The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-09-06 00:00:00, page 1

At the City Au&ion, on
MONDAY Next,
The Bth of September, 1,83.
At TEN o'Ciock in the MORNING,
Will Commence the SALE
or a Largz and very General ASSORTMENT of
MERCHAND IZE,
(Particulars of which will be published by the Bell on
tbe^Morning of the Day of Sale)
With a QUANTITY of
Houffiold Goods, Kitchen Furniture,
WEARING APPAREL, &e.
JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
On SATURDAY next, the 6th instant, at 7 o'Clock
in the Even ni, at the Coffee- House, will be SOLD
by Public Vendue,
The Ship AMERICAN,
as the now hys at Thomas P^nrofe'swharff, with all
her Stores, &c. an inventory of which may be seen at
the Coffee-houfe, or at JOHN DONALDSON & Co's
Store, in Walnut-street: she has been lately cleaned,
and is ready to take in a cargo.
Sept. 4. JOHN BAYARD, Auaioncer.
On WEDNESDAY the 10th September, intent, at
Twelve o'Clock, will be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTI
ON, at the Coffee-Houfe,
The Brigantine DOLPHIN,
as (he now lays in the dock, the lower fide of Mr.
Willing's wharff. Inventory to be seen at the time of
sale. Sept.fr
For N E W-Y O R K,
THE Sleep NEW-YORK PACKET, John Hyde,
A Matter, now laying at Mifflin's wharff (the se
cond wharff below Vine street) will fail in a few days,
has good accommodations for passengers, is well fit
ted, and by experience found to be an excellent sea
vessel, and fails fliff and sass.. For Freight or Passage
apply to said Matter on board, or at his House in Wa
ter-street, nearly opposite said wharff. Sept. 4,
For AMSTERDAM,
THE Brigantine HOPE, Anne LxeUkes, Com
mander : she is a stout veflel and well found : will
take in freight on very reasonable terms. Apply to the
Captain on board, at Meafe's wharff, or to JOHN
BARCLAY and Co. Aug. 27.
For AMSTERDAM,
T H E Brigantine FOUR FRIENDS, Peter Cor
' nelis, Commander : (he is a fine English built
vessel and well found; will take in freight on very rea
funable terms. Apply to th? Captain on board, it
Meafe's wharff, or to JOHN BARCLAY and Com
pany. Aug. 9.
For CH ARTE R,
T' HE Ship ANN, Captain Benjamin Edmon
l stone. She is a fine Vessel about 220 tons bur
then, and will be ready to take io her loading in 20
days. Apply to JOHN PEROT—Who has for Sale at
his Store in Water-flreet, near the Old Ferry,
Madeira Wine,
Irish Beef,
Tin in boxes,
Old Rum in puncheons,
Russia Duck,
Cordage,
Coal, aad a few packages of DRY GOODS.
Aug. 2T.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Two young Girls to be engaged
for three years, for the Millinary Business, and to keep
a retail store; it would be very convenient if they
could speak or understand the French language.
Wanted also, fcr the fame store, a Yeung Man who
can speak and write both the English and French lan
guages, who has fame knowledge of trade, and can
keep books. None need apply but those who can be
well recommended. Apply to the Printer. Aug. 23.
owooiii^
O R, THE
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
SATURDA Y,
VOL. Xlf.l
Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.-Price Six-Pence.
.TO BE SO LD,
AVery convenient and well fltuated three story
Brick HOUSE, on the east fide of Front-street,
between Market and Chefnut-ftreets, now in the ten
ure of David Tew.
Also, about Thirty Acre? of excellent MEADOW,
in the Neck, between the Delaware and Schuylkill, be
ing part of Penrofe's island, four miles and a half from
n, T " tV ° F ° r further particulars enquire of SHARP
DELANY, in Second-street, next the City-tavern, or
Mr. JONATHAN PENROSE on Society-Hill, in
Front-street. Sept. 4, ts.
To be Sold by Public Auction,
(if not difpefed of before at private sale)
On TUESDAY the 23d of September, instant, at
7 o'Clock in the Evening, at the Coffee house,
A Commodious three story HOUSE in Front-street,
between Walnut street and the Drawbridge ; it is
exceedingly convenient, in good repair, and one of the
eligible situations in the city, either for a mer
chant, lawyer, or physician. The Lot contains 20 feet
on Front street, and extends back 255 feet to the dock;
on which there is a good brick Stable, Coach-house and
fore; in the yard there is a brick Smoke-house. PoE
fefnon may be had immediately, ax it will be vacant
the day of sale. The terms of payment will be ex
tremely easy—one half the purchase money to be paid
down, and the remainder in 18 months, with interest
and security. Any peffon inclining to purchase may
view the fame, by applying to
JOHN COX.
A House to be Sold.
On the jgth instant (being the 7th day of the week) at
7 o'clock in the Evening, at the Coffee-Houfe, will
be exposed to Sale by Public Au&ion, the follow
ing described HOUSE and LOT (being part of the
estate of Joseph Marriott, late of this city, deceased)
situate and lying on the north fide of Walnut-flreet,
between Second and Third-fleets :
TH E Lot is 19 feet front and 126 feet deep, and
fronts both Walnut and Dock streets, on which
are a very genteel, well finished, three story
Brick House, with a piazza which contains the flair
cafe, and a two story Kitchen, with exceeding good
Cellars under the whole; the house has two rooms on
a floor, and is well finilhed from the garrets down. On
the dock front is a two story Fram^ Building almost
new, with a cellar under it. The Lot is fubjed to a
ground rent of 161. per annum, in lieu of which in
cumbrance a ground rent of 161. 49. per annum, issu
ing out of a lot adjoining the above, on the weft fide,
will be made over to the purchaser. Attendance will
be given at the time and place of sale, by
THOMAS MARRIOTT, ading Executor.
N. R. The purchaser paying one half of rhe money
down, may have time for the payment of the remain
der, an giving security and paying interest. Sept. 4,
TO BE L E T, A
FINE, large, elegant, three story Brick HOUSE,
situate in a healthy, airy and pleafirt part of the
town, and commands A delightful profpea. Enquire
of the Printer. August zy.
IF Mr. A. H. WILLMANS, of Bielefeld, in the
county of Spirenberg, in the dominions ot his ma
jesty the king o' Prussia, in G rmany, 'S Kill alive,
and will apply to Mr.P. E DELIUS, in Philadelphia,
to be met with a Meflrs. Peter Wbitefide and Go's, ha
may hear of something greatly to his advantage ; or if
any Gentlem n, in any part of North-America, can
give an account of bid Mr. A. 11. Widmans, where he
is, if living, or if dead, where he died, by dire fling a
letter as abovementioned, it will be most thankfully re
ceived. Sept. 2,1785 qt.
Mr. C EN A S,
Dancer of the Opera, and Dancing Master from
Pari<,
INTENDS opening lit SCHOOL the beginning of
September, 1783. Those who will horcr him with
the care of this part of their educa'ion, may be per
suaded, that neither attention nrr talents fliall be want
ing to teach ha Scholars all the graces that dancing
admits of. Those Ladies who would wish to learn at
home, are requested to he so good as to leave their
addresses at Mr. WILLIAM M^CLATCHIE's, where
his School is kept, in Chancefr-lane, in Arch-street, be
tween Second and Fro^t streets. Aug. %,.
THE
TH E Proprietors in the ILLINOIS
and OUABACHE LAND Companies, are
~f, rI X requested to attend a special Meeting, to
be held at M. Samuel Nicholas's taverr, at the sign
of the Connettogo Waggon, Market street, on Mon
day the Bth September next, at 6 o'clock the evening,
when matters very important to the interest of the com
panies will necefhrily require their difeuffion and de
termination. WILLIAM MURRAY, Secretary.
Philadelphia, August 7, 1783.
Just IMPORTED from Europe, and to be Sold by
Peter Wikoff,
In Front-street, between Arch and Race street, onpo.
site to Elfrey's alley,
A GREAT Variety of the heft and neatest Drawn
Iron WIRE, suitable for all manner of uses.
Aug. 28. 6 w.
John Patton,
Has for SALE, at his Store in Water-free' a few
doors above Wlnut-ftreets'
Old Madeira, Teneriffe and Port Wines
which he willdifpofe cf on the most reasonable terms'
He proposes following the Wine business, and intend',
always to have a supply of the best kinds. Those who
, a y.c h ufe to apply to him may depend upon bein',
furniflied with the b e st quality, and at the cheapest
r " e - July 26. )2t.
At the Sign of the Spinning Wheel, on the corner of
Market and Third-ftreerr.
Warranted Boulting Cloths,
With a GENERAL ASSORTMENT of
DRY GOOD S,
T °.be, SOLD cheap for Cash or the honorable the finan
cier 3 Notes for the payment of the army. June 27.
William Nichols,
On the north fide of Market- street, opposite the Indian
Kiog,
Has just OPENED a Lar°e and General ASSORT
MENT o' European and East India
Merchandize,
too numerous to be inferred in an advertisement•
Which he will fell at the most reasonable peace prices
for cash, bank notes, bills of ?x hange, or the hono
able Financier's draughts on Mr. Swanwick, payable in
h b 3,4, 5> or 6 months. June 28.
Onfray Painniere,
At his Store in Water-street, below Walnut-street hit
just received a Variety of
GOOD S,
Which he will fell on the most resfonabb terms.
By the Snow L'Elizabeth,
from Rochelle.
Silks,
Prunellas,
Calicoes and Chintzes,
Delph,
Duck,
Cordage,
Twine,
Tea,
Hats,
Loaf Sugar,
Pepper,
Spanish Iron,
Shot,
Saltpetre,
Soap,
Nails,
Writing F'pcr,
Whie Vinegar,
Taffia and Run,
ALSO, by th? Brig Do&ur Franklin and the Schooner
General Washington, from St Übtt,
A Quantity of Dry Goods, Branay, Oporto
Wire and I fb>n S>lt.
And by the Brig Town of oitend, a compleat Affert
menu of Broadcloths and BritanniAS,
SEPTEMBER 6, 17%
By the Snow Goo.'Friends,
from,Hreft.
GENUINE Coniacßran
dy,
Caret in hogsheads,
Madeira Wine in bottles,
Sweet o'l,
Liquors,
Olives,
Anchovies,
Capers,
Mustard,
English Cloth,
Linens,
Cre- $,
Britannia,,
Cdco s and Chintzes,
Tiikings,
W-x Candles,
Soap,
S< It, &c. &c.
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