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TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
A Person who calls himself John Pattison, with short hair, an olive colour thick-set coat, a pair of short check trowsers, yarn stockings, and has an impediment in his speech, about 32 years old, five feet 6 inches high, of a slender make, and has told others he has two sisters married in or about Prince-Town, sold a person on wed- nesday last was a se'nnight, to the subscriber, as a ser- vant, who called himself Edward Brewer, a house-car- penter by trade, born in Ireland, pock fretten, well-set, has black eyes, about 5 feet 4 inches high, with an old striped jacket, a check shirt, short narrow dirty ozen- brig trowsers; and as there is the greatest reason from the said Pattison's informing the subscriber that he lived in East-Jersey, when, in fact, his place of residence is on or near Duck-Creek, in the lower counties on Del- aware, and his being seen lurking about the vessel that the said Brewer was on board of, the day following, and both disappearing the same day, that they are gone off together, the subscriber will pay any person that takes up and secures the said Edward Brewer, if out of the government, FIVE POUNDS; and also FIFTEEN POUNDS for taking up the said Pattison, provided such person can prove that the said Pattison was in any respect aid- ing or assisting the said servant in making his elope- ment as aforesaid.
WILLIAM KELLY.
N. B. Run-away also another servant man named. Walter Cook, aged 35 years, about 6 feet high, of a long thin visage, and wears his own light-coloured hair. For him there is FIVE POUNDS Reward.
Run away, on the 3d instant, from Samuel Clizbe, Lyon's-Farms, in New-Jersey, an apprentice lad named
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David Clark, about 19 years old: Had on when he went away, a linsey woolsey coat, a brown serge jacket, a pair of check trowsers and blue everlasting breeches under them, blue worsted stockings, a pair of duck bill shoes, square brass buckles, and a good felt hat: He has brown hair, and is round-shouldered.
Run-away the wednesday following, from Ichabud Grommon, of the same place, an apprentice lad named Nathaniel Jewell, about 17 years old, a well-made sturdy lad, with light brown hair: Had on when he went away a yellowish brown coat, with brass buttons, blueish jacket, with black horn buttons, check trow- sers, and dark yarn stockings. 'Tis supposed both the above lads are in New-York, and intend to go a priva- teering: These are therefore to forewarn all persons whatsoever from fitting them out, or purchasing any part of prize money from them on any account what- soever. If the said apprentices will return home, they will be kindly received.
To Be Sold, by JAMES VAN HORNE, four farms or plantations lying at Rockey-Hill, in the province of East-New-Jersey, three miles and an half from Prince- Town college, two miles and an half from the copper mines, 13 from New-Brunswick, 17 to Trenton, and within a short mile of two grist mills. The first con- tains 516 acres, 300 of which are already cleared, with a good dwelling-house, barn, negro and waggon houses thereon, 600 apple trees, mostly grafted fruit, and about 50 acres of good meadow-ground already cleared, all choice land for grazing. The second contains 377 acres of choice wood-land, and lies adjoining to Mill- stone river. The third contains 240 acres, part of which is cleared, with about 100 apple trees thereon, all choice
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fruit, and thirty acres of the same with little trouble, might be made good meadow-land. The fourth con- tains 21 I acres of exceeding good wood-land: the whole four farms lying in one body or tract. so that if the pur- chaser should incline for the whole or part, can be suited. Also eight farms in the manor of Cortlandt, with the farm he now lives on, lying at Cheesquakes. 4 miles from the city of Perth-Amboy, and about the same dis- tance from Middletown-Point, which will be divided in sundry farms, if desired, so as conveniently to suit the purchaser, with fresh and salt meadow sufficient to keep 400 head of cattle: whereon is an exceeding good dwelling-house, with a piaza of twelve feet wide, round said house: also four large rooms on a floor, with a commodious and spacious entry of twelve foot wide, with eight fire-places, about 800 apple trees thereon of exceeding good fruit for cyder, with a barn new-fram'd and shingled, smoak-house, chair or coach house, also a great plenty of oysters, clams, and all sorts of fish, with a prospect of a coal-pit. Whoever inclines to purchase the whole or any part, by applying to the said James Van Horne, on the premises, at Cheesquakes, of Mr. John Berrien, merchant at Rockey-Hill, or Mr. Nich- olas Bayard, merchant, in New-York, may agree on reasonable terms. An indisputable title will be given for the same .- The New York Mercury, October 11, 1756.
Run-away from Daniel Waldron, of Reding Town West Jersey, a high Dutch lad of 20 Years old, named Pineyl: had on him a new to Jacket and Breeches, a pair of Trowsers of the same, a pair of Thread Stock- ings with square toed Shoes. he had a mark under the cheek of the King's Evil, the Toes of his right foot is swelled by a weights falling on it he has light brown
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strait hair, he left home on Munday the sixth of Sep- tember 1756. Any Person taking up the said Lad, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and all reasonable charges paid by me,
Daniel Waldron. -The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 723, October 14, 1756.
Run-away on the 13th of October instant, from the subscriber, an indented servant man, a labourer, came from Ireland about three years ago, and was under the command of Sir William Johnson, last year, at Lake- George: He is a tall well-made man, about 5 feet ten inches high, of a sandy complexion, with a large down- hanging lip, and 23 years of age: Had on when he went away, a white cloth coat, blue jacket, leather breeches, and wears a linnen cap. 'Tis supposed he is gone to- wards Westchester, in the province of New-York. Whoever apprehends said servant, and confines him in any of his majesty's goals, shall have THREE POUNDS reward, paid him by Jacob Van Waggenon, in New- York, or of the subscriber, at New-Brunswick.
N. B. The servant man above mentioned, is named, John Nowlan.
RENSELEAR WILLIAMS. -The New York Mercury, October 18, 1756.
Came to Greenwich Point Ferry, opposite Glouces- ter, in April last, a dark sorrel mare, about 13 hands high, branded on the near buttock A N, a blaze down her forehead to the end of her nose. The owner is de- sired to come and prove his property, pay charges, and take her away.
Richard Renshaw.
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Any man that understands the fulling business, may have good encouragement, by applying to the sub- scriber, of Cumberland county, in West New-Jersey.
Ephraim Seely.
-The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1452, October 21, 1756.
New- York, October 25. At a Convention of the Syn- od of New-York, held at Newark the 2d Instant, the said Synod taking into their serious Consideration the dangerous Situation of the Publick, at this Juncture, by Means of a potent, prevailing and cruel Enemy, have recommended Thursday next, to be observed as a Day of publick Fasting and Prayer, in all the Congregations under their Care .- The New York Mercury, October 25. 1756.
PHILADELPHIA, October 28.
We hear from Penn's Neck, in Salem County, that four Men lately quarrelled and fought there, when two of them were killed on the Spot, and that the other two are confined in Salem Goal .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1453, October 28. 1756.
Run-away, on the 17th day of September last, from William Stewart, of the county of Somerset, and prov- ince of New-Jersey, blacksmith, an apprentice lad named Benjamin Fitz Randolph: Had on when he went away, a brown cloth jacket, leather breeches and trowsers, is of a fair complexion, and about 5 feet 10 inches high. Whoever takes up and secures said ap- prentice lad, so that his master may have him again, shall receive THREE POUNDS reward, and all reason- able charges paid, by
WILLIAM STEWART. -New York Mercury, November 1, 1756.
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Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered In.
Sloop Salsbury, Thomas Dismore from Salem .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 726, November 4, 1756.
New- York, November S. This Day Fortnight, in the Night, the Sloop Lake-George, Robinson Hicks, Mas- ter, of this Port, bound for Philadelphia, was cast away at Barnegat: The Vessel, and some Part of the Cargo lost .- The New York Mercury, November 8, 1756.
New- York, November 15. Monday last, Captain M'Cullum, in the Snow Olive-Branch of this Port, ar- rived here in nine Weeks from Bristol. The Brig Two-Brothers, Captain Johnson, of Newark, was busy discharging his Cargo.
To be SOLD,
A Plantation, in Somerset county, in East-Jersey, late the estate of Aaron Hews, deceased, containing between 3 and 400 acres of land, the one half cleared, and in good fence, about 30 acres thereof good meadow. and more may be made, with a good large stone dwell- ing house, and a kitchen, large barn, granery, and sev- eral other buildings; it is well watered and timbered; the title indisputable. It is situated between Kings- town and Prince-town, and might suit any gentleman that is concerned with the college. It is thought by good judges, that there is a copper mine thereon. Any person inclining to purchase the same, may enquire of William Worth, in Prince-town, Samuel Worth, at Stony Brook, or Josiah Hews, opposite to Black-Horse- Alley, in Second-Street, Philadelphia .- The New York Mercury, November 15, 1756.
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NEW-YORK, November 15.
On the Ist of November Instant. Capt. M'Cullum was again chased by a Snow about 70 Leagues to the Eastward of Sandy Hook; but by crouding all the Sail he could possibly carry, got off a second Time .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 728, November 18, 1756.
Philadelphia. November 6, 1756.
Philadelphia and Perth-Amboy Stages.
Notice is hereby given, that we the Subscribers. John Butler, of Philadelphia, at the Sign of the Death of the Fox, in Strawberry Alley, begins his Stage on Tuesday, the Ninth of this Instant November, from his House and will proceed with his Waggon to the House of Nathaniel Parker, at Trenton Ferry; and from thence the Goods and Passengers to be carried over the Ferry to the House kept by George Moschel, where Francis Holman will meet the above John Butler, and exchange their Passengers, &c. and then proceed on Wednesday through Princetown and New-Brunswick, to the House of Obadiah Airies, in Perth-Amboy, where will be a good Boat. with all Conveniences necessary, kept by John Thomson and William Waller, for the Reception of Passengers, &c. who will proceed on Thursday Morn- ing, without Delay, for New-York, and there land at Whitehall, where the said Waller and Thompson will give Attendance at the House of Abraham Bockeys. until Monday Morning following, and then will return to Perth Amboy, where Francis Holman on Tuesday Morning following will attend, and return with his Wag- gon to Trenton Ferry, to meet John Butler, of Philadel- phia, and there exchange their Passengers. &c. for New- York and Philadelphia.
It is hoped, that as these Stages are attended with
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a considerable Expence, for the better accommodating Passengers, that they will merit the Favours of the Pub- lick; and whoever will be pleased to favour them, with their Custom, shall be kindly used, and have due At- tendance given them by their humble Servants John Butler, Francis Holman, John Thompson, and William Waller .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 728, November 18, 1756.
PHILADELPHIA, November 4.
The Sloop Lake George, Captain Hicks, bound here from New-York with Sugars, is lost on Barnegat; and the Sloop Sarah. Captain Corrie, likewise from New- York, for this Port, also loaded with Sugars, is ashore near Egg-Harbour; the Cargoe saved .- The Pennsylva- nia Gasette. No. 1454, November 18, 1756.
Run-away, a negro woman named Molly, about three weeks out of the small pox, is about 32 years of age, born and bred in the Island of Bermuda, speaks good English, and has been used to the House, its supposed she went in to the Jerseys, any person that will deliver the said negro wench in the work-house at Philadelphia, or give certain information that she may be had again, shall have Twenty Shillings reward, paid at the London Coffee House .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 728, November 18, 1756.
Stray'd or stolen, from the subscriber, living in Mount-holly, on the 7th day of May last, a sorrel mare, about 13 hands high, with a blaze in her face down over her nose, branded on the near buttock SV D, trots and gallops well. Any person bringing said creature to the subscriber or securing her, so that he may have her
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Daniel Jones. -The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1456, November 18. 1756.
Just published, and to be sold by the Printer hereof. Price Sixteen Coppers, or Ten Shillings, per Dozen.
A SERMON preached before the synod of New- York, convened at Newark, in New- Jersey, the 30th of September 1756, on these words (Isai. xxi. IT. 12.) The Burden of DUMAH : He calleth to me out of SEIR, Watchmen. What of the Night? &c. &c.
By AARON BURR, A. M. President of the College of New- Jersey.
J& This discourse is adapted to the times. The au- thor presents us with an ample explication of this ob- scure passage of scripture: illustrates the prophecy by such historical events, as in its primary view, seem to point out its accomplishment ; and then applies it to the state of the church in general; the various circum- stances of which are represented, thro' its most remark- able periods. He considers the corruption and degen- eracy of the reformed nations: and from the tenor of the sacred predictions, argues the probability of an as- cendeney of the popish over the protestant powers; and the renewed persecutions of the latter, before the final triumphant state of christianity, foretold in the inspired writings. The proximity of this Æra, he conjectures to be probable, from the present aspect of things, both in the natural and moral world. On the political and re- ligious state of our affairs in EUROPE and AMERICA,
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he makes some reasonable, tho' alarming, reflections. And concludes with an animated address to the minis- ters assembled; particularly inculcating their united at- tempts towards a general reformation, as the only effec- tual method, to avert the impending judgments of heaven .- The New York Mercury, November 22, 1756.
Broke out of Chester goal, last night, one James Rockett, a very short well-set fellow, pretends to be a schoolmaster, of a fair complexion, and smooth fac'd: Had on when he went away, a light coloured camblet coat, a blue cloth jacket, without sleeves, a check shirt, a pair of old dy'd leather breeches, grey worsted stock- ings, a pair of half worn pumps, and an almost new beaver hat; his hair is cut off, and wears a cap; he is a great taker of snuff, and very apt to get drunk; he has with him two certificates, one from some Inhabi- tants in Burlington county. Jersey, which he will no doubt produce as a pass. Whoever takes up and se- cures said Rockett in any goal, shall have two Pistoles reward, paid by
October 27, 1756. Samuel Smith, Gaoler.
- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1457, November 25, 1756.
Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered In. Schooner Industry, R. Thorndike from Salem.
Cleared. Sloop Salisbury, Thomas Dismore to Sa- lem. - The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 729, November 25, · 1756.
Custom House, Philadelphia, Cleared. Schooner Industry, Nicholas Thorndike to Salem .- The Pennsyl- vania Journal, No. 730, December 2, 1756.
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To be LETT, for a Term of Years.
In the township of Chester, and county of Burling- ton, A GOOD convenient house and lot, a young bear- ing orchard of good fruit, and a good smith's shop, well &c. It is a very convenient place for a blacksmith, one being much wanted. Any blacksmith inclining to rent the same, by applying to Richard Satterthwaite, living near the premises, may know the conditions.
Chester, June 26, 1756.
Run away, last night, from the Workhouse in Ches- ter, a servant girl, that belonged to Thomas Blair in West New-Jersey; she was advertised some time ago in this Gazette by the name of Elizabeth Burk, but changes her name often, and calls herself Betty Brin, Betty Dawson &c. She was born in Ireland, but denies her country, is about 18 years of age, of small stature, dark complexion, and speaks much through her nose: Had on when she went away a blue calimancoe gown, striped linsey petticoat and a black silk bonnet, was barefooted. It is supposed she is gone towards Annap- olis, Maryland to some of her ship mates or friends, who she said lived that way. She stoops much as she walks. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures her in any goal, so that she may be had again, shall have Four Pounds reward, and reasonable charges paid by
George Keith.
N. B. I desire that all persons would take notice of this advertisement, and secure the girl, wherever found as it will ruin me if she is not got; and not to be- lieve what she says, as she will certainly tell many lies. If secured, send notice to David Copeland in Chester. or to said George Keith, with all speed .- The Pennsylva- nia Gazette, No. 1458, December 2, 1756.
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New- York, December 6. Captain Kerr informs us, That Captain Fortune of and for Philadelphia, sailed from Bristol in Company with him; and that Captain Johnston, in the Brig Two-Brothers of Newark, was to sail for this Port in about a Week after.
Whereas Joab Taylor, apprentice to Thomas Long- worth, of Newark, in New-Jersey, cordwainer, abscond- ed some time since; and is supposed to have gone a privateering out of New-York, and 'tis imagined is gone on board the privateer Prince-George: These are there- fore to forewarn all persons from purchasing any prize money from said Joab Taylor, or dealing with him in any other respect whatsoever .- The New York Mer- cury, December 6, 1756.
Philadelphia, December 8, 1756. TEN POUNDS Reward.
Run away, last Night, from a Pilot Boat, that was going down to the Sloop Patty, Captain House, bound to Halifax, a Man, named John Anderson, who carried with him Two Thousand Dollars, packed up in a square Box. He went ashore at Gloucester Point, and took up a stray sorrel Horse, which he carried with him. He was seen at his House in Philadelphia about Eleven o'Clock at Night, but made no Stay there. He is a Shoemaker by Trade, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, has dark brown Hair, well made, and about 30 Years of Age: Had on when he went away, a lightish colour'd Coat, Leather Apron, and Check Trowsers. Whoever takes up and secures said Man and Box of Dollars, shall have the above reward and reasonable charges, by applying to Captain House, in Water street, Philadelphia .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 731, December 9, 1756.
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To be SOLD.
A valuable Plantation, containing 300 acres, in the township of Pilesgrove, and county of Salem, there are about 100 acres cleared of good upland in good fence; there is a good dwelling-house on it, barn and stables, a very good apple and peach orchard, a considerable quantity of meadow improved. very valuable, and more may be made. The said plantation and premises lie upon the great road that leads to Cohansie, Greenwich and Cape-May, from William Jarret's, and is very con- venient and commodious for a tavern or store, a tavern having been kept there many years. Any person inclin- ing to purchase the same, may be informed of the title and terms of sale, by applying to the subscriber, living on Oldman's Creek, near the Seven Stars Tavern.
Abraham Nealson, senior.
Run away on the 2d inst. from the subscriber, liv- ing in Newtown, Gloucester county, a Dutch servant lad, named Paultus Flatt, about 19 years of age, near five feet five inches high, pretty much pock-marked in the face, has dark flaxen bushey hair: Had on when he went away, a half worn felt hat, old ozenbrigs shirt, an old under jacket, striped black, blue and white, and an upper jacket of dark brown cloth, double-breasted, lined with same stuff of his under one, and both have pewter buttons, old leather breeches, old black and white yarn stockings, footed with white, and old shoes, with large brass buckles. Whoever takes up and se- cures said servant, so as his master may have him again, shall receive Thirty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, from
Joseph Mickle. N. B. He is supposed to be gone towards his father's, Christian Flatt, living near Conestogue.
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Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1756.
Now in the goal of this city, a Dutch servant man, named Matthias Yarnold, about 50 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches high, can talk but little English, and says he belongs to John Shurts, in Amwell township, in the Jerseys, about 9 miles from Borden-town. These are to desire his master to come or send for him, otherwise he will be sold for his Fees in four weeks after the above date, by
THOMAS JAMES, Goaler. -The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1459, December 9, 1756.
There was lately taken up in the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia, a silver Watch; the owner, by applying to Richard Arrell, living in the said Lib- erties, describing the watch, and paying the cost of crying, and this advertisement, may have it again.
Went away from Deptford township, Gloucester county, in West Jersey, a schoolmaster, named Samuel Willis, of little stature, thin face and pale complexion. Whoever will give information to the said Arrell where said Willis is, shall have Twenty Shillings reward .- The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1460, December 16, 1756.
Philadelphia, December 17, 1756.
STOLEN from Joseph Woolsey, of Penington, in Hun- terdon county, on Friday night, the tenth instant, a fine large horse, belonging to John Allen of Trenton, seven or eight years old past, a dark bay or brown, fine cour- age and carriage, about 15 hands high, paces and gal- lops well, trots but seldom, has a dull star in his fore- head, and a blaze to his nose, with a large snip over the off nostril, one white foot behind, large limbed, and
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looks like a stone horse, being lately cut. Whoever takes up and secures said horse and thief. so as the owner may have his horse again, and the thief brought to justice, shall have SIX POUNDS reward, and for the horse only THREE POUNDS, and reasonable charges, paid by said John Allen, of Trenton, or Joseph Wool- sey, of Penington .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1461, December 23, 1756.
SEVEN POUNDS-Reward.
ABSCONDED from his bail, in Somerset county, New- Jersey, on the 28th of last month, one John Seburn, born in said county, of a fair complexion, middle stat- ure, about 28 years of age, had on a brown coat, and took with him a large brown horse. Whoever takes up said John Seburn, and secures him in any goal, and gives notice thereof to the subscribers, shall have the above reward and reasonable charges, paid by Joseph Ross, junior or William Stewart - The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1463, January 6, 1757.
FIVE POUNDS, Reward.
Run-away from Stephen Tollman, of Shrewsbury, and province of East-Jersey, on the 17th day of Decem- ber, a servant man named John Hinson, aged 29 years, a tall fellow, thin-visaged, wears his own black hair, tied behind, has a small impediment in his speech, and is a prodigal-like fellow. Had on when he went away, a new felt hat, new check shirt, new shoes, new swanskin jacket, with black binding and buttons; new blue duf- fils great coat, blue camblet breeches; took with him two pair of new ozenbrig trowsers, one new check, and
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one new garlix shirt, and a leather jacket without sleeves. Whoever takes up and secures said servant in any goal, and will give notice thereof to his master, or to Joseph Furman, in New-York, shall be paid the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by me Stephen Tollman. - The New York Mercury, January 3, 1757.
To be Let.
A Plantation and large Dwelling house thereon, on Salem Road in West-New Jersey, Gloucester County, situated near the Sweeds Church, binding on raccon creek, commonly known by the name of the half-way house, between Salem and Gloucester, now in the pos- session of Thomas James, contains about 300 Acres of land, and forty Acres thereof, might be made good meadow. Part thereof is cleared, being an Old Tav- ern, for this many Years, and well accostomed House, and a health full and pleasant situation, there being a convenient wharf, or landing place, that large wood Boats, of 12 or 14 cord may go from and a good stand for a store, where large Quantities, of pork might be purchased in the season, (by applying to James James, cabinett maker) in Walnut Street, may be Informed of the terms.
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