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New-Port, Rhode-Island, Nov. 30. Entred In, Colwell from Amboy, Cleared Out, Guest from Am- boy .- The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 3, 1744. No. 521.
Rippon's Prize, November 26, 1741.
DESERTED from on board His Majesty's ship Rip- pon's Prize, on Monday the 19th and Thursday the 22d Instant, the following Persons, viz.
John Johnson, a Jersey Man, about thirty Years of Age, round Visage, has a Cast with one Eye, and is about six Feet high.
-The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 3, 1744. No. 521.
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This is to give Notice to all Persons indebted to the Estate of John Reeve, late of the City of Burlington, deceased, to pay their respective Debts to Robert Harts- horne, Attorney at Law in said City, before the 25th of this Instant December, 1744. In case of Failure, Actions will be commenced against them, by Order of Matthias Asplin, Executor to said Estate .- The Penn- sylvania Gazette, Dec. 6, 1744.
New-York, December 10. We have Advice from Staten Island, that on Thursday the 29th past, a small Sloop coming in, suppos'd to be an Egg-har- bour Man, was seen from that Island, to overset near the East Bank, and no Relief being possible, in all Probability they were all lost .-- The New-York Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 10, 1744.
PHILADELPHIA
From Middleton in East-Jersey, we hear, that a Boy about 9 Years of Age, was lately driven out to Sea in a Canoe, & after some Days found dead on the Long Island Shore, near Southold, the Canoo not far from him. It seems he went with a Negro Man to fetch something from a Shallop that lay off at Anchor, and was to hold the Canoo to her Side while the Negro went on board ; but not being able to keep his Hold, the Canoo separated from the Shallop ; and being without Paddle or Provisions, 'tis tho't he perished with Cold and Hunger.
From Somerset County in the same Province, we hear, that a Negro Man about 19 Years of Age, was apprehended and committed to Prison for ravishing
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a white Child aged about 9. 'Tis said he will be burnt alive.
From Salem they write, that at the last Court, 4 Irish Men were found guilty of a Misdemeanour, having with others, chiefly Servants of that Nation, to the Number of 15 or 16, been engaged in a fool- ish Conspiracy to make an Insurrection in order to seize that County, with an old Irish Trooper at their Head, &c. They stood in the Pillory last Week, till their Ears and Fingers were nipt with the Frost.
From Trenton we hear, that the General Assembly of the Province of New Jersey was dissolved on Sat- urday last .- The. Pennsylvania Gazette, Dec. 14, 1744.
Whereas John the Son of Peter Aris Hodgkinson ; a Boy about the Age of 13 Years, was taken by a Span- ish Privateer, in his Passage from Dublin to Philadel- phia, in a Brigt. commanded by Zacharia Whitepaine, and as his Father can have no satisfactory Account of him at present, if any Person will take care of said Boy, if on the Continent among the English Inhabit- ants, and send Word to his said Father in Burling- ton, or conduct or cause him to be conducted thither, they shall receive Five Pounds for said Boy, or reason- able Satisfaction for their Information, by
Peter Aris Hodgkinson. - The Pennsylvania Gazette, Dec. 14, 1744.
To be SOLD or LETT for a Term of Years, in ALLEN'S-TOWN, IN EAST-JERSEY,
A House, Lot and Tanyard, the Lot containing an Acre and three Quarters, very convenient for a Tan- . ner or Shoemaker. Any Person inclining to buy or
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take the same may apply to James Clothier, in Chest- nut Street, near the Three Tuns, or to Annie Clothier, near Crosswicks, and know further .- The Pennsylva- nia Gazette, Dec. 14, 1744.
To be SOLD,
AT Second River, in the County of Essex, in East · New-Jersey, a very good large Dwelling-House, and about 44 Acres of good Land, with a good large Orchard on it, within good Fence ; being the proper Estate of Mr. Francis Van Dyke: Tis very suitable for a Merchant or Tradesman, it joining to the River, and next to Mr. Courtlandt's Mills, very convenient for Exportation. The Title very good. Enquire of Mr. Richard Broadberry at Second River, or of Mr. Nicholas Van Dyke in New-Brunswick .- The New York Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 17, 1744.
RUN away some time ago from James Welsh, of the City of New-Brunswick, an Irish Servant Man named John Burns, aged about 16 years, of a middle Stature, dark Complexion, and pretty much pock-fret- ten : He had on when he went away, a dark brown homespun Coat and Facket, with yellow Brass Buttons, a pair of good Buckskin Breeches, yarn Stockings, and wears either a Wig or a Cap. He was seen about nine Days ago in the City of New-York, and 'tis thought he may have chang'd some of his Apparel, having bought some blue Cloth for a Coat, and white Dimity for Fackets, which probably he has or will get made up ; he has also a pretty large Assortment of Goods with him fit for Pedling, the Property of his said Master ; and is supposed to be in Company with
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one Daniel Moore, a likely proper Man of a fresh Complexion, and black Hair, who pretends to be a Pedlar. Whoever takes up and secures the said Serv- ant, so that his Master may have him again, and give Notice thereof to Mr. James Vanhorne, Merchant in New-York, or to his said Master, shall have Ten Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges .- The New York Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 17, 1744.
THESE are to give Notice, that there is Opposite to Perth Amboy, on the South-side of Raraton River, a fine Plantation to be SOLD, adjoyning onto the Bay, with a large New Dwelling House upon it 46 Foot in Length, and about 40 Foot in Breath. Also an Or- chard of about 700 braring Apple-Trees, a large Quantity of clear Land, upwards of 2 or 300 Acres of salt Meadow, with convenient Landings; also Fishing, Fowling, Oystering in plenty : The said Plantation being inclosed on three sides with salt Water, con- taining 12 or 14 Hundred Acres in the whole. It also has a fine Prospect of a Sea Coal Mine in the same, some of which has been dug up and try'd: The said Plantation is fit either for a Gentleman or Farmer, also for Wheet or stock. Whoever inclines to buy the said Plantation in the Whole, or in Part, may apply unto the Reverend Mr. William Skinner in Perth-Amboy, or George Leslie, Owner of the same, . who now lives thereon, and know further .- The New- York Evening Post, December 17, 1744.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Timothy Kenney (Schoolmaster) late of Gloucester County, de- ceased, are desired to pay their respective Debts, to
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John Snowden or John Wilkins, of Woodberry, in Gloucester County, Executors.
AND, all Persons that have any Demands on said Estate, are desired to bring in their Accounts, that they may be adjusted, by
John Snowden, or John Wilkins Executors.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, December 18, 1744.
To be SOLD.
A Farm or Plantation at the Great Swamp, in the Township of Amwell, in Hunterdon County, West New-Jersey, containing 350 Acres of very good Land, 26 Acres of which is in good Fence, and 20 of it clear'd, viz. 14 Acres of Plow Land, and six Acres of Meadow, there is on it four good new Log Houses with Shingle Roofs, one 25 Feet by 20, the second 22 by 17, the third 18 by 12, and the other 16 by 11; There is also another Tract of 350 Acres of good Wood Land adjoining, to be Sold. For further Particulars, En- quire of John Stephens, Cordwainer and Tanner in New-York, or of Cornelius Stephens, living on the Premises .- The New York Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 24, I744.
RUN away the 26th Inst. from James Anderson, of the Township of Lebanon, in Hunterdon County, West New-Jersey, an Irish Servant Man named Jeri- miah Hinds, aged about 22 Years, about 5 Foot S Inches high, thin bodied, well made, has black curled Hair about 3 Inches long; had with him a brown Coat with mohair Buttons, a whitish Coat with metal Buttons, a Linnen Facket, and Linnen Shirt, grey
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yarn Stockings, a Pair of Shoes new half-soaled, a new Felt Hat, and an Old One; he has a Scar on his right Cheek, lately occasioned by a Hurt. Whoever takes up and secures the said Servant, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and all reasonable Charges .- The New York Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 31, 1744.
Philadelphia.
We hear from Cape May, that the Schooner Pros- perity, John Lee Master, bound from this Place to Boston, was drove ashore there in the late high Winds, and 'tis thought can hardly be got off again. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, January 1, 1745.
RUN away on the 22d of December, 1744, from Ebenezer Brown, of Gloucester, in West-Jersey, an Irish Servant Man, named Dennis, aged about 25 Years, pale Complexion, middle Stature. Had on when he went away a Cap, an old Hat, an Ozenbrigs and a white Shirt, Woollen Breeches, patched about the Knees, grey Woollen Stockings, and half-soaled Shoes. Whoever takes up said Servant, and secures him, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward.
Ebenezer Brown.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, January 1, 1745.
Custom House, New York. Outward Entries. Brig. Exchange, Patrick Nealson for New-Jersey .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Fan. 7, 1745.
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Just Published.
A Sermon preach'd in New-Ark, June 12, 1744, at the Ordination of Mr. David Breinard, a Missionary among the Indians upon the Borders of the Provinces of New-York, New Jersey, and Pensylvania. With an Appendix touching the Indian Affairs.
By E. Pemberton, A. M. Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in the City of New York. Sold by Rogers and Fowle in Queen-street .- The Boston Weekly News Letter, Thursday, January 17, 1745. No. 2128.
Custom House, New-York, Cleared for Departure. Brig. Exchange, Joseph Smith to New-Jersey .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Feb. 4, 1745.
To Be SOLD.
A Good Farm or Plantation lying in the Town of Woodbridge, in East New-Jersey, containing 236 Acres of Land, about 160 Acres of which is cleared and in good Fence, and 40 Acres of it Wood-Land; there is on it, a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen and Barn, two good bearing Orchards, and Mowing-ground whereon may be cut yearly 35 Load of English Hay; it is pleasantly situated, and well watered. The Title indisputable. Any person inclining to purchase, may apply to Jonathan Kinsey, living on the Premises, who will dispose of the same on reasonable Terms .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Feb. 11, 1745.
To be SOLD.
THE Plantation of William Cox, on George's Road, containing about 120 Acres of good Land, about 60 of
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which is clear'd and in good Fence, with a commodious Dwelling-House, four Rooms on a Floor, with Barn, Outhouses, Orchards, Gardens, E'c a Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill on a good Stream of Water, about seven Miles from the City of New-Brunswick, adjoining to some Thousands of Acres of Timber-Swamp, where Timber for sawing may be had on very easy Terms, also adjoining a Range of barren Land of several Thousands of Acres. Also Carriages and Draft Oxen to carry on the Work, to be sold on reasonable Terms. Enquire of William Cox, now living on the Premises .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Feb. 1I, 1745.
Custom-House, Rhode-Island, Feb. 8. Cleared out, Briggs and Shearman for Amboy .- The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, February 11, 1745. No. 531.
WHEREAS a Company of Merchants of Bristol, have three Years from the 22d of June next, to come, of a Lease of Land adjoining to Schuyler's rich Copper- Mine; have impowered Vanhorne, Latouche, and Haynes, Merchants in New-York, to set the said Mines on Tribute; and also, to let the Takers have the Use of their Negroes, and all their Tools, and Mate- rials belonging to them, during their Term: For fur- ther Particulars, apply to the Gentlemen aforemen- tioned .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, March 18, I745.
WHEREAS a Company of Merchants of Bristol, have a Lease of a large Tract of Land adjoining to Mr. Schuyler's, on Barbadoes-Neck ; which Lease will ex- pire on or about the 22d of June, 1748: The said
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Company have been at great Expense in making a Level, sinking Shafts, and erecting an Engine, &c. and as there was but four Years to come on said Lease the 22d June last; and as said Mines are at so great a Distance from them, they are not wrought or workt to so good an Advantage, or with that Expedition, as those can do it that live near : Therefore, they are disposed to sell their Right to or in the said Mines, with all the Tools or Materials belonging thereto, at Publick Sale, to be held at the Merchant's Coffee-House in New- York, on the fourteenth Day of June next. A Copy or Abstract of the Lease, and Inventory of the Utensils, Tools, &c. may be seen at the Place of Sale, or by ap- plying to Vanhorne, Latouche and Haynes, in New- York.
N. B. We are informed, that Mr. Schuyler raises his xich Ore near or adjoining to said Mines .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, March 18, 1745.
Custom-House, Rhode Island, March 22. Cleared Out, Guest & Van Emburg for Amboy.
Custom-House, Boston, March 23. Entred In, Guest from Amboy .- The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, March 25, 1745. No. 537.
To be SOLD or LETT.
A Lot of Land, lying on the West side of High- Street in the City of Burlington, not far from the Court-House and Market-Place, containing 52 Foot Front, and runs 220 back. It is very convenient for a Tavern, or any other Sort of Business, having thereon a good large Brick House, two Stories high, with Fire-places in all the Rooms, and a good Kitchen and
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Cellar belonging to the same. Any Person inclining to purchase or rent said Premises, may apply to James Inskeep, now living on the Spot, and agree for the same.
James Inskeep.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 26, 1745.
New-York, April Ist. We have the Malencholy News from the Borough of Elizabeth, in New-Jersey, that Mr. Nathaniel Bunnel, Son to Joseph Bunnel, Esq .; one of his Majesty's Judges of the Supreme Court of that Province, died some Time last Week, whose Death was occasion'd by an unhappy Blow on the back part of his Head; which he receiv'd from a Rail, that lay in the Cart-rut which the Wheel of the Cart flung up as it went over ; t'is said he lived a Week after this sad Accident happen'd but never came to his perfect Sences, nor spoke but a few Words. He was a very Hopeful Gentleman, useful to the Church he belong'd to, helpful in publick Af- fairs, charitable to the Poor, a dutiful Son, a kind and loving Husband, and a tender Father, and liv'd in good Repute among his Neighbours, was respected by his Acquaintance and Friends, was belov'd and is much lamented by his Parents and Family, he has left a wife and six Children the youngest about a Fort- night old .- The New-York Evening Post, April 1, 1745.
To be SOLD,
A` Lot and House, lately built, the Mansion of the Relict of Isaac Harrow, of Trenton, deceased: Also a Smith's Shop and Forge, with Conveniences for
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working the Hammer by Force of Water, perfected ; and a large Lot of Land, joining to John Cox, John Allen, Elisha Bond, and Joseph Decow, and Westerly fronting the Road to the River.
To know the Price and Conditions of Payment, enquire of said Widow, or of William Morris, in Tren- 'ton, or Anthony Morris, in Philadelphia, Execut. of the Will of the Deceased .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 4, 1745.
Trenton, March 25, 1745.
Taken up, about 6 Months ago, as a Runaway, and now is in Trenton Goal, one John Parra, a well set Fellow, about 24 Years of Age, and pretends to know something of the Hatter's Trade. If no Per- son claims him before the first Day of May next, he will be sold for defraying his Charges. By Order of the Court.
William Brown, Under Sheriff. - The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 4, 1745.
Philadelphia, March 26. We hear from Croswicks in New Jersey that last Week an Old Man of 82 Years of Age, was married to a brisk young Girl of Twenty one .- The Boston Weekly News-Letter, April 11, I745. No. 2140.
To be SOLD,
Twelve Hundred and Fifty Acres of Land in the Jerseys, a little above the Forks of Delaware, and fronting the said River.
Five Hundred Acres of choice Land at Quohoking near Pile's Grove, in Salem County.
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Any Person inclining to purchase the whole or Part of the Premises, may apply to Thomas Marriot, the Owner, in the Borough of Bristol .- The Penn- sylvania Gazette, April 12, 1745.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Alexander Henry, of New-Brunswick, deceased, are desired forth- with to settle the same with the Executors, without fur- ther Notice. And all. Persons that have Demands on the said Estate, are likewise desired to bring in their Accounts, in order to receive Satisfaction.
Elizabeth Henry, James Neilson, Executors.
William Ouke, James Lyne,
-The New York Weekly Post-Boy, April 15, I745.
TO BE SOLD BY WAY OF PUBLICK VENDUE,
By Timothy Mattlack, the 28th Day of the next Third Month, (called May,)
SEVERAL HOUSES AND LOTS, viz. a Malt-House, Brew-House, Still-House, and several Lots not built on, in the Town of Haddonfield, in the County of Gloucester, and Province of West-Jersey.
Also Mares and Colts, a large likely Horse, a Cart, and sundry Sorts of Household and Merchant Goods.
There has been a Store kept in one of the said Houses Twelve Years, and is convenient for a Mer- chant.
The Sale to begin at 9 o'Clock, when the Condi- tions will be seen.
(Haddonfield, 2d. Mo. 20 1745.)
-The American Weekly Mercury, April 18-25, I745.
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A GOOD Farm Adjoining to Raway-River, in Woodbridge, East-New-Jersey, with a good Landing to it, containing 182 Acres of Up-Land, besides Salt Meadow; there is on it a good Dwelling-house two Story high, with a Leanto at the Back of it, a large Barn, and an Orchard of 100 bearing Apple-Trees, whereon 30 Load of English Hay may be mowed year- ly; about 60 Acres of it is fit for the Plow, 60 Acres well-timbered, and a good deal of Pasture-Land. Who- ever inclines to purchase the said Farm, may apply to John Noe, living about One Mile and a Half from the Premises, who will dispose of the Whole or Part thereof, on reasonable Terms, Title indisputable .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, April 22, 1745.
April 23, 1745.
Whereas Athelanah, the Wife of George Douglas of Trenton, hath eloped from her said Husband : These are to warn all Persons not to give her Credit on his Account ; for he will pay no Debts she shall contract after the Date here of.
George Douglas. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 25, 1745.
To be SOLD, by publick Vendue, on the 10th In- stant, A Good Plantation, containing One Hundred Acres of Land, with a good Orchard, Dwelling- Houses, an Overshot Grist-Mill, and a very good Stream of Water, a Boulting-House, and many other good Conveniences, within a Quarter of a Mile of na- vigable Water, and 12 or 14 Acres of it may be made good Meadow. It is situate in the Township of Green-
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wich, in the County of Gloucester, near Old Man's Creek-Bridge. The Conditions of Sale may be known at the Time and Place above mentioned.
Andrew Hopman. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, May 2, 1745.
Rhode-Island, May 10, 1745. Entred in, Tancher from Salem .- The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, May 13, 1745. No. 544.
Philadelphia.
We hear from Burlington in New-Jersey that there has been lately discovered a parcel of Counterfeit Twelve Shilling Jersey Bills ; they are thus altered ; the Word Twelve at the Top and Bottom of the Bill is put in, which may easily be discovered by taking Notice : Let this serve as a Caution .- The Pennsyl- vania Journal, May 16, 1745.
New-York, May 20. Tis said, the General As- sembly of the Province of New-Jersey, is dissolved. -The New York Weekly Post Boy, May 20, 1745.
THERE is to be SOLD, or LET for a Term of Years, by the Subscriber hereof, the Farm or Plantation whereon he now lives, with the Appurtenances, situate in Piscataway, in the County of Middlesex, containing by Estimation Three Hundred Acres, generally known by the Name of the Piscataway Landing: It is com- modiously & pleasantly situated upon Raritan River, about two short Miles below New-Brunswick, convenient both for a foreign and inland Trade, and very com- modious for the Keeping a Store. There is on it a
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good Dwelling-House and Out-houses, a Barn, a Grist- Mill, and Bolting-House with two Bolting Mills, and Things necessary for the carrying on grinding, bolt- ing and baking ; And there is also upon the said Place, two good Orchards, upwards of fifty Acres of good fresh Meadow-Ground, One Hundred Acres of clear'd Land, and the rest Wood-Land. 1 There is also to be Sold or Let with the said Plantation, three Negro Men, one of them a good Miller, and the other two un- derstand Baking, Bolting and Country Work ; also one Negro Wench ; and sundry Horses, Cattle, Hoggs and Sheep, and divers Utensils necessary for Farm- ing. Any Person inclining to purchase, or take a Lease for the same, may be further inform'd thereof, by Andrew Van Horne.
-The New York Weekly Post Boy, May 20, 1745.
New-Port, Rhode-Island, May 17, 1745. Entred in, Guest from Amboy. Fancher for Jerseys .- The Boston Weekly Post Boy, May 20, 1745. No. 545.
Just published and to be sold by the Printer here of
A Narrative of the Revival and Progress of Reli- gion in the Towns of Hopewell, Amwell, and Maiden- Head, in New Jersey. By the Rev'd Mr. JOHN ROWLAND .- The Pennsylvania Journal, May 23, 1745.
To be SOLD,
Eighteen Lotts of Land, fronting on Second Street, in Trenton ; containing one Quarter of an Acre in each Lott. Enquire of Ephraim Bonham, next Door
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to William Fisher's Hatter in Arch Street, Philadel- phia, where the Plans of said Lotts may be seen.
Ephraim Bonham.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, May 23, 1745.
To be SOLD.
A Very good Grist-Mill, in the County of Mon- mouth, in East New-Jersey, about half a Mile above the Landing commonly known by the Name of Middle- town Point, being very convenient for a Trader, stand- ing on the Creek called Matewan, where a Boat of 6 Cord may come up to the Mill: It has a good Stream and a large Pond, and about 44 Acres of good Upland on one Side of the Creek, and a Lot of two Acres, with a Dwelling-house on the other. The said Mill is in very good Repair, has two Pair of Stones, and a large Mill-house, with Bolting-Cloths and all Things neces- sary. Any Person inclining to purchase the same, may apply to Mr. William Robertson at Perth-Am- boy, or to Patrick Robertson, living on the Premises, and be inform'd of the Conditions of Sale .-- The New- York Weekly Post-Boy, May 27, 1745.
RUN away the 16th Inst. from Peter Cochran, of the City of New-Brunswick, an English Servant Man, named John King, aged about 23 Years, of a middle Stature ; He had on when he went away, a red Clouth Coat with metal Buttons, slash Sleeves and striped homespun Lining, a blue Cloath Facket, a check Shirt, Leather Breeches, light colour'd Worsted Stockings, new Shoes, a Felt Hat, and Linnen Cap or Wig : He halts as he walks, seemingly rocking, and is what is called Splat-footed. Whoever takes up and secures
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the said Servant, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings New York Curren- cy, Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by Peter Cochran. -The New York. Weekly Post Boy, May 27, 1745.
To be SOLD.
A LOT of Ground in the Town of Woodbridge con- taining about 10 Acres of Upland, and near 3 Acres of Salt Meadow, all in pretty good Fence, with a good Dwelling-House thereon, situate on the Road about three Miles from Perth-Amboy; of an indisputable Title. Any Person inclining to purchase, may apply to Thomas Hadden, living on Papieck Neck in Wood- bridge aforesaid, or to the Printer hereof, and agree on reasonable Terms .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, May 27, 1745.
To be Sold.
By William Bingham, within two Doors of the Bap- tist-meeting in Second street, Twelve Hundred and Fifty Acres at Cape-May .- 1 he Pennsylvania Four- nal, May 30, 1745.
STRAYED or stolen away, on or about the 4th of this Instant May 1745, from the Plantation of Edward Rockhill in Bethlehem, Hunterdon County ; a dark bay Gelding, near fourteen Hands high, well set, branded on the far Shoulder thus $ and on the near Shoulder with a Brand not legible; shod round, and a natural Pacer. Any Person that will bring the said Horse to the Subscriber, shall have Forty Shil-
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lings Reward, and a farther Reward of Forty Shillings for securing the Thief, so that he may be prosecuted. Edward Rockhill.
- The Pennsylvania Gazette, May 30, 1745.
Custom-House Boston, Fune 8. Entred in, Guest from Perth Amboy .- The Boston Evening Post, Fune 10, 1745, No. 513.
Philadelphia, May 30. Woodbury from Salem. Custom House, Rhode Island, June 7. Cleared Out, Van Embourgh for Amboy .- The Boston Week- ly Post Boy, June 10, 1745. No. 548.
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