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with him, endeavoured to save himself upon his Horse ; but if the Report be true he shared the same Fate with his Father .- The New York Weekly Fournal, Nov. 2, 1741.
TO be Sold at a reasonable Price these several Tracts of Land in the County of Essex, viz.
One Tract containing about 150 Acres near Justice Potter, on the east side Raway River.
Item, One small Tract adjoining to the same.
Item, One small Lott to the Northward of Justice Potter, on the same River, adjoining to the Lands of Justice Broome.
Item, A Tract of about 160 Acres, upon the deep Runs, these were formerly Known by the Name of Klinkers Lotts,1 and some of them claimed by the Corporation of Elizabeth Town, but they are within the Bounds of the first Purchase of Newark.
Item, A Tract of about 66 Acres, a Mile farther . up the said Raway River, adjoining to the Land of Samuel Tompkins.
Item, Three several Tracts of about 50 Acres each, nearly a Mile to the Westward of the Town, of Newark, adjoining to a Place called Wolves Har- bour.
Item, 4 Lotts of Salt Meadow of 6 Acres, each, lying between Pearson's and Morris's Creek.
1 In 1699 there was what was called a "Revolution" in New Jersey, and as one out- come of an old dispute between Newark and Elizabethtown respecting their bounda- ries, and between the Elizabethtown people and the East Jersey Proprietors, a number of the inhabitants of Elizabethtown employed John Harriman (son of the clergyman of that name) to survey and allot a strip of land in the disputed territory, which they called the "Clinker Lot," and the men to whom allotments were made were called "Clinker Lot Right " men. The origin of the name is not obvious, but perhaps is from the word "Clinker" or "Clincher," signifying the end or clinching of a dispute. See Elizabethtown Bill in Chancery, and Vols. VI., VII. and VIII., N. J. Archives.
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Item, A House and Homestead, near the Center of the Town of Newark containing about 3 Acres or more, all in good Fence, with two Buildings upon it, a Stable and Garden, not inferiour to any in this Town or the next adjacent.
Whoever inclines to Purchase all or any of the Premises may apply to Dr. Arents, at Newark, who will sell at a very reasonable Rate, and show authen- tic and attested Copies of Records whereby he holds the same; there also they may take References to the Originals .- The New York Weekly Journal, Nov. 2, 1741.
The Beginning of last Week, Mr. Joseph Webb of New Hanover, some Years since Minister of the Gospel at Newark in the Jerseys, and his Son, a Student at Yale College, were drowned in passing over the Ferry at Seabrook .- The Pennsylvania Gaz- ette, Nov. 5, 1741.
Stolen from John Scholey, of New Hanover, in the County of Burlington, West-New-Jersey, on the 26th of October last, a dark brown Gelding, about 14 Hands and a half high, mostly inclines to Trot- ting, but can go a travelling Pace, has Some white Hair on his Neck about his Wethers, branded as the Owner thinks D. T; on the near But- tock : Any Person that secures the said Horse, so that the Owner may have him again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward and reasonable Charges paid by John Scholey.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, Nov. 5. 1741.
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RAN-away on the 15th of this Instant, from Thomas Lippincot, near Pensawkin Creek in Burlington County, an English Servant Man named William Payton, about 23 Years of age, short of Stature, and pretty well set, of a fresh Complexion and short brown Hair. He had on when he went away, a good Felt Hat cock'd up close, a plain Kersey Coat of a light gray colour with a small mixture of blue and Brass Buttons, a gray homespun Jacket of Worsted and Wool with Brass Buttons, good Buck- skin Breeches with Brass Buttons, an Oznabrigs Shirt, dark colour'd Woollen Stockings, and single Soal'd Shoes with sharp Toes and Buckles in them.
Whoever takes up the said Servant and brings him to his Master, or secures him so that he may be had again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by
Thomas Lippincot. -The American Weekly Mercury, Nov. 12-19, 1741.
In a few Days will be Publish'd The true Scripture Doctrine ; concerning some important Points of Christian Faith, particularly, Eternal Election, Orig- inal Sin, Grace in Conversion, Justification by Faith, Perseverance of Saints. Represented and applyed, in five Discourses. By Jonathan Dickinson, A. M. Minister of the Gospel at Elizabeth Town in New Jersey. With a Preface by the Rev. Mr. Foxcroft of Boston.
N. B. The said Books will be bound and ready to be delivered to those who have subscribed for them in 14 Days from the date of this Paper, by the
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Undertakers Kneeland & Green in Queeenstreet, and S. Eliot in Cornhil .- The Boston Weekly News Letter, Nov. 19-26. 1741. No. 1956.
To be Sold, the House and Lot of Jonas Cattell, in the Township of Evesham, in Burlington County, containing 3 Acres and a quarter of Land, with a new Frame House of 2 Rooms on a Floor, and 3 Fire Places, a good Cellar under one part of the House. A new Smiths Shop with 2 Forges, and a good Well with a Pump in it. The said Lot lies on Navigable Water about 2 Miles above Ancocas Ferry, and joins to a Grist Mill. .
Any Person inclining to purchase the same may apply to the said fonas Cattell, living on the Premises and agree on reasonable Terms .- The American Weekly Mercury, Nov. 26 to Dec. 3, 1741.
Last Night the House of Thomas Stevenson, at Rocky Hill, in Sommerset County, was robbed of the following Things. viz one Double Doubloon, one Pistole, and about Three Pounds in Jersey Paper Currency, and an old Pocket Book, with sundry Notes and Papers in it, also one dark coloured Frize Coat lined with Shaloon, nearly of the same Colour, one black Crape Jacket lined with black Shaloon, one pair of olive green Breeches of tufted Fustian, one Coat and Breeches of fine blue Kersey, and one Jacket of superfine blue Cloth, and brown olive Over-Coat. a pair of Boots, a black natural pacing Mare, with a small white spot just over her Eyes, Bridle and Saddle, with blue Housing, fringed : Which Robbery was supposed to be committed, by
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one Daniel Williams, an Irish Man, of short Stature, pretty well set, with short, black curled Hair : If any Person takes up the said Daniel Williams, and brings him back, or secures him, and gives Notice to John Carle or Thomas Stevenson, of Rocky Hill, so that he may be had again, shall have Five Pounds Reward, paid by
John Carl, or
Nov. 24. 1741. Thomas Stevenson. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, Nov. 26. 1741.
For Manufactory Bills.
A Likely Jersey Maid-Servants Time for 4 years to be disposed of, Inquire of the Printer .- The Boston Weekly News-Letter, Nov. 26 to Dec. 3, 1741. No. 195.
Custom-House, Rhode Island, Novem. 27 Cleared Out, Gibb & Davis for Amboy,-The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 7. 1741. No. 370.
Custom-House, Salem, Dec. 12. Cleared Out, Rackwood for Jersey.
Just Publish'd,
The true Scripture Doctrine, concerning some im- portant Points of Christian Faith, particularly, Eternal Election, Original Sin, Grace in Conversion, Justifica- tion by Faith, and Perseverance of Saints. Repre- sented and applyed, in five Discourses. By Fona- than Dickinson, A. M. Minister of the Gospel at Elizabeth Town in New Jersey. With a Preface by the Rev. Mr. Foxcroft of Boston. Sold by Kneeland & Green in Queen street, and S. Eliot in Cornhil .-
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The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 7, 1741. No. 370.
Perth-Amboy, November 24. Wehavean Account from New-York, that the new Governor's Secretary is arriv'd in Capt. Farmar from London, but that his Excellency will not embark till the next Spring.
We have also Letters from London, which say there hath been a very plentiful Harvest in England this last Year, and that all sorts of Grain are exceeding cheap there.
A few Days ago, a melancholy Affair happen'd in the Township of New Windsor, in New-Jersey; a Farmer's Son, a Youth about eleven Years of Age, being order'd to lead a Horse to Water, but not tó ride him, was a short time after found dead in the Fields near to a Fence, and some of the Lad's Hair sticking to the Fence : 'Tis supposed he had mounted the Horse contrary to Order, and was thrown and kill'd. The Coroner's Jury brought in their Verdict Accidental .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, Dec. 10. 1741.
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THE House and Lott whereon it Stands, Fronting Crown Street, opposite the Dwelling House of Raph- ael Goelet, near the Fly Market, in New York, Con- veniently Scituated for either Shopkeeper or Trades- man, for Title or Conditions of Sale enquire of Johannes Van Harlingen, near New-Brunswick, or Raphael Goelet, fronting the Premises .- The New York Weekly Journal, Dec. 14. 1741.
On the 14th Inst. in the Evening, run-away from Joseph Decow, of Trenton, at the Falls of Delaware,
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a Servant Man, named Thomas Smith, of middle Stature, fresh Complexion, goes somewhat Stooping, by Trade a Currier and Tanner : Had on, a short Jacket, of a lightish colour, made of Kersey, dirty Trowsers stain'd with Bark, old felt Hat, strong Shoes, one of them run down at the Heel; short flaxen Hair. Whoever takes up and secures the said Servant, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds as a Reward, and reasonable Charges paid by
Joseph Decow. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, Dec. 17. 1741.
Custom-House Salem, Dec. 19. Cleared Out, Paramore for Jersey .- The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 21, 1741. No. 372.
TO BE SOLD.
THE real Estate of Mr. Andries Coejemans of East New-Jersey, deceased, lying in the City of New- York, viz. One House and Lott of Ground at the South-West corner of Bridge-Street, fronting Fort George. One other House and Lott in Hanover Square, where the late deceased Staats, formerly lived in, two other Houses and Lotts adjoining to each other upon the Wharf called Hunter's-Key, fronting the Harbour and also One Tract of Land lying in the Mohawks County between Canada Creek, and Anthony's-Nose, on the East-Side, of the Mohawks River, in a Patent formerly granted to Mr.
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Abraham Governeur and others ; for Title and Con- ditions of Sale for Part or the whole enquire of the Widow Geertruid Coejemans at Rariton, or Lewis Morris, junr. and Brandt Schuyler, at New-York, Executors to the Last Will and Testament of said Andries Coejemans.
ALL those that have any Demands on said Estate are desired to bring in the same to the said Exe- cutors in order to receive Satisfaction and those in- debted to the said Estate are hereby desired to make speedy Payment and prevent further Trouble and Charges .- The New York Weekly Journal, Dec. 28. 1741.
Custom House, New-York. Cleared for Departure. Sloop Humming-bird, D. Dyke, to New-Jersey .- -The New-York Weekly Journal, Fan. 11, 1742.
To BE LETT.
A Convenient House for a Merchant or Store- Keeper in the City of New-Brunswick, Province of East-New-Jersey, of two Stories under Roof, on each Floor six Rooms, and in each a Fire Hearth; to- gether with a good Store-House, newly repaired ; formerly belonging to John Tomson, enquire of Peter Kemble, at Piscattaway, or Samuel Bayard, of New- York .- The New-York Weekly Journal, Fan. II. 1742.
New-York. From Newark, we hear that on Tues- day the 12 instant, one James Souther, being about
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to blow a Blast in one of the Mines,1 near to that Place, and having made his Fuze too short, or being to inadvertent to seek a retreat, some of the Fragments of the Rock struck him and broke and bruised him to that Degree, that he expired within a few Hours. -The New York Weekly Journal, Fan. 25, 1742.
ALL Persons that have any Demands on the Estate of Mess. James and John Rochead, are desired to bring in their Accounts to Mrs. Elizabeth Home, Exe- cutrix to said Estate in order to be paid; and those that are indebted to said Estate are desired to pay and clear off the same by the first of May next, to avoid Trouble. There is also a large Tract of Land, on Cranberry Brook, and Milston-River, in East New Jersey, belonging to said Estate to be Sold any Per- son, that hath a mind to Purchase the same may apply to said Elizabeth Home, in New York, who will agree upon reasonable Terms .- The New York Weekly Journal, Jan. 25. 1742.
Trenton, Jan. 11. Last Friday died here Sarah Furman, a Widow, about 97 Years of age : She was born at Fairfield, in New England; her Maiden- Name was Strickland ; her first Husband's Name was Roberts, her second Husband's Name was Fur- man. Such was her Conduct, in every Station of Life, that she obtain'd, from all her Acquaintance, the Reputation of a good Christian. Her helpless Old- Age, attended with twelve Years Blindness, was ren- dered easy to all about her, by her Patience and
1 The Schuyler copper mines above Belleville,
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Resignation. She left a numerous Off-spring of her own Body, viz.
Children 5
Grand Children
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Great Grand Children
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living,
Great Great Grand Children -
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In all 260
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, Jan. 27, 1741, 2.
RAN-away, about 14 Months ago, from Folkart Derickson, of Reding Township in Hunderton County, New-Jersey, an Irish Servant Man named James Martin. He was lately taken up, and made his sec- ond escape on the 29th of last Month, from Frank- ford, and calls himself Patrick Brupstes : He is about 22 Years of age, of middle Stature, pretty well set, of a sandy Complexion, very talkative and nimble. He had on when he made his escape, a blue great Coat, a close-body'd Coat, a pair of Leather Breeches, a good white Shirt, Worsted Stockings, and sharp To'd Shoes. He has also a pair of other Stockings, and either wears a small Felt Hat or a Scotch blue Bonnet, and went away with Hand-Cuffs on. He pretends to be a Weaver, and some other Trades, but understands nothing of them.
Whoever takes up the said Servant and Secures him so that he may be had again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward and all reasonable Charges, paid by Folkart Derickson.
-The American Weekly Mercury, Fan. 28 to Feb. 4, 1741, 2.
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THE Proprietors and Sharers of Proprieties in the Eastern Division, of the Province of New-Jersey, are desired to meet at Perth Amboy, on the second Tuesday in March next to consult of their Affairs.
John Hamilton.
-The New York Weekly Journal, Feb. 8. 1742.
Newport, Rhode-Island, January 13. Last Week the famous Tom Bell' who landed here from Barba- dos in June last, having made the Tour of New- England, New-York, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania &c. returned here incog. in order to redeem his fine Cloaths that were attach'd on account of the House he hired at Chelsea ; but attempting to escape from a Person who had supplied him with Money, &c. he was taken and clapt in Goal. He talks of publishing his Fournal, on proper Encouragement, and says it will
1 This was the notorious character who got the Rev. William Tennent and other prominent clergymen into trouble about this time or a little earlier. He was one day accosted by John Stockton, of Princeton, as the Rev. Mr. Rowland. He said Mr. Stockton was mistaken. Mr. Stockton said he looked so much like Mr. Rowland that he had taken him for that estimable clergyman. Bell acted at once upon the idea, and going a few days after to a church in Hunterdon where he knew Mr. Rowland had preached occasionally, he introduced himself as that clergyman, and said he had come to fill the pulpit. He was taken to one of the best houses in the neighborhood, and treated to the best in the house. On Sunday morning he was mounted on the finest horse that could be got, and started with his entertainer's family to church. On the way he suddenly declared that he had forgotten nis notes, and said he would ride back for them. He rode back, rifled his host's house, and rode off with the horse. The people were so indignant that an indictment was found against the Rev. Mr. Rowland, who they supposed was the thief. The Rev. William Tennent and one or two other clergymen came forward at the trial and testified that Mr. Rowland had been with them in Pennsylvania at the time of the robbery, Mr. Rowland was acquitted, but Mr. Tennent and the other witnesses were indicted for perjury. It was on this trial that the alleged miraculous interposition in behalf of injured innocence is said to have oc- curred, as described in the Life of William Tennent ; when two witnesses turned up at the most opportune moment, it having been revealed to them in a dream that Mr. Tennent was in dire straits and needed their help. In a paper read before the New Jersey Historical Society, September 11, 1851, the late Judge Richard S. Field gave some interesting details of the trial, taken from the minutes of the Supreme Court, and gave his reasons for believing that the appearance of the witnesses was brought about by the well directed intelligence and energy of Mr. Tennent's counsel, two of the ablest lawyers in New Jersey. Tom Bell was in countless scrapes for two or three years later than this adventure, but always managed to escape the penalty of the law.
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be very entertaining. We are assured, that he has already (since he was here last) passed under the Names of Winthrop, De Lancey, Jekyl, Wendell, and Francis Hutchinson : He brought this last from Hud- son's River, a little below Albany quite to this Town. The poor Wretch is in deplorable Circumstances, and very much needs Compassion.
Jan. 14. Tom has to Day sent out a Brief to beg Relief, and promises an entire and universal Reforma- tion .- The New York Weekly Fournal, Feb. 15. 1742.
TO be Sold by William Brown Esq; the follow- ing Tracts of Land, being the real Estate whereof His Excellency William Burnet, Esq; late Govern- our of New York, &c. died siezed.
9th. A Tract of Land, containing about 29 Acres, in the City of Perth Amboy in New Jersey, near the Presbyterian Meeting House which was purchased of John Harrison.
Ioth. A Tract of Land containing near 8 Acres, adjoining to, and on the South Side, of the last Tract, which was purchased of William Hodgson.
Whoever inclines to purchase any Part of the last five Tracts may be informed of the Titles (which are also indisputable) and agree for the Price with James Alexander Esq ; of New-York .- Absolute Covenants and Warranty will be given by Mr. Brown, in the Deeds of Sale .- The New York Weekly Fournal, Feb. 22, 1742.
To be Sold,
A Small Tract of Land, belonging formerly to James Dunlap, consisting of about 360 Acres, lying
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in the County of Salem, towards the Head of Aloes Creek ; it being well timbered and watered, some Part fit for Meadow. Whoever are willing to make Purchase of the same, may apply to William Clymer, jun. in Arch-street .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 24. 1741, 2.
A Jersey Girl's Time to be disposed of. She has above 5 Years to serve, and is very honest and notable. Enquire of the Printer .- The Boston Evening-Post, March 1. 1742. No. 343.
Boston, Entred In Gibb from Perth Amboy .- The Boston Weekly News-Letter, March 4-11. 1743. No. 1981.
Run away on the Ist Inst. from Abraham Mer- riott, of Springfield Township, Burlington County, a Servant Man, named George Gardiner, aged about 40, of middle Stature ; had on when he went away, an old felt Hat, wears a striped Cap, his Hair being cut off, an old homespun Jacket, with flat metal Buttons, a good ozenbrigs Shirt, a pair of old blackish coloured Breeches, with a patch between the Thighs, an old pair of yarn Stockings, footed with white above the Shoes, an old pair of shoes, with no Heels.
Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so that his Master may have him again, shall receive Thirty Shillings Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by Abraham Merriott.
March 10. 1741.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 10. 1741,2.
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To be Sold,
A Tract of Freehold Land containing 271 Acres, in Manington, within 5 Miles of Salem, and a Mile and a half of navigable Water ; whereof 241 Acres is upland, and 30 of Marsh: It has two small Settlements, and two young Orchards, about 50 Acres clear'd. Any Person willing to purchase, may know the necessary Particulars by applying to John Hunt, of Manington .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 10, 1741,2.
Boston, Outward Bound, Gibb for Amboy .- The Boston Weekly News-Letter, March 11-18. 1742. No. 1892.
NEW-YORK, March 3
Extract of a private Letter from Philadelphia, dated Feb. 23d
We have an Account, that the Sloop Albany, William Bradford Master, which sailed from New- Brunswick in New-Jersey, in November last, sprang a Leak at Sea, and sunk, but the Master and Men are taken up and carried safe into Bermudas.
Cleared Out, Gibb for Amboy,-The Boston Week- ly News Letter, March 18-25. 1742. No. 1983.
WHEREAS Elizabeth Dunlap, Wife of Fames Dun- lap of Piles Grove, in the County of Salem, in the Province of New-Jersey, hath lately eloped from the said James Dunlap her Husband; these are there- fore to forwarn and forbid any Person to trust her the said Elizabeth for any Goods or other Things whatsoever, for that her said Husband will pay no
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Debt or Debts contracted by her after the Date hereof,
March 19. 1741-2 .. James Dunlap. -The American Weekly Mercury, March 18-25, I742.
Custom-House Boston, March 20. Cleared Out, Gibb for Perth Amboy-The Boston Evening-Post, March 22. 1742. No. 346.
To be Sold,
The Plantation of Samuel Wainwright, lately de- ceased, scituate at the Head of Timber-Creek, in the County of Gloucester, in West-New-Jersey, contain- ing 112 Acres of Land, and 50 Acres of Cedar Swamp ; it lies about a Mile distant from a good Full- ing Mill and Grist Mill, and half a Mile from a very good Landing, convenient for Tradesmen. Whoever inclines to purchase the same, may enquire of Samuel M' Culloch, living near the Premisses, or of Jacob Reeder, of Newtown, in Queens County, on Long Island, Executors of the said Wainwright, and be further in- formed .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 25. 1742.
Northampton Township, Burlington County, Mar. 16. 1741,2.
On the 27th Day of April next, it being the third Day of the Week, will be exposed to sale by Way of Public Vendue, at the Dwelling House of Philo Leeds, in the Township aforesaid ; three Plantations and one Tract of Land, two Saw-mills, Lands and Tenements thereunto belonging, lying and being in Northampton aforesaid ; as also some Goods and Chattels hereafter mentioned, viz.
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Ist. One Plantation containing 300 Acres of Land, about 120 Acres thereof being within a good Fence, 70 or 80 Acres thereof good Clover Meadow, and a good Dwelling House, Barn and Orchard, now in the Tenure of Thomas Budd, Farmer.
2dly, One Plantation where said Leeds now dwells, containing 400 Acres, about 20 Acres within a good Fence, and 5 or 6 Acres of English Grass Meadow, a good Dwelling House and young Orchard.
3dly, A Plantation where John Springer now dwelleth, containing 200 Acres.
4thly, 200 Acres of Land joining to my Homestead.
5thly, One Saw-mill, Lands and Tenements there unto belonging, now in the Possession of Thomas Kem- ·ble.
6th, One certain Saw, with one half the Saw-mill, and Lands with the Tenements, lately built in Part- nership with John Burr, to which new Saw-mill now belongs, a great Quantity of Timber and good Conveniences for Floating the Boards to Philadelphia. 7thly, a likely young Negro Man, some Household Goods, a Wagon, Plow, and some Horse Kind.
The Conditions of said Vendue, to be published at the Time and Place aforesaid, and the Highest Bidder shall be the Buyer, and the People kindly used, by me
Philo Leeds.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 25, 1742.
To be Sold by the Subscribers,
Executors of the Estate of George M' Call, deceased.
A Plantation containing 500 Acres, within eight Miles of Trenton, situated on the Head of Croswicks Creek, good part of which is rich Meadow, with a good
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House thereon, at the uppermost Landing of said Creek, very fit for keeping a Country Store.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO SAID ESTATE are once .more desired very speedily to pay their respective Debts, or they will certainly be proceeded against as the Law directs, the Executors having already shown more Lenity in that respect, than is consistant with their Duty.
Ann M' Call Samuel M' Call Samuel M' Call, jun. and other the Executors. -The American Weekly Mercury, April 1-8, 1742.
PERTH AMBOY, . March 29.
We have the following deplorable Account from the Township of Maidenhead, in this Province viz.
That on Thursday last as one Benjamin Drake, a Farmer, at Hopewell, and his Brother-in-Law, were viewing of a Fowling Piece, a little Girl, Daughter to Drake, was carelessly playing with the Lock, un- observed by the Men, when the Piece went off, and unfortunately shot the Father through the Breast and into his Arm; of which Wound the poor un- happy Man languish'd till the next Morning, and then died .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 8, 1742.
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