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Philadelphia, September'22, iffy.
T,Y virtue o r a writ of levari facias to me dire&cd,
will he Sold by Public Sale, on the premises, on
TU2SD AY the ,6 of October next, at 12 o'clock at
moon, all that PLANTATION and Trad 06114 acres
o f LAND, lituate in Lower Dublin township, in the
' county of Philadelphia, about 11 miles from this city,
bounding on the r ver Delaware, and adjoining lands
of Joseph Rufa and Joseph Dungan : there are a good
log house and ha n, a young orchard, and about 15
acres o' choice meadow, and fufficiert timber on the
pldce. Tie whole is good land, and one half of it
might be made meadow. It is a healthy and agreea
ble filiation : affords a fine profpe&, and is exceeding
handy to Philadelphia market ; taken in execution as
late the estate of Peter Liwrenfon, by
WM. WILL, fheriff.
To be Sold, by Public Vendue,
on the Premises, on THURSDAY the 9th instant, at
22 o'Clock,
A VALUABLE Trafl of LAND, lituate about 13
miles from this city, on the Germantown road, con
taining one hundred and fifteen acres, twenty-two acres
of which is well improved watered meadow, forty acres
of wood land, and the remainder good wheat land, with
an orchard of fine fruit.
There are on the premises, a good Stone House, a
Stone Cyder House, Barn and some other out houses.
It would suit remarkably well for the residence of a
gentleman, a tavern keeper or for a store, being litu
ate at the entrance of Flourtown, on a high and plea
sant Situation.
Punctual attendance will be given at the time of
sale, when the terms of payment will be made known.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
to the higbeft bidder, on SATURDAY the nth inst.
at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee House,
AVry ne?t FARM, situate on the Germantown
road, at the corner of Turner's lane, two miles
and a half fcn the city ; containing 60 acres or there
about#, well improved. There are on the premises, a
good Brick House, and a Stone spring House, eght
or ten acres of good wa ered Meadow, a fine young
bearing Orchard, with many oher advantage# too te
dious to enumerate. On several parts of this Farm
there are beautiful commanding views of the city and
fiver, and would suit equally well, from its vicinity to
the town, for the residence of a gentleman, or for a
farmer or gardner to improve. The terms of pay
ment will be made easy to the purchaser ; and which
will be made known at the time of sale, and immedi
ate possession given. O&. 2.
To be SOLD, at the COFFEE-HOUSE, on Saturday
the rith of October, if not fold before at Private
Sale,
AVERY convenient new two story BRICK HOUSE,
. situated in Spruce-street, between Third and
Fourth streets, hastwo rooms on a floor, with a Kitch
en adjoining, and a very good room over it, has a Cel
lar under the whole, and the privilege of a 3 feet Alley.
The Lot is to feet on Spruce-street, and extends 140
feet back to Cyprus street, on which there is a very
good Stable and Chair-house, the whole fubjeft to a
ground-rent wf to!, per annum, two thirds of the mo
ney to be paid in hand, and for the remainder time
will be given. 0&.2.
A compleat Font of BURGOIS Roman and Italick
TYPES. Enquire of Peter January.
Wanted as an Apprentice to a Merchant, a
young lad who can write a tolerable good
hand. Enquire of the Printer.
Wanted in a Stand any where
near the centre of the city, a STORE, CHAMBER
and CELLAR. For terms apply to the Printer.
WANTE D.
A Person qualified as a Groom
and coachman, and who may be inclined to go to
Carolina, such a one, if well recommended may meet
with employment, by applying at Mr. HODGSON's
Livery Stables, behind the City Tavern. Sept. 27.
A complete Writing-Master,
would find Employment by applying to the Printer.
O R, THE
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XII.]
SATURDAY,
J'^CT^^^
At the City Auction, on
MONDAY Next,
The 6;h of October, 1783.
At TEN o'clock in the MORNING,
Will Commence the SALE
Of a Large and very General ASSORTMENT of
MERCHANDI ZE,
(Particulars of which will be published by the Bell on
the Morning of the Dav of Sale)
With a QUANTITY of
Houfhold Goods, Kitchen Furniture,
WEARING APPAREL, &e.
JOHN BAYAR D, Auaioneer.
Philadelphia, O&o er 4, 1783.
On FRIDAY Next,
Will be SOLD by the fubferiber, at PUBLIC AUC
TION, at the Office of John Swanwick, esquire, in
Market, between Fifth and Sxth ft eeti— A large
Quantity cf G () ODS fir a it to the ^pp caching
season, the Property orthe United States of America:
Corfifong of the following Articles
BLANKETS of different sizes and qualities.
Cloths of various colours and qualities,
Wafted and woolen Hose,
Hats of various qualities,
Shoes,
Serges, fine and cdarfe,
Cowrie Woolens, and a Variety of Articles :
Patterns of which may be &n at Mr. Swanwick's
Cffi:4, or at the City-Auction Store, at any time pre
vious to the sale ; which will be continued weekly, on
Friday, till the whole is disposed of.
Any Notes finned by the honorable Superintendent of
Finance, Bank Notes or Cafhwill be taken in pay
ment. JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
T 6 B E~S~cTI— D,
VERY convenient and good three story HOUSE,
in Second-street near Market ftfeet, an excellent
Band for business. Enquire of the Printer. Sept.22.6+
FOR S A L E,
THE noted Farm ROCKINGHAM, lyirg at
Rocky hill, about 5 miles from P inceton, in the
state of New-Jersey, at present occupied by his excel
lency general Washington. This farm is mo'ft pleasantly
situated on the river Millstone ; the house is very large,
containing upwards of 20 rooms, befidet verv conve
nient out houfex; there is 3 20 ac e$ 0: lznd well w&w
ed and watered. For further particulars apply to the
fubferiher in Princeton. MARGARET BERRIAN.
For C ADIZ, *
TO fail in all next month, the good Ship SAINT
ANNE. F&r Freight or Passage a?fly to JOHN
VAUGHAN, at bis Store on WhbvfiJc', wujff;
For Cape Francois,
THE Ship DELAWARE, John Earle, Mfter,
now lying at Knight's wh^rff, w II tail i.-, 14
days, has excellent accommodations for passen
gers, and will take 5 or 60a barrens >f fl >ur n n freight.
For terms apply to MATHEW IRWIN, in Fouith
ftreet, or the Captain on board. Sept. 22.
LODGE-A LL EY.
LOUIS D'ORSIERE has opened the
Dancing School of the French Aca
demy, as formerly. Sept. 21. ep.
Princeton, September 17, 1782.
IF M. VALEQUERVILLE, a French gentleman,
who served some time in the armies of France, both
by land and sea, and who was afterwardsa prisoner in
England, where he learned t;e English language, will
call on the fubferiber, or feud to his office in this
town, he will hear of something greatly to his advan
tage : and if any person will give any information of
this gentleman to the fubferiber, it will be thankfully
acknowledged.
Mr. Valequerville is foppofed to have entered into
the service of the United States of America.
SAMUEL STERETT, Private Secretary
to the Fretident of Congress.
THE
n e Philadelphia, Sept. 17th, 1783.
1 üblic Notice is hereby Given
To the FREEMEN of the City and County of
——l Philadelphia,
T^ A 'r ° ENER AL ELECTION is to he held
A City and County aforesaid, at Phiiadel-
TUFSnAV G""” nt ? w ? and J ic °b Wentz's, on
TUESDAY the wh day o f October next. The
.'° . °P ened between the hours of 10 o'clock
"1. ! Morning and 2 o'Jock in the Afternoon. At
which placet the Electors of the City and County are
to choose— J
Two Persons for Sheriffs,
Two for Coroners, and One Commoner.
I ts l- a Nine R'prefentativet in Gene^
ral Assembly and Two Censors.
• "^ °^ ° f Ph i ladel p hi a Five Reprefentativee
Assembly, T, Censors, Two Commissioners for
the Streets and I wo Wardens.
And the Constables of the City and County are re.
paired to held Eleftions in their refpe&iv e Wards and
° n S "" rdA Y the nth day of Oftoh-r next
io cleft Township and Ward Assessors and Infoedtors.
I^. in th " r r . ef P aive Diftiids 2t the said Gen/
1 aion; which Infpe&ors, when met, ate to
'" ch Diftria Three fit p ^°^ fr p,d o es
of Eleaion. WILLIAM WILL, Serirf
- ' - I i —
John Patton,
Has for SALE, at hit Store in Water-street, a few
doors above Walnut ffrect,
Old Madeira, Teneriffe and Port Wines
which he willdilpofe of on the most reafcmahle terms!
He popofes following the Wine bufinefe, and intends
always to have a supply of the belt kinds. Those who
may chafe to apply to him may depend unn brin^
furniflrcd with the heft quality, and at the cheapest
Just imported in the (hip Commerce, captain Trox u,7
f r om London, and brig Essex, captain William Keel
er, from Amfterd&m, and to be So ! d by
Kaighn and Atmore,
At their, STORE, in Front street, a few doors below
Arcli-ftreet, a large and general Assortment of
European and Eaft-Jnd a Goods,
suitable to the season. Sept. 26
Now OPENING at
Nixon & Foster's Store,
In PINE-STREET, near the BIRD IN HAND whirff,
and will be Sold on reasonable Terms, for &fhor
fhurt Credit, a Variety of GOODS suitable to the
present Seaton, amongst which are the following Ar
^ROWN, blue and scarlet yard wide low priced
O Cloths, Swanskins, Flannels, Coatings, Blankets
a variety of Cambists, Buntings, fine and fail Twine',
Horn Leaves in barrels, red, blue and white Bito,
blue, white and brown Serges, a quantity of excellent
Claret in cases of five dezen each, Mafquat Wine in
cases of 50 bottles each, Copper Sheets n cases, Cop
per Nails in hands, English Saddles and Bridles, 'a
quantity o' read, made Bags, Window Glass in boxes
and half boxes, 9by 7, 12 by 10, r 4 by i o and ij by q,
Jrifh butter in firkins, red Oaker, Writing Paper, Flan
ders Sheet n;, and 7 8 wide Bricagne Linen, Jamaica
Sept. 9 .
Phdadelnhi, Sept. 19 1,83.
ROBERT BASS,
At hit o'd and long acepftomed Apo^car h Shop,
in Mpket-ftreet, between Third and Fourth (beets;
Has this day imported in the Affive, Captain Men
dell, from London,
A Small SAMPLE of all the Capital DRUGS 'n
present use ; aniwdl have a renewal every three
or four m nth? of the frefheft Art'c'es, Com the rin
cipat Drug Stores in Europe ; all which he will fill in
any Quan ity, at the lowest advance a good medicine
defe.v s
Country Shores, and Shopkeepers, may he regular
l, Supplied wuh all the Druzs and Medicines they
used to fell, ? nd nearly at the tifualpia
Surgeon: Sea Chests and Family Medicine Boxes put
up 00 an improved plan.
Medicines and Prescriptions re^u^r'y made and
compounded, and due attention givan to all branches
of his burners as u.u^L
OCTOBER 4,fy
[NUMB. i6oj.