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THIRTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
Made his escape from the subscriber, one of the Constables for the township of Windsor, a certain Jacob Maple, who was convicted of larceny before two of the Justices of the county of Middlesex, and was sentenced to be whipped at the publick whipping-post, but made his escape while preparation was making to put the said sentence in execu- tion. The said Maple is about five feet ten inches high, of a dark complexion, has very black hair; wore a mixed colored coat and leather breeches, and an old flop'd. hat. Whoever secures the said Jacob Maple, so that he may be brought to punishment, shall be en- titled to the above reward and all reasonable charges.
Princeton, Feb. 5, 1781. JOIN TOTTEN. Constable.
For the information of the Public.
By a law passed (in last November session ) by the Legislature of the state of Maryland, it is enacted. "That after the first of April next no bills of credit issued by Congress, or acts of Assembly under the old government, or resolves of Conventions, shall be received or ex- changed by the Commissioner in said state at the city of Annapolis, or the Commissioner on the Eastern Shore; nor will this state ever hereafter redeem, or in any manner be answerable for the redemption or sinking of any of said bills of credit."
The possessors of any of the above mentioned bills of credit, emitted by aets of Assembly under the old government, or resolves of Conven- tions, are hereby cautioned to get them exchanged, agreeably to the above law, otherwise the said bills will be sunk in their hands.
Trenton, 25th. Jan. 1781. A. B.
TO BE SOLD,
An excellent Negro Gardner, about 40 years of age, has had the small-pox and measles. Enquire of the Printer.
Bucks County, January 31, 1781.
RAN AWAY,
From the subscriber, on the 29th. ult.
A Mulatto Girl, named Agnes Beat, had on when she went away, a dark linsey gown and petticoat, light colored cloak, black bonnet, low heet'd shoes, and as she has taken with her sundry other clothes, she may after her dress .- .
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Whoever takes up said Mulatto shall have Three Hundred Dollars reward, and reasonable charges paid by me.
ADAM VANIIART.
N. B. All persons are hereby forbid to harbour her ; if they do, they . shall be prosecuted according to law.
WANTED,
A blacksmith, who understands country business, he would meet with good encouragement ; the person having a shop and tools which would be let on reasonable terms.
Those that purchased Tickets of the subscriber in the Third Class of the United States Lottery, and are desirous of renewing them in the fourth, are desired to apply in all this month, otherwise they will be excluded from that privilege.
Feb. 6, 1781.
M. FURMAN.
ABRAHAM DRAKE,
Hlas for Sale at the Scotch-Plains,
Broadeloth, Corduroy, Corded dimitty, Calico, Black and white gauze, Damascus, Black silk handkerchiefs, White silk ditto, Check silk ditto, Linen handkerchiefs, An assortment of buttons, Mohair and silk, Cat- gut, Cambrick and lawn, Muslin, Stripe ditto, Pelong, Mode, Taffety, Wide Persian, Ribbons, Calimanco, Stockings, Stamp'd linen handker- chiefs, Irish linen, Nankeen, Women's gloves & mitts, Buckram, Knives and seissars, Pins and needles, Chocolate, Raisons, Brimstone, China tea cups & saucers, Quart & pint Delf bowls, Queen's ware plates, Shoe and knee buckles, Stock buckles and sleeve buttons, Tea and sugar, Molasses, Snuff and tobacco, Writing paper by the ream or quire, Earthen ware, Cotton, Indigo, best quality, And a variety of other articles which will be sold as low as possible.
Trenton, 5 February, 1781.
Whereas many depredations are committed on the property of the United States in this town, such as stealing the boards and other materials from the public buildings and fences, carrying off parts of waggons and other articles, which cannot be put under cover, or otherwise secured from the plundering hands of those who have a dis- position for such vile practices ; The Quartermaster requests the assist- ance of every good citizen in detecting such injurious and worthless members of the community, and offer a reward, equal to the crime, to any person who will discover the person or persons guilty thereof, in such a manner as to enable him to prosecute him or them to conviction. By this means only the property which every individual is interested in can be secured.
JOIIN NEILSON, D. Q. M.
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From the New Jersey Gazette, Vol. IV., No. 164, Feb. 14, 1781
FISII-KILL, February S. Extract from General Orders. Head-Quarters, New-Windsor, Jan. 30, 1781. [For this order, see -. ]
TRENTON, February 14.
We hear that on the night of the 4th. instant, the prisoners in the gaol of the county of Monmouth made their escape, by sawing off their irons and some of the window grates; it is thought that the sentry was remiss in his duty .- Among those who escaped were Humphrey Wade and John Parker, both under sentence of death for horse sten !. ing. There were several others that escaped who were charged with capital offences ; one of whom, of the name of Denight, (together with a negro man) is retaken.
On the 6th. instant, about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, a certain Samuel Reed, of Philadelphia, being on his way to Freehold in Mon- mouth county, was robbed by three villains, disguised in frocks and trousers, of sixty Guineas, twenty Half-Joes, and nine hundred Con- tinental dollars. at the Sand-Hills, about half a mile this side Law. rence Taylor's tavern.
To the Printer of the New-Jersey Gazette,
Sir,
As it is a matter of the utmost importance that the value of the new money should be equal as a circulating medium to gold and silver, and every good citizen should endeavour to prevent its depreciation, it be. hooves us to enquire why the county contractors are authorized to give higher prices for such articles as they purchase for the public, than was formerly the value of them in gold or silver. They give notes for the amount, and by this means the money is depreciated before it comes into circulation. It is undeniably certain that grain can be purchased either for the new money or the old continental at seventy-five dollars instead of one, at least thirty or forty per cent. less than is allowed by the public. The public therefore appears like a merchant whose circumstances are desperate, anl therefore offers a much higher price than common, in order to obtain credit. If it is not proper that the money should be im- mediately brought into circulation, yet as we suppose it will be finally paid in value equal to gold and silver, why should the public be burthened with a debt of at least one third part more than is necessary ? This, Sir, is a question of importance to all who have taxes to pay ; and it behooves our Representatives to inform us why the public money is thus to be squandered.
February 1, 1781.
A FARMER.
Amwell township, Hunterdon county, State of New-Jersey.
This is to warn all persons from marrying Margaret Trall, widow, till she has fulfilled the sixteenth chapter of Ezekiel from the 35th. to the 41st. verse with John Wilmut, for breaking the covenant of grace, for she is ordained for that -- and not till I have fulfilled the first chapter of Isaiah and 17th. verse. I am now seeking judgment. If any body should ask me my reason for doing this it is for the glory of God and good of my neighbors; and I hope no gentleman will make a carnal application of it.
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ENTERTAINMENT FOR TRAVELLERS.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the Publick that he is now in Wwwession of that large and commodious Tavern, the Thirteen States, lately kept by Mr. Jacob G. Bergen, and having provided such requisites as the times will admit, all Gentlemen who will favour him with their custom may depend on good entertainment; and the favors of the Publiek will be ever gratefully acknowledged by their
Most obedient, humble servant,
JOIIN CAPE.
Trenton, Feb. 14, 1781.
TO BE SOLD,
Two or Three Farms, adjoining Middlebrook upon the first mountain Bear Steel's tavern, about three miles from Bound-brook. The farms are now in possession of Wm. Ryal, Silcock and Thos. Barton. Easy terms of payment will be given to the purchaser. If not sold they will be rented. For further particulars enquire of Richard Stevens, near Pittstown .- The said Stevens wants to hire a man to work a farm upon shares, or to hire him upon wages by the year; the person who inclines to agree, must be a sober, industrious man that understands farming, or he need not apply ; if the man has a wife only, they will both be hired.
TO BE SOLD,
A valuable plantation containing 250 acres, in Shrewsbury township, Monmouth county, state of New-Jersey, for continental or specie; it is well situated, has a good two story house, kitchen and cheese house, with a well of good water at the door, two excellent bearing orchards of good fruit with a peach orchard; some of the land is excellent for wheat, and corn, eight acres of meadow, besides a quantity of salt meadow, with a considerable quantity of woodland. For further par- ticulars enquire of John Imlay at Allentown, or Peter Imlay in the township of Aniwell, Hunterdon county, who will agree for the same. An indisputable title will be given.
February 8, 1781.
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY,
From the subscriber, in Bethlehem township, Hunterdon county, near the Hickory Tavern, about the 28th. of December last,
A Low Dutch servant Man, named Andrew Countryman, about 22 years of age, sandy complexion, some of his upper fore teeth are broken, very vain, and fond of strong liquor. Whoever delivers the said servant to his master, at the place aforesaid, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
February 7, 1781.
HENRY APGAR.
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WANTED TO PURCHASE OR HIRE,
Two Negroes, a man and woman, who understand country business. Apply to the Printer hereof.
WANTED,
Twenty or thirty pounds of Red Clover Seed, for which an equal num- ber of pounds of best Flax will be given, or for any less quantity at the same rate. The seed to be left at John Yard's, Trenton, where the flax will be delivered in fifteen days after the delivery of the seed.
RAN AWAY,
On Wednesday evening, the 7th inst. from the subscriber, in Penn's Neck, Windsor township, Middlesex county,
A negro Man, named Cain, about forty years of age, is remarkably bald on his head, very talkative, and. is well set, about five feet five or six inches high. Hlad on when he went away, a light colored linsey coat and vest, a good pair of buckskin breeches, a good felt hat, blue stockings, tow shirt, and took no other clothes with him, but may change them, as he is fond of trading. Any person securing said Negro man, so that the owner may have him again, shall have Six Dollars reward and reasonable charges paid by
GARRET COWENHOVEN.
Feb. 10, 1781. WANTED,
Materials for erecting a house in Trenton, twenty-six feet by twenty, two stories high, with a cellar under the whole, viz., stone or brick, pine and cedar boards, pine and oak scantling, shingles, nails and lime ; to be delivered at Trenton, or such convenient place as may be agreed on. Also Workmen, who will engage by the piece.
Those who are willing to contraet for furnishing any of the said materials, or for doing any branch of the work, will please to leave their proposals in writing with the Printer hereof, as soon as possible.
Ready money will be paid in every case; to which circumstance it is expected attention will be paid in stating proposals.
From the New Jersey Gazette, Vol. IV., No. 165, Feb. 21, 1781.
TRENTON, February 21.
We are informed that two prize-vessels were, a few days ago, brought into Raritan river. They were taken by stratagem by two whale-boats, supposed to belong to New-Brunswick.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of information in Europe, to his friend here, dated Nov. 18, 1780.
"I am astonished at the opening grandeur and scope of the American commerce. It already reaches its infants arms far and wide, and bids fair, In process of the, to look into every port on the globe. Let It, by
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al! means, have its course, and keep it free from all restraints. Every Jear Great-Britain continues the war, she fixes her loss and your gain. America is weaning fast from the habits of a partial, local navigation, aad an attachment to the British trade. A few years will finish the be.Iness ; and will open a thousand channels far more lucrative, and wake them familiar ; and then you may bid defiance to all the intrigues and endeavours of the nation from whom you have separated. They can Brver regain what they have lost. As to your political affairs, remember that your war is an appeal to heaven. If you ever forget this you will forget it to your hurt. To this add perseverance, vigour and unanimity, and you need fear no evil. All nations will respect you, will turn their wyrs to you, and favour your pretensions even from interested views. Great Britain knows at this hour that if she could subdue your country, she never could hold it; the attempt would ruin her. Pride, and she Anows not what herself, urge her on in the war. You will probably, by and by, have another peace-commission, a cargo of pardons, and all that stuff which stupidity itself has long since laughed at. I need not talk to yuu of bribery. insidious offers, half-way projects, and political finesse ; I dare say you know what you are about."
BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.
A General Court-Martial of the Militia of the state of New-Jersey Is hereby ordered and appointed to be held at the house of Mr. John Cape, in Trenton, on Wednesday the 21st. day of March next, for the trial of Lieutenant-Colonel William Chamberlain ; of which Court- Martial Colonel Joseph Phillips is appointed President, and Colonels William Shreve and William Scudder, and Lieutenant-Colonels John Taylor, and Oakey Hoagland, and Majors Joseph Brearley and John Van-Emburgh, and Captains Philip Phillips, John Hunt, William Tucker, John Mott, Israel Carle and Timothy Titus are appointed Members, and William Willcocks, Esquire, Judge Advocate; and for the trial of such other prisoners as shall be brought before them.
Given under my hand the thirteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty- one.
WIL. LIVINGSTON.
WANTED,
A Printed Copy of the Acts of Assembly of the last Sitting of the first Assembly since the Revolution, passed in September 1777, for which a generous price will be given by the Printer hereof.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
On the 2d. of January last, from the Great Meadows in Maidenhead, A large bay Ilorse, with a small star and snip, near hind white foot, and a scar on the same just above the hoof; when lost had a film on his near eye, and lops his ears very much. Whoever takes up said horse and secures him so that the owner gets him again, shall have Three Hundred Continental Dollars Reward, and all reasonable charges.
February 20, 1781.
SAMUEL HUNT.
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TO BE SOLD,
And may be entered upon in April next,
The Plantation whereon Isaac Hazlehurst now lives, situated about half a mile above Mount-holly, in Northampton township, Burlington county, West Jersey. It contains about eighty acres of land, twenty of which is wood, about twenty acres of meadow, and the rest kind - land, most of it much inclined to grass, and may be turned into mowing ground ; the whole is under good cedar fence, and well supplied with water: There is on the premises a handsome new frame house two stories high, forty feet front by twenty-six feet deep, and a ten feet piazza beyond the whole, four rooms down stairs, with fire places, a seven feet entry through the middle, and five rooms upstairs, with good garrets and two good cellars; the whole well finished, and is as con- venient as possible, and only wants to be painted to make it complete; there is a pump of excellent water, a carriage house with a corn' room over it, a granery, saddle house, poultry house, smoke house, barn, cow house, with headstalls for twelve cows, cart house, and several other convenient buildings, all new; also a hay house that will hold twelve tons of hay, and two stables built of cedar logs; two orchards containing about one hundred and fifty trees, the greatest part of the best grafted fruit ; also an exceeding good garden well laid out, and well stocked with raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries and currants, together with a great variety of peaches, pears, plumbs and cherries, all of the best kinds. The whole is in exceeding good order, and fit for any genteel family that wishes to retire from the city, being rendered exceedingly convenient by water carriage from thence to Mount-holly, as well as a regular stage-waggon twice a week to Cooper's ferry. It may not be amiss to add, that the ground all lies to great advantage; that the house and buildings are pleasantly and well situated ; and that experience has proved it remarkably healthy .-- For further particulars apply to Mr. John Purviance, merchant, in Philadelphia, or to Robert Ilazelhurst, on the premises, who will give a good and sufficient title to the purchaser.
TO BE SOLD, .
Part of a Tract of Land,
Lying on the South side of Lawrence's brook, about two miles below Brunswick in New-Jersey. The purchaser may have from 200 to 600 acres, and as much salt meadow at a small distance as will supply the place. About 70 acres is improved, and about 30 acres of good fresh meadow may be made at a small expence; the remainder is well tim- bered. For terms apply to John Dennis, Esquire, in Brunswick, or to the subscriber in Front-Street, Philadelphia.
STACY HEPBURN.
February 15, 17S1.
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TO BE SOLD BY PUBLICK VENDUE.
At the house of the subscriber, on Saturday the 24th. instant, at three o'clock in the afternoon, A WAGGON, DOUGIITROUGII, CRADLE, and sundry other articles.
JACOB BENJAMIN.
JAMES EMERSON,
At his Store in Trenton, has for Sale,
Doctor Ryan's incomparable worm destroying sugar plums, necessary to be kept in all families, with directions for taking them. Also black and white flowered sattin and white sarsenet, suitable for cloaks or bonnets, with white, stripe, and black India persians, black velvet, homespun broadcloths and linceys, linens and Russia sheetings, brim- stone, indigo, and several other articles too tedious to mention, all which sell at as low a rate as the times will admit.
The Commissioned Officers of the First Regiment of Militia in the county of Hunterdon, are desired to meet at Pennington on Monday the 26th. instant, (February) at two o'clock in the afternoon, in order.to elect a Treasurer for said regiment, agreeably to the direction of the last Military Law, passed at 'Trenton, January 8th. 1781 .- At which time and place will set Andrew Muirhead and Daniel IIunt, Esquires, and Major Henry Phillips as a court of appeal, to whom those persons within the district on whom fines have heretofore been levied for remissness in public duty, and suppose themselves aggrieved in the quantum or otherwise, may then and there have an opportunity of being heard of which this is for notice. Feb. 14, 1781.
TWENTY DOLLARS SPECIE, OR THE EXCHANGE, REWARD,
Ran away from the Constable of Buckingham, Bucks county, last April,
A Young man named David Russle, a turner and chair maker by trade, supposed to be about 23 years of age, light complexion and fair hair ; had on a hat with loops, a plaited stock with silver clasps, light colored nap coat, brown jacket, coarse shirt, new buckskin breeches, new calfskin pumps and plaited buckles. Whoever takes up and secures said Russle in any gaol, so that the subscriber may have him again, shall have the above reward and reasonable charges, paid by ASA FELL.
February 13, 1781.
N. B .- Ile was advertised in the Pennsylvania papers.
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From the New Jersey Garette, Vol IV., No. 166, Feb. 28, 1781.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.
At a Court-Martial held by the appointment of Major-General Dickinson, on the 25th day of September last, in Frechold in the county of Monmouth, the following officers were tried, viz.
Major Thomas Hun, for cowardice and unofficer-like behaviour, and acquitted of the first charge, but unanimously found guilty of the last. and adjudged to be cashiered.
Ensign Peter Vanderhoof, tried for cowardice and disobedience of orders, and unanimously acquitted of the first, but unanimously found guilty of the last, and adjudged to be fined in the sum of two hundred pounds continental currency.
Ensign Barnes Bennet, for disobeying orders with respect to the trunks and other things brought from Staten-Island with Col. George Taylor and others, under the sanction of a flag, for suffering the goods to be embezzled. and for passing counterfeit money which came over in the said flag, and found guilty in manner and form as he stands charged in all respects excepting as to that of passing counterfeit money knowing it to be such, and adjudged to be cashiered.
Lieutenant Jacob Tice, charged with not turning out upon his tour of duty, found guilty, and adjudged to be fined in the sum of two hundred pounds continental money.
Captain Samuel Dennis, for cowardice and disobedience of orders, and unanimously acquitted.
Quartermaster Richard Hartshorne, for neglect of duty in not supplying the men with provisions, and unanimously acquitted.
All which sentences and acquittals I do approve of, ratify, and con- firm.
Given under my hand, the twenty-first day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one.
WIL. LIVINGSTON.
TRENTON, February 28.
"On Friday last died, in the twenty-third year of her age, after a lingering illness, which she bore with much patience and fortitude, Miss Polly Potts, daughter of Mr. Stacy Potts of this town; and on the following day her remains were interred in Friends buriel-place, attended by many mourning relatives, and her numerous acquaint- ance .--
"However familiarized we may be with the fate of human nature, our hearts still recoil at the idea of a final dissolution; and at the departure of our friends we feel a pang which cannot be described, and which can only be known by those who experience such a separation. When we see youth, affability, wit and good sense lie prostrate ;- when we view the possessor of a happy disposition and so many amiable accomplishments lifeless and no more ;- when we behold the seat of the graces covered with the attire of the king of terrors; although
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it be accounted a weakness, and although the loss of the surviving vught not to be put in competition with the gain of the deceased, yet- "One human tear may drop and be forgiv'n."
By a letter from Morristown of the 25th instant, we learn, that a Packet, lately arrived at New-York, has brought the following ac- count, namely, that a large fleet of men of war and transports, with troops on board, had sailed from Brest for America, before the packet left England, and that it was supposed their particular destination was New-York. Intelligence from New-York also mentions, that the infamous Arnold had sent an express by a short route to Sir Henry Clinton, informing that he was blocked up by four French ships of force, and, if he had not speedy assistance, must infallibly fall into the hands of the rebels; which was immediately forwarded across Long Island to the English Admiral at Gardiner's Bay. It is also added, that the defeat of Col. Tarleton was considered there as a severe stroke, and that they are in much consternation.
The intelligence mentioned in our last respecting the arrival of some French ships in Virginia, and of their having blocked up the enemy now there under the command of the infamous Arnold, is since con- firmed. Advices from the southward say that Lord Cornwallis, on !waring of the defeat of Lieut. Col. Tarleton by Brigadier Morgan, immediately destroyed his heavy baggage, made a forced march into North Carolina with a view of retaking the prisoners, fighting our army in its divided state, and carry conquest through the whole country : That Brigadier Morgan crossed the Yadkin near Salisbury on the Ist and 2d instant, which by a sudden swell was rendered im- passable by the time Lord Cornwallis came up, though he was not a day's march in the rear: That he went some distance up the river, where he crossed, and was encamped near it on the Sth. That Gen- eral Greene was at Guilford Courthouse, about forty miles distance.
It is given out from abroad that large reinforcements to the British army are to be sent over the ensuing campaign; part of them to relieve the Hessians and other foreign troops now here, who are expected to return to Europe in the spring.
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