The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-03-02 00:00:00, page 4

To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee house, on Thursday the fourth of March
inst. at Six o'clock in the evening, if not before
disposed of by private sale,
, LOT of GROUND in the city of Philadelphia,
PI on the weft fide of Dock-street, between Walnut
and Second-streets, containing in front on Dock-street
forty feet, and in depth fifty five and a half feet, bound
ed on the north and weft by lots of Samuel Morris, on
the east by Dock-street aforefaid, and on the south by a
lot late of Samuel Brookhoufe's; fubje& to a yearly
ground-rent forever of 53 and one-third Spanish milled
pieces of eight. There are on the premises one two story
brick building, twenty-seven and a half feet front and
twenty-nine feet deep; a three-story done building,
twenty eight feet front, twenty-seven feet back, with
a cart-way into Pear-street, in which the four upper
rooms are fitted for a dwelling-house, and is at present
occupied as such; the lower parts of both houses have
been'formerly a pot-ash manufadory, and are very con
venient for soap boilers, diftdlers, bakers, or for ware
houses, &c. as there is water carriage to the door, with
federal other conveniences. The whole to be fold fub
je& to the incumbrance of eight years ground-rent. For
further particulars enquire of MefFs. Bonsall and
Shoemaker, in Fourth street, between Spruce and
Pine-streets.
Philadelphia, February a 6.
BY virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas to me
directed, will be exposed to sale, on Saturday the
thirteenth of March next, at fix o'clock in the evening,
nt the Coffee-houfe in this city, a certain two-story
brick meffuige or tenement, kitchen, and lot or pie.ce
of ground, situate on the east-side of Second-street, be
tween Market and Chefnut-ftreets, containing in front
on Second-street aforesaid thirty-one feet, and in depth
ninety-seven feet,hounded by ground ofMaryKelly,Jo -
fepbSmnders,DavidHall and others;futj-ft to an annu
ity of feventy-five pounds per annum payable to Wiliam
Moore, Esq; Late the estate of James Haldane; ftized
and taken in execution by William Dewees, Eq; late
Sheriff, and to be fold by
JAMES CLAYPOOLE, Sheriff
February >o, 1779.
WA S stolen from the French DTim's door, this
evening at Miles Town, a likely BAY MARE,
about fourteen hands'high, with a star and a tail to it,
the off hind foot white up to the fetlock, the carries
her head low and her tail well up, and appears to be
with foal, a natural trotter and flack of courage, trets
very laz , fix years old text erals, can pace a flew tra
vel but hard to put to it. She mty be offered for sale in
the Continent I A my, a I iufpr& one of the foldrers
tock her . I equeft, therefore, all officers belonging to
the Service.to try to apprehend laid thief and bring him
tojuftice, as it is well known I have been a very great
friend to my country, and they Ihall receive Fifty
Dollars reward fur the mare, or One Hundred
Dollars for the mare an thief, and all reasonable
charges, paid by SAVORY TOY, living in Phila
delphia county, Lower Dublin township, near Penny
pack mill.
TO BE SOL D,"
And may be entered on immediately,
ASM ALL Plantation, fifteen miles from the city,
containing sixty acres of land; there are two dwell
ing-houses on the p ace, two large orchards of fine fruit,
two Springs of good water, and about twenty acres of
woodland well timber For terms apply to Messrs.
Bonsall and Shoemaker.
N.B The aboye place %ill be fold the fifth of March
next, at public sale, at the Coffee-houfe, at fix o'clock
in the evening, if not fold before at private sale. The
purchaser may have twelve months credit for half the
purchase money, if required, paying interest with Secu
rity.
Philadelphia, February 23.
T O BE 'S O L D,
On Thursday the fourth of March next, at Six o'clock
in the evening, at the store formerly occupied by
Harman and Lewis, in Second-street, near Spruce
fheet,
AV ALUABLE colle&ion of B 0 0 KS, confid
ing of about nine hundred volumes, in most facul
ties, catalogues of which will be ready to be delivered
on Monday next at the Sheriff's Office: Seized and
taken in execution by
JAMES CLAYPOOLE, Sheriff.
Philadelphia, February 23.
TO BE S O L D,
On Saturday the sixth day of March next, at Eleven
o'clock, at the store formerly occupied by Harman
and Lewis, in Second-street, near Spruce- Areet,
f^WELV'E hogsheads of old Jamaica and Antigua
J SPIRITS, of an extraordinary quality: Seized
and taken in execution by
JAMES CLAYPOOLE, Sheriff.
N. B. In the advertisement for the sale of Books, in
the Gazette and Journal, the place of sale it said by mis
take to be at Harman and Lewis's store, and it is thought
proper to insert this in order to prevent any mistakes
concerning the eLblifhed reputation of that house,
the store being only granted by Mr. Harman to the
Sheriff for the sales of said Books and Spirits.
'To be SOLD al Public Vendue,
On Wednefdiy the third day of March inst. at Six
o'clock in the even ng, at the Coffee-houfe, if not
fold before at private tale,
THE SLOOP called the LILLY, about thirty
three tons burthen. For further particulars enquire
of Jesse Williamson, at the Northern Liberty Ferry,
Philadelphia.
PHILADELP HIA: Printed and Sold by JOHN DUNLAP, in Market-street,
Philadelphia, February 23.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
STOP THIEF!
STOLEN a second time, last night, out of the sub
scriber's stable in Vine-street, a likely black Horse,
near sixteen hands high, rising fix years old next Spring,
Shod all round, his near hind foot white, and a small
streak of white on the inside of the off hind one, a white
flip on his forehead, and is remarkably shy when touch
ed on or near the ears ; he paces, trots and canters well,
carries lofty, and is high spirited. ^Whoever Secures
the thief and hojfe, so that the thief be brought to jus
tice and the horse returned to the owner, shall have the
above reward, or Fifty Dollars for the horse only,
with reasonable charges.
DAVID JACKSON.
TO B E 'SOLD BY
WILLIAM A LRIC KS,
In Water-street, next door above Walnut-ftree:,
AFE W hogsheads of Weft-India RU M. The
emissions called out of circulation will be taken in
payment.
TO BE SOLD BY
PETER GALLAGHER,
In Second-street, the second door above Arch-street,
The Whole of bis large Stock of various GOODS now
on band, for which the two emissions out of circula
tion will be taken in payment, viz.
Broadcloths,
Coatings,
Shalloons,
Drawboys,
Camblets,
Camblettees,
Mecklenburgs,
Mafqueretts,
Striped callimancoet,
Mens silk hole,
Mens cotton ditto,
Mens thread ditt®,
Mens worsted ditto,
A quantity of needles,
7-Band I yard wide dimity,
White jeans,
TO BE S O L D,
Av ER Y valuable tra& of LAND, situate in the
forks of Delaware Run, Seventeen miles from the
town of Northumberland and eighteen mi'es from the
county town of Sunbury, lying in Northumberland
county, in the Mate of Pennsylvania, on the weft branch
of SuSquehanna River, containing three hundred and
one acres and one hundred and twenty peaches ofland,
with federal Springs thereon; the land is good, and al
lowed to be in the belt settlement in the county ; ninety
acres cleared, fourteen of which are good meadow, and
about ninety mere may be made. The above place in
the year 1^75 was valued at eight hundred pounds by
the Commissioners appointed for that purpose, and mod
of the improvements thereon since made: There is on
said place a double barn thirty feet Square each end,
likewise a log house raised thirty-fix feet by thirty, and
logs squared for a kitchen. The title indisputable. It
is about two miles distance from a grist and saw mill,
which was fold within tbefe two months past for Seven
thousand pounds, only containing two hundred and
twelve acres. Likewise for sale, a quantity of unim
proved Lands in Northumberland county, all within
thirty miles of the county town: The lands good and
the titles indisputable. For further particulars enquire
of the fubferiber, at Mr. Ephraim Bonham's, in Arch
ftreet, Philadelphia.
WILLIAM BONHAM.
TO BE S O L D,
A WELL finished three story House, and Lot of
Ground, Situated in Moravian Alley, containing
twenty feet in front and aoout eighty feet in depth,
with the privilege of a three feet alley and a pump in
the yard, a small garden, and every thing eompieat to
accommodate 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-Sheet, Philadelphia.
N. B. The purchaser may have possession of the houses
by the fourth of April.
WA S left at my house near Chingoteague
Idler, on the EafLrn Shore, Virginia, by Capt,
Moore, from Charlcftowr, South-Carolina, a small
Package directed to C'apt. Samuel Davifon, Philadelphia,
with orders to fend it to him by a Safe hand ; and hav
ing done as dire&ed, and no such man can be found in
the city, This is therefore to delire the said Capt. Da
vifon (if he is in bring) to fend for it, pay charges and
take it away.,
Dec. 22. 1778. SAMUEL HENDERSON.
N. B. He will wait on ladies and gentlemen who will
please to favor him with their commands.
L. FISHER, Dentist,
Living in Fourth-street, between Race and Arch-streets,
opposite the new German Church, Philadelphia.
TAKES this method to inform the public, that he
continues to practice the art of Dentistry in all its
branches. Those persons who have had the misfortune
oflofing their teeth, by applying to him may have teeth
transplanted or natural teeth grafted. He also cleans teeth
in.the neatest manner, and sets artificial ones from a Sing
le tooth to a compleat set, whi@h will look so natural that
they cannot be difeerned from the true ones, be has given
fufficient proof of his judgment in this art both in New-
York and this city.
Diaper, & do. table-cloths,
Fine and coarse Irifn linens,
Plain and figured muslins,
Cambricks and lawns,
Variety of silks,
Chintzes and callicoes,
Cotton and linen stripes,
Cotton and linen checks,
Russia drilling,
Sewing silks,
Silver hilted final! Swords,
Some jewellery,
Hair Powder,
Some giafs ware,
Pit- laws,
Fine green tea, &c. &c. tie#
BAY RICHMOND was imported by Lewis
Morris, from England, and as appearsby the un
der-mentioned certificates, is as high a bred horse
as any in Europe. He is a beautiful bay, fifteen hands
high, very aftive, and has got some remarkably hand
some colts, many of which may be seen in the poffeffibn
of Several gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Philadel
phia. It is needless to mention any thing more of the
size, figure or activity of the horse, as his character for
each and all of them is so well eftablilhed through the
States ; and will only add the certificates of his pedigree
for the fatisfa&ion of the public.
Richmond, rork/bire, Sept. 10, 1774.
I CERTIF Y that the bay colt which Mr. John
Hutchinson purchased of §ir Lawrence Dundafs, Baronet,
was bred hv me, and was got by Bahrain Blank, our of
my mare Dido, that won ten fifty pounds prizes, or up
wards, and which colt was three years old at May-day
last. (Signed) Thomas Comforth.
dfoigg, in Yorkshire, Sept. 14, 1774.
IDO hereby certify that the bay mare Dido, the
property of Thomas Comforth, Esq; was bred by me
and was own filler to my mare called Virgin and my
colt Miracle, being got by Changeling, (own brother
to Mr. Fenwick's Matchem) the dam of Virgin, Mira
cle and Dido, was also the dam of Lord Belingbioke'a
Conundrum, (afterwards Mr. Pigot'*) and Ranthas—>
Mr. Comforths's Enigma, my mares Riddle and Miss
Tims, Mr, Foly's Pumkin, and my fiily called Mriden,
all which were got by Matchem; their dam was got by
Squirt, (fire of M Ik and Syphan) g^ndam by Mogul,
(own brother to Barbram) grear-grandam by bay Bol
ton, great-great-grandam by Mr. Pullin's chefnut Ara
bian, (which mare was the grandam of the Bolton Ster
ling) great-great great-grandam by Rockwood, great
great-great-great-grandam by Buftler.
(Signed) John Pratt.
I CERTIF Y that the foregoing are true copies
from the original certificates.
February g, 1779. Lewis Morris.
P. S. A number of Mares are already engaged, and
the owners have left their names with Mr Thomas
Wetherell, at Longbridge Farm. Those who are in
clinable to fend their Mares to Richmond, had better
apply by letter to Mr. Wetherill, and as fueb, will claim,
a preference.
TO C OVE R,
The ensuing season, at Longbridge Farm in the State
of New-Jersey, four miles from Kingstown, the beau
tiful imported HORSE,
BAY RICHMOND,
Rising eight years old,
At FORTY DOLLARS the season, and a Dollar
to the Groom ; the money to be paid at the Stable
door.
Philadelphia, February 8.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD
WAS LOST yesterday, on the road between
this city and Frankford, a silver mounted
H'ANGER, maker's name on the mounting of the
scabbard, Bailey, Verplanck's Point, a silver twilted
guard to the handle, and the Hanger of a large size.
Whoever has found the fame and will deliver it to the
Printer, shall receive the above Reward.
Silver-imiths are desired to give information to the
Printer if it should be offered for sale
JAMES NEWPORT, Distiller,
Within the next gate-way bdorcthe Bunch of Grapes
tavern, in Third-street, (bemg the Djftillsry for
merly occupied by Mr. Samuel Burge) has for Sale,
NEAT plain BRANDY,
RASBERRY ditto,
GENEVA,
ANISEED WATER,
SPIRITS of WINE, (proper for raising low proof
liquors.)
N. B. He informs his customers that he keeps a con
stant supply of the above articles, which may at all
tinHs be depended on as excellent in quality; and at
the lowest rates possible, 24 t.
In Norris's Alley, the firft door upon the right hand
going in from Second-street,
BEST Coniac 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 dezen;
White Wine Vinegar, by the gallon; Florence Oil of
the best quality, in cases ; Green and Souchong Tea in
cannisters ; fuperfine black, parsons grey and drab co
loured broadcloths; 6-4 wide naps, coatings and beas
- a few pairs of the best kind of silk flockings, also
milled worsted ditto.
N. B. Twelve Shillings per dozen will be given for
empty Wine Bottles.
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TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN MARI E.