The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-05-09 00:00:00, page 4

Philadelphia, April aB, 1776.
A ROBBERY. TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
LAST night, the twenty-seventh inst. the workshop
of the fubferiber was broke open, and sundry articles
taken away, viz. Seven guns, three of which had maho
gany stocks, one remarkably small, very curly, and might
be taken for curled maple, only somewhat of a redder colour ;
one a fuzee with a new flock and single lock, and part of the
hammer broke off, and flops at half cock; the other a new
stock and single lock, the barrel three feet fix inches long,
of a middle sized bore; three stocked with walnut, one
a new stock with a piece let in on the back of the stock near
to the guard, with cast figures on the breech of the barrel and
on the mounting, the barrel about three feet two or three
inches long, and a brass fight very near the muzzle; one a
short stout piece, the barrel two feet nine inches long, and
might be taken for a blunderbuss, with the stock split at the
head, an iron mounting on it, and a good lock with three
screws; one barrel about three feet fix inches long and com
mon sized bore, with an old stock; the other a barrel not
stocked ; fourteen brass locks for the falls of defies; three
chest locks ; one spring lock ; one brass bookcase lock, and
a parcel of coffin furniture, together with sundry other ar
ticles and a fkiff about seventeen feet long, which was chained
and locked at Williamson's wharf near the fubferiber's shop,
and is branded with his name in several places.
Whoever apprehends the thief or tnieves, so that the
goods may be had again, shall have the above reward, or in
proportion for whatever part of the goods may be found.
GEORGE PICKERING,
In Front-street, between Race and Vine Greets.
HENRY SNELLING, Watch-Maker, from London, at
George Dowig's, Silversmith in Front-street, near Market
ftreet,
BEGS leave to acquaint the public that he performs the
said business in all its branches, and such as will please
to favour him with their commands, may depend on his care
m executing the fame. He likewise returns thanks to such of
his friends who have been pleased to employ him. He also
fells chains, seals, &c.
ALEXANDER BAR TRAM
BEGS leave to inform,the public, that he has on hand
a genteel Aflortment of Merchandize, which he will
cilpofe of for a Imall profit. Some of the articles are .as
follow: Broad Cloths and Trimmings, such as brown, .buff,
green, blue, and light colours; Indian Nankeens, silk, thread,
and worsted flockings, silk and worsted Breeches. Patterns,
coarfe,Linens, Checks and Stripes, Indigo, Bibles, Prayer-
Books, Watts's Hymns, a good Assortment ofcGlafs Ware
just opened, most sizes of China and Delph Bowls fit for ta
verns, blue and white and enamelled.Difhes and Plates, Tea
pots, Cups and Saucers, &c. An Assortment of Queen's Ware,
Teapots, Cups and Saucers—Regimental Buttons, &c. &c.
TO be SOLD, the time of a SERVANT GIRL, who
has two years and a half to serve. Inquire of the
printer.
JOHN WOOD, Watch and Clock Maker, continues
to carry on the said business, in all its branches, as usual,
at his house in Front-street, at the corner of Chefnuc-ftreet,
where those who are pleased to employ him will meet with
his bed endeavours to give fatisfadion. *
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Philadelphia, April 30, 1776.
THE copartnership of MASON and PATON being dis
solved, all those who are indebted" to them by bond,
note, or book debt, are desired to make immediate payment
to PHINEAS BOND, Esq; who is properly authorifed to re
ceive and fettle the fame ; and all those who have any demands
against the said partnership, are requested to apply as above.
And public notice is hereby given, to all those indebted to the
said partnership, that unless they difeharge their refpe&ive
debts, as above, on or before the 20th day of May next, they
will be sued without refpe& to persons.
TWO DOLLARS Reward.
MADE his escape, a certain THOMAS M'CUL
LOUGH, a short well set fellow, about five feet three
inches high, this country born, and passes for a schoolmaster,
an artful deceitful fellow, and much acquainted with thieves.
He had on a blue coat and leather breeches, has two or
three flight cuts with a knife under his chin, which are frefh.
Whoever apprehends the said M'CULLOUGH, so that he
may be brought to justice, shall receive the above reward, from
WILLIAM MORRIS, and )
ALEXANDER CARLISLE, J
STOLEN out of the house of the fubferiber, in the evening
of the I.Bth instant, a woman's drab coloured cloth
cloak, a man's drab coloured cloak, a drab coloured great
coat, and a claret coloured furtout with a velvet turn down
collar; the two latter not much worn. Any person returning
them shall receive EIGHT DOLLARS, or TWO DOLLAR)
for each garment, either with @r without a difeovery of the
thief.
Fourth Month zoth, 1776. JOSHUA FISHER.
Philadelphia bottled beer and cyder, fit for
immediate use,, to be SOLD by the gross, or smaller
quantity, by ISAAC GRAY, in Chefnut-ftreet; where may
also be had choice old Madeira, Lisbon, Mountain and Te
nerif WINES, by the calk or gallon, excellent Claret, Red
Port, and Frontoniac in bottles, Jamaica Spirits, Brandy,
Geneva, loaf, lump, and Mufcovado Sugar, Pepper, AIL
spice, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Corks, Chocolate, Mus
tard in bottles, Vinegar by the barrel or gallon, and a small
parcel of Glass Ware, &c.
PHILADELPHIA: Printed by BENJAMIN
TOWNE, in Front-street, near the London
Coffee-Houfe.
WILLIAM MARTIN, Upholsterer, next the City Ven
due, Front-street,
MAKES and fells Markees, Tents, Camp Beds, Mat
tresses, Tables, Chairs, Stools, Colours, &c. &c. Also
Drums of the belt kind.
N. B. He having been particularly bred to that branch
requisite to furnifn Field and Camp Equipage, gentlemen
who will favor him with their commands may depend on hav
ing their work done with care and defpatch, and at reasonable
rates. *
WANTED to hire immediately, a good COOK. Good
wages will be given. None need apply but those
who can be well recommended. Inquire of the printer.