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Mr. Shivers is the £. 2000 relation mentioned by them, who has signed away his right. I am just returned from waiting on Mr. Hampton, the £.600 relation who refused to sign as a creditor-Perhaps he thinks I may prefer my creditors that have used me with less severity to him ; but I believe, on farther consideration, he will prefer the possibility of being last paid, to driving me from the province, and a certainty of losing his money. Thus I think, the objections of the two creditors, who are allied to me by marriage only, will cease. They intimate, by way of memoran- dum, that I have no character to lose - They really have characters, but their characters are such that all their relations, and every friend to. the
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rising generation, sincerely wish they would lose .- As to what they say of the opinion the people generally entertained of me -- on my return, I was generally treated with respect, and generally employed, to their mor- tification-a proof of it is, my being able to make you an offer of £. 200 per annum. This seems an oblique reflection on most of the principal people in the county, that they have no regard for any quality but that of telling a plausible story. They say I never was in affluent circumstances. I leave that to those who formerly knew me, and those who are possessed of my late independent fortune, to answer ; tho' they seem to contradict their own assertions, when they bid me reflect on what objects I lavished money on- So far as this affects the Gentleman of Superior merit and abilities, they are right, and I humbly beg your pardon, and the pardon of my country, for introducing into a higher sphere of life such an OBJECT as a schoolmaster in Penn's Neck ! I took him into my house, he eat at my table, had a horse to ride, and servants to attend him-I suffered him to read my books, and tried to make him acquainted with my business, for which he did not give me, nor did I expect, any consideration ; only a promise that he would not set up in the same place with me. In about a year, he had an offer that pleased him better, and left me : After that, he went into the army, and on his discharge, he came immediately here, with an intention of taking the bread out of my mouth, for generously putting it into his. In my absence he took some of my effects into his hands, which had been taken in execution by one of my creditors. On my return, the creditor gave me an order for them, which he refused ans" wering, altho' solicited in the most humble manner, till I was forced to bring a suit against him, and obtained a judgment, on which he gave me a part of what was in being, and a trifling consideration for what he had used, which was not a tenth part of their value. I have reason to believe, had it not been for his care to prevent it, Mr. Test would have done me justice without a suit. Thus am I rewarded for the favours I have done him ; and had it not been for him, not a dog in Salem would have moved his tongue against me. As to the £. 700 per annum they intimate I can make in a neighbouring government-can I reside there free from arrests ? Or would not that malice that persecutes me here, follow me there? Or will they openly avow that to drive me from this place, in order to serve themselves, is all they want ?. As to the construction they, at my return, put upon the act, and their groundless reflections on the legislative body, they will not bear a repetition. As to my boasting, and putting my credi- tors at defiance, I appeal to you, Gentlemen! whether ever I said or did a thing that can bear that construction ? My deportment has been res- pectful and civil to all mankind, humble and submissive to you -My language has been, I cannot at this time pay you ; but when it is in my power, I will do it with pleasure; and my actions have fully correspond- ed with my words. - In their introduction they say, they could not pass over, unnoticed, the artful untruths contained in my advertisement- 32
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What effects, except what I have enumerated could the advertisements have to injure you, as they call it? and induce them to run into such a flow of illiberal and unjust reflections. Oh stay ! they themselves account for it. They say "it is natural for most men who are subject to particular failings, to judge partially of the rest of mankind." This unfortunately happens to be their case. "Subtil and possessed of that species of low "cunning, which subjects men to the contempt of the honest and ingenu- "ous, they have, with the utmost effrontery, charged me with evasions "that are inconsistent and groundless." I hope I may be pardoned this language, as it is copied from their own letter, to shew that most of what they say is only sound instead of sense-as the same language may suit to any other person, on almost any occasion, and really suits, addressed to them here. Most of it may be copied off, and kept either in the office or shop, under the title of REFINED BILLINGSGATE LANGUAGE, proper on any occasion .--- After proving almost every assertion in their piece false, by such incontestible evidence, you need not wonder, if I do not throw away my time and your money in answering any thing they may write in future. I think it my duty to acknowledge the kind reception I have met with from you, your goodness in employing me, and giving me an opportunity of paying you ; and I hope the mutual confidence that has subsisted be- tween us, will not be interrupted by this designing junto. I shall wait on the rest of my creditors before the next sitting of the Assembly; and make no doubt but I shall get their hands to the petition ; as most men obey the dictates of humanity, but never more readily than when it is their interest to do it.
I am, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your much obliged And very humble servant,
Salem, June 12, 1771.
JOHN BUDD.
P. S. I have purposely avoided mentioning the state of the [?contro- versy] between me and Mr. Test, as it might be supposed I intended to prejudice the arbitrators we left our affairs to, against him; and am sorry he has suffered his name to be put to a performance that obliges me to mention him with disrespect. J. B.
-The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 232, June 17 to June 24, 1771.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 20. | Last Week was commit- ted to Hackensack Gaol, in New-Jersey, Abraham Bush, for the Murder of his Brother-in-Law, named Van Dycke, on Friday the 7th Instant: They had
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been a claming, in Company with another Man, and on their Return home, a Dispute arose between the two Brothers, when Bush almost strangled Van Dycke, and threw him out of the Canoe in which they were, into Passaick River, after which Bush finding his Brother was drowned, swam ashore, and took to the Woods, but was soon after apprehended, and com- mitted to Gaol: 'Tis said they were all intoxicated with Liquor at the Time.
Doctor GRAHAM ,
TAKES this Method to thank the respectable In- habitants of Newark and Elizabeth-Town, in East New-Jersey, for the Opportunities they have been pleased to favour him with, of shewing his Skill and Abilities.
The Inhabitants of British America in general, may depend on his best Endeavours in their Behalf. Suc- cessful practice, low Charges, Moderation and Atten- tion, to even the poorest Individual; added to his having had more Experience in the Disorders of the Eyes and Ears, than perhaps any Practioner on this vast Continent, induces him to hope for some Share of Favour of the Public; who easily will distinguish true Merit, from pretended Knowledge. The Dr. intends to be at Brunswick the first of next Month. Staten-Island, 17th June, 1771.
-The New York Journal, or The General Adver- tiser, No. 1485, Fune 20, 1771.
To be SOLD, by private SALE,
A LOT of GROUND, with two frame tenements thereon, situated on the west side of Strawberry Al-
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ley, adjoining the house where John Lukens now dwells, the lot is 32 feet front on said alley, and in depth 82 feet, subject to a small ground-rent of Three Shillings sterling per annum ; one half of the purchase money to be paid on signing the deeds, the other half in one year, with interest, and giving security, if required. . For terms, enquire of Sharp Delaney, in Philadelphia, or of the subscriber, in the town of Sa- lem, West New-Jersey. JOSEPH SMITH.
N. B. The title is indisputable.
R UN away on the 11th of this instant June, at night, from the subscribers, living in Mannington, in Salem county, two servant men, one named JAMES HOWARD, born in England, about 22 years of age, and about 5 feet 7 inches high, yellowish coloured hair, very talkative, and much inclined to drink ; had on, and took with him, a snuff coloured home made cloth coat, 3 jackets, I of white flannel, I of home- spun linsey, and the other nankeen, two shirts and trousers, old shoes, and a pair of worsted stockings.
The other an Englishman, named JOHN SPENCE, sloop shouldered, with a hump on his back, about 27 years of age, and about 6 feet 3 inches high, brown- ish hair and complexion ; took with him a large lapel- led grey coloured cloth jacket, lined with striped lin- sey, patched at the elbows with cloth of a different colour, two shirts, one fine, the other coarse linen, filled with tow, and trousers of the same, old shoes, patched with saddle leather, with a pair of narrow rimmed silver buckles, marked M. C. and an old striped silk handkerchief, with a hole in the middle ;
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it is very probable he may wear a green coat, as there is one taken out of the house, and he is supposed to be the thief. Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them, so as their masters may have them again, shall have FOUR POUNDS reward, or FORTY SHILLINGS for each, and reasonable charges, paid by
WILLIAM SMITH, and ADAM COOK.
-- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2217, Fune 20, 1771.
NEW-YORK, June 17. | For the benefit of vessels coming into, and going to sea from, the port of New- York .- The masters and wardens of the said port, did last week place a large Can Buoy on the South West Spit of the East Bank, in eighteen feet water at low water, bearing from the Light-house on Sandy Hook N. W. and by W. half W. and from the Bluff of Staten Island, making the Narrows S. half E. Vessels going down must keep in 5 fathom water, till they open the Buoy with the point of Sandy Hook, which will clear them of the Spit. They find that the first of the flood sets about S. W. and by W. for two hours, and is apt to draw vessels over upon the West- Bank.
Burlington, June 20, 1771.
The Creditors of WILLIAM HEWLINGS, jun. (late of Trenton, Shopkeeper,) are requested to meet at the house of JOSEPH FERGUSON, Inn Keeper, in this city, on SATURDAY the 3d of August next, in order that they may receive their dividends of the moneys, arising from the sale of lands granted by WILLIAM HEWLINGS the elder, for the use of
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the Creditors of his Son William .- As the Trustees have the Cash already by them, the Creditors are de- sired to take notice, that no other dividend will be made.
ABRAHAM HEWLINGS, - Trustees.
JAMES KINSEY,
TO BE SOLD, | By the subscriber a Plantation in Lebanon, in the county of Hunterdon and province of West New-Jersey, near the Union Furnace, con- taining 203 acres of excellent good land, of which there are about 60 or 70 acres of upland clear, and 15 or 20 acres of valuable meadow, all which he will sell very cheap, and give indisputable titles for them. Any person inclining to purchase any of the above described houses, lots, or plantations, by paying one half of the money down, may, if he pleases, have a term of years to pay the other half in, on paying in- terest, and giving security, if required.
PETER WIKOFF.
-The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1489, Fune 20, 1771.
To be SOLD,-or LETT, immediately.
A Small convenient neat House with a Barn, Sta- ble, Garden and about 21/2 Acres of good Pas- ture, the Property and lately occupied by Doctor George Pugh, at Elizabeth-Town, New-Jersey. For further Particulars apply to Edward Agar, Druggist in New-York, or to Mr. Joseph Jelf, at Elizabeth- Town.
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the Stable of the subscriber, at New-
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ark, in New-Jersey, the last night, a certain sorrel horse, about or near 14 hands and an half high, either seven or eight years old: He has a white streak down his face, and one or more of his legs are white ; he is a short well-set horse and fat, and was branded, I think, on the near fore shoulder, with the letters H. M. or I. M. He can pace, trot, and gallop, has good spirits, but naturally carries his head low. Whoever takes up and secures the horse with the thief, so that he may be brought to Justice, shall have the above reward of {.to, and for the horse or thief alone, the sum of £.5, paid by the subscriber.
WILLIAM BURNET.
Newark, June 22d, 1771.
-The New York Gazette ; and the Weekly Mer- cury, No. 1026, June 24, 1771.
NEW-YORK, June 24. | The 14th inst. the Ship New-York, Capt. Height, sailed from hence for Lon- don, with a Number of Soldiers who had been dis- charged (as unfit for Service,) from his Majesty's 29th Regiment of Foot, now quartered in the Jerseys, (as was mentioned in our last,) but on the 18th, in Lat. 29, 18, about 160 Miles to the Eastward, they had an excessive hard Gale of Wind at E. S. E. when the Ship sprung a Leak, put them under the Necess- ity to scud under the Foresail for 14 Hours, the Sea running very high, and breaking over them continu- ally, obliged them to heave overboard all their Casks of Water in order to clear the Deck ;- the Ship mak- ing eighteen inches Water every Hour, they keeping the Pumps continually going, till she arrived here on
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Saturday last. The Day after the Gale (Wednes- day last) one of the Soldiers, named Donagan, (who it was imagined had been disordered in his Senses) came from below to the larboard Chains, and jump- ed overboard ; one of the Sailors hove a Rope to him, which he laid hold off, and was desired to hold fast, till they could give them some other Assistance, but he threw it from him with great Disdain, at the same Time endeavouring to put his Head under Water, and in a few Moments after he was drowned.
Tis said the Ship's Cargo must be unloaded be- fore she can proceed on her Voyage.
-The New York Gazette, or, The Weekly Post-Boy, No. 1468, June 24, 1771.
PHILADELPHIA. | On Saturday afternoon last, sev- en people who were making hay in a meadow the plantation of Samuel Crips, about one mile from Mount Holley, New-Jersey, on the approach of a gust took shelter under a tree, when one of them named Stewart, being at a little distance from the rest, was struck with lightning ; the other six ran to him, thinking him dead, when by a second clap they were all knocked down, and four of them, viz. Isaac Bishop, John Parker, - Stewart, brother to him that was first struck, and one other were killed on the spot; the other three, viz. the first struck Stew- art, -- Norton, and one other, are likely to re- cover, tho' much hurt.
-The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1490, June 27, 1771.
To be SOLD at PUBLIC VENDUE,
on second Day, the 29th of the 7th Month (common-
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ly called July) at the late dwelling-house of John Hatkinson, deceased, in Mount-Holly, Burlington county, West-Jersey.
THE well known GRIST-MILL in said Town. It is situated on a never failing stream of water, with three water-wheels, and three pair of stones, six boult- ing-mills, two of which go and hoist by water, for mer- chant work. The said mill has a very large share of country work, and is well situated for merchant work, as it is navigable up to the town. Also a new bake- house, near said mill, with two ovens, and a large stable adjoining the mill, convenient for ten horses, and other buildings, with a lot of good meadow, containing about three acres, on which the said mill and buildings stand. Also 5 -- 8ths of a saw-mill, near the said grist-mill. The two to be sold together. The purchaser, by pay- ing one half of the money on receiving a title, may have twelve months credit for the remainder, without inter- est.
At the same time and place will be sold a valuable lot of LAND, fronting the mill-street, about 150 feet in front, very convenient for the purchaser to build on. Also a PLANTATION near the said town, containing about 140 acres, 50 of which are meadow, in good bank, and a good frame house, cellar and kitchen, with an excellent spaw spring - - - besides other lots in and about said town. The conditions will be made known of the whole at the time of sale. ELIZABETH HATKIN- SON, Executrix, JOHN HINCHMAN, PETER HARVEY, Ex- ecutors.
TO BE SOLD,
THAT valuable plantation, well known by the name
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of Breeze Ridge, an exceeding pleasant and healthy situation for a country seat, being in the township of Northampton, and county of Burlington, about 17 miles from Philadelphia, and 3 from the town of Mount-holly, lying in the forks of Rancocus-creek, ad- joining both branches, and near the great road between Philadelphia and Mount-holly aforesaid ; containing about 500 acres of land, 80 whereof improved good meadow, under good bank, and about 20 acres more may be made ; 150 acres of upland cleared, and in fence ; a good large dwelling-house, neatly finished off, with two large kitchens, out-houses, milk-house, cheese- house, and every conveniency suitable for a dairy ; a pump of excellent good water at the door, with a large new barn, granary, stables, cow and waggon-houses, two bearing orchards of good fruit, and a large gar- den paled in. The said plantation will be sold togeth- er or in two parts, as may best suit the purchasers, the meadow and upland lying convenient to be divided into two parts. Any person inclining to purchase the same, may apply to Sarah Bispham, of the city of Philadelphia, near the New-ferry, John Hinchman, Esq ; of the county of Gloucester, or Fohn Bispham, of the town of Mount-holly, near the premises afore- said, for further particulars, and conditions of sale. The above is part of the real estate of Thomas Bisp- ham, late deceased, and to be sold by SARAH BISPHAM, Executrix, JOHN HINCHMAN and JOHN BISPHAM, Ex- ecutors.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2218, June 27, 1771.
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FIVE POUNDS Reward.
STOLEN, on Friday night, the 14th instant, out of the pasture of Isaac Van Campen, Esq; at the Head-quarters, near to Minasinks, a certain black HORSE, about 7 years old, between 14 and 15 hands high, with a bright star on his forehead ; his off hind foot is white to his pastern, his near hind hoof is white, and a few white hairs ; his hoofs are cracked or gouged, on account of his being hoof-bound; he is a natural pacer, but has been learned to trot a slow travel, and is a little cat hammed, otherwise well built. Any person or persons apprehending said horse and thief, and securing the thief in any goal, so that he may be brought to justice, and bringing the horse to Duncan Leech in Spruce-street, between Fourth and Fifth-streets ; or to Francis M'Shane, near the Union Iron-works, West New-Jersey ; or to the above-mentioned Van Campen, shall have the above reward ; or Fifty Shillings for the horse only, paid by BAR. M'SHANE.
N. B. Said thief is supposed to have gone towards Virginia.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2218, June 27, 1771.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES BRUCE, late of Perth-Amboy, deceased, are desired to come and settle their Accounts on or before the fifth Day of August next, at the House of Peter Smitzer, or they will be sued without further Notice. And all persons who have any Demands against the said JAMES BRUCE, are desired to bring in their
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Accounts, that they may be adjusted. PETER SMITZER, Administrator. WINNAFRED BRUCE, Administratrix. Perth Amboy, June 26, 1771. -The N. Y. Gazette, or The Weekly Post-Boy, No. 1469, July 1, 1771.
To be sold at private Sale.
A Dwelling-House and small farm of about 55 acres, situate at Pacquanack in Morris County, former- ly belonging to Lewis Stewart, and now in his Possess- ion ; there is a good barn, Orchard, and a Quantity of Meadow-ground on the Premises, and more can be made at small Expence. It's situation is on a public Road, and very advantageous for a Tavern keeper, Merchant or tradesman. And also to be sold at pri- vate Sale, another Tract of valuable Wood-land, con- taining about 70 Acres, within about two Miles of Morris-Town, that formerly belonged to the said Lew- is Stewart. These tracts will be sold together or sep- arately, as it may best suit the Purchaser, and an in- disputable Title given by the Subscribers. The Terms may be known by enquiring of Benjamin Kissam, Esq; Attorney at Law, at New-York, or the Subscribers at Stratford, in Connecticut.
ELIZABETH VAN DYCK, HENRY VAN DYCK.
A THEFT! | ON Saturday Evening the 22d ul- timo, about 9 o' Clock, was stolen from the House of James Browne, a Private in the XXVIth Regiment of Foot, commanded by Col. Templer.
Two Jersey Bills of Six Pounds each,
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One half Johannes,
And about 140. small Silver.
Also a small Beaver Hat, with a Sett Buckle.
Whoever will make discovery of the Thief or Thieves so that he or they may be brought to Justice, shall re- ceive five dollars Reward, by inquiring of the Printer for JAMES BROWNE.
POWLES-HOOK RACES.
To be run for on the NEW COURSE at Powles | Hook, on Tuesday, the 27th day of AUGUST, |
A PURSE of One Hundred Pounds, | Free for any horse, mare, or gelding carrying weight for age; four years old to carry seven stone ten pounds ; five years old, eight stone eight pounds; six years old, nine stone three pounds ; and full aged, nine stone ten pounds ; fillies allowed four pounds. N. B. If any person chuses to start a horse for the above purse, not full blood, shall have the usual allowance.
And on WEDNESDAY,
A PURSE OF FIFTY POUNDS, | Free for any horse, mare, or gelding, not thoroughbred, carrying weight for age and blood, fillies allowed three pounds; three years old, quarter blood, to carry 6 stone 4 pounds, - - - all that are above a quarter, that is not half, runs for a quarter ; three years old, half blood, 6 stone 8 pounds - - - all that is above half blood, and not three quarters, runs for half blood; three years old, three quarter blood, 6 stone II pounds, - - - all that is above three quarters blood, runs for three quarters ; four years old, quarter blood, 7 stone 4 pounds ; four years old, half blood 7 stone 8 pounds ; four years
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old, three quarters blood, 7 stone 12 pounds ; five years old, quarter blood, 8 stone 4 pound ; five years old, half blood, 8 stone 8 pounds ; five years old, three quarters, 8 stone 12 pounds ; six years, quart- er blood, 9 stone 2 pounds ; six years old, half blood, 9 stone 6 pounds ; six years old, three quarter blood, 9 stone 10 pounds ; aged, quarter blood, 9 stone I I pounds ; aged, half blood, 10 stone; aged, three quarters, 10 stone 5 pounds. The best two of three, three mile heats. Not less than three reputed run- ning horses to start; horses to be enter'd the day before running, paying Five Pounds entrance money for the £.100, or double at the post ; and Fifty Shill- ings for the £.50. No persons to be concerned in a confederacy in running their horses together, or in dividing the plate :
Such matters to be determined by the judges.
N. B. The day appointed, not being fair, then the next fair day following.
Elizabeth-Town, Fune 17, 1771.
WHEREAS I have been this Day compel'd by Dav- id Brant, to marry Catharine, his Daughter, in conse- quence of which, I shall allow her a separate Mainten- ance, in all Respects suitable to her Degree: I there- fore warn all Persons from crediting her on my Ac- count, as I am determined not to pay any Debts of her Contracting, of which all Persons are desired to take Notice.
JOHN D. CAMP, jun. -The New York Gazette ; and the Weekly Mer- cury, No. 1027, Fuly 1, 1771.
RAN away from John Forman, of Freehold, in the
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county of Monmouth, in East New-Jersey, a servant man, named THOMAS BRUFT, a High Dutchman, about 5 feet 6 inches high, middling well set, very much marked with the small-pox. Had on, when he went away, a brown homespun coat and jacket, a pair of buckskin breeches, a pair of blue and white mixed stockings, a pair of good shoes, and a large castor hat. Whoever takes up and brings the said servant- man to me, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS re- ward, and all reasonable charges, paid, by
July 2, 1771. JOHN FORMAN.
Philadelphia, July 8. | Last Saturday se'nnight seven Men and a Boy being at Work in a Field near Mount-Holly, a Flash of Lightning struck the Lad, and stunned him in such a Manner, that it was doubt- ful whether he would live; the Men immediately car- ried him under a Tree at a little J)istance, and began to rub him, and tender him all the Assistance they could, when another Flash killed four of the Men out- right, and the other three were struck down, and very much hurt, but we hear they, with the Lad, are likely to recover.
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