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1 A place for deposit of fecal matter.
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work as to the grinding apparatus; I chose this frugal method for my first trial, as being attended with little expence, and for that reason, as well as those above-men- tioned, would recommend the same conduct to the farmers in general, as the more simple and less expensive any new business is, the more likely it is to succeed; but if any person should incline to undertake it as a profitable em- ployment, which I believe would answer well, especially for such as have children or small folk in their families, another might be added, and the whole plan executed upon a large scale; round the top of the short roller, and at the same height in the other, are fixed a set of cog teeth, about an inch and a half long, which should be so truly adapted
to each other, as to work smoothly and without fretting, these teeth serving to force round the rollers in case of any great resistance, such as may arise from the hard joints of the stalks; let these rollers be fixed in the place of the common cyder nuts, with the usual simple apparatus, hav- ing a tub or trough underneath to receive the juice, and the machine is ready for grinding: In order to feed the mill more conveniently, let there be a sort of a trough, about five feet long (made like a cutting box for straw) with narrow strips of wood nailed horizontally across the small end of the box, so as to keep five or six, or as many stalks as the nuts will receive, separate one above the other, let this end of the box be set close to the mill, passing the stalks between the strips so that the rollers may catch them, observing to put the small ends first, and as fast as the mill draws them through replace them with others: Two per- sons are necessary to tend the mill, boys may do as well as men, one to feed it, and the other on the opposite side to receive the stalks, who should mind to keep them rather in an ascending than declining position as they pass out of the mill, in order to prevent them as much as possible from drawing away with them any part of the expressed juice : The stalks, when they have passed through the mill the first time, should be laid down as even as possible, with
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the small ends all one way, in order to their being passed through a second time, the hardness of the joints pre- venting the juice from being fully squeezed out at once ; the rollers at first should be kept about a quarter of an inch asunder, but when the stalks are to be passed through again, they should be wedged up so as to touch each other, by which means they will squeeze the juice out so effectu- ally as to leave the stalks nearly as dry as a chip, and by this method a much greater quantity of liquor may be pro- cured, than can by the common method of grinding and pressing apples. - As to the season proper for cutting the stalks, there have been divers opinions, some think they should be cut and ground when quite green, having the ears plucked off when they first appear; and others, that they may be left 'till the usual time of gathering; but I apprehend neither of these to be the best. Upon the strength of the first opinion, I had a small piece of ground planted and ordered for that purpose, having the ears plucked off while young, but from the quantity of juice these afforded, am satisfied that the advantage by no means would be equal to the loss of the grain, or to the profit that may be obtained by letting the ears remain on for use, and cutting the stalks at the most suitable season; which, from the attention I have paid to the matter am convinced is about midway, between the state of well-grown roasting ears and that of full ripeness, or according to another cri- terion, when the stalk begins to change from green to yel- low, about this time the stalk having finished the convey- ance of all juices necessary for the perfection or maturity of the grain, which, though now not in so hard a state as when left longer on, yet I judge can receive no further addition of substance, or any other advantage, save that of gradually drying, the want of which is all the incon- venience that can attend gathering the corn at the time here proposed, which, however, may, in a great measure be remedied, by spreading the ears abroad in a dry airy place, or trying several ears together with part of the
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husk, and suspending them on poles something after the manner of tobacco, which last method might answer well in the southern provinces; or, perhaps, if laid in broad heaps and turned so as to prevent their heating, it might also answer; that corn gathered at this season, will (with sufficient air) keep sound and good through the year, I have proved by experiment; and whether there would be any loss, or at least worth regarding, I much doubt (espe- cially if put in competition with the advantage otherwise gained.) However, this may be satisfactorily proved by measuring a certain quantity of each kind (in the ear) the ensuing fall, and then weighing them both carefully the next summer. When the stalks are fit to be taken, about fifteen or eighteen inches must be cut from the top, and the blades stripped off, which, when taken at this time, must make excellent food for cattle, and though not much attended to in some places, may amply compensate for the trouble of stripping and cutting; the nearer the ground the stalks are cut the better, as the lower joints are much the richest, and it will be well not to cut down more at a time than can be passed through the mill in two or three days, as they would suffer by laying long unground, so that the sooner they are used the better. The manner of feeding the mill has been already described, the next thing to be considered is the management of the juice, which should not be expressed in greater quantities than can be boiled down within two days at furthest, especially if the weather be warm, as it is apt to ferment and sour, which ruins it for the purpose of syrup. When there is such a quantity obtained as may suit the boiling vessels we are furnished with (those of copper or brass being best) the juice should be strained thro' a sieve or coarse cloth to separate any chips or small pieces of the stalk; it should then be placed over the fire, and boiled moderately as long as any scum arises, which must be carefully taken off, and set in a vessel apart; when it appears that the scum has done rising, the liquor must be taken off the fire, and set
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by to cool and settle without disturbance, and in a few hours will deposit a considerable sediment and become clear, after which it must be carefully poured over into another vessel, leaving all the sediment behind; this part of the process is particularly necessary to be observed, in order to obtain a neat clear syrup, as the foeces is not sepa- rated, but boiled down with the liquor, as hath been com- monly the case with those who have done anything in this way, will render the syrup impure, and give it a disagree- able taste; this sediment may be put with the skimings, and both strained through a woolen bag made somewhat like a funnel, the first runnings whereof must be gently returned into the bag until the stream appears pretty clear, when it may be suffered to run 'till the whole is out, the strained liquor may then be put into the kettle and boiled with the rest, by which means scarce a drop will be lost. As to the time spent in boiling it will vary according to the quantity of liquor, and the heat given it, which must be continued till a syrup is obtained of about an eighth part of the quantity of juice first put in. As it has been observed by some that the syrup is attended with a slight acidity, this may be effectually prevented by putting about half a gill of strong lime water to a gallon of the juice while it boils, which will also promote the granulating of the sugar if intended to be made, which it no doubt may of very good quality, as there might also be obtained a very neat and elegant spirit if distilled, which I would recom- mend to the trial of the curious. As it may be satisfactory to some to know the quantity of juice that may be obtained from any given number of stalks, as well as the quantity of syrup from a certain quantity of the crude liquor, I may add that I have carefully tried them both, and found from several experiments made on stalks from several different places, that thirty-six well grown stalks yield better than a gallon of raw juice, and that a gallon of juice from a mill with two rollers turned by one horse, may be obtained in ten minutes time; and that a gallon
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of juice, when properly boiled down, will yield a pint of pleasant rich syrup, allowed by those who have tasted it to exceed in goodness any molasses imported from abroad.
If these remarks and directions are worthy of attention, and should prove a means of encouraging any to make similar experiments, or to improve upon those already made it will be a sufficient satisfaction to one who professes himself a friend to the public good, and to all useful im- provements.
I. GRAY.
TRENTON, SEPTEMBER 16.
About a fortnight since was brought into Egg-harbour, a schooner from Jamaica, bound for New-York, laden with spirit. Also a schooner from Nantz, taken -by a British cruizer, and retaken by an American privateer.
A brigantine directly from London bound for New- York, with a very valuable cargo on board, was brought into said port about the same time.
Tuesday the 13th of October next is the day fixed by the constitution, for holding the annual election in the several counties in this State, for chusing members'of the Legislature.
Friday last came to town four Hessian deserters. They left Kingsbridge about 10 days ago, in company with a number of others.
Since our last a number of recruits, light-dragoons, passed thro' this place from Virginia and North-Carolina, being on their way to camp.
Died suddenly, on Monday night last, Mrs. ELIZABETH VAN COURT, the amiable Wife of Doctor MOSES VAN COURT, of this town, in the 22d year of her age. Her remains were yesterday decently interred at the Old Pres- byterian Meeting-house,1 on the Scotch Road, four miles from this place.
1 Now known as Ewing.
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Saturday night last the fulling-mill belonging to Abra- ham Skirm near this town, was broke open and robbed of a number of dressed and undressed pieces of cloth. This atrocious villainy was perpetrated, it is supposed, by a certain Thomas Brooks, who belongs to and is a deserter from our army. He had been taken up and previously committed to gaol in this town for desertion, and on suspicion of his being a horse-thief, but found means to make his escape.
THE Trustees of New-Jersey College are requested to be punctual in attending their Annual Meeting at Prince- ton, the last Wednesday of this month, at 9 o'clock.
By order of the Board,
Sept. 5, 1778. JAMES CALDWELL, Clerk.
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS LOST, on the 12th day of this instant, in the after- noon, on the road between Allentown and Cross-wicks, a double Leather Pocket-Book with a Steal Clasp, contain- ing a number of valuable writings, such as notes of hand, loan-office certificates and accounts ; which would be of no use to any person beside the owner, with about nine dollars in money. Whoever finds the same, and will leave it with the Printer of this paper, or send it to the owner at Cross- wicks, shall have the above reward, paid by
GABRIEL ALLEN.
Crosswicks, Sept. 13.
Eight Dollars Reward.
THE fulling mill of the subscriber, near Trenton, was broke open on the night of the 12th instant, by a certain THOMAS BROOKS, as is supposed, and robbed of a number
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of pieces of dressed and undressed cloth, to a considerable amount. Said Brooks is about five feet six or seven inches high, well set, and about 35 years of age. Whoever apprehends the thief, and secures him so that he may be brought to justice, and returns such part of the goods as may be found with him, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
ABRAHAM SKIRM.
Ninth Month 15, 1778.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, living near Trenton, on Sunday the 6th inst. a dark brown HORSE, about 14 and a half hands high. - The owner is de- sired to come, prove his property, pay charges, and take him away.
ISRAEL REED.
Sept. 10, 1778.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of James Nealen of Upper Freehold, absconded debtor, are desired to pay their debts forthwith to Peter Imlay and Abraham Hendricks; who are appointed by the Court to receive the same for the use of his creditors.
September 10, 1778.
CAME into the hands of the subscriber, at Sherrard's Ferry, a bay HORSE, supposed to be a cast horse, which might have strayed from the purchaser, being very thin of flesh, about 14 hands high, with a small star on his forehead, branded C A on the near shoulder and buttock, paces, trots, and has been used to the gears. If no owner appears for said horse he will be deemed continental prop- erty
JOSEPH CHAMBERS, A. C. I.
N. B. The above horse was taken up near Coryell's Ferry.
August 22d, 1778.
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MOUNT-HOPE AND HIBERNIA FURNACE are now in Blast ;
WHERE all sorts of Hollow Ware, and other sand cast- ings are made: Any person wanting such articles may apply to JOIN JACOB FAESH, owner of Mount-Hope fur- nace, and CHARLES HOFF, jun. agent for Hibernia fur- nace, both in the county of Morris and State of New- Jersey.
TO BE SOLD, a very good Family Waggon and Harness for two horses, in which six persons may conveniently sit, lined with cloth, and hangs on strong steel springs. Apply to Mr. King at the Post-Office, in Morristown.
Sept. 11, 1778.
WAS LOST, on Thursday evening, between the Landing and Trenton, a new castor HAT, with a white lining. Who- ever has found the same and will deliver it to the Printer hereof, shall receive Four Dollars reward.
JOS. BRADFORD.
TO BE SOLD, the very valuable plantation whereon the continental ferry1 is kept, about one mile below Trenton; it contains between 6 and 700 acres, has a very great pro- portion of meadow and a sufficiency of woodland. It has every requisite to recommend it to the gentleman or farmer; amongst which are its pleasant situation, rich meadows, ferry, orchards, fishery, large fish-pond wherein 1,000 sturgeon2 may be kept, and great front on the river Delaware, a part of which is very suitable for a town, as it has beautiful high banks and lays below the falls. If
1 Near the site of the new Pennsylvania railroad bridge, between Tren- ton and Morrisville.
2 Although the pond is destroyed, the location is still famous for its fisheries, particularly those of shad.
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the plantation is disposed of, all the stock and farming utensils with part of the household furniture, all new and very elegant, will be sold. For terms apply to the sub- scriber living on the premises.
WILLIAM TRENT.1
TO BE SOLD, by publick vendue, in three months from the date, or at private sale any time before, One hundred and fifty acres of good land, situate in Mendham, Morris county, whereon the subscriber now lives, where a publick house has been kept, with two good frame house and kitchens adjoining the same, and good cellars under both, with two good frame barns, three very good orchards, about thirty acres of good meadow and more easily may be made. The above premises is well watered and tim- bered. It being so well known, there needs no particular- izing. Conditions will be made known and due attend- ance will be given by me
Aug. 28, 1778.
MORGAN YOUNG.
TO BE SOLD, by public vendue, at Flemington in Hun- terdon county, on Saturday the 26th of September inst. A number of valuable breeding MARES and COLTS, young horses and mares from one to four years old, got by some of the best bred horses on the continent. The vendue to begin at twelve o'clock, when attendance will be given, and the terms of sale made known by
Sept. 7, 1778.
ARCHIBALD STEWART.
1 For sketch of William Trent, ancestor of signer, see New Jersey Archives, Vol. XI., p. 88.
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ON SATURDAY NEXT, THE 19th INSTANT,
September, at two o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold at vendue at the Market house in Trenton,1
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, such as tables, chairs, iron pots, a looking glass, and sundry other articles; also two silver and one pinchbeck watch, silver shoe-buckles; a man's saddle; wearing apparel, among which is a fine broadcloth coat and waistcoat, by
FRANCIS WITT.
Said Witt begs leave to inform the Publick in general, that he intends to follow the vendue business upon the terms practised in Philadelphia. Therefore all persons having occasion to employ him in that way, may depend upon his fidelity and secrecy. Goods for sale will be re- ceived at his house, and money advanced if required, by the Publick's humble servant,
FRANCIS WITT.
Trenton, September 12, 1778.
TO BE SOLD BY PHILEMON ELMER,2
Elizabeth-Town, Westfield, New-Jersey, the following MEDICINES, ViZ.
JESUITS BARK, of an excellent quality ; Rhubarb, Calo- mel, Opium, Spanish Flies, Glauber's Salts, Purified Nitre, Myrrh, Aloes, Tartar Emetic, Glass Antimony,
1 This was probably located on Warren street, north of State street.
2 Dr. Philemon Elmer, born September 13th, 1752, died May 16th, 1827, was the son of the Reverend Jonathan Elmer, for many years pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Turkey (New Providence), New Jersey. Dr. Elmer was twice married and spent much of his life at Westfield, where he acquired property interests, had a large practice and was much esteemed for his social qualities.
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Corrosive Sublimate of Mercury, Elixir Vitriol, Com- pound Spirit of Lavender, Salt of Tartar, Salt of Worm- wood, Camphire, Spirit of Turpentine, &c. &c.
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLICK VENDUE, At the Landing below Trenton, on Saturday the nine- teenth instant, (September,) A QUANTITY of condemned CALAVANCE PEAS & PICKLED HERRING; On account of the United States.
ALEX. STEEL, A. C. I.
Sept. 16, 1778.
Strayed or stolen on the night of the 5th inst. out of the pasture of the Widow Van Waggoner at Pompton, a black HORSE, 14 hands high, with a blaze in his forehead, eight years old, paces and trots, and is branded with C V W on his off side. - Whoever will secure horse and thief (if stolen) shall receive Fifty Dollars; if strayed and will bring him to the owner at Pompton, or me the sub- scriber in Morristown, shall receive Twenty Dollars and all reasonable charges.
JOHN VAN BUEREN.
September 10, 1778.
An Elegant CHARIOT TO BE SOLD Enquire of the Printer of this Paper.
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ROBERT SINGER
Hath for SALE, in TRENTON,
SUPERFINE brown broad cloths, scarlet ditto, common coatings ; Irish linens, cambricks, lawn, muslin, black and white spotted sattins, plain ditto, white and blue peelongs, blue and green sarsenet, black silk handkerchiefs, linen ditto, black calimanco, striped ditto, striped camblets, striped and plain gauze, checks, common callicoes and chintzes; men's thread and worsted hose, women's mitts, fine and coarse Scotch thread, Russia sheeting, shalloons, Italian flowers, catgut, cap-wire, sewing silk, a variety of ribbans, garters, worsted bindings and silk ferrets; paste- boards ; pin and needles; silver plated shoe and knee buckles of the new French fashion; small tooth combs, crooked ditto, snuff and tobacco; gilt buttons; best bohea tea, muscovado sugar, coffee, rice, indigo, pepper, allspice, nutmegs, rozin, brimstone, copperas; shoemaker's tools of all sorts; window glass 7 by 9 and 8 by 10; and an as- sortment of earthen ware.
To all whom it may concern :
New-Jersey, ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that a Court of Admiralty will be held at the house of Gilbert Barton, in Allentown, on Tuesday the 20th day of October next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, then and there to try the truth of the facts alledged in the bills of Benjamin Pratt, (who as well, &c.) against the ship or vessel called the Love and Unity, lately com- manded by Captain Glovers - Of Yelverton Taylor, (who as well, &c. ) against the schooner or vessel called the Good Intent, lately commanded by John Rosby : the schooner or vessel called the Fame, lately commanded by Francis Coffin, and the schooner or vessel called the Hannah - Of Moses Griffin, (who as well, &c. ) against the sloop or vessel
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called the George, lately commanded by Captain Smith - Of David Stevens and Micajah Smith, (who as well, &c.) against the ship or vessel called the Venus, lately commanded by Thomas Chowne - Of Samuel Ingersoll, (who as well, &c.) against the sloop or vessel called the Peggy, lately commanded by George Keeble - Of Samuel Ingersoll, Captain Griffin, and John Turner, (who as well, &c. ) against the brigantine or vessel called the Recovery, lately commanded by William Johnson - Of Yelverton Taylor, (who as well, &c.) against the schooner or vessel called the Caroline - And of Enoch Stillwell, (who as well, &c.) against the sloop or shallop supposed to be named the Marydunceo, with their respective tackle, ap- parel, furniture and cargoes; to the end and intent that the owner or owners of the said vessels respectively, or any person or persons concerned therein may appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the said vessels and their respective cargoes should not be condemned accord- ing to the prayer of the said bills.
September 14, 1778.
By order of the Judge, BOWES REED, Pro. Reg.
THOMAS SCOTT
Has for SALE at his STORE at the upper end of Trenton, the following articles ;
Rum, Sugar, Tea, Salt, Rice, Indigo, Shoes, Collars, and good Linen.
WHEREAS Inquisitions were found the 20th day of June 1778, against the following persons who have joined, aided, or assisted the army of the King of Great-Britain in the present war against the American States, viz. Joseph Beer, Christopher Inslee, James Stewart, George Myer, William Carrel, John Kitchen, Philip Kline, sen. Andrew Kitchen, Ozias Park, Henry Mills, Jacob Inslee, Philip
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Kline, jun. William Schooly, Andrew Schooly, William Millack, Jacob Kline, late of Greenwich, Philip Kickline, Robert Goodwin, Peter Appleman, Coonrod Rightmyer, John Waddington, Ludwick Wessigh, David Young, Bar- nabas Banghart, Joseph Lowery, sen. Joseph Lowery, jun. John Rice, William Rice, Isaac Amerman, Ruelin Green, Philip Fonce, William Ickler, John Smith, sen. John Smith, jun. Michael Lemmon, John M'Eowin, late of Ox- ford, James Moody, Richard Mountin, John Dunfield, Peter Anderson, Ozias Inslee, Thomas Richardson, James Mordan, John Ansley, William Hucheson, John Cummins, Christopher Young, James Briton, James Blain, Benjamin Harned, William Briton, John Whilenack, Obadiah Hoag- lin, Matthias Zimmerman, John Clendenan, Christopher Hoofman, John Hucheson, Cornelius Duggon, late of Knowlton, William Dedman, John Gormon, William Park, Robert Thompson, Thomas Turpan, late of Mans- fieldwoodhouse, in the county of Sussex; which inquisi- tions were returned at the last session holden in said county, and proclamation made in open court according to. law; and if the persons against whom inquisitions have been so found, or some person in their behalf, will not appear at the next court holden in the aforesaid county, and traverse the inquisitions, final judgment will there- upon be entered in favour of the State.
Given under our hands this 5th day of
September, 1778. WILLIAM BOND, Commis- GEORGE WARNER, sioners.
NASSAU-HALL, Princeton, N. Jersey, Aug. 21, 1778.
The Students of New-Jersey College, and all others con- cerned, are desired to take notice of the following particu- lars :
1. The members of the senior class of the year 1776, who were examined and approved in August that year,
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and performed their public exercises at Commencement in September following but did not receive their degrees, a quorum of the Trustees not being present, are hereby in- formed, That at a meeting of the Board at Cooper's Ferry,1 in June 1777, they were formally admitted to their Batch- elors degree of the standing of September 1776, and may have their diplomas when they please to call. for them.
2. The senior scholars of the year 1777, who were ex- amined and approved in August that year, were also ad- mitted at the next meeting of the Trustees, (though there was no public Commencement) to their Batchelors degree, and may have their diplomas, bearing the proper date, when they apply for them.
3. Though the building has been occupied by the public, first as a barrack and afterwards as an hospital for sick and wounded soldiers, the teaching has been kept up since July last year agreeably to the advertisement then pub- lished, the President and Professor of Mathematics by turns, with the assistance of one tutor, taking charge of the few that attended who were boarded in the town and recited in the President's house; and it is hereby notified that there will be a public commencement on the last Wed- nesday of September,2 when not only those who have at- tended constantly or occasionally, but those who have studied at home, provided they will submit to examination, shall be admitted, if qualified, to degrees according to their standing. Those who are entitled to take the Masters degree at this Commencement may, if they please, come prepared to perform a public exercise, either in Latin or English, as no orators have been chosen this year for that purpose from the uncertainty of their places of residence, and the difficulty of sending intelligence to them in the present state of the country.
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