The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-05-15 00:00:00, page 4

A Woman with a good breast of
Milk, who can be well recommended, would be glad
to take a Child to Nurie. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SOLD,
(And immediate P°ff ffion given)
A PLANTATION or Triad of LAND, lying in
Mount 'BetheU tewnfh p, Northampton county,
'lB miles above Eafton, 5 miles below the Wat^r G^p,
and on 4 ? mile from the river Delaware, containing,a
bout go ^cr^s, of wkich about too acres aril mddow
ground, Thereof 15 acres are cleared, abbiir 90 or too
acres of cleared plough land, and the remainder of the
tra& web timbered ; it is well watered with federal run
ning Springs, and ban a good bearing orchard of diffe
rent kinds of fruit. This Traft is generally allowed,
in that neighbourhood, to be the best land for a num
ber of miles round, having feme,of it yielded go bush
els wheat per acre, for 20 acres together. Taere are
on said place three Log Houses, with barn, Tabling,
&c, conveniently situated in different parts of the tra&,
so as to allow one or two divifious to be made thereof,
and Oiould no purchaser offer for the whole, it will
then be fold in two or three separate tra&s. There are
within one mile thereof two gift mills and three few
mills, a tan-yard and a blacksmiths shop, and three
good landing places on the river Delaware. Enquire
of the Printer. May 6.
FOR SAL E,
SUNDRY TRACTS of LAND in the county of
Cumberland and Rate of Pennsylvania, viz Two
TraSsof Land in Middttcn township, one mile
from the tswn of Carlifit, both firies of Canodo'quenit
creek, known by the name of the Cain Lands; upon
which there is a complect merchant mill with two wa
ter wheels; the mill house of stone compleatly built,
two ftor^t high, 52 by 42 feet in the clear) the water
wheels are both within the house toprevent the frofit
from injuring them io cold weather; adjoining the mill
there s a large stone building ere&ed for a difldlery;
on thole tra&s there is two hundred and fifty acres of
clear land, fi/ty acres of meadow in excellent order, and
fi tv more can be madiaat a trifling ex pence ; there is
buildil^ and out heufts to accommodate three fami
lies on different parts of the land#
Two ot'er Tracts two miles from Carlisle, in the
township aforefaid, containing seven hundred acres ; on
thole tr^&? there is but one tenement, a young orch
ard of gafted fruit. This trad is situated so as to afford
three divisions.
One o her Tr^a adjoining the town of Carlifle; con
taining four hundred and fifty acres, with sixty acres
of clear land; this will suit dividing into lots, to ac
commodate such of the inhabitants of the town as may
chufe to purchase. \
One ether Trad four miles from Carlisle.
One oth'r Trad situate upon the Provincial road,
leading from Carkfle to Virginia and Pittsburgh, four
teen miles from the former, containing five hundred
acres, wfrh two froal) improvements, known by the
name of Butler's Trad, or the Rich Lands.
Sundry Lots in ard adjoining the :town pf CaFfl?,
and Tpm of Land in the townships of Rye, Green
wood, F^rmapaugh, Derry and Armaugb.
Any persons who are pofftffed of lands near this ci
ty, and di'pofed to enlarge their property by exchange,
may be advantageously accommodated. The fubferiber
will attend at Caribe from the 15th of April until the
15th of May, to fliew the premiles and make known
the trms. If not Sold by the 15th of May will be
Rented for a term of years.
Much 26. EPH. BLAINE.
IVHEREAS a certain Frederick Youce,
of Yorktown, in the county of York, and state
of Pennsylvania, feme time hft winter, obtained two
Obligations from me, thefubferiber, through mistake,
2nd without any consideration, for Thirty-five pounds
each : Thef, are therefore so forewarn all persons from
taking Assignments on said Obligations, as I am de
termined not to pay the fame, unless competed by law.
JACOB HETRICK.
Yorktown, April 29, 1783.
XV HEREAS the fubferiber did give
two Lp^rate Obligations, each of them for th#
sum of 2001. (the fi/ft of them being payable May 27,
then next ensuing, ?nd the other May 27, 1784.) unto
PHILIP NEISE, formerly of Did place, but now of
the county of Hacks; and whereas the said Philip
Neife has nt fulfilled the engagement for which he re
ceived the laid obligations: therefore I forewarn all
pat font from taking an alignment on said obligations ;
as 1 am determined not to pay any part thereof, unless
compelled by law. PETER MILLER.
A NDREW ELEY gives Notice, that
Z I from the 29th instant, April, 1783, no perlon/
shall trust, or give bis wife, EVE, any thing upon his
account; as he is net willing to pay an, thing for her.
The Poor Robbed.
STOLEN out of one of the Alms-Houses in Wal
nut street, belonging to the people called Quakers,
in the evening of the 25th instant, by a Man who came
under pretence of buying herbs, a Silver WATCH
with an enamelled face, the maker's name Hill, London,
No. 270, the property o' one of the poor persons.
Whoever will discover the Thief and restore the Watch
to the Printer, or to JAMES PEMBERTON, shall
be paid TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward. All
watchmakers and others to whom it may be offered
for sale, are desired to flop it and give notice as
above. Philadelphia, 4th month 28.
Pouadelfc,;g : Prated and Sold by D AvlD C, CLAYPOOL E, in Market-Street.
Lacaze and Mallet,
At their STORE in Water-street, between Arch and
Race-Hreets.
Have for Sale, an Elegant
A flortment of Dry Goods,
Lately Imported in the last Vtffels from France:
Also, Good English Mufquets.
IK7H EREAS Mr. Guiller de Mondoucet,
VV a French gentleman from Nogent Ie Rotrou,and
supposed to be now on the continent of North-Ameri
ca, is become heir to a very considerable Fortune in
France, by the demise of his parents : This is to de
sire any person or persons who may have heard of the
said Mr. Guillier, to inform Messrs. LACAZE and
MALLET, merchants in Philadelphia, by letter or
otherwise, what is become of him, whether he be dead
or ! ivin g.. All information concerning the laid Mr.
Guillier will be thankfully received, by
Philad. Feb. 4. LACAZE and MALLET.
Onfray Painniere,
At hit Store in Water-street, below Walnut-street, has
for Sale,
A Variety of Dry Goods,
lately imported in the last Vessels from France.
TO BE SOLD, AT
John & Chamlefs Hart's
COMMISSION-STORE,
On the weft fide of Front-street, the third door below
the corner of Walnut-street, Philadelphia,
A large and neat Assortment of Dry Goods,
Amongst which are—
SUPERFINE, second and coarse Cloths, Baize and
Caflimers, fine and coarse Linens, Sheeting, Oana
brig, Sail Cloths. Britannias, Napkins, Tablecloths,
arid Diapers, Evfrhftings, Caiimancoes, Prunellas and
Barogans, Jeans, Fustians, Nankeens. Dimities, Mus
lins, Damafeus, white and coloured Marseilles Quot
ing, striped, plain and figured Mantuas, Damalks, Lute,
firings, fiik Quilts, Taffaties, silk Hose, Cottons, Ca
clico^s and Chintzes, whites and coloured Threads
Furniture Checks, Tickings, Cambricks and Lawns,'
best post Paper, silk, check and cotton Handkerchiefs,
Gauze, Mohair, Twist, Buttons and Cord, Buckrams,
Pins, Needles, Quality Binding, &c. &c. &c.
Also, best Salad Oil, Sheet Lead, White Lead, 8 by
10, and 9 by 11 Window Glass.
Several valuable Farms ard sundry Houses and Lots.
Descriptions of which may be fern at said Store,
Imported in the last ships from France, by
J^an P7eck & Barton,
And to be SOLD at their STORE in Market ftrset,
three doors above Laeritia-court,
A Large Assortment of Merchandize,
Suitable to the season : Amongst which are —
SHEETINGS, Nankins, fupe 4 fine Cloths, silk Ser-
O ges, Shalloons," Camblets, India and English Taf
fities, French and English Sattias and Modes, Tabincs,
Mantuas, 61k and cotton Hofc, sewing Silks, silk
Handkerchiefs, linen and cotton Ditto, silk Gloves
and Mitts, Furniture Checks, Bedticks, daroalk Table
cloths and Napkins, Everlaftingr, beaver and caftor
Hats, Hat-bindings, dark and light Chintzes, Calicoes,
Cottons, Jeans, German Cords, Brirannias, Pins, Um
brelloes, Faps, Gauzes, ken-ing Handkerchiefs, Mus
lins, Cambricks and Lawns.
Also, A Quantity of English, ready made SADLE
RY. April 26.
Haym Solomons,
TAKES this method to acquaint all
those who possess full Setts of Bills of Exchange,
drawn in his favour and indorfed by him, cn Monsieur
Boutin, treasurer to the marine department of France,
that they (hall on application, have the Money refund
ed ; and for Bills of the above defcriptibn, which may
have already been sent to France, fatisfa&ory Assurances
wiM be given to the Proprietors, that they shall be paid
agreeable to thtfir refpe&ive Tenors, in Paris.
Philadelphia,April 19, 1753.
Nathaniel Afoley,
In Second-street, above Race street, has for Sale,
A LARGE quantity of Carolina Reed, Music
Wire on rolls, portmanteau Locks, fine silver,
locket and pinchbeck Sleeve Button; Shoe and Knee-
Buckles, Watch Seals and Keys, Cutteau and Per.
knives, from half to two and a half inch Screws, Chit
fels, Gouges, Plain-Icons, &c. Brats Dividers, G m
blet; Fifhh'ooks of all forts and sizes, Pins, Needles
curious coat and vest Buttons, scars Twist, Sewing Silks
and Threads, best R+ppee Snuff.—All on the cheapelt
terms to be found in the city.
TO BE SO L D,
A Negro Wench, She will suit
Either Town or Country Enquire of toe
Printer.
To the Public.
Lancaster Academy, April 28, 1783.
MANY worthy patrons of this seminary, and real
lovers of ufeful literature, being desirous of hav
ing the FRENCH LANGUAGE taught here ; the
fubferiber has therefore employed a gentleman of ap
proved abilities for that purpose.
The junior caffes of the Latin and Greek fcholarg
are not to be troubled with this study, unless their pa
rents cr guardians insist on it ; but the English and
mathematical students may be advantageously employs
ed, part of every day, in the French school.
ANDREW BROWN.
Miniature Profiles.
J°"" 'PpLLS, having had the honour of drawing
the Profiles of many cf the ladies and gentlemen
in England and Leland, takes this method to in
form the Ladies and Gentlemen •' Philadelphia, that
ftrikin ^ Likenesses in Miniature Profile, at
Two Dollars framed and glazed ; a family of four or fix,
in one targe frame, glazed, at Ten Shillings each per
on. Specimens to be seen at th, Coffee-houfe or at
his Appartments at Mr. Snowden's, the south fide of
Market street, oppofit^ the centre of the Jersey-Market.
N. B. Said Calles Hangs Paper, and Colours plain
Rooms in a genteel and neat manner, much superior
to oil colours. Specimens to be seen at his Appart.
merts, as above. April 22.
FIRE - WORTFs
JOHN LAUGEY, French Fire-Work Maker, liv-
J ing behind St, Paul's church, between Second and
'"e'"' in^rr^ the Public of the thirteen unit
ed Hates, that any persons that have occasion for any
fort of Fire-Works, large or small, may be Applied
on the fhorttfl notice ; he will a |f o g o with any per
son to any of the neighbouring states, where they
may may propose to have any, on the celebration of
the glorious peace.
He has also on hand, an elegant Wire-Work con
filling of about eighty Pieces, the best and fineft that
have ever been seen here. He may be found at his
house any time of the day. Philadelphia, April 29.
CO A C
THE fubfe riber having furnifhed himfdf with a
: PATR of exce ^
, D ^"' ^ ^ ave to inform
Friends and the Public in general, that he intends
to appropriate it as a HACKNEY COACH ; and G^n-.
by drying at his Livery. Stables,
uch^d the City. Tavern; may be conveyed to any part
of the city, or eltewhere, at as moderate a rate as the
tim^ will admit. SAMUEL HODGSON.
Philadelphia, December 3, 1782.
WAS flopped, some time ago, on fuG
pinion of being stolen, a PIECE of CALICO.-
VVhoever has loft the fame, proving property and pay
ing charges may have it again, by applying to the sub
scriber, living near the New-Gaol.'
May t. JOHN PLUNKET.
Wants a Place, as a Clerk or
Assistant in a Store or Office, a Person that can be well
recommended. Enquire of the Printer. April 1,.
N °° A TWO stor y br^* House and Lot of Ground,
1. situate on the northeast corner of Spruce and
Laurel-streets, between Second and Third
streets, in the city of Philadelphia, containing in breadth
on Spruce street 33 feet 11 inches, and in depth on
Laurel street 50 feet ; fubje& to a ground-rent of 71.
10s. per annum. & _ „ '•
No. z. A two hory brick House and Lot of Ground,
adjoining to the ekfiward of the above, containing in
breadth on Spruce-street 14 feet 7 inches, and in
depth 50 feet, with the privilege of a two feet fix inch
alley; fubjett to a ground-rent of 30s. per annum.
No. 3. A two story brick House and Lot of Ground,
adjoining No. 1, containing in breadth on Laurel
ftreet 15 feet, and in depth 48 feet 6 inches, with the
privilege of a two foot four inch alley ; fubj^a to a
ground- rent of 30s. per annum.
No. 4. A two story brick House and Lot of Ground,
adjoining No. 3, containing in breadth on Laurel
ftreet 15 feet, and in depth 48 feet 6 inches, with the
privilege of the said two foot four inch alley ;'fubje&
to the like ground-rent of 30s. per annum.
Also a frame Stable, Handing on a Lot of Ground
adjoining to No. 4; the stable is large enough to con
tain four horses, with a hay-loft above, and a cow-stable
and (hed adjoining : the lot on which the stable Hands,
at prefect pays a rent of 101. per annum. Any person
inclining to purchase all, or any part of the laid Pre
mises, may view the fame and know the terms by ap
plying to ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER, living in
Spruce-street, near the premises. May 1.
A Single Class, of five or fix BOYS, may have
BOARDING, in a healthy, retired, ard pleasant
situation, in Abington, and will be carefully inftzv&ed
in thof&branches of learning, which abe necessary in or
der to their admission into college.—They will be re
ceived in June next. The terms may be known by
applying to Colonel JOHN BAYARD, of the city of
Philadelphia. Abington, April 22.
To BE SOL D,
The following Houses and Lots of Ground,
viz