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Joseph Hugg, matross, 5 feet 6 inches high, 25 years of age, by trade a carpenter, brown hair, fair complexion; born at Greenwich in Gloucester county, West New-Jersey, and resided some time in Philadelphia.
David Leard, matross, 5 feet 10 inches and a half high, 30 years of age, yeoman ; black hair, fair complexion ; born at Phillipsburg, in the state of New-York.
Abraham M'Killup, corporal, 5 feet 9 inches high, 38 years of age, yeoman, dark hair and complexion ; born in Ireland, and resided some time at Stillwater in the state of New-York.
Richard Williams, corporal, 5 feet 5 inches and a half high, 35 years of age, yeoman, brown hair, fair complexion ; born and resided at Greenfield, in Connecticut.
Matthias Cristy, bombardier, 5 feet 7 inches and a half high, 24 years of age, by trade a blacksmith ; born and resided in Elizabeth- Town, New-Jersey.
Benjamin Cole, matross, 5 feet 7 inches high, about 25 years of age, yeoman, black hair, dark complexion; born in Essex county, East New-Jersey, and resided some time near the North Redoubt on Hudson's river, where he has a wife and family.
James M'Bride, sergeant, about 5 feet 8 inches high, 24 years of age, yeoman, dark hair, dark complexion, well made, born in Ireland, and resided for some time at New-Windsor, in the state of New-York.
William M'Bride, corporal, about 5 feet 6 inches and a half high, 27 years of age, yeoman, dark hair, dark complexion, well made, born in Ireland, and resided for some time at and about New-Windsor in the state of New-York.
Whoever takes up any of the above mentioned deserters, and se- cures them in a safe gaol, or delivers them to any guard belonging to the army of the United States, and gives information to any commissioned officer belonging to the said regiment, so that the said deserters may be brought back to their regiment, shall receive for
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each deserter twenty hard dollars, from the Pay-Master of the said regiment, exclusive of what is allowed by the states.
EBENEZER STEVENS, Lieut. Col.
JOSEPH MILNOR,
At his store in Trenton, has for sale, by large and small quantities, Jamaica spirit, West-In a rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Tenerif, wines, Double and single refined loaf sugar, Broken down and muscovado do., Best hyson and bohea teas, Coffee, pepper, Alspice nutmegs and cinna- mon, Window glass, 10 by 12, 9 by 11. 10 by 8, 7 by 9, Copper teakettles, Warming-pans, Frying-pans, Padlocks, chest do., Strap- hinges, Hand-vices, Fire-shovels, Shoemakers hammers, Iron squares, Chisels of all kinds, Rat-traps, and many other things in the iron mongery way, Pipes, Bar and slit iron, Nails, Pine and cedar boards and shingles,
An assortment of Dry Goods-Also a few Dozen of the newest fashioned Windsor Chairs, and a large assortment of Hollow Ware.
From the New Jersey Gazette, Vol. IV., No. 195, September 19, 1781.
Mr. Collins,
It may be well to observe to the inhabitants of New-Jersey, that at the en- suing session of the Assembly will expire, according to the constitution, most of the commissions in the civil department of the state, when a re- appointment must take place either of the same men, or others to fill up their places, at the election of the Council and Assembly, who now have the appointment of officers, and not the Governor, as under the old government.
As it has generally been said a number of persons very improper and Incapable to fill the commissions they held were formerly appointed, now Is the time for a remedy. It therefore becomes the inhabitants in every county to recommend to the Council and Assembly such persons as they shall think the most suitable for Judges, Justices and clerks of courts, This is what every judicious man in the Council and Assembly would wish to see. A reply no doubt will be made by many, that they will put in whom they please, and as they have it in their power, its most likely they will put in commission their friends and favorites, and therefore our labour and pains would be lost to attempt a recommendation in favour of those the county would best approve of. But you are to consider they are your representatives, and your recommendations are and ought to guide them; and they are as much bound to adhere to you, as a grand army man is to his oath, which obliges him in his business to act without fear, favor, affection, gain or hope of reward ; this is what you are to expect from the present Council and Assembly, many of whom are good and worthy mon,
August 30th.
IMPARTIAL.
BOSTON, SEPTEMBER 6.,
Major Andrew Brown, who made his escape from prison in New- York, on Thursday last, and arrived here last Sunday evening, has favoured us with the following intelligence, viz. That last Tuesday Admiral Hood with 13 sail of the line, 4 frigates and 2 fireships, arrived at Sandy Hook. That the troops and inhabitants of New- York, expect every moment to be attacked by General Washington.
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That the inhabitants of Long-Island and Staten-Island, are every man obliged to do military duty-That the Rover, lately taken from us, and in their service, was yesterday week drove ashore and burnt.
When Major Brown came away, there were 700 prisoners on board the Jersey prison-ship .- The officers and men are indiscriminately drove under the hatches at sun-setting, and there kept in that suf- focating condition till after sun-rising, when they are led up to wash the decks, and particularly the quarter-deck, where at other times, they are not suffered to set a foot.
CHATHAM, SEPTEMBER 11.
Mr. Constant Cooper, post rider from Morristown to Fish-Kill, was taken with the mail at Pumpton, the first instant, by a skulking party of the enemy, and carried to New-York.
Last week William Steele, an accomplice of Jerry King's, was taken on his way from Roxbury, and committed to Morris Town gaol. This villain had a particular account, in writing, of the troops, both French and Americans, that marched with General Washington, together with a list of all the ordnance.
TRENTON, SEPT. 19.
Head-Quarters, Head of Elk, Sept. 6, 1781. "It is with the highest pleasure and satisfaction the Commander in Chief announces to the army the arrival of the Count De Grasse in the Chesapeake, with a very formidable naval and land force. At the same time he felicitates them on this auspicious occasion, he anticipates the glorious events which may be expected from the combined operations now in contemplation, as no circumstance could possibly have happened more oppertunely in point of time, no prospect could ever have promised more important successes, and nothing but a want of exertions can probably blast the pleasing prospects before us.
Last Friday week the Sachem Jist Arara, alias Grass-hopper, and . Lieutenant-Colonel Atayataghroughta, with part of his regiment, of the Oneida and Tuscorora nations, from Albany, passed through this place on their way to Philadelphia. They are in general stout, hearty' looking men, and appear to be under good discipline. While in town they exhibited, before a number of the inhabitants collected on this occasion, the war whoop and dance, of which so much is said in every account of the Indian nations.
This day the Honourable the Legislature of this State meet at Princeton, pursuant to adjournment.
BIGHIT HARD DOLLARS REWARD.
Stolen out of the pasture of the subscriber, in the night of the second day of September, a red roan horse, about seven years old, not certain of any brand or mark, remarkable short mane and tail,
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a very good waggon horse, paces and trots. Whoever takes up the said horse and thief, so that the thief may be brought to justice, and the horse recovered, shall be paid the above reward, besides all trasonable charges, by me.
EPHRAIM COLVER.
Sussex, Knolton Township, Sept. 3, 1781.
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A Likely, hearty Negro woman, about 21 years of age: Also a Negro girl, about 16 years of age; both have had the small pox, were born and brought up in New-Jersey, and are fit for either town or country business : Also a female Negro child, about 4 years of age. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Burlington.
JACOB PHILLIPS.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
An industrious, honest GIRL, to do housework; to whom good wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
From the New Jersey Gazette, Vol. IV., No. 196, September 26, 1781. PHILADELPHIA.
Letters from New-Jersey say, that on Wednesday and Thursday last 25 sail of ships of war out of 30 which sailed some time ago, returned to the Hook, and by prisoners which were landed at Mon- mouth, the letter-writer says, they were informed that the British had an action with the French, in which the London, of 98 guns, had received considerable damage, and the Intrepid, of 74, had been so well handled, that she sunk on the passage, and with difficulty the people and a few stores were saved by the rest of the fleet.
TRENTON, SEPT. 26.
It is no longer a doubt that the British fleet have returned to the Hook from the Mouth of Chesapeake Bay, where it is said they received a severe drubbing from Count De Grasse. Certain it is that they have come back with several ships less than they took out.
A body of continental troops have moved to the banks of the Dela- ware. Two Pennsylvania militia camps are formed at the same place. The militia of New-Jersey are also ordered to be in constant readiness. It is said these measures are taken in consequence of some projected impressions on the enemy, as the troops under General Heath are also moving down towards New-York.
Wednesday last James Carter was executed at this town, pur- suant to his sentence, for Horse-stealing.
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Yesterday a number of British prisoners passed through this place under guard, on their way to Elizabeth-Town, to be exchanged.
We are informed, by good authority, that Admirals Graves, Hood and Drake, went up from the Hook to New-York with part of the fleet on Sunday last. Five sail of the line are all that are left with. out the Hook.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, ESQUIRE,
Governor, Captain-General and Commander in Chief in and over the State of New-Jersey, and the Territories thereunto belonging, Chancellor and Ordinary in the same.
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas it has been represented to me that North Marpole, of the county of Gloucester, has been guilty of attrocious offences, and committed divers robberies, thefts and other felonies within this state :- I have thought fit, by and with the advice of the Honourable Privy Council of this state, to issue this proclamation, hereby prom- ising to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure in any gaol of this state, the said North Marpole, the sum of One Hun- dred Pounds of the bills of credit issued on the faith of this state.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Princeton, the twenty-first day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, and in the fifth year of the independence of America.
WIL. LIVINGSTON.
By his Excellency's Command,
BOWES REED, Sec'ry.
TO BE SOLD,
At publick vendu, on Saturday, the sixth day of October next, at Tom's River,
THE SCHOONER NANCY and her lading, consisting of about 19,000 feet of boards and 10,000 shingles. The vendu to be- gin at two o'clock in the afternoon, when attendance will be given, and the conditions made known by
RICHARD ROBINS, jun.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Bucks county, on the fifteenth of this instant, a Negro man about 20 years old, a likely well built fellow, named NED : Hlad on when he went away a shirt and trowsers, a new wool hat, new shoes and copper buckles, and it is thought he took with him a black handkerchief, a number of new coat and jacket buttons, besides many other things :- Whoever will secure said Negro in any gaol, so that his master may have him again, shall receive Eight Silver Dollars reward, and rea- sonable charges paid by WILLIAM M'CALLA. Sept. 19, 1781.
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Or exchanged for all sorts of produce, and other articles necessary for carrying on iron works ;
All sorts of cast iron kettles, pots, large and small skillets, small mortars, griddles with and without legs, waggon, chair and cart boxes, close stoves, six and ten plate stoves, open fire places, com- monly called Franklin stoves, &c. &c. &c. wholesale and retail, by me at Mount-llope furnace, Morris county.
JOHN JACOB FAESII.
Sept. 13, 1781.
Was left the 17th instant, at the subscriber's in Grigg's-Town, Somerset county, state of New-Jersey, a waggon and two horses, one a black roan, hipshot, the other a dark brown,-
They were left by three men, who said the owner was coming on ; but he has not yet come, this is to desire the owner to come, prove his property, pay charges, and take them away.
CORNELIUS CORNELL.
Griggs-Town, Sept. 21, 1781.
From the New Jersey Garette, Vol. IV., No. 197, October 3, 1781.
CHIATHIAM, September 26, 1781.
Early in the morning of the 22nd ultimo, a party of Indians and tories, consisting of about four hundred, entered the beautiful settle- ment of Warwasing, situated on the great road leading from Mini- sink to Eusopus, about thirty-five miles from the former; at their first coming to the place they were hailed by a sentinel who was at the gate of a piquet fort where there was a sergeant's guard kept, (which were the only soldiers in that quarter ; ) they not making any answer, induced the sentinel to, and run within the fort, which alarmed the garrison. The enemy kept up a constant fire upon the fort for some time, but without effect, and at last retired in con- fusion with the loss of three killed and two wounded. They then proceeded to burning and plundering the place. The inhabitants being alarmed by the firing of the fort, all made their escape, except one John Kittle, whom they killed. The loss of these poor people is very great, the fate of an hour reduced them from a state of ease and affluence to want and beggary. Thirteen elegant dwelling-houses, with all the out-buildings and furniture, fourteen spacious barns filled with wheat, besides barracks, stables, stacks of hay and grain, were all consumed ; between sixty and seventy horses, mostly very fine, a great number of cattle, sheep, and hogs were drove off. Col. Pawling, getting intelligence of the above, immediately collected about two hundred New-York levies and militia, and pursued them about forty miles, but was not able to overtake them. It appeared that they left in confusion, as they left a considerable quantity of their plunder behind them in many places. By a white man who has been with them three years, and made his escape while Warwasing was in
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flames, we learn that this party was from Niagara, and that they were four weeks and three weeks on their way; that they were ex- ceedingly distressed for want of provisions, insomuch that they eat up their pack-horses and dogs. He adds, that the garrison of Niagara was in a mealoncholy situation for want of provisions and the neces- saries of life, and that the tories there most bitterly execrate the day they were deluded by the tyrant's emissaries to take up arms against their native country.
On the morning of the 28th ult. Sergeant Joseph Garlinghouse, of Capt. Bonnel's company of levies, who are stationed at Minisink, was teaching a couple of recruits the manual exercise, and standing be- fore them as fugilman, ordered them to take their aim and fire, one of their guns was loaded, and went off at half cock, which blew the whole charge through his breast, of which he was instantly killed.
On Thursday the 30th ultimo, was married at Westfield, William Miller, Esq. a respectable inhabitant of that place, in the eighty-fifth year of his age, to Mrs. Valentine, (relict of Mr. Richard Valentine, late of New-Providence, deceased) in the seventy-fifth year of her age, a woman of a reputable character.
The troops of the enemy, mentioned in our last to have embarked, are all disembarked upon Staten-Island, from which circumstance, it is imagined a descent into this state is intended, therefore it behoves every man, capable of bearing arms, to be in perfect readiness to oppose them, and prevent their committing the like depredations in our territory that they lately did in a sister state.
By intelligence from New-York we learn, that of eighteen sail of the line that went to the southward only thirteen are returned to the Hook, five of which are mere wrecks, and cannot be repaired, but with the greatest difficulty, without going into dock.
By a sailor that was on board Admiral Drake's ship, and left the enemy since their arrival at the Ilook, we learn the battle between the two fleets was fought on the 14th. instant, the British consisting of 18 ships of the line, and the French of twenty-five, though only twenty-three engaged; that the British lost the Terrible and Vengence, both seventy-fours, one sunk and the other burnt; the Fortunate, a forty-four, was taken in the bay; the Princessa, of seventy guns, lost all her masts, and had ninety men killed, and fifty that lost either their legs or arms, and was obliged to throw all her guns overboard two days after the action, as she made nine feet of water in her hold in one hour .- Probably this propitious event so affected the intellects of Sir Henry, was the occasion of his apolo- gizing for the burning of New-London, lest the rude Americans, in conjunction with their allies, should beat up his own quarters, after the reduction of his noble friend, and make him responsible for all the burnings his misereants may or have perpetrated.
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Admirable Digby is most assuredly arrived off off the Hook with one ship of 90 guns, and two of 74. The reports ( from them) say he left England with six ships of the line, six frigates, and 100 trans- ports for America : But some advices the Admiral received at sea, made it necessary for him to come on with three ships, leaving the transports under cover of three ships of the line and six frigates.
TRENTON, Oct. 3.
Princeton, Sept. 28, 1781. .
On Monday the 24th instant, the grammer school in this place was publickly examined in presence of the President and Faculty of the College, and other gentlemen in the neighbourhood, when the several classes gave specimens of their improvement in Greek, Latin, English and writing, to the satisfaction of all present, and the senior class were admitted to the freshman class in college. Prizes had been proposed some weeks before, to excite their emulation, on the follow- ing subjects :
1. One on reading English with propriety, and answering
2. Four upon extempore exercises on the Latin grammar syntax.
3. One for the Best oration
These prizes were contended for on Tuesday the 25th, in the fore- noon and evening .- The prize upon the first subject was adjudged to Christopher De Vintz; on the second it was thought proper, for the encouragement of beginners, to give one of the prizes to the best in the two lower classes, which was adjudged to James Finley .- The other three contended for by the upper classes, were adjudged, 1st to Abel Johnson, 2nd to Samuel Bayard, 3d to Tho. Pollock.
The orations were delivered in the evening in the College-Hall, before a numerous and polite audience, and the prize adjudged to Horatio L. Stockton.
On Wednesday of the 26th, was held the annual commencement for conferring degrees.
In the morning His Excellency the Governor and the Honourable Legislature of the State, at present sitting in this town, assembled in a body at the President's house, and walked in procession from thence to the Hall, with the Trustees and Faculty of the College, and the young gentlemen who were to commence. After the whole were seated, the publick exercises were introduced by the President with prayer .- Then followed,
1st. A salutatory Latin oration on luxury, by Mr. Joseph Clarke.
2d. An oration on the misapplication of talents, by Mr. William Giles.
3d. A dissertation on matrimony by Mr. Francis Jefferson James. 4th. An oration on the love of glory, by Mr. Edward Livingston.
5th. A dialogue on the origin and comparative merits of poetry and eloquence, by Messrs. William Giles, Joseph Clarke and Robert Smith.
6th. An oration on discord, by Mr. Joseph Scudder.
7th. An oration on genius, by Mr. John Blair.
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Sth. The degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on Messrs. Joseph Clarke, William. Crawford, William Giles, Francis Jefferson James, Edward Livingston, and Robert Smith; and the degree of Master of Arts was conferred on the Honourable Major-General Nathaniel Greene -- on the Honourable David Brearley, Esq. Chief- Justice of the State of New-Jersey .- and on Pierre-Eugene du Simi- tiere, a gentleman of literary merit, a native of Geneva, and residing in the city of Philadelphia; and the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on His Excellency Thomas M'Kean, Esq. President of Congress.
9th. An address from the President to the young gentlemen who had just received their degrees.
10th. The valedictory oration on the advantages which the United States of America enjoy above other Republicks which have arisen in the world, for framing wise systems of civil policy, by Mr. Robert Smith.
The whole was conducted to the great approbation of a very crowded and polite assembly, and so as to afford the most favourable presages to the friends of the college.
We were yesterday credibly informed, that Gen. Heath has boats ready and every other thing prepared to act as emergencies may require, in case the enemy should make a descent into this state.
From a New-York paper. NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 28.
Last Monday arrived at Sandy-Hook, in a fleet of the King's ships from Great-Britain, under the command of the Honourable Admiral Digby.
Ilis Royal Highness PRINCE WILLIAM HENRY,
Third Son of our Most Gracious Sovereign. The honour conferred on this continent by the arrival of so exalted and amiable a character upon it, is sensibly felt by all his Majesty's faithful subjects on this side the Atlantic. (Few enough !)
Ilis Royal Highness came up to this city on Wednesday afternoon, in perfect health, and was cordially received upon his landing with the honours due to his dignity and merit. - It is impossible to de- seribe the exultation of the navy, army, and loyal inhabitants on this occasion. (Forgetting Count de Grasse.)
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, Esquire, Governor, Captain-General and Commander in Chief in and over the State of New-Jersey and Ter- ritories thereunto belonging, Chancellor and Ordinary in the same.
In Council.
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The Sieur Holker having been recognized by the United States in Congress assembled, as Consul General of France in the States afore- wid, it is hereby declared that the privileges, pre-eminences and authority belonging to such character and quality are due to him.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Princeton, the twenty-fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty-one.
WILL. LIVINGSTON.
By His Excellency's command,
Bowes Reed, Sec'rv,
BY HIS EXCELLENCY THIE GOVERNOR,
A General Court Martial of the militia of the State of New-Jersey is hereby ordered and appointed to be held at Chatham, on the twenty-third day of October next, for the trial of Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Crane, Captain Isaac Gillam and Lieutenant John Burnet, of which Court Martial Colonel Sylvanus Seely is appointed President, and Lieutenant-Colonels Benoni Hathaway, and John Starke, and Majors Daniel Brown, Joseph Lindsly and Daniel Cook, and Cap- tains Peter Layton, Israel Ward, Joseph Beach, Obadiah Kitchell, James Kean, Jacob Arnold and Josiah Hall, are appointed members, and William Willcocks, Esq. is appointed Judge-Advocate; and for the trial of such other prisoners as shall be brought before them.
Given under my hand the twenty-fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty- one.
WIL. LIVINGSTON.
Was turned into the field of the subscriber on the 21st of August last. a black horse, thirteen and a half hands high, eight years old, has a star, branded S. L. on the near shoulder, hind feet white, and a white scar on his buttock : The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take him away.
JOSEPH BISHOP.
Amwell, Sept. 27, 1781.
The Trustees of Queen's College in New-Jersey, are requested to meet, at New-Brunswick, on Wednesday the 24th day of October, instant, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. By order, J. R. HARDENBERGHI, CIK. Oct. 3, 1781.
From the New Jersey Gazette, Vol. IV., No. 198, October 10, 1781.
TO THE PUBLICK,
Princeton, September 28, 1781.
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