The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-02-25 00:00:00, page 1

GENERAL
/fpamattc^, James- Ri<ver, Virginia, Jan. I, 1779.
TH E Subscriber hath for tale about eight thousand
acres of good tobacco land, near the old town of
Peytonfliurg in Pittfylvania county, on which are fede
ral small tenements and plantations. Also, eight thou
find acres cn the waters arid branches of Hyeo and Dan
rivers in the county of Halifax, on which are several
final! plantations and improvements: Also, fix thou
sand acres in the county of Mecklenburg, in different
parts of that county. Likewise, several small pieces of
land in the county of Dinwiddie, from fix to ten miles
from Petersburg; containing between four dnd five hun
dred acres each or more. For terms apply to Captain
Stephen Coleman near Peytonfburg, for the lands in
Prttfylvania; to Capt Peter Rogers on Hyco, for the
lands in Halifax ; to Col. David Garland for those
in Mecklenburg; and for those in Dnwiddie to me,
near Petersburg. ROGER ATKINSON.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
CTRAYED AWAY from the fubfcrib&r, in
° Southwark, near Mr. Thomas Penrofe's (hip-yard,
a young S 0 W, with one of her ears cropt, and has a
short tail, with some lumps of dung flicking to her hair ;
foe is in good order for killing, and supposed to weigh
about one hundred weight. Whoever takes up said
few and gives information thereof to the fubferiber,
(bail have the above reward, paid by
GEORGE MIDDAGH.
N.B; She was seen the fame day flic strayed away in
Potters Field.
February 10, 1779.
WA S stolen from the French D flor'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 fetldck, die carries
her head low and her tail well up, and appears to hd
with foal, a natural tfotter and flack of courage, trots
very lazy, fix years old next grass, can pace a flew tra
vel but hard to put to it. She m?y be offered for sale in
the Continental Army, as I fufpe& one of the soldiers
took her. I request, therefore, all officers belonging to
the service to try to apprehend said thief and bring him
to iuftice, as it is well known I have been a very great
friend to my country, and they (hall receive Fifty
Dollars reward for the mare, or One Hundred
Dollars for the mare and thief, and all reasonable
charges, paid by SAVORY TOY, living in Phila
delphia county, Lower Dublin townflrip, near Penny
pack mill.
Io be S 0 L D by Public Vendue,
On Thursday the fourth of March next, in East Nant
mell Townfhp, Chester County, near Warwick Fur
nace,
AV ALUABLE Plantation, or Tra& of one hun
dred acres of Land, with twenty acres of good wa
tered meadow, and more m,j be made, whereon are
two dwelling-houses, and am excellent large ffone barn
fifty feet long and twenty five feet wide; about one half
cleared land, the rest well timbered. Attendance will
be given on said day, by
JOHN BOYERS.
STOLEN out of the house of William
DiBLEY, inn keeper in Chefnut street, this morn
ing, (February 15.) the following articles, viz. A silver
watch, the outside case marked with a cypher WD, has
a steel chain, a Cornelian seal set in gold, the tep part
mended with silver, another silver seal with W D engra
ved thereon, a hunting key. One pair silver (hoe buc
kles, open work'd, of an oval kind, worn nearly smooth:
one pair plain silver knee ditt®. Two table-cloths mar
ked WD. Supposed to be taken by a certain Daniel
W*nite, a soldier belonging to Capt. Scott's company in
Gen. Putnam's corps: He is a thick churky fellow, a
bout five feet five inches high, dark buihy hair, wears a
blue regimental coat faced with red, and buttons marked
U S, a white flannel jacket and drawers, goarfe white
linen stockings, and fhocs almost new. Whoever takes
up and secures said thief, with the things above menti
oned, fliall receive Forty Dollars reward, or in propor
tion for any part thereof. It is requeft/d, should they
be offered for sale, that they and the perfoh who offers
them may be flopped.
WILLIAM DI BLE Y.
d pAKEN UP, on suspicion of being ftelen^
I a black HORSE, about fourteen hands high, re
or 14 years old, has a star in his forehead, several fiddle
spots, and a bob tail. The owner may have said horse
by applying to David Brigs, at the Seven Stars on the
Lancaster Road, otherwise he will be fold for the charges.
WAS FOUND, near Trenton, about three weeks
ago, a GOLD WATCH. The owner by ap
plying to the Printer may know where it is.
THURSDAY,
[Price Fifteen Pence single, One Shilling by the quantity.
To be SOLD at Public Vendue,
On Wednesday the third day of March next, at Six
o'clock in the evening, at the Coffee house, if not
fold before at private (ale,
T HE SLOOP called the LILLY, about thirty
three tons burthen. Fer further particulars enquire
o' Jesse Williamson, at the Northern I iberty Ferry,
Philadelphia.
T'o be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-houfe, cn Wednesday the third of March
next, at Six o'clock in the evening,
AVERY neat two-story brick HOUSE, situated
on the east fide of Second street, one door from the
corner of Pine street, with two rooms on a floor, a good
kitchen and garret, together with a stable and chair
houfe, and an excellent pump of water before the door:
The said house is twenty feet front, with the privilege
of a three feet alley ; the lot is 99 feet deep; fubjeft
to to a ground-rent of 40s. sterling per year. Any per
son inclining to purchase before the time of sale, may
knew the terms by enquiring of the Printer.
A CORNER Lot of Ground situate in Southwark,
at the corner of Front and Qgten streets; the lot
is eighteen feet front cn Front ftieet, and eighty feet
deep on Queen-street. There is on this lot an elegant
three-story brick house eighteen feet on Front-street and
forty feet on Queen-street, with a good cellar under the
whole, and a pump before the door belonging to the
house; fubjf& to a ground-rent of 81. yes. currency per
annum. For further particulars enquire of PETER
DICK, in Front street, near Chefnut-ftreet.
N. B. He likewise has for sale, a humber of young
grafted apple-trees.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee house, on Wednesday the tenth day of
March next, at Six o'clock in the evening, if not fold
former by private sale,
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-houfe in Annapolis, cn Thursday the
eleventh of March next,
THE elegant and commodious HOUSE and
GARDEN in that city, late the property of
the Hon. William Paca, Esq; and now that ofthe
fubferiber. JAMES WILSO N.
February 18, 1779.
To be SOL D cheap for Case,
Or Credit for one half, paying interest,
AVERY valuable tra& of LAN D, on the head
waters of Jack's C eek, in Cumberland County,
Fermanagh Township, and State of Pennfj Ivania,
containing eighty hundred and thirty three acres, and
allowances, adjoining lands of Bayntbn and Wharton,
vacant la;d, and the North Mountain, which affords an
extensive range for cattle: This tra& is remarkably well
watered by three streams, at a proper distance, so as to
admit of as many divisions, or more, if necessary ; also,
the aforefaid creek running quite through. There in
a good two-story house well finifhed, besides out houses,
which cost one hundred pounds, and upwards, a few
years ago; about thirty acres clear ; some meadow al
ready, and enough may be conveniently made, well
watered, and an undoubted clear title. Fofr further
particulars apply to William Brown, Esq; at Kiffi
cocola's Valley, near the land, or the owner, John
Mease, in Philadelphia.
CARRIED OFF, by a person unknown,
at the late fire in Front street, a sheet, in which
was tied up mens and womens apparel of different kinds.
Whoever will give information thereof to the Printer,
(hall receive a generous reward and the favor be grate
fully acknowledged.
TO BE SOL D,
AT WILLIAM CROSS'S store, the corner of Wal
-1 nut and Front-streets, a small quantity of Madeira
Wine of the firft quality, some old Jamaica Spirit, a
pipe of old Brandy, Bohea and Souchong Tea, black
Pepper, a quantity of Poland Starch, Powderand Shot,
and tome other articles.
HARMAN & LEWI S have for sale
at their (tore near the Drawbridge, Weft India
and Philadelphia RUM. Mufcovado SUGAR in hog
fluads and barrels, RICE, and some CORDAGE.
M ELASSES, COFFEE, SUGARS, black
PEPPER, Bohea and Hyfun TEA, to be (old by
PETER WHITESIDE & Co. in Chefnut- street, be
tween Third and Fourth-streets.
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Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.]
THE
ADVERTISER
TO BE SOL D,
BY JOHN SPROGAL & Co. in Market-street next
door to the corner of Front-street, hv wholesale
and retail, RUM, SUGAR, TEA, COFFEE'; for which
they will take the two cmiffions of April 11 and May 20.
'T'O BE SOLD, for the two emissions of
April 11 and May 20, of Continental Currency,
cut of Circulation, a likely young breeding WENCH,
about eighteen years old, with a male Child at her
bread about nine months old; is fit for town or coun
try bufinefe, but suits the country best or account of her
having children, a< for that reason (he is to be fold.
Enquire of the Printer.
WHEREAS sundry persons (a&ing as
Waggon-Mafters or Conductor, of Teams, Ar
tificers, &c.) under the direction of the late Quarter-
Master General or his Deputies, have been intruded
with Cash by them, towards their wages or d:(burfe
ments, lor which they have not yet accounted : All such
persons are hereby required to fendet accounts, proper
ly attested, of the appropriation or expenditure of fuma
so received, as soon as possible, either at General Mif
flin's Office next door to Mr. James Meafe's in Front,
street, Philadelphia, or to the Deputy of whom the Cash
was received. Those who negleß complying with this
requisition before the firft day of May next, may expert
to be considered as defaulters, and will after that time
be proceeded against as such.
By order of Major-General Mifflin, late Q M. G.
Feb. >3 . 6. NATH. CRUNCH.
TO BE S O L D,
NINE hundred acres of good LAND in Northum
berland county. Enquire of Mr. James Will
son, in Cable Lane, or at the Prothonotary's Office,
kep: by J B. Smith, Esq; in Front-street a few doors
above Vine-ftieet.
'T°'" "°'"°9 2 negro WENCH, about
, twenty-seven years of age. Enquire of David
BrigS, at the Seven Stars on the Lancaster Road, twelve
miles frem Philadelphia.
FEBRUARY 2s, 1779.
TOBE SOL D,
AT the ted Store, the corner of Third and Market-
Greets, a few dozens of London PORTE R and
CLARET, in bottles, with a quantity of the belt velvet
Corks, GI N in cases, and Cyder by the hogshead or
barrel.
WILLIAM M<CUL L C)H & Co.
In Front-street near the Drawbridge,
* QUANTITY of POWDER. Also, a few calks of
1 1 choice salt BEEF.
A quantity of L OGW 0 O D
To be SOLD. Apply to
SAMUEL MIFFLIN,
In Market- street, 'Philadelphia.
JOSEPH STANSBURY,
Philadefbia. February io.
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars Reward-
STOLEN last night, out of the fubferiber's stable,
_ a black HORSE, about fifteen hands high, four
years old, both hind feet white, a star in his forehead,
a small wart under his belly, and his neck rubbed with
the collar; he racks, trots and canters well, and is not
docked.
The fame night was stolen from Mr. Ogden, at the
Middle Ferry on Schuylkill, a RIDING CHAIR,
the body painted an olive colcur, the carriage and wheels
red, lined with light coloured cloth, the carriage re
markably strong, the wheels have fourteen spokes in
each, the hubs large, the brass nails chiefly drawn oat
of the cheeks and bottom, the braces the chair hangs
on are with (hackle plates ; the whole looks dull, having
been out of use near two years.
The above reward will be paid for fecuriri, the thief
horse and chai-, or Eighty Dollars for the horse, and
Twenty Dollars for the chair, with reasonable charges
E— bv _ JONATHAN PENROSE.'
PA RC H M EN
Of 0e heft quality, SOLD by
JOHN DU N LAR
Has for SALE by the quantity,
,OFFER, CINNAMON,
V TE A, ALLS?ICE,
JARR RAISINS. PRUNES.
TO BE SOLD BY