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To be SOLD,
A Very good new House and Barn, with a Lot of Ground, lying on Passaick River, about three Miles above Col. Schuyler's ; the Lot is bounded on the River about six Rods wide, and about Twenty seven Rods long; The House and Barn are both new ; the House has two very good Fireplaces, with several other Conveniencies, with a good Title: There is likewise a very good Pump, with exceeding good Water close to the Kitchen Door ; with the Founda- tion of a Wharf for a Ware-House. Enquire of the Printer hereof, or Benjamin Coats, in New-York .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, Dec. 28, 1747.
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RUN away from John Coryell of Amwell, in New- Jersey, the 22d Day of November last, at Albany, a Negro Man named James Rouse ; Had on Soldier's cloathing, but pretty bare, is lame in one of his Knees, and a Scar on his Upper-Lip: Whoever takes up the said Negro (if above the Highlands, shall have Forty Shillings) and if this Side the High- lands, Thirty Shillings Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by
John Coryell. -The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, Dec. 28, 1747.
Philadelphia, Decem. 29. The Schooner Two Sisters, Captain Roney, of this Place, bound in, is ashore about six Miles to the Eastward of Cape. May .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, Fan. 4, 1748.
Philadelphia, Jan. 12. 1747-8. To be Sold, on reasonable terms,
A Good forge, or iron-work, having three fires, viz. two finerys, and one chasery, with hammers, anvils bellows, running gears, &c. in good order ; and also a new grist-mill, having one pair of stones, and a boulting mill, commodiously situate on Black Creek, about half a mile from Burden's Town ;1 said Creek is navigable for boats up to the works, and stream is good. The other buildings are, a good dwelling-house, one story high, 4 rooms on a floor, with fire-places in each room, a double pitched
1 For notice of this bloomary forge, see N. J. Archives, XI., 586, and ante, p. 190.
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roof, and a good cellar ; there is also two good dwelling-houses for workmen, a large coal house, stable and store-house, with several other conven- iences. The quantity of land to said works is 20 acres, or thereabouts, lying on both sides of the Creek. There is a small orchard with about 40 well grown apple-trees. There is also a quantity of coals in the coal-house, and a pretty deal more engaged, which the purchaser may have at the usual price, to enable him to carry on the said works. For title and terms of sale, enquire of Andrew Reed and Joseph Yard, in Trenton ; or Francis Bowes, and David Davis, in Philadelphia .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, Fan. 12, 1747-8.
To BE SOLD,
A Very good House and Lot, lying in Elizabeth- Town, containing seven Acres, and a good Orchard, in the Heart of the Town, near the Church, very well situated for a Store; and also a one Horse Chaise, at a reasonable Price. Enquire of
ELIAS GRAZEILLIER. -The New York Packet Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, Jan. 25, 1748.
18th of the 12th Mo. or February, 1747-8. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Direction of the General Assembly of the colony of New-Jer- sey, to all persons who have any bills of credit of the said colony, dated in 1724, that they are desired to send them to John Allen, Esq ; or to the Treasurer for the time being of the western division of said colony at Burlington, who is to give a receipt for the
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same ; which bills he is to lay before the General As- sembly at their next session, to be examined and provision made for exchanging those that shall be found true bills, for bills then current in the said colony.
By order of the House, Lawrence Van Buskirk, Joseph Cooper. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 1, 1747-8.
Philadelphia March 8 1747-8.
Run away from John Inskape of Evesham town- ship, Burlington county, an Irish servant man, named Hugh Bradford, of middle stature, pretty well set, fresh complexion, has two moles on his left cheek : Had on when he went away, a good fine hat, worsted cap, new ozenbrigs shirt, old broadcloth coat, red double-breasted jacket, old cloth breeches, patched on the knees, new bluish grey yarn stockings, good shoes, with the grain of the leather out, and brass buckles in them. Whoever secures said servant, so as his master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
JOHN INSKAPE. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 8, 1747-8.
To BE SOLD,
A Farm or Plantation, situate by Allen's Town, on the Post Road between Amboy and Burlington, very conveniently situated for a Shop keeper or Farmer, about 6 Miles from a Landing-Place on Delaware River, where small Craft and Boats come, and con- 30
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tinually ply between it and Philadelphia ; also about IO Miles from Trentown, very good Road ; and about 20 Miles from Brunswick and South River, contain- ing 333 Acres, all very good Corn and Meadow- Land, about 150 Acres cleared and improved, in good Fence ; there is a large Body of very rich Meadow, capable of great Improvement with a small Cost. Also another Tract of Wood Land near adjoining to the same, containing 348 Acres, both well watered. Any Person inclining to purchase one or both Tracts, may apply to William Burnet, at Perth-Amboy, who will sell on reasonable Terms .- The New York Ga- zette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 28, 1748.
To BE SOLD.
A Farm or Plantation at Newark, in Essex County, in East New-Jersey, which formerly belonged to Jeremiah Baldwin but now belongs to Mary Vesey, Widow, in New-York, situate at a Place called Tonies-Brook, in Newark aforesaid, about five Miles from the River, containing about 200 Acres ; on which Farm or Plantation there is a good Dwelling- House, Barn and Orchard, a good Saw-Mill, and a fine Stream of Water thereto belonging, sufficient for two or three Mills. Whoever inclines to purchase the said Farm, may apply to Joseph Reade, Mer- chant, in New-York, or to Mr. James Banks, in Newark, who will dispose of the same on reasonable Terms .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 28, 1748.
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To BE SOLD.
A Farm or Plantation at Ash-Swamp in the County of Essex, East-New-Jersey, containing 200 Acres of choice good Land, 100 Acres whereof is fine good English Meadow, whereon may be mowed 200 Loads in a seasonable Year : The rest is all good Plow- Land, and in good Fence: There is on it a large new Dwelling-House and Barn, and a good Orchard of 400 bearing Apple Trees : There is a River runs by it which Fences part of it ; and is a good stream for both Grist-Mill and Saw-Mill, and there is Timber plenty and handy for the same : The Rariton Road runs by the Door: Any Person inclining to purchase may apply to Abraham Shotwell, living on the Prem- ises and agree on reasonable Terms .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 28, 1748.
To BE SOLD.
A Lot of Ground in the City of Perth-Amboy, con- taining about three Acres and a half, lying on the North side of Piscattaway Road, bounded North by Land claimed by Dr. Adam Hays, South by Piscat- taway Road, Easterly by Capt. John Webb's House and Land, and West by Richard Ashfield's Claim : And also about Twenty-two Acres of unappropriated good Rights in East New-Jersey : Enquire of George Burnet, of the City of New-York, who will agree upon reasonable Terms -The New York Ga- zette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 28, I748.
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To BE SOLD.
ON Crossweek-Creek, a good Grist-Mill with two Pair of Stones, with three Bolting-Cloths, and a large commodious Store for Wheat; has never wanted water. Also a good fulling Mill, with a large Brick House two Story high, well finish'd, a good Kitchen, Coopers-Shop and Barn, with 180 Acres of good Land, 150 of which already cleared, 20 of which is good English Meadow: The Land joins for a Mile on the said Creek. Whoever inclines to purchase, may apply to Samuel Rogers in Allen-Town, who will agree on easy Payments, or to John Troup in New-York ; who has good Florence Oyl to be Sold, either by the Chest or Flask .- The New York Ga- zette Revived in the' Weekly Post Boy, April 4, 1748.
WHEREAS the Council of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New-Jersey have been informed, that sundry West Jersey Surveys have been made on the east Side of the Line of Partition between East-Jersey and West-Jersey, since the Act of Assembly passed concerning that Line, in the Year 1719; by which Act its apparent, that all such Surveys are void : And they have been also informed, that sundry Per- sons have made considerable Settlements and Im- provements thereon, and very possibly some of them were ignorant that such Surveys were void. The Proprietors being willing to give such Persons an Op- portunity of securing to themselves, under an East Jersey-Right, the Lands so settled and improved up- on, have granted, ordered and appointed, 18 Months from the Date hereof for that Purpose ; and have in the mean Time, forbid Surveys of such improved
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Lands, to any other Persons in that Time; which Opportunity, if the Settlers do not Embrace and Use within the Time aforesaid, they must blame them- selves, if afterwards they be debarred of their Im- provements ; by the surveying, returning, and re- cording those Lands to particular Proprietors, or their Assigns.
By Order of the Council of Proprietors.
JOHN SMYTH, Clerk.
Perth-Amboy, March 23, 1747-8.
-The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 4, 1748.
To be Sold at publick Vendue, on Monday the 9th of May.
A Very convenient House, for a Store-keeper and Bolter, of 40 Feet in Breadth and 42 in Length, four Rooms on a Floor, a very good dry Celler and Celler-Kitchen, a Bolting-House and Bolts, a Bake- House, Smoke-House, Stable, Garden, and about 5 Acres of Land thereunto belonging, situate on Hack- insack River in the County of Bergen and Province of New-Jersey, navigable for Vessels of about 50 Tons ; there is a very good Wharff at the Door for Vessels to load and unload. If any Person inclines to purchase the same before the Day of Sale, by ap- plying to Cornelius Wynkoop, may agree on reason- able Terms. The Title is indisputable .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 4, 1748.
To BE SOLD.
A Plantation in the Town of Shrewsbury in New-
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Jersey, which belonged to John Hulitt, deceased, consisting of 170 Acres, situate near the Quaker Meeting-House, being well Wooded and Watered, with a large orchard, upwards of 60 Acres of the Land cleared and in good Fence, all choice Mow- ing-Ground, all the rest may be put to the same use if cleared. Whoever inclines to purchase the same, may apply to Patrick M'Evers at the City of Perth- Amboy, of whom a good Title to the same will be made to any Purchaser .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 4, 1748.
NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the Direction of the General Assembly of the Colony of New. Jersey, to all Persons who have any Bills of Credit of the said Colony dated in 1724, That they are desired to send them to John Allen, Esq ; or to the Treasurer for the time being, of the Western Division of said Colony, at Burlington, who is to give a Receipt for the same ; which Bills he is to lay before the General Assembly at their next Session, to be examined, and Provision made for exchanging those that shall be found true Bills for Bills then current in the said Colony.
By Order of the House.
LAWRENCE VAN BUSKIRK, JOSEPH COOPER. -The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 4, 1748.
Elizabeth-TOWN LOTTERY,
To raise a Sum of Money for Building a Parson- age-House.
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Number of Prizes Value of each.
Total Value.
I
of
IO0
is
100
2
of
40
are
80
4
of
20
are
80
IO
of
IO
arc
100
100
of
3
are
300
200
of
[ - IO S.
are
300
300
of
are
300
No Prizes 617
First Ticket drawn
5
Blanks, 1883
Last Ticket drawn
IO
1
25.00 Tickets) (From which deduct) £1275 Proc. at 12 s. each, is {1,500) (15 per Cent, is) 225 Proc.
Total £1500 Proc.
The Lottery to be under the Care and Management of John Halsted Henry Gathwait, William Rickets, Peter Traubles, Elias Grazellier, Matthias De Hart, Jonathan Hampton, and Matthias Williamson, who are to dispose of the Tickets, and be under Oath for the faithful Management of the Same. The Lottery will begin to be drawn (if fill'd by that Time) on the first Tuesday in May next, at the Common Hall in said Town, under the Inspection of at least, three of the said Managers ; and in the Presence of all such as think fit to attend. Fourteen Days Notice to be given before the Day of Drawing.
The Fortunate are to have their Prizes intire, upon applying to said Managers, immediately after the Drawing is concluded ; £. 15 per Cent. being de- ducted out of the whole Sum, before the Making of
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NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1748 the Prizes. N. B. Tickets Twelve Shillings Proc. each.
The Prizes to be printed in this Paper when the Drawing is finish'd .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 4, 1748.
Philadelphia, April 5, 1748.
Whereas Anne, the wife of Nathaniel Chew, at the head of Timber-creek, in Gloucester county, has dis- posed of some of her said husband's goods, without his knowledge, and ran him in debt; this is therefore to desire all persons not to trust her any more on his account, nor to buy any goods of her, that she may offer to sale, for he will pay no debts of her contract- ing, nor allow of her selling any of his goods, from the date hereof
NATHANIEL CHEW. -- The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 5, 1748.
A few of the Elizabeth-TOWN Lottery Tickets are yet to be Sold by the Printer hereof .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 11, 1748.
Philadelphia April 14. 1748.
These are to give notice, that on Wednesday, the 20th of this instant April, at the borough town of Tren- ton, in the county of Hunterdon, in the province of New- Jersey, will be held and kept a fair for the selling and buying 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 abovemen- tioned, and two days next following, pursuant to a
-
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clause in charter of privileges, granted the said borough town for that purpose .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 17, 1748.
BURLINGTON LOTTERY.
To raise a sum for building a brick steeple to the church,1 and for a new bell.
1 St. Mary's Episcopal church.
Number of Prizes
Value of each.
Total Value.
1
of
50
is
50
2
of
40
is
80
4
of
20
is
8c
IO
of
IO
is
IO0
100
of
3
is
300
200
of
I£15 s. is
350
300
of
I
1S
300
Prizes
617
First drawn
5
Blanks 1883
Last drawn IO
..
2500
1275
Tickets at twelve -
From which
Shillings each, is
£1500
deduct 15 per £225 Cent. is
£1500
The lottery to be under the care and management of John Allen, Esq ; Stephen Williams, Revel Elton, Esq; and Nathaniel Thomas, who are to dispose of the tickets, and will faithfully and gratis discharge their trust. The lottery will begin to be drawn by the middle of June (if filled by that time) under the inspection of the aforesaid managers, and in the pre-
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sence of all such as shall think fit to attend. Four- teen days notice to be given in this paper before the day of drawing.
The fortunate are to have their prizes intire, upon applying to the said managers immediately after the drawing is finished ; fifteen per cent. being deducted from the whole sum before the making of the prizes. The prizes to be printed in this paper when the draw- ing is finished.
N. B. Tickets twelve shillings proclamation each, and to be disposed of by the managers ; by Paul Miller, Esq ; at Brunswick ; by Mr. Elijah Bond at Trenton ; by Mr. Joseph Borden, jun at Borden- town ; by Mr. Samuel Rogers, at Allentown ; and by Dr. John Bard, at New-York .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 16, 1748.
Philadelphia, April 14. 1748.
Run away from Samuel Lippincott of Northamp- ton in the county of Burlington, an Irish servant Maid, named Mary Muckleroy, of a middle Stature : Had on when she went away, a blue and white striped gown, of large and small stripes, cuffed with blue, a white muslin handkerchief, an old blue quilt, a new Persian black bonnet, a new pair of calf-skin shoes, a fine Holland cap, with a cambrick border, an old black short cloak lined with Bengal, blue worsted stockings, with white clocks, a very good fine shirt, and a very good white apron. She took with her a sorrel horse, about 14 hands high, shod before, and paces very well. It is supposed there is an Irishman gone with her. Whoever takes up and secures the said woman and horse, so that they may be had
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again, shall have Three Pounds reward, and reason- able charges paid by
Samuel Lippincott. - The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 16, 1748.
THE Elizabeth-TOWN Lottery is proposed to begin drawing the first Tuesday in May next, if it be full by that Time; a small Number of the Tickets yet remain- ing unsold, those who incline to become Adventurers, are desired to be expeditious .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy, April 18, I748.
Philadelphia. April 21, 1748.
Whereas Katherine, the wife of Cornelius Lary, of Waterford township, Gloucester county, hath eloped from her said husband; this is to desire all persons not to trust her on his account; for he will pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof
Cornelius Lary.
-- The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 21, 1748.
Philadelphia April 21. 1748.
To be sold by way of publick vendue, on the 15th of the third month (called May.)
A Plantation, late belonging to Philip Doyle, of Gloucester county, deceased, situate on the great road leading from Gloucester to Haddonfield, and joining to John Breech's grist-mill ; containing about 46 acres, most of it good corn land, and well watered, a dwelling house and orchard, planted last year, with upwards of 100 apple trees. 'Tis suitable for either a tradesman or storekeeper. For title and terms of sale, enquire of Robert and Isaac Stephens,
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executors ; who will give due attendance on the premises, at the time aforesaid .-- The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 21, 1748.
Philadelphia, April 21, 1748.
Run away from John Roberts, of Chester town- ship Burlington county, on the 18th instant, early in the morning, an Irish servant lad, named Cornelius Sullivan, but will be very likely to change it ; is about 20 years of age, middle sized, a little freckled, speaks pretty good English, and can read and write pretty well, and wears his own brownish coloured hair, but may have cut it off; has a down-look, is round shoulder'd, stoops, and goes very heavy: Had on when he went away, a yellowish, worsted drugget jacket, and a dark coloured homespun broadcloth one, both lined with dark shalloon, mohair buttons, dark cloth breeches, with silk puffs, 2 pair linnen drawers ; took with him one homespun shirt, two new ozenbrigs ones, one not finished, and dropt one sleeve of it ; he also took two pillowbers, four pair of worsted stockings, two pair of brown ones, one black pair, the other blue grey, good shoes, with buckles in them, a fine beaver hat, about half worn, a gun with a mapple stock, and divers other things, not men- tioned in the former. Whoever takes up and se- cures said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have Five Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
John Roberts. -- The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 21, 1748.
Philadelphia, April 21. 1748.
All persons indebted to the estate of Daniel Wills,
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late of the County of Burlington, merchant, deceased, are hereby desired (without further notice) to make payment : And those that have any demands against said estate, to bring in their accounts, that they may be adjusted by
MARGARET WILLS, Executrix. -Pennsylvania Gazette April 21, 1748.
THIS DAY is Published,
And Sold by Rogers and Fowle in Queen Street, Boston. ( Where Subscribers may have their Books.) The late Rev. Mr. Jonathan Dickinson's Defence of some of the peculiar and important Doctrines of the Gospel, in a Piece intitled, A second Vindication of God's sovereign free Grace. Being in Answer to the Exceptions made against his former Vindication, by Messrs. Johnson and Beach .- The Boston Week- ly News-Letter, April 29, 1748. No. 2402.
Philadelphia, May 12, 1748. To be Sold,
Two good brick houses in the city of Burlington, one of them pleasantly situated by the river side, with a large garden and orchard ; the other a corner house in the High-street, very fit for a shopkeeper. Enquire of Dinah Bard at Burlington .- The Penn- sylvania Gazette, May 12, 1748.
Philadelphia, May 12. 1748.
Run away last night from Joseph Reed, of Tren- ton, an Irish servant woman, named Margaret Kane, of middle stature, black hair, and has a down-look : Had on when she went away, a yard wide bird-eye, chocolate colour, and white stuff gown, a lead col-
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oured quilted petticoat, and a brown homespun cloth cloak, and a new-fashioned black bath jockey bonnet.
Whoever takes up and secures said servant woman, so that her master may have her again, shall have Twenty shillings reward, if taken within ten miles of Trenton, and Thirty shillings if above twenty miles, and reasonable charges, paid by Joseph Reed.
-- The Pennsylvania Gazette, May 12, 1748.
Flizabeth-Town Raway Lottery.
To raise a Sum of Money for building a Parson- age-House. Consisting of 1500 Tickets at 14 s. each. Money at & s. per oz. 304 of which to be fortunate, v1z.
Number of Prizes. Value of each.
Total Value.
I
of
60
is
£. 60
I
of
40
is
40
3
of
20
is
60
4
of
17
are
68
5
of
IO
are
50
IO
of
7
are
70
20
of
5
are
100
60
of
2 IO S.
are
150
200
of
I 8 S.
are
280
304 Prizes.
First drawn Ticket
5 IO S.
I 196 Blanks.
Last drawn 9
1 500 Tickets)
(From which deduct) £892 IO
at 14 s each, is) £1050 (15 per Cent. is) 157 IO
1050
The drawing to commence at or before the first Tuesday in Fuly next, in said' Raway) if filled by that
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Time, under the Care and Management of John Ross, Esq ; Thomas Clark, Esq ; Jonathan Freeman, Elif- elet Frazee, Stephen Burrows and Josiah Terrill, who are to dispose of the Tickets, and be under bonds for the faithful Management of the same. Fourteen Days Notice to be given before the Day of Drawing. The Fortunate are to have their Prizes intire, upon ap- plying to the Managers immediately after the draw- ing is concluded ; the 15 per Cent. being deducted out of the whole Sum before the making of the Prizes. The Prizes to be printed in this Paper when the drawing is concluded .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post, May 16, 1748.
To BE SOLD.
THIRTY Five Acres of Land, 14 Acres of it very good for mowing, lying on Rariton River in the County of Somerset, about 12 Miles from New- Brunswick, with a good Dwelling House on it; also a good Grist-Mill and Mill-House two Story High and always plenty of water; the Bolting-Mill is turn'd, and the Meal is hoisted by Water. Whoever inclines to purchase, may apply unto Joseph Bonney, who owns and lives on the Premises, and will give a good and sufficient Title .- The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, May 16, 1748.
'Custom-House, Rhode Island, May 27. Cleared out, Gibbs for Amboy.
Boston. Cleared out, Stoddard for Amboy .- The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, May 30, 1748. No. 706.
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Philadelphia, June 2. 1748.
This is to give notice, that there is a good planta- tion to be sold at Rackoon creek. Gloucester county, on the great road leading from Gloucester to Salem, containing about 425 acres, there is 60 or 70 acres cleared, with a dwelling house and orchard thereon, and 70 acres of it may be made good meadow ground. There are six fields, and every field is well watered with springs. It is well timbered, and yields abund- ance of walnut, and is very convenient for a store. Rackoon creek is navigable to the place the land joins on, and is a good place for fishing. Whoever is inclined to purchase the said premisses, may apply to Gabriel Friend, upon the premisses, or to Evan Morgan, in Water-street, Philadelphia.
N. B. There is a good stone quarry on said place. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, June 2, 1748.
Philadelphia, May 26, 1748.
Run away in the morning of the 24th of this inst. from Jonathan Ellis, of Waterford township, Glou- cester County, an apprentice lad, named Anthony Haines, short and well set, has a down look, dark complexion, a scar on his under lip, and wears a cap. Had on when he went away, a dark coloured broad- cloth coat and jacket, and tow trowsers. 'Tis sup- posed he is gone with his brother Hugh Haines to- wards Opekon, and perhaps may change his clothes. Whoever takes up and secures said apprentice, so that his master may have him again, shall have
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