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Philadelphia, July i, 1783.
BY virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas, to me
directed, will be exposed to public fair, ?t the
Coffee-Houle, on Tuesday the Sth inst. at 13 o'clock,
a meffuage and piece of ground, situate in the township
of the Northern Liberties, in the county of PhiladeU
phia, bounded by Frankfort creek, by the grxat road
leading from Philadelphia to Frankfort, and by land of
Jacob Steinmetz, containing three acres one quarter,
and 16 perches; taken in execution as thee Gate of
William Pitt, by WM. WILL, ffieriff.
Philadelphia, July 2, 1783.
Y virtue of a Writ of Venditioni Exponas, to met
direfled, will be exposed to Public Sale, rt the
house of Jeremiah Baker, near the premises, on Wed
nesday, the 9th instant, at 3 o'clock in thi afternoon,
a valuable L >t of Ground, firuate on the w ? ft fide of
Front-street, between Callohili and Vine.firsts, in the
Northern Liberties efthe city of Philadelphia, contain.
ing in breadth, on Front-street aferrfaid, 9.0 'feet and 6
inches, and in length 110 feet, bounded eiftward by hid
street, south and westward by ground of William Coms,
&c. Uken in execution, as late the property of James
L'% by WM. WILL, (hxrifF.
A MILLINER just arrived from London, but hft
from Paris, begs leave to inform them, that file
has for She, Caps of the most elegant fort, and new
est fashion, such as are worn by their Majesties of Eng
land and France, on court and other days, trimmings
for Gowns of exquisite taste, and all other articles, too
numerous to mention, being her own manufa&ure,
can thereby fell very reasonable, and Ladies will find it
greatly to their advantage: has a few elegant Gold
Watches of the ntweft pattern, J welry cf a most bril
liant appearance, and which the can venture to pro
nounce matchiefs m the continent, this day. Please to
enquire at Mrs. Snowden's, in Spruce-street, betwen
Second and Third-street.
PR O?OSALS for removing the Che
vaux-de-Fnze, from the channel of the river
Delaware, will he received at the Wardens Office, un
til the 15th day of July next. Any petfon disposed to
undertake that bufi^fs will plcafe to fend their Propo
fitians in writing.
PROPOSALS 'or Repairing the LiflEHoufe will be
received at the fame place, June 12, 1783.
APerfon brought up in the Small Beer, Ale and Por
ter Breweries in L udon, would with to have either
the conducing of one in this place, or entering Into
Partnerlhip with any Gentleman so engaged. Any
person whom this may suit will please to apply to the
Printer. June 17.
A GENTLEMAN of the Law lately arrived in Phi
ladelphia, offers his services to the public. Deeds
of every description drxwn with precision, fidelity and
dispatch, Writings copied, Accounts Rated and f ttled,
Memorials and Letters of Business concisely and ele
gantly written, and the French and Latin languages
accurately translated. He would be ghd to engage
with any lawyer, as an assistant, or as secretary to any
gentleman who may have either public or private busi
ness to tr^nfaa. He flutters himfelf that an extensive
education has qualified him to be particularly Service
able in whatever situation he may exert his abilities.
Enquire of the Printer.
A GENTLEMAN begs leave to inform the Pub
lic, that he is just arrived in this city, and has
the agreeable talent of playing upon the German Flute,
Clarinet, and Hautbois, and will, with the greatest
pleasure, writ upon thole Gentlemen who will be pleas
ed to favour him with their confidence.
He lodges at Mr. Dubernard's, the corner of Pine
and Front streets. June 17.
TO BE SO L D,
A New three Story Brick HOUSE, the second be
low Lombard-street, in Front-street, and deliver
ed to the purchaser about the middle of September next,
when finished ; it is 22 feet front and 44 feetdeep, with
Piazza, Kitchen, &c. on a Lott of I^B feet deep.
For particulars apply t® JOHN WOODS, at the pre
mises: Jun; 17.
A Woman with a good breast of
Milk would be willing to take a Child to Nurit.
iwio^ :
TUES DAY,
VOL. XII.I
To /be L aDIE S.
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Published EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.-Price Six-Pence.
Bank of North-America.
foe n . JULY 3d, 1783.
H . E Directors of the Bank having declared a Di
- I Vj de nd 01 fix and a half per cent, upon the capital
f °^.°7 h ' half y"> ending the fi r ft instant. The
laid Dividend will be paid at the Bank to the Stockhold
ers, or their Representatives, at any time after the 10th
infant.
[< he Printers on the continent are requested to give
this advertisement a place in their papers.]
At the City Au&ion, on
FRIDAY Next,
The 11th of July, 1783.
At THREE o'Clock in the AFTERNOON,
Will Commence the SALE
Of a Large and very General ASSORTMENT of
MERCHANDIZE,
(Particulars of which will be published by the Bell on
the Morning of the Day of Sale)
With a QUANTITY of
Houlhold Goods, Kitchen Furniture,
WEARING APPAREL, &e.
JOHN BAYARD, Au&ioneer.
Just Published, and now Selling at BELL's Book-Store
near St. Paul's Church, in Third-street, Philadel
phia -Price Half a Dollar.
Sermons to Ministers of State:
Cn the following SUBJECTS, viz.
I. That Ministers of State are Creatures.
11. The Caufcs of War said to proceed from Men's
Lusts.
111. The rife and Fall of Haman, Prime Minifttr to
the King cf Persia.
IV. The Fall of Adoram, First Lord of the Treasury
to the Sou of Solomon.
V. King David at his last Shift.
VI. A wonderful Deliverance out of a dangerous
Dilemma.
By the Author of SERMONS to ASSES.
Dedicated to Lord North, Prime Minister of England ;
for the U^ of the religious, political and philosophi
cal Rationalists, in Europe and America.
Preach the Gofpei to every Creature.—Mark xvi: 16.
I have called you Gods, and all of you the Children
of the Highest: but ye shall die like Men, and fall
like one of the Princes. Pfilm Ixxxii: 6.
N. B. A considerable Variety of the new^ft PUB
LICATIONS, in History, Travels, Voyages, Novels,
Arts, Sciences and Entertainment; with Latin and
English Claflins; also Books in all Languages, may be
had at BELL's Book Store, near St. Paul's Church,
in Third-ftrect, Philadelphia. July 1.
John Richard & Co.
Have removed to Water street, betwixt Market and
Arch-streets, where they have just opened for SALE,
an elegant Aflortment of GOODS, suitable to the
ensuing season : Among which are —
BLACK, white and coloured Tiffany,
Plain, painted and stamped tiffany Handkerchiefs,
Scuffle, Griped, flowered and plain Gauzes,
Rich and common Fans,
Artificial flowers in bunches and wreaths,
Black, white and coloured Ostrich Feathers and Plumes,
Book and jacconet Muslins,
Lawns and Cambrics.
Plain and painted Ribbons in boxes,
Sarfnets and Persians of all colours,
Sattins and Peeloogs ditto,
Muntuas,
Sewing Silk,
Calicoes and Chintzes,
Black Modes,
Ivory fm all tooth Combs,
A great Variety of fuperfine and second Cloths:
With a Variety of other Articles , which they will
dispose of on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Tobacco,
Flour, or Bills of Exchange ox any part of Europe.
Furnished Lodgings to be Lett,
in a pleasant part cf th: city. For further particulars
enquire of the Prin^r.
O R, THE
THE
Bache and Shee,
Have for SALE by the Package, at their STORE in
'hefnut-ftreet, A Variety of GOODS:
(CONSISTING of French and Dutch Cord, Jeanets,
Ci India Dimity, Calimancoes, Tammies, Durants,
Antaloons, Shalloons, Ruffcl, Lifting, Tiffany, French
L|°I ° "'' white and brocaded, a variety of Gauze*,
black and white chains, brocaded handkerchiefs, Scotch
I bread, white and brown thread Hose, Cloths of dis-
Cerent prices, Knives and Fork, Cutteau Knives,
fenknives, square, hand law, and other F les, metal and
J pP, ne d,utton, rich Twist, plated Spurs, Inaffle and
relham Bitt, with an assortment of Sadlery ; Hand
law, Hinges, Gouges, and other Hardware;' Haber
d,nery; Velvets and Corduroys ; a quantity' of Coat
Binding, Everiafting and Turkish Sattin, Cambists,
J,an, Fustians, corded Cotton, Eatt-Indii and Per
fan printed Cotton, Gin in halt anchors, Bn-gundy
in hampers of , 4 bottles, Malaga Wi ne in bottles, with
a variety of Silk, Pig Lead, &\ & c .
In addition to the above Articles, they have just re
ceived by the Eagle Cotte., A great Variety of
GOODS ; which they will dispose of on the molt rea
sonable terms: Amonpft them are—
LINENS, Cambricks, Lawns, silk, thread and worst.
ed Hose, Jeans, Fuftiaa, Maif^lTs Quiltir g,
Pins and Needles, a great variety of Millinai',
an elegant assortment of prii ted Calicoes and C tton's,
India Cotton, ladies Hats and Feather, RiT^nds,
silk Cloaks, womens Shoes, India and English Taffitie,
with Silks of various kind, Italian Flowed, P rs. me
ry, tortoise and paper Macnee Snuff-Boxe, Brhez
Tea, Drugs and Medicines, Gin, Cerise Brandy,
Glass, Stone and Earthed Ware, Clothe, Rateers,
Flannels and Buckram, School and other Book, Tin
plate, Ironmongery, Stew-pan#, Coopers, &c. *&.
They have likewise just received by th^ Brig Hazard,
from Dunkirk,
CALICOES, Chintzes, Taffaties Griped and plain,
with a Variety of other fiiks, mens and womens
61k Stockings, Rit bens, L nens, Hats with lea
thered iurfaces, womens Gloves and silk Sh - Patterns
Glass and Queen's Ware, Window Giris, Nails, Bar
Iron, Iron Bolts, Flat Irons, Frying Pars, iron Pots
and Ovens, Caftila Soap, Cordage, Champaign,, Cla
ret, Malaga ana Mufcadine Wines in Hampers; and
a Variety of other Articles, which they wil fellon the
most reasonable terms. July 3.
William Nichols,
On the north fide of M^rkeLftrect, opposite the Indian
K^g,
Has just OPENED a Lar%t and General ASSORT.
MENT of European and East India
MERCHANDIZ E,
too numerous to be inferred in an advertisement ;
Which he will fell at the molt reafon&ble pc we prices,
for cash, bank notes, bills of exchange; or the broo #
able Financier's draughts on Mr. Swanwick, payable in
i, 2 i 3> 4$ 5, ° r 6 months. June 28.
Tuft OPENED and co he SOLD at
Blanchard & Ruflell's Store,
In Second-Street, fix doors below Chefovt-Street
A general assortment of EUROPEAN GOODS,
at the lowest rate for Cath, b, wholeiTe or retail;
Among which are:
Dowlas, 9 8 Brown
Sheeting;
7-8 and yard wide Irifli
Linens,
Platillas, Checks, Ticking,
Printed Linens, Calicoes
and Chintzes,
Nankeens,
Cambrics, Lawns and
Gauzes,
Laces, a Urge assortment
of Silk?,
Ladies Feathers, embroid.
ered, plain silk and Mo
racco shoes, pumps and
flippers,
A good Billiard Table for sale,
with every thing requifife. Enquire of the Printer.
JULY 8, i„ 3 ;
[Gentlemens shoes and Mo
rocco flippers,
(Ribbon:, silk Stockings,
Gloves and Mirs,
Shalloon:, Tammies, Du
rants, Calimarco,
White and colored Threads
P^per EUugfts,
Genteel silver handled
Knives and Foks in ca-
Bibbys Writing Paper,
Ru^a Duck,
Pin°, &c. &c &c.
(Numb. i 0 6 4$