The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-09-30 00:00:00, page 1

At bis STORE in Front-street, between Arch and
Race ftruets, diridly opposite to Elfrey's-alky,
SUPERFINE Broadcloths, low priced ditto, Blar
kets, Serges and Plains, mens yarn Stockirge,Shoes,
a Variety of Iron WIRE, luitable for all manner of
use, Gin, &%
For which he will take the honorable fuperintendant
o f finance's n otes, officers and foMirrs certificate, loan
office certificates, state money, bank notes or cash, <n
the molt real enable terms. Spt .16. 6w.
To the Freemen, ELECTORS in the City and Coun
ty of Philadelphia,
Gentlemen,
ft S the present Sheriff', Time of Office will expire
next genera' El 8i n, I take the freedom to of
fer mrfelf a Candidate for laid Office; should my re
quest meet with your approbation, the favour will be
gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's
Most obedient,
and very humble Servant,
Philadelphia, Au% T , r7 ty LEWIS FARMERS
To the FREEMEN of the City, Liberties and Coun
ty of Philadelphia,
Gentlemen,
TH E encouragement which I have received from
many of my fellow citizens, conspiring with my
o^o wishes, determined me, a confi,teazle time
ago, to offrr myfslf as a candidate for the Ih*r ; ff'i of
fice at the ensuing election: I now hag leave in this
public manner to solicit yo^ir votes and influence;,nd
to affine you, that 'his and every other mak of your
kindness and approbation w II be gratefully acknowledg
ed, by, Gentlemen, your molt Obedient and vfrv
humble fe.vant, DAVID REES.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
on the Premises, On THURSDAY the Tics Octo
her nx, at 3 .'Clock in the Afternoon (if not fold
before at private fal) ,
Available LOT of GROUND fronting on the
r'^r Dehwa/e, and on the foutheriv fide of
Hmover street, in Kensington, in the Northern-
Übert'es, containing in breadth on the river Delaware
5, feet, a d extending westward from (aid river about
300 feet, exclusive of the breadth of Kng-ftreet and other
street, eroding the fame, bounded southward by ground
late of William Pearson, blacksmith, deceased. The
terms will be made known at the time 2nd place of file.
Not above 1501. of the purchase money will be requir
ed down. JOSEPH LYNN. Sept. io.
Office for Confifeated Estates,
ANN A POLTS, August 13, 1783.
PURSUANT to directions of a late aft of the ge
neral affably, will be fold at Public Audion, in
Baltimore-torn, on Tiiefday the 7 h day of Oc
tober next, upwards of 8000 acres of LAND, late the
property of the Principio company, lying in the neigh
bourhood of that great and ft vririhing mart. Thte
whole it divided into small and convenient farms, many
of them being well calculated for country feats for gen
thrnen. The purchase monev to be paid at three equal
annual laments, for which bonds with good securities
will be required at the time of Die. Bv, order;
J. DORSEY, clerk.
ANNAPOLIS, August 14, 1783.
PURSUANT to a late aft of the general assembly,
will be Sold by Public Auction, the following
PROPERTY, in order to difeharge the debts due
from Anthony Strwart, the late proprietor thereof, v z.
At Cambridge in Dorfet county, on Friday the 17th
of O&obtr next, about 1200 acres cf LAND, 1, ingin
Aid courtv, known by ths name of Brown's Folly;
Walter's Range, and Green's Timber-Yard.
At Londontown, on Saturday the 25th, the FARM
called M unt-Stewart, containing about 266 acres, Si
tuated about two miles from said town.
One year's credit will be given to the purchasers up
on giving bond with fecutity.
All perlons having claims against the said estate, a-e
requested to have them adjusted by the auditor- general,
and approved of by the governor and council, which
will entitle them to their proportionate pm of the bonds,
or money when paid. By order;
J. Dorsey, clerk.
Office for Confifeated Effaces,
TUESDAY, ^ ^ SEPTEMBERSW
0 R, THE
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Just IMPORTED, and to be s 0 L D by
VOLXlLl Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY.—Price Six-Pence.
Peter Wikoff,
TO BE SOLD, a
VERY convenient and good three story HOUSE,
in Second-street near Market-street, an excellent
Hand < >r business. Enopireof the Printer. Sot 22.61,
The weft fid' of ^rorul-hret nearly mif^ay bl
'tween Market and Cbefnut-ftrzets, and dirndl, op
posite Black-Horse-alley,
A frv/h and large Alfortment of well choferi
Drugs and Medicines,
Which will be Sold on the most reafouable terms, either
by Wholefde or Retail.
Orders from the country, and phi Asians Preftriptiohs
carefully attended to.
Serger, fine and coarf^ , ..
Cqarfe Woolens, and a Variety of Art'/os:
Patterns of ^hich may be seen at Mr. Swanwick's
°"' e ^ or at the City-Auction Store, at any time pre
vious to the sale• ,which will be continued weekly, on
Friday, till the whole is disposed of.
Any Notes signed by the honorable Superintendent of
Finance, Bank Notes or Cash wil be taken in pay
ment# JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
FOR SA L E,
TH E noted Farm ROCKINGHAM, lyirg at
R ?cky bill, about 5 miles from Princeton, in the
state 0! Ntw-Jeriey, at present occupied by his excel
lency general Washington. This frm is most priafanfly
Situated on the river Mijiftone ; the house is very largr,
contain ng upwards of 20 rooms, besides very conve
nient bot houses; there is 320 acres of land well wco<'=
ed and watered. For further particulars apply to tie
fubfei^er in Princeton., MARGARET BERRIAN,
Nixon & Foster's Stote,
In PINE-STREET, nearthe BIRD IN HANDwharff,
and will be Sold on reasonable Trrms, for Cash or
short Credit, a Variety of GOODS finable to the
prefect Sealon, amongst Which are the following Ar
ticles —
Will be SOLD by the fabferiber, at PUBLIC AUC
TION, at the Office of John Swanwick, eiqui/e, in
Marked between Fifth and Sixth it eett— A large
Quantity o£ GOODS fnuable to the approaching
fe:f>n, tbe Property of the United States of America:
Consisting of the following Articles,
BLANKETS of different sizes and qualities,
ClotuM of various colours and quaiitiefy
Worsted and woolen Hole,
Hats of various qualities.
Shoes,
juu IMPORTED, ana n ow OPENI ft Gat
K a H N^
Medicinal and Drug
STOR E,
To the Freemen, ELECTORS for the County and
City of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,
YOUR fiierdfhip I experienced 1-ft general Ele&i
cn, in placing me fb near on the return for toe
flieriff's office, although my application came be-
^ e you at a late hour, which merits my warmest
thanks. As I purpo e Handing a Candidate for thrt
office =t the next region, your Voces and Interests in
my behalf will ever be acknowledged with Sentiments
ct the highest esteem and refpe&, and the ftri&eft at
tention paid to the duties of that office, if 1 theuld be
io happy as to merit your concutrence.
Your obedient humble fervent,
J“ !v JAMES LOUGHEAD.
BROWN, blue and fedriet yard w'de low priced
Cloths, Swar,lkias, Flannels, Coatings, Blankets,
a variety of Cambists, Buntincs, seine and fail Twine,
Horn Leaves in barrels, red, blue and white B-zes,
blue, white and brown Serges, 2 quantity of excellent
Claret in cases of five dozen each, Mafquat Wine in
cases of 50 bottles each, Copper Sheets m cases, Cop
per Nails in barrels, English Sandies and Bridles, a
quantity of ready made Bags, Window Glass in boxes
and half boxes, ,by 7, 12 by 10, 14 by Io *nd n b, g,
Jrifh butter in firkins, red baker, Writing Paper, Flan
ders Sheetings and 7 8 wide Eritagne Linen, Jamaica
Spirits, &c. &tyt, 9.
On FRIDAY
Now OPENING at
Philadelphia, September 27, 1783.
Next,
ALL per{?rs indebted to the estate of CHRISTO
PHER IRVINE, late of this citv, mc;chan f , by
B>nd, Note or Book Acc unt, are requeued to
I make immediate frttlemeni with the fubferiher, znd
iall prrfons having D marids a/ainft be est e are de
firei to bring in tb,j- arcour'g. property abetted, for
frttleipent, to MARY lOVINE, Admmiftr.trix.
ruiladcipaQ Sept. 2., 1783.
Marfan and Dnticpvre,
Have for Sale, at their Store, the third floor above
Arch-street, in Water-street,
SUGAR, Coftre, Coc^: the laid GOODS ve just
imported from the Wfl Indies, and r|l he Sold
che^p for Cash by Wholesale. Sept 6
Tor Dublin and Belfaft,
THL Ship IRISH VOLUNTEER, PETre D&
A LON, Mast r, will be clear to fail by h e 2 orh
of Oriober. For Freight or Passage.apply to the
Captain on board, or CONYNGHAM, NESBITT
and Cd. Sept. 20.
Just Imported, and now felling on reasonable terms f r
Cash, at
John Skyrin's Store,
(late Nicholas Wall's office) in Second-street, between
Walnut-street and Spruce ftree+
LEATHER Butts and Hides, b.tt Soa 's, wax and
grain Calfdint, flioemakers Toob, glass and
queen's Ware, tin Ware and Plate?, Hosiery white
green and black Hats, Shoes, S dtery, Sation^y, lead
in birrs, EWiih wiite Lead, Shot, Flints, Ironmon.
gery, Pins and Paper Hanging , &c. Aug. 7.
For Londonderry,
THE Brigantine PROVIDENCE, James Rsuvr}
Master will be clea: to fail by the 20th of oao
ber. For Freight or Prff ge apply to , he Cap
t in on board, or CONYNGHAM, NESBITT and
C% Sept. 20.
Now for S AL B,
^ BE L L' s Book-Store,
'"''’' Cl " rcb , ^ Tlird-ftreet.
(,], RC > N h H story cf Ue Decline and FU| of the
Roman Empire, 6 V.ls. twelve Dollars.
2 , a 'T p fp"" Second, 2 Vo,s. four Dollars.
3 Campbel, P^tK^ Survey, + Vols, eight Dollars.
4 °'° ns Pracllci I Surveying, three Dollars.
5 Hmo>re ^ilofophique, par RqJ, 7 Tomes, .four
teen Dollars.'
6 Mercantile Penmanship, on Copper Rates, two
Dollars.,
7 ," d ,’ ' New Oratorical Grammar; one Dollar.
8 New Travels in America, by Abbe Robin, two
thirds of a Dollar.-
9 Adventure of an Eriblndia Rupe-, half a Dote,
io Moers's View of Society during his Travels, 4 Vols.
'our Dollars,
11 The Vocal Magazine of New Songs, containing,
English, Scotch and Irish Songs, Catches, Glees,
Cant tas, A rs and Ballads, as are deemed most
Q worthy of Preservation, 2 Vols. one Dollar.
12 A Catalogue of a large ColleQion, of New and Old
Bo^, confining of several Thousand Volumes,
, Arts, Sci nces and Entertainment, for Pei
fons of all Denominations, with the Sling
Price printed to each Book; now on Sle at laid
Be I'l Book Store, near St. P.ul's Church, in
1 hird,ftreet, print one quarter Dollar.
N. Said Bell either Buys or Sells Book# on Com.
mission; for thofc who are pleated to employ
h ""'Sept. 27.
To Lie Free and Independent ELECTORS of the
City and County of Philadelphia,
Gentlemen,
ENCOURAGED by a great number of refpe&hh?e
inhabitants in the city and counly; I therefore
'"' !° ° ffer myfe " a Candidate for the Sheriff's
at the next General Ele^i^n. Shculd I be s o
fortunate as to obt in your votes and interest on
occ a fon (which are hereby moH earnestly solicited) it
will by me under the -reateft obligator, and be tver
remembered asth gratitude, by
Gentlemen, your most obedient;
and very humble servant.
J"'r ^ JOHN BAKER.
NEW PUBLICATIONS
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