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Also to be sold, a tract of 150 acres - - - in the county of York, in the province of Pennsylvania Apply to
SAMUEL JOHNSTON, Esq; in York-town.
Persons desirous of removing into the back part of Pennsylvania may purchase sundry tracts of very fine land, which the subscriber has for sale in Cumberland and Bedford counties. For terms, apply RICHARD PETERS, junior. to
From The New-York Journal; or, the General Advertiser, No. 1636, May 12, 1774.
New Jersey, Monmouth County.
By order of the Court of Common Pleas for said county, &c .- Whereas Samuel Clark, insolvent debtor in the gaol of said County, did, this 28th day of April 1774, make application to said Court to be admitted to apply for relief by the late insolvent act, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors;" at which time he filed a schedule of his estate, and was duly sworn according as said act directs : Now these are to give notice to the creditors of said Samuel Clark, that they be together at the court-house in said county, on the 2d day of June next, to show cause, if any they have, why the said debtor's estate shall not be assigned for the use of his creditors, and his body discharged pursuant to said act. April 28, 1774.
From The New-York Gazette : and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1177, May 15, 1774.
This may serve to inform the public, that the house on the north side of Staten-Island, late the property of Anthony W. Waters, de- ceased, is again opened as a tavern, and kept by Isaac Decker, at
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the sign of the King's arms, who has provided two good boats to ply between said place and New-York, in order to carry passengers ; also a six oar barge that will go on any emergency in case of a calm : He also keeps a ferry across Kill Van Kull to Bergen, in order to oblige such gentlemen and ladies as chuse to go by way of Powles-Hook. There is a new convenient wharf erected where horses and carriages may be landed or taken on board at any time of tide with the greatest safety; it is needless to say anything as to the house or its situation, as it is beyond dispute, equal if not superior to any other in that way of business between Boston and South-Carolina, but as all new undertakings are attended with great difficulty, trouble and expence, he earnestly begs the public's patron- age and favour, and they may rest assured, that he will not deceive them by promising more than he means to perform; he will only say, that he is determined to keep the best of liquors, eatables, and lodgings, and will endeavour to mend whatever may be found fault with; and as John Mersereau, one of the proprietors of the stage that drives from Powles-Hook to Philadelphia, hath quitted the old stage road and ferry, and now crosses the Kill at a new ferry erected by his brother Joshua Mersereau, Esq; (not through any fault that could be alledged against the roads, house and ferry, or the attendance given, but merely for the interest of his brother) it is the determined resolution of the proprietors of this place, to erect a new stage coach and waggon, to drive from this ferry to Philadelphia twice in a week; all gentlemen and ladies who chuse to travel this way, may be brought from New York, the evening before the stages set out, in the boats by able and skilful boatmen ; and in place of being disturbed of their usual rest by being obliged to leave their beds at three or four o'clock in the morning, they may rest until seven or eight, have time for breakfast, and be still more forward on their journey than those who come by Powles- Hook. All gentlemen and ladies from the interior parts of the country, who chuse to spend some time in the heat of summer near the water, may be accommodated with elegant rooms, that command an extensive and agreeable prospect from their windows: They may also be supplied with everything that the market of New-York affords; and all kinds of shell and other fish usually met with in this country, may be taken before the door; the stables which he has, is not inferior to any public or private in America, where the best hay and oats will be provided: And all gentlemen and ladies who may find it most convenient by taking a passage in the boat, and leaving their horses and carriages, may depend upon the very best of usage. The public will also be pleased to observe, that the passage from New-York to this house is commonly made in the
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general way between one and two hours, and very often in less time, whoever will compare the list of roads in the almanack, will find they shall shorten the way to Philadelphia ten or twelve miles by coming this way, rather than by the way of Powles-Hook and Newark, and at a considerable less expence, but as the public will in a short time be able to judge with certainty which of the roads, ferries, and taverns, will be most convenient; it would be needless to say more than that all favours conferred, will be gratefully acknowledged by the public's most obedient and devoted humble servant, ISAAC DECKER.
NEW-YORK, May 16. | His Majesty's 47th Regiment now in New-Jersey, is to be reviewed next Thursday at Amboy, by the Hon. Brigadier General Haldimand.
NEW-YORK, May 16. | On Wednesday, the Convention of the Episcopal Clergy of this Province and New-Jersey. Divine service in Trinity Church, at II.
This day week the Races at Powles-Hook comes on, where 'tis not doubted there will be very excellent sport: The following Coursers are to start at two o'clock, for a plate of £50: Mr. Morris's Young Strumpet, Capt. Rutger's Macaroni, Mr. Cornell's Steady, Mr. Herd's Auctioneer, Mr. Elsworth's Cyrus. And Little Quick- Silver.
The next Day there will be a run for a saddle, bridle and whip.
From The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2369, May 18, 1774. TO BE SOLD,
A good farm, containing about 200 acres of land and meadow, situate upon George's Road, about 7 miles from the city of New- Brunswick, and about 10 miles from Princeton; about 50 acres of the upland cleared and in good fence, and about 15 acres of the meadow, there being 40 or 50 acres of meadow ground adjoining yet to be cleared, all of exceeding good soil, and which will produce the best kind of English grass: There is a good dwelling-house upon the premises, 24 feet long by 18 feet, a story and one half high; there is also a saw-mill, which in a good season is very profitable in sawing the timber upon the place: And there is also a young orchard on the premises of 100 apple-trees, thrifty and well kept from cattle. This estate is part of that lately belonging to the reverend Dr. Samuel Finley, deceased, and to be sold and con- veyed by the subscribers, his executors. For terms, apply to SAMUEL
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BREEZE, at Shrewsbury; RICHARD STOCKTON, near Princeton; or SAMUEL FINLEY, at Salem.
N. B. All persons indebted to said estate, by bond, note, or otherwise, are desired to make speedy payment.
TRENTON, May 7, 1774.
Choice pickled STURGEON at Ios. the two gallon keg, and 12S. the three gallon keg, cured after the Baltic manner, by Jonathan Richmond, at Trenton Falls, who by his long experience and prac- tice in the trade for 12 years, and not trusting to hired hands and negroes, who often spoil the same and do not put up the proper parts of the fish, as many others neglect, is enabled to vouch that his curing will stand the warmest climate. All masters of vessels or others, lest they should be imposed on by persons selling their fish in Richmond's name, are requested to take notice, that all his kegs are branded on the head with his name. To be sold at Messieurs Cox and Furman's store, in Water street, and at William Harper's store, at the Crooked Billet wharff, and no where else, in Philadelphia.
N. B. Please to follow these directions, draw off the liquor at the bung, into a clean pan, then take out the head that is branded, harden on the hoops and pour to it again its own pickle, and if at any time there is a supply wanting to cover the fish, add some good neat vinegar.
TO BE LETT,
Near 700 rods of banking in the Jerseys, a little above Chester, between the lands of Thomas Thomson and Lynford Lardner, whereby a number of ditchers are wanted. Any person or persons that incline to undertake the said work, may apply to the sub- scribers, near the premises.
JAMES HINCHMAN, JAMES STEELMAN, THOMAS CLARK.
May 10, 1774.
From The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1641, May 18, 1774.
Was lost, or picked out of the pocket, in market, on Wednesday, March 30, a black morocco leather pocket book, with a steel clasp, having the owner's name and place of abode stamped in gold letters in the inside; there was in said pocket book, sundry papers of im- portance to the owner, that will be of no use to any other person ; also 5 lottery tickets in the Delaware lottery for the college of
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New Jersey, &c .; the numbers are 14447 and 8, and 14562-3 and 4; and as the drawing of said lottery commences in a few days, all persons are forwarned from purchasing any of the above numbers, as, should they prove fortunate, the prizes will be paid to the proper owner of said tickets: Any person that brings said pocket book, papers and tickets to the Printers hereof, shall receive fifteen shil- lings reward, and no questions asked.
From The New-York Journal; or the General Advertiser, No. 1637, May 19, 1774. New-Jersey, Monmouth County.
By order of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas for said county. Whereas William Hulett, John Vanderveer, Joseph Astin, and Samuel Clark prisoners for debt in the gaol of said county. have petitioned said Court to be permitted to apply for the benefit of the late insolvent act, entitled "An Act for the relief of insolvent debtors," made in the twelfth year of his present Majesty's reign, and have filed their schedules and qualified to the truth thereof .- Now these are to give notice to the creditors of said debtors, that they be together at the Court House of said county on the second day of June next to shew cause, if any they have, before the Judges of said Court, why the said prisoners' estates shall not be assigned for the use of their creditors, and their bodies discharged from their present confinement, pursuant to said act.
April 27, 1774.
From Rivington's New-York Gazetteer, No. 57, May 19, 1774.
NEW-YORK, May 19. | On Saturday last died, in her 28th year, Mrs. Catherine Cuyler the Lady of Mr. Henry Cuyler, merchant of this city; she was a daughter of the late John Barbarie, Esq; of Perth-Amboy.
NEW-YORK, May 19. | On Monday next the races will begin at Powles-Hook.
From Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet, No. 135, May 23, 1774. PHILADELPHIA, May 23.
The Delaware lottery for the College of New-Jersey. &c. begins to be drawn this day at New-Castle .- There are a few tickets yet remaining unsold, which may be had by enquiring of the persons mentioned in the scheme.
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JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE ONE DOLLAR),
And to be sold by Isaac Collins, Printer, in Burlington, and R. Aitken, Bookseller, in Front Street, Philadelphia.
The Votes and Proceedings of the last session of General As- sembly of New Jersey. To which is annexed the Bill, entitled, An Act for the more equitable manumission of slaves, etc., which is referred for further consideration till next session.
From The New-York Gazette : and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1178, May 23, 1774. FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
Whereas on Thursday night the 5th inst. the store of the sub- scriber, at Middle Brook, Somerset county, New Jersey, was broke open, and robbed of the following money and goods, viz. eight half Johannes's thirty or forty shillings in coppers, with silver and paper money to the amount of between thirty and forty pounds, in- cluding the half Johannes's; almost a whole piece of middling fine Irish linen, a remnant of apron check, one pair of homespun yarn stockings, one pair of homespun thread stockings, one new castor hat, two silk handkerchiefs, red and yellow spotted; a rem- nant of black cravats, a remnant of blue broad cloth, and it is prob- able have taken other things that is not yet missed. Whoever takes up the said thief, so that he may be brought to justice, and the money and goods restored, shall have the above reward, with all reasonable charges, and for the thief alone, 40s. from
BENJAMIN MORGAN.
WHEREAS an advertisement appeared in the New-York Gazette: and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1177, signed with the name of Isaac Decker, setting forth great matters intended to be done by him in favour of travellers between Philadelphia and New-York; in which, among other things, it is asserted, that the subscriber hath quitted the old stage road and ferry merely for the interest of his brother, and now crosseth the kills, at a new ferry erected by his said brother; which advertisement the said Isaac Decker dis- owns, and hath denied himself to be the author of it. The sub- scriber, in his turn, denies the facts therein exhibited against him to be true; and alledgeth, that his reasons for crossing the Kills at the New Ferry were not merely for the interest of his brother. but were, Ist. because the distance from Woodbridge to Powles- Hook, crossing at said New Ferry, is shortened at least one mile. 2d. Because the road from said New Ferry, along Newark bay,
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from Bergen point, is much better than the old road through Bergen woods, the former being high and dry at all times, and very pleasant; the latter being very low, and generally wet, miry, and unpleasant in travelling, of which the subscriber hath sustained damages by the wear and breaking of his carriages, at least to the value of Tool. more than he probably would if he had used the other road. The facts contained in said advertisement, so far as relates to the subscriber, being entirely false, or at least mistaken, gives great room to suppose the others matters therein contained are not to be depended on. JOHN MERCEREAU.
From The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2370, May 25, 1774. FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
Runaway, the 16th of May, 1774, from his master, in Salem, New- Jersey, an Irishman, named James Faran, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well set and fleshy, of a dark complexion, black curled hair, full face, speaks somewhat on the brogue, about 30 years of age, is of slow motion, rather sluggish, by occupation a ditcher, thrasher, and other labour ; had on when he went away, a dark brown jacket, made of an old cloth coat, a spotted swanskin ditto, with sleeves, white Russia linen trowsers, almost new, a check shirt, old shoes, a felt hat, half worn. As I relieved him out of Salem gaol, where he was confined for debt, he may possibly have a forged pass, or an old one. Whoever secures him in any gaol, or brings him home, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and rea- sonable charges, paid by ROBERT WILSON.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Joshua Wright, late of the Township of Chester, in the County of Burlington, deceased, are once more desired to make speedy payment, otherwise they may expect to be proceeded against as the law directs, without further notice; and all persons who have any demands against the said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts, properly proved, that they may be settled and paid, by
JOSEPH WRIGHT, Executor.
FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
Run away from the subscriber, living in the township of Evesham, Burlington county, West New Jersey, on the 19th Instant, at night an English servant lad, named John Jones, about 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, dark short bushy hair, pitted with the small-pox, has many scars on his head, having been lately sore;
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had on, and took with him, when he went away, one homespun bearskin sheeps black jacket, one light coloured worsted and wool ditto, no lining in either, two ozenbrigs shirts, one new, the other half-worn, one pair of old leather breeches, new tow trowsers, black yarn stockings, two pair of shoes, about half-worn, a good felt hat, almost new, and old ditto, has been bound round the brim; he says he has been used to the seas, very fond of strong drink, and is a talkative impudent fellow, between 17 and 18 years of age. Who- ever takes up and secures said lad, in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that his master may get him again, shall have the above re- ward, and reasonable charges, paid by
WILLIAM HIGBEE.
From The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1642, May 25, 1774.
Extract of a Letter from Boston, May 16.
"General Gage arrived three days since, and is to be intro- duced into this town from the castle under the conduct of the militia, and I suppose sworn in Governor. - - - This day we are told that the seat of Government is to be removed from New- York to Amboy; and with your province they do not know what to do."
Whereas eleven tickets, in the Delaware Lottery, No. 12035- 12045, were left in the hands of Capt. William Kidd, who is since dead, and his account of them is mislaid. This is to give notice, that as the said Lottery is now drawing at New-Castle, it is ex- pected that any persons holding the said tickets will inform some of the gentlemen, whose names are mentioned in the schemes, or the Printers of this paper.
From Rivington's New-York Gazetteer, No. 58, May 26, 1774.
NEW-YORK, May 26. | Last Monday at the races, on Powles- Hook, the following started for a purse of 501.
Mr. Cornell's black horse Steady, I
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Capt. Rutger's bay horse Macaroni 2 I 2 3 Mr. Waters's bay horse Auctioneer 5 2
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Mr. Elsworth's bay horse Cyrus 3 3 drawn Mr. grey horse Quicksilver 4 5 drawn
The spectators were very numerous, the weather was extremely fine, the sport was excellent, but the most confident in the betting branch were grievously disappointed.
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From The New-York Journal; or the General Advertiser, No. 1638, May 26, 1774.
LONDON, March 31.
The son of the good, and ill used Dr. Franklin, a man pos- sessed of every amiable and noble virtue, and dearly beloved by the people of America, is divested of his government of New Jersey ; and Sir Thomas Mills, a relation of Lord Mansfield, is appointed to succeed him.
From Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet, No. 136, May 30, 1774. SEVEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away, the 23d inst. ( May) from the subscriber, at Man- ington, in Salem County, an Irish servant man named William O'Brian, about 27 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well set, with strait hair, high eye-brows, a down look and low voice; had on when he went away, a dark claret coloured coatee, with waist- coat and breeches of the same, a coarse shirt, grey woollen stock- ings, old shoes with odd buckles, and an old hat. He served a time with Joseph Bullock, in Burlington County, and has since forfeited his freedom by getting in debt. It is supposed that he went away with one John Lloyd, of a sandy complexion, hoarse voice, and much the same heighth of the other. Whoever takes them up shall have five dollars for each, or the above reward for O'Brian alone, and reasonable charges, if he be secured so that his master may get him again. ABRAHAM SHREVE.
From The New-York Gazette : and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1179, May 30, 1774.
Run away from the subscriber, on the 15th of this instant, May, an apprentice lad about 19 years of age, named Abraham Orsburn ; of a down look, a rough complexion, light hair, was born in Morris Town, in New-Jersey; had on and took with him a blue coat and jacket, half worn, a red frize wastecoat double breasted, with pewter buttons on one side and none on the other; a check linen shirt, leather breeches half worn, copper knee buckles, mixt wooling stockings, a pair of new shoes, a half worn castor hat, a half worn blue great coat, two new tow shirts, and trowsers of the same. Has served part of his time to a bloomer's trade. He has one or more brothers at Goshen, and it is most likely he has gone that way. Whoever will secure said lad so that his master may get him again, shall receive two pounds reward, and all reasonable charges, by me, MOSES CARMAN.
Hanover, Morris County, May 21, 1774.
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As cancers are so common, many being afflicted therewith, this is to notify the Public that Doctor John Dodge, living near the North Church, in the City of New-York, takes out and cures Cancers by the application of a plaister, killing root and branch, of which I have had the knowledge, by his taking out two from my wife, one having roots spreading from it, which is above a twelve month since, remaining sound and well; therefore to serve the Public do recommend him to any person standing in need of cure.
His JAMES x PEW. Mark.
Middletown, East New-Jersey, November 25, 1773.
A relation of the skill and good success of Doctor John Dodge, of New-York, to those infested with cancer, be it remembered, that I applied to him Octo. 9th last, and in three weeks time he killed and rooted out the tyrant, and has made a thorough cure of the same with his excellent plaister.
ROBERT SHADBOLT.
Oysterbay, Nassau Island, May 21, 1774.
All persons having any demands on the estate of John M'Entire, late of New-Brunswick, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts to the subscribers, in order to receive payment ; and all those indebted to said estate by bond, note, or book debt, are re- quested to pay the same by the first of July next.
JOHN BEARD, JAMES BEARD, Executors.
From The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2371, June 1, 1774.
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC VENDUE,
On the 20th of June instant, on the premises,
Part of a valuable plantation, containing 35 acres, well watered, 21 acres cleared, 7 acres of which are meadow, about 5 acres of good orchard, a frame dwelling-house, barn, and new tan-yard, situated in West New Jersey, Burlington county, and township of Evesham, 5 miles from Haddonfield, and about 8 miles from Cooper's ferry. At same time and place will be sold about 100 hides, near tanned. The sale to begin about two o'clock in the afternoon; attendance will be given, and the conditions made known, at the time and place aforesaid, by ROBERT HUNT.
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Bridgetown Goal, Cumberland County, West-Jersey,
May 23, 1774
Delivered to my custody, the 16th instant, a certain Negroe man, named Richard Thompson, who says he came from Black- river or otherwise called Black-creek, in Virginia, in the schooner Sally, Captain Weatherhold, bound for New-York, and was cast away on Cape May, about 4 months ago. The said Negroe says he is a freeman, and is about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high. His master, if he has any, is desired to come, pay charges, and take him away, in 3 weeks from the date hereof, otherwise he will be sold out for the same. ELIAS WHITAKER, Gaoler.
Gloucester County, May 24, 1774.
TO BE SOLD, BY PUBLIC VENDUE,
On Saturday, the 18th of June next, at one o'clock in the after- noon, at the house of James Cooper, Innkeeper, in the township and county of Gloucester, the following tracts of LAND, viz.
One tract, containing 346 acres, on which there is a house, and some other improvements. - - - One other tract, containing 386 acres. - - And one other tract, containing 70 acres. The whole situate in the township and county aforesaid, are timbered with hickory, oak and pine, are convenient to several saw-mills, and about 5 miles from a public landing on Timber-creek. Any person inclining to view the premises, may apply to Richard Tice, living near the same. Late part of the real estate of the said Richard Tice, assigned to us, and to be sold for the benefit of his creditors. by ISAAC MICKLE and THOMAS REDMAN, Assignees.
Notice is hereby given, That on the 26th day of April last, was committed to the goal of Burlington, a certain Frenchman, who acknowledges himself to be a servant to one George Edleman, at or near Bethlehem, in Pennsylvania, said servant has his part of the indentures with him, and says his name is John Deadman; by the date of said indenture, he has two years and three months yet to serve; his master is hereby desired to come or send immediately, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be sold out for his charges, EPHRAIM PHILLIPS, Goaler.
TRENTON, May 22, 1774.
On the 23d of April last was committed to my custody, a cer- tain James Davenport, schoolmaster, who says he belongs to John Feree, Esq; High Sheriff of Lancaster county. His said master is
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desired to come and take him out, in three weeks from the date of this advertisement, otherwise he will be discharged, upon paying his fees.
JAMES STOUT, Goaler.
From Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet, No. 137, June 6th, 1774.
SALEM, May 21, 1774.
Whereas my wife Jane hath eloped from me, I therefore warn all persons not to trust her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof.
THOMAS ROWELL.
From The New-York Gazette : and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1180, June 6, 1774.
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