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To be Sold by Public Audion,
On WEDNESDAY the 27th instant, August, at
Twelve o'Clock ar noon, at the Coffee-Houle,
TWENTY LOTS of GROUND, viz. Ten Lots
on Arch-street, adjacent to each oth< r, bounded
southward by Arch-street, westward by Broad,
street, northward by certain other lots herein after de
scribed, and eastward by a 28 fe^t alley, each lot con
taining in front on Arch-street 25 feet, and in depth
144 feet; Ten Lots on Cherry ft ret, 25 feet each, and
in depth 144 feet, bounding on the ^fcre&id ten lots,
weft ward on Bread street, and eastward on the 28 feet al
ley aforefid. The plan of the whole to be seen at the
Coffeehouse, by JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
N B The whole is enclosed under good fence, and
made very rich with manure for gardens.
Philadelphia, Aug. 19, 1783.
BY virtue of a writ cf venditioni exponas to me di
re&ed, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the
Houle o' Jacob Hifler, on the North-Wales road, inn
holder, near the premises, on WEDNESDAY the
27'b instant, at 12 o'clock, a certain Stone MESSU
AGE and Tra& of LAND, situate in the township of
Towamenfing, bounded by lands of Evan Edwards ,
William Ellis, and others, containing about 4g acres,
taken in execution as late the estate o' John Edward,
deceased, by WM. WILL, fheriff.
Philadelphia, July 14.
At XII o'Clock on WEDNESDAY the 27th Day of
August, next ensuing. will be Sold at Public Audi
on, at the Coffee-Hoafe in this city—
That famous, imported, Covering Horse,
Bay Richmond.
TH IS Stalion is a most beautiful bright bay, full
15 hands high, and is fuptrior for elegance of
figure to any horse in America. He was got
by the noted horse called aAbraham Blank, out of that
celebrated mare called Dido, belonging to Mr. Thomas
Cornforth c of Richmond in Yorkshire. This mare
performed to admiration on the turf, and won ten 501.
prizes, or upwards: (he was got by the well known
horse called Changeling. B y Richmond was imported
from England into New-York in the fall of 1774, by
Lewis Mo ris, efq. of Morrifania, being then three
years wld. He may be seen till the abovementioned day
of sale, either at Mr. Joseph Ogden's, on Schuylkill,
or at Mr. Hiltzheimer's (tables. For a more par
ticular pedigree apply to the Printer.
At the City Au&ion, on
FR ID^r Next,
The 29th of August, 1783.
At THREE o'Clock in the AF TERNOON,
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 cf
Houfhold Goods, Kitchen Furniture,
WEARING APPAREL, &e.
JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer
Philadelphia, Aucuft 15, 1783.
On Friday, the sth ofSeptember
nex', will be SOLD by the fubferiber, at PUBLIC
AUCTION, at the Office of John Swanwick, efq.
in Market, between Fifth and Sixth flreets—A large
Quantity of GOODS suitable to the approaching fea
foo, the Property of the United States of America :
Conlifting of the following Articles.
BL A NKETS of different fixes and qualities,
Cloths of various colours and qualities,
Worsted and woollen Hose,
Hats of various qualities,
Shoes,
Serges, 6ne and coarse,
Coarse Woollens, and a Variety of Articles;
Patterns of which ma, be seen at Mr. Swanwick's
Office, or at the City-Auflion Store, at any time pre
vious to the sale ; which will be continued weekly, on
Fridays, till the whole is disposed of.
Any Notes signed by the honorable Superintendant
of Finance, Bank Notes or Ca!h will be taken in pay
tnent. JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
TUESDAY, THF A rr r tt c .
iA u£ A UGUST 2s. tffi
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XII.I
JOSHED s™° TUESDA Y, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.—Price Srx-P ENCE .
, TO BE SO L D,
HOUSE and LOT ca which the fubferiber
I dwJi£, situate in F ont- street, a little above
Pool's bridge. The honfe i, almost new, 19
eet ficn and 73 feet deep, well built of done and bri'k,
t re do is, high, finifh d from bottom to top. One
othr House 17 feet front and 36 feet deep, three fto
neb high, well finjfhed from bottom to top ; together
"^ " '"" Wharff, and large Stores thereon efe&ed,
umcient to accommodate a man in a large trade ; a
: a 4e, Hay-loft, Chrife-houfe, and Pumpof good Wa
'"• Credit will be given for three-fourths of rhe pur
c" le money, giving Security and paving interrfl. Ap-
P^to PETER KNIGHT
Philadelphia, Aug 9 .
Just IMPORTED, and now OPENING at
KUH N's
Medicinal and Drug
S TO R E,
The weft fid; of Second-street, nearly midway be
tween Market and Chefnut-ftreetfy and dircßly op
posite Black-Horse -alley,
A frefh ?nd large Assortment of well chosen
Drugs and Medicines,
Which will be Sold on the most rcafonabie terms, either
by Wholesale or Retail.
Orders from the country, and phificians Prescriptions
carefully attended to.
To be SOLD by the Subferiber, at the
upper End of Arch-fi eet,
A Cool, p eaiant two Story HOUSE 35 feet 4 inch
es front, having two parlours, two chambers, a
frail room and three garrets ; a Bick Building, c^n
filing of a (mall room, kitchen, and two chambers
arfo a wafn-houle and pantry : adjoining the boufe, in
front, is a two Story Frame Building, suitable for an
office, 17 hy 23- , a private alley, I 3 feet wid-, on the
cast tide of the ground, and privilege of a 3 <eet alley
° n ' h ." wefi : ° n the b * ck P vt o' the lot are Buildings
(uffietfr 6 horses, 2 four wheel carriers, and 8
ons of hay ; also a Store 14 by 40 fret. The Lot is
65 feet 4 inches front on the north file of Arch ft eet
and 153 deep, then widens to 99 feet, and extends that
breadth 153 feet more, to the range of Cherry- ftreer
the whole enclosed with a 7 feet new cedar fenced
The Garden is flocked with plumbs, peaches, cherries,
apples, quinces, currants, go (bri^ and ,Q r gu S ,
^. RICHARD WELLS.
N. B. He would have no objection to nrgrcite an
Exchange for an la,ereft in a more central part of the
citv.
TO BE SO L D; A
HOUSE in Second-Hreat between M rket and Chtf
nut ffreets, one of the best stands in the city ;
one in Front-street, at the corner of Chefnut-ftreet;
one in Arch ftrert, between Third and Fourtb-ftrem,
and several of er elegant Hmfes in the city : Likr
"rife an exceeding prertv, fmill PHce ( onfitting of a
Hyufe and Garden) within a mile of the city.' En
quire of the Printer. Aug. it.
For Cadiz or Malaga,
THE French Snow HEUREUSE RENCONTRE,
Peter Bouszacg, Matte-, now lying at Bright's
Wharff ; a strong V,ffel, English built, and will
take on 'rei^ht a part, or the whole of her cargo. Ap
ply to LACAZE and MALLET, in Water fl^et, be
twe^n Arch and RRce-Itreers. PnilacL Aug. 18.
For Cape Francois,
Wil Sail, for certain, on theist of Sti+mher next
qpHE Brig CYRUS, CaptrinJ RiCHELiEu.no:
j ly ln g at Meffer's Wharff, near Metis. Lacaze
and Mallet's: h^s excellent accommodations tor
passengers, and known to be a prime (?i!or. For terms
apply, to JAMES VIELLON, in Water-ftrect near
Arch-street, on the north fide. ' Aug. 18.
Was loft last Friday Night,
In Front bteween Chefnut and Walnut-streets,
A Silver WA TC H with a filter face, a leather
firing and a 51k ribbon with a key and fell, mak
er's n?mc Charles Ranoulr, London, No 11,4. Who
cv^r has found (aid Watch, and will'delivr it to the
Printer hereof ffi.,ll receive TWENTY SHILLINGS
reward. Augurt 14.
TRISH linens both plain
and damped, tobioes,
Figured & plain mantuas,
Black and white ditto,
Rich black florentines,
Sattin and farfnet quilts
for ladies,
An extensive assortment of
Millinary of the newest
fashion,
Leather gloves for ladies &
gentlemen,
Aquantity of choice soap,
Silk, cotton and thread
dockings,
Mens and womens ffioes of
LAIL
Bandana, silk and
cotton romal, white
2nd coloured, lungee,
prlicat, Handkerchiefs,
Moder, Prfians, Sarinets,
Chintzes, Cottons Calicoes
Furniture di to,
Puin nei, Paris net, cv
prus, striped, and fufla
Guze,
Wh:te and black Tiffany,
Tiffany Handkerchiefs,
Keating ditto,
6 4 Muffins,
6-4, V.-8, 5-4 and 7.8
spotted and plain Lawn,
6-4 and yard wide ipriged
ditto,
M-ns and womens best
Englilh Gloves and
Mitts,
Skeleton Wire,
5-4 Diaper,
5-4 white Flanders Sheet
ing,
5-4 brown ditto,
Oznabrigs, Ticklenburgh
and Sail Duck,
Silk, cotton and thread
Hose,
Silk Mir's,
Sewn, Silk,
Mercier & Carre,
At their STORE in Water-flreet, between Chefrut
and Market streets, next door to Mr. Prier's
HAVE FOR SAL E,
An elegant and general Assortment of
DRY GOOD S:
Also Claret and Lisbon Wine by the Dozen.
Thomas Falconer,
Is just Opening, Wholesale and Retail, at the Hrufe
of Mr. James Tbompfon, in Second-street, ne;f
Arch-ftrert, a large Assortment of India and Ma:.-
chester GOODS, &c. Among which are-
He slitters h,mftlf (, s he has just commenced hufi
nels, and his Goods all frefh and laid in on t i,e best
terms) that be has it in his power to serve such as may
honor him with their custom, on as good terms a<
any: the honorable Robert Morris's draughts on Mr,
Swanwick, colonel Pickering's certificates and Officers
Skiers certificates -ill h e received i. p ,, n^t-
VX7" S ' e " yetterday on the fubferiher's connte*
YV by a person unknown, one whole Piece of CA
,, LICOE, The person who left it is desired to
cad, or if ffolen, which there is reason to believe it
was, the owner is desired to prove property, p ay
charges, and take it again.
' THOMAS CULLEN
N. B. Wanted by s a id Cullen, a Quantity of Timfr
thy anu x\tu Cwver SEED. Philadelphia, Aug. &
Map of the United States of America.
'# h° x '' e '''d °y David C Claypoole, an elegant
coloured MA Pof the Un iT ed States, exhibiting
the Boundaries of the said States, as eflablifhed by the
Treaty of Peace. Price One Dollar.
Thomas Fitzgerald,
Late from Dublin, informs the public, that he has just
imported an assortment of DRY GOODS, which he
13 determined to fell at the lowest prices for Cash, at
his fiore in Water-flreet, between Market and Chef
nut-ft reets ; confining of the undermentioned articlec.
uuii^ wHAco are-
Rich Scarf Twiff,
I ell Corduroys,
§ yard ditto,
Thickfetts,
Fustians,
44, 7-8 and 3.4
cotton and li nen Checks,
Corded Dimities,
Marseilles,
Cottn Holland,
Turkey Stripe,
Marbletts,
Cambists,
Durant', Tammies,
Calimaocoes, Shalloons,
Coloured & other Thread,
Tapes and Bohms,
White Chapel and ccni
mon Needles,
Pins,
A large Assortment of
Stationary,
Cutlery and copper Wsre,
I China Cups and Saucers,
D tto Setts tea table Seit<,
Durham Mustard by th^
box,
A large Assortment of
yard wide and 7-8 IrLi
Linens, from ud to 33
ftrrling.
uu uc iu rc uuoiicu articles,
the best manufactures,
Woollen cloths,
Jeans and jeannets,
Men' and womens hats,
Printed handkerchiefs,
both lawn and linen,
Ready made shirts,
Diaper table cloths of dif
ferent sizes,
Gold and silver tiffuefhapes
for gentlemen,
Gold and silver lace,
Rich pap o r hangings,
East-India walking canes,
Bordering for ladiesgowns
[NUMB. 1085.