USA > New Jersey > Tenth volume of extracts from American newspapers relating to New Jersey > Part 21
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45
March 9, 1774.
WHEREAS, on or about the 18th day of December last, a letter, written by the subscriber to a gentleman in New-York, was delivered on board the Borden-toren stage, belonging to Joseph Borden, Esq; stage-master: And whereas also two other letters, one for the same gentleman in New York, and the other for a gentleman in New-Brunswick, in the province of New Jersey, written by the subscriber, and bearing date the 5th day of January last, were delivered at the house of the said Joseph Borden, in Borden-town, on the evening of the same day: Whereas also the letter of the 18th of De- cember hath not yet been received by the gentleman to whom directed, and the other two, dated the 5th day of
309
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
I774]
January, have been BROKE OPEN by some unprincipled person or persons, to answer wicked and malevolent pur- poses; and one of the said letters of the 5th of January pocketed by the infamous villain who broke it open, and a copy of it sent to the gentleman in New-York: And whereas a practice of so base a kind must be attended with dangerous consequences to people in general, and to merchants in particular, the subscriber thought it a duty he owed to the public, as well as to himself, to pub- lish this advertisement, and to recommend it to all stage- masters and others, who are intrusted with the charge of conveying letters, to execute their trust with fidelity.
SIWEL LEINAHTAN. Philadelphia, March 7, 1774.
THE NOTED HORSE LYON,
The Property of JOHN KELLEY, in Gloucester County,
WILL cover the Season, till the First of August ensu- ing, at the Stable of AMOS HUTCH, at Job's-Town, in Burlington County, West New Jersey at FORTY SHIL- LINGS the season. FOUR POUNDS to insure a foal, or TWENTY SHILLINGS the single Leap. He is a Chestnut Sorrel, has three white Feet, and a Blaze in his Face, near 16 Hands high, remarkably well proportioned, and strong built, paces a Travel, and trots exceedingly well; he is supposed to be equal, if not superior in Speed to any Horse of his Blood on the Continent; his Carriage is very bold and fine. - - - Attendance will be given, and Pasture provided at Two Shillings and Six-pence per Week, by
March 22, 1774.
ISAAC KELLEY
310
NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS.
[1774
To be SOLD at PUBLIC VENDUE, on Monday, the Second Day of May next (or at private Sale, any Time before)
A HOUSE and LOT, in Prince-town, in which William Whitehead now lives, the Lot contains 3 Acres or more. For Particulars, enquire of JAMES NEILSON, Esq; in New-Brunswick, or JOSEPH OLDDEN, in Prince-town .- The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2361, March 23, 1774. Supplement.
By order of the last Will and Testament of the Rev. CHARLES BEATTY, late of Warminster, in the County of Bucks, and Province of Pennsylvania, deceased, will be sold, the following Tracts and Parcels of LAND, situate in the Province of New- Jersey, viz.
ONE HUNDRED ACRES in the township of Amwell, and county of Hunterdon, at a place called, The Great Swamp, within 3 miles of Delaware river; is exceeding well timbered with white and red oak, fit for heading, staves, ship-timber, &c. when cleared a great part will make extraordinary good meadow, the remainder arable land, unimproved.
Two HUNDRED ACRES, with 5 acres per hundred al- lowance, be it more or less, as bounded by the old survey, in the township of Greenwich, within 4 miles of the river Delaware, high good wheat land; now in the tenure of William Philips.
Two HUNDRED and SEVENTY-FOUR ACRES, at the Great Meadows, in the township of Hardwick; upwards of roo acres good natural log meadow, about 50 acres drained and in good fence, and has been improved, some of the upland cleared; there is on it a double log house,
311
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
I774]
and a young orchard; now in the tenure of Thomas Sil- verthorn.
Two HUNDRED and FIFTY ACRES, with large allow- ance, in New-town, about 6 miles from Sussex Court- house, about 100 acres of good natural meadow, the re- mainder good wheat land, unimproved. The three last tracts are situate in the county of Sussex. For terms, apply to Mr. GEORGE READING, in Pitts-town; or to the subscribers, living in the county of Bucks aforesaid, who are empowered to sell, and give a good clear title for the same. JOHN BEATTY, HENRY WYNKOOP, and SAMUEL ERWIN, Executors.
For the ENCOURAGEMENT of the BREED of good service- ables HORSES,
The subscriber hath purchased that noted English DRAY HORSE, rising nine years old, a jet black 17 hands high, measures 16 inches round the knee joint, and is well proportioned otherwise; he is judged the broodest horse in the province; he is much admired for courage, shapes, marks and beauty, and likewise for his strength and trueness in drawing. as there is none in this province able to exceed him; he is remarkably sure in getting colts, many of which seem likely to be nearly or quite as large as himself. The said horse was foaled in Lincoln- shire, in Old England, was imported by Colonel Francis. is now kept by the subscriber in Newtown township, Gloucester county, about two miles from Cooper's Ferry, opposite Philadelphia, where he is to cover at Twenty Shillings the single leap, or Forty Shillings the season, until the First of August. Isaac Taylor, who kept him last season, in Chester county, offered a reward of Ten Pounds to any person, that would produce as many likely able well made stocky colts, got by any one horse
312
NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1774
in the province, as were got by the said Dray Horse in three seasons covering. Much more might be said in regard to his performance and goodness, but is thought needless, as he is well known, and his colts so much applaud him. Any person that sends their Mares, may depend upon their being taken good care of by MARMA- DUKE COOPER.
N. B. Good pasture provided at 2s.6 per week .- The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2361, March 23, 1774. Supplement.
To BE LET.
And may be entered on the 23d day of April,
THE OLD INN, in the city of Burlington, known by the name of The Stage House, now in the tenure of Alexander Chisolm. Any person inclining to rent the same, may be concerned in the stage waggons, or ma- have the house without, as it may best suit the renter, and may have it for a term of years, or for one only. For particulars enquire of JOSEPH HAIGHT, in said city.
March 23.
OFFICE
For the SALE of REAL ESTATES.
(The first ever undertaken in this Province)
AS it would take up too much room, in a News-Paper, to continue to insert such estates as have already been ad- vertised the usual time, we beg leave to refer to our former publications: Information concerning them as also of several articles which will not be advertised, may be had by applying to the office.
MATTHEW CLARKSON, EDWARD BONSALL.
313
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
1774]
TO BE SOLD,
Ground-Rents amounting to £. 7: 19, issuing out of four lots of ground, situate on the great road from Cooper's ferry to Salem, in Gloucester county, New- Jersey, about 18 miles off the ferry .- The Pennsylvania Journal. No. 1633. March 23, 1774.
NEW-YORK, March IO. We are informed that several running horses are now on their way from Maryland, to start for a sweepstakes, to be contended for between the Gentlemen of that province, Virginia, New-Jersey, and New-York, and the plates to be run for at New-Market and Haerlem, in May next.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Andrew John- ston, Esq: by book debt, are desired to make immediate payment to the executors, as their accompts will without further notice, or any respect to persons, be put into the hands of an attorney, on the 15th day of April next.
Perth-Amboy, March 21, 1774.
To be sold, or let, And entered on the first day of April next,
THE noted tavern in the town of Newark, wherein James Banks, lately lived; the house is large and well calculated for a tavern, the stables commodious; the garden contains near an acre of ground, and there are five or six acres of good pasture land adjoining to it, the whole is in good repair, and from its situation being in the county town, where the courts are held, and the public business of the county transacted, is without ex- ception one of the best stands for a tavern in New- Jersey. For further particulars enquire of Isaac Ogden at Newark.
314
NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS.
[1774
No one need apply to rent it but a person who is well qualified to keep a good house.
March 19, 1774.
THE NOTED HORSE
KING HEROD, A FULL BLOOD,
Is in excellent order, rising six years old, and will cover this season, at the subscriber's plantation, in Gloucester County, West New-Jersey, nearly opposite to Marcus-Hook, at four pounds the season, or seven pounds to warrant a foal .- HEROD is a beautiful bright bay, full fifteen and a half hands high, and as strong and neat made as any horse of his size in America .- He was entered at 4 years old on Hempstead Plains, for the Jockey Club Purse of Fifty Pounds, started against three capital horses, and beat with great ease: He started on Philadelphia course for a purse of One Hundred Pounds, which he also took .- He was got by Fearnought, who is allowed by all persons that ever saw him to be the finest horse that ever was seen in America; he is also full brother to Mr. Spotswood's Apollo, who beat Sol. Lloyd's famous mare Nancy Bywell out of Five Hundred Guineas. It is generally allowed that HEROD is as likely to get the best stock for the turf, saddle or carriage, pro- vided he has proper mares, as any horse on the con- tinent. Good pasturage, and proper care taken of all mares, at two shillings and six-pence per week, by
JAMES TALMAN.
N. B. Gentlemen in Maryland or Pennsylvania, who make choice of HEROD, are desired to send their mares to ISAAC LAWRENCE, at Marcus-Hook, who will take care to send them to said TALMAN. The public shall be furnished with HEROD's pedigree in a future advertise- ment.
315
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
1774]
Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, West New-Jersey, March 28, 1774. To be SOLD by PUBLIC VENDUE, on the first day of June next, and may be entered on the first of October,
THAT old accustomed INN, formerly kept by JOHN COMRON, deceased, known by the, tavern called the Death of the Fox, situate in the township and county aforesaid, lying on the great road leading from Gloucester, and the ferries opposite Philadelphia, to Salem, Cumberland, Cape May, &c. being within ten miles of Gloucester, and fourteen miles of Cooper's Ferry, opposite Philadelphia ; containing 198 acres of land and meadow, about 60 acres thereof cleared and within fence, the remainder well timbered; the land for the most part is very good, and produceth excellent crops of grain and very good pasture; thereon is a two story stone dwelling-house with four rooms on a floor, kitchen and other out-houses, a pump of good water before the door, barn and stables, a very good apple orchard, an excellent garden, with a considerable quantity of currant bushes, off of which may be made several barrels of wine yearly. The situa- tion is very pleasant and healthy, being within sixty rods of an English church, about three miles of a friends meeting house, and within a quarter of a mile of a landing, on a good navigable creek, which makes it very convenient in getting spirits, wine, beer, oats or any other necessary from Philadelphia on the shortest notice, and at a very small expence. At which time and place attendance will be given, by
MARY SHAW, Executrix. JACOB SPICER, Executor.
N. B. Part of the money only will be wanted at present.
316
NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1774
Philadelphia, March 28, 1774.
To THE PUBLIC
ON Saturday the second of April next will be sold, at No. 20, the largest and fattest BULLOCK that has been killed this season; was bred by Mr. JACOB STOKES, in the Jerseys, and will be sold reasonable by LUDWICK UBER.
N. B. The Bullock will be killed on Thursday the 3Ist inst. at the said Uber's in Spring Gardens .-- Din- lap's Pennsylvania Packet, No. 127, March 28, 1774.
WHEREAS the council of proprietors of the eastern division of New Jersey, have agreed to proceed to a dividend of all the common and undivided lands in said eastern division, by allotment : Therefore all persons holding any shares of propriety of said division, which are not yet on record, or enter'd with the register, are required, as soon as possible, to bring in to John Smyth, register to said proprietors, an account of the shares of propriety they are intitled to, with such of the deeds by which they are so intitled, as are not yet on record.
By order of said Proprietors JOHN SMYTH, Register.
PERTII AMBOY, March 17, 1774.
PURSUANT to an order of the inferior court of common pleas, held at Morris Town, in and for the county of Morris, notice is hereby given, to the respective creditors of Hugh Evans, an insolvent debtor, now con- fined for debt in the goal of the county of Morris, that the said creditors be and appear before two of the judges of the said court, on Thursday the 21st day of April next, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at the court-house of
317
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
1774]
said county, to show cause (if any they have) why the said Hugh Evans should not be discharged from his imprisonment, agreeable to the directions of an act of the Governor, Council, and the General Assembly of the province of New-Jersey, passed in the 12th year of his present Majesty's reign, entitled "An act for the reliet of insolvent debtors."
POWLES-HOOK RACES.
To be run for at Powles-Hook, on Monday the 23d day of May next, a purse of FIFTY POUNDS, free for any horse, mare or gelding ( full bloods excepted) carry- ing weight for age and blood, as follows, viz. Four years old, half blood, 6 stone II pounds; three quarters, 7 stone 3 pounds. Five years, half blood, 7 stone 9 pounds; three quarters, 8 stone I pound. Six years, half blood, 8 stone 4 pounds; three quarters, 8 stone 10 pounds. Aged, half blood, 8 stone 12 pounds; three quarters, 9 stone 4 pounds. Every particle of blood be- tween each quarter, in the above race, to carry 6 pounds extraordinary; and AUCTIONEER, the late property of Mr. Waters, and STEADY, the late property of Mr. Cornell, to carry 9 stone 10 pounds each. Filleys to be allowed 3 pounds.
On Tuesday the 24th, a purse of FIFTY POUNDS, free for any horse, mare or gelding carrying weight for age and blood as follows, viz. Four years old, half blood, 7 stone 4 pounds; three quarters, 7 stone 10 pounds; full blood, 8 stone 2 pounds. Five years, half blood, 8 stone 2 pounds; three quarters, 8 stone 8 pounds; full blood, 9 stone. Six years, half blood, 8 stone 12 pounds; three quarters, 9 stone 4 pounds; full blood, 9 stone 10 pounds. Aged, half blood, 9 stone 7 pounds; three quarters 9 stone 13 pounds; full blood, 10 stone 5 pounds.
318
NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1774
N. B. AUCTIONEER, the late property of Mr. Waters to run for the above purse as a three quarter blood, and no particle of blood in each quarter to be taken notice of. Not less than three reputed running horses to run for the above purses, and certificates to be produced from the breeders, or such as the judges will approve of.
The first day's purse to run the best of three 3 mile heats; and the second day to run the best of three 4 mile heats. All horses, &c. to be shewn and entered the Sat- urday before running, at the stand, paying entrance £. 2 10, or double at the post. No owners of horses to start more than one horse, or to be concerned in any con- federacy. If bad weather the races will be postponed till good .- The New-York Gazette: and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1170, March 28, 1774.
Trenton, March 4, 1774.
To be SOLD, by PUBLIC VENDUE, on Monday, the 18th day of April next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises.
A FRAME HOUSE, and LOT of GROUND, situate on the east side of the King-street, in Trenton, near the Market- house, adjoining the house and lot of William Clayton, Esq; on the south, and the lot of William Morris, Esq; on the north, containing about half an acre and two perches, has a large front, sufficient for erecting another tenement; the house is two stories high in the front, has four rooms on a floor, is well situated, and con- venient for a merchant, a noted store having been kept in the said house for many years past. There is on the premises a convenient hatter's shop, fronting the street, a good brick kitchen, good cellars, a well of water, stable, &c. The title indisputable.
THOMAS SMITH.
319
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
1774]
March 22, 1774.
TO BE LETT,
A PLANTATION, lying on Little Mantua-creek, in Gloucester county, West New-Jersey, about 65 acres cleared, 15 thereof are meadow, the greatest part very good, the upland is good fertile ground, suitable for any person that inclines to follow the market, as it lies but about ten miles from Philadelphia, in sight of the river Delaware; there is a good bearing orchard on the same, and several other fruit trees; there is a good dwelling- house on said plantation, with 3 rooms on a floor, and a good cellar under the whole, a pump, with good water, near the door, and several outhouses, a good barn and stable, and may be entered on by the tenth of April next, and to be lett for 3, 4, or 5 years, as may best suit. The whole is within good fence. For terms, enquire of JOHN RAMBO, living in Sweedsborough, on Salem Road, in said county.
Gloucester, West New-Jersey, March 18, 1774. WHEREAS I have highly injured Mr. William Lawrence, of Mantua-creek, Gloucester county, by cer- tain defamatory words by me spoken, to wit, that he was a thief and stole a calf, and at other times that he was a murderer, &c. which words tends to do him the greatest harm, by injuring his character; now in justice to him, I here publicly declare, that the words I spoke are totally false and groundless, that I am sincerely sorry for my imprudence in propagating so bad a report, and that I never will do the same again.
WILLIAM TENNANT.
Witnesses present, James Bowman, Richard Johnson
320
NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1774
Cumberland County, New-Jersey, March 21, 1774.
To be SOLD, by the subscriber, at his store, in Road's- town
RUM, molasses, sugar, tea, coffee, chocolate, and a variety of dry goods, suitable for the season, for cash, or country produce, such as flax, oats, wheat or corn, boards, shingles, and the like, or a short credit may be given, by SETH BOWEN, jun.
The subscribers continue their stage-waggon weekly, from the house where they now live, to Mr. William Cooper's ferry, crossing over to Captain John Hider's, setting out on Tuesday mornings, and returning again on Thursdays, performing each journey in a day; the rates for passengers are 6s. each the whole distance, and luggage 5s. per 100 wt. and letters 4d. apiece, the money to be delivered with the letters; all gentlemen and ladies who please to favour them with their company, or orders, may depend on the most civil usage, by the pub- lic's humble servants,
BOWEN and TOMLINSON.
Said Bowen keeps the famous noted young, Irish Horse, near 15 hands high, very handsome, strong and well made, of a fine bay, 4 years old; he will cover mares this season, at the low rate of 20s. the season, 40s. to in- sure a foal, or 12s. the single leap; the money for cover- ing, the single leap, and the season, to be paid at or be- fore the expiration of the season.
He came of an imported mare, full 152 hands high, got by the Irish Horse .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2362, March 30, 1774.
32 1
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
1774]
TRENTON FERRY.
THE Subscribers, ever desirous of obliging the Public, and to give the utmost satisfaction in their power, even by a sacrifice of their own interest, and at a rate really not to be afforded, do hereby give this public notice and assurance, That from and after the First Day of April next, they will ferry all persons, horses, carriages, &c. upon the same terms, and as low a rate and price as any ferry within the distance of four miles on the river. The superior conveniences of the above Ferry to any other on the river, both with respect to its direct situation on the great road between the cities of Philadelphia and New York, nearer by a considerable distance than the ferry below, and narrower by upwards of one hundred yards, are all such inducements to the Public, joined with the sacrifice now made, as flatter the Subscribers to hope for every preference from the generosity of the Public, which their readiness and intentions to oblige. give them some right to expect in favour of an OLD ESTABLISHED FERRY.
RENSELAER WILLIAMS, PATRICK COLVIN.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2362, March 30, 1774.
To be Sold,
ABOUT five years time of an indented servant girl, born in Jersey, about 14 years old; honest, good tem- pered, fond of children, and handy at most kind of work about a house. Enquire of the Printer.
For a piece relative to the Magistrate of Morris- Town and the Minute of the honourable Council of New-
21
322
NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS.
[1774
Jersey; the reader is referred to the first column of the last page.
Elizabeth-Town.
ON Thursday the 28th of April, 1774, between the hours of ten and two o'clock in the afternoon, will be. peremptorily sold at public vendue, at the house of Mr. Graham, tavern-keeper, a house and lot of land, now in the possession of Mr. Ebenezer Spining, cooper; the house is about three years old, very agreeably situated on the public road leading to Woodbridge, convenient for a small family, having a good garden, and a new barn and stable, and about three acres and a half of good meadow. Any person inclining to purchase the same, may apply to Edward Agar, near the Coffee-House New- York, by whom an indisputable title will be given.
TO BE SOLD,
A Farm whereon Mrs. Elizabeth Bradberry, de- ceased, lately lived, joining Passaick river, commonly called Second-River, near Third River, in the county of Essex and province of East New-Jersey, about five miles from the town of Newark, and about ten from New- York ; containing 240 acres, upon which is a large dwell- ing-house with three rooms on a floor; and a fire place in each; a good cellar and garret, and a convenient linto, very cool in summer. Adjoining the house is a kitchen, and contiguous to the kitchen is a brew-house, with a copper and other necessaries for brewing. There is an excellent well of water, and about fifty yards from the well is a very fine never failing spring. Also a large barn, orchard and garden, with sundry sorts of excellent fruit. There is about seven acres of fresh meadow, and as much more may be made at a very little expence. This
323
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
1774]
farm is a very good soil, and is as pleasantly situated as any farm along Passaick river, and if divided into two lots may be made two as agrecable country scats as can be desired. There is to be sold, with or without the farm about 18 acres of salt meadow, as may best suit the purchaser. If any person or persons incline to pur- chase the abovesaid premises, may, by applying to Mr. Nicholas Van Dycke, of New-York, or Mr. Francis Van Dycke, of New-Brunswick, in East New-Jersey, know the conditions of sale, by whom an indisputable title will be given .- The New-York Mercury, No. 1172, April II, 1774.
The Delaware Lottery.
FOR raising the sum of 56251, or 15000 dollars, for the use of the College of New-Jersey, the Presbyterian congregation at Princetown, and the united Presbyterian congregation at New-Castle and Christiana-Bridge.
THE SCHEME.
I Prize of
6000 dollars
is 6000 dollars.
2
2000
4000
4
1000
4000
IO
500
5000
20
200
4000
30
100
3000
60
50
3000
6960
IO
69600
7087 Prizes. First Ticket drawn for the first 12 days, 100 I200
12913 Blanks Last drawn, 200
N. B. These are not included in the
-
Prizes numbered, Not two blanks to a prize.
20,000 Tickets, at 5 dollars each, are 100,000 dollars.
324
NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1774
The growing importance of the college of New- Jersey, (for the use of which the above Lottery is principally designed) is now generally known through every province of America. It has hitherto subsisted, and been raised to its present situation, entirely by the favour of the public. In the centre of North America, and in a pleasant healthy country, it is well fitted for the most extensive usefulness. The success which hath attended the vigorous efforts already made to raise its funds, and furnish the means of a compleat and finished education to all who are sent to it, has encouraged those concerned in the present attempt; especially as several very judicious persons have warmly recommended it, sig- nifying their surprize, that at a time, when so many have taken this method of promoting public undertakings, a Seminary of such importance, should not also put in for a share of the general benevolence. This, added to other schemes for the support and improvement of the college, will afford to many friends of that institu- tion an opportunity of contributing, with very little risk of losing, and a considerable chance of gain to themselves, who would not incline that the small sums they could spare, should appear in a subscription paper.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.