Tenth volume of extracts from American newspapers relating to New Jersey, Part 27

Author: New Jersey Historical Society; Nelson, William, 1847-1914; Honeyman, A. Van Doren (Abraham Van Doren), 1849-1936
Publication date: 1917
Publisher: Paterson, N.J. : Call Printing and Publishing
Number of Pages: 606


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On observing Mr. Gaine's paper of the 23d ult. I find an ad- vertisement by John Mercereau, setting forth, among other false- hoods, that I had denied to be the author of an advertisement in- serted in said paper, No. 1178, which I now declare to the public I never did, only said I did not write it, which is true: it was wrote by my order and directions, and when read to me was en- tirely to my satisfaction, and I carried it to the printer.


Mr. Mercereau has been pleased to inform the publick, that it was not merely to oblige his brother that he left the old road and ferry, but on account of the badness of the road, and the losses he had sustained by the damaging of his carriages: It is strange if this was the case, that at the time he taxed me with being the author of the advertisement, that he told me it was not for the interest of his brother, and to convince me, he said that he had offer'd Mr. Duffee and Mr. Smith 20s. more a year than any other of the ferries, which can be proved; and now in his advertisement he sets forth, that he has sustained a hundred pounds damages by using this road, which is a contradiction in itself; for, what person of any sense, would offer more for this road than any other, if he sustained a loss by using it. The publick may judge by this, whether it was for his brother's interest or not.


He also sets forth to the publick, that the new road is a mile shorter than the old, which is another falsehood, as Mr. Job Smith, and myself, on Wednesday the 25th ult. measured both the roads with a surveyors chain, and found the difference scarce a quarter of a mile. Another imposition upon the public we discovered while measuring, which was, that their mile posts were above a mile, and some a mile and a quarter distant from each other; and if the respectable publick will but consider the difference between the two ferries, in regard to their width, safety, and easiness to cross,


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they will find that two mile of the road will not make up the dif- ference of the ferry.


Another thing the publick is to observe, that Mr. Lawrence has given leave to Mr. Mercereau to build a dock, which if built, and the boats land there, will make the old road considerably the short- est. Joshua Mercereau, Esq; has put forth on his hand board, that it is but nine miles and a half quarter from there to New- York, which is not true, as it is almost ten; besides the new road is so very heavy, hilly, sandy, and at least 25 or 26 wooden bridges in it, that it is enough to kill either man or horse that travels it.


As I am determined never to answer any more of Mr. Mer- cereau's rodomontadoes, I shall say as I said before, let the publick judge for themselves, and I shall strive to give all the satisfaction that is in my power to such gentlemen and ladies as will please to favour me with their custom, though new undertakings cannot be so compleat directly as those of a longer standing. Every thing will be put in the best order with the most convenient speed. The publick will be acquainted as soon as the stage is finished, which is now in hand, to ply between this and Philadelphia.


I am the Public's most obedient, humble servant.


ISAAC DECKER.


From The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2372, June 8, 1774.


Extract of a letter from one of the members of the House of Assembly of New-Jersey, and one of the Committee of Corre- spondence which consists of nine members, dated June 2, 1774.


"I returned yesterday from New Brunswick, where six of our Committee met. We answered the Boston letters, informing them that we look on New-Jersey as eventually in the same predicament with Boston, and that we will do every thing which may be gen- erally agreed on. We have signed a request to the Governor to call the General Assembly, to meet at such time as his Excellency may think proper before the first of August next. Our Committee is well disposed in the Cause of American Freedom."


TO BE SOLD BY JOHN PEMBERTON,


Bar-Iron, Steel manufactured at Trenton, both in the blister, and neatly drawn and faggoted, and fine bars for springs to car- riages, mill-saws, mortars and pestles, and cart and waggon boxes.


THREE POUNDS REWARD.


Run away from his bail, living in Manington, near Salem, West- Jersey, a man named James Chambles, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inchies


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high, of a thin visage, fair complexion ; had on, when he went away, a, coarse jacket, no skirts, coarse home made shirt, two pair of trowsers, one pair white, the other blue, a new raccoon hat; he used to go in a pilot-boat some times, and it is thought he will go by water again; all masters of vessels are desired not to take him in. Whoever takes up the said James Chambles, and se- cures him in any of his Majesty's goals, so that the subscriber may get him, shall' have the above reward, and reasonable charges, if brought home paid by CHARLES BILDERBACK.


June 2, 1774.


A LIST OF LETTERS


Remaining in the Post-Office, at Trenton.


A. Moses Allen, Freehold; Rachel Anderson, Trenton.


B. Thomas Brown, Morris-Town; Randolph Blair, Somerset County ; Robert Booth, Trenton; Francis Blouit, Wood-berry ; Henry Bailey, Pennsylvania.


C. Mr. Clunn, Kingston; Hugh Campbell, Robert Colly, Daniel Campbell, Hunterdon County; Joseph Cole, Crosswicks ; Mary Cunningham, Allen-Town.


E. Pomroy Easton, Freehold; Mr. Eckley, Hanover, N. Jersey.


F. Andrew Foster, Quaker-Town; Robert Forman, Newtown, Bucks County.


H. Joseph Hukman, Hanover; James Hamilton, Jordan Hop- son, Amwell; William Henry, James Huston, Thomas Huston, William Harknu, Trenton; Daniel Hull, Bordentown; William Huggins, Freehold; Bathia Hopkins, Roxbury.


J. James Jenning, Allen-Town.


K. Morris Kelly, Trenton.


L. Samuel Lalbridge 3, Trenton ; Joseph Lane; Joshua Lam- bert, Morris-Town.


M. John M'Dowel, Somerset County; Joseph M'Crachent, Andrew M'Galliard, Maidenhead ; Cally M'Collur, Trenton ; Thomas M'Hugoe, Sussex County ; Robert M'Connall, Hunterdon County (2) ; John M'Clen, Monmouth County (2) ; John M'Vay, King- wood; Samuel Moore, Bedminster; Joseph Mun, Allen-Town; John M'Murray, Union Iron Works; Nicholas Murray, George Middleton, Freehold.


O. Alexander Ogg, Hunterdon.


P. Stephen Pangburn, Esq; Hidestown; James Park, Bethle- hem; Robert Patterson, Monmouth County; Richard Porter, Hunterdon County; Robert Park, Job Philips, Hopewell.


R. John Roger, Asunpink; Richard Rounsevelt, Amwell; John Robeson, Andover Furnace.


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S. Thomas Steens, Maidenhead; Andrew Sprowl, Dougald Smith, Sussex County; Hon. John Stevens, Amwell, Hunterdon County ; James Smyth, Somerset Court-House; John Steel, Somer- set County ; Robert Shaw, William Scott, Trenton; James Stout, Corryell's Ferry; Samuel Smalley, Amwell.


T. Sarah Thompson, Hunterdon County.


V. Sarah Van Brakle, John Van Brakle, Monmouth County ; Philip V. Cortland, Esq; Morris County.


W. Andrew Wilson, Esq; Trenton; James Whalon, Somerset County ; Casper Woldrike, Bethlehem; James Walsh, Sussex County.


Y. James Young, Trenton; Negroe Yorke, living at Mr. Borden's, Bordentown.


TANTON FORGE.


To be Sold by Public Vendue, on the first day of July next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the London Coffee-House.


The Forge, called Tanton, situate in Burlington county, West New-Jersey, within ten miles of a furnace, seven miles from a good landing, on Ancocus-Creek, and 17 miles from Philadelphia. The forge, coal-house, and other buildings are in good repair, and the stream of water plentiful. The tract of land, which will be sold with it, contains about 1500 acres, most of which is pretty well timbered, about 30 acres cleared, and some meadow. Any person inclining to purchase, by applying to Charles Read, he will shew the premises.


DANIEL ELLIS, CHARLES READ, THOMAS FISHER.


TO BE SOLD,


By way of public vendue (the sale to begin) at 8 o'clock in the morning, on Thursday, the 30th day of June inst. at the dwelling- house late of Jeremiah Leaming, deceased, in the county of Cape- May, and province of New Jersey,


A large parcel of cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, and a variety of other articles too tedious for an advertisement ; with some negroes, late belonging to the said Jeremiah Leaming: at which time and place attendance will be given, and conditions of sale made known, by Thomas Leaming, junior, Executor, and Lydia Leaming, Executrix.


All persons who have any demands against the estate, late of Jeremiah Leaming, are requested to bring them to the subscribers,


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that they may be adjusted and paid; and all those who are in any wise indebted to said estate, to make immediate payment, unto


THOMAS LEAMING, junior, Executor, and LYDIA LEAMING, Executrix.


From The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1644, June 8, 1774. TO BE SOLD


At public vendue on the first day of September next, at the Coffee-House in the city of Philadelphia, if not disposed of before by private sale: One seventh part of a property in the western division of the province of New Jersey, on which are due upwards of three thousand acres of rights, formerly the property of Thomas Davis, now belonging to Ann Knight his heir at law. A good title can be given to the purchaser. Inquire of


JAMES DERKINDEREN, in Strawberry Alley.


From The New-York Journal; or the General Advertiser, No. 1640, June 9, 1774.


All the Inhabitants of the County of Essex, in New Jersey, friends to the Constitution, the Liberties, and the Properties of America, are hereby notified and desired to meet at the Court- House, in Newark, on Saturday the Eleventh of June Instant, at two of the Clock in the afternoon, to consult, and deliberate, and firmly resolve upon the most prudent and salutary measures to secure and maintain the Constitutional Rights of his Majesty's sub- jects in America. It is therefore hoped, that from the importance of the subject, the meeting will be general.


Signed by Order, at a Meeting of a Number of Freeholders of the County of Essex, this 7th Day of June, 1774.


JOHN DE HART, ISAAC OGDEN.


From The New-York Gazette: and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1181, June 13, 1774.


TO BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE,


The house and lot of ground on Hunter's-Quay, now in the possession of Mr. Robert Alexander: Also the house and lot of ground adjoining the former, late in the possession of Mr. Herman Gouverneur : Also the lot of ground and wharf directly opposite to the former two lots, containing in front fifty-five feet, and in depth two hundred feet. On which lot are erected in front two


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large brick houses three stories high, covered with tiles, now in the possession of Messrs. Curson and Seton. In the rear two large store houses, one in the possession of Abraham Lott, Esq; and the other in the possession of Messrs. Curson and Seton; and one dwelling house with a work shop adjoining, in the possession of John Gilliland. And also a large store house and stable in New- Street, in the possession of James and Alexander Stewart. For particulars enquire of Nicholas Gouverneur, the proprietor, living at Mount Pleasant, near Newark, or Gouverneur Morris in this city.


From The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2373, June 15, 1774.


Stolen, on Tuesday, the 8th of June, 1774, at night, out of the pasture of the subscriber, at Three-mile-run, near New Brunswick, in the province of New Jersey, a black mare, near 14 hands high, with a blaze in her face, paces chiefly, but can trot, and is a little cat-ham'd, docked rather long, her mane hangs on the near side, and is of a low carriage, she is about seven years old. Whoever takes up and secures said mare, so that the owner may have her again, or brings her home, shall have thirty shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN BENNETT.


Was found, on the 26th day of May, 1774, on the great road leading from Elizabeth-town Point to Powles Hook, a neat pocket- book, with a considerable sum of money in it, and some papers of value to the owner. Whoever has lost the same, and will apply to the subscriber, living in the township of Springfield, Burlington county, and prove his property, may have it again.


JOHN BLACK, junior.


From Rivington's New-York Gasetteer, No. 61, June 16, 1774.


A Valuable improved farm, situated on the banks of Middle- town point creek, in East New-Jersey, within three hours sail of the city of New-York, containing two hundred and forty acres ; about one hundred of which, adjoining the water, is arable and pasture land, with twelve acres of the best salt-marsh in that country, the rest, covered with forest trees and other valuable tim- ber. There is on it an house and barn, and an orchard of about twelve acres. The house is situated on a rising ground overlooking the water, commanding an extensive prospect of Staten-Island, Long-Island, and the large Bay up to the Narrows, with the view of all the shipping bound up, or coming down, to and from New- York and Amboy. Before the door is a convenient wharf, where


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boats of 12 cord commonly load wood, staves, etc. On this land is a large bed of clay, deemed the best for making bricks, tiles, pots, etc., of any in this country. Amongst the desirable advantages of this place, is that of a constant supply of fish, oysters, crabs, clams, etc., to be had in this neighbourhood.


Also a genteel brick house in Bridge-Street, commonly called Wyncoop-Street, near Fort-George, now in the occupation of Capt. Joseph Jauncey.


Also, another genteel brick house, now occupied by Capt. Jabez Johnson, opposite Mr. Daniel Ludlow's, in King-Street.


Likewise, that valuable and freehold estate, the present mansion house and ground of the subscriber, at the upper end of Great George-Street, about three-quarters of a mile from the centre of the city, too well known for its healthy, beautiful and delightful situa- tion, to need any description or enconium. For titles and terms of sale, apply to SHEFFIELD HOWARD.


From The New-York Gazette : and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1182, June 20, 1774.


TO THE PUBLIC.


Whereas Capt. Joseph Morris and Daniel Burnet purpose to con- tinue their weekly stage waggon, upon the following plan, viz. To set off from the house of Mr. James Eaton, at Black River, every Monday morning, at 9 o'clock, and proceed (by the way of Men- dem) to the house of Capt. Peter Dickerson, at Morris Town, and there to rest all night; from thence to set off at sun half an hour high, every Tuesday morning, and proceed to Powles Hook, calling at the intermediate stages on the road, and rest in New- York on Wednesdays; and from thence to set off every Thursday morning at 6 o'clock, from John Tuttle's, at the North-River Ferry, and lodges at Capt. Dickenson's, in Morris-Town that night, and sets out from thence for Black River next morning, and take the same rout back as before described.


JOSEPH MORRIS, and DANIEL BURNET.


N. B. The rates of passengers from Black River to Morris Town, 28. 6d. from Morris Town to New York, 4s. New-York currency. Goods per hundred weight at the same rate to or from the above- mentioned places. Passengers to be allowed luggage as per custom, who are also to pay their respective ferriages.


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From The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2374, June 22, 1774.


A Dutch girl, that has 5 Years and a half to serve, together with a male Child, two months old, that will be bound till 30 Years of age, are to be sold by Arney Lippincut, of Springfield, in Burlington county. The price will be twelve pounds.


Run away, last night, from the subscribers, in Lower Penn's Neck, Salem county, West New-Jersey, the following servants, viz. William Ingle, an English lad, about 18 or 19 years of age, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, a thick well set fellow, fair complexion, smooth faced, straight black hair; has been in the country four years ; had on a redish brown coat, that has been turned, with mohair buttons on the wrong side, new striped blue and white homespun jacket, without sleeves, one homespun linen shirt, one old tow ditto, new tow and linen trowsers, shoes and stockings, a good felt hat. Richard Brown, about 18 years of age, country-born, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, a slim spare lad, dark brown hair, a down look, and something near sighted; had on, and took with him, a brown half-worn outside jacket, one pale blue coatee, striped home made trowsers, one fine shirt, one homespun ditto, shoes and stock- ings, and an old beaver hat. Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them in any goal on the continent, so as their masters may have them again, shall have four pounds reward, or forty shillings for either and reasonable charges, if brought home, paid by Andrew Sinnickson, junior, and Ezra Firth.


N. B. It is probable they may sell or change some of their clothes. All masters of vessels, and others, are forbid to harbour or carry them off.


June 14, 1774.


TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.


Run away from the subscriber, living in Concord, Chester County, two servant men, one named Michael Ferol (but may change his name, as he has done before) about 22 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, pale complexion, light brown hair, wangles in his walk; had on [etc.] The other, named James Day, born near Trenton, in the Jerseys, and brought up near the same place ; he is 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, swarthy or brown complexion, brown hair, looks young, 24 or 25 years of age; and, besides his working apparel, he broke a lock and stole a fine shirt, marked I. M., a half- worn saggathy coat [etc.] Whoever secures said servants, so that their master may get them again, shall have the above reward, or ten dollars for either of them, paid by


ROBERT MENDENHALL.


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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Burlington county,


Sixth-Month 8, 1774.


Whereas John Colvert obtained a note of hand from me, the subscriber, for six pounds, dated about the 13th of last month, pay- able in four weeks after date, which sum he, Colvert, said he had paid to one John Colebin, on the behalf of a journeyman then at work for me; and as I have since reason to believe, his intent was to take that money from me in a fraudulent way, and without any consideration to me whatsoever, to prevent any further trouble, I forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said note, as I am determined not to pay it, until compelled by a due course of law.


AMOS WILLITS, junior.


From The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1646, June 22, 1774. TO BE SOLD,


A Neat convenient house and lot, situate on Green Bank, in the city of Burlington, fronting the river Delaware, and commands a beautiful prospect for miles up and down. The house is fifty feet front, and the lot upwards of five hundred feet deep; on the lot are built convenient stables, coach, waggon, cart, and corn houses, and the garden abounds with a variety of the best fruit trees, to- gether with rasberries, strawberries, currants, &c. Any person in- clining. to purchase, may know the terms, which will be easy, and have an opportunity of viewing the premises, by applying to the subscriber in this city. Should they not be sold at private sale before the seventh day of July, they will then be sold at public vendue, between the hours of two and four o'clock in the after- noon, on the premises, and an indisputable title given to the pur- chaser, by JAMES STERLING.


Burlington, June 14, 1774


From Rivington's New-York Gasetteer, No. 62, June 22, 1774.


TO BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE,


The homestead of Nathaniel Farrand, at Newark, in New-Jersey, containing about six acres ; there are on the premises a good stone dwelling-house, barn and a very valuable orchard, noted for making the best of cyder ; a pleasant brook runs through the lands, whereon is erected a small distillery for cyder, spirits, &c., which as the con- veniences are great, and being but a little distance from the Land- ing, might be advantageously converted into a rum distillery.


Also, a valuable farm, containing about fifty acres, lying at a pleasant village, called Waterseson, about two miles and an half


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from Newark; the land is very level, and the soil good for mow- ing, pasturage or ploughing; this tract has about twenty acres of woodland, and is watered by a stream running through it. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, or Doctor Peter Browne, at Newark. NATHANIEL FARRAND. .


From Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet, No. 1401, June 27. 1774. SALEM, June 19, 1774.


TEN POUNDS REWARD.


Broke out of Salem Gaol last night, the following prisoners, viz. Henry Frederick Speack, about five feet seven inches high; had on a brown fly coat, blue trowsers, pretends to be pretty much of a scholar, and has a blemish in one eye .- Andrew Vaurseman, a ship carpenter by trade, about six feet high, a stout well made fel- low, very much given to liquor; had on a white cloth jacket, and red under ditto .- Benjamin Butler, about five feet ten inches high ; had on a blue broad-cloth coat, black velvet jacket, and blue plush breeches .- And James M.Knight, about five feet seven inches high. -Whoever takes up the abovesaid prisoners, and secures them in any gaol, so that they may be had again, shall be entitled to the above Reward, or three pounds for each taken separate.


BATEMAN LLOYD, Sheriff.


TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC VENDUE,


on the premises, on Friday the 29th day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon,


A valuable tract of land, situate and lying on the river Mus- conetcong, part in the county of Hunterdon, and part in the county of Sussex, containing 1,600 acres ; there is a great quantity of very good meadow already made, and more can be made with very little expence. On the said tract is a forge with three fires and one hammer, a small furnace, grist and sawmill, a large stone house, barn and spring house, with a number of necessary buildings for workmen, &c. The tract is now divided into plantations of about 200 acres each, and will be sold either separately or together, as may best suit the purchasers. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale, by ESTHER STARN. Executrix.


A LIST OF THE NUMBERS


that came up Prizes in St. Thomas's Church Lottery, Alexandria, West New-Jersey.


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[Here follow sixteen columns, each page length, of numbers and prizes].


We hereby certify that the above list of prizes is just and true. JOSEPH STOUT, EPHRAIM ANDERSON, Check Clerks.


From The New-York Gazette: and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1183, June 27, 1774.


NEW-YORK, June 27. | There is to be a meeting of the inhabi- tants of the County of Morris, at Morris-Town, in New-Jersey, this day.


New Jersey, Somerset County, ss.


By order of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Somerset, aforesaid, notice is hereby given, to all the creditors of Anthony Mosengeil, and Jacob Rubsamen, insolvent debtors, confined in the goal of said county, that they be and appear before any two judges of the said court, at the court-house in said county, on Friday the 29th day of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, to shew cause (if any they have) why an assignment of the said debtors estates should not be made to such persons as shall be then and there appointed, and they be released from their confinement, agreeable to the directions of an act of the Governor, Council, and General Assembly of New-Jersey, lately made and passed at Burlington, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors."


On the banks of Rariton, rising gently from the city of New- Brunswick, at a convenient and agreeable distance from the river, in remarkable healthy air, surrounded by a most luxuriant fertile country, where nature forms a most delightful landskip, and in a good neighbourhood, is to be sold, one acre of land, on which is one of the best stone-houses in this province, 48 by 24 feet, with four apartments in the cellar, petitioned off by brick walls, two of which are floor'd with square tile. The two upper stories contain proper entries, and six convenient rooms with fire-places ; adjoining thereto is a large and convenient kitchen, and a good out-house, two stories high, 21 by 16 feet, with a well of excellent soft water, kitchen garden, stables, &c. near the premises.


Also, to be disposed of, one acre of ground, on which is a tan- yard containing 27 vats and hand-lars, two ponds fed by never-


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failing springs, beam-house, bark-house, and a stock of bark that will tan 1500 hides. At a small distance from the premises is like- wise to be sold, 7 acres of improved meadow. Enquire of


HENRY GUEST.


Run-away from the subscriber living at Paramus, in the county of Bergen, on or about the first of May last, a negro man named Prince, about 40 years of age, five feet nine inches high, a black looking fellow, with some grey hairs in his beard: Had on a red duffles great coat, a brown strait coat, tow trowsers, had neither stockings nor shoes with him. Whoever secures the said negro that his master may have him again, shall have four dollars reward. and all reasonable charges paid by




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