The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-03-23 00:00:00, page 4

SALT WORKS, &c. tor SALE.
To be S 0 L D by Public Vendue,
On the thirtieth day of March inst. on the premises,
THOSE valuable Works known by the name of
the. Union Salt Works, situate on Manafauan ri
ver, in the township of Shrewsbury, county of Mon
mou'h, and state of New-Jersey; together with all the
utensils belonging thereto. The works consist of a boi^
ing house about ninety feet long and thirty-three feet
wide, in which are five copper and four iron pans; the
copper weighing upwards of 3000 lb. four of which pars
are in circular form, about fix feet diameter and about
twelve inches deep ; the other is thirteen and a half tert
long, fix feet wide, and fourteen inches deep : The iron
pans are of wrought plates, heir a quarter of an inch
thick; two of them are a ^ut twelve feet long, fix fe.t
wide, and fourteen inched deep ; and thither tw? are
each about sixteen feet long, fix feet wide, 4 and feverr
t^en inches deep; all of which bring fixed in the best
manner for the business of salt-boiling. Adjoining the
boiling-hdufe is a convenient store-house c? pable of con
taining Soo bufheh of fait, and contiguous thereto is a
pump-house in which are two pumps almost new, by
which the water from the bay is conveyed either imme
diately into the pans, or at times when it is f iteft in:o
a covered cittern holding about 150 hogfheatis, and
from thence letintothe pans. The lot of ground where
on these works stand contains about five acres of good
knd, well fenced, on which aie allo cycled a good
dwelling-houf, tables, smoke-house, and other build
ings, all of them very convenient: The dwelling-house
was lately erected, being about thirty,^ve by twenty
four feet, two dories high, with a cellar under the whole,
and an excellent pump of frefh water at the door : The
stables are likewise new,capable cf holding about ten tons
of hay, a confi ierable quantity of grain, and room suf
ficient for fixt+ n horfe^. With the above premises will
be disposed of, about 160 acres of land, wooded mcftly
with oak, about two miles and a half from the /alt
works. At the fame time and place will be fold, about
twenty thousand good bricks, two horses, a cow and
calf, a good waggon well ironed, a large well-built
scow, two batteaus in good repair, a quantity of old Iron,
and several bars of bettered tteel; also houlhsld goods
and kitchen furniture of various kinds, particularly four
feather beds, with Suitable beddi: g, bedheads, &.
The above described works 'and buildings are pleasant
ly situated on the river aforefaid, (which abounds in
great plenty of excellent fifo) aboutone miles from the
main ocean, commanding a fine profpedt, and attended
with many real advantages; in short, they arc allowed
by competent judges who heve viewed the different Llt
w&rks on the fliore, to be equal, if net superior, to any
in this state.
And on the third day of April next will also be dis
posed of at pubric vendue, a Grist Mill and Saw M 11,
fi uated in Horner's-Towr, in the township of Upper
Freehold and county aforeiaid, on a fine stream of wa
ter in a healthy part of the country, tog.ther with about
fourteen acres of land, part whereof good meadow, on
which are erected a very commodious dwelling-house
two Tories high, a good kitchen, and a convenient flore
for dry goods adjoining the fame. Allo a large dore
houfe contiguous thereto, fuitabie for many purpofer, a
barn, shed, and several other buildings, all very bandy
and convenient for carrying on business extensively.
The Grift-Miil consists of pne pair of ftpnes and two
boulting mills in tolerable good rep:ir, capat le of grind
ing a great deal of grain, having seven feet head and
fall lupplied by a constant stream in the driest seasons,
and being in a good wheat country amidst a number of
wealthy farmers. The Saw-Mill is in good order for
sawing a large quantity of tins' er, having the fame ad
vantage of the vaster as the Grist Mill. A tumbling
dam was erected at this place last summer in the best
manner, and well fecure4 with piling, which is fuffic.ent
to vent the water in times of great freflies. These Mills
are distant from Bordentown about fourteen miles, and
from the above fait-works about thirty miles, from
which a supply of grain may be furnifhed.
At the fame t me and place will likewise be disposed
of at public sale, seven very good Team Horses, with
suitable geerr, two sour-horse Waggons well ironed,
and fandry other article!.
The conditions will be made known, and attendance
given in behalf of the Proprietors on the days of sale, by
JOHN KAIGHN,
March 13. JOSEPH NEWBOLD,
NATHANIEL LEWIS.
N. B. All perfens who have any demands on the
Union Salt Woiks Company, are desired forthwith to
bring them in to the fuhferibers that they may be dis
charged ; and those indebted are r quested to pay, in
order for a final settlement of the accounts. 4..
A CLOSE WAGGON, lined with
cloth, to be SOLD. It is finifh^d with Aiding
sides, hanging doors, &c. and may be seen at Mn
Quarrier's, Coach-make; next door to the Indian
Q^een, in Fourth street. 3 t.
Philadelphia, March 6.
TO BE SO L D,
On Saturday the third of April next, at the Coffee-houfe,
at fix o'clock in the evening,
NE undivided fourth part of Martick Forge, and a
" like proportion of twelve hundred and fiftyacres
of good land belonging thereto, situate in Martick town
ship, and within ten miles of the borough of Lancaster :
The forge is supplied by that never-failing stream Pequea:
The house is built of stone, has four fires and two ham
mers, and in the heart of a fine country for timber as
well as every other necessary: As the works have not
been carried on for feme years past, the timber on the
land is now well grown, and judged to be fufficient for
the support of the land and works for many years. The
advantageous fitaation of the works are very obvious,
having the advantage of both the Philadelphia and Bal
timore markets for the iron, and conveniently situate for
obtaining piggs. A good title will be given, and attend
since at the time of sale bv the present owners. 8.
PHILADELPHIA: Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNL AP, in Market-ftr^et,
Sunbury, Northumberland County, Maren 4.
IP™ S committed to m, cufledy the z^dof Oaober Infl, on
jufticion of defining to go to the er.ray, or being run
away flames, tav)Negro Mez; one named James Hays,
fays he drove a team in the Continentalfervice far William
Stall, li, n^ at the Head of Elk ; the other named Richard
Pierpoint, fays be also drove a team in the Continental
fervicefor Henry Stud, of the fame place, fames Hays is
a likely intelligent fellows, about five feet ten inches high,
tvsenty three years of age or thereabouts, is sober and man
nerly. Richard Pierpoint is about twenty-fix years of age,
about five feet three or four inches high, has large eyes and
thick tips, seems fond of firong liquor, but is very civil and
bidable. The above described Negroes fay that they, with
their waggons, wee taken by the enemy nt Rhode Ijiand,
and carried to bet ween White Plains and New-York, Jrom
whence they made their escape, and on their return miffed
their road, and wandered about until they flruck on the
N. E. branch of the river Sufauebanna, above Shamokin,
where they vjere taken up. They both fay they are free,
and were diftbarged by Proclamation at the las Court of
General Charter Sefions of the Peace held jor the couwy
aforefaid on the 23d of February las, from the impeachment
oj their intentions of going to the enemy, no witnesses appear-
% r again, them ; they are therefore now confned on ne other
accusation than a fujpicion of being run-away saves. Iheir
wafer or wafers, if any they have, are defined to come,
prove their property, pay charges and take them away in
fix weeks from the date hereof, otherwif they will be fold
out for their fees, by
LA BOUREKS wanted immediately, and
good wages given. Apply to Nicholas Diehl,
or Christopher Graff, on Tinicum Ifbnd. 61.
On the twenty-sixth iriftant, on the premises,
A CERTAIN Plantation or Tra& of Land in Up
" per Makefield, Bucks county, containing one hun
dred and fifty acres, about ninety of which a-e cleared,
the rest well timbered ; about ten acres of meadow, and
as much more may be made; a good'd welling-house
with a cellar under it, a barn, a good spring of constant
water near the door, also a young orchard, and some
wheat in the ground. The place was part of the plan
tation formerly belonging to Samuel Baker, at Baku's
Ferry. The Vendue to begin at One o'clock, P. M.
where due attendance will be given, and the terms of
sale made known, bv
2 . GEORGE BENNET.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue-,
At the Coffee-houfe, on Saturday the twenty- seventh
infant, at Six o'clock in the evening,
^ LARGE frame STABLE, situate near the
fl corner of Chefnut-ftreet, in Sixth-street, on a lot
belonging to the Widow Church; the liable is forty
four feet by twenty-fix, well bearded and shingled ; the
frame is excellent timber, erected font a few years, and
is in good order: The lo(t will contain upwards of 20
tons of hay, is well floored with plank, and has stalls
for 22 horses; it may be removed, being framed to se
parate in two parts ; formerly kept by George Kemble,
deceased. The Icafe of the lot expires in May next,
but may be rented for ten years to c®me, is fifty-two
feet front 2nd feyenty feet deep. The privilege cf a
cart-way to a back ftahle must be reserved, "which (table
is to be rented, For further particulars or private sale
enquire of Plunket Fleeson, in Chefnut-Rreet.
UyAS TAKEN UP near Fifbkills, the begin
ning cf December lull, by Captain B1TT1&, of the
tenth Pennsylvania regiment, A HORSE. The
owner i^d: fired to prove his property, pay charges and
take him away#' T
Living in Market street above Sixth-street, (in the house
forme 1/ occupied ty Mr. 1 homas Tisdell, r?p<-
maker, decoder)
MAKE s ani SELLS, wholesale and retail, on
the molt reasonable terms, sewing, whipping,
feie and blocking twine; leg, deepfea, and h^nd lead
lues; fruf Ine and moline, jack lines, filling lines
of ell furs; bed cords, lading lints, lacking bottom
lines, halters, |lrwtrace<, &c.
N. J. He informs his customers that he keeps a con
stant supply of the above articles, which may at all
times be depended on as excellent in quality; and at
the lowest rates pcffihle, 24 t.
He gives the highest price for good hemp and flax, like
wise for good hemp Led of 1 ft years growth. Two
or three journeymen rope makers wot Id meet with the
greataft cnecurarement hv applying as ab^ye.
T O BE SO L D,
A BILL of EXCHANGE on Charleftown,
1 ' .South-Carolina, for Fourteen Hundred Dollars.—
E'quire of the Printer.
J A MES NEWPORT, Distiller,
Within «he next gate-way below the Bunch of Grapes
tavern, in Tbird-ftreet, ' (being the Distillery for
merly occupied bv Mr. Samuel Burge) has for Sale,
NEAT plain BRANDY,
RASBERRY ditto,
GENEVA,
ANISEED WATER,
SPIRITS of WINE, (proper for raising low proof
liquors.)
IMPORTED cc^fe Sd\ a few dozens of Port
Wine, and a quantity of Cinnamon, for the two
emissions of May 20th and April nth.
TO BE SOLD BY
WILLIAM PI NT ON,
In Strawberry Alley, two doors from Market street,
Philadelphia,
To be SOLD by PubLe Vendee,
Philadelphia, March 3.
JOHN DIAMON D,
ROPE --M A K E K,
GEORGE KEISER, Gaoler.
0^ HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLE N on the eleventh inst. (Marcl ) out of the
house of James Crumbie, Stay-maker, in Second,
street, oppofne ^ the Gulden Fierce, Philadelphia, nine
yards of Trilli tirken, about nc. yards of bell white ca
itmahco, one pair of white ticken days, two or three
pa s o' Ruffin sh eung, one Russia theeting bond, one:
breast tickets, one yard and a halt of dark blue caliman
co, a remnant es white ruffe!; likewise five pairs of
brown thread stockings tied up in a blue and white
handkerchief, one pair broad rubbed, with a piece cut
off the feet, they being too large, one pair narrow rib
bed, the other three plain. The above reward wili,be
p rid to any person who apprehends the thurfard brinks
b^k the goods, by JAMES CRUMBIE,
N, B. Said Crumble carries on the Stay making b&
fitters a' usual, and returns thanks to those Ladies who
have heretofore favouied him with their custom. Be
has just received a ireih assortment of white ticken 2nd
other articles fr for frying on his business.
TO BE D B~Y
JOHN MA R I E,
In Norris's Alley, the firft door upm; the right hand
going in from Second dreet,
BEST Comae Brandy, by the quarter-calk or gal
lon ; Bourdeaux Claret of the firft quality, by the
tierce or dozen; Port Wine by the tierce or dozen -
White Wine Vinegar, by the gallon; Florence Oil of
the best quality, in cases ; Green and Souchong Tea in
cannhlers ; fuperfine black, partons grey arid drab co
loured broadcloths; 6-4 wide naps, coatings and bear-t
Ikins ; a few pairs of the belt kind of silk fteckinm alk>
milled worsted ditto.
N. B. Twelve Shillings per dozen will be given for
empty Wine Bottles.
TO B E SO L D,'
A WELL finifhed three story House, and Lot of
: a Ground, situated in Moravian Alley, containing
twenty feet in front and about eighty feet in depth
with the privilege of a three feet alley and a pump ill
the yard, a small garden, and every thing eompleat tor
accommo, te a genteel family. Also one other House
and Let in a pleasant part of Front-street. Likewise
for sale, a few hogsheads of Mufeovado Sugar, and a
small quantity of German Steel. For further particu
lars enquire of THOMAS MASON, in Front
ftreet, near Arch-street, Philadelphia.
N. B. The purchaser may have possession of the houses
by the fourth of April.
rW O DRAUHTS upon Boftora at
fight, of £ 3760 2 4) r „
102 0 : $ Lawful m °%
To be got at JAMES VANUXEM and CLARK's
store, in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets.
They have for sale, a few hogsheads, of the verv best
Virginia TOBACCO. J
Printed, and to be fold by STYNER and CIST,
at the north-east corner of Race and Second-streets
O BSER V A T I ON's
ON THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Published according to a Resolution of CONGRESS
by their COMMITTEE.
For the confidsration of those who are desirous of com
paring the Conduct of the opposed parties, and the
ft ral Consequences which have flowed from it.
§|§ In the above Treatise, page 98, line 3, the wprds
“of civil war” ought to bf left out. The reader will
pleale to take notice thereof.
To the PUBLI C.
J''}' '' '' IR K continues to dye, as formerly,
hxs, cloths, linen, cotton, woollen jarn and worked,
clue, green, red, &c. fuftians and jeans dyed various
colours, and drafed ;, Ikaine fi.k dyed and dretied as at
London ; mens ctoaths cleaned ; stains taken cut of scar-
Ict cloth and cloaths, and the colour brightened.
Work received and delivered at his dweliing-houfe in
Second-fre^t, bn^tn Chefnut and Market-streets, and.
at my fr-houfe in Wacer Ureet, betwixt Walnut and
Chefnut.dieets, Philadelphia^
TO BE SOLD,
ACORNc,R LO T, eighty feet front in A>ch ftreeh
and one hundred in Seventh street: On the lot ard
a two story brick and a small £6ne buildings, with a
cellar under each, and a pump before the door. En
qui^of PHILIP HALL, in Race freet.
N. B. Continental money out of circulation will be
taken in payment.
By the Subscriber,
AoM ALL FARM containing something more
XA tn # i :ten acres of land, in Paifyunk townfltip, aberw
t^o and a half or three miles from the city of Philadel
phia. On laid farm are a brick dwelling-house, a barn,
and ftablirg for cows and hopfer, a well of good water
at tre boot, and a very good celle&ion of fruit tre^,
fuco as apples, peaches, pears, cherries and plumbs.
For further particulars and terms of file apply to Ben
jamin Harbison, who has to dispose of f # me L^n
ume Certificates, the interest payable in Bills upon
France.
r Eafon, March 10.
fl LL persons indebted to the clta'e of Lewis
ft G 0 R d on, Elq; late of Ration, in Northampton
county, dece^fed, either by bond, note or book-debt,
are r queft^d to make f,ecdy payment to the fubferibersi
And alj thole who have any demands against laid estate
are attired to Oring in their accounts, properly attested,
for payment. GEORGE PALMER,] w "
JOHN GORDEN, ^Executors.
T'O B E SOLD,