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BE it remembered, That on the Day of the Date hereof, personally came and appeared before me,
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the under Subscriber, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the Province of New-Jersey, Wil- liam Hedley, of the City of Burlington, Sadler, and (being one of the People called Quakers) on his solemn Affirmation doth declare, That on or about the first Day of October last past, in the Evening, he, this Affirmant, and his Master Joshua Barker, of the City aforesaid (in his Life time) was Sawing Wood until about Eight of the Clock ; at the usual time of going to Bed, this Affirmant went up Stairs as if he was going to Bed to one of his Master's Children as usual, but did not go to Bed; and there staid until his Master and the rest of the Family were all gone to Bed, when this Affirmant went privately out of a Trap-Door on the Top of his Master's House, and so conveyed himself from thence (by the help of a House adjoining) into the Street, from thence went to a Neighbour's House to a Servant Boy there, where he staid until some time in the Morning ; and before Daylight came home, and went into his Master's House the same way he came out ; But as this Affir- mant was approaching near to his Master's House, he heard the Child call out ; whereupon his Master went up Stairs, and missing this Affirmant, quieted the Child and returned; after which this Affirmant went to Bed with the Child as usual ; and early in the Morning his Master came up again, and finding this Affirmant in Bed, went down Stairs ; In the mean time this Affirmant got up and dressed himself, and soon after his Master came up with a Whip in his Hand, and ask'd this Affirmant where he had been? This Affirmant told him, and that he had been reading a
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Book; Whereupon his Master gave him five or six Stripes ; upon which this Affirmant ran down Stairs, and his Master followed him : When they were both down Stairs, his Master asked him, what Book he had been reading ? This affirmant refused to tell ; upon which his Master gave him several Strokes ; and thereupon this Affirmant laid hold of the Whip, and held it until his Master bid him let go. And this Affirmant further says, During the time his Master was correcting of him, he stopt and questioned him several times, what Book he was reading, before he would tell him ; and after his Master had done cor- recting of him, the Whip fell out of his Hand, and his Master falling down like a Person in a Fit, against the Kitchen Door ; upon which he ran up to his Mistress ; and she came down and ordered this Affir- mant to call one of the Neighbours ; and accordingly he did. And this Affirmant further saith, That during the Correction above mentioned, he did not receive any Marks or Abuses worthy of Complaint. This Affirmant says, he hath heard his Master some time before complain of a Disorder in his Head, so that it seemed to this Affirmant, that his Master was likely to fall down several times. And further saith not.
William Hedley. Affirmed to this 10th Day of October, 1745 Before me, John Allen -The New-York Weekly Post Boy, Oct. 21, 1745.
Run away on Saturday the 26th of October, from Thomas Cadwalader of Trenton, a Negro Man,
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named Sam, a likely Fellow, about 26 Years of Age, speaks very good English: Had on when he went away, a good Duroy Coat, a fine Hat, almost new, a Pair of good Leather Breeches with Trowsers over them ; but as he has other Clothes with him, he may have changed them since. He was enticed away by one Isaac Randall, an Apprentice of Thomas Marriot, jun. They took with them a likely bay Gelding, six Years old, thirteen Hands and a Half high, paces well, and is shod before : And they are supposed to have gone with a Design to enter on Board a Privateer, either at New-York or Philadelphia.
Whoever takes them up, and secures the Negro and Gelding, shall be well rewarded, by
Thomas Cadwalader. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, Oct. 31, 1745.
Newport, Rhode-Island, November I. Entred in, Van Embrugh from Amboy .- The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, Nov. 4, 1745. No. 571.
Philadelphia, October 6, 1745.
Broke out of Trenton Goal, on Saturday Night last, one James Johnston, a lusty, strong built Man, about six Foot high, of a fresh Complexion, and fair insinuating Speech: He is an Irishman, and his right Name is White; he lately ran from his Bail, and entered on Board the Dreadnought, Capt. Cunningham, who upon Application caused him to be set on Shore at Newcastle, and committed to Goal there, from whence he was brought last Thursday. Whoever shall apprehend the said Johnston and
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secure him, shall have Five Pounds Proclamation Money as a Reward.
William Brown, Under Sheriff. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, Nov. 7, 1745.
To be sold by Publick Vendue at the Widow Roberts's Coffee-House in Philadelphia, on Saturday the 16th of November next, at three o' Clock, After- noon,
A Message, Plantation and Tract of Land, con- taining 280 Acres, or thereabouts, situate in Evesham, in the County of Burlington, in West-New-Jersey, about 12 Miles from Philadephia, late of John Kay, deceased, now in Possession of Nathaniel Hopewell or his Assigns, whose Lease will expire the 25th of March next. The Particulars, together with the Title and Terms of Payment, may be known by apply- ing to Thomas Say of Philadelphia, Sadler, one of the Executors of the said John Kay, deceased .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, Nov. 7, 1745.
Thursday next will be published, And to be Sold by Rogers and Fowle in Queen-Street, next to the Prison, and }. Blanchard at the Bible and Crown in Dock-Square near the Market.
Familiar Letters to a Gentleman, upon a variety of seasonable and important Subjects in Religion. By Jonathan Dickinson, M. A. Minister of the Gospel at Elizabeth-Town, New-Jersey. N. B The Subscribers for the above said Book are desired to send for them. -The Boston Evening Post, Nov. 11, 1745. No. 535.
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To be SOLD,
A VERY convenient Place for a Store-Keeper, Baking and Bolting, situate on Hackinsack River, in the County of Bergen, and Province of New-Jersey, near the Bridge that crosses that River, and opposite to John Zabriskie's Mills: There is on it a good Dwelling House Forty Feet front, and Forty-two Feet long ; a Bolting-House, a Bake-House, a Baker's Oven, and Kitchen, and a Wharff for Vessels to load and unload at: Whoever inclines to pur- chase the same, may apply to Cornelius Wynkoop, living on the Premisses, and know further .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Nov. 11, 1745.
Custom House, Philadelphia, November 14. In- ward Entries Shrefe from New-Jersey .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Nov. 18, 1745.
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RUN away the 7th of this Inst. November, from Alexander Lockhart of Trenton in West New-Jersey, a Mulatto-Slave named Jack, aged about 35 Years, middle siz'd, and well made, with long wooly Hair ; Had on when he went away, a woolen worsted grey Coat with brass Buttons, a Jacket of the same Stuff, but a little more on the blue, a Pair of old Kearsey Breeches russet, black Stockings, new Shoes, and an old Hat with Holes in the Crown. Whoever takes up and secures the said Slave, and gives Notice thereof, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and if brought to his Master, Five Pounds Reward, paid by
Alexander Lockhart. -The New-York Weekly Post-Boy, Nov. 18, I745.
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This Day is published,
And to be Sold by Rogers and Fowle in Queen- Street, next to the Prison, and }. Blanchard at the Bible and Crown in Dock-Square near the Market.
Familiar Letters to a Gentleman, upon a variety of seasonable and important Subjects in Religion, viz. I. The Danger of Infidelity. 2. The Evidences, both external and internal, of the Truth of Chris- tianity. 3. Objections against the internal Evidences, answer'd. 4. Sovereign Grace vindicated. 5. A true and a false Faith distinguished. 6. The Difference between a legal and an evangelical Repentance stated. 7. The Characters in Rom. 7, distinctly illustrated. 8. The Antinomian Doctrine of Justification, in its peculiar Points, discussed. 9. Imputed Righteousness explain'd and defended. 10. The new Law of Grace examin'd and disprov'd. 11. A first and secondary Justification consider'd and refuted. 12. Justifica- tion by Works in Fam. II. set in a proper Light. I 3.
The Grounds of the Necessity of Union to Christ. I4. The Vanity of all Pleas for Licenciousness, from the Doctrine of our Union to Christ. 15. Directions for a close Walk with GOD. By Jonathan Dickinson, M. A. Minister of the Gospel at Elizabeth-Town, New-Jersey. N. B. The Subscribers for the above- said Book are desired to send for them .- The Boston Evening-Post, Nov. 25, 1745. No. 537.
To be SOLD.
A Very Good Dwelling House, Malt House, and Brew House, and all Utensils thereunto belonging, with about a Quarter of an Acre Lot of Ground, situate in King's Street, in Trenton, and in the
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County of Hunterdon, West-New-Jersey. Any Per- sons inclining to purchase the above, may apply to Thomas Hooton, living at Trenton Ferry, and agree upon reasonable Terms, the Title being indisputable. Likewise a Lot of Ground, containing about Nine Acres and a Half, situate within a Mile and a Half of the above said Trenton, belonging to the Estate of William Atlee, deceased. Enquire of Jane Atlee, living in Trenton, or Thomas Hooton, aforesaid .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, Nov. 28, 1745.
Rhode Island, December 6. Entred in, Binen and Brown from Amboy .- The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, Dec. 9, 1745. No. 576.
New-York, January 6. We are assured, that the General Assembly of the Province of New-Jersey, is again dissolved, and Writs issued for a new Election. -The New York Weekly Post Boy, Fan. 6, 1746.
Whereas Ruth the Wife of William Cunningham, of Springfield in Burlington County, has eloped from her Husband, and run him considerably in debt. This is therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her, for I will not pay any Debts she shall contract after the Date hereof. And all Persons are hereby forbid en- tertaining her at their Peril.
October 10, 1755.1
William Cunningham. -The Pennsylvania Journal, Fan. 7, 1745-6. To BE SOLD OR LETT.
A Very good dwelling House, Store-House and Bake House, together with the Utensils be-
An error for 1745.
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longing to the Baker's Trade; scituate at Raritan Landing in New-Jersey, near the City of New- Brunswyk, very convenient for a Baker or Merchant. Whoever inclines to Buy or Lease the same may apply to John Rosevelt, junr. in NEW-YORK, or Evert Duycking living near the Premisses .- The New- York Evening-Post, Jan. 20, 1746.
New- York, January 20. We have just now re- ceived the following Account of a very extraordinary Riot at Newark, on Thursday last, viz. The Day before one Nehemiah Baldwin, with two others, were apprehended there by Order of the Governor in Council, for being concerned in a former Riot, and committed to Jail; In the Morning one of them offer'd to give Bail; and the Sheriff for that Purpose took him out in order to carry him to the Judge ; but on their Way thither, a great Number of Persons ap- peared armed with Cudgels, coming down from the back Settlements, who immediately rescued the Prisoner in a very violent Manner, contrary to his own Desire; upon this the Sheriff retreated to the Jail, where he raised 30 Men of the Militia, with their Officers, in order to guard it ; but by two o'Clock in the Afternoon the Mob being increased to about 300 strong, marched with the utmost Intrepidity to the Prison, declaring that if they were fired on, they would kill every Man ; and after breaking through the Guard, wounding and being wounded, they got to the Jail, which they broke open, setting at Liberty all the Prisoners they could find, as well Debtors as others, and then marched off in Triumph, using many threatning Expressions against all those who
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had assisted the Authority. Several of the Guard as well as of the Mob were much wounded and bruised, and 'tis thought one of the latter is past Recovery. What may be the Consequence of this Affair, is not easy to guess.1-The New York Weekly Post Boy, Fan. 20, 1746.
To be sold.
A Very good dwelling House, in the County of Bergen, about Forty Eight Foot in length and Twenty Four Foot Broad, with a large Cellar- Kitchen, a Dairy and Store Cellar all joyn'd together, the said dwelling House has two large Rooms, and an Entry, with a large flush Garrit and Bolting House near the same, and an old Store-House, Stable and Negroes Kitchen adjoining to each other, and a well built Smoak-House, with a Fowl-House thereunto adjoining. with a very good Garden to the same, the Land thereunto belong contains one Acre or something more.
N. B. At the first Premisses you may Mow six Loads of English Hay yearly, a Boat of about six Cord may load at the said Door, and is very convenient for a Store-Keeper or Bolter, the Premisses joins to the Church and Court-House, Lot, or Parade at Hackensack Town, with three more Houses and Lots near to the Premisses in said Town. Whoever has a mind to purchase any of the afore- said Houses may apply unto David W. Provoost and Annake Provoost, living near the Premisses, or to Catharine Beekman and Abraham Lodge Esq; at New-York, where they may be further informed of
1 See N. J. Archives, VI., passim.
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the Sales thereof, the Titles are indisputable .- The New York Evening-Post, Jan. 27, 1746.
New-York. We are credibly informed, that some Days ago a Fish was found dead ashore near Harsi- mus, in New-Jersey, opposite the back of this City, having a Head nearly resembling that of a Man, with some Hair on it ; It was first discovered by a young Man, who observing the Crows very busy at it, went to view it and at coming Home told his Father ; but his Father thinking it only the Effect of an idle Im- agination, took no further Notice of it till some Days after ; when some other Persons going that Way, also perceived it, and were much dismay'd at it; but not yet thinking it worth their while, or else being afraid to meddle with it, they let it lye some Days longer ; by which Time the Crows had almost entirely carried off all the Body except the Bones ; which, 'tis said, about the Breast and Ribs very much resemble the human Anatomy ; but as it draws towards the Tail ends entirely a Fish: This strange Phenomena has occasion'd no small Speculation all over that Part of the Country, as well as in some Parts of this City ; however we are told it has been since discovered, or at least thought to be only a Porpoise with his Snout eat off; but whether a Porpoise has Ribs resembling a Man's, or anything like Hair on its Head, must be submitted to those who are better ac- quainted with the Dissection of those Fishes, than we dare pretend to be .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Jan. 27, 1746.
Custom House, New-York. Cleared for Depar
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ture. Scooner Britania, G. Sisson to West-Jersey. -The New-York Evening-Post, Feb. 3, 1746.
PHILADELPHIA.
PROPOSALS by John Bood, of this City, for the Sale of a new Brick Messuage, three Stories high, completely finished ; Seventeen Feet and a Half on the South Side. of Sassafras Street, in said City, and Thirty-four Feet deep, with a good Brick Kitchen, and Lot of Ground, 120 Feet deep in Length, subject to a Ground-rent of Twenty-seven Shillings Sterling per Annum, and also to an Annuity of Five Pounds, to commence the first Day of May next, and determine on Payment of One Hundred Pounds Currency. Another Message, Plantation, and Tract of Land, in Oxford Township, about six Miles from Philadelphia, and Lots of Ground adjoining : Also sundry Lots at Kensington, near Philadelphia ; in Trenton, West New-Jersey ; on the Great Road from Philadelphia to Germantown, about three Miles from the City ; and in Smithfield, in the Mannor of Moreland, in the County of Philadelphia, on several great Roads, about 16 Miles from said City.
I. THE Proposer undertakes to divide the Prem- ises into several Lots or Shares, and dispose of the same by drawing of Chances, pursuant to the under- written Method, and to Draughts and Plans laid down, which may be seen at his own House, or the Houses of Richard Sewell and Robert Greenway.
II. The Title to the Premises is clear and indisput- able, of which any Adventurer may be satisfied by the Perusal of the Deeds at the said John Bood's House; the Value is the lowest, as Houses, Land 21
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and Lots, of the like Situation and Dimensions, have actually been sold for ; and sufficient Titles and Con- veyances in Fee, for the Prizes drawn, shall be made and executed to the Parties concerned, at the said Boods Charge, within a Month after drawn.
III. Publick Notice of at least two Weeks, will be given in the Philadelphia and New-York Papers, of the Time and Place of drawing, that the Adventur- ers may, if they please, attend, the first Monday in April, being the Day intended, or sooner, if the Tickets shall be disposed of, and to continue draw- ing, from Day to Day, in the Day-time only, Sundays excepted, till all are drawn.
IV. The said John Bood hath given Bond of 6000{. Penalty to the Managers or Inspectors, in Trust for the Adventurers, for the just and true Per- formance of these Proposals, and the Return of the Money, if the Chances shall not be fairly drawn, on or before the last Day of May next.
V. The Adventurers may, if they please, for their Satisfaction, choose one Manager or Inspector, to join and assist the others chose by the Proposer, and the Inspectors are to be qualified by Oath or Affirm- ation, for the impartial Execution of their Trust.
VI. The Tickets signed by the said John Bood, and witnessed by the Managers or Inspectors, viz. Robert Greenway and Richard Sewell, will be de- livered to the Adventurers at Thirty Shillings Cur- rency per Ticket, at Philadelphia by the said John Bood, Richard Sewell, and Robert Greenway, at Trenton by John Jenkins, and at New-York by Daniel Bellergeau, Post Rider.
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The Method proposed is this, viz. The Numbers of the Tickets are to be put into one Box, and the Chances, being Prizes and Blanks, into another, and after well mixed, by being turned round in a Wheel, a Boy to draw out one Number out of the Ticket-Box, and another Boy at the same time a Chance out of the other; which Chance, whether Blank or Prize, to be the Property of the Owner of the Number of the Ticket then drawn ; on the Chances, if fortunate, will be described the Lot or particular Prize, and a regular, fair, and just Account of both Blanks and Prizes, will be taken and kept by the Managers. If this Method is not satisfactory, any other Manner that shall be equally fair and reasonable will be followed.
A List of the PRIZES, viz.
One Prize. All the aforesaid new Brick-house, Messuage and Lot, in Sassefras Street, as above described, subject to the Rents aforesaid, Value 3301. at least clear to the Gainer. 3301.
One Prize. Twenty Acres and a Half of Land in Oxford, including eight Acres very good Orchard of fine young Apple-trees, a fine Nursery of young Trees, a Log-house, good Stone Shop, a Barn, Stable, and good Well, the Land well watered. 2001.
One Prize. An Annuity of 51. Currency, issuing of the aforesaid new Messuage and Lot, to cease on Payment of 1001. IO01.
Two Prizes. Two Lots, near the Germantown Road, each 3 Acres and a Quarter, on a Lane of 3 Perches wide, a fine Stream of Water running thro' each Lot, and very good Meadow Ground, and some good Woodland, at 40 Pounds each. 8o1.
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Ten Prizes. Ten Lots at Kensington, fronting a new Street ; laid out as per Plan, at 25 Pounds each. 2501.
Two Prizes. Two Tickets, the first and last drawn each 201. besides the Prizes that may be drawn with them, 401.
Eight Prizes. Eight Lots in Trenton West New- Jersey, 50 Feet each on the main Street, leading to New-York, and 165 Feet deep, at 15 Pounds each.
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One Hundred Prizes. Fifty-five Lots at Kensing- ton, fronting several Streets, as per Plan ; Twenty-one Lots at Oxford, near the aforesaid 20 Acres and Half, each Lot 2 Acres and a Half, and well watered, as per Plan ; and Twenty-four Lots, 16 of which on the Germantown Road, and 8 near said Road, as per Plan, at 12 Pounds 10 Shillings each, 12501.
Five Prizes. Five Lots on the said Germantown Road, near the others, at Ten Pounds each, 501.
Eight Prizes. Eight Lots at Trenton, 25 Feet on the Main Street, and 165 Feet deep, at 7 Pounds 10 Shillings each 601.
Fifteen Prizes. Fifteen Lots, near the German- town Road Lots, as per Plan, at 6 Pounds each, 901.
One Prize. 51. payable 10 Days after drawn 51.
One Hundred Prizes. 100 Lots in Smithfield, in the Mannor of Moreland, as per Plan, a new Town laid out here, and several Houses already built, at 3 Pounds per Lot, 3001.
Fifty Prizes. Fifty Tickets, intitled to Fifty Shil- lings each, payable in Ten Days after drawn I251. 304 Prizes £3000.
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1694 Blanks, not quite Six to a Prize.
2000 Tickets at Thirty Shillings each, is £3000. -The New York Weekly Post Boy, Feb. 10, 1746.
THE Partnership of CORNELIUS VANHORNE and NATHANIEL COOPER, of East New-Jersey, being ex- pired; this is to give Notice to all Persons indebted to them, to make speedy Payment; and those that have any Demands, to bring in their Accounts that they may be settled .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, Feb. 17, 1746.,
New-York, Feb. 17th. We hear from Hacken- sack, that the House and Barn of George Smith, was burnt down to the Ground in a few Minut's : lost all his Cloaths, Beds and Beding, &c, as also a consider- able Quantity of Wheat : the Fire broke out when the Family was all from Home, at last one of the nearest Neighbours saw a prodigious Smoke ran towards it, he seeing the House and Barn all in a blaze, hoop'd and Hollow'd, but receiv'd no Answer, so he Thought they was all consum'd in the Flames, but providence had ordained it otherwise, for they were at a Neigh- bours House about a Mile off .- The New-York Eve- ning-Post, February 17, 1746.
New-York, March 24. By a Sloop arrived here last Night from Lewis on Delaware, we hear, that the Ship Balance, Capt. Gill, who sail'd from this Place for Philadelphia a few Days ago, is ashore a little to the Southward of Barnagat, and in Danger of being lost .- The New York Weekly Post Boy, March 24, 1746.
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Philadelphia, March 27, 1746.
Run away from Daniel Onell, of Timber Creek, Gloucester County, two Servant Men; the one an Irishman, named Daniel Neall, about 28 Years of Age, well set, Pock-pitted, long Visage, and has a Scar on his Forehead : Had on when he went away, a brown Coat, an old double breasted brown Facket, new Buck- skin Breeches, Ozenbrigs Shirt, old Hat, and Linnen Cap, new Shoes and old Stockings. The other this Country born, named William Mackinney, of middle Stature, black curled Hair, and long Visage: Had on when he went away, a brown Coat, an old brown double breasted Facket, old Buckskin Breeches, old white Shirt, and black Stock, new Shoes, and old Stockings. Whoever takes up said Servants, and se- cures them, so as they may be had again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid DANIEL ONELL. by
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 15-27, 1746. Mr. Fleet,
The Town has been in a State of profound Tranquility for some Time past, with respect to re- ligious Controversies, till Mr. Gilbert Tennant, of late, began to revive them. I am sorry to find the Con- tents of his Letter (printed in the Gazette of Feb. 18) are as remote from Truth, as the Poles are distant from each other; and should not have given my self the Trouble of taking any Notice of him, at this Time, but that I am sure the Publick has been shamefully imposed on by him, and some of his Friends in Boston.
The Design of his Letter is to clear himself of two Things with which he has been publickly charged in
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the late Times: One is, That he frequently repre- sented the generality of the Clergy in this Land, as Arminians, and unconverted ; and the other, that he taught the People, that contentions and Divisions were good Marks and characters of a good Work. Now it is absolutely certain, that both these Articles of charge were strictly true in Fact, as will appear by a brief Representation of the Case, which was shortly as follows : Mr. Tennant, when he was in Boston, if I mistake not, preach'd the Lecture every Thursday, the respective Incumbents, in their Turns, resigning that Lecture entirely to him. In his Sermon at one of them, he declared, in such Words as these ; I have Reason to think, that the greatest Part of the Minis- ters in this Land, hold damnable Arminian Princi- ples : And in another Sermon at that Lecture, he had the following Expressions, It is a blessed Thing, when Contentions and Divisions prevail in Families, in churches, and in Towns ; I bless the Lord that this Work is begun in this Town, and pray it may increase. And to confirm what he said, added those Words of our Saviour, Mat. 10. 34. Think not that I am come to send Peace on Earth, &c .- These Things are re- member'd, and can be attested by many credible Persons in Boston, and were utter'd in the Hearing of all or most of the Ministers in the Town; (and I am verily persuaded the Gentleman who published his Letter, was also present.) and can any one imag- ine, that when he was charg'd in the publick Prints, in a short Time after, with delivering such Words, if the Charge had been without Foundation, I say, can any one imagine, that his zealous Friends among
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