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To be SOLD,
A LOT of Land in the City of New-Brunswick, about 250 Foot long and 20 Foot broad, whereon is a Brick House two Story high, five Rooms and a Cellar: Also a House 40 Foot long, two Story high, with four Rooms; also a Bolting House two Story high, 28 Foot long; also another Lot of 100 Foot in length and 35 Foot broad, whereon is a Dwelling-house and Bake-house ; also several Lots opposite to the Market; as also a Plantation on George's Road, containing about 200 Acres, distant seven Miles from Brunswick, whereof about 60 Acres of Upland is cleared, and 10 Acres of Meadow, with a new House 36 Foot long, two Rooms on a Floor. En- quire of Jacob Duke, living in New-Brunswick. -The New York Weekly Post Boy, Fune 17, 1745.
RUN away from William Foord of Woodbridge in East New-Jersey, Shoemaker, an Apprentice Boy named James Fitz-Randel, about 20 Years of Age, light Complexion, his Hair cut off, and well-set ; had
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on a blueish colour'd homespun Drugget half-trimm'd Coat lined with black & blue Worsted, a black and blue Jacket of Cotton and Wool, with brass Buttons, a Linnen Facket and Breeches, a new Castor Hat, black & blue Stockings, new cowmcrith Pumps, new Ozen- brigs Shirt, and an old homespun Linnen Shirt, an Ozenbrigs and a Tow Trousers, and a Linnen Cap. Whoever secures the said Apprentice, so that his Mas- ter may have him again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by
William Foord.
-The New York Weekly Post Boy, June 17, I745.
Philadelphia, June 20. The Government of New- Jersey has given 2000 1. towards the Cape Breton Expedition, which we hear is laid out in good Pork, and now shipping at Burlington on board a Vessel that will sail for Boston in a few Days .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Fune 24, 1745.
There will be exposed to Sale, by way of publick Vendue, on Tuesday, the 30th of July 1745.
Twenty-one good Lots of Land, six of which front Burlington Road, and the rest fronting a publick Road, together with a House, Orchard and Garden, a good Well, and some other Land, it being the Place where James M'Vough now keeps publick House, and situate on Franckfort Road, five Miles from Phil- adelphia.
Six Months Credit will be given, giving Security, if required. The Vendue will begin at 12 a Clock, and hold at the House above-mentioned where due At-
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tendance will be given by me Rebecca M' Vough Exe- cutrix to Isaac Worall, deceased .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, June 27, 1745.
Philadelphia, June 27, 1745.
To be sold by Rebecca Edgell, in Philadelphia, Eight Acres of Upland and Meadow, situate in the Town of Salem, in New-Jersey ; four Acres whereof is a good Orchard, two Acres cleared Land, and two Acres Meadow. There is a Frame-House and Kit- chin upon the same that are Tenantable, with a Barn; also a new Brick house and Kitchin, all fronting on the Street. There is also a Tanyard on said Ground, which is well situate for Tanning. Any Person or Persons inclining to purchase said Land, may apply to William Murdoch at Salem, and know the Condi- tions of Sale. Two Years Credit will be given, giving Security, if required, by
REBECCA EDGELL.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, Fune 27, 1745.
Run away from Jacob Warrick, of Upper Free- hold, Monmouth County, New-Jersey, the 23d In- stant, an Irish Servant, named Valentine Neal. He had on when he went away a brown Coat, with Pew- ter Buttons, a Linnen Jacket and Breeches : He is slender, and the Thumb of his Left-hand is shorter and thicker than the other by a Hurt. Whoever se- cures the said Servant, so as he may be had again, shall receive Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges from
JACOB WARRICK.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, June 27, 1745.
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Stole from Mr. James Banks, of Newark, in the East-Jersey, on the 14th Instant, a bayish brown Horse, about 9 Years old, marked with P W on the near Thigh, Part of the under Side of his Mane cut off, about 14 Hands high, and paces well; with a Russet Saddle, the Sweat Leathers whole, an old Girth spliced, belongs to fohn Tunis of Elizabeth- Town. Whoever takes up and secures the Thief, so that the Owner may have his Horse again, shall have Three Pounds Ten Shillings Reward, Jersey Money, from me
John Tunis. -- The Pennsylvania Gazette, June 27, 1745.
Strayed or Stolen on the 15th of April past, off the Commons of this City,1 a black Horse, about 15 Hands high, eight Years old last Spring, a little Star in his Forehead, branded on the near Shoulder B L. Whoever brings the said Horse to the Subscriber, shall have Ten Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by.
George Miller. - The Pennsylvania Gazette, Fune 27, 1745.
To be SOLD by publick Vendue, on the 17th of July next.
Eight Lots of Ground in Oxford Township, situa- ted on Burlington Road, a Quarter of a Mile beyond Francfort, the Vendue to be kept at the Place of Sale, and six Months Credit given by
DAN BRISTOL.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, June 27, 1745.
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Philadelphia.
From Trenton we hear, that on Friday the 21st past, two Lads, Benjamin and Severns Albertis, Brothers, going in a Canoe to fish near the Falls, the Canoe overset by running against a Log, and the latter was drowned, the other hardly escaping. Great Search was made for the Body on that and the three following Days, by a great Number of People in Boats and Canoes ; but to no Effect, it being driven down, to the Surprize of many, as low as Burlington, and there taken up and interr'd on Monday .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, July 4, 1745.
Custom-House, New-York, Outward Entries, Sloop Deborah, W. Young for New-Jersey .- The New-York Evening-Post, Fuly 8, 1745.
New-York, July 8. They write from Perth Amboy, That One Thousand Pounds, part of the Two Thou- sand Pounds given by the Colony of New-Jersey towards the Cape Breton Expedition, hath been laid out in the Eastern Part of New-Jersey, in Flour, Bread, Butter, and other Provisions, and is now ship- ping from that Part of the Colony for Boston, for the Use of his Majesty's Forces at Cape Breton, pursuant to the Act of Assembly for that Purpose .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, July 8, 1745.
Extract of a Letter from Nevis, dated June 5, 1745. 'This Day arrived Capt. Smith from Amboy, who 'was taken by 2 French Privateers on Thursday last, 'and on Saturday the Captain and his Brother (there 'being no other Englishmen on board) rose against 7
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Frenchmen that were put on board to carry the 'Sloop to Martinico, killed 2 and brought 5 in with them.'-The Boston Evening Post, July 8, 1745. No. 517.
Boston. Entred in, Huse and Hatch from Amboy. -The Boston Weekly News Letter, July 11, 1745. No. 2253.
Custom House, New-York. Cleared for Departure. Sloop Deborah, W. Young to N. Jersey .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, July 15, 1745.
To be SOLD.
BY JAMES HUTCHINS, living at Piscattaway Land- ing, in Middlesex County, Fast New-Jersey, a Lot of Land, with a large Dwelling-house 40 Foot long and 30 wide, three Story high and four Rooms on a Floor, being the Place where he now lives; as also a Store- house adjoining of 40 Foot long; ' tis pleasantly situated on Rariton River about two Miles above New Bruns- wick, convenient for a Store-keeper, and for both a for- eign or inland Trade : Also a Tract of about 600 Acres of Land in Monmouth County, East New-Jer- sey, the greatest Part of which is in good Fence, about 200 Acres of it is cleared fit for the Plough, about 50 Acres of it is fresh Meadow, and as much more may be made; there is on it a Dwelling-house, large Barn, and a large bearing Orchard. Likewise, another Tract of 700 Acres of Land in Cape May County, West New-Jersey, about 150 Acres of which is cleared, . and about 35 Acres of it good Meadow. Any Person inclining to purchase either of the aforesaid Places,
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may apply to the said James Hutchins, and agree on reasonable Terms .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, July 15, 1745.
New York, July 22. We hear from Pechqueneck in East Jersey, that some Time last Week the Barn of Mr. Peter Meed, took Fire by the Lightning and was entirely consumed in a short Time : The Loss is considerable, for the Owner having most Part of his Grain in the said Barn.
Yesterday s'ennight sailed out of the Hook, the Sloop Clinton, Capt. Bivin, on a Cruize. And since sailed the three Brigs, Hester, Bachellor and Dolphin, commanded by Capts. Greenald, Kettletas and Langdon .- The New-York Evening-Post, July 22, 1745.
RUN away, the 24th of last Month, from Bennet Bard, of Burlington, a Mulatto Spanish Slave, named George, aged about 24 Years about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, smooth-faced, well-set, and has his Hair lately cut off, speaks tolerable good English, born at the Havanna, says he was several Years with Don Blass, and is a good Shoemaker : Had on when he went away a corded Dimity Waistcoast, Ozenbrigs Shirt and Trowsers, no Stockings, old Shoes, and a new Hat. Whoever takes up and secures said Fellow, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by BENNET BARD. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, August 1, 1745.
Run away from Fretwell Wright, of Burlington, in Company with Bennet Bard's Man, an Irish Servant
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Lad, named Timothy Maloney, about 20 Years of Age, short and well-set, with short black Hair, his Clothes were a yellowish home-spun Drugget Coat, a brown Holland Waistcoat, a Pair of Trowsers and Pumps. Whoever takes up and secures him, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by Fretwell Wright.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, August 1, 1745.
Philadelphia, August 8.
We hear from Burlington, that on Saturday last died there, universally regretted, CALEB RAPER, Esq ; Mayor of that City: A Gentleman, for his exact Probity, extensive Benevolence, and unaffected Piety, high in the Esteem of all that knew him .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, August 8, 1745.
RUN away, on the 30th of July last, from Zachari- ah Robins, of Upper Freehold, in Monmouth County, East Jersey, an English Servant, named Richard Ho- land, about 20 Years of Age, and is a Shoemaker by Trade : Had on when he went away a brown Coat, almost new, and a Pair of Home-spun Trowsers : He is exceeding lame in his left Knee, and cannot walk without keeping his Hand upon it ; He took with him a Roan Horse, with a large Scar on his Rump, near his Tail, and a Hunting-saddle. Whoever takes up said Servant and Horse, and secures them, so that the Owner, may have them again, shall have Ten Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by ZACHARIAH ROBINS. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, August 8, 1745.
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To be sold, in Trenton, by publick Vendue, on the 3d of September next,
The Iron Plaiting Works, Smith's Shop, and all the Tools and Molds, for making Frying-pans, Dripping- pans, &c. said Works being now fit for Use: Also a good new Dwelling-house, Lot and Outhouses, all of the Estate of Isaac Harrow, deceased. The Condi- tions of Payment to be known of Anthony Morris, in Philadelphia, or of William Morris, in Trenton .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, August 15, 1745.
New-York, August 19. Last Thursday a very sad Accident happen'd, one Mr. Brooks, a Boatman be- longing to Brunswick took in several Passengers here, as Men, Women and Children, to the Number of 17 and accordingly proceeded on their Passage, but coming about in fakeses Bay, she Miss-stay'd, and as she fell off again the Wind suddenly fill'd all her Sails and she being Light, having only two Casks of Nails in her Hold, and they shifting overset her ; there was one Mrs. Trebey and two of her Children drowned, also a High Dutch Woman, one Mary Moor with her Child being in the Water and striving to get to the Boat, was suck'd into the Hold by the Force of the Water that plentifully flowed in, where she continued a considerable Time, but her poor Babey was drowned though she us'd all the Endeav- ours she could and kept it in her Arms for above two ยท Hours after it was dead, but finding her Strength de- cayed she let it go ; the said Mary Moor, was in the Hold 14 Hours, during which Time the Hatches, Scuttle, and Companion-Door, were all under Water ; but by Divine Providence the Boat Righted and she
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got out upon Deck and there remained 'till 2 o'Clock in the Morning, when the People went on board to Bale and Pump the Water out, and not thinking to find any Living Soul there, but as they came along Side she call'd I am not dead yet, at which they were all surprized, she said during her Stay in the Hold she got her Hand in a Crack of the Seiling where she held, and as the Vessel rowl'd the Water was some Times up to her Chin and some Times over Head. The other People that were saved was taken up by a Boat then in Company .- The New York Evening- Post, Aug. 19, 1745.
New-York, August 19. Thursday last a very melancholly Accident happen'd near the East Bank, to the Southward of Staten-Island, when a Boat from this Place, bound for Piscattaway-Landing, attempt- ing to put about, miss'd Stays, and before she had recover'd any Head-Way, in a sudden Flam of Wind overset, by which three Women and three Children Passengers were drowned .-- The New York Weekly Post-Boy, Aug. 19, 1745.
These are to give NOTICE,
That there is to be SOLD, opposite to Amboy, on the South Side of Rariton River, and adjoining to the Bay, a fine Plantation, with a large new Dwell- ing House upon it 46 Foot in Length and 40 Foot in Breadth ; also an Orchard of about 700 bearing Apple-Trees, a large Quantity of Clear Land, upwards of 200 Acres of Salt Meadow, with convenient Land- ings Also Fishing. Fowling and Oystering in great Plenty, the said Plantation being inclosed on three
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Sides with Salt Water, containing 12 or 14 Hundred Acres in the whole. It also has a fine Prospect of a Coal-Mine some of which has been dug up and tried. The said Plantation is fit either for a Gentleman or a Farmer ; also for Wheat or Stock.
Whoever inclines to buy the said Plantation, in the Whole or in Part, may apply unto the Reverend Mr. Skiner in Perth-Amboy, or GEORGE LESLEY, Owner of the same and Liver thereon .- The American Weekly Mercury, Aug. 22-29, 1745.
To be sold by John Jenkins, in Trenton,
A Tract of Land, lying in the Township of Bethle- hem, in the County of Hunterdon, in West-Jersey, joining to John Anderson's Plantation, and within a Mile and a Half of Irish's Works, containing 400 and 27 Acres, being exceeding good Land, well Tim- ber'd and well Watered by a living Stream running through the same, and Abundance of good Meadow may easily be made thereon, lying very handy to be divided into two Tenements. Any Person inclining to purchase the whole, may treat with the Subscriber upon very reasonable Terms, who will give an indis- putable Title to the Premises.
JOHN JENKINS. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, Aug. 22, 1745.
Custom-House, Boston, August 26. Entred in, Bauen and Guest from Amboy .- The Boston Even- ing Post, Aug. 26, 1745. No. 524.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Dr. John Neil- son, Deceased, are hereby desired to pay off their re- spective Debts without farther Delay; and all Persons
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who have any Demands on said Estate, are desired to send 'em in, in order to their Adjustment. Dated in New-Brunswick, the 22d of August, 1745. Hannah Neilson, James Neilson, Exrs. N. B. There is to be Sold on reasonable Terms, by the above named Executors, a very good Dwelling- House and Store at the Upper-Landing, very conve- nient for a Shop-keeper or Tradesman, and a very well built new Boat .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, August 26, 1745.
New-York, September 2. Last Week the Rever- end Mr. Witfield, came among us, and has Preached twice a Day successfully every Week Day, and yes- terday being Sunday, (three times) he never Preached one Sermon, but the Meeting-House Dores and Win- dows was so full, that the People themselves were Astonished to see so vast an Audience. He designs to take his Departure this Day for the Jersies, &c .- The New-York Evening-Post, September 2, 1745.
Custom House Philadelphia, August 29. Entred Out. Eldridge to Egg Harbour .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Sept. 2, 1745.
To be SOLD.
A Likely Negro Boy, about seven Years old, this Coun- try born, and a good plain Gold Watch: Also a Lot of Ground in the City of New-Brunswick, adjoining to the River. Enquire of Samuel Farmar, Merchant, near the Fly-Market in New-York -The New York Weekly Post Boy, Sept. 9, 1745.
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SAMUEL LEWIS hereby gives Notice, That he having a very good Boat fit to carry either Passengers or Goods, will give constant and careful Attendance (if possible) in the following Manner, viz. To set out from New-York for Perth-Amboy, every, Monday and Thursday; and from Perth-Amboy for New-York, every Wednesday and Saturday: All Gentlemen and others may depend on the best Usage and Care; He may be found at Mr. Eastham's in New-York, or at his own House in Perth-Amboy .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Sept. 9, 1745.
Whereas John Dalley, of Kingston, in New Jersey, Surveyor, hath made an actual Survey of the Road from Trenton to Amboy, with the River from Amboy to Brunswick Landing ; and hath set up proper and durable Marks at every two Miles Distance, and at all publick Roads turning out, that Gentlemen and Travellers may know the Distance from Place to Place, and whither the Roads lead ; which has been done by Subscription, tho' far short of a Sufficiency to defray the Charge thereof; and is now inclined to continue the same to New York and Philadelphia and to make and print a Map of the whole, if he can meet with suitable Encouragement : This is therefore to propose to the Publick a Subscription for that Pur- pose, which if a sufficient Number of Subscribers ap- pears to defray the Expence, and make up the afore- said Deficiency by the 15th of October next, shall be immediately begun, and completed as soon as possi- ble. The Terms are, That besides putting up the Marks aforesaid, a Map shall be printed, on large
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and good Paper, of the whole Road from Philadel- phia to New-York, in which shall be noted every re- markable Place or Object, as Houses, Brooks, Creeks, Bridges, &c. &c. with their Names. That every Subscriber paying Five Shillings, one Half at subscribing, and the other Half at the Delivery of the Map, shall have one of them; and that the Subscribers Names shall be printed in the Corners of the Map. Subscriptions are taken in by A. Reed, in Trenton, James Leonard, in King's-Town, Paul Miller in Brunswick, James Parker in New-York and B. Frank- lin in Philadelphia .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, Sep- tember 12, 1745.
Run away this Day from Thomas Forster of Spring- field, in the County of Burlington in New-Jersey, a Servant Man, who had been but two Days taken out of Prison in Philadelphia, from an Escape he made three Months ago from his said Master. He is an Irish Man, named Hambleton Casten, aged about 25 Years, of a middle Stature, and pretty well set, of a fairish Complection, with yellowish short Hair and strait; had on a brownish Olive colour'd homespun Jacket and Breeches, a Felt Hat, Oznabrig Shirt, gray worsted Stockings and Old Shoes. Whoever takes up and secures the said Servant, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Thirty Shil- lings Reward, and reasonable Charges paid by
Thomas Forster Sept. 12, 1745. - The Pennsylvania Journal, September 19, 1745.
Rhode-Island, Sept. 20. Entred in, Sisson from
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Amboy .- The Boston Weekly Post Boy, September 23, 1745. No. 564.
New-York, Sept. 16. Tuesday last arrived at Sandy-Hook, his Majesty's Ship Wager Capt. Forrest Commander, from Virginia, with two Vessels under Convoy for Cape Breton and on Saturday last, sailed again in order to proceed on his Voyage .- The Boston Weekly News Letter, September 26, 1745. No. 2263.
Straied or Stolen away from Cornelius Tunison, of Rarrinton, in the County of Somerset and Province of East-New-Jersey, a large black Mare of 14 Hands high, a natural Pacer, branded on the near Shoulder with the Letter S. and on the near Thigh with the Letters C. T. She went away about the 20th of September last.
Whoever takes up and secures the said Mare and conveys her to the Owner thereof, or to Peter Crall, Esq ; at Amwell, or gives Notice of her so that the Owner may have her again, shall have Fifty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges
Paid by Cornelius Tunison. -The American Weekly Mercury, Sept. 26 to Oct. 3, 1745.
Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1745.
Run away on the 18th Instant from Joseph For- man, of Freehold, in the County of Monmouth and Province of New-Jersey, a Servant Man, named John Swam, of short Stature, good Features, appears a weildy young Man, prodigal in his Walk, and much so in his Speech, speaks English, and can talk Dutch
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and is much addicted to Drinking : Had on when he went away, Leather Breeches, an old Drab coloured Vest, and a grey course Broad-cloath Jockey Coat, and took a grey Horse with him.
Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so as his Master may have him again shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by
Joseph Forman. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, Sept. 26, 1745.
Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1745.
Run away on the 15th Instant, from Samuel Shivers. of Greenwich, of Gloucester County, New- Jersey, a Servant Man, named Moses Williams, an Indian Mullato, being half Indian and half Irish, of a swarthy complexion, no Hair, middle Stature, a bold or rather a surly Look, and speaks good English, being this Country born : Had on when he went away an Ozenbrigs Shirt, Woolen Stockings, Peek- toed Shoes, with Buckles, brown Holland Jacket and Breeches, a striped Cotton Handkerchief, and old Bever Hat, with narrow Brim.
Whoever takes up said Servant, and secures him, so that he may be had again, shall have Twenty Shil- lings Reward, paid by
Samuel Shivers.
N. B. The said Servant, 'tis supposed, has taken with him an old Indenture and Pass, thinking there- by the better to travel .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, Sept. 26, 1745.
THIS is to give Notice to all Persons whatsoever, That William Grant, Stone Cutter, and Samuel
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Hunterdon, Quarrier, of Newark, lately arrived from England, carves and cuts all Manner of Stones in the neatest and most curious Fashions ever done in America. The said Grant is to be spoke with at Mr. Welsh's, Sexton to Trinity Church, in New-York .-- The New York Weekly Post-Boy, Sept. 30, 1745.
These are to give Notice, that on Wednesday the 16th of this Instant October, at the Burrough Town of Trenton, in the County of Hunterdon in the Province of New-Jersey, will be held and kept a FAIR, in the selling and buying of all and all Manner of Horses, Mares, Colts, Cows, Calves, Steers, Hogs, Sheep, and all other Cattle, Goods, Wares, and Merchandizes whatsoever. Which said Fair will be held and kept the same Day above men- tioned, and two Days next following, pursuant to a Clause in a Charter of Priviledges lately granted to the said Burrough Town for that Purpose .- The Pennsylvania Journal, Oct. 3, 1745.
Burlington, Octr. 2. Last week a sad Accident happen'd here, (in the Manner following, viz.) An Apprentice Boy belonging to one Joshua Barker; after having done his usual Work with his Master, was desired by his Sister, to assist her in carrying in some Wood, which the Youth freely did ; and it hap- ning to be somewhat late before he had done, chose to tarry with his Sister all Night; and in the Morn- ing return'd pretty early, which nevertheless exasper- ated his Master so, as to Chastise him with a Horse Whip in such a manner as not to give him Time to Answer for himself: But at length the Lad getting
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the Door of him, ran down Stairs; his Master persu- ing him close ketch'd him in the Entery, and used the same Crualty as before, until he was so much tir'd; that he fell down Dead on the Spot, with his Horse- Whip so fast Clinch'd in his Hand as to cause trouble to his Neighbours to clear him of it .- The New York Evening-Post, Oct. 7, 1745.
Whereas in the New-York Evening Post, also in the New- York Weekly Journal, of October the 7th, was inserted an iale, base and malicious Complication of Falshoods, relating to the sudden Death of Joshua Barker in Burlington. For the Information of his Re- lations and Friends abroad, as well as to suppress so many scandalous Untruths, the low Product of some of- ficious Creature possessed of a Mind little and envious enough to think it a proper Amusement for the Publick, so shamefully to defame the Character of an innocent Man in his Grave, to the great Injury of a Family of innocent Children; the following Deposition, containing an exact Narrative of that Affair, is offer'd to the Publick : Upon a Comparison the Reader will find that there is not one parallel Circumstance, nor the least Resemblance between the said Deposition and the aforesaid false Account .- Let this Detection suffici- ently alarm the busy Author at present ; he may also rejoice in the Refuge he receives from his Meaness and Obscurity; but henceforth be content with the Malignity in his own Breast, of itself a sufficient Punishment, without hezarding the additional Ones which a publick and personal Detection may occasion.
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