The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-10-19 00:00:00, page 4

AT PUBLIC VENDUE, on THURSDAY the 24th
of October, at ten o'clock, on Bright and Pechin's
wharf, will begin the sale of the CARGO of the PRIZE
SHIP WILLIAM, condemned in the Court of Admiralty,
confiding of RUM, SUGAR and COTTON. And, on
Monday the 28K ot October, at noon, the laid SHIP will be
fold at the Coffee-houie.
Inventory to be seen at the Coffee-houfe, and at the
Marlhal's office.
A YOUNG man would be glad of a PARTNER in a
valuable manufactory, which he has brought to much
greater perfection than any other person in this Itate. As he
can give fufheient proof of his abilities, none but persons of
character will be attended to. Inquire of the printer.
Port of Philadelphia, ) . r T .
Pennsylvania, ff. j Io ALL whom it may concern.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a COURT of ADMI
RALTY will be held at the State-house, in the city
of Philadelphia, on Monday the eleventh day of November
next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the fame day, then
and there to try the truth of the fads alledged in the bill of
John Baldwin (who as well, &c.) against the ship or vessel
called the Leghorn Galley, burthen about one hundred and
fifty tons, with her tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo,
lately commanded by Alexander M'Daniel, to the end and
intent that the owner or owners of the said ship, and
her cargo, may appear and shew cause, if any they have,
why the fame should not be condemned according to the
prayer of the said bill. By order of the judge,
Oct. 16, 1776. ANDREW ROBESON, Regilter.
DROPPED or STOLEN, the 15th instant, a SILVER
WATCH, maker's name Charles Gilefpy, Dublin,
No. 1059, with a steel chain, and cornelian feat in a gold
swivel carriage, JC in a cypher on one fide, and a coat of
arms on the other, with a iwan and chain for the crest. SIX
DOLLARS reward will be given by the printer hereof for
the watch and seal, and if stolen, FIVE POUNDS for the
thief. Oft. 17.
RAN away on Friday the third inst. a young Negro
woman named BET, of middling stature, thick, fat,
and likely, and her ears bored for rings. She had on a black
alamode bonnet with lace, an old blue fhalloon jacket and
petticoat, white linen fhift, handkerchief and apron, pale
blue worsted dockings with red clocks, high heel black lea
ther shoes and silver buckles. She took with her a half
worn scarlet cloak, new purple and yellow checked fluff
jacket and petticoat, white linen ditto, blue and white
damped linen ditto, cambrick apron, red and white calico
Ihort gown, and black bombazeen quilted petticoat. I have
been informed that a Negro woman, answering her descrip
tion, was seen at Brunswick, in Jersey, with some soldiers,
but to this Ido not give intire credit. Any person deliver
ing the said Negro woman to Mr. Michael Clarke in Chef
nut-dreet, Philadelphia, to any of the Maryland officers at
camp, or to the fubferiber in Charles county, Maryland,
shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward and reasonable
charges., @ THOMAS STONE.
Philadelphia, October 16.
WANTS a place, as WET NURSE, a woman with a
good bread of milk, who can be well recommended.
Inquire of the printer.
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SCHOONER BEISY, John Hague matter, now lying
at the Head of Elk, bound for James river in Virginia,
will fail in fix days. For freight or passage apply to the said
master, at Mr. Benjamin Prohor's in Front-ltreet, between
Chefnut and Walnut streets.
Philad. Oft. 19. JOHN HAGUE.
TO be SOLD by public vendue, on Tuesday the 22d
inst. at fix o'clock in the evening, at the London
Coffee-houfe, the BRIG VENUS, with all her guns, tackle,
and apparel, as the came from sea. She is a prime sailor,
about two years old, and well found. An inventory will be
produced at the time and place of sale. She may be viewed
at Chefnut-ftreet wharf, where she will remain until fold.
Philad. O&. 17, 1776.
RAN away the 18th instant, a Negro man named DICK,
by trade a blacksmith, about twenty two years of age
near five feet fix inches high. He had on, when he went
away, a London brown short coat with yellow buttons, a
scarlet jacket which had been turned, with yellow buttons,
striped ticken trousers, an old beaver hat, new pumps, and
plated buckles. It is supposed he is in or near this city
working at his trade. Whoever brings the said Negro to the
fubferiber, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS reward.
Philad. O&ober 19. ALEXANDER TOD.
in Front-street, two doors above Chefnut-ftreet.
A PARCEL of German SCYTHES, CUTTING
KNIVES, WHETSTONES, and BOHEA TEA
to be disposed of by ISAAC MELCHER in Second-ftreet'.
As he expels to leave this colony in a few weeks, requests al!
thole that have any demands againff him to render their ac
counts, that they may be adjusted and paid; and such as are
indebted to him, are earnestly desired to difeharge their re
fpedive accounts. °
AN a&ive well disposed Negro or Mulatto BOY, from
ten to fifteen years of age, is wanted. Inquire of
printer.
TO be SOLD, a large commodious three story BRICK
MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, and LOT of
GROUND thereto belonging, lituate on the east fide of
Penn-street, a little below the Drawbridge, in the city of
Philadelphia. The lot is seventeen feet front by about se
venty-eight feet deep, bounded by ground of Thomas Cuth
bert and others, fubjed to a ground rent of seventeen
pounds Pennsylvania currency, per annum. The house, and
buildings adjoining, formerly let for forty-two pounds per
annum. The title is indisputable. Any person inclinable to
purchase to fame, may know the terms by applying to PE
TER MILLER, notary public, in Third-street.
PHILADELPHIA: Printed by B. TOWNE.
'lothe Inhabitants and other Electors for the county of
Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,
YOUR former generous condud in bellowing the office of
SHERIFF on those 'to whom you thought' it might be
Serviceable, induces me to offer myfelf a candidate for said
office at . the approaching election ; could I meet your appro
bation, it should be my constant study to merit your choice,
by a faithful difeharge of the trust reposed in your sincere
f nend, WILLIAM MASTERS.'