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To be SOLD, by the SUBSCRIBERS,
A PLANTATION, containing 95 acres of land, well situ-
1 A son of Jonathan Edwards, some time President of Princeton Col- lege. Aaron Burr, his nephew, lived with him at Elizabethtown for some years.
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ated in Pilesgrove, in Salem county, West Jersey, lying on the King's highway that leads to Salem town, about 40 acres of cleared land, and 7 acres of good meadow, lying upon Oldman's Creek, above the bridge, with a large log dwelling-house, a good frame barn, a very good young orchard, of about 250 bearing trees, a fine stream of water running through the premises, which would be very suit- able to set up a fulling mill thereon, or to make a tanyard; the cleared land and meadow under good fence. Any per- son inclining to purchase, by applying to MARY THOMP- SON, living on the premises, or to JAMES DUNLAP, living in Cohakin, in Salem county, who are impowered by the last will and testament of John Thompson to sell the same, may know the title and terms .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2118, July 27, 1769.
NEW-YORK, July 24.
On Thursday last arrived here, Ship Hope, Captain Benjamin Davies, from London in 8 weeks. On the 2d of July, he spoke a Ship from Virginia, and no other all the passage, which was just six weeks to Sandy Hook.
By VIRTUE of a WRIT to me directed, on TUESDAY the 15 day of August next, at the dwelling house of REBECCA HOWELL in the township of Woolwich will be exposed to sail by PUBLIC VENDUE, between the hours of twelve and five in the afternoon of said day,
A Farm, messuage, tenement and tract of land and meadow ground, containing forty five acres, situate on the river Delaware, opposite Marcus Hook, in the town- ship of Woolwich, in the county of Gloucester; the great- est part thereof is good banked meadow, lying on and near the mouth of Birch Creek, a public house of enter-
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tainment and ferry has been kept for several years past, and its situation renders it convenient for that business. Also on the same day will be sold, four acres and an half of meadow, on Oldman's creek, and three acres and an half of cedar swamp, on Raccoon creek, being all late the property of BENJAMIN HOWELL deceased. Seized in ex- ecution and to be sold by
S. BLACKWOOD, late Sheriff. -The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1390, July 27, 1769.
CUSTOM HOUSE, Inward.
Sloop Mulberry, J. Lock, Burlington.
Cleared.
Sloop Olive, J. Bunker, Egg-Harbour .- The Pennsyl- vania Chronicle, No. 133, July 31-August 7, 1769.
WHEREAS my Wife Anne Davis, alias Ward, of the Town of Newark, has eloped from my Bed, and absented herself from Cooking and Eating with me; I forewarn all Persons whatsoever to entertain or trust her in any Shape on my Account, as I will pay no Debts of her con- tracting. EBENEZER DAVIS
-The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 927, July 31, 1769.
The creditors of WILLIAM BROWNE, late of Woolwich, in the county of Gloucester, are desired to meet the Sub- scribers at the house of Thomas James, innkeeper, in Woolwich aforesaid. on Monday next, the 7th of this in- stant August, to receive a dividend of his estate; and to bring in their accounts, properly attested, or they will be excluded the first dividend.
SAMUEL BILES, JOHN HINCHMAN, SAMUEL BLACK- WOOD.
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RUN away, on the 24th of July last, from John Steel- man, of Great Egg Harbour, two servant men, one named Absalom Barrett, this country born, about 5 feet 6 inches high, bluish eyes, and black hair, about IS years of age, has a mole on his left cheek, and warts on his right hand; had on, and took with him, a satteen jacket without but- tons, a white dimity ditto, tore between the shoulders, two pair of homespun trowsers, and two shirts of the same. The other an Irishman, named John Meagher, about 5 feet 5 inches high, has black hair, which he wears clubbed; had on, when he went away, a tight coat, with a collar round it, of a dark colour, a red jacket, without sleeves, black breeches, and half-worn shoes, with brass buckles. Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them in any goal, so that their master may have them again, shall have FIVE POUNDS reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN STEELMAN -The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2119, August 3, 1769.
Custom-House, Entered In. Schooner Ranger, A. Mansfield, from Salem.
FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
RUN-away from the Subscriber, living in Waterford township, Gloucester county, an English servant LAD named George Genge; about 18 years old; 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high; of a swarthy complexion, wears his own black hair, and talks very much with the west country dia- lect : Had on and took with him when he went away, an half worn felt hat; two jackets, one striped with sleeves, and the other a light grey, with copper buttons on it, stamped like a penny; an oznabrigs and a check shirt; two pair of trowsers, one ticking and the other oznabrigs; and two pair of shoes with carved brass buckles.
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Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
WILLIAM COOPER.
N. B. Masters of vessels are forbid carrying him off, at their peril .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1391, Au- gust 3, 1769.
Powles-Hook RACES.
ON Monday the 16th Day of October next, will be run for over the New Course at Powles-Hook, a Purse of FIFTY POUNDS, New-York Currency, by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, not more than three Quarters Blood; and those less than three Quarters Blood, to be allowed 5 1b. The best of three 3 Mile Heats; three Years old car- rying seven Stone; four Years old seven Stone eight Pounds; five Years old eight Stone two Pounds; six Years old eight Stone eleven Pounds; and aged Horses 9 Stone seven Pounds, Saddle and Bridle included; Fil- lies to be allowed three Pounds. Any Horse, &c. winning two Heats shall not be obliged to start a third to save his Distance. To run according to the King's Plate Articles.
Tuesday the 17th, the beaten Horses to run the best of three Heats for the Stakes.
Wednesday the 18th there will be a Fox Hunt in Ber- gen Woods, and on
Thursday the 19th, there will be a Purse of Twenty Pounds, free for any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, not more than Quarter Blood, Weight for Age as above. The Horses, &c. to be shewn and entered at the Starting Post, the Saturday before running, between the Hours of 3 and 5 in the Afternoon, in Presence of the Judges, who will be present, paying 50s. Entrance for each Horse, &c. that starts for the Plate of 50l. and 20s. for every Horse, &c.
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that starts for the 201. Plate. Any Dispute that may arise, to be determined by a Majority of the Subscribers present. Good Crafts will be ready at each Ferry to con- vey over all Persons who incline to see the Races; good Stables, with excellent Hay and Oats, will be provided for the Horses, and good Accommodations for the Grooms. To start at 2 o'Clock precisely, each Day; Cer- tificates of the Ages of the Horses, &c. to be produced at Entrance, from under the Hands of the Breeders.1
RUN-AWAY from the subscriber, living in Trenton, West-Jersey, July 23, 1769, an Irish servant lad, named Michael Brady, about 5 feet 3 inches high, and about 20 years of age, well set, thick legs, knock'd-knee'd, and speaks very quick, fair complexion, full fac'd, and large full grey eyes, short light curl'd hair; born in Dublin, has some of the Brogue, and speaks very hoarse; Had on, and took with him, when he went away, a yellowish brown thickset fustian coat, green double-breasted cloth jacket, both much worn, with flat metal buttons on them, ozen- brigs shirt and trowsers, nankeen breeches, old thread stockings, old pumps with long quarters, very good hat, is a shoemaker by trade, and pretends to the snuff work. Whoever takes up and secures the said servant in any goal, so that his master may have him again, shall have Four Pounds reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
WILLIAM TUCKER.
N. B. He is supposed to have a false pass, and also change his name and clothes, he being a crafty fellow .- The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 928, August 7, 1769.
PURSUANT to an Order of the Honourable Jacob Ford,
1 In the New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury for Monday, August 21, this advertisement is changed, to announce the races for October 9, 10, 11 and 12, instead of a week later.
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and Samuel Tuthill, Esqrs, two of the Judges of the In- ferior Court of Common Pleas of the County of Morris; Notice is hereby given to the respective Creditors of Na- than Wilkinson, an insolvent Debtor, in the Gaol of the County of Morris. that they be and appear, at the Court- House in Morris-Town, in the County of Morris afore- said, on Friday the first Day of September next, at nine o'Clock in the Morning of the said Day, to shew Cause (if any they have) why Assignees should not be appointed to the Estate of said Nathan, and he discharged from his Imprisonment, agreeable to a late Act of the Governor, Council, and General Assembly of the Province of New- Jersey, entitled, "An Act for the Relief of insolvent Debt- ors."
Morris Town, August 2d 1769.
Monmouth, } BY Order of the Honourable John Ander-
New-Jersey, S son, and John Taylor, Esquires, Judges of the Quarter Sessions of said Province, Obadiah Worthly, Prisoner for Debt, in the Gaol of said County, Did on the 27th Day of July, make Application to the said Judges, for the Benefit of the late insolvent Act, entitled, "An Act for the Relief of insolvent Debtors," made in the Eighth Year of his present Majesty's Reign, was qualified and filed his Schedule of his Estate: Now this is to give Notice, to the Creditors of the said Debtor, that they be together at Freehold Court-House, on the 28th Day of August next, to shew Cause if any they have, why the said Prisoner's Estate should not be assigned, and his Body discharged, pursuant to said Act, of which this is their Notice.
Monmouth Gaol, July the 27th, 1769.
-- The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1388, August 10, 1769.
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West Jersey, August 2, 1769.
STOLEN out of Daniel Cooper's Corn Field, opposite to Philadelphia, a Corn Harrow, it was payed in the Spring with a Coat of Pitch, it has a Knee fixed along the Middle of it, fastened down at the fore End with a Bolt and Key, it has Handles fixed on the Top, not unlike to Plow or Wheelbarrow Handles, to work it with, it contains 35 Iron Teeth, it has in the fore End of the Knees two Holes, one above the other, for the Clevis Pin to go through; as also was taken away, at the same Time with it, a Plow Clevis, fixed to the Head of the same (it is supposed that the above described Harrow was taken away by Water). Whoever will give Information to the Owner, so that the Harrow may be had, and the Thief detected, so that he may be brought to Justice, shall have Forty Shillings, as a Reward for the same, from
DANIEL COOPER.
TEN POUNDS Reward.
MADE his escape out of the prison of Trenton, in the county of Hunterdon, and province of New-Jersey, one CORNELIUS BENNET, about 23 years of age, a stout well built fellow, 5 feet 8 inches high, or thereabouts, black complexion, short brown hair, of a down look, large grey eyes, with a remarkable deal of white in them, a short face, his nose rather long and rising, has lost one or more of his teeth before in his upper jaw, speaks Low Dutch; had on a check shirt and trowsers, old shoes and hat, though it is very probable he will endeavour to change his apparel, is very talkative, and fond of liquor. Said Bennet was con- victed of horse-stealing, and it is much to be feared that he will join a gang on the frontiers of this and the neigh- bouring provinces, who, it is said, are concerned in that practice. Whoever apprehends the said Cornelius Bennet,
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and secures him in any goal, or otherwise, so that the Sher- iff of the said county of Hunterdon can have him again, shall be paid the above reward, and reasonable charges, by JOHN BARNES, Sheriff.
August 4, 1769.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Evesham, Burlington county, West-Jersey, on the 8th instant, a ser- vant lad, named Jacob Carvel, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, about 18 years of age, well set, of a yellowish com- plexion, coarse harsh hair, a kind of flax colour, cut very close on the top, is very much hump shinned; had on, and took with him, two shirts, one osenbrigs, the other fine linen, two pair of tow trousers, and one pair of striped ditto, four jackets, two bear-skin, one lead coloured, the other black and white, a good broadcloth one, light col- oured, lined with striped woollen, and bound before, one cotton and woollen striped ditto, a new black neckcloth, two hats, one an old beaver the other plat, a new pair of neats leather shoes. He also took with him a large brindle dog; the said boy's father lives at Duck-Creek, and it is supposed he has gone that way. Whoever takes up and sccures said servant in any goal, so that his master may have him again, shall receive Thirty Shillings reward, and Five Shillings for the dog, with reasonable charges, paid by
NATHAN HAINES. -The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2120, August 10, 1769.
TO BE SOLD,
A Plantation containing 115 acres, in Cumberland county, West New-Jersey, about one mile from Green- wich, it is well watered, a constant stream running through
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it, about 40 acres cleared, and in good fence, a good house on it with three rooms on the lower floor, a good stone cellar under the whole, also a barn and young orchard. The title good, it was late the property of THOMAS WARE, deceased, and to be sold by his Executors. The purchasers may have the payments made easy : any person inclining to purchase, may apply to the subscribers, in Greenwich, near the premises.
THOMAS EWING, SAMUEL EWING, Executors. -The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1392, August 10, 1769.
New-York, August 14. * * The Races at Powles's Hook begins the 9th of October, and not the 16th.
To-morrow Morning at 9 o'Clock, a STAGE ( well fitted ) will set out from Powles-Hook for Mr. Banks's, at New- ark, and return from thence two Hours before Sunset, the same Day: This will be continued on every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, in every Week, at the usual Price of 18d. for each Passenger going, and the same for return- ing. The Benefit resulting to the Public from this Stage, must be very obvious, as any Person from New-York, may go to Newark, and return Home the same Evening. -The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 929, August 14, 1769.
City of Burlington, August 7, 1769.
COMMITTED to the Goal of the County of Burlington, in West New-Jersey, a certain Negro Man, who calls him- self SAM; he says he is Barbados born, and came with his Master in a Sloop, loaded with Rum and Molasses; but can't tell what Place they came to: He says that his Mas- ter's Name is Capt. Johnson, and that one William
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Thomas and James Brown sailed with his Master. The said Negro is about Twenty-two or Twenty-three Years old, had on when committed, an old brown Coat, with broad Metal Buttons, and a Jacket of the same, he had also a Swanskin Flannel Jacket, made Sailor Fashion. These are to desire his Master, (if any he has) to come immedi- ately, pay Charges and take him away : So doing, he will oblige his humble Servant,
EPHRAIM PHILLIPS, Goaler. -The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1389, August 14, 1769.
Trentown, August 31 [?], 1769.
RUN-away on Sunday the 12th inst. from the Sub- scriber, living at Trentown, two Irish servant men, the one named Nicholas Fitz Gerald, the other Garret Mur- phy; the former had on when he went away, a brown coat, the button-holes laid with tape; a black cloth jacket, lined with blue; the latter a brown coat, lined with white shalloon, and white metal buttons, white breeches, patched on the knees : Both a little pitted with the small pox; the former about 6 feet high, the latter about 5 feet 9 inches high, walks wide and lame: Took with him a pair of black velvet breeches. They have both black hair tied. Whoever takes up said servants, or secures them in any goal, so that they may be had again, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid, by me
SAMUEL HENRY. -The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1389, August 17, 1769.
Captain Reid, from Dominica, on the 7th, about 30 Leagues to the Southward of our Capes, spoke the Sloop Charlotte, Captain Bardin, bound to the Grenades, from this Port, all well.
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June 12, 1769.
BY virtue of a writ to me directed, on the 21st day of August next, at the dwelling-house of Randall Marshall, in the township of Deptford, will be exposed to sale by public vendue, all that plantation and tract of land, where- on the said Randall Marshall now lives, containing 300 acres, or thereabouts, 60 acres whereof are cleared, 20 acres of good meadow, and more may be made, the re- mainder is well timbered; there is a good dwelling-house and orchard, a barn and other out-houses thereon; also a grist mill, with one pair of stones, and a fulling mill, with press-shop, dye-house, tenter-bars, and all other tools, and utensils, necessary for carrying on the fulling busi- ness; situate on the main branch of Great Timber Creek, in the county of Gloucester, and Western Division of the province of New-Jersey, in a good part of the country for trade, being within a mile of navigable water, on the said creek, and 8 miles from the town of Gloucester. It is an old accustomed place for business, both in the grinding and fulling way, and is well situate for a store, being in a thick inhabited part of the country, and within a few miles of several saw-mills, on the said creek; the stream is good, and with a trifling expence might be made navigable to the mill tail; the land is capable of producing any grain com- mon to the country, and there being two tenements there- on, at a proper distance from each other, may be divided into two plantations; being all late the estate of John Heaton, seized in execution, and to be sold by
SAMUEL BLACKWOOD, late Sheriff.
BY virtue of several writs to me directed, will be ex- posed to sale, on Wednesday, the IIth of October next, 011 the premises, a valuable plantation, situated in the town- ship of Alloway's Creek, supposed to contain 225 acres
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of land, 30 thereof good meadow, within bank, also a good brick house, barns, stables, and a good apple orchard; late the property of James Smith; seized and taken in execu- tion, and to be sold by
EDWARD TEST, late Sheriff.
Salem, August 11, 1769
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2121, August 17, 1769.
We hear that on Friday last, the pilot boat belonging to Jacob Hart, being off our capes was struck with light- ening, which split her main-mast to pieces, went into the hold, thro' the cabin, where it almost suffocated two per- sons, and then passed out of the cabin door into the air .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1393, August 17, 1769.
To be SOLD by the subscribers, executors to the estate of Anthony Morris, deceased. A bank and water lot, either separate or together, with the buildings thereon, situate between Chestnut and Market streets, commonly known by the name of the Old Crooked Billet houses and wharf.
Also a tract of land, near Trenton, containing about 600 acres, part of which is a large swamp called the Bear Swamp, on Mirey run, when cleared and drained will make a great quantity of meadow. There are some im- provements in this tract, among which is a thriving young orchard. For further particulars inquire of Anthony Morris, John Morris, Samuel Morris, and others, Execu- tors.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the Public, that he was bred to the practice of Physic and Surgery, and has had more than thirty years experience, the last seven years of which he served in the Pennsylvania Hospital.
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attended to all the administrations of medicine, and chir- urgical operations in that infirmary, during the whole time.
N. B. They have used this syrup in several counties in Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Maryland, with good success. Made and sold by
GEORGE WEED.
CUSTOM-HOUSE, Inward Entries. Schooner St. Nicholas, E. Reed, Salem.
Cleared.
Schooner Ranger, A. Mansfield, Salem.
A Catalogue of Books to be disposed of by the Library Company of Philadelphia. History of New-Jersey, by Smith.
Persons desirous of purchasing any of the above Books, may see them by applying to DAVID EVANS, or THOMAS MIFFLIN .- The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 137, August 21-28, 1769.
THOUGH I have the greatest Reason to believe that Mr. William Kelly, who lately embarked for England in the Ship Edward, before his Departure closed all his unsettled Accounts, as well in this Colony, as that of New-Jersey; yet it may not be improper to give this public Notice, that any Person still having Demand against the said Mr. Kelly, may have the same immediately settled, by applying to Elias Boudenot, Esq; in Elizabeth Town, New-Jersey, or to the Subscriber in New-York.
ABRAHAM LOTT.
To be sold at public Vendue, on Tuesday the 5th Day of September, at ten o'Clock, by the Heirs of the Estate of Peter Low, deceased;
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THE House and Lot of Ground, wherein the late Widow Low, deceased, lived; situate in Stone-street. Also a Par- cel of Houshold and Kitchen Furniture, two Negro Wenches, and a Negro Child. The Vendue to continue till all is sold.
Also to be sold at private Sale, a Lot of Up-land, of about Two and a Half Acres, situate at Rariton Landing, in New-Jersey; together with a Lot of excellent Meadow, containing 4 1-4 Acres, directly opposite of the Up-land, the Road running between both. There is on the Up-land a good and very convenient Dwelling-House, with a Cel- lar and five Fire-places; a large and convenient Store and Bake-House, Garden, Well, and Orchard. On the Low land is a Store-House, Chair-House, and Stable. From the Dwelling-House there is a very beautiful Prospect of the River, and the ellegant Seat of Anthony White, Esq; It may suit either for a trading Person, or a Gentleman's Country Seat; a good Title will be given by the Sub- scribers, living in New-York.
CORNELIUS P. Low, ) Surviving PETER LOW ' Executors.
-The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 931, August 21, 1769.
GARRAT NOEL
Has for Sale at his Book Store, next Door to the Mer- chant's Coffee House,
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A TREATISE concerning RELIGIOUS AFFECTIONS.
By the Rev. JONATHAN EDWARDS, A. M. Late President of the College of New-Jersey.
This Treatise is so much esteemed, that two Edi- tions have been already sold. This now offered to the Public, is the Third, and every Part of the Workmanship is AMERICAN.
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N. B. The Notes are printed at large .- The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1390, August 21, 1769.
New-York, August 24. " An Account of some late Disturbances in Monmouth County, which we were de- sired to publish, would have been in this Paper to Day, had it not been, that we are informed a more full Account of that Matter, is sent to the Press, in order to be published in a pamphlet, the Sale of which might be retarded by such a Publication in the News Paper. It is therefore postponed, in order to give an Opportunity to the Parties concern'd, to signify their Pleasure, whether it shall be inserted or suppressed .- The New York Journal or Gen- eral Advertiser, No. 1390, August 24, 1769.
STOLEN out of the Subscriber's pasture, in Burlington, New-Jersey, on the 6th of this instant August, a red roan HORSE, 13 hands and a half high, well set, his carriage but indifferent, paces altogether, 6 years old last spring, neither brand nor ear-mark. Whoever takes up and se- cures said horse and thief, so that the thief may be brought to justice, shall have Three Pounds reward, or Forty Shil- lings for the horse only and reasonable charges, paid by me
ABRAHAM SCOTT.
Gloucester, August 16, 1769
STOLEN from the subscriber, on Monday night, the 14th of this instant, 4 wheels of a large waggon, well tiercd, with black gum hubs, one of the boxes of the little wheels loose, and cannot be fastened without new bushing; also a new SKIFF. 18 feet kecl, 4 feet beam, Moses bottom, a chain To feet long, and the upper streaks painted of a lead colour. If any person, or persons, will give information, so that the thieves may be brought to justice, shall have
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Three Pounds reward, or Thirty Shillings for the WHEELS and SKIFF, paid by
WILLIAM HUGG.
Philadelphia, August 17, 1769. FORTY DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away, the 13th instant, from the subscriber, living near Trenton, two Irish servant men, one named GARRET MURPHY, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, a little pitted with the small-por, straight short black hair, walks wide, and speaks a little on the brogue; had on, when he went away, a wool hat, a good brown broadcloth coat, with white lining, a brown velvet jacket, and white ticken breeches. The other named NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, about 24 years of age, 6 feet high, a little pitted with the small-pox, long light brown hair, tied behind, of a ruddy complexion, and speaks very unich on the brogue; had on, when he went away, a wool hat, a snuff coloured broad- cloth coat, bound with tape, and a black napped jacket. All masters of vessels are desired not to carry them off at their peril. Whoever secures said servants in any goal, so that their master may have them again, shall have the above reward, or the half part for either of them, and rea- sonable charges, paid by
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