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GRENADIER was got by Old Granby, out of a well bred mare; he is full fifteen hands and a half high, a beautiful bay, with two white feet, a star and snip, rising five years old. The money to be paid, or terms agreed on, at the stable door, when attendance will be given by
LEWIS BLANCHARD.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
STOLEN or strayed from the door of Wessel Tucker, in Springfield, on the evening of the 3d instant, a black mare about 14 hands high, about six years old, paces a small travel, of a low carriage, trots and canters well; she has a remarkable spot of white hair upon her left cheek, accasioned by the bridle; shod before. Who- ever will secure said mare, so that the subscriber may have her again, shall be paid the above reward and all reason- able charges per THOMAS GARDINER.
Bottle-Hill, May 9, 1780.
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Seventy Dollars Reward.
YTRAYED from the subscriber at Newark-Mountain, S
on the 21st ult. a mare colt, two years old, a light bay, has a large white star in her forehead, and her right hind foot white, is about 14 hands high, a natural trotter, and has never been docked. Whoever secures said colt, and delivers her to the subscriber hereof, or to Mr. Israel Thornhill, in Woodbridge, shall have the above re- ward, and reasonable charges paid by
ZEBULON JONES.
N. B. The above mentioned colt was pastured at Wood- bridge last summer, and it is supposed she has gone that way.
May 9, 1780.
R AN away from the subscriber the evening of the 2d instant, a negro boy named Robbin, but sometimes calls himself Levi, alias Leave, about fifteen years old, somewhat tall of his age, is an artful fellow, very modest in speech, has a sober look, and can frame a smooth story from rough materials, naturally very lazy, but capa- ble of activity ; went off in haste, having on an old felt hat, white woolen waistcoat with stocking sleeves, brown under ditto, pair of white woolen overalls, tow shirt, pale blue stockings, old shoes without buckles; supposed to have enlisted in the service, or else secreted by some evil minded persons, whose hearts are as black as the fugitives face. If the former should be the case, the proprietor is under no apprehensions but he will be immediately given up. A handsome reward will be paid to the person who secures him for his master, besides generous payment for trouble.
NOAH MARSH
N. B. all persons are forewarned harbouring the above negro at their peril.
Westfield, May 9, 1780.
-The New-Jersey Journal, Vol. II., Numb. LXV., May . 10, 1780.
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Extract of a letter from Morris-Town.
"From New-York we learn, that the Galatea, Iris and Delight frigates, had put into that harbour, said to be driven in by Paul Jones, who was reported to be off the coast with two ships of 44 guns, several frigates, and a number of small vessels. A field day of the refugees (who had lately associated in New-York) was ordered, and as many men as were wanted of them, were impressed to man the British frigates, and the Russel of 74 guns, which was soon done with a few negroes to help out."
TRENTON, MAY 17.
We hear that a large ship from London for New-York was captured off the Hook, on Sunday sennight, after an obstinate action of four hours, by two New-England pri- vateers, and carried into an Eastern port, laden with dry goods, said to be valued at £.60,000 sterling. During the engagement several frigates were dispatched from the Hook to reconnoitre the vessels, but after they had got some distance, were, by a signal from the British ship of 74 guns, ordered to return, lest the firing should prove a decoy of a. French fleet, which they daily expect on the coast, and in consequence thereof have ordered a number of vessels to be got ready to sink in the channel at a short notice.
By accounts from New-York we learn, that nothing material had happened at Charlestown before the first instant.
On Saturday last 35 sail of square-rigged vessels came up to Decker's ferry, opposite Bergen Point. Their design is not certainly known.
The Honourable the GENERAL ASSEMBLY have opened their doors, in order that any person or persons well · affected to the American cause, may attend and hear their publick debates.
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Lately married at New-Utrecht, on Long-Island, Wil- liam Bernard Gifford,1 Esq. Captain in the third New- Jersey regiment, in the Army of the United States of America to Miss Nancy Voorhies, a very amiable young lady, with a handsome fortune.
T HE Subscriber informs the Publick that he has removed from the house he formerly kept in Princeton, at the sign of the Confederation, to the house of Samuel Henry, in Trenton, at the corner of the market. He thanks his customers for their past favours, and hopes his endeavors to serve the Publick in his business at this place will be acceptable.
May 16, 1780.
JACOB G. BERGEN.
TO BE· SOLD,
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ORTY acres of Woodland, lying on Shabbakonk creek near Thomas Tindal's house, and within a small dis- tance of the Princeton road, about three miles from Trenton. The land is of a good quality, and part of it will make good meadow. There is a run of water in the tract. Apply to
ACHSAH LAMBERT.
Trenton, May 13.
1 William Bernard Gifford, of New Jersey, was commissioned Second Lieutenant, Third New Jersey Regiment, February 7th, 1776; First Lieutenant, August, 1776; Captain, Third New Jersey, November 29th, 1776; taken prisoner at Elizabethtown, January 25th, 1780, by a British expedition, under Colonel Abraham Van Buskirk, a New Jersey loyalist. He was doubtless released on parole to remain on Long Island, and seems to have utilized his freedom only to lose it again to the fair Nancy's charms. He was released from his military imprisonment November 22d, 1780, but did not return to the service.
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To all whom it may concern :
New-Jersey, Middle- sex county, ff. B Y virtue of an order from the Honourable the Justices of the Supreme Court of this state, I am directed to certify the Public, that Courts of Nisi Prius, Oyer and Terminer, and General Gaol De- livery will be held at Princeton, in and for the county of Middlesex, on Tuesday the 20th day of June next ;- All Justices of the Peace, Coroners, Constables, and other offi- cers and ministers of justice of the said county, are hereby desired that they be then and there in their own persons, with their rolls, records, indictments and other remem- brances; and all persons who will prosecute, or can bear testimony in behalf of the state against any offenders in the said county, are desired likewise to give their attend- ance on the day, and at the place aforesaid.
May 15, 1780.
JOHN PIATT, Sheriff.
To all whom it may concern :
State of New- N OTICE is hereby given that a Court of Jersey, ss. Admiralty will be held at the house of Isaac Wood, innkeeper, in Mountholly, on Thursday the 8th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon to try the truth of the facts alledged in the bills of Nathan Brown, commander of the private ship of war called the Jack; Stephen Decatur, commander of the private vessel of war Fair American; and John Ridge, commander of the private brig of war called the Argo, (who as well, &c.) against the sloop or vessel called the Swallow, Stephen Snell late master-Of Rufus Gardiner, (who as well, &c.) against the schooner Molly, lately com- manded by Henry King, their tackle, apparel, furniture
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and stores : To the end and intent that the owner or owners of said vessels, or any other person or persons interested therein, may appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the said vessels, their tackle, &c., should not be condemned according to the prayer of the said bills.
By order of his Honour the Judge,
Jos. BLOOMFIELD, Reg.
Haddonfield, May 11, 1780.
P URSUANT to an Act of General Assembly of the state of New-Jersey, intitled, "An act for forfeiting to, and
vesting in the state of New-Jersey, the real estates of certain fugitives and offenders, and for directing the mode of determining and satisfying the lawful debts and de- mands which may be due from, or made against such fugi- tives and offenders, and for other purposes therein men- tioned; NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who have any demands or claim to, in, or against the estates of Michael Miller and John Booten, that they exhibit their demands in writing, fairly stated, within one year after this date, to the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Salem, or to any two or more of the Judges in the vacation, in order to be examined and settled by said Court or Judges ; and after such demand is examined as aforesaid, to transmit the same to the Treasurer of this state within one month thereafter, in order to receive their respective demands, agreeable to the directions of the above recited act.
THOMAS SAYRE, Commis-
WILLIAM GARRISON, § sioners.
Salem county, New-Jersey, May 5, 1780.
THE subscriber on account of his health would willingly exchange his mills for a plantation of equal value. The mills are on Millstone river, a stream that never fails for water; there are two pair of stones, the runners
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Cullins ; three boulting mills, two of which go by a water- wheel separate from the grist-mills. It lays about an equal distance between Trenton and Brunswick.
LEM SCUDDER.
TO COVER.
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THE ensuing season, for Six Dollars hard money, or the exchange in continental currency, at the subscribers in Mansfield, near Bordentown, The beautiful HORSE called CLEAR ALL,
And known by many by the name of Graver's Black.
T HIS horse was got by Old Bullyrock, and his dam a re- markable fine three-quarters blooded Dorsen mare. His performances are so well known in running, and getting good colts, that more need not be said of him. At- tendance given by
JOSHUA FOSTER.
TRUE BRITON,
Will cover at John Phillips's, in Maidenhead, at Three Bushels of Wheat or the current price.
TRUE BRITON is a beautiful dark bay, well marked, 15 hands one inch high, rising 3 years old this grass.
He was got by Jolly Chester, his dam by Hero, his grandam by Briton. This excellent breed of horses are so well known to this and the adjacent states, that their fame and performances need no enumeration. Good pasture will be provided.
THOMAS T. PHILLIPS.
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S TRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber near Somerset Courthouse, on Saturday night last, a bay MARE, 7 years old, 14 and 1-2 hands high, one of her hind feet white, a natural trotter, had no shoes on, and without brand or star. Whoever takes up the said mare, and re- turns here to the owner, shall have One Hundred Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
May 15, 1780.
JOHN POWELSEN.
S TOLEN on the afternoon of the first day of May inst. a dark brown Horse, about 14 hands high, 10 or 12 years old, has neither brand no ear mark, trots and canters, has two whitish saddle marks on his near side, one of his hind feet turns in with a twist from his fetlock, a large mane that hangs on both sides of his neck. Whoever takes up said horse and delivers him to the owner, shall have a two year old Heifer that gives milk for their reward, by me
May 9.
JOHN MILLER
T AKEN up near Somerset Courthouse, a sorrel Mare about 14 hands and one inch high, with a blaze in her fore-
head, a natural pacer, shod all round, six years old : Likewise a grey Mare, about 10 years old, a natural pacer, shod all round, and about 14 hands high. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges and take them away.
May 11, 1780.
JOHN BENNET, sen.
Raritan, Somerset county, May 12, 1780.
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Ten Silver Dollars Reward.
S TOLEN out of the pasture of the subscriber, on the 3d instant, a dark bay Mare, about 14 hands one inch high, seven years old this grass, has neither mark or brand. Whoever takes up said mare and thief, so that the owner may have her again, and the thief brought to justice, shall have the above reward, or Eight for the mare only, and all reasonable charges, paid by
NICHOLAS PERINE.
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Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
S TRAYED or STOLEN from Joseph Douglass's stable in Crosswicks, Burlington county, on the evening of the 7th instant, a large bay Horse, six or seven years old, with a large blaze in his face, long bushy tail, something low in flesh, carries his head down. Whoever will secure the thief and horse and return them to the subscriber, or give information so they may be had, shall receive the above reward, and if only the horse, one hundred dollars, and all necessary charges, paid by
JOSEPH DOUGLASS.
Crosswicks, May 8, 1780.
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State of New-Jersey, May 13, 1780.
TO BE SOLD,
At Public Vendue, on Monday the 29th inst. at the house of Mr. Richard Westcott, at the Forks of Little-Egg- Harbour River,
TI HE SLOOP SWALLOW, burden about 70 tons, with four three-pounders and four swivels; together with all her tackle, apparel and furniture; also pork, beef, bread, powder, ball, &c. captured by Capt. Nathan Brown, and others.
By order of his Honor the Judge of the Admiralty,
Z. A. ROSSELL, Marshall. N. B.
The cash is expected at the time of sale.
IVE hundred pair of the very best kind of strong men's shoes and large; a quantity of excellent soal-leather to be sold for continental currency. Inquire of John Urag, at Raritan Landing.
LAMPBLACK
Wholesale and Retail, And a few Copies of Dr. Lowth's Introduction to English Grammar,
To be sold by the Printer hereof.
-New-Jersey Gazette, Vol. III., No. 125, May 17, 1780.
A SOBER MAN, understanding stocking weaving, will meet with great encouragement by applying to the Printer.
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CHATHAM, MAY 17.
A correspondent has favoured us with the following partic- ular account of the late affair at Paramus. Inserted by particular desire.
On the 16th ult. a detachment of two hundred conti- nental troops, under the command of Major Byles, of the Pennsylvania line, stationed at Paramus, was suddenly attacked by a party of the enemy, consisting of about two hundred horse and four hundred foot. The attack com- menced a little after sun-rise. Major Byles, besides his usual patroles, had that morning sent out two parties, each with a commissioned officer; but such is the situation of that part of the country, intersected with roads, and in- habited chiefly by disaffected people, that all precautions failed. His parties and patroles were eluded, and the sentinels near his quarters were the first that gave notice of the enemies approach. He had just before paraded and dismissed his men. The advance of the horse was so rapid, that no time was left to reassemble them. The Major had no resource but the defence of the house he was in; this therefore, with only a small quarter guard, he resolved to attempt, though from the smallness of his force, and its entire disproportion to the place he was defending, he could have no prospect of success ; but chose rather to fall in a brave, though hopeless resistance, than to save him- self by a dishonourable surrender. He immediately made the best disposition the hurry of the moment would permit, and animated his men by his exhortation and example. A brisk fire ensued on both sides. The house was soon sur- rounded on every part, and no effort of the little party seemed capable of hindering the enemy from forcing their way. Some of the men, intimidated by so threatening a scene, began to cry for quarters; others, obeying the com- mands of their officers, continued to fire from the win- dows. The enemy without upbraided them with the per-
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fidy of asking quarters and persisting in resistance; desir- ing them to come out and they would quarter them. Major Byles exclaiming, in a determined tone, denied his having called for quarters; but his resolution could not avail, a surrender took place; and, in the act, the Major received a mortal wound in the left breast, with which, in two days after, he expired a victim to his gallantry and refined sense of duty. So distinguished and enviable a fall must endear his memory to his fellow soldiers and fellow citizens.
Lieutenants Glenworth and Sherman had thrown them- selves in the Major's quarters, and assisted in the defence. They displayed great activity and bravery. The latter was wounded. Such part of the detachment as could be collected together, aided by a few spirited militia, hung close upon the rear of the enemy during their retreat, and harassed them with a continual fire, retaking four wag- gons with plunder and nineteen horses.
Lieutenant Bryson being a few days before detached by Major Byles with a small party to the New Bridge, de- fended that post for some time with great gallantry and coolness, he sustaining in person, with his espontoon, the attack of four horsemen, and received several wounds; but being overpowered with numbers, surrendered to one of their officers. It is said he received marks of politeness from them, on account of the great bravery and deliberate courage displayed by him during the skirmish.
The enemy, agreeable to their usual mode of procedure, plundered and burnt the house and mill of Mr. John Hop- per, and that of his brother's. In the former the family of Mr. Abraham Brasher lived, who, with the rest, were left almost destitute of a second change of clothes. The commanding officer being requested by Mrs. Brasher on her knees to spare the house, he damn'd her, and bid her begone, declaring they all deserved to be bayoneted. They made their boast, that as Major Byles did not present the hilt of his sword in front, when surrendering, they shot him. Thus died this brave and gallant officer a victim to their savage cruelty.
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The loss on our side killed, wounded, and taken, was one Major, two Captains, four Lieutenant, and about forty rank and file. That of the enemy, by their own acknowl- edgment, near as many.
We are informed that at New-Town, Sussex county, on the 6th instant, John M'Coy and Robert Maxwall, deserters from the convention troops, were convicted of burglary, committed in Greenheage; that the Friday ensuing M'Coy was executed, and the other respited till the 9th of June next. We are told they appeared extremely penitent, ex- pressed confident hopes of salvation, and, at the place of execution, made the most solemn protestations of their innocence of the accusation for which they were to suffer. The unhappy man died in charity, he said, with all men, and hoped that after his death the world might have due
testimony of his integrity. As during their imprison- ment they were aften visited by the Rev. Mr. Ogden, who gained their confidence and esteem; as they were convinced that a confession of guilt might be even to their temporal advantage, and would not operate against any clemency they might expect, and that silence would be construed to be obstinacy; and as in a discourse Mr. Ogden1 delivered on the occasion, in his address to them among other things, he, in the most affecting manner, shewed the awful consequence of departing this life in a state of impenitence, or with guilt in their lips; great numbers of the spectators were inclined to entertain very favourable sentiments of their innocence, and especially as some circumstances have transpired which render it highly probable the robbery was perpetrated by a party from Staten Island. Many persons ardently wished the lives of both the culprits could have been preserved, for the present .- It is mentioned that the evidences against them were so positive as to the identity of their persons, that the jury immediately brought them in guilty of the
1 The Rev. Uzal Ogden, afterwards Rector of Trinity Protestant Epis- copal Church, Newark.
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charge laid in their indictment. The gentleman who favours us with this information, and who was present at the trial of these men, and at the execution of M'Coy, says, he is now fully convinced of their innocence. He adds, that Judge Simmes1 did himself great honour in the discharge of his office, and sincerely lamented it was not in his power to appoint council for the prisoners, there being no practitioner of law in court except the representa- tive of the attorney general.
Last Sunday twenty-six sail of vessels went up Hackin- sack river. Time will develop their intentions.
Last Sunday passed through this place the Jersey Bri- gade, on their way to Elizabeth Town, where they are to be stationed. They made a martial appearance, and we were agreeably surprised to find them so very strong.
Wanted, by the Printer hereof, a Journeyman that can work at case and press, to whom the greatest encour- agement will be given.
TO BE SOLD,
A Negro boy about fifteen years old. Enquire of the printer.
Also wanted to purchase, a negro girl between twelve and twenty years of age. Any person having one to dis- pose of, or to exchange for a boy, by enquiring as above will hear of a purchaser.
May 16, 1780.
F IVE hundred pair of the best kind of large men's shoes ; a quantity of excellent sole leather, to be sold for Congress Currency. Inquire of John Bray, at Raratan Landing. May 16, 1780.
-The New-Jersey Journal, Vol. II, Numb. LXVI, May 17, 1780.
1 John Cleves Symmes, afterwards a prominent citizen of Ohio.
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TO BE SOLD
A Tract of Sixty-one Acres of good LAND, situated at Paramus, on the Clove road, about three miles above the church; on which is a fine Orchard, with a variety of the best grafted fruit; a green house; an ex- ceeding commodious stone dwelling house, well finished, and pleasantly situated; a good barn, stable, out-houses, &c.
For terms inquire of
ANNE DEVISME. -The New-York Packet, and the American Advertiser, No. 171, May 18, 1780.
State of New-Jersey, ss.
TO ALL whom it may concern,
NOTICE is hereby given, That a Court of Admiralty will be held at Mount Holly, in the State of New- Jersey, on Thursday the 8th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to try the truth of the facts alledged in the bill of the Captains Brown, Decatur and Ridge (quitam, &c.) against the sloop or ves- sel called the Swallow, Capt. Snell, late commander, with her tackle, apparel and cargo: To the end that the owner or owners or any persons concerned therein, may shew cause, if any they have, why the same should not be condemned according to the prayer of the said bill.
By order of the Judge
May 12. J. BLOOMFIELD, Reg. -The Pennsylvania Packet, May 20, 1780.
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On Monday the 4th instant was celebrated at Philadel- phia the funeral of the Spanish Resident who lately died at Morris Town. The following was the order of the pro- cession.
The Bier covered with Black Cloth, Mons. Lucerne, the French Resident, The Congress, The General Officers, The Citizens.
When the procession arrived at the Roman Catholic Chapel the Priest presented the Holy Water to Mons. Lucerne, who, after sprinkling himself, presented it to Mr. Huntington, President of the Congress : The Cal- vinist paused a considerable time, near a minute, but at length his affection for the great and good ally conquered all scruples of conscience, and he too besprinkled and sanc- tified himself with all the adroitness of a veteran Catholic; which his brethren of the Congress perceiving, they all without hesitation followed the righteous example of their proselyted President. Before the company, which were extremely numerous, left the chapel, curiosity induced some persons to uncover the Bier, when they were highly enraged at finding the whole a sham, there being no corps under the cloth, the body of the Spanish gentleman having been several days before interred at Morris Town. The Bier was surrounded with wax candles, and every member of this egregious Congress, now reconciled to the Popish Communion, carried a taper in his hand.
Staten-Island, May 18, 1780.
Mr. Rivington,
Yesterday a number of exchanged British Naval Pris- oners arrived here from Elizabeth-Town .- In lieu of FAT BEEF, the poor fellows, have had thirteen dried Clams, per day, for a considerable time. A Ration (if the ex- pression can subsist on it) or a man's allowance of those
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testaceous animalculae, for twenty four hours, you have inclosed and may hang up in your Store, a specimen of the expiring emanations of the Rebel Cornu Copia. --- The Royal Gazette, No. 380, May 20, 1780.
TRENTON, May 3.
Friday last died at Morristown, Don Juan de Mar- relles, the Spanish gentleman of distinction who passed through this place on the 18th ult., with the Minister of France. His corse, we hear, is to be removed to Phila- delphia, where he is to be interred with those marks of respect which are due to gentlemen of his dignified rank and fortune.
NEW-YORK, May 22.
The Jenny, that was taken off Sandy-Hook. yesterday Fortnight, was not from London, (as has been mentioned) but from Newcastle, with 300 Tons of Coal; so that the Prize could not be so valuable to the Captors as has been generally thought. The Ship did not reach New-London until 5 Days after she was taken.
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