Dunlap's Pennsylvania packet , The general advertiser — Philadelphia, Pa., 1774-02-28 00:00:00, page 4

P frl ILADELP II IA: Printed by JOHN DUNLAP, at the Newest Printing-Office in Market-Street, where
Subscriptions at Ten Shillings per Annum, Advertisements, &c. are thankfully received for this Paper.
TO BE LET on SOLD,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION,
containing near 600 acres, lying on Ancocus
River, about c miles from^the mouth, or where it
empties itfelf into the Delaware, 5 miles from Bur
lington and Mount-Holly, and about 15 miles
by land and 17 by water from Philadelphia, to
which place many of the farmers in the neighbour
hood go every week to Market. It formerly con
fided of two large and one small farms, and might
easily be divided again in the fame manner, there
being on it two good farm houses, and two small
tenements : One of the farm houses Hands on a fine
healthy spot, has been lately enlarged, new roofed,
and put into thorough repair. There is near to it
an exceeding good dairy, Hables, barn, Halls and
£ieds for cattle; an orchard, garden, fish-pond,
some valuable fruit trees, and every conveniency
that can be wanted on a farm. It would make al
together an exceeding good grazing farm, there
being, besides a latge range for young cattle, seve
ral fields of upland meadow, and about 30 acres of
banked meadow, which yield a considerable quan
tity of good hay. This meadow has a double bank
round it, so that the inward one is secured from
being hurt by frefhes and storms. The whole is in
good fence, and divided into proper fields, having
upwards of 20,000 cedar rails in the different fences.
It would make an elegant Country Seat for a
Gentleman who chooses retirement, having a fine
Situation for a mansion-house, with a Park con
taining about 175 acres, in which there are between
30 and 4.0 deer. There are several pleasant Shady
walks, particularly in a young grove of pines,
where many more might be easily made at a small
expellees A valuable breed of cattle, Iheep, hogs,
goats and poultry, oxen and horses used to the
plow, houfhold furniture and implements of hul
bandry, may be had with the place. On the river
fide is a wharf or landing place, to which vessels of
considerable burthen mightcome, and where former
ly alarge ship was built. This, it is thought, would
be a good Situation for a Country Store, and that
near it there might be a good Fishery for shad in
the season. Great part of the farm formerly be
longed to the late Honourable ,^bn Smith, Esq; one
of his Majesty's Council for Ne^-J^fey, and the
whole now belongs to his Excellency Governor
Franklin, who being about to remove to Amboy,
has impowered me the subscriber to either let or fell
it. The title is indisputable, and time will be
given, if required, for part of the purchase money.
For terms apply to DANIEL ELLIS,
At Burlington.
W A N T E D,
To HIRE by the YEAR,
A N elderly man, of a sober character, who has
I lived in this country some years, and under
stands the several branches of farming. If he has
p wife who understands the management of a dairy,
She may be also employed. Enquire of the printer.
CITY TAVERN, Philadelphia.
Daniel smith, begs leave
to inform the PUBLIC, that the Gentle
men Proprietors of the CITY TAVERN
have been pleased to approve of him, as a proper
person to keep said tavern ; in consequence of which
he has compleatly furmifhed it, and, at a very great
expence, has laid in every article of the firft quality,
perfectly in the stile of a London tavern : And in
order the better to accommodate Strangers, he has
fitted up several elegant bed ro ms, detached from
nolle, and as private as in a lodging house. The
best livery stables are quite convenient to the house.
He has also fitted up a genteel Cotfee Room, well
attended, and properly supplied with English and
American papers and magazines.
He hopes his attention and willingness to oblige,
together with the goodness of his wines and larder,
will give the public entire fatisfaftion, and prove
him not unworthy of the encouragement he has
already experienced. *
The City Tavern in Philadelphia was ere&ed at
a great expence, by a voluntary fubfeription of the
principal gentlemen of the city, for the convenience
of the public, and is by much the largest and most
elegant house occupied in that way, in Americas
TO BE SO L D,
ATR ACT of very good LAND, contain
ing 325 acres, besides the usual allowance,
lituate on the south branch of Bald-Eagle Creek,
Northumberland County. The said branch is a
considerable Stream running through the middle of
the traftfor a mile, on which it is thought is a
good mill feat.
Also,, BRICK HOUSE and LO T of
GROUND, on the north fide of Walnut-street,
nearly opposite the fubferiber's. The lot is 22 feet
front on said street, with the privilege of a four feet
alley, and building over the whole of the said alley.
Enquire of
JAMES CLAYPOOLE.
TO BE L E T,
And may be entered on immediately,
A PLANTATION in the Northern Li
berties, pleasantly situated on the banks of
Schuylkill, within four miles of the city, with a
proportion of meadow and arable land to accommo
date a small farm. It will be let on moderate terms,
to an industrious and sober man. None need apply
but such as can be well recommended.
FISHER.
W A N T E D,
A SOBER elderly WOMAN, of a good
character, a native of this citv, (if a friend
more agreeable) that is willing to do the business
of a small family, and to take the charge of a house
and furniture, during the absence of the family for
the furnmer season. It will be unneceffaiy for any
one to apply, except the can bring the best of re
commendation. Enquire of the printer.
TO BE S OL D,
THE TIME of a likely, active, indented
Man Servant, who has two years and seven
months to serve ; he is very capable of a&ing either
as a hovfe-fervant, footman, groom or heftier.
Also, the like TIME of an indented middle
aged Woman Servant; (he is a cbmpleat cook and
good chambermaid. For further particulars enquire
of the printer.
Philadelphia, February 14., 1774.
AT the Mayor's Office in this city was
taken, on suspicion of having been Stolen, a
quantity of SILV ER. Any persons proving
their property, and giving the marks of laid Silver,
may have it, by applying at the aforesaid office.
TO BE SOLD,
AL ARGE -commodious HOUSE, LOT
and WHA RF, lituate in Water-street, be
tween Market and Chefnut-ftrects ; the lot is 50
feet in front on Water-Street, and extends 250 feet,
into the river, with the privilege of a public alley
leading thereto: On the lot are an elegant large
brick house, four rooms on a floor, containing in
breadth on said street 35 feet, and in depth 48 feet ;
a large brick kitchen and ftcre, and two large frame
stores, that will contain one hundred hogsheads. It
is a very good stand for business, and is pleasantly
situated, as it has a fine commanding view of the
river, and has the advantage of an opening directly
opposite from Front-street to the river. There is a
ground-rent of Forty Shillings per annum arising
from the adjoining lot, (now in possession of Mr.
Buckridge Sims) that belongs to the estate. It is
free from all incumbrances whatever, and in perfect
order for a purchaser to enter on immediately. One
half the money will be expected directly, and the
remainder may be paid in any length of time that
may suit the purchasers, on giving security, with
interest. For terms of sale, apply to THOMAS
LAWRENCE, Esq; at his house in Arch-street.
BENJAMIN JANUARY,
BOOK-BINDER and STATIONER,
TAKES this method to acquaint his friends,
and the public in general, that he has opened
Shop in Water-Street, a little to the south ward ofthe
Drawbridge, and next door to Mr. Joh n Mease's,
where he carries on the book-binding business in
all its branches, and where merchants, shop-keepers,
and others, may be supplied with all forts of account
books made and ruled to any pattern, at the lowed
prices. He likewise has for sale, a small assortment
of Stationary wares, confiding of folio and quarto
post paper, fools-cap and pott ditto ; quills, baling
wax, wafers, pewter ink stands, dates, black lead
pencils, American and British ink powder; like
wise bibles, testaments, Spelling books, primers,
&c. And as he shall make it his peculiar study to
m rit the approbation of all such who may please to
employ him, so shall it be his constant endeavour
to give to the utmost of his power entire fatisfa&ion.
He therefore flatters himfelf that he (being a young
beginner) will receive suitable encouragement from
the generous public, which if he should be so happy
as to attain, the favour so conferred, shall be
gratefully acknowledged, by the public's mod obe
dient, and very humble servant,
BENJAMIN JANUARY.
Philadelphia, February 14, 1774.
WAS L O S T,
On Friday lad, between the hours of five and seven
in the evening, in this city,
A SILVER WATCH, with double cases,
made in London by Clayton, the number is
thought to be {206; without either seal or key
thereto. Whoever finds the said Watch, and brings
it to the Indian King in Market-street, shall have
TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward.
CHOICE ONION S,
TO BE SOLD BY
HENRY DOUGHERTY,
At his Grocery Store on Cuthbert's wharf.
Philadelphia, ifi month 29th, 1774.
FOR S A L E,
THAT healthy, pleasant, and valuable plan
tation in the tdwnfhip of Brifto), and county
of Bucks, on which Joseph White resides, con
taining about 263 acres, about 96 of which are
wood-land, about 6 acres of apple trees, about 34
acres of meadow, which do not require manure;
the remainder fields for plowing, &c. the dwelling
house near the center stands high, and the fields
and meadow may be viewed from the house, a large
barn, near the dwelling house, and very convenient
to the fields and meadow, with cow-houses, Iheep
house, and cart house; alarge milk house supplied
bv a Spring never known to fail.
Also for sale, a plantation adjoining the above,
in tenure of John Wright, containing about 170
acres; on which is a dwelling house and barn, an
orchard of apple trees, about 65 acres of woodland,
about 30 acres of meadow, the remainder chiefly
fields for plowing. These two places will be fold
together, or separate ; they lay near Delaware about
5 miles from Bristol, and about 24 miles from Phi
ladelphia. It is expected lime will suit the foil well.
One third part of the purchase money being paid at
signing the deed, the payments of the remainder
will be made easy. For further information apply
to John Pemberton in Philadelphia.
N B. If these places are not fold before the 20th
of 3d month next, it is proposed to put them up
at public sale, of which notice will be given some
time before of the day and place of sale.
Philadelphia, January 28, 1774.
A COMPLEAT RUM DISTILLERY,
And LOT of GROUND,
In Walnut-street near Fifth-ftreet, to be SOLD
reasonable.
THE Lot is 40 feet front and 83 deep; on it
is the still-house, which is 17 by 50 feet, a
compting-houfe, one still of 700 and another of
150 gallons, two extraordinary good worms that
match the Hills, a worm-tub that contains near 90
barrels, 16 working citterns that contain each a
charge for the two stills, a low wine cittern (all
made in the best manner and hooped with iron)
with proper return cisterns, pumps, spouts, &c.
all quite new, and in excellent repair : There is a
fewer to convey off all the returns and fulliage of
the house, which saves much trouble and expense
that attend most other Distilleries, which have their
returns hauled to the river. Any person inclined
to purchase the fame, may apply to WILLIAM
HORNB Y, at the Distillery, who will thew the
premises, with the stills and utensils, for either
without the other) and treat for the farhe ; and
will also demonstrate to the purchaser how he may,
with a capital of about 500/. (besides the purchase
of the Distillery) clear yql per.annum, without
much hindrance from other business, notwittiftand
ing what interelt or ignorance may fay to the con
trary. It is requested a Speedy application may be
made, as there is a necessity of making a speedy Sale.
A neat ASSORTMENT of
LOOKING GLASSES,
Just imported in the Montague, Pickles, from
London, to be SOLD by
JOSEPH STANSBUR Y,
Opposite Christ-Church in Second-Street.
Lately imported in the ship Montague, Captain
Pickles, from London,
DOCTOR HILL's new improved Stomachic
TINCTURE: It is an excellent medi
cine for all weak Stomachs ; it gives a very good
healthy appetite and found digestion, and prevents
many diseases. Also a frelh quantity of Dr. Hill's
American B ALSA M, of which the virtue
and goodness are now so well known in America,
that it is an infallible and the most innocent,
sure and effectual medicine ever yet known, for
all coughs, colds, swimming in the head, and is a
very admirable remedy, for children in the hooping
cough, and in most all their disorders: By the pro
per use of this balsam for a reasonable time, many
have also received great benefit and relief, and some
have been effectually cured of the most painful
rheumatism, gravel, cholic, &c.&c. Dr. Hill's
own directions, printed in London, is wrapped
Ibout each bottle ; and to prevent counterfeiting of
these medicines, they are only to be fold, in Phila
delphia, by William Sitgreaves, merchant, at his
house on the north fide of Market-street, near the
Court-house ; at Lancaster, by Ludwig Lauman,
merchant ; at Germantown, by Christopher Sour,
printer; at New-York, by Michael Hoffman, Shop
keeper ; and by the subscriber, at his place in King
fefs, near the lower ferry on Schuylkill, and no
where else for the present time.
WILLIAM YOUNG, Senior.
Philadelphia, February 4, 1774.
IH E unexpected success, together with
the general approbation of many refpe&able
; and Gentlemen in this city, who have seen
the fubferiber's ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTS
for some time past, induce him to postpone his in
tended excursion to the country for a few weeks
longer. His apparatus being constructed (by an
ingenious artist) on the most modern plan, and
calculated to be transmitted to any part of the city
on the Shortest notice, he will therefore exhibit
every evening (Sundays excepted) at seven o'clock,
to any fele& company of Ladies or Gentlemen who
may please to honour him with their commands,
addressed to him in Fourth-Street near Spruce-street.
ARTHUR JOHN O'NTTLE.
GEORGE W A Y,
COACH-MAKER, in Philadelphia,
RETURNS his Sincere thanks to his friends
and customers, for the great encouragement
he hath received from them : He also informs
them that he is now entered into partnership with
JOHN STALL, Harness-maker and Trimmer,
and intends carrying on the Coach-making business
as usual.
Cumberland County, ff.
WHEREAS WILLIAM BALIE
obtained two notes of hand from me the
subscriber, about the 19th day of March last, the
one for the film of seven pounds, payable in June
last, and the other for the sum of twelve pounds five
Shillings, payable on the fiift of May next, for
which I received no value : This is therefore to
forwarn all persons from taking an assignment up
on either of them, as I will not pay them until I am
obliged by law.
BARNABAS CULLIGAN.
December 7, 1773.
WH EREAS I the subscriber pur
chased a tra& of land in Weft-Pennfborough
townfllip, Cumberland county, for which I gave
Robert Walker twelve bonds, dated May last,
each of which is conditioned for the payment of
£.IOO, to be paid in the month of May every year
for the next ensuing twelve years : And as the said
Robert Walker has not made me a Sufficient
title to the land for which the bonds were given,
this is therefore to forwarn all persons from taking
an assignment on said bonds, as I am determined
not to pay any of them until he makes me a good
title to said land.
MICHAEL KINADT.
The molt violent TOOTH-A C H,
Cured in a few minutes without drawing, by an
Essence which gives immediate ease therein.
BY applying this Essence outwardly it will re
move all kinds of swelling in the cheeks or
pain in the ears, and is an absolute cure for the
head-ach if ever so violent : It likewise eases the
rheumatic pain in any part of the body. This va
luable Essence is prepared and fold in bottles, at
One Dollar each, with particular directions in
print for using it, and may be had (at Mrs. Devine's
in Penn-street, a few doors from John Hart's vendue
Store) of Mr. M'G IN NI S, Surgeon-Dentiff,
who takes this method of acquainting the ladies and
gentlemen, and the inhabitants in general of this
part of British America, that he performs the dif
ferent operations on the teeth and gums, displaces
all the fuperfluous teeth and slumps with the great
est ease and fafety, and if the found teeth be ever
so black he will make them as white as ever they
were, without giving the least pain to the patient;
and he prepares his inimitable Tincture, which in
ten days cures the feurvy iirthe gums, be it ever so
inveterate or long Standing, it likewise preserves
the teeth from rotting, keeping such as are decay
ed from being worse, and it effectually eradicates
that nauseous complaint called a stinking breath,
which generally proceeds from decayed teeth, Scor
butic gums, or neglecting to keep them clean ; it
beautifies the teeth, let them be ever so black,
cleansing them from those sandy tartarous particles
that adhere to them, which occasion rottenness, and
bring on frequent tooth-aches ; a few times using
will Shew the excellency of this dentifrice, more
than if a volume was wrote in its praise.—He like
wise prepares a powder which polishes the teeth,
giving to them and preserving the most beautiful
enamel. What can be more ufeful or ornamen
tal (especially to the fair sex) than a set of regular
and beautifully polished teeth, embraced by found
and healthy gums?
As he makes but a Short stay in this city, he re
commends to the public to make speedy application.
His tin&ure and powder are fold at the small price
of 6s. with printed directions ; and if any person
uses this tincture above three or four times, with
out perceiving a viable and Satisfactory profpe& of
being Soon cured, they Shall have their money re
turned on application.
Ladies and gentlemen who labour under any of
these disorders, and are pleased to favour him with
their commands, will be attended on the Shotted
notice.—The poor, tormented with the tooth-ach,
cured gratis.
N. B. Orders will be received by Mr. M'Ginnis,
at Mrs. Devine's in Penn-street, where he now
lodges, and will give dde attendance from eight
o'clock in the morning to five in the afternoon.—'
His stay in this city will be only till the firft of
April next.
Fine Blown LIVERPOOL and LISBON
S A L T,
TO BE SOLD BY
EDWARD EVA N S,
On South-Street Wharf.
To be SOLD by PRIVATE SALE,
AV ALUABLE tract of land, whereon the
subscriber now dwells, lying in Londonderry
township, Chester county, eighteen miles from New
port and the fame distance from Christiana Bridge,
within three miles of two Presbyterian meeting
houses and one mile and a half of an English church,
and near to fix merchant mills, rhe furtheft not more
than four miles off: It contains upwards of 215
acres, near 150 of which are cleared and well wa
tered, and the remainder well timbered; also be
twixt 25 and 30 acres of meadow, of which there
are about 10 acres watered, bearing Timothy; and
a good orchard of the best grafted fruit, which bears
well every year. On said plantation is a good stone
dwelling-houSe, 36 feet by 25, with a cellar under
the whole, convenient fire places, and three rooms
on a floor ; likewise a large double barn and three
stables. Said plantation is good for wheat, corn,
or pasture, and is under good repair of fencing ;
fubjedt to a quitrent of one Shilling Sterling per hun
dred. An indisputable title for the whole will be
given. Any person or persons inclining to purchase
said plantation, may have an opportunity of view
ing it, and knowing the terms of sale.
WILLIAM KERR.
Wilmington, 1 2th Mo. 15, 17734
To the MILLERS in general.
THE subscriber having invented and made
sundry machines for railing mill-stones, and
turning them on their back, fit for dressing or wash
ing in five minutes or less, by one hand only, and
with fafety, without hurting the plaifter on burr
mill stones, proposes to furnish any miller with the
said machine, warranted for Five Pounds, Penn
sylvania currency ; and they are also very ufeful for
railing the mill-Shafts to wedge the gudgins, &c.
Those who incline to have so very ufeful and Safe a
conveniency, may be supplied by fending their
names, places of abode, and the diameter of their
mill-stones, to SAMUEL REYNOLDS,
at Wilmington.
The above Samuel Reynolds /has made each
of the fubferibers one of the said machines, and we
find them very advantageous, as the mill-stone is
taken up by them with great ease and fafety, and
certainly is preferable to any method ever before
invented. Daniel Byrnes,
Joseph Tatnall,
William Starr.
N. B. A sober young man, by trade a blacksmith,
that understands making of edge tools in a neat and
workman-like manner, will meet with good encou
ragement as a journeyman, by applying to
SAMUEL REYNOLDS.
Kent County, on Delaware, Dec. 12, 1773
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from his bail, the firft of No
" vember last, a certain HUGH BARRY,
an Irishman, by trade a blacksmith, remarkably
,small, and appears to be very young, but fays he
is 25 years of age ; had on an old blue jacket with
new Sleeves, a Russia Shirt, home-spun trowfers, old
Shoes, worked Stockings, and an half worn hat: He
came in last fall was a year, and his indenture was
assigned over to one James Scott, in Lancaster coun
ty, who paid his redemption ; as he said he had a
wife living at said Scott's, it is supposed he wil! go
there, and from thence to New Virginia. Whoever
takes up the said Hugh Barry, and delivers him to
the Sheriff of this county, or to the Gaoler in Dover,
Shall have the above reward, paid by
PRESTON BERRY.
TH E Subscriber begs leave to inform
the public in general, and his friends in par
ticular, that he hath removed from Philadelphia to
the tavern known by the name of Robin Hood,
on the Ridge Road, near the Falls of Schuylkill,
and four miles from the city, where he proposes to
keep the best entertainment for man and horfo;
and as he hath laid himfelf out for that business, he
hopes to meet with encouragement. All those who
please to favour him with their custom may depend
upon having good usage, civil treatment, and the
most hearty thanks, of Their humble servant,
C. COOPER.
N. B. Waggoners and others may meet with ex
cellent accommodations for their horses, as there
are good Sheds and stables adjoining said house.
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
STRAYED or STOLEN, from Oly Fur
nace, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the
9th instant (December) a likely chefnut brown
GELDIN G, about fifteen hands high, well
made, a natural trotter, canters and gallops well ;
he is about seven j ears old, has a remarkable snip
on his nose, within which is the Shape of a diamond ;
he has one wall eye, a small saddle mark quite bare
on the near fide, but probably through time might
have hair on again, a pretty long tail, which he
carries low, otherwise Shews gallantly when mount
ed, and he is supposed to have been bred in Chester
county. Whoever takes up said horse, and brings
him to the Fountain Tavern, in Chefnut-ftreet,
Philadelphia, to Mr. Thomas Cullen, in Potts-
Grove, or Mr. John Jones, in Coneftogo, Shall
receive 1 HREE POUNDS reward, and all
reasonable charges; or if stolen, the above reward
for horse and thief, so that the subscriber may get
the horse, and the thief be brought to justice.
PETER PRICE.
TO B E
A GOOD and coinpleat, GRIST MILL,
on a never failing stream of water, about nine
miles from Elkridge Landing, and eighteen from
Baltimore, in a fine Settlement for country custom,
and will answer well for a merchant ibill, being in
a fine wheat country : The mill has been finished a
twelve month, and is in good order. Any person
inclinable to purchase, may know the terms at any
time by applying to the fubferibers, living near the
said mill. CHARLES G. RIDGELEY.
BENJAMIN GRIFFITH.
WANTED immediately to REN T,
AP LANTAT lON, with a dwelling-house,
stable, &C. about one or two hundred acres
partly cleared, with some meadow and woodland,
upon the river Delaware or near a creek, the Penn
sylvania fide, not exceeding twenty miles from this
city i if a crop is in the ground, a reasonable al
lowance will be paid in ready money. The person
wanting is a Stranger. Please to enquire of Robert
AiTkEN, bookseller, opposite the London Coffee
house.