The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-11-16 00:00:00, page 1

,'O HE Y nave open d this Hore with an intention of
JI roti ing all grinds of Goods to dispose of on Com
mission, and wirich they slitter themfdves, by a constant
and onkent attention, to execute in such manner, as
to give fatisfaction to those who m ty be pleased to favor
them with business.
The Goods they have at pref nt to dispose of, and
which they will de by wholesale and retail, confitt of the
following Articles, vz.
Superfine cloths of a variety of colours, with Walloons
and trimmings to match them.
Caffimers of different colours.
Forest cloths.
Striped and plain Wiltons.
Fashionable striped coatings.
Buff, cloth coloured and olive corderoys.
Callicoes and chintzes.
Scarlet and white baizes and flannels.
Jeans, fuftians and fattinets. Irim linens.
Black, white and coloured B ircclona handkerchiefs,
Sattins, modes and Persians.
Black everlastings. Black and white gauze.
Prunellas. Mull ns.
Scotch threads. Sewing silks.
Clouting diaper.
Metal coat and vest buttons, of various kinds.
Together with a variety of other articles too tedious
to enumerate.
They have also to dispose of, a large quantity of hard
ware ; several hegiheada of mufeovado tugar, of the firft
quality ; and ^quantity of tingle refined loaf sugar.
MRS. ROGER, who lately kept a
Boarding School in the m per p.rt of Chefnut
frer, is just removed into the large and commodious
heufe of the late Israel Pemberton's, the corner of Third
arlChefaut-ttreets, where (he continues to board and
educate young Ladies as ufunl. She has a flare and ex
c^'^ cellars to let, with a coach house and Rabies for
ten horses.
TO BE EXCH&N(Tep;'
For a Plantation with improvements within twelve
miles of Philadelphia, or for a good House in laid
citv,
AV ALUABLE Plantation, situate near the Cross
Roads, New-London township, £hefter county,
containing about two hundred and twenty acres, about
one half cleared, the remainder well timbered wood
land, the whole under good fence. There are about
forty-five acres of excellent bottom and watered meadow
already made, and fifteen acres more may be made at a
very final! expence; White-clay Creek runs through
the bottom meadow, and the bank is watered by other
never tailing streams. There are on the premises a good
two-ttory dwelling-house with four rooms on a floor, a
large kitchen, and a well of excellent water at the door,
log barn, good Tabling, two large frame hay barracks
conveniently fixed in the meadow, a thriving orchard
of the best grafted fruit trees, a kitchen garden, cyder
press, &c. It is lituate eleven miles from the Head of
Elk, kven from Newark, twelve from Christiana Bridge,
and seventeen from Wilmington, where there is a ready
file for every article of produce. It is only half a mile
from a grist and Aw mill, handy to feveraf others, and
two miles distant from New. London Meeting-house.
The pfemifes may be entered on the 25th of March
sext. Enquire of the fubferiber in Front-street, near
Walnut-street, Philadelphia.
WILLIAM MILLER.
N # Be There is a fm^ll Plantation, containing about
forty five acre:, adjoining the foregoing, which may
go along with it if wanted.
WANTE D,
A CLERK who writes a good hand, and can be
well recommended. Enquire of the Printer.
Philadelphia, November 12.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
CTRAYED AWAY from the Commons of this
° city on Sunday last, a pale red CO W, about nine
years old, her face and great p?rt of her head white,
other marks, if the has any, forgot. Whoever will se
cure said Cow and bring her home to the fubferiber in
Second street, near Market (beet, (hall have the above
reward and reasonable charges.
BENJAMIN PITFIELD.
Imported in several vessels lately from Europe and the
Weft Indies, and to be disposed of by
'fames Budden, Thomas Laurence, &; Co.
At their Commission Store in Front street, near the
corner ut Market freer, formerly occupied by Bud
den and S r ker,
A neat assortment of Merchandize.
GENERAL
T U E$ D A Y,
O R
[ Published every 1 uefday, Thursday and Saturday, ]
TO BE SO L D,
On Wednesday the Seventeenth of November instant, at
Six o'clock in the evening, at the Coffee houfe,'
A VERY valuable Lot of Ground, situate on the
' corner or Second and Christian-streets, containing
one hundred and twenty fiet On Second-street and forty
feet on Chrfftian freer, lately fenced in with new boards
and good white oak posts. On said lot are erected a
commodious two-story brick house, fix neat frame tene
ments, and a imall liable, which bring in at present
850 k per annum. There is a pump of excellent water
before the door, and the houses are in good tenantable
order. The whole fubje& to a ground rent of 61. cur
rency.
To.be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On the eighteenth instant, at Nine o'clock in the morn-
m D by the fubferiber, living in Third street, oppo
fi'e the Harp and Crown, the following Articles,
A QUANTITY of vinegar in hogsheads, a large
"copper kettle holding upwards of fi t) gallons; feme
fat cattle, and cows with call, one of which is a remark
able large young cow, forward with her third calf ;
houfhold and kitchen furniture, such as desks, chairs,
dining and other tables, andirons, two stoves, and sun
dry other things two tedious to insert. Also some ex
cellent clover hay on the premiss, one stack in the
meadow, a sample of which may he se e n by calling as
above; a lulky, baking utensils, and a good frame
building (landing back in the yard. Due attendance
will be given by JAMES LOWNES.
N. B. As I intend to leave this State in a snort time,
the money is expeded to be paid on the delivery of the
goods. Two or th.ee good Waggon Horses will be
wanted by theVdßfcriber.
Norfolk, Virginia, OSiober 29, 1779.
To be SOLD \at Public Vendue,
(For read, money) at Norfolk, on Monday the zzd of
November, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
r p H E Brig ARROW, with all her tackle and ap
p^re, as (lie came from sea. She is 11^ tuns bur
then, has fix 4.-pouijders, with muskets, howitzers, cut
hues, pistols, and every implement fit for privateering,
which wi 1 be fold with the veffsi or separately ; (he is a
bout one year old, a remarkable well built vessel, and
fails perhaps equal to any viflel cn the Continent.'
PHRIPP and BOWDOIN.
COMMISSION STORE
KEPT BY
RICHARD FOOTMAN,
In Secord ftreer, a few doors below Market street, and
opposite Black Horse Alley, for the reception of
Merchandize, particularly for Importers, who are not
accommodated with convenient fto:es.
For S AL E at said (tore,
A VARIETY of MERCHANDIZE, con
sisting of Calicoes, Chintzes, Linens, Checks,
Cutlery, Woolens, Britannias, Hylon and Bohea
Tea, &c.
Said Footman continues to fell by Au&ion, House
hold Furniture, &c. for perlons leaving the State, Ex
ecutors and Administrators.
Philadelphia, November 5.
Ai ARM wanted on Shares or to Rent,
at any diftar.ee within thirty miles of the city,
where four or five hands will be employed if necessary.
Enquire of the fubferiber at the Black Horse, opposite
the Coaeftogo Waggon in Market-street.
JAMES THOMSON.
AN Y person poffeifed of Loan-Office Certificates, is
sued from either of the Offices in t^ four New En
gland States, may have them exchanged for Continental
Currency, by applying to J 0 HNTAYL OR, in
Front-street, between Chefnut and Walnut-streets.
To be SOLD by Public Sale,
On Wednelday the 17th day or November inst. in the
evening, at the Coffze-boufe in Philadelphia,
A VALUABLE Plantation situate in Burlington
, County, State of New-Jersey, about two miles from
the city of, Burlington, lying on the river Delaware,
bounded by lands of D ury Wake and Aaron Schuyler,
consisting of 118 acres, about 80 or 90 acres thereof is
ploughed land, and some meadow may be made, the
xeft well timbered. There are on said plantation a
dwelling-house and two barracks, a well of good water
near the door, and a good bearing orchard confuting of
80 app^ trees and a number of peach trees. The agree
able fixation of this place, tying so near Burlington
and lying on the river, together with the improve
ments, makes it exceedingly valuable. For further par
ticulars enquire of John Watson, in Burlington,
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ADVERTISER
NOVEMBER 16, 1779.
Harue, Aug. 15. Our letters from Madrid, of the
16th of July mention, that Don Pareelo who commands
a detachment of Spanifli chebecs before Gibraltar, had
attacked a parcel of English privateers which were united
in one little fleet, in hopes that he should be supported if
the enemy should prove to strong for him as soon as he
made a signal ; but no fuccour arrived upon his signal, he
was obliged to retire to Ceuta with the loss of one chebec
feme officers, and upwards of 100 men : the privateers
took their prize into Gibraltar, as they did also some ves
sels from Barcelona, laden with provisions and uniforms
for the camp at St. Roch.
Amfierdam, Aug. 23. In several of the Provinces all
is tumult and confufion, since the presentation of the me
morial by Sir Joseph York to tlie States General. French
fineffe, French Gold, and even French threats have been
mofi profufely lavished, and three of the seven Provinces
are a&ually in their interest. On the other hand Sir
Joseph York behaves with great firmnefs and spirit, and
has repeatedly demanded a categorical answer, which their
High Mightinesses have as yet evaded ; but it is hoped by
the moderate part of the people, they will espouse the
cause of Britain. The French have even offered some of
their frontier towns, and great privileges of trade, which
has had vaf^hpee upon the minds of the people. They
have likeu^^Bemp ted, by promises and presents, to
gain over but in that they have entirely
saned, as a great fondnefs for the English, and
particularly for their Ambassador, who is often honored
^th being along with him, on private parties of pleasure.
Several American Agents are here now, among them two
or three who are well known in London. It is this mo
%that their High Mightinesses are again met on
toe Briufh memorial, but it is feared it will come to no
thing at least for a month or so, ere which there will have
probably been an engagement between the English and the
French and Spaniards. Those best versed in the political
secret here, fay that the States General will give the defi
nitive answer to Sir Joseph York before November.
LONDO N, August 26.
Letters were received yesterday at the Admiralty from
Capt. Loteler, late commander of his Majefty : s flip the
Ardent, of which the following are authentic particulars -
That on the appearance of the French and Spanish fleets
Plymouth, having hoifled English colours, were taken
f l ^? 1 ^ f° r the fylifh fleet, whohaving received orders
J °'? S R Charles Hardy, made fail towards them. Capt
,te er soon perceived bis mistake, having almost
lately as he difeovered his error, received a broadside
from a French fmp or 74 guns. This he most gallantly
fought and was endeavouring t Q e ffeft h is e s ca p e ,
w ° °t her ,P s the fame force bore down, and engaged
him likewise. Notwith ftand.ing the unequal contest, like
a brave Briton, he would not strike his colours til such
time as he found his fhj p unable to keep above water ;
soon as he flruck he made his situation known to the ene
,.>>,,,°, ft ,tly hoifled out their boats, by which means
himfelf and all the remains of a brave crew were saved; fez
ma few minutes the Ardent went to the bottom.'
ALGIERS, July 12.
EIGHT privateers belonging to this Regency, that
failed from this port upon a cruize on the 24th of
May, are returned with four Spanish prizes, two of which
were bound to the Weft-Indies. On the firft inst. arrived
here an Ambassador from the Emperor of Morocco, with
some aifpatches to our Dey, the contents of which have
not yet transpired. A Dinifh frigate of 18 guns, which
arrived here on the sixth of June, brought from the Court
of Copenhagen the usual prefects, which consist of 400
barrels of gun powder, 4000 balls, of 24.1 b. 4000 ditto, of
121 b. and 36 large cables; on the 15th of the fame month
the above frigate failed for the Weft-Indies. The Swe
dish Consul has delivered his Ma fier's presents in specie.
Madrid, July 25. Since the issuing of the royal ord
nance relative to the corrfumption of goods the growth or
manufacture of Great-Britain, and the dominions there
of, the merchants of neutral nations fettled at the chief
places of the Kingdom, as well as those of this city, have
presented a petition to his Catholic Majefly, in which
they set forth, that having had no intimation of any dif
agreemept between the Crowns of Spain and England,
and not in the least fufpefting a prohibition of English
goods, they had lately laid in large quantities, and had
flill orders in England lying to be executed; aaa&hat if
their case is not taken into consideration the fatal
consequences would follow. The Deputation have recei
ved orders to attend at the Efrurial for a decisive answer
the third of the month of August, so that we eagerly
wait for a determination. °
Just Imported and to be SOLD by
peter Kuhn,
At his (tore the north fide of Market-street, midway be
tween Fourth and Fith-ttreets,
A few PIPES of very excellent
old Madeira wine.
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