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Philadelphia, September 4, 1783.
T O-MORRO W,
Will be SOL Dby the subscriber, at PUBLIC
AUCTION, at the Office of John Swanwick, efq.
in Market, between Fifth and Sixth streets— A large
Quantity of GOODS suitable to the approaching sea
son, the Property of the United States of America :
Confiding of the following Articles#
BL A NKETS of diff-rent sizes and qualities,
Cloths of various colours and qualities,
Worked and wooden Hose,
Hats of various qualities,
Shoes,
Serges, fine and coarse,
Coarse Woollens, and a Variety of Articles;
Patterns of which ma, be seen at Mr. Swanwick's
Office, or at the City-Au&ion 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 Cafli will be taken in pay
ment. JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer-
Philadelphia, August 30, 1783.
BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas to me di
rected (b, adjournment) will be exposed to Pub
lic Sale, at the Coffee-Houfs, on WEDNESDAY ths
10th of September next, at is o'clock at noon, a cer
tain MESSUAGE and LOT of GROUND (common
ly called a water lo?) situate in the city of Philadelphia,
being xz feet 9 inches on the east fide of New, or Penn
street, and extending eaftwardly into the river Dela
ware, thence fouthwardly by the said river 22 feet 9
inches thence weftwardly to Petn-ftreet aforefaid ;
bounded by ground of Samuel Preftcn M ore, Andrew
Elliot, by Penn-street and the river Delaware; iufyft
a yearly rent charge of 12!. 79. 6d. payable to the
heirs of Thomas Cuthbert, deceased ; taken in execu
tion as the estate of Benjamin Towers, by
WM. WILL, fheriff.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
at the Coffee-Houle, on the 10th of September next,
ATra6t of LAND, containing 331 acres, situate in
the township of Little Egg Harbour. The deed
is indisputable. For terms apply to THOMAS
CURGEE, blackfmitb, in Penn-street, between Pine
and South Greets. August 25.
To be Sold by Public Auction,
(if not disposed of before at private sale)
On TUESDA Y the 23d of September, instant, at
7 e'Ciock in the Evening, at the Coffee house,
A Commodious three story HOUSE in Front-street,
between Walnut street and the Drawbridge ; itis
exceedingly convenient, in good repair, and one of the
most 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
Store; in the yard there is a brick Smoke-house. Pcf
feffion may be had immediately, as 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 inter<ft
and security. Any person inclining to purchase may
view the fame, by applying to
JOHN COX.
FOR SA L E,
The Brigantine Experiment,
new laying in the dock belcw the Old Ferry: (he is
Bermuda built, with two decks, and well found, bur
then about 1300 barrels flour. For terms of sale apply
to JOHN PEROT. Aug. 27. 3 t.
Just IMPORTED, and now 0 PENI NG at
KUH N's
Medicinal and Drug
S T OR E,
The weft fide of Second-street, nearly midway be
tween Market and Chefnut-ftreet#. and direftly op
posite Black-Horse-alley,
A frefh and large Assortment of well chosen
Drugs and Medicines,
Which will be Sold on the most reasonable terms, either
by Wholesale or Retail.
Orders from the country, and phyfician# Preferption#
carefully attended to.
^"WOil^^
O R, THE
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
THURSDAY,
VOL. XIL]
^f^f^ AND SATURDAY.-Price Six-Pence.
Southwark Au&ion.
THIS
M O RN I N G,
Will b Sold by Public Auction,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
MERCHANDIZ E,
As USUAL: ALSO,
Houffiold Furniture & Wearing
APPAR E L, &c. &c.
WILLIAM BROWN, Auctioneer.
N. E, Hand-Bills will be difeontinued for the future
except on particular Occasions.
IF Mr. A. H. WILLMANS, of Bielefeld, in the
county of Sparenberg, in the dominions of his ma
jedy the king o' Pruffis, in Germans, is still alive,
and will apply to Mr.P. E DELIUS, in Philadelphia,
to be met with a Mrffrs. Peter Whitefide and Co'#, ha
may hear of something greatly to his advantage ; or if
any Gentium n, in any part of North-America, can
give an account of said Mr. A. H. Willmans, where he
is, if lining, or if dead, where he died, by directing a
letter as abovementioned, it will be most thankfully re
ceived. Sept. 2, 1785. 4t.
Wants a School,
A Young MAN, who can be well recommend
n ed, capable ofteaching Reading, Writing,
Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Algebra and Geo
metry, with their application to Trigonometry,
Surveying Navigation, Mensuration, Gauging,
Dialing, &c. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SOL D,
THREE new two story Brick HOUSES comple t
ly finifhed, with a good yrd to each; they are
filiated in a ple-fint and agreeable part of the dis
trict of Southwaik, For further particular# enquire
of the Printer. Aug. 25.
N. B. she terms will be reasonable and cheap.
TO BE SO L D,
TWO Lots of GROUND, situate on the north
fide of Gree^ftreet, between Second and Front
ftreet*, in the Northern liberties.
One of the Lots contains in breadth 36 feet, and in
depth 14.3 feet, begins at the difiance ot 174 feet e@ft
ward from Second-street, and is fubjt& to ground rent
of 21 and 7-15:53 of a dollar per annum.
The other Lot contains in breadth 86 feet, and is of
the fame depth with the above, begins at the distance
of 189 feet welward from Front-street, and is fubjc&
to a ground rent of 55 dollars per annum.
A p'an of the above may be seen at ELIJAH
BROWN'S Office, in Fine-ftre^t, opposite the Friends
Meeting-house. Aug. 25.
FOR S A L E,
The beautiful Brig Friendship,
as flic lately came from fca: the is about 18 months
old, is com leatly found 2nd ready to take in a cargo,
die is to be seen at the Bardin-Hand wharff. Far
tsrms apply to JOHN BARCLAY & Co. who have
for sale a Quantity of choice Shrrrv Wine from four
to ten year# old. Aug. 22.
Philadelphia, August 20, 1783
AL L persons indebted to the ettate of GEORGE
KENNEDY, late of this city, merchant, deceased,
by bond, bill or book debt, are requeued to make
foeody payment to the fubferibers ; and those who have
just demands against said estate are requeftid to bring
in their accounts properly attested for leitlemaoL
As little attention hath been paid to a former ad
verttfement, and much of the time beirg now spent
which by law is allowed for executors to mike up their
accounts in, it is therefore thought necessary to give
this public notice, that all debts unpaid at the fi ft of
November next, will then be put into the hands of at
tornica, to be recovered as the law dir*a%
WILLIAM RICHARDS, ,
JOHN M'KIM, ) Executors
ROBERT COCKS, J
T H E
J UST LANDED,
And for Sale at the Crooked-Billet Wharff, between
Chefnut and Market streets, where Attendance is
p^n all the Hours of Business,
MAJORCA Capers in calks and bottles,
Gorgono Anchovies in small kegs,
Raisins in jars and c:fks,
Gorolun Almonds (helled and unshelled,
Olives in jars ; all perfe&ly frefh and blooming.
Also, a few quarter calks old Sherry Wine of a very
choice quality. August 25.
Mercier & Carre,
At their STORE in Water-street, between Chefnut
and Market Greets, next door to Mr. Price's,
HAVE FOR SALE,
An elegant and general Assortment of
DRY GOODS:^
Also Claret and Lifoon Wine by the Dozen.
A Gentleman, properly qualified
for teaching the French language, would find employ
ment. Apply to the Printe. Aug. 18.
A Woman with a good Bread of
Milk, wants a Place as a Wtt Nurse. Enquire of the
Printer. Se; t. 2
For LONDO N,
The Ship prince of LEIGE. ISAAC a ll ,
Commander. She is a fine (hip, one vear
old,has excellent accommodations for paffengerr,
and will fail in three weeks. For freight or
passage apply to the Captain, at Meafe's whraff,
or to JOHN BARCLAY and Co.
For Cadiz or Malaga,
THE French Snow HEUREUSE RENCONTRE,
Peter Bouizacg, Mad,r, now lying at Bri^hi's
Wharff ; a strong Veffe!, English built, and will
take on freight a part, or the whole of her car^o. Ap
ply to LACAZE and MALLET, in Wa^r street, Be
tween Arch and Race ltree% Philad. Aug. 18.
Imported in the lafl Vessels from England, France,
Holland and Germany, and to be SOLD by
John Swanwick,
Tn Market-street, between Fifth and Sixth flreefs,
IRISH Linens,
. Sheering,
Shirts, r m ady made,
Blankets and Coverlets,
Checks,
Corduroys and Velverets,
Marseilles Quilting and
Dimity,
Mens and boys Shoes,
Pumps and Boots,
Womens fluff, fi|k and
leather Shoes,
Woollens and Cloths,
A Variety of Tin Ware,
Tin Plates,
Iron Ware, Fiflihooks and
Lines,
A Vafiety of Mathemati
cal Instruments,
Sailcloth and Cordage,
Chintz and Calicoes,
Brown Heffens and Dow
iafs,
Dippers and Table Linen,
Mens and womens Gloves,
Tapes, Binding, Garter
inrs, &c.
A Variety of Millinary,
Also, a few Calks of draught Porter.
A few Coloured and Mezotinto Engravings, Emble
matical to the return of peace to America.
Mezotinto Prints of Thomas Payne, enquire, au
thor of Common enfe, ditto, of the celebrated Mr.
Garrick.
A few Elegant Copies of the original Magna Char
ta of Great Britain The notes of toe honorable
fnperintendant of 6nance, and of the treaforer of the
United states, will be taken in payment as cash.
SEPTEMBER 4, 1783;
A Quantity of Hard Ware
Knives, Sciffars, Buckles,
Nails of various sizes,
Locks, Bolts, Bedfcrews,
Carpenters and coopers
Tools,
A Variety of Paints and
Brushes,
Fine Durham Mustard in
bottles,
A Variety of GlafsWa r e,
Decanters, Tumblers,
&c.
New Caflie Crown Glass,
Calimancoe and Ever
laflings,
A Variety of Medecines,
A Quantity of Best Snuff,
Sattin and Mode Cardi
nals,
Durant, Tammy and Ca
limancoe Petticoats,
Carpeting and Slops,
Sattins, Taffities, Velvets,
&c.
A Quantity of Sadlery,
A Few Calks of Madeira:
and fine old Port Wines
[NUMB. 1089.