The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1781-03-31 00:00:00, page 4

1 Proclamation.
WHEREAS the honourable ' Thomas
M'Kean, esquire, chief justice, William Au
gustus Atlee, esquire, second justice, John Evans,
esquire, third juflice, and George Bryan, esquire,
fourth juflice of the supreme court, and of the courts
of oyer and terminer and general goal delivery for the
commonwealth of Pennfy!vania, have issued their pre
cept, bearing date the third day of this inflant March,
to me directed, for holding a court of oy<r and termi
ner and general goal delivery at the State-toufe, in
the city of Philadelphia, for the city and county of
Philadelphia, on Monday, the ninth day of April next..
Notice is hereby given 'to all justices of the peace, the
coroner, efcheators and constables, within the said ci
ty and county, that they be then and there in their
own persons, with their rolls, records, indictments,
and oth r remembrances, to do those things, which to
their offices in that behalf appertain to be done. Al
so all they who will prosecute against the prisoners,
that are or then shall be in the goal of the said city and
county, are to be then and there, to prosecute against
them, as shall be just. Dated at Philadelphia, the
third day of March, in the year of our Lord, one
thoufind seven hundred and eighty one, and in the
fifth year of American Independence-
WILLIAM WILL, Sheriff.
GOD SAVE THE COMMON WEALTH.
TA l ^T tlTr
Of a large and compleat sett of INSTRU
MENTS of Surgery, of Reel and silver, for all forts of
operations in that art; together with 28 volumes of the
memoirs and premiums of the Royal Academy of Sur
gery of P' ris.
Those Inftruments.may be depended on for their be
ing good, and well made, having been ordered by a
surgeon for his own use. The number cf Tickets will
be one hundred, at fix hundred continental dollars each.
The fiift cc ft of the Instruments and Books is not doub
led at the price the Tickets are fixed. Those gentle
men who choose to fee them, will apply to Mr. Mat
thew Ie Merre, silver-smith, in Front-street, the corner
of Chefnut-ftreet, next door to Mr. Wood, watch
maker, who will deliver the Tickets and receive the
money, far which he will be anfweratle to the gentle
men, supposing the Lottery is not filled up. The day
of drawing will be advertised in the papers.
A Farm to be fold, pleasantly
situated in a healthy p:rt of the country, in Richland
township, Bucks county, containing shout 200 acres, a
suitable proportion cf which is cleared, and fufficient
meadow already made : There on the premises, a good
dweliin 7 House, Barn, Cow-houfts and Stabler, and a
remarkable fine Orchard. The whole is under good
fence; and in proper order. For terms apply to
CHARLES LOGAN.
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A LL Persons, having any Demands,,
against the Estate of JOSEPH NORRIS, late of
Germantown, are defined, for the last time, to pro
duce their Accounts for settlement; and all Persons
indebted to said Estate, to make immediate payment
to the fubferiber, WM. COATS, Administrator.
A ND, all Persons Indebted to the Estate
of SARAH NORRIS, late of Philadelphia, de
ceaf^d, either in Book debt, Note, or otherwise, are
hereby requested to make immediate Payment to the
fubferibers < and those that have any Accounts against
her, are defirM to bring them in, in order that they
may be fettled, >V
'January ) Administers.
And BENJAMIN JANUARY,/
One Tboufand Dollars Reward.
Philadelphia, March 12, 17.1.
Eloped from her Service,
since the loth of January last, from the fubferiber,
living on the north-east fide of Arbuckle- Row, a cer
tain LEAH HARMAN, alias PEPPER, rough built,
about 21 years of age, pretty tall in feature, fwrrthy
complexion, large black eyes, white teeth, short black
hair, and pitted rath the small pox. Had on and fe
ionioufty took with her, one black single fattin bon
net, full trimmed with white lining in the front part,
one black ditto much wore, a black silk cloak, lined
with black fhalloon, one cloth coloured ditto, much
worne, a light coloured chintz gown, with a Imall
running branch of flowers, bordered in the skirt with
light calico, one ditto heme-spun linen and worsted
cross-barred, much worn, one white co ded linen pet
ticoat, a coloured linen short gown and petticoat, ma
,ufa&ured in imitation of brocade, with red, green,
and blue flowers, as if work'd in, a ditto linfey petti
coat, a Holland apron, a check ditto, a lawn cap,
with small sprigs of needle-work, one muslin ditto,
two pairs of mitts, one linen and the other cetton, a
Holl nd fhift, one pair ot Holland sleeves, with cam
brick robbing, a single black flag handkerchief, four
white linen ditto, four pair of flockings, one p^ir of
hi^h heeled pumps, a pair of mens thoes, a pair of
silver shot buckles, French fashion, marked E. H. a
silver sett comb, a necklace coral beet's and locket, and
federal other vaurble articles, too tedious to enume
rate. She obtained , pals in a chndcfttne manner to
go to Snow-Hill. Whoever takes up and secures said
girl, so that the may be had and the goods recover
ed, shall have tie above reward, ard reafonaMe charges,
paid by JOHN HUNT.
Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by DAKID C. C LArPO 0 LE.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-houfe, on Saturday the 14th of April
nexr, at fix o'clock in #he evening.
A very valuable Tract of Land, contain
ing <co acres, situate on the river Leheigh (a branch of
the Delaware) about four miles from Bethlehem: rhe
foil is excellent, and is capable of being improved to
great advantage.
Likewise, A Brick HOUSE, in Second ffreet, two
doors from the corner of Chefnut-ffrect, 15 feet in front
and 26 feet in depth, now in the tenure of Thomas
Bryan.
For further particulars enquire of WILLIAM
BINGHAM, or DANIEL BENfaZET, in PhdaMph a.
T 0 FE 'S^O L D,
By Richard Wells,'
In Water-street, opposite the Ton Tav, tn,
Best Liver Oil, in barrels and kegs,
Cotton in bags, Pepper in kegs,
Coffee in barrels, Bohea Tea,
Spermaceti Candles, in boxes,
Linseed Oil by the barrel.
To be fold, a likely Negroe
FELLOW, about 19 or 20 years cfage, fit L r either
town or country business. Enquire of JOHN MUR
RAY, in Pine-street.
State of New-Jerley, February 20, 1781.
Wanted to compleat the Fires
at BLOOMSBURY FORGE, nine miles from Durham
Furnace, SIX FORGE-MEN, that can be well recom
mended for their judgment and steadiness; and as the
fubferiber intends driving on said Forge, double handed)
in the meft spirited manner, the greatest Encourage
ment will be given, by proper application made against
theist day of May next : Forge-men without families,
or with fn.UI ones, will be most acceptable : Also,
TWELVE good WOOD CUTTERS, who shall be
Employed for any time agreed on, with their refp€&ive
balances discharged monthly, if required, by
GEORGE ROSS, junr.
Wood-Cutters wanted
At BATSTO FURNACE, in New-Jersey, to whom
good Wages will be given; the Wood to be cut is
chitfly Pine.
For sale or barter, for flour, midlings,
pork, corn or molasses, either at the said Furnace,
or at the store of CHARLES PETTIT, on Mr.
Aden's Whar',
CANNON SHOT of all fz% STOVES and other Caft
ingi, Rolled and Rod IRON.
N. B. Guns, Howitz, or other particular Casting,
may be contrsfbd for by applying as above.
TO BE SOLD OR LEI,
In the Town of Carlifle,
That well known Tavern where
Mr. James Pollock formerly dwelt, and now pofleffed
by Mr. Samuel Foftlthwaiti the House is large and
convenient; the Stables are equal, if not fuperibr, to
any in the Rate, having stalls, properly ere&ed, capa
ble of containing sixty horses, all in excellent repair.
The Lot is large, # and the Kitchen Garden well culti
vated. Any person inclining to treat for the fame, will
please apply to Major WILLIAM ALEXANDER,
now at Carlifle, or WILLIAM M'CULLOH and
Company, Philadelphia.
To be Sold, cheap for Ca(h,
A compleat Shallop,
Well found and in good order, calculated for the De
laware, Egg-harbour or Indian river Tra^e ; she carries
2250 buffiels of grain, drawing only 6 and a half feet
water. For terms apply to M'CULLOH and PETER
SON, the second wharf above the Draw-bridge, where
fire now lays, March i&
Came to the place of Edward
Duffield, at Kensington, a dark Brown HORSE, with
three white feet, about T§ hands high, thought to be
sor 6 years old. Whoever has loft laid Norfc, proving
property and paying charges mav have him again, by
applying to MARTIN WORKNOT. Feb. 20.
To be sold, A healthy strong NEGROE
Man, 21 years old, brought up on a farm, and per
fc&ly acquainted with the different branches of that
business. He is fold for no fault ; the owner not having
employ for him being the only inducement Fer
further particulars apply to the Printer.
Tobe So l d,
An handsome Photon, with
good HARNESS. Enquire of Mr. J. Hiltzheimer.
A COACHMAN IS WANTED.
Anyone that can produce a Recommendation requisite
to the prose ffion, as well as for his sobriety and hones
ty, will meet with immediate employment by applying
to the Printer.
Five Hard Dollars Reward.
RA N away the nth instant, from the
Subferiber, a Negro Man named HARRY, of a
yellow completion, about five feet fefei inches high,
ftoopt a little, and has a large wen on one of his fhoul
derr, talks very much when in liquor; had on when
he went away, a brown coatee, two waificoats, one
blue, the other Griped linfey, leather breeches and blue
fteckings. B, has been finea seen, and has changed
bis apparel: Hsd on when seen, a failor'sblue jacket,
trowfers and woolen cap. Whoever, brings home faid'
Negro, shall have the abote reward, and five hard dol
lars more for difeovering who hath harboured him.
March 20. GEORGE MEADE;
N. B. All Makers of frlTels and others, are req^fo
ed not to harbour said Negro.
Wanted a Servant.
who understands cooking, and a
BOY to waiton table, and take care
of horses. The, can procure good wages in specie, b,
applying to the Printer.
F oV S A LI;
A valuable piece of Upland and
Meadow GROU N D, situate in Paflyunk townfllip,
containing 54 acrrs, 23 of it good meadow and 31 up
land, with a young orchard On it. Also, a piece of £
acres of LAND, in Paffyunk, fronting tne road lead
ing the five mile round. 'A To, a small piece of one
acre and 100 perches of LAND, situate or Hickory
lave, ab)ut a mile from the city. Also, a two ftcry
Brick HOUSE, on thzwft fide of Third street, above
Race-street. For teims of fade apply to ABRAHAM
SHOEMAKER, at hie Office in Fourth-street, below
Spruce street, Philadelphia; who h^ a great number
of other Estates 'or sale; and where Deeds and other
Writings are drawn, as ufuak
T~ O BE" L~E"T°T;
A large convenient Brick
HOUSE, with 3 Let and good Stabling, fiftu carry on
pub ic business, particular for a florty at the center of
Callow-hill and Second-ftrects, for oae, twofjor more
years, as may seem fuhable. For psrtietfhrb please
to enquire of Mr CHRISTIAN KUNCKELL, oppa^
Ate the Barracks, in Second-Greet, Philadelphia.
TO BE L E T,
^f large elegant House,
With a good Stable and ne<r four acres of Land, under
good fence and well dunged, one mile from the Court,-
house ; immediate poffellion will be given. Enquire of
the Printer.
Lampeter township, Lancaster county,. Jan. 9, 178^.
SOME time last harvest came to my plantation, a
dark brown COW: her belly is white, but the has
neither brand nor ear mark. The owner is desired to
pay charges and take her away. HENRY LANDIS.
TORE SO L Dy
TTKO PH^TO NS,
And an exceeding sweet-toned English
HARPSICORD.
Enquire of the Printer.
WANTED TO RENT,
A House, with at least fix
good Rooms, exclusive of Back buildings, in a healthy,
airy part of tne city : if a Coach-house and Stables cap,
be had with, or near, it will be a recommendation.
The Rent will be paid in Bills of Exchange, or any
kind of Money that will suit the Owner. Enquire of
the Printer.
WANTS A PL ATE,
A Woman who would be willing to serve in a small
family, titherin the capacity of a house-keeper, cook
or chafmber.maid, and who can be veil recommended.
Enquire of the Printer.
Was taken out of a Shop in
;Market-ftrect, on Friday last, Ten and a halfyards of
CALICOE, supposed bv mistake, as tie perlon paid
but for three yards, and as they are known, it is ex
pe&ed they will Shortly return it rather than te <%•
posed-
N. B. To convince the"perfon she is known, the
fame day the pufebafed half a dozen silver Tea Spoon®
from a filver^fmithg
TO BE L E T,
A convenient Wharf and Lot of
GR OUND, with a two story F am^ HOUSE, fittritte
, on he east fide of S vanfon ftrecr, Southwark, extend.
ing to the river Delaware, fuitabl- for a lumber or
board yard. For terms apply to REUBEN BAINES.