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ABRAHAM LOTT ;
Who has for sale, London white lead in lump, silk and hair twist, scarf coat and vest buttons, black horn ditto, Jamaica spirits, &c.
April 16, 1778.
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THE Publick will please take notice, that we, the sub- scribers, have rode post four months, and undertook to carry the New-Jersey Gazette to the subscribers in Essex county, and other places, at our own risque, not knowing when we undertook the business, what we should be able to ride for: we can, however, now assure the Publick, . that we carry the papers as cheap as we can afford : Where- fore the subscribers in Princeton are to pay us one dollar per annum; in Brunswick and Quibbletown, twelve shil- lings; and in Essex county, two dollars. And we desire that those who have not advanced any money for us, would please to pay one half of their rate to those gentlemen who have taken in the subscriptions for said paper, as we are a great deal out of pocket, and travelling expenses are very heavy.
JOHN HEDDEN, ALEXANDER ANDERSON.
WILKES,
A Beautiful bay horse, nine years old, and at least fifteen hands and an inch high, the property of General Nathaniel Heard,1 will cover mares at the house of Abraham Van Dick, near New-Germantown, at six pounds proc. the season. He was bred by Col. Gant, and got by Samuel Galloway, Esqr's. well known running horse Selim, that started on the Philadelphia course in the year 1762, with True Briton, for the large sum of 10001; and tho' Briton then was, and still is, allowed to be one of the best running horses on this Continent, Selim beat him with ease. His grandsire, Col. Tasker's Othello, came out of Col. Gant's . Milley, who was the dam of True Briton, Britannia, Lib- erty, and the Earl of Dunmore's fine horse Regulus, al- lowed by the best judges to be the most beautiful creature in Virginia, and a full brother to Wilkes, got by Old Spark,
1 For sketch of General Heard see New Jersey Archives, 2d Series, Vol. I., p. 9.
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and full sister to Col. Hopper's Pacolet: Her dam was Queen Mab, got by Musgrave's grey Arabian, a most beauti- ful horse, for whom he refused five hundred guineas: He was up at ten guineas a leap. His dam by the Hampton colt, Childers; her grandam by his Chestnut Arabian; her great grandam by Leeds ; her great great grandam was a Barb, brought over by Mr. Marshall, and was the dam of Mr. Croft's Gray-Hound .- Mares will be properly at- tended; and pasture at 3s. 9d. per week .- New-Jersey Gazette, Vol. 1, No. 23, May 6, 1778.
HEAD QUARTERS, Philadelphia, 7th May, 1778.
GENERAL ORDERS
Whereas a number of fields near this city and Gloucester Point have been lately inclosed by the several departments of the army, and by many of the inhabitants, with an intention to preserve a sufficiency of grass for the use of government and its friends, and it having been complained of, that many of the fence rails, inclosing said fields, have wantonly been broke down and carried off, and that sev- eral trespasses are committed by horses, and other cattle belonging to the army and inhabitants being put in during the night, to graze in said fields.
This is therefore to inform the public, that any person or persons, who shall, after the date of this proclamation, be detected, either in pulling down or carrying away any part of the rails, posts, or gates, now inclosing the above mentioned fields, under any pretence whatsoever, will be punished with the utmost severity, and in the most ex- emplary manner; and that such horses or other cattle as shall hereafter be found trespassing in any of the said fields, will be seized for the use of the public.
J. PATTERSON, adjutant general.
-The Pennsylvania Evening Post, May 8, 1778.
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New-York May 11. Friday last 6 Rebel Colonels, 4 Majors, 15 Captains, 50 Subalterns, and 51 private Men, went from hence in two Boats for Elizabeth Town Point, in order to be exchanged for the like Number of British or Hessian Soldiers now Prisoners among the Rebels .- New-York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, May 11, 1778.
HEAD-QUARTERS, Camp, Valley Forge, May 5, 1778.
Extract from GENERAL ORDERS.
IT having pleased the Almighty Ruler of the Universe propitiously to defend the cause of the United American States, and finally by raising us up a powerful friend among the Princes of the Earth,1 to establish our liberty and independence upon a lasting foundation : It becomes us to set apart a day for gratefully acknowledging the Divine Goodness, and celebrating the important event which we owe to His benign interposition.
The several brigades are to be assembled for this purpose at nine o'clock to-morrow morning, when their Chaplains will communicate the intelligence contained in the Postscript of the Pennsylvania Gazette2 of the second instant. and offer up a Thanksgiving, and deliver a discourse suitable to the occasion.
At half past ten o'clock a cannon will be fired, which is to be a signal for the men to be under arms. The Brigade Inspectors will then inspect their dress and arms, form the battalions according to the instructions given them, and announce to the commanding officers of brigades that the battalions are formed. The Brigadiers and Com- mandants will then appoint the field-officers to command the battalions ; after which each battalion will be ordered to load and ground their arms. At half past eleven another cannon will be fired as a signal for the march : uopn which the several brigades will begin their march by wheeling to the right by platoons, and proceed by the nearest way to the left of their ground in the new position that will be pointed out by the Brigade Inspectors - A third signal will be given, upon which there will be a discharge of thirteen cannon: When the thir- teenth has fired, a running fire of the infantry will begin on the right of Woodford's, and continue throughout the whole front line; it will be then taken up on the left of the second line, and continue to the
1 The King of France.
2 Announcement to Congress, by Silas Deane, that upon the 6th of Feb- ruary, 1778, a treaty of alliance and commerce had been signed between the Crown of France and the United States of America.
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right. Upon a signal given, the whole army will huzza- Long live the King of France!
The artillery then begins again, and fires thirteen rounds. This will be succeeded by a second general discharge of the musketry in a running fire-Husza! long live the friendly European Powers! Then the last discharge of thirteen pieces of artillery will be given, followed by a general running fire-Huzza for the American States!
Agreeably to the above orders, His Excellency General Washington, his amiable Lady and suite, Lord Stirling,1 the Countess of Stirling, with other General Officers and Ladies, attended at nine o'clock at the Jersey brigade, when the Postscript mentioned above was read, and after Prayer a suitable Discourse delivered to Lord Stirling's division by the Rev. Mr. Hunter.
Upon the signal at half past eleven, the whole army repaired to their alarm posts; upon which General Wash- ington and the General Officers reviewed the whole army at their respective posts ; and after the firing of the cannon and musketry, and the huzza's were given agreeably to the orders, the army returned to their respective brigade parades and were dismissed.
All the officers of the army then assembled, and partook of a collation provided by the General, at which several patriotic toasts were given, accompanied with three cheers. His Excellency took leave of the officers at five o'clock, upon which there was universal huzzaing-Long live General Washington! and clapping of hands until the General rode some distance. The non-commissioned officers and privates followed the example of their officers as the General passed their brigades. Approbation indeed was conspicuous in every countenance, and universal joy reigned throughout the camp. -
The enemy having received intelligence that the Row- Galleys were dismantled, on Friday last formed an expe- dition up the Delaware (consisting of the following force, two Row-Galleys, and three other armed vessels, with
1 William Alexander. For a sketch see New Jersey Archives, 2d Series, Vol. I., p. 182.
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twenty-four, flat-bottomed boats, carrying between six and eight hundred British troops) in order to destroy the con- tinental frigates, and a number of vessels that had been lodged in the different creeks; and to atchieve such other exploits as have characterized the British arms, since the commencement of this cruel and unnatural war. Having set fire to the frigates and other vessels, they landed at Bordentown, burnt the dwelling-house and stores belong- ing to Joseph Borden, Esq.1 and inhumanly butchered three of the militia, who unfortunately fell into their hands .- The wind and tide being favourable, the country was not alarmed until the frigates were on fire .- The next day they proceeded as far up the river as Biles's island, with an intention of visiting this place,2 but their boats meeting with an unexpected opposition from our artillery, which General Dickinson 3 ordered down for that purpose, and the militia turning out with their usual spirit, upon receiving his orders, vast numbers were quickly assembled ; after exchanging a few shot, the enemy thought appear- ances too unfavourable to proceed any farther .- On their return, they landed at Col. Kirkbride's farm, and destroyed all his buildings of every kind .- General Dickinson having sent a detachment of militia down the river, to protect the inhabitants from small parties, they made prize of a sloop the enemy had loaded with plunder, with six men on board.
Thus do these people seek Peace; and thus would they conciliate the affections of the Americans !- At the very time that terms are pretended to be offered, and proposals of accommodation, as they say, on the point of being made, fire and sword are carried to our habitations, and these Instruments of violence are committing every species of rapine, plunder and cruelty! This is the application of Lord North's Sermon on the 19th of February last !
1 For sketch of Borden family, see New Jersey Archives, Vol. XII., p. 22.
2 Trenton.
3 Philemon Dickinson. For sketch see New Jersey Archives, 2d Series, Vol. I., p. 35.
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Monday evening last arrived here from Head-Quarters, Lieut. Col. De Hart, with the first Jersey regiment, and early yesterday morning this force marched to join Col. Shreve at Haddonfield.
TO BE SOLD,
BY VENDUE, at the house of Mrs. Noel,1 in Elizabeth- Town, on Tuesday the 26th of May, at 10 o'clock - - - A variety of household and kitchen furniture; among which are, a handsome mahogany desk and book-case, mahogany chairs and tables, a very good eight-day clock in a neat japanned case, tea-tables, China Bowls, looking-glasses, pictures ; a large copper kettle, brass andirons, shovels and tongs, a jack, pewter plates and dishes, &c. with a large assortment of new books in history, divinity, law, physic and miscellany, with stationary, &c.
Also an exceeding good PHAETON, almost new, to be sold at private sale. Enquire of Mr. Caldwell, in Spring- field.
Elizabeth-Town, May 4, 1778.
Young Figure,
A BEAUTIFUL BAY HORSE, nine years old, and fifteen hands high, the property of General Nathaniel Heard, covers mares at Six Pounds proc. the season, at Rocky-Hill, in the county of Somerset, and State of East- New-Jersey : He was bred by the proprietor, and got by the Duke of Hamilton's Figure, who was got by Old Figure; he was got by Standard, sire of Sir James Lowther's Jason, a" good racer: This sire's dam was called Young Mariamne, got by Old Crab; her dam, Old
1 Situated on Jersey street ; subsequently the home of General Jonathan Dayton.
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Mariamne, was got by Old Partner; his sire's great grandam was called Luggs, and got by Bald Galloway. Young Figure's dam was Britannia, a full sister to True Briton, and out of Col. Gant's Milley, a full sister to Col. Hopper's Pacolet; her grandam was Queen Mab, got by Musgrave's grey Arabian, is a most beautiful horse, for whom he refused five hundred guineas; he was up at ten guineas a leap. Her great grandam by Governor Harrison's Arabian; her great, great grandam, by his Chestnut Arabian ; her great, great, great grandam, by Leeds; her great, great, great, great grandam was a Barb, brought over by Mr. Marshall, and was dam of Mr. Craft's Grey-Hound. The sire of Young Figure won the following purses, to wit. One purse at Muscarto upon Tyne; one ditto, Lancaster; one ditto at Sterling; one ditto at Busby: He also got a premium at Ourtar. At Lancaster he beat Mr. Baney's Spinner, a good runner, and the odds against him was fifty to five. As to his performance in Maryland, he also won a purse a few months after his importation, and has since beat a num- ber of capital horses, proving himself to be one of the stoutest and steadiest runners that ever started for plate, or match, upon this continent.
Good pasture at 3s. 9d. proc. per week, and good at- tendance given.
To be sold, a FARM, containing 150 acres, consisting of up-land, meadow and wood-land, at Fall Neck, in Shrewsberry, with buildings, &c. Also sundry pieces of meadow in the town of Shrewsberry. Enquire of SAMUEL BREESE,1 in said town.
1 Chosen on May 27th, 1775, as a member of the Committee of Observa- tion, and a member of a sub-committee to instruct deputies attending State Congress at Trenton. He was also Colonel of the 3d Regiment, Monmouth county.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the quarter guard of the fourth regi- ment, of light dragons, commanded by Col. Stephan Moy- lan. a certain John Cheak, a soldier belonging to the aforesaid regiment, being confined for embezzling the property of the United States, and speaking high treason against said States. He is five feet ten inches high, dark complexion, black hair. Had on when he went away, a red regimental coat, leather breeches, and an old beaver hat. Whoever will secure said Cheak in any of the gaols of the United States, or return him to Col. White's quar- ters, at New-Brunswick, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
ZEBULON PIKE, Adjut. L. D.1
JOSEPH PLOWMAN,
PIN-MAKER,
BEGS leave to inform the Publick, that he carries on the Pin-making business in Bordentown; where he has for sale, pins, equal in quality to any ever imported ; like- wise brass and iron knitting needles, ditto hooks and eyes, &c. &c.
N. B. He likewise makes paper maker's moulds, draws musical and sewing wires.
STOLEN out of the stable of Theodoras Covenhoven, of Englishtown, on Sunday the 10th of May, a dapple grey MARE, 5 years old, about 14 and a half hands high, has a wart at the corner of her near eye which still appears sore, has no shoes on, and is a natural trotter. Also a
1 Father of Colonel Zebulon M. Pike, western explorer and discoverer of Pikes Peak.
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bay GELDING, about 14 hands high, has a small star in his forehead, very ill-natur'd when mounted and expresses it by switching his tail. Whoever takes up said creatures so that the owner may have them again, and the thief be secured, shall have Fifty Dollars reward with reasonable charges, paid by
THEODORAS COVENHOVEN.
N. B. Both mare and horse are in very good order.
WHEREAS many of the horses, waggons, camp-kettles, and other effects, belonging to the army of the United States, have been left in the hands of sundry persons in this state for safety: Notice is hereby given to all such persons immediately to inform me of the same, or send them to my office at Pitts-Town, in Hunterdon county, for which they shall be paid; and any person detected in attempting to secrete any of the property of the said United States, may depend on being prosecuted.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A NUMBER of able-bodied team-drivers to engage for one year in the Continental service .- The great wages of Ten Pounds per month is allowed, and one month's pay advanced if required, and at the expiration of six months (upon producing a certificate from the Waggon-Master General of their good behaviour) shall receive a new suit of cloaths. Also wanted to purchase, or hire, teams com- pleatly fitted for immediate use. Team-drivers may enter with any of the assistant Quarter-Masters in this state. MOORE FURMAN, D. Q. M. G. of New-Jersey.
STOLEN from the house of Col. Spencer, in Elizabeth- Town, on the night of the 26th of April, 1778, a new
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pair of russet-leather SADDLE-BAGS, containing one sheet of Continental money, a hat about half worn, and two receipt-books belonging to the Pay-Master of Col. Spencer's regiment. Any person having said books, and returns them to the owner or Mr. Graham, in Elizabeth- Town, shall receive a reward of Thirty Dollars, and be asked no questions about the money.
ROBERT SPENCER, P. Mast. Col. Spencer's Regt.
WANTED,
A SINGLE person as a SCHOOL MASTER, who can come well recommended for his abilities and good behaviour. Any such person will meet with good encouragement, by applying to the subscriber, living at Six Mile Run, Som- erset County.
JOHN STRYKER.
This is to inform the publick, that the Tallow-chandlers and Soap-Boiling business will be carried on by the sub- scriber, in New-Brunswick. All persons having tallow, or fat, and ashes, and will bring them to him, shall receive the highest price in money, or hard soap or candles in exchange for them.
April 28, 1778.
JAMES STRICKER.
To be sold, a PLANTATION, in Amwell township, Hunterdon county, containing 232 acres, lying near the road leading from Ringo's tavern to Corryell's ferry ; 1 whereon are two dwelling-houses, a large frame barn, two apple and one peach orchard. Any gentleman wanting to purchase, may be shewn the premises by Stephen Howell on said place. For particulars apply to the subscriber, near Trenton.
OBADIAH HOWELL.
Lambertville.
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TO THE PUBLICK.
ANY person that has a good BREWING-KETTLE, that will hold about eight or ten barrels, to dispose of, and will please to acquaint the subscriber living at New- Shannock, in the county of Somerset and State of New- Jersey, with his name and place of abode, will meet with a willing purchaser.
WILLIAM VERBRYCK. May 6, 1778.
TO BE SOLD,
By the subscriber at Pitts-Town, Hunterdon county, New-Jersey.
SUNDRY tracts of land, situate in Sussex county ; one of which contains about 800 acres, with very good im- provements thereon near Paulings-Kiln river. Also 211 acres of land, of the one equal undivided fourth part of 845 acres, surveyed to William Coxe, Esq. situate at a place called Stoat's Gap, near Oxford furnace. Also the one equal undivided half part of 404 acres of land, near Pahaqualong mountain, surveyed to Charles Coxe, Esq. Also the one equal undivided half part of 364 acres of land, besides the usual allowance for highways, surveyed to the said Charles Coxe, Esq. near Pequaeson river. Also the one equal undivided half part of 170 acres of land, besides the usual allowance for highways, surveyed to the said Charles Coxe, Esq. near the great meadows. Also the whole of two separate surveys, or tracts of land, each containing 105 acres, lying on both sides of Mus- konetcung river, about a quarter of a mile from Squire's- Point-Works, on said river.
JOHN ROCKHILL.
Pitts-Town, April 13, 1778.
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The Trustees of Queen's College 1 in New-Jersey, are requested to meet at John Bennet's, near Somerset Court- house, on Tuesday the second day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. It is most earnestly desired that the Gentlemen Trustees will give their attendance.
JACOB R. HARDENBERGH, Clerk. May 5, 1778.
THE Publick is hereby informed, that the business of Queen's College in New-Jersey, formerly carried on in the city of New-Brunswick, is begun at the North Branch of Raritan, in the county of Somerset, in a pleasant and retired neighbourhood ; lodging and board may be had in decent families at £30 proclamation money, per annum. All possible care will be taken of the youth sent to this institution, both as to their instruction and accomo- dation. The Gentleman who should incline to send their sons to this institution, may apply to John Tailor, A.M. Tutor at the place aforesaid.
STOLEN from the subscriber, near Elizabeth-town, New- Jersey, on the night of the 24th inst. two HORSES: one a large brown, six years old, well made, trots and canters ; he hath a remarkable scar on the buttocks, six or eight inches in length across the root of his tail. The other a black horse, with a star in his forehead, 4 years old, is middling large, but low in flesh, his head large, his tail long, with white hairs in it; he trots mostly and paces some. A reasonable compensation for securing or return- ing said horses, or either of them, will be made by
ABRAHAM CLARK.2
April 27, 1778.
1 Rutgers College, New Brunswick.
2 See New Jersey Archives, 2d Series, Vol. I., p. 527.
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THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS STOLEN from the subscriber, near Crosswicks, in Burlington county, West New-Jersey, two HORSES, one a bay with a dark mane and tail, four white feet, a large blaze in his face, well set heavy bodied horse, near fifteen hands high, and 13 years old: The other a likely young black roan, has a light grey face with two small curles in his forehead, slim legs; a colt of Bullerock, four years old this spring, 14 hands high ; both in good order. Who- ever takes up the said horses, so that the owner can have them again, shall have the above reward with reasonable charges, and Twenty Dollars for the thief or thieves, paid by
WILLIAM ALLEN. April 30, 1778.
TO BE SOLD
A NECK of Land, lying one mile from Shrewsbury, East-New-Jersey, containing 284 acres, consisting of the best of fresh and salt meadow, timber and tilable land; whereon is a good dwelling-house, with five rooms on a floor, a good barn, milk and chair-house, two large or- chards of the best of fruit. It is pleasantly situated, and bounded by water, so that to enclose the whole requires but a few pannels of line fence. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber at Elizabeth-Town.
THOMAS EATTON.
May 2, 1777. -New-Jersey Gazette, Vol. 1, No. 24, May 13, 1778.
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PHILADELPHIA.
Last Thursday night four gallies, an armed brig and a schooner, with a detachment of light infantry in boats, went up the river. On Friday the troops were landed near White Hill, where a show of resistance was made by about fifty light-horse and the like number of militia, who were instantly dispersed with the loss of several men and four pieces of cannon, which were demolished. In pursuing the fugitives into Bordentown, one Ivins was accidentally killed in crossing the street. A quantity of naval stores and some thousands of tent-poles, pegs &c. with the store-houses were burnt, by which means the dwelling-house of Mr. Borden also shared the same fate. In the mean-time, the people of the navy set fire to the Washington and Effingham frigates, two very fine ships, and to a number of vessels in Crosswicks creek.
The troops were then reimbarked, passed over the river and landed. The next morning two gallies and some boats proceeded up to Biles's Island, where several vessels were set on fire, while the boats went. up to Watson's creek, where the rebel gallies were found with their masts only above water. Here the boats were saluted with a number of cannon-shot, which did no damage. The two gallies were by this time a-ground, and exchanged some shot with the rebels from the lower point of the island. It was some hours before the gallies floated, during which time the exasperated seamen from the boats and vessels below set fire to the house of Mr. Kirkbride and to the ferry- house. As soon as the gallies returned from above, the troops marched across the country and halted at Bristol, till the vessels came down, when they were reimbarked and proceeded down the river. Two ships were burnt at Bristol, and several below Burlington. The number de- stroyed, besides the two frigates, are two privateers, one of fourteen the other of ten guns, one large ship pierced for twenty-four guns, nine other ships, besides fourteen
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or fifteen smaller vessels. The troops and vessels em- ployed on this excursion returned on Sunday to this town without the loss of a man. We are since informed that the rebels lost seventeen men killed at Bordentown.
The latter end of last week thirteen men, who had gone down from this city to Salem, learning there was a violent rebel Colonel in the neighbourhood of that place, agreed to go and make him their prisoner. Accordingly they went on shore, without any arms, and took him: But before they could bring him off, a party of armed rebels, who had been immediately informed of the affair by some of the neighbours, came upon them, rescued the Colonel, and making them prisoners, sent them off under a guard of seven men with fixed bayonets to Head-quarters. On their way, about ten miles from Billingsport, they agreed to seize upon their guard, and having disarmed them, made five of them prisoners, and conducted them to Bil- lingsport, from whence they have been brought up, and are safely lodged in the provost of this city .- The Penn- sylvania Ledger, May 13, 1778.
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