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Philadelphia, January 25, 178%
NOTICE is hereby given, That the
Subferibers, being a Committee of Grievances
appointed by the Honorable House of Assembly, will
meet in the Library Room (up stairs) in the State-
House, at half patt Aline o'clock in the mornings of
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, during the prefect
fitting of the General Afl:mbly.
CHARLES W. PEALE,
ROBERT KNOX,
ARTHUR WATTS,
DAVID THOMAS,
JOHN WHITEHILL,
JAMES DIXON,
ABRAHAM SMITH,
JONATHAN JONES,
JOHN RALSTON,
JOHN BURD,
ROBERT MARTIN.
WAS taken up by the fubferiber at Cuckold's
town, Mill Creek Hundred, and county of
New Castle, on the loth of November last, a black
MARE, supposed to be about fix years old, thirteen
or fourteen hands high, branded H L. The owner is
desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take
her away. FREDERICK FORD.
S
and engraved on the under fide of the handle I M.
two pair of silver knee-buckles, one plain, one pair car
ved, ma ked R S. a carved Hock-buckle R S. one large
silver buckle, rims plain and worn out, one of them
broke; a pincushion, light blossom coloured silk, work
ed with red and green silk in imitation of a bunch of
ftra^ berries on one fide and a sprig on the other fide,
hooped with silver; a new home made cloth great coat
of a light colour a little on the bloflom ; a grey coating
furtout not much worn; a new broadcloth jacket with
out Aceves, alight blossom colour; a pair of leather
breaches almost new, a pair of corderoy breeches, one
fine Hull nd and several other shirts and neckcloths; a
quantity of metis ;md boys flockings, linen, worsted and
wookn;a purple Persian gown lined, a stamped linen
ditto hair coloured, a black paduafoy cloak, a black
ruffe! quilt lined with hemefpun griped worsted, a fine
new fliift with Holland sleeves, a pair of blue damask
shoes of Hefe's make, a pair of new blankets, a new Ruf
fin sheet, with fundiy other things of various kinds.
It is supposed one of them cut bis finger by breaking
open drawers, as some of the linens left were bloody,
supposed by being handled. Any person taking and
securing the goods and money so that the owner may
have them again, shall receive Two Hundred and Fifty
Dollars reward, and for the felons so that they may be
conviaed, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, paid by
JAMES STEEL.
N. B. It is imagined the above articles are in Phila
delphia, as the fubferiber's horse was taken out of the
stable to carry them, and was found near the Bridge
coming back. J, g °
New Jersey, January 20, 1780.
'l"' H E Subferiber proposes attending in Phl~
l ladelphia f-om the firft to the eighth of February
next, in order to receive the monies due him on the
sales of P izes in New-Jersey ; and desires all those who
do no; call on him in Bordentown before that time and
discharge thir accounts, to be puiuftual in paying with
in the time above-mentioned. All accounts not paid as
above will be put in suit.
JOSEPH POTTS,
Late Marshal.
BROKE into the house of the fubferiber, in Upper
Darby, Chester count., in the night of the 23d in
ftaut, Two M E N, one a out five feet eight or nine
inches high, thin visage fair cc mplexion, had on a linen
frock and thick woolen cap. The other about five feet
fix or feyen inches high, dark complexion, had on a blue
ragged jacket, or soldier's coat, turned up with force
other colour; his name James. They took away fom,.
dollars, fomeEnglifh half-crowns, some finall silver me.
iiey, such as quarter dollars, piftareens, &c. one half
johannes, two guineas and one half guinea, some Conti
nental and a considerable quantity of old paper currency ;
a large filter-faced watch, with brass hand and brass
dots between the hours, the day of the month in the dial
plate, maker's name John May, London, both on the
face and inside; half a dozen large silver spoons Ramped,
NOTICE is hereby given, That by an
Aft of Affembl, made and palled at a session of
Assembly of the State of Maryland, begun and held at
the city of Annapolis, on the eighth day of November,
1779, the bills of credit, dated January 1, 1767, emit
ted a id made current by an Aft of Assembly passed No
vember session, >766, are directed to be brought in and
deposited with the Western Shore Treasurer, on or be
fore the firft of June next, or thereafter irredeemable ;
for which the holders of laid bills of credit may, at their
option, receive either bills of exchange drawn on the
Trustees of laid State at London, or State Loan office
certificates, bearing an annual interest of fix per cent.
N. B. The Printers in the adjacent States are request
ed to insert the above in their refpe&ive papers.
AN Y person wanting a NEGROE BOY
of about eleven years old, who has had the Imill
pox and measles, and is capable of waiting in a house,
and tending horses, may hear of such a one by apply
ing to ARCHIBAL D M'SPARRAN, four doors
below the Draw-Bridge, who has for sale a quantity of
Russia Duck, as also a good Saddle Horse.
January 24.
A RO 8,8 ER Y.
Four Hundred Dollars Reward.
PHILADELPHIA.. Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNLAP, in Market-ftre^
A few GALLONS of excellent
Fresh LIME JUICE;
Also, Frefhß AISIN S,
TO BE SOLD BY
JACOB KEEHML E,
In Second-street, near Race-street, Philadelphia.
TO B LE T,'
And entered upon immediately,
A LARGE commodious POT-HOUSE in the
city of Philadelphia. For terms enquire of the
Printer.
Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN or STRAYE D, on the night of the
aoth instant (January) from the door of Christian
St?ar, in Whitemarfh township, a dark brown HORSE,
coming four years old, neither brand nor ear mark,
some white on one of his hind feet, a well made crea
ture, about thirteen hands high, paces and trots, car
ries low in his gate, and never was shod ; the mane di
vides on each fide from the head halt way on his neck,
and the short hairs at the root of his tail are white. A
red and white dog with peaked cars followed the horse.
Whoever gives information of, or brings the horse,
and thief if stolen, shall have the above reward, and for
the horse alone One Hundred and Fifry Dollars, pid by
RHUDOLPH BARTLE.
T O BE SO L D,
A very genteel second-hand SLEIG H.
Enquire of the Printer.
CAME to the plantation of the fubferiber,
in Haycock township, Bucks county, on the 29th
day of November last, two MARES; one a brown,
with white hind feet, about five years old, fourteen
hands high, paces and nets: The other a black, with
some white on one foot, thirteen hands high, seven or
eight years old, paces and trots. The owner or owners
are d&fired to come, prove property, pay charges and
take them away.
LEONARD BIDLEMAN.
CA M Eto the plantation of the fubferiber,
living on Joseph Warton's place, in Love Lane,
about two weeks ago, a black HORS E, twelve or
thirteen hands high, with one shoe on the off foot, a
switch tail, the greatest part of his mane hangs on the
off fide, and has a ffroke of white on each fide of his
neck. The owner is desired to come, prove his pro
perty, pay charges and take him away.
MICHAEL PIPER.
January 21, 1780.
CA ME to the plantation of the fubferiber, living
in Middle-Town tow ffiip, Chester county ; a small
bay HORSE, about 12 hands high, black main and
tail. The owner is desired to come prove his property,
pay charges, and take him away.
Jan. 20, ROBERT M'C LELLA N.
January 12, 1780.
Three Hundred Dollars Reward.
STOLEN last evening, from the sign of the Ship,
on the Lancaster R^d, a sorrel GELDING
seven years old, fourteen and a half hands high, with a
star in his forehead, a feather on both sides of his head
long sided, switch tail) some saddle marks, and shod all
round; also a good saddle with jointed stirrups, a lea
ther surcingle, and a fiuffie bridle ; supposed to be ta
ken by a certain James Warßan, who fays he has been
privateering ; he is a young man, about five feet eight
inches high; hal on a round hat with an ostrich feather
in it, a light coloured great-coat with a small red cape
and burtons to the sleeves, his other cloaths not parti
cularly known. Whoever takes up and feeures laid
gelding, with the saddle, bridle and thief, so that the
thief may be brought to justice and the owner get his
horse, saddle and bridle again, shall receive the above
regard or without the thief One Hundred Dollars'
id reasonable charges, paid by'
to BE SOLD BY
SHINKLE and GRAFF,
At the corner of Market and Second streets,
A large QU ANTITY of
QUEEN'S WARE and GLASS,
Among which are---
PLATES,
' Dishes,
Mugs,
Tea Pots,
Coffee Pots,
Tureens,
Sugar Dishes,
N. B. They continue to fell GROCERIES As
ufual.l
TO BE SO L D,
A YOUNG NEGRO WENCH with two chil
dren: She is good tempered, and capable of any
kind of house-work. For terms of sale apply to Joseph
Heister, living in Reading.
TO BE S O L D,
'THE TIME of a servant Girl, who has above
1 two vears to serve; a smart girl, fit for country
work. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas
Apty, keeper of the Work house in Philadelphia.
JAMES RE ED,
Near the above place.
Sallad Dishes,
Wine Griffis,
Decanters,
Castor Stands,
lAndI And sundry other articles
too tedious to mention.
L OS T,
ON Monday evening last, between the Northern Li
berty Ferry, and Samuel CoopeHs, on the road
over theice; a Womans POCKET-BOOK, much
worm containing about Two Hundred dollars in Conti
nental money, mostly large bills, a pair of double set
paste earings set in gold, also sundry other things. The
person who has found the fame need be at no loft for the
owner, as there is in it a ticket for the City Assembly
containing the owners name. Whoever has found it and
will return it with the 0 her contents, to the owner or
the printer hereof, shall have the money tor their trou
ble.
N. B, If the earings are offered for sale, it is hoped
they will be Hop'd.
January 19, 1780.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On Friday, February 4th, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
at the Plantation of Philip Heist, deceased, in Guinet
township, Philadelphia county.
A PLANTATION containing 100 acres of land, a
bout one half cleared. The woodland is exceed
ingly good, confiding of chefnut, oak and hickory; fix a
errs are meadow, and five with winter grain in the
ground: There is on the preraifes, a good dwelling;
house with a pump of excellent water befo e the doo„
a barn, a good Kitchen garden, and an orchard o^l4o
*PP^, pear, pe^che, and the best tort of cherry trees.
At the fame time will be fold, sundry houfhold and
kitchen furniture; the 'ern.of sale will be made known
at the time of sale, and attendance given, by
PETER HEIST, I
JACOB MILLER, j Executors.
Guinet Township, Philadelphia County, Jah. 3.
A L L those who are indebted to the estate of Philip
Heist, de # eased, by bonds, notes, book-debts, or
otnerwife; are defined to pay on or before the 4th or sth
day of February next, to t' e fubfmbm/ who will at
tend on said days, at the said Philip H ift's late dwelling
house. And those who have any demands against said
estate, are hkewife desired to bring in their accounts, du
ly attested, on said days.
PETER HEIST,
JACOB MILLER,] Executory.
Philadelphia, January 14.
AL L persons indebted to the estate of the
Rev. Do&or Francis Alison, late of this city,
deceased, are requeued to make immediate payment •
and those that have any demands against the estate, are
desired to bring in their accounts to have them fettled
and paid. HANNAH ALISON,
MARY ALIS ON, ]Executnxes.
ROBERT SMITH,],
WILLIAM RUSH,] Exccutom
The Widow of Dc&or Alison would be obliged to the
Gentlemen that borrowed bookr, to return them.
A valuable Plantation, well improved, on the weft
branch of Susquehanna, a few miles from Sunbury,
be f01d.,"
, _ Philadelphia, January rs,
TO BE SO L D,
At the Continental Navy Store, (the firft store to the
northward of Willing and Morris's wharf,)
A QUANTITY of
Mufcovado SUGAR, and COFFEE
Which will be fold by the single barrel, to accommo^
date the inhabitants.
Also, a QU ANTIT Y of
WRITING PAPE R;
L , ° S T,
TH E Elbow Screw, or Goose Neck of the pipe of the
Engine, belonging to the Handin Hand Fire
Company; ano sundry buckets belonging to the said
Company. It is requested, that any person who may
know where the said articles are to be found, will in
form the fubferiber, or any other member of the Com.
pany, for the take of the public.
PAUL FOOKS.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.'
RANA way from the fubferiber, an Irifhfer
vant man named ROBERT NINAN, a clum
sy ill-made scoundrel, about twenty-two years of age
^ ei ^ ht inches bi ^ dark complexion,
""' br °' vn hair ; i)e took wilh hi m a mixed
c.oth short coat with a cape, a h^mefpun linen coat,
and a pair of new brown plush breeches; his other
eighths net remembered. It is supposed he will endea
to^° to fea ' " he h *' been heard to express such a
, Hi * nia ^ r flltters himfelf that should he offer
himfelf to any commander out of this port, he will have
him secured. Whoever gives information of the above
fellow, or feeures him in any gaol in this State, shall
receive the above reward.
D. LENO X.
OFFICE for We of Real Efates.
TH E Subferiber has removed his Office from Se
cond-street to Front-street, at the corner of Black
Horse Alley, where perfors having real estates to dispose
of may, by entering them in the said Office, meet with
a ready and quick sale. Likawife Deeds, Mortgages,
Bonds, Memorial, Letters of Attorney, and all other
Instruments in Writing, are drawn at the said Office
with care and difpatcb, and money put out at interest as
usual.
There are in the said Office to be disposed of, several
Houses and Lots of Ground in and about the city.
ASSHETON HUMPHREYS.