The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-08-24 00:00:00, page 4

Philadelphia, August i, 1776.
THE fubferiber begs leave to inform the public that, by
the desire of many, he has concluded to make some
longer day in town, and is removed next door to Mr. William
Dibley's, the sign of the White Horse and Fountain in Chef
nut-ftreet, between Second and Third ftrcets, where he con
tinues to shew the remarkable creature called A SATYR, of
about two feet high, his body resembling a human body in
all parts except his feet; he walks upright, and performs
various actions to admiration. The sense and agility of this
creature renders him worthy of the observation of the curious.
Due attendance is given at said place every hour of the day,
from eight o'clock in the morning until nine in the evening,
price one Shilling as usual, by the public's most obliged, and
very humble servant, I. FOWLER.
N. B. The public are desired to take notice that he will
leave this city on the firft day of November next, and all
those who are desirous to view this remarkable animal may
fatisfy their curiosity till that time. Said Satyr will be fold
on moderate terms.
*, No advertisement will be inserted in
this paper, if the money be not sent with it.
Port of Philadelphia, 7 T 1
Pennsylvania, ff. f , ALL whoi!l 11 concern..
T&yOFICE is hereby given that a Court of Admiralty
X \ for taking cognizance of and trying the justice of cap
tures of vessels made pursuant to the relolves of the Hon.
Continental Congress, and brought into this port of Phila
delphia, will be held at the Court-house, in the city of Phila
delphia, on Monday the twenty-sixth day of August, inst.
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 Lam
bert Weeks, commander of the (hip of war called the RE
PRISAL (who as well, &c.) against the ship or vessel called
the FRIENDSHIP, burthen about two hundred and forty
tons, lately commanded by Charles Macky, together with
her tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo. To the end and
intent that the owner or owners of said snip called the Friend
ship, and her cargo, or any person concerned therein, may
appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the fame ihould
not be condemned according to the prayer of the said bill.
By order of the Judge,
A-ag.7, 1776. ANDRE, W ROBESON, Register.
Port cf Philadelphia; ] <
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Court cf Admiralty for
taking cognizance of, ana trying the justice of cap
tures of vessels made in pursuance of the refoive of the Ho
norable the Continental Congrels, and brought into this port
of Philadelphia, will be held at the Court-house, in the city
of Philadelphia, on Tuesday the tenth day of September next,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the fame day, then and there
to try the truth of the facts alledged in the bill of Lambert
V/ecks, commander of the flrip cf war called the REPRISAL
(who as well, &c,) against the brigantine or ycffel called the
NEPTUNE, burthen about eighty tons, with her tackle,
apparel, furniture and cargo, lately commanded by James
Robinfen. To the e^d and intent that the owner or owners
of the said brigantine and her cargo, or any perlon concerned
therein, may appear and Ihew"tyufe, if any they have, why
the fame should not be concemrjd according to the prayer of
the said bill. By order of the judge,
August 23, 1776. ANDREW ROBESON, Register.
422
FOUR DOLLARS Reward.
DESERTED frem Capt. Safruel Shaw's company of
marines belonging to one of the Continental frigates,
ANGUS CAMERON, born in Ireland, about five" feet
eight or nine inches high, dark complexion, short black
hair curled behind, a little peek marked, and about thirty
years of age. It is said he infixed in Captain Craig's com
pany of Lancaster militia. Whoever apprehends said deser
ter, and secures him in this city, Ihall have the above reward
and reasonable charges.
FRANKLIN READ, tft Lieut.
Philadelphia August 13, 1776.
Philadelphia, August 8, 1776.
ISAAC HAZLEHURST, in Water-street, a few doors a
bove Market-street, has for sale Weft-lndia and Phila
delphia RUM, COFFEE of an excellent quality, good
Mufcovado SUGARS in hogsheads, tierces and barrels, CIN
NAMON, POWDER BLUE, and old Jamaica SPIRITS
of an extraordinary quality.
Ei AMILTON and SON, Tobacconists, have removed
[ from the corner cf Spruce and Water streets, to the
house belonging to, and lately occupied by Mr. John Wal
lace, in Second-street, fix doers below Market-llreet, where
they continue to carry on their Scotch fnuff aud tobacco Ma
nufadory in all the several branches as usual. They have laid
in a large dock of the very bed Virginia leaf tobacco, and
are confident of giving the utmost fatisfaSFon to their former
customers and the public. Orders will b:punctually answered
with all possible defpatch. Their Scotci huff, these seven
years past, has given Efficient proof that the water works,
which they still continue to possess, are of the best conftruaion
of any hitherto cre&ed. They give cash for good empty fnuff
bottles.
't HE time of a DUTCH SERVANT GIRL, who
A has near three years to serve, to be fold for want of
employ. Inquire of the printer.
READY money, and the highest price, given for OLD
BRASS, COPPER and PEWTER, by Benjamin
Town, coppersmith and brass-sounder, at the corner of Front
and Market streets, facing the coffee-houfe.
Ragged Newcastle and Maryland money
exchanged for a moderate allowance, by JAMES
GALLAGHER, at the corner of Spruce and Front streets,
Philadelphia. Also the highest price will be given for clean
LINEN RAGS. He has a quantity cf good GREEN TEA
to dispose of.
PHILADELPHIA: Printed by BENJAMIN
TOWNE, in Front-ftrect, rear the London
Coffee-Houfe.
Philadelphia, Aoguft !,, 17,6.
CN AME to the liable of the fubferiber, at the Ldiari
/ (Queen in Fourth-Erect, on the firft of June, aBAY
H O R S E, fifieen hands high, paces and trots, and has
black main, tail, and legs. The owner is desired to come,
prove his property, pay charges and take him away, other
wise he will be fold in three weeks f om this date.
FRANCIS LEE.
N. B. A WAITER is wanted.