The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-03-04 00:00:00, page 4

To be BOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee house, on Thursday the fourth of March
inst. at Six o'clock in the evening, if not before
disposed of by private sale,
A LOT of GROUND in the city of Philadelphia,
on the weft fide of Dock-street, between Walnut
and Second-ftrcets, containing in front on Dock-street
forty feet, and in depth fity five and a half feet, bound
ed on the north and weft by lots of Samuel Morris, on
the east by Dock-street aforefaid, and on the south by a
Jot late of Samuel Brookhoufe's; fubjea to a yearly
ground-rent forever of 53 and one-third Spanish milled
pieces of eight. There are on the premises one two story
brick building, twenty-seven and a half feet front and
twenty-nine teet deep; a three-story Hone building,
twenty eight feet'front, twenty-seven feet back, with
a cart-way into Pear-street, in which the four upper
rooms are fitted for a dwelling-house, and is at present
occupied as such ; the lower parts of both houses have
been formerly a pot-ash manufactory, and are very con
venient for soap boilers, distillers, baker, or for ware
houses, &c. as there is water carriage to the door, with
federal other conveniences. The whole to be fold fub
jea to the incumbrance of eight years ground-rent. For
further particulars enquire of Melts. Bonsall and
Shoemaker, in Fourth street, between Spruce and
Pine-streets.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Linen Manufactory at the corner of Ninth
and Market- streets,
ANEW BUILDING, which may be cut into
two good stables and chair-houses, each eighteen
by fifteen feet, with large hay-lofts, being double framed
sh the middle for the convenience of moving. At the
fame place will be fold, the Effe^s on band, confining
of brown linen, dimity, flax, thread, and a number of
fire-buckets. The sale to begin on the fifth of March,
at One o'clock.
At the Company's Bleach Field in Merion Town,
ship, will be fold at Public Vendue, a Frame Building,
erefted in the field, having a new twenty-feet water
wheel, and sundry utensils necessary for the bleaching
business, such as boiler, lye tubs, scoops, balles, drain
ing frames, &c. Also will be fold, a horse, cart, plow,
harrow, &c. The sale to begin on the premises the
eleventh of March, at Ten o'clock.
All persons having any accounts against the Company
are desired to bring them in to Isaac Howell, Sa
muel Clark, or Richard Wells, as the Itock is
now to be divided amongst the Proprietors.
WHEREAS sundry persons (a&ing as
Waggon-Mafters or Conductors of Teams, Ar
tificers, &c.) under the direction of the late Qyarter-
Master General er his Deputies, have been intrufted
with Cofh by them, towards their wages or driburfe
ments, for which they have not yet accounted : All such
persons are hereby required to render accounts, proper
ly aftefted, of the appropriation or expenditure of films
so received, as soon as possible, either at General Mif
flin's Office next door to Mr. James Meafe's in Front
ftreet, Philadelphia, cr to the Deputy of whem the Cafli
was received. Those who negle& complying with this
requ'fition before the firft day of May next, may expeCt
to be considered as defaulters, and will after that time
be proceeded against as such.
By order of Major-General Mifflin, late M. G.
Feb. 13. 6. NATH. CRUNCH.
Philadelphia, February 26.
BY virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas to me
directed, will be expofid to sale, on S uiday the
thirteenth of March next, at fix o'clock in the evening,
at the Coffee house in this city, a certain two story
brick meffu^ge cr tenement, kitchen, and lot cr piece
of grounds situate on the east-side of S cond street, be
tween Market and Chefnut-ftreets, containing in front
on Second street aforefaid thirty-one feet, and in depth
ninetv-feven feet, bounded by ground ofMiryKel y,jo
fepbS^unders,DavidHall and otbers;fubj & to an annu
ity of feventy-five pounds per annum payable to Wrli?m
Moore, Esq; Late the estate of James Haldane; fcized
and taken in execution by Wilham Dewees, Esq; late
Sheriff, and to be fold by
JAMES CLAYPOOLE, Sheriff.
Philadelphia., February 23.
TO BE SO L D,
On Saturday the sixth day of March next, at Eleven
o'clock, at the store formerly occupied by Harman
and Lewis, in Second-street, near Spruce street,
9*riWELV E bo^fheads of old Jamaica and Antigua
X SPIRITS, of an extraordinary quality: Seized
and taken in execution by
JAMES CLAYPOOLE, Sheriff.
N, B. In the advertiftment for the sale of Books, in
the Gazette and J urnal, the place of sale is said by mis
take to be at Harman and Lewis's store, and it is thought
proper to insert this in order to prevent any mistakes
concerning the eft^blilhed reputation of that house,
the store being only granted by Mr. Harman to the
Sheriff for the sales of said Books and Spirits.
Philadelphia, February 73.
TO BE SO L D,
On Thursday the fourth of March next, at Six o'clock
in the evening, at the store formerly occupied by
Harman and Lewis, in Second-street, near Spruce
ftreet,
A VALUABLE collection of B 0 0 KS, consist
ing of about nine hundred volumes, in most facul
ties, catalogues of which will be ready to be delivered
on Monday next at the Sheriff's Office: Seized and
taken in execution by
# JAMES CLAYPOOLE, Sheriff.
P^ILADEL PHIA: Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNLAP, in Market-street.
10 BE S O L D,
4 HE ALTHY.plerfant and profitable Plantation,
.n not far from Philadelphia, on the weft fide of Dela
ware, containing two hundred eighty five acres, one
hundred twenty five of which are marsh meadow under
good bank, and twenty five acres upland meadow, ithe
upland excellent for barley, and fuel fufficient for the c©n
ftant use of the farm; agenteel and commodious brick
dwelling house, with a garden, and very good water,
with every necessary improvement. The title good. For
further particulars apply toGEORGE Campble, in Wal
nut-street, Philadelphia,
TO BE SOLD
For the emissions out of circulation, by
JAMES GALLAGHER,
In Second street, opposite the Friends meeting,
The following GOO D S, viz.
SPIRITS and Weft-India rum in hogsheads and tierces,
' coffee in bags and barrels, green and bohea tea in chests
or quarter chests, a few hogsheads molasses, pepper, cin
namon and cloves, gun powder in calks, a quantity of de
canters, tumblers and wine-glasses, 15c dozen of clasp
knives, too m needles, several packets pins, a few pieces
blue broadcloths, 8 pieces white flannels, 20 pieces de
nims, white and brown drilling, several dozen silk knee
garters, one piece black Genoa velvet, 5 boxes cambricks
and lawns.
# 0 A SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-houfe in Annapolis, on Thursday the
eleventh of March inlh
THE elegant and commodious HOUSE and
GARDEN in that city, late the property of
the Hon. William Paca, Esq; and now that of the
fubLriber. JAMES WILSON.
HaYjora County, Maryland, Feb. 16.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On the nineteenth day of March next, on the premises,
AVERY valuable tract of LAN D, containing
sixteen hundred acres, lying near the mouth of
Deer Creek, which stream runs through it, and within
one and a half mile of tide water on Susquehanna,
where any vessels may come. The situation is healthy
and pleasant, the foil rich and fertile, well adapted for
the growing of wheat, barley, rye, corn, hemp, flax,
and tobacco, and produces blue grass and clover in
abundance ; the whole well timbered, and watered
with four fine streams running through it, fufficient to
water a very great quantity of meadow which may be
cafily made. There are several settlements on the land
with convenient farm houses, barns, stables and or
chards; about ninety bulhels of wheat growing in diffe
rent fields : As the tract can be easily divided into Imall
farms, it will be fold in lots of about two hundred and
fifty acres each. The title is indisputable, and imme^
diate peffeffion will be given after sale to the greauft
part, and the remainder in time to put in a spring crop.
The emissions of Continental currency called out of cir
culation will be taken in payment. On this trad of
land, at the old forge formerly belonging to Mr. Tho
mas Harrison, ate most excellent fests for merchant
mills, there being water fufficient from one dam for four
mills, and two dams may be made to work the water
twice. It may be very justly said, this land has as ma
ny conveniences to recommend it as any offered for sale.
Any perlon inclinable to purchase before the day of
sale, may know the terms by applying to Richard
Dallam, in Harford County; or John Stump, Jun.
in Csecil County, 4.
Appamattox, James River, Virgin;a, Jan, 1, 1779.
TH E Subscriber hath for tale about eight thousand
acres of good tobacco land, near the old town of
Peytoniburg in Pittfylvanfa county, on which are fede
ral small tenements and plantations. Also, eight thou
sand acres on the waters and branches of Hyco and Dan
rivers in the county of Halit x, on which are several
small plantations and improvements. Also, fix tbou
fand acres in the county of Mecklenburg, in different
parts of that county. Likewise, several small pieces of
land in the county of Dinwiddie, from fix to ten miles
from Pete fourg, containing between four ard five hun
dred acres each or more, For terms apply to Captain
Stephen Coleman near Peytcrfbmg, for the lands in
Pittlylvania; to Capt. Peter Rogers cn Hyco, for the
lands in Hriir-x ; to Col, David Garland for those
in Mecklenburg ; and for those in Dinwiddie to me,
near Pterfbl ROGER ATKINSON.
February 18, >779.
To be SOLD cheap for Cafo,
Of Credit for one half, paying interest,
AVERY valuable trad of LAND, on the head
waters of Jack's C.eek, in Cumberland County,
Fermanagh Township, and State of Pennsylvania,
containing eight hundred and thirty three acres, and
allowances, adjoining lands of Baynton and Wharton,
vacant la ri, and the North Mountain, which affords an
extensive range for cattie : This tra& is remarkably well
watered by three streams, at a proper distance, so as to
admit of as many divisions, or more, if necessary ; also,
the aforefaid creek running quite through. There is
a good two-story house well finished, besides cut bonfee,
which cost one hundred pounds, and upwards, a few
years ago; about thirty acres clear ; feme meadow al
ready, and enough may be conveniently made, well
watered, and an undoubted clear title. For further
particulars apply to William Brown, Esq; at K'ffi
cocola's Valley, near the land, or the owner, John
Mease, in Philadelphia.
TO BE SOLD BY
J 0 SEPH TATE M,
At his store in Water street, fix doors below Vine
ftreet, on the bank,
A FEW hogsheads of excellent Weft India RUM;
likewise COFFEE and RICE by the tierce or
b rrel
Note. The above treatise is the firft publication cn
the lubje&, founded on the best authorities, and is
much wanting for the guidance of officers who may be
employed on that duty.
^d. A new elegant edition of the Journals of Con
gress, compleat, in two volumes, for 1774, 75 and 76.
This work contains the fulleft account of all public
tranf^thons ; the best colUaion of original papers, that
have heretofore been flattered in various publications ;
and, in short, all that for four years drew the universal
attention of the public on the fubje& of the grand con
test between the United States and the Crown of Great-
Britain ; a work, in short, giving the best account of
the present dispute, and may justly be looked upon as
the o^ly foundation for future historians to build a his
tory of the present war. To this w®rk are added copi
ous Indexes. The whole printed by order and under
the infpe&ion of that Honorable Body.
3d. Doctor Croxati's Fables of Efop, containing one
hundred and ninety fix plates, with pertinent applica
tion?.
army. The contents of Martial Law, and Courts-
Martial in general. Of the manner of proceeding against
offenders. In vhat cases a man may be deemed a prin
cipal, and in what cases an acceffary. Of the arraign
ments of offenders. Of the several pleas a criminal may
make use of, and of landing mute. Of challenges, of
evidences and witnesses. Of giving a verdi& or opinion
and puffing sentence. An essay on military punilhmer.es
and rewards.
Useful BOOKS newly printed.
Just Published and to be Sold by
R. AI fK EN, Printer and Bookseller,
Opposite the Ceffee-houfe, in Front-street.
ift. TREATISE on Courts-Martial, by Stephen
fl P*yne Addye, Judge Advocate to the British
'J his is a work wherein a parcel of agreeable and en
tertaining flongs are dfefled up; and by them conveys
to the mind the most whofefome and seasonable do&rine
in the most acceptable and pleafint manner. In a word,
this excellent book is the belt calculated for the speedy
improvement of youth.
4th. The Art of Speaking : A work of greet merit,
by Mr. Burgh, author of the Political Difauifitioris;
very properly follows the preceding one in the order of
education.
sth. po^or Lowth's Introduction to Engliffi Grammar.
This valuable little system, which was originally in
tended mecly for a private and domestic use, is calcu
lated for the learner even cf the lowest ela's.
Wilmington, Nerweafile county, February 2,177 g.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
frAKEN cut of the stables at this post, a BLACK
HORSE, about fifteen hands high, bald face, cne
wall eye, four white feet, about nine years old, was in
good condition, and a natural trotter. He was seen the
day after at Chefler, and if not returned immediately
on this notice, the party he was seen with will be taken
further notice of. He is oue of his Excellency General
Washington's baggage borfes, and may be known at
camp, or on the road. The above reward will be paid
to any person that will secure him, and give him up to
any of the Quarter-Matters, who I expeft will give me
proper notice, to prevent any further trouble or ex pence
FRANCIS WADE, D. QM. Gen.
It contains an essay on education, in which are given
rules for expressing properly the principal paffi ns and
humours, which occur in reading or public speakings
Lessons taken freni the Antiems and Moderns, (with
additions and alterations where thought ufeful) exhibit
ing a variety of matter for practice; the emphatic*!
words printed in Italics; with notes of direction refer
ing to the essay ; also a table of the lessons and an index
of the various paffons and humours in the essay and
lessons.
6. A neat edition of the New Testament, for fchocte
7. Dilworth's Spelling-book compleat, for ditto.
8. Nev-England Primer, with additions. Larger
and Shorter Catechisms..--The above-mentioned books
are to be fold single, by the dozen or hundred, with
proper allowance to such who fell them again.
N. B. A collection of the Pennsylvania Galeate, Jour
nal, Packet, and Evening Pest, all for the year 1775. —
English and French Di&ionaries ; French, Latin and
Greek Testaments; French and Spanish Grammars ;
Pindari cum interpretatidne Latina ; Titus Livius, 7
toms; Schtevelius Lexicon ; Terence Delphini; Virgil
Delphini ; Cicero Nature Dcorum; Taciti Opera," 2
toms; Chrke's Justin; Clavis Vigiliana; Holmes's
Rhetoric ; Czfar'3 Commentaries; Clarke's Eutiofehl
and Introduaion ; Sele&a e Profanis, Dklagi Sarri ,
Ovidi Metamorph: Cornelii Nepotis; Cordons ; Ter
minationes exempla; Rudiman' sßudiments, &c. &c.
A beautiful assortment of Book of Common Praper, in
elegant Morocco bindings. Likewise at the above store,
a large collection of modern books, and others, very
suitable for his country cuftom^re, by wholesale or
retail. 6.
TO BE SOLD BY
BLISS AND BURKHART,
At their store in Water-street, near the Old Ferry,
A QUANTITY of Sailors Cloathing, such as
jackets, breeches, drawers and freaks; also a
large fllip's Enfigh, and mariner's brass Compass, Sea
Beds, and a small Cable. Likewise rum, sugar, tea,
coffee, &c.
Philadelphia, February 17.
POWDER and shot, Weft India and
country rum, whiskey, French brandy, ccffee fr
bohea and common green teas, pepper, cotton, coarse
and French salt, allwm, Madeira wine, molasses, a
quantity of tworinch oak plank, wheat and corn, &c.
to be fold by the quantity at the fubferiber's store, the
third wharf below the Drawbridge.
LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH.