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LOTTERY TICKETS,
0 F the THIRD CLASS, to be had of Mr. CALDWELL at Springfield, Mr. AARON OGDEN, at Newark.
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A LL persons having any demands against the estate of Timothy Mills, jun. are desired to bring in their accounts to the subscriber by the 1st of March ; and all those indebted to said estate are desired to pay the same immediately to
JEREMIAH STONE, Administrator. Morris Town, February 1, 1780.
T HESE are to give public notice to all persons inter- ested in Ashfield's tract of land, lying between the
mountains, in the township of Newark and Aqua- kenonk, in the county of Essex, that the proprietors of the greater part of the land in said tract, have signed a peti- tion to be prefered to the General Assembly, at their next sitting, praying an act to be immediately passed for a just and equitable division of said tract, amongst the lawful proprietors and true owners thereof. All persons inter- ested will therefore govern themselves accordingly.
A LL persons having any demands against me, as Dep- uty Quarter Master General, either for monies due, or that will become due, by the first of March, are requested to send in their accounts with all possible dis- patch, in order for a settlement; on receipt of which, the balances will either be paid, or certificates given so what shall appear to be due to the first of March, to which time I am directed by the Quarter Master General to furnish all accounts in my district without fail.
JAMES ABEEL, D. Q. M. G. Morris-Town, Feb. 1, 1780.
A HORSE FOR THE OWNER.
A SORREL, eight years old, 141/2 hands high, face and both hind feet white, low in flesh, but has life, and carries well, which makes us think he has seen warmer stables, and better hay. The claimer, proving his
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property, and paying for this advertisement, may have him, by calling on Ephraim Curtis, back of the court- house.
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Morris-Town, Jan. 31, 1780.
J. CURTIS, and Co. Have for sale in MORRIS TOWN,
W EST-INDIA rum, by the hogshead or barrel ; bohea tea, by the quarter chest, or less; brimstone in boxes of 150 wt. or smaller quantity ; with a con- siderable assortment of dry and grocery goods, by retail.
A QUANTITY OF Choice Carolina PINK ROOT, To be sold at a moderate price, By PETER H. KIP, at SECOND-RIVER, Or, JOHN H. KIP, at HANOVER. January 17, 1780.
BOHEA TEA,
TO be sold by the quantity or single pound by ISAAC ARNETT, at New-Providence. -Likewise for sale, a quantity of Pins.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a dark bay horse with bushy mane and tail, about fourteen hands and a half high ; he paces, trots, and canters. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take him away.
MATTHIAS WILLIAMSON.
Who has for sale, a likely negro boy, twelve years old. Elizabeth-Town, Jan. 10, 1780.
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A silver plated SPUR,
L OST on the road leading from Morris-Town to Mount Hope. Whoever brings it to the Quarter Master General's office, will receive forty dollars. Morris Town, Dec. 30, 1779. -The New-Jersey Journal, February 2, 1780, Vol. I, Numb. LI.1
NEW-YORK, February 2.
Last Sunday evening a party consisting of 13 mounted Refugees went from Staten-Island, and in the vicinity of Elizabeth-town, surprised Mr. Wynantz, a Lieutenant of the rebel militia, and 8 private men of Col. Jacques's regiment; few Republicans on this Continent are more remarkable for their implacable opposition to his Maj- esty's government than some of these prisoners; they were all the same evening securely lodged on Staten-Is- land. They were found at a fandango, or merry-meet- ing, with a party of lasses, who became planet-struck at this sudden separation from their Damons. The further trophies of this successful excursion are three handsome sleighs, with ten good horses, all of which were yesterday driven to New-York over the ice from Staten-Island, an enterprize never yet attempted since the first settlement of this country.
-The Royal Gazette, February 2, 1780, No. 349.
TO BE SOLD
Five hundred acres of Land, on the waters of Cokelamus Creek, in Greenwood2 Township, Cumberland County. For terms apply to PAUL COX, in Front-street, three doors below Walnut-street, Philadelphia.
-The Pennsylvania Packet February 3, 1780.
1 Numbers 52-58 of the Journal are missing.
2 (Greenwich ?)
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CHATHAM, Feb. 2.
Last Sunday evening about 8 o'clock, a party of the enemy landed at Raway, and carried off near a dozen of the inhabitants.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 7.
Our last Accounts from Jersey are, That General Wash- ington was at his Head Quarters at Morris-Town, that there was no more than a Captain's Guard at Elizabeth- Town, and no other Guard at Newark than the Inhabitants.
By Accounts from Philadelphia as late as last Tuesday, we learn, that the Grand Meeting which was to have been held there some Time ago, by Delegates from the Different Provinces to regulate Prices is coming to nothing, several of the Colonies never having sent any Representatives.
On Sunday evening the 30th ult. a Party of 13 mounted Rufugees, went to Raway, a Place about 4 Miles from Elizabeth-Town, in New-Jersey, where they surprised Lieutenant Wynants of the Rebel Militia, and 8 Privates of Col. Jacques's Regiment that had been on a Party of Pleasure with some young Ladies: They dismissed the Ladies, but brought away 4 Men, 4 Sleighs, and 9 Horses, without the least Hurt to themselves. The Sleighs were brought to this City the next Day, with the Horses on the Ice.
-The New-York Gazette; and the Weekly Mercury, Feb- ruary 7, 1780. No. 1477.
TRENTON, FEBRUARY 9.
Was married at Princeton, on Friday evening last, JOEL FITHIAN, Esquire, a Representative in Assembly for the county of Cumberland, to Mrs. ELIZABETH FITHIAN,
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widow of the Rev. Mr. Philip V. Fithian, late Chaplain to Col. Newcomb's regiment in the five months service.
The weather has been so extremely cold for near two months past that sleighs and other carriages now pass this place to Philadelphia on Delaware, a circumstance not re- membered by the oldest among us.
We learn that on Sunday night, the 30th ult. a party of the enemy made an excursion from Staten-Island to Elizabeth-Town, from whence they carried off a few of the inhabitants prisoners.
About the same time several of the inhabitants in the vicinity of Newark having gone in sleighs to some flats in the sound, in order to gather oysters, and not keeping a proper lookout, were also made prisoners by the enemy and carried to New-York.
We hear that on Wednesday last three brigades of our army were detached from Morris-Town to Newark and Elizabeth, in order to cover those parts of the country from the depredations of the enemy.
TOLEN out of the stable of the subscriber, on the night of the 7th inst. a bay Stallion, eight years old, 16
hands high, with a star in his forehead, his hind hoofs white, branded S. S. on both buttocks but scarcely discernable, shod all round, trots and canters. Seven Hun- dred Dollars reward will be given for securing the horse, and Three Hundred Dollars for the thief, by
ALEXANDER M'DONALD.
Princeton, 8th Feb. 1780
To BE SOLD, a valuable tract of Land, Situated on the South Branch of Raritan, in Hunterdon county, New-Jersey, 5 miles from Pitts-Town, and about 12 miles from Delaware river, 28 from Brunswick Land- ing, and 30 from Trenton; containing 150 acres, about one half of which is cleared, the rest woodland; there is about 12 acres of excellent meadow, and some more may be
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made; there is on the premises a frame dwelling house and kitchen, a large stone barn, a stone grist-mill 36 by 44 feet, with two pair of stones and two water-wheels, the merchant and country boults, hoisting works and rolling screen are all in good order, and go by water; also an oil mill built last summer, 26 by 30 feet, with 16 pestles, and as many more may be set agoing with a very small ex- pense; also a saw-mill.
All the said mills stand on the South Branch of Raritan, a never failing stream, which is sufficient to work the whole at once great part of the year. The situation is re- markably healthy and pleasant, and in a fine part of the country ; and particularly well situated for a store, one having been kept at said place for many years. Any per- son inclining to purchase may view the same, and know the terms, by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
MAHLON TAYLOR.
January 20, 1780.
C AME to the plantation of the subscriber, a grey HORSE about 13 hands and a half high, a natural trotter, branded with W on the near fore shoulder. Any person proving property and paying charges, shall have the same, by applying to Aaron Longstreet, living near Princeton.
State of New-Jersey, Trenton, Feb. 4, 1780. Nº OTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has opened his office at the house of Mrs. Janney, in Trenton ; where all persons who have been intrusted with public monies, or who may have demands upon this state, or are otherwise interested in any public accounts unset- tled, are required to attend for the purpose of adjusting and settling the same.
JAMES EWING, Auditor of Accounts.
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State of New-Jersey, Feb. 4, 1780. mo be sold by publick vendue, on Thursday the 17th
instant, (Feb.) at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Mr. Covenhoven, near Pleasant Val- ley, Middletown, county of Monmouth, a Brigantine or Polacre, together with her tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo.
By order of his Honour the Judge of the Admiralty, ZA. ROSSELL, Marshal. -New-Jersey Gazette, Vol. III, No. 111, Feb. 9, 1780.
To WILLIAM ALEXANDER, Esq; Major General in the Rebel Army.
W HILST you wished to conceal your follies in pri- vate life, wasting your time in a state of stupid insensibility, the community at large, however they might despise your character esteemed you an object beneath their contempt.
Your assumed titles forfeited by your ancestors for acts of treason against their country, made you the more ri- diculous, as they made you the more distinguished, and in truth, considering the part you act, would fit you but indifferently were you even entitled to bear them.
What could induce you, vain, unthinking man, to at- tempt an active part in your public capacity ; was it to expose yourself still more glaringly to public ridicule ; what could lead you, openly to describe the NOTHINGS which you performed, was it to convince us that you are unacquainted with your present profession; what could tempt you to thank your corps for their behaviour whilst on Staten-Island; was it to inform your friends with your safe return to Elizabeth Town; your plunder might have spared you the trouble.
We read of Generals, equal to the duties of the field;
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who fail in the cabinet of others; qualified only for the latter: you, are every way unfortunate; totally unfit for both.
The art of war is ever in a state of improvement; with respect to diction and invention, particularly so in this country. Arnold thought to take the capital of Canada by making approaches of show; but it was reserved for our modern Alexander to attack work, strengthened by Abbatis of that element, ten feet high: [vide Rebel Paper, Jan. 18) he however was more prudent; or the General reconnoitered after dinner.
Your retreat however, you particularly plume yourself upon; it is indeed the test of a great Commander, and considering the numbers, connected position of the King's troops, and the great distance you had to retire, your sit- uation was alarming; we are yet to learn that long strag- gling columns are the best adapted for a movement of this nature; not to mention that your rear guard was fairly run in upon by seven or eight dragoons, who took several prisoners under your very nose; but even here you carried off trophies of victory; one of those brave horsemen fell; his horse was added to your booty; you marked the cir- cumstance and your friends have recorded it, with all the warmth of enthusiasm: but here let the matter rest. I am not personally your enemy ; nor do I wish to deprive you of the honours, now preparing for you, in the capital of America. On a future occasion I dare say you will think it your business to make yourself acquainted with the state of works which you lay a plan to attack; as you may otherwise be thought censurable in being ignor- ant of their defences; but unpardonable, if strengthened by such unheard of Abbatis, as your friends discovered on Staten-Island.
METELLUS.
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CHATHAM, February 2.
A party of the enemy consisting of about 300 infantry under the command of Col. Van Buskirk, of the new levies, and about 60 dragoons, said to be under the command of Capt. Steward, of the 17th Light-Dragoons, with several refugees, the whole a number, near 400, crossed on the ice from Staten Island to Trembly's Point, about three miles from Elizabeth-Town, last Tuesday night. From thence they were conducted by Cornelius Hetfield, Job Hetfield, and Smith Hetfield, their principal guides, the nearest and most retired rout into Elizabeth Town. They entered the Town in Two divisions, before the alarm was sounded. As soon as the troops that were in the town, (consisting of about sixty men) perceived their danger, they retreated; however, they took a Major, who was commandant of the place and two or three captains that lodged in the town that night, and a few troops. They then set fire to the Presbyterian meeting and Court House, which were consumed; plundered, insulted, and took off some of the inhabitants, and retreated, with great pre- cipitation, by the way of De Hart's Point, whose house they likewise burned.
The same night another party of the enemy, consisting of draughts from the different regiments stationed in New York, passed over the North-River in sleighs, to Powles Hook, from thence through Bergen, the nearest way to Newark. They entered the town in three divisions, and proceeded to the academy, where they surprised and took about fifteen men, being all the troops that were on duty in the town. A Lieutenant, notwithstanding he was twice a prisoner with the enemy, by his vigilence, effected his escape. They then set fire to the academy, which they consumed; during which time, a party was detached to several of the inhabitants houses, which they rifled of the most valuable effects, that which was not portable they
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destroyed. They took off Justice Hedden, and Robert Neil, Jun. two of the inhabitants. The former gentleman was taken out of his bed, and without any other cloaths on except his shirt and a pair of stockings, carried off, not- withstanding the strongest solicitations of Mrs. Hedden, to the officers, for permission for her husband to dress him- self, who received two wounds with a bayonet, one in the face, and the other in her breast.
They continued in town about fifteen or eighteen min- utes. A few militia being hastily collected, pursued their rear, by which means five of the enemy fell into their hands. Two of them died a short time after, with the intense cold.
We are informed that Justice Hedden is so frost-bit that it is thought he will lose both his legs.
These accounts are true, errors excepted ; but these errors are so many and of such magnitude, they can hardly have been owing to inattention, nor to any want of skill in com- putation.1
Last Sunday evening, about 8 o'clock, a party of the enemy landed at Rahway, and carried off near a dozen of the inhabitants.
-The Royal Gazette, February 9, 1780. No. 351.
TO BE SOLD,
A Valuable Tract of Land, situate on the South Branch of Rariton river, in Hunterdon county. New-Jersey, 5 miles from Pitts-Town, 12 from Delaware river, 28 from Brunswick landing, and 30 from Trenton; containing 150 acres, about one half of which is cleared, the remainder wood-land, there is about 12 acres of excellent meadow, and some more may be made. There is on the premises a frame dwelling house and kitchen, a large stone barn, a
1 This account, be it noted, is reprinted in Rivington's loyal newspaper, but with the vague qualification, as if to save his face with his royal employers.
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stone grist mill, 36 by 44 feet, with two pair of stones, and two water wheels, the merchant and country bolts, hoisting works, and rolling screen are all in good order, and go by water. Also an oyl-mill, built last summer, 26 by 30 feet, with 16 pestles, and as many more may be set a going with a very small expence: Also a saw-mill, all which said mills, stand on the said South Branch of Rariton, a never failing stream of water, which is sufficient to work the whole at once great part of the year. The situation is re- markably healthy and pleasant, and in a fine part of the country, and particularly situated for a store, one having been kept at said place for many years past. Any person inclining to purchase may view the same, and know the terms, by applying to the subscriber, on the premises.
MAHLON TAYLOR. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, February 9, 1780.
On Tuesday night the 25th inst. the rebel post at Eliza- beth-Town and Newark, were compleately surprized and carried off, by different detachments of the King's troops.
Lieut. Col. Buskirk's detachment, consisting of about 120 men, from the 1st and 4th battalions of Brig. Gen. Skinner's brigade, with 12 dragoons, under the command of Lieut. Stuart, moved from Staten Island early in the night, and got into Elizabeth-town without being discov- ered, between the hours of ten and eleven, meeting with little resistance, they made prisoners, two Majors, three Captains and forty-seven privates, amongst whom were five dragoons with their horses, arms and accoutrements. Few of the rebels were killed, but several were wounded by the dragoons, although they afterwards escaped.
Major Lumm of the 44th regiment, marched from Powles-Hook about 8 at night, having under his command the flank companies of that regiment, with detachments from the 42d Anspach and Hessian corps, in garrison in this city, and passing the rebel patroles upon the banks of the Passaic, reached the town of Newark unperceived by
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the enemy about a quarter of an hour later than Col. Bus- kirk's arrival in Elizabeth-town. Small parties were in- stantly posted to masque the principal avenues of the town, and Major Lumm seized possession of the academy, which the rebels had converted into a barrack; a momentary de- fence being attempted, 7 or 8 of the enemy were killed; the remainder consisting of thirty-four non-commissioned officers and private men were taken prisoners, as were likewise a rebel magistrate, remarkable for his persecuting spirit and another inhabitant.
The Capt. who commanded in Newark made his escape; the Lieut. is said to be killed. These services were per- formed without loss. The following are the names of some of the rebel officers, &c. brought to town on Thurs- day last from Newark Mr. Joseph Hedden, a magistrate, and commissioner for the sale of the Loyalists estates in Jersey ; Mr. Robert Neil an acting Commissary.
From Elizabeth-town,-Major Eccles, of the 5th Mary- land regiment, Capt Belt, of the 4th regiment, from Prince George County, Mr. B. Smith, son of Mr. Peartree Smith, Major Williamson and his brother.
Feb. 2. Last Sunday evening a party consisting of 13 mounted Refugees went from Staten Island and in the vicinity of Elizabeth-town, surprized Mr. Wynantz, a Lieut. of the rebel militia, and 8 private men of Col. Jacques's regiment ; few Republicans on this Continent are more remarkable for their implacable opposition to his Majesty's government than some of these prisoners; they were all the same evening securely lodged on Staten Island. The further trophies of this successful excursion are three handsome sleighs, with ten good horses, all of which were yesterday driven to New-York, over the ice from Staten Island, an enterprize never yet attempted since the first settlement of this country.
(Taken from Rivington's Royal Gazette, New-York, Jan. 29.)
-The Pennsylvania Journal February 9, 1780.
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PHILADELPHIA, February 9.
By accounts from New-York we learn, that the Vulture sloop of war, belonging to Britain, is drove ashore on the east bank (Sandy-Hook) where it is expected she will be lost.
TRENTON, FEBRUARY 16.
The Honourable the GENERAL ASSEMBLY of this State meet here this day, agreeable to adjournment.
We are informed that on Saturday last the barn of Nathaniel Ayres Esq. at Baskenridge, took fire by means of a person shooting pidgeons among the straw in the barnyard, and was entirely consumed, with all the grain and hay therein.
A letter received at Baltimore from Philadelphia inti- mates, that the men of war and troops, which lately left New-York, are destined for Jamaica, where it is said, they are to be joined by the squadrons of Admirals Hyde Parker and Sir Peter Parker, with a number of land forces from St. Kitts, St. Lucia, &c. and from thence are to proceed on an expedition against the island of Cuba, of which Havanna is the capital city.
On Thursday night last the enemy, under the command of Generals Stirling and Skinner, visited Elizabethtown entirely upon a plundering party .- Among other houses, they plundered Doctor Barnet's, Messrs. William P. Smith, William Herriman, Matthias Halsted and Doctor Wynantz; the two former in a most barberous manner. The house of Mr. Smith they searched throughout for Mr. Elisha Boudinot, who they thought was concealed there; but fortunately both he and Mr. Smith lodged out of town .- After terrifying the women and children, they heroically marched off with their plunder and five or six prisoners. Thus is the British army reduced to mere
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marauding parties,-our army or fortresses they durst not attack; but if a town is left with women and children in it, their valour is certainly displayed there.
From Rivington's ROYAL GAZETTE, NEW-YORK, Jan. 29.
To BE SOLD, by ALEXANDER DOUGLASS, At TRENTON, near the MILL,
West-India Rum, Port Wine, and Cherry Kum
By the GALLON Or QUARTER-CASK, and Muscovado Sugar, &c.
Wanted to PURCHASE,
RY GEORGE DOUGLASS, near the mouth of Crosswicks Creek, 3 or 4000 CHESNUT or CEDAR RAILS; to be delivered by the 10th of April Feb. 15.
A LL persons having any demands against me as Deputy Quartermaster General of this state, either for monies due, or that will be due by the first of March next, are requested to send in their accounts to the Quartermaster in whose district the debt was contracted, with all possible dispatch, in order for settlement; on re- ceipt of which the balances will either be paid, or certifi- cates given for what appears to be due to the first of March; to which time I am directed by the Quarter-
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master General to furnish all accounts in my district with- out fail.
MOORE FURMAN, D. Q. M. G.
Trenton Feb. 15, 1780. New-Jersey.
To be sold by the subscriber, living in Upper Freehold, in the county of Monmouth, New-Jersey, TWO stout able NEGRO MEN, one about 25 years of age, and the other about 30 .- They understand farming, and all kinds of plantation work.
JAMES MOUNT.
Feb. 11, 1780.
A LL persons having any demands against me, as Deputy Quartermaster General, either for monies due, or that will become due by the first of March next, are requested to send in their accounts with all pos- sible dispatch, in order for a settlement; on receipt of which the balances will either be paid or certificates given, for what shall appear to be due on the first of March, to which time I am directed by the Quartermaster General to furnish all accounts in my district without fail.
ROBERT L. HOOPER, D. Q. M. G. , -
Easton, February 1, 1780.
W HEREAS inquisition hath been found, and final judge- ment entered thereon in favour of the state, against David Bell, of Bridgewater township, Benjamin Thomson, of Hillsborough, and Jacobus Vor- hees, of the Western Precinct, all in said county ;- Notice is hereby given that the plantations, tracts of land and premises, with the appurtenances belonging to each of them, will be exposed to sale at publick vendue to the highest bidder, at the times and manner following, that is
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to say, on the 14th day of March, will be sold, all the right, title, property and demand which Oliver Delancey had in a tract of land containing three thousand acres lying and joining Passaic river, agreeable to adjournment. On the 16th of said month will be sold that fine and beautiful situated house and land late the property of David Bell, on Raritan river, containing about 60 acres of good land it is well situated for a merchant, tavernkeeper, or a gen- tleman's seat. On the 17th of said month will be sold, a plantation at Somerset court house, late the property of Benjamin Thomson, containing three hundred acres of good land; and on Monday the 20th will be sold, one hun- dred acres of good land lying at Blowenborough, late the property of Jacobus Vorhees. The vendues to be held on the premises, and to begin at eleven o'clock each day. The premises will be shewn on the day of sail, and a title made for the same pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of the state, in that case made and provided. Attendance will be given, and the conditions made known by Jacob Bergen Frederick Freelinghuysen Hendrick Wilson.
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