms of sale, by calling on Mrs.
^IALXUJL^L^^ ™J^L
Cheltenham Touunfbip, Sept. 28.
To be SOLD at Public Vendue,
On the 6th day of October next, at Tn o'clock in the
forenoon, on the late plantation of Mary Hopple, de
ceased,
AW AGGO N, Hovfhold G ods end Kitchen Fur
niture. And on the fame day will be lo ! d, Wear
ing Apparel, a Watch, a Gun and a Trunk, late the
property of John Hopple, deceased. The conditions
will be made known at the time and pl^ce of,fale, by
JACOB HOPPLE.
PETER RUSH, ] Executors.
Philadelphia, September 24. ~
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-houfe, on Wednesday the 6th day of Oc
tober next, at Six o'clock in the evening,
fr HAT well finished brick House in which the sub
-1 scriber now dwells, Situated between Fourth and
Fifth-ftreets in Arch-street; the lot is one hundred and
forty feet deep, and is bounded by a wide alley known
by the name of Apple-tree Alley, where there is a large
two-story frame building eieded the full width of the
lot and very near fifty feet deep, which is conftrufted in
such a manner as m^y he easily converted into two com
modious dwelling houses at a very small expence. Pof-
Seflion will be given in fix weeks.
At the fame time will be exposed to sale, (if not fold
before by private sale) a Schooner that will carry about
thirteen or fourteen hundred bushels: She is a prime
sailer, well found, not much the worse for wear, and is
fit for either sea or river, as fire 1 ys?t the Bi d-in-hand
wharf. An inventory may be seen at the time and place
of sale. "WILLIA M TOD.
N. B. A genteel raw Post Chariot to be fold.
IN pursuance of an order of Orphans Court,
held at Philadelphia for the city and county of Phi
ladelphia, will be exposed to Sale at Public Vendue, at
the Coffee.houfe, on Saturday the ninth day of O&ober
inst. at Five o'clock in the afternoon, a certain tra& or
pieee cf Land, situate in the Northern Liberties, about
three and a half miles distant from the city, containing
seven acres or thereabouts, metre or less, adjoining lands
of William Standley and Peter Turner. There is on the
premises a small tenement with an excellent well ci wa
ter, and the whole under good fence ; Late the eftareof
David Hall, silver smith, deceased.
HANNAH HALL, Admin^fb atrix.
Tbthe Independent Electors oj the Cit, and County
of Philadelphia,
Gentlemen,
TRETURN you my hearty thanks for your votes,
1 and placing me on the return.for the Sheriff's Office,
at the last general election, and take this usual method
of requeuing the like favor at the ensuing election, which
will be held in grateful remembrance by
• Your most obedient servant,
JAMES CLAYPOOLE.
To the Freeholders and others, Electors for the
Cit, and Count, of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,
I RETURN you my hearty thanks for electing me
your Coroner for these several y^rs past ; and as I
intend to Stand a candidate for the fdid office at the next
general ele&ion, I solicit your votes and interest, which
will be gratefully acknowledged by
Your most obedient and humble servant,
'ROBERTJEWELL.
Philadelphia, September 17.
To the Freeholders and others, Electors of LANp
caster County.
Gentlemen,
J N consequence of the advice and encouragement
which I have received from a number of my friends,
I take this method of notifying you, that I purpose to
offer myfe f a candidate for the Sheriff's office at the en
suing election. I hope, therefore, for the interest of
those Gentlemen of my acquaintance, and others, Elec
tors of the Said County, upon the occasion, and have
only to add, that I Should be happy in so Signal mark cf
their esteem. I am. Gentlemen,
Your most obedient and most
devoted humble servant,
THOMAS EDWARDS,
Lebanon, Sept. Is.
To the Independent Freeholders and other Elec
tors of the City and County of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,°
AS I again propofc to offer myfelf a candidate for
the Sheriff's office at the ensuing general election,
to Succeed the present Sheriff after the time limited him
by law be expired, I therefore again moss humbly so
licit and request the favour of your votes and interest in
order to be on the return with him; which favour, as
well as those past, shall ever be had in memory and
gratefully acknowledged by
Your Sincere friend and humble servant,
Sept. 17. WILLIAM DEWEES.