Dunlap's Pennsylvania packet , The general advertiser — Philadelphia, Pa., 1774-09-12 00:00:00, page 4

STAN DLEY anDSYNG,
Hath for file at their Hore in Market-street, between
Fourth and Fifth -fliects, and a few doors above
the Black-Horie,
J AM llCAfpirits; Weft India, New-England,
I? and Philadelphia ruin; Tenerilfe wines; cor-
Uials, molatfes, loaf and lump sugars; Mutcovado
Ilgar by the hogshead, tierce and barrel; bohea
tea, cofire, chocolate, rice, pepper, alfpice, ginger,
clew, copperas, allum, brimitone, redwood, railins,
Lmp and tanners oil, Button mackarei, roha, tar
& c# . &c.
Abo a few hoglheads of Lancaster geneva, of
excellent quality.
FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
RAN AW A Y from the fubferiber, living
in Turbut township, Northumberland coun
ty, an indented mulatto servant, called JERRY,
a stout, impudent, talkative fellow, foeaks very
Yaufrde, is addicted to drinking, and is a great
liar : Had on when he went away, a spotted flan
nel jacket, (triped troffers, and a check shirt; had
also some white shirts and trowfers, and took with
him a powder-horn and foot-pouch, and will, if
possible, procure a gun, as he boasts much of his
hunting. He was fold and indented about sixteen
mouths ago out of the prison of Lancaster, by the
name of Jeremiah Clark. Whoever takes up
and Secures laid servant, if in the county, fliall
have I OUR DOLLAR S, and if out of the
county, tie above Reward, and reasonable charges,
paid by JOHN HAMBRIGH I'.
'I! I LADELI 11 IA: Printed by JOII NDU N LAP, at the Nciveft Printing-Office in Markel-Street, v.dicre
Subscriptions at Ten Shillings per Annum, AdvertiSemcnts, &c. arc thankfully received for this Paper.
To'the FREtIiOLDLRS and other; Llcc
t^s for the cry and county of Philadelphia.
GENTLFKN, ~'
EN C 0 U RAGXI? by voar pad generous
Spirited and exemplary favors, far which I
return you my molt fmetue and hearty thanks, I
attain intend to Land a candidate for the Sheriffs
office, fur which end I humbly fuLcit and request
the continuance of your vote) and interest at theen
fumg election, which dial! ever be had in grateful
remembrance by,
GENTLEMEN,
Your much obliged friend and humble servant,
WILLIAMD£WEES.
To the FREE HOLDERS and otheis, Elec
tors for the city apd county of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,
rp H E honour you conferred upon me last year,
' in placing me firft upon the return for your
Coroner, merits my lincere and molt gratefi I ac
knuwlodgments ; and as I intend to stand a candi
date for the Did offi r e at the ensuing election, I
earnestly r^queft the continuance of your votes and
interest, the favour of which (hail be ever eitecmed
by Your rtfpeaful and obliged friend
JOHN KNIGHT, Coroner.
Baltimore, July zc, 1774.
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Fri
day the 25th of March lass, an Irish servant
man named NICHOLAS M'COY, about 20
}eais old, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, dark haii ; had
on an old felt hat, blown jacket without sleeves,
blue coat, the sleeves of which are of a different
blue, being somewhat newer, leather breeches, long
at the knees and fhmething torn in the feat, new
Itong (Loes made to tye, and a tow linen fhi;t, but
it is probable be may change some of his clothes.
Whoever takes up said servant and brings him home,
fn.il have, if out of the county, FIVE POUNDS
Reward, and if out of the province, the above Re
ward, paid by ABRAHAM PATTON.
N. 6. He formerly lived with Melcher Keener,
Tavern keeper, in this town, and can speak and
underhand Dutch. All masters of vessels arc warn
ed not to take off Did servant at their peril.
MRS. WELLS's curious collection
of W A X-W O R K, with contiderable
improvements, may he seen in Front-dreet, oppo
site the Royal White Oak, among which are, their
Majesties of Great Britain, the Reverend Meilis.
Whitefield and Weltley, Abraham and his son Isaac,
toe Angel, the M A Zrr and Thief, the Friar with pro
vitons for the convent, the Prodigal Son, with fun
cry other curious additions too tedious to mention.
Allo a piece of meadow ground, containing four
acres, in 'Moyamenfing township, on Gieenwich
liland. Any person inclinable to rent any or all of
the above delcribed places, may know the terms by
"IP') " 1 © to ANNA CARMICK, Executrix.
JOSEPH SWIFT, Executor.
Fok CHARLESTOWN, (S. Carolina)
BE T S E Y,
WILLIAM PRICE,
MastER 5
AS good accommodations
<A % C #;%!%Wz4 for patfengers, and will fail
tn 3 few d3 y s - For tra « ht or
p?.ff a g e apply to Thomas Clif
ford and Soxs, oi said matter on board at their
wharf.
For L O N D O N,
The SHIP
, RECOVERY,
DAVID M'CULLOUGH,
Master;
K^M^^fV^ \\f ILL fail with all expedi
tion, ha ving two thirds of
^ c . ar g<> re ady to put on board.
~ She is a (tout new (hip, and has
good accommodations for paftengers. For freight
or palDge apply to Peter January, or said niaf
ter on board at Capt. Knox's wharf, or at his house
in Water street, the corner of Catherine ftieet,
Southwark.
T O B E L E T,
Fora TERM of YEARS,
FT" 1 H £ place called Gravelly Run, in Tur-
X nern's Lane, belonging to the estate of Ste
phen Carmick, deceased, containing about fifteen
acres of laid, whereon is erected a very good brick
dweiling-houfe, two rooms on a floor and two Ro
ries high, a fiame barn and Rabies, and many other
conveniences : It hath on it a valuable young bear
ing orchard, part of which has lately been put in
clover. The premiles are in good order, and would
suit either for a gentlemans country feat, or a per
lon inclinable to supply the Philadelphia market
with its produce, it being distant only about three
miles from the fame.
Likewise a Stable in Elfrith's Alley, calculated
for three horses and a carriage, over which is a
large lolt for hay.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
RA N A W A Y fiom the subscriber, living in
Upper Penns-Neck, Salem county, on the
iith day of Au,iff lalf, a Scotch servant man na
med J AMES DIC K, about so years of age, 5
feet 8 or 9 inches high, of afandy complexion and
red beard, straight thick hair, a trelh colour, down
look, and talks coarse: Had 011 when he went
away an iron coTiar, an old beaver hat, tow shirt
and trowfers, a good homefpUn wove twilled jacket
of a lead colour, lined with striped lincey, and
Ihoes about half worn with firings in them. Who
ever takes up the said servant and secures him, Id
that his matter may get him again, fiiall have the
above reward, paid by me
THOMAS CARNEY, jun.
N. B. All matters of vessels are forbid to carry
him off at tuer peril.
Philadelphia, July 27, 1774.
rtIHIS is to forwarn all persons from ti ufting
ELIZABETH my wife, on my account,
as I am determined not to pay any debts of her
contrading from the date hereof.
JOHN and PETER CHEVALIER,
A BOUT fifty thousand feet of excellent maho
.gan.y and thirty tons of logwood ; also Lisbon
wine, Jamaica (pints, molasses and coffee. Ther
have in their pofFffion three boxes marked AT
number ito 3, lately imported in the (hip p
Two Brothers, Robert Adams, matter, from Bris
tol. The owner is desired to call or fenl for them.
THREE POUNDS REWARD.
WAS STOLEN from the lower house on
Raccoon Creek, on the night of the 15th
instant (August) a silver WATCH, with a sil
ver fact, maker's name J. Williamson, No. 3838 ;
also a quantity of bacon and dried beef, and a
saddle made by Henry Moses, in Market-fbeet.
Whoever will apprehend the thief, and bring him
before 'Squire Hinchman, near the mouth of Rac
coon Creek, or any other magistrate, fkall have
the above Reward, from JOB KAY.
SAMUEL HOWEL L desires all
persons indebted to him for German passengers,
or otherways, whose debts are due, to call and dis
charge the fame, or they may expect to have their
bonds and accounts put into the hands of an At
torney, to be put ip suit.
Said Howell has for sale, a quantity of Jamaica
foirit, belt GB wool cards, sheathing paper, and a
few hogflieads of American hollow glass ware, well
sorted.
AR EPLY to a DEFENCE of the Divine
Right of INFANT BAPTISM: By
Peter Clark, A. M. Minister at Salem ; in a
letter to a friend at Boston in New-England. To
which are added, some Strictures on a late treatise,
called " A fair and rational vindication of the right
ofinfants to the ordinance of Baptism," written by
David Bostwick, A. M. late minister of the
Presbyterian Church in the city of New-York. By
John Gill, D. D.
Gloucefar, August 5, 1774.
WHEREAS a certain JAMES
CARUTHERS obtained from the fub
fcrioet, a bond for the sum of one hundred and
ninety-fix pounus ten (hillings, dated January 15th,
1774, for which said Caruthers was to makeagood
warranted deed for 300 acres of land and meadow,
which he has not done according to his bargain,
and there is reason to fear that his designs are dif
honelt: This is therefore to forwarn all persons
from taking laid bond, as I am determined not to
pay it. CONSTANTINE SMITH.
TF Mr. CHARLES HARVEY,
1 who came from Cheftet in England, and of late
years kept the Joiners Arms in Chefnut street, Phi
ladelphia, is living, he may hear of his nephew
G E ORGE HARVEY, late from London, by
enquiring of Mr. Henry Miller, Printer, in
Race-street.
In Third-street, nearly opposite the Harp and Crown
tavern, between Market and Chelnut-Rrects, Phi
ladelphia,
Mill Creek Hundred, August Igtb, 1774.
AL L persons that are any ways indebted
to the estate of Doctor Robert Bines, late
of Mill Creek Hundred, inthe county of Newcastle
on Delaware, deceased, whether by bill, bond, note,
book account or otherways, are hereby requeued
to come to the house of Samuel Young, store
keeper in said Hundred, between Monday the 12th
and Saturday the 17th day of September next, and
pay the fame to the fubferibers without fail, other
wise they may depend on it that, without further
notice, each and all of their accounts, without any
refyea of persons, will immediately be put into the
hands of an Attorney to recover the fame according
to law. And all thole who have any demands
against said estate, are desired to bring in their se
veral accounts at the fame time, that they may be
adjusted by
Samuel Young, and 7 .
James Wilson, Administrators.
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD.
1) AN AWAY the night of the 25th of August
" inst. from the fubferiber living in Third-street,
near Vine-street, Philadelphia, a black man slave,
named GLASGOW, but may probably change
his name to GLOUCESTER, having been
some part of his life known by that name as his
owner has been informed, Virginia bern, about 48
years old, 5 feet 7 or .8 inches hiji, is lively and
active of his age, a good groom, coachman'and
house-servant, having been from bis infancy bred
in those several ways: He took with him an old
negro cotton coat and lapellcd jacket, a pair of
buckskin breeches dyed purple, a white linen shirt,
brown thread stockings, good (hoes, and an old
beaver hat. He is supposed to have gone towards
Winchester in Virginia, having a wife there who is
a very indifferent huffey, and only left that last fall
with the fubferiber. Whoever takes up and secures
him, so that his master may have him again, fliall
have the above Reward and reasonable charges,
paid by JOHN MAGILL.
WANTS E MPLO Y,
A YOUNG MAN of good character, to serve
a gentleman as a waiter in travels or at home,
which business he has followed from his youth.
Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SOLD BY
EZEKIEL LETTS, Taylor,
TO BE SOL I) B Y
HENRY CARY.
Ktafefs, PWadel,!ia Court,, Aug. 17, 1774.
SIX 150LLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, a Dutch
servant lad, named CASPAR FINCE;
he is 18 years of age, about 5 feet high, has short
reddish curled hair, a freckled face, final! blue eyes,
and has at times a call in them : Had on an old felt
hat, a white and red spotted handkerchief, an old
white fwanfkin jacket (mended before) with white
metal buttons, homespun shirt, tow trowfers, and
old shoes with brass buckles. Whoever takes up
laid servant, and brings him to the subscriber, or
secures him in any gaol, so that his matter may have
him again, shall receive the above Reward, and
reasonable charges, paid by
JOSEPH PEMBERTON, Grazier.
C/ecil Count,, August 21, 1774.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
ESCAPED from the subscriber, on Monday
the Sth instant, a certain J OHN YORKE,
by trade a carpenter, about 43 years old, 5 feet 6
inches high, well set, of a sandy complexion, and
red eyes. Whoever will apprehend him, and fecuie
him in any of his Majesty's goals, so that the sub
scriber may have him again, shall receive the above
Reward, from
JOHN HAMILTON, Sheriff.
A LARGE and very coinpleat aflortment of
yard wide, 7-8 and 3-4 IRISH LINENS,
just received per the Peace and Plenty, Charles
M'Kenzie, matter, now opening and will be fold
remarkably low for cash only, by
MARY EDDY and S 0 N,
In Seebhd-ftreet, between Market and Chefnut-
Aretts, opposite Black horse Alley ; confining of
Goods of the firft quality, regularly assorted, from
i#d. to ss. 6d. sterling per yard. 'They daily ex
peift, via Liverpool, a general assortment of coarse
Irish Linens, Dowlafs, &c.
Northampton Quarter, Baltimore Co. 'July 26, 1774
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
R E w a R D.
R AN AWAY on the 15th of June last, from
the fubferiber, two convict servant men, viz.
ROBERT HARDEY, an Englishman, 5 feet
9 inches high, round visage, fair complexion, much
pitted with the final! pox, fair hair, him made, he
ha. a tear 011 the left fide of his upper lip, and one
on the joint of his left wrilt, has Lazel eyes and
squints, fubjt& to fits, and is a farmer ; had on
and took with him an oznabrigs shirt, old white
thickset coat much toin in the sleeves, red jacket,
a paii of crocus and a pair of old oznabrigs Uow
fers, old yarn flockings, a pair of country made
Shoes, and an old felt hat. JAMES LAMBERD,
an Englishman, 5 feet 6 inches high, round visage,
fail complexion, blck hair, has a film or Speck 111
his right eye, which makes him blind in that eye,
much pitted with the Small-pox, thick and well Lt,
31 years old, and is a farmer or baker; had on and
took with him an oznabrigs shirt, a cotton jacket,
crocus trowleis, a pair of old black vain Hockings,
country made Slices, and old hat : They took two
match-coat blankets, one of them Striped with led
and the other with blue. Whoever takes up and
brings home the said servants, if 60 miles from
home FOUR POUNDS for each, if 80 miles FIVE
POUNDS for each, if 100 miles SIX POUNDS for
each, if 120 miles SEVEN FOUNDS for tach, if
150 miles NINE POUNDS for each, if 200 miles
ELEVEN FOUNDS for each, if 250 miles THIR
TEEN POUNDS for each, if 300 miles FIFTEEN
POUNDS for each, and if 350 miles fiem home the
above reward, paid by
LUCY and CHARITY LEONARD,
In Second- ttreet, between Chefnut and Walnut
ftreets, and dire&ly opposite the Golden Fleece
tavern,
JOSEPH WHARTON, Junior,
In Front-street, near the Drawbridge;
WHERE also may be had, genuine Madeira,
Lisbon and Sherry WINE S, in pipes,
hogsheads and quarter calks.
HA VE just imported in the Sophia, Captain
Williams, from London, a variety of Euro
pean and East-Indian GOODS, amojigft which
are, brown and white Russia Meetings, low priced
7-8 and yard wide Irish linens, Irish sheetings, cal
licocs, cottons and chintzes, peelongs, Persians,
taffaties, fattins, Mantuas, farfanets, muslins, a
variety of silk and thread gauzes, silk, thread and
cotton hose, and a neat aflortment of Millenary,
&c. &c. which they will dispose of by wholesale
or retail on very reasonable terms for cash.
PORT WI N E,
In hampers of three dozen each, warranted of the
vintage 1769, and of an excellent quality,
TO BE SOLD BY
TO BE S OL D,
A NEGRO LAD, strong, healthy and well
made; he has had the small-pox and mealies,
is good tempered, sober, honest, and handy at any
kind of house work, and with proper cere would
make a good plantation negro. Enquire of the
Printer.
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD.
D AN AWAY from the fubferiber, a ser
vant man named WILLIAMBAILEY
about five feet seven inches high, of a finooth
complexion, mild address, knows something of
the weaving business, writes a gcod hand, 'has
kept a school for some time puft, and 'tis probable
may have a forged pass with him : Had on a white
coat and waistcoat, and old fuftian breeches: lie
was fecn in Philadelphia in May last, and it is sup
posed is gone cither towards Baltimore or Lan
caster. Whoever will secure the said servant in any
of his Majesty's gaols, shall have the above Reward,
on givingnotice to Mi. John Kennedy, merchant,
in Baltimore, Mr. John Boyle, merchants,
in Philadelphia, or to the fubferiber, merchant, of
New-York, who will pay all reafonablc charges to
conveying him to gaol and bringing the account im
JOHN SHA W.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the
estate of STEPHEN Carmick, deceased, ei
ther bv bond, note, or book debt, are desired to
pay off their refpt&ive balances : and those who
have any demands against said eltate, to furnilh
their accounts nroperly proved.
ANNA CARMICK, Executrix.
JOSEPH SWI FT, Executor.
CHARLES RIDGELY.
N. B. 1 hey talk the well of England diaiea, and
'tis possible they may have a forged pass.
Just imported, in the Sophia, from London,
A parcel of
LEvI HCILINGSWORTH,
Being about to decline 'he business he hath been in
for feme years par., informs the Public that he
hath for sale, at his (tore on Stamper's wharf, the
following G O O D S, by the quantity, viz.
COTTON, Jamaica spirits, Well India and
country rum, cherry rum two years old, belt
heuch brandy in anchors ; Madeira, Lisbon, Ma
laga and Teneriffe wines ; coffee, alfpice, ginger
by the calk, fpermaceti candles, rice, beef by the
barrel, anchors warranted good, bar iron; Iliad and
herrings by the barrel, half barrel or quantity ;
feathers by the bag, tobacco by the hogshead, su
gars of the belt quality; waste paper, fcythe-ltones,
indigo, Weston fnulF, allum, and many other ar
ticles, which will be fold low for cafli or a short
credit. And as he means to quit trade as soon as
the flock on hand is disposed of, he requests all
those indebted to him by bond, note or book ac
count, to make I'peedy payment, that he may be
enabled to fettle his affairs.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,
AY OUNG MAN of a good moral character,
who writes a toleiable good hand, and under
stands book-keeping; he is desirous of employment
either in a city or country hole, or to assist in the
tranfiaion thereof. Any person handing in need
of such an one, is icquetted to enquire of the Printer
hereof.
July 20, 1774.
CAME to the plantation of Samuel
Howell, in Oxford townfliip, Philadelphia
county, a dark brown STONE COLT, brand
ed H. C. on the near shoulder, about two jears old,
and twelve hands high. The outer is desired to
come and prove his property, pav charges and take
him away. DANIEL GLA N.
WANT SEM PLO Y,
A YOUNG MAN, lately come from En
gland, would be glad to engage with any Gen
tleman, as an uverfeer over a p o u:ati n; he under-
Lands the farmin, business peife-ly well, and can
be well recommended. Any Gentleman wanting
such a perlon, may be waited on by applying to Ni#
Appleby, Diftillci, near the Stone Bridge in Se
cond-street, Philadelphia.
Auruft 3, 1774,
TWELVE POUNDS REWARD.
DAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in
= Lebanon Town, Lancaster County, the two
following servants, viz. J O E, a Mulattoe man,
about 5 feet 6 inches high, remarkable white, about
a 8 years of age, a Itout well made fellow, with grey
eyes ; had on and took with him a green fagathy
coat, striped silk jacket, a fine ruffled shirt, a dark
coloured coat, a white jacket, three home-made flax
shirts, a half worn beaver h 1, two pair of striped
cotton trowfers, a striped cotton jacket, one pair of
good fhocs, a good rifled gun, a pair cf pixels, and
has a good sum of money with him.
JOHN PLATFCOT, anEngliA.man, about
5 feet 5 inches high, brown hl, a thick set fellow,
down look, and talks bread Em lifn; took with him
two pair of tow trowfers, a flax Ihiit, and a jacket,
the other cioaths unknown. 1 hey both went away
late Sunday night, and it is supposed they will tra
vel through the Jerseys to New-England. Whoever
takes up and secures the said servants in any gaol,
so that their mailer may have them again, shall
have ]EN POUND 3 Reward fur Joe, and
FORTY SHILLINGS for J. Platfoot,
besides reasonable charges, paid by"
THOMAs'CLARK.
N. B. It is supposed they vill both change their
names and cloaths. All martens < f vessels and others
are hereby desired not to harbeu. uiconceal them,
as they will answer the fame at their peril.
TWO DOLLARS REWARD.
C° RA\ LD A VVAV on the iith of July
D lalt, from tin fu'J<r.btr, 1 1 ng in L andjuiuc
Hundred, about a milt fm. A mJn's (i<ek two
three yeais old STEER , 4 an< o; c ur'; cue
of them ba: a large vl Q pet inlis ; ct , almolt
like a heart, and the .cue, tid <ll^ t. ii isuhite;
they are both nailed v,:h two ball penny bits in
tbe tight ear, and have other marks unknown.
W hoeici takes up and feei r f smu# litt,6, and gives
information to the owner, 1 JI have the alovc Re
ward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
ISAAC DUTTON.
T C) B E SO L D,
A 3 OUNG, healthy, fhong Negro Man, and
fl his Wife: The man has been leveral years
employed on a faim, and can ciadle, mow and
ditch well ; the woman middle aged, is an excellent
house wench, and a good washer of moulin. En
quire of the Printer.
TWO DOLLARS REWARD.
ST R A YED off the Commons, on the 25thJ
July lull, a final! chunky brown milch C () W,
very poor, fuppoted to be about 6 or 7 seven }ta,„
old, the tops of both her ears cut off, and the m t
ear a little flitted. Any person who will bimg mr
to the fubferiber, in Second-ftrect, fiuladelphia,
fliall have the above reward, and reasonable c harges;
or any one who will give infoimation where me
may be bad, (bail be paid for their tiouble.
J A M ES C A PE I,Ll y
FIFTY SHILLINGS LEW AR I).
C '. °E.'' '' a " 'bur.day morning, ficin tfg
J fubferiber, who lay ahep on board his flat at
\ine-ftreet whaif, a filter Watch, with a China
face, maker's name H. Sanderfen, London, No.
2 3 2 i also a pair of (quart plated Shot Buckles.—
Whoever appiehends the thief, io that he may be
brought to conviction, fliall have TH 1 RTY
SHILLINGS Reward, and for the watch
TWENTYSHILLING S, paid by
JAMIES ER WIN, near Hationfield, N.Jerfey.
N. B. The thief had on a li,ht blue coat, part
of which the fubferiber tore Loin bis back in the
Itruggle.
FRENCH HAIR-DRESSER,
BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentle
men of this city, that he intends to earn < u
Ins business in all its branches, luch as dreffmg La
dies and Gentlemen, making Ladies (rite toupees
and curls, and allo Gentlcmtus wigs in the neatest
and m:\veft trillions. 1 hole Gentlemen and Ladies
who will plea e to favour him with their cumn ands,
may be affined of his constant attendance and grate
ful acknowledgments. lie is for the prefect to be
found in Fifth-ftreet, tlnec doors Bum Market
ftreet.
T if C MAS IRWIN