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State OF New Jersey
FIRST SERI ES
Vol. XXVI.
This volume was prepared and edited by authority
of the State of New Jersey, at the request of the New
Jersey Historical Society, and under the direction of
the following Committee of the Society :
William Nelson,
Garret D. W. Vroom,
Austin Scott,
Francis B. Lee,
Ernest C. Richardson.
DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO THE
COLONIAL HISTORY
State OF New Jersey.
EDITED BY
WILLIAM NELSON
VOLUIVIE XXVI.
Extracts from American Newspapers, relating to
New Jersey,
VOL. VII. 1T68— 1769.
PATERSON, N. J.:
Thk Call Printing and Publishing Co.
1904.
PREFACE, j^
Within the five hundred and ninety-three pages of this volume
the attentive reader will find a vast amount of information concern-
ing conditions — social, economical, religious and political — in New
Jersey in the years 1768 and 1769.
The newspapers of the day, though still innocent of any expres-
sion of opinion by the printers — editors and editorials being as yet
unknown even, in American journalism — ^became more than ever the
vehicles of public sentiment, expressed in communications from "A
True Patriot," "Independent Freeholder," "Taxpayer," and their
confreres of the ready pen, eager to discuss at intolerable length the
great questions filling men's thoughts. It will be observed that most
of these letters relate to economic subjects, indicating that they were
the principal causes of discontent among the Colonists. New Jersey
was growing fast. Trade and commerce were seeking new outlets.
New stage routes were being established, there being two between
New York and Philadelphia much of the time, a stage setting out
daily each way. A new line between Newark and New York con-
sidered that the traffic between those places would be accommodated
by four trips a week, probably carrying four or five persons at a
time. The people had become so used to these vehicles that it was
no longer necessary to seek custom by advertising them as "flying
machines," as formerly. The increase of travel was naturally fol-
lowed by a multiplying of taverns, which were evidently of a better
quality than formerly. The growth of commerce led Governor
P'ranklin to urge upon the Legislature the importance of better
roads.
But the growth of the Province caused a demand for more
currency; and the lack of it was followed by a rise in the cost of
living, and to some extent a falling off in trade. The writers for
the newspapers had their several explanations and as diverse
remedies to offer. The pessimist ascribes the "hard times" in
1768-9 to the scarcity of money (the experience of most people from
the earliest ages even to the present day) ; to the increased cost of
living, greatly swollen from 1755 to 1768; but chiefly to the "expen-
sive diversions and sins of dissipation unknown among us until of
late" — a remark which has a familiar sound in the year of Grace
1907. This writer estimates that the people of New Jersey actually
expended as much as i40,ooo, or say $100,000, annually in tea,
VI - PREFACE.
obviously a waste of good money for a needless luxury. The decay
of trade, he somewhat inconsistently assumes, was due to the same
cause. Others, however, lay the grievances the people were supposed
to have groaned under for some years past to the oppression of the
lawyers, who were "rioting in luxury," having "acquired estates
from the toil and labor of the necessitous." The remedy, then, was
to reduce the fees of the legal fraternity, and to increase the juris-
diction of the justices of the peace in actions of debt, from £6 to
£io, or from $15 to $25. So easily, it was thought, could the rich
be made poorer, and the poor richer, by a simple act of the Legis-
lature.
It is evident, however, that the popular irritation was largely
due to the interference of the British King and Parliament with the
internal affairs of the Colonies. The Stamp Act, passed in 1765,
though repealed in 1766 was not forgotten ; nor the distinct assertion
by the British ministry of the right of Parliament to tax the
American people. The New Jersey Legislature more than once, in
obedience to the popular demand, had passed bills for a large
emission of paper currency, well secured, only to have the acts
disallowed by the King. Similarly, bills to increase the civil juris-
diction of the justices of the peace had met a like fate. This feeling
of resentment was greatly heightened by the measures taken by the
ministry to punish the people of Boston, and the merchants and
traders and citizens generally of New Jersey enthusiastically entered
into the agreement with the other Colonies to import no British
goods until the embargo should be lifted from Boston port,
denounced the merchants and traders of New York for proposing
even a modification of the boycott which was ruining their com-
merce, and dealt mob law out to any unfortunate individuals so
much as suspected of opposing the Non-Importation agreement.
These views were reflected in the speech of Hendrick Fisher, on
being re-elected to the Assembly from Somerset county, in 1768.
Cortlandt Skinner presented them fairly and plainly to the home
government in the same year; and the Assembly boldly addressed
the King — with profuse avowals of reverence and loyalty — remon-
strating against the acts of Parliament interfering with the Colonies,
and especially protesting against Parliamentary taxation. Again,
the Assembly declared that "no transaction of theirs tended in the
least to widen or continue the unhappy differences subsisting
between (ircat Britain and the Colonies." but at the same time
(October wS, 1769) they voted their thanks to "the merchants and
traders of New York and Pennsylvania, for their disinterested and
public spirited conduct in withholding their importations of British
merchandise until certain acts of Parliament laving restrictions on
PREFACE. Vll
American commerce for the express purpose of raising revenue in
America l)'e repealed." Yet there has been a tendency in recent years
to question the importance of the issue of "No taxation without
representation," as one of the causes of the American Revolution.
Another burning question of the day was the proposition of the
Bishop of Landaff to have Bishops appointed in England to super-
intend the affairs of the Church in America — a project regarded
with intense disfavor by the Colonists, at least by those not con-
nected with the Church of England, who regarded it as another
scheme to place the American people under English control, in a
matter very near to their consciences. The character of the argu-
ments on this question is indicated in the letters abstracted on pages
77-86, 94-120, 125-6, infra.
Business troubles were doubtless accelerated by the unsettled
political condition of the times. It is melancholy to see so many
advertisements of insolvent debtors in "goal." Perhaps these cir-
cumstances account lor the large number of farms offered for sale,
most of them well-cultivated, with many improvements, choice
orchards, etc. Perhaps for the same reasons many iron mines and
iron works were seeking buyers, the minute descriptions of such
plants, as set forth in the advertisements, being of great interest and
value. On the other hand, the non-importation agreements en-
couraged domestic manufactures, glowing accounts of which were
exultantly published in the newspapers of the period. The attrac-
tions of Sussex county, as captivatingly advertised herein, indicate
that population was drifting into that comparatively new region for
settlement.
Still another cause of controversy between the people and the
royal authorities was the robbery of the treasury of the Eastern
Division of New Jersey, at Perth y\mboy, July 21, 1768. This unfor-
tunate circumstance was promptly and with avidity seized upon by
the Assembly to bait the Governor, who, however, met the attack
squarely and with much skill; but the quarrel smouldered for years,
and was used as another argument in favor of having the Provincial
officers appointed by, or at least responsible directly to, the Assem-
bly, as the people's representatives.
A pleasant episode was the attendance of Governor William
Franklin and Chief Justice Frederick Smyth, of New Jersey, at the
Congress of the Six Nations and their tributaries at Fort Stanwix,
New York, where our diplomatic young Governor conducted himself
so ably that he received from the admiring savages the compli-
mentary title of Sagorighwiyoghsta. or "Great Arbiter or Doer of
Justice," which style he cleverly devolved upon the Province of New
Jersey.
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Another important event chronicled herein was the appointment
by the King, of Commissioners, ii; 1769, who settled the northern
boundary of New Jersey, between this Province and New York.
Princeton College seems to have maintained a well-managed
liureau of publicity, by which the affairs of the College were con-
stantly kept before the community. A preparatory school was
established at Princeton, which was soon followed by stricter
requirements for matriculation in the College, students entering
being obliged to have a knowledge of vulgar arithmetic. The ex-
penses of students were preposterously low. (See pp. p69, 304, 427.)
The very prosperity of the College drew upon it the animadversions
of the envious. (P. 195.)
Here we note the beginnings of Queens, now the flourishing
Rutgers, College, at New Brunswick. Schools of a higher grade
than formerly, teaching the learned languages, are advertised, at
New Bridge, Hackensack, Elizabethtown and New Brunswick, indi-
cating a development in intellectual culture. More books are
announced, by New Jersey authors.
The New Jersey Medical Society, established in 1766, is flourish-
ing in 1768 and 1769, and holding regular meetings.
Other incidents herein chronicled may be briefly noted: A man
torn to pieces by a panther, at Shrewsbury. Mob law checked in
Morris county by the judicious use of a gun, in determined hands.
A disastrous fire at New Brunswick, destroying several buildings,
and records of great importance. The board of justices and free-
holders of Middlesex County indicted for illegal expenditures, but
acquitted — a history repeated one hundred and thirty-eight years
later. More runaway servants advertised than formerly, but better
clad, and evidently in better circumstances.
Such are some of the topics touched on in these Extracts from
American Newspapers, relating to New Jersey. They are all
referred to, and many besides, in the copious index at the end of
the volume.
February id, 1907.
Newspaper Extracts.
Extract of a Letter from Princeton,
dated January 5, 1768.
'7 take litis Opportunity to acquaint you of sci'cral un-
fortunate Events that Jiave lately happened in this Neigh-
bourJiood, zvhich may he of Service (by Way of Caution)
to publish in the Pennsylvania Chronicle. TJiey are as
folloz^':-—
"On Thursday the ^ist of December iilt. Obadiah IVil-
kins, a Constable, having executed a Warrant on one
Crozv, for Debt, attended him to a neighbouring House
in order to obtain Security - - - but the Prisoner being
disappointed, zvatcJied an Opportunity, and made his Es-
cape to his Waggon, tJien in the Road, and drove azvay,
zi'hiich jnikins discozering, called to him, and charged
him to stop, being his Prisoner - - - This being disre-
garded, he pursued and overtook the JVaggon, and en-
deavoured to stop tJic Plorse; but Crozv still determined
to proceed, told him if he did not desist he should driz'C
over him - - - zchich happened immediately after, poor
Wilkins being entangled in the Geers of the Horses. It
is said the Wheels dragged him thirty Yards, then run
oT'c ar,d killed Iiini, notzvithstanding a Person, present
called out that Wilkins zvas under the IVhcels, and did all
in his Pozver to stop the Horses. / am informed the
.fur\ of Inquest liaz'c brought in their J\v'dict, "An Acci-
dent, ozAng to CrozC-: driz'ing the Horses."
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''The same Day as a Man in Hopewell zvas driving a
Team., in jumping off his Waggon, he slipf, and the
JJlieeh\s went over and kiUed him."
"And on Monday A^iglit last, the Barn of Air. Steel,
near Somerset Court-House. zvas burnt down, zvitJi a eon-
siderable Quantity of Provender, &e. but providentially
all flie neighbouring Houses z^'ere preserved, tJw' tJie
Barn, I believe, was not twenty Feet from tJie Court-
House, ami said Steel's DzveUing-House - - - There
zvere also several other Houses eontiguous. In the Hurry
and Confusion on the Occasion, a Negro Child, about six
Months old, Zi'as smothered on a Bed, being coz'ered over
inadvertently with Bedding and other Goods.
Philadelphia, January 4, 1768.
Tpie Creditors of Thomas Lawrie, late of Allen Town,
are once more requested to bring or send in their De-
mands against his Estate, on or before the 27th Instant,
to James and Drinker, Merchants, in Philadelphia.
Samuel Allinson, Attorney at Law, in Burlington, or
Marien Lamar, at Allen Town that they may be ad-
justed by the Trustees, who expect to be prepared for
paying said Creditors, their first Dividend of his Estate,
by the loth of February, in Burlington, where they, or
their Representatives, may ai)ply for the same.-^
Those who neglect to deliver in their Demands, by the
Time abo\'ementi()ned, must necessarily be excluded a
Share in the first Dividend.
Extract from a Letter of Attici'S.
To the Printer of tJie Pennsylvania Chronicle:
The letter sent to me some months ago, without a name
or signature, dated from Mansfield, in Burlington county.
USeo N. J. Archives. XXV., (iSU.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3
Nciv-Jcrsc\, contained an instance of greatness of sonl,
which deserves pnbHcation; and the reason of its being
hitherto delayed was, that I might be fnhy assured of the
truth of the fact, and having lately seen several persons
of credit from that way, who tell me, it is to be depended
upon, I now gi\x it in my correspondent's words, "An.
"earlv settler in this neighbourhood, acquired a large
"estate — he had h\-e farms or plantations, and as many
"sons; and for each sen, he intended one of the places,
"and his mind in that respect was well known in his fam-
"ily; he however neglected to get his will reduced into
"writing, and died without one, so that as the EnglisJi
"laws, in regard to descents, take place in this province,
"the whole landed estate, liecame the property of the eld-
"est son. This he knew, but tho' he had then a family of
"children of his own, he, without hesitation or delay, or-
"dered deeds to be drawn, and cheerfully executed them;
"to convey to each brother the plantation designed for
"him by their common father: "The name of this just
"man was Willimn. Black, and as he has been deceased
"several years, its hoped that the mentioning of it, can
"give no offence to any body, nay, rather may it not be
"called a tribute due to such virtue, and the more neces-
"sary as his privite way of living prevented him from
"being much known, and his religious profession from
"directing any marble monument to be erected to his mem-
"ory!"
The opportunities of shewing such disinterested acts
of justice, such proofs of real goodness, beyond the obli-
gation of human laws, happens to few, and when those
to whom the trial is permitted, acquit themselves with
honour, the recital of their conduct affords great and
heartfelt jov to the best of mankind, and e\-en such as are
4 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
too selfish and degenerate t(j have behaved thus in the
Hke circumstances, cannot but outwardly applaud those
who have done so. —
Philadelphia, 1768. No. 22.
Atticus.
— The Pcjiiisyli'aiiia Chronicle, No. 52, January
4-1 1, 1768.
New-York, December 28.
It is said, that the Merchants of this Town, trading to
the West-Indies, are about applying to the Corporation,
to pass a Bye-law, that no White-Oak Hogshead Staves
shall be deemed merchantable by the Cullers, but such as
are Three-quarters of an Inch thick on the Heart Edge,
and l)road, clear of Sap, which we hope will restore the
Credit of our Lumber, and enable us to share that Branch
of Trade with Pennsylvania, and other Provinces, that
have, for some Years past, rivalled us in it at the West
India Markets. The North-River Lumber is remarkably
good, which, from the great Plenty of fine Lumber on
each Side that River, it is hoped will so continue : Indeed
the Thing most likely to hurt its Credit is, the permitting
the Stave-Getters from New-Jersey, and other Parts (who
have been used to get very ordinary Lumber) to work
our good Timber.
Philadelphl\, January 7. Captain Eastwick. from
St. Eustatia is got into Cohansey-Creek.
On Friday Night, the first of this inst. January, was
broke open, the House of John Delong. at the new Fur-
nace at Badston,^ near Little Egg-Harbour, and surdrv
(ioods taken, viz. a new Suit of brown Saggathv. with
gilt Buttons, two Blankets, two Sheets, a Sett of China,
1 Bat.^to.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 5
and several Handkerchiefs. The said Robbery was com-
mitted by one WilHam M'Coy, a short set Man, stoop
shouldered, a little Pock-marked, and has sandy curled
Hair; he was seen with the above Clothes on, in Com-
pany with a short well set Woman, of a dark Complexion,
and black Hah;, who wore a Damask or striped Silk Gown,
white Stockings, and Leather heeled Shoes; they crossed
Cooper's Ferry on Tuesday last. Whoever apprehends
said Thief, so as he may be 1)r(^ught to Justice, shall have
Five Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by
John Belong.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2037, January 7,
1768.
New-York.
Jan. 4. Friday night came up from Sandy-Hook, Capt.
Young in a ship, in 12 weeks from Bristol; On the 30th
of December, he spoke with capt. Inglis in a brig bound
from New-York, for Dominica, about 135 leagues from
Sandy-Hook; and on the 22d of December spoke a brig
from Philadelphia, but it blowing very hard they could
not learn the master's name : She had chairs lash'd on
her quarters, and supposed themselves to be about ninety
leagues from the Capes. — The Pennsylvania Journal, No.
1309, January 7. 1768.
Mr. GODDARD,
We hear grievous complaints of the languishing con-
dition of these provinces, arising from the scarcity of cash,
and loud cries for Money! Mone\! — Money, it seems, is
to do everything for us, to clothe the sluggard, provide
bread for the indolent, support the extravagant, and sup-
ply the luxurious — In short, it is to help those who will
not help themsehes. In order to put my countrymen
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upon an inquiry whether tliis is likely to be the case. I
beg you would give the following hints a place in the
next Chronicle, which will oblige your constant Reader.
Hunterdon. JVcst-Jersey, A Ploughman.
7(7//. 7, 1768.
The Seven United Provinces were formerly a part of
the Spanish empire, till the inhabitants, rendered desper-
ate by oppression., and impelled by a thirst of freedom,
after a long and obstinate struggle, purchased to them-
selves a state of independance, and carefully estal:)lished
that freedom which had cost them so dear. This |)ei)ple.
possessed of a small barren territory, incapable of sup-
porting one tenth of its inhabitants one tenth of the year,
destitute of every article of trade and themselves reduced,
l)y the war, to extreme poverty, rose to a state of opu-
lence and po^^•er, with an ama.zing rapidity; it may then
be useful for us to inquire into the cause which produced
such surprizing effects. AA'as it freedom only? Not so,
that gives the government of the will, but reaches no
farther, happiness, and things desirable, are obtained by
the prudent use of freedom ; — it was their industry, ac-
companied with frugality, that raised them to the height
they now stand; it was tliis produced those effects then,
and will do the same now, it is the true magnet that at-
tracts riches.
Let us apply the foregoing to ourselves, and impartially
examine, whether the complaints we meet in every street,
and from every (piarter, for want of monev. I^e real or
only imaginary, /'. (•. ^vhether, attended with that indus-
try and ceconomy which ought to obtain under our cir-
cumstances, there is not a sufficiency of cash to gi\'e
strength and \igor to trade and improvement? T1ie lat-
ter, 1 am persuaded, is the case, and that the extreme
])lenty of money, m the latter part of the late war, hath
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pro\ecl the greatest mischief that ever happened to these
provinces; it relaxed industry, promoted idleness, en-
couraged running in deht, opened a door to profusion and
liigh living, luxury, and excess of every kind, that the
mcist sujierficial ohserver must be surprised at the differ-
ence in living and dress between 1755 and the present
time, besides the expensi\'e diversions, and scenes of dis-
sipation, unknown among us till of late; and now, the
ebb tide not floating lis where we used to swim, it occa-
sions loud complaints, charging all our distresses to the
scarcity of cash. Whether that is really the case, may
appear from the following computation.
In the year 1754, A'Czv-Jcrscy had not £. 20,000 in bills
of credit; she hath now near £. 220,000, and I suppose
the state of Pcimsylvaitia may be near similar; and there
is certainly a much greater plenty ()f gold and silver now
than at that period. I therefore conclude I am within
bounds in judging there is four to one more money now
circulating in these t\vo provinces, than there was in 1754.
Judge then from whence the source of these complaints.
To make money, with many other appendages of free-
dom, we find is dispensed to us at the will and pleasure
of others; but frugality and oeconomy is wholly in our
(3wn power, and is tlie only means that will yield us sure
and lasting relief, and is a resource that cannot fail, for
it is evident our expences will greatly admit of being re-
trenched, so as for the savings soon to pay all our domes-
tic debts. To demonstrate which, the following partic-
ular may serve for a sample.
From a critical and ingenious calculation there appears
to be expended in Nciv-Jcrscy upwards of 40,000 1. an-
nually in tea, and allowing four times that quantity for
Pennsylvania, together makes 200,000 1. per annum, to
these two pro\-inces, for this single article ( which I need
8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [176S
not inform my readers we conld do without) ; what an
amazing sum then must all our superfluous and unneces-
sary imports cost us, and with what propriety do we com-
plain of the scarcity of money, when we thus wantonly
lavish away such immense sums for meer articles of lux-
ury ! Having mentioned tea, I may add that the bare
purchase, though no inconsiderable sum, sinks to a trifle,
scarce worth a thought, when compared with the cost of
its equipage, and consequences attending the use. . . .
— The Pcmisylrania Chronicle, No. 53. January 11-18,
1768.
A Mistake.
On Friday the 6th Instant, tzi'o Pieces of Dowlas, and
one Piece of brozvn Shalh^n, tied together, and directed
to Ji^illiani Graham, Taylor, at FJizahciJi-Toivn, were put
on board of a Boat at JVhite-Hall IJ'liarf, which was then
supposed to be the P^.oat commanded by Capt. Dobbs, be-
longing to ElicabetJi-Toivn: But as said Graham, has not
received the said Goods, and as Capt. Dobbs denies that
they were put on board his Boat, and carried elsewhere
by Mistake: Tlie Person therefore who has them, will
please to deliver them to the Printer hereof, or to said
Graham, at ElizabetJi-T own , and he will be thankfully
rewarded for the same.
New-York, January 8. 1768.
Major Pullene, and Mr. Kelly, have been kind
enough to collect a Sum of Money for the Relief of Moses
Sears, a Poor Man, that lives in the Highlands, who lost
his Sloop in the late Storm, by which Accident, himself,
and Family, were real Objects of Charity. The Money
is lodged in the Hands of the Mayor, for the Use of the
said Moses Sears. And we are desired by the Major, to
uivc this Notice of it, that the poor Man may have the
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Money, whenever he will call for it. — The Nczv York
Mercury, No. 845. January 11, 1768.
Hackensack, at the New-Bridge.
We the snbscrihers, being encouraged by the favour-
able notice, and approbation of many gentlemen of char-
acter, both in city and country, to pursue our present busi-
ness, do hereby, from an expectation of further encour-
agement, inform the public, that it is our honest design in
conjunction with each other, in order to extend our use-
fulness to mankind in general, to continue to teach the
learned languages. A necessary and beautiful accomplish-
ment for young gentlemen who desire to make any con-
siderable iigure in life, as they are the proper foundation
of all other ad\'ances in speculative knowledge, in the ap-
l)roved method; with the same accuracy and care as for-
merly, and hope our good intentions, together with our
diligence, and assiduous labour, will always be such, as
to merit the assistance and approbation of all gentlemen
of letters.
Strangers may have satisfaction, as to the character of
the school, by applying to a number of competent judges,
in New-York, whose sons are now under tuition; and as
another inducement the situation of the place is almost
sufficient of itself to recommend it.
It is healthy, pleasant, and in\'iting; it abounds with
innocent and necessary pleasure and amusement : But.
at the same time, youth are very little exposed to vice, or
dangerous examples to corrupt their morals.
The neighbourhood is exceedingly well calculated for
boarding children, and is heartily dispused to encourage
so public a utility. Board may be procured in the best
families, at the usual price : All possible care is, and will
be taken, for good accommodations. There is sufficient
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NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS.
[1768
room for boarding- twice the number of schfjlars that are
at present in the scliool. without exposing them to any
inconvenient distance.
There is also a third person to teach English, writing
and arithmetic, 'who instructs the latin scholars in those
branches of education, such a p(jrtion of time every day,
as not to interfere with their stated studies, for a small
additional consideration per quarter.
We are the publick's much ol)liged, and
Most obedient humble servants,
Stephanus Voorhees,
Francis Barber.^
N. B. We will esteem it greatly to our honour, ^^•hen-
ever any gentleman shall think fit to come and inspect our
school, and be informed as to our manner of instruction,
and shall be glad to receive instruction ourselves, as to
the method, or any thing else that tend to promote the
public good.
To Be Sold.
A Farm of 223 acres, lying about
two miles to the northward of Prince-
ton, of which there are 10 acres of
meadow and 70 of wood land. At a
little distance from the house runs a
constant stream, which di\'iding into
se\eral little brooks, waters the wh(»le. Also,
A g(.()(l convenient house in Princeton, fronting the
college. Those who incline to purchase either the fanu
or house, may know the terms of sale, bv aii])lvinL;- to Mr.
josei)h ( )ulden, at i'rincelon. the Rev. Mr. Munro, at
I'hilipseburgh,'-' (ir John Jay, in New York.
'The fact that Fraiuis Harbor tauRht school at Mackciisack lia.s gen-
erally escaped the attention of his bioKiaiihers. He taught for several
years in the academy al i-Mizaliethtown, until the Revolution, when he
I'ntei-ed the aitny. attaining the rank of Major.
'-'Now in Wairen connty.
Cut
OF
Farm
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Six Pounds Ten Shillings Reward.
Stolen out of the house of John Bordan, at Wehawk
Ferry, on Sunday the 12th of January, 1768, a silver
watch and pocket-book, with about Nine Pounds in cash,
and several papers of value, of no use to any one but the
owner. The Thief had on when he went away, a white
coloured broad-cloth coat, with laj^els, a black everlasting
jacket, check shirt and trowsers; half worn beaver hat,
blue stockings and old shoes : He is of a fair complexion,
light brown hair, commonly clubb'd up behind, he is about
5 feet 8 inches high, and has a slow low voice. Said thief
is suspected to be one that went by the name of James
Thomas, and was turn'd out of Hackinsack jail the day
before the above goods were stolen. Whoever takes up
said thief, and secures him, so that he may be brought
to justice, shall have Six Pounds Ten Shillings reward
from us.
John Bordan, and
James Curren.
N. B. He very likely may change both his name and
apparel. — The Nczv York Journal or General Advertiser,
No. 1306, January 14, 1768.
Five Pounds Reward
Newcastle County, December 30, 1767.
Absconded yesterday, a certain man, who called him-
self Hugh \\'n,soN, was born in Ireland, and appears to
be about 30 years of age; he is a tanner by trade, is about
5 feet. 3 or 4 inches high, well set. has black hair, marked
with the small-pox. a pleasant countenance, lived some
time ago in the Jerseys, near Haddonfield : Had on when
he went away, a new blue surtout coat, blue broadcloth
close-bodied coat, snuff-coloured waistcoat, leather
breeches: ard had some other half- worn clothes with
«2 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. \^7^'>^
liim. ?Ie took with him a brown Gelding, 4 years old.
abont 14 and a half hands high. ])aces some, but most
natural to trot; and a new saddle, with a hogskin seat,
and plad cloth housings. It is thought he took with him
a quantity of money, chiefly gold. Whoever takes up the
said Hugh Wilson, and secures hiuL so that he may be
bad. shall receive the above reward, paid by
Harmon Yeats
P'rederick Shlemb. born at Longen Condto.^ in Ger-
many, and wlio came into this country last fall, wants to
know where his brother Peter Shlemb is; he has been
in the country 13 years; if alive, he may hear of his broth-
er, iw enquiring of Deterick Taub. shoemaker, in Sec-
ond-street, Philadelphia.
N. B. Said Peter Shlemb lives somewhere in New-
Jersey.
To be Sold, a Farm belonging to the subscriber, situ-
ated at Long Branch, in the town of Shrewsbury, con-
taining no acres. There is on the place a gocKl new
dwelling-house, with two rooms, and a large entry, below,
and four rooms above, with very convenient out-houses.
It is well wooded and watered, and in very good fence,
has good fresh and salt meadow, sufificient for any stock
a judicious farmer would keep on it. Its situation is
healthy, and commands a fine prospect of the Western
Ocean, and as fine a country view as any the county of
Monmouth affords; it is within a mile and a half of a
fine ri\er, that alK)unds with fish and wild fowl, and where
there is a public landing. The sea bass banks lie before
the door, which afford fish of the best kind, winter and
summer. The adwuitagcs of such a situation must rec-
1 r)inilitl('ss Lanafiikaiulel. in Kheiiish Bavaria.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. ^S
ommend it to those who want a farm for profit, and the
pleasantness of it, to tliose who want a cool air, and fine
prospect. It is very conveniently situated for any person
that would take lodgers, or keep a tavern ; or any gentle-
man that has an inclination for a summer seat on the sea-
side, where he will Ije troubled with no mosquitoes or
other vermin, that render most places, near the salts, dis-
agreeable. Any person inclining to purchase, may know
the terms, by applying to the subscriber, living on the
premises, or to the printers hereof.
John Morris.
All persons having any demands against Luke Gib-
son, late of Deptford Township, Gloucester county, New-
Jersey, deceased, are requested to bring them in forthwith,
in order the better to enable those concerned to know what
quantity of land to dispose of for the payment thereof;
and those indebted, to make speedy payment, in order to
prevent trouble from
James Cooper and Joshua Lord.
Whereas in pursuance of an Act of General Assembly
of this Province, intituled, "An Act for granting the sum
of Sixty Thousand Pounds for the King's use, and for
striking Fifty-five Thousand Pounds thereof in bills of
credit, and to provide a Fund for sinking the same, the
following tract of located and unimproved lands was duly
valued and rated by the assessors for the County of North-
ampton, at Five Pounds by the Hundred, the property of
Richard Goodwin, in the Jerseys; to wit. a tract of land,
containing about 150 acres, situate in ]\Iount Bethel town-
ship, in the County of Northampton, bounded by land of
Amos Strettell and the Blue Mountains. And whereas
the owner of the said tract of land hath neglected to pay
14 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ I J'J^^
the collector of the said township the sum of Eleven Shil-
lings and Threepence which, according- to the said valu-
ation, was assessed and laid upon said land, as the propor-
tion thereof for one year for said tax by the act imposed;
We, the Commissioners of the County of Northampton
aforesaid, in pursuance of the said act. do hereby give
notice, that on the twelfth day of February next at the
house of John Long, in Mount Bethel Township, we will
■expose to sale, by public vendue, the above mentioned tract
of located unimproved land, or such part thereof as will
be sufficient to answer the said tax, and all charges accru-
ing, by reason of the non-payment thereof, to the highest
bidder. The sale to begin at lo o'clock in the forenoon.
Gi\'en under our hands, this Twenty-seventh day of Octo-
l3er. 1767.
Harman Shnyder, Caspar Doll, John Wetzel.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2038, January 14,
1768.
To be SOLD, by Jonathan Hampton, of Elizabeth Town.
in Xew-Jersey, the following Tracts of Land, in said
Province, viz.
Five hundred acres of land and marsh, in Salem county,
bounded l>y Delaware river, Stow creek, and Muddy run.
Inquire of Ebenezer Miller, Esq; near the same.
One thousand acres, at Great-Egg-harbour, hue up-
lands, cedar swamps, and salt meadow. Incpiire of Mr.
b'ew, who li\-es on the same, or Mr. Leeds, surveyor.
"These tracts were recorded to John Rudd. Esq; of Morris
County deceased.
Five thousand acres of exceeding fine uplands, swamps
"imd meadows, in llardwick, Sussex C(ninty. having twen-
ty-two farms, already tenanted, whose leases ex])ire in
two years, l^ach farm has a (|uantity of bjiglisli meadow.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 15
and one hundred apple trees, with other fruit trees. Paw-
lin's kill runs through the track, where are fine conve-
niences for iron works, or mills, having plenty of water,
good falls, and plenty of timber, which can be carried
from this tract, by water, down the kill about six miles to
Delaware, and then to Easton, Trenton, and Philadelphia.
Andover furnace is about ten miles from it, and a good
road all that way.
Two thousand acres in Newtown, joining to and all
round the New Stone Court-House, in Sussex county
aforesaid, whereon is a new town regularly laid out, and
already begun to be built; the land is good and well tim-
bered, having exceeding fine swamps, and meadow, con-
venient for the town. There are fine stones for lime and
building, which hammers well, and good sand, all within
a mile of said town and Court-House.
Six hundred acres, at the head of Pohatconk, in Mans-
field, Sussex count3^ Inquire of Thomas Newman.
Three hundred acres, on Pawlin's kill aforesaid, about
four miles above the said Court-House, joining the land
of the honourable John Stevens, Esq ; with a fine conve-
niency for a mill, or forge, good land, meadow, and tim-
ber.
Seven hundred and fifty acres, in Mendon, Morris
county, in three parts, having three tenements, well tim-
bered, and good land. Inquire of James Lossey, near the
same.
Five hundred and sixty acres of excellent upland and
fine swamp, in Morris Town, and county of Morris, join-
ing the seat of the Right Honourable the Earl of Stirling,
about ten miles from Elizabeth-Town, capable of verv
great improvements. Any person, who shall incline to
purchase any of these tracts, or any part thereof, may in-
quire of the aforementioned persons, of Ephraim Darby,
l6 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 7^'^^
Esq; at Sussex, Xew-Town, or of the Subscriber, who
will give an intlis])utable title t(j the same, and on receiv-
ing a small part of the money, at signing the deeds, will
stay for the remainder, three, four, or six years, on hav-
ing the interest yearly paid. Jonathan Hampton.
Elizabeth-Town, Jan. 15, 1768.
— llic Pniiisxli aiiia Cliroiiiclc, No. 54, Jaiiuarx 18-
25, 1768.
To be Lett, for a Term of 4 Years,
The House, Farm, and Ferry, called Weehaken, in
the Township of Bergen, opposite to Greenwich, within
three Miles of the City of New- York, from whence a con-
stant Ferry is kept. Any Person inclining to hire the
same, may apply to William Bayard, the Owner thereof,
who will agree for the same. The Possession to be given
the 2 1 St of A larch next. — The New York Mercury. No.
846, January 18, 1768.
Nezv-Vork, January 21. As a further Specimen of the
Practicability of manufacturing our own Clothes in this
Country, we can assure the Public of the following Per-
sons in Woodbridge in New-Jersey, making in their re-
spective b^amilies, within the Year past, both \\'oolen and
Linen of their own raising, the Quantities following, viz.
Mr. Isaac Freeman, 599 Yards, Mr. James Smith, 567
Yards, and Mr. Nathaniel Heard, 414 Yards.
Cut
OF
Farm
The subscriber intending to remove
to Xew York, in May next, ])roposes
to sell on reasonable terms, two fine
lots of land, (advantageouslv situate
for a gentleman, a merchant, or a
tradesman, in the pleasant town of
Princeton, the dimensions of each of
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 17
the said lots being abuut 55 feet in front and 200 long)
with the houses and improvements on one of them, which
lies on the corner of the Hopewell road directly opposite
to the college, and are as follows, viz. A large house two
stories and a half high, four rooms on a floor, with a fire-
place in each, all neatly and completely finished, with a
cellar under the whole house, a stable and gardens, a small
yard between the garden and the house, neatly paved with
brick, with a well of excellent water within four feet of
the kitchen. The other lot adjoins to Mr. Taylor's, is
almost opposite to the college, and the best in the town
for any gentleman inclining to build. Whoever inclines
to purchase, may apply to Mr. John Ramsey, merchant,
in New- York, near the Fly-market, or to the subscriber in
Princeton, and agree upon terms : It will be required,
that one quarter of the purchase money be paid down, and
good security given for the remainder, for which any rea-
sonable time of payment will be allowed.
John Forrest.
Bromley, ^oth December, i/6y.
To Be Sold, by the Subscriber,
A Tract of Land, containing sev-
eral Hundred Acres, situate in the
Township of Bedminster, and County
of Somerset, in New-Jersey, adjoin-
ing the Mills, late Andrew Leake's.
vSeveral very excellent Farms may be
made on the Tract, as the Soil and
Situation are inferior to none in the Province. Wood,
Water, and Meadows abound in great Perfection, and the
Lands capable of any Degree of Improvement. One Third
Part of the Principal to 'be paid down. Bonds with Secur-
CUT
OF
Farm
1 8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
ity will be taken for the Residue, and very reasonable
Terms allowed. Inquire on the Premises, of
John Carey.
— The Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser,
No. 1307, January 21, 1768.
On the first day of March next, at 10 o'clock in the
morning, will begin the sale, by public vendue, at Cun-
ningham's tavern, in Allen-town, New-Jersey, the follow-
ing Houses, Lots, Tracts of Land, and Plantations,
late the estate of Thomas Laurie,^ viz.
A Lot in Allen-town, containing about fifteen acres,
on which are a large commodious well-finished dwelling-
house, with a kitchen and store, having extraordinary
good cellars under them, a garden adjoining, with a vari-
ety of roots and flowers, and a young apple orchard of
the best grafted fruit.
One other good dwelling-house, pork and grain store.
A plantation and tract of land, now in the tenure of
John Huggins, within one mile of Allen-town in the town-
ship of Upper Freehold, containing about 200 acres, a
considerable part of which is improved low and upland
meadow, with a good dwelling-house, barn, orchard, and
a spring of excellent water within a few yards of the door.
The place is well watered, and esteemed a very good
farm.
A plantation, and tract of land, in Upper Freehold tcnvn-
ship aforesaid, near Allen-town containing 100 acres, or
thereabouts, about 12 acres \\hercof is very good improved
iThoma.s I.uuiii' was a .storekeeper at Allentown. His grandfather.
Thomas Laiirio. Inother of Gawen I*Turie, came to America in 16S;5.
with two cliildrfn. .lames, who probalih- married Sarah, dau. of William
Redford. of Freehold, and Anna, who married John Hehron. His will.
dated Maich fi. 171:!-13. was proved Aiif^nst 2, 1714. His son James
bought land neai- Allentown in 1705. and tliere spent the remainder of
his da.vs. He had two sons. William and 'I'homas. — Snltcr's Uif<t. Mon-
mouth and Ocean VountUa, Appendix, xxx\i; N. J. Ai'Chives, XXIII., 28G.
377.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. I9
meadow, part of the remainder cleared, and is good wheat
and corn land.
A tract of land, called Spring-Garden, in New Wind-
sor township, within two miles of Allen-town, containing
102 acres, with a small dwelling-house, and young apple
orchard; a few acres of this land is cleared, and the re-
mainder remarkably well timbered and watered.
A lot, containing 6 acres cedar swamp, on Davenport
Brook, in Monmouth county.
One ditto, containing seven acres ditto, purchased of
the executors of Jonathan Thomas.
One ditto, containing 12 acres, in company with Will-
iam Lawrie, on Union and Wrangle Brooks, in Mon-
mouth county.
One ditto, containing 12 acres of pine land, in said
county, on a stream of water, suitable for erecting a saw-
mill, and near the mill formerly Jonathan Thomas's.
Four acres of pine land, on a bank, called Maway
paqua.
A tract, containing 400 acres of good land, on Otter
Creek, near Crown Point.
A right for one third of 500 acres of pine land ( part
of which is taken up) and saw-mill erected on the same,
at Wading-river, in Burlington county.
A right to 50 acres of good land, to be taken up in the
Eastern Division of New- Jersey.
A right to 30 acres of ditto, .... ditto
ditto.
A small Proprietary right in the Western Division of
ditto.
A store house and landing, on Crosswick's Creek, in the
township of Nottingham and county of Burlington.
The conditions of purchase will be made known, on the
day of sale. For further particulars, enquire of Samuel
20 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
Allinson, Attorney at Law, in Burlington, or James and
Drinker, Merchants, in Philadelphia. —
To Be Rented.
The Ferry over Delaware, commonly called Dunks's
Ferry, near the mouth of Neshamminy, in Bucks county
Pennsylvania, about i6 miles from Philadelphia, on the
great road to Burlington. It is a very good situation for
a tavern, there being a great number of travellers passing
that way, both by land and water. There is a good house
for the purpose, and lOO acres of good Land, with proper
ferry-boats in good order. To be entered on in May next.
For further particulars, enquire of John Kidd, near the
premises.
To be Sold by the subscriber, the following tracts of
land, lying in the county and township of Gloucester, west
New-Jersey, and may be entered on the ist of March next.
Chestnut Grove, being a plantation containing 200 acres
of land, situated in the forks of Great Timber Creek,
within three quarters of a mile of a good landing, whereon
is a dwelling-house, bam, stables and other out-houses,
about 80 acres of cleared land in good fence, 20 whereof
is meadow, with a constant stream of water running-
through the same; 8 acres of young bearing orchard, the
land is fresh and good, having lately been cleared, about
a mile from a good grist-mill, and about the same distance
from a Presbyterian Meeting-house, 9 or 10 miles from
Philadelphia.
Also a tract of wood-land, within 2 miles of the afore-
said plantation, and alxnit 2 miles frdm a landing, con-
taining 275 acres, about half a mile from 2 saw-mills.
Also about 5 or 6 acres of cedar swani]). bclwecn o
and 10 miles from the aforesaid j^lantation.
Likewise a lot of ground in riiila(!el])liia. in Fifth-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 2 1
Street, between Arch and Race-streets, being 14 feet front,
and 50 deep, whereon is a two story brick house.
Also a lot of ground adjoining the same, 14 feet front,
and 50 feet deep.
For terms of sale, apply to Lazarus Pine, senior, living
on the aforementioned plantation, or to Lazarus Pine,
junior, in Fifth street, Philadelphia.
N. B. Likewise a young hearty Negroe wench, 18
years old, has had the small-pox and meazels, and is fit
for town or country. — The Pennsylvania Ga::etfe, No.
2039, Jcif^'U'dfy 21, 1768.
Lately Published, and to be Sold by
WILLLAM and THOMAS BRADFORD,
At their Book-Store, adjoining the London
Coffee House,
SERMONS
ON THE
Alost Useful and Important
SUBJECTS
ADAPTED TO THE
FAMILY and CLOSET
By the Rev. SAMUEL DAVIES, A. M.
Late President of the College of Princetown in
New Jersey. In THREE VOLUMES.
N. B. These Sermons were published for the Benefit
of the Author's Family, and have been so acceptable in
England, that a second Edition was soon called for; and
the Editor has been encouraged, by the Value set on these
three Volumes, to prepare another Collection, which he
purposes to favour the Public with, in two other Volumes.-^
— Tlie Pennsylvania Journal, No. 131 1. January 21, 1768.
1 The three volumes were printed and published in London, in 1766.
The two additional volumes were published in London in 1771.
2 2 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Boston, January i8. The mortal Distemper which
lately prevailed among the Horses at New-York, Xew-
Jersey, Pennsylvania, &c. is now very prevalent with the
Horses in this Province. — TJic New York Journal or
General Advertiser, No. 1308, January 28, 1768.
New- York, January 18.
Tuesday last Capt. Harrison arrived here in 1 1 Days from
Ocracock, in North Carolina; by whom we hear of the
Arrival of Capt. Moon, in 3 Days from Philadelphia, and
Capt. Spinning in 7 Days from Elizabeth-Town.
One of our Correspondents from the Country writes
us as foUozvs, viz.
Amwell, in Hunterdon County, New- Jersey.
Messieurs Hall and Sellers,
Altho' I am one of your constant Readers, yet I have
been a little surprized, that I found no Mention made in
any of the public Papers of the Death or Character of
John REy\DiNG, Esq; late of this Place, especially as his
Station and Character was eminent. That God, who has
said, "The Righteous shall be had in everlasting Remem-
brance," no Doubt expects that we should actively concur
in accomplishing- that sacred Declaration. And besides,
as Example teaches more powerfully than Precept, so,
illustrious Examples of Virtue being set before us, excite
us to a noble Emulation. These Considerations have in-
duced me to give you the following Strictures of his Char-
acter - - - The God of Nature endowed Mr. Reading,
with good, natural Powers - - - a Genius above the com-
mon Level. His Judgment was clear and manly; his
Thoughts under good Command; his Expressions ready
and pertinent. He justly supported the Character of being
a strictly honest Man; one of unshaken Integritv and I'p-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 23
Tightness. He was under the Advantage of an early hb-
eral education; and had his Mind enriched with an use-
ful Store of Knowledge - - - all which Things conspired
to qualify him to act with Dignity in the several important
Stations in which he was placed in Life; and he had the
deserved Honour of being entrusted with some of the most
important Offices in the Government. He was early ap-
pointed a Member of his Majesty's Council in this Prov-
ince, and was twice the President-Governor of it. which
important Offices he executed with a becoming Dignity,
Judgment and Fidelity. And though distinguished with
such honorable Trusts, he did not appear at all elevated
by them, but behaved with that Meekness and Gentleness ;
that Evenness and Agreeableness, that happily marked his
whole Character; and with Condescension and Respect
to the meanest and poorest, as well as to the greatest. He
was remarkably inoffensive and cautious in his Conduct,
and steady, solid and grave in his Deportment; yet he
was not morose or sullen, gloomy or impolite. It might
be said, without flattering Panegyric, that he never un-
dertook any Trust, to which he was not eminently faith-
ful, nor sustained any Relation, whether of a Husband,
Parent, Friend, Counsellor or Ruler, but he was consci-
entious in the Discharge of it. And he had the rare Art of
doing worthily without appearing conscious of it. He
was temperate in his Enjoyments, and charitable to the
Poor; was far from being vain and showy in his Appear-
ance ; on the contrary, it was plain and unaffected ; when
he spake, it was with a natural Guard and Prudence; sel-
dom did an unguarded Word drop from his Lips - - -
He did not love to deal in Calumny or Detraction, or en-
gage in Party Quarrels, but was a quiet and peaceable
Member of Society; was scarcely known to speak to the
Disadvantage of an3^ even though their Conduct was dis-
24 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
agreeable; but prudently concealed his Sentiments in his
own Breast, and suffered their own Actions to be the
severest Libel on their Fame. He manifested an high
Regard to Religion, and was a constant Attendant on
public Worship; was Catholic in his Sentiments, and
loved good Men of every Denomination of Christians
He had a strict Regard to Truth, and was punctual to his
Word - - - Was universally beloved, and died lamented
on the Fifth Day of November last."^
To Be Sold,
At public vendue (if not sold 1)efore at private sale) on
Thursday, the 25th of February next.
That noted and long frequented tavern formerly belong-
ing to Samuel Fleming, in the township of Amwell. county
of Hunterdon, and province of New Jersey. There are
belonging to the premises, an extraordinary good house,
barn and stables, a new large horse-shed, a new pailed
garden, a good orchard, and 30 acres of good land, part
of which is exceeding good meadow, sufificient to supply
the tavern with plenty of good hay; the whole is exceed-
ing well watered by a constant brook running through it.
It is situate in the most public part of the country, and
the whole in the best repair for the conveniency of a public
house. Any person inclining to purchase the said place
before the day of public sale, may know the conditions by
applying to the subscriber, living on the premises,
George Creed.
N. B. The subscriber has likewise for sale, another
house and lot, in the said townshi]), containing 7 acres,
part of which is exceeding good meadow, watered by a
1 For a .sketch of John Ri-adins see N. .7. Afohixe.s, IX.. 5-7. note. The
fulle.xt account of I'l'e.sident of tlie Oouncil and Acting Governor Reading
i.s in that .suniptnoiis work. "Cicnealosical and Biographical Memorials
of the lleatlinK. Howell. Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families."
by Joslah Granville l.eaeh, l.L. 1^, l'liiladel|ihia. 1S9S, 4to, pp. 286.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 2$
constant stream, situate on a public road, and has been
a tavern for many years, and very convenient for a store,
a brewer or tanner. There are on the said lot (besides a
good house) a new barn, a good orchard, and garden.
This will likewise be sold, at public vendue, on the said
25th of February, if not sold before at private sale.
Burlington County, January 9, 1768.
Notice is hereby given, that whereas John Burr, ju-
nior, an insolvent debtor in said county, did assign all his
estate, both real and personal, unto me, for the use of his
creditors : Now these are to desire the said creditors to
meet me at the house of Mr. Daniel Jones, innholder, in
Mount-holly on Saturday, the 9th day of April next, in
order to receive their dividend of the monies in my hands.
John Goldby, Assignee.
To be Sold, hy the Subscriber, on very reasonable
Terms,
The valuable Interest where he now lives, in Trenton,
consisting of
A Lot, 67 feet front on King-street, and 168 feet back,
but as it is a corner lot, it also fronts on Market street,
on which is a genteel brick dwelling-house, two stories
high, completely finished, with three rooms below stairs,
and four chambers, besides apartments above for servants;
most of the rooms are handsomely papered, and fit for
any gentleman's family; to this there is a brick kitchen
and wash-house adjoining, with a pump in the latter, and
under the whole there are excellent cellars; adjoining to
this is a frame house, which has four good rooms, besides
the garret and places for servants, a very convenient store
room, and country house back, together with a large store
house, built for keeping wet goods and country produce.
26 . NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
and properly fitted for that purpose, with a pork cellar
under it.
Also a Lot, fronting on Market-street 55 feet, and runs
through to the lower street, on which is a large stable, and
a good carriage-house that holds five carriages; the lot
contains about a quarter of an acre, and is but a few rods
distant from the other lots. The whole is very convenient
for any gentleman inclining to carry on Trade in Trenton,
as it is the best situation for that purpose in the town, and
has heretofore been a place of great business; or to any
gentleman inclining to live in a pleasant country town.
Any person disposed to piuxhase, may apply to the sub-
scriber, and know the terms, which are very moderate,
and reasonable credit will be given.
Joseph Reed, jun.^
Gloucester, January 23, 1768.
Run away from the subscriber, on the 21st instant, an
Irish ser\ant man, named James Flannigam. about 5 feet
1 1 inches high, a slim fellow, a little knock-kneed, fresh
C(jl()ured, with short black or brown hair, and has some-
thing of the brogue on his tongue; had on, and took with
him, a new light coloured nap short coat, double breasted,
\\ ith two rows of basket buttons, red under jacket, blue
dufficld trowsers, a pair of buckskin breeches, and one or
two pair of ozenbrigs trowsers, a new Russia sheeting-
shirt, and one or two ozenbrigs ditto, a pair of light blue
ril)bcd stockings, one pair of black ditto, a pair of good
neals leather shoes, with square carved silver buckles in
them, ail dd beaver hat, which has been bound; he also
took with him an axe. Said servant went away in com-
pany with a man, who has been a soldier in the Royal Am-
erican regiment; the servant is inclinable to drink, and
1 For a brief note on Adjutant General Jo.seph Reed, see N. J. Archives,
X.. U. And see Stryker's "Battles of Trenton and Princeton," 75-78.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 2/
very quarrelsome when in liquor. Any person that will
take up and secure said servant, so that his master may
have him again, shall have Six Dollars reward, from
Joseph Hugg.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2040, January 28,
1768.
Whereas, a certain tract of land hath been lately ob-
tained in the province of Nova Scotia, lying on the north
side of the Bason of Menis, called Philadelphia Township,
whereon some good families are now settled and many
more engaged to go : This is to give notice, that any
person inclining to become settlers on the said land, will
meet with very good encouragement, the particulars of
which, will be made known, by applying to James James,
at Piles Grove, Daniel Lethgow, at Salem Bridge, James
Thomson, at Hancock's Bridge, Benjamin Davids, at
Crosswicks, John Jones, in Germantown, or to Nathan
Shepherd, William Ball, John Lukens, James Haldane,
and Benjamin Armitage, in Philadelphia. And as a
proper vessel will be provided to carry families and goods
to the aforesaid lands, early next spring, those who pur-
pose to become adventurers, are desired to be speedy in
their application, and enter into articles with some of the
above-mentioned persons.
To be SOLD,
A Plantation, situate in the township of Mannington,
within a mile of the town of Salem, containing by estima-
tion, about sixty-one acres, whereof twenty-five are cleared
upland, with a good log house upon the same, eleven of
drained meadow, all under good fence, and twenty-five
acres of woodland : For further particulars inquire of the
subscriber in Salem, aforesaid.
James Gardiner.
2 8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
Five Pounds Reward.
Made his escape from the sheriff of MoniiioutJi county
New- Jersey, — a certain Nicholas JVillimus, a Dutchman
born; about five feet and a half high, well set, of a swarthy
complexion, wears his own strait brown hair, says his
mother lives near Germantown, and is supposed to be
thereabouts, or else at Charles Read, Esqr's, or some of
the country iron works. Whoever takes up and secures
the above person in any of his Majesty's goals, shall have
the above reward, by giving notice to
Thomas Leonard, Sheriff.
January 27, 1768.
Bordentown, (N. Jersey) Jan 23, 1768. Departed
this Life, greatly and deservedly regreted, (being the Day
on which he entered his tzventieth Year) Mr. Peter Im-
lay, son of John Imlay, Esq; of this Place, after a long
and painful Illness, zvhich he underzvent zvith the Forti-
tude of a Christian. — He zvas remarkable for his early
Piety, and steady Course of Life, frequently expressing a
grateful Sense of the Divine Goodness tozvards him.
When Death approached, he calmly resigned Jiis Breath
to him zvho gave it, and zvith the utmost Composure of
Mind zvaifed the Period that zvas to relieve him from all
the Embarrassments of huuian Nature.
To BE SOLD,
One hundred acres of land, about twenty of which are
cleared, part meadow, and more may be made, situated
on Delaware river, between Trenton ferry and Lamberton,
and on which there is a valuable fishery, and is a pleasant
part of the country for a gentleman's seat, is also well sit-
uated for any person to follow the boating business be-
tween that place and Philadelphia. — There is likewise a
constant stream of water through the whole, which will
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 29
be sold in lots of fifty acres, or together, as best suits the
purchaser. For terms apply to the subscriber on the prem-
ises, by whom an indisputable title will be given.
Jan. 26, 1768. John Douglass.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 55, February i,
1768.
Extraet of a Letter from a Gentleman at Reedy Island,
dated the 4th Instant.
" The Vessels now here, are the Hercules, Capt. Ham-
met, and the Henry Dawkins, Capt. Appleton, from Lon-
don; the Betsey, Capt. Caton, from Liverpool; the Molly,
Capt. Simpson, from Antigua, and, the Lark, Capt. Peel,
from Cork. Capt. Appleton, on the 27th Ult. the Day
before he got into our Capes, spoke the Ship Belfast-Pack-
et, Capt. Robinson, from Belfast for this Port, with sev-
enty Passengers, who had been out sixteen Weeks, and
were in great Distress for Want of Provisions and A\'ater,
with which Capt. Appleton supplied them." — The Penn-
sylvania Chronicle, No. 56, February 1-8, 1768.
To the Public.
Notice is hereby given, that a School is erected at Xew-
Brunswick, in New-Jersey, under the inspection of the
subscribers, in which the learned languages and mathemat-
icks, are carefully and accurately taught, by Caleb Cooper,
recommended from Nassau-Hall, an able and well accom-
plished tutor in these and other branches of literature.
The conditions are 20 s entrance, and f . 4 per annum,
for tuition, proclamation money. Boarding may be had
in this town, as good and cheap as can be expected, and to
satisfaction, sufficient to accommodate a large school;
which, including tuition, will not exceed £. 20 a year.
This town, besides its pleasant rural situation, has the
30 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
superior advantage of a pure wholesome air, and its ctjn-
comitant, healtli, to recommend it : Properties evinced
from long experience, by its inhabitants, and the suffrage
of gentlemen strangers acquainted v^ath it, of the best
judgment and observation. It is also surrounded by an
extensive fertile country, from which it draws constant
supplies of every necessary of life in great variety and
plenty; and from the sea, in the season, has plenty of
tish, oysters, &c. To which may be added, the ready and
easy conveyance of letters and goods, by water or by land
to New- York, Philadelphia, and all other parts, as another
peculiar advantage it enjoys. And in a religious view,
exceeds any other place in the province, having divine
worship performed in the English episcopal, the Dutch
reformed, and presbyterian churches, and as to the inhab-
itants with regard to their manners and other social vir-
tues, compared with other places, without prejudice, may
be said to be irreproachable. The inspection above pro-
posed, is to consist in visiting the school at least once a
quarter; to enquire into the deportment of all concerned,
and to assist the master and scholars in all necessary reg-
ulations with respect to decency and good order, as well
as the advancement of learning,
John Laight,
Jacob G. Hardenbergh,
JoHANNis M. Van Harlinger,
Abraham Beach,
John Cochran,
William Oake.
Five Pounds Reward, and all reasonable Charges.
RiTN-awav from the subscriber, living in Chesterfield.
Burlington Couniy, West New-Jersey, an Irish servant
man named Tnuicis Nevill, about 20 years of age, 5 feet
8 inches high, i*^ pretty talkative, and has much of the
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 31
brogue; fresh complexion, with yellowish brown hair;
by trade a wool-comber : Had on when he went away,
a brown homespun coat, with cat-gut buttons, and pewter
tops; a snuff colour'd cloth jacket, with mohair buttons
and white lining; blue everlasting breeches, blue-grey
stockings, and a new castor hat; a pair of shoes with hob-
nails in the heels. He took with him a purple flower'd
flannel jacket, one fine shirt, and two of ozenbrigs; two
pair of yarn stockings, and about three or four pounds in
money. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so
that his master may have him again, shall have the above
reward, paid by Samuel Sykes. — The Nezv York Mer-
cury, iVo. 848, February i, 1768.
New-York, February 4. By a written Account from
Richmond County on Staten-Island, and by a Gentleman
who brought it, and was himself a Sharer in the Calam-
ity, we are acquainted with the follovdng Scene of Dis-
tress, viz.
On Thursday Night, the 28th January, between 7 and
8 o'clock, the Weather extremely cold, and the Ground
cover'd with Snow, the following Persons went from the
Blazing Star, in New-Jersey, to cross the Ferry to Staten-
Island, (the Wind being moderate and fair, and the Pas-
sage judged to be very safe) viz. Mr. William Cornelius
George, supposed to belong to Rhode-Island: and Col.
Kalb, a German Gentleman; both lately arrived at Phila-
delphia from London. Mr. Robert French, lately arrived
at Philadelphia from St. Kitts. Mr. John Kidd, of Phil-
adelphia, Merchant. Johv Thomson, (who has a Wooden
Legg) Stage Driver. IVilliani Bury, and a Lad, belong-
ing to the Ferry, (the Lad was lately Cabin Boy to a Ship
from London to New-York, where he left the Ship, al-
ledging that the Captain had misused him). A Negro
Man, belonging to Mr. Newry of the Jersies, and a Negro
32 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
Man, belonging to Mr. Provoost of this City, in all 9 Per-
sons, and 4 Horses. As they were crossing the Ferry in a
Scow, a violent Wind suddenly arose at N. W. whereby
they were driven a considerable Way down the River, and
ashore on a Mud Bank, where the Scow was half 'filled
with Water; but as it was impracticable to land at that
Place, they were obliged to put off again, and in their Ef-
forts to gain the Land broke two of their Oars, and were
soon driven ashore upon a small Marsh Island, in the
Mouth of the Fish-Kill Creek, about half a Mile distant
from the Ferry-House, where the Scow immediately fill'd,
and the People and Horses were obliged to get out. The
Mud was so soft, that the Men sunk in it to near the upper
Part of the Thigh, and were not able to pull out their Feet,
without lying down on the Water and Mud, and assisting
with their Hands; but with great Difficulty they at last
all got to the highest Part of the Marsh : The poor lame
man was rendered more helpless, by breaking his \Vooden
Leg. Three Horses not being able to disengage them-
selves from the Mud, stuck there and perished. The Peo-
ple on their small Portion of Marsh, deep cover'd with
Snow, had not the least Shelter from the freezing Blasts
of the Wind, nor could they make themselves be heard bv
the People on Shore, the Wind being against them. Thev
had no other Resourse than to huddle as close together and
give themselves as much Motion as possible. It was then
about 9 o'clock, the Boy soon gave out and sunk down, but
the Men took him up, shook him, and did all they could to
exercise and heat him; but at about Eleven he expired.
At one o'clock, Mr. George, who had till then seem'd to
bear up as well as any of them, began to faulter, and not-
withstanding the best Assistance his Fellow-Sufferers
could give him, he expired at about three o'Clock. the
Rest lived out the dreadful Night, and at last, almost quite
1/68] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 33
spent and hopeless, at about nine o'Clock in the Morning,
were disco ver'd, and with proper Help, for they had all
nearly lost the Use of their Limbs, they were carried to
Mr. Mersereau's and all possible Care taken of them. Col.
Kalh, after taking off his Boots immediately put his Feet
in cold Water, where he held them near half an Hour, dur-
ing which he took some Refreshment, and then went to
Bed and slept soundly till the Afternoon : And he was
the only Person that escaped without Hurt. The Rest
sat up, round the Fire, and are terribly frost bitten; it is
fear'd they will all lose their Toes, and that the Feet and
Legs of some are in Danger; an Ear of one of the Negroes
seems entirely perish'd. Mr. French, Mr. Kidd, John
Thomson, Win. Bury, and the two Negroes when this Ac-
count came away, were at Mr. Mersereau's Ferry-House,
opposite to the Blazing Star, unable to travel. The two
dead Bodies were carried to the same Place for interment;
the Coroner's Liquest having first sat on them. Mr.
George, (said to be a Man of good Family and Fortune)
was buried on Sunday last, with proper Solemnity. His
Effects are in the Hands of the Coroner, till claimed by
his Friends. Col. Kalh, proceeded on his Journey, and
arrived here on Monday last. The Horses belonged to
Mr. Mersereau.
Many Horses having been stole in Pennsylvania within
a few Months past, they got Intelligence lately, that sev-
eral had been sold cheap at Whippany and Acquackonock
in the Jersies, which were supposed to be stole, whereupon
a Man from Bucks-County went thither a few Days ago,
and found and recovered one that had been stolen from
him, and 'tis supposed others might do the same.
Nezv-Brimsivick, 28th Jan. lydS.
The Subscriber intending to remove with his Family
to Great-Britain, in the Spring, desires that all those who
34 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
are indebted to him, Avill immediately discharge their Ob-
ligations. And if any Persons have any Demands upon
him, they are desired to bring them in. He has to dispose
of (to be delivered when he embarks, probably the Be-
ginning of May) Two healthy, likely Negro Wenches,
one about 29 Years of Age, unmarried. The other about
24 Years old, married, has a very likely Child (a Girl)
about 4 Years old, and has had no Children since. The
Wenches have both had the Small-Pox, and can be rec-
ommended from seven Years Experience, as sober, hon-
est, good Servants; also, a healthy, likely spry made
Negro Boy, about 19 Years of Age; also, a very good
Horse and Chair, and sundry Houshold Furniture. For
further Particulars inquire of the Subscriber, or Capt.
William Mercejr, within a few Doors of the Coffee-House,
in New- York.
William Donaldson.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1309, February 4, 1768.
Philadelphia, February 4
Last Friday Evening the Roof of the Court-House at
Gloucester, took Fire, by a Spark from the Chimney,
which greatly damaged the same; but by the timely As-
sistance of the Inhabitants, the Building was preserved.
To be Lett,
A Plantation at Clemmell Creek, in Gloucester coun-
ty, about 14 miles from Gloucester, containing 300 acres,
all within good 1)anks, 250 is in good order for grazing or
mowing, with sundry utensils for farming, and may be
entered on the 25th of March next. For further particu-
lars, enquire of Joseph Morgan, at Pensawkin. in W>st
New-Jersey, or Charles ^^^EST, in Philadelphia, near
Vine-street.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 35
Stolen from the ,subscril3er, living in the township of
Amweh, in the county of Hunterdon, in the night of the
25th of January last, a bay Gelding, 13 hands and 3
inches high, with a star on his forehead, has neither brand
nor ear-mark, and has a feather on each side his jaws, has
lately had the distemper, and has a scar on the under side
of his jaws, another on the inside of his thigh, and is low
in flesh. Whoever takes up the said horse, and secures
him. so that the owner may have him again, shall have
the reward of Twenty Shillings, and all reasonable char-
ges; and for the thief and horse the sum of Three Pounds,
paid by me
1136413 ^°'''' ^'''^''-
A List of Letters rcniaiuing in the Post-OfRcc,
Pliiladelphia
A. James Anderson, New-Jersey.
B. Jonathan Bowen, Esq; Cumberland County, New-
Jersey.
C. Hugh Creighton, Joseph Clemens, Haddonfield, N.
Jersey. George Curtis, Little Egg Harbour.
H. Robert Hunt, Cole's Town, N. Jersey
M. George Middleton, N. Jersey; Thomas Miller, Ox-
ford, West Jersey.
P. Thomas Perkinson, Evesham, W. Jersey.
R. Saunders Robinson, Gloucester, W. Jersey. — The
Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2041, February 4, 1768.
TO BE SOLD,
A Very valuable and well situated plantation and tract
of land, in the township of Alloway's Creek, Salem
county, and province of West New Jersey; containing
about 600 acres, with good brick buildings, barn, out-
houses, orchards, timber, wild-marsh, meadow ground,
and clear'd land, in proportion; with every other con-
36 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
veniency, either for producing grain or grazing. For par-
ticulars inquire of William Hewlings, Esq; at Burling-
ton, John Hart, in Philadelphia; Joseph Hart, at Port-
Penn; Edward Test, Esq; at Salem, or Samuel Oakford,
on the premises.
N. B. Any reasonable time will be given, for payment
of the purchase money, giving security if required, and
paying interest. — The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 13 13,
February 4, 1768.
February 13, 1768.
Taken up, adrift, about th^ eighth of January last, at
the Mouth of Cohausey Creek, a Moses built Boat, about
the Size of a Ship's Yawl. Whoever has lost the same,
by applying to Benjamin Reeve, living in Greenwich
Town, Cumberland County, West Nciv-Jcrscy, proving
their Property, and paying Charges, may have it again.
Captain Ashmead, who arrived here on Saturday last
from Barbados, gives us the following intelligence, viz.
That Capt. Singleton, in the Ship Patient Mary,
was also arrived at Barbados from hence, but that three
Days after he left the Capes, he lost fifteen Oxen, off of
his Deck in a Gale of Wind.
ARRIVALS at Barbados extracted from the Bar-
bados Mercury.
Captain Hibbert, from Salem.— T/;^ Poinsylvaiiia
Chronicle, No. 57, February 8-15, 1768.
Philadelphia, February i. W^e hear from Amwell, in
New-Jersey, that on the 5th of November last, the Hon-
ourable John Reading, Esq; late President of His Maj-
esty's Council for that Province, died there, in an ad-
vanced Age, much lamented for his many great and emi-
nent Virtues.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 37
The creditors of Abraham Clark, Ter. late of Elizabeth-
Town, an insolvent debtor, are desired to meet at the
House of Broughton Reynolds, in Elizabeth-Town, on
Monday the second day of May next, at 2 o'Clock, P. M.
to receive a dividend of what money yet remains in the
hands of the assignees.
Recompence Stanbury
Noah Marsh.
To be sold by the subscriber, now living on the prem-
ises, (and if not sold by the first of April, then to be let,)
a Plantation, containing 335 acres, whereof there is
about 250 clear'd, and in good fence, with about 25 acres
of extraordinary good meadow, that yearly produces two
crops ; as also may be made 70 acres more of rich swamp
meadow, at a very small expence. The remainder of the
tract good wood land; There is also 125 acres of wood
land may be further had, if required. There is on the
premises a good new farm house, with four rooms on the
lower floor, and four above, with a good kitchen 24 by
20 feet, and a leinter to the kitchen for servants, with good
cellars under the whole building; there is also a good new
barn, well finished and covered with cedar, 50 by 24 feet,
with a good plank floor, and stables, compleatly done.
Also two large fram'd corn cribs, made in the best manner,
and other useful houses to accommodate the plantation.
There is also a good young orchard of 260 apple trees of
the best grafted fruit; the whole fields are well water'd
and never dry; the land affords good pasture of clover,
and spear grass. There is also on the said premises, a
good grist-mill, with two pair of the best Esopus stones
that could be had, and remarkable at New-York and Phil-
adelphia, for making the best of flour. The houses is
large, and well built with good stone and lime; the bolt-
ing boxes, and lift jack for hoisting the meal, are all
38 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
drove by water, and the whole running geers of the mih
are done in the 1)est manner. The mihs are weh contrived
for holding- wheat, and stands on Asanpunk, a stream
never failing. The whole of the above premises being
about one mile and an half from Trenton, 30 from Phila-
delphia, and 30 from Brunswick, and from thence by water
to New-York. The said mills lie in a fine wheat country,
and may be supplied with any quantity that can be re-
quired. The purchaser paying one fourth of the purchase
money, in three months, may have ten years to pay the re-
mainder, with interest. For further particulars, enquire
of the subscriber.
Samuel Henry. ^
The Creditors of Barnaby Shute, of Elizabeth-Town,
New -Jersey, are desired to meet at the Sign of the Alar-
quis of Granby, in Elizabeth-Town aforesaid, on Friday
the eleventh Day of March next, by ten o'Clock of the
Forenoon of the same day, as the Subscribers are author-
ized then and there to deliver up, and assign over to the
said Creditors, divers Bonds, Notes, and other Debts, due
to the said Barnaby, provided the said Creditors will dis-
charge the said Barnaby from their present Demands
against him; otherwise, the Subscribers must then and
there return to the said Barnaby, their several Bonds.
Notes, and other Debts, agreeable to the Trust reposed in
them by the said Barnaby."
William Harriman.
Joseph Woodruff. Jun.
1 Samuel Henry was iirobably a native of Ireland. He was the owner
of large traot.s of land in 'Prenton and elsewhere, including "the old
iron works'' in that place. He was one of the subscribers toward the
salary of the Rev. Klihu Spencer, of the Presbvterian church in Tren-
ton and vicinity, Init was probably an Episcopalian, as In his will he
left a continsont legacy to the English Church of Trenton, and was
buried in the yard of that churcli. He died May 10. 17S4. aged 67 vears.
— IhiWx Hist. I'rcx. Church in Tnnlon. 257. Henry's iron foundrv and
steel works were on the Assunpink creek, where it is crossed bv" State
aXreei.— Trenton One IlnnilrnI Yiars Aao. bv William S. Strvker. 4.
2 Barnaby Shute ke)>t tavern in Elizalx'thtown for manv vears. He
filed there March 25, 17:i7. in hi.s 70th vear.
OF
Plantation
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 39
To Be Sold,
A Good Plantation, in the county
„ ^ of Morris, township of Hanover, con-
Cut 1 . .
sisting- of 160 acres of good land,
whereon is a good dwelhng house, and
kitchen, with five fire places, a good
store house and cellar under the same,
a large new barn, with a fine young
orchard, with other good fruit trees.
The plantation is well watered and timbered; wherein is
thirty acres of good mowing ground fit for the scythe,
consisting of English and timothy grass. Sixty acres of
said plantation in good fence; there is still a large quan-
tity of low land to be cleared, which will make good mow-
ing ground. The Plantation is most pleasantly situated
on the country road, 7 miles (east) from Morris-Town
court house, 3 miles (south west) from William Kelly's
farm. 2 miles (south) from Mr. Ogden's refinery, one
mile from Pissipenny meeting house, adjoining to the
farm of Revd. John Darby. Any person having a mind
to purchase said plantation, may know the conditions, by
applying to Willian Kelly, at New-York; or to Daniel
Peirson, Esq; at Newark; or to the subscriber, on the
premises. An indisputable title will be given, and time
of payment allowed for one half of the purchase money,
if desired.
Lemuel Bower.
— The Nezv York Gazette and JVeekly Mercury, No.
849, February 8, 1768.
To be Sold by the Subscriber,
A Handsome well finished brick house, two stories high,
four rooms below stairs, and four chambers above stairs,
besides garrets; the rooms above and below stairs are
40 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
genteelly papered, a large dry cellar under the whole
house, properly divided; a convenient kitchen adjoining,
with chambers above for servants, situate in King-street
in Trenton; the lot contains about 3 quarters of an acre,
and extends through to Queen-street, on which are placed
the stables. Also several five acre lots of meadow, orch-
ard and pasture lands, each good of their kind, near and
convenient to the town; as also a good house, and new
large framed barn, with 17 acres of excellent land, 8 acres
of which is garden, meadow and orchard of best grafted
fruit; the remaining 9 acres good woodland. Its situa-
tion renders it convenient for a shop-keeper, tradesman,
&c. The purchaser may have any of the above, on very
moderate terms, and reasonable credit given, with inter-
est.
William Pidgeon.^
Six Pounds Reward
Salem, February i, 1768.
Run away, last night, from the Subscriber, living in
Elsenborough, Salem county, West New-Jersey, the fol-
lowing servants. Walter Lindv, an Englishman, born
in Wiltshire, about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9
inches high, a thick, well set fellow, fresh coloured, mark-
ed with the small-pox, strait black hair, speaks somewhat
on the West country dialect, and is a still, sly fellow; had
on, and took with him, a new light-coloured homespun
cloth jacket, with metal buttons, lined with white half-
worn blanketing, a short blue sailor's jacket, with the
1 William Pidgecn lived in King (now Waiien) street, near the pres-
ent State street, and was a man of some substance. He advertised
land foi- sale at Tienton in 1758 and 17(U), as acting executor of Daniel
Coxe, and also adverti.sed land from 1751 to ]761. Gov. Franklin ap-
pointed him. March 31. 1774. a ju.'^tice of the peace in the counties of
Burlington and Monmouth. In 175G he was one of the managers of
the Trenton lottery for nnishing and completing the church in that
place. He died at Stafford. Monmouth county. Januaiy 5. 1780. from
burns in getting out of his house when it was on fire. He left £50 to
the Methodist Socict\- of Trenton, for the repair of their meeting house,
and £.3.000 to bis cxitutors. to be used for charitable purposes.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 4 1
sleeves taken out, blue half-thick trowsers. linen ditto,
good shoes, with strings, new footed stockings, two old
great coats, with metal buttons, and an old check shirt;
he came in with Captain John Simons, from Waterford,
last fall. Mary Brian, an Irish girl, born in Dublin,
middle sized, fair complexion, dark brown hair, pretty
full mouth, very talkative and apt to get drunk, and very
impudent when in drink, is about i8 or 19 years of age,
and has been in the country some years ; had on, and took
with her. a blue and white striped short gown, striped
camblet skirt, old blue quilt good linsey petticoat, check
apron, straw hat, half-worn shoes, good calf skin pumps,
and brass buckles. They have sundry other things, not
known, and it is likely may offer something for sale, to
get money to travel with. Whoever takes up said ser-
vants, and secures them in any of his Majesty's goals, so
as their master may have them again, shall have the above
reward for both; or Five Pounds for the man alone, and
Twenty Shillings for the girl, paid by
John Firth.
N. B. It is likely they may change their names, and
pass for man and wife, or part, and forge a pass, as the
fellow can v/rite; all masters of vessels, and others, are
forbid to harbour or carry them off at their peril.
Philadelphia, February i, 1768.
Whereas Jacob Decamp, servant to John Beale
Boardley Esq; of Baltimore town, Maryland; George
Jack Thomas Wilkinson, alias South, ser-
vant to Cornelius Robbins, of Amwell, New-Jersey;
. . . . being confined in the public goal of this county,
as runaway servants, public notice is hereby given to the
masters of the said servants, that I intend to apply to the
court of quarter sessions, to be held in the city of Phila-
delphia, for the county of Philadelphia, on INIonday, the
42 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
/th day of March next, for an order to sell the said ser-
vants for their fees, unless their masters redeem them
before that time.
Jehu Jones, goaler.
Gloucester county, New -Jersey Feb. 13, 1768.
Ten Pounds Reward,
Broke out of the goal of the county of Gloucester, this
morning, the following prisoners, viz. Hugh Wilson,
born in Ireland, about 30 years of age, a tanner by trade,
5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, well set, has black hair, a pleas-
ant countenance, marked with the small-pox, has lived
lately in Chester and New-Castle counties;^ had on, a
good blue surtout, a light coloured broadcloth jacket, and
swanskin waistcoat with black spots, a pair of good leather
breeches, and a good hat. It is thought lie has a large
quantity of money with him, chiefly gold. And D.wtd
Cochran, born in Ireland, about 25 years of age. 5 feet
6 inches high, has a freckled face, and red short hair, a
fuller by trade, and has lived in Allentown and Haddon-
field; had on, a light coloured homespun cloth coat, a
striped jacket, cloth breeches, a pair of half-boots, and an
old hat; also took a pair of shoes with him ; it is supposed
he is gone towards Lancaster. They are both much in-
clined to strong liquor, and apt to be intoxicated. Who-
ever takes up the above prisoners, and secures them in any
goal in New-Jersey, Pennsyhania. ur the lower counties
on Delaware, and gives notice to the subscriber, so that
he may have them again, shall receive for Hugh Wilson,
Six Pounds reward, and for David Cochran, Four Pounds,
and reasonable charges, from
Samuel Blackwood. Sheriff.
— The Poiiisyhania Ga::ctfc\ No. 2042, February 1 1,
1768.
1 See page 11. ante.
1/68] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 43
To the PUBLIC.
Whereas an advertisement has been inserted in the
Chronicle, No. 50, and subscribed by JoJm Hatton; in
which the said Hatton, conscious of the badness of his own
cause, has endeavoured to impose upon strangers, [for
none else can he deceive] by supporting his assertions with
the grossest falsehoods and calumny — I therefore think
it necessary to submit to the judgment of the Public, the
particulars of the dispute subsisting between us, in vindi-
cation of my character [for I Jiaz'c a character to lose],
which has been attacked by said Hatton, with all that vir-
ulence and disregard to truth, for which he is so univer-
sally distinguished.
I have thought it most prudent to proceed, in this affair,
in a manner the most public and legal, and before magis-
trates have evidences examined, whose testimony would
invalidate his assertions, and expose him to that censure
so total a deviation from the truth justly deserves. 1
went to his house, on the 9th instant, with Edzvard Test,
Esq; to notify to him my intention, and recjuire his at-
tendance, that he might have an opportunity of confuting
any untruth, if advanced, in the course of examination,
and to convince him that my design was to proceed in a
fair open way; and then T named the 15th instant for the
day His wife told me he was not at home, and was
certain he zvould not attend He did not, but went to
Philadelphia, on the morning of the appointed day
The reason will appear very evident from the purport of
the following depositions, by which it will be proved that
the said Hatton has most industriously avoided relating
the truth, lest it might appear an inconsistency with the
character he has acquired.
By the first deposition it will appear, said Hatton as-
serted that the boy was not subject to fits; an asser-
44 NEW JERSEY COLOXIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
tioii he was conscious to be false, at the time he made it,
being a fact known in his own family, and confessed by
the boy, when questioned about it That said Hatton
consented to take him back again; received the bill of
sale from me and promised to surrender up the bond, upon
the return of the boy, without any of those conditional
compensations he mentions so equitably to have made, in
his advertisement : And I apprehend his chief reason for
omitting the receipt of the bill of sale was, that his argu-
ments would appear absurd, and that it was a fact he did
not care to reveal to the Public ....
1 have been represented, by said Hatton, as a con-
tentious man, a character my neighbours will acquit me
of; but if a perpetual state of litigious cavilling, or the
universal voice of a people can give a just title to that
character, I am sure no man can, with equal demerit, claim
it as John Hatton, Esquire, Collector of his Majesty's
Customs, in the port of Salem.
Salem, Jan. 19, Jacob Scroggin.
1768.
Salem, ss. Jacob Hollinshead, of the town of Salem,
watchmaker, of full age, personally appeared
before us the subscribers, three of his Majesty's justices
of the peace, for the county of Salem, who being one of
the people called Quakers, on his solemn affirmation,
which he took according to law, did declare and affirm
[signed] Jacob Hollinshead.
Affirmed before us the 15th
of January, 1768.
A. Sinnickson,
Rob. Johnson,
John Nicholson.
Salem, ss. Ti-iomas Anderson, of Allowav's Creek, in
the county aforesaid, personally appeared be-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. ^5
fore us the subscribers, three of his Majesty's justices of
the peace, for the county aforesaid, who being duly sworn
on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, doth declare,
that on or about six day's after Mr. Jacob Scroggin had
purchased a Negro boy of John Hatton, Esq; and brought
him home, he, this deponent, at that time lived with the
said Scroggin, and that he was in the house when the said
Negro boy had one fit or more.
his
Thomas x /\nderson.
Mark.
Sworn before us the 15th
of January, 1768.
A. SlNNICKSON^
RoBT. Johnson,
John Nicholson.
Salem, ss. Joseph Thompson, of the town of Salem,
tanner, (of full age) personally appeared be-
fore us the subscribers, three of his Majesty's justices of
the peace, for the county of Salem aforesaid, who. being
one of the people called Quakers, on his solemn affirma-
tion, which he took according to law, did declare,^ . . .
[signed] Joseph Thompson.
and justices as above.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 58, February 15-
22, 1768.
To Be Sold
By the subscriber, now living on the premises.
A Plantation, containing about 200 acres of land, (or
more if required) there is about 100 cleared, the rest
woodland, it is accommodated with a genteel brick dwell-
ing-house, 40 by 48 feet, two story high, four rooms on
iThis controversy occupies two and a half columns of the Chronicle.
46 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
a floor, with a large handsome stair case and entry, with
cellars under the whole building, and a court-yard on each
front of the house, one fronting down the river Delaware
to the ferry, thro' a large handsome avenue of English
cherry-trees, the other fronting up the river to Trenton,
with a large brick kitchen, 30 by 20 feet, two story high,
with a well in it, and four handsome apartments above for
servants; also a good barn 40 by 38 feet, with a plank
floor, and stables for ten horses; also a good stone smoak-
house, chaise-house, poultry house, and all other useful
buildings to accommodate the same, with a fine piece of
meadow that yearly produces from 20 to 25 loads of good
clover and timothy hay, with an orchard of about 350
bearing apple-trees of good fruit; there is also a fine col-
lection of other fruits, viz. peaches, damesens, cherries,
quinces, English walnuts, grapes, raspberries, &c. and a
handsome large garden well boarded in. The above prem-
ises lying in the county of Burlington, West-New-Jersey,
and pleasantly situated on the river Delaware, at the head
of the navigation, and opposite the falls thereof, between
Trenton and the ferry; there is a great variety of fish that
may be caught in the river by trolling and angleing^, and
plenty of duck and other water fowl in the fall and winter
season. The whole premises are in good fence and repair.
Also one handsome brick house, lately the property of Rob-
ert Rutherford,^ and allowed the best stand for a tavern
or a Gentleman in any part of Trenton ; the house is two
stories high, four rooms on a floor, and a cellar under the
whole house, with a large kitchen, wash house, and a well
of good water, four handsome rooms above, two large
stables that will hold from 20 to 25 horses, a good coach-
house, a handsome large lot and garden, well fenced in by
a brick wall at the front, and large folding gates to enter
1 Kor a skftfh of Koliort Rvitlicrford. see N. J. Archives, XX.. 16S.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 47
the yard; the stair-way, and three of the rooms of the
house are handsomely papered, the whole in good order.
Also one other house in Trenton, two stories high, three
rooms on a floor, and a good cellar, with a large garden
of near half an acre of ground, well fenced in, and front-
ing King's-street, and at the rear of the lot in Queen-
street. Also one other handsome house near Trenton mills
in Kingsbury, in the township of Nottingham, and county
of Burlington, one story and an half high, four rooms on
the lower floor, and two on the upper floor with two other
rooms for servants, and a cellar under the whole house a
good well, a large garden well boarded in, a barn, stable,
chaise house, poultry-house, all in good repair, and painted
in the best manner. Any person inclining to purchase the
whole, or any one part of the premises, by paying the one
third part of the purchase money down may have any rea-
sonable time for the payment of the remainder, with in-
terest. For further particulars, enquire of the subscriber.
May II, 1767. Robert Lettice Hooper.
N. B. The Gentleman that purchases the plantation,
may be supplied with three negro men and a wench, that
understands all manner of farming, and was born and
bred in the family, cattle, horses, a four-wheel chaise, fur-
niture, farming utensils, twenty acres of wheat, six acres
of rye, and may enter on any part of the premises in three
weeks after agreement. — Supplement to the New York
Gazette or Weekly Mereury, No. 849, February 8, 1768.
To Be Let.
And entered on the first of April or May next, the house
and lot wherein the widow Sarah Thomas now lives, in
Elizabeth-Town, containing al)out three quarters of an
acre of land. The house is in good repair, has seven rooms
on a floor, and two good cellars under the same, and a
48 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
good kitchen, stable, and other out-houses, and a fine
garden; the whole pleasantly situated on the post road
from New- York to Philadelphia, in the center of the town,
and within six rods of a good grist-mill, and about eight
rods of the court-house; and is a good stand for a store
or publick house, as it hath been occupied for one or both
for upwards of thirty years past. Any person inclining
to rent the same for one year, or a term of years, may
know the conditions by applying to Edward Thomas, liv-
ing near the premises.
N. B. Said Thomas has two young negro wenches for
sale, the one with or without two children; the other
about fourteen years of age. — The Nezv York Gazette and
Weekly Mercury, No. 850, February 15, 1768.
New Biasing-Star, 4th February, 176S.
To the Impartial Public.
Whereas it has been maliciously reported, that John
Thomson, Stage- Waggoner, was the sole Cause of the un-
happy Misfortune which happened on the 28th last, we
who were at that Time in the Boat, and had come with Mr.
Thomson from Princeton, cannot refrain from clearing
an innocent, suffering Man, from that false Imputation
under which he at present labours : We do candidly own,
that he proffered staying at Woodbridge, but we not will-
ingly consenting to that Proposal, set off; when we came
to the Ferry, the Night appeared very agreeable, and we
all with one Consent got into the Boat, when about the
Middle of the River, a Storm came on, which drove us
on a desert Island, where we staid till next Morning, when
Mr. Mersereau came to our Assistance.
John Kidd,
Robert French.
1768]
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
49
To be sold, at public Sale, at Vendue, the 20th Day of
April 1768, or at private Sale any Time before.
A Convenient House and Lot of
Ground, situate, lying and being in
Newark, and very convenient for a
Gentleman or Tradesman : For fur-
ther Particulars inquire of Mr. Will-
iam Camp, in Newark, or of Henry
Sickels, in New-York, who will give
an indisputable Title for the same.
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OF
Farm
To be sold, at private Sale,
By the subscriber, on the Premises, at Hackinsack,
A Small convenient Farm or Lot,
lying on a very public Road from the
back Country,. Ringwood and Sterling
Iron Works, &c. and on Hackinsack
River, being the first Landing conve-
nient to that Road, and very suitable
for a Merchant or Trader. It adjoins
to the River, and is dock'd off 300
Feet, and has upon it the following Improvements, Build-
ings and Conveniences, viz.
A very good Orchard and Garrlen. a good Dwelling-
House, with a large Passage and two Rooms on a Floor,
five of the Rooms with Fire-Places, and all completely fin-
ished, the Chimney Pieces tiled, &c. A good Kitchen, 28
Feet by 18, adjoining to one End of the back Part, a Stone
Smoke-House, a small Store-House, near the Dwelling-
House, with a Chimney; a fine Cider Barn, an excellent
Spring with a Pump, near the Kitchen, and a large Store-
House, three Stories high, on the Dock. The Dwelling-
House is very pleasantly situated, fronting on the River on
one Side, and on the other having a View of three large
50 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^768
Roads to the Distance of near a Mile on each. Any Per-
son inclining to purchase, may apply at the Place to
Samuel Benson Leydekker.
— Tlie New York Journal or General Advertiser,
No. 131 1. February i8, 1768.
To be Lett, for two Years, from the Twenty-iifth of
March next,
A Quantity of good drained Meadow, at Clommeli
Creek, in Gloucester County, about seven Miles from \\'ill-
iam Cooper's Ferry, fit for mowing or feeding of Cattle,
being mostly in a good Sward of Grass; together with
some Upland adjacent, suitable for Plowing, or raising
Corn, and foddering Cattle thereon, in the Winter Season.
The Meadows are in good Banks, containing about 300
Acres, with Timber for Rails and Firewood. Likewise
an Overseer, who has lived on the Place for some Years
past with his Family, and for his Conduct can be well rec-
ommended. An Agreement is made with him for one
Year certain. For Terms, apply to Joseph Morgan, at
Pensawkin, in West New-Jersey; or to Charles West,
near Vine-street, Philadelphia.
Will be exposed for Sale, by public Vendue, on Third
Day, the 22d of March next ensuing, at Clommeli Mead-
ows, in Gloucester County, about 17 Miles below William
Cooper's Ferry, for ready Money, 109 steers, in good Or-
der; and 122 Ewes and Lambs with them; a Quantity of
Hay; sundry Houshold Goods; several Horses; a Wag-
gon; Carts, and other LTtensils, suitable for Farming;
where Attendance will be given, at the Day of Sale, by
the Subscriber.
All Persons who are indebted to the Estate of Isaac
Cooper, late of Newton, in the County of Gloucester.
West New-Jersev, deceased, either by Bond, Note or Bdok
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 5^
Debt, are desired to come and discharge the same : And
those who have any Demands against the said Estate, to
bring in their Accounts, that they may be properly ad-
justed by
Samuel Noble, Executor.
— The Penusyk'ania Gazette, No. 2043, February 18,
1768.
On the same day [26th of last month] arrived the brig
Phoenix, Capt. Watt, in 42 days' from Kingston, Jam-
aica: .... And on the 8th inst. about noon, 15 or 16
leagues to the southward of our Capes, he fell in with the
brig John and Richard, Capt. Collins, out 16 weeks from
Liverpool, bound for this port, with whom he kept com-
pany till evening, when they saw the Cape, but it coming
on very thick Capt. Watt stood off, but Capt. Collins after
making two attempts to do the same, not being able to
put his vessel about, stood in for the land, after which
Captain Watt saw no more of him.
Several vessels arrived here last week, saw a brig ashore
about twenty miles to the southward of our Capes, which
is supposed to be the brig John and Richard, Capt. Collins,
from Liverpool for this port, who was spoke with on the
coast as above. — The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 13 15,
February 18, 1768.
Nezv-York, February 20. By a Man from Shrewsbury,
we are informed, that last Week, a Man of that Place, was
killed and torn to Pieces by a Panther; that about an
Hour after, two Men, knowing nothing of the Matter,
went with their Guns into the same Wood, when the Beast
leaped from the Branch of a Tree where he sat unseen,
upon the Back of one of the Men, where the other Man
imm.ediately shot and killed him.
52 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
They afterwards found the mangled Body of the dead
Man, near the Place.
The same Week two Men of that Place, Mr. Cook and
his Son, who had gone from home with their Guns, and
had been missing five Days, were found drown'd, near the
Shore, in "Water not more than Knee deep. Each of them
had a Bruise on the Forehead, over one of the Eyes, but
whether by Accident or Design, or for what Reason they
went into the Water (having no Vessel with them) was
not known.
The same Week, a Barn in that Place, by a Person's
going into it with a Candle, was accidentally set on Fire
and entirely consumed, with all it contained, being full of
Wheat and Flax. A like Accident happened there a few
Weeks ago, when a Barn, with 500 Bushels of Corn was
burnt.
From Middletown, in the Jersies, we hear, that the same
Week, a Man hearing another had said something to his
Disadvantage, went to his House seemingly with a Design
to Quarrel, and after using some abusive Expressions,
told the Man's Wife she was a dauin'd Lyar, on which the
Husband being provoked, snatched down a Gun and struck
him with it on the Head; he immediately went away,
swearing Revenge. Another Man who happened to be
there went with him, as they went he complained of his
Head, and concluded to go to a Neighbour's House hard
by, where he also complained of his Head, applied some-
thing to it, and lay down, but soon after grew delirious
and died. The ]\Ian who gave him the Stroke surrendered
himself, and is in Gaol, his Family much distressed. The
Coroner's Inquest brought in their Verdict, Accidental
DeatJi. — S'lipplcnicnt to tJic Nczv York Journal or Genera!
Advertiser, No. 131 1, February 20, 1768.
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To be sold at publick vendue, on the premises, on the 12th
day of April next.
The equal one half of the house and lot of ground, (or
the whole) formerly belonging to Hezekiah Johnson, de-
ceased, situate about two miles from Newark, on the main
road that leads to Elizabeth-Town. The lot contains nine
acres of land, a house two stories high, with 4 rooms oii
a floor, a good orchard, and is a good situation for a tav-
ern or store, there being a publick landing at the rear of
said lot. The conditions will be made known on the day
of sale, and an indisputable title given, by
A'losES Scott.
— The Nczv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
851, February 22, 1768.
Springfield, February 25, 1768.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Springfield
Township, Burlington County, and province of West
New-Jersey, on the 24th of this inst. an English servant
man, named Joseph Mayall; he is about 22 years of
age, of a fair complexion; has light straight hair, and
white eyes : Had on, and took with him, a wool hat, one
snuff-coloured coat, and a black broadcloth waistcoat, an
old jacket with new sleeves, one striped flannel shirt, and
two white ditto; a pair of good leather breaches, two pair
of woollen stockings, and two pair of shoes ; he also took
with him a white niare, about thirteen hands high.
Whoever takes up and secures him and the mare, shall
have FOUR pounds reward, and for the mare only,
twenty shillings, and reasonable charges, paid by me
Job Stockton.
Burlington, Feb. 23. 1768.
Some time the beginning of February, 1768, was left
54 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
at the house of the Subscriber, in the city of BurHngton,
by a person unknown, a black trunk, with sundry things
in it, as is supposed, being very heavy. And also, some
time last summer, was left at the said house a man's light
coloured cloth cloak. The persons, who left the above
things, by applying to me, proving their property, and
paying cost, may have them again.
Joseph Haight.
To BE SOLD
A Bank House and Lot of Ground, about fourteen Feet
Front, and thirty Feet eight Inches deep, from Front-
Street to Water-street, situate between Chestnut and Wal-
nut Streets, in the City of Philadelphia, now in the Ten-
ure of Benjamin Condy To know the Terms of Sale,
apply to the Subscriber, living in Greenwich, in Cumber-
land County, West New-Jersey, or to Isaac Stretch, in
Philadelphia.
Feb. 25, 1768. Benjamin Reeve.
To BE SOLD, at public sale, by the subscriber, to the high-
est bidder, on Monday the twenty-first day of March
next, at 12 o'clock,
A very valuable farm, situate on the river Delaware, in
the county of Hunterdon, and province of New-Jersey,
containing three hundred and forty acres of land, one hun-
dred and seventy of which are cleared and in good fence,
the remaining part well timbered, the whole tract is excel •
lent good land for wheat, Indian corn, and grass. There
are on said farm, a good stone house and kitchen, a good
barn and waggon house, also, a very fine young orchard ;
it is situate about thirty miles from Philadelphia, eighteen
from Trenton, three from Correll's Ferry, and about two
or three miles from several sfrist mills. The conditions
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 55
will be made known on the day of sale, and attendance
given by John Imlay.
Bordentoivn, Feb. 24, 1768.
To he soLD^ by Public Vendue, on the premises, on the
2 1st day of March next,
A lot of land, containing about thirty acres, in West-
New-Jersey, in Burlington county, and zvithin about half
a mile of Bordentown, and formerly knozvn by the name
of Black Creek Forge. There are on the premises two
dwelling houses, several out-houses, a hearing orchard,
and a good saw-mill, ivith tzvo sazvs, on a good stream of
zvater, zvhere logs are rafted to the mill tail, and the stuff
trajisported from thence to Philadelphia, either by boats
or rafts. It is in a good part of the country for a fulling
or grist mill, and has zvater sufUcient for both. It is, also,
in a plentiful part of the country for wheat. Two thirds
belonging to the estate of Joseph Curtis, deceased, and the
other third to Aaron Watson. The zvhole zvill be exposed
to sale, together zvith a team of horses, and carriages suit-
ahk to carry on the sazv mill, by Marmaduke Watson,
Anne Curtis, and Aaron Watson, Executors.
N. B. An indisputable title will be given.
Feb. 22, 1768.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 59, February 22-
29, 1768.
TO THE PUBLIC.
As I find myself Chronicled, after a very slanderous
manner, in Mr. Goddard's Paper, No. 57^ by Arthur Don-
aldson, (formerly of Southzvark, now tending a Ferry at
Point Pleasant, West New Jersey) who says, he "takes
that method to justify himself against an unjust account
contained in my books, that I for several years past, have
56 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
refused to comply with justice for the settlement of the
same, though frequently pressed thereto;" I am under a
necessity of clearing my character from such aspersions,
and doubt not that the base insinuations couched under
them, will evidently appear to the world, to proceed from
malice and ill nature
[signed] William Drewry.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1316, February 25,
1768.
Whereas Richard Brown, and others of the inhabi-
tants of the county of Monmouth, did send in a petition to
the House of Assembly, at a sessions held in Burlington,
June 1767, respecting the duty of maintaining a bridge
over Crosswick Creek, in the county aforesaid. Ordered
by the said house, that Richard Brown have leave to bring-
in a bill for his relief in the premises, at the next session,
if no reasonable objection appear against the same, of
which I do hereby give public notice, by order of the said
house
Richard Brown.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2044, February 25,
1768.
To Be Sold,
A Farm, situate in the Township
^ -1 of Bedminster, county of Somerset,
and province of New-Jersey, lately the
property of Jeremiah Bright, contain-
ing 210 acres, 70 or 80 acres of which
is cleared fit for tillage, 20 or 30 acres
of improved meadow, and as many
more may be made; the remainder of the land is well tim-
bered; on the farm is a good stone house two stories; a
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1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 57
barn, and other out-houses, a bearing orchard of about 150
apple-trees, the whole in good fence, and a fine lively
stream running through the same. Inquire of Doctor
Lewis Johnston, John Barberie, Stephen Skinner, or John
Johnston, at Perth-Amboy, who will give easy payments,
and an indisputable title for the same, good bonds will be
taken in payment.
Perth-Amboy, Feb. 18, 1768.
Perth-Amboy, Feb. 10, 1768.
To be sold, at public Vendue, on Thursday,
the 31st Day of March,
The plantation of John Gordon,
situate in Cranbury, in Middlesex
county, east New-Jersey, containing
about 200 acres, whereon is a house,
barn, orchard, and other improve-
ments, conveniently situated to mills
and places of w^orship, and about five
miles from Spotswood. The vendue to be held on the
premises; one third of the purchase money being paid
down, good security will be taken for the remainder, pay-
ing interest. For further particulars apply to John Bar-
berie, at Perth-Amboy, who has power to sell.
N. B. He has also a negro girl of 14 years of age to
sell, fit for the country.
Notice is hereby given, that the stated Meetings of the
General Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New-Jer-
sey, are held at Perth-Amboy, on the 2d Tuesday in April
and 2d Tuesday in September.
James Parker.^
Perth-Amboy, Feb. 22, 1768.
1 For a sketch of James Parker, see N. J. Archives, Second Series.
I., 454.
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58 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
By virtue of sundry executions to us the subscribers
directed, against the goods and chattels, lands and tene-
ments of William Van Kirk, and pursuant thereto, we
have seized a certain tract of land and tenement, belong-
ing to the said William Van Kirk, situated in Freehold,
containing about three hundred acres of good wheat-land,
well water'd and timber'd, about twenty acres of meadow ;
great part well improv'd, a bearing orchard,, consisting of
about five hundred trees of the best fruit; a good house
and barn, and waggon-house, and other out-houses; and
is nigh by a grist-mill, and about five miles from the court-
house. Now this is to give notice, that the aforesaid lands
and tenements, so taken, will be exposed to sale, by way of
public vendue, on Saturday the ninth day of April, on the
premises, between the hours of twelve and five in the after-
noon of the same day, by
John Taylor, late Sherift'.
Thomas Leonard, Sherift.
February 5, 1768.
To Be Sold,
A Farm, containing about 220 acres, situate at Match-
aponix, in the county of Middlesex and province of New-
Jersey, eleven miles from Amboy and New-Brunswick,
and four from South- River landing, in the neighbourhood
of two iron-works, and two grist-mills, where is a good
market for all kind of produce, has the valuable advantage
of a large out-let for cattle and swine. There is on the
farm, a small house, Dutch barn. Blacksmith's shop, and
a young bearing orchard; about 30 acres cleared land, the
remainder good land, well timbered, 30 or 40 acres of gO(xl
swamp meadow may be made with little expence. The
farm is well watered, will suit a farmer or tradesman, be-
ing in a neighbourhood of wealthy farmers. Inquire of
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 59
John Johnston, at Amboy, or Thomas Newton, on the
premises.
Matchaponix, Feb. 20, 1768.
— The Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1 3 12, February 25. 1768.
To BE LET,
[And may be entered upon immediately]
A FARM or PLANTATION, in the township of Newtown,
county of Sussex, and eastern division of the province of
New-Jersey; containing three hundred and twenty acres,
one hundred acres thereof meadow, the residue arable
land and woods, of the latter, about eighty or ninety acres :
The tract is bounded upon, and in some places includes,
part of three ponds, one of which is nearly three miles
long, and is the head of Pequess, which empties into Del-
aware; great plenty of fish may be caught at any season
of the year between one of the ponds and the house,
is a young bearing orchard, of near two hundred apple
trees, producing sufficient fruit for the use of the farm;
on that pond is a small boat, neatly painted, and furnished
with oars, &c. wild fowl and venison abound in their sea-
son, and it is to be remarked, that neither of those waters
are stagnated, but flow transparently from sandy shores
(through channels cut for that purpose) into the river
Pequess aforesaid There are on the premises a small,
but comfortable, log house, barn, barrack, paled garden,
and a spring at the door ; the upland and meadows in tol-
erable good fence, and some very excellent meadow may
yet be made. This plantation lies on the main road to
Goshen, distant about two miles from Andover Furnace,
and three from the court-house, commands an out-let, or
range of several thousand acres, of which (from particu-
lar circumstances) it never can be deprived; its contiguity
6o NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
to the two last-mentioned places, is exceedingly advan-
tageous, as every thing that can be raised upon it, has an
immediate sale, for the supply of one or other of them.
There is a crop in the ground, which should be early
attended to; the tenant may be supplied with about thirty
head of cattle, ten of them cows, (mostly with calf) about
twenty sheep; from two to six horses; and two negro
men, that understand farming : For any other particulars
or information, apply in New-Brunswick, in New-Jersey,
to the owner,
Cornelius Low, jun.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 60, February 29-
March 7, 1767.
To be Let, at Nczvark, in the Jersies,
A House, neatly finished, with a Barn and Orchard,
(or only the House and Garden) on the first of April
next, by Stephen Baldwin, and Thomas Brown.
To be Sold, or Let, by the subscriber,
A New well situated house, in Elizabeth-Town-Raway,
with four rooms on the lower floor, and two fire-places,
and one above stairs; is neatly finished, has a dry cellar
under it, and a well of good water near the door; also a
new barn, chair-house, garden, and a young orchard of
apple and pear trees, grafted with the choicest fruits in
those parts; a peach orchard, and sundry other sorts of
fruit trees, such as cherries, quinces, and plumbs. It
stands between the two branches of Raway-River, and
bounded on the main branch, near the post road; and is
within a mile and a half of two publick landings, and
about the same distance from a presbyterian and quaker
meeting house, and two grist-mills. The land is exceed-
ing good, part for tilling and part for mowing; and is
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. ' 6 1
a good situation for a merchant, tradesman, or tavern
keeper. It will be sold or let, with any quantity of land
not exceeding 20 acres, and a reasonable time allowed for
the payment, as ready money is not wanted ; and if any
person inclines to purchase or hire a larger, or one not
so large as the above mentioned, they may be suited by
the subscriber, in as short a time as the work can be done,
as the materials is now ready to be put together, and
building is his trade. The above premises may be taken
into possession six weeks after agreement is made; and
a good title may be had, by applying to the subscriber, on
the premises.
Jonathan Higgens.
To Be Let,
The house and lot wherein George Ross, Esq; lives,
in Elizabeth-Town, an extreme pleasant situation. Also
the house and lot wherein William Grey, lives, adjoin-
ing the first mentioned lot. For further particulars, en-
quire of Mr. Woodruff, jun. in Elizabeth-Town, or Mr.
Kelly, in New York.
To Be Let,
A House and large garden, at New-
Brunswick, the property of Dr. Mer-
Q^^ -) cer, and now in the possession of
William Donaldson; it is very pleas-
OF ^ , • ,
antly situated upon the bank of the
House • 1 ^1 , r
^ river; has three good fine rooms upon
the first floor, and four rooms on the
second, with a good kitchen, cellar,
pantry, &c. below, and a large barn, with very convenient
stabling in it, and other out houses. Also two large con-
venient store houses adjoining; the possession to be en-
62 • NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
ter'd upon the first of May. For further particulars, en-
quire of Doctor Mercer, at New-Brunswick, or Archibald
Mercer, at Walter and Samuel Franklin's store, in New-
York.
Wanted.
A Person that understands the nailing business in its
different branches, or has been employed in that manu-
factory. Such a person bringing proper recommendations,
will meet with good encouragement, by applying to Joseph
Riggs, Esq; or Joseph Hadden, in Newark, New-Jersey,
who are entring largely into that business.
Three Pounds Reward.
RuN-away about the 6th of January last, an indented
servant man named Siles Palmer, born in New-England,
and is supposed to have gone that way or towards the
Nine-Partners; he is about 25 years old, 5 feet 6 or 7
inches high, light hair, blue eyes, adicted to drinking, and
when in liquor, talkative and impertinent : Had on when
he went away, a small bound felt hat, leather breeches,
and a blue jacket, but it is likely he may change his dress.
Whoever takes up said servant, and commits him to any
of his Majesty's goals, shall have the above reward, by
applying to the subscriber, living in Morris-Town, East
New-Jersey.
Mary Moore.
To be sold at publick Vendue, on Monday the 2d of May
next in the county of Morris, and town of Pequanick ;
An excellent tavern, and farm, which contains 50 acres
of excellent good land, whereof is cut 18 or 20 tuns of
good English hay, yearly, and more may be cut with little
expence; there is on said farm 150 young bearing apple
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 63
trees, a good dwelling house, new barn, barrack, out-
house, &c. the land is well watered, and pleasantly situated
for a tavern, merchant, or tradesman, as there is a num-
ber of forges, furnaces, &c. at proper distances, to make
the place exceeding profitable. There will also be sold at
the same time, by the subscriber, 26 or 27 acres of excel-
lent marsh swamp. Any person inclining to purchase
either the swamp, or farm, at private sale, will have good
times of payment given, and an excellent title.
Lewis Stewart.
— The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
852, February 29, 1768.
Nezv-York, March 3. We hear from Morris County
in New-Jersey, that about ten Days ago one William
Thorpe, of that County, having been assisting to bring
some Persons to Justice, for Breach of the Laws, they
were so enraged at him, that they threatened Vengeance
against him; of which the Justice getting Litelligence, he
sent his Son to Thorpe to give him Notice : While the
young Man was at Thorpe's House, the People came
there to execute their Purpose, whereupon Thorpe got
up Stairs in his Chamber with his Gun, and the others
attempting to pursue him; he told them that it would be
at their Peril to advance; but they disregarding that,
pushed forward, whereupon he fired, and shot one dead
upon the Spot; and with his Gun and the Assistance of
the Justice's Son, beat off the rest : Thorpe then went
and surrendered himself up to Justice. We have not learnt
the Name of the Person killed.
New-Jersey, Middlesex County, January 18 fh, I/68.
By Virtue of several Writs of Fieri Facias to me di-
rected, will be exposed to public Sale, on Monday the
64 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
2ith Day of March next, at one o' Clock in the Afternoon,
at the House of the Widow Lot, in South-Amboy. A
Tract of Wood Land, situate in South-Amboy, between
Tenant's Creek and Day's Run; containing by Estima-
tion Three Hundred Acres, late the Property of Thomas
Leonard, deceased, seized and taken in Execution, at the
Suit of Thomas Watson, and others, by
James Brooks, late Sheriff.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, Xo.
13 13, Mar eh 3, 1768.
Cut of
Running
Away
RuN-away from the subscriber, on
Wednesday the 24th February 1768,
living in Middleton, Monmouth Coun-
^^^ 1 ty. East New-Jersey, a Negro fellow
named Lank, about five feet eight or
nine inches high, slender made, about
twenty-five years of age; had on a
light colour'd homespun coat, an old hat, a grey homespun
jacket, blue cloth breeches, and yarn stockings : Any per-
son who takes up said run-away, and brings him to me,
shall have twenty shillings reward, and all reasonable
charges, paid by
William Hendricks.
To be sold, by public Vendue, on the 7th Day of the
Week, between the Hours of Two and Five in the After-
noon, the 19th Day of this instant March, on the Premises,
A valuable Plantation, and Tract of Land, containing 200
Acres, situate on the South-side of Timber Creek in the
Cuuntv of Gloucester, 9 Miles from William Cooper's
Ferrv by Land, and l)ut 1 1 Miles from Philadelphia by
Water, about 70 Acres of Upland cleared, fit ior either
Rye or Indian corn, 20 Acres of mowable Tide Meadow,
and the rest Woodland; there is on the Premises a Dwell-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 65
ing-house, a large Barn, 48 Feet square, a large Stable,
Corn Cribs, Milk-house, an Orchard, and a good Well of
Water, now in the Tenure of Thomas Done. Any Per-
son inclining to purchase, may view the Premises, by ap-
plying to the Tenant, who will shew the same any time
before the Day of Sale. The Purchaser paying one Third
of the Purchase Money down, may have Time for Pay-
ment of the Remainder, giving Security, and paying In-
terest, and the Premises may be entered on immediately;
Part of the real Estate late of James West deceased. At-
tendance will be given at the Day of Sale, by Daniel
Cooper, and Charles West, Executors.
To be Lett, or Sold,
By Thomas Bond, of Philadelphia, or William Hugg
of Gloucester.
A Valuable Plantation, on Racoon Creek, in West-
Jersey, containing 188 Acres of good Land, on which are
two Dwelling-houses, a Barn, and large Orchard.
Whereas I Gamaliel Garrison, of Alloway's Creek
Precinct, in the County of Salem, New-Jersey, Brick-
layer, did, about three Years ago, enter into two Bonds or
Obligations; one conditioned for the Payment of 70 1.
with Interest; and the other conditioned for the Payment
of 60 1. with Interest, unto a certain John Drummond, on
certain Days therein mentioned and long since past; and
whereas the same Bonds were given in Payment for a
Tract of Land sold by the said John Drummond to me,
and as the said John Drummond hath not made me a Title
to the same Land, I hereby forewarn all Persons from
taking an Assignment of said Bonds, or either of them,
as I intend not to pay the same, unless the said Drummond
makes me a clear Title, pursuant to our Agreement.
Gamaliel Garrison.
66 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
Whereas George Smith, on the 14th of February last,
absconded, and stole from John Tindall, two new home-
spun shirts, and other things, not yet known; he is very
remarkable in being very fluent with his tongue, that is
the English tongue, and can talk Dutch very well, is coun-
try born, marked a little with the small-pox, long brown-
ish hair, light coloured eyes, loves liquor, and gaming;
had on when he went away, a brown double-breasted
broadcloth coat, with brass buttons, and patched in sev-
eral places with dark grey forrest cloth, a brown broad-
cloth jacket, an old pair of leather breeches, blue and white
yarn stockings, and a strong pair of shoes, with large brass
buckles. Whoever takes up said Smith and secures him
in any of his Majesty's goals, and gives notice thereof to
the subscriber, so as he may have him, shall receive Three
Pounds reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by John
Tindall, living in Windsor township, Middlesex county.
To be Sold, by way of public vendue, on ]\Ionday, the
28th day of March instant, on the premises, the following-
lots of land, viz. One lot, containing about 4 acres, on
which is a very large dwelling-house, a large stable, with
a hay loft over it; also a very good shed for horses, 30
feet long, with other conveniences, suitable for a tavern,
M'here there has been one kept for many years. Also one
other lot, lying within a quarter (^f a mile of said house,
containing 20 acres of cleared land, on which is a very
good bearing orchard of good fruit. Likewise 60 acres
of woodland, within about one mile of said house, re-
markably well timbered ; part of which land is rich swamp,
and, with a small expence, may be made good meadow.
All of said lots of land are situate in and near Allen's
town, Monmouth county, New-Jersey. Any person in-
clining to purchase all said lots together, or either of them.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 6/
before the day of sale, may be informed of the conditions,
by applying to Guisbert Giberson, or Samuel Parent,
in the township of Upper Freehold, and county aforesaid.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2045, March 3, 1768.
At Etna Furnace, in the County of Burlington, good
Colliers, two good Carpenters, a good Smith that under-
stands the making flatt or padd^ iron handles, a Stone Cut-
ter, a person used to grind flatt irons and waggon boxes,
will meet with encouragement.- — TJie Pciiiisyhaiiia Jour-
nal, No. 13 17, March 3, 1768.
To be sold at Vendue, on Thursday the 31st Day of
March, Inst, at two o'clock P. M.
Fifty two acres of land, situate in Hanover, in the
county of Morris, adjoining the Land of Alatthias Burnet,
Benjamin Coe, and on the land formerly belonging to
Caleb Ball, deceased, and by Abraham Casterlin, Samuel
Ford, and Jonathan Johnson, being good for meadow and
tillage, with a saw-mill thereon, standing on Whipening
river, called or known by the name of Connor's saw-mill.
The above land belonged to Timothy Connor, Fuller, late
of Hanover, deceased. The vendue to be held on the
premises, by
Matthew Lum,
Joseph Wood.
Auditors
To be sold, a plantation, lying and being in Middletown,
county of Monmouth and province of East New-Jersey,
containing two or three hundred acres of land, (or any
number more or less, as may suit the purchaser,) situate
within one mile and an half of Middletown-Point, and
two miles of Chinquerora Bay; where is plenty of fish-
1 ? sad.
68 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
ing, oystering, and claming, and within one mile of a
grist-mill, and half a mile of a saw-mill. There is on said
plantation a tolerable good dwelling-house, bearing orch-
ard, and about sixty acres of up-land and meadow cleared,
and much more may be made; the woodland well tim-
bered, and the whole well water'd and in good fence, an
indisputable title will be given for the same by the sub-
scriber living near the premises.
James Kearney
To be sold, at Hanover, in the County of Morris, and
Province of East New- Jersey;
The Plantation whereon Peter
Smith,-^ now lives: It contains 360
Acres of excellent Land, well wooded
and watered; and as much Meadow
as will yield 80 Loads of Hay yearly,
and much more may be made, the Rest
all good Wood and Plow-land. There
is on said Plantation two Dwelling-
Houses, one of which almost new, and the other pretty
tolerable, with a good Barn, and two excellent Orchards
of the best Fruit. It lies in a well settled Part of the Coun-
try, and within 13 Miles of Newark. Whoever may in-
cline to purchase the same, may ^pply to the subscriber on
the Premises.
Peter Smith.
— TJic New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
853, March 7, 1768.
To be Sold, by way of public Vendue, on the Prem-
ises, on the 4th Day of April next.
A Valuable plantation, in Deptford township, Glou-
1 Peter Smith died January 16, 1771, in his 61st year, and is buried at
Hanover.
Cut
OF
Farm
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 69
cester county, New-Jersey, being the property of Luke
Gibson, late deceased, containing 287 acres, more or less,
of which there are near 20 acres good meadow, well
watered, the upland naturally good, 100 acres, or near it,
cleared, and good for grass as well as grain, an apple
orchard, and a well of good water at the door. Also a
tract of land or plantation, containing 184 acres, on which
there is a grist-mill that now goes, grinds well, and sup-
plied by a constant stream of water; about 40 acres of
upland cleared, and six acres of swamp that, when im-
proved, will make good meadow. Likewise two tracts
of woodland, one containing 117 acres, the other yj acres,
all adjoining, and very convenient for one person to pur-
chase, if so disposed; situate about 12 miles from Phil-
adelphia, and one and a half from a landing. For infor-
mation respecting the title, enquire of the subscribers,
who live near the premises.
James Cooper, Joshua Lord.
Freehold, Monmouth County, East Nezv- Jersey,
Jan 25, 1768.
Whereas Eleanor, Wife of the Subscriber, hath eloped
from him, and run him considerably in Debt, besides pil-
fering from him a valuable Sum of Money, and sundry
Effects of Value, and continues to strole about the Coun-
try, with a certain red haired Highland Tinker, who calls
himself John M'Donall (who it is probable was an accom-
plice in the aforesaid base Conduct) and passes for his
Wife; and as he has Reason to fear she will run him yet
farther in Debt, takes this Method of requesting all Per-
sons, not to trust her on his Account, for he will pay no
Debts of her contracting, after the Date hereof.
William Orchard.
70 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
To be Sold, by public Vendue, on the Premises on the
26th Day of this Instant March.
A Plantation, or tract of land, containing no acres,
more or less, situate and lying- in the township of Piles-
grove, and county of Salem, West New-Jersey; the land
is very good, with a parcel of exceeding good meadow,
there is a dwelling house on the same with a small orch-
ard of apples and peaches, about 30 or 40 acres of cleared
land; the whole well watered and timbered, within half
a mile of a grist-mill. The title indisputable. The condi-
tions will be made known on the day of sale, and due at-
tendance will be given, by
John Holton.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2045, ^^^reh 10,
1768.
THREE POUNDS Reward.
Run away from the subscriber, living in Chesterfield,
Burlington county, New-Jersey, last night, an Irish ser-
vant man, named Francis Nevil, about twenty years of
age, five feet eight inches high, fair complexion, straight
hair, a mole on his left cheek : Had on and took with him,
a new beaver hat, a homespun light coloured great-coat,
the under part of the sleeves lighter coloured, an old tight-
bodied brown broadcloth coat, lined with green, blue ever-
lasting breeches, flowered flannel vest, double-breasted,
tied with strings, pale blue stockings, half worn shoes :
He took with him a sorrel horse, near fifteen hands high,
about ten years old, light main and tail, blaze down his
face, shod, a natural pacer, carries his head low. Whoever
takes up the said servant, and secures him, so that his
master may have him again, shall have the above reward,
and reasonable charges paid by me
Samuel Sykes.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 7 1
N. B. He was advertised in the Pennsylvania news-
papers the 24th of January last.-^
March i6, 1768
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 62, March 14-21,
1768.
To be sold by the Subscriber, a Tract of Land, contain-
ing several Hundred Acres, situate in the Township of
Bedminster, and County of Somerset, in New-Jersey;
adjoining- the Mill and Lands late Andrew Leak's : Sev-
eral very excellent Farms may be made on the Tract, as
the vSoil and Situation are inferior to none in the Prov-
ince; Wood, Water, and Meadow, abounds in great Per-
fection, and the Lands capable of any Degree of Lnprove-
ment. One third of the Principal to be paid down. Bonds,
with Security, will be taken for the Residue, and very
reasonable Time allowed. Encjuire on the Premises, of
John Carey.
To Be Sold,
One or Two Hundred Acres of choice Timber and
Wood-Land, lying but 5 Miles from the City of New-
Brunswick, between the Post Road leading to Philadel-
phia and George's Road. Whoever inclines to purchase,
may apply to Peter Farmer, living on the Premises, who
will give a good Title for the same. — Supplement to the
New York Gazette and JVeeklv Mercury, No. 853, March
7, 1768.
New York, March 7. We are assured the General As-
sembly of the Province of New-Jersey, are to meet at
Perth-Avihoy the 12th of April next, to proceed on Busi-
ness; circular Letters having already been sent to the
Members for that Purpose.
1 See page 31, ante.
72 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Springfield, March 5, lydS.
To Be Sold,
By Way of Publick Vendue, on Monday the 21st Day of
March, on the Premises.
A Plantation, or Tract of Pand, situated at Springfield,
in the Borough of Eliisaheth, and Province of Nezv-Jcrsey,
within half a Mile of Isaac Woodruff's, Esq, containing
about 140 Acres, late the Property of Daniel Ball: On
the Premises there are a Dwelling-House, Barn, Saw-
Mill, and about 25 Acres of Meadow, fit for the Scythe,
with a young Orchard. The Terms of Sale, and the Title
to be given, will be made known at the Day and Place
abovesaid, by
Jonathan J. Dayton,
Nathaniel Ball,
Thomas Ball,
Nathaniel Salmon,
Thomas Baily.
— The Nczv York Gaacttc or Weekly Post Boy, No.
13 1 5, March 14, 1768.
Hermitage,^
Pleasantly situated on the river Delaware, one mile from
Trenton, in New-Jersey, to be sold by the subscriber.
The farm contains 220 acres of land, 170 whereof is
cleared, between 30 and 40 of excellent meadow, the re-
mainder finely timbered, an orchard of 250 apple trees of
different kinds, the greatest part grafted, a choice collec-
tion of other fruits, as pears, plumbs, peaches, cherries,
quinces, &c. The dwelling-house of four handsome
rooms on the lower floor, and cellars underneath, well fin-
ished, a large kitchen, two stories high, with rooms and
1 During the Revolution and many years afterward the residence of
Gen. Philemon DicVcinson; now a part of the Atterbury estate. This
property was advertised a few months previously. See N. J. Archives,
XXV.. 536.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 73
fire places sufficient for a num1)er of servants, a new barn
and stables, and good garden. The plantation is extreme-
ly well watered, and the soil very fertile, fishing and fowl-
ing in abundance. The situation commands a most agree-
able prospect of several miles, both up and down the river,
and a fiill view of all vessels coming from Philadelphia,
or boats crossing the ferry at Trenton landing, calculated
in every respect for a gentleman's seat. Any person in-
clining to purchase, may know the terms, by applying to
me on the premises,
Benjamin Biles.
By virtue of a ivrit of Fieri Facias, to inc directed, unll
be exposed to sale, by zvay of public vendue, to the higJi-
est bidder, at the house of Daniel Lanning, in Trenton
township, on^ Saturday, the ^oth day of April next, to be-
gin at I o'clock in the afternoon, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs,
beds and bedding, tables, chairs, a cupboard and snndries.
Also to be sold the same day, on the premises, betzveen
the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, a certain
piece or tract of land and plantation, in Trenton aforesaid ;
bounded east by Joseph and William Green, zvest by Jacob
Carle, and Abial Davis, north by Stephen Lanning, and
south by David JJozvell, and David Holden, containing 200
acres, more or less; late the property of Daniel Lanning,
seized and taken in execution at the suit of Ebenezer Cozv-
ell, executor of David Cozvell deceased, and to be sold by
Micajah How, Sheriff.
On Monday, the Fourth Day of April next, will be sold
at public Vendue, at Sussex Court-house, in New Jersey,
sundry Tracts of Land, being Part of the Estate of Rich-
ard Reading, viz.
One undivided sixth Part of 616 Acres of Land, sit-
74 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
uate on Scott's Mountain, in the Township of Oxford,
and County of Sussex, to the Southeast of the Vanetta's
Farms, adjoining the southerly Side of Lands surveyed
to Thomas Boulsby.
Also one equal undivided sixth Part of lOO Acres, in
the said Township of Oxford, including a very valuable
Stream, suitable for any Kind of Water-works, adjoining
Lands of Governor Penn.
One undivided sixth Part of 20 Acres, in the aforesaid
Township, on the Southwesterly Side of the last men-
tioned Tract, and bounded on all other Sides by Lands
belonging to the Vanetta's, containing an inexhaustible
Quantity of the richest Iron Ore in New-Jersey, lying
within a few Hundred Yards of the River Delaware.
Also one equal undivided Moiety, or half Part of 160
Acres of extraordinary Land, in Newtown, in the County
of Sussex, and Province aforesaid, lying at the foot of
the Slate Mountain, bounded by Joseph Hull to the North-
west, and by the Division Line between East and West-
Jersey, to the Northeast.
One equal undivided Moiety, or half Part of 422 Acres
of very valuable Land, mostly rich Meadow Ground, sit-
uate in the Township and County aforesaid, on a Branch
of the River Paquass; adjoining Lands now or late-
Thomas Pettit's.
One equal undivided Moiety, or half Part of 303 Acres,
as valuable Land as any in the Neighbourhood, situate
in the Township of Greenwich, in the County of Sussex;
bounded by Lands of Clark Rodman, and Joseph Kirk-
bride, Part of the said Land being cleared, and in Fence.
Also all the said Richard Reading's Share of a certain
well known valuable Copper Mine, at Walpack, with a
sufficient Quantity of Land thereunto belonging. The
Vendue to begin at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon; where
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 75
Attendance will be given by James Jauncey, John Cox,
junior, and Thomas Pryor, junior, Assignees.
To be Sold by the subscriber, living in Springfield, in
the county of Burlington, and province of New-Jersey, a
large brick house, kitchen, and other improvements, with
a lot of ground, containing about 3 acres, situate in the
city of Burlington, on the west side of High-street, a little
above the Court-House; it is in a good place for a shop-
keeper, or other public business. For terms of sale, apply
to Daniel Smith, jun. living in the said city, or to the
subscriber, at his house in Springfield aforesaid.
Daniel Doughty.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2047, MareJi 17,
1768.
To the Public.
Notice is hereby given, that a School is erected at Nezv-
Brimszvick, in New-Jersey, in which the learned languages
and mathamaticks are carefully and accurately taught by
Caleb Cooper, recommended from Nassau-Hall, an able
and well accomplished tutor in these and other branches
of literature, under the inspection of the Rev. John Light,
the Rev. Jacob R. liardenbiirg, the Rev. /. JJ. Van JJar-
lingen, the Rev. Abraham Beach, Dr. John Cochran and
William Oakee, Esq.
The conditions are twenty shillings entrance, and four
pounds per annum, for tuition, proclamation money.
Boarding may be had in this town, to satisfaction, as
cheap as can be expected, and sufficient to accommodate a
large school, which, including tuition, will not exceed
twenty pounds a year.
This town, besides its agreeable rural situation, has the
great advantage of a wholesome pleasant air, and hence
76 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
its being very healthy to recommend it Properties
evinced from long experience by the inhabitants, and the
suffrage of gentlemen, strangers, acquainted with it. It
is also surrounded by an extensive plentiful country, from
which it has constant supplies of all necessaries of life in
great variety and plenty, and from the sea, in the season,
has also plenty of fish, oysters, &c.
The ready and easy conveyance of letters and goods by
water or by land to Philadelphia, Nezv-York, and other
parts, is another peculiar advantage it enjoys : And in a
religious view, exceeds any other place in the province,
having divine worship performed in the English episco-
pal, Dutch reformed, and Presbyterian churches; and as
to the inhabitants, with regard to their manners and other
social virtues, compared with other places, without preju-
dice ma}^ be said to be irreproachable.
The inspectors propose to visit the school at least once
a quarter, to inquire into the deportment of all concerned,
and assist the master and scholars in all necessary regula-
tions with regard to decency and good order, as well as
the advancement of learning.
N. B. This school from the skill and diligence of the
tutor, as well as the uncommon progress which the pupils
have made in learning, in less than six months, gives a
pleasing prospect of its increase.
The Members of the New-Jersey Medical Society are
desired to remember, that their next stated General Meet-
ing will be on the first Tuesday in May next, at the House
of Mr. William Hick, in Princeton; and as some very
important Affairs respecting the future Establishment,
&c. of said Society will be then taken into Consideration,
whereby its benevolent Intentions may be more fully an-
sweretl; it is expected every Member will make a Point
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of attending, and not absent himself unless something
very extraordinary should interfere.
Those Gentlemen of the Profession who have not
joined, are again invited, and for the above Reasons, it
would be extremely agreeable to the Society that as many
as possible would attend the ensuing General Meeting.
Moses Bloomfield, Secretary.
Woodbridge, N. Jersey.
March 23, 1768.
— The Fcnnsylvania Chronicle, No. 63, MareJi 21-28,
1768.
London December 29. By a gentleman arrived in town
from Perth-Amboy, in America, we are informed, that a
manufactory of shaloons and serges, very good in quality,
has lately been set on foot there. [/ don't remember that
there is one zveaver in the capital part of PertJi-Amboy,
neither have the zvhole corporation sheep for a manufac-
tory.]
An Advertisement to the Public.
Tpie principal design of the appeal to tJie public^ was, to
1 This publication was one of a considerable series issued, on the
subject of an American Episcopate. Some idea of the character and
extent of the controversy may lie obtained from the following titles
of works in the library of the editor of this volume:
A I Sermon | Preached before the | Incorporated Society | for the |
Propagation of the Gospel in | Foreign Parts; | at their | Anniversary
Meeting | in the | Parish Church of St. Mary-le-Bow, | On Friday Feb-
ruary 20, 1767. I By the Right Reverend Father in God, | John Lord
Bishop of Landaff. i I^ondon: | Printed by E. Owen and T. Harrison
in I V^arwick-Lane. ] MDCCLXVII. | Sm. 4to. Pjx 98, 1.
Sermon, pp. 26; Abstract of Charter of the Society, Proceedings,
Names of the Society's Missionaries in America, Reports from the
Missions, etc., pp. 27-77: blank. 1 page; List of Members of the Soci-
ety, pp. 79 -S3; Ladies Annual Subscribers, p. 94; Preachers before the
Society. 1701-1767, pp. 95-98; Form of Legacy, p. [99].
In this Sermon the Bishop deplored the heathenism and infidelity
prevalent in America, the lack of efforts to convert the Indians, the
want of seminaries to train young men for the ministry, and (pp. 20-24)
urge.s the appointment of American Bishops to remedy these evils.
[Half Title:] Dr. Chaunev's | Remark.s I On certain Passages in |
The Bishop of Landaff's | Society-Sermon. | [Full Title:] A | Letter
I To a Friend. | Containing, | Remarks on certain Passages in a | Ser-
mon I Preached, by the Right Reverend Father | in God, John ]L.ord
78 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
assign the reasons for which the members of the church
of England in America, are desirous of having Bishops to
reside in this country, to state and explain the plan on
which alone American Bishops have been proposed and
requested, and to obviate and confute the objections, that
might be supposed to arise in the minds of many against
such an episcopate. Whether the reasons assigned are
not sufficient to justify the late application of the clergy
Bishop of Landaff, [ before the Incorporated Society for the | Propaga-
tion of ihe Gospel in Foreign | Parts, at their Anniversary Meeting in
the I Parisli Church of St. Mary-Le-Bow, Fe- | bruary 20. 1767. In
whicli the liighest | Reproach is undeservedly cast upon the | American
Colonies. | By Charles Chauncy, D. D. | Pastor of the first Church of
Christ in Boston. I Boston: Printed by Kneeland and Adanis | in
Milk-Street, for Thomas Leverett, in Corn-hill. I iMdcclxvii. Svo.
Pp. 50.
Dr. Chauncy claims that the American Colonists, especially in New
Kngland, are exceptionally pious and zealous in good works; that they
successfully prosecuted missions among the Indians more than sixty
years before the Society was formed: that there were six seminaries
in America, three of them Episcopalian; that of the sixty or seventy
Episcopalian churches (thirty in New England), not more than eight
were self-supporting, while in New England alone there were 550 Con-
gregational and Presbyterian churches.
A I Letter | to the | Right Reverend Father in God. | John, Lord
Bishop of Landaff; | Occasioned by | Some Passages in his Lordship's
Sermon, on the 20th | of February, 1767, in which the American Col-
onies I are loaded with great and undeserved Reproach. [ By William
Livingston. | Boston: ] Re-printed and Sold by Kneeland and Adams,
J next to the Treasurer's Office, in Milk-street. | mdcclxvui. 8vo.
Pp. 26.
First printed at New York. Mr. Livingston objects to the aspersions
on the Colonists as having "abandoned their native manners and re-
ligion," and points out the laws in New England requiring lands to be
set apart in every new township for the erection of churches; he claims
a more general observance of the Saljbath in America than in London,
and shrinks from any further manifestation of England's power, polit-
ical or ecclesiastical, in the Colonies.
Hildeburn mentions (No. 2373) a Philadelphia edition, but the title
is taken evidently from a newspaper advertisement, and not from a
copy of the book itself.
A I Vindication I of | The Bishop of Landaff's Sermon I from | The
gross Misrepresentations. | and | Abusive Reflections. | contained ] in
Mr. William Livingston's Letter | To his Lordship: j A^'ith | Some Addi-
tional Observations | On certain Passages in Dr. Chauncey's Remarks,
&c; I By a. Lover of Truth and Decency. | Quid verum atque decens
euro et rogo, et omnis in hoc sum. Horace. 1 Non equidem hoc studeo
bulla tis ut mihi nugis 1 Pagina turgeseat. daie pondus idonea fumo.
Persius. ] New- York: | Printed bv J. Holt, at the Exchange, |
M,DCC,LXVIII. 1 Svo. P11. viii, S2.
By the Rev. Charles Inglis, Rector of Trinity Church, New Y^ork.
the highest Renroach is unde- | servedly cast upon the American Col-
onies. I By Charles Chauncy, D. D. | Pastoi- of the first Church of
Christ in Boston. | Boston, in N. E. printed MnccLxvii. | London, rc-
pi-intcd MDCCi.xvin. | With a siri^plement, | Containing an Answer to
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for Bishops, whether the nature of the proposed epis-
copate is not honestly and fairly represented and ex-
plained, and whether the most considerable objections
against it are not obviated and confuted in tJie appeal, is
submitted to the judgment of the reader, but N. B. not of
those who are not readers of the pamphlet. The author
was, and is, fully persuaded of the goodness of the cause
which he undertook to plead; and, although sensil:)le of
the Plea of T. B. | Chandler, D. D. of New Jersey, for American i
Bishops: Wherein his Reasonings are shewn to | be fallacious, and
ills Claims indefensible. | By a Presbyter in Old England. | London,
printed, for S. Bladon, in Paternoster-row, I MDCCLXVIII I Svo. Pp.
79, 1.
A Letter, etc., pp. 42; A Supplement, etc., pp. 43-79; Addres.s
of the clergy of the Church of England in New-Jersey and New-York,
to the Chancellor, etc., of the University of Cambridge, p. [SO].
An i Appeal to the Public, | in | Behalf | of the | Churcli of England |
in 1 America. | By Thomas Bradbury Chandler, D. D. | Rector of St.
John's Church, in Elizabeth-Town. New-Jersey, j and Missionary from
the Society for the Propagation of | the Gospel, &c. I "We desire a fair
Trial — if we are guilty, punish us; if | we are innocent, protect us."
Justin Martyr. J New-York: | Printed by James Parker, at the New-
Prin- 1 ting-Office, in Beaver-Street. | M, DCC, LXVII. | Svo. Two
titles, 2 11.; Pp. i-xii, 127.
Hildeburn mentions (No. 2286) a Philadelphia edition, printed by
William Goddard. 17G7, but as he gives neither lined-off title, number
of pages, nor location of a copy, it is evident that he never saw the
book, and doubtless took the title from a newspaper advertisement.
It is not probable that there was such an edition.
The Dedication to the Archibishop of Canterbui-y is dated Elizabeth-
Town, in New-Jersey, June 24, 1767. In the Advertisement to the
Reader. Dr. Chandler says this Appeal was written primarily at the
request of the Rev. Dr. Samuel Johnson, of Stratford, Conn., subse-
quently supported by the request of a Convention of the Clergy of
New York and New Jersey.
[Half Title:] Dr. Chauncy's I Answer | To Dr. Chandler's | Appeal
to the Public. | [Full Title:] The | Appeal | to the 1 Public Answered, I
In behalf of the Non-Episcopal | Churches in America; | containing [
Remarks on what Dr. Thomas Brad- | bury Chandler has advanced,
on the I four following Points. | The Original and Nature of the Epis-
copal Office. I Reasons for sending Bishops to America. | The Plan on
which it is proposed to send them. | And the Objections against send-
ing them obviated 1 and refuted. 1 Wherein the ! Reasons for an Amer-
ican Episcopate j are shewn to be insufficient. | and the Ob- | jections
against it in full Force. 1 By Charles Chauncy, D. D. | And Pastor of
the first Church of Christ in Boston. | Boston: N. E. | Printed by
Kneeland and Adams, in Milk-Street, for ] Thomas Leverett, in Corn-
hill. 1768. 1 Svo. Pp. 205. (P. 206, advertisement of books for sale by
Thomas Leverett.)
Hildeburn mentions (No. 2349) a Philadelphia edition, but the title
is evidently taken from a newspaper advertisement, and not from a
copy of the book. It is not probable that there was such an edition.
A I Letter, | concerning | an | American Bishop, &c. | to | Dr. Brad-
bury Chandler, I Ruler of St. John's Church, in | Elizabeth-Town. |
In Answer to the | Appendix | Of His | Appeal to the Public, &o. |
Printed, A. D. 1768. 1 Svo. Pp. 19.
An argument against the validity of the ordination of the English
Bishops, and against the dangers of an encroachment on American
liberties by American Bishops.
80 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768 \
his inability to do it justice, he had the vanity to think
himself able to satisfy the public, as to the main points on
which it depended. With this opinion he entered upon
the work, and in the execution of it he was particularly
careful to avoid giving offence, and to treat every denom-
ination of christians, every set of men whom he had occa- 1
sion to mention, with great tenderness and all proper re-
spect.
According- to Hildeburn, printed at Philadelphia by W. and T. Brad-
ford. See "Issues of the Press in Pennsylvania," No. 2370.
A I Letter i To the Right Honourable | Horatio Walpole, Esq; i
Written Jan. 9, 1750-1. | By the Right Reverend | Thomas Seeker.
LL. D. I Lord Bishop of Oxford: | concerning | Bishops in America. (
London: | Printed for J. and F. Rivington. at the Bible and | Crown,
(No. 62) in St. Paul's Church-Yard. | M DCC LXIX. | 8vo. Pp. (4), 28.
"Printed in obedience to an order left with it under his Grace's own
hand (dated May 25, 1759)." directing it to be printed after his death.
Earnestly advocates the sending- of two or three Bishops to America,
to ordain young men to the ministry, etc., whereby the Church would
be strengthened, the Colonies more closely bound to the mother coun-
try, and the churches provided with young men of the best families,
in.stfad of depending on strangers and vagabonds. Parliament, at its
last session, without opposition from anybody, had expressly estab-
lislR'd Moravian Bishops in America. "Why then should there" be such
Fear of establishing Bishops of the Church of England?"
The I Appeal Defended: | or. the | Proposed American Episcopate |
Vindicated. | In Answer to | the | Objections and Misrepresentations
I of Dr. Chauncy and Others. | By Thomas Bradbury Chandler. D. D.; I
ITiere are some Spirits in the World, who. unless they are in actual |
Possession of Despotism themselves, are daily haunted with the Appre-
hension of being- subject to it in others; and who seem to speak and
act under the strange Persuasion, that every Thing short of Persecu-
tion against what they dislike, must terminate in the Persecution
of I themselves. | Lett, to the Author of the Confessional. | New- York:
I Printad by Hugh Gaine. at the Bible and Crown, | in Hanover-Square,
1769. I 8vo. Title 1 1.; Advertisement, pp. 2; Contents, pp. v; Errata.
(1); Pp. 268.
Hildeburn mentions (No. 2429) a Philadelphia edition, but the title
is evidently taken from a newspaper advertisement, and not from a
copy of the book itself. It is not probable that there was such an
edition.
[Half title:] Dr. Chauncy's | Reply | to i Dr. Chandler's | 'Appeal
Defended.' [Full title:] A | Reply | to | Dr. Chandler's 1 'Appeal De-
fended:' I wherein | His Mistakes are rectilied, his false Arguing | re-
futed, and the Objections against | the Planned American Episcopate
I shewn to remain in full Force, notwith- | standing all he has offered
to lender | them invalid. | By J Charles Chauncy. D. D. ] Pastor of the
First Church in Boston. | [Eleven Lines of Quotation.] | Boston: |
Printed by Daniel Kneeland, opposite the Pro- | bate-Office, in Queen-
Street, for Thomas | Leverett, in Corn-hill. | Md. cc.lxx. | 8vo. Pp.
180. Appendix, pp. x.
A Ciitieal | Commentary I on | Archbishop Seeker's Letter | to the |
Right Honourable Horatio Walpole, | concerning | Bishops in America.
I Meditor esse affabilis, | Et bene procedit. | Paulatim
plebem iirimulum facio meam. ! I^ondon: I Printed for E. and C. Dilly,
in the Poultry. | mijcci.xx | IGmo. Pp. 111.
By Ihc Rev. Francis Blackburne, Archdeacon of Cleveland.
I Half tilk-:) An | Address | to | The TiTiJiscopalians | in | Virginia. |
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The appeal, upon its first publication, was received as
favourably as the author could expect; several persons,
of different principles and characters, who condescended
to read it, being then pleased to testify their general ap-
probation of the performance. If it has been treated by
some persons latterly in a dififerent manner, perhaps it has
been owing to motives that have occurr'd since the time
of its publication. A general attack from different quar-
ters has been, at length, projected, and some of the com-
batants begin to shew themselves.
[Full title:] An | Address"] Prom the Clergy | of | New-York and New-
Jcisev, I to the | Episcopalians in Virginia; | Occasioned | By some late
Transactions | In that Colony | Relative to i An | American Episcopate.
I Quis Furor este novus? Quo nunc, ciuo tenditis, iniquit | non
Hostem. inimicaque Castra | Arg-ivum: Vestras Spes. uritis. I
Virg. Aen. v. 670. j New- York: 1 Printed by Hugh Gaine, at the Bible
and Crown, | in Hanover-Square, 1771. | Svo. Titles, 2 11. Pp. 58.
The I Appeal | farther defended; | in answer to | the | Farther Misrep-
resentations I of I Dr. Chauncy. | By Thomas B. Chandler, D. D. |
Not using your Liberty for a Cloak of Maliciousness. | St. Peter. | If
the Presbyterian Parity had any Place in the primitive | Times as
some do imagine, it must needs have been an | intolerable Kind of
Government, since all on the sudden it | was universally abolished. |
Maurice against Baxter. | New-York: | Printed by Hugh Gaine. at his
Book Store and | Printing-Offlce. in Hanover-Square. | M. DCC.LXXI.
I Svo. Title. 1 leaf; Contents. Pp. iii-vi; Errata, 1 leaf; The Appeal,
etc., pp. 240.
A I Free Examination | of the | Critical Commentary | on | Arch-
bishop Seeker's Letter | to | Mr. Walpole: | To which is added, | By
"Way of Appendix. | a copy of | Bishop Sherlock's Memorial. | By
Thomas B. Chandler, D. D. | Surely, no great Matters can be depended
on, from the Tolerating I Spirit of those Persons, were We upon Terms
of supplicating it, who | can allow themselves in all the Arts of Mis-
representation, in Order | to blacken the Reputations of those Advo-
cates for our Faith (and 1 Discipline) while living, and their Memo-
ries when dead, who had set | them Examples of a real Moderation in
every Respect, the Force of | their Reasonings only excepted. | Dr. G.
Fothergill. | New- York: | Printed by H. Gaine, at the Bible and Crown,
in I Hanover-Square, | mdcclxxv | Svo. Pp. xii, 122, Errata. 1, Ad-
vertisement of four of the preceding works, for sale by Hugh Gaine. 1.
A Collection of Tracts from the News Papers &c. containing par-
ticularly. The American Whig. A Whip for the American Wlrig, with
some other Pieces, On the Sub.iect of the Residence of Protestant
Bishops in the American Colonies, and in 'answer to the Writers who
opposed it, &c. New York. John Holt, 176S. Svo. Pp. 208.
The present writer's copy is imperfect, containing only pp. 9-164.
Vol. II., pp. 406, 1, was published by John Holt, New York, 1769. Brin-
ley. No. 6135.
"The American Whig" was a series of essays published in The New
York Gaecttc. and generally ascribed to William Livingston. These es-
says were republished in the Philadelphia and Boston newspapers. "A
Whip for the American Whig," by "Timothy Tickle." really by the
clerg\' of the English church: "The Centinel" was published in the
I'cuiisi/lvaiiia Journal, the authors being supposed to be Dr. Allison, Vice
Provost of the College of Philadelphia, assisted by a number of his
Presbyterian brethren, and John Dickinson. Then there was "A Kick
for the Whipper," bv "Sir Isaac Foot;" "The Anatomist," by the Rev.
Dr. William Smith, 'of Philadelphia, in reply to "The Centinel." etc..
etc.
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The author is not unwilHng to re-examine any thing
that has been advanced or asserted in the course of the
appeal, and to have the subject "fairly and candidly de-
bated, before the tribunal of the public," being still of
opinion, that the plea for American Bishops, the more
closely it is examined, and the better it is understood, will
appear proportionably to greater advantage. Whatever
therefore shall be offered on the subject in a reasonable and
decent way, he thinks it his duty to attend to, but to noth-
ing farther. As to personal abuse, he thinks he does not
deserve it, even from the enemies of an American episco-
pate, to whom he has behaved respectfully; and he is de-
termined not to regard what every innocent and honest
man ought to despise. But although he consents to de-
bate matters with any one. who has the appearance and
manner of a gentleman, yet he chuses not to enter the lists,
in a match of flinging dirt, with scrubs and scavengers.
Which of these characters the American Whig (for
America has whigs) will think proper to appear in, can
hardly be judged from his first exhibition; but I am sorry
to say that I look upon his symptoms to be rather unfav-
ourable. I have also been told by some who pretend to
know him, that this same Whig (who by the bye is rep-
resented to have as many heads as the monster Hydra) is
violently enraged at Somebody and Something, and has
sworn revenge upon me. If so. in what manner I shall
be treated, may be easily conjectured. But why should I
be singled out as the mark of his resentment? If some
people have failed in their application for a charter, and
have been disappointed in the late election, how can I help
it ? These are no affairs of mine, and I am not answerable
for them.
I make it a general rule to myself, to treat all persons
with as much notice and respect as they deserve. Upon
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this principle I propose to conduct myself towards the
American Whig; so that what treatment he is to receive
from me, will depend greatly upon his future behaviour.
So far as he shall reason, or shall appear to think that he
reasons, he will have a claim to my notice; so far as he
shall rail, he will be beneath it. Not a single argument
that is pertinent to the subject, shall escape my attention,
and, if it pleases God to continue my health, I will either
confess its force, or shew its weakness.
But he must excuse my not attending him in a weekly
paper. For such a task I cannot always promise myself
leisure; and, in the present case, I confess, I have no great
inclination. Some of my objections against this mode of
defence, are the following.
I St. I cannot engage with him upon equal terms. If
I appear in this way, it must be in my own person; but
my opponent is covered with a mask (and for a particular
''reason it is his interest that he should remain for ever
masked") and an engagement by two persons under such
different circumstances, would afford to the public but
an odd spectacle. While I should risque my own charac-
ter and reputation in the fray, I know not, until I can dis-
cover the real features of my antagonist, whether he has
any reputation and character to risque. For this reason
it has been generally esteemed base and ungenerous, for a
writer who disguises or conceals himself, to attack an au-
thor who stands fairly upon open ground. Such a method
of carrying on hostilities has been looked upon as a sort
of literary bush-fighting, to which it is almost as incon-
sistent to expose one's self, as it is with honour to practice.
2dly. There appears to me to be a great unfitness and
impropriety in such a contest, on other accounts. The
Appeal, agreeably to the importance of its subject, was
written with real and great seriousness; and the defence
84 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
of it, when undertaken by its author, ought to be carried
on in the same manner. But the attack of our JVJiig is
hke to be conducted with a very different spirit. No. i,
from which we must at present judge, is penned altogether
in a kidicrous strain; it is thickly bespangled with droll-
ery, it frequently flashes with witticisms (but observe
gentle reader, they are of a spurious breed,) and, in short,
ridicules the general subject of the Appeal and its various
parts. Now as this has never been allowed to be the fair-
est method of dealing with any thing that is serious, so
serious answers to funny writers, like throwing pearls be-
fore a certain kind of animals, are looked upon as improp-
erly applied, and yet none but serious answers, as has been
said, doth it become the author of the Appeal to give. He
proposes therefore to reserve himself for the present, and
to watch whether anything solid can come from so ludi-
crous and frothy a writer. He is so intirely void of spleen,
and ill-nature, and prejudice against this writer, that he is
ready to confess the nimble turns and motions of his pen,
and can laugh as heartily at any monkey tricks he can
exhibit for the amusement of his Majesty's liege subjects,
as any other person. In the mean while, if any one who is
not under these restraints, shall incline to divert himself
with, or to endeavour to bring to order, this hussar in
controversy, who will confine himself to no rules, but as
the whim takes him will fly from front to rear, and from
flank to center, he has my consent.
3dly. I object against immediately engag'ing with the
American IVhig, because it is yet uncertain whether he
will produce any thing worthy of notice, and because I
think it adviseable to see the amount of his whole per-
formances, that I may have it in my power to choose for
myself in what manner to deal with him.
4thly. Another objection arises from the strange aver-
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sion I have to a repetition of the same things. Now it
happens, that among others, a gentleman of character in
Boston-^ has undertaken a confutation of the hapless Ap-
peal; and he is intitled, both from his known reputation,
and his open and manly method of advancing, to particular
respect. I know of no one, at present, that bids as fair to
be the object of my principal attention as this gentleman;
as to those anonymous writers who shall please to favour
me with their animadversions on my pamphlet, they will
not take it amiss, if I consider them as belonging to an
inferior class. They must be contented, so far as their
arguments shall correspond with those of Dr. C y, to
take their places in his train, and hear what I have to say
to him; but in any cases wherein they shall be thought
to deserve special notice, they shall have it occasionally.
Having thus declared my intention to do justice to all
men, I will mention the manner in which it will probably
be distributed. In the first place I shall be careful to dis-
tinguish reasoning from railing, from empty harangue,
from the flourishes of wit, and from all other heterogen-
ious mixtures. The reasoning I will keep for my own use,
and leave all the rest untouched for the original propri-
etors, in order, that when opportunity offers, they may
bestow it more properly. I will then make a farther dis-
tinction, and mark out those reasons that are immediately
to the purpose, separating them from those that are but
remotely so, and from others that shall have been totally
misapplied. To those of the first, and second classes, I
will endeavour to give proper and distinct answers ; as to
those of the third class, it will be sufficient to shew their
impertinence.
In this way I hope I shall be able to serve the cause of
truth, and to remove prejudices and errors; and, to whis-
iDr. Chauncy.
86 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
per a secret into the ears of the pubHc, I do not despair,
that even our American Whig, with all his briskness and
volatility, will be proselyted to the sober doctrine of the
Appeal. For I think his opposition cannot be of long con-
tinuance, after the honest concession he has made towards
the close of his paper. "Tis true, says he, the pamphlet is
specious, and appears to ask nothing but what is highly
reasonable; and could any man, above the capacity of an
Idiot, really persuade himself, that the Doctor and the
Convention would content themselves with a Bishop, so
limited and curtailed as he is pleased to represent his fu-
ture Lordship; it were manifest injustice to deny them
what in their opinion their eternal salvation so greatly
depends upon." So that nothing appears to be now want-
ing to his conversion, but to convince him that the Doctor
and the Convention would content themselves with such
Bishops as are described in the Appeal. Now this is as
really and certainly true, as that he himself is a Whig;
and unless he is obstinately resolved to be deaf and blind
to all proper evidence, it can be clearly proved to him.
By way of conclusion, the author of the Appeal begs
leave to assure the Public, that notwithstanding the
charge brought against him by the American Whig, he
neither knows, nor believes, nor suspects, that he was mis-
represented a single fact, and to subscribe himself
their very respectful
Elizabeth-Toivn and obedient Servant.
March i6, I/68.
Perth-Aiuboy, March 7, 1768.
To Be Lett for any Term of Years.
A House at Amhoy, on Rariton River, opposite Mr.
Stevens's Ferry, having two Parlours, four Bed-Cham-
bers, two Kitchens, and a Dairy, with Cellars under the
whole House; a large Garden, well stored with every
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Kind of Fruit, and Necessaries for the Kitchen; an Or-
chard, a good Barn and Stables : As much arable Land
and Meadow may be had with the House, as the Tenant
shall think necessary; a great Variety of Fish are yearly
taken in the River before the House; the Shore abounds
with Shell-Fish of many Kinds, and has the most con-
venient Places for bathing, the Water being salt enough
for that, and every other Purpose. Enquire of Doctor
Johnson, at Amboy.
New-York, March 21, lydS.
To Be Sold.
A Large Neck of Land lying in Monmouth County, in
East Nczv-Jcrsey, in the Township of SJirezvsberry, at
Tom's River, in Sight of the Sea, and adjoining on a Bay,
in which is very fine fishing of all Sorts, Winter and
Summer, and very Plenty of Oysters, Clams and Muscles.
The Neck contains upwards of One Thousand Acres,
whereof is at least Four Flundred Acres of the best Son
of Salt Meadow, which bears excellent good Grass; there
is a large Piece of between Salt and Fresh Meadow : The
Neck lies between two Creeks, a Fence of Three Quarters
of a Mile long will fence in the whole; there might be kept
on the Neck Three Hundred Head of horned Cattle, Win-
ter and Summer, and at least one Thousand Sheep, and
as many Hogs, with a small Expence; there is a large
Range adjoining for an out Drift for Cattle. If the above
is not sold before the 23d of May next, then the said Neck
will be sold at Public Vendue, on that day, at the House
of Mr. John Williams, at Tiniconck Bridge: Whoever
has a Mind to purchase before the Day of Sale, may apply
to Abraham Probasco, in Monnwnfh County, Peter Rem-
sen, in Nczv-York, or AbraJiam Sclicnck, at Bushwick, on
Loui^-I stand .
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Also to be sold a Saw-Mill belonging to Abraham
Schenck, about Four Miles distant from the above Neck,
standing on a Branch of Tom's River, with 1500 Acres of
fine Land belonging to the Saw-Mill : The Saw-Mill is
lately built, and in very good Order, it rents now for
82,000 Feet of good merchantable Inch Boards, a Year,
to be delivered at the Landing, free of all Cost : Any
Body that has a Mind to purchase the said Mill, may apply
to Paul Schenck, in New-York, or Abraham Schenck,
in Biishwick, on Long-Island, who will agree on reason-
able Terms.
— The Neiv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1 3 16, March 21, 1768.
To be Let, by William Kelly,
A very valuable Tract, of about 2000 Acres of Land, in
the County of Morris, in East New- Jersey, as healthy
a Country as any in the World, about 15 Miles from
Newark, (a Sea-port Town) in that Province, and
about 23 Miles from New-York.
This Tract is so fine a Body of Land, as I believe few,
if any can equal it, for Fertility and Richness; about 1500
Acres of which is a rich low Ground, clear of Stones,
black Mould from about 9 to 36 Inches on a Stratum of
blue Clay : The Soil is as fine as any in the World for
Grass, and will grow any Kind of Grain, in so very lux-
uriant a Manner, as to be in Danger of lodging in high
Winds. The Remainder in Upland, on which there is a
fine Situation to build; commanding a Prospect of great
Extent over the low Ground ; and is very good in Quality,
with a fine young Orchard, the largest in the Province,
containing about 1400 Trees, of the best grafted Fruit,
at 50 Feet Distances, which bore this (for the first) Year,
and from which, when it comes to Maturity, there may be
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from 500 to 1000 Barrels of Cyder made yearly. There
is on the Estate fine Black Heart, May Duke, White
Heart, Coronation, and Bleeding Heart Cherries; Ber-
gamott, and other Pears; Holland, Green Gage, and Or-
hea Plumbs; a fine Nursery of several Thousand Apple
Trees, some of which are fit to set out. A good harm
Plouse, Kitchen, and a very fine Dairy, and Cyder-House
built this Year, a Barn, with nine Barracks for Hay and
Corn; a very fine Corn-House, and a large Grannery; a
Negro-House, Smoak-House, a large Fowl-House, a
Smith's Shop, a Coal-House, a large Cow-House, two
Horse Stables, two Green Houses to preserve Cabbage
and Roots in the Winter; a Pidgeon-House, well stock'd;
and other Conveniencies too many to mention. There is
on this Tract, at a Distance of less than half a Mile, a good
House for a Hind or Steward, and two other Tenements,
that will let, or accommodate Servants that have families;
and there may (one Year with another) be upwards of
150 Tuns of fine English Hay, Clover and Spccr Grass,
and upwards of 500 Tuns of coarse Hay cut; all the Land
producing at present this coarse Grass, is capable of being
made as fine Meadow as any in the World, at a very small
Expence; and is deem'd one of the finest Places in Amer-
ica to breed Mules for the West-Indies. There is on the
whole about 300 Acres of Woods, containing some fine
Timber for building. Through the Tract runs a fine
Brook, on which stands (within less than half a Mile of
the Dwelling-House) a Grist-Mill, and Saw-Mill, (not
on the Tract) and in the Brook; and also a River on which
the Tract bounds, are plenty of Trout and other Fish :
There is also some Deer, Turkeys, and plenty of wild
Geese, Ducks, Partridges, Quails, &c. on it in the proper
Season, and at the Foot of the Garden is a very fine Spring,
never dry, and an extreme good Place for a Fish-Pond.
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The main Road 66 Feet Wide, runs through the Tracts
not an Acre of barren or poor Land on the Whole.
This Estate Hes in the Heart of a Country, where any
Quantity of Cattle may be bought, at all Seasons of the
Year, at a very moderate Price; and as there may be some
Persons extremely well qualified to buy, faten, and sell
Cattle, who wou'd incline to rent, in case they had a proper
Capital to carry on that Business to Advantage; the Own-
er proposes to let a good Tenant have any Sum on Inter-
est, not exceeding looo 1. giving good Security.
Shou'd any Person incline to purchase, rather than rent,
the above Estate, it may be bought at a reasonable Price,
and any Term, not exceeding ten Years, given for Pay-
ment of a Part or the Whole of the Money, on allowing
Interest, and giving good Security. The Title clear and
indisputable, and will be warranted to the Purchaser.
There is on it now, the largest and finest Breed of Cattle
in America, imported from Holland, and as good Horses
as any in the Province; all, or any of which, with about
twenty Slaves, bred to farming and Country Work,
(among which is a good Blacksmith, a Mason, and a Shoe-
maker,) will be sold, and Possession of the Whole imme-
diately after given to the Tennant or a Purchaser. For
further Particulars, enquire of John Berrian, Esq; near
Prince-Town; Jonathan Hampton, and Abraham Clark,
Jun., Esq; near Elizabeth-Town, or the Owner in New-
York. — Tlic Nczv York Gaaettc and [f'tv/e/y Mercury, No.
855, March 21, 1768.
To be sold at \^cndue, on Tuesda_y the 19th Day of April
next, on the Premises, in New-Jersey, Bergen Coun-
ty, West of Cavan, at a Place called Pamerpough,
within 7 Miles of New- York, at which Time and
Place, the Terms of Sale will be made known;
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Cut
OF
Farm
A Farm pleasantly situated between
the Lands of Daniel Van Winkle, and
Jacob Van Wagoner, adjoining to
Hudson's River, and runs to Newark
Bay, containing upwards of an Hun-
dred Acres, most of which are Mead-
ow and Wood Land, besides another
Lot of above Twenty Acres of Timber Land at Bergen
Point. There is on the Farm a good Stone House, with
two Rooms and Fire-Places on a Floor, a Barn, a good
Well, and two Orchards; and it is very convenient for
Fish, Oysters, and Clams, the Sale is made by Heirs of
Barent Speer, deceased.
Cu r
OF
House
To be sold at publick Vendue, on
Monday the nth Day of April next, on the Premises;
The Dwelling House of the late
joining, situate at Newark, in the
Col. Josiah Ogden, deceased, with a
good commodious kitchen, a large well
furnished vault, a barn, stable, hen-
house, and about one acre of land ad-
county of Essex and province of New-Jersey, upon the
river Pissaick, about one quarter of a mile from an Epis-
copal church of England, about three quarters of a mile
from a Presbyterian meeting-house, and adjoining to the
most public landing in said town of Newark.^ The house
is built of stone, and is in very good repair; it consists
of eight rooms, all completely finished, six of them with
fire places, one of the other two very large, and peculiarly
well calculated for a store room, the other small and fit
only for a bed-room. The vendue will begin at two o'clock
1^ Near the foot of Bridge street.
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in the afternoon; when the terms of sale will be made
known, by
Davtd Ogden
Jacob Ogden, And
Isaac Longworth.
Nezvark, March 21,1 768.
— The Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
13 16, March 24, 1768.
New- York, March 14.
We are assured the General Assembly of the Province
of New-Jersey, are to meet at Perth- Amboy the 12th of
April next, to proceed on Business; circular Letters hav-
ing already been sent to the Members for that Purpose.
To Be Lett,
A Piece of meadow, on the Gloucester Road, belonging
to Andrew Elliot, Esq; late in the tenure of Philip Ben-
ezet, containing about 10 acres. For terms, apply to
Conyngham and Nesbitt.
Salem County, West Jersey, March 14, 1768.
Whereas a certain Philip Cummins, of Kent county,
on Delaware, did, on or about the middle of October, in
the year 1767, wrongfully and deceitfully obtain of me,
the subscriber, a promissory note, for the payment of
Seven Pounds, payable the first day of this instant March;
I therefore take this method to request all persons not to
take any assignment of said note, as I was much wronged
by said Cummins, and am determined not to pay the same,
till compelled by law.
Peter Dubois.
N. B. Part of said money was attached in my hands by
one of said Cummins's creditors in said countv of Salem,
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and a jury of 6 lawful men gave the cause in my favour,
they judging the note was obtained as aforesaid.
To be Sold, by the Subscriber,
A Valuable tract of wood-land, containing i8o acres,
remarkably well timbered with white oak timber, chiefly
about 1 8 miles from William Cooper's ferry, and about a
mile and a half from a landing, a mile from a saw-mill,
and a mile and a half from a grist-mill, lying near Repo-
paw Creek, about a mile and a half from Salem Road. The
land adjoining Solomon Lippincott's and situated in
Greenwich township, county of Gloucester, and province
of West New-Jersey. There are 4 acres cleared, a young
apple orchard, a quantity of inland swamp, which may be
made very good meadow, with a little labour. Any per-
son inclining to purchase the said tract of land, may have
it on paying half the purchase money down, and one year
to pay the remainder, without interest, giving good secur-
ity, if required. The title indisputable. For further par-
ticulars, enquire of John Steelman, living in Clommell,
about 2 miles and a half from said tract of land.
N. B. There are several places of worship near the
same. — The Pennsylvania Gaaette, No. 2048, March 24,
1768.
Run away from Caleb Newbold, of Springfield, in the
county of Burlington, and province of West New-Jersey,
on or about the middle of June 1766, a servant man, named
Aaron Gibbs, about five feet seven or eight inches high,
well sett, much pitted with the small pox, dark hair, coun-
try born, about twenty five years old, understands how to
do any farming business : Whoever takes up, and se-
cures, the said servant in any goal in this province, so as
his master shall have him again, shall have three pounds
94 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
reward, and reasonable charges, and if out of the province
five pounds, paid by me,
Caleb Newbold.
The CENTINEL. No. I.
Hiiinano capitc cervicem pictor equinam
Jungcre si vclit — ut tnrpitur atruin
Dcsiiiaf ill pisccin inulicr foniiosa siipcnic —
Risiiin tcncatis. Plor. Ar. Poet.
Dr. Chandler's Appeal to the Public in behalf of the
Clnirch of England in Anieriea, which from his own Ac-
count, seems rather to be the united Effort of all the
Clergy in Nezu-York and Nezv Jersey, perfected by the
kind Assistance of tJie Clergy from the neighbouring
Provinces, may by this Time be supposed to have circu-
lated pretty generally. And as the Season advances, when
we presume these Clergy are again to meet in voluntary
Convention, this may be the proper Time to propose a
few Questions for their or if the Dr. pleases for ]iis Con-
sideration. The performance seems replete with bold ex-
travagant assertions of facts, many of which have no foun-
dation in truth; it is greatly deficient in Christian Charity,
tho' not deficient in low craft, and seems dangerous to the
civil and religious Liberties of the Colonies in America.
But I perceive that if any objections be made to his Plan,
our new Doctor from a persuasion already formed, is pre-
pared to ascribe them, rather to ''the dexterity and ill zvill
of the inventors than" to "the real fears and uneasiness of
the inhabitants." (P. 112) Nay he is so bold, as to assert
that "every opposition to such plan" as he has proposed,
"has the nature of persecution and deserz^cs the name."
(82) Again he says, "if no objections shall be offered, it
zvill be taken for granted that all parties acquiesce and are
satisfied." (2) Thus on the one hand, silence is to be
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 95
construed into assent and approbation, and on the other
hand, if we object to, or oppose his plan, we are tobe stig-
matized as persecutors and the worst of mankind. How-
ever as he seems to admit a possibility that some ''objec-
tions may continue, zvhich may he thought to deserve no-
tice" and is pleased to erect an imaginary tribunal, and to
invite the objectors "to propose them that they may be de-
bated before that tribunal," it seems hard to oblige those,
who cannot altogether approve his plan, to yield the case
untried, or to bear the names of "malicious, ''intolerant,
"Persecutors, "enemies to all religion "and the church,
"hot headed zvriters, "pragmatical enthusiasts," &c. nay
even to have their loyalty called in question.
I must confess there are some objections to this plan,
that "continue" with me, and which, to as many as I have
mentioned them, seem to "deserve notice" but before I
propose them to be debated before the "tribunal of the
public," I should be glad the Doctor would deign to ex-
plain some of his terms, and give us farther information
on some points, that I shall propose.
He begins with informing us "that application has been
made to our superiors, by the Clergy of several of the
Colonies, requesting one or more Bishops to be sent to
America;" he complains of "unprecedented hardships,"
and "intolerable grievances." suffered by the "Church"
the "American Church" the "Church of England in Amer-
ica" for want of "an American Episcopate" and upon this
founds his Appeal to the Public.
We should be obliged to the Doctor, if he would inform
us in plain terms, who are these superiors to whom the
Clergy have applied; by whom these Bishops are to be
sent; by what authority this American Episcopate is to be
established; or who are the authors of these intolerable
grievances and unprecedented hardships? that we may the
better judge, whether the apprehensions on account of our
96 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
civil Liberties, which this avowed appHcation has raised in
the minds of many people, be well or ill founded. As he
has appealed to the public, would it not be proper for him
to inform us, against whom he appeals? Whether against
the King his Ministers and the British Parliament, for not
redressing those grievances, of which he complains, and
for not establishing Episcopacy in America, as he seems
to think they ought to have done? Or whether the Ap-
peal is made against those, who, thro' fear of an invasion
and infringement of their civil and religious Liberties,
think it their duty to oppose such an establishment? If
against the former, the court must indeed be august and
respectable, which he has constituted to take cognizance
of our Sovereign and the British Parliament. If against
the latter, as by the rules of all well established courts,
both plaintiffs and defendants are excluded from judging
in their own cause, I fancy there will be few in America
to sit in judgment. For let the Doctor flatter as much as
he pleases, if ever the attempt be made, he will find that
the prejudices and objections of most of our Colonies are
too deeply rooted and too well founded, for them ever to
submit quietly to an American Episcopate, established
over them even by act of Parliament; this would be to
destroy their charters, laws, and their very constitutions;
and it will be well if the Doctor and his associates are not
considered as abettors of Mr. Greenville and those Ene-
mies of America, who are exerting their utmost endeav-
ours to strip us of our most sacred, invaluable and inherent
Rights; to reduce us to the state of slaves; and to tax us
by laws, to which we never have assented, nor can assent.
We would also ask the Doctor, why is the application
made for a Bishop at this particular time when the liberties
of America are at stake? Why are some insinuations of
disloyalty thrown out against his American Brethren ?
For what are the tendency of his political reast)ns, but to
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inflame the jealousy of the people of Great-Britain? Can
there be no Bishops without establishments; no ordination
without act of Parliament? Must this be a new and a
primitive, or a part of the English Episcopate.
The claims of the Doctor, without an establishment,
notwithstanding all his seeming modesty and candour, are
too great, not to awaken jealousies in the minds of free
born Americans, if none had been conceived there before.
The "Church" the American Church, "the Church of
England in America," are the names by which he affects
to disting'uish that denomination of Christians, to which
he belongs. I wish the Doctor would please to define his
terms, and tell us what he means by Church, and why that
name should be applied to English Episcopalians only.
Are not the Lutheran and Calvinist Churches, are not the
Congregational, Consociated and Presbyterian Churches;
are not the Baptist, the Quaker and all other Churches in
America, of what denomination soever they be, members
of Christ's Catholic Church, if they profess faith in Christ
and hold the great essentials of Christianity ? Or does he
mean to lay such a stress on unbroken succession, and on
Episcopacy as by law established in England, as to make
these essential to the being of a Church? His words in-
deed seem to import as much, where he says, "Men may
ridicule the notion of uninterrupted succession as they
please" but "if the succession be once broken and the pozv-
ers of^ ordination once lost, not all the men on earth, not
all the angels in heaven, zvithout an immediate commission
from Christ, can restore if. It is as great an absurdity for
a man to preach zvithout being properly sent, as it is to
hear zjuithout a preacher, or to believe in him of zvhom they
have never heard." This may be the Doctor's private
opinion borrowed from the Nonjurors and other disturb-
ers of the Church and State during the reigns of King
William, Queen Ann and King George the first, but surelv
98 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
it is not the doctrine of the Church of England: it has
long since been disclaimed by some of its greatest Doctors
and ablest Divines. However, I should be glad the Doc-
tor would explain himself further, and try to reconcile
these high notions with Christian Charity, and with the
validity of ordination in the foreign Protestant Churches,
or of those who make no pretence to an unbroken succes-
sion. The candour of his sentiments and (if we may be-
lieve him) of the doctrine and belief of the Church of Eng-
land, with regard to the government of those Churches in
America, which are not Episcopal, is worthy of notice.
"If, says he, according to the doctrine and belief of the
Chnrch of England, none have a right to govern the
Church hut Bishops, then the American CJinrcli must be
zvithont government. (27) But lest we may have mis-
understood him, we desire he may tell us, whether he
means that the Episcopal Christians are the only Church
in America, and consequently excludes all other Churches
who want Bishops, from being members of the American
Church; or whether he would assert that all others are
without order and government for want of Bishops, and
therefore undeserving the name of Churches.
The "Church of England in America," which he often
repeats, is a new expression, unwarranted by scripture, not
known in law, and hardly intelligible in language, and
therefore wants explanation. We read in scripture of the
Church of Antioch, of Corinth, and of Rome; and of the
Churches in Asia and Judea; but we no where read of
the Church of Jerusalem in Rome, or of the Church of
Judea in Europe or Asia; in like manner, we hear of the
Church of England, the Church of Ireland, and the Church
of Scotland; but the Church of England in America is a
new mode of expression : Yet by this new fangled term,
the DcKtor and other Missionaries affect to distinguish
themselves and their followers, while with an air of arro-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 99
gance and superciliousness, tliey call other denominations
of Christians, Dissenters.
We apprehend this is not a mere impropriety of speech
adopted by a man who seems not to be one of the most
correct writers, but a phrase artfully introduced with a
sinister design.
The Doctor cannot ha^•e read so little either of civil or
ecclesiastical history, or be so very little acquainted with
mankind as not to know the magic of words, and the blind
devotion paid to names and sounds. The words Pope and
Priest carry great reverence with them in some countries,
and terrible confusions and animosities have been raised
in other countries by the words Church, Clergy, divine
right, iininternipted succession, indelible character, and
such like undefined nonsense; we hope the like game will
never be played in America.
The "national religion" is another phrase of the Doc-
tor's, wherewith he graces the peculiar tenets of his
Church; with what view he uses it, we may easily guess
from the privileges he has annexed to it, and the doctrine
he teaches and confirms with an "indeed" concerning it.
Those, says he, "who dissent from the National Religion,
have, indeed, no natural right to any degree of civil'or mil-
itary power." (109) As the Doctor in another place de-
clares, that "nothing has been asserted in the course of his
work, but what the author believes, upon good evidence,
to be true." We hope he will produce his evidence to prove
this doctrine, which sounds strange in an American ear.
In the mean time, we would ask him, why might not Chris-
tianity have been allowed the honour of being called the
national religion ? Or why is Episcopacy alone honoured
with that name? Is it because it is established by law in
England? Is not Presbytery also established by law?
And was it not established m 1707, a more enlightened
age surely than that in which Episcopacy was established
lOO NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. I 1 768
at the reformation? If the one is a national church, be-
cause estabHshed in England, why not the other, because
established in Scotland ? But what is this to us in Amer-
ica ? Because these forms are established in Great Britain,
must they also be established here? Many thcnisands fled
to the wilds of America from Episcopal t^n'anny and perse-
cution, and to enjoy the free exercise of religion in a way
most agreeable to their consciences, (and as they con-
ceived) to scripture and reason; established colonies,
formed governments, framed laws and founded Churches,
and must all these be termed dissenters, because the doc-
tor and they differ? Or have they "no natural right to
any degree of civil and military power." because they are
not of the national religion. That is, if we believe the
Doctor, the religion which he, and "the Clergy of flic scz'-
eral colonies (meaning the missionaries) professT'
It is not doubted but every man who wishes to be free
■will, by all lawful ways in his power, oppose the establish-
ment of any one denomination in America, the preventing
which is the only means of securing their natural rights,
to all those at least who may differ from that denomina-
tion. The Doctor seems sensible that the opposition to
these loVdly prelates, will not wholly rest with those whom
he terms Dissenters, that their encroachments in civil mat-
ters are disagreeable to very many who admit their author-
ity in the Church; he therefore solemnly assures us, that
"tJic Bishops" he desires, "shall not interfere with the prop-
erty or privileges, whether civil or religious of Churchmen
or Disscniers" "that they shall only ordain and govern
the Clergy, and administer confirmation to those who shall
desire it." But when he comes to explain himself farther,
he cautiously intersperses the words, at " present," now,"
and such qualifying expressions as leave the Bishops when
once established, a full liberty to revive every claim and
privilege they have ever made or enjoyed. Even with re-
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gards to Tithes (105) while he is obviating objections
that might be raised on account of them, he expresses him-
self with such cautions ambiguity, as to leave it doubtful
whether he does not mean that a Bishop established in
America may claim and recover them by the laws of Eng-
land. Nay such Ideas of Grandeur and Magnificence has
the Doctor united with the word Bishop, that while he is
pleading for such as he calls primitive Bishops, he hints
at lordly revenues; he lets us know a committee was ex-
traordinarily appointed to find out ways and means for
the maintenance and support of Bishops in America ; (49)
that a fund has been established for that particular pur-
pose for more than half a century past;" that many thou-
sand pounds have been contributed to increase this fund.
(108) But, "if this stock is not sufficient for the support
of a proper Episcopate in America," "should a general tax
he laid 011 the country and thereby a sum raised sutTicient
for the purpose" "this zvould be no mighty hardship on
the country;" and he who would think much of paying it,
deserves not to be considered in the light of a good sub-
ject. (107) That hereafter they may be invested with
some degree of civil power worthy their acceptance. ( 1 10)
In short, hints, that legislative and executive powers may
both be placed in their hands, (ibidem) And with all
these princely revenues, with all this accession of power,
what are they to do? Only to ordain and govern the
Clergy? No: They are "to defend and protect both the
Clergy and Laity." These things are so unlike the ap-
pearance of a primitive Bishop, that we must say, that
though "at present" we hear the voice of Jacob, we see
and may "hereafter feel the rough and hairy hands of
Esau.
One thing more I would beg to know from the Doctor;
what assurances (besides his own, which are too weak to
be relied on in so momentous an affair) are we to have
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that Bishops will be sent over with such limited powers?
attempts are made upon American liberty from a quarter
where it ought not to be expected. A temper is shewn by
some leading prelates even now in England, that will not
suffer us to place a confidence in them. One of them at
the head of the society for propagating the gospel was not
ashamed tO' oppose a plan for the conversion of the Indi-
ans, because concerted by a denomination of Christians
who "followed not with him." Another of them lately
attended the board of trade to prevent the grant of a char-
ter to the Presbyterian Church in New-York.
But suppose these Bishops sent over with these limitted
powers, is there any probability that they will be content
with them ? can we suppose that the Clergy of a Society,
which thinks itself peculiarly entitled to national favour,
and asserts itself to be so essentially connected with the
state, will, if once established ever give ease or peace to
other Churches in America, whom they now treat as Dis-
senters, until they have a plenary possession of every priv-
ilege enjoyed by the Church in England by law estab-
lished ? With Bishops at their head, will not the cry be
as loud, if they have not ecclesiastical courts, for discip-
line and to harrass their neighbours? A Bishop without
a court, is as unparalleled as any hardship complained of?
Again must not the Clergy have a maintenance? The
society for propagating the gospel is not able to provide
for all that may be ordained; the Episcopal congrega-
tions cannot maintain them; must they then starve in
America? When in England they have a legal right to
the tithes? Will not the cry at last be, nay does not the
Doctor almost make it already, that they alone have a
right to all places of power and profit in the colonies as
well as in England and Ireland, because the most friendlv
to monarchy?
We hope the Doctor will explain himself fully, and re-
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solve the doubts and queries we have here proposed. On
some other occasion we may enter the Hsts and examine
his divine right of diocesan Episcopacy; his unbroken
succession; the connection between natural rights, and a
national religion; his Doctrine of tithes; the numbers of
his denomination and their unparalleled sufferings in
America, &c. &c} N.
— The Pennsylvania Jonrnal, No. 1320, March 24,
1768.
The AMERICAN WHIG. [No. III.]
And of some have Compassion, making a difference.
Apostle Jude.
The first settlers of the Northern colonies fled from the
cruel persecution of the Church of England to this coun-
try, which then was an uncultivated wilderness. The In-
dians soon became jealous of the new settlers, and gave
them all the disturbance in their power. But those brave
sons of religion and liberty, chose rather to run the risque
of the rage and malice of the Indian savages, than of the
perfidious and persecuting bishops. They continued to
settle the country, and God, in whom they trusted, ap-
peared for their defence, and drove out the heathens from
before them.
As America is a new country, and the settlers generally
poor, they are obliged to be very laborious, in order to
procure a tolerable subsistence for themselves and fami-
lies. They have ever been, and still are, too much engaged
in business, to get acquainted with the parties and contro-
versies that continued in the mother-country, and partic-
ularly in the Church of England; especially as they hoped,
that their great enemies the diocesan bishops, would be
1 The foregoing- article, and those that follow, to p. 120, Inclusive, are
given as specimens of the arguments used in this controversy. They
lost in temper and somewhat in cogency as the discussion proceeded.
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contented, since they had in effect procured them to be
banished from the land of their nativity. Indeed, we
could not but hope, they would have suffered us to live
in peace in these remote parts of the earth; and that the
vast Atlantic ocean would have served for a partition be-
tween us to all generations. But since it appears, that
their spiritual lordships are invited to follow us, even into
these distant corners of the earth, it is becoming neces-
sary to consider, with some degree of attention, the par-
ties which compose the Church of England. This is re-
quisite, to shew what little regard is to be paid to those
ignorant zealots, who assert that there are no parties
among them, in order that due justice may be done to
their respective characters; and that it may be clearly
known who are the persons we intend to censure. For as
there are many worthy men belonging to that commu-
nion, equally exposed with the wise and virtuous of every
other denomination to the pestilent project in embryo, I
mean the design of importing a cargo of Bishops, it is not
our intention to give them any offence.
The reformation was begun in England by Henry the
Vlllth, and that from no very religious motive. Since
the Pope refused to grant him liberty to marry, he as-
sumed to himself the same supremacy in England, which
the Bishop of Rome had usurped over the Church and
consciences of men. And he carried this power so exceed-
ing high, that his subjects were forced to comply with his
injunctions, or be ruined. The consequence was, that
while a few embraced the reformation out of conscience,
multitudes submitted merely to save their estates, and
avoid persecution. Hence, when Queen Mary commanded
them to return to popery, they very generally complied.
Nor is there any reason to think they were, for the most
part, more sincere in their re-conversion to protestantism,
at the command of Oueen Elizabeth. And thus the na-
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tional Church of England was erected; such were the
greater part of her clerg-y and laity.
This clearly shews us the origin of two famous parties,
viz. High-Cliurcli and Loiv-Cliurch, as they are termed
in England. From the beginning of the reformation, it
feeing effected so much by force, many who were really
papists in their hearts, yielded to the times, and conformed
out of self-interest. Such were always strongly inclined
to prevent every farther step of reformation ; and chose
rather again, to coalesce with the Church of Rome. Such
were always mighty sticklers for pomp in religious wor-
ship; for rites and ceremonies, and the uninterrupted line
of succession : And such, in a word, have always been
the ringleaders in persecuting all, who, from a principle
of religion and conscience, could not adopt their measures.
For having themselves no idea about tenderness of con-
science, they would make no allowance for others. When
the house of Stuart was called to the throne of England,
and proved, as is well known by woful experience, a weak
and tyrannical race of princes, who meditated utterly to
destroy the liberties of the nation; the high Churchmen
joined heartily with them, and endeavored to support all
their measures. The Bishops and Clergy intoxicated
those monarchs with the most fulsome flattery, assuring
them, that as viceregents of God, they were not account-
able to men, and that subjects must obey on pain of dam-
nation : The kings in return promoted those sycophants
to great riches and dignity, and permitted them to gratify
their cruel and popish spirit, by persecuting their fellow
protestants. And thus they continued to ravage and de-
stroy the nation, till God, in his merciful providence, put
an end to their tyranny, by King JVilliani the Illd. of
glorious memory. But have they been quiet and submis-
sive since the happy revolution ? No, they greatly dis-
turbed the peace and comfort of that excellent prince, by
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many plots and conspiracies : And they had accompUshed
the extirpation of the national liberty in the reign of Queen
Anne, had not the Almighty graciously interfered, and
again blasted their execrable designs.
The same restless party raised rebellions in the reigns
of George the first and second, and involved the nation in
blood and slaughter. And who are now so earnestly
desirous of having Bishops introduced into the colonies,
to lord it over them? Who indeed but the High Church-
men? Many of the American Missionaries are High
Churchmen; since they cannot on any other consistent
plan, justify their conduct in gathering proselytes from
other communions. They are the true, if not the only,
descendants and approvers of Arch-Bishop Laud's prin-
ciples and measures.
The other party is that which is commonly known by
the name of Lozu Churchincn, and may be thus character-
ized. They embraced the reformation from conscience^
and have always been disposed to carry it farther; lament-
ing the unhappy deficiencies of the Church of England;
the relicks of popery; and the superstitious rites and cer-
emonies still retained. They have ever been favourable
to the protestant Dissenters; and firmly attached to the
civil liberties of their country; to the revolution, and the
illustrious house of Hanover; but avowed enemies to
popery slavery, and arbitrary power. These do not desire
to impose diocesan Bishops to undermine our rights and
privileges. Nor do the Low ChurcJinien in the eolonies,
wish for the residence of those ecclesiastic Lords amongst
us. With this part, which is the worthy part of the Church
of England, we have no controversy. They are generally
men of amiable characters; and heartily concurred in
every lawful and decent measure, in opposing the late
stamp-act. They are sincere friends to their country;
and pity it is, that the Missionaries do not learn mc^dera-
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tion and candour from them ; nor pay more regard to their
advice and example. Then should we not be perpetually
stunned with the Church is in danger, the Church is in
danger; nor with the great importance and necessity of
rites and ceremonies; nor the introduction of Bishops
into the American plantations. Whenever therefore,
in the course of these papers, I shall say any thing respect-
ing the Episcopal Clergy or laity, that appears harsh or
invidious, I would always be understood as aiming at the
High Church party, the restless and implacable enemies
of our liberty civil and sacred. R.
— The Nciv York Gazette and Weekly Post Boy, No.
13 1 7, March 28, 1768.
A WHIP FOR THE AMERICAN WHIG.
By Timothy Tickle, Esqr. [No. I.
Think on their Rapine, Ealshood, Cruelty,
And that what once they were, they still would be.
Dryden.
When a writer publickly attacks men of good character,
with virulence, and endeavors by sophistry, to set truths,
which are held sacred by many sincere Christians, in a dis-
advantageous light; it may be proper to inquire into his
temper and character, and the motives which set him to
work.
These circumstances, I confess, do not much affect the
intrinsic value of any literary composition : But if this
latter has a pernicious tendency — either to sow dissentions,
or raise prejudices among honest men — to unhinge reli-
gion, or unsettle any of its principles : The shewing what
quarter it comes from, will often go a good way to confute
it.
Thus — if a man of unmeaning phyz, should think proper
to despise every animated countenance, — or, if a man of
rueful length of face, should take it into his head to de-
claim against round faces, and insist that there is no come-
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liness in any but such as have the same degree of longitude
with his own, revihng all who dissented in opinion from
him — If a libertine should write against religion, and try
to persuade people to throw off all concern about it; — if
a busy factor in dissention, who has long been a hackneyed
journeyman in defamation, should begin to scatter his poi-
son, in order to set well-meaning people together by the
ears; all who know these circumstances, would immedi-
ately be on their guard : A knowledge of them would
serve as an antidote ag'ainst the mischief which artful soph-
istry might otherwise produce.
Dr. Chandler, and his Appeal to the Publie. in behalf of
the Chiireh of England in America, have lately been at-
tacked with great indecency and fury, by the American
IVJiig. Now it happens that this attack comes from an
ambitious, disappointed faction, the members of which are
well known to have been always enemies to the Church of
England; who have wantonly endeavoured to revile it, —
to ridicule many of those truths which its members hold
sacred, — and who make religion a political engine to ac-
complish their designs; The unprejudiced reader, upon
knowing this, will treat it with that neglect and contempt
it deserves.
To check the insolence of this faction, is now become
necessary for many reasons. It is high time for the mem-
bers of the Churchof England, whose lenity has been much
and often abused by them, to vindicate themselves from
the false aspersions of these enemies to peace; and admin-
ister some wholesome discipline to the author, or authors
of the American JJliig; — which paper is to be the future
vehicle of their malice. No. I. is stuffed with low, spuri-
ous witticisms, misrepresentations, scurrility, buffoonery,
falshood, abuse, and slander. But to pass by all these,
the author deserves flagellation for his blunders, with
which this piece is plentifully begrimed. Take the follow-
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ing- sample of these, gentle reader, for the present, which
I beg you would carefully observe. He says, the Appeal
'■so naturally counterfeits the voice of a sheep, that it is
not every reader who will discriminate it from that of a
wolf." As much as to say, — it sings so like a Nightingale
that you can scarce distinguish its voice from that of a
hoarse croaking Raven. Or, a thing is so like an egg, that
you can scarce distinguish it from an oyster. This is the
mighty man who is to adjust with precision the limits of
religious Liberty, and defend it from all encroachment !
And great things, no doubt, are to be expected from him.
What were the motives of the present attack on the
Appeal? Not any thing demanded in the Appeal itself,
nor the manner in which it is executed. It is written with
great moderation, and asks nothing but what every de-
nomination of Christians has a right to, and actually en-
joys in America, the Church of England only excepted; —
namely, the liberty of having the institutions of our
Church, with its forms of discipline and government, to
v,hich a Bishop, or Bishops, are essentially necessary.
Yet still with this restriction, — "That the Bishops to be
"sent to America, shall have no authority, but purely of a
"spiritual and ecclesiastical nature, such as is derived alto-
"gether from the Church, and not from the state. That his
"authority shall operate only upon the Clergy of the
"Church, and not upon the Laity, or Dissenters of any
"Denomination. That the Bishops shall not interfere with
"the property or privileges, whether civil or religious, of
"Churchmen or Dissenters. That, in particular, they shall
"have no concern with the probate of wills, letters of
"guardianship, and administration, or marriage licenses,
' iior be judges of any cases relating thereto. But that
"they shall only exercise the original powers of their of-
"tice, namely, ordain and govern the Clergy, and admin -
"ister Confinnation to those who shall desire it." This
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is the whole of what is desired by the Appeal; nor does
the warmest advocates for American Bishops even wish
for more.*
The American Whig himself, acknowledges that the
Appeal "asks nothing but what is highly reasonable." And
the supposed author of this Numb, with others of his fra-
ternity, have frequently owned it was just and reasonable,,
that the Church of England, in America, should have
Bishops on these terms ; nor does it appear that there was
any intention, until very lately, of writing against it in
this place.
What could occasion this change of sentiment, — this
sudden attack on the Appeal ? All these doleful apprehen-
sions, as if it were replete with utter ruin to the colonies?
Those who are acquainted with some late transactions in
this city, can easily answer these questions. Men who are
solely guided by ambition and interest, are never steady
in their conduct. While you gratify these, they will be
quiet, — but no longer. Thwart them, in the least, and
they are like so many bears robbed of their whelps. They
will indiscriminately wreak their vengeance on all that
come in their way. To gratify it — —
Elect ere si neqiieant Super os,
Acheronta movehant.
This motto was chose some years ago for a periodical
paper in this city, by a writer who was no stranger, I dare
say, to our Whig; but as he did not deign to give a trans-
lation of it, I will beg leave to do it for him here
If hap'ly should the pow'rs above.
Reject the vow that's paid them;
The pow'rs below they'll try to move.
And rouse all hell to aid them.
T wish them joy of their company.
'^Appeal to the public, p 79.
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The Appeal had been read and considered long enough
after its publication. If not approved, why was it not
then objected to? The reason was, no ambitious attempts
were then opposed, — no towering expectations were blast-
ed. Matters went on smoothly; and had they gone on
in the same manner since, the Appeal might have remained
in peace, without any molestation from this quarter, not-
withstanding its trejiieiidous consequences.
Our Whig pragmatically assumes to be defender-general
of the "religious Privileges of all Denominations of pro-
''testants, against the secret or open attempts of their ene-
'"mies." He must be a cunning fellow indeed to kiiozv and
counteract those attempts which are secret. But to let this
pass. Who assigned him this post? Or, who are these
enemies? If by these he means the author of the Appeal,
and his friends, why was this not made appear before?
]f he had such a regard, as he pretends, for the religious
Liberties of others, — if the Appeal had any tendency to
infringe those : Surely this magnanimous Champion
would not have slumbered and slept so long ! The truth is
as I have mentioned. The spirit of ambition and self in-
terest, had not met with any check 'till very lately. But
now that their blooming hopes are withered, the faction
is enraged to a degree of phrenzy; and the poor Church,
thro' the Appeal, must fall the devoted victim of their
vengeance.*
*It is more than probable tJiat the same motives set some
Philadelphia engineers to zvork, in writing a paper called
the Centinel; for in No. I. the transactions alluded to
above, are mentioned. No other tolerable reason can be
assigned for their engaging in this controversy now, and
not before. The alarm, I suppose was given from hence;
and how widely soever the authors of the American Whig.
and Centinel, may disagree in other respects: Yet zve sen
they can unite in abusing tJie Appeal. No. I. of the Cen •
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Some pretence however was necessary to storm the Ap-
peal; and one was foimd of an extraordinary kind, — such
perhaps as would be the last thought on by a person who
possessed the most moderate portion of honesty and char-
ity. And what was it? Why this — "It is not a primitive,
"Christian Bishop, that the Dr. and the Convention want.
"It is a modern, splendid, opulent, Court-favoured, law-
"dignitied, superb, magnificent, powerful prelate, on whicli
"their heart is so intent."
Now to pass over the defects of this last wonderful
period, in point of propriety and style,— the whole of it I
aver to be utterly false. There is not a syllable of truth in
ii. And here I publickly call on this Gentleman to make
good his assertion, — to produce some sort of satisfactory
evidence, besides his own bare word, which on this occa-
sion will not go far, that the Dr. and Convention desire
such a Bishop. Until he gives some proof of this, he does
nothing at all. He fights with a phantom his own imagi-
nation has raised. Like his illustrious predecessor, Don
Quixote, he encounters wind-mills instead of giants. He
might as well write against introducing the Pope of Rome,
or Mufti of Constantinople, and it would be as much to
the purpose : As writing against the introduction of such
a Bishop into America, as no one member of the Church,
either desires, or wishes for. I repeat it again, that until
the author of the American Whig produces some authentic
proof or testimonies, that the Clergy want such a Bishop
tinel, has soiuezvhat more of the appearance of reasoning
than the Whig; but breaths fJie same raneorous, insohvit
spirit; and plentifiiUy abounds in misrepresentation, im-
pertinence, nonsense, &e. &c. As tJie CJiurch of England
has several able advocates in Pennsylvania, 1 doubt >iot
but some of them zvill take the Centinel to task, and gi-ve
him proper eastigation. See the Pennsylvania Journal,
March 24, 1768.
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as he has specified, — that they want "to invoh-e America
"in ecclesiastical bondage," introduce "spiritual courts,"
&c. as he insinuates : He stands convicted by his own dec-
laration, when he says, "the Appeal asks nothing but what
"is highly reasonable, — and it were manifest injustice to
"deny church-men, what in their opinion, their eternal sal-
"vation so greatly depends on." But if he cannot produce
any such authentic proof or testimony, which I am fully
assured he cannot do, the worlds must necessarily look on
him as an invidious calumniator, a false accuser of the
brethren; and certainly he knows very well what an an-
cient, powerful coadjutor he has in this.
This writer disclaims the fetters of order and system in
his future productions; and were I to suppose the reason
of his doing so, is because his principles are opposite to all
order, it would be shewing him full as much, if not more,
charity, than he has shewed to Dr. Chandler and the Con-
vention. Doubtless the IVhig, like his brother-savages,
will choose to carry on an irregular war. I may not choose
to follow him in all his twistings and windings. How-
ever, I shall give him such chastisement, now and then, as
he deserves. I shall develope his sophistry, I mean such
as I think worthy of notice, and rescue truth from his fal-
acies and pervertion. I may sometimes carry the war into
the enemy's country, and make reprisals; or, digress to
other subjects, as I think will be entertaining to my read-
ers. I may not only strip the wolf of his sheep's clothing;
but also divest the ass of his lion's skin, and then his bray-
ing will have no other effect, than perhaps to frighten
women and children. — The New York Gazette and Weekly
Mercury, No. 857, April 4, 1768.
To the PRINTER,
I was pleased to see by your Advertisement in last
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Thursday's New-York Journal, that you intend to repub-
Hsh in your Paper, the Pieces sign'd An American Whig,
together with the Answers, and the best Pieces that come
out in the other Papers upon the Subject of that Contro-
versy, on both Sides of the Question. The Exhibition of
the Arguments on both Sides in the same Paper, is cer-
tainly the most likely Means to enable the Reader to form
a just and equitable Judgment; — and if we must needs be
forced into this religious Controversy, your Proposal bids
the fairest for deciding it according to Truth and Justice.
But at the same Time, as a hearty Friend to the British
Colonies, I cannot but express my Concern, that this Con-
troversy should have been begun at such a Time as this, —
when the united Efforts of all the Colonies are so neces-
sary for the preservation of their Constitutional Rights
and Liberties.
The Introduction of such a Dispute at this Time, I con-
ceive to be in many respects extremely injudicious, — as it
will tend to take off the public Attention from the Mai)i
Chance, to disunite, and set us to quarreling among our
selves, and give our Enemies an Advantage over us : Be-
side the Time is quite improper for the Discussion of the
Subject; When our Minds are in a State of anxious
Concern, whether we are henceforth to consider our-
selves as having any other Relation to Great-Britain but
as being her Slaves, whether we have any Fart or Lot
in her beloved Constitution and the Rights of Nature—
which have always been our Boast and our Glory ; — wheth-
er we are a Nation of generous Freemen, or of abject des-
picable Slaves? In such a State of dread Suspence, can
our Minds be in a proper Frame for determining the subtil
Disputes between Arminians and Calvinists, Church Men
and Presbyterians? These Matters have of themselves
been often found sufficient to set whole Kingdoms in a
Flame, and shall we 7ieedlcssly kindle the Fire of Conten-
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tion among ourselves, when our dearest Interests are in
Danger, from false Friends within, and open Enemies
without ?
Can we think the Designs of this Author of Dissention,
this Sower of Discord among us, are friendly to the Eng-
lish Constitution and Government, or the Rights of these
Colonies ? When these were in the most imminent Danger
of being overturned and torne from us by the Stamp-Act,
did this Author, or his Party stir a Finger to prevent it?
Or have they done any Thing since, in favour of the Eng-
lish Constitution and American Rights, tho' these have
been repeatedly attack'd, by the Acts, for Billeting Sol-
diers, for imposing Duties, &c? On the Contrary, has
not this Attempt of the American Whig to disunite us, a
manifest Tendency to bring upon us all the Evils that
threaten us, and reduce us to a State of general Confusion ?
And is it not, from a careful Review of every Circum-
stance, at 'least highly probable, that he and his Party
would rejoice in a Disunion between Great-Britain and her
Colonies, and would be among the first to change a Mon-
archical for a Republican Government? Which may
Heaven avert!
A Son of Liberty.
— The Nezv York Jounml and General Advertiser,
No. 13 18, April 7, 1768.
Verdicus's Verses to the Whig Writer.
Mr. GODDARD,
Please to give the following lines a place in your next
weekly paper.
\Vhat the deuce is the matter ? What daemon of late.
Has awaken'd the fury of strife and debate?
Ho! ye Sons of contention, pray whither so fast?
Don't ye know that "a cobbler should stick to his last?"
Then why, ye pert JVhigs, ye dull Centinels, why
Il6 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
Do ye fly in a passion and make such a cry
About Church-men and Bishops; why make such a-do
About other mens matters? What is it to yon
Whether Bishops are sent us or not? If we choose
To recjuest such a favour, must yon fih the news
With invectives and scandal ? Perhaps you may find
That, shou'd we condescend to repay you in kind,
There's enough to be said in reply to your spleen;
But in such dirty work we disdain to be seen.
Yet occasion may happen to call for a sprig
Not of laurel, but birch, for a libelling Whig.
When a Seabury therefore stands forth, as the friend
Of sincerity, honour and truth, to defend
The Convention from slander and groundless abuse,
Take the hint, Mr. Whig, you may find it of use;
It may serve to convince you. we're not quite so tame
As not to repel an attack on our fame,
But that when you assert what is false, zve'll reply
To your malice, and prove your assertion a lie.
But observe — — this is no indiscriminate charge
Brought at random against a profession at large:
For, of every sect, there are many who merit
The praise of a generous catholic spirit,
Of probity, candour and truth; and we deem
Such a character worthy our love and esteem,
Notwithstanding we find it, as often we may,
Among those whom we judge to be sJieep led astray.
So that if in the present debate you should find
We reply with some warmth, do, for once, be so kind,
Ye grave Centinels, JJ'higs, and all other abettors.
Of the scurrilous writers of scandalous letters.
Once for all, be assur'd what we tell you is true,
It is not at Dissenters, as such, but at you,
At you only we level our aim, and determine
No such insolent, meddling, anonymous vermin
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Shall be suffered among us to sculk, zuitJi iiupitiiity.
To disturb our repose, and infest the community
By sowing- the seeds of dissention and strife
Among those who wou'd fain lead a peaceable life.
Not that we would debar you the use of the quill;
Only stick to tlic truth, and then scribble your fill.
But alas ! in that case, you'll have nothing to say;
For, ill truth, 'tis as clear as the Sun at noon-day,
That the Church's request for a Bishop or two,
And whether she gets them or not, is to yon
And all other Dissenters, a matter in which
You have no more concernment, than whether my Bitch
Be a New-found-land Spaniel (and here — to be plain — ■
She conies in for the rhyme) or a pointer from Spain.
Thus you see all the clamour you're making is founded
In falshood at last, and the spleen of a Roundhead.
VERIDICUS.
, in New-Jersey.
April 4th, 1768.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 66, April ii,
1768.
Mr. Printer,
When the Church appears to be so deliberately attacked,
and a Series of Papers are to be laid liefore the Public to
raise a Party against her, and to prevent her enjoying her
ecclesiastical Government, equally with his Majesty's other
Subjects, — it may not be improper to shew the Public who
they are that oppose her, and to guard against the Insinu-
ations of those who are her professed Enemies; — be
pleased therefore to insert the following. Z.
No Protestants have ever given the Government so
much Trouble, nor shewn such fixed and Rooted Enmity
to the established Church, as that Denomination called
Presbyterians : — Whether this arises from real zeal for the
Il8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Cause of Christianity or any other Motive, may be an In-
quiry. At present, I will pass over every Thing that
hath happened on the other Side the Atlantic, and only
take a View of them upon, and since their Settlement on
this Continent. — in Britain, they were ever calling out for
Toleration and claimed it as a Right. Upon their Settle-
ment in America, their Spirit of Persecution broke out in
full Blaze ; and no sooner had they the Power, than every
Denomination, particularly the Quakers, very sensibly felt,
that this Sect of Men, have little other "Grace than what
is founded in Dominion." While other Denominations
have contented themselves, with the free Exercise of their
Religion, and an equal Share in the Offices of Govern-
ment, this Restless Sect has in every Colony either at-
tempted, or actually seized all Power, and shewn an equal
Disposition to tyrannize over all others; to root out not
only the established Religion, but every other Denomina-
tion from these Colonies. — — Hardly a Colony on the
Continent, but has groaned under their Tyranny, or been
agitated by violent Parties fomented by these People, to
advance and procure their favourite Point, Dominion.
The eastern Governments are a Proof of the first, and the
Parties in New- York and Pennsylvania, are recent In-
stances of the latter. But sensible, that their darling
Point can never be attained, while the Church, as by law
established stands in their Way, they have ever paid their
greatest Attention to prevent its Increase. How have
they calumniated her Ministers, and ridiculed her Cere-
monies from Time to Time, as best suited their Purposes ?
And when she asks, only equal Toleration on this Conti-
nent with them, their Pens are employed to alarm the Peo-
ple that some Encroachment is intended upon their reli-
gious Liberties; and according to the Candor of these
Men, every Story, whether true or false, we may expect to
see revived, and new ones propagated, to prevent that
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. II9
Church from being able to stem them in their Career to
Power, and hinder them from assuming Dominion ever
all others. During a late Administration, the Province of
New-Jersey, saw and felt the Effects of Presbyterian
Power; her seats of Justice, &c. Commissions of the
Peace, were preferably conferred upon them; their Meet-
ing houses, which now they affect to call Churches, were
every where incorporated, while Charters were denied, not
only to Churches, as by Law established, but to other Dis-
senters, who had equal Right with Presbyterians. ^The
Instances of their Lust for Power, and uncharitable Treat-
ment of those who differ from them in Opinion, are noto-
rious every where; nor have they ever shewn a Zeal for
Religion, or a charitable Disposition to their fellow Chris-
tians, but when it suited their Purposes and favoured their
darling Scheme. At this Time, when Peace and
Christian Charity should most abound among us, that
Spirit again raises its Head, aims to throw the Continent
into Confusion, and "sow the Seeds of Discord," to pre-
vent the Church from having its Government fully and
freely enjoyed; and that too after the Church has, for
many Months laid before all Denominations, in an honest:
Appeal, the Difficulties she labours under, and the Means
she proposes to procure Redress; which is in a Manner,
that can give no one Sect any reasonable Cause of Offence :
Nay, it hath been repeatedly acknowledged, by some of
the best of them, to be a Measure which they cannot disap-
prove of; and what the American Whig owns to be
"highly reasonable." But it then suited their Politics to
be silent; it now suits their Purpose to kick up a Dust,
and inflame and divide all Men as much as possible.
All other Dissenters need not be told, that in the Ruin of
the Church will be involved the Ruin of them all, except-
ing the Presbyterians : And as they have never experi-
enced, nor can from any Thing proposed in the Appeal,
I20 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
entertain a Doubt that the Church intend? the least Injury
to the rehgious or civil Rights of any Dissenters; so, 1
hope they will not be led away by the Arts and Insinua-
tions of these Men, to join in a Cry raised only to prevent
the Professors of the Church of England, from enjoying
the like Freedom in Church Government with Dissenters,
— but will attend to their Reasonings, if happily any may
Yje found in their Publications, and not permit Witticisms,
or Insinuations unsupported by good Authority, to beguile
their Understandings; and if then they discover, that the
Church meditates any Thing against their civil or religious
Liberties, it will be their Duty to prevent it : But, if. on
the other Hand, it shall be found, that she hath no such
Intentions, Christian Charity must induce them, not to
deny her equal Toleration with themselves. Z.
— The Nczv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
8sS, April II, 1768.
Four Pounds Reward.
Stolen out of the stable of the subscriber, living in
the township of Manington, county of Salem, and prov-
ince of West New-Jersey, on the 13th instant, a straw-
berry roan mare, about thirteen hands three inches high,
has a white blaze in her face, short switch tail, and is a
natural pacer; she is supposed to be stolen by one Law-
rence Osborne, alias Tinnamore, who calls himself a
Frenchman, but is supposed to be an Hibernian; he had
on when he went away, a dark coloured great coat, very
long, a light coloured under coat, red plush jacket and
buckskin breeches. He took with him his own gelding,
M^hich has a short tail, and is nearly of the same colour as
the mare. Whoever takes up the above described thief,
so that he may be brought to justice, and secures the said
mare, so that the owner mnv have her again, shall have
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 121
the above reward, or forty shillings for either, and rea-
sonable charges paid, by
Preston Carpenter.
Salem, March 29, 1768
To Be Sold,
At pubHc Vendue, on Thursday the 14th of April next.
All that valuable Plantation or Farm, situate, lying
and being, at Millstone, near Somerset Court-House, in
the Province of Nezv- Jersey, containing 414 Acres and
an Half of good Land, whereof 150 Acres is very well
timbered, and 16 Acres of well improved Meadow, three
bearing Orchards; a very convenient Dwelling-House on
the said Farm, with four Rooms on a Floor, and a Fire
Place in each Room; also a Kitchen, a Milk Room and
Cellar under the Flouse, two good Gardens fronting the
House, with an Avenue between leading to the House,
and two good Barns on the said Premises; the whole
being in good Repair. Likewise to be sold, at the Time
and Place aforesaid, a very good House and Lot of Land,
being about a Quarter of an Acre, and a Smith's Shop,
being very convenient for that Business, as there is none
within two Miles, or suitable for any other Tradesman.
The said Lot is adjoining to the above-mentioned Farm.
The Conditions of Sale will be made known at the Time
and Place of Sale, and due Attendance given by
Edmund Leslie.
N. B. Any Person inclining to purchase the above said
Premises, before the Day of Sale, may apply to the Sub-
scriber, or to Mr. Peter Schcnk, who has Power for the
same. The Vendue to begin at 10 o' Clock. — The New
York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 13 17, March 28,
1768.
All Persons who have any Demands on the Estate of
122 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
the late Augustine Moore, Esq; Attorney at Law, at Mor-
ris Town, deceased, are desired to send the same to Mary
Moore, sole Executrix, that they may be adjusted; and
all those who are indebted to said Estate on Bond, Note,
or otherwise, are desired to make speedy Payment, or they
will be prosecuted.
Morris Town, March i, 1768.
Vesuvius Furnace, at Newark,
in New-Jersey.
A Single Man, well recommended, who understands
moulding and casting of Iron Hollow Ware, in all its
branches, may hear of good Encouragement, by applying
to Mr. James Abeel, Merchant, in New- York, or to Moses
Ogden, at said Furnace. — The Nezv York Gazette and
Weekly Mereury, No. 856, March 28, 1768.
Public Notice is hereby given, that the Trustees of
Queen's College are to meet the Second Tuesday in May
next, at New-Brunswick.
David Marinus,-"- Clerk.
To be sold, at public Vendue, on the 20th Day of April
next, on the Premises, by the Subscriber, and entered
upon immediately.
The noted tavern in Shrewsbury, at the corner of the
street and sign of the blue ball; together with orchards,
out-houses, gardens, &c. Also four other lots of land and
meadow, containing about 150 acres. They will be sold
together or separate, as will best suit the purchaser or pur-
chasers. Any person applying before the day of sale for
said tavern or lots, may know the terms from the sub-
scriber, who will give an indisputable title for the same.
1 Pastor for many years of the Reformed Dutch churches at Acquack-
anonk (now Passaic) and Totowa (now Paterson).
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 12 3
The conditions, if sold publickly, will be made known at
the time and place, by Josiah Halstead.
N. B. One or more likely Negro boys to be sold, at
private sale, the same time, or before, who can be well
recommended.
Broke out of gaol in Sussex-county, New-Jersey, the
following prisoners, viz. William Davidson, and Eb-
enezer Drake, debtors; and John Scantling, an Irish
servant, belonging to David Gold. Davidson, is a small
man, has yellowish hair, and is somewhat bald headed;
Drake, a smallish man, with black hair somewhat curled :
These two are supposed to be in New-York. Scantling,
is a stout lusty fellow, has black hair, and had on a blue
jacket, and Indian stockings; he loves drink, seems fond
of the water, and it is supposed will endeavour to get to
sea; all masters of vessels are therefore cautioned and
desired, not to employ or carry him off, as they would
avoid the penalty. Whoever takes up the said persons, or
either of them, will have three pounds reward for each
one delivered to the subscriber, besides all reasonable
charges, viz. For the servant, from the said Daniel
Gould, and for the other two from
Jacob Starn, High Sheriff, of said County.
Ferdinand
A Beautiful dark bay Horse, near
Cut ] seventeen hands high, rising eight
years old; was brought to America
about eighteen months ago, by the sub-
scriber, for the improvement of the
breed of horses in America. The sire of him was a fa-
mous Spanish horse, belonging to Lord Kintire, in Scot-
land, sent to his Lordship by his brother, from Spain : For
1
OF
Horse
124 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
shape and complete make in all his parts, he is allowed by
the best judges to equal if not to exceed any horse brought
from Europe to this part of America; will serve mares
the ensuing season at Morrisdon, in the county of Mon-
mouth, East New-Jersey, for the sum of four pounds
proclamation; and if the mares don't prove with foal,
they may be brought and served the next season, for two
pounds proclamation.
N. B. Good pasture for mares, at a reasonable rate.
Michael Ke;arney.^
— The Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
13 1 7, Mar ell 31, 1768.
Philadelphia, March 31
Captain Mansfield, from Salem, in New England, on
the 22d Instant, off Long-Island, spoke a Schooner, Cap-
tain Talbot, from Virginia for Salem. He says, he was
informed by a Cape May Pilot, that off of the Five Fathom
Bank, he saw floating the Quarter Deck entire, and also
Part of the Bows of a Vessel, which he though to have
been a Brig; the Quarter Deck was clean scraped, sup-
posed to be inward bound.
Captain Allen, from the Grenades, on the 23d spoke
with Captain Parker, from this Port for Boston, 8 Hours
from our Capes.
Stolen, as is supposed, in the night of the 24th of
1 Michael Kearny was a son of Michael Kearny, an eminent citizen
ot New Jersey. Michael. 2d. entered the British navy. In 1769 he wa.s
recommended by tJov. Franklin for a seac in the Council, as a "Gentle-
man who has a Commission in His Majesty's Nav\'. but resides at
])"esent on his Paternal Estate in Monmouth County, and is related to
some of the principal Families in the Colony." His residence was on
the Morris estate. He died unmarried. — Whitt iKod'f; Perth Amhaij, 92;
y. J. Archives, X., 132. Mr. Whitehead says he was a son of Sarah,
dau. of I,ewis Morris (and Isabella, his wife); but Mrs. Lewis Morris,
In her will, dated Aug. 9. ]7)6. proved April 20, 1752, does not mention
him, although particular to namei all her children, and children of her
deceased daughters, Kearny and Isabella. It is not unliktM\- that
Michael, 2d. was a son of Michael. 1st. by his second wife, Elizabeth
Eritz or Britain (who was not known to Mr. Whitehead), who was also
the mother of Philip, the eldest son (born at sea) of Michael. 1st.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 1 25
March, out of the stable of the subscriber, in Newtown, in
Gloucester county, and western division of New-Jersey, a
dark brown, or rather black horse, having no white on him
but a saddle mark, about 14 and a half hands high, paces
and trots, is used to the gears, branded on the near side
with I on the shoulder, and C on the buttock. Whoever
will bring the said horse to the subscriber, shall have
Thirty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid
by
Joseph Kaighn
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2049, March 31,
1768.
The CENTINEL. No. IL
In my last Paper I took Notice of some of the favorite
cant Words in Dr. Chandler's Appeal, &c which he has
used to amuse and impose on the Public; the common
Practice of designing Men, who want to raise Disturb-
ances in Church or State
The true but latent Reason, as it seems, was to
prepare the Way for Episcopal Dominion; Hence it
came to pass that tho' many Missionaries were sent to
America, with Salaries paid them out of the Money sub-
scribed for converting Heathens to Christianity, not more
than two or three (just enough to talk of and keep up the
Pretence) were ever sent among the Indians, the rest were
chiefly employed in New-England, New-York, New-Jer-
sey and Pennsylvania, and settled in the Cities and larger
Towns and Villages, in which the regular public Worship
of God had been long before duly kept up and a Ministry
maintained."^ ....
[signed] N.
^TJie Candid Doctor Bray the Bishop of London's Com-
missary in Maryland, just before tJie Incorporation of the
126 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Society (ivJw our Doctor calls the Father of the Society)
after having taken great Pains to inform himself, says,
"that from Nezv-York NortJnvard he found very little
Need of Missionaries and in the Colonies of Connecticut
and the Massachusetts, none at all - - - - And yet in
iy6i there were jo Salaried Men employed by the Society
IP Nezv-England, J5 in New-York, N ew-J ersey and Penn-
sylvania, and only 14 in all the other Continent and Island
Colonies, altho' poor blind Heathen Negroes make up the
Body of the People in most of these last mentioned. — The
Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1321, March 31, 1768.
Philadelphia March 28. We hear from Salem County,
New- Jersey, that on Saturday Evening the 19th Inst, there
was the highest Tide there, that has been known by the
oldest Man now living, which occasioned the Loss of sev-
eral Hundred Sheep and Lambs, besides many horned
Cattle, Hogs, &c. and had done great Damage to the Tide
Banks. — Supplement to the Nezv York Journal or General
Advertiser, No. 13 17, April 2 (?), 1768.
To Be Sold,
At Public Vendue, on Monday the i8th Day of April next,
at One of the Clock, at Canoe-Brook, in Essex County.
A Good Plantation, whereon TJieophilus JVard, now
lives; containing 225 Acres of choice good Land, with a
pleasant Stream running through it. whereon is a good
Saw-Mill, the half of which is to be sold with said Planta-
tion, also a good House, and about 140 Apple Trees, 100
of which begins to bear, also a large Nursery; there is
near 40 Acres of Land cleared, and in good Fence, and
near half of said Plantation is a very good Swamp, which
can be easily made the best of Meadow, some of it is al-
ready cleared, and in Fence; said Plantaticin is but 10
Miles from Nczvark Landing, and 12 Miles from FJi::.a-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 12/
beth-Tozvn; the Title is good, and the Purchaser can have
long Payments for three-fourths of the Purchase Money,
with paying one- fourth down, and Security for the Rest;
and if it should best suit the Purchasers, I will sell it in
two Lotts, one of 125 acres, and the other of 100 Acres;
the Land is well timbered : Any Person inclining to pur-
chase before the Day of Sale, may inform themselves of
further Particulars, by applying to Samuel Ward, on
Statcn-hland, or TJieophilus Ward on the Premises,
where said Vendue will be held.
Samuel Ward.
— The New York Cassette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
13 18, April 4, 1768.
Friend Goddard,
Suifer me, through the channel of thy paper, to offer
a zvord of expostulation to the Rev. Dr. Thomas Bradbury
Chandler, the Society's Missionary at Elizabeth-Town, on
his late publication. Thine,
Probitas.
To the Reverend Dr. Chandler.
RezL Friend,
The seeming candour with which thou hast thought
proper to usher thy performance into the world, induced
me to give it a serious reading, in hopes therein to find
somewhat tending to edification
[signed] Thy friend in all things honest,
Probitas.
Just published at Nezv-York, and to be sold by the
Printer hereof,
A COMPANION for the Young People of North-
America, particularly recommended to those within the
Provinces of New-York, Nezu- Jersey, and Pennsylvania,
128 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^768
calculated for the Promotion and Furtherance of Chris-
tian Decorum among Families, to excite a laudable and
Christian Emulation among young People, to pursue the
Paths that lead to real Religion : By attempting to dis-
cover the Beauties of a virtuous Life, and remove all Ob-
jections against being religious. By AHIMAAZ HAR-
KER, a Candidate for the Ministry.-*-
77/t' Spring Fair ■luill be held at Princeton, on IVednes-
day and Thursday the 20th and 21st Instant. — The Penn-
sylvania Chronicle,^ No. 65, April 4, 1768.
Seventeen Pounds Reward,
For returning or securing the five following Runa-
ways, viz. A very small Man, Thomas Bealie, who es-
caped from Sussex Gaol, in New -Jersey, about eight Days
ago, has remarkably large Eyes, is an English Man, and
said he was well acquainted with one Mr. Higgins living
in the City of New-York.
Four Men who went off from Change Water Forge, in
Stissex County, the 26th Instant, viz.
Jacob Newtown, about 37 Years of Age, a sturdy reso-
lute Man, about 6 Feet high, born in New-England, by
Trade a Black-Smith, and Collier, but laterly employ'd as
a Wood Cutter; his Apparel is not remembered. Another
Man named Cornelius, (his Surname unknown) about 5
Feet ID or 11 Inches high, full faced, broad shoulder'd,
and had on a Felt Hat. William Morris, about 35 Years
of Age, 5 Feet 5 Inches high, speaks broad English; had
on a blue Coat, faced with Red, a Pair of cloth Breeches,
a Check Shirt, and an old Felt Hat. These three Men
took with them three narrow Axes, two Guns, and an
1 Son of th<' Rtv. Samiuel Marker. Presbyterian minister at Black
River, Morris county. He and his father were drowned at sea. while
tlie son was on a voyage to Eng-land to be ordained to the ministry in
the Church of England. See N. J. Archi\'es. XX.. 160. note.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 1 29
Irish Servant Man, named Thomas Murphy, whom it is
supposed they win endeavour to seU as their own Prop-
erty; he is about 20 Years of Age, 5 Feet 5 Inches high,
has black Hair, is a Shoe-Maker by Trade, had on a Sail-
ors blue Waistcoat, and under Waistcoat, a Pair of new
Buckskin Breeches, new fulled Stockings, and a felt Hat.
It is thought they will endeavour to get to New-England,
or the upper Part of New- York Government. Whoever
takes up and returns all or any of the said Persons, or se-
cures them, so that they may be brought to the Subscriber,
giving him proper Notice, shall receive for the Man first
mention'd, who escaped from Gaol, Five Pounds, and for
each of the others so secured or returned, Three Pounds
Reward for each, besides all reasonable Charges.
Jacob Starn. ,
I' Cut
^ OF
A Purse of Fifty Dollars,
To be run for on Monday the sec-
ond day of May next, at Perth- Amboy,
free for any horse, mare or gelding,
not more than half blood, (Mr. Mor-
HoRSE j j-is's mare Strumpet excepted) carry-
ing weight for age, to run the two mile
heats; (any horse winning two heats
to be entitled to the purse) not less than four reputed run-
ning horses will be allowed to start; the entrance money
to be run for the day following; the winning and dis-
tanc'd horses excepted, to be entered on or before the thir-
teenth day of April, with Richard Carnes, jun. or Isaac
Bonnell, paying three dollars, entrance or double at the
post. For further sport, the same day, a complete saddle,
bridle, and whip, will be run for by common horses.
Perth-Amboy, March 28, 1768.
— The Nczv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
13 18, April 7, 1768.
130 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
To he SOLD^
No. I. A Plantation, being a part of a tract of land,
situate on the main branch of Great Timber Creek, in the
township of Deptford, and county of Gloucester, in the
province of West New-Jersey, containing about 200 acres,
20 of which were lately cleared, with a sufficient quantity
of meadow, and more may be made; - - - the remaining
part is well timbered land; on this place is a new log-
house and other improvements; about one mile distant
from a landing on said creek, and half a mile from a grist
mill, fulling mill, and Meeting-house, and 8 miles from
the town of Gloucester.
No. 2. A piece of good young cedar swamp, containing
about 60 acres, on a main branch of Great Egg-Harbour
river, called Squancum, about 15 miles from a landing
on Timber Creek, in the county and province aforesaid.
No, 3. A piece of cedar swamp, of about 20 acres,
which lies higher up the said branch, and nearly adjoining
the above 60 acres.
No. 4. A right to 200 acres of land, to be taken up in
the Western division of the province of New-Jersey afore-
said.
No. 5. A good frame tenement, and lot of ground
, . . . in the county of Kent, on Delaware
No. 6. A new brick house .... in Philadelphia.
No. 7. A small plantation in Passyunk township ....
Any person or persons who shall incline to purchase, for
title and terms, which will be made easy, may apply to
John Heaton, near the Drawbridge, Philadelphia.— T/i£?
Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2050, April 7, 1768.
By virtue of a writ, to me directed, on the first day of
June next, will be exposed to sale, by public vendue, at the
dwelling-house of John English, jun. in the township of
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. I3I
Great Egg-Harbour, at lo o'clock in the forenoon of said
day, oxen, cows, horses, and yonng cattle, a pair of tim-
ber wheels, and waggon, a desk and book-case, a case of
walnut drawers, sundry feather l^eds, and other articles
of houshold furniture, too tedious to mention. And upon
the same day and place, between the hours of 12 and 5 in
the afternoon, will be exposed to sale, by public vendue,
the plantation whereon the said John English now lives,
containing 150 acres, 100 acres of which is good marsh
or meadow ground, a good dwelling-house, saw-mill, and
grist-mill on the premises, supplied with water by a large
and constant stream, an orchard, and 30 acres of upland
cleared, situate on the east side of Great Egg-Harbour
river, where boards, lumber or any kind of produce, may
easily be carried to the tide. Also the following tracts of
pine land, adjoining the above, viz. 11 1 acres, and 239
acres ; and another plantation, situate near the above, con-
taining 107 acres, with a dwelling house, and other im-
provements, thereon. And also, all other the real and per-
sonal estate of the said John English, being seized, and
taken in execution by me
Samuel Blackwood, Sheriff.
N. B. If any part of the above lands should not be
sold on the day above mentioned, the sale will be pro-
ceeded on the next day, and the purchaser may have credit
for part of the purchase money.
To be sold, by Way of public Vendue, on Monday, the
25th Day of this instant April, at 10 of the Clock in the
Forenoon, a Fulling Mill, with a fine Stream of Water,
situate in Allen-Town, East Jersey, with three Pair of
Sheers, and all Utensils, for carrying on the Fulling Busi-
ness, with sundry Kinds of dying Stufifs, a good Dwelling-
House, with two Acres and a Half of Meadow, just by
132 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
the Mill; likewise two Lots of very good Wood Land,
within about two Miles of said Allen-Town, one about
nineteen Acres, the other Twelve, with sundry Kinds of
Houshold Goods, and a young Milch Cow. All the above
mentioned Premises being late the real Estate of Isaac
Price, deceased. Where Attendance will be given, and
the Terms of Sale made known, by Peter Brewer, and
Nathan Robins, Executors. — The Pennsylvania Gacette,
No. 2050, April 7, 1768.
The CENTINEL. No. IIL^
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1322, April 7,
1768.
To be sold at public Vendue on Monday the second Day
of May next, or at private Sale any Time before, on
the Premises, situate about 200 Yards from the
Court House at Hackinsack in Bergen County. New-
Jersey.
Four Lots of Land with the Houses
and Lnprovements thereon, viz. A
good Dwelling House, 40 Feet by 21,
two Stories and a half high ; a joiner's
Shop, a Barn, &c. each Lot is 43 Feet
in Front and 150 in Length, they lie
on the Road that leads to New-York,
have a navigable Creek behind them, convenient for W^ater
Carriage, and would be suitable either for a Gentleman or
Tradesman : Any Person inclining to purchase, may ap-
ply to the Subscriber on the Premises, who will give a suf-
ficient Title. Isaac Kingsland.'^
— Supplement to the A^rTc York Journal or General
Advertiser, No. 13 17, April 9, 1768.
1 Two columns and a half, .signed X.
2 Probably son of Edmund Kinssland and his wife, Mary. dau. of
William Pinhorno. Isaac was commissioned Sheriff of Bergen county.
September 1, 176L'.
Cu r
OF
House
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 133
To be sold at publick Vendue, on Tuesday the 19th Day
of this Instant April, on the Premises.
Two Farms, now in the possession of Johannes Schenck,
situate at Reading-Town, in Hunterdon county, New- Jer-
sey, about one mile from a large merchant mill, and store,
in a thick settled part of the country, and a good neigh-
bourhood. The one containing 232 acres of very good
land and meadow, with a good dwelling house, and large
barn, both new, and a very good orchard on it, and is well
watered; the other farm adjoining thereto, containing 200
acres, also very good land and meadow, with a house, and
barn, and a very good orchard thereon, also well watered,
&c. The said farms are so situ.ated that they may make
one large regular farm. The purchaser may have a twelve
months' time to make the first payment, without interest.
At the same time and place, will also be sold, negroes, hor-
ses, cattle, sheep, hogs, waggons, ploughs, harrows, far-
mers utensils, houshold furniture, green wheat, and some
shop goods, &c.
To be sold, a Plantation, lying in IMiddlesex, East-New-
Jersey, about 7 Miles South from Amboy, and within 2
Miles of a Landing where ten Cord Boats load. Also a
Lot of salt Meadow, lying at said Landing. The Planta-
tion contains about 300 Acres of Land, 130 of which are
cleared, 15 of good fresh Meadow fit for mowing, and 30
Acres more may be made; the Wood Land is well tim-
bered. There is on said Plantation, a good Dwelling-
House, built of Stone, with four Rooms on a Floor; a
good Stone Well, Barn, and Orchard that contains 250
Trees of the best of Fruit. Whoever inclines to purchase
the Whole, or Part of the above Premises, may apply to
Thomas, or Joshua Warn, living on the Premises.
I Hereby inform all Persons that have any Demands
134 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
on me the Subscriber, that they will oblige me in sending
in their Accounts by the first Day of June next, that they
may be settled; and also all Persons that stand indebted
to me, that they are desired to discharge the same by the
said Day, when I would chuse to close all my Accounts,
as I then intend to enter into Partnership with Uzal Ward,
in Trade; and further acquaint my Customers, and others,
that I now have a good Assortment of Goods, which I
will sell cheap for Cash or short Credit.
Newark, March 31, 1768. Joseph Hedden.
A new erected Stage,
For Passengers,
Kept by Thomas Davis, of Newark, will set out from
thence every Wednesday and Thursday, about 8 o' Clock
in the Morning, and proceed to the Ferry at Powles Hook,
opposite the City of New-York; and from thence set out
again for Newark, between 2 and 3 o' Clock in the After-
noon of the same Days. Fare for each Passenger, One
Shilling.
To be sold, at Newark, East New-
r Cut ] Jersey, on Mr. Samuel Governieur's
i Wharf, a Vessel in Frame of the fol-
I lowing Demensions, That is to say, 41
[ Vessel j Feet Keel, 18 Feet Beam, and 8 1-2
Feet Hold. Said Vessel measures
about sixty four Tons, Carpenter's Tonnage ; the Timber
is well seasoned and very good. Any Person inclining to
purchase said Vessel, may apply to me the Subscriber, liv-
ing in Newark aforesaid, who will sell said Vessel cheap.
Joshua Attwood
— The New York Ga::ctte and Weekly Mercury, No.
858, April II, 1768.
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Trenton, April 4.
To Be Sold,
By the Subscriber.
That very valuable and beautifully situated Farm, ad-
joining to, and has an Extent of above a Mile on the River
Delaware, in the Township of Tenicum, Bucks County,
Pennsylvania, with a very convenient Ferry belonging to
the same, now in the Possession of John Tinbrook, late
the Property and Homestead Farm of Mr. Richard Stev-
ens, containing 460 Acres, and some odd; 265 Acres of
which is exceeding fine Low-Land, with some good
Meadow, the Remainder very good Red Shell Up-Land,
well timber'd, and free of Stone, and reckoned one of the
finest Farms on the River; it has on it a good new Dwell-
ing-House, two Stories high, three Rooms on a Floor, a
Kitchen and Cellar under the whole, with a good Barn,
two Log-Houses, and two Orchards, with other good
Improvements. Also, a Farm near said Homestead, in
Possession of Abraham Bcnnet, containing 112 Acres of
good Red Shell Wheat Land, about 30 Acres of which is
cleared, the Remainder well timber'd, it has a good Log-
House, with other Improvements thereon.^
The Purchaser may have the Farms on very moderate
Terms, Easy Payments, and a clear and good Title.
William Pidgeon.^
Perth-Amboy, March jo, lySS.
To be Sold, by the subscriber,
A Valuable plantation, situated on the south side of
Raritan river, containing about 370 acres of up-land and
meadow. There is about 60 acres cleared, and in good
iSee N. J. Archives, XX., 645.
^William Pidgeon was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1750. He
was a prominent citizen of Trenton for many years, a trustee of the
Presbyterian church, executor of the will of Daniel Coxe, 4th, and was
entrusted with many important and responsible duties.
136 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
fence, and about 20 acres of good salt meadow. There is
also some good fresh meadow, and a great deal more may-
be made, the place being capable of great improvement.
The wood land is well timbered. There is on it a double
house, with three fire-places; a good garden paled in, a
large orchard of apple trees of good fruit; and also a good
peach orchard. There is a saw-mill and a house, with sev-
eral other conveniences adjoining the saw-mill, at some
distance from the other house, so that the farm can be di-
vided into two good settlements, as it is at present. There
is a fine fishing place belonging to it : And good oyster-
ing, clamming, and good fowling, and has the conveniency
of a good navigable creek, where boats of ten and twelve
cord can go up and load and unload within a small dis-
tance of the saw-mill, from the tail of which the boards
can, with great convenience, be floated down the creek to
the boats : It is about two miles and a half from the city
of Pcrth'Amhoy, and about six miles from the city of
N ew-Bninszvick , very convenient to both markets. There
is a prospect of both a coal and iron mine on the place.
Any person that inclines to purchase the above-men-
tioned farm, may apply to the subscriber in Pcrth-Ainhoy,
who will sell reasonable and give an indisputable title.
William Burnet.
— The Nciv York Gaaette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1 3 19, April II, 1768.
We hear from Burlington, that Benjauiiii Szvett, jun.
Esq; is appointed Recorder of that City, in the Room of
Richard Smith, Esq; resigned.
On the sixth Instant, departed this Life Edivard Ton-
kin, Esq; of Burlington County, in Nezv-Jersey, a Gentle-
man, who will long be remembered with Esteem and Re-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 137
gret, by as many as had the Pleasure to know him. — We
hear that he has left a handsome Legacy to St. Mary's
Church in Burlington.
RuN-away on the 23d of March, 1768, a Dutch Ser-
vant Man, named Jacob Holler, about five feet six inches
high, aged about thirty years, commonly wears a cap, and
the fore part of his head shaved; had on, a light-coloured
fustian coat, a black jacket and good leather breeches, apt
to drink and be quarrelsome. He run from Edward Ton-
kin, and is since become the property of Robert Taylour,
in the township of Woolwich, county of Gloucester, in
New-Jersey. The said servant took with him, a small
sorrel mare, supposed to be at or near the Crooked Billet,
about fourteen miles below Bristol. Whoever takes up the
said servant, and brings him to his said master, shall have
FORTY SHILLINGS reward, and reasonable charges,
paid by me,
ROBERT TAYLOUR.
— TJie Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 66, April 11-18,
1768.
Philadelphia, April 14
Erom Greenwich, in Cumberland County, New Jersey,
we learn, that on the Sixth Instant, a Boy was killed, as
he was taking a Pair of Oxen from the Cart's Tongue, by
the Team's suddenly taking Eright. — The Pennsylvania
Gazette, No. 2051, April 14, 1768.
The CENTINEL, No. IV.^
The subscriber intending to remove in a few weeks to
the country, requests all those indebted to him by bond or
otherwise, to make immediate payment; and if there be
1 Two columns.
138 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
any that he is indebted to, they are desired to call forth-
with and receive their just demand. He has to lett or sell,
the large and commodious house he now dwells in. neatly
finished, and pleasantly situated on the highest part of
Second street, opposite Almond-street. It commands a
beautiful and extensive view of the river Delaware and
all the vessels that pass and repass ; the Jerseys, &c. The
lot on which the house stands is large, extending from
Second to George's-street Apply to
John Malcolm.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1323, April 14,
1768.
The Office to zvhich Benjamin Swctt, jun. Esq; is ap-
pointed, is Recorder of Deeds for the City and County of
Burlington.
South- Amboy, April 9, 1768.
Run away from the Subscriber, an indented Servant,
named William Rynan, a weaver by trade, came from
Ireland about 20 months ago, but born in Scotland; about
5 feet 8 inches high, well set, round shouldered, a good
deal pitted with the small-pox, speaks pretty broad; had
on when he went off, a blue broadcloth coat, a brown
homespun waistcoat and brown broadcloth breeches, a
coarse wool hat, with blue binding round it. The other
things not particularly known. He is supposed to have
made his way for Philadelphia, as he mentioned some re-
lation living there. Whoever will take him up and con-
fine him in any of his Majesty's gaols, shall be paid Five
Dollars, and all reasonable charges, by
John L. Johnston.
Salem, April 17, 1768.
The Creditors of Doctor JOHN BlTDD, late of Salem.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 139
are requested to send their Accounts to the Auditors, ap-
pointed by Court for the Settlement of his Affairs, that
they may receive their Dividend of his Estate.
Robert Willson,
Grant Gibbon^
Samuel Dick.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 67, April 18-25,
1768.
Nezv-York, April 18. Between the Hours of Twelve
and one o'Clock last Wednesday, a terrible Fire broke out
in the Dwelling-House of the Widow Dilldine, in Bruns-
wick, New-Jersey, which consumed the same, with the
Dwelling-House and Bake-House of Mr. John Van Nor-
da, jun. adjoining thereto, in a very short Time. The
wind being high, the Flames soon reached across the
Street, and set fire to the House of James Nealson, Esq;
which was also soon consumed, M-ith his 2 Store-Houses,
a Cooper's Shop, and Bolting House, wherein was a large
Quantity of all Sorts of Country Produce to a very great
Amount. The Dwelling-House, and Store of Mr. Peter
Vredenberg, and the Widow Carmer's, were also burnt,
as they adjoined Mr. Nealson's Buildings, with almost
every Thing that was therein. In short the Loss is very
considerable. The Inhabitants, joined by the Military,
used their utmost Efforts, to extinguish the Fire, but the
Wind being so very high, could effect it by no other
Method than pulling down some Buildings in its Way,
by which it was happily accomplished. Not one Person
was hurt during the whole xA^ffair.
How the Fire began is not well known, but supposed
to be occasioned either by some Sparks from Mr. Van
Norda's Bake-House, or from the Chimney of the House
of Mrs. Dilldine.
140 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
At the Time Mr. Nealson's Dwelling-House was on
Fire, he with some of his PViends, were about two Miles
out of Town at his Mills that were in Danger oi being set
a Fire by the burning the Woods.
This City has been alarmed no less than 19 Times by
Fire within the Space of about 20 Days.
Mr. Bond's House between Newark and Elizabeth-
Town and Mr. William Nicoll's House, and Barn, at
Freehold, were burnt the same Day; and the House of
Mr. John Johnson and William Burnet, of Amboy, both
took Fire the same Day also, but were happily extin-
guished, without doing any Damage.
We hear from Shrewsbury, in New-Jersey, that the
Week before last, one Mr. of that Place, being
plied with strong Liquor by three Females, till he was
much intoxicated, they then proceeded very deliberately
to deprive him of his Manhood by C n, which they
effectually perfoimed. The Crime he was charged with,
was for depriving his Wife of Favours that he bountifully
lavished upon his Neighbours. The Operators were, his
Wife, his Wife's Mother, and one other Woman. He is
in a fair Way of recovering, and the Women are all in
Custody.
To be Sold,
The pleasantly situated House and Lot, of Captain
James Gray, at Nczvark, on the Banks of Passaick River,
opposite the Estate of Capt. Kennedy, at Petersborough;
the House is extremely convenient and comfortable, there
is a good Stable, Coach-house, Barn, and every other Ap-
pendage proper for a Gentleman's Country Seat, there
are 20 Acres of excellent good Land adjoining, 6 Acres
in Grass, and fit for the Scythe, the whole is now in good
Fence, and an Orchard of upwards of 300 Apple-Trees,
with a well chosen Collection of other Fruit: there is
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. I4I
belonging to the Premises, a Dock very convenient and
well calculated for Ship-Building particularly; a Ship of
300 Tons Burthen, was not long since launched from it.
The above House commands a fine Prospect of the River
Passaick, for a long Distance up and down the same, it
overlooks a great Part of Captain Kennedys Farm, es-
pecially his Deer Park, &c. There will also be sold with
the above House and Lot, 9 Acres of excellent Wood
Land, superior to any in the Neighbourhood, and has been
reserved for the L^se of the Premises; Enquire of Capt.
James Gray, at the Little Falls^'or Isaac Ogden, Esq; in
Newark, or of Cornelius Low, Junior, Esq; at New-
Brunszviek.
The subscriber, who has taught the classicks. and most
useful branches of the mathematicks, upwards of seven
years at Bound-Brook,'humbly begs leave to acquaint the
publick that he is now mov'd to Newark, where he pur-
poses to open school about the loth of May, and teach as
above; he begs leave to return his most grateful thanks
to those gentlemen and ladies who have formerly been
pleased to honour him with the care of their children.
Any gentlemen or ladies \vho are pleased to favour him
for the future, may depend upon his utmost care and as-
siduity, and know the terms of board and education, by
applying to Mr. Stephen Dwight, carver, in New- York,
or H. Gaine, and from the
Publick's most obedient,
much obliged, and
Very humble Servant, William Haddon
Newark, April 18, 1768
iCapt. James Gray had iron works at Little Falls, on the Passaic
river, utilizing- the water power, and raising the dam. He took the
side of the British in the Revolution, and his propertv above Newark
was forfeited to the State.
2 See N. J. Archives. XX., 54S. 562.
142 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
To be Sold,
A Plantation lying in Waykake, in Middletown, in
New-Jersey; containing about i6o Acres, whereon is a
good Dwelling-House, 3 Rooms on a Floor; it is well
water'd and timber'd, and about 30 Acres of clear Land
and about 8 or 9 Acres of Salt Meadow, all the rest
Woods, and a large Range for Cattle; there is also on it
a large Quantity of Pine, either for Docking or Sawing,
is within a Mile of a Saw and Gristmill, and is very con-
venient to carry Wood to New-York, within a Mile of a
Landing, from which a Boat may go all Winter, and not
freeze up. On the West Side it is bound by a Creek,
where it is very convenient for carrying Logs or Cord-
wood, there is also a great Quantity of Cole Wood on it,
and Wood to fill in Docks, and a good deal of Fresh
Meadow can be made; there is a good Spring about 4
Rods from the House, and about 60 or 70 bearing Apple-
Trees, and a Nursery of about 100 more, and is good Land
to raise Rye or Indian Corn on. Any Person inclining to
buy the same, may have it at reasonable Payments, and
may move on it immediately. They may for further Par-
ticulars enquire of Andrew Wilson, Junior, near the
Premises, or Daniel Hendrickson, Senior, at Middletown.
who will give a good Title for the same. — TJic New York
Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 859, April 18, 1768.
Nczv-York, April 18. At the Supreme Court held at
Perth-A'inhoy, on Thursday the 7th instant, came on the
famous Trial of Traverse of an Lidictment found by a
Grand Jury in September Term, 1766, against the Jus-
tices and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex, charg-
ing them with the Crime of raising divers Sums of Money
on the Inhabitants of the County, and that great part
thereof so raised, they had illegally ai~)]iHed to discharge
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 1 43
and pay their own Expences ; against the Form of an Act
of the Governor, Council and General Assembly, &c.
Upon this Trial it must be confessed, the Defendants
laboured under certain great Disadvantages, besides the
Dexerity and sanguine Efforts of the Attorney General
were displayed and pushed to the utmost in this Matter.
But from a just Exertion of the Abilities of the Attornies,
who spoke on the Part of the Defendants, as well as from
the Verdict of a virtuous Jury, who did Honour to their
Country, and who themselves must have been injured, if
the Charge had been just, the said Justices and Freehold-
ers were honourably acquitted; and it may be said to the
Satisfaction of the rest of the Inhabitants, equally con-
cerned in Interest, if any, or the least Part of the Charge
had been true: Upon the Whole there appeared great
Malignity in this Prosecution.
The cold dry Weather we have lately had, has been at-
tended with bad Consequences to many in the Country,
by the Loss of Cattle, &c. but the usual Practice of burning
of Woods and Meadows in the Spring, has been more so
than usual; for we are assured, that near Mount Holly,
in Burlington County, three Dwelling-Houses, and much
Fencing have been destroyed by Fire on Wednesday last,
besides other great Damages : And in the Event has been
detrimental to those who would probably have been out
of the Reach of such Fires otherways.
On Wednesday last, a dreadful fire broke out in the
Dwelling House of the Widow Dildine, in the City of
New-Brunswick ; which catch'd, as its said, thro' a Crev-
ice in the Chimney, and the Wind being very high, in a
few Minutes spread to the Houses to Leeward of it. Mr.
Neilson's Houses, Stores, and almost all his Effects, were
consumed, to the Value of several Thousand Pounds : Mr.
144 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Ncilsoii himself 'tis said, was abroad, trying to prevent
some of the spreading Fire in the Woods from reaching
his Mills, so that on his Return he saw the melancholy
Sight. Above 2000 Bushels of Wheat, many Barrels of
Flour, a large parcel of Gammons, with near 1000 Bush-
els of Corn, were burnt in his Stores. The Dwelling-
House of JoJin Van Nordcn, Baker, with much Bread and
Cornel were destroyed; also the Dwelling-Houses of
Peter Vredcnhurgh and the Widow Conner were con-
sumed; both of whom are great Sufferers; and several
other Houses were much damaged. The Fire flew quite
across the River, and set Fields afire there, which was with
difficulty extinguisht. The Officers of the Army there,
and the Inhabitants did all that was possible for Men to
do upon such an Occasion.
The same Day a House of Thomas Fit::randolph, in
Piscatazvay, catched on Fire, but happily extingnished
without much Damage.
The same Day, no less than three Houses catch 'd on
Fire at Amboy, but being timely discovered, were hap-
pily extinguished.
The same Day the House of one Bond, between Eliza-
heth-Town and Nezvark, was consumed by Fire, with
much other Damage. — The Nezv York Gazette or JJu^ekly
Post Boy, No. 1320. April 18. 1768,
To Be Sold,
A Tract of land, situate and being in Freehold, in the
county of Monmouth, in New-Jersey, containing upwards
of six hundred acres, and lies in such a manner that it
may be divided so as to make three settlements or conve-
nient farms; one of which contains near one hundred
acres, between forty and fifty of which is cleared, and
another part of said tract containing about two hundred
and twenty acres, upwards of one hundred acres of which
1/68] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 145
is cleared, having a young orchard of the same; the re-
maining part of said tract containing about three hundred
acres, having on the same a good dwelhng house and
barn, about four hundred apple trees, and about one hun-
dred and sixty or seventy acres of which is cleared. Each
of said parts or parcels of land has plenty of good meadow
and timber. Any person that inclines to buy, may have
the whole or either of the said parts above-mentioned on
reasonable terms, by applying unto the subscriber hereof.
John Anderson.
— Tiie Nczv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1320, April 21, 1768.
Whereas some time in the Month of Jtanuary last,
Martha King, of Manington, in the County of Salem,
West New-Jersey, obtained an Obligation of me the Sub-
scriber, of Upper Penn's Neck, in the County aforesaid,
for the Sum of Sixty Pounds, conditioned for the Pay-
ment of Thirty Pounds, to be paid Five Pounds the 30th
of April next; Five Pounds the 30th of November fol-
lowing; Ten Pounds the 30th of November 1769, and
Ten Pounds the 30th of November 1770; but as said
Bond was fraudulently obtained, I do give this public No-
tice to all Persons, not to take any Assignment of said
Obligation, for I will not pay any Money upon it.
March 10, 1768 Thomas Allen.
Philadelphia, April 21.
Captain Allibone, from St. Croix — on the 15th, about
20 Leagues S. S. of our Capes, — spoke a sloop from Egg
Harbour for the West Indies.
Extract of a Letter, from New Brunswick, April 14,
1768.
"A very heavy Misfortune happened here Yesterday to
1(1
146 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 7^8
several Families. Between two and three o'Clock in the
Afternoon a Fire broke through the Roof of the Widow
Dildine's House, which by the Force of an exceeding high
Wind communicated, in an Instant, to the House of John
Van Norden, jun. Peter Vredenberg's House and Store,
Mr. Bardin's House, and James Nelson, Esquire's House,
and all his Stores. And as the Attending of the Inhabi-
tants was chiefly given to prevent the Flames from con-
suming the whole Town, not only the Houses and Stores
abovementioned, but the greatest Part of the Furniture
and Goods therein were consumed. Mr. Nelson's Loss is
very great, - - - - exceeding, as it is reported. Eight
Thousand Pounds. In him the Distressed had always a
sure Resource, and the Country a faithful Merchant. In-
deed his Loss will greatly affect the whole Town. It Avas
with the utmost Difficulty that the Town was saved, as
the Houses are built with Frames and Cedar Roofs. The
Officers of the Army, with the Soldiers quartered here,
exerted themselves in a very particular Manner, and did
great Service. The burning Shingles were carried by
the Violence of the Wind across the River, and communi-
cated to a Wood, half a Mile distant, which soon de-
stroyed all the Fence in its Way for about two Miles in
Piscataway, and it was with Difficulty the Inhabitants
saved several Buildings in the Course of the raging
Flames."
We hear from Mountholly, that Yesterday Se'nnight,
a Fire broke out in a Brew-House belonging to ]\Ir.
Thomas Cooper, of that Place, which entirely consumed
the same, with all the Materials and Stock therein. The
Fire communicated itself to a Barn, and Blacksmith's
Shop, which were burnt to the Ground
By virtue of sundry ivrits of Venditioni Exlyoims. and
other proeesses, to me directed, will he exposed to sale.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 147
by public vendue, at the Court-house, in the county of
Sussex, in N eiv-J ersey , on Friday, the third day of June
next, betzvecn the hours of 12 and 5 in the afternoon, the
following tracts and pieces of land, vis. One lot, opposite
Sussex Courtlwuse, zvhcrcon is a large frame dwelling-
house and kitchen, zvitli every convcniency for a tavern,
zvhcrein Ephraiui Darby nozv lives; said lot contains tzvo
acres and a half. One other lot adjoining of tzventy acres,
mostly meadozv ground. One other lot, nearly adjoining
the last mentioned, containing six acres, in possession of
Jacob IVinans. One other lot, containing sixty acres, in
possession of Jacob Reader. One other lot, containing ijo
acres, in possession of James Pafton. One otJier lot, con-
taining about half an acre zvhercon is a genteel stone
house, in the possession of John Pettit. Tzvo other lots
lying in the Forks of Pequess, about four miles from Sus-
sex Court-house, containing about 1^0 acres, in posses-
sion of James Wilgoss, and Moses Burgis. One other
tract of valuable land, nozv in possession of the zvidozv
Kennedy, containing i^o acres; together zvith all tJie real
estate of Ephraim Darby: seised and taken in execution
at the suit of John Stole, and others, and to be sold by
John Pettit, Coroner.
Sussex County, March 26, 1768.
Made his Escape on Thursday Evening, the 24tli In-
stant, out of the Goal of this County, a certain Enghsh-
man, named Thomas Beal, about 35 Years of Age. about
5 Feet 6 Inches high : Had hght coloured Hair, tied be-
hind, thin fair Complexion, remarkable large full blue
Eyes, he is well dressed, with a brown Broadcloth Coat,
lapelled Jacket and Breeches of the same, a Castor Hat,
half worn, brown Stockings; he took with him some
Check Shirts, Stockings and Jackets. Whoever secures
148 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
the said Beal in any of his Majesty's Goals in this Prov-
ince, or brings him to Sussex Court House, shall receive
the Sum of Five Pounds, Proclamation Money, and all
reasonable Charges, paid by
Jacob Starn, Sheriff.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2052, April 21,
1768.
The CENTINEL, No. V.
In my last I began to examine the peaceable and gentle
Spirit of the Church of England, and now shall endeavour
to trace it a little farther. The Canons of your Church,
Dr. Chandler, do not seem to us to breath a very gentle
Spirit
What a Pity it is that the penal Laws formerly executed
in England and Ireland against Dissenters, are not in
force in America; and that spiritual Courts aided by the
seeular Arm are not introduced to restore primitive Dis-
cipline. Then might we see some more success follow
the good Doctors labours among the Heathen in, and
about Elizabeth Town; and refractory Quakers, Baptists
and Presbyterians, who never claimed any relation to the
Church, solemnly cast out of it, and brought to due obe-
dience by fines, imprisonments and outlawry. Then, in-
deed, might there be some good prospect, "that the word
"of God would mightily grow and prevail" in New-Jer-
sey, &c. as well as "New-England, aeeording to the Lit-
''urgy of tlie Cliureh of England." . . . .^
[signed] Z.
New- York, April 18.
Mr. Bond's house between Newark and Elizabeth
Town and Mr. William Nicholl's house, and barn, at
Freehold, were burnt the same day: and the houses of
I Twu :' 11(1 a liMir i-dlumiis.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 149
Mr. John Johnson and WilHam Burnet, of Amboy, both
took fire the same day also, but were happily extinguished,
without doing any damage. — The Pennsylvania Journal,
No. 1324, April 21, 1768.
To BE SOLD,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, in Cumberland county.
II ' est- A^ew- Jersey, on the south side of Cohansey creek,
containing 528 acres, fifty of which are drained meadow,
and 150 acres good salt meadow; two orchards of the
best fruit, two dwelling houses, all in good repair — the
title indisputable. Any person inclining to purchase, may
know the conditions, by applying to William Conner,
on the premises.
N ew-Y ork , April 25. A Brew-House, at Mount-holly,
in New-Jersey, belonging to Mr. Thomas Cooper, of that
Place, was consumed on Wednesday the 13th Instant, the
Day the Fire broke out at Brunswick.
W'e have the following Paragraph from the public
Prints, not before published.
The Revd. Dr. John Weatherspoone, a very learned,
pious, and eminent Divine of the Church of Scotland, is
appointed President of the College of New-Jersey, and is
going over this Spring by Way of New -York, to fill up
that important Place.
Covers, »
At Mr. Clark's, Tavern-Keeper, in Elizabeth-Town, at
8 Dollars for the Season, and half a Dollar to the
Groom, the Money for those Mares that do not re-
main with the Horse during the Time of covering, to
be paid at the Stable Door; and those that do remain
with the Horse, must be paid for on the taking away
of the Mare :
ISO NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
The fine Bay Horse,
Called,
Old England
Bred by, and purchased of John
Hohne, Esq; of CarHsle, in
Cumberland.
He is a Horse of Size, Strength, and Beauty, Nine
Years old, and was got by Young Sterling; his Dam by
Regulus, his Grandam by Roundhead, a Son of Flying
Childers, (the fleetest Horse that ever started) his Gran-
dam by Old Partner; her Dam by Makeless; her Gran-
dam by Brimmer, out of Trumpet's Dam, which was got
by Place's White Turk; her Dam by Dodsworth, out of
a Lay ton Barb Mare. Young Sterling was got by Old
Sterling, out of Matchin's Dam. Witness my Hand John
Holciii.
It may not be improper to illustrate the Pedigree of this
Horse, with some Observations, which are but little known
in this Country. "His Sire and Grandsire, were remark-
able for getting more beautiful Stock, than any other
Horses : The Character of Old Sterling, as a Stallion,
will never be forgotten, as long as the Capital Perfor-
mances of his Sons, Teaser, Torrismond, and Martin-
dale's Sterling, can be remembered. Regulus, (the Sire
of Old England's Dam) was got by the Godolphin Ara-
bbian; his Dam by the celebrated Bald Gallaway, Son of
St. Victor's Barb; in the Course of one Year, he won a
f. 50 Prize, and eight King's Plates of an loo Guineas
each; to effect which, he travelled 4000 Miles, and beat
all the Horses that started against him. Such a Series of
Victories never were acquired by any Racer, (his own Son
Careless excepted, who in the same Space also won eight
Royal Plates.) He left the Turf Invincible, and in one
single Season gained £. 1000 in the Capacity of a Stallion.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. I5I
It is needless to enlarge upon the Merits of Old Eng-
land's Ancestors, as every one that is acquainted with
Pedigree pronounces the highest Encomiums upon the
Remembrance of the Godolphin Arabian, Old Partner,
Makeless, Brimmer, Dodsworth and Machien." — The
Neiv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 860, April
25, 1768.
To be Let for One Year,
And entered on immediately.
The pleasantly situated and conve-
Q^yy 1 nient dwelling house, and lot of Philip
1 Van Cortlandt, at Newark; the house
OF , is new and large, being two stories
I high, with four good rooms on each
I HOUSE i floor, a large kitchen, barn, stable, and
garden adjoining: There may be cut
hay enough off the lot for a horse and two cows, besides
pasturing for them for the summer; there is also on the
lot, a number of apple trees, that bear fruit sufficient for
the use of a family : The whole extremely well contrived
and calculated for a gentleman's country seat; especially
as it is only the short distance of eight miles from New-
York, to which place a stage waggon goes from Newark
every day in the week during the summer season, (except
Sunday) and four times in a week during the winter sea-
son; the house is three hundred yards distant from the
Passaick-river, and about half that distance from the Eng-
lish church. For further particulars, inquire of Philip
Van Cortlandt, at Jamaica, on L. Island; Messrs Lud-
low and Hoffman, in New-York; or Isaac Ogden, esq;
at Newark.
April 22d, 1768.
— The Neiu York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
12^2.1, April 28, 1768.
152 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Run away, from the subscriber, living in the city of
BurHngton, on the eleventh of this instant April, at Night,
a Negroe Man, named Jack Hammond; he is about 5 feet
8 inches high, liis nose remarkably large and sharp ; Had
on, wdien he went away, a striped cotton cap, a blue dufifil
jacket, and a light coloured jacket under it, blue duffil
troM'sers, light blue 3^arn stockings, ozenbrigs shirt, good
shoes, an old felt hat, with a yellow button on it : He
took ^^•ith him, a large carving knife. Whoever appre-
hends and secures said Negroe in any goal, so that* his
master may have him again, shall receive Thirty Shillings
reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
Joseph Haight.
The follozviiig, it is supposed, was designed for our last,
one of the Courts being over, before it was reeeived.
The Circuit Courts in New-Jersey are appointed to be
held; For the County of Cumberland, Tuesday, April 26.
Salem, Thursday, April 28. Gloucester. Monday, May
2. Cape-May Friday, May 6. Hunterdon, Tuesday, ]\Iay
17. Sussex, Tuesday, May 24.
Letters remaining in the Post OiTiee, PliiladelpJiia.
C. John Covenhoven, Pilesgrove, N. Jersey.
I. Abraham Inskeep, Jersey
R. Richard Renshaw, Gloucester Point; Dr. Alex-
ander Ross, Mount-Holly.
,S. Charles Stewart, Kingwood, N. Jersey — The
Pcmisyl-uania Gazette, No. 2053, ^-ip^H 28, 1768.
[The Centinel, No. VT. with letter from A. B. "who
considers the Manner in Avhich our civil Liberties must be
violated, by this scheme of an American Episcopate."]
To BE LETT,
Three lotts of ground, situated at the New ?^lills. West
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 153
New-Jersey, alwut 6 miles from Mount-Holly, on one of
which is erected a good two story brick house, with a
good cellar, a store with every other out house necessary
for a store keeper; and if it should suit, an orchard with
100 apple trees, about 30 acres of upland and 7 acres of
meadow adjoining, may be had, with the above lotts. The
above has been a noted store, and there is no store nigher
than Mount-Holly.
For Terms apply to William Budd near the above
premises. — Tlic Pennsylvania Joiirual, No. 1325, April
28, 1768.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Salem county,
West-New-Jersey, a Dutch servant man, named Charles
Geisinger; he is five feet two inches high, and about
thirty two years of age, has a brown complexion and
black short hair. Had on, when he went away, a double
breasted swanskin jacket, with black spots and brown
mohair buttons, also a brown linen one over it, a pair of
half-worn Imen breeches, light blue coarse stockings, a
pair of half-worn shoes, with brass i)uckles, and a very
small cut hat. WHioever takes up said servant man, and
secures him, in any gaol, or brings him to the Subscriber,
shall have ten dollars Reward, and reasonable charges,
paid by me,
George Miller.
The SPEECH of his Excellency WILLIAM FRANK-
LIN, Esq; Captain General, and Commander in Chief
in and over the Province of Nezv-Jcrscy and Territories
thereon depending in America, Chancellor and Vice-
Admiral in the same, &c. to the General Assembly of
the said Province convened at Perth Anihoy.^
1 Printed in N. J. Archives. XVII., 4f;6-471.
154 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
Our Correspondent, who advised its that Benjamin
Swett, jun. Esq; zvas appointed to the Office of Recorder
of Deeds, it seems was mistaken; that Gentleman being
appointed Recorder of the City of Burlington, as men-
tioned in No. 66 of this Paper. — The Pennsylvania Chron-
icle, No. 68, May 2. 1768.
To BE SOLD.
By pid^lic Vendue, on Saturday the 28th day of tJiis in-
stant. May, at one o'clock in the afternoon,
A Valuable merchant mill, zvith tzvo pair of stones,
in good order, three bolting cloths, hoisting jack and turn-
ing lathe, all going by water; also a good dzvelling-house,
tzvo stories high, four rooms on a door, and three in tlie
garret, zvith a good cellar under the zvholc, a good kitchen,
with a zvcll of zvater at the door, a barn, stables, cow-house,
pork-house, snioak-house, coopcr's-shop, spring-house, and
a house for the n idler to live in; zvith about one hundred
acres of land, zvhcreon is a good orchard, and about forty
acres of meadozv; the zvhole is situated in the tozvnship of
Nottingham, in the county of Burlington, on a branch of
Crosszvicks-crcck , called Doctor' s-crcck, in a good coun-
try for zvheat and pork, and may be very convenient for a
merchant, as it has been a long accustomed place for a
store. There is a good landing, zvitJiin one mile of the
mills, on the premises, zvherc a shallop, large oiougJi to
take tzventy-tiz'c barrels of flour, may be convoiiently
loaded. The mills arc in good repair, situated on a plenti-
ful and nez'cr failing stream of zvater, four miles from
Borden-tozvn, seven from Trenton, tzvo from Crosszvicks,
and six from AUen-Tozvn. An indisputable title zvill be
giz'cn by the subscriber, zvho is duly impozvercd to sell the
same,
■ Isaac Allen.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 155
A^ B. Tiic conditions of the sale zvill be made kiwzvn
at the time and place ahovesaid. — The Pennsylvania
Chronicle, No. 69. May 2-9, 1768.
Nczv-York, May 2. The House of the Widow Martin,
at Lebanan, in Essex-^ County, New-Jersey, and the Dur-
ham Iron Works, near that Place, were burnt on the same
Day that the Fire happened at New-Brunswick.
To be sold, three doors below Mr. Leary's livery stables,
in Leary's street, a variety of
New Sadlery Ware,
Among which are ladies hunting saddles, with hand-
some housings fring'd; Burking's hunting do, with doe-
skin seats, full welted hog-skin do. plain hunting do. chair
do. and two neat race saddles; they are all made of the
best rivetted trees from Elizabeth-Town
Francis Fathergill.
— -The Nezv York Gazette and JVeekly Mcrcnry, No.
861, May 2, 1768.
A New Map of the Province of New-York and New-
Jersey, with Part of Pennsylvania, and the Government
of Trois Rivieres and Montreal, drawn by Capt. Holland,
engraved by Thomas Jeffries, Geographer to his Majesty;
four and a half Feet high. Breadth 21 inches: ....
Sold by G. Duyckinck, at the Universal Store, at the
Corner of the Old Slip-Market. — Tlie Nezu York Journal
or General Advertiser, No. iz^2, May 5, 1768.
Philadelphia, May 5
By Captain Noble, from Glasgow we have Advice, that
the Brig Peggy, Captain Spier, was to sail from thence
for this Place about the latter end of April, with whom
1 Hunterdon.
156 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
are coming Passengers, the Rev. Mr. Witherspoon,
President of the New-Jersey College, and his Family.
To be sold, or exchanged for a small Farm, within 15
or 20 Miles of Philadelphia
A VERY valnable and well situated Plantation, and Tract
of Land, in the Township of Alloway's Creek, County of
Salem, and Province of West-New-Jersey, containing
about 600 Acres, with good Brick Buildings, Barn, Out-
houses, Orchard, Timber, wild INIarsh, Meadow Ground
and cleared Land in Proportion, and every other Conve-
niencv, either for producing Grain, or grazing. For Par-
ticulars, enquire of William Hewlings, Escj; in Bur-
lington; John Hart, in Philadelphia; Joseph Hart, at
Port Penn; Edward Test, Esq; in Salem; or Samuel
Oakford, on the Premises.
N. B. If sold, any reasonable Time will be given for
Payment of the Purchase-money, giving Security, if re-
quired, and paying Interest.
To be Sold, by the subscriber, and may be entered on
immediately.
A Good House, Tanyard, and well improved Lot, of
near 4 acres of land, in Haddonfield, New- Jersey, about 7
miles from Philadelphia, being a healthful and pleasant
spot. The advantages of its situation for procuring the
best of bark, hides and large Jersey calf skins, in great
numbers, is thought to be superior to most, and inferior
to none in Pennsylvania or the Jerseys. The place will l)e
sold Avith or without the stock, in the tanyard, and credit
given for the greatest part of the money, the purchaser
paying interest for the same. The time of two servants,
tanners, also to be sold. For further particulars, apply on
the premises to John Langdale.
ft
— llic Pciinsyh'ouia Garjcitc, No. 2054, May 5, 1768.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 157
The CENTINEL. No. VII.
[Signed A. B., and is over two columns long.]
TO BE SOLD,
A Valuable plantation or tract of land, in the township
of New Stafford, and county of Monmouth, in New-Jer-
sey, containing about 340 acres, about 240 of which is
cleared and in good fence. 100 of good salt marsh, 40 of
good English meadow, 100 of upland, and the rest wood
land; there is on the premises, a good two story house
with four rooms on a floor, a kitchen adjoining, a large
barn and other out houses, a number of good young apple
trees, a well of good water at the door. The title is in-
disputable. For further particulars and terms of sale,
enquire of George Haywood, in Evesham, in the county
of Burlington, or to Thomas Elaywood, on the premises.
ARRIVALS.
Capt. Smithhurst, from Salem, at Barbados.
The following is a List of the Masters names, &c. zvho
had their salt taken azvay by Capt. Gregory, of his Maj-
esty's Ship Searborough at Tortuga.
.... Capt. Riker, Capt. Gregory of Piscataway. from
on board their vessels and from the pond. — The Pennsyl-
vania Chroniele, No. 70, May 9-16, 1768.
London, March 12. They write from Perth-Amboy, in
America, that many hundred yards of broad cloth, lately
manufactured there, had been sold at public vendue for
I2S. sterling per yard, esteemed little inferior to the best
English drab.
To be sold, and entered upon immediately,
A Tract of land lying in IV ay cake creek, in Middletown.
158 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Monmouth county, New- Jersey, containing by estimation
150 acres, upland and meadows, the most of which is
wood-land, and affords a large quantity of pine timber of
all sizes and lengths, fitting for docking or other uses, and
lays adjoining to a navigable creek, on one side, and open
to the bay on the other; there is on it a small house, near
the creek, and a good landing. It has been noted for a
good place to keep a store, having a good country of able
Farmers about it, and is thought a store open'd now, would
meet Mnth large encouragement, there being none within
less than 8 miles. Whoever inclines to purchase, may ap-
ply to Mr. Isaac Conore, in New-York, or the widow
Sarah Dennis, living near the premises, who will agree
on reasonable terms, and give an indisputable title to the
purchaser. — The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury,
No. 862, May 9, 1768.
To the Public
[Figure of stage wagon, drazvn by four Jiorses.]
That the Stage- Waggons, kept by JoJm Barnhill, in
Elm-Street, in Philadelphia, and John Mereereau, at the
Neiv-Blazing Star, near Nezv-York, continues their Stages
in two Days, from Powles-Hook Ferry, opposite Nezv-
York, to Philadelphia; returns from Philadelphia to
Pozvles-PIook in two Days also; they will endeavour to
oblige the Publick by keeping the best of Waggons and
sober Drivers, and sets out from Pozvle Hook and Phila-
delphia, on Mondays and Thursdays, punctually at Sun-
rise, and meets at Prinee Tozvn the same Nights, to ex-
change Passengers, and each return the Day after : Those
who are kind enough to encourage the Undertaking, are
desired to cross Pozvles Hook Ferry the Evenings before,
as they must set off early: The Price for each Passenger
is Ten Shillings to Prince Tozvn, and from thence to Phil-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 159
adelphia, Ten Shillings more, Ferriage free : There will
be but two Waggons, but four sets of fresh Horses, so it
will be very safe for any Person to send Goods, as there
are but two Drivers; they may exchange their Goods
without any Mistake. Persons may now go from Nezv-
York to Philadelphia, and back again in five Days, and
remain in Philadelphia two Nights and one Day to do
their Business in : The Public may be assured that this
Road is much the shortest, than any other to Philadelphia,
and regular Stages will be kept by the Publick's obliged
humble Servants,
John Mercereau, and
John Barnhill.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1323, May 9, 1768.
The Centinel, No. VIII.
[signed A. B. and is nearly three columns long | — The
Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1327, May 12, 1768.
By virtue of several Writs to me directed, on the
twenty third day of July next, will be exposed to sale, on
the premises, two plantations, or tracts of land; the
one containing two hundred acres, forty of which are good
meadow, within bank, and sixty acres cleared land, within
good fence; also a good peach and apple orchard, a good
dwelling-house, with three rooms on a floor, and a large
frame barn.
The other about one hundred and thirty acres of land,
thirty acres of which is good meadow, within good bank,
and a good peach and apple orchard; a good dwelling
house, with two rooms on a floor, both situated on the
west side of Oldman's Creek, in Penn's Neck, in the
county aforesaid; also a good landing on each plantation;
l60 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
late the j^roperty of George Lawrence, seized and taken
in execution by
Edward Test, Sheriff.
Salem, May 17, 1768.
To the Public.
The subscriber, at the Royal Oak inn, in Trenton, after
returning thanks to the public in general, and his friends
in particular, begs leave to acquaint them, that he is re-
moved from the house he lately lived in, to the brick cor-
ner house, opposite Samuel Tucker's, Esq; formerly kept
by Robert Rutherford, where he hopes for the continuance
of their favours, to their very humble servant,
Renselaer Williams.
Forty shillings reward.
Borrowed by William Godfrey, and his wife, of the
subscriber, to go seven or eight miles, on the twenty-fifth
of April last, a dark roan horse, with a mealy nose, has
several saddle spots, and a lump at the end of the saddle
next the crooper; lops his ears when rode slow, goes
heavy in his pace; when put on his courage, is spj'v, trots
smart and large, one of his hind ancle joints is tliicker
than the other, but does not hurt his travelling, is sure-
footed, is about thirteen hands three inches high; had
no shoes on when taken away, had a switch tail, was not
trimmed, but may be altered, branded H S, and anotlier
lirand under the other, ui^side down, not so plain as the
H S on the near buttock, is nine years old; also had with
the horse, an old side-saddle, with a l)lue plush seat, and
leather skirts, and a bridle almost new. one rein chewed.
— The man is of a middle stature, tliin pale face, has lost
his upper teeth, except one, winks his eyes when speaking,
is about fiftv years old, brownish hair, had on a new jiair
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 161
of boots, and a new pair of worsted stockings; otherwise
poorly dressed. — His wife is short, round faced, and dou-
ble chinned; borrowed at the same time, a linsey petti-
coat with yellow and other stripes, but mostly yellow, the
other part of her dress cannot be particulariz'd; she is a
school-mistress, and handy with her needle — For securing
the horse, and giving notice to the owner, living in Knoul-
ton township, in the county of Sussex, in the province of
New-Jersey, so that the subscriber may have him again,
shall have the above reward, with reasonable charges, paid
by
Philip Bellus.
N. B. The last account of him was at the Great Swamp,
at Tomkin's tavern in Pennsylvania.
BURLINGTON, May 21.
On Thursday last was married in this City, Mr. Will-
iam DiLLWYN, to Miss Sally Smith, Daughter of John
Smith, Esq; a young Lady possessed of every Accom-
plishment requisite to render the married State happy.-^
By His Excellency
WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Esq;
Captain General, Governor and Commander in Chief in
and over His Majesty's Province of New-Jersey, and
Territories thereon depending in America, Chancellor
and Vice- Admiral in the same, &c.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the House of General Assembly of this
1 Sarah Logan Smith, dau. of the Plon. John Smith, of Franklin Park,
Burlington, and Hannah Logan (dau. of James Logan, of Stenton.
Cliief Justice of Pennsylvania), was b. Aug. 29, 1749; m. "William
Dillwyn, of Philadelphia, May 19, 1T6S; d. April 2.3. 1769. He removed
to Higham Lodge, Middlesex, England. Issue: Susannah Dillwvn, b.
March 3, 1769; m. Samuel Emlen, of West Hill. April 16, 1795; d. s. p.
Nov. 24. 1S19. TS'illiam Dillwyn was a brother of the famous Quaker
preacher and philosoplier, George Dillwyn, who was b. in Philadelphia.
26th of 2d mo,. 1738, entered the ministry in his 28th year, traveled
extensively in his work, spending the years 1784 to 1791 in Europe, and
again. 179:^ to 1802. in Great Bi'itain, and residing in Burlington, N. J.,
from 1802 until his death. 23d of 61h mo.. 1820.
n
It)2 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
Province have, by Message, requested of me a Dissolution,
that their Constituents may have an Opportunity of a new
Election of Representatives : I, being willing and de-
sirous to gratify the good People of this Province in every
reasonable Request, do therefore, by Virtue of the Pow-
er and Authority to me given by his present Majesty,
under the Great Seal of Great-Britain, dissolve this pres-
ent Assembly, and they are hereby accordingly dissolved,
of which all Persons concerned are to take Notice, and
govern themselves accordingly.
Given under my Hand and Seal at Arms, in Coun-
cil, at the City of Burlington, this sixteenth Day
of May, in the eighth Year of His Majesty's
Reign, Anno. Dom. 1768.
WILLIAM FRANKLIN.
By his Excellency's Command,
Jos. Reed, jun. D. Secretary.
God save the King.
[Writs are issued for a new Election in New-Jersey,
returnable the tzventy-Hfth of June next.]
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 71, May 16-23,
1768.
All Persons who have any Demands against the Es-
tate of Mr. John Stearndall,^ of Rockey-Hill, deceased,
are desired to bring in their Accounts to the Subscriber,
for an Adjustment; and all those who are indebted to said
Estate, are desired to pay the same without further delay,
to Richard Curson, Administrator, or to Jacob Bergen,
Esq; of Rockey-hill.
Was left at the Powles-Hook Ferry House, in New-
1 Mr. Slearndall operated the copper mines at Second River (now
Belleville") and Rocky Hill, near New Brunswick, at various times.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 1 63
York, some of them a considerable Time ago, 2 Surtouts
and a close bodied Coat. Whoever has left them, by ap-
plying to William Sloe, at the Ferry House, proving their
Property, and paying the Charges, may have them again.
To be Let for a Year, or the Summer Season.
The House and Lot, wherein George Ross, Esq; lately
lived, in Elizabeth-Town, remarkably for its pleasant Sit-
uation. For further Particulars enquire of Joseph Wood-
ruff, Jun. Esq; there, or Mr. Kelly, in New York.— The
Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 863, May
16, 1768.
Nezv-York, May 16. We hear from Perth-Amhoy,
that on Tuesday last his Excellency the Governor of New-
Jersey, gave his Assent to the following 23 Acts of the
General Assembly of the Province, viz.
An Act for the Support of Government.
An Act for the Relief of Lisolvent Debtors.
An Act to erect and establish Courts in the several
Counties, for the Trial of small Causes.
An Act to appoint Commissioners to furnish the Bar-
racks.
An Act for better regulating Constables, Vendues, and
Taverns.
An Act to continue an Act for granting a Bounty on
Hemp, Flax, &c.
An Act for the Trial of Slaves for Murder, and other
Crimes, &c.
An Act for the Septennial Election of Representatives,
to serve in General Assembly, in the Colony of New-Jer-
sey.
An Act for chusing Representatives in the Counties of
Morris, Cumberland, and Sussex.
164 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
An Act to regulate the Fishery in the Eastern Division,
from the Mouth of Rariton, Northward.
An Act to impower the Inhabitants of Bridgewater and
Bedminster, in the County of Somerset, to repair their
Highways by Hire.
An Act to impower the Inhabitants of Pequanock in
Morris County, to repair their Highways by Hire, &c.
An Act to repair pubHc Roads in South Amboy by
Hire, &c.
An Act to repair and amend the Roads and Streets in
the North Ward of Perth-Amboy, &c.
An Act to build a Bridge over South-River, &c.
A Supplementary Act to an Act, to regulate the Method
of taking Fish in Delaware River, &c.
An Act to enable Creditors more easily to recover Debts
from joint Partners.
An Act appointing Commissioners to sell a Quantity of
Gun-Powder and Lead, &c. belonging to the Colony.
An Act to oblige the Assessors to deliver Duplicates of
their Assessments.
An Act to oblige Town-Officers to hand over the Laws
to their Successors.
An Act to enable the Owners and Possessors of the
Lower Meadows on Woodbury Creek, to dam out the
Tide.
And to two Naturalization Bills, after which his Excel-
lency was pleased to prorogue the General Assembly to
the 31st Instant.- — The Ah-iv York Ga:::cttc or JVcckly
Post Boy, N'o. 1324, il/(73' i6. 176S.
Nezv-York, May 19. On Wednesday last, the Annual
Convention of the Episcopal Ministers of this Province,
Connecticut and New-Jersey, was held in this City. A
larger Number of Ministers were present, than ever as-
seiuliled before upon the like Occasion.
Cut
OF
Runaway
Negro
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 165
Run away May the 14th 1768, from
the subscriber in Middletown, a Negro
man named York, about five feet nine
inches high, 18 years of age, weh set,
has one of his fore teeth broke near
the gum ; had on when he went away,
a suit of homespun mixt grey clothes,
shoes and stockings, brass buckles, and
a cock'd felt hat, with a white metal
button. Whoever takes up said Negro
and secures him, so that his master can have him, shall
have twenty shillings reward, and all charges, paid by
me,
Cyrenius Van Mater.
— Tlie Nczv York Joujiial or General Advertiser, No.
1324, May 19, 1768.
Whereas Darby Durell, of Lower Penn's Neck, in
the county of Salem, and Province of New-Jersey, did
bargain and sell unto Lewis Catts, and William Guest,
both of Upper Penn's Neck, in the county and province
aforesaid, a wood boat, of the burthen of 10 cords of wood,
which said Lewis Catts and William Guest, did give their
bond to said Darby Durell for £60, lawful money of the
province aforesaid, being the sum they agreed and bar-
gain'd for said boat. And as the obligation of this bond
was such, that the said Darby Durell was to give to the
said Lewis Catts, and William Guest, a proper bill of sale
for said boat, and to indemnify them, the said Lewis Catts,
and William Guest, from any claim or claims that any
person or persons, might have against said boat; which
obligation was never executed by the said Darby Durell,
as he was not the sole owner of her, nor was he legally
authorized to sell said boat; therefore this is to give pub-
1 66 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
lie notice, that should the said Darby Durell attempt to
assign over to any person or persons whatsoever, our
bond for said boat, that we will never consent to pay the
bond, as we can make it appear that it was illegally entered
into, should it be required; as witness our hands this
14th of May, 1768.
William Guest, junior, Lewis Catts.
— The Pennsylvania Ga:sette, No. 2056, Ma\ 19,
1768.
The Centinel, No. IX.^
Just published, and to be sold by
William and Thomas Bradford,
A LETTER,
CONCERNING AN
AMERICAN BISHOP, &c.
To Dr. BRADBURY CHANDLER, Rector of
St. John's Church, in EVwaheth-Tozvn,
In Answer to the
APPENDIX
Of His APPEAL to the public, &c.
The APPEAL
TO THE
PUBLIC ANSWERED,
In behalf of the Non-Episcopal
CHURCHES in AMERICA
CONTAINING
Remarks on what Dr. Thomas Bradbury Chandler
had advanced, on the four following Points,
The Original and Nature of the Episcopal Office.
Reasons for sending Bistrops to America.
The Plan on which it is proposed to send them.
1 Two CDlumiis.
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And the Objections against sending them obviated and
refuted.
Wherein the
Reasons for an American Episcopate are shewn to be
insufficient, and the Objections against it in full Force.
By CHARLES CHAUNCY, D. D.
And Pastor of the first Church of Christ in Boston}
Amwell, province of West Nczv Jersey, May i6.
Whereas Ruth, the wife of John Corwine, hath been
eloped from him ever since September last, and doth re-
fuse to return to her husband, and be in her duty as a
lawful wife, but hath joined with other men against him,
to the great damage of him and his children, and hath run
him considerably in debt : And further to inform the pub-
lic that notice hath been given in December last, forwarn-
ing all people from trusting her upon his account ; which
advertisements hath been privately taken down : I do
hereby forwarn any person or persons, whatsoever, of
trusting her upon my account, and of harbouring any of
the goods which she hath taken with her, upon their peril ;
therefore I shall pay no debts by her contracted from De-
cember last; nor from the present date hereof.
John Corwine.
Pursuant to an Act of General Assembly of the Prov-
ince of New- Jersey, lately published, entituled, "an Act
for the relief of insolvent debtors," We the subscribers,
being now confined in the goal of the County of Hunter-
don, and we have petitioned the judges of the inferior
court of Common Pleas for the benefit of said Act and
filed a schedule of effects, do give notice to all our credi-
tors to appear and shew cause, if any they have, on the
1 See p. 79, ante, note.
l68 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
ninth day of June next, at two oclock in the afternoon, of
the same day, before the judges of the said court, at the
dwelling house of Charles Axford, Junior in Trenton, why
we should not be discharged agreeable to the directions of
the said act.
Samuel Hunt, Ezekial Anderson, Josiah Furman, Jun.
Ralph Norton, John Throckmorton, Samuel Preston, God-
frey Peters, Samuel Smith, Samuel Stevenson, James
Cumberford, John Heming, John Edwards, Nicholas
Bowers, Philip M'Dermot, Harmon Waggoner, Daniel
Okerson, Grover Stout, John Stiers, Jun. John ]\Ioore.
Mathias Sweesey. George Miller, Samuel Saterly, Jacob
Wildracke, William Coxe, John Lee, Josiah Furman,
senr. — Tlie Pennsylvania Jonrnal, No. 1328, Ma\ 19,
1768.
A Paragraph from a Correspondent at Princeton.
Stoncy-Brook, in Nezv- Jersey, May 25, 1768.
On the 8th Instant departed this Life, in the 68th Year
of his Age, John Clark, a Man of an amiable Character,
- - - - of whom it may be truly said, that he was a loving
Husband, a tender Parent, an indulgent Master, and an
obliging Neighbour; which makes his Death greatly la-
mented. His remains were decentlv interred in the
Quaker's Burying-Ground (of which Society he was a
Member) at this Place, on the Tuesday following, attend-
ed by a large Concourse of People.
THREE POUNDS Reward.
Run away from the subscriber, living in New-Jersey,
near Princeton, on the twentieth of this Listant, May, a
Dutch servant man, named Paulus Abzicher, alias Peter
Abzicher, speaks very little English, aged about forty
years, six feet high or upwards; he is a well-set lusty
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fellow, of a stern countenance, has a large nose, and of a
sandy complexion, a very large beard; had on when he
went away, a felt hat, about half worn, a new homespun
drugget coat, of a snuff colour, with white metal buttons,
a good jacket, without sleeves, of a greyish colour, with a
stripe of a different colour, under each arm, running down-
wards, without pockets, a good homespun shirt, old sheep-
skin breeches, much worn, pale blue yarn stockings, and
good shoes, with strings in them. Whoever takes up and
secures said servant, in any of his Majesty's goals, so that
his master may have him again, shall have the above re-
ward, paid by me,
Isaac Clarke.
The Sturgeon Manufactory,
Is Now carried on by Elijah Bond, near Trenton,
under the care and inspection of Mrs. Broadfield, whose
knowledge and experience in that branch of business is
well known, where any person may be supplied, either for
shipping or home consumption, at Fifteen Shillings
for a single three-gallon keg, or Twelve Shillings and
Six Pence by the quantity, and in proportion for larger
kegs : — Warranted good.
N. B. They are also sold at Coxe and Furman's
store, in Water-Street, at the same rates. — The Penn-
sylvania Chronicle, No. 72. May 23-30, 1768.
Nezv-York, May 23. We hear from Newark, That last
Friday Morning their Town Hall was near being con-
sumed to Ashes, supposed to have taken Fire by a live
Cinder dropping upon the Roof from a Chimney in one
of the Apartments, but was happily extinguished by the
Dexerity of the Inhabitants without doing any other Dam-
age than consuming Part of the Roof.
170 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
Newark, May 20, 1768.
Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of the
Province of New-Jersey, lately published, entitled, an
"Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors," we the Sub-
scribers being- now confined in the Gaol of Essex County,
and having petitioned the Judges of the Inferior Court of
Common Pleas, for the Benefit of said Act, and filed a
Schedule of Effects, do give Notice to all our Creditors
to appear, and shew Cause, if any they have, on the 14th
of June next, at two o' Clock in the Afternoon of the same
Day, before the Judges of the said Court, at the Court-
House of Essex County in Newark, why we should not
be discharged, agreeable to the Direction of the said Act.
Samuel Jynnor^ David Ball.
Nathaniel Wade. Jonas Ball.
Abraham Sayre. Joseph Budd.
Samuel Stivers. Thomas Bradbury.
Baskenridgc, Somerset County, May 16, 1/68.
EivE Pounds Reward.
Peter Graham, a Person who was apprehended, and
brought before Justice Ahuood this Day, for counterfeit-
ing three Notes, one against John Cooper, for Ten Pounds,
one against Hugli Cahcell for about the same Sum, the
other against Thomas Biirgic for Eight Pounds; who
upon his Examination confessed the same, but refused to
give them up, and upon his Way to the Goal, made his
Escape from the Constable : The said Graham, is an
Irishman, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, a Weaver by
Trade, a thick set Eellow, talks broad, of a fair Complex-
ion, with black Hair; had on when he made his Escape,
a light coloured Coat, Jacket and Breeches; whoever takes
up the said Fellow, and secures him in any of his Majes-
ty's Goals, so that he may be brought to Justice, shall have
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. I?!
the above Reward paid by the Subscribers; and hkewise
we do forwarn all Persons whatsoever from taking said
Notes, as we shall by no Means pay the same, or any
other he may counterfeit against us.
John Cooper,
Hugh Calwell,
Thomas Burgie.
— The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1325, May 23, 1768.
Ten Pounds Reward
There are missing from the Owner, four Conveyances,
viz. one from Thomas Atherton to Mark Newby, for one
Twentieth of a Propriety of West Jersey; one from
James Atkinson to Mordecai Howell, dated 5th and 6th
March, 1704; one from said Howell to Peter Stretch,
dated 26th July, 1707; one from said Stretch to Abraham
Porter, dated 23d and 24th August 1709, each for 300
Acres of Land in West Jersey; and as it is apprehended
that other Interests may have been conveyed, by the afore-
said Conveyances, or some of them, and of Consequence
other Titles depend thereon, it may occasion their being
in the Hands of the Persons who now have them. If such
Person, or any other, will give Information of the above
Deeds, so that they may be had of Record, by applying to
Peter Thompson, Conveyancer, in Philadelphia, or James
Kinsey, Esq; in Burlington, they shall receive the above
Reward.
Three Pounds Reward.
Run away the 3d of May inst. from the Subscribers, in
Cumberland County, West New Jersey, two Negroe Men,
one about 5 Feet 10 or 11 Inches high, named Peter; had
with him two Felt Hats, i fine Shirt, i Woollen, and 2
coarse Ditto, a Thickset Coat, with a Cape, a black Cut-
172 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
Velvet Jacket, blue Plnsh Breeches, a Pair of Leather
Ditto, 2 Pair of Woollen ribbed Stockings, i Pair of
Thread Ditto, 2 Pair of Shoes, Brass Buckles, and 5 or
6 Caps. The other named Will, is a stout well set Fel-
low, not quite so tall as Peter; had with him, when he
went away, one brown Jacket, i old Ditto, without
Sleeves, blue Breeches, no Hat. As they are artful Fel-
lows, it is not unlikely they may change their Cloaths and
Names, the latter came from Carolina, and it is likely they
may try to get there again; and as he can write, and they
have taken Pen and Ink with them, it is not unlikely they
will produce a Pass. Whoever secures said Negroes, so
as their Masters may have them again, shall have the above
Reward, or Thirty Shillings for either of them, paid by
Ephraim Seely
Isaac Antrin.
New-York, May 23
We hear from New-Ark that, on Friday last, the Court-
House of that Town, by an Accident, supposed to arise
from the Chimney's taking Fire, was like to have been
reduced to Ashes; but by the extraordinary Dexterity of
the Inhabitants, it was happily prevented from doing any
other Damage, than burning Part of the Roof.
Philadelphia
Captain Blewer from Quebec, on Monday the i6th In-
stant, spoke the Captains Flardcastle and Chancellor, and
saw Captain Sparks, who had all left our Capes that Day.
To be Sold by the Subscriber,
By way of public vendue, on Monday, the 13th of June
next, if not sold by private sale before,
A Valuable tract of land in Evesham ^
David Oliphant
1 See a fuller advertisement in No. 2014, Pennsylvania Gazette, July 30,
1767, N. J. Archives, XXV., 420-422.
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NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 1/3
N. B. Great bargains to be had here. — TJie Pennsyl-
vania Gazette, No. 2057, May 26, 1768.
The Centinel, No. X.^
The American WHIG. [No VI.]
Doctor Chandler's Appeal, begins with a denial of the
validity of the ordination of all the protestant ministers
in the world, except those of his own denomination ....
^It is not long since the Rev. Moiis. Haudiii/
took the pastoral charge of the episcopal church of Tren-
ton, in New- Jersey, and afterwards that of New-Rochelle,
zvitJioiit any rcordination; but before Mr. Munroe could
be qualified to serve the chappel of Philipsburg, he was
obliged to make a visit to the bishop of London, for his
hand and his blessing — The Pennsylvania Jour-
nal, No. 1329, May 26, 1768.
Alloways Creek Neck, June 6, 1768.
Run away on the 29th of May, an Irish servant man,
who speaks good English, named James Herron : Had
on, when he went away, a blue cloth coat,linsey jacket,
with yellow buttons, tow shirt, and black neck-cloth, tow
trowsers, and an old beaver hat, no stockings, a new pair
of shoes, with brass buckles, has black hair, stoops when
walking, he is a blacksmith by trade, and is an ill-looking
1 Nearly three columns.
3 The Rev. Michael Houdin was born in France in 1705. He was edu-
cated for the priesthood, and became Superior of a Franciscan Convent
at Montreal. Leaving the Church of Rome, he entered the Church of
England in New York in 1747. In June, 1750. he says, "having my
residence in New York, I heard of repeated complaints made by gentle-
men and principal inhabitants of this place [Trenton], Allen's Town
and Borden's Town, it being for many years destitute of a Church of
England minister; and without any sort of application of mine
some of them were pleased to pre.ss me l:)y letter to come amongst
them." This led to the organization of St. Michael's Church, of Tren-
ton, in 1755 — the name being probably an unintentional compliment to
the first Rector. In 1759 he was ordered by Lord Loudon to accom-
pany General Wolfe to Quebec, as his guide, on account of his famil-
iarity with the country, and he was retained in the army some time.
From Canada he was .sent a.s missionai'v to New Rochelle. Westchester
county, N. Y.. whei-e he died, in October, 176(1.
174 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
fellow. Whoever takes up said servant, shall have four
POUNDS reward, and reasonable charges paid by
Nicholas Farmer.
Ten Pounds Reward.
Absconded from Woodberry, in the county of Glou-
cester, and western division of the province of New-Jer-
sey (the usual place of his abode) a certain Nathan Col-
lins, about 34 years of age, and about five feet ten inches
high; wore his own black strait hair; brown eyed, black
eye-brows, thin faced, fresh coloured, and slender built;
very talkative, and boasts much of his valour when a pro-
vincial soldier. His cloathing cannot be particularly de-
scribed, as he took several sorts with him, chiefly pretty
good. It is supposed he had a considerable sum of money
with him. He enticed away with him, an apprentice boy
named Joseph Sharp, about five feet ten inches high, i8
years of age, wore his own light brown hair, down look
and well set. Had on when he went away, a good hat,
ozenbrigs shirt, leather breeches, a sailor's knap'd vest,
blue yarn stockings, and a pair of new pumps.
Whoever takes up and secures said Collins and Sharp,
so that the Subscriber may have them again, shall have
Eight Pounds for Collins, and Forty Shillings for Sharp,
paid by
William Downs.
Whereas the General Assembly of the province of
New-Jersey, hath lately passed an Act for the relief of
Insolvent Debtors; and in pursuance thereof, Alexander
Ferguson, Thomas Goforth, Henry Quigg, John Small,
John Nichol, Benjamin Chambers, and Joshua Kindall
(prisoners for debt in the goal of the county of Burling-
ton) have petitioned the judges of said court, for relief
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in that case. The creditors of said petitioners are there-
fore desired to meet at the court-house in BurHngton, on
the 20th day of 6th month, called June, at lo of the clock,
to chuse such persons as they shall think fit, to whom the
said debtors may assign their estate for the use of their
creditors : Or otherwise to shew cause, if any there be,
why the said debtors, or either of them, ought not to be
relieved from their confinement.
Burlington. Robert Smith,
May 31, 1768. Henry Paxson.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 73, May 2,0-Junc
6, 1768.'
RuN-away from the subscriber, about the first of Sep-
tember last, living in Somerset county, near Pluckhimin,-^
an indented Irish servant man, named Matthew King,
(about two years in this country) he is about 17 years of
age, 5 feet 9 inches high, with short hair, and speaks very
much on the Irish accent (or brogue.) Had on when he
went away, a tow shirt and trowsers, a light colour'd lin-
sey jacket, and an old castor hat. Whoever takes up the
said run-away, and secures him so that his master may
have him again, shall receive two dollars reward, and all
reasonable charges, paid by
Marcus King.
— The N. Y. Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 865,
May 30, 1768.
Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of the
Province of New- Jersey, lately published, entitled, "An
Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, we the Subscribers
being now confined in the Gaol of the County of Essex,
and having petitioned to the Judges of the Inferior Court
1 A popular interpretation of the meaning- of tlie name Pluclvemin —
which is from two Indian words, pulig and mm. meaning fine berries,
or fruit.
176 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
of Common Pleas, for the Benefit of the said Act, filed a
Schedule of Effects, do give Notice to all our Creditors
to appear on the 30th Day of June next, at two o' Clock in
the Afternoon, of the same Day, before the Judges of the
said Court, at the Court-House of the County of Essex,
in Elizabeth-Town, and shew Cause, if any they have, why
we should not be discharged agreeable to the Directions of
the said Act.
James Baley
May 28, 1768. Samuel Yeomans.
By Order of Stephen Skinner, Rune Runyon, and Jon-
athan Frosee, Esqrs; Judges of the Inferior Court of Com-
mon Pleas, for the County of Middlesex, in the Province
of Nczv- Jersey: Notice is hereby given to the Creditor or
Creditors respectively of John Le Coiite, Jacob Skillman,
jun. William Ciirrey, James Mooney, Nicholas Fhy, Will-
iam Robins, JJugh Ditnn, and Josiah Daz'is, insolvent
Debtors, in the Gaol of the said County of Middlesex, to
shew Cause, if any they have, before the said Judges, at
the House of Elijah Dunham, Innholder, in the City ot
Perth-Amboy, in the County of Middlesex aforesaid, or
Wednesday the 15th Day of June next, at ten o'Clock in
the Forenoon, why an Assignment of the said Debtors
Estates, respectively, should not be made, and the said
Debtors discharged, pursuant to the Directions of a late
Act of the Governor, Council, and General Assembly of
this Province, entitled, "An Act for the Relief of Insol-
vent Debtors.
PertJi-Amboy, May 27, 1768.
— The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1326, May 30, 1768.
New-York, May 30. We hear from Hackinsack that
the following melancholy Accident happen'd there on
I768J NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 177
Sunday last, just after Sunset, viz. A fine little Boy, who
went to School there, about 8 Years of Age, (Son of Wm.
Livingston, Esq; of this City)^ proposed to one of his
Companions to take a Sail, (as he called it) that is to go
in a Canoe on the little River at that Place. They went
off together, but the other Boy changing his mind and
coming back, little Livingston went alone. He had been
gone about half an Hour when he was missed and enquired
for. On going to the Landing, his Hat was found on the
Shore, and at a little Distance his Body quite Dead lying-
in the Water, which was but about 2 Feet deep. The
Canoe was not put off, but it is imagined by some Acci-
dent he fell into the Water, and thro' Surprise was dis-
abled from helping himself. — TJic Nczv York Journal or
General Advertiser, A^o. 1326, June 2, 1768.
Philadelphia, June 2
Monday last Lieutenant Perkins, of the Royal Irish
Regiment, coming from Burlington in the Stage-Boat,
unfortunately fell overboard, and was drowned, before
any Assistance could be given him.
Whereas a report is industriously circulated, that I
John Wolf Litzel, Minister of Philipsburgh,^ in West New-
Jersey, have married together a certain Lydia Pursley to
Lyon Jones of Philipsburgh, merchant; this is to declare
the said report to be injurious, false and groundless, at
witness my hand,
M. John Wolf Litzel.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2058, June 2,
1768.
1 Philip French Livingston was b. Sept. 1. 1760. and bap. Sept. 4.
1760, in the First Presbyterian Church of New York.
-'A survey was made. May 27. 1762, of a plot of one acre, whereon
was already a Lutheran church and burying- ground, which plot William
Coxe proposed to convey to trustees for the use of the church. See
Hist. Sussex and Warren Counties, p. 556.
178 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
The CENTINEL, No. XI.
It was remarked in a former Paper, that if the Juris-
diction of ParHament to interfere in the internal PoHce
of the Colonies, was ever so well established, yet it would
be extremely dangerous for us to have so very delicate a
Part of it as Church-Polity; regulated by that respectable
Body; .....
Yea, such a favourite is the American Admiralty, that
the British Legislature, on assuming a Power to tax the
Colonies, has given much of the Business of the Court of
Exchequer, which is a Court of common Law, to this
arbitrary Tribunal, [j And not content with bringing it
ashore at our Sea-Ports, and enabling it to scourge our
Merchants, they have sent it up into our Forrests, and
directed that the Penalties imposed on such Persons as
shall destroy his Majesties Pine-Trees in New-England,
New- York, and New-Jersey, shall be recoverable in the
Admiralty
\\See Stamp- Act, &c.
On Monday afternoon last, as the Burlington stage-
boat was coming down the river, a young lady's hat blew
overboard, which, Lieut. Perkins,^ of the i8th Regt. en-
deavouring to recover, by getting into a small boat, fell
in the river and was drowned. His body has not yet
been found. — The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1330, Jime
2, 1768.
Philadelphia, June 3, 1768.
Daniel Goodman, living in Arch street, in the city of
Philadelphia, Baker, (being a Seventh Son) hereby gives
notice, that for a number of years past, in England, New-
Jersey and Pennsylvania, he hath cured divers persons
1 William Perkins was commissioned Lieutenant of the ISth or Royal
Irish Regiment of Foot, January 1. 1766. The regiment served in Amer-
ica. 176S-177:^
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 1/9
afflicted with the king's evil, by using no other means or
remedies than by stroking the part affected, with his hand;
therefore any person or persons affected with the disorder,
by applying to him, may be reHeved in Uke manner. And
as he doth the same from a principle of humanity, and
not with any lucrative views, any person or persons will
be cured without fee or reward. — TJic Pennsylvania
Chronicle, No. 74, June 6-13. 1768.
Neiv-York, June 6. Yesterday a Sloop came up from
Great-Egg-Harbour, the Master of which says. That last
Saturday Morning he saw a Ship ashore at Little-Egg-
Harbour, with all her Sails loose.
Beaver-Pond, May 28, 1768. Last Monday a Thou-
sand People were drawn to this Place, by an Advertise-
ment for a Twenty Pounds Plate. Three Horses, &c.
were to start, or no Race; only Capt. Anthony Rutgen's
Queen Kate, got by Ariel, and Mr. Hird's^ Lady Leggs,
got by Briton, appeared. The Owners, to divert a very
respectable Company, as there was not a sufficient Num-
ber to run for the Plate, agreed upon a Sweepstakes, but
the Jersey Sportsman refused to gratify the Spectators
with a Contest, pretending that the Sum was too trifling
to hazard a Heat upon, so that after paying Forfeit, he
left the Field, and the Superiority of the two Racers un-
decided : Should he be valiant enough to face this Blood
of Ariel, a Plate in the Fall, whether in Pennsylvania, or
at Home, may assure him that a Briton Filly is as super-
able in our Northern Colonies, as at the Plains of Upper
Marlborough.
To be sold, at Morris Town, in the county of Morris,
near the Court-House, a commodious and well situated
1 Nathaniel Heard.
l8o NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
new house, two stories high, wherein Augustine Moore,
Esq; deceased lately lived; with about three acres of land,
on which it stands, planted with a fine young growing
orchard, grafted with the choicest fruits, with a good barn
and stable on the same. Likewise a lot of about ten acres,
of pasture and wood land, will be sold separate or to-
gether, as shall best suit the purchaser; the terms of pay-
ment w411 be made easy, as the money is not wanted. For
particulars, enquire of Mary Moore, on the premises.
To be sold at private sale, a lot of land in Perth Amboy.
belonging to the estate of Alexander Thompson, deceased,
being fifty feet in front, and running from Bank Street to
low water mark. There is on said lot a good dwelling-
house, barn, and other out-houses, with a wharf boarded
in, and all in good repair. Any person inclining to be-
come a purchaser, by applying to the subscriber, living in
said house, may know the terms and conditions of sale.
Barshaba Thompson, Executrix.
RuN-away from the subscriber, on the i8th ult. a Negro
named Brunce, 'tis likely he will change his name to Tom.
(as he has told some persons, already that was his name) :
He is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, is
very nimble in walking", and talks broken English and low
Dutch: Had on when he went away, an old felt hat, a
grayish colour'd jacket, and old shoes and stockings.
Whoever takes up said Negro, and secures him, in any of
his Majesty's goals on the continent, so that he may be
had again, or brings him to the subscriber livitig in the
township of Reading, Hunterdon county, East-Jersey,
shall have Forty Shillings reward, and all reasonable
charg^es paid by
Charles Eversole
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Somerset County. ) In pursuance of an order made
ss
New- Jersey, ^ ' by Philip Van Home, and Bry-
an Lefferty, Esqrs, two of the judges of the inferior court
of common pleas, in and for the county of Somerset, in
East New-Jersey, upon the petition of Annanias Randall.
Matthew Gracey, Frederick Teel, Christopher Hay den,
Nathaniel Hayden, Peter Van Tilburgh, and John Fan-
sey, insolvent debtors, now in actual goal in the said
county; notice is hereby given by the said petitioners, to
all the creditors of the said petitioners, to shew cause, if
any they have, before the said judges, at Millstone, in the
county of Somerset aforesaid, on Wednesday the 29th
day of June inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day,
being the time and place appointed by the said judges,
why an assignment of said petitioners estates, should not
be made to persons then and there to be appointed by tl-te
said judges, and the said petitioners be thereupon dis-
charged, according to an act of the governor, council, and
general assembly, of the province aforesaid, made and
passed at Perth- Amboy, in the 8th year of his present Alaj-
esty's reign, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent
debtors."
Dated June 2, 1768.
• — The Nczv York Gazette and JVeekly Mereury, No.
866, June 6, 1768.
Bergen, Jnne 2, 1768.
Pursuant to the Directions of a Vote of the General
Assembly of the Province of Nezv-Jersey, Notice is here-
by given, by the Proprietors or Claimers of the Common
Lands allotted to the Patent of Seeaueus, in the County of
Bergen, that they purpose to make Application to the Gen-
eral Assembly of the said Province, at their next Session,
for a Law to appoint Commissioners, to make Partition
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of said Common Lands of which all concerned may take
Notice, and if they have any Objections, they may then
make them appear to the General Assembly, according' to
the nsag'e in snch Cases.
Piscafazvay, June i, 1768.
To be Sold, or leased, for a Term of Years,
by the Subscriber,
A Grist-Mill, in good order, with about 50 or 60 Acres
of Land. There is on the Premises a Dwelling-House,
near the Mill, which stands within 100 Yards of said Mill;
the Constructions of the Mill are as well calculated, per-
haps, as any in the Country; it is double-geer'd with a
Water Wheeel of 20 Feet diameter, and a sufficient Fall
of Water. The Head and Fall of the Mill is from the
Surface of the Pond to the Bottom of the Wheel 37 Feet;
the grinding Water that stands in the Forbay is 1 3 Feet ;
the Pond long and deep, and holds so much Water, the
Mill has not wanted in the dryest Seasons ; the dam being
rais'd to the Height it now is. The Mill stands within 1 50
Yards of the River Rariton, and within 250 Yards of as
public a Landing as, perhaps, any one in the C(uuitry.
The Whole is most beautifully situated, and in a delight-
ful Place; with a large Country back of it; and is, at this
Time, a well calculated Place for a Shopkeeper. The
Vendue will be held, and Conditions of Sale made known,
the 20th Day of this Instant; and a good and sufficient
Title will be given by John Martin, who lives near the
Premises.
N. B. The same Day will be sold, a Lot of Salt ]\Iead-
ow, of about six Acres, and a Lot of about ten Acres of
Fresh Meadow; with sundry other Things, by said John
Martin. — The Nczv York Gazette or JJ^eekly Post Boy.
No. 1327, June 6, 1768.
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Morris County i In pursuance of an order made by
Nezv- Jersey, S Jacob Foord, and Robert Goble,
esqrs. two of the judges of the inferior court of common
pleas, in and for the said county of Morris and province
of East New-Jersey; upon the petition of Daniel Tuttle.
Henry Dow Tripp, Silas Hinds, and Jeremiah Cramer,
insolvent debtors, now in Actual goal, in said county :
Notice is hereb}^ given by the said petitioners, to all the
creditors of the said petitioners, to shew cause (if any they
have) before the said judges, at the court-house in Morris-
town, in the county of Morris aforesaid, on Friday the
first day of July next, at two of the clock of said day,
being the time and place appointed by the said judges,
why an assignment of the said petitioner's estates should
not be made to persons then and there to be appointed by
the creditors or said judges; and the said petitioners be
thereupon discharged, according to an act of the gover-
nor, council, and general assembly of the province afore-
said, made and passed at Perth-Amboy, in the eighth year
of the reign of his present majesty George the third, en-
titled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors."
Morris-Town, June 8, 1768.
Monmouth. ) By Order of the Honourable John An-
Nezv-Jersey, *> derson, and James Lawrence, Esqrs.
two of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas
for said County : Whereas John Emley, Jonathan Hunt,
Abiel Akin, Andrew Wilson, David Stout. Peter Van
Kerk, Thomas Jacobs, John Williams, Nicolas Philips,
Samuel Romine, John Hampton, William Voorhees. Rob-
ert Morris, John Morris, Samuel Morril, William Sears,
John Crowshorn, John Guibeson, Richard Morris, James
Ker, John Foster, John Rouce, William Van Kerk, jun.
and Robert Stout; Prisoners for Debt in the Gaol of said
County, did on the third Day of June, 1768, make Appli-
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cation to said Judges, for the Benefit of the late Insoh^ent
Act, entitled an Act for the Benefit of insolvent Debtors,
made in the Eighth Year of his present Alajesty's Reign
for said Purpose, having qualified and filed their Sched-
ules.
Now these are to give Notice to the Creditors of the
said Debtors, that they be together at said Goal aforesaid,
on Monday the 27th Day of this Instant June, at 10
o'clock, (to shew Cause if any they have) w^hy the said
Prisoners Estates should not be assigned and their Bodies
discharged from their Confinement, pursuant to said Act.
— Tlic Nczv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1^27, June 9, 1768.
Philadelphia, June 9
The Ship Sally, Captain Rankin, in 7 AA'eeks from
Newry, for this Port, is ashore ofl^ Little Egg Harbour.
On Sunday Night, the 22d of last Month, a Fire broke
out in the House of Mr. Richard Dickinson, Watchmaker,
in Mount-holly, which entirely consumed the same, to-
gether with all the Furniture, and every Thing- therein,
to a considerable Amount. The Fire had got to such a
Head before it was discovered, that Mr. DickinsiMi, the
only Person in the House, narrowly escaped with his Fife.
Gloucester County, June 6, 1768.
Four Dollars Reward.
Run away from the subscriber, on the 4th instant, a
Negroe man, named Jacob, about 24 years of age, 5 feet
7 or 8 inches high, has sharp filed teeth, is apt to stutter
if he talks fast; had on, and took away with him, a brown
bearskin jacket, a short brown kersey under ditto, with
sleeves, one check shirt and trowsers, and one tow shirt
and trowsers. half worn shoes, a spotted red silk handker-
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chief, and half worn felt liat. Whoever takes up and se-
cures said NegToe, so that his master may have him again,
shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid
by William Cooper.
N. B. z^ll persons are forbid to harbour or conceal said
Negroe, as they may depend on being prosecuted as the
law directs.
The Body of Lieutenant Perkins, who was drowned,
as mentioned in our last, has since been taken up, and was
decently buried on Sunday last, in New-Jersey, about six
miles up the river.
On Thursday the 26th of May, the reverend Mr. Beach^
of New-Brunswick was married to the amiable and ac-
complished Miss Nancy Van Winkle, a lady whose shin-
ing virtues and sw-eet disposition must render the marriage
state truly happy.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Cumlierland
county. West New-Jersey, the 3d of ]\Iay last, a Negro
man, named Peter, but has since changed his name to that
of Jack Sharp, he is about 5 feet 10 inches, 30 years of
age, has a larg"e scar on one of his arms cut with a sickle :
had on and took with him, two felt hatts, one woolen, one
fine and tw^o coarse linen shirts, a thick-set coat with a
cape, a black cut velvet jacket, a pair of blue plush and a
pair of leather breeches, and five or six caps. He has since
1 The RG^•, Abraham Beach was b. in Cheshire. Conn., in 1740. and
graduated at Yale in 1757. He went to England in 1767 for ordination,
and was appointed missionary at New Brunswick and Piscataciua. N. J.,
arriving there the latter part of September in that year. In July. 1776.
declining to omit the prayers for the King and the royal family, he
was obliged to close the churches, but continued during the war to
"dispense spiritual consolation alike to Whigs and Tories." In 1783 he
was appointed temporary missionary at Peith Amboy. In 1784 he re-
moved to New York, having been appointed a.ssistant minister of Trin-
ity church in that city. In 1813 he ;-esigned, on a i>ension of $1,500 for
life, voted him by the church. He retired to a farm on the Raritan.
where he d. in 1828. His wife. Ann, was the daughter and sole heiress
of Evart Van Winkle, one of the early Dutch settlers on the Raritan;
she d. in 1808.
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changed his apparel and forged a pass, signed Ephraim
Seeley.
Whoever takes up said Negro, and secures him in any
of his Majesty's Goals, so that his master may have him
again, or brings him home, shall have three pounds
reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
Ephraim Seely.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1331, June 9, 1768.
Neiv-York, June 13. The Ship mentioned in our last
to be ashore at Little-Egg-Harbour, proves to be the Sally,
Capt. Rankin, from Newry, bound for Philadelphia.
Middlesex County ) Whereas bv virtue of several
r SS. . "...
New-Jersey, 1 ' writs of fieri facias, to me di-
rected, issued out of the supreme court of this province,
and county court of Middlesex aforesaid, against the
goods and chattels, lands and tenements of Whitehead
Leonard, at the suit of Stephen Jones, and others. I have
seized and taken about ten acres of land, with a fulling
mill thereon, of and belonging to the said Leonard, situ-
ate in South Brunswick, in the county aforesaid, near
Kingstown; the said mill hath the advantage of a good
stream of w^ater, and a well settled neighbourhood. Now
these are to give notice, that the lands and mill, taken as
aforesaid, will be exposed to sale, at public vendue, on
Friday the 29th of July next, at the house of Willliam
Van Tilbury, innholder, in Kingstown aforesaid; the sale
to begin at 12 o'clock of said day, at which time and place
the conditions will be made known by
John Moores, Sheriff.
Perth- Amboy, May 28, 1768.
— The Nezv York Gazette and JVeekly Mercury, No
867, June 13. 1768.
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IVoodbridgc, June g, 1768.
Run away from the Subscrilier, the 29th nit. a Negroe
Man, named Cuff, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, full faced,
and thick set ; has a large Scar on his right great Toe, cut
within; had on when he went away, a Woolen Shirt, a
Pair of Leather Breeches, a Grey Kersey Jacket, and Felt
Hat, but may probably change his Dress. Whoever takes
up said Negroe Man, and secures him, so that his Master
may have him again, shall have Three Dollars Reward,
paid by the Subscriber.
Jonathan Clawson.
Maidenlicad, Hunterdon County, June 4, 1768.
Ten Pounds Reward.
Run away from the Subscriber, on Tuesday the 31st
of May, an Irish Servant Man, named John Burns, but it's
likely will change his Name, about 25 Years old, 5 Feet 8
Inches high, of a fresh Complexion, a little freckled, black
Hair, but will probably cut it off, brown Eyes; had on,
and took with him, a grey napt Coat, Metal Buttons, green
napt Vest, new Felt Hat, Half-worn Buckskin Breeches,
blue Yarn Stockings, Brass Buckles, a fine Linen and an
Oznabrigs Shirt, with sundry other Articles. He is a
Cooper by Trade; and it's thought will make for the Mo-
hawk River. Whoever takes up said Servant, and deli^'-
ers him to his Master, or secures him in any Goal, so that
he may be had again, shall have the above Reward, and
reasonable Charges.
Wilson Hunt.
A new and accurate map of the Province of Pennsyl-
vania, Virginia, Maryland, New-Jersey, and part
of New-York, &c. humbly dedicated to their Honours
the Governors of the several Provinces.
l88 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
This map begins in the Atlantic ocean, in latitude 36
degrees north, and at a meridian of 74 degrees west from
London, thence continues by the same parallel of 36 de-
grees north latitude, to the longitude of 89 degrees west
of London, which makes the west longitude in the map
15 degrees, ecjual to about 700 miles, allowing a little bet-
ter than 46 miles to each degree of longitude in this lati-
tude, which will determine about 36 miles west of the
river Mississippi, and the line of 36 degrees north lati-
tude, will pass about 60 miles south of the confluence of
the rivers Mississippi and the Ohio, thence from the 89th
degree of west longitude, northward to the 46th degree
of north latitude, which will be about 160 miles west of
the westermost point of the Nocjuet Bay, joining the
westermost point of the great lake Michigan, thence east
by the parallel of 46 degrees of north latitude, which
will pass about 50 miles north of the most northern part
of the great lake Michigan, and about 25 miles of the lake
Huron, 100 miles of Missillimackmac.^ 1 12 of the lake On-
tario, and so on to the first meridian of 74 degrees west
of London, thence southward to the place of beginning,
being in length as said befc^^e, about 700 miles, and in
width 600, allowing 60 miles in a degree of latitude, and
contains 420 thousand square English miles. - - - -
The eastern boundaries will pass through Long Island,
about 44 miles eastward (^f New-York, and allowing the
variation of the compass, from the place of beginning
northward, brings the line 74 degrees west longitude,
through the city of New-York, or very near it. - - - -
This map is already drawn, but being conceived to be
from too small a scale, it is proposed to be drawn a second
time, and to make a scale of 10 inches to every 100 miles,
which will make 5 feet 10 inches one way, and 5 feet the
1 Michillimackinack.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 1 89
Other, from margin to margin; in which wih l)e laid
down the trne situation of ah the cities and towns, the
courses, width, and distances of ah the rivers, creeks,
lakes, roads, and all other matters of the least note. - - - -
The boundaries of provinces, counties and townships,
bays, inlets, &c. &c. This map well done, would, of con-
sequence, be in great demand on the continent of Amer-
ica, the West-India islands, and in short, in all his Maj-
esty's dominions, and most parts of Europe. - - - -
The author has been at a great deal of pains, cost and
trouble, for many years, in bringing this work to an ac-
curacy, from the best observations, accounts and intelli-
gence he could gather, and flatters himself they are genu-
ine and good; but finding the work will be heavy in his
own hands, would be glad to join one or two Gentlemen
upon reasonable terms, to help him to support the present
charge, the one whereof would be well to be the engraver.
A line to the Printer hereof, for the subscriber, on the sub-
ject, will be gratefully received and acknowledged. - - - -
It is submitted to the candour of gentlemen, their aid and
encouragement, in so useful and great a work, loy their
very humble servant.
T. THOMAS.^
To BE SOLD by Private Sale,
By the subscriber, living near the Head of Alloway's
Creek, in this county of Salem, and western division
of the province of New-Jersey;
A Tract of LAND, adjoining that whereon the sub-
scriber now lives, containing about three hundred and
seventy acres, on which is an improvement of thirty acres
or more of cleared land fenced into several fields, and n
house of hewed logs with a stone chimney in it, also a
small orchard of good fruit. On another part of the said
1 No account of the pulilication of this maii has lieen found. Was it
]3iinted?
igO NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
land is a field cleared and fenced, with a small orchard on
the same. There are about thirty acres of swamp on said
land, suitable for meadow. The land is well timbered
with oak and hickory, suitable for staves, rails, cord wood,
&c. and is convenient to several landings on said Alloways
creek, where shallops can come and load, being not more
than three miles distance to cart from said land. There
also is an advantageous outlet for cattle and hogs, as there
is a large quantity of unsettled land adjoining, being good
feed for cattle in summer. Any person inclining to pur-
chase the whole, or part thereof, may apply to the sub-
scriber, view the premises, and be informed of the terms
of sale.
June II, 1768 Hugh Blackwood.
Five Pounds Reward.
Ran away from the Subscriber, the first instant, a ser-
vant lad, named Thomas Collagen, by trade a bricklayer;
he is about five feet five inches high, square shouldered,
has strait black hair, black eyes, and a downcast counte-
nance; he had on, when he went away, a sharp cocked
felt hat, a brown coarse cloth coat, with a hole in the left
sleeve, a brown Irish caml^let jacket, a new check shirt,
blue cloth breeches, a blue stamped flannel patch upon one
of the knees, blue yarn stockings, and a pair of half worn
shoes, with one plain and square brass buckle, the other
a round and flowered metal buckle. He boasts greatly
of being born in London, and is very fond of dancing
and company. Whoever secures said apprentice, so that
his master may have him again, shall receive the above
reward, and all reasonable charges.
Harman Knickerbacker.
Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, East-Jersey, June 17,
1768.
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Three Pounds Reward.
Ran away from Pitts-Town Mills, in Hunterdon
county, New Jersey, on the night of the 7th of May last,
a Servant Man, named John Ryan, born in Ireland, a
house carpenter by trade, about 5 feet nine inches high;
wears his own hair, which is short, brown, and curls well;
has a remarkable strut in his gait, is neat in his dress ; and
talks thick and fast, especially when he is in liquor. He
took with him a lead-coloured cloth coat and breeches, a
white swanskin jacket without sleeves, ribb'd yarn stock-
ings, and worsted ditto, a pair of pumps, a good felt hat,
a pair of sash plains, and a large, young, mouse-coloured
dog, with a short tail. Whoever takes up said servant,
and secures him in any gaol, or delivers him to Jacob
Gooding, at Pitts-Town (formerly called Hoffs Town)
or to Moore Furman in Philadelphia, shall receive Three
Pounds Reward, besides reasonable charges; and Ten
Shillings reward for delivering the mouse coloured dog
to Jacob Gooding, at Pitts-Town aforesaid.
Philadelphia, June 17, 1768.
— The Pejinsyhauia Chronicle, No. 75, June 13-20.
1768.
Nezv-York, June 16. Tuesday Morning as a Boat was
coming from Elizabeth-Town, to this City, with Timber
across her Deck, a Negro Boy belonging to Mr. Chitwood
of Elizabeth-Town, sitting upon the End of the Timber,
when a sudden Flaw of Wind took the Boat, which over-
set the Timber, and unfortuneately drowned the Boy. —
Supplement to the New York Gazette or JVeekly Post
Boy, A^o. 1328 June 16, 1768.
Burlington, June 13. On Friday last came on the Elec-
tion of two Members to represent this City in the General
192 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Assembly of New-Jersey, when Abraham Hewlings.
and Joseph Smith, Esquires, were unanimously elected.
And this Day came on the Election of two Representa-
tives for the County of Burlington, when Henry Pax-
son, and Joseph Bullock, Esquires, were also unani-
mously chosen.
Pursuant to an Act of General Assembly of the Prov-
ince of New-Jersey, lately passed, intituled. An Act for
the Relief of Insolvent Debtors; we, the Subscribers, be-
ing- now confined in the Goal of the County of Hunter-
don, and having petitioned the Judges of the Supreme
Court for the Benefit of the said Act, do give Notice to
all our Creditors, to appear and shew Cause, if any they
have, on the 12th Day of July next, at 2 o'Clock in the
Afternoon of the same Day, before the Judges of the said
Court, at the Dwelling-house of Rensalier A\'illiams, in
Trenton, why we should not be discharged, agreealile to
the Directions of the said Act.
John Hicks, Jos. Stout, William Hewlings.
— Tlie Pciiiisylz'ania Gazette, No. 2060, June 16.
1768.
The CENTINEL. No. XIH.
There seems to be something perverse in human Na-
ture, that prompts Men to give partial and unfair Repre-
sentations, when it suits their Purpose. They conceal
Truths, extenuate Eaults, ....
Dr. Chandler seems in his Appeal, to labour under this
Infirmity : he complains that the Episcopal Church in
America sufi"ers unparalleled Hanlshiiis : he insinuates
that the Complaints which he makes are the Complaints
of a Million of British Subjects in America, suffering un-
der unprecedented Hardships; and that all the Episcopal
Clergv and Laity are joint Petitioners with him and his
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 193
Friends for an American Episcopate, on the Plan he has
mentioned. Whereas, in Fact, the People were never con-
sulted on the Measure, nor were they ever heard to com-
plain. The whole was concerted and carried on by a few
Missionaries (whom the Doctor stiles the Clergy) of
New-York and New-Jersey met together in a voluntary
Convention. By what Right they assume such Power it
may be well to enquire
I would therefore be glad to know by what Authority
the Missionaries of New-York and New-Jersey, in Vio-
lation of the Constitution of the British Governments, and
of the Rights of their fellow Subjects usurp a Power of
acting for all the Episcopalians in America; .... Let
the World then judge whether the Petitions sent Home
by the Missionaries of New-York and the Jerseys, and
the Appeal published by Doct. C. as far as they respect the
Islands, are not an insolent Invasion of the Rights of oth-
ers, and a busy intermeddling with their Laws and Con-
stitutions without their Consent and Approbation.
The same may be said of Virginia and Maryland. . .
. . These Governments have provided for the Mainte-
nance of the Clergy, in a Way most agreeable to them-
selves, and when they think it necessary to have a Bishop,
they will, doubtless, fall upon Measures to have one. But
what Right the Missionaries of New-York and New-Jer-
sey have to publish Complaints in the Name of these Peo-
ple, while they themselves are silent, or to represent their
Sufferings as intollerable and their Grievances as unpar-
alleled, while they themselves express no Uneasiness, 1
cannot well comprehend.
Run away on Sunday last, the 29th of May, from the
subscriber, living at Hardiston, Sussex County, East New-
Jersey, a straight spare Irish indented servant man, named
James Quin; about 19 or 20 years of age. 5 feet nine
13
194 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [l?^^
inches high, black straight hair, remarkable large broad
black eye brows, which are joined together; light eyes,
clear complexion, somewhat pale, down look, having lived
in a Dutch family has but little of the Irish accent in his
speech, and can read and write very well; he had on when
he went away an oznabrug shirt with a white linen collar.
a pair of old leather breeches, with check'd trowsers over
them ; a new homespun waistcoat of mixt blue and black,
with a white stripe, without buttons; a redish brown lin-
sey wolsey homespun upper jacket somewhat worn, with
pewter buttons; a pair of grey worsted stockings, a pair
of good double soaled shoes, with large round copper
buckles; and a large wool hat, two months worn; has
been employed in America, only in farming business, is a
civil well behaved young man. Whoever takes up and
returns said runaway, or secures him in any goal, shall
receive five pounds proclamation money reward, besides
all reasonable charges. Benjamin Northup.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are hereby
warned not to harbour, conceal or carry him off, as they
will answer it at their peril. — The Pennsylvania Journal,
No. 1332, /wM^ 16, 1768.
A Correspondent at Princeton informs us, that, on
Wednesday the 22d ult. The Poll for Representatives in
the County of Somerset, East-New-Jersey, was closed.
Hendrick Fisher, and John Berien, Esquires, with Jus-
tice Roy, were the only Candidates; and the two former
were elected. Though the last is a Gentleman greatly
respected, and who was strongly supported, he declined
the Assistance of his Friends, and genteely favoured
Judge Berien's superior Merit; otherwise it is diflicult
to determine whether Mr. Rov would not have been
chosen.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 1 95
The College of New-Jersey, upon which we all have
had our eyes fixed, for furnishing our Churches with a
gracious, holy, humble and learned Ministry, have wisely
judged that gentlemens sons are the only likely persons to
answer our expectations; and have accordingly passed
an Act. that none shall be admitted to the College, but
those who are able to continue four years ; and they have
provided a Professor of Divinity, who, if well attended
for a year or two more, will fit these gracious, holy, hum-
ble (and I may add rich) youths for the Ministry; and
the expence at a moderate computation will not exceed
£. 300, which is but a trifling sum for a gentleman, in that
important business. You will imagine, perhaps, that the
pious Poor are to be shut out. No; a gentleman of that
faculty told me that, "if a young man of exemplary piety,
"promising abilities, and sufficiently forward in learning
"to enter the junior class, would, upon a certificate that
"he and his parents were so poor, that they were not able
"to support him more than two years, make application
"for admittance, he might be taken in as a poor scholar."
B. O.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 76, June 20-27,
1768.
Nezv-York, June 16. On Tuesday last, a Boat coming
here from Elizabeth-Town, belonging to Mr. Bunnel of
that Place, having on board a Quantity of Timber, lying
a Cross the Vessel, on which was a Negro Boy belonging
to Mr. Chetwood of the same Town, a sudden Flaw of
Wind heel'd the Boat so much that the Timber with the
Boy upon it fell overboard, and the Boy was seen no more,
and as the Water where he fell appear'd bloody, it is sup-
posed he was crush'd by the Timber. — The Nezv York
Journal or General Advertiser , No. 1328, Jnne 16, 1768.
196 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
New-York, June 20. The Sally, Rankin, from Newry,
for Philadelphia, mentioned in our last, to be on shore at
Little Egg-Harbour, is gone all to Pieces.
RuN-away, from the Subscriber, living at Pumpton, in
New-Jersey, on Saturday the 4th Instant, a Negro Man
named Harry, 40 Years old, much pitted with the Small-
Pox, and can speak both Dutch and English, plays on the
Violin, and loves Grog: Had on when he went away a
blue Broad cloth Coat, a blue and white Holland Jacket,
red Cloth Breeches, and new Shoes with brown Yarn
Stockings. Whoever takes up and secures the said Negro
Fello'w, so that he may be had again, shall receive Five
Dollars Reward, and all reasonable Charges, from
John Acton.
— The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
868, June 20, 1768.
On reading the Governor of Nezv-Jersey's speech to the
assembly, the 15th of April last, it afforded me pleasure
to find so strongly recommended (among other matters)
the roads being put in better order, which the legislative
body have doubtless attended to accordingly.
It's much to be wish VI the inhabitants, in said province,
for their own benefit, likewise the satisfaction and ease of
the numerous strangers. tra\elling so frequent to and from
different provinces and colonies thro' Nezv-Jcrsey, wou'd
join voluntarily and industriously to prevent future cause
of complaint, as far as in their power.
Suffer me to urge and recommend, while so useful a
regulation is undertaken and forwarded, which I trust
will be attended with dispatch, under the direction and in-
spection of such prudent trustees or overseers appointed
for said service, that there may appear more attention and
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regard than hitherto, to the safety of all travellers, by a
better repair of the wood and log bridges, especially on the
most public roads, which it must be allowed loudly calls in
sundry places, for speedy and more effectual amendment.
Permit me further to propose and request, that at the
forks, or where the roads cross and divide, there may be
(where as yet none) Posts erected and fixed with plain
directions to what place each lead, or conduct the stranger;
as pleasingly appears in Burlington county. The want of
this useful and desirable intelligence being more general,
has augmented the anxiety and fatigue of many weary per-
sons, particularly such who are obliged to travel on foot,
some perhaps with a burden of body, besides clothes or
other articles, who are in great distress on finding fas in
many places) no ready means to obtain information which
road to take. The smallness of the expence attending this
beneficial proposal, and the gor)d effects productive thereof,
deliberately consider'd, I presume, leaves little room to
doubt of proper measures being soon taken for its accom-
plishment. Which will be not only laudable but exem-
plary; and it is to be hoped promote generally, and with
alacrity in every other province and colony.
A Traveller.
Elisabeth-Town, June ii, 1768.
Strayed from a Pasture in this Town, about five Weeks
ago, a small (Virginia bred) light bay Horse; he paces
naturally, has a white Face and four White Feet, with
grey Hairs in his Tail. Whoever takes up and brings the
above to the House of William P. Smith, Esq; or can
give Intelligence, by which he may be recovered, shall re-
ceive a Pistole Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid.
Perth-Arnhoy, June 16, 1768.
By Order of Stephen Skinner, Rune Runyon, and Jon-
198 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
athan Frazee, Esqrs. Judges of the Inferior Court of Com-
mon Pleas, for the County of Middlesex, in the Province
of New-Jersey : Notice is hereby given to the Creditor or
Creditors, respectively, of Martin Hoogeland, Benjamin
Britain, and Edward Kight. Insolvent Debtors, in the
Gaol of the said County of Middlesex; to shew Cause, if
any they have, before the said Judges, at the House of
Elijah Dunham, Innholder, in the City of Perth-Amboy,
in the County of Middlesex aforesaid, on Wednesday the
13th Day of July next, at lo o'Clock in the Forenoon, why
an Assignment of the said Debtors Estates, respectively,
should not be made, and the said Debtors discharged, pur-
suant to the Directions of a late Act of the Governor,
Council, and General Assembly of this Province, entitled,
"An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors."
Perth-Amboy, June 17, 1768.
Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of the
Province of New-Jersey, lately published, entitled, "An
Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors," we the Sub-
scribers being confined in the Gaol in the County of Mid-
dlesex, and having petitioned the Hon. Frederick Smith,
Esq; Chief Justice of the Province, and John Berrien, Esq;
one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of said Province,
and lodged a Schedule and Inventory of our Estates in
the Secretar3^'s Office, in Perth-Amboy; do give Notice
to all our Creditors to appear, and shew Cause, if any
they have, on the 7th Day of September next, at 12
o'clock of said Day, at the Court-House in Perth-Amboy.
before the said Justices, why we should not be discharged,
agreeable to the Directions of the said Act.
John Feavel. Drake Dunn.
N^ew- Jersey, June 14, 1768.
The Subscriber, who lately kept the King's Arms Tav-
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ern, in Princeton, begs Leave to acquaint his Friends in
particular, and the PubHc in general, that he has removed
to the commodious Inn, in Princeton, long known by the
name of Hudibras^; where having furnished the House
with the best of Liquors, and proposing from time to time
to supply it with the best Provisions he can procure in the
Situation; he flatters himself he shall be able to entertain
Travellers and others in the best Manner, as he is deter-
mined to apply himself to give general Satisfaction. He
hopes for the Continuation of the Custom of his Friends,
and that of any other Gentlemen, who will please to favour
him with their Custom, shall be gratefully acknowledged;
by the Public's
Obliged humble Servant,
Jacob Hyer.
N. B. As the Stage- Waggons from New-York to Phil-
adelphia, and back, put up at his House, any Person in-
clining to send Goods or Parcels by that Conveyance, may
depend on their being carefully forwarded.
II * ||. He continues to follow the Hatter's Business in
all its Branches, as usual. — The New York Gazette or
Weekly Post Boy, No. 1329, June 20, 1768.
To Be Sold,
By James Abeel,
Near the Albany- Pier;
Hollow-Ware of all Kinds, made at Vesuvius Fur-
nace, at Newark,^ in New-Jersey, and allowed by the best
Judges to be far preferable to any made in America.
Five Dollars Reward.
Run away from Daniel Taylor, of Newark Mountains,
in New-Jersey, on Thursday the i6th June Instant, an in-
dented Servant Man, named James M'Donnough; he
1 At least as early as 1761. See N. J. Archives, XX., 620.
* One of the earliest mentions of the iron industry at Newark.
200 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
speaks the Irish Brogue pretty strong, is about 20 Years
of Age, of a brown Complexion; has dark brown Hair,
which he wears tied, and is about 5 Feet 4 Inches high,
pretty well set; when he ran away he took with him an
Axe new jump'd, and had on a Regimental Cap turn'd up
with red, an old brown cloth jacket made Sailor Fashion,
a Tow Cloth Shirt, a ragged Pair of Tow Cloth Trowsers,
and no Shoes or Stockings. Whoever apprehends the
above run away Servant, and secures him so that the said
Daniel Taylor, may have him again, shall be paid the
above Reward of Five Dollars, and all reasonable Charges
by the said Daniel Taylor. — The New York Journal or
General Advertiser, No. 1329, June 23, 1768.
Whereas I, the Subscriber, did, in the Pennsylvania
Gazette, No. 2059, ^"<^ likewise in the Pennsylvania
Chronicle, No. 73, advertise a certain Nathan Collins,
having absconded from the usual Place of his Abode, and
enticed away with him an Apprentice Boy, named Joseph
Sharp. Now, these are to inform the Public, that the
Friends and Relations of the said Nathan Collins have en-
gaged to make me full Satisfaction on that Account, and
that the said Nathan Collins may pass unmolested for any
Thing I have at present against him, as no Reward, for
apprehending him, will be paid by me
William Downs.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2061, June 23,
1768.
On Thursday last Robert Friend Price, and John
HiNCHMAN, Esquires, were elected Representatives for
Gloucester County, in New-Jersey. — The Pennsylvania
Gazette, No. 2061, June 23, 1768.
The CENTINEL. No. XIV.
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. . . . Thus in calculating the Number of Petitioners
for establishing an Episcopate in the Colonies, he takes in
the People of the Sugar Islands, and Southern Colonies,
altho' never consulted in the forming or forwarding the
Seven Petitions, drawn up by the Missionaries of New-
York and New-Jersey; because Members of his Church
abound in those Parts, and every Episcopalian, as a true
son of the Church, must in the Doctor's Judgement, be at
least a virtual Supplicant on this important Occasion.
In three of the New-England Governments,
where a very lax kind of Religious Establishment has ob-
tained, the Episcopal Ministers are entituled to that Part of
the Tax levied for supporting the Clergy, which arised
from their own Church Members. In the City of New-
York, and in some of the Counties of that Colony, part of
the Poor Tax is taken to maintain their Ministers. In
Rhode-Island, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania, they are on
a Footing with the most favoured. And in all the Old
Colonies, North-East of Maryland The Rev'd
Mr. Thompson, itinerant Missionary in the Counties of
York, and Cumberland, acquainted his venerable Patrons
the same Year, that his People within those Counties, did
not exceed 202 Souls; altho' it is well known those Dis-
tricts contained at that Time, Thirty or Forty Thousand
Inhabitants. And the Rev'd Mr. Murray of Berks Coun-
ty, complained that his People at Mollattin, were reduced
by Removals, to Twenty-nine Families; that he despaired
of seeing a Church built within his Mission; and expected
soon to be reduced to the Society's Allowance for his Sup-
port. The Episcopal Societies in Nezu-York and New-
Jersey are in very little better Circumstances. At Cohan-
zie, in West-Jersey stands a Church, but there is not the
Shadow of a Congregation in the County. At Salem the
Episcopal Cause is almost as low. It would be tedious, as
it is needless, to multiply Instances to illustrate this Mat-
202 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
ter : Suffice it to say, that it is in the Cities and some of
the larger Towns only, that their Congregations are nu-
merous. Yet the Episcopal Church in the non-episcopal
Colonies, never was in such outwardly flourishing Cir-
cumstances: And no Wonder; .... How unjust,
how ungrateful then, are these Missionaries of New-York
and New-Jersey in their Complaints of Hardships, Griev-
ances and Persecution. They are unjust to their Fellow
Subjects, among whom they reside: Ungrateful to their
Patrons and Benefactors in Europe : and their Behaviour
must reflect severely on their own Characters, wherever
this Unfairness and Disingenuity shall be opened up.
No one will assert, that the Whites of the Doctor's
Church in America, amount to "a Million nearly." We
may very well say, they are not half that number
Behold a Crowd of Negroes, in the Islands, and Southern
Colonies, almost all of whom "are not Christians at all.""
slipt into the Episcopal Scale, in order to ballance, in some
Measure, the dead Weight of Non-conformists in the
Northern Colonies ; and yet it kicks the beam ! Behold
at least 500,000 virttiol Churchmen, virtually petitioning
by their Friends the Clergy of Nezv-York and Nezv-Jer-
sey for Bishops ! What low Artifice is this ! . . . . —
The Pennsylvania Journal, No.- 1333, June 23, 1768.
Providence, June 11.
On the 30th ult. died at Middletowm, in New- Jersey in
the 28th year of his age, Mr. Willl\m Wiley, an emi-
nent distiller, formerly, an inhabitant of this place, of
which he was a native - - - a gentleman of acknowledged
uprightness and integrity, whose benevolent mind, and
rectitude of life, added to his agreeable converse, and en-
gaging maUiier, rendered him universally beloved and re-
spected. He was a strenuous asserter of the liberties of
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 203
his country - - - a zealous advocate for the welfare of
Britain and America, whose interests, from the solidity
of his judgment he was led to consider as inseparably con-
nected ; but an enemy to every measure that wore the least
glimmering of oppression : He bore a lingering and pain-
ful disorder, with that fortitude and resignation which so
eminently characterise the christian and the man; fully
convinced of this sreat truth
fe'
"Death is victory;
"It binds in chains the raging ills of life."
He met his dissolution with that chearfulness and se-
renity, which are ever the emanations of a conscious vir-
tuous mind, and which none but the truly pious can form
a proper idea of, in full assurance, that a life devoted to
the cause of virtue would be rewarded with an inheritance
among the blessed.
I SHOULD think myself wanting in Gratitude, to my kind
Customers, and undeserving of their future Favour, if I
should neglect to return them most humble and unfeigned
Thanks for the Public spirit and Benevolence they have
uniformly shown in promoting the Success of the Penn-
sylvania Chronicle, from its first Beginning to this
Day
[signed] The PRINTER.^
N. B. All Orders from Town or Country, for News-
Papers, Advertisements, or any Kind of Printing Work,
will be carefully observed, and punctually executed It
gives me very particular Pleasure to find the CJironicle is
so well calculated to serve my advertising Customers, es-
pecially those of the Provinces of Pennsylvania, New-
Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia, who have reaped consid-
1 William Goddard, who began the Pennsylvania Chronicle, January 6,
1767.
204 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
erable Advantages by kindly endeavouring to serve a
young Beginner in a very expensive Undertaking.
The Subscriber takes this method to acquaint the Pub-
lic, that she has opened her house opposite the college, in
Princeton, New-Jersey, to accommodate all persons who
travel in the stage-waggons, or otherways, with private
lodging. Parnel Davenport.
N. B. The said Parnel Davenport, widow, continues
boarding, as usual. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. yy,
June 2y-July 4, 1768.
Mrs. Johnson,
Notifies the Public, that she has removed to the large
and commodious Plouse commonly called the White-
House, at the Sign of the Duke of Rutland, in Elizabeth-
Town, where she proposes to keep a public House of En-
tertainment, and hopes for the Favour of her old Cus-
tomers.
Nezv-York, June 27. Capt. Tingley, (in the Brig Olive
Branch) who arrived here on Tuesday last in 7 Weeks
from Bristol, spoke with a Brig 90 Leagues off Long-
Island, from Nczvark bound for London.
The following Gentlemen arc returned Representa-
tives, in the New-Jersey Assembly, for the nndcrnien-
tioned Counties.
Somerset. Hendrick Fisher and John Berrien, Esqrs.
Monmouth. Rob. Hartshorne and Edward Taylor,
Esqrs.
Middlesex. John Wetherill and Reune Runyan, Esqrs.
Essex. John Ogden and Stephen Crane. Esqrs.
Bergen. Tunis Dey and John De Moray. ^ Esqrs.
Gloucester. Robert Friend Price and J(»hn TTinchman,
Esqrs.
City of Perth-Amboy. Cortland Skinner and John
> Dcmiiifsl .
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 20$
Johnson, Esqrs. — The New York Gazette or Weekly Post
Boy, No. 1330, June 2y, 1768.
College of Philadelphia, June 21, 1768.
This Day, which may be considered as having given
Birth to Medical Honors in America, the following Gen-
tlemen were admitted to the Degree of Bachelor of
Physic, viz. Messieurs John Archer, of New-Castle
County, Benjamin Cowell, of Bucks County, Samuel
DuFFiELD, of Philadelphia, Jonathan Elmer, of West
Jersey, Humphrey Fullerton, of Lancaster County,
David Jackson, of Chester County, John Lawrence of
East Jersey, Jonathan Potts, of Philadelphia, James
TiLTON of Kent County, and Nicholas Way, of Wil-
mington, New Castle County
The Provost, after opening the Commencement with
Prayers, introduced the Business of the Day with a short
Latin Oration; then followed,
I. A Latin Oration delivered with great Propriety by
Mr. Lawrence, "De Honoribus, qui omni .^vo in veros
Medicinse Cultores collati fuerent." ....
Philadelphia. June 30. Sunday last came to Town
Captain Graham, of the Sloop Kingston, bound from this
Port for the Grenades, who informs, that he left our Capes
the 6th Instant, and on the i ith the Sloop sprung a Leak;
that on the 12th, it increased so fast, they could scarce keep
her free with both Pumps, and were obliged to throw some
of the Flour and Lumber overboard; that on the 13th he
bore away for our Capes; and arrived off of Townsend's
Inlet on the 24th, the Hands being almost worn out with
constant pumping.
Arrivals. At Barbadoes, Morgan, from Salem.
Sr{s.<;e.v County, Neiv- Jersey. June 28, 1768.
Whereas T Nicholas Smith oave Rich.xrd Shak-
206 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
LETON two bonds, for One Hundred Pounds each, bearing-
date April 1764, and a title bond for a piece of land, and
he not performing his contract with me, these are to fore-
warn any person from taking an assignment of said bonds,
as I am determined not to pay the same.
Nicholas Smith.
Sussex County on Delaware, Three Run Mills,
June 24, 1768.
Run away from the subscriber, on the 13th of Septem-
ber last, one Mulattoe slave, named Harry, about 40 years
of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, and well set. Had on, when
he went away, a brown cloth coat, white linen jacket, and
brown breeches; he was bred to a miller, and understands
very well how to manufacture flour, and can invoice the
same; is much given to strong drink, and playing on the
violin; understands the carpenter's and millwright's busi-
nesses midling well ; was removed from East New-Jersey
in the year 1762, by one Nicholas Veight, who lived at
Rockey-Hill, and kept a mill. The said fellow has a free
wife, named Peg, and two children, which are supposed to
be somewhere in the province of East New-Jersey. I am
told the said Mulattoe has got a pass. Any person or per-
sons that will secure the said Mulattoe in any of his Maj-
esty's goals, so that the owner may have him again, shall
have Ten Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid
by Mr. Charles Wharton, merchant, in Philadelphia;
or by Levin Crapper.
Baltimore-Town, June 20. i/GS.
Taken up, and committed to Baltimore Town Goal, on
suspicion of being runaways, viz.
Timothy Mahony, an Irishman
Richard Whitaker, or Whitacre, a shoemaker by trade,
about 22 or 23 vears of age, short black hair, has a mole
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 20/
under his right eye, near the ear, and another on the left
side of his neck; he had, when taken, a leathern budget,
with the words New-Jersey, in yellow or gold letters, in
which are his tools; he produces a pass, signed John Jar-
man, one of his Majesty's justices of the peace for the
county of Salem, which pass is supposed to be forged, it
being very badly wrote, and much worse spelt ; there was
also found on him a bond, signed by John Buck, of Deer-
field Township, in the county of Cumberland, and province
of West Jersey, for 46 1. lawful money of West Jersey,
payable to Richard Whitaker, and witnessed by William
M'Gill.
If not claimed, and fetched away, in one month from the
date hereof, they will be sold out for their fees, by
Daniel Chamier, Sheriff.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2062, June 30,
1768.
The map advertised in No. 21 of vol. II of this paper,
is by the advice of some gentlemen, much enlarged. . . .
[signed] T. Thomas.
A Letter from a Gentleman of Distinction in Boston,
mentions, that the Conduct of the Colonies of Virginia,
Maryland; New-Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode-Island,
has given the greatest Satisfaction to every Friend to Am-
erican Liberty, and that they were persuaded the respect-
able Colonies of Pennsylvania, Carolinas, New-York, and
New-Hampshire, would, as soon as they have Opportu-
nity, distinguish themselves in like manner.
Made his escape from the subscriber John Stymets,—
Jonathan Stout, of Hunterdon county, in West New-
Jersev- He lives at Penny-Town.^ He is a lusty stout
fellow, and values himself mnch upon fighting. He for-
iNow Penning-ton. The latter name was vsed as early as 1747.
208 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
merly was an officer in the New- Jersey regiment. Who-
ever takes up said Stout, and secures him in any of his
Majesty's gaols, in New Jersey, shall have Thirty Shil-
lings reward, paid by me,
John Stymets.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle. No. yS:. July 4-1 r,
1768.
To be sold, or exchanged for a House and Lot, in the City
of New-York, that is convenient for a Seafaring Man;
A Farm, pleasantly situated within a Mile of the Town
uf Shrewsbury, near a ^^lill Pond. The Farm is divided
into two Lots, each containing six Acres, well water'd,
with a Dwelling-House. and other Conveniencies, on each
Lot. and an Orchard of very good Fruit Trees. One of
the Houses is new, has a Well of good Water 24 deep,
very handy to it; a Pail Garden, Hen-House. and about
20 or 30 English Cherry Trees around the Dw-elling.
which lies adjoining the Road, and is a good Situation for
any Tradesman, being in a plentiful Part of the Country.
Any Person inclining to purchase or exchange, on reason-
able Terms, may apply to George Crookskank, next Door
to Mr. Lawrence's, on Golden-Hill, New-York — The Neznf
York Gazette and Weekly Mercury. No. 870, July 4, 1768.
Mihtone, Nezv-Jersey, June 2 \ . Yesterday came on our
election, and continued by adjournment to this day. when
Hendrick Fisher^ and John Berrien^ Esqrs. were elected
representatives for the county of Somerset: The election
was carried on with the greatest coolness and good order :
no reflecting nor abusive words were heard during the
iFor a sketch of Hendrick Fishur. see X. J. Archives, XIX., 390.
2 The Berriens are believed to have been of French origin. The pro-
genitor of the American family bore the very Dutch name of Cornells
Jan^sen Berrien. He was in Flatrush. 1.. I., as early as 1669, and there
m Jannetie dau. of Jan. Strvker. Among her children was Peter, h.
1672 m. (1706) Elizabeth, dau. of Samuel Edsall. a member of the Coun-
cil of East Jersey. Peter had several children, one of whom was John
Berrien' b Nov. 19. 1711; removed to Rocky Hill. Somerset county, N.
J and there m. Margaret, dau. of Thomas Eaton, of Eatontown. He
was a merchant, highly esteemed: Trustee of Princeton College. 1763:
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 2O9
whole election. After the pole was closed in favour of
the above gentlemen, Mr. Fisher, addressed himself to the
people in the following words.
Dear Friends, and Gentlemen Voters.
Press'd with a due sense of gratitude, for the repeated
and distinguishing marks of your sincere respect for my
person; the honours you have conferred on me are very
obliging; trusting your delicate and most tended concerns
again into my hands, is really affecting; by this you not
only approve of my former, but pledge your honour to my
future conduct. I am at a loss for words on this renewed
occasion, to express the grateful sentiments of my enlarged
mind; I must therefore content myself, returning you my
humble, my most hearty thanks, and refer the proof of my
sincerity and this assertion, to my future actions. Permit
me, nevertheless, at this time to congratulate you on the
promising appearance of your numerous and tender off-
spring, treading in the patriot steps of you their aged
parents, a prospect the more agreeable, as patriotism in
many places, at this time, is become a martyr; very sensible
I am of my inferior abilities to many in this county, but
as to real satisfaction and sincere delight in promoting
your best interest, and preserving your civil and religious
rights, I except none.
Having spent a considerable part of the appointed num-
ber of my days, in the public service, and am now arrived
to that period, which would have made it very agreeable
to have spent the remainder of my moments, in a more
inactive, and a retired life. But on considering the dis-
tressed circumstances of the province, and the repeated
until his death; Justice of the Supreme Court, 1764 until his death;
member of the i^ssembly. 176S-1772. He d. April 22, 1772, and is buried
at Princeton. His son John remo\-ed to Georgia in 1775, and took an
active part in the Revolution. At the rlo';p of the TVar he m. Marg-aret.
dau. of Capt. John Macnherson, of Philadelphia; he d. at Savannah.
Ga.. in 1815. His son. John Macpherson Berrien, b. at Rocky Hill. Au^.
23 1781. v.ns a Judge of the Geor.gia State Courts ten years; U. S. Sen-
ator. 1S25-]S''n. U. S. Attorney General, 1820-31. and again U. S. Sen-
ator. 1840-1852. Washington wrote hi.g farewell to his army at the
Berrien homestead at Rocky Hill.
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2IO NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
solicitations of my friends, I have consented once more to
stand your candidate, which, however, in all probability
will be my last. God grant, that it may be for yonr inter-
est, and his glory; and, which will be the sufficient reward
of
Your very obliged, and
most humble Servant,
Hendrick Fisher.
Which address, the people very thankfully accepted. In
testimony whereof, gave three huzza's. After which Mr.
Berrien gave a handsome treat to those that were willing
to accept of it.
N. B. It appears by the poll taken at this election, the
freeholders in the county of Somerset, are increased to
more than double the number since the first electing of
Mr. Fisher, in the year 1739. — The Nezu York Gazette or
Weekly Post Boy, No. 133 1, July 4, 1768.
V/e have the Pleasure to inform our Readers, that the
House of Representatives in the present Session of the
General Assembly, have received very agreeable Letters
from divers PIoiiscs of Representatives, &c. of the other
Colonies, in Anszver to the circular Letter of the late hlouse
of nth of Feb. last. Wliatever the Opinion of some on
the other Side the Water may be, of this Letter, ivho have
had representations of it as being the rash and hasty Pro-
duction of a Spirit of Faction, it seems that one respectable
Body after another in America have judged it ivorthy of
their Attention. The little dirty expiring Faction, as the
zvell knozvn true Patriot and Jiis fezv Adherents have af-
fected to call it, zvill, without all Peradventure, appear to
his and their Astonishment and Grief, to be the sober and
enlightened Sentiments of by far the greater Part of the
most respectable Inhabitants, not of Massachusetts-Bay
only, but the zvhole American Continent!
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 211
Colony of Nczv-Jcrscy, May 9, 1768.
Sir,
As soon as the House of Representatives of this Colony
met, which was on the 12th of April, I laid your Letter of
the nth of February before them.
Sensible that the law you complain of, is a subject in
which every Colony is interested, the House of Represen-
tatives' readily perceived the necessity of an immediate
application to the King-, and that it should correspond with
those of the other Colonies; but as they have not had an
opportunity of knowing the sentiments of any other Col-
ony, but that of the Massachusetts-Bay, they have endeav-
oured to conform themselves to the mode adopted by you.
They have therefore given instructions to their Agent,
and enjoined his attention to the subject of their Petition.
The freedom with vs'hich the House of Representatives
of the Massachusetts-Bay have communicated their senti-
ments upon a matter of so great concern to all the Colonies,
hath been received by this House, with that Candour, the
spirit and design of your letter merit. And at the same
time, that they acknowledge themselves obliged to you for
communicating your sentiments to them, they have di-
rected me to assure you, that they are desirous to keep up
a correspondence with you, and to unite with the Colonies.
if necessary, in further supplications to his ?\Iajesty, to
relieve his distressed, American subjects.
In the name and by order of the House of
Representatives, I am, Sir, your most
Obedient humble servant,
Cortland Skinner.
New- Jersey ) By Order of the Hon. John Anderson,
Monmouth, ^ and James Lawrence, Esq; two of the
judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for said
County : Whereas Ezekiel Ellison, Andrew Pearce, and
2 12 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Gersham Bullman, Prisoners for Debt, in the Gaol of said
.County, did on the 28th Day of June, 1768, make Appli-
cation to 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,
for said Purpose," having qualified and filed their Sched-
ules. Now these are to give Notice to the Creditors of
the said Debtors, that they be together at said Gaol afore-
said, on the 26th Day of July next, at ten of the Clock, to
shew cause (if any they have) why the said Prisoners
Estates, should not be assigned, and their Bodies dis-
charged from their Confinement, pursuant to said Act. —
Tlic Nciv York Journal or General Advertiser. No. 1.33 1.
July 7, 1768.
Philadelphia, July 7.
We hear from Penn's Neck, in Salem County, New-
Jersey, that the Hail Storm, mentioned in our two last
Papers, did considerable Damage to several Plantations
there, in three or four of which, it is said, the Grain is in-
tirely destroyed.
The following Gentlemen are elected Representatives
in the Nezv Jersey Assembly, for the under-mentioned
Counties, viz. Salem, Isaac Sharpe, Esquire.
Cumberland, Ebenezer Miller, Esquire.
Cape-May, Aaron Leaming, and Nicholas Still-
well, Esquires. — The Pennsylvania Ga::;ettc, No. 2063,
Jidy 7, 1768.
Run away on the ist Instant, from John Roberts, of
Manington township, Salem county, West-Jersey, an Irish
servant man, named Richard PIanley, about 19 years
of age, a short chunkey fellow, stoops as he walks, with
fair hair, lately trimmed, of a fair complexion, speaks bad
Eno-lish, is left handed, and when he looks in a man's face.
1/68] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 213
closes one of his eyes : had on, when lie went away, an
old lightish coloured cloth jacket, a blue one under it,
without sleeves, an old beaver hat, a black Handkerchief,
two coarse shirts, two Pair of trousers, and shoes, with
brass buckles. Whoever takes up and secures said ser-
vant, so as his master may have him again, shall have
Three Pounds reward, and reasonaljle charges, paid by
me
—TJjc Pciinsylvaiiia Gazette, No. 2063, July 7, 1768.
The AMERICAN WHIG. [No. XIII.]
To the Author of the American Whig.
Sir,
r THANK you for the publication of my former letter,
signed an American Cpiurcpiman, and as I now renew
the correspondence with the same design of vindicating
our church from the odious imputation of a design to in-
troduce Bishops into America, you have leave to make the
same use of it
From the best information I have been able to maintain,
the clergy of Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-
Carolina, Georgia, and the JVest-India islands, had no
concern in the late petitions transmitted on this subject;
they seem to have been hatched by a few warm mission-
aries in the provinces of A^czv- Jersey, Neiv-York and
Pennsylvania; and propagated to the Eastern colonies by
the help of the frequent unconstitutional assemblies, lat-
terly convoked under the name of the Convention
[signed] An American Churchman.
— Supplement to the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1335,
July 7, 1768.
'On the 13th Inst, was happily married, in St. Mary's
Church, Burlington, The Reverend Mr. Frazer,^ of Am-
iThe Rev. William Frazer took charge, in 1768, of St. Thomas' church,
at Kingwood. and St. Andrew's church, of Amwell. and a third at
Mc'sconetcong. twenty-eight miles north of Kingwood. He labored in
2 14 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [l?^^
well, to Miss Rebecca Campbell, Daughter of the late
Mr. Campbell, Minister of the Church in Burlington.' —
The Pcnnnsyhania Chronicle, No. 79, July 11-18, 1768.
To the Public.
The following is a new Plan for a Stage Waggon, from
Powlas-Hook, proposed by the Subscribers, viz.
A Waggon to set off every da}^ in the week, (Sundays
excepted) one from Powlas-Hook, and another from Mr.
James Banks's, at Newark, precisely at half an hour past
7 o'clock in the morning, and at half an hour past 4 in the
evening; meet at Capt. Brown's ferry, and exchange pas-
sengers; and every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday,
W^ard's waggon returns immediately from the said Ferry,
through Newark, to Elizabeth-Town; stays there till 3
o'clock in the afternoon, and then returns back again
through Newark, for Powlas-Hook. Passengers from
Banks's, will be always on a sure footing on the Elizabeth-
Town days, as well at at other times, for if the waggon
should be full from Elizabeth-Town, for New- York,
Ward will have other waggons ready at Banks's, for the
passengers who wait there at the appointed times.
All persons who are pleased to encourage this under-
taking, are desir'd to be punctual to the times above men-
tioned, as the waggons must be very exact in meeting at
Capt. Brown's Ferry; and they may depend (God will-
ing) on constant attendance, and good usage.
By their Humble Servants,
Mathias Ward, and
John Thompson.
Fare for passengers from Powlas-Hook, to Newark,
is. 6(1. from Newark, to Elizabeth-Town, is. To begin
these several charsres until the breaking out of the Revolution. "Being
.supported by a Britiish Missionary Society, he would not omit the
). ravers for the roval family. This rendered him obnoxious to the
patriots. One Sunday, when he entered his church, a rope was hanging
over the pulpit. Public sentiment grew so violent that he was com-
pelled to suspend worship in his church. But so prudent was his con-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 21 5
(if God permit) on Friday the 15th inst. — The Nczv York
Ga::ctte and Weekly Mercury, No. 871, July 11, 1768.
Pcrth-A'inhoy, June 20, 1768.
To Be Sold,
By the Devisees of the late Andrew Johnston,
A Lot of Land, late the Property of Jolin Bissctt, con-
taining about 500 Acres, lying at the Head of the Naviga-
tion on South River: On which there is a House, Store-
House, and Wharf, being the best, and has long been the
most noted Landing, on that River; and lays must con-
venient for the Exportation of the Produce from Cran-
berry, Allen Tozvn, and Crosszuicks; the Land is chiefly
in Wood. Also a large ten Cord Boat, in good Repair,
now laying at Anchor at Perth-Auihoy. Any Person in-
clining to Purchase, may apply to John Barberie, John
JoiiNSTON, Stephen Skinner, or Stephen Johnston,
who will give a good Title, and easy Payments. — The
Nezv York Gazette or JVeekly Post Boy, No. 1332, July
II, 1768.
Run away on Thursday last, the 7th Listant, from the
Subscriber in Hides-Town,^ New-Jersey, an indented Ser-
vant Man, Robert M'Cormack, about 5 Feet 10 Liches
high, about 25 Years of Age, has black Hair, and a down
look; had on and took with him, an old red Duffle Great
Coat, one Tow and one Check Flannel Shirt, i Pair of
Oznaburg Trousers, one Pair of old Shoes, and a felt Hat.
Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, giving
proper Notice, shall have Forty Shillings Reward and all
reasonable Charges all Master's of Vessels and others, are
1 Hightstown.
dvct anfl .^o lovelv his chnracter, that poon after peace was declared
he reopened his church and resumed his ministry, witli general ac-
ceptance." He died in 1795. aged 52 years. He m.. July lo, 17GS. Re-
htcca (bap. March. 1750>. dau. of the Rev. Colin Campbell, missionary
in St. Mary's church. Burlington, and Marv Martha Bard, his wife
I.snie: 1. Colin, b. Mav 24, 176!); 2. Elizabeth, d. Aug. 21, 1774, age.!
three months; and perhaps others.
2l6 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
warned not to carry off harbour, or conceal the said Ser-
vant as they would avoid a Prosecution.
Robert Pearson.
New-Jersey, ^ In Pursuance of an Order made by
Morris County, ) " Jacob Ford and Daniel Cooper,
senior Esqrs. two of the Judges of the Inferior Court of
Common Pleas, in and for the County of Morris afore-
said, in East New-Jersey; upon the Petition of William
Hayden, an insolvent Debtor, now in actual Custody in
said County: Notice is hereby given by the said Peti-
tioner, to all the Creditors of the said Petitioner (to shew
Cause if any they have) before the said Judges, or two
or more Judges of said Court, at ]\Iorris-Town, in the
County of Morris aforesaid, on Monday the eighth Day
of August next, at ten of the Clock in the Forenoon of
the same Day, being the Time and Place appointed by the
said Judges, why an Assignment of the said Petitioner's
Estate should not be made to Persons then and there to
be appointed by the said Judges; and the said Petitioner
be thereon discharged according to an Act of the Gover-
nor, Council and General Assembl}^ of the Province of
New-Jersey aforesaid, made and passed at Perth- Amboy
in the eighth Year of his present Majesty's Reign entitled,
"An Act for the Relief of insolvent Debtors." — Tlic New
York Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1332. Jiil\ 14,
1768.
Philadelphia. July 14. Captain Kent, arrived here
from Falmouth, on the 12th ult; - - - on the 30th, 40
Leagues E. S. E. from Sandy-Hook, he spoke the Brig
Havanna, Captain Nicholson, from New York for Liver-
pool, all well.
To be sold, by way of public vendue, on Saturday, the
30th of this instant July, by the subscriber, living on the
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 217
premises, a valuable plantation, situate in Waterford town-
ship, Gloucester county, West New-Jersey, partly oppo-
site the upper end of the city of Philadelphia, about 5
miles from either of Cooper's ferries, and i mile from the
best landing on Cooper's creek, containing 171 acres and
a half of land by deed; there are on the said premises, a"
good 2 story brick house, a 2 story brick kitchen adjoin-
ing, with 2 fire-places in each, with a stone cellar under
the said house, petitioned off into 3 parts, a good brick
smoak house, a brick well, with extraordinary good water.
a large garden, well paled in, fronting the said buildings,
and one of the best framed barns in the said province, with
different stables, cow houses, chair house, &c. all partly
new; a good young apple orchard, and peach orchard;
about 70 or 80 acres of cleared land, 12 or 14 acres of good
clover and green-grass inland meadow, and a considerable
quantity more may be made, the whole land is very natu-
ral to clover, both white and red, the wood-land is very
well timbered, without any pine. It would be proper for
any person, who inclines to purchase, to take a view of
the said plantation and buildings before the day appointed.
The sale to begin at one o'clock ; where due attendance will
be given, and the conditions made known, by
Barnabas Crowell.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2064, July 14,
1768.
Yesterday arrived here the Brig Jenny, Capt. Young,
from Lure in Jamaica : On his passage he spoke with the
following vessels ; . . . . and on the 9th, 50 leagues
E. S. E. of our Capes with the Schooner George, Capt.
Allen, from this port for the Granades, all well on board
both vessels. — Tlic Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1336, July
14, 1768.
2l8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Philadelphia, June 30. College of Philadelphia,
June 21, 1768.
This day, which ma}'- be considered as having given
birth to ]\Iedical Honours in America, the following gen-
tlemen were admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Phys-
ick; viz Messrs Jonathan Elmer of West-
Jersey, .... John Lawrence of East-Jersey
Agreeable to the rules of the college, these gentlemen
previous to their admission to a degree, had diligently at-
tended the lectures of the several professors in Anatomy,
the Matcriae Mcdica, Cliyuiisfry, Theory and Practice
of Physic, and the Clinical Lectnrcs in the Pennsylvania
Hospital, in which, (as well as in the Languages and the
necessary branches of Natural Philosophy) they gave the
most satisfactory proofs of their proficiency, both in their
private and public examinations. — Snpplcinoit to the Nczv
York Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1332. hdy 16.
1768.
A Plantation to be sold in Newark Town, on the great
Post Road, near the Center of said Town; it contains
about 60 Acres of exceeding good Upland and Meadow,
that will produce yearly 50 Loads of English fresh and salt
Hay, eight Acres of good Orchard of best grafted Fruits.
Any Person inclining to purchase the same, by applying
to Jot-in Treat Crane, will be waited upon, shewn the
Premises, and know the Conditions of Sale.
Nezvark, July 13, 1768.
— The Nczv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
^y 2, July 18, 1768.
To bei6oLD by Jonathan IJanrpton, of Elizahcth-Tozvn, in
New-Jersey, the following Tracts of Land in said Prov-
ince, viz.
Two Thousand Acres in Nezvtozvn, in the County of
Sussex, on which Tract stands the new Stone Court-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 219
House, around which is a new Town regularly laid out,
and already began to be built, being about 50 Miles N. W.
from Elizabcth-Tozvn. The Land is good as any in those
Parts, and well timbered and watered; having exceeding
fine Swamps and Meadow; plenty of good Lime Stone,
which hammers well for building, and good Sand, both
within a Mile of said Town.
Five Thousand Acres in Hardzvick and Knolton, in said
County, on both Sides Pazcliiis-Kill; a very fine Land and
Swamps, and well timbered, with good Conveniencies for
Water Works, of any Kind, on the Falls of said Kill, hav-
ing already Twenty-two Farms upon it; each Farm hav-
ing a Quantity of Meadow, and 100 Apple Trees, and oth-
er Fruit Trees already planted : Lumber or Iron may be
carried from this Tract, by Water, to Philadelphia; as
many Thousands of Lumber has already been transported,
from said Falls^ that Way.
Three Hundred Acres on said Pazvlins-KiU, about three
Miles from said Court-House, some fine interval Land;
the Upland good, and well timbered.
Seven Hundred and Fifty Acres in Mcndoin, Morris
County, having three Lnprovements on it. The Land is
good, but Stony, and full of Timber; joins to Lancls of
Robert Young, and James Losey.
Five LIundred and Sixty Acres of excellent fine Swamp,
and Upland, as good as any in Jersey, in Morris Town,
joining the Seat of the Right Hon. the Earl of Sterling,
about ten IMiles West from Elicabeth-Tozvii; capable of
very great improvements.
Five Hundred Acres of Marsh in Salem, joining Del-
azvare River, Stozv-Creek, and Muddy-Run. Fnquire
about this Tract of Ebenezer Miller, Esq; of Cumberland
County.
One Thousand Acres at Great Egg-JJarbour, Meadow
and Swamps. Enquire of Mr. George May near the same.
2 20 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Any Person inclining to purchase any of these Tracts,
or any Part thereof, may enquire of the above Persons,
or of the Subscriber, who will give an indisputable Title
for the same; and on receiving one sixth Part of the
Money, or Security for the same, in a short Time, will give
three, four, or six Years for the remainder, on having the
Interest Yearly paid; only for the Lands at Salem and
Egg-Harhoiir he will expect the whole of the Money in
Six Months, or a Year, at farthest.-^
Jonathan Hampton.
— Tlic Nczv York Gazette or JVcckly Post Boy, No.
1333, July 18, 1768.
Salem County, Alloways Creek, June 30, 1768.
Ran away last night from the Subscriber, one Thomas
Robinson, an Irishman; he is about twenty-three years
old, and five feet five inches high, has brown hair, is well
set, and talks tolerable good English. It is about three
years since he left his native country. He had on, when
he went away, a blue coat, green plush jacket, a pair of
striped Holland trowsers. — He took with him a large
dark roan horse, with no white marks about him; he is
about fifteen hands high, and paces and trots. Whoever
takes up said Runaway and Horse shall have five pounds
Reward, and for the Horse only, fifty shillings, and
all reasonable charges paid by
William Craig.
— The Pennsylvania Chroniele: No. 80, Julv 18-25,
1768.
New-York, July 21. Wt hear from Newark, that on
Monday Night last, Schuyler's Copper Works, at Second
River, which were burnt about 7 Years a§"o, were again
destroyed by Fire, supposed to be by Design, as it was not
known that any Fire had been lately used there.
'See pages H-16, ante.
View of
House
AND
Farm.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 22 1
A List of Letters rcniaining in the Post-Office^ Phila-
delphia.
D. Samr.cl Blackwood, Woodbury, N. Jersey.
G. Arthur Gordon, Cumberland County.
H. James Hinchman, Gloucester County.
]\L James Millar, West Jersey.
R. Richard Renshav/, Gloucester Point.
S. Nicholas Stilv;ell, Upper End of Cape May.
To Be Sold,
By Public Vendue, on the i8th Day
of August next, at three o' Clock in the
Afternoon, at the House of John Bol-
lins, in Pennytown, in West New-Jer-
sey; A certain Plantation, containing
about 200 Acres of Land, one half
whereof is cleared and 20 Acres is good mowable Meadow,
and as much more may be made : The Upland is very fer-
tile, and the Avhole under good Fence, there are two Tene-
ments on the Place. The first has a Dwelling-House. part-
ly framed and partly built of Stone, of the Dimensions of
26 Feet by 42, with a Piazza. A new built frame Barn, of
22 Feet by 30, a large Orchard of 5 or 600 Apple Trees,
this Part is in the Tenure of Philip Peters, at the yearly
Rent of £. 40 and the other Part is in the Tenure <3f James
Yates, at £. 6 per Annum. The unimproved is well tim-
bered, with Hickory, black and white Oak, &c. The Place
is 12 Miles from Trenton and 18 from Brunswick, about
a Quarter of a Mile from the great Road between the said
Towns, and very near to several Grist Mills and Places of
Worship. One half of the purchase Money to be paid
in three Months after Sale, when a good Title will be
made for the Residue; the Purchaser may have a Year's
Credit, on paying Interest and giving Security. Atten-
2 22 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
dance will be given at the Time and Place aforesaid, by
JopiN Jones,
Joseph Potts,
Feoffees in Trust for the Use of
the Creditors of Nehemiah Stoute.
— Tlie Nczv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
i333>-^"^3'2i, 1768.
New- York, July i8
To the Printer.
Your inserting the foUozving humble petition of the
House OF Representatives of New-Jersey, to our most
graeioiis Sovereign, cxtraeled froui tJie votes of that
House of tlie ylh of May last, zvill shezv the sense thai
people have of the late aets of parliament; and is said to
he in consequence of tlie Circular Letter from the Assem-
bly of tlie Massacluisetts-Bay.
]\Iost Gracious Sovereign,
"We -Your Majesty's loyal subjects, the Representa-
tives of Your colony of New-Jersey, confiding in Your
Majesty's paternal affection for Your people, humbly im-
plore permission to approach the throne, and to present
our supplications in Behalf of our ourselves and our con-
stituents. Your Majesty's faithful and afflicted subjects.
"Before that happy period, in which the empire of the
British dominion was, by the favour of divine Providence,
for the Felicity of those Domininions, and of Europe in
general, established in 3^our illustrious House; our Ances-
tors, with the Consent of the Crown, removed from their
native Land, then abounding in all Blessings, but that
perfect Security of Liberty, and that merciful Spirit of
Administration, which render your Royal Family so justly
dear to your remotest Subjects; and ventured with their
helpless Relatives, through a vast Ocean, and trusted
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACIS. 22 3
themselves with their tender Companions to the inhospit-
able and unknown Wilderness of this new World; the
Horrors of which no Consideration could render tolerable,
but the Prospect of enjoying here that compleat Freedom,
which Britons never thought could be purchased at too
great a Price.
The Subjects thus emigrating, brought with them, as
inherent in their Persons, all the Rights and Liberties of
natural-born Subjects within the Parent State : In Conse-
quence of these, a Government was formed, under which
they have been constantly exercised and enjoyed by the
Inhabitants, and repeatedly and solemnly recognized and
confirmed by your Royal Predecessors, and the Legisla-
ture of Great-Britain.
One of these Rights and Liberties, vested in the People
of this Colony, is the Privilege of being exempt from any
Taxations, but such as is imposed on them by themselves,
or by their Representatives; and this they esteem so in-
valuable, that they are fully persuaded, no other can exist
without it.
Your Majesty's signal Distinction is, that you reign
over Freemen, and your peculiar Glory, that you reign in
such a Manner, that your Subjects, the Disposers of their
own Property, are ready and willing whenever your Ser-
vice calls upon them, with their Lives and Fortunes, to
assist your Cause. Your People of this Colony, who share
in the Blessings flowing from your Wisdom and Virtue,
most gratefully sensible of their Obligation to so excel-
lent a Prince, humbly hope they never have been deficient
in duly acknowledging them ; Whenever it has been neces-
sary that Supplies should be levied within this Colony;
Requisitions by your Majesty, or by your Royal Predeces-
sors, conformable to the Rights and Liberties of this your
People, have been made, and by them loyally and liberally
complied with.
224 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
We beseech your Majesty to do them the Justice to be-
lieve, that they can never fail on any future Occasion, to
demonstrate their Devotion to your Majesty; nor can
they resign without unutterable Shame and Grief, the
Honour and Satisfaction of voluntarily and chearfully
expressing in the strongest Manner their Circumstances
will admit, their unfeigned Affection for your Majesty's
Person, their distinguished Duty to your Government, and
their inflexible Resuluticjn to maintain your authority, and
defend 3^our Dominions.
Penetrated with these Sentiments, this your People,
with the utmost Concern and Anxiety, observe, tliat Du-
ties have been latiely imposed on them by Parliament, for
the sole and express Purposes of raising a Revenue : This
is a Taxation upon them, from which they conceive they
ought to be protected, by the acknowledged Principles of
the Constitution, that Freemen cannot be legally taxed
but by themselves, or by their Representatives; and that
they are represented in Parliament, they not only cannot
allow, but are convinced, that from their local Circum-
stances they never can be.
Very far is it from our Intention, ,to deny our Subordi-
nation to that august Body, or our Dependance on the
Kingdom of Great-Britain; in these Connections, and in
the Settlement of our Liberties, under the auspicious In-
fluence of your Royal House, we know our Happiness
consists; and therefore, to confine those Connections, and
to strengthen this Settlement, is at once our Interest, Duty,
and Delight : Nor do we apprehend, that it lies within
our Power, by any Means more effectually to promote
these great Purposes, than by zealously striving to pre-
serve in perfect Vigour, those sacred Rights and Liberties,
under the inspiriting Sanction of which, inconceivable
Difficulties and Dangers opposing, this Colony has been
rescued from the rudest State of Nature, converted into a
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 22$
populous, flourishing, and valuable Territory; and has
contributed in a very considerable Degree, to the Welfare
of Great Britain.
Most Gracious Sovereign,
The incessant exertion of your truly Royal Cares, to
procure your People a Prosperity equal to your Love of
them, encourages us with all Humility tO' pray, that your
Majesty's Clemency will be graciously pleased to take into
Consideration our unhappy Circumstances; and to afford
us such Relief, as your Majesty's Wisdom shall judge to
be most proper."
Ordered,
That the Speaker do sign the said Petition, and transmit
the same to the Agent, to be presented to His Majesty.
Run away, on the 7th instant, from Robert Pearson,
of Hight's town. East New- Jersey, an Irish servant man,
named Robert Carmack, about 25 years of age, 5 feet
10 inches high, a pale down looking man; had on. when
he went away, an old felt hat, red duffield great coat, check
flannel shirt, ozenbrigs trousers, and old shoes; took with
him a homespun tow shirt. It is supposed he will en-
deavour to get on board some vessel in this port. Who-
ever takes up and secures said servant, so that his master
may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward,
and reasonable charges, paid by me
Robert Pearson, or
William Fisiiburn, Merchant in Phila.
— Tlie Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2065, -^''''v 21,
1768.
Messieurs William and Thomas Bradford,
// yoii zvill please to give the follozving piece, a place in
your next paper, you will doubtless gratify many of
your readers, and at the same time, perform an office of
226 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
justice to the public, and to the cliaracter of a body of
men very grosly misrepresented, and aspersed by an-
anonymous letter, published in the Chronicle, No. 76.
It has been an old saying, ''cast dirt plentifully and
some of it will stick." Fully of this sentiment it seems
was the Author of that letter, signed B. O
But he has something to say respecting the College of
New-Jersey, as well as the Synod. In his historical nar-
ration, he evidently designs to represent the board of trus-
tees in an injurious light. I shall leave that respectable
body to speak for themselves, although it is probable they
will judge such ill-natured sneers unworthy of their no-
tice, whether their act of admitting none into the college
save the first class, be in fact a prudent regulation or not
may be dubious; doubtless they thought it to be proper
at the time of passing it, although I know some not in-
considerable friends of that institution, who think other-
wise. Some future period will better discover the truth
in that point.
But that which I would remark upon, is something that
is evidently calculated to reflect dishonour both upon the
Synod and College; touching all which I shall observe
that the want of a professor of divinity, has been judged
by many as a great and by some as a principal defect in
that institution. Many of the members of the Synod have
frequently expressed their desire of having such a pro-
fessor introduced, and declare themselves ready to assist
in supporting him. The trustees in compliance with those
desires of the friends of the College, have called one to
that station; but as their funds were not sufficient for this
and other necessary purposes of this institution, they re-
spectfully applied to the Synod for their assistance in this
afifair, as they justly supposed they had good reason to ex-
pect it from them. The Synod judged they could not with
propriety apply any part of the money now in their hands
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 22/
for this purpose, it being expressly designed by the donors,
for other uses, as beforementioned, but at the same time
agreed to lay the affair before their congregations this
year, and recommend it to their beneficence being desirous
that what they shall do for this purpose, may be a matter
of generosity, and not of necessity: But considering that
they had more in their hands than would be expended the
currant year, they further agreed to lend to the trustees
of the college for the use of the Professor, the sum of fifty
pounds, to be nevertheless refunded out of what may be
given expressly for this purpose.
The letter writer goes on in these words "for it is
judged that what he has for being Professor and President
"both are not sufficient." If he did not know before, this
may inform him, that the present professor hath not both
the offices mentioned, the business of the president was not
put upon him, save his proper share in the government,
nor has he any part of his salary; for that this remark
might have been decently spared, as well as several others
concerning a certain reverend clergyman and his sneers
about "gracious, holy, humble, rich and pious poor youths,
"&c" as to these, I say no more, having confined myself to
facts with which I am well acquainted and which can
easily be proved by forces if need requires
[signed] Richard Treat.
Ahington, July 4th, 1768.
— Supplement to the Pennsylvania Journal^ No. 1337,
July 21, 1768.
Seven pounds Reward.
Ran away, the 22d ult. from the subscriber living in
Gloucester township, near Great Egg-Harbour, a Molatto
man, named Samuel Wright; he was born near Hamp-
ton, in Virginia, is about 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches
high, and well set, his hair bushy, and rather red, much
22 8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
mark'd with the smah-pox, has a down look, and when
angry very apt to turn up the \yhite of his eyes; one of
his thumbs greatly bruised. He had on an old felt hat,
an ozenbrig shirt, a pair of tow trowsers, and a pair of
neat's leather shoes, about half worn, with large brass
buckles. Whoever secures said Run-away, so that the
owner may have him again, shall have the above reward.
Richard Fry.
N. B. The said fellow was whipped and pilloried at
Philadelphia, for horse-stealing last summer.
It having been reported very much to the damage of
the subscriber, who lives on the Pennsylvania side of the
ferry, on the road from Philadelphia to Burlington, com-
monly known by the name of Dunks's, that the said ferry
is not properly attended, nor provided with suitable boats
He takes this method to inform the Public, that he
has boats (equal, if not superior to any on the river Dela-
ware,) for the conveyance of any sort of carriage that
travels the road, and that he keeps an house of entertain-
ment, where such gentlemen, &c. who may be pleased to
favour him with their custom, may depend on his utmost
endeavour to oblige them, and that their passage over the
river shall be expedited as much as possible, by their hum-
ble servant
July 27, 1768. Levi Murrel.
Nczv-Bninsziiick, July 26, 1768.
On July the 8th, 1768, was brought before John Den-
nis, Esq; in the city of New-Brunswick, and province of
East New-Jersey, to be examined, John Farrel, who was
born in Dublin, came to the city of Philadelphia with Capt.
John Iveyley, was sold to Peter Kelly, of New-Town, be-
low New-Castle; he run awav from said master the latter
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part of March last, is about 27 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9
inches high, short black hair, long visage, a large nose,
fiat on the top, slim bodied, but large bones; he was com-
mitted to the gaol of this city, where he remains.
On July the 26th was also committed to the gaol afore-
said, by John Dennis, Esq; one William Martain, who
saith he was born in the suburbs of London, near Moor-
fields; came to the port of Philadelphia with Capt. James
Robinson, was sold to, and is still servant to Thomas
Ives, of Charles-Town, near to William Ives, at the Up-
per-Ferry over Schuylkill, in Bucks county, he run away
from said master on Friday the 15th instant, is 28 years
of age, grey eyes, small stature, but well set, flaxen curled
hair, and of a fair countenance, by trade, a paper stamper.
The masters aforesaid are desired to send for their ser-
vants, as soon as possible, or proper methods will be taken
to set them at liberty, by John Dennis, one of the alder-
men of the city aforesaid.
Bordcntown, July 26, 1768.
To BE SOLD,
A LOT of ground situate in Bordentown, fronting the
two main streets, containing one acre; on which is erected
a commodious two story brick house, well built, and com-
pletely finished, with a good dry cellar under the same, a
two story brick kitchen, with apartments for servants, a
good well at the door, with a pump in the same.
A good garden, a stable, chair, and hay-house; the
dwelling-house is pleasantly situated, and commands an
agreeable prospect of the river Delaware, and is in every
respect calculated for a gentleman's country seat.
Also will be sold, with or without, as may best suit the
purchaser, 130 acres of good land, three quarters of a mile
from town; 60 acres are cleared, and in good fence, on
230 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
which is an orchard of fine grafted fruit, about nine acres
of good mowing ground, the remainder partly wood-land.
Any person inclining to purchase the premises, may have
time for paying the purchase money, with paying inter-
est : For particulars inquire of Mr. Stephen Carmack,
merchant in Philadelphia, or John Imlay, in Borden-
town. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 8i, July 25-
Augnst I, 1768.
List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office of New-
York, July 5, 1768.
. . . . Ebenezer Alliney, John Anderson, 2. Lewis
Morris Ashfield, Esq; at Shrewsbury; .... Wm.
Claughry, Wm. Careless, Shrewsbury; .... Cath.
Dorsett, Middletown ; . . . . Peter Wilson, New Bar-
badoes, 2.
One Hundred Pounds Reward.
Whereas the Treasury in Perth- Amboy, was last Night
broke open, and Seven Thousand Pounds carried off. A
Reward of One Hundred Pounds shall be paid to any one
whatever that will detect or discover the Thief, by me
Stephen Skinner.
Perth-Amboy, July 22, 1768.
— The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
873, July 25, 1768.
Nezv-York, July 25. On Monday Night last, a very
costly and valuable Engine for extracting Water out of
Col. Schuyler's Copper Mines at Second River, unhap-
pily took Fire, and that, together with the Buildings
which inclosed it, entirely consumed : This is the second
Time the Fire has distroyed their Engine, and as it is of
great Value, and many Labourers had their chief Depen-
dence on this Work, which they will now probably know
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 23 1
the want of; the Damage will be very sensibly felt : It is
unknown how the Fire began, but it is said, not to be
without some suspicion of Design.
Last Thursday Night the Treasury at Amhoy, was
broke open and robbed. «
Burlington, July 14, 1768.
Sir,
/ herezvith send you a List of the Members returned
for the new Assembly of the Province of New-Jersey, _
zvhich it may he a GratiUcation to some of your Readers,
to find in your Paper. I am, Sir, &c.
City of Burlington. ^Abraham Hewlings, and *Jos-
eph Smith, Esqs.
County of Burlington. *Henry Paxson, and *Joseph
Bullock, Esqs.
Gloucester. * Robert F. Price, and *John Hinchman,
Esqs.
Salcni and Cumberland. Ebenezer Miller, and *Isaac
Sharpe, Esqs.
Cape May. Aaron Learning, and Nicholas Stilwell,
Esqs.
Hunterdon, Morris and Sussex. *John Hart, and
* Samuel Tucker.
City of Perth-Amboy. Cortland Skinner, and *John
L. Johnson, Esqs.
Middlesex. John Wetherill, and Reune Runyan, Esqs.
Essex. John Ogden, and Stephen Crane, Esqs.
Bergen. Theunis Dey, and ^Johannes Demarest, Esqs.
Monmouth. *Edward Taylor, and *Robert Harts-
horne, Esqs.
Somerset. Hendrick Fisher, and The hon. John Ber-
rien, Esqs.
Those marked thus * are new Members.
232 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
His Excellency, Governor Franklin, has been
pleased to prorogue the Assembly to the 26th of Septem-
ber next.
' To Be Sold,
At Public Vendue, on Fourth Day, the 24th of the 8th
Month, called August, and to be entered upon the
loth Day of the 4th Month, called April.
A Valuable Plantation, the Estate of Shobal SmitJi, late
of Woodhridge, in East Nezv-Jersey, deceased, containing
180 Acres, or thereabouts, about 70 Acres of which lyes
adjoining to, and partly in, an Elbow of Woodhridge-
creck; which Creek, as far as it joins, serves sufficiently
for a Fence. The Place is well water'd, and has on it a
Dwelling-House, and Out-Houses, a good Barn, and a
very good Orchard. It consists of good Tillable and Pas-
ture Land; likewise good Fresh and Salt Meadow; of
each an equal Proportion, so far as to render it both con-
venient and profitable. The remainder Part of the said
Plantation, lyes at about a Mile distance, upon the Road
that leads from EJi.zahet]i-Tozvn to Woodhridge; con-
tains no Acres, a Part of which is well wooded, the rest
is good Tillable and Pasture Land; it has on it sundry
Springs which afford plenty of Water, in the dryest Time.
And as it is here described separately, so it will be sold
separately or together, as it ma}^ best suit the Purchaser
or Purchasers. The Vendue to begin at 12 o'Clock, at
which Time and Place the Conditions will be made known,
by
Jacob Fitz Randolph,
William Smith, Executors.
—The New York Gcicette or U\\dcly Post Boy, No.
1334, July 25, 1768.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 233
PJiiladclphia, July 24. Extract of a Letter from Am-
boy, July 22, 1768.
"Last Night the Office of the Treasurer of the Eastern
Division was broke open, and a Quantity of Money, in
Dollars and Paper, stolen, to the Amount of between Six
and Seven Thousand Pounds. The Money was in an Iron
Chest, in which the Public Money, when cut from the
Sheets and signed by the Treasurer, is put. It appears
that the Villains first broke open a Scrutore, in which was
some few Johannes, and some old Bills to the Amount of
about Thirty or Forty Pounds, which they took; in the
Scructore they found the Key of the Chest, which was
drawn to the East Window, where it was opened, and the
Money carried off."^ — The New York Journal or General
Adz'crtiser, No. 1334, July 28, 1768.
New- York, July 21.
We hear from Newark, that on Monday Night last,
Schuyler's Copper Works, at Second River, which were
burnt about 7 Years ago, were again destroyed by Eire,
supposed to be by Design, as it was not known that any
Eire had been lately used there."
Philadelphia, July 28.
I'Ve hear from Nczv-Jerscy, that last Week died at
Sandy-Hook, John Erench, Esq; late Secretary to his
Excellency Sir Henry Moore, Governor of New-York.
By His Excellency William Eranklin, Esq; Cap-
tain General, Governor and Commander in Chief of His
1 For an account of this robberv and the ensuing quarrel between
Governor Franklin and the Assembly, see paper by William A. White-
head, in Proceeding's N. J. Historical Society, First Series, V., 49.
2 For an account of this concern, see "Josiah Hornblower, and the
First Steam-Engine in America. With some notices of the Schuyler
Copper Mines at Second River, N. J., and a Genealogy.' of the Horn-
blower Family," by William Nelson, Newark, N. J., 1883. This work
■does not mention either of the fires referred to above.
2 34 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 7^8
Majesty's Province of New-Jersey, and Territories there-
on depending in America, Chancellor and Vice- Admiral in
the same, &c.
A Proclamation.
Whereas it appears to me on Oath, that the House of
Stephen Skinner, Esq; Treasurer of the Eastern Division
of this Province, at Perth Amboy, was, in the Night of
the 2 1 St Instant, robbed of Money, to the amount of
Seven Thousand Pounds and upwards, by some Person
or Persons unknown. Part of the said Money being in
Dollars, a small Part in Gold, and the rest chiefly in new
Bills of Credit of this Province; and although diligent
Search hath been made after the Perpetrator or Perpetra-
tors of this daring and attrocious Robbery, he or they re-
main as yet undiscovered.
I have therefore thought fit to notify the same by Proc-
lamation, hereby recjuiring and commanding all Judges
Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, and other Ofiicers of this
Province, to be particularly vigilant in discovering the
Robber or Robbers, and securing the said Money; and
for that Purpose to examine all Persons they shall have
Reason to suspect of being concerned in committing the
said Crime.
And in order to encourage a Zeal and Activity in this
Matter, I do hereby, with the Advice of His Majesty's
Council (besides paying the Sum of Fifty Pounds, pro-
vided by the Government in Cases of Burglary) promise
to recommend to the General Assembly, that Provision be
made in the amplest Manner, to reward any Person or
Persons who shall detect, apprehend, or cause to be appre-
hended, any or either of the Persons concerned in the said
Robbery, so that he or they be convicted thereof; and over
and above the said Reward, I do hereby promise his ]\Iaj-
esty's most gracious Pardon to any Accomplice, who shall
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 235
discover and prosecute to Conviction any one, or more of
the said Offenders.
Given under my Hand and Seal at Arms, at the City
of Burlington, the Twenty-Sixth Day of July, in the
Eighth Year of His Majesty's Reign, Anno Domini, 1768.
William Franklin.
By his Excellency's Command,
Joseph Reed, jun. D. Secretary.
God Save the King.
N. B. Mr. Skinner, by Advertisement, offers a farther
Reward of One Hundred Pounds.
Trenton, July ig, 1768.
Committed to this Goal, a certain John Tendue, cord-
wainer, belonging to Richard Clayton, at Marcus
Hook, advertised in the Gazette of the 12th of May last.
The said John Tendue has been advertised by letter sev-
eral times, but no notice has been taken of it. This is
therefore to inform the said "Richard Clayton, unless he
comes and takes awa}^ his apprentice, paying charges, he
will be sold in three weeks from the day of the date here-
of, by
, George Brown.
Stolen on the i6th instant, at night from the sub-
scriber, living in Kingwood township, Hunterdon county,
West New-Jersey, two horses, one of which is a light bay,
about 10 years old, 14 hands and an half high, with a
small star in his forehead, a thick black mane, hanging
chiefly on the off side, and part of it worn off by the strap
of a neck-yoke, the near hind foot white, shod before with
large shoes, saddle-backed, and large-bodied. The other
a dark bay, about six years old, 14 hands three inches
high, his mane hangs on the off side, a star in his forehead.
236 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
his off hind foot partly white, round bodied, somewhat
sharp hipped, shod before with large shoes, and appears
somewhat like a stallion. Whoever secures said horses,
so as the owner may have them again, shall have Six
Pounds reward, and reasonable charges; and Six Pounds
for securing the Thieves, or Three Pounds for each, paid
by
William Coates.
— Tlic Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2066, July 28,
1768.
Monmouth County. ) Pursuant to an Order of the
New-Jersey, ) ' " Hon. Frederick Smith, and John
Berrian, Esqrs, two of the Judges of the Supreme Court
of said Province, upon the Petition of Michael and Peter
Vanderhoff, and ]\'Ioses Brown, insolvent Debtors, Notice
is hereby given to all the Creditors of the said Petition-
ers, to shew Cause, (if any they have) on Wednesday the
7th Day of September next, before the said Judges, at the
Court-House in Perth-x\mboy, why an Assignment of the
said Petitioners Estates should not be made, and they dis-
charged from their Imprisonment, pursuant to the Direc-
tion of the Acts of the Legislature of this Province in such
Cases made and provided.
Whereas the Creditors of the late John Stearndall,
deceased, have not brought in their Accounts as desired in
a former Advertisement; this is therefore to give Notice
to all the said Creditors, to bring them in; and all those
who are indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay
their respective Balances, on or before the 20th of August
inst. to Jacob Bergen, Esq; at Rockey-hill, or Richard
Curson, in New-York, Administrator, or the}^ will be put
into the Hands of an Attorney, without further Notice. —
Tlie Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 874,
August I, 1768.
View
OF
House.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 23/
To be Sold,
The House and Lot of land, lately
belonging to Isaac Lyon of Newark,
deceased; the lot contains about six
acres of land, and has upon it, an or-
chard of ninety apple trees, now in the
prime of bearing; a dwelling house,
with three fire-places, a large barn al-
most new, with good stables ; a large still-house, with two
stills, good worms and conveniences for distilling cider;
situate in the town of Newark, about half a mile from the
noted tavern kept by James Banks, and fronting the great
road leading to Elizabeth-Town.^ Any person inclining
to purchase the same, by applying to Samuel Hayes at
Newark, may know the conditions of sale, or to John and
Mattamiah Lyon, at Morris-Town, who will give an in-
disputable title to the same.
Newark, August 2d, 1768.
— TJie Nczv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1335. August 4, 1768.
Evesham, Burlington county, July 28, 1768.
To be sold, by the subscriber, by way of public vendue, on
Monday, the 22d of August next.
Fifteen hundred acres of good land and swamp, in
Evesham, divided into lots suitable for farms, with a suit-
able quantity of swamp and cleared meadow to each lot.^
. . . . Any person inclining to purchase all, or any
part of the said lands or mills, is invited to come and view
them, before the day of sale, who may be further informed
by applying to David Oliphant, Esc[; on the premises.
The title is good. The vendue to begin at ten o'clock,
where attendance will be given by me.
, . Samuel Coles.
1 Probably on what is now known as Clinton avenue.
2 See The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2014 and No. 2057.
238 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Pursuant to an act of General Assembly of the prov-
ince of New Jersey, lately passed, entitled an act for the
relief of insolvent debtors; we the subscribers being- now
closely confined in the county of Salem, and having peti-
tioned the judges of his Majesty's inferior court of com-
mon pleas, for the county aforesaid, for the benefit of the
said act; do give notice to all our creditors, to appear and
show cause, if any they have, on the first day of September
next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon of that same day, be-
fore the said judges at the Court-House, in the town of
Salem, and county aforesaid, why we should not be dis-
charged, agreeable to the directions of the said act.
Joshua Huddy, Andrew Polson, Abraham Lord,
Jacob Harnis. — Tlie Pennsylvania Ga-:ette, No. 2067,
August 4, 1768.
Mount Holly, .7th Month 27, 1768.
Ti-iE subscriber thinks it necessary to inform the public
in general, and his friends in particular, that he is now
carrying on his business of clock and watch-making, mend-
ing and cleaning, at his house in Mountholly, where those
that are pleased to favour him with their custom, may de-
pend upon its being done with the greatest care and dis-
patch.
He also finds himself under a necessity to desire all those
indebted to him, to consider his late misfortune, and dis-
charge their respective ballances immediately, in order to
enable him to carry on his business in the best manner his
present low circumstances may admit, for the maintenance
of himself and family.
Richard Dickinson.
Gloucester, July 25, 1768.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern,
that at the next sessions of the General Assemblv of the
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 239
province of New-Jersey, application will be made for an
act to establish Great Timber Creek, in the county of Glou-
cester, a lawful fence, from the mouth unto the north
branch of said creek. If any persons have any objections,
let them give their attendance.
London, May 21. This Day was published, pr. is 6.
A Letter to a Friend; containing Remarks on certain
Passages in a Sermon preached by the Right Rev. John
Lord Bishop of Landaff, &c. &c.
By Charles Chauncey, D. D.
With a Supplement, containing an Answer to the Plea
of T. B. Chandler, D. D. of New-Jersey, for American
Bishops; wherein his reasoning are shewn to be fallacious,
and his claims undefensible; by a Presbyter in Old-Eng-
land.— Tlie Neiv York Ga.':;ctte and Weekly Post Boy, No.
875, Augusts, 1768.
Perth-Anihoy, July 13, 1768.
By Order of Stephen. Skinner, Rune Runyon and Jona-
than Frasee, Esqrs. Judges of the inferior Court of Com-
mon Pleas for the County of Middlesex, in the Province
of New-Jersey, Notice is hereby given to the Creditors of
William Jolly, an insolvent Debtor in the Goal in the
County of Middlesex, to shew Cause, if any they have,
before the said Judges, at the House of Elijah Dunham,
Inn-holder, in Perth-Amboy, on Tuesday the sixth Day
of September next, why an Assignment of the said Debt-
or's Estate should not be made, and the said Debtor dis-
charged, pursuant to the Directions of a late Act of the
Legislature of this Province, entitled. An Act for the Re-
lief of insolvent Debtors. — The Nezv York Gazette or the
Weekly Post Boy, No. 1336, August 8, 1768.
240 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
PJiUadclpliia, August 8. Saturday last Capt. Spier ar-
rived here, after a long passage, from Glascow, with whom
came passenger the Revd. and learned Dr. Witherspoon,
President of the college at Princeton, New-Jersey, with his
Lady and family. — Siippicincnt to The Nezu York Gazette
or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1336, August 11, 1768.
Whereas Gastavus Kingsland.^ Yesterday Afternoon
clandestinely shot a Hog upon Sandy-Hook; and as the
Subscribers hath frequently lost sucking Calves, which
they believe to have been stolen from off Sandy-Hook.
Therefore public Notice is hereby given, that any Person
or Persons that shall presume for the Future to carry a
Gun or shoot on Sandy-Hook, without Liberty first ob-
tained in Writing from under their Hands, will be prose-
cuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law.
Robert Hartshorne.
EsEK Hartshorne.
August 2, 1768.
N. B. As the abovementioned Gastavus Kingsland,
was in Company with one Edward Collard, who it is
thought was Confederate with him. Said Collard is for-
bid to land or dig Clams on Sandy-Hook, as he will be
looked upon as a Trespasser as soon as landed. — The New
York Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1336, August
II, 1768.
By the Honourable
JOHN PENN, Esquire.
Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief of the
Province of Pennsylvania, and Counties of New-Castle.
Kent and Sussex, on Delaware.
A PROCLAMATION,
Whereas it appears to me, by the Deposition of Ste-
1 Probably a son of Gusta\us Kingsland. of New Barbadoes Neck, and
his wife. Rachel Mackleen.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 24 1
pJicii Skinner, Esquire, Treasurer of the Eastern Division
of New-Jersey, transmitted to me by his Excehency Gov-
ernor Franklin, that the House of the said Stephen Skin-
ner, at Perth-Anihoy, was, in the Night of the Twenty-
first Day of July last past, rol^bed of Money, to the Am-
ount of Seven Thousand Pounds, and upwards, by some
Person or Persons unknown. Part of the said Money
being in Dollars, a small Part in Gold, and the rest chiefly
in new Bills of Credit of that Province :
I HAVE THEREFORE, by and with the Advice of the
Council, thought fit to issue this Proclamation, hereby
requiring and enjoining all Judges, Justices of the Peace,
Sheriffs, and all other Ofiicers of the said Province of
Pennsylvania, and Counties on Delazuare, to use their ut-
most Endeavours to discover and apprehend the Perpetra-
tor or Perpetrators of the said daring Villany, and to se-
cure the said Money; and for that Purpose strictly to ex-
amine all Persons, who, from being possessed of an unu-
sual Sum of Nezu-Jersey Currency, or from other Circum-
stances, there may be reason to suspect were concerned
therein.
Given under my Pland, and the Great Seal of the said
Province, at PliiladelpJiia, the Sixth Day of An-
gusf, in the Eighth Year of His Majesty's Reign,
and in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven
Hundred and Sixty-eight.
John Penn.
By His Honour's Command,
Joseph Shippen, junior, Secretary.
God save the King.
The Subscriber, having for many years, made it her
business to cure Sturgeon in North America, which has
been esteemed preferable to any manufactured by other
persons, and obtained the first premium of Fifty Pounds
242 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
sterling, from the society of arts and commerce in Lon-
don; takes this method of acquainting the pubHc, that she
intends, as soon as possible, to leave this part of the world,
but is desirous and willing to instruct a sober industrious
person or family in the whole art, secret and mystery of
manufacturing sturgeon in the several branches, consist-
ing of making isinglass, pickling, cavear, glue, and oil;
the subscriber has lately fallen upon a method of doing the
isinglass ecjual to any whatever. Whoever has a mind to
treat with the subscriber, may apply to her at Mr. Elijah
Bond's fishery near Trenton, where is every thing conve-
nient for carrying on the business, and plenty of fish
throughout the whole year furnished by Air. Bond's fish
pond.
Margaret Broadfield.
N. B. The sturgeon manufactory is now carried on
by Elijah Bond, near Trenton, under the care and in-
spection of Mrs. Broadfield, whose knowledge and ex-
perience in that branch of business is well known; where
any person may be supplied, either for shipping or home
consumption, at Fifteen Shillings for a single three gallon
kegg, or Twelve Shillings and Six Pence by the quantity,
and in proportion for larger keggs, warranted good.
They are also sold at Coxe and Furman's store, in
Water street, at the same rates.
To be Sold by public vendue, on the third of Septem-
ber next, at lo o'clock in the morning, a plantation, situ-
ate in Pilesgrove, Salem County, containing about 200
acres, between 60 and 80 acres of which cleared land,
under good fence, and more may be cleared, the wood-
land well timbered; about 20 acres of marsh and ash
swamp, besides some run swamp, and a good bearing or-
chard, of about 200 trees of the best fruit; also a fine
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 243
young thriving bearing peach orchard, of the best peaches,
about 400 trees; there are on the place two log houses,
and a spring of good water, convenient to each house;
a log barn 28 feet by 20; it lies on the north side of Salem
creek; and there is a landing at the corner of the land,
where shallops and flats come and load. Also to be sold,
12 acres and a half of cedar swamp, about 13 miles from
said land. The conditions of sale will be made known,
and attendance given by
Aaron Silver.
— The Pennsylvania Ga::ctte, No. 2068, August 11,
1768.
Extracts from Islr. Anderson's Historical and Chronologi-
cal Deduction of the Origin of Commerce, &c. con-
tinued from our last.
(Anno 1 6 14.)
(1664.) The Dutch expelled from the city and prov-
ince of Nczu-York by England, which were granted by the
King to the Duke of York; which grant likewise compre-
hended Neiv-Jcrsey ; part of which last country, in the
same year, the Duke of York regranted to the Lord
Bcrkly, and Sir George Carteret ; and the latter's family
being from the isle of Jersey, in the British channel, oc-
casioned the name of N'ew- Jersey
Saturday last Captain Bulkeley arrived here from Lis-
bon. He spoke the following Vessels on his Passage, viz.
. . . . in Lat. 33,00, Long 59,10, a Brig from Salem,
for Guadaloupe, 14 Days out
Burlington County, Trenton Landing.
To he sold by public vendue, at the house of John Doug-
lass, on Thursday the 8th of September next, between
2 44 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^768
nine o'clock in the morning, and six in the afternoon, or
at any time before by private sale;
One hundred and fifty acres of good wood land, and
about fifty acres of good meadow ; it fronts the river be-
tween Trenton ferry, and Messrs. Cox and Furman's
works, and joins Lamberton fishery, and Elijah Bond's
plantation ; a very pleasant high shore, with the mead-
ow before the door, fit for any gentleman's seat, who de-
lights in fishing at Trenton falls or landing. Any person
inclining to purchase twenty or fifty acres before the day
of sale, by applying to the subscriber, may know the terms
of sale.
John Douglass.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 84, Augnst 15-
22, 1768.
Elizabeth-Town, August 12, 1768.
On Wednesday IMorning last, departed this Life, after
a short Illness, the Hon. Samuel Woodruff, Esq; one
of his Majesty's Council for this Province.^ A Gentleman
universally known for his undaunted Resolution, un-
shaken Fidelity, and just Decisions, in the Character of a
Magistrate; and for his Benevolence, Hospitality, public
Spirit and Liberality, few, if any, excelled him. In his
private Life were most eminently joined, the afl:'ectionate
Husband, tender Parent, kind Master, faithful Friend,
and to crown all, the cheerful and devout Christian. By
his sudden Fall, several public, and important Places of
Trust are become vacant, all of which he filled with dis-
tinguished Integrity. His remains were decently interred
Yesterday Afternoon in the first Presbyterian Church, at-
tended by a numerous Concourse of People, from this and
the neighbouring- Towns, when a very pertinent and judi-
iFoi- M sketch of Srimucl Wdiuliuff. see N. J. Archives. X.. 44.
1/68] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 245
cioiisly applied Sermon was preached by the Rev. James
Caldwell, from Isaiah Ivii, i. 2. The righteous perished,
and no Man layetli it to Heart, and merciful Men are taken
away, none considering, that tJie Rigliteous is taken azvay
from the Evil to come. He shall enter into Peace, tJiey
shall rest in their Beds, each one zvalking in Jiis Upright-
ness.
To be sold, a tract of salt meadow and Cedar swamp,
situate, lying and being on New Barbados Neck, in Ber-
gen county, in New-Jersey, containing about 1 14 acres
of salt meadow, and about 322 acres of cedar swamp; the
whole is bounded on the two sides by Stag's Creek, com-
monly called Berry's Creek, and by Peach-Island Creek.
The meadoA\s are reckoned by those in the neighbourhood,
who have frequently mowed in them, not inferior to any
salt meadow in that part of the country; and some parts
thereof, at a very small expence, may be made fresh mead-
ow, and to yield good English grass. The timber and
wood of every kind in the cedar swamp, is now in great
perfection, as the present owner has preserved it, and pre-
vented any of the wood being cut out for near upon 30
years. The conveniencies of landings and easy carriage
from the said cedar swamp, are no way inferior to those of
any other swamp on that neck; as a great part of the
swamp is bounded by Berry's Creek, and common sloops
and wood-boats go up to the creek to be loaded ; and from
the other side of the tract the timber may be brought to
Hackensack River, by sleding or carting it one cjuarter of
a mile. A plan or draught of the said meadows and
swamp, made from a late survey, may be seen, by apply-
ing to Mr. John Terhune. at Hackinsack, or to the sub-
scriber at New-York.
If the above-mentioned premises are not sold before
246 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
monday the third day of October next, they will then be
exposed to sale to the highest bidder, at the court house
in Bergen county, in the town of Hackinsack. For the
greater convenience of purchasers, the meadows will then
be divided into five lots, and the cedar swamp into eight
lots, each lot of the meadow to contain upwards of 40
acres; and to be sold either in separate lots or together,
as may best suit the purchasers. A good title will be given
to the purchaser or purchasers, by
Nicholas Roosevelt.
Morris County. ) Pursuant to an Order of the Hon-
New-Jersey, ) ourable Frederick Smith, and John
Berrien, Esqrs. two of the Judges of the Supreme Court
of Judicature of the Province of New-Jersey; upon the
Petition of James Colie, Lambertus Laroux, John Case,
and Samuel Mun, insolvent Debtors, Notice is hereby
given to all the Creditors of the said Petitioners, to shew
Cause (if any they have) on Wednesday the seventh Day
of September next, at the Court-House, in Perth-Amboy,
at 12 o'clock of the same Day, why an Assignment of the
said Petitioners Estates should not be made, and their
Bodies discharged from Confinement, agreeable to the Di-
rections of a late Act of the Legislature of said Province,
for the Relief of insolvent Debtors. — T]ic Nczv York Ga-
zette and Weekly Mercury, No. 876, August 15, 1768.
Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of the
Province of N'ew-Jersey, entitled "An Act for the Relief
of Insolvent Debtors." We the Subscribers being now
confined in the Goal of the County of Essex, and having
petitioned the Justices of the Supreme Court of Judicature
for the Province aforesaid, for the benefit of said Act. and
each of us filed a Schedule of our respective Effects, do
1/68] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 247
give Notice to all our Creditors to shew Cause, if any they
have, on the Seventh Day of September next, at 2 o'clock
in the Afternoon of the same Day, before the Justices of
said Courts, at the Court House in Perth-Aiiiboy, why
we should not be discharged agreeable to the Directions
of said Act.
David Ball. Jonas Ball. Samuel Jynner.
— Tlie New York Ga.-:ctfe or Weekly Post-Boy, No.
I337> Angnsf 15, 1768.
These are to give Notice, that all Persons who have
any Demands against John Morris and Robert Morris,
both insolvent Debtors in Monmouth County, in East
Jersey, are required to meet their Assignees on the 3d
Day of October next, at the House of David Curtis, at
Manasquan, in Shrewsbury, in said County, in order to
certify their Demands, that the Assignees may proceed,
pursuant to the late Act of Assembly. And also, all Per-
sons who are indebted to the Insolvents, are required to
meet the Assignees at the House of the said Curtis afore-
said, on the 4th Day of October next, in order to discharge
and settle their Accounts, and there will be Attendance
given by the Assignees.
August 12, 1768.
David Curtis,
Assignee for tlie said
John & Ro. Morris.
— The Nezu York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1337- August 18, 1768.
To Be Sold,
A House and Lot, in the town of Salem, in West New-
Jersey, now in the tenure of Robert Johnson, Esq; the lot
is 23 feet 6 inches in front on the street leading from the
248 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
Court-House to the Great Bridge, and extends above 250
feet back, the house 20 feet front, two stories high, two
rooms on the first, and three on the second floor, with
good garrets, and cellars under the whole house; a large
kitchen back, with two- rooms over it for servants; a large
oven, and good well, in the yard, and a garden, &c. Who-
ever wants to purchase the same, may see the house and
lot, and know the terms of sale, by applying to said John-
son, on the premises, or to John Mitchell, in Philadel-
phia, who will give an undoubted title to the same.
Pursuant to an act of General Assembly of the prov-
ince of New-Jersey, lately passed, intituled, an act for the
relief of insolvent debtors; we the subscribers, being now
confined in the goal of the county of Hunterdon, have peti-
tioned the judges of the su])reme court for the benefit of
said act, and filed a schedule of efi'ects, do give notice to
all our creditors to appear, and shew cause, if any they
have, on the third day of September next, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon of the same day, before the judges of the
said court, at the dwelling house of Rensalier Williams,
in Trenton, why they should not be discharged, agreeable
to the direction of the said act. AA'illiam Hewlings,
Joseph Stout, Samuel Preston, Robert Ruther-
FORD.i — The Pennsylvania Gaceffe, Ahi. 2069, August 18,
1768.
Friday last the Rev. John Witherspoon, D. D. with
his family proceeded from this city to Princeton.
Cumberland county, New-Jersey, August 4, 1768.
Taken up this day and committed to the goal in this
county, a person who calls himself by the name of Joseph
Tyler, he appears to be about twenty-five years of age, of
1 Foi- a sketch of Robert Rutherford, see N. J. Archives, XX., 168.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 249
a middle stature, much mark'd with the small pox. aud
Avears his own hair: He is committed on suspicion of
being a run-away servant, and will be sold out for costs,
agreeable to law, except otherwise cleared.
Theo. Elmer, sheriff.^
London.
June 2. By the epistle from the yearly meeting of the
people called Quakers, held in London, by adjournments,
from the 23d of the 5th month, 1768, to the 28th of the
same, it appears, among other things, that the sufferings
of Friends, brought in this year, being chiefly for tythes,
and those called church-rates, in England and Wales,
amount to 3469I. and upwards; and those in L'eland
to 1560I. and upwards. And by accounts from the
several quarterly meetings in England, and by epistles
from Wales, North-Britain, L'eland, Holland, New-York,
Pennsylvania, New-Jersey and Maryland, we are advised,
that several have joined the society through convincement,
in divers places; and that considerable openness appears
in many parts towards the testimony of truth. — Tlic Penn-
sylvania Chronicle, No. 85, August 22-29, 1768.
Five Pounds Reward.
RuN-away on the 12th of this Inst. July, from Hanover,
in Morris-Town, and Province of East-New-Jersey, an
Irishman, named Thomas Harber, about five Feet 2 In-
ches high, has black curl'd Hair, thin-visaged, and has a
sandy Beard : Had on when he absconded, a brown Cam-
blet Coat, scarlet Vest, and Ozenbrig Trowsers. The
Night he went away, he broke open a small Leather Trunk,
at the House of Matthias Burnet, and took therefrom
Cash to the Amount of 40I. in Jersey Money, and at the
1 Theophilus Elmer was Sheriff of Cumberland county, 1766-9.
250 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
same Time stole a Coat mixed blue and white, bound with
blue Binding, Mohair Buttons, a Pair of Leather Breech-
es, a crimson Vest, two Shirts, and sundry other Articles.
Whoever takes up and secures the said Thief, so that he
may be brought to Justice, shall receive the above Reward,
from
Mathias Burnet, and
James Wilkinson.
Whereas many Inconveniencies frequently attend the
Sale of Horses, Horn Cattle, Sheep, and Swine, for want
of some publick convenient stated Market or Fair, where
Sellers and Buyers may meet for that Purpose. And as
the town of Newark, from its Vicinity to New-York, and
other Circumstances attending its Situation, is by many,,
esteemed a most proper Place for such a Cattle Market :
It is at the Request of a Number of the Inhabitants of
New-York and New-Jersey, that publick Notice is hereby
given, That on the Third Wednesday in October next,
and on the Thursday and Friday following, and on the
same Da3^s yearly, and every Year thereafter, will be
opened and held at Newark aforesaid, a publick Market,,
for the Sale of all Kinds of Horses, fat and Store Horn
Cattle, Sheep and Swine, and for no other Purpose what-
soever, (except it be for the Sale of the Products or Man-
ufactories of the Country.) Proper Officers will attend
for the Preservation of Decorum and good Order.
Newark, August i6, 1768.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RuN-away from Hendrick Coyler, of East-New-Jersey,
a Negro Fellow named Ishmael, by Trade a Blacksmith,
is much pitted with the Small Pox, has a Blemish in one
Eye, is a great Fidler, and often shewing slight of Hand
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 2$ I
Tricks; has a Sqiiaw for his Wife. He got leave of his
Master about 2 Years since to go towards Middletown, to
look a Master; it is said he has work'd some Time at the
Iron Works, near Spotswood, 'tis thought he is since gone
towards Pennsylvania; he has been acquainted about
East-Town. Whoever takes up said Fellow and delivers
him to Capt. Elias Dayton, in Elizabeth-Town, or said
Colyer, at Horse-Neck, shall have the above Reward, with
reasonable Charges, paid by
Hendrick Colyer
— The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
877, August 22, 1768.
To' the Printer,
SiRj
Please to give the follozving a place in your next paper.
For some time past I have observ'd a controversy in
some of our colonies, respecting the introduction of Eng-
lish Bishops among us. Dr. Chandler appealed to the pub-
lic, to know if they had any objection, why one or more
Bishops shou'd not be sent to America; and laid before
them, the restrictions with which they were desired, viz.
"That the Bishops to be sent to America, shall have no
authority, but purely of a spiritual and ecclesiastical na-
ture, such as is derived altogether from the church, and
not from the state. That his authority shall operate only
upon the clergy of the church, and not upon the laity, or
dissenters of any denomination. That the Bishops shall
not interfere with the property or privileges, whether civil
or religious, of churchmen or dissenters. That, in partic-
ular, they shall have no concern with the probate of wills.
letters of guardianship, and administration, or marriage
licenses, nor be judges of any cases relating thereto. But
that they shall only exercise the original powers of their
252 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
office, namely, ordain and govern the clergy, and adminis-
ter confirmation to those who shall desire it.*" Several
objectors have appeared. A periodical paper, published
in New- York, intituled the American Whig, the Ccntincl,
in Philadelphia, &c. Tho' the former, it seems, does not
object against Bishops with the above restriction : "The
Appeal, says he, asks nothing but what is highly reason-
able ." But affirms that it is "altogether impossibJe." to
have Bishops, on the terms proposed. Much has been
written pro and con — and perhaps a great deal foreign to
the purpose, and unbecoming the professors of Christian-
ity. As the cause is debating before the tribunal of the
public, I wou'd beg leave to give the sketch of a plan,
whereby they may be better enabled to form a right judg-
ment. Suppose some judicious, impartial person, shou'd
collect all the pieces that are, and shall be, published on the
subject; and exhibit weekly, or monthly, in our ])ublic
prints, the substance of all the arguments made use of, at-
tending only to the merits of the cause. This might be
done by way of dialogue, in a short, expressive manner.
But I foresee an objection that will arise. Where shall we
find the judicious, impartial person ? It must be confess'd
the objection is weight}^; and 'tis to be lamented, that
there are such animosities and divisions between those,
who enrol their name among the followers of the Prince
of peace — But as there are many persons in our colonies
of good abilities, natural and acquired, it wou'd be un-
charitable not to believe that some of them, have so great
a sense of the Deity — so zealous for the glory of God, and
the good of mankind — so far from being bigoted to this,
or that, particular party, that they wou'd disdain to blow
up the sparks of party spirit, or to transgress the laws of
truth and decency. Shou'd such a person put in execution
'''Appeal to the public, p. 79.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 2$^
the plan propos'd, or something of the Hke nature, and en-
deavour to sow the seeds of peace and harmony among his
fehow-creatures (so necessary at this juncture, for our
pohtical interest) I doul^t not but the sincere Christian
win thank him for his labour of love ; and that he will see
the accomplishment of that promise, made us by our Di-
vine Redeemer — Blessed are the peaee-inakcrs, for they
shall be called the children of God.
Philanthropos.
, /// Nezv- Jersey, July 28, 1768.
— The New York Gazette or JVeekly Post Boy, No.
1338, April 22, 1768.
Philadelphia, August 22. On Saturday last a Man was
committed to Gloucester Gaol, on Suspicion of being con-
cerned in the Robbery of the East-Jersey Treasury. The
Reasons which induced the Justice to commit him were,
that he had with him a Quantity of Jersey Bills, mostly
new, which he seemed anxious to exchange for any other
Money — that he gave a very improbable Account of the
Manner in which he got it, and seemed very desirous of
going into a retired Part of the Jerseys, to live for some
Time. That he said he had been Clerk of a Ship on a
Voyage to the West-Indies, but could not sign his Name
to his Examination.
This is to give Notice.
To all whom it may concern. That the Subscribers, in-
solvent Debtors, confined in the Gaol of the County of
Sussex, in the Province of New-Jersey; have applied to
the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said
Count V. to be discharged agreeable to an Act of the Gen-
eral Assemblv of the said Province, for that Purpose late-
ly made and provided : And the said Judges have appoint-
2 54 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
ed the 26th Day of September next, to meet at the Court-
House in said County for that Purpose.
John Arrent
John Herrett
William Parks
Henry Gilliam, Jun
August 20, 1768.
To Be Sold,
On Friday the 2d day of September next, on the Premises;
I'l-iE plantation lately the property
of James Leslie, adjoining the South-
Branch of Rariton-river, in the county
of Somerset, in the province of New-
Jersey; containing about 83 acres of
land, 20 acres whereof is very good
meadow and 20 acres of wood-land :
There is on said plantation a very good
grist-mill with two pairs of stones; three bolting-mills,
all go by water, and the meal is hoisted by water; a very
good saw-mill; two dwelling houses; a merchant shop
adjoining one of said houses; a smoke house; coopers
shop, a large barn covered with cedar; and a large or-
chard, all in very good repair. The said plantation is so
situated as to carry on a large trade in the milling and
merchandizing business. The same day will also be sold
on the premises, houshold furniture, cows, hogs, farmers
utensils : A large quantity of boards and a large parcel of
shop goods, and sundry other articles too tedious to men-
tion. The vendue to liegin at ten o'clock of said day :
Also will be sold on tuesday the thirtieth day of Septem-
ber next, on the premises, about 250 acres of good wheat
land, situated in Riddings-town, in the county of Hunter-
don and province aforesaid, bounded on Lomarton-river,
View
OF
Houses
and Barns
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 255
and land of Denise Hegaman and others. The vendue to
begin at ten o'clock of said day, where conditions of sale
will be made known, and attendance given by
Theodorus Van Wyck,
John Shipboy
Peter Ferine
Abraham Van Neste
Millstone, August 15, 1768.
— The New York Jonriuil or General Advertiser, No.
1338, August 25, 1768.
Saturday last a Man, suspected of being concerned in
robbing the Treasury of East Jersey, was taken up and
committed to Gloucester Goal. He had a Quantity of
New-Jersey Money in his Possession, but on Examina-
tion, could give no satisfactory Account how he came by
it.
To Be Sold,
A Valuable tract of land in Gloucester counuty, West
Jersey, situate on Raccoon creek, and containing upwards
of 1000 acres. It lies near the Swedish church, adjoining,
on the west-side, to land of Thomas James, at Raccoon
bridge, on the main road from Gloucester to Salem, not
20 miles distant from Philadelphia. The whole is well
wooded and watered. On great part of it there is plenty
of white oak timber. A branch of Raccoon creek runs
through this tract, and affords several commodious mill-
seats. There is a considerable quantity of rich swamp,
which might, at a small expence, be made valuable mead-
ow. As the whole of this land is well wooded and tim-
bered, its value is greatly increased by its being situated
on a river navigable for large shallops. Any person in-
clining to purchase, may know the terms of sale, by applv-
256 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
ing to William Hicks, Esq; in Second-street, Philadel-
phia.— TJic Pcnnnsylvania Gazette, No. 2070, August 25,
1768.
Copt. Locktoii from St. Kitts, iiifonns that the Sehoon-
er Charming Polly, Capt. Anderson was arrived at St.
Kitts, in 20 days from Bariiegat. He spoke the sloop
Peggy, Capt. Alexander Stezvart, belonging to Nezv-York,
lying off St. Eustatia, bound from Montserrat for the Bay
of Honduras.
TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS Reward.
Run away from Tanton Forge, Burlington county, the
following indented servants.
Zebulon Hoge, country born, about six feet high, and
slim, black or dark brown hair, aged about 26 years, by
trade a blacksmith, slow spoken ; he left the forge in Sep-
tember last, and it was expected he would return, but is
now in or about /\ugusta county, Virginia, where his
father lives.
Joseph Vanote, born in Monmouth county, New-Jer-
sey, aged about 30 years, well known in his present walks, ■
which are about Monahockin and Little Egg-Harbour,
went off this spring.
Randle M'Donald. by trade a hner, and has work'd
a little at blooming, aged near forty years, v/as born in
Ireland, about four feet ten inches high, black hair & large
black beard, slow spoken, (if not in liquor) hard of hear-
ing and smoak'd much; left the forge the 21st instant:
He wore oznabrigs shirt and trowsers, blue lapelled jacket
with metal buttons, a narrow trimmed hat, which has been
painted, and has with him oznabrigs shirts or frocks, which
reach to his ankles, & a new ])air of shoes tied with
strings. Whoever takes u]) said servants, and secures
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 257
them in any of the goals of Pennsylvania or New- Jersey,
shall have five pounds for the first; three pounds for
the second; and fifty shillings for the last, paid by
Charles Read.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1342, August 25,
1768.
New-York, August 29. We hear from Perth-Anihoy,
that on Monday last died there, in an advanced Age, Mr.
Johji IVatson, a Gentleman noted for several Pecnliarities
in his Way of Living.-^
To Be Sold,
Sixteen Lots of Ground adjoining to the Town of
Bergen, in East-New-Jersey. Lot No. i. butts on three
Public Highways, and contains Half an Acre, and two
Perches. No. 2. butts on two Highways, and contains
Half an Acre, and eighteen Perches. No. 3. butts on two
Roads, and wants only four Rods of a full Acre. Num-
bers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, II, 12, 13, 14, and 15, contains
one Acre each; and No. 16, contains one Acre, one Quar-
ter, and II Perches. For the Conveniency of said Lots,
a Street of 33 Feet wide is laid out in the front of them,
containing one Acre and 11 Perches. The whole pleas-
antly situated, having beautiful Views of the City of New-
York, North-Riz'er, Bay, and Narrozvs; the Land good
&c. That to prevent unnecessary Trouble, the fixed Price
is Sixty Pounds for each Lot, except Lot No. 16, which is
1 John W^atson. the first painter known to have settled in America,
came from Scotland about 1715. and took up his residence at Perth
Amboy. He returned to Europe, and brought thence to America a
considerable collection of pictures, some of his own comiiosition. So
that "the first painter, and the first collection of pointings [in Amer-
ica] of which we have any knowledge, were planted at Perth Amboy."
Mr. Watson was so penurious that he was styled "the Miser of Perth
Amboy," and besides was extremely irascible. He was unmaiTied. his
family consisting of himself, a nephew, and a niece, for whom he had
sent to Scotland soon after his establishment here. He died August
22. 1768, aged S3 years, and is buried in the rear of St. Peter's church.
What became of his paintings is not known. — WMtehmd's Perth Amhoy,
125.
17
258 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
Seventy-five Pounds; for further Particulars enquire of
William Crellin, near Fresh-Water, or William Butler,
between Crown and Queen-Strccts, on tlie North-River
Nezv-York.
City of Nezv-Bfunswick, August 25.
Notice is hereby given, thai" on Monday the 22d Inst,
were taken up and committed to Goal, two Likely young
Negroe Fellows; one calls himself London, about 5 Feet
6 Liches high; the other Robert, about 5 Feet 3 Liches:
They pretend to be free; say that they did belong to a
Gentleman a Merchant from St. Ch.ristophers; that they
came with their Master to New-York, who lodged with
the Widow Richardson, on Rotten-Rozv; that their Mas-
ter died there last Spring, and before his Death gave them
free. The chief Cloathing about them, was contain'd in a
good Ozenbrigs P>ag, mark'd P. R. No. 19, viz. a White
Fustian Coat, lined with Shalloon, a pair of Leather
Breeches, one White Linnen Jacket, 5 White Shirts, one
pretty fine, mark'd W. I. 2 pair of Cloth Breeches, 2 pair
of Trowsers, one pair of Yarn, and 2 pair of Worsted
ribb'd Stockings, one White Handkerchief, one Duffields
Great Coat; had on each a Beaver Hat, one about half
worn; Jackets, coarse Shirts and Trousers, Calf Skin
Shoes, pretty good, and in Appearance had belonged to a
Gentleman. Whoever claims said Negroes, are desired
to be speedy in taking them out. Or if Mrs. Richardson,
or any other Person knows them to be free, are desired to
give Notice thereof, that upon paying Charges, they may
be set at Liberty — The Nezv York Gazette or M^eekly
Post Boy, No. 1339, August 29, 1768.
Elisabeth-Tozvn, August 12, 1768.
On Wednesday morning last departed this life, after a
short illness, the Honourable Samuel Woodruff, Esq; one
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 259
of his Majesty's Council for this province. — A Gentleman
universally known for his undaunted resolution, unshaken
fidelity, and just decisions, in the character of a Magis-
trate; and for his benevolence, hospitality, public spirit
and liberality, few, if any, excelled him. In his private
life were most eminently joined, the affectionate husband,
tender parent, kind master, faithful friend, and to crown
all, the cheerful and devoted Christian. — TJic Pennsylva-
nia Chronicle, No. 85, Postscript, August 31, 1768.
The Public are advertised.
That there is to be sold, at the late Dwelling House of
Samuel Woodruff, Esq; deceased, in Elizabeth-Town, by
public Vendue, on Tuesday the 13th of this Instant Sep-
tember, a great Variety of Goods, consisting of genteel
Houshold Eurniture, a Number of Negroes, male, and fe-
male; old and young excellent Horses, both for Saddle
and Carriage, a neat Caravan, hung on Springs; several
Pair of good Oxen, the best Milch Cows, a Number of
young Cattle, a herd of Swine, a complete Set of farming
Utensils, a Quantity of well cured Hay, both English,
fresh and salt. Wheat, Oats, and Elax in the Sheaf, Indian
Corn in the Ground, with other almost innumerable Arti-
cles.
At ten of the Clock in the Eorenoon of the said 13th
Day of September, the Sale will begin; and the Condi-
tions of Payment for the purchased Articles made known
by us,
Elizabeth Woodruff, Administratrix.
Benjamin Woodruff^
Joseph Woodruff, Jun.
Isaac Woodruff, Esq.
Administrators.
— The Neiv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1339, September i, 1768.
26o NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
A List of Letters ronaiumg in the Post-0 fRce in
Trenton.
Martin Armstrong, Somerset Coiirt-House.
B. Peter Bandeler, New Germantown, to the Care of
Justice Cole; Zaccheus Beebe, Trenton; Garrett Byrne,
near Amwell; Simeon Brenner, Allen's Town; William
Boyd, Augusta County, near Philadelphia.
C. Philip Calvin, Amwell; John Calvert, East Jersey;
Thomas Compson, Andover Furnace, New-Jersey.
D. James Douglass, Somerset County; Patrick Dor-
cey, Morris County; Philip Davis, Trenton.
H. Thomas Homfray, Kingwood; Samuel Hender-
son, Freehold; Samuel Hook, Samuel Henry, Mrs. Mary
Harrison, Trenton; George Hipworth, Tanton Forge.
K. William Kirkpatrick, Trenton; William Kass,
Amwell; John King, Somerset County.
L. Richard Laning, Henry Landis, Amwell; Dr.
Peter Le Conte, East New Jersey; Mrs. Mary Lee, to the
Care of Capt. Anderson, near Trenton.
M. John Moore (2) Trenton; Nathaniel Moore,
Hopewell; George M'Leary, Maidenhead; James M'Call,
Springfield, Monmouth County; Joseph M'Guffock, Al-
len's Town.
O. Nathan Ogden, Reading Town.
P. John Purdy, near Allen's Town; Peter Post.
Q. Alexander Qua (2) Monmouth County.
R. Peter Ryan, Trenton; Mrs. Sarah Rogers, Reck-
less Town; John Rogers (2) Lamp Town; Alexander
Ross, Mount-Holly.
S. John Spangenberg, Newtown, Sussex County;
Joseph Sinclear (2) Quaker Town; Brice Steel, Michael
Sands, Trenton; Col. Joseph Stout, Hopewell; Robert
Sherwood, Burlington County.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 26 1
W. Isaac Waines, Squire's Point; Robert Wallace,
Bordentown.
Y. William Young, Bordentown.
Three Pounds Reward.
Made his escape from Trenton goal, the 12th of Au-
gust last, a certain Jacob Hoover, alias Jacob Matthews;
had on, when he went away, a white homespun shirt,
striped trowsers, thread stockings, a castor hat, somewhat
worn, with a black crape round it, and a black handker-
chief round his neck, about 5 feet 1 1 inches high, well
built, speaks French and High Dutch, but indifferent Eng-
lish. Whoever takes up the said person, shall have the
above reward, paid by me
George Brown, Goaler.
To be Sold by public vendue, on the 30th day of Sep-
tember instant, on the premises,
A certain Plantation, containing 120 acres, lying
and being in the township of Lower Penn's Neck, in the
County of Salem, West New-Jersey, bounding on Salem
creek ; there are two good landings on said creek, to which
considerable quantities of cordwood are brought for trans-
portation to Philadelphia. There are on said plantation,
a good dwelling-house, about 50 or 60 acres of plowable
ground, a sufficient quantity of meadow, and more may
be made, as the land is mostly low, and suitable for mead-
ow; the unimproved part is very well timbered, and not
far to the landing. The conditions of sale will be made
known at the time and place of sale, by me
SiNNICK SiNNICKSON.
Philadelphia, September i.
Captain Davidson, from Madeira — on the 20th ult.
about 60 Leagues to the Eastward of our Capes — spoke
262 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
the Ship Philadelphia, Captain M'Cutchon, from this Port
for Cork, 2 Days out.
On the 2 1 St Instant, at Night, died Elizabeth Al-
LiNSON, jun. Wife of Samuel Allinson, Esq; of Bur-
lington, after a short Illness of a violent nervous Fever,
and was on the 23d decently interred in the Burying
Ground of the People called Quakers, at that Place. To
her Memory it may be justly said, she was a good Wife;
a very tender Mother; an afifectionate daughter; a kind
Sister; a warm and constant Friend; charitable to the
Poor. She lived beloved by those who knew her, and died
much lamented. In this distressing Situation, her af-
flicted Husband has the consolatory Reflection, that after
the tenderest Love subsisting between them, during the
Time of their Marriage, the inward State of her Mind,
several Times expressed by herself, pretty early, as well
as in the latter Part of her Illness, gives the best Reason
to believe she now enjoys the Rewards of a virtuous Life.
Early on the 22d, departed this Life Elizabeth Allin-
son, aged about 70 Years.-^ She was possessed of many
good qualities, that endeared her to her family and
Friends. For several Years past the Infirmities of old Age
have impaired her Understanding, weakening all her Fac-
ulties, at last gave her a quiet Exit out of this troublesome
World. As she had always lived in great Harmony with,
and much esteemed her Daughter, the Sorrow her Illness
gave her, affords Reason to believe it was a Means of
hastening the Mother's End. They were carried to their
Graves together, attended by a great Number of Rela-
tions, and Friends of all Denominations. The sudden
Death of the First, in the Flower of her Time, and the
1 Elizabeth Allinson. wife of Joseph Allinson. who came to America
in 1718 and married her in 1721. She was a dau. of Thomas and Phebe
Scattergood, the last-named being a dau. of Christopher Wetherell.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 263
midst of Enjoyment teaches, in lively Characters that it
is our highest Interest to "remember our Creator in the
Day's of our Youth," by a sober religious Life, since no
Age or Circumstance is exempt from the Stroke of Death.
Wanted,
For the attending a Mill in the Jerseys, about Thirty
Miles from Philadelphia.
A Miller, a single Man, that well understands the
manufacturing Wheat, &c. and can invoice the Flour, and
bring a good Character (such a Person only) may hear
of a Place, by applying to the Printers hereof. — The Penn-
sylvania Gazette, No. 2071, September i, 1768.
City of Perth- Amboy, New Jersey, ss. August 15.
WHEREAS two MEN was committed to the goal of
said city, on the nth of this instant, August, by Stephen
Skinner, Esq; on suspicion of being Run aways, which
they have since confessed. Their names are Charles Con-
ner and Charles Lee : Conner says he is a convict, from
Ireland, and arrived in Maryland in August 1765, and
was sold to William Gill, his present master, who lives in
Baltimore county, within twenty miles of said town, in
the province of Maryland aforesaid; he is 39 years of
age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complection, brown
hair light grey eyes; had on an old felt hat, fearnought
jacket, a coarse white shirt, tow trowsers, old shoes, &c.
Lee says he is a convict from London, where he was
born, and arrived in Maryland in the year 1764, and was
consigned to Stevenson and Plowman, and was sold by
them to Joseph Ausborn, who bought him for Joseph
Crummel, his present master; who lives within two miles
of William Gill, the master of the aforesaid servant : He
is about 5 feet 8 inches high; remarkable brown com-
plection, black curled hair; had on an old wool hat, two
264 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
shirts, a pair of pumps; he says he threw away his jacket, ]
which was fearnought: They both say they Run-away
on the 14th of July last, in company. Now these are to
give notice to the masters of said servants, or whom it
may concern, that the said servants may be had by apply-
ing to Richard Carns, junr.
N. B. The masters of said servants are hereby notified,
that unless they apply for said servants, pay cost, and take
them away within two months from the publication here-
of, they will be sold for the cost aforesaid. — The Pcnnsyl-
7'ania Journal, No. 1343, September i, 1768.
Taken up and committed to Amboy gaol, in East-Jer-
sey, on Saturday the 27th of August, an Englishman, 25
years of age, and is supposed to be William Dennet, ad-
vertised in the Pennnsylvania Chronicle by James Rankin,
of Newbury township, York county, as he seems to an-
swer the description in every shape, except some of his
clothes, which, it is supposed he has changed. A small
Scotch woman was with him, who answers the descrip-
tion every way; over night he shewed a pass, dated Au-
gust 3, signed by three Justices, viz. John Runnolds.
William Smith, but the other name is forgot; he calls
himself William Ross, and the Woman Elizabeth his wife,
agreeable to the pass; being told that their pass was forg-
ed, and that they had best destroy it, next day it could not
be found, and then he owned the woman was not his
wife. They gave very different accounts, but said they
came from Conegocheague — The man will not own that
he was a servant. For further particulars inquire of the
printer.
BoRDENTOWN, September 3.
On Thursday last Francis Hopkinson, Esq;^ of Phil-
iFor a sketch of Francis Hopkinson, see N. J. Archives, X., 426.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 265
ADELPHiA, zvas joincd in the Velvet Bauds of Hymen, to
Miss Nancy Borden, of this Place, a Lady amiahle both
for her internal as well as external Accomplishments, and
in the Words of a celebrated Poet:
''Without all shining, and within all white;
Pure to the Sense, and pleasing to the Sight."
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 86, September 5,
1768.
Mr. GODDARD^
On my reading in your Chronicle, No. 78 and 79, some
remarks made on a piece I happened to write, I expected
that a calm review would have produced some proper con-
cessions— but how greatly zvas I disappointed, when in-
stead of the gentlemen themselves appearing, I found Mr.
1. Y. (a very good man for ought I know) come forth,
■attempting, with some feeble acknowledgments, to cover
their retreat, smooth matters over, and prevent any thing
further being said. I hope therefore you will be kind
enough to allozv the follozving a place, as soon as conve-
nient, in your extensively iiseful paper, zvhich zvill much
oblige your constant reader, and humble servant,
Essex County, E. N. Jersey, B. O.
August 22, 1768.
When, upon my return from Synod, I wrote that letter
to my friend which afterwards appeared in the Chronicle,
No. 76, little did I expect it could have subjected me to
such severe censure as I have since met with in No. 78
and 79 of the same paper; or that the sons of Levi, of the
present day retained so much of their fathers temper
(Gen. xlix. 5, 6) as those two reverend gentlemen have
■discovered who took it in their heads to give me a little
clerical correction in behalf of the body
[Signed] B. O.
266 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
To he sold by Joseph Worth, by virtue of a pozver of
attorney, from Giles Worth, at public vendue, on the twen-
tieth day of October next, upon the premises.
One hundred and tiventy acres of land, situate in the
township of Maidenhead and Hopewell, joining upon
Stoney Brook, five miles from Princeton, has upon it a
good divelling-house, a good hearing orchard, about eight
acres of good meadozv, and more may he easily made,
forty-five acres of good timber land, the residue plough-
able. One third of the purchase money to be paid at the
time of executing the deed, and easy payments may be had
for the remainder, by giving good security if required. —
The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 87, September 5-12,
1768.
Nezv-York, September 5. Captain Pym, late Master of
the Ship Earl of Hertford, of this Port, and 4 of his Peo-
ple, came up in their Boat last Saturday Evening, they
having left Capt. Buck off Barnagat, he being scarce of
Provisions.
Monday last his Excellency William Franklin, Esq;
Governor of New-Jersey, arrived here; and on Saturday
accompanied by the Hon. Frederick Smith,^ and Captain
Skinner,- he set out for Albany, in order to attend a grand
Meeting of the Indians that is soon to be at Fort- Johnson.
RuN-away from the subscriber, an apprentice lad named
1 Frederick Smyth, of Perth Amboy, was Chief Justice of New Jersey,
1764-1775.
2 John Sitinner, fourth son of the Rev. William Skinner, of Perth
Ambov, was a Lieutenant in the Company of his older brother. Captain
William Skinner, in Col. Peter Schuyler's New Jersey Regiment, in the
French and Indian war of 1755 and 1756, and was taken prisoner at
Oswego in the latter year. He served in Lord Loudon's Regiment in
a secret expedition in the Mediterranean, and in the latter part of 1757
received a commission as Ensign in that Regiment. In 1759 he was a
Lieutenant in the Regiment of Colonel Grey, and on June 10, 1768. was
commissioned Captain. He was afterwards Major of the 70th Regi-
ment, which during the Revolution was stationed in England. Later
he sold his commission and returned to America, and engaged in mer-
cantile business at Perth Amboy, where he died in December, 1797. —
Whitifuad's Perth Amboy, 119.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 267
John Foster, born in the Jersies, about 5 feet 8 inches
high, of a dark complexion, and pitted with the small-pox,
wears his own hair with a false que to it; is supposed to
be gone towards Amboy. He took with him a blue coat
and jacket, the coat bound with blue tape, and has metal
buttons studded with steel. Whoever takes up said ap-
prentice and brings him to his master, shall have Forty
Shillings reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
me.
Robert Andrews.
New-Brunswick, Sept. i, 1768.
Public Notice is hereby given that the Trustees of
Queen's College, are to meet at New-Brunswick, the first
Tuesday in October next.
David Marinus, Clerk.
To be sold at public Vendue,
The lease for a term of years, of which about 42 are
yet unexpired, of a house and lot of ground, in the city of
New-Brunswick, opposite to the Whitehall Tavern, 50
feet in breadth, and 103 feet in depth, now in the tenure
of John Collins, subject to a ground rent of 50s. per an-
num.
One fourth Part of the Lease for a Term of Years, of
which Twenty-eight are yet unexpired, of a House and
■ Lot in the said City of New-Brunswick, known by the
Name of the Whitehall Tavern, Forty-six Feet in Breadth,
and One hundred and fifty Feet in Depth, now in the Ten-
ure of Michael Duff, subject to a Ground Rent of. Two
Pounds Six Shillings, per Annum..
Also one fourth Part of the Lease, for a Lot of Ground
adjoining the former, of which Twenty two years are un-
expired: containing ten Feet in Breadth, and One hun-
268 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
dred and fifty Feet in Depth, subject to a Ground Rent of,
Ten Shillings, per Annum.
A Tract of Woodland, situate in the Corporation of
New-Brunswick, being Lot, No. 2. Part of a larger Tract,
consisting of several Lots, distinguished on a Draught by
their respective Numbers, having a two Rod Road running
through the said Tract, for the Conveniency of the said
Lots, called the Mill-Road, containing about ten Acres.
New Boston Forge, situate at Roxbury, in Morris
County on the South Branch of Rariton, together with all
the Houses, Water-works, Buildings, Improvements, and
about thirty-five Acres of Land contiguous thereto.
Two Tracts of Land situate at Newtown, in Sussex
County, near Andover Iron Works, one Tract containing
Thirty- four Acres, and the other fifty Acres, being Part
of an undivided Tract of seventy-one Acres, mostly rich
Bottom.
A Tract of Wood Land, containing One hundred and
forty-four Acres, situate at Mendem, in Morris County,
late the Property of William Hagen.
The Houses and Lots in the City of New-Brunswick,
will be sold at the House of Mr. Brooke Farmer, in the
said City, on Wednesday the 14th of September, at 10
o'clock in the Morning. The Forge and the two Tracts
of Lands, will be sold at the said Forge, on Thursday the
15th Day of September, 1768, at 10 o'Clock in the Fore-
noon; and the Tract of Woodland, at 4 o'Clock in the
Afternoon of the same Day, at the House of Mr. Joseph
Hinds, at the Sign of the Black Horse, in Mendem; when
the Conditions of Sale will be made known. — The Nczv
York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 879, September
5, 1768.
New-York, September 6. On Saturday Morning last,
his Excellency Governor Franklin, who arrived here a few
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 269
Days ago, embarked on board a Sloop for Albany, accom-
panied by the Honorable Frederic Suiyth, Esq; Chief Jus-
tice of Nezv-Jersey, and Capt. John Skinner, of Amhoy,
in order to be present at the very important Treaty which
is soon to be held with the Indian Nations, for settling a
general Boundary Line between them and these Colonies
— We hear that the Treaty is to be held at Fort Stonzvix,
in the Country of the Six Nations, about the Middle of
this Month, and that a very great Body of Indians are
expected to be assembled there on this Occasion. — The
Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1340, Sep-
tember 5, 1768.
The Trustees of the College of New-Jersey, give No-
tice to the Public, That whereas the Grammar School
which used to be kept under the Direction of the Presi-
dent, as a Nursery for the College has been discontinued
for some Time, on Account of the long Vacancy of that
Office. That the Chair being now filled by the Arrival of
the Gentleman last chosen from North-Britain : The
School is to be opened under his Direction, precisely on
the 7th Day of November next, being the Beginning of
the Winter Term in College. The President, has already
provided a Person to teach it; and has undertaken to the
Trustees to lay down a Plan of proceeding to the Teacher,
to have it under his constant Inspection; and take Care
that it be conducted on the very best Principles. This he
hopes to be able to do with the greater Success, for that,
being acquainted, before he left Home, that such a Thing
would be expected from him, he took Care to perfect his
Scheme, by conversing with some of the most eminent
and approved Teachers in Great-Britain. Parents are de-
sired to take Notice, that their Children being properlv
founded in the Languages, is of the utmost Importance to
270 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
their Subsequent Studies in College being easy, pleasant,
and successful. Several reputable Housholders in Prince-
ton, have engaged to the Trustees, to take Boarders at as
cheap a Rate, it is presumed, as in any Town in this Prov-
ince, where a public Grammar School is taught : And if
the Parents of any of the Children should incline to have
them boarded in the College, the Trustees have consented
to their being taken in and supplied as the Scholars are.
There is a Terrestrial Globe provided for the School, that
they may be taught Geography at some Hours of Leisure;
they will also have an Hour each Day appropriated to
Writing and Arithmetick without any additional Expence,
which it is of Importance that they learn early. This No-
tice is given so long before the Time of opening School,
that Parents may have their Children there seasonably;
and it is particularly desired that such as have Children
to begin the Latin, would send them, if possible, upon the
very Day abovenientioned; that they may neither suffer
any Loss themselves, nor be the Means of retarding others.
Princeton, August 25, 1768.
Run away from the subscriber living in Shrewsbury,
a servant man named Joseph Compton, of a small stature,
about 5 feet high, has a scar on his instep; had on an oz-
naburgs shirt and trowsers, short frize coat, and old bever
hat bound with ferreting. Whoever takes up and secures
said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall
be paid Three Pounds reward by Stephen Tallman. junr.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1340, September 8, 1768.
Whereas Christina, the Wife of George Millar, of Am-
well Township, in Hunterdon County, West New-Jersey,
did elope from her Husband on the 5th Day of April last,
this serves to forbid all Persons from trusting her on his
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 27 I
Account, as he will pay no Debts of her contracting from
that Date.
George Millar
To be sold, by public vendue, on Tuesday, the 13th of
September inst. on the premises, about 250 acres of very
good wheat land, situate in Readington, in the county of
Hunterdon, and province aforesaid. The vendue to be-
gin at twelve o'clock of said day; at which time and place,
the conditions of sale will be made known, and attendance
given, by Theodorus Van Wyck, John Shipboy,
Peter Porrine and Abraham Van Neste, Assignees.
Ten Pounds Reward
Escaped from the constables, some weeks ago, the fol-
lowing persons, viz. Andrew Crawford, late from Ire-
land, about 25 years old, five feet eleven inches high, stoop-
shouldered, pockpitted, pale-faced, has black hair, tied be-
hind, his cloathing uncertain. Robert Scott, 24 years
old, 5 feet 9 inches high, full-faced, pockpitted, has light
brown hair; both apt to swear, and get drunk, and very
quarrelsome; they generally make their home at one Rals-
ton's near Newark. Whoever secures said fellows, and
delivers them to Joseph Thomas, Goalkeeper, for Chester
county, shall be intitled to the above reward, or Six Pounds
for Crawford, and Four for Scott, paid by
Joseph Thomas, Goaler.
Newcastle County, July 20, 1768.
Whereas a certain Richard Cayford of Bridgetown,
in Cumberland county, and province of New- Jersey, rope-
maker, hath obtained an obligation, dated on or about the
nth day of this instant month, from me the subscriber,
in the penalty of Forty Pounds, conditioned for the pay-
272 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
ment of Twenty Pounds, or the delivery of a yoke of
oxen, at the house of Peter Alrichs at Reedy-Island, on
the nth or 14th days of August next, in a deceitful man-
ner, and without any consideration in law. These are to
notify and desire all persons whatsoever, not to take an
assignment of the said obligation, as I am determined not
to pay the same, unless thereto compelled by law.
Thomas Collins.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2072, September
8. 1768."
TRENTON RACES.
A Purse of THIRTY POUNDS,
To BE RUN FOR ou THURSDAY, the 22d instaut, Septem-
ber, at Trenton, New Jersey, free for any half blooded
horse, mare or gelding carrying ten stone, Mr. Morris's
mare Strumpet excepted, the purse to be won by the best
horse in three two mile heats, proper judges to be appoint-
ed.
The next day the entrance money to be run for; a
saddle of five pounds value to be purchased with part or
the whole thereof.
Running horses to be entered with Mr. Pontius Stille,
at Trenton ferry, two days before the purse is run for, or
Three Pounds at the Post. — The Pennsylvania Journal,
No. 1344, September ?>, 1768.
There are. I believe, few men who indulge a scribbling
vein, but have reason, at some time or other to repent it;
I frankly ov/n this is at present my case. In a spirit of
greater volatility than judgment, I at first wrote the piece
signed Ironieus Bombasticus, which I was convinced of,
on reading the Farmer's second letter, and candidly ac-
knowledged it to the public; here I thought myself clear,
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 273
and imaoined the matter would have rested ; but on seeing
the piece signed Satiricus Sarcastiais, which reflected on
a Gentleman of character in Nciv-Jersey, common justice
demanded my appearance to wipe off the aspersions cast
on him by that writer, and I delared him totally ignorant
of the piece; which defence I immediately conveyed to
the printer of the Chronicle, and at the same time wrote
the two short notes A. B. C. addressed to the printers of
the Gazette and Journal, which notes, though intended to
be sent that evening, were neglected, and not delivered
till a considerable time after; their appearing in public
was entirely without my knowledge, as I rather expected
a re-publication of the defence reqnested from the Chron-
icle; yet when I found myself the innocent cause of in-
jurious charges against the printers of the Journal and
Gazette, the same sentiments which before urged me to
appear in defence of the Jersey Gentleman prompted me
to make a confession of my real name to the printers, as I
could conceive no other effectual method of exculpating
them from the charge of "forgery." The part I have act-
ed in this whole affair has been dictated by candour, and
I must own, I did not expect such ungenteel treatment
from a person assuming the character of Plain Truth.
Ironicus Bombasticus.
To Be Sold,
A Tract of Land, situate in Sussex county, in the
western division of the province of New-Jersey, on a
branch of Delaware, called Pohatkung, containing 1220
acres, with the usual allowance for high-ways, well
watered and well timbered, having a stream running
through the whole, sufficient for a saw mill, grist-mill, or
iron-works, and divers small streams issuing out of the
mountains on both sides, convenient for watering the low
lands for meadow, a large quantity of which may be made
2 74 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
on the tract. The title indisputable. — About 60 miles
from Philadelphia, and about the same distance from
New- York, which will be sold either all together or in
parcels, as may best suit the purchasers, and credit given
for one half of the purchase money, paying interest for
the same. For further particulars apply to the subscriber,
at Haddonfield, in Gloucester county.
Isaac Andrews.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 88, September
12-19, 1768.
Neiv-York, September 15. Friday last Dr. Wether-
spoon, President of Nassau-Hall, in New-Jersey, arrived
here from Prince-Town.
Wanted, at Ringwood Iron-W^orks,
In the Jersies,
Sober Men, that understand driving a Horse Team;
any such, of good Character, will meet with Employment,
in that way, by applying as above.
Public Notice is hereby given,
That a Stage Waggon will be erected in Hackinsack,
at the New-Bridge, to set out for Powles-Hook, on the
Morning of the 17th of this Inst. September. Good at-
tendance will be given, and necessary provision made for
the accommodation of passengers ; to go twice a week, on
Tuesday's and Saturday's; to set out at six in the morn-
ing from said New-Bridge, and at seven from the town
of Hackinsack, and will return on the same day, setting
out precisely at two o'clock in the afternoon from Powles-
Hook; the price for each passenger is 2s. 6d. As it will
be erected for the conveniency of the public, it is hoped
they will encourage the design of the
Public's humble Servant,
Andrew Van Buskirk.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 275
'The Sum of £. 600 is wanted on a good Farm, in
the Jersies, that cost £. 800 but a short time since. For
farther Particulars, enquire of H. Gaine. — The Nezv York
Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 880, September 12,
1768.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Mr. John Wat-
son, late of the City of Perth-Amhoy, Merchant, deceased,
either by Bond or Bill, are requested to pay off their Inter-
est due thereon, on or before the loth Day of October next,
otherwise they may depend on their being put in Suit,
without any farther Notice or respect to Persons. And all
those that have any just Demands on the said Estate, are
requested to bring them in, in order that they may be
finally discharged.
Alexander Watson, Executor.
Whereas the Sale of the Lands and real Estate, be-
longing to Christian Syberberg, situate at Bridgezvater, in
the County of Somerset, and Province of New-Jersey,
adjoining upon Alainatunk River, which was taken in Ex-
ecution at the Suit of Daniel Wistar and Thomas Bartozv,
jun. and others, having been adjourned for the Want of
Buyers, from the Day which was heretofore advertised
agreeable to Law for the Sale thereof. Notice is hereby
given, that the same will be exposed to Sale by way of
publick Vendue, on the Premises, on Tuesday the 20th of
September next, between the Hours of 12 and 5 o'clock,
at which Time and Place, all such Persons as are desirous
of purchasing, are desired to attend accordingly; and
those who have Mortgages, are requested to bring them
in.
August 4, 1768. Job Stockton, late Sheriff.
— The Nezv York Gazette or JVeekly Post Boy, No.
1 34 1, September 12, 1768.
2/6 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Philadelphl\, September 15.
Since our last Captain Newbold arrived here in 24 Days
from Tortola On the 31st iilt, in Lat. 33, Long.
66, he spoke a Schooner from Virginia, that had been 22
Days out, had lost her Mainmast in a hard Gale of Wind,
the Day after she left the Capes, and was then standing
for Bermuda to refit; the IMaster's Name unknown.
Trenton, August 31, 1768.
To be Sold at public vendue, to the highest bidder, on
Friday the 30th day of September next, on the premises,
between the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The noted Tavern-House, and sixty acres of land,
beside allowance, situate at the foot of Robin's hill, in Am-
well; there is a good bearing orchard, barn, store-house
and other necessary buildings; the mansion-house large,
almost new, and well situated either for tavern or store;
late the property of Daniel Robins," deceased, seized and
taken in execution at the suit of James Benezet, Townsend
White, Jeremiah Warder, and others, and to be sold again,
as the first purchaser has not complied with the conditions
of the first vendue, by
Samuel Tucker, late Sheriff.
To be Sold, by public vendue, on Second Day, the third
of October next,
All those two plantations late the estate of Daniel
Kingston, deceased, now in the tenure of Richard Tyse,
and John Huntzinger, situate on Timber Creek, in the
county of Gloucester. The former of which contains 320
acres of plough-land, and about 50 acres of meadow land,
with a good dwelling-house, orchard, and barn. The un-
cleared land (of which there are about 250 acres) very
well timbered and watered. The other contains 227 acres:
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has on it two dwelling-houses, a good orchard and garden;
about 100 acres of land cleared (with some meadow) the
rest well watered and timbered. The title to both indis-
putable, and their situation very handy to navigable water,
and about 7 miles distant by land from Gloucester. The
conditions of the sale to be, one half of the money paid
down at executing the deed, and the remaining half in 12
months, with security, if recpiired. Attendance will be
given at the Widow Davis's, on Timber Creek, near the
premises, at which place the vendue will be held, by
Israel Morris, Son Wm.
Attorney in fact to John Hingston
Trenton, September 8, 1768.
Left at the subscriber's store, some time ago, a small
bundle, containing one piece of long lawn, half a piece of
spotted ditto, &c. Any person proving their right, and
paying charges, may have them, or their value, by apply-
ing to
Furman and Hunt.
To Be Lett,
For a term of years, and may be entered on immedi-
ately, A Commodious Brick House, situated at a village,
called the New-Mills, about 6 miles distant from Mount-
holly, in Burlington county. There will be lett with the
said house, a large garden, a clover lot, of i acre and a
half, adjoining the garden, a lot of meadow, of about two
acres, within forty rod of said premises and another lot
of ground, within twenty rod thereof; the said premises
will be very suitable for a shopkeeper, and to carry on the
pork trade, as there are large convenient cellars and stores,
and other convenient out-houses, such as stable, hay-
house, chair-house, &c. Any person inclining to rent the
278 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
same, may apply to the subscriber, living near the prem-
ises, and know the terms.
William Budd, junior.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2073, September
15, 1768.
New-York, September 12.
Saturday last his Majesty's ship Fowey, Capt. Tillet,
commander, arrived at Sandy-Hook from South Caro-
lina, and we hear she is soon to sail for Boston : The
Viper sailed for Halifax Thursday last.
New- York, September 12.
Friday last Dr. Wetherspoon, President of Nassau-hall,
in New-Jersey, arrived here from Princeton. — The Penn-
sylvania Journal, No. 1345, September 15, 1768.
Woodbridge, September 12, 1768.
Broke out of Gaol at Perth-Ainboy, on the 9th Instant,
a Mulatto Servant Man named Charles Lee, born in Eng-
land, about 5 feet 9 inches high, slim built, has a Scar on
one side of his nose, and wears his own hair; had on a
light coloured silk Jacket and an old felt hat; he had run
away from Mar3dand. and was taken up and committed
to said Gaol. He is a watch maker by trade; and as he
has been in the provincial service, it is supposed he is gone
towards Albany. Whoever takes up said Servant, and
secures him in any Jail, or brings him to the Subscriber
in Woodbridge, shall have Seven Pounds Reward, and all
reasonable Charges, paid by
Nathaniel Heard.
Perth-Amboy, September 10, 1768.
By Order of Stephen Skinner, Rnne Runyon and Jon-
athan Frazee, Esqrs. Judges of the inferior Court of Com-
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mon-pleas for the County of Middlesex, in the Province
of New-Jersey; Notice is hereby given to the Creditor or
Creditors respectively of Sohjer Morrel and Richard
Matchet, insolvent Debtors in the Gaol of the said County
of Middlesex, to shew Cause, if any they have, before the
said Judges, at the House of Elijah Dtmhani, Inn holder,
in the City of Perth-Amboy, in the County of Middlesex
aforesaid, on Wednesday the 12th of November next,
why an Assignment of the said Debtors' Estates respect-
ively, should not be made, and the Debtors discharged,
pursuant to the Directions of a late Act of the Governor,
Council and General Assembly of this Province, entitled.
An Act for the Relief of insolvent Debtors. — The Nezv
York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1342, September
19, 1768.
Philadelphia, September 22.
On Wednesday next the Anniversary Commencement
of the New-Jersey College will be held in the Church
at Princetown. The exercises of the Day will begin at
Ten o'clock.
Gloucester, September 17, 1768.
We, the subscribers, prisoners, confined in the goal of
the county of Gloucester for debt, give this public notice
to our several creditors, to meet at the house of William
Hugg, Innkeeper, in the town of Gloucester, on Saturday,
the 8th day of October next, at ten of the clock in the
forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why an assign-
ment of our estates should not be made, and we discharged
from confinement, pursuant to an act of general assembly
of the province of New-Jersey, entituled, an act for the
relief of insolvent debtors.
Abraham Coxe, David Cochran.
2 80 new jersey colonial documents. [1768
Wanted
A Fuller or Sheerman. Enquire of Hugh Creigh-
TON, at the Indian King, in Haddonfield, 7 miles from
Philadelphia.
Just published, and to be sold by Hall and Sellers, at
the New Printing-Office, in Market-street, Philadelphia.
Poor Richard's Almanack for the Year 1769; contain-
ing besides the usual Astronomical Calculations, Extracts
from some of the best Authors on the planting and culti-
vating Vines and the Process of making Wine; wherein
are shewn, the Soil and Situation that is best adapted for
Vineyards, and the Manner of clearing and preparing the
Ground for them; the Distance the Vines should be plant-
ed from each other; the Cuttings from Vines, which it
is thought would thrive well in Pennsylvania, New-Jersey,
New-York, and the Province of Massachusetts; also
those that will suit the Southern Provinces; Directions
for the Management of the Cuttings, from the Time of
Planting till they come to a bearing State, and how they
are to be managed in that State, etc, etc. — Tlic Pennsyl-
vania Gazette, No. 2074, Septcnihcr 22, 1768.
New- York, September 19.
We have melancholy accounts from all the country,
within many miles of this city, of the great drought now
prevailing; that the grass is so dried up, that some already
begin to fodder their cattle; and we also hear it has been
so cold a few days past, as to have a considerable frost at
Newark.
Capt. Leech from London, spoke with the following
vessels, viz And, the 4th of September, in lat.
34.24, long. 59.20, a schooner from Piscataway, bound
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281
for St. Christophers, commanded by Monsieur Bunbury,
nine days out.
Whereas George Akers, Tinman, of London, Brother
to Elizabeth Cross, of George Yard, Shoreditch, left Eng-
land about 14 or 15 years ago, and in the 3- ear 1761 was at
Princetown, New-Jersey, and in 1766 was heard from at
Lancaster, in Pennnsylvania, since which he has not been
heard of. If he is living, and will apply to Capt. Spain,
Commander of the snow Sally, in Philadelphia, he will
hear of something to his advantage. — TJie Pennsylvania
Journal, No. 1346, September 22, 1768.
Bills of Exchange, on Amsterdam, undoubtedly
good, may be had from One to Five Thousand Guilders
and upv/ards. Licjuire of William Oake, Esq; at New
Brunswick, in New'-Jersey. — The Pennsylvania Chron-
iele, No. 90, September 26-Oetober 3, 1768.
Pursuant to an order of the Honourable Charles Read,
and John Berrien, Esqrs. two of the judges of the supreme
court of judicature, for the province of New-Jersey; No-
tice is hereby given to the respective creditors of Samuel
Mun, and Matthias Knight, insolvent debtors, in the goal
of the county of Morris, that they be and appear on Wed-
nesday the 9th day of November next, at the Court-House
in the county of Burlington, at 12 o'clock of the same day,
to shew cause, (if any they have) why the said debtors
should not be discharged agreeable to a late act of the
legislature of the said province, for the relief of insolvent
debtors.
JMorris-Tozvn, A^ew- Jersey, September 21, 1768.
Pursuant to an order of the Honourable Jacob Eord,
and Samuel Tuttill, Esqrs, tw^o of the judges of the infer-
ior court of common pleas, for the county of Morris; No-
2 82 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
tice is hereby given to the creditors of Hannah Vander-
hoof, an insolvent debtor, in the goal of the said county
of Morris, that the}'- be and appear on Monday the 24th
day of October next, at two o'clock of the same day, at
the Court- House in Morris-Town, in the county of Mor-
ris, to shew cause (if any they have) why the said Han-
nah Vanderhoof, should not be discharged, agreeable to a
late act of the governor, council, and general-assembly of
the province of New- Jersey, passed at Perth-Amboy, in
the 8th year of his Majesty's reign, entitled, "An act for
the relief of insolvent debtors."
Morris-Town, New-Jersey, September 21, 1768.
The Public are advertised,
That the Administrators of the Estate of Samuel
Woodruff, Esq; deceased, have adjourned the Vendue,
unto Tuesday the 4th of October, when the Remainder of
the moveable Estate will be sold, consisting of two large
Boats, in good Trim, a large Anchor and Cable, a neat
singing Clock, Currant Wine, a stout Farm Negro Man,
Houshold Furniture, &c &c.
The Vendue to begin at i o' Clock of the said Day, when
the easy Terms of Payment will be made known, by
Elizabeth Woodruff Administratrix.
Benjamin Woodruff )
Joseph Woodruff, Jun. > Administrators
And Isaac Woodruff. )
— The New York Gazette mid JJ^eekly Mercury, No.
882, September 26, 1768.
Nezv-York, September 26. On Wednesday next the
Anniversary Commencement of the New-Jersey College
will be held at the Church at Prince tozvn. The Exercises
of the Day will begin at Ten o'Clock. — TJie Nezc York
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 283
Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1343, September 26,
1768.
Made his escape from Gloucester county goal, on the
1 8th instant, a certain Henry Biddle, about 45 years of
age, 5 feet 10 inches high; slim made, of a dark complex-
ion, strait hair, and has a sour look; had on an old brown
bearskin jacket, ozenbrigs shirt and trowsers, old shoes,
tied with strings, and an old felt hat. Whoever takes up
said Biddle, and brings him to Gloucester goal, shall have
Forty Shillings reward; or if secured in any other goal,
so as he may be had again, Twenty Shillings, paid by
JosiAH Chattin, Goaler.
We hear from Burlington, that lately departed this Life,
universally beloved, the Widow Elizabeth Polegreen,
aged Seventy-two Years. - - - She died in the same
House in which she was born. And, a few Miles out of
the said City, on the 25th Instant, John Butcher, a rep-
utable Farmer, died at the Age of Fourscore, being born
about the very Time of the blessed Revglution in England.
On the 27th of October next will be exposed to sale, by
public vendue, on the premises 1 1 lots of cedar swamp and
pine land, formerly belonging to Jonathan Wright and
known by the name of Wright's Szvainp, situate in the
county of Gloucester, about 14 miles from Haddonfield,
12 from Timber-creek Landing, and 20 miles from Phil-
adelphia. The lots contain from 14 to 45 acres, the great-
est part of which is exceeding fine timber, fit to work into
shingles, boards, &c. and its situation exceeds swamps in
general, being naturally very wet, which is a great safe-
guard from fire: and as each lot will have the advantage
of two fronts, and the fast land comes near the swamp on
both sides, renders it more convenient to get the timber.
284 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
The lots are all numbered and marked. Any person in-
clining to view them, by applying to Henry Thorn, Inn-
keeper at Longcoming, may have the opportunity of see-
ing them. Those who incline to become purchasers, are
desired to meet at the house of the aforsaid Thorn on the
day of sale, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, in order to pro-
ceed to the swamp. The conditions of the vendue, and
the plan of the lots, will be shewn on the day of sale, and
attendance gi\'en by
William Hulings, and Thomas Pryor, junior.
N. B. The quantity of szvamp in eacli lot will he ascer-
tained before the sale.
Three Pounds Reward.
Run away from his bail, living in Salem, a certain
Joseph Hanes, born in England, is about 25 years of age,
5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, of a brown complexion, with
black hair, tied; had on, when he went away, a snuff-
coloured cotton velvet vest, without sleeves or pocket-flaps,
check trowsers, high quartered calf-skin pumps, silver
buckles, and thread stockings. It is supposed he has plenty
of money; he sings a good song, and is much given to
liquor. As he can write, it is probable he may forge a
pass. Whoever secures said Hanes, in any of his Majes-
ty's goals, so that his bail may have him again, shall have
the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me
Edward Test
N. B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him
off at their peril.
Cmnberlaiid County, West New-Jersey,
September 19, 1768.
Notice is hereby given, that on the first Tuesday in
November, the subscriber's Stage-\\^\ggon will set out
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from his house, near the Cross Roads, in Stow-creek town-
ship (about 5 miles from Greenwich, and near the same
distance from Bridgetown) to Wilham Cooper's ferry,
and return the Thursday fohowing, and so continue week-
ly; the price for passengers three half pence a mile each^
and four shillings and sixpence per hundred weight for
goods, carried the whole distance. Those who please to
employ him, may depend on good usage, and the utmost
care taken, by their humble servant
William Shutt
— TJic Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2075, September
29, 1768.
Was stolen out of the pasture of Samuel Jaques, sen.
in Woodbridge, on Wednesday morning, before day, a
lightish brown horse, about 14 hands and a half high, low
in flesh, flat sided, with a white star and snip, has been
stifled, has a white garter above the gambril, occasioned
by wearing a strap, and is still lame on his first being used.
Also a saddle, almost new, a bridle, black leather reins,
and curb bits; likewise a great coat, of lightish bearskin,
with basket buttons, button-holes and coat all bound with
ferreting; also a pair of boots, with a spur piece from the
heel almost to the top — Stolen by a person who calls him-
self Richard Howard, says he was born in Philadelphia,
has been some time on board a man of war, and pretends
to be a weaver : Had on when he stole the above articles,
a castor hat, blue turn'd homespun coat, black and blue
homespun vest, slash sleeves, lined with flannel, made
sailor fashion, with horn buttons, a striped holland lap-
elled vest, long striped trowsers, and woollen stockings,
common shoes, with brass buckles. He is about 5 feet 8
inches high, has black curled hair, round shouldered, long
chin, light beard, raw boned, and thick spoken. Whoever
2 86 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
takes up said thief, and confines him in any of his Maj-
esty's goals, so that he may be brought to justice, and the
horse, &c. returned, shall have Ten Pounds reward for
their service and expence; for the horse without the thief
Three Pounds; for the thief without the horse, &c. Five
Pounds, money at Eight Shillings the oz. to be paid by
Woodbridge, October 5. Samuel Jaques.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 91, October 3-10,
1768.
TAKEN-up a few Days ago, and committed to the Goal
of the Borough of Elizabeth, in New-Jersey, by order of
John Stites, Esq; Mayor, a Negro Man about 24 Years
old, very thick Lips, talks both Dutch and English, says
he is a free Man, and that he lived some Time at Bloom-
ingdale, near New-York : When taken up he had on a
blue Cloth Coat, old Shoes, without Stockings. The Own-
er may have him ag"ain, paying Charges, and proving his
Property, by applying to the said John Stites, Esq ; or the
Coaler, Benjamin Miller. — The New York Ga:seffe and
Weekly Mercury, No. 883 October 3, 1768.
Princeton, September 28. This Day being the Anni-
versary Commencement of the College of New-Jersey,
after the usual Procession, the Exercises of the Day were
opened by the President, the Revd. Dr. Witherspoon, with
a learned and elegant Latin Oration, on the Connection
and mutual Influence of Learning and Piety.
After which Mr. Edwards, pronounced a spiritual Sal-
utatory Oration in Latin, on Civil Liberty.
The following Theses were then defended to general
Acceptation.
Qiiicnnque vere pii sunt, prae omnibus aliis idoireo in
honore habere debemus.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 28/
It is the Interest of any Nation, to have the Trade of
it's nezv Countries, as free from Embarrassments as pos-
sible.
The Exercises of the Morning were conckided by Mr.
Blackwell, with a judicious Harangue on Genius.
In the Afternoon the following Theses were defended :
Nequitia ipsa non obstante, eos, qui nobis in republica
proepositi sunt, vel qui aliquod evvile Munns exequntur,
venerari debemus.
It is lawful for every Man, and in many Cases, his in-
dispensable Duty, to hazard his Life in defence of his Civil
Liberty.
Next to these Mr. Davies, a Candidate for the Master's
Degree, pronounced an animated Latin Oration on Lib-
erty.
To this succeeded a very Emphatical Exhibition on
true Greatness, by INlr. Rush.
The Revd. John Blair, Professor of Divinity, then de-
livered a judicious Discourse on the Importance of that
Office in an Institution of Learninsf.
The Degree of BacJielor of Arts, was then conferred on
the following young Gentlemen : Robert Blackwell, Elias
Van Bunschooten, Ephraim Brevard, John Culbertson,
Pierpoint Edwards, William C. Houston, Adlai Osborne,
Thomas Rees, Michael Sebring, Thomas Smith, Isaac
Story.i
1 Robert Blackwell, son of Jacob Francis Blackwell, of Long- Island,
New York, was born May 6. 1748. After his graduation he studied for
the ministry, and on June 11. 1772. he was ordained a Deacon in the
chapel of Fulham Palace, near London, by Bishop Richard Terrick,
and subsequently to the order of the priesthood. Returning- to Amer-
ica, he was stationed in the southern part of New Jersey as a mission-
ary of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts,
ofliciating at Gloucester and Waterford, and at Greenwich. In the
war of the Revolution he served as Chaplain to the First Pennsylvania
Brigade, and Surgeon to one of the regiments in the jear 1778. In 1781
he was called to be one of the assistant ministers of Christ church and
St. Peter's, Philadelphia, where he served until 1811. He died Feb. 12
lb31
Elias Van Bunschooten was bom Oct. 26, 1738, at New Hackensack,
Dutchess county, N. Y.. son of Teunis Van Bunschoten. After gradu-
ating from Princeton College in 1768 he studied for the ministry with
the Rev. Dr. Myer, was licensed in 1773. and in the same year was
2 88 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
The Degree of Master of Arts, was conferred on the
fohowing- Gentlemen : Jacob Van Arsdalen, John Bacon,
Joel Benedict, William Davies, Jonathan Edwards, Rob-
ert Halstead, Robert Ogden, Ebenezer Pemberton, Jacob
Rush. Stephen Voorhees, Alexander Aliller, James Tnttle;
Alexander Sears Hill, A. M. of Harvard-College, was ad-
mitted ad hind cm.
Hugh Sim, of Scotland, was admitted to the honorary
Degree of Bachelor of Arts.
The Exercises of the Day were concluded with an ele-
gant Valedictory Oration on Patriotism, delivered by Air.-
Story.
settled over the Reformed Dutch church at Schaghticoke. on the Hud-
son, where he labored until 1785, when he reslgnd. On the 29th of
August of the same year he was installed over three churches — Mini-
sink. Magaghamack (near the persent Port Jervisj, and Walpack, cov-
ering fifty miles of territory — in Orange county. New York. In 1792 he
gathered an additional church at the Clove, now Port Jervis. where
he resided until 1812, when, on account of the infirmities of age. he
withdrew fiom active duties. He died Jan. 10. 1815. He was in person
alDout six feet in height, erect and stately in his carriage, and was a
man of great sternness of character. His manner in the pulpit was
earnest and impressive, and his sermons highly evangelical. He
preached both in Dutch and English. In his intercourse with his neigh-
bors he seems to have displayed a parsimony that was harsh and
miserly, dealing justice rather than mercy. That his object in accu-
mulating money was not selfish was shown when he attended the
General Synod in 1S14, and emptied pocket after pocket on the Mod-
erator's desk, until he had turned over $800 in cash, and $13. 810 in
securities, which he gave to Rutgers College, in trust, the income to
be used to aid young men to prepare for the ministry. By his will he
increased the fund to $17,000. It was allowed to accumulate to $20,000,
at which it still stands. The interest has assisted nearly two hundred
young men in their studies.
Ephraim Brevard was of Huguenot extraction. After graduating,
he returned to his home in North Carolina and studied medicine, and
entered upon practice. He is said to have been a leading spirit in the
Mecklenburg Convention, and is credited with having drafted the Reso-
lutions which have become so noted. When the British forces invaded
the Southern States. Dr. Brevard entered the army as Surgeon, and
was taken prisoner at the surrender of Charleston. May 12. 17S0. The
sulTfc rings of those captured at tjiat time weie extreme, and Brevard
contracted a wasting fever which soon brought him to his end.
Pierpont Edwards, a son of President Jonathan Edwards, was born
in Northampton, Mass., April 8. 1750. After graduating at Princeton,
in 1708. he studied law, and begarr the practice at New Haven in 1771.
and was for many years distinguished at the Connecticut Bar. He
served rn the Revolutionary army, was a member of the Legislature
of that State for a number of years, served in the Continental Congress,
1787-8, and in the Federal Convention of 1788. He was Judge of the
United States District Court for several years, and until his death,
April 14. 1826.
William Churchill Houston was born about 174G in Sumter county.
South Carolina, son of a prominent and wealthy planter, who was a
member of the Society of Fr-iends. His father, in deference to the views
of the Societ.v, refused to give his son a liberal education, but at last
consented to furnish him a horse, equipments, clothes and fifty pounds
in money, to do with as he pleased. The young man gladly accepted
the compromise and made his way to Princeton, where he entered the
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A Stage Waggon,
Between Poulas's Hook Ferry and Hackinsack, zvill
begin on Friday the 14th Instant October, to set out,
at about Seven in the Morning.
From the House of the Widow Watson, at New-Bar-
badoes, (where the best Entertainment may be had) and
will proceed to Poulas's-Hook, from whence the Waggon
will set out on its Return, at two o' Clock in the After-
noon; which Stages will be regularly performed every
Monday and Friday, and the best Usage given to Passen-
gers, each paying two Shillings from one Place to the
other.
College of New Jersy in the freshman year. In order to defray his
expenses he also took charge of the grammar school connected with
the college, and taught it while keeping up with his classes in college.
He graduated in 1768 with disFmguished honor, receiving from the
authorities a silver medal. On graduating, he was continued as tutor*
until 1771, when he was appointed the first professor of mathematics
and natural philosophy, the duties of which chair he discharged for
twelve years with fidelity and signal ability. From his orders on the
treasurer of the College, in 1770, and a receipt to that officer in 1773,
both in the Dreer Collection, in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
it would appear that his yearly salary was something like £40 Jersey
money, or about $100. Young as he was, the Continental Congress
selected him to serve as Deputy Secretary of that body, and he offici-
ated as such during a part of 1775 and 1776. Two documents in his
handwriting, and signed by him as Deputy Secretary, one of 22 Decem-
ber, 1775, and another of 1 May (1776 ?), are in the Historical Society
of Pennsylvania. He was treasurer of the College, 1779-1783, and acted
as librarian also for a time. 'When the institution was suspended, in
1776, he was appointed by the Provincial Congress, Feb. 28, 1776, Cap-
tain in the 2d Regiment of foot militia in the county of Somerset, serv-
ing in that capacity until Aug. 17. 1777, when he wrote the Provincial
Cor.-gress "that, from his connexion with the college in the absence of
Dr. Witherspoon, & other circumstances, he cannot pay the due atten-
tion to his company, & begging leave to resign his commission." His
resignation was accordingly accepted. He was elected to the second
Assembly, from Somerset county, taking his seat Oct. 28. 1777, and
was re-elected a year later, but vacated his office June 11, 1779, on his
election (May 25) as a delegate to the Continental Congress. As just
stated, the New Jersey Legislature in joint meeting on May 25, 1779.
elected Mr. Houston to be one of the delegates of New Jersey to the
Continental Congress. He was re-elected to that body Nov. 17, 1779.
Nov. 23, 1780, Nov. 2, 1781, and after an interval of three years was
again elected to Congress on Oct. 29. 1784. In the deliberations and
measures of that body he took an active and prominent part. Several
of his letters, while in Congress, to Governor Livingston, show that he
possessed a clear and intelligent perception of the critical situation of
the counti'y, and of the measures best calculated to improve its con-
dition. In the meantime he studied law with Richard Stockton, of
Princeton, and was admitted to the New Jersey Bar at the April term,
1781. Determined to address himself exclusively to the practice of his
chosen profession, he resigned his professorship, and also his office
*Writing from Nassau Hall, September 30, 1769, James Madison men-
tions that the trustees "have chosen for tutors for the ensuing year,
for the junior class, Mr. Houston from North Carolina, in the room of
Mr Peream." .... — Letters and Other Writings of James Madison,
New York, 1884. I., 3.
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290 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
N. B. The Waggon will regularly stop about eight in
the Morning and three in the Afternoon, at the Tavern of
Mr. William Earl, in Bergen Woods, where any Person
coming over Wehawk Ferr)^, may readily get a Passage
to New-York or Hackinsack, in the said Waggon, kept
by John Bardan.
New-Jersey i Pursuant to an order of the hon.
Monmouth-County - Charles Reade, and John Berrien,
Sept. 26, 1768. ' esqrs. two of the judges of the
supreme court of judicature of the province of New-Jer-
as treasurer of tlie Colleg-e, in 1783, and removed to Trenton, where he
soon acquired a considerable practice, notwithstanding- his rigid deter-
mination that he would never undertake a cause which he did not
believe to be just. He received the appointment of Clerk of the
Supreme Court, Sept. 28, 1781. He resigned this office March 17. 1786.
but was re-elected the same day. and continued in that position until
his death. He was Receiver of Continental Taxes. 1782-1785. It has
been stated that he held the office of Surrogate of Hunterdon county,
but no evidence has been found in support of that assertion. He was
one of the five commissioners appointed by Congress to adjust the dis-
pute between Pennsylvania and Connecticut, in relation to the Wyoming
lands. They met at Trenton, November 12-December 30, 1782. and their
award, though acceptable to neither side, did avoid a veiT threatening
situation. The New Jersey Legislature appointed Mr. Houston, on
March 21, 1786, to represent New Jersey at the Annapolic Convention,
giving the delegates larger powers than those vested in the representa-
tives from other states, thus paving the way for the Federal Conven-
tion a year and a half later. On Nov. 23. 1786, the Legislature ap-
pointed Mr. Houston, together with David Brearly, William Paterson
and John Neilson, to represent New Jersey in the Federal Convention,
which met at Philadelphia in 1787, and framed the National Constitu-
tion. William Livingston and Abraham Clark were added to the dele-
tion, May 18, 1787, and Jonathan Dayton on June 5, 1787. Mr. Houston
had been detained at home by illness, but was present to help form
the quorum which was obtained on May 25, 1787. On June 6 he was
absent. (Madison to Jefferson, June 6. 1787.) On July 17, 1787. when
the Convention had under consideration the clause relating to the
Presidency, Mr. Houston moved to strike out the paragi-aph making
the President of the United States ineligible for a second term, and
his motion was carried. (Mr. Bancroft, however, says this motion was
rhade by Mr. William Houston, of Georgia. The published reports of
the Convention merely mention "Mr. Houston" as taking part in the
proceedings that day; but in the indices to Gilpin's ed. of Madison's
Papers. II., 1124; Elliot's Debates. V.. 325. and to the Documentary
History of the Constitution, published by Congress in 1900. the motion
in question is attributed to William Churchill Houston.') His name
does not appear among those who signed the Constitution, probably
because of his absence on account of declining health, which had ren-
dered him unable to remain in the Convention after July 23. He signed
the report made to the Legislature by the New Jersey delegates to the
Convention. In order, if possible, to regain his former strength, he
resolved to go South, but was stricken down suddenly at Frankford,
near Philadelphia, and died there on August 12. 1788.* The Pennsyl-
vania t'acket, and Daily Advertiser, No. 2973, August 13. 17SS, contains
this brief announcement of his death and of the funeral services:
♦David Evans, cabinet maker, of Philadelphia, enters in his day-
book, August 12, 1788: "Made a coffin for William Churchill Houston
Esq. of Trenton, who died at Geiss's tavern, on Frankford road." —
fo(H. Mag. of Hist, and Biog.. XXVII.. 50.
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NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 29 I
sey : Notice is hereby given to the respective creditors of
Wihiam Van Kirk, and John Van Kirk, insolvent debt-
ors in the gaol of the said county; that they be and appear
on Wednesday the ninth day of November next, at the
Court-house in the county of Burlington, at twelve o'clock
of the same day, to shew cause, (if any they have) why
the estates of the said debtors, should not be assigned for
"Yesterday morning died on his way to this city, the Hon. William
Churchill Houston, Esq. late of Trenton, formerly one of the Repre-
sentatives in Congress from the State of New-Jersey. — The citizens
are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from the house of Mr.
Sergeant, in Arch-street, This Morning, at Eight o'clock." The Penn-
sylvania Gazette and the Pennsylvania Journal make no mention of
Mr. Churchill's decease. He was buried in the yard of the Second
Presbyterian church, which then stood at the northwest corner of Arch
and Third streets, Philadelphia. Mr. Churchill married Jane, daughter
of the Rev. Caleb Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of
Orange, New Jersey. His wife's mother was Martha (m. Sept. 7, 1748,
d. Aug. 10, 1757), youngest daughter of the Rev. Jonathan Dickinson,
the first Pi'esident of Princeton College. Mrs. Houston died in 1796,
aged forty-one, and is buried in Lawrenceville cemetery.
Children:
1. William Churchill, a successful merchant in Philadelphia, who
married Susan Somers, of Philadelphia.
2. Louisa Ann, married Dr. John Vancleve, of Princeton.
3. Elizabeth, married Horace G. Phillips, who removed to Day-
ton, Ohio, about 1804.
4. George S., married Mary Forman.
The foregoing account of William Churchill Houston has been com-
piled from a biogi^aphical notice by William C. Alexander, published
in the New York Observer, of March 18, 1S5S. and reproduced in great
part in Hall's Hist. Presbyterian Church in Trenton, p. 308; Cooley's
Genealogy of Early Settlers in Trenton and Ewing, N. J., pp. 124-128;
Correspondence of the Executive of N. J. during the Revolution; Min-
utes Provincial Congress of N. J.. 395. 541; Minutes of the Legislature,
and of the Joint Meeting, passim; Princeton University General Cat-
alogue. Other sources are noticed in the text. Since the foregoing was
written there has appeared the fullest sketch of Mr. Houston yet pub-
lished— by Thomas Allen Glenn, Norristown, Pa., 1903, 8vo, pp. 96.
Adlai Osborne was a son of Alexander Osborne, a Colonel in the
Colonial army. After graduating, Mr. Osborne returned to his home
in North Carolina, and was soon appointed Clerk of Rowan county,
under royal rule, and held the same ofHce after the war until 1809.
During the Revolution he served as a Colonel in the American army.
He was one of the original Trustees of the University of North Caro-
lina. He died in 1815.
Thomas Reese was born in Pennsylvania In 1742. Removing to
North Carolina with his parents when quite young, he was prepared
for college by Rev. Joseph Alexander. Returning to South Carolina
after his graduation, he studied theology', and was licensed by Orange
Presbytery in 1773, and was ordained and installed over Salem church
in the same year. In 1792 he accepted a call to two churches in Pen-
dleton district. He received the Degree of Doctor of Divinity from
Princeton in 1794. Dr. Reese was an accomplished scholar, his ap-
pearance in the pulpit was graceful and dignified, his style flowing
and elegant. For five or six years of his later life, besides performing
the regular duties of a pastor, preaching on the Sabbath, and lecturing
to the colored part of his congregation, he sujberintended a small farm,
and attended to a large classical school. He died in 1796.
Thomas Smith was licensed by the Presbytei-y of New Castle. Del.,
about 1772, and ordained and settled as pastor of Middleton and Pecan-
der churches, in Delaware, in 1774. He died Jan. 25, 1792.
Isaac Story became a Congregational minister, and settled at Mar-
blehead, Massachusetts, in 1771. After preaching thirty years, he left
the ministry- and engaged in secular pursuits. He died in 1816.
292 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
the benefit of their creditors, and their persons discharged,
agreeable to a late act of the legislature of the said prov-
ince, for the relief of insolvent debtors. — The Nczv York
Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1344, October 6, 1768.
Custom- House, Philadelphia, Cleared. Schooner
Polly, A. Mansfield, Salem.
Trenton, September 29, 1768.
The Members of the New-Jersey Medical Society,
are desired to remember, that their next stated General
Meeting will be on the First Tuesday in November next,
at the House of Mr. Duff, in New-Brunswick; and as
some important Matters, respecting the farther Establish-
ment, &c. of said Society, will then be taken into Consid-
eration, it is expected that every Member will punctually
attend, if nothing very extraordinary should interfere.
For the above Reason, those Gentlemen of the Profes-
sion, who have not hitherto joined the Society, are invited
to attend at the Time and Place above mentioned.
Isaac Smith, Secretary.
Ten Pounds Reward,
Run away, in the night of the 30th of September, from
the subscriber, living at Mount-holly, in New-Jersey, an
Irish servant man, named John O'Bryan, but denies that
the O belongs to his name, aged about 35 years, about 5
feet 6 inches high, marked with the small-pox, speaks
pretty good English, -with a little of the brogue, is a shoe-
maker by trade, and can work plantation work, has short
dark curled hair : Had on, when he went away, a felt hat,
light coloured cloth jacket, lined with flannel, new ozen-
brigs shirt and trowsers, pretty good shoes, with large
brass buckles, but may be likely to change his clothes, as
he stole from his master a bearskin riding coat, with side
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pockets, a bluish cloth jacket, faded to a light colour, with
metal buttons, a pair of old superfine cloth breeches, of a
blue colour, mixed with red, a white ruffled shirt, an old
leather jacket, with a piece put in the back, lined with
woollen, a pair of lattice made silver buckles, light blue
g'rey stockings, a large silk handkerchief, ticken trowsers,
and old striped shirt; he had with him two new pairs of
ozenbrigs trowsers, and two new ozenbrigs shirts; and
stole his master's sorrel horse, above 14 hands high, with
a white face, and white hind legs, paces, trots and gallops
well; an old saddle and bridle, and a bag, in which he car-
ried the things, but may have stolen many more things,
not yet discovered. Whoever secures the above servant
and horse, &c. so that his master may have them again,
shall have the above reward, or Four Pounds for the
horse, &c. and Six Pounds for the man. The same fellow
and horse is advertised in single advertisements, at Six
Pounds; but in this I have advanced the reward to Ten
Pounds, if not taken before it comes out.
John Monrow.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2076, October 6,
1768.
Capt. Wasdale, from Leghorn, the 9th ult. in lat. 21, 40,
long. 60, spoke the brig Greyhound, Capt. Alexander,
from this port for St. Eustatia, out 18 days; and on the
29, 50 leagues S. E. of our Capes, with Capt. Davidson,
in a sloop from this port for Jamaica, out two days.
Run away on the 28th day of September 1768, from
the subscriber, living in Greenwich township in Glouces-
ter county, an Irish servant lad named Thomas Morehead,
but sometimes passes by the name of Dowel; with black
hair, about nineteen years of age : Had on when he went
away, an old shirt and trowsers, oznabrigs frock, and a
2 94 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
felt hat; he has been four years in the country, and it is
expected he will change his name. Whoever takes up and
secures said lad in any goal, so that his master may have
him again, shall receive Forty Shillings reward, and all
reasonable charges paid, by
Archibald Maffett.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him
off at their peril. — The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1348,
October 6, 1768.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
BROKE-out of the Goal of the County of Morris, and
Province of New-Jersey, a few Days ago, two Criminals,
one of which named, John Smith, 45 Years old, about 5
Feet 10 Inches high, long-visaged, and his Hair somewhat
grey; the other named John Harbor, a likely young Fel-
low, about 5 Feet 3 Inches high, and has the Letter D
marked on one of his Hands with Gun-powder, and both
of them born in Ireland : They were both bare of Cloathes,
but may be well cloathed, as a House not far from the
Goal was robbed the Night they escaped, of the following
Cloaths, (one of the two having been committed for rob-
bing the same before) A mixed blue and white lappelled
Coat and Jacket with blue Buttons & Binding, a faded
snuff coloured lappelled Coat with yellow Binding, a Pair
of Leather Breeches almost new, a Pair of new knit
Breeches, and two Pair of Pumps and Stockings. Who-
ever takes up and secures the said Fellows, so that they
may be brought to Justice, shall have the above Reward,
or 10 Dollars for each, paid by
Daniel Cooper, Jun. Sheriff.
Morris-County, Octo. 7, 1768.
Woodbridgc, (N. Jersey) October 5, 1768.
Stolen from the Subscriber, on Tuesday Night the
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4th Instant, by a Person who calls himself Richard Hozu-
ard; a lightish Brown Horse, about 14 Hands and a Half
high, with a Star and small Snip : The Horse has been
stifled in his right Leg, and has a Ring round his near
Leg, occasioned by wearing a Cord: Also a Saddle, al-
most new, and a Curb Bridle of black Leather. He also
took away with him, a lightish colour'd Great Coat, of
Coating, with Basket Buttons, and bound round the But-
ton-holes ; the Cape lined with green : A new double •
breasted Jacket, black and blue Broad Cloth, with slash
Sleeves, lined with Flannel, and Horn Buttons; also a
Pair of Boots, with a Spur-piece up behind. He had on a
Castor Hat, blue Homespun Coat, that has been turn'd.
a strip'd Cotton Lappell'd Jacket, two check'd Shirts, long
stripped Cotton Trowsers, about 5 Feet 7 Liches high,
black curl'd Hair, round Shoulder'd, thin Beard, high
boned, long Chin, thick spoken : Whoever takes up said
Thief and Horse, &c. and secures him in any Jail, so that
I can get them again, shall have Ten Pounds Reward for
their Trouble and Cost, and Five Pounds for the Thief
alone, also Three Pounds for the Horse, &c. current
Money of New-Jersey, paid by
Samuel Jaques.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1345, October 10, 1768.
Ten Dollars Reward.
Lost on Sunday the loth ult, on the road betwixt Phil-
adelphia and Bristol, a Trla.ngular Seal, set in gold,
and ingraved on each side. Whoever has found it, and
will deliver it to the Printer, bring it to Lieutenant Mac-
lellan,^ in Philadelphia Barracks, or to Lieutenant Gordon,^
1 Probably Lieut. Alexander McLellan. of the 34th Regiment.
2 Probably Lieut. Andrew Gordon, of the 26th Regiment, or Lieut.
Francis Gordon, of the 60th Regiment.
296 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
at the Barracks, in Perth- Amboy, shall receive the above
Reward. — The Peiuisyhania Chronicle, No. g2, October
12-17, 1768.
New-Jersey ) Pursuant to an order of the hon.
Monmouth-county, •- John Anderson, and John Taylor,
Oct. 3, 1768 ) esqrs. two of the judges of the
court of common pleas of the province of New-Jersey:
Notice is hereby given to the respective creditors of Oba-
diah Worthley, an insolvent debtor in the gaol of said
county; that they be and appear on Monday the 14th day
of November next, at the Court-house in the said county,
at Freehold, at twelve o'clock of the same day, to shew
cause, (if any they have) why the estate of the said debtor,
should not be assigned for the benefit of his creditors, and
his person discharged, agreeable to a late act of the legis-
lature of the said province, for the relief of insolvent
debtors.
To be sold the noted plantation known by the name of
Chesequakes, lying in the south ward of Perth-Am-
boy, in the province of East New-Jersey.
Now in the tenure of the subscriber,
fronting the bay which is between the
south-side of Staten-island and Sandy-
hook, and joins the creek of Chese-
quakes, on the north-side thereof con-
venient to lands : On the premises, is
Farm, j salt meadow sufficient to mow a large
quantity of salt hay, and the land as
good as any in that neighbourhood; a large quantity of
timber thereon. It may convenientl)'- be divided into three
or four farms, with a sufficient quantity of salt meadow
to each ; there is on it two convenient dwelling houses :
The whole well watered and timbered, convenient for oys-
VlEW OF
Houses
AND
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 297
tering, fishing, and fowling as any along that coast. It
will be sold the whole or in part; a good title will be
given by the subscriber, where further intelligence may be
had. Nicholas Everson
— Tlie Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1345, October 13, 1768.
The Anatomist. Number VI
In my last, I had given some account of the attack made
on the Church by Mr. Smith, the impartial Presbyterian
Historian of New-York; and endeavoured to shew, that
nothing but the most determined resolution to traduce the
Church, and the Society for the propagation of the gospel,
could have induced the gentleman to assert, that the late
Dr. Barclay was obliged to break up his Mohazvk mission,
because no suitable provision had been made for an inter-
preter by the Society
In the note under the forty-second page, he gives an
account of the "extreme mortification, inextinguishable
zeal, and great success of Mr. David Brainerd, a late mis-
sionary from the Scotch Society among some Indians in
Nczv-Jersey, not one of them, he tells us, has been con-
cerned in those barbarous irruptions which have lately
deluged the south-western provinces Avith the blood of
several. hundred innocents of every age and sex." ....
"As to Mr. Brainerd' s mortification and zeal, every
good man must approve and commend these virtues
wherever they are found, and I hope he is now reaping the
glorious rewards of them. As to his success, tho' Paul
plant, and A polios zvater, it is God alone that gives the
increase. I heartily wish I could say that I had heard
those Indians continue the same regular society of Chris-
tians since his death. His brother and successor in that
298 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
mission, I am told, has left them, and taken the charge
*of an English congregation at Newark
As to Mr. Smith's remark on that happy effect of Mr.
Brainerd's mission, viz. "That not one of those Indians
have been concerned in those barbarous irruptions, &c I
am persuaded some prejudice must have prevented his
making the same observations with regard to the Mo-
hazvks, as it is most notorious that they have not only been
inoffensive, but are the only tribe of the Confederates that
have openly joined us, and attended our armies in the
present war."
"The Episcopal missionaries" (says he, page 42) "for
"enlarging the sphere of their secular business, not many
"years ago, attempted, by a petition to the late Governor
"Clinton, to engross the privilege of solemnizing all mar-
"riages. A great clamour ensued, and the attempt was
"abortive." ....
Dr. Barclay shows this whole paragraph to be an abso-
lute falsehood
The prayer of the clergy therefore was, that an addition
might be made to the future direction of licenses thus, viz.
"To any Protestant minister of the gospel (Mr. Smith
says, not very accurately - - - "To all Protestant minis-
ters of the gospel") - - - The Governor complied with
this request, and far from raising any clamour, the meas-
ure was greatly approved by :{: the clergy of all other de-
nominations, who reaped proportionately far more benefit
from it than the Episcopal clergy
*This was tJie case at the time of Dr. Barclays zvriting.
But Mr. Brainerd, the brother^ since had, and noiv has, I
believe some Jersey Indians under his pastoral care, and
his labors among them are zuell reported of.
■ iThe Rev. John Brainerd. See N. J. Archives, IX.. 355; and "The
Indians of New Jersey," etc., by William Nelson. Paterson, N. J., 1S94,
pp. 118, 143-6. The Pi-esbyterian church at Newark is referred to.
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X The like alteration zuas made by Governor Franklin,
some years ago, in the direction of his licenses, on an ap-
plication of the Episcopal clergy of Nezv-Jersey, and the
Presbyterians were zvell pleased zvitJi it.
Philadelphia, October 13. Captain Simmonds, from
Quebec, last from Cape Breton .... on the 8th,
about 25 Leagues from our Capes — spoke a Schooner,
Captain Stillwell, bound to St. Christophers, from this
Harbour.
'^^ The Fall Fair for Princeton, in New Jersey,
will be held there, on Wednesday and Thursday, the Nine-
teenth and Twentieth of this instant October.
BurUngton, Tenth Month 8, 1768.
Whereas by virtue of an act of Assembly of New- Jer-
sey, in such case made and provided, a writ of attachment
issued out of the Court of Common Pleas for the county
of Burlington, against the lands, goods, and effects, of a
certain Jonathan Smith, late of said county, yeoman : and
we, the subscribers, were appointed by the said Court au-
ditors, to adjust the demands of his creditors : Notice is
hereby given, that a judgment was obtained against the
said Jonathan Smith by default, and that, by virtue of an
order and rule of Court for that purpose made, we shall
on the first day of the Eleventh Month, (November) next,
at the house of John Shaw, in the city of Burlington, ex-
pose to sale at public vendue, a certain dwelling-house and
lot of land, situate in said city on the south-side of Pearl-
street, a little above York-street, now in the tenure of
John Noarth; being the estate of the said Jonathan Smith,
and to enable us to satisfy the demands of his creditors,
whose accounts we have adjusted. John Hoskins, Will-
iam Hewlings, Daniel Smith, junior.
300 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Burlington, October, 1768.
Whereas the subscribers, assignees in trust for the use
of the creditors of Lambert Barnes, late of the city of Bur-
lington, inn-holder, have heretofore, at two several times
advertised all those who are in any wise indebted to the
said Barnes, that they should pay off their respective bal-
lances; but little regard having been had thereto, they are
once more requested to pay the same to the subscribers,
on or before Saturday, the 226. of October instant, or they
will be proceeded against according to law, without re-
spect to persons. At which day the assignees will meet at
the house of David Clayton, inn-keeper, in Burlington,
when the creditors of said Barnes are desired to exhibit
their accounts, properly proved, or they will be precluded
from the dividend of said Barnes's estate, which will be
made soon after.
John Lawrence, Thomas Rodman, Joseph Imlay.
Woodbridge, October 8, 1768.
Notice is hereby given to Charles Beatty, of Frederic
Town and County, Maryland, that Dennis Combes, of
■Woodbridge, hath taken up and committed, Francis
Blackburn, to Jail, in Perth-Amboy, East New-Jersey,
who on examination owned that he, the said Francis
Blackburn, was an indented servant to Charles Beatty;
and unless said Beatty come and take his said servant, and
pay the Charges, within five weeks from this date, he will
be sold for the same.
Dennis Combes.
To be Sold, and may be entered upon tJie first day of SLvtJi
Month (June) next,
A Large Lot of Land, situate between Sixth and Sev-
enth Streets, in the city of Philadelphia, near the State-
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house, having two fronts of 237 feet each, one on Chest-
nut-street, and the other on a street running east and west
thro' the square. The breadth of the lot, north and south,
is 151 feet. There is on it a very convenient brick dwell-
ing-house, kitchen, stables, coach-house, and other im-
provements, now in the tenure of Dr. Thomas Graham.
As the whole together is an airy pleasant situation for a
family, the owner would choose to sell it in that manner,
but if not sold so, before the above date, he proposes to
divide it into a number of lots, either for sale, or to be
leased on groundrent. For further information apply to
John Smith, in Burlington.
To Be Sold,
On Wednesday, the 23d day of November next, at pub-
lic vendue, on the premises, or at any time before at private
sale,
A House and lot of land, in Princetown; the house
is one story, almost new, and has four rooms, with a
kitchen, and a cellar under part of it; the lot consists of
about half an acre, and has a well sunk in it; the situation
is very convenient for a tradesman; and an indisputable
title can be given.
William Tennent.^
— The Pennsylvania Ga.cctte, No. 2077, October 13,
1768.
Run away the 2d inst. from the ship Newry Assist-
ance, William Chevers, Master : A servant man, named
Thomas Adley, a brazier or brass founder by trade but
has worked a little at the business of a barber, aged 23
years, of a dark complexion, born in Ireland, about 5 feet
6 inches high, brown hair, slow in speech if not in liquor :
iFoi' a sketch of the Rev. William Tennent, a famous clergyman,
see N. J. Archives. XX., 275.
302 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Had on when he went away, a brown cloth coat with
mohair buttons, leather breeches, and a narrow trim'd hat
well worn : It is supposed he has changed his cloathing.
Whoever takes up the said servant and secures him in any
of his Majesty's goals of Pennsylvania, or New-Jersey,
shall be paid three pounds Reward, and reasonable char-
ges by John Pringle, Merchant in Philadelphia. — Tlie
Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1349, October 13, 1768.
Nezv-York, October 17. 1=^^ The Public are hereby
informed that from good Intelligence, received from the
back Country, a large Number of fat and store Horn Cat-
tle, Horses and Swine, will be offer'd for Sale at Newark,
on Wednesday the 19th of October Inst, being the Day
appointed by a late Advertisement, for the opening of the
annual Cattle-Market, in that Town; and to be con-
tinued on the Thursday and Friday following, when, and
where, all Persons may be supplied with the above men-
tioned Cattle and Swine.
To be sold at public Vendue; on Wednesday the 23d
of November next, between the Hours of Twelve and
Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, at the House of Thomas
Kinney, in Morris-Town, in the County of Morris, and
Province of New-Jersey; a certain Iron Forge known by
the Name of Squire's Point Forge (remarkably healthy)
consisting of three Fires and one Hammer; with a Grist-
Mill and Saw-Mill, situate Part in the County of Hunter-
don, and Part in the County of Sussex, on Musconetcung
River, (noted for a fine constant Stream of Water) with
about 1800 Acres of Land, great Part of it well timbered,
handy, and convenient to the Works, which is conveniently
situated to several Furnaces, has about 37 Miles Land
Carriage to either New-Brunswick, or Trentown. On
the Premises are several Improvements, with a good
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^3
Frame Dwelling-House, two good Frame Coal-Houses,
with all necessary Buildings for Workmen, &c. The
Works are well and substantially built, in good Order and
Repair. It is expected Half the Purchase Money will be
paid upon the Purchaser taking Possession of the Prem-
ises, and the remaining Half, in a Year's Time, after pay-
ing Interest, and giving Security, if required. A good
Title will be given by the Subscribers.
Martin Ryerson, George Reading
Daniel Reading, and Thomas Reading.
This is to give Notice, That by Virtue of a Writ of
Fieri Facias, issued out of the Supreme Court of Judica-
ture for the Province of New-Jersey, against the Goods
and Chattels, Houses, Lands, Hereditaments, and real
Estate of John Stearndall, deceased, in the Hands of Rich-
ard Curson, Administrator of said John Stearndall, in my
Bailiwick; There will be sold at public Vendue, on the
first Day of November next, all the real and personal Es-
tate of the said John Stearndall, which I could find in my
Bailiwick, consisting of a Right the said John Stearndall
had in, and to, a certain Lease (yet unexpired) of and for
the Copper Mines, (called Schuyler's Mines,) together
with all the Appurtenances, Utensils, and Instruments
thereto belonging; also the Right which said Stearndall
had of, in, and to the Copper Ore, Stamp Ore, &c. at
New Barbados Neck. The Terms of the said Vendue will
be made known at the Time of Sale, which will be held at
or near the said Mines, by me
John Van Buskirk, Sheriff.
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
885, October 17, 1768.
For the Information of the Public.
By Order of the Trustees of the College of Nezv-Jcrsey.
304 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
Whereas Complaints have been frequently made, of
the too great Expences of Education in this College; the
Trustees have now fallen upon a new Plan, in order to
bring the necessary Charges of living in the said College,
within as moderate a Compass, as possible. These Com-
plaints have been principally owing to the remissness of
many of the Parents and Guardians of the Youth, in mak-
ing punctual Payments of the College dues, which hath
obliged the Steward, for want of ready Cash, to purchase
the Provisions frequently upon long Credit, and the Seller
thence to demand a considerable advance upon the ]\Iarket
Price. This Inconvenience, is presumed, hath induced
many to keep their Children at the Grammar School, for
the first, and sometimes the second Year, which ought to
have been spent at the College; to the manifold injury of
their Education. For the effectual Remedy of this, for the
future, and also, to give the utmost Satisfaction to those
who propose to educate their Children at this Seminary;
Notice is hereby given to the Public, that the Trustees,
have now contracted for the boarding of the Students, at
a certain fixed Rate per Week, z'is. Six Shillings and Six-
pence Proclamation Money of New-Jersey. And, in order
to enable the Contractor, to pay ready Cash for all the Ar-
ticles to be provided; It is now Ordered, that every Stu-
dent, on his first admission into the College, and so at the
beginning of every Fall and Spring Term, do deposit in
the Hands of the Steward, the Sum of Seven Pounds
Proc. in advance, which Sum is pitched upon, as nearly
one half of the Article of Board. And that, at every an-
nual Commencement, or at least at the Beginning of the
following Terms, before Admission, he be obliged, beside
the Deposit of Board per Advance as now ordered, to pay
up the whole Arrears of Tuition Money, and Chamber
Rent for the preceeding Year. To shew that there is no
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 305
Purpose of making, in any case, an eventual Gain by the
Deposit, a proportional Part thereof will be repaid, in Case
of the Death or necessary Removal of any Scholar, during
the current half Year. By this Means, the Inconveniences
both to the Managers and Students, from large Arrear-
ages unpaid, will be effectually avoided; and the latter be
as well provided for as at any Time heretofore; which, it
is presumed, as to the Plenty or Goodness of the Commons,
has been on a Footing, not inferior to that of any College
in these Colonies. Upon the Plan above adopted, the Ex-
pence of living here, will be within a few Shillings, more
or less, as follows;
To I Year's Board (deducting the Vaca-
tion Weeks at Spring and Fall (at
6s. 6d. per Week. £. 13. 13. o
Fire Wood and Candles, about, 2. 10. o
Washing, about, 2. 10. o
Tuition and Chamber Rent, 5. 00. o
£. 23. 13. o
Every Student to pay one Shilling per Week, for every
Week's Absence, after the Vacations are ended, to indem-
nify the Steward, who pays Wages to Servants for their
Benefit.
It is presumed, the above Plan will remove every
Ground of Complaint, and give the most general Satisfac-
tion. The Parents and Guardians of the Youth, are there-
fore desired to take Notice, that these Regulations will be
invariably adhered to ; and it is expected, they will conse-
quently take the most particular Care, that, for the future,
the Students come prepared, after every Fall and Spring
Vacation, to make the required Deposit of £. 7, in advance
for Board, without which, he must be put to the Trouble
and Expence of returning home for the same; as the Col-
306 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [176S
lege, for the general Benefit, is determined strictly to exe-
cute the above Plan.
The Trustees further give Notice, that they have made
Provisions for the Encouragement of young Gentlemen,
who have finished the ordinary Course of Philosophy, to
return and pursue their Studies at College, and fit them-
selves for any of the higher Branches, to which they shall
think proper, chiefly to devote their future Application,
whether those called learned Professions, Divinity, Law
and Physic, or such liberal Accomplishments in general,
as fit young Gentlemen for serving their Country in pub-
lic Stations. For this Purpose, the Professor of Divinity,
besides what Attention he may give to the Instruction of
the Senior Class, will give regular Lectures upon the Sys-
tem. The President also has engaged to give Lectures
twice in the Week, on the following Subjeces (i) On
Chronology and History, civil as well as sacred; a Branch
of Study, of itself extremely useful and delightful, and at
present in the highest Reputation in every Part of Europe,
(2) Critical Lectures on the Scripture, with the Addition
of Discourses on Criticism in general ; the several Species
of Writing, and the fine Arts (3) Lectures on Composi-
tion, and the Eloquence of the Pulpit and the Bar. The
President will also endeavour to assist every Student by
Conversation, according to the main Object, which he shall
chuse for his own Studies; and will give Lists and Char-
acters of the principal Writers on any Branch, that Stu-
dents may accomplish themselves, at the least Expence of
Time and Labour. For the Attainment of their Ends, a
very valuable Addition to the Public Library was brought
over with the President; another large Collection of the
most standard Books, is newly arrived; and a Third is
very soon expected from London. So that this College,
which had before all the Advantages for Study, that a re-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. S^/
tired healthful Place could possess, is now well furnished
with a valuable Public Library, which will be improved
by continual Additions. It is to be observed, that from
those, who after their ordinary Courses, shall return to
College, in order to pursue their Studies with those Ad-
vantages, no Tuition Money will be required, except that
the French Language will be taught, if desired, for a very
reasonable Gratuity.
List of Letters, remaining in the General Post-Office,
New- York, October 10, 1768.
.... Mary House, Somerset County — The
Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1346, Octo-
ber 17, 1768.
Pursuant to an Act of Assembly of the province of
West New Jersey, this may notify all whom it may con-
cern, that sundry of the inhabitants of the townships of
Chester, Evesham, Northampton and Willingburrough.
in the county of Burlington, hath petitioned the Assembly
of the said province for an act to be passed to make Ran-
cokas creek a lawful fence, from the mouth thereof to the
Forks, and from thence up the south branch to Belly-
bridge, and from the said forks up the north branch, to
Mount holley-bridge, near the market-house. Any per-
son or persons, who have any objections to the said act,
are desired to shew cause at the next meeting of the Gen-
eral Assembly at Burlington, or elsewhere, as the said
petitioners expect to have leave to bring in a bill for the
same. October 11, 1768.
Gloucester county, October 11, 1768
Five Pounds Reward
Made their escape out of Gloucester goal, last night,
the three following prisoners, viz. Patrick Newlin, an
308 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
Irishman, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, sandy complex-
ion, strait sandy liair, flat broad face, a peeked nose, and
marked with the small pox, is a thick well set fellow, a
blacksmith by trade, says he has been a soldier, and been
on board a man of war; had on a short red under jacket,
without sleeves, old check shirt, old leather breeches, light
blue grey stockings, old shoes, with one brass buckle, but
had no hat, is about 34 years old, and very apt to get
drunk. David Cochran, about 2^ years old, 5 feet 8
inches high, long visaged, has red curled hair, sandy beard
and eyebrows, has had the bridge of his nose half cut
through, is a fuller by trade, and very apt to get drunk;
had on a half worn castor hat, black silk handkerchief,
light coloured homespun coat, which has had several places
cut across the body, and sewed up, linsey striped jacket,
coarse tow trowsers, old check shirt, and old shoes. Wiley
Wood, 21 years old, round faced, black strait hair, dark
complexion, has a hardy countenance, about 5 feet, 8 inches
high, well set, lisps in his talk, and drinks no rum; had on
a blue sailor jacket, a sheeps black homespun under ditto,
without sleeves, old striped linen trowsers, new pair of
shoes, plain steel buckles and old felt hat. Whoever takes
up the above prisoners, and secures them in any goal, and
gives notice to the subscriber, shall receive for Newlin
and CocKRAN, or either of them. Forty Shillings each,
and Twenty Shillings for Wood, paid by
JosiAH Chattin, Coaler.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office, Phil-
adelphia.
C. James Crommey, Joseph Champneys, Pilesgrove
H. William Hannah, Bordentown; John E. Hopkins,
Haddonfield
K. Thomas Kennedy (2) Monmouth County, New-
Jersey.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^9
L. Samuel Leveston, Mountholly.
M. David Maxwell, Monmouth, N. Jersey.
R. Dr. Alexander Ross, Mountholly.
T. Jacob Taggart, Salem.
Y. David Young, Jersey.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2078, October 20,
1768.
Philadelphia.
By the last Vessel from London, we have Advice of the
Death of Mr. Ahimaaz Harker,^ of the Small-Pox. He
was a Native of New-Jersey, and a young Man of a good
natural Genius, and great Urbanity
A Correspondent from New-Jersey informs us, that a
few Weeks ago a pretty extraordinary Affair happened in
his Neighbourhood, a Ram broke into a Pasture amongst
some Oxen, one of which he attacked, and after several
Parries between them, the Ram drew a few Steps back,
and ran with such Violence at the Ox, that the latter
dropped down and died instantly.
{In the Account of the Commencement at Princeton,
inserted in the Pennsylvania Chronicle extraordinary, Pa^t'
316, the first Latin Thesis should run thus, Ouicunque vere
pii sunt, ideirco, proe omnibus, aliis, in honore habere
debent, instead of in honore habero debemus.) — TJie
Pennsylvania Chronicle, &c., Extraordinary, October 24-
26, 1768.
All Persons indebted to the estate of Samuel Wood-
ruff, Esq; late of Elizabeth-Town, deceased, either by
1 Son of the Rev. Samuel Harker, pastor of the Presbyterian church
at Black River, Roxbury, Morris county. It is understood that Ahimaaz
went to England to receive ordination at the hands of some Bishop of
the Church of England. It was reported that he and his father were
lost at sea by the foundering of the vessel in which they were passen-
gers for England. See N. J. Archives, XX., 160.
310 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
bond, note, or book, are desired to make immediate pay-
ment; and all persons that have any demands against the
said estate, are desired to send in their accounts, that they
may be adjusted by us.
E. Woodruff, Administratrix; Benjamin Woodruff,
Joseph Woodruff, and Isaac Woodruff, Adminis-
• trators.
Eliza. Town, Octo. 15, 1768.
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
886, October 24, 1768.
To be sold by way of publick Vendue, on Monday the
fourteenth of November next, at 10 o' Clock in
the Forenoon, on the Premises.
A Lot of Ground with a very good new Stone House
on it, containing about seven or eight Acres of tillable
Land, bounding in the Front on the West Side of Pas-
saick River, and in the Rear on the main Road that leads
from Neivark to Ringwood, just below the Reef of the
River, and almost opposite to Mr. John Richards' s. It
lies very convenient for a Landing; a Tradesman or a
Merchant; and is the Property of Isaac Van Rypen, by
whom an indisputable Title will be given to the Purchaser.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1347.
October 24, 1768.
New-York, October 27.
Extract of a letter from Brunszvick, Nezu-Jersey, dated
October 15. {Inserted by Desire)
"On Wednesday last was held here a convention of the
Church Clergy of NcAv-York and New-Jersey, assisted by
delegates from several neighbouring provinces ; on which
occasion, a sermon, much in favour of American Bishops,
was preached by the Revd. Mr. Odell, Missionary of Bur-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. S^I
lington. It is suspected by many, that a principal design
of the late frequent and numerous conventions, is in order
to a spirited application to the powers at home, upon some
supposed abuses of the Church, in two neighbouring col-
onies, which it is pretended amount almost to persecution.
Is it not to the last degree cruel and mean, to take this
opportunity to attack us on this matter, at a time when
the united efforts of all sects are so necessary in the com-
mon cause of liberty ?
Four Pounds Reward.
Run away from the subscriber, living in Burlington
county. New- Jersey, near Trenton, on the 28th of No-
vember, 1768, two servant boys, viz. Patrick Lamb, born
in Dublin, about 15 years of age, short, thick and clumsey,
speaks very hoarse, has short brown hair, and pitted with
the small-pox : Had on when he went away, an old brown
jacket, tow shirt and trowsers, felt hat, and good strong
new shoes, tied with strings. William Jenkins, born in
Bristol or Wales, in England, about 20 years of age, about
5 feet 2 inches high, full faced, and of a fair complexion.
He came, about a month ago, in the ship Sally, Captain
Osman. Had on when he went away, a blue jacket and
breeches, with a pair of old trowsers over them, old pumps,
with buckles in them, and an old hat. Whoever takes up
the above servants, and secures them, so that their master
may have them again, shall have the above reward, and
all reasonable charges, paid, by George Douglass, in Phil-
adelphia, or Isaac Pearson. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle,
No. 94, October 26-31, 1768.
N. J. Mon- ) Pursuant to an order of the hon. John
mouth. j Anderson & John Taylor, Esqrs; two of
the Judges of the court of common pleas, of the province
of New-Jersey: Notice is hereby given to the respective
312 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
creditors of Michael Henderson, now in the gaol in said
county, that they be and appear on Monday the 14th day
of November next, at 12 o'clock of said day, at the honse
of Hartshorn Whites, in Freehold to shew cause (if any
they have) why the estate of the said debtor should not
be assigned for the benefit of his creditors; and his per-
son discharged from gaol, agreeable to a late act of the
legislature of the said province, for the relief of insolvent
debtors. — Tlie New York Journal or General Advertiser,
No. 1347, October 27, 1768.
Philadelphia, October 27.
One of our Correspondents writes us as follows, viz.
Aniwell, (Nezv-Jersey) October 17, 1768.
"On Wednesday the ^tJi Inst, a melancholy Accident
happened here. On the Afternoon of said Day, Captain
Daniel Reading, Son of the Honourable John Read-
ing, Esq; late of this Place, deceased, and tzvo other Gen-
tlemen, each zvitJi his Fozvling-Piece, charged zvitJi small
Shot, zvent out to divert themselz'es, in the Pursuit of
Game, in the neighbouring Woods. And they having dis-
covered a Squirrel on a Tree, one of the Gentlenien pre-
sented; but the Object moving, he took dozvn his Piece,
and, as hv confidently thinks, half cocked it. Whilst they
zvere zvalking about the Tree, in order again to discover
the Game, the Gun of the Gentleman, zi'ho had presented,
being in his Hand, accidentally zvent off, and Captain
Reading being at a little Distance, in a Direction nearly
straight before the Muisde of the Gun, unhappily received
the Charge in Jiis Right-arm, rather above the Joint of the
Elbozv, zvhich not only lacerated the Flesh, and fractured
the Bone zvhere it struck, but broke it off short, a little
above zvhere it entered. With much difficulty he got home,
in most excruciating Pain, zvhich continued for some Days.
Skilful Surgeons zvere immediately called to Jiis Relief,
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who zviUing, agreeable to his own Desire, and that of Jiis
Friends, to use their utmost Endeavours to save his Arm,
did not proceed to an Amputation. Little or no Fever en-
sued, and after a few Days the Pain abated, and the
wounded Part began to suppurate. But notzvithstanding
many flattering Symptoms of a favourable Issue, yet, on
the Morning of the i^th Instant, tie unexpectedly and sud-
denly expired, without any visible Mortification in the
Part, unless livid and blackish Streaks, under his wounded
Arm, and on that Side migJit be judged Indications of it.
Captain Reading's placid, easy, open, benevolent, engag-
ing Disposition and Conduct, had rendered him the Object
of universal Esteem and Affection wherever he zvas
knozvn; hence his Death is very justly and greatly regret-
ted! It is not only an. ^unspeakable Loss to a deeply af-
flicted Widozv, and a large Family of small Children, but
to the particular Society to zvhicJi lie belonged, of zvhich
he zvas a very useful Member, and to all his Acquaintance.
He zvas one of the most loving and affectionate Husbands,
the tenderest of Fathers, and a steady Friend; and his
immature and unexpected Death, in the Prime of his Days,
and in the Midst of Usefidness, sliezvs the Vanity of Man
in his best Estate, and the great Necessity of attending to
our Lord's Admonition, ''Be ye also ready, for in such an
Hour as ye think not the Son of Man comcth."
It is said the Gun, zvhicli zvas instrumental in the above
unhappy Affair, had sundry Times before gone off in the
same unexpected and surprising Manner."
Run away from the subscriber, living in Fairfield,
Cumberland county, West New-Jersey, a certain John
Davis, 5 feet 4 inches high, has lightish coloured long hair,
curled, by trade a sadler; had on, and took with him, a
variety of clothes, and some sadlers tools in an old chest;
he went away with two labouring men, who have since
314 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
been seen at New- York, and from thence went to North
Carolina. Whoever secures said Davis, in any of his
Majesty's goals, shall have Four Dollars reward, and rea-
sonable charges, paid by
Aaron Fithl\n.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2079, October 27,
1768.
Boston, October 24. Last Monday came to town the
Rev. Dr. Witherspoon, president of the college of New-
Jersey, On Thursday he preached the weekly lecture, on
Friday he preached at the Rev. Mr. Pemberton's, yester-
day forenoon at the old brick, and in the afternoon at the
old south meeting-house.
To be sold, a tract of land containing 1200 acres, situ-
ate in the forks of the north branch of Rariton-River, in
Somerset counuty, New- Jersey, 16 miles from New-
Brunswick landing, bounded easterly by Repack River,
southerly and westerly by Allamatunk River, and north-
erly by a straight line from one river to the other, (either
the whole together, or in farms of two or three hundred
acres, as may best suit the purchasers) at public vendue,
on the premises, on Wednesday the seventh day of Decem-
ber next, or at private sale any time before, by applying
to the subscriber : On payment of the one fourth part of
the consideration money, a reasonable time will be given
for the payment of the remainder. On the south easterly
end of the tract, is a genteel dwelling-house, a large barn,
and stables, a very good garden and orchard. The great
road from Brunswick to Black River, and from Elizabeth-
Town to Delaware River, are within sight of the house;
a large grist mill within three hundred yards of it. This
situation is pleasant for a gentleman's seat, and conve-
nient for a country store. On the westerly end of the
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tract is a farm house, barn, stable, garden, and orchard.
About seven hundred acres of this tract is cleared; one
hundred of which is excellent meadow, the rest is esteemed
as good wheat land as any in New-Jersey; about eighty
acres of it is now in wheat, the remainder of the tract is
well timbered, and a rich swamp. At the same time and
place (or at any time before at private sale) will be ex-
posed at public vendue, 6 negroes, about 100 head of horn
cattle, and horses, a parcel of good sheep and hogs, about
1000 bushels of wheat, 600 bushels of oats, 500 bushels
of indian corn, about 2000 lb. weight of flax, and about
100 tuns of well got English hay, with waggons, carts,
ploughs, and a variety of very good farming utensils. For
any farther particulars relative to the premises, enquire
thereon, of
John Carey.
— The New York Gazette and JVeekly Mercury, No.
887, October 31, 1768.
Burlington (Nezv- Jersey,) October 12 [?], 1768.
Four Pounds Reward.
Run away from Etna Furnace, Biirlington County, on
Saturday the 15th Day of October, 1768, two Servant
Men, the one named Daniel Dayley, aged about 22
Years, five Feet high, a Squatt thick Fellow, round faced,
thick lip'd, black Hair, and very fawning in his Speech,
had with him a red Jacket, strip'd Trousers, a good Hat,
and several other Cloaths, which he stole. The other
named Jeremiah Driscol, about the same Height and
Age, grey Eyes, with an uncommon Look out of them, a
wide Mouth, black Hair; Had on a spotted Swanskin
Jacket, Ozenbrigs Trowsers, but as they stole several
Clothes, their Dress cannot be described : Whoever takes
them up, and secures them in any Goal, so that they may
3l6 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
be had again, shall receive Forty Shillings, for each,
paid by
Charles Read
— The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1348, October 31, 1768.
Run away, on the 21st of October last, from the sub-
scriber, living in Little Egg-Harbour township, New-
Jersey, a Negroe man, named Benjamin Kipp; had on,
an ozenbrigs shirt, leather breeches, mixt coloured stock-
ings, blue outside jacket, grey under jacket, and a felt hat,
bound round with yellow stuff; and took with him a pair
of trowsers, and a silk handkerchief. Also a Mulattoe
boy, named James Wilson, has a lock of white hair on the
back part of his head; had on a white flannel shirt, leather
breeches, pale blue stockings, a felt hat, bound with red
ferret, two blue jackets, and a pair of tow trowsers. Who-
ever takes up and secures said runaways, so as their mas-
ter may have them again, shall have Five Pounds reward
for both, or Fifty Shillings for either, paid by
John Wood.
— Tlie Pejins\lvama Garjcttc, No. 2080, November
3, 1768. "
A Correspondent, who dates his letter at Burlington,
writes us, that the Rencounter between an Ox and a Ram,
mentioned in the Chronicle Extraordinary of Oct. 26,
Page 340, 'wherein the former was slain on the Spot, hap-
pened in that Town, before a Number of Spectators —
And adds this Ouere, Whether it might not be zvell to
train a Regiment of tJiese Gentlemen, and send tJiem to
the Assistance of the Boston-Men — for I tJiink the Regi-
ments arrived there may very justly be taken for Govern-
ment Bulls. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 96, No-
vember 7-14, 1768.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 31?
To be Sold, on very low Terms, for Cash,
The Whole, or any Part of 1400 Acres of Proprietary
Rights, or unappropriated Land, in the Province of West
New-Jersey. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may
know the Terms, by applying to William Cox, Chair-
maker, next Door below the Church, in Second-street, or
Nicholas Cox, Cordwainer, in Water-street three Doors
above Market-street.
To be Sold by the Subscriber,
Living in Dover, in the county of Kent, upon Delaware.
A Tract of Land, situate in Salem county, in the
province of West- Jersey, adjoining to the town of Salem,
extending 2 miles on a navigable creek, that ebbs and
flows 6 feet perpendicular, having several landings be-
longing to the premises on the said creek, and does not
exceed 30 miles from thence to Philadelphia by land and
36 by water, from whence the markets of Philadelphia
may be conveniently attended; and about 4 miles to a
Glass-house, where are settled many German families.
The said tract consists of sundry sorts of land, and has
many valuable improvements thereon; viz. 295 acres of
upland, excellent for farming, and very natural to English
grass, large quantities of hay being cut therefrom annu-
ally, having thereon a large 2 story brick house, two brick
kitchens, and a large framed barn, covered with cedar,
and sundry other outhouses &c. 170 acres of banked
meadow, most part proper for hemp; the whole produc-
ing fine grass for mowing, 176 acres of marsh, having a
fall of 6 feet, which may be banked and drained at a small
expense, and converted into meadow; and 1081 acres of
woodland, well timbered, including a white oak swamp,
containing 80 acres, not more remarkable for the fine tim-
ber of several sorts, such as white oak, ash, maple, &c.
which it produces than for the excessive richness of the
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soil. The whole contains 1722 acres, and will make sev-
eral fine farms for cultivation and grazing, with a suffi-
cient quantity of meadow and woodland to each farm.
Any person or number of persons, inclining to purchase
the whole, may have the payments made as easy as can
reasonably be expected, upon securing the same, and pay-
ing interest. The premises may be entered upon at any
time from the first of January next, to the 25th of March;
For further particulars, enquire of Benjamin Chew, Esq;
Benjamin Wyncoop, Merchant in Philadelphia, or of the
subscriber, John Vining.
N. B. Also to be sold 500 acres of woodland, contig-
uous to the above tract ; both tracts clear of quitrents, and
the titles indisputable.
Five Pounds Reward,
Stolen from the plantation of Thomas Tallman, in
the township of Evesham, and county of Burlington, and
Western Division of New Jersey, on the 31st of October
last, a grey Horse, with a bob tail, about 13 hands and an
half high, about 10 years old, a low carriage, paces and
trots, and has a mark above his knee, by being tied head
and foot with a rope. Was also stolen, three large Silver
Spoons, stamped with the maker's name, J. Leacock, like-
wise marked T'^YL on the handle; and a large pair of
carved silver shoe buckles, stamped with the first letters
of the maker's name T. A. and one of the buckles has a
piece broke off, where it was stamped, also sundry wear-
ing apparel.
These are to desire all Silversmiths, and others, to
whom the above articles may be offered for sale to stop
them, and secure the thief; and whosoever takes up and
secures the said Horse, so that the owner may have him
again, shall have Forty Shillings, for the Spoons and
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^9
Buckles, Twenty Shillings, and for the Thief, Forty
Shillings, and all reasonable charges, paid by
Thomas Tallman.
N. B. The person who is supposed to have stolen the
above horse and articles, is named Thomas Robertson,
born in Ireland, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches
high ; had on a blue coat and jacket, also a trimmed jacket,
without sleeves : He came into the country about two
years ago with a gentleman as his servant. — TJic Pennsyl-
vania Gazette, No. 2081, November 10, 1768.
To be Sold or Let for a term of years,
A Brew-House and Malt-House, with the imple-
ments in order for carrying on both branches of business.
For terms inquire of Peter Worrall, in Burlington, or
William Dillwyn, in Woodbury. — Postscript to the
Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 96, for November 14, 1768.
To be Rented, and may be entered on the 20th of April
next,
A Certain Forge consisting of four fires and two ham-
mers, with a grist-mill and saw mill, and all necessary
buildings, situate in the lower part of Sussex county,
West New- Jersey, on Musconetcung river, known by the
name of Greenwich Forge, with about 1800 acres of land,
and conveniently situated to several furnaces. There will
also be rented, with the works, seven Negro men, who
have been employed for many years past in the Forge, and
understand the making of iron. For terms apply to Hugh
Hughes, on the premises.
To Be Sold,
A House and Lot, in the town of Salem, in West New-
Jersey, now in the tenure of Robert Johnson, Esq; the
320 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
lot is 23 feet 6 inches in front, on the street leading from
the court-house to the great bridge, and extends above
250 feet back. The house twenty feet front, two stories
high, two rooms on the first, and three on the second floor,
with good garrets, and cellars under the whole house, a
large kitchen back, a large oven and good well in the yard,
and a garden &c. Whoever wants to purchase the same,
may see the house and lot, and know the terms of sale, by
applying to said Johnson, on the premises, or to John
Mitchell, in Philadelphia, who will give an undoubted
title to the same. Six or twelve months credit will be
given if required. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 97,
November 14-21, 1768.
To be sold, or let for a Term of Years.
A Good Fulling-Mill, with all the Utensils belonging
to the same, fitting for carrying on the Fulling Business
in the best Manner; there is a Dwelling-IIouse, Barn,
with upwards of six Acres of very good Land, (Orchard
and Meadow) adjoining said Mill and Stream, which is
on Byram River, about two or three Miles from Byram
Landing, and well situated for Custom, being a noted Mill
for near forty Years past; the Stream is as good as any
in the Country for constancy, and the Mill hath been lately
rebuilt. Any Person who inclines to purchase, or rent
said mill and land, may apply to the Subscriber, near the
Premises, who will agree for the same on reasonable
Terms.
John Clapp.
Lost, at Ringwood Iron-Works,
On the i6th of May last, a Pinchbeck Watch, with a
single Case, Maker's Name, Par. Moore, London; No.
1982. Whoever will deliver the Watch to Robert Cham-
bers, of Mendem, in the County of Morris, and Province
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 32 1
of New-Jersey, shall receive Three Dollars Reward. —
The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 88.9,
November 14, 1768.
November 3, 1768.
By Virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias, to me the Sheriff
of Monuwiith County, in East Nezv-Jersey, directed
against the Goods and Chattels, Lands and Tenements of
David Ketcham, and pursuant thereto, I have taken sun-
dries, such as Cattle, Horses, Hogs, Sheep, Negroes, Far-
mers Utensils, Household Goods, also the Plantation
whereon the said Ketcham now lives, containing about
Four Hundred Acres of Land, chiefly good, with a Saw-
mill and Grist-Mill newly built; two good Dwelling-
Houses, two Orchards, plenty of Timber, and well water-
ed; situate in the Township of Shrezvsbury, being well
situated for a Store, or any other Publick Business; the
said Mills never want Water in the dryest Season : Now
these are to give Notice, that the aforesaid Goods and
Chattels, Lands and Tenements, will be sold by Way of
Publick Vendue, on Tuesday the Sixth Day of Decem-
ber next, on the Premises. The Lands will be sold either
in the Whole, or in Parcels, as best suits the Purchaser.
The Vendue will begin at Nine of the Clock in the Fore-
noon of said Day, at which Time and Place, the Condi-
tions will be made known.
By me Thomas Leonard, Sheriff.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1350, November 14, 1768.
Nezv-York, November 17. His Excellency William
Franklin, Esq; Governor of New-Jersey, the Hon. Fred-
erick Smyth, Esq ; Chief Justice of New-Jersey, returned
here a few Days ago from Fort Stanwix, where they have
322 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
been attending the Congress held by the Hon. Sir WilHam
Johnson, Bart, with the Six United Nations and their
Tributaries.
Five Dollars Reward,
Made his escape from the subscriber, on Monday night
the 14th instant, from Mr. Butler's, at South- Amboy ferry
stage house, a prisoner for theft, who had some time be-
fore been taken up, the stolen goods found upon him, and
confined in Philadelphia gaol, on an advertisement, where-
in the person of the thief is thus described, viz. He calls
himself William Green, and gave the following account,
That he is an Englishman, a fuller by trade, sail'd from
England in April last, arrived at Philadelphia, came from
thence enquiring for employment, thro' New-Jersey and
New-York, from whence he went to Greenwich in Con-
necticut, where he was hired by the subscriber for a month.
Joseph Galpin
John Green
Greenwich in Connecticut, November 17, 1768.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1350, November 17, 1768.
New-York.
Nov. 14. Saturday last, his Majesty's Ship Hussar,
arrived at Sandy-Hook, and Yesterday came up here:
She was Convoy to the Troops for Boston from Ireland :
so that, though no Mention is made of the Arrival of
those Troops at Boston on Monday last, yet we presume
they are arrived there since.
Philadelphia, November 17
Since our last Mrs. Rachel Wilson, an eminent
Preacher among Friends, who lately arrived here, in Cap-
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 32 3
tain Falconer from England, set ont by Land for South-
Carolina She preached several Times in this
Province and New-Jersey, to the great Satisfaction of
Thousands of well-disposed People of all Denominations.
—The Pennsylvania Ga::etie, No. 2082, November 17,
1768.
The creditors of Richard Reading, late of Amwell
in New-Jersey, are earnestly requested to furnish the sub-
scribers, acting assignees in trust, for the use of said cred-
itors, with their accounts legally proved, in order that the
first dividend may be struck by
John Cox, Jun. ) Acting
Thomas Pryer, Jun ) Assignees. —
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1354, November
17, 1768.
Six Pounds Reward
Burlington, (New-Jersey), November 8, 1768.
RuN-AwAY from Etna Furnace, Burlington County,
on Saturday the 15th Day of October, 1768, Three Ser-
vant Men, one named Daniel Dayly, aged about 22
Years, born in Jreland, about 5 Feet 2 Inches high, a squatt
thick Fellow, round broad faced, thick lipped, black Hair,
and very fawning in his Speech : Had with him, a red
Jacket, striped Trowsers, a good Hat. and several other
Cloaths, which he stole: He run-away about 12 Months
ago, was at Ringzvood and other Iron-Works, and then
chang'd his Name to John or James Coffee; and when at
Salisberry, to Samuel IVickstaif, from whence it may be
supposed all Three will change their Names. One other
named Jeremiah Driscol, about the same Height and
age, grey Eyes, which are weak, a wide Mouth, black
Hair, slow of Speech, had on a spotted Swanskin Jacket.
Oznabrigs Trousers : The other went off in August last,
324 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
and is named Randal MacDonald, aged about 40 Years,
round faced, black Eyes and Hair, and large Beard, hard
of Hearing; about 5 Feet 2 Inches high, very silent when
sober, and talkative when drunk : He is well known in the
Counties of Essex and Morris; he is by Trade a Bloomer
and Finer. Whosoever takes up any of the said Servants,
and secures them in any Goal of New- Jersey or Nezv-York,
shall receive Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable
Charges, paid by
Charles Read.
^*.>. Wanted at said Furnace a good Keeper or person
accomplished in Castings, and a middle aged Woman not
subject to Liquors; fit to be entrusted with the Care of a
large Family but not to Cook. — TJie New York Ga:zette
or Weekly Post Boy, No. 135 1, November 21, 1768.
Nezv-York, 24th Nov. The following Answer to the
Extract of a Letter from New-Brunswick, dated Octo.
15th, inserted in our Paper of Octo. 27th, having been
so long delay'd for Want of Room.
New-Briinszvick, ^ist Octo. 1768.
Mr. Holt,
As you were pleased in your last Journal to insert an
Extract of a Letter from hence, which many of your Read-
ers must undoubtedly have taken particular Notice of, I
hope you will give the following Animadversions a Place
in your next.
In the first Place then, give me Leave to observe. That
the Letter, in all Probability, was not written from Bruns-
zvick, but by some stanch True Blue in the City of Nezv-
York, who had barely Jieard of the Sermon, at which I
was present; or else, it is most likely the Writer would
have observed upon it, That it incontestibly proved both
the Expediency and Necessity of the Natiojial Religion's
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^5
being properly supported in this Country; which could
not otherwise be done, than by the Introduction of Bish-
ops; nor would he have failed to applaud so masterly a
Composition.
In the second Place, he insinuates, That Conventions
have lately been held much more frequently than they used
to be: The Contrary to which, especially in this Govern-
ment, he must have been convinced of, had he been an lur
habitant of New Brunszvick: Indeed it is difficult to con-
ceive how the most flaming Independent of them all would
have the Face to mention the frequent and numerous
Meetings of the Episcopal Clergy, when the Presbyterian
Synods, &c. (convened by nobody knows what Author-
ity) recur almost as frecjuently as the new Moons, at
which their Teachers are almost as numerous as the Lo-
custs of Egypt.
In the third Place, I dare venture to affirm, That there
is not a single Resident in thi^ City — Blush, if it be pos-,
sible, ye Whigs of Nezv-York, ye Centincls of Philadel-
phia, ye Founts of Connecticut, and ye Ram-Chickens of
Boston — who has the Hardiness even to insinuate. That
"the Church in two neighbouring Colonies," and many
Colonies beside, has not repeatedly met with, does not
every Day meet with, more than "supposed Abuses, with
Abuses which are intolerable; and, if intolerable, then they
are Abuses which amount not only "ahnost to Persecu-
tion," but which have the very Life, Spirit, Soul and Es-
sence of Persecution.
In the fourth Place, seeing that Mode of Religion which
the Members of the Convention profess, labours under
such Abuses, with what Shadow of Justice can they be
blamed for making "a spirited Application to the Powers
at home," to have those Abuses removed? Whether this
was their principal Design," it is highly probable the Let-
326 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
ter Writer knows no more than myself : But I can tell
both him and them, that if they neglected to do it, they
were highly culpable. And if such "spirited Application,"
when made to the "powers at home," does not meet with
a suitable Return (as who knows what Attention may be
paid to any Application for Redress of Grievances, by a
pusillanimous spiritless Administration?) as his M y
declares in their Favour, my Advice should be, to make
Application to Powers which are not at home, to any Prot-
estant Powers, where the Church is tnily Episcopal; to
bolicit their Protection; and to use all honest Endeavours
to procure a Bishop from some other Government than
the British, if the British Government will not afford
them Means for their Existence and Preservation. Self-
Defence is the strongest Principle in our Nature; and, in
the Opinion of a Layman, Reason, Law, and Equity, all
concur, in the present Instance, to push them forward to
the attaining of an American Episcopate; which it is pre-
'sumed may even thus be effected, without any Disadvan-
tage to the State; without any Impeachment of their Loy-
alty to the best, the most humane, the most religious of
Kings; without any Diminution of their Eidelity to the
Church of England; and zvitJi the greatest Emolument to
the Members of that Church in America. As for the Cru-
elty and Meanness which the Letter- Writer speaks of, it is
not easy for me to conceive what he intends by them. They
may perhaps be understood by Independents who live in
the perpetual Exercise of them, but can convey no distinct
Idea to a CJiurcJimaii. But it is much more easy to appre-
hend his Meaning when he talks about attacking Us — ^for
who knows not from what We sprang, what We always
have been, what We are at this Day, and what We are
likely to continue to be to the End of the Chapter ? Nor
is it difficult to find out his Meaning when he tells us,
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 327
That the united Efforts of all Sects are necessary at this
Time, in the common Cause of Liberty: i. e. (as I under-
stand his Words) it is necessary for all other Denomina-
tions to confederate against the Church of England, the
only Church consisting originally of British Subjects, (for
She alone in this Country is of no sect) lest the Church
of England should be indulged with Privileges equal to
those which all Sectaries enjoy in the most ample Man-
ner, and which all Churchmen are so far from wishing to
see abridged, that they heartily desire they may always
be continued to them in their utmost Latitude and Extent.
I make no Reflections on the different Behaviour of
ChitrcJimen and Dissenters in this Matter; tho' I can
hardly expect that the Reader will have equal Forbear-
ance.
And lastly, as for the Trumpet of Disaffection, which
he blows at the Poop of his Performance, I dare aver that
no true Churchman will ever dance to his Music, let him
even distend his Buccinators till they burst, or break his
Wind in the fruitless Effort. Peccet ad extremum riden-
dus, et illia ducat. — Supplement to the Nezv York Journal
or General Advertiser, No. 135 1, November 24, 1768.
The Subscriber, living in Hanover township, Burling-
ton county, has to dispose of, a likely Negroe Boy, about
14 years old, has had the small pox, and has been brought
up to farming business.
Thomas Emlay
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2083, November
24, 1768.
Nezv-York, November 28. Thursday last Col. Crog-
han, Commissioner for Indian Affairs under Sir William
Johnson, arrived in this City, from the late Congress, in
his way to Virginia: He has brought with him, one
32 8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
Lewis Andrews, who was a Soldier in the Jersey Force,
and taken in the Year 1763, by the Indians, near Lake
Erie, in his Way to Detroit, and had been kept Prisoner
among- the Senecas ever since. He says, they used him
tolerably well, and at the late Congress happily got re-
leas'd, and is now returning to his Friends near Burling-
ton.
Nozv on Sale at the Nezv-Printiiig Office in Beaver Street,
Poor Roger's American Country
Almanack
For the Year 1 769 :
Also to he sold at the same Place,
The New-Jersey Almanack,
By Copernicus Weather-Guesser.
And Dutch Almanacks for 1769
— The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1352, November 28, 1768.
To Be Sold, By
Ezekiel Forman,
Living in Princetown, in the Province of New-Jersey,
(at private Sale only,) the following Tracts of Land,
Mills, &c.
The noted, valuable, and pleasant farm whereon he
now lives, containing 310 acres of land, about 150 of
which is well timbered, and a sufficient quantity of good
meadow ground. The buildings and improvements are
nearly as follows, viz. A stone dwelling house two stories
high, ninety feet in length, by twenty-five; five rooms on
the lower floor, and as many fire-places; six rooms on the
second floor (exclusive of the servants lodging rooms)
three of which have fire-places; with one of the best and
most convenient cellars and dairy room; the whole, plain,
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^9
but neatly finished; to which there is as good a kitchen
garden as a purchaser could wish to have, two hundred
and thirty two feet in length, by one hundred and twenty,
boarded round in the best manner with white cedar boards,
and red cedar posts; the front neatly paled. A well fin-
ished Dutch barn, forty four by forty feet; with a build-
ing adjoining it, principally calculated for stabling horn
cattle, forty four by twenty two feet, which will conve-
niently hold twelve or fourteen ton of hay over head. A
good waggon house, a frame cider house, thirty two by
twenty four feet, a wheel mill and screw press; all the
works covered, and granaries over head fitted for differ-
ent sorts of grain, also for housing of apples, &c. One
of the best framed corn cribs, large enough to hold a thou-
sand bushels of corn; a poultry house conveniently fin-
ished, twenty by fourteen feet; large fine pole barracks,
covered with cedar; all the buildings new, covered with
cedar, and in the best repair. A good apple orchard of
the best grafted fruit, viz. Pippin, spitzenbergh, green
apple, red streak, house apple, vandevere, &c. also the com-
mon fruit of ungrafted trees; a young peach orchard of
six hundred trees, a fine collection of cherries in perfec-
tion, (meaning in the season of them) and a nursery com-
ing on of the best grafted fruit, plumbs, pears, cherries,
&c. With as good water as in the world, both from a well
and a spring, near the house; pleasantly situated on the
main road between Philadelphia, and New-York, and
nearly in the center.
Also, a set of mills, near Kingston, in said province,
fifteen miles from Trenton, and same distance from
Brunswick; two pair of stones, in good repair, conve-
niently situated for merchant and country work. Also, a
house and lot in Princeton, very convenient for a mer-
chant's shop, or tradesman; said house will be rented if
330 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
not sold before next spring. It is the house wherein the
said Forman formerly kept store, and supposed to be the
best stand for business in the town; the shelves are all
standing, and is perhaps one of the best store rooms to
be found; there is also upon said lot a good ware-house,
and smoke house. Also a house and lot in Kingston, very-
convenient for a tavern; the best house in that town, and
will be sold for less than half its value, if such a purchaser
offers. Also a tract of wood land of 150 acres, lying near
South River bridge, and within half a mile of the river.
Good bonds, upon interest, will be taken for the whole,
or any part of the purchase money, as may best suit the
purchaser. — The New York Journal or General Adver-
tiser, No. 1352, December 1, 1768.
Philadelphia, December i.
On Tuesday last at the Anniversary Commencement
in the College of this City, the following Gentlemen were
admitted to their Degree of Baehelor of Arts, viz
William Bingham
Benjamin Duffield
Thomas Hall
George Noarth
Jonathan Easton, of Rhode Island,
Daniel Kuhn, of Lancaster.
Christian Streight, of New Jersey.^
Benjamin Vining, of Dover.
And at the same time Mr. Thomas Coombe, junior, of
Philadelphia (now in England) was admitted to the De-
gree of Master of Arts.
The Exercises were as follows, viz.
I. A Latin Salutatory Oration, by Mr. Easton
1 Christian Streydt and Ursula, his wife, came to America from Ger-
many before 1720. Christian Streight. who graduated from the Phila-
delphia College in 17ti8. wa.s jiastor of the Lutheran churches at Easton,
Pa.. 1769-1779. and Greenwich, N. J., 1773-1777.
of Philadelphia
1/68] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. - 331
2. An English Oration, on public spirit, by Mr.
Straight.
3. A Latin Syllogistic Dispute — Utrain mens humano
at irnmortalis? (Mr. Bingham Respond. Messieurs Vin-
ing, Streight and Noarth Oppon.)
On the 23d of November, at night, the house of the
subscriber, in Deptford township, Gloucester county, was
broke open, and robbed of 19 dollars, and a pocket book,
with the subscriber's name worked on it, in which was
some small money, the sum not certain; there was also
taken away, a beaver hat, a fine shirt, a blue broadcloth
coat, lined with white, half trimmed, the button-holes
worked of a lighter colour, with sundry other things. The
robbery is supposed to have been committed by one Camp-
bell, a Scotchman, who was lately brought out of Phila-
delphia goal, and ran away from his master at Marcus-
Hook, and is thought to be gone towards New York.
Whoever secures the thief, with the goods and money, so
as he be brought to justice, shall have Three Pounds re-
ward, paid by
John Patterson
— TJie Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2084, December i,
1768.
Greenwich in Connecticut, Nov. 17, 1768.
Five Dollars Reward.
Made his escape from the subscriber, on Monday night,
the 14th instant, from Mr. Butler's, at South-Amboy
ferry stage house, a prisoner for theft, who had some time
before been taken up, the stolen goods found upon him,
and confined in Philadelphia goal on an advertisement,
wherein the person of the thief is thus described, viz. —
He calls himself William Green, and gave the following
account. That he is an Englishman, a fuller by trade, sailed
332 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
from England in April last, arrived at Philadelphia, came
from thence, inquiring for employment, through New-
Jersey and New-York, from whence he went to Green-
wich in Connecticut, where he was hired by the subscriber
for a month. He is a slender, middle-sized man
And whereas the subscriber,, on notice of the confinement
of the said thief, applied, received him from the goal,
(together with the goods he had stolen) and was conduct-
ing him to Connecticut, to receive his trial; at the ferry
house aforesaid, at his earnest request the irons, which
hurt and galled his wrists were taken off; when after-
wards (the subscriber being at supper) a man at the table
was taken ill, and died within three or four minutes after,
which occasioned some hurry, and engaged the attention
of the company — during which the prisoner made his es-
cape. He has the additional mark, to the above descrip-
tion— that his wrists are galled. He had no cash with
him. Whoever takes up and secures the said prisoner, or
delivers him to either of us the subscribers, shall receive
the above reward, and all reasonable charges.
Joseph Galpin.
John Green.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned
no't to harbour, conceal, or carry off said Green at their
peril. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 99, December 5,
1767.
Now in the Press, and will shortly be published. The
HERMIT OF NEW-JERSEY, a Collection of Poeti-
cal Essays, consisting of several Fugitive Pieces, an
ODE to LIBERTY, and a Dialogue, between Lorenzo
and the Hermit, on HUMAN HAPPINESS.^
iHildeburn gives (2454) the Hned-ofl! title as follows: Liberty, | a |
roem, I ]atelv found in a bundle of papers. | said to be written by |
A Hermit in New-Jersey. | . . . | . . . | . . . I Philadelphia: | Printed
by William Goddard, in Market-Street. | MDCCLXIX. | Sm. 4to, pp. 12.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. ■ 333
To Be Sold,
A Plantation, containing one hundred acres, in the
Township of Ih peweH, Hunterdon County, New-Jersey,
eight miles f/^n ir^;iton, situate with a large and beau-
tiful prospect ori l.ie river Delaware, near good spring and
summer fisheries, and varieties of water-fowl in their sea-
son; it was anciently known by the name of Parmer's
Ferry, good crafts to go with the place. The soil is cer-
tain for winter or summer grain, and a considerable part
of it is new, only in the first crop; a new meadow, and
more can easily be made; a bearing orchard; a commo-
dious garden, and the fencing mostly new ; a frame house,
lately repaired, with a cellar, a linto, with two rooms on a
floor, a kitchen and draw-well near; a large and conve-
nient black-smith's shop, with two hearths, coal-house and
waggon-house, all of stone, and newly built, with a log
barn and stable. Also lOO acres, chiefly wood-land, well-
timbered, part of that valuable tract of Garret Johnson,
deceased, contiguous to the aforesaid land. Any person
inclining to purchase one or both, or part of either, may
enter on the premises this winter or next spring, and have
them on easy purchase, by applying to
Henry Margerum.
— The Peiiiisylvaiiia CJironicle, No. lOO, December
5-12, 1768.
RuN-away last July from Hanover, in Morris County,
a Negro Man named Frank, a stout able Fellow ; he talks
the English, Dutch, Spanish, and Danish Languages; has
lost one of his Eyes, and wears a Rag over it. Has been
seen at Elizabeth-Town, and Pompton, and lately has
crossed Passaick River, at Newark, by the Assistance of
two of Capt. Kennedy's Negroes. This Fellow is very
artful and cunning, and has escaped twice from Persons
334 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
who took him up. Whoever secures him so that his Mas-
ter may have him again shall receive Forty Shillings Re-
ward, and all reasonable Charges, from Mr. Kelly, in New-
York, or the Subscriber, in Morris County.
P. Darcey.
Essex, in East-New- Jersey.
Whereas the Proprietors of Newark Mountain Pur-
chase, have agreed to divide their Lands, lying between
the first Mountain and Passaick River : Notice is hereby
given, to all Persons that have any Right in said Purchase,
to apply to John Dod, at Newark Mountains, on or before
the 6th of January, 1769; there, and then, to comply with
the Constitution of said Purchase, or else expect they ex-
clude themselves by refusing. — The Nezu York Gazette
or Weekly Mercury, No. 892, December 5, 1768.
Mrs. E Stogdon, Widow, Takes this method of ac-
quainting the public, that she has taken a convenient house,
near Nassau-College, in Prince-Town, and proposes
boarding young gentlemen scholars at twenty pounds per
annum, including their washing and mending. She also
proposes to lodge gentlemen and ladies, travellers, that
choose private lodgings, very reasonably. — Tlie Nczv York
Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1353, December 8,
1768.
Oxford Township, New-Jersey, December 8, 1768
These are to certify, that Elizabeth Shoots, my Wife,
has extravagantly run me in debt, so that from the day of
the date hereof, I do discharge any person or persons to
credit her any thing upon my account, for I will not dis-
charge any debt of her contracting, as witness my hand,
Christopher Shoots.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 335
Five Pounds Reward
Stolen out of the subscriber's stable in the night of
the 22d November last, in York town by a certain Richard
Parker, born in England, a mouse coloured Horse, very-
dark, .... the said Parker took with him a brown
coat and jacket, .... is about 24 years of age, about
5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, and is remarkably knock kneed;
he has a half brother in this country named John Collins,
who drove coach for William Allen, Esq; in Philadelphia,
these few years past, but was discharged last summer, and
I understand drives now for some gentleman in New-
York, where it is most likely the said Parker will go, being
a little acquainted in the Jersey, as he lived with one Hew-
ling, near Burlington ; he has a large scar in his forehead,
very near his hair Whoever apprehends the
said Parker, and secures him, with the above articles, shall
have the above reward, and Three Pounds for himself
alone, and reasonable charges, paid by
Thomas Cullen
e To the CENTINEL
Sir,
I congratulate you, on your escape from the bloody
knife of the Anatomist, who, after paying his visit to the
patriotic Episcopalians of Boston, and dissecting a Watch-
Tower in New-York, intended to have seized you in your
sleep, cut you up alive as you were, and exposed you as a
scarecrow, to frighten his opposers into a tame submission
to his darling Episcopate Most unfavourable
are the times for such controversies It is to be
hoped, however, as the Anatomist "scorns to fall to slash-
ing, without calling one to stand on one's guard," that he
will desist from his purpose, and endeavour to heal the
wound he may have made, provided it can be made appear,
that Dr. Chandler "ivas the aggressor" in this dispute
336 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1/68
about Bishops .... that "Dr. Chandler Jiad a general com-
mission from his own brethren," the Clergy of New- York
and New-Jersey
I am next to shew that Dr. Chandler had a general com-
mission from his brethren, the Clergy of New York and
New-Jersey First then, that Dr. Chandler had
a general commission from his brethren, appears from his
own words in his advertisement to tJie reader, where he
tells US, as an apology for the Appeal "that he was request-
ed by many of his "brethren to undertake it . . . that the
"task was first imposed upon him by the very worthy and
"reverend Dr. Johnson of Stratford in Connecticut;" and
adds, that "at the time when this treaty," as "he pompously
calls it," was nearly concluded, the Clergy of New- York
and New-Jersey, "assisted by some of their brethren from
"the neighbouring provinces took into consideration," &c.
"And after a thorough discussion of the point, they were
"unanimously of opinion, that fairly to explain the plan,
"&c. was a matter of necessity and duty. It was accord-
"ingly voted (says he) that something to this purpose
"should be published, and the Author was appointed to
this service." Here we have an express appointment from
the convention: and it appears they were urgent, and al-
most laid their commands on him; "excuses (says the
Doctor) were not admitted, and a refusal could not be
justified." So far was the Doctor from acting in discon-
nection with the Convention, that he tells us "he was care-
"ful to follow the directions he had received and to con-
"sult the most judicious of his friends, in regard to the
"method and management of the work." Hence it ap-
pears, that the Doctor had not only a commission for, but*
direction in his publication, and that the Appeal is the
product of the united efforts of the Right Reverendly-
inclined Clergy of the provinces of York and Jersey, in
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 337
full Convention met. — The Peiiniisylvania Gazette, No.
2085, December 8, 1768.
The Subscribers, assignees of the estate of William
Brown, late of Woolwich, in the county of Gloucester, in
New-Jersey (for the use of his creditors) give this public
notice, that, in order to compleat a settlement of his af-
fairs, they will expose to sale by public vendue, on the 2d
day of January next, at the house of William Cooper, at
the Ferry, opposite Philadelphia, at 2 o'clock in the after-
noon,
A Valuable Tract of Land and Swamp, containing
1000 acres, or thereabouts, situate in Broadkill Hundred,
in the county of Sussex, on Delaware, adjoining the land
of Benjamin Mifflin, where he now lives, and within four
miles of a good landing on Broadkill river, which empties
into Delaware-Bay. The upland is esteemed good strong
land; near one half of the tract is swamp, on which is a
great quantity of timber, and may be easily drained, so
as to make excellent meadow or hemp-ground, and so di-
vided with the upland as to be capable of making four
plantations, of equal value. The whole will be sold to-
gether, or in lots of 250 acres each, as may best suit the
purchaser. Any person inclining to purchase, may view
the premises, by applying to said Benjamin Mifflin. The
conditions of the sale will be made known at the place
aforesaid, by Samuel Biles, John Hinchman, and
Samuel Blackwood.
To Be Sold,
A Plantation lying on Shrewsbury road, 4 miles from
Allentown, in the township of Upper Freehold, in the
county of Monmouth, and province of Fast- Jersey, con-
taining 286 acres of Land, 40 acres of good English
meadow, and as much more may be made, with little im-
338 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
provement, the upland very good for wheat or other grain,
the whole well watered and timbered. There are on the
premises, a two story house, barn, waggon-house, smoak-
house and two good bearing orchards, that never miss
bearing plenty of fruit every year : The house stands
exceeding pleasant, and has a prospect of the meadows
from the door; there is a good mill within one mile of
the premises, and three others the farthest not exceeding
four miles; also nine miles to a landing: There is a
Quaker Meeting-House about two miles distance, a Bap-
tist Meeting-House about two miles distance, and a Church
and Presbyterian Meeting-House not exceeding four
miles ;^ the property of John Clarke, late of Stony-Brook,
deceased. Any person inclining to purchase, may apply
to the subscriber, living on the premises, where the condi-
tions of sale may be known, from
William Clarke
Penn's Neck, Salem County, Dec. 6, 1768.
Whereas Modlin, the wife of Joseph Jiddery, of Lower
Penn's Neck, hath behaved herself very disorderly against
him, which makes him apprehensive that she will run him
in debt to his hurt; this is therefore to give notice to all
persons not to trust her on my account, as I am fully de-
termined not to pay any debt of her contracting after this
date.
Joseph Jiddery.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2086, December
15, 1768.
Whereas my Wife Mary Elizabeth, has without ajiy
just Cause, eloped from my Bed and Board : These are
therefore to forewarn all Persons, that I will pay no Debt
1 The Quaker Meeting House was probably at Freehold; the Baptist
Meeting House at Middletown; the Church (of England) and the Pres-
byterian Meeting House at AUontown.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 339
of her contracting since her Elopement, therefore, that
no Person harbour, entertain or trust her on my Account.
Andries Kunter.
Hackinsack, gth December, 1768.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1354, December 15, 1768.
Was taken up adrift, last week, opposite Marcus Hook,
a cedar skiff, with mulberry timbers, not painted, with a
turpentine bottom. Whoever has lost the same, may have
her again, by applying to Samuel Hewes in New-Jersey,
opposite Marcus Hook, proving their property and pay-
ing charges. — The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1358, De-
cember 15, 1768.
Neiv-York, December 19. The 9th Instant, the Sloop
Bowler, Captain Hylton arrived here from Virginia; on
the 25th of November, passing Great Egg Harbour, he
saw a Ship ashore, but was unable to give her any As-
sistance, she fired half Minute Guns, and 'tis supposed was
bound from Boston for Philadelphia.
The Publick are desired to take Notice, That the
Stage from the New-Bridge, for Powles-Hook, will ride
but once a Week, after the Holy Days, till the Severity
of the Season is over. Attendance will be given every
Tuesday, at the usual Hours, by the Publick's much
obliged, and
Very humble Servant,
• • Andrew Van Buskirk
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
894, December 19, 1768.
Neiv-York, Deceinber 19. We hear from Nezvark, that
last Week came on a Trial there in the Circuit Court, be-
340 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 768
tvveen James Arnet, Plaintiff, and one Grahcun^ late Quar-
ter-Master in the i6th Regiment, Defendant. The Charge
was for tiring a Gun wilfully into a Barn in ElisabetJi-
Toivn, some Time ago, which set it on Fire, and burnt it
up, together with two valuable Horses that were in it.
The Evidence being pretty clear. Verdict was given for
the Plaintiff, with full Costs of Smt.—The Nezv York
Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1355, December 19,
[768.
Joseph Burwell, Post-Rider,
Takes this method tO' inform the Public, that he has
engaged to ride from the Union Iron-works, in New-Jer-
sey to Philadelphia, for one year, commencing the first
day of December, 1768; that during the three Winter
months, viz. December, January and February, he per-
forms the said stage once in two weeks, and the other nine
months, he purposes to* ride weekly. He sets out from his
house, in Quaker Town, on Wednesday, arrives at the
Indian King, in Market-street, Philadelphia, on Thursday
morning, and sets out again in the afternoon, on his return
back. Such Persons that have any Business to transact,
that he can serve them in, are desired to be ready at the
times appointed, when he will receive their commands,
and execute the same, with the greatest Care and Fidelity,
with gTateful Acknowledgments to those, who are pleased
to employ him. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2087,
December 22, 1768.
To be Let, for the term of five years, and entered in the
last of March next,
A Valuable plantation, situate within three miles of
the town of Salem, in Manington township, Salem county,
1 Peter Graham was commissioned Quartermaster of the 16th British
HeKiment, July 10, 1767. The regiment was in duty in America, 1768-
17V3.
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 34 1
West-New-Jersey, containing 600 acres, 240 whereof are
new banked meadow ground, lying on Manington and
Salem creek, of which between 20 and 30 acres will be fit
for grass seed this spring; about 60 acres are old drain'd
meadow, and somewhat above 100 acres of cleared upland:
the rest is well timbered, the upland is strong, and will bear
good wheat or any other sort of grain ; the meadow ground
would suit for hemp as well as grass; the new bank is in
very good order; there is on the premises a good frame
house, with two rooms on a floor, and a large log kitchen,
a barn 30 feet by 50, with stalls for feeding 16 oxen, which
is intended to be built and finished by next harvest; the
place is well suited for a large dairy, or for feeding cattle,
and an excellent range for hogs. Any person inclining
to rent the premises, may be informed of the conditions,
by applying to the subscriber, in Philadelphia.
Richard Whister.
N. B. Salem is the county town and public landing,
from whence any produce may be sent to Philadelphia
market, for a trifling expence. — TJie Pennsylvania Chron-
icle, No. 103, December 26-Jamiary 2, 1769.
21^" The Public are desired to suspend their Judgment
of a Paragraph of News inserted in Mr. Parker's last Pa-
per, with Regard to the burning of a Barn at Elizabeth-
Town, in April 1767, until the Matter is fairly related,
which shall be done in this Paper next week. P. G.
— The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercnry, No.
895, December 26. 1768.
Princeton, December 6, 1768.
Six Dollars Reward,
For apprehending and delivering to the Subscriber, or
to his Deputy at Mill-Stone, a certain Thomas Stiles, who
being under Sentence of Death, broke and made his es-
342 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
cape from the common Goal at Mill-Stone in the County
of Somerset and Province of Nezv-Jersey. He is a well
set young Fellow, of about 20 Years of Age, about five
Feet six Inches high, has black Hair, and is of a swarthy
Complection. His dress cannot be particularly described.
It is hoped that every one, not merely for the Reward, but
that public Justice may be had on the Criminal, will use
their Endeavours to have him apprehended.
Robert Stockton, Sheriff.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1356, December 26, 1768.
New-Jersey, December 20, 1768.
Three Pounds Reward
Run away from the Subscriber on Saturday Night last,
a certain Daniel Stone, who has been from Ireland about
two Years; has much of the Brogue in his Talk, is near 20
Years old, and about five Feet ten Inches high, with a fair
Complexion, and black Hair : He took with him a little
brown Horse between 13 and 14 Hands high, with a Sad-
dle and Bridle. The said Daniel Stone, had on when he
absconded, a Thickset Fustian Coat and Waistcoat, a Sil-
ver-laced Hat, an old brown Bath Rug Great Coat, a Pair
of Buckskin Breeches, and a Pair of brown Homespun
Stockings. Whoever will apprehend the said Runaway,
or give Notice where the Horse may be found, shall be
entitled to the above Reward to be paid by me.
John Carey
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1356, December 29, 1768.
Woodbridge, December 19, 1768.
Notice is hereby given, that Nathaniel Heard hath
taken up a straggling person, a man of about 30 or 35
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 343
years of age. He would give no satisfactory account of
himself when under examination and was committed to
goal in Perth-Amboy, by order of Stephen Skinner, Esq;
he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has dark brown hair, of a
swarthy complexion, and has a stoop in his shoulders ; he
is very still in company, appears to be a subtle fellow,
writes a good hand, and has one ancle much bigger than
the other; his wearing apparel but poor. Now if it ap-
pears by this description, that he is any gentleman's ser-
vant, or that any one hath any demand on him, they are
desired to make it known to the subscriber, or to the Jail-
keeper in Perth-Amboy, within 4 or 5 weeks, or he will
be sold to pay cost.
Nathaniel Heard/
— Tlie Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2088, December 29,
1768.
Mr. Gaine,
A Gentleman who assisted as Counsel for Mr. Graham,
in the Suit brought against him by James Arnet, for
the burning of his Barn, which was lately tried at
Newark, as is mentioned in Mr. Parker's last Paper,
in Justice to Mr. Graham's Character, furnishes you
with the following Account of Trial; which it is not
doubted you will convey to the Public thro' the Chan-
nel of your Paper, for the Justification of his Char-
acter. The Representation published by him is in
Substance, that the Charge against Mr. Graham, was
for wilfully burning the Plaintiff's Barn; that the
Evidence was clear, and the Jury found a Verdict
for the Plaintiff.
The true State of the Case is as follows, to wit. The
Plaintiff's Declaration contained a double Charge: First.
1 For sketch of Nathaniel Heard, see N. J. Archives, Second Series,
1., 9.
344 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1768
That the Defendant negligently discharged his Fusee so
near the Plaintiff's Barn, that by Reason thereof the Barn
was set on Fire and consumed. Secondly, That the De-
fendant maliciously intending to deprive the Plaintiff of
his Barn, set it on Fire, by which it was consumed. With
Respect to the last Charge, there was not the least Evi-
dence offered to support.it; and it was universally agreed
that the Barn was fired by Accident. With Respect to the
first Charge, the Evidence was far from being clear. Mr.
Graham, and three other Officers, were going to divert
themselves with their Fusees; in passing near the Barn,
one of them discharged his Fusee at a Bird, and it is sup-
posed that the Wadding fell on some scattered Hay near
the Barn, by which the Fire was conveyed to the Barn.
This was indeed mere Conjecture founded on this Fact,
That a Person at a Distance, and who did not hear the
Discharge of the Fusee, saw the Hay burning, and the
Fire extending itself towards the Barn, and a few Minutes
after the Barn was in Flames. Mr. Shilleto, one of the
Officers, confessed he had discharged the Fusee; but hav-
ing immediately after the x^ccident left the Country to
avoid a Prosecution, Mr. Graham lost the Benefit of his
Testimony. The other two Officers who were with Messrs
Graham and Shilleto, and therefore best able to determine
who it was that discharged the Fusee, fixed it by their
Evidence fully and positively on Mr. Shilleto, and deposed
that there was but one Fusee discharged in the Company,
from the Time they left the Place where they had dined,
till the Barn was discovered to be in Flames; but their
Testimony was opposed by that of two other Witnesses,
who, at a Distance saw one of the Company of Officers
discharge his Fusee near the Barn. One of these Wit-
nesses declared, That immediately after the Discharge, he
knew the officer to be Mr. Graham, and the other declared,
1768] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 345
That the Person who discharged the Fusee, was the first
who entered into Mr. Woodruff's Store, and who was
proved by other Witnesses to have been Mr. Graham ; but
it was also proved. That one of those two V/itnesses, had
before charged the Fact on Mr. Shilleto, and that the other
had given a different Account from that which he rendered
on his Oath. The two Oificers who were Witnesses for
Mr. Graham, had, it seems, on an Arbitration, shewn the
Spot in which Mr. Shilleto discharged the Fusee, and one
of the Arbitrators was produced to prove it; and he de-
clared, That it appeared to him impossible that a Discharge
of a Fusee at that Place, could have fired the Barn. A
discharged Soldier also swore, That he saw the four Offi-
cers with Fusees; that one of them fired, which drew his
Attention, and at that Instant, Mr. Shilleto was some
Yards behind the others, and asked them who had fired;
but the Distance, at which this Soldier declared this Tran-
saction happened from the Barn, did not agree with the
Account given by the Plaintiff's Witnesses. This is in
Substance the Evidence that was offered on the Trial,
which must appear far from clear. The AVitnesses seemed
at first View to be opposed to each other, and the Jury
tho't it their Duty to reconcile their Testimony, if possible,
which they did by supposing that two Fusees were dis-
charged at different Distances from the Barn ; the one at
the Spot shewn to the Arbitrators, they supposed to have
been discharged by Mr. Shilleto; the other, near the Barn,
by Mr. Graham. This Supposition could not however be
reconciled with the Testimony of the two Officers, unless
it should be thought that two Fusees had been discharged
in their Company, and that they had forgot the Discharge
of one of them. It was upon this Principle however that
the Jury, after four Hours Recess from the Bar, found a
Verdict for the Plaintiff.
P. G.
346 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
All Persons having any Demands upon the Estate of
Moses Ogden, late of Elizabeth-Town, deceased, are de-
sired to bring in their Accounts, that the same may be ad-
justed; also those who are any wise indebted tO' the said
Estate, are desired speedily to discharge their Obligations,
to prevent further Trouble.
Mary Ogden, Executrix, i
Robert Ogden > Executors.
John Cousens Ogden )
Mary Ogden,
(J'Vidozv of the said Moses Ogden,)
Acquaints the Public, that the Business of Shoe-mak-
ing is carried on as usual ; and that Orders for any Article
in that Way, shall be complied with in the best and most
expeditious Manner. — TJie Nezv York Gazette and Week-
ly Mercury, No. 896, Jamtary 2, 1769.
Perth-Amhoy, December 28, 1768.
By Order of Stephen Skinner and Jonathan Fracce,
Esqrs. Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for
the County of Middlesex, in the Province of New- Jersey:
Notice is hereby given, to the Creditor or Creditors re-
spectively of Robert Lee, an Insolvent Debtor, in the Goal
of the said County, to shew Cause, if any they have, be-
fore the said Judges, at the House of Elijah Dunham, Inn-
holder, in the City of Perth-Amhoy, on Monday the
Twenty third Day of January next, why an Assignment
of the said Debtor's Estate, respectively, should not be
made, and the said Robert Lee discharged, pursuant to the
Directions of an Act of the Governor, Council and Gen-
eral Assembly, intitled, "An Act for the Relief of Lisol-
vent Debtors."
Were found on Long-Island, between Nezv-York Ferry
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 347
and the Narrozvs, a red Morocco pocket book, and a silk
handkerchief : The pocket book was inclosed in a black
silk case, and contained a £. 3 Jersey Bill, some needle-
work, and several papers, among which is a Ticket for a
ball. They are supposed to have been dropt by a lady.
As the person who found them, was on a journey, and
was not acquainted with a fit person to leave them with,
nearer to Nezv-York, the owner is desired to apply for
them to the subscriber in Princetown.
December 30, 1768.
Jonathan D. Serjeant.
— The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1357, January 2, 1769.
Magazines being the taste of the age, and found to pos-
sess many conveniences, such as gratifying the curiosity
of the public, and serving as a repository for many small,
tho' valuable, pieces that would otherwise be lost to the
world, Lewis Nicola proposes publishing such a work
monthly, under the title of
THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE.
There will be annually 13 numbers (containing three
sheets each in 8vo) viz. One for every month, and an
appendix consisting of a general title page, index, &c.
The price to each subscriber will be Thirteen Shillings
Pennsylvania currency, to be paid at the time of subscrib-
ing.
Such persons as choose to favour the public with essays,
pieces of poetry, &c. are desired to forward them to the
editor Lewis Nicola, or to Messrs. Hall and Sellers, Will-
iam and Thomas Bradford, or Mr. William Goddard.
Printers, in Philadelphia
Subscriptions will be taken, and papers to be inserted in
348 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
the Magazine received by the following persons. Mr.
Hunt, Trenton; Mr. Charles Petit, Burlington; Mr.
John Henry, and Mr. Jonathan Baldwin, Princeton;
Elias Boudinot, Esq; Elizabeth-Town — The
Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 104, January 2-9, 1769.
View of
Farm and
Two
Houses.
To Be Sold
A Very good House with eight
Acres of good Pasture Land adjoin-
ing, situate about one Mile from New-
ark Church, on the main Road to Sec-
ond River. The House is almost new,
45 Feet by 32, fronts the Road, has 4
good Rooms on a Floor, with a Fire-Place in each, an
Entry through nine Feet wide, a good Cellar under the
Whole, which has one Fire-Place for a Kitchen, the Door
of which opens in the Rear even with the Ground : On
the whole it is very convenient for a Gentleman's Country
Seat or Store, as a great Part of the Trade of Newark
passes by the Door, and the Lot joins the River, gives a
fine Prospect of the River both above and below Newark,
as well as of Capt. Kennedy's Mansion-House, and Plan-
tation on Barbadoes Neck. On the Land there is a good
Chaise House and Barn, about 80 young Apple Trees, be-
sides other Fruit Trees and Garden. Also a Pot-Ash
Works with three Boilers and one Copper, and as com-
plete an oven for refining as any in America, will be sold
either with or without the other, on reasonable Terms.
Apply to Isaac Myer, on the Premises, or Thomas
Grant, at New-York.
N. B. If more Land should be wanted, it may be had
on reasonable Terms in the Neighbourhood. — The Nezu
York Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1357, January
S, 1769-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 349
Gloucester County, December 31, 1768.
Was committed to the Goal of this County on the 15th
Instant, a certain Man, on Suspicion of being a Runaway;
he calls himself William Gould, says he understands the
Business of making Pot-ash, Pearl-ash and Boston Crown
Soap, and that he lately lived at Benjamin Kendall's Pot-
ash Works. These are to inform his Master, if any he
has, that if he does not come in two Weeks from this
Date, pay Charges, and take him away, he will be sold for
the same, by
JosiAH Chattin, Goaler.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2089, January 5,
1769.
Bordentown, January 2, 1768 [ ?]
To be sold by public vendue, on Monday, the 5th day
of March next, on the premises, for the benefit of the cred-
itors of William Imlay,
All his real estate, consisting of sundry houses and lots
in Bordentown, Burlington county, West-Jersey.
One lot of ground containing one acre; on which is
built a large two story brick house and kitchen; a large
pork house, smoke house, fat house, cooper's shop, barn,
stable, chair and hay house; the dwelling house is situate
in a very good part of the town for a store, in which that
business has been carried on for these 18 years past with
considerable success; the whole being well calculated and
very convenient for a store, and barreling pork.
Also one other valuable lot of ground, containing two
acres; on which is a two story brick house and kitchen;
also a young orchard of choice grafted fruit.
Likewise one other lot of ground, containing one fifth
of an acre; on which is a frame house.
Also two other lots of ground, containing one fifth of
an acre each.
350 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
The vendue to begin at ten o'clock, at which time the
conditions of sale will be made known.
John Imlay )
Henry Drinker > Assignees
Clement Biddle )
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 105, January 9-
16, 1769.
New-York, January 9. On Wednesday December
28th, 1768, at his Seat in Morris County, departed this
Life, Captain Robert Troup, /Etat 60. With all the
Fortitude of the Hero, he joined the Meekness, Benevo-
lence and Compassion of the Christian. Warmed with
true British Ardour in the late Wars, he signaliz'd him-
self in the Cause of his Country, and atchieved Victories
worthy the Cognizance of Fame. A tender and loving
Husband, a kind Parent, a sincere Friend, and an Ex-
ample of steady Veracity and diffusive Charity : He fin-
ished his Course lamented by all around him.
His humble Stone, what fezv vain Marbles can,
May justly say. Here lies an honest Man. Pope.
The Ferry from Powles-Hook, to Mesier's Dock, at
New-York, together with the House, Stables, and some
Pasture Land, is to be sold at public Vendue, on Monday
the 23d Inst, for the Term of four Years, from May next.
Conditions to be seen on the Day of Sale, at the Ferry
House, at Powles-Hook. — The Nezv York Gazette and
Weekly Mercury, No. 897, January 9, 1769.
January 9, 1769.
Took up something more than two Months since, a
small Yawl, or Moses Boat : The Owner describing her,
and paying Charges, may have her again, by applying to
John Hartshorne, at Black-Point, in Shrcivsbnry.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 351
New- York, January 4, 1769.
Lost on Monday last, about 5 o' Clock, on the Road
leading from Powles-Hook to Bergen-Point, a Pair of
Saddle Bags, mark'd Willing and Todd, on the Mouth,
in which was contained as follows : Sixty Half Johan-
nes's, 125 Dollars and a Doubloon, Nine Yards Crimson
Damask, Three ruffled Shirts, marked W. S. one Pair
Stone Knee Buckles, one Stock ditto, in a Stock, one Pair
of Cotton Sattinet Breeches, two Pair white broad ribb'd
worsted Stockings, two colour'd Silk Handkerchiefs, and
three Pocket Handkerchiefs. Whoever finds the above,
and will bring it to Michael Cornelius, at Powles-Hook,
or to the Printing-Office in Beaver-street, shall receive
Twenty Pounds Reward, and all reasonable Charges
paid. — The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1358, January 9, 1769.
A View
OF
Farm.
To Be Sold
A Tract of land lying in Freehold,
in the county of Monmouth, East
New-Jersey; containing about six
hundred acres, on which is a good
house, barn, three orchards, and up-
wards of three hundred acres of cleared
upland and meadow. The said tract
is so situated, that it will answer to make three farms or
settlements; so that there may be a sufficient quantity of
clear upland and meadow, and plenty of good timber to
each part; The whole would suit any gentleman or far-
mer, the most part good land, lying in a good neighbour-
hood, a healthy pleasant place, and as beautiful a prospect,
as perhaps any in the province. Any person who inclines
to purchase, may have the whole, or either of the parts,
by applying to the subscriber who lives on the premises.
John Anderson.
352 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Also to be sold, A tract of land lying in said Freehold,
belonging to Joseph Newton, jun. containing as is sup-
posed, about sixty acres, the^most part cleared, having on
it a good orchard, house, barn, and smith's shop (being
a suitable place for a blacksmith, having been occupied by
blacksmiths upwards of fifty years.) Also near two hun-
dred acres of wood land lying about a mile distant from
the same. Any person inclining to purchase, may apply
to the subscriber for further particulars.
January 6, 1769. John Anderson.
— The Neiv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1358, January 12, 1769.
To Be Sold,
A Valuable plantation, situate in the precinct of Piles-
grove, county of Salem, and province of West New-Jer-
sey, lying on the great road that leads to Gloucester, con-
taining about 250 acres of land, a quantity of good
meadow, and more may easily be made; the upland very
good for wheat, or other grain; the whole well watered
(with a good spring by the house) and well timbered.
There are on the premises a two story frame house, with
two rooms on a floor, a brick kitchen, smoke house, and
other out-houses, two good large .barns, with a great deal
of stable room. The place is very convenient for keeping
shop or tavern; there has formerly been a shop kept there,
having a convenient brick building for the same, with
good stone cellars under shop and house; a large apple
orchard of good fruit. The house stands exceeding pleas-
ant, facing the great road. There is a good grist-mill,
saw-mill, and fulling-mill, joining said place, within 6
miles of a landing, and 5 miles from the glass house.
There are Quaker, Baptist and Presbyterian meeting-
houses, not exceeding 3 miles from said place; late the
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 353
property of John Richman, Esq; deceased. Any person
inclining to purchase said place, may apply to the sub-
scriber, living on the premises, where the conditions of
sale may be known. Isaac Richman
To Be Sold,
A Tract of land, containing 120 acres, by Matthew
NiEUKiRK, and Jacob Richman, executors of the last
will and testament of Abraham Nieukirk, deceased, lying
in the township of Pilesgrove, in the county of Salem, and
province of West-Jersey; the one half cleared land, and
some meadow ground cleared, the remainder wood-land;
the upland all good wheat-land; a frame house, and log
kitchen, on said premises, and a log barn; a young thriv-
ing apple and peach orchard. The title indisputable. Any
person inclining to purchase the same, on paying one third
of the money down, may have a reasonable time to pay
the remainder, paying interest, and giving good security,
if required, unto Matthew Nieukirk and Jacob Rich-
man, executors. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2090,
January 12, 1769.
Captain Fairey left Halifax the 5th of November, and
met with several hard gales of wind, in which he shipped
some very heavy seas, and received considerable damage
in his sails and rigging. On the 29th ult. falling in with
the land to the northward of our Capes, he saw a sloop
ashore. — TJie Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1362, January
12, 1769.
To be Sold by
Israel Pemberton
Several plantations near Cohansey, in Cumberland
county. West Jersey.
23
354 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
Jan. 20, 1769.
Ran away last night, from the subscriber, living in the
city of Burlington, the two following described servant
men, the one named Christopher Archibold, about twenty-
one years of age, a short well set fellow, about five feet
four inches high, pock-marked, wears his own hair, which
is of a dark brown : — Had on, when he went away, a blan-
ket coat, white swanskin jacket, with sleeves, and a red
serge under it, check shirt, lightest-coloured plush breech-
es, a small beaver hat, about half worn — The other named
John Jones, about seventeen years of age, five feet four
inches high, pock marked, thin faced, short brown hair,
stoops in his walk, and has a down look : — Had on, when
he went away, a short grey coat, lined with red baize, an
old velvet jacket, of a snuff colour, buckskin breeches, and
a felt hat. Whoever apprehends and secures said servants,
so that their master may have them again, shall receive a
reward of Forty Shillings, and reasonable charges, or
Twenty Shillings for each, paid by
Joseph Haight.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. io6, January i6-
23, 1769.
Notice is hereby given to Daniel Cooper. Junior,^ Sher-
iff of Morris County, in New- Jersey and all others whom
it may concern, That there is a Man now in Goal at Jam-
aica, in Queen's County, in the Province of New- York,
who hath confessed himself to be John Smith, who some
Time past broke out of Morris County Goal; for appre-
1 Daniel Cooper, junior, was born January- 14, 1729, at Piscataway,
Middlesex county, son of Daniel Cooper (b. May 1. 1695; m. six times
and d. May 2, 1795, having- just rounded out a century) and Grace
Runyon, his wife. It was doubtless the father who was appointed
Judge of the Morris county courts in 1761, and again in 1768. The son
held the offlce of Sheriff in 1761. and was again appointed in 1767. He
m. , 1st, Conover; 2d, Nancy Cross, dau. of the Rev. Mr. Cross.
He lived in Passaic Valley, on a farm of 500 acres, derived from his
father. He d. May — , 1787. Three of his sons went to Kentucky.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 355
bending of whom there is Ten Dollars offered, in the New
York Gazette, of October the 31st last past.
Per Samuel Smith, Esq;
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
899, Jamiary 16, 1769.
Nezu-Yorkj January 16. We bear from Little Egg-
Harbour, that in the Time of the late Snow Storm a little
before Christmas, three young Swamp-men, who lived in
one Cabin, two of them Brothers, named Smith, carried
a Bag of Corn each to a Mill, about 8 Miles from their
Residence, and while their Grists were grinding, they
went to a Tavern at a small Distance from the Mill, where
having drank pretty freely, they returned to the Mill, in
the Evening took their Baggs on their Backs, and went
off with Design to go home : The next Morning, one was
found dead in the Snow, and his Bag nigb him, with an
Appearance as if he had struggled to get his Bag from the
Ground. Some Distance another was found in the Snow,
with some Signs of Life; he was taken to a House, and
Means used for his Recovery, but to no Purpose : The
other had made a shift to get to an old Cabin, and had
tried to make a up a Sort of a Bed with Leaves, but the
Cold overcome him, so that he was froze to Death also. —
The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1359,
January 16, 1769.
Run away the 2d instant, (January, 1769,) from
Evant Van Zile, of Second River, Bergen County, New-
Jersey, an Irish servant lad, named Robert Campbel,
about 18 years of age, and 5 feet high, slim bodied, fair
complexion, pale face, one of his feet a little crooked, oc-
casioned by a bruise, has a scal'd head, is very fluent of
speech, has much of the L^ish accent, and can speak Eng-
lish, Dutch, and High Dutch : He had on among other
356 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
things, a dark grey bearskin half surtout coat, a pair of
black plush breeches, and a blue and white worsted cap.
Whoever brings the said runaway to his master, will be
paid two dollars reward, if taken up within, or three dol-
lars, if taken up out of the said province, besides all rea-
sonable charges. Supposed to be gone towards Millstone.
Notice is hereby given, that the plantation belonging
to George Hicks, absconded, lying opposite to Middletown
Point, in East New-Jersey, will be exposed to sale by way
of public vendue, at the house of Jarrett Wall, at Mount-
pleasant, on Wednesday the first day of March next. The
said plantation contains about 120 acres of land, whereon
is a dwelling-house, barn, a very good bearing orchard,
some very good salt meadow, and not much of the land
cleared. The vendue to begin at one o'clock said day;
where the conditions of sale will be published. January
the 1 6th, 1769.
John Burrowes )
By us Jarrett Wall, and > Auditors.
Lewis Forman )
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1359, January 19, 1769.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post-Ofdce, PJiil-
adelphia
B. Mrs. Biggs, Mountholly
D. Jonathan Davis, Salem County.
F Mary Fitch, Mountholly
J. Richard Jones, near Woodbury.
M. Samuel Morgan, Pilesgrove.
T. Capt. Jacob Thede, John Thompson, Joshua Tag-
gart, Pilesgrove.
W. Stephen Wilson, Cumberland County.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 357
To Be Sold or Lett,
By the Subscriber, living in Philadelphia, near the
Drawbridge,
A Valuable Plantation in West Jersey, on Salem-
creek, and is Part on Delaware bay, the lowest Part of
Penn's Neck, in Sale'm County, and commands a fine Pros-
pect of the Shipping going to and from Sea; it is very
convenient for Philadelphia Market, as Flats and Shallops
are almost every Day going by the Premises, where there
is an exceeding good Landing, and Shallops often take in
their Loading there; the Distance by Land from Philadel-
phia is about 36 Miles, and about 50 by Water; there is
a good Seine Fishery for Rock and Perch, which with a
little Industry may be made worth Thirty Pounds a Sea-
son, and the Creek affords great Diversion for angling the
whole Summer, within Sight of the House. The whole
Tract contains 520 Acres and a Half, which is divided
into two Plantations, one of 434 Acres and a Half, the
other 86 Acres, whereon there is a good framed House,
consisting of two Rooms, with a Fire-place in each, a
Well of good Water at the Door, and a young thriving
Orchard, of grafted Fruit. On the 434 acres there is a
good frame house, with 4 rooms on the lower floor, and
good cellars under the whole; a good kitchen and lodging
rooms over it; and at a small distance there is a neat good
dairy house, a well of exceeding good water, a large barn
and stables, in good repair. There are about 100 acres of
cleared land, fit for raising any kind of grain, and allowed,
by competent judges, to be the best land in that part of the
Jerseys. There are about 40 acres of drained meadow,
which require but a short bank; about 200 acres of ex-
ceeding good high marsh, firm enough to bear a loaded
team over any part of it; and near the middle of said
marsh there is an island which stands high, of about 4
35^ NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
acres, with stately oak and hickory trees on it, and affords
a fine shelter for cattle. There is a creek that leads to it,
navigable for a small boat. The remainder i8o acres, is
fine timber land, consisting of very large poplar, white
oak and hickory, with plenty of rail timber. There is a
fine apple orchard, and a great number of peach trees that
never fail bearing, in great plenty; the whoil soil naturally
produces great store of white clover. If any person in-
clines to purchase the abovementioned premises, they may
enter on them the 25th of March, and the conditions of
sale known, by applying to
Thomas Cash.
N. B. If the above place is not sold by the ist of March,
it will then be left on good terms, to any person who will
engage to improve it, as may be agreed on by the parties.
Newtown Township, Gloucester County, Jan. 16, 1769.
Whereas Judy, the wife of John Robinson, has
eloped from her said husband, without any cause, and run
him in debt ; this serves to forbid all persons from trusting
her on his account,-as he will pay no debts of her contract-
ing from the date hereof.
John Robinson
Burlington, January g, 1769.
Was committed to the goal of the county of Burling-
ton on the 5th day of this instant January, a certain man
supposed to be a runaway, a Cooper by trade, about 29
or 30 years of age, says he was born in the county of
Derry, in Ireland, and came to this country with Captain
Corwell, 7 years ago, he goes by the name of Joseph
Bennin alias Bennett, very much pockmarked, with
short black hair; has on an old brown nap jacket, with a
blue under ditto, black velvet breeches, and black stock-
ings, and check shirt. His master, if any he has, is hereby
1769] NEWSPAPER e:?^tracts. 359
desired to come, pay charges, and take him away, in five
weeks from the date hereof otherwise he wiH be sold for
the same, by me
Ephraim Philips, Goaler.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2091, January 19,
1769.
TO BE LETT,
For a TERM of ten years.
A Plantation on Woodbury Creek, in Deptford-
township, county of Gloucester, and West New-Jersey,
without any expence of banks, and between seventy and
eighty acres of excellent meadow, that will produce from
two to four ton of English hay per acre at one crop, with
about sixty acres of plow land, an orchard of about two
hundred bearing trees, a good dwelling house, barn and
out-houses, nine miles from William Cooper's ferry, and
two miles from Ladd's Cove, and thence five miles by
water to Philadelphia; it being pleasantly situated about
a mile from Delaware river, and will suit well for carry-
ing on a dairy or grazing, or both : may be entered upon
the twenty fifth of March next. For farther particulars
enquire of the subscriber, living on the premises.
Abraham Chattin.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1363, January 19,
1769.
Absconded from his bail on the ist inst. January, one
Matthew Johnson, of a fair complexion, has dark brown
hair, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, is much given to
drink, and stoops a little in his walk : Had on a pair of
old leather breeches, old blue duffil trowsers, patched with
a piece of striped flannel from the waistband to the knee-
band, old green under jacket, light coloured cloth coat.
360 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
and half- worn beaver hat. He was bred in Bucks county
squeaks a Httle in his speech, is about 26 years of age, and
has little or no beard. Whoever takes up and secures said
Matthew Johnson, so that he may be brought to justice,
shall receive Six Dollars reward, and all reasonable char-
ges, paid by William Sowder, in Gloucester county, near
Raccoon creek. — Postscript to the Pennsylvania Clironicle,
No. 106, for January 23, 1769.
This Day is published, {Price Six Pence) and to be sold
by the Printer hereof.
Liberty a Poem
Lately found in a Bundle of Papers, said to be written by
A Hermit in New-Jersey.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 107, January 23-
30, 1769.
To be Lett, in the Broadway, opposite the Bowling-
Green, a convenient House Any Person inclin-
able to rent the same, may enquire of Joshua Mullock,
nearly opposite Mr. David Clerkson's, in the Broadway
Who has for Sale, Shrewsbury Butter, in Firkins.
RtTN-away, in New-York, from the Subscriber, living
at Middletown-Point, in East New-Jersey, last November,
a Negro Man named Jim, speaks both English and Dutch,
about 30 Years old, a slim Fellow, and much pitted with
the Small Pox : Had on when he went away, an old red
Watch Coat and Tow Trowsers. Whoever takes up and
secures the said Negro Fellow, so that he may be had
again, shall receive Thirty Shillings Reward, and all rea-
sonable Charges from
William Hyer
— The New York Ga:::ette a)id Weekly Mercury, No.
900, January 23, 1769.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 36 1
Secretary's Office, Nezu-Jersey.
Several Probates, Administrations, and Deeds, have
for some Years past remained in the Officer of Burlington
and Ainboy uncalled for, to the great Prejudice of the
Officer : The Persons concerned are desired to call upon
Ravande Kearney, Esq; at Perth-Amhoy, and Mr. Joseph
Read, at Burlington, and take the same away, and thereby
prevent the necessity of publishing a particular List.
At Etna Furnace, Burlington County, which will be-
gin to be in Blast the Middle of April, are wanted, a good
Keeper, two Master-Colliers, Moulders and Stock-takers :
Those who apply in Season, and come well recommended,
will be encouraged. The Wood should be running in Feb-
ruary, or beginning of March. — The New York Gazette
or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1360, January 23, 1769.
Run away on the 23d of this instant January, from the
subscriber, living in the county of Burlington, and prov-
ince of New- Jersey, a Welsh servant man, named John
Jenkins, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, a
fresh looking man, with black straight hair; had on, when
he went away, a thick kersey jacket, old leather breeches,
a little coarse felt hat, bound round the brim, two ozen-
brigs shirts, and took with him, a little ozenbrigs bag, with
one jacket of the sort abovementioned, one pair of stock-
ings, and one ozenbrigs shirt in the bag. Whoever takes
up and secures said servant in any of his Majesty's goals,
or brings him to his master, shall have Three Pounds re-
ward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
Isaac Hains.
N. B. All masters of vessels, and others, are forbid to
harbour or conceal said servant, or they may expect to be
prosecuted as the law directs. — The Pennsylvania Gazette,
No. 2092, January 26, 1769.
362 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Sussex County, Oxford Township, January 24, 1769.
Run away from his bail, on or about the ist day of De-
cember last, a man that went by the name of Samuel
Thatcher, but it is supposed that he has changed his
name, and may now go by some other; he is about 5 feet
9 inches high, wears his hair tied, though somewhat short,
and of a sandy colour; he is a carpenter by trade, and is a
talkative fellow, and often talks of an estate he has at New-
ark, in East-New-Jersey, at which place he says his friends
live. Whoever will secure him in any of his Majesty's
gaols, so that the subscriber may get him again, shall re-
ceive a reward of Thirty Shillings, to be paid by
AsHER Carter.
— The Pennsyhania Chronicle, No. 108, January 30-
Feb. 6, 1769.
Boston, January 19. With Captain Rowland came
over the commissions for our new American judges of the
Admiralty, viz Hon. Jared Ingersoll, Esq;
for New- York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and
Virginia. The Salaries of each £. 600 Sterling, per An-
num, payable out of the Fines and Forfeitures in America.-^
— Tlic Nczv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 901,
January 30, 1769.
Philadelphia, February 2.
We hear the King has been pleased to appoint Richard
Stockton, Esq; of the J'rovince of New-Jersey, Counsel-
lor at Lazv, to he one of his Majesty's Council for that
Province.^ "
iThis was one of the most obnoxious measures imposed on the Col-
onies by the mother country, and was largely influential in hastening
the Revolution. The Admiralty Courts were administered by the
Judges, without juries, and it was made directly to their interest to
convict the accused, and so swell their emoluments. Their jurisdiction
was extended to include the enforcement of the shipping, revenue and
other laws, and so these Courts became most offensive instruments of
oppression.
2 For a sketch of Richard Stockton, see N. J. Archives, X, 427.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^3
To he Sold oh Credit,
A Good Plantation, on Little Egg Harbour; one
third of which is as good meadow as any on that shore;
and part of the upland well dunged; has on it a new two
story house, with a barn, &c. Is extremely well situated
for fishing and fowling. Also about 25 acres of choice
marsh on Oldman's creek, ready banked in. Any person
who purchases either of the said tracts of land, may have
iool. cash (if wanted) to help improve and stock them,
and considerable time will be allowed for payment, by
giving good security, and paying interest. For further
particulars, enquire of the subscriber in Market-street,
Philadelphia.
William Sitzgreaves
N. B. Said Sitzgreaves continues the Vendue for the
public sale of all sorts of goods &c. on Fridays and Sat-
urdays, as usual; and his friends, and others, who please
to favour him with their custom, may depend on his best
endeavours to please them. — TJic Pennsylvania Gazette,
No. 2093, February 2, 1769.
New- York, December 26.
On Saturday night about 12 o'clock arrived in a pilot-
boat from Sandy-Hook, Eliphalet Neal, late master of
the schooner Felicity, from Piscataway,-^ bound to North
Carolina, with rum, &c. Nath. Rand, mate, and super-
cargo, Wm. Thresher and Paul Randell, foremast men,
who gave the following account They left Piscataway
the ist instant, had bad weather and contrary winds, till
they passed the Vineyard; on Monday the i6th had hard
gales, which obliged them to lie too, most of the time till
Thursday, when it grew moderate and almost calm. Fri-
day afternoon made the Highland off the Neversinks,
1 New Hampshire.
364 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 7^9
about 3 or 4 leagues distant; at 7 discovered a leak, which
gained upon them 6 inches in less than ten minutes, though
the pumps were going. They then got out the boat, and
had only time to take a very few cloaths and a compass,
before the vessel sunk to the water's edge; a large awell
driving out to sea; they left the Vessel, at about 11 got
ashore near Sandy-Hook, sent out a pilot boat to search
for the vessel, but found only the binnacle, a caboose, and
sugar-box, so that probably the vessel had sunk. — The
Pemisyhania Journal, A^o. 1365, February 2, 1769.
Nezv-York, February 6. Saturday the 28th ult. died
at his House at Neiv Barbados Neck in Bergen County,
aged 89 Years, Warner Rieliards, Esq ; he was born in the
Island of Barbados, and was the last Survivor of a Num-
ber of Gentlemen, who came from that Island, and pur-
chased that Neck upwards of 60 Years ago. He was re-
markable for a very vigorous and strong Constitution.
We hear from Nezvark, that late on Saturday Night
last, the House of Moses Ogden, Esq; catch'd on Fire,
and was entirely consumed, with all the Furniture therein;
and it was with the greatest Difficulty the Family escaped.
A Negro Boy unhappily perished in the Flames. 'Ti< sup-
posed that Mr. Ogden's Loss will amount to £. 1000.
To Be Let,
A Very genteel House, in Newark, in East New -Jersey,
two Stories high, containing Eight Rooms with Fire-
places, a spacious Garret, and a Cellar under the whole
House, with a handsome Kitchen, and a new Barn. Also
about 3 Acres of choice Land adjoining the same. The
House is beautifully situated in the Front or Market-
Square, leading to Pasaick River, and about 100 Yards
Distance from the English Church. Inquire of Isaac Og-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^5
den. Esq,; at Newark, or Philip Van Cortlandt, at Jam-
aica on Long Island.
Middlesex County. ) Pursuant to an Order of Stephen
New-Jersey, ^ Skinner and Jonathan Frazee,
Esqrs; two of the Judges of the said County Court of
Middlesex, upon the Petition of David Burton, an insol-
vent Debtor; Notice is hereby given to the Creditors of
said Burton, to appear at the City of Perth-Amboy, on
Tuesday the 28th Day of February next, at Twelve
o'clock, of said Day, to shew Cause, if any be, why an
assignment of the said Debtor's Estate, should not be
made to Daniel Griggs, or any other Person as the Judges
should choose, and the said Debtor be discharged from his
Debts and Confinement, pursuant to an Act of the Gov-
ernor, Council, and General Assembly, passed at Perth-
Amboy, in April 1768, for the Relief of Insolvent Debt-
ors.
February 2d, 1769. . David Burton
To Be Sold,
At private Sale, and may be entered upon the First of
April next.
Two valuable Plantations, one of them adjoining
Princetown, in the Province of New-Jersey, containing
about 270 Acres, 25 of which is Meadow of the best sort,
about 35 Acres of Wood Land, the Remainder exceeding
good for any Kind of Grain or Pasture, and is well
watered with many fine Springs, &c. There is on the
Premises, a large two Story House, with three Rooms and
an Entry on the first Floor, and five on the Second, all
well finished, with a large Kitchen, a Milk-House, with
a Spring in it, a Granary, a Barn, 40 Feet by 32; all
which are built of Stone, and covered with Cedar, and are
366 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
now in good Repair, with plenty of Orcharding of grafted
Fruit, &c.
The other Plantation is near Kingston, and about 3
Miles from Princeton, and contains about 330 Acres, about
50 of which is good Meadow, and about 130 Acres of it
Wood Land, the Remainder good for Grain or Pasture,
and the whole well watered : There is on the Premises a
good new Dwelling-House and Kitchen, a large Barn,
Stable, &c. with plenty of Orcharding, and other Fruit
Trees, &c. Any Person or Persons, inclining to purchase,
may apply to the Subscribers, adjoining Princeton, who
are Executors to the Estate of Samuel Horner, deceased;
and have it in their Power to make an indisputable Title
to the abovementioned Plantations. Reasonable Payments
will be given without Interest : The Purchasers upon pay-
ing a few Hundred Pounds down, may have several
Years to pay the rest, allowing Interest after the Money
becomes due.
Joseph Hornor, )
. -r, o c Executors
Robert Stockton, )
Mary Hornor, Executrix.
Pcrth-Ainhoy, February 6, 1769.
By order of Stephen Skinner and Jonathan Frazee,
Esqrs; judges of the inferior courts of common pleas for
the county of Middlesex, in the province of New-Jersey :
Notice is hereby given, to the creditor or Creditors of
Thomas Auten, John Smith and Obadiah Ring, insolvent
debtors, in the goal of the said county, to shew cause, (if
any they have) before the said judges, at the house of Eli-
jah Dunham, innholder in the city of Perth-Amboy, on
Tuesday the twenty-eighth day of February, why an as-
signment of the said debtors estates respectively, should
not be made, and the said Thomas Auten, John Smith, and
Obadiah Ring, discharged, pursuant to the direction of a
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^7
late act of the Governor, Council, and General Assembly,
entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors." — The
Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1362, Febru-
ary 6, 1769.
To Be Sold, at public vendue, on Friday the loth day
of March next, all the real estate of Isaiah Younglove, in
the township of Bridgewater, in Somerset county and
province of New-Jersey, viz. one farm, whereon he now
dwells, containing about 160 acres of land, whereon is a
new comfortable dwelling house, with a good cellar and
four fire places ; a good barn and thriving young orchard
of about 400 apple trees, a considerable quantity of the
land, cleared and in good fence, pleasantly situated, on
a public road, about one mile and a half from Bound
Brook town; also 12 acres of meadow ground, near the
above premises; as also another plantation of about 100
acres, whereon is a new framed house and other conve-
niences, a young orchard and plenty of. meadow, and also
a small tract of about 18 acres, with a saw mill in good
repair, situated in the midst of a great plenty of good tim-
ber, &c. the terms of payment made very easy, and the
purchaser may enter on the same by the first of May next,
as he purposes to move out of this province, as soon as his
concerns are settled, &c.
Said vendue to be held on the premises, and to begin at
12 o'clock of said day, where due attendance will be given.
Isaiah Younglove.
N. B. The title indisputable. Feb. 4th, 1769. — The
Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1362, Feb-
ruary 9, 1769.
Gloucester County, February 7, 1769.
Was committed to the Goal of this County, a certain
Englishman (who calls himself Walter Maloney) on Sus-
368 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 7^9
picion of being a Runaway, says he is a free Man, but he
is thought to be the Man advertised in the Pennsylvania
Gazette of October i8 last, by John Strawbridge, of Mary-
land, by the Name of John Robinson, as he answers the
Description of said Person; therefore his Master, if any
he has, is desired to come, pay Charges, and take him
away in three Weeks from this Date, or he will be sold
out for his Charges, by
JosL-VH Chattin, Goaler.
— The Pennnsylvania Gazette, No. 2094, February 9,
1769.
On Tuesday last a Trenton shallop transporting from
one wharf to another, was overset by the wind, and is not-
withstanding all endeavours, froze in the ice, about a mile
from this city. The people saved themselves in their boat.
Good colliers and forge men, bringing recommen-
dations, and a good keeper, will meet with encourage-
ment at Etna Furnace and Tanton Forge, in Burlington
county, sixteen miles from Philadelphia. The colliers
should be there by the loth of March. — TJie Pennsylvania
Journal, No. 1366, February 9, 1769.
The Sale of William Imlay's Estate, in Bordentown,
is to be on Wednesday, the first of March next.
February 20, 1769.
To be sold by public sale, on the nth day of March next,
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (if not disposed of by pri-
vate sale at any time before) at William Cooper's ferry,
opposite the city of Philadelphia, in the county of Glou-
cester, .
A Valuable plantation and tract of land (late the
estate of Samuel Bonnell, deceased) situate in the town-
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ship of Waterford, in the county of Gloucester, in the
western division of the province of New-Jersey, contain-
ing 130 acres and an half, or thereabouts, bounded by
lands of John Shivers and Francis Bonnell, now in the
tenure of Benjamin Archer, with a good frame dwelling-
house and barn erected thereon, pleasantly situated on
Cooper's creek, and within four miles of the city of Phil-
adelphia, where garden truck may be raised in great
plenty, and brought to Philadelphia market by water.
There are about ly acres of choice good meadow, part
whereof is under good bank. The upland is good in kind;
about 50 acres cleared, and the rest choice good wood
land, and very well watered. Any person inclining to
purchase, may be assured that the title is indisputable, and
paying one half the purchase money in hand, may have
twelve months credit for the other half, giving security
and paying interest.
And on the 13th day of March next, at the London
Coffee-House, at 6 o'clock in the evening, will be sold, by
public vendue, a convenient brick messuage or tenement
and lot of ground, situate on the bank of the river Dela-
ware, between Sassafras and Vine streets, in the city of
Philadelphia, now in the tenure of the widow White
(being the late dwelling-house of the late Samuel Bon-
nell, deceased) containing in breadth on Front-street and
Water-street 15 feet, and in length or depth from Front-
street to Water-street, under the quitrent, or proprietary
thirds of One Shilling sterling per foot per annum; and
also under the ground-rent of Forty-five Shillings ster-
ling per annum. For further particulars inquire of us the
subscribers, in Philadelphia, Sarah Bonnell, Executrix,
Thomas Bonnell, Peter Thomson, Executors. — The
Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. no, February 13-20, 1769.
To be sold, a very good grist-mill, with two pair of
24
370 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
stones, the bolting works all going by water ; a good full-
ing-mill, press house and dying house, all in good repair,
and standing on a constant stream ; with two good dwell-
ing-houses, barn, orchard, and 112 acres of good land,
with wood land and meadow sufficient for the use of the
place included, situated in a fine wheat country, within
three miles of New-Brunswick, at a place known by the
name of Lawrence's Brook; there is also a prospect of
good iron mine, some of the ore having been tried, and
proves exceeding good. Any body inclining to purchase,
may apply to me, the subscriber, living near the premises,
who will agree on reasonable terms, and give an indis-
putable title.
FuLCARD Van Nordstrand.
— The Neiv York Gasefte and Weekly Merairy, No.
903, February 13, 1769.
Burlington, Feb. 13, 1769.
To be Sold by public vendue, at the several times fol-
lowing (if not before disposed of at private sale) the fol-
lowing described plantations and tracts of land, being part
of the estate of John Gosling, late of the County of Glou-
cester, deceased, viz. On Monday, the 27th of February
instant, at the house where the said Gosling died, a good
dwelling-house, and tract of land, containing about 20
acres, situate in the said county on the Ouohacking road;
one half thereof is good meadow, bounded on Raccoon
Creek; the said place is very suitable either for a store,
tavern, or any other public business. Also a valuable
plantation, containing about 300 acres, situate in the said
county, about two miles from the plantation of Mr. Jacob
Spicer, with a frame house, good orchard, and a large
quantity of meadow on the premises, part thereof im-
proved. On Tuesday, the 7th of March next, at the house
of Joseph Burroughs, Innkeeper in Salem, a valuable
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3/1
plantation, containing about 320 acres, situate in the town-
ship of Manington, in the county of Salem, having a
brick house, barn, and other buildings, and a bearing orch-
ard thereon, and esteemed as good land for wheat and
grass as any in the said county; together with a piece of
unimproved marsh, about two miles from the said planta-
tion, containing about 60 acres. And on the eleventh of
April next, at the house of William Hugg, in Gloucester,
will be sold a valuable saw-mill, situate on Still-Run, in
the county of Gloucester, with upwards of 1500 acres of
land, belonging to the same, having thereon a great quan-
tity of saw timber, both oak and pine. Also a town lot in
Gloucester, containing about half an acre; together with
sundry shares or rights of propriety to unlocated lands.
Any person inclining to purchase the above premises, or
to view the same before the days of sale, may apply to the
said Jacob Spicer, or to Mr. Jacob Richman, of Pilesgrove,
in Salem county. The conditions of payment will be made
known at the days of sale by
John Lawrence, and William Smith, Trustees.
N. B. The sale will begin at 10 o'clock in the morning
on each of the above days. — TJic Pennsylvania Gametic,
No. 2095, February 16, 1769.
The Trenton Shallop, mention'd in our last to be froze
in the ice, has since been cut out and got into a dock with-
out receiving much damage. — Tlie Pennsylvania Journal,
No. 1367, February 16, 1769.
Yesterday arrived the Snow King George, Capt. Potts.
He came from Lisbon, and took a Pilot on board at Cape
May, but was blown off and obliged to put into New
York. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. iii, February
20-27, 1769.
372 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
This is to give notice, that there will be sold at public
vendue, on Wednesday the 15th March next, at two
o'clock in the afternoon, at the house where Joshua Hur-
tin lives, irt the town of Newark, all that house, barn,
cyder-mill, and home-lot. Any person or persons inclin-
ing to purchase the whole, or have it divided into three
or four lots, may have it so, by applying to Joseph Crane,
at Watsesson : It is very well situated for a tradesman
or any other publick business. The Conditions of sale will
be known at the time of sale.
Made his Escape near Prince-Town, from Robert Ma-
gee, and others, one David Lindsey, who was in Custody
for Theft : He is a thin pale visag'd Man, has long brown
Hair, grey Eyes, pitted with the Small-Pox, had on a
brown Coat and double breasted Waistcoat, old Hat and
Leather Breeches; and has the Letters D. L. on his Hand;
a Pair of Trowsers which serves for a Wallet, with a Pair
of Stays, and sundry Cloaths therein; he likewise has a
Pass from two Justices of the Peace, Skilton, and Embly.
Whoever secures the said Thief, so that he may be brought
to Justice, shall receive three Pounds, Proc. and all rea-
sonable Charges, paid by Robert Magee, living near Cran-
berry, New-Jersey. All Masters of Vessels are fore-
warned not to carry him off at their Peril. — TJie Nczv
York Gazette and Weekly Mereury, No. 904, February
20, 1769.
To Be Sold,
A Certain tract of land, in the tozvnship of Greenivich,
Gloucester county, and in the zvestern division of the prov-
ince of Nezv-Jersey, containing about 180 acres, zvhich
lieth betzveen tzvo brandies of Honian's Creek, or other-
zvise Repaupo Creek, one mile and a half from a good
landing; the creek extends along side of the said tract,
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and zvitli a trifling ex pence might be cleared ont so as to
raft logs, and carry wood and staves from along side of
the tract, zvhich zvould prevent some expence in carting;
this tract is remarkably the best timber land in these parts
that is so near the landing; it has a great quantity of white
and red oak stave timber and logs, also hickory; there
may be jo acres of good meadow made, and there is tim-
ber szvamp that zvonld make good mozving ground. It is
thought as timber grozvs scarce this land zvould suit ship
builders, coopers, brezvers, &c, &c. The soil is remark-
ably good, so that after the timber is off, the land zvill be
valuable, and zvould make a good plantation, there being
upzvards of lOO apple trees on the premises. The title is
indisputable. Any person or persons inclining to viezv
the premises, may, at the day of sale, at the house of Sol-
omon Lippincott, joining the premises, zvhen the sub-
scriber zvill attend to shezv the same, and the conditions
made knozvn. The sale to begin on the nth Day of
March, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
George Reading.^
Salem County, February 21, 1769.
Whereas Thomas Hewett, of Gloucester County and
Province of West- Jersey, obtained of me, the Subscriber,
two Promissory Notes, dated the First Day of October
last, the one for about Six Pounds, payable the First of
this Instant; the other for about Three Pounds Fifteen
Shillings, payable next May; which Notes were obtained
of me in a fraudulent and deceitful Manner, I not having
1 Georg-e Reading, b. in Amwell, N. J., Feb. 26, 1725, was a son of
John Reading (sometime President of the Council and acting Governor
of New Jersey) and Mary Ryerson. his wife, dau. of Jorls (i. e,, George)
Ryerson, of Pacquanac, in the present Passaic county. He inherited
from his father extensive tracts of land. He was a member of the
Assembly, 1761-5. and was appointed Surrogate In 1774. Early in the
Revolution he removed to "Westmoreland county, Pa., where he was
commissioned Sub-Lieutenant, with rank as Lieutenant-Colonel, and
was recommissioned June 2. 17S0. In this year he removed to what
was afterwards Bourbon county, Ky., where he died, Aug. 12, 1792.
374 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
any Consideration for them, and the said Thomas Hewett,
at that Time did, and now doth, owe me Money. This is
therefore to forewarn all Persons not to take an Assign-
ment on said Notes, or either of them, as I will not pay
them, they being obtained as aforesaid.
Henry Hewett
The subscriber hereof, having heretofore been pos-
sessed of a considerable estate, but by the unforeseen hard-
ness of the times, disappointments and losses in. trade, and
other ways, has rendered him unable to settle with his
creditors, to their full demands; he having already sur-
rendered and delivered up his all to them, with which some
of said creditors are willing to compound, and be satisfied,
but others, being of a more craving, relentless disposition,
refuse to comply with any terms, till the whole of their
debts are paid, which his circumstances render him in-
capable to do at present, and puts him under the disagree-
able necessity, as the last resource, to seek some other
method for aid. These are therefore to give notice, to all
persons concerned, that he purposes to apply to the next
meeting of the General Assembly of the province of New-
Jersey, for relief in the premises.
George Reading.
To be Sold, by private Sale,
Part of the estate of Joseph King, late of the township
of Amwell, and county of Hunterdon and province of
West-Jersey, deceased, consisting of a grist and saw-mill,
in good repair, on a never-failing stream, known by the
name of the South-Branch of Rariton, the grist-mill is
fitting either for country or merchant work, together with
25 acres of land, belonging to said mills, on which is a
good stone dwelling house, together with a good frame
dwelling house, having a very good well at the door, with
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 375
a good frame barn; there is some meadow, and a young
orchard, belonging to said tract.
Another tract, containing 50 acres of land, situate on
the aforesaid branch, about half a mile distant from the
aforesaid mills, on which is a frame dwelling-house; there
is some good meadow, and more may be made, with plenty
of water, on said tract. Another tract of 146 acres, ad-
joining the aforesaid 50 acre tract, about 40 acres of which
is cleared, the remainder well timbered and watered, on
which is a good log dwelling-house, with a frame room,
under which is a good cellar. Any person or persons, in-
clining to purchase all, or either of the aforesaid tracts,
may know the conditions, by applying to
George King, and John Stephenson, Executors.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2096, February 23,
1769.
Arrivals at Jamaica.
Schooner Liberty, Lambert from Salem.
Brig Johnson, White, from Elizabeth Town. — TJie
Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1368, February 23, 1769.
To be let by the subscriber, and entered upon any time
after the nth of this instant March,
A large and commodious store room in Princeton,
next door to the sign of the college, which, for its advan-
tageous situation exceeds every other store in the town,
as has been fully demonstrated by the great quantity of
goods retailed the last year by the present store-keeper,
which I have good reason to believe exceeded four thou-
sand pounds, and might have been more by taking in pork,
wheat &c. &c. &c. It is hardly possible for a single person
to meet with a more desirable situation for increasing his
fortune, as he may have the store and boarding on very
376 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
reasonable terms, and by its vicinity to Philadelphia and
New-York, consequently will not require a large capital,
as goods can so conveniently be had from either place, the
land carriage to navigation from the former being only
about twelve miles, from the latter eighteen miles, besides
the conveniency of the stage waggons from both places,
which meet in this town twice a week ; by their conveyance
may be had a great number of articles, not commonly kept
in a country store, on three days notice, to oblige a cus-
tomer; besides many other advantages which a person
conversant in trade will more readily comprehend than I
can describe. For terms apply to William Hick, tavern-
keeper, at the sign of the New-Jersey College, in Prince-
ton. A personal application (if any) will be most agree-
able. There are three grist mills, the furthest from
town about two miles.
William Hick.
IVc hear from Morris-Tozvn, that on the nth Ult. as
one Peter Berry zn^as riding down a Hill, his Horse stum-
bled, by which he was thrown dozvn, and the Horse falling
on him instantly killed Jiim. — He w>as on the point of going
to Ireland, where it was said he had loool. Sterling lately
bequeathed to Jiini.
And on the i8tli, zvhich zvas the Saturday foUozving, as
David Correy zvas driving Jiis Team, tlie Horses ran with
Violence dozvn the aforesaid Hill, and by tJie Waggon
giving a Jolt over a Stone, pitched him out, when the
Wheels run over Jiis Head. He continued in great Misery
till the Morning, when he died.
To be sold by the subscriber.
Two good dwelling-houses, one of which is pleas-
antly situated on King-street, near the middle of Trenton,
being a large two story building, with four good rooms on
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 377
a floor, and convenient fire-places in each; there is a
kitchen adjoining, and two cellars under the house; there
is likewise a one story building adjoining to it, containing
two good rooms on a floor, with fire-places therein, and
may be used as a separate tenement, or very convenient
store, for which it has been long used. The lot is 66 feet
in front, and 164 in depth, on which is a very good garden
and large yard, stable and well. The other house is situ-
ated on the same street, and is a one story building, with
four rooms on the lower and two on the upper floor, and
fire-places in three of them, and a good cellar under the
house. The lot is 60 feet front, and about 100 in depth,
with a good garden, well and stable thereon. Any person
purchasing and paying a third or fourth of the purchase-
money, may have the remaining payments made very easy,
on paying interest, and giving good security. For further
particulars inquire of Thomas Barnes, in Trenton, or the
subscriber, living in Upper-Providence, Chester county.
Thomas Moore.
N. B. The subscriber living at a considerable distance
from said houses, will induce him to sell them very low.
To he sold by the subscriber, several tracts of land in Nezv-
Jersey and Pennsylvania.
One tract situate in the county of Sussex, adjoining the
lands of Peter Yeager and others, containing 28y acres.
One other tract of 41"/ acres, in the said county and tozvn-
ship of Mansfield. JVood house adjoining lands of Sam-
uel Johnson and John Reading. One other tract in the
same county, and township of Oxford, containing 60 acres,
adjoining the lands of William Cox, and Hollens-
head. One other tract situated in the county of Glouces-
ter, adjoining the lands of Robert Strettle, aforesaid, and
the lands appurtenant to Fisher's sazc-mill, coji-
378 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
taining 84 acres. — Those in Pennsylvania arc situate in
the county of York These lands in general are
zvell watered, and great opportunity of making good
meadow on most of them. For further information, re-
specting the conveniencics and advantages attending them,
application may he made for those in Nezv-Jersey to
Charles Stuart, in the county of Sussex, and to Jacob
Richman, Esq; in the county of Gloucester; for those in
Pennsylvania, to William Matthews, surveyor, in York
Tozvn, or to IVilliam M'Caskey, on Muddy-Creek, Faun
tozvn.'ihip. Reasonable credit and indisputable titles wdl
be given for either part or the zvhole, by William Brown,
living in Dock-street, Philadelphia, zvho is legally impozv-
ered to sell the same.
All persons indebted to the estate of John Comron, of
the township of Greenwich, in the county of Gloucester,
in the Avestern division of the province of New-Jersey,
Shipwright, deceased, are desired to make speedy pay-
ment ; and those who have any demands against said es-
tate, to bring in their accounts, that they may be adjusted
by Mary Comron, Executrix, and
Jacob Sticer, Executor.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 112, February
2y-March 6, 1769.
To be let, and entered upon immediately, the dwelling-
house late of the Hon. Samuel Woodrufif, Esq; deceased,
at Elizabeth-Town, in New-Jersey : This is a very large
and handsomely finished house, with two wings; it is two
stories high, and has four large rooms on a floor, with a
back piazza of the length of the house. The wings are
also two stories having several commodious apartments:
the lot contains about three acres, on which are several
convenient out-buildings, and a capacious well inclosed
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 379
garden, with a small orchard behind it. The whole in the
best repair. Also, to be Let immediately, another brick
dwelling house, in Elizabeth-Town aforesaid, which was
occupied by the late Widow Hunloke. It is two stories
high, having three rooms on the lower, and five on the
upper story. There is also a convenient garden, with sev-
eral out-houses. It is pleasantly situated on Elizabeth
river, and near the center of the town. Any person in-
clining to rent either of the above, may apply to the sub-
scriber at Elizabeth-Town, or to the Revd. Mr. Joseph
Treat, or Mr. Lewis Pintard, in New-York.
N. B. All persons indebted, to the estate of Joseph
Woodruff, jun. lately deceased, are desired to make im-
mediate payment, there being a necessity for closing the
accounts of said estate; And all, to whom the said estate
is indebted, either by bond, note, or account, are requested
to notify the subscribers, and Isaac Woodruff, Esq; exec-
utors of said estate, of the particulars of their respective
demands.
Elizabeth-Town W. P. Smith,
Feb. 20, 1769. ■ Elias Boudinot.
A vendue of the deceased's houshold furniture, of which
several articles are genteel and almost new, together with
some slaves, horses, cattle, two riding chairs, &:c. will be
held on Wednesday the 8th of March, at 2 o'clock P. M.
at his late dwelling-house at Elizabeth-Town. Also two
boats in good order. — The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly
Mercury, No. 905, February 2y, ly^g.
New-York, February 22, i'/6g.
To Be Sold,
At Publick Vendue, on Monday the 13th of March next,
on the Premises.
380 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
The House and Lot of Ground, with the Ferry, Dock
and Scow, on Bergen Point : As also three Lots of
Ground near Mr. SinifJi's Ferry : The Vendue to begin at
12 o'clock, by us
WiLHELMUS FrEELAND,
Richard Lawrence.
Also to be Sold by the said Richard Lazvreuce, at pri-
vate Sale, Tavo other Lots on Bergen Point. One con-
taining Twelve Acres, the other Six Acres and three
Quarters ; they are both fine Wood Land, and bound upon
the Water. Likewise his Farm, on the North Side of
Staten-Island, near the Dutch Church, containing 8i
Acres of extraordinary good Lapland and lo Acres of salt
Meadow : There is a Ferry now erected there, right oppo-
site to that on Bergen Point, and is the best Road to New
York. A good Title will be given by the said Richard
Lawrence.
Pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Frederick Smyth
and John Berrian, Esqrs. two of the Judges of the Su-
preme Court for the Province of Neiv-Jcrscy. Whereas
Cornelins Swart, a Prisoner, confined in the Goal of the
County of Monmouth, has applied for the Benefit of a late
Act passed in the said Province, entitled "An Act for the
Relief of Insolvent Debtors," and having taken the Oath,
and filed his Schedule agreeable to said Act, Now this is
to give Notice, to the Creditors of said Szvart, to meet at
the Court-House, in the City of Perth-Amhoy, on Wed-
nesday the Fifth Day of April next, at ten o'Clock in the
Forenoon of the same Day, to shew Cause (if any they
have) why an Assignment of his Estate should not be
made to such Persons as shall then be appointed, and he
discharged from his Confinement. — The New York Ga-
zette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1365. February 27, 1769.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 3^1
Hackinsack, Feb. 226., 1769.
The Public is hereby informed that the Grammar
School, near the town of Hackinsack is still continued, and
that a large, commodious and elegant edifice is erected for
the better accommodation of the scholars.
The place is in all respects well calculated for a public
school. Boarding is as cheap, and as reasonable as can be
desired; there is little opportunity of contracting vicious
habits, and the inhabitants are so emulous to prevent them,
that Peter Zabriskie, Esq : & other residents in the place,
have voluntarily engaged to exert themselves, in conjunc-
tion with the teacher, for the preservation of the morals
of the youth, and for checking the first symptoms of vice.
Notwithstanding the malevolent insinuations that have
been industriously propagated with regard to the method
of instruction practiced by the subscriber, several gentle-
men both of abilities and figure, have expressed their high-
est approbation, both of the method of tuition and prog-
ress of the young under his care : nor can he, by carefully
observing the methods of others, find, that he has omitted
any thing in his plan, (since he has had the liberty of
choosing for himself) which others have retained. But
as he has not the talent of pushing himself into fame, he
must leave the proof of his assiduity and diligence to the
best test, experience.
He returns his most hearty thanks to those who have
already entrusted him with the education of their children,
and hopes by his care and pains to merit the continuance
of their favours.
Navigation, the Italian method of book-keeping, sur-
veying and other branches of the mathematics, are also
taught, at reasonable rates, by
The public's humble servant,
Peter Wilson.
382 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
To Be Sold.
1
A Plantation in Middletown, con-
ViEW OF I taining" 200 acres, more or less, as
,T may best suit the purchaser, of srood
House and [ ■ , r
kind land, bounded on two brooks of
Trees. | fine running water, one on the east
J side, and one on the west side; about
70 acres clear and within good fence, and about 12 acres
of good fresh mowing meadow, and as much more may
be made with a little trouble; there is a plenty of good
timber and York-wood; there is on it a tolerable good
house and an orchard of about 100 large apple-trees, with
some peach-trees, plumb and cherry-trees ; it lies about a
mile and half from the bay by Chingarovis point, where is
plenty of fish, oysters and clams, and about a mile from
a grist-mill, and half a mile from a saw-mill : Whoever
inclines to purchase the said plantation, let them apply to
James Kearney, who lives about a mile and a half from
the premises, who will agree on reasonable terms and will
give a sufficient title for the same. — The Neiv York Jour-
nal or General Advertiser, No. 1365, March 2, 1769.
To Be Sold,
Several valuable plantations, lying in Bristol township,
viz. One lying on Delaware, the great road leading from
Philadelphia to Trenton, running through the same, com-
monly known by the name of Cold Spring, containing 150
acres of upland and meadow, etc, etc. Likewise a tract of
land, containing 40 acres, lying about a mile from the
aforesaid premises, etc, etc, etc.; also one plantation or
tract of land, lying in the Jerseys, opposite the two first,
containing 50 acres, some part cleared. There are about
20 acres of meadow in the whole, and about 10 acres more
may be made. An indisputable title will l^e made to the
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 383
purchaser of any of said lands, by Thomas Stanaland,
living on the first described premises.
Whereas Richard Collings, Gardener, once of the
Northern Liberties, for some Years past hath not followed
raising of Garden Seeds, as he formerly did, by Reason
of a Removal to the Jerseys, and not having his Ground
properly cultivated for that Business; he now gives pub-
lic Notice, That for these last Two Years he has taken
Care to procure an Assortment of the best Garden Seeds,
Pease and Beans of all Sorts, and begs the Favour of his
former Customers to apply to him, at his Stand, at the
upper End of the Jersey Market, Philadelphia, on the
North Side, where they shall be kindly used. — TJic Penn-
sylvania Gazette, No. 2097, March 2, 1769.
Captain Allison from Lisbon, the 20th of February, in
lat. 36. long. 72. spoke the schooner Industry, Captain
Gardiner, from Cape Nichola for Salem, out 24 days, who
informed him that the Brig Juno, Captain Wilson, of this
port was arrived there.
Nassau-hall, Princeton, March 2.
In terms of the advertisement formerly published, the
Grammar school at Princeton was begun precisely on the
7th of November last. The numbers considering the
shortness of the time, have exceeded expectation. The
design of this present notice is to assure the public, that
according to my promise to the trustees, I have undertaken
the conduct of it; that the young man who teaches it re-
ceive his whole directions from me, and has hitherto given
the greatest satisfaction by fidelity and diligence in the
execution of them. He is furnished with a book of direc-
tions for masters to form their pupils to a thorough knowl-
edge of the Latin language, drawn up by one who was
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long Rector of the public grammar school in Glasgow, the
seat of one of the universities in Scotland, and taught it
with as great reputation and success as any that ever ap-
peared in that country. He is furnished with a book of
classic maps, to point out the places spoken of in any au-
thor the scholar may happen to read, and it is particularly
recommended to him to study the Roman & Greek an-
tiquities, that he may be able to explain any word that
refers to the customs and manners of the ancients or the
constitutions of their several states. He is also furnished
with a terrestrial globe, that they may be taught Geog-
raphy, by occasional exercises for amusement rather than
a task. One hour every day is spent in writing and arith-
metick; And it is proposed to have a weekly exercise of
reading the English authors with propriety and gi'ace, with
remarks on the grammar and spelling of the English
tongue. Every Lord's day evening since the school began,
the scholars have been convened, and instructed in the
principles of religion. This is done for the sake of those
whose parents live at a distance, and will be carefully con-
tinued. On the whole the public may rest assured that no
pains will be spared to make the instruction at this school
compleat and accurate; and indeed they have a -pretty
sure pledge of our fidelity, because the scholars who enter
college from this school must be a sort of standard for the
qualifications of those who are to be admitted from other
places. It would be a terrible reproach to offer insufficient
scholars brought up within our own walls, and it is ex-
pected and even hoped that other school masters will by a
laudable emulation keep us hard and close to our duty.
J. WiTHERSPOON.
— TJic Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1369, March 2,
1769.
Neiv-York, March 3. The following melancholy Acci-
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dent happen'd on Sunday the 12th of February last, in the
South Ward of the City of Amboy, Cranbury. Between
two and three o' Clock in the Afternoon, a Man passing
the House of Mr. Joseph Rue, of that Place, perceived a
great Smoak issuing from some Part of the Roof, near
the Kitchen Chimney, on which he went in, in order to
alarm and assist the Family. He found little or no Fire
on the Hearth, nor was the Chimney on Fire above, yet
the Smoak increased, he could hear the Flames roar, and
they presently burst out of the N. W. Corner of the Roof;
the Wind being high at North West, which drove them
full upon the rest of the Building, the whole was almost
instantly in Flames. Mr. Rue and his Wife were both
abroad, and only some small Children at home; the Fire
spread with such Rapidity and Fury, that only a few
Neighbours had Time to assemble, and get out an incon-
siderable Quantity of the Goods, before the whole Build-
ing and all it contained, which was very valuable, were
entirely consumed. — Supplement to the Nczv York Jour-
nal or General Advertiser, No. 1365, Mareh 4, 1769.
Nezv-York, Mareh 6. Capt. Lowndes, in 12 Days from
Santa Croix, acquaints us, That Capt. Spinning, from
Elizabeth-Town, for North-Carolina, arrived the 6th of
February, having 2 1 Passengers, were reduced to 4 Ounces
of Beef, and half a Pint of Water in the 24 Hours.
Whereas the proprietors of Horseneck purchase, have
agreed to divide their lands lying between the mountain
and Passaick river : Notice is hereby given to all persons
that have any right in said purchase, to apply to Derick
Mourrison, at Horseneck, on or before the first day of
June next, there and then, to comply with the constitutions
of said purchase, or else expect they exclude themselves
by refusing.
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Whereas Jahes JVard, of the Township of Nczvark,
in the Province of New-Jersey, has some Reason to think
his Wife Margaret Ward, has Intentions of running him
in Debt, to his Damage or Ruin. This is therefore to for-
bid and forewarn all Persons whatsoever from trusting
the said Margaret Ward on his Account, for he will pay
no Debts, she shall contract from the Date hereof.
March 6, 1769. Jabez Ward
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1366, March 6, 1769.
To BE SOLD,
A very valuable plantation or tract of land, situate in
the county of Salem, and province of West-New-Jersey,
near the town of Salem aforesaid, containing about 600
acres, with good buildings, orchards, and every other
thing necessary for grazing and tilling. For particulars
inquire of Samuel Oakford, on the premises, Joseph Hart,
at Port Penn, William Hewlings, Esq; in Burlington, or
John Hart, in Philadelphia.
N. B. Any time, not exceeding seven years, will be
given for the payment of the purchase-money, paying in-
terest, and giving security if desired.
To be sold on Wednesday, the 4th of April next, at public
vendue, on the premises, or at any time before at private
sale,
A HOUSE and lot of ground, in Princeton; the house
is of one story, and almost new, and has four rooms, with
a kitchen and a cellar under part of it; the lot consists of
about half an acre, and has a well sunk in it; the situation
is very convenient for a tradesman. Good Bonds on inter-
est, with proper security, will be as acceptable as the cash,
and an indisputable title given by
William Tennant.
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To be SOLD by the SubscrilDer,
A handsome well finished brick house, two stories high,
four rooms below stairs, besides garrets ; the rooms above
and below stairs are genteely papered, a large dry cellar
under the whole house, properly divided; a convenient
kitchen adjoining, with chambers above for servants, sit-
uate in King-street, in Trenton; the lot contains about
three cjuarters of an acre, and extends through to Queen-
street, on which stand the stables. Also several five acres
lots of meadows, orchard and pasture lands, each good
of their kind, near and convenient to the town; as also a
good house, and new large framed barn, with 17 acres of
excellent land, eight acres of which is garden, meadow,
and an orchard of the best grafted fruit; the remaining
nine acres good woodland; its situation renders it conve-
nient for a shop-keeper, tradesman, &c. being situated in
Trenton also. The purchaser may have any of the above,
on very moderate terms, and reasonable credit given, pay-
ing interest. William Pidgeox.
— TJic Pennsylvania Clironicle, No. 113, March 6-
13, 1769.
Pursuant to an order of the honourable Charles Read,
and John Berrien, Judges of the supreme court of judica-
ture for the province of New-Jersey: Notice is hereby
given to the respective creditors of John MTxinsie, an in-
solvent debtor, in the gaol of the county of Morris, that
they be, and appear, on Wednesday the fifth day of April
next, at nine o'clock in the morning, at the court house in
Perth-Amboy, in the county of Middlesex, to shew cause
(if any they have) why the said John MT-Cinsie, should
not be discharged, agreeable to a late act of the legisla-
ture of the said pro\'ince, for the relief of insolvent debt-
ors.
388 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
Morris Town, Feb. 12, 1769.
— The Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1366, March 9, 1769.
Philadelphia, March 9.
Captain Ayres, — from Lisbon, last Friday Afternoon,
about 10 Leagues from our Capes, — spoke the Captains
Lockton, Tillet and Curry, from this Port, and Captain
Walker from Wilmington, who had all left the Capes that
same Day.
Sussex County, New-Jersey, February 24, 1769.
Notice is hereby given, to whom it may concern. That
two of the Judges of the inferior Court of Common Pleas,
for the County of Sussex, have appointed Friday, the 3 1 st
Day of March next, to meet, at the House of David Rey-
nolds, Lmholder, at Racket's Town, in order to discharge
John Wolfel Litzel, and David Penwell, insolvent Debt-
ors, agreeable to the late Act of Assembly, made and pro-
vided in that Case.
To be Sold, by way of public vendue, on the loth day
of April next, on the premises,
A Valuable plantation and tract of land, containing
about 97 acres, situate in Chester township, Burlington
county, fronting the river Delaware, at a place called Sen-
emenson,^ about 9 miles from Cooper's ferry, by land, and
about the same distance from Philadelphia by water; there
is a share of a good shad fishery belonging to the premises,
a good apple orchard, and other fruit trees, about 12 acres
of drained meadow, supposed to be as good as any in said
county, most part of which is cleared, and under good
grass, and is well secured from the tide by a good dam and
flood-gates; there is on said premises, a log house, with
1 Usuullv written Cinnaminson.
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two rooms on a floor, a spring-house and sundry other con-
venient buildings. The land is exceeding fertile for rais-
ing market truck; late the property of William Cox, de-
ceased. Any person who has a mind to view the premises
before the day of sale, may apply to John Cox, in Moore's-
town, or the subscriber, living on the premises. The con-
ditions will be made known at the time and place afore-
said, when attendance will be given, by
Sarah Cox, Executrix.
To be Sold by the subscriber, living in Reading-Town.
Hunterdon county, West New-Jersey, the following tracts
of land, viz.
The noted and valuable Plantation, whereon he now
lives, containing 335 acres, of which 250 acres are cleared,
and a sufficient quantity of meadow, the remainder being
well timbered, and the whole well watered, being pleas-
antly situated on the South Branch of Rariton River, with
a large brick mansion house. 4 rooms on a floor, a good
frame kitchen adjoining, and a cellar under the whole; a
good large Dutch barn, with other necessary out houses
belonging thereto, and a large bearing orchard of the best
grafted fruit. Also one other very valuable large tract of
land, in Sussex county. West New- Jersey, within three
miles of Squire's Point Forge, containing 1000 acres, of
which there are 100 acres of choice good meadow cleared,
and a sufficient quantity of plough land, a dwelling-house,
a good new large Dutch barn, and several barracks, with
a very good bearing orchard of the best grafted fruits, &c.
the above being well watered and timbered. Also one
other tract of land in Newtown, Sussex county, bounded
by the foot of the Blue Mountain, where the main road
crosses said Mountain, within 4 or 5 miles of Sussex
Court-house, containing 431 acres, whereon are two small
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improvements. Also one other tract of land, bounded by
lands commonly called Reading's Bottom, near Sussex
Court-house, containing 200 acres. Also one other tract,
lying at the Head of Alamuchey, near Andover iron works,
in Sussex county, containing 137 acres. Also one other
tract of land, bounded by George Beaty, in Sussex, con-
taining 214 acres. Also three other small tracts lying be-
tween Squire's Point Forge and George Beaty's mill, be-
ing extraordinary good wood land, one containing 100
acres, one ^2 acres, and the other 52 acres. Also one other
tract of land, situate in Alansfield Wood-house township,
near Pahatkunk, containing 341 acres. Also one other
tract of land, in Morris county, near Racket's Town, con-
taining 218 acres, with a small improvement thereon. Also
one other tract of land, in Morris county, near George
Beaty's mill, containing 182 acres. Any person or persons
inclining to purchase any of the aforesaid lands, may apply
to William Norcross, sq; or Mr. John Gregg, both of Am-
well, or to the subscriber, who will sell any of them un-
commonly cheap, and an indisputable title given. He has
also for sale, a number of Negroe men, women and chil-
dren, who have had the small-pox, and are capable of doing-
all kinds of country business.
Martin Ryerson.
Notice is hereby given. That I the Subscriber, intend
to present a Petition to the Assembly of the Province of
New-Jersey, at their next Sitting, in order to obtain a Law
for the Owners and Possessors of the Meadows, on Little
Timber Creek, in the County of Gloucester, to contribute
towards the Expence of keeping up and maintaining the
Dam, Bank and Water-works, in Proportion to their
jMeadow, from the Hill on the Masters's Plantation to
the Plantation belonging to the Heirs of Joseph Harrison,
deceased, at the Mouth of said Creek; if any Person or
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Persons have any Objections, they are desired to appear,
and make the same known.
William Gerrard.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2098, March 9,
1769.
To be sold, by way of pubHc vendue, on the 20th day of
April next on the premises,
A VALUABLE plantation and tract of land, containing
about 190 acres, situate on Penshaukin creek, in the town-
ship of Chester, in the county of Burlington; late the
property of John Chambers, deceased. There are on said
premises a dwelling house, with two rooms on a floor, and
two good apple orchards, about 30 acres of drained mead-
ow, 80 acres of cleared land within fence, the remainder
is woodland. The title is indisputable. The conditions
of sale will be made known at the time and place aforesaid,
where attendance will be given by
Ann Jones, Executrix.
To BE SOLD,
A LOT of GROUND, ou the north side of Sassafras (or
Race) Street, between Second and Third Streets, in Phil-
adelphia; containing in breadth fifty-four feet, and in
depth one hundred and fourteen feet, to a twelve feet alley
leading into Second-street. Also a piece of land situate
beyond the third mile stone on Frankford Road, in the
Northern Liberties, containing twenty-two acres and a
half whereof a small part is meadow, on which is a small
tenement and an orchard of grafted fruit trees; now in
the tenure of Daniel Kuhlman. For further particu-
lars, apply to Peter Worral, in Burlington.
Three pounds Reward.
Ran azvay, last night, from the subscriber, living in
392 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Chesterfield tozvnship, West-New- Jersey, an Irish Servant
Lad, named Hugh M'Carty, about ip years of age, five
feet eight or nine inehes high, of a fair complexion, and
zvears his own brozvn hair. Had on and took with him,
a eoat of zvhite homespun bearskin, and a zuJiite broadeloth
jacket, both zvitli zvooden buttons, buckskin breeches, half-
worn yarn stockings, old shoes, with large brass buckles
in them, and a nezv felt hat; also a broadcloth homespun
brozvn coat, and nankeeti jacket and breeches. Whoever
takes iLp and secures the above described servant, so as his
master may have him again, shall have the above rezvard,
and all reasonable cJiarges paid, by me
Thomas Thorn.
N. B. TJie above servant zvas seen zvitli a certain Sam-
uel King, last Sunday, and it is thought he came zvitli him
to this city. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him
oif at their peril. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 114,
March 13-20, 1769.
Figure
OF A
Horse.
True Briton,
Covers this Season, at Capt. Heard's,
at Woodbridge, New-Jersey, at 4I.
Proc. the Season; and as the collect-
ing the Money last Season was attend-
ed with much Trouble and Difficulty,
the Cash must be paid down before the
Mares are taken awav. Good Grass for Mares.
To be Let,
A House and lot on Cowfoot Hill, in which Capt. Jo-
seph Rose now lives, opposite Mr. Philip Kissick's. For
further particulars, enquire of Mr. Kelly, in Wall-Street.
A house and lot, the most pleasantly situated of any in
Elizabeth-Town. For further particulars enquire there
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of Elias Boiidinott, Esq ; or Mr. Kelly, the owner, in Xew-
York.
To be Let, in farms from 50 to 300 acres, on very low
rent, a large tract of fine up-land and meadow, nearly in
the center of the county of Sussex, in New-Jersey, and
about half a mile from the court-house and county town;
there are already about thirty families settled on it, and as
many more may be accommodated with good farms. It
is well known to be one of the best places in that province
for raising stock of all sorts; and on account of the great
number of people employ'd at the iron-works in the neigh-
bourhood, there is generally a better market for grain and
other produce than at New-York, or Philadelphia. For
the terms, and further particulars, enquire of Thomas An-
derson, Esq; near the premises, who is impower'd to rent
any part thereof that may be wanted, or of William Kelly,
the owner, in New-York.
To be Sold, or Let, a very good farm of between 4
and 500 acres, at Canoe Brook, late the property of Henry
Leonard, Esq ; deceased. For further particulars, enquire
of David Ogden, Esq; at Newark, Mr. Thomas Millidge,
in Morris County, or William Kelly, the owner, in New-
York.
To be Sold, a very valuable farm now in the posses-
sion of Lemuel Bowers, Esq; in Morris County, contain-
ing about 160 acres, of which 40 acres is fine English
meadow, and 20 more may be made; the remainder is
good upland fit to produce wheat and other grain. There
is on it a new two story house, with brick chimnies, and
sash'd windows, a kitchen, barn, and a store house, under
which there is a cellar. For further particulars, enquire
of David Ogden, Esq; at Newark. Mr. Kelly, in New-
York, or Mr. Bowers, on the premises.
394 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
To be sold at private Sale, in the Township of Bedmin-
ster, in the County of Somerset, and Province of East-
New-Jersey;
A Lot of land, about one acre, whereon is two dwelling-
houses, one of which is occupied by a tavern keeper, and
has been for several years past, is a large house with 5 fire-
places, and is well situated for public business, and is about
15 miles from Brunswick Landing. Also to be sold to-
gether with said lot, or separate, as may best suit the pur-
chaser, 100 acres or more, of very good land, whereon is
a good dwelling house and barn. Chief of said land is
cleared, with about eight or ten acres of meadow cleared;
all of which is in good repair. Any person inclining to
purchase the whole, or only said house and lot, may hear
of good encouragement by applying to the subscriber, liv-
ing at Pluckemin, near said premises.
Jacob Eoff, Senior.
— Tlie Nczv York Gazette and JVeekly Mercury, No.
907, March 13, 1769.
To be Sold, at public vendue on Monday the sd of April
next,
A House and lot lying in the city of Pcrth-Ainboy,
belonging to the estate of Richard Fits Randolph, late of
said city, deceased; said lot is on the south side of Sniitli-
Street, near entering into the city out of the country, and
is 90 feet front and rear, and 66 feet on each side, with a
good dwelling house two story high, two fire places in
each story, a cellar under it, a kitchen joining, and other
out houses, with a good well, now in the occupation of
Gilbert Shearer: Also one other lot joining on the east
side of the aforesaid lot, 43 feet front and rear, and 66
feet on each side, with a dwelling house on it. with two
fire places one above and one below : Also a lot Iving
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on the very point of said city, commonly called Coles
Point, fronting both Raritan river and the Sound. Said
vendue to begin at ten o'clock of said day, and held on or
near the premises. For further particulars, enquire of
Nathaniel Fit:: Randolph, blacksmith, living in Wood-
bridge town.
JVoodbridge March 8. 1769.
RuN-Away in the night of the 30th of September last,
from the subscriber, living in Mount-Holy, JVest Nezi'-
Jersey, an Irish servant man, named John O'Bryan, aged
about 35 years, about 5 feet 6 inches high; mark'd with
the small pox, speaks pretty good English, with a little of
the brogue; is a shoe-maker by trade, and can work plan-
tation work; has short dark curl'd hair; had on, and took
with him when he went away, a felt hat, two new ozne-
burghs shirts, and two pair of trowsers of the same,
a pair of new striped ticken trowsers, and an old striped
shirt, good shoes, with brass buckles, and a pair of let-
tis made silver buckles, a fine ruffled shirt, mark'd with
I.M. under the arm, a large silk handkerchief, black and
yellow mixt, a thick cloth jacket light colour'd, lined with
woolen, made sailor fashion, a pair of broad cloth breech-
es, blue and red mixed, a pale blue cloth jacket, that had
been turned, the body lined with check linnen, with yel-
low metal buttons, and a pair of old leather breeches, and
a leather jacket, lined with woolen, and had a roundish
piece set in the shoulder of the jacket, and a bearskin sur-
tout coat, of a light brown colour, with a shalloon cap in
the cape, with mohair buttons, two pair of women's
gloves, one of which was silk, a pair of mallrings and sev-
eral iron wedges, and a hatchet and two new twild bags;
he also stole his master's horse, bridle and saddle, which
horse he swapped away near Sussex court house, in the
Jerseys, about the 5th of October, with one JVilliani
396 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
M'Coy, for a bay horse, and there had changed his name
to John Moore, and enquired the way to Albany, where
he told M'Coy he had a wife, and had a piece of copper ore
with him, which he was fond of shewing, and could talk
Indian, and as I have since been informed, has been over
most parts of the country, altho' he told me he had but just
come from Ireland, and was sold to me by one Jolin Har-
kiiis, of Philadelphia; The same servant has been adver-
tised in the Philadelphia gazette, several times, and in 250
single advertisements. Whoever takes up and secures the
above servant, in any goal in Nezu-Jersey, or brings him to
his said master, shall receive a reward of Six Pounds,
proclamation money,
paid by John Monrow
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1367, March 13, 1769.
To Be Sold,
A Lot of Land pleasantly situated, in Shrewsbury, in
the County of Monmouth, containing 35 acres on which
is a very good orchard, and five acres of good meadow,
also about two acres of wood land, (the remainder very
good for all sorts of grain and pasturing) all in very good
fence. There is on the said lot a very good dwelling house
almost new, has two rooms with a shop and three fire
places on the first floor, and two rooms on the next, fin-
ished, and more unfinished; there is a good kitchen ad-
joining the house, a very good barn with three good stables
in it, a store house and a smoak house: before the door is
a good well and a garden pail'd ofif. The whole very con-
venient for a gentleman's country seat, a tradesman, tav-
ern-keeper, or for a merchant (that business having been
carried on there, for several years past) it being near to a
mill, and but 4^ miles from a landing, from whence there
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may be a ready conveyance to New-York market ; and it
is about 2-J miles from Shrewsburry town, where there is
plenty of fowl, fish, oysters, clams &c to be had in the sea-
son : Any person inclining to purchase the same, may
apply to Peter Voorheis on the premises, or Henry Van
Vleck, merchant, in Dock-Street, New-York, who will
agree for the same on reasonable terms.
To Be Sold
A Tract of salt meadow and Cedar swamp, situate,
lying and being on new Barbados- Neck, in Bergen county
in New-Jersey, containing about 114 acres of salt meadow,
and about 322 acres of cedar swamp; the whole is bound-
ed on the two sides by Stagg's Creek, commonly called
Berry's Creek, and by Peach-Island Creek, the meadows
are reckoned, by those in the neighbourhood, who have
frequently mowed in them, not inferior to any salt meadow
in that part of the country, and some parts thereof at a
very small expence may be made fresh meadow and to
yield good English grass; the timber and wood of every
kind in the cedar swamp is now in great perfection, as the
present owner has preserved it, and prevented any of the
wood being cut out for near upon thirty years, the con-
veniences of loadings and easy carriage fronl the said
cedar swamp are no way inferior to those of any other
swamp on that neck, as a great part of the swamp is
bounded by Berry's Creek, and common sloops and wood
boats can go up that creek to be loaded, and from the
other side of the tract, the timber may be brought to Hack-
ensack River, by sledding or carting it one quarter of a
mile. A plan or draught of the said meadows and swamp,
made from a late survey, may be seen by applying to Mr.
John Terhune, at Hackensack, or to the subscriber in
New-York.
398 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Whereas the above premises were advertised and in-
tended for sale the third of October, but as the swamp
could better be viewed in winter when froze, it was
thought best to postpone the sale to May, that any person
inclining to purchase might in the winter view said swamp
and see what he purchased.
Now the above mentioned premises are preemptorly to
be sold on Tuesday the i6th day of May next, at publick
sale to the highest bidder, at the Court-house in Bergen
County, in the town of Hackensack; for the greater con-
veniency of purchasers, the meadows will be sold in five
lots, and the cedar swamp in eight lots, according to the
above survey, each lot of the meadow contains about 40
acres. A good title will be given to the purchaser or pur-
chasers by Nicholas Roosevelt
— TJic Nciv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1367, Mareli 16, 1769.
To Be Sold,
A Very valuable plantation, or tract of land, situate in
the county of Salem, and province of West New-Jersey,
near the towai of Salem aforesaid, containing about 600
acres, with good buildings, orchards, and every other
thing necessary for grazing and tilling. For further par-
ticulars enquire of Samuel Oakford, on the premises;
Joseph Hart, at Port Penn; William Hewlings, Esq;
in Burlington; or John Hart, in Philadelphia.
N. B. Any time, not exceeding seven years, will be
given for the payment of the purchase Money, paving in-
terest, and giving security, if required. — TJie Peiiiisylz'a-
nia Ga::.ettc, No. 2099, March 16, 1769.
Princeton, March 9. Friday about three of the clock
in the afternoon, a fire broke out in Nassau Hall, but by
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the immediate and vigoroiis assistance of the students, and
inhabitants of the village, it was extinguished without do-
ing any considerable damage. It did not appear to have
been owing to the heedlessness of any person whatever;
but probably to a spark, from the windward, dropping on
the leeward side of the building, as it kindled in the roof
where there was no communication with any of the cham-
bers.
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SERMONS,
ON
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Subscribers are desired to send in their names to
either of the following persons. The Rev. Doctor John
Witherspoon, in Princeton. The Rev. Alexander Mc.
Whorter, in New-Ark, New- Jersey. The Rev. John Rod-
gers, the Rev. Joseph Treat, Mr. Garret Noel, Bookseller,
in New- York. The Rev. Samuel Blair, in Boston. The
Rev. Mr. Sprout, Messrs. Hall and Sellers, Messrs. Will-
iam and Thomas Bradford, Printers, Daniel Roberdeau,
Merchant, in Philadelphia. The Rev. Robert Smith, in
Pequea. The Rev. George Duffield, in Carlisle. The Rev.
Elihu Spencer, in St. Georges. The Rev. Jacob Ker, in
Somerset-county, Maryland. Mr. William Holt, Mer-
chant, in Williamsburg, Virg^inia. Captain Craighead, in
New-Castle , Hanover-county, Virginia. Mr. David
Smith, in West-Nottingham. And Mr. Josiah Smith, in
Charles-Town, South-Carolina.
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to be printed on a good paper, and a neat type.
400 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
II. The price to subscribers to be each volume a Spanish
milled Dollar. Half of the price to be paid at the time
of subscribing, and half at the delivery of the volumes,
served in blue covers. Such as subscribe for six sets to
be entitled to a seventh set gratis.
Whereas the subscriber living in Amwell, Hunterdon
county, and the province of New-Jersey, executed a bond
the first day of May, 1 768, to John Corwine, of the same
place for the sum of forty five pounds, and whereas the
said Corwine was according to bargain to clear a right of
dowry, and has not complied, this is therefore to forewarn
all persons from taking an assignment of said bond, as the
subscriber is determined not to pay it. As witness my
hand this 24th day of February, 1769.
John Marts.
- — Tlie Pciinsylz'aiiia Journal, No. 1371, March 16,
1769.
At a Court held at Salem, in Nezv-Jersey, a few AA^eks
ago, a Negro Fellow was tried and convicted for a Rape
on an Idiot Girl, of about 13 Years old. He is to be exe-
cuted on the 29th Instant.
On the 14th Inst, the House of one Spenser in Salem
County was consumed by Fire, and two of his Sons (one
about six and the other eight Years old) unhappily lost
their Lives in the Flames; it being out of the Power of
their distressed Friends to save them. About a Week
before, the House of one Cox, in the same County, was
burnt to the Ground, and one of his Children, a Son, also
perished in the Flames. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle,
No. 115, March 20-27, 1769.
Nezv-Vork, March 20. Tuesday last was married at
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Elizabeth-Town, in New-Jersey, Col. Templer of the
26th Regiment, to Lady Sinclair, Relict of Sir John
Sinclair, Bart.
And the Thursday following Mr. James Rivington,
of this City, Bookseller, was married to the Widow Eliz-
abeth Van Horne, Relict of Mr. Cornelius Van Home.
A Good Bargain to be got. John Scott, of Hanover
Town, Morris County, New-Jersey, being of late so much
afflicted with the Rheumatism, that he is not able to attend
his Slaves on the Farm as usual, purposes to rent it out
for seven Years from April 1 769. To set forth the Qual-
ities of said Farm is needless, as it is well known to be
equal to any in said County for raising Stock or Hay, and
much good Land may be cleared for Grain ; and the Wood
on said Land will pay for the clearing. If the Tenant
wants it, he may have three good Slaves, viz. Two Men
and a Wench, together with waggons, carts, ploughs, har-
rows, and every other farming Utensil; as also Horses,
Cows, Oxen, &c, on Rent, or Sale. Whoever inclines to
rent the same, may apply to said Scott, on the Premises,
who will treat with them on reasonable Terms.- — TJie Nezv
York Gazette and IVeekly Mercury, No. 908, MarcJi 20,
1769.
To be Sold,
A Plantation of very good Land, situated in Somerset
County, and Province of New-Jersey, in the Forks of
Lomarton, containing 376 Acres of very good Land, ten
Acres whereof is excellent Meadow, (and more may be
made) and 80 Acres very good Wood Land. There are
on said Plantation, a large Store House, a large Dutch
Barn, and a good Orchard, containing 200 Apple Trees;
the Buildings and Improvements all in good Repair and
Order; said Plantation lies about 15 Miles alx)ve Rariton
402 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
Landing, within three Quarters of a Mile of the Mills for-
merly belonging to Mr. Andrew Leake, and within two
Miles of the Mills of Mr. John Davis : Any Person in-
clining to purchase the same, may apply to the Subscriber,
living on the Premises, who can give an indisputable Title
for the same.
Peter Poost.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1368, March 23, 1769.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Trenton,
West New-Jersey, on the i8th day of March, an Irish ser-
vant lad, named Michael Brady, about 19 years of age,
about 5 feet 4 inches high, well set, very thick legs, and
knock kneed, fair complexion, full grey eyes, and lightish
short hair; had on, and took with him, a brown thickset
fustian coat and breeches, and a green cloth jacket, with
flat metal buttons on them, a pair of blue stocking breech-
es, one linen jacket, with red stripes, and white and ozen-
brigs shirt, coarse grey yarn stockings, new pumps, with
long quarters, with metal buckles in them, and coarse felt
hat. He is a shoemaker by trade, and pretends to the
stuff-work. Whoever takes up and secures said servant in
any of his Majesty's goals, so that his master may have
him again, shall have Three Pounds reward, and reason-
able charges, paid by
William Tucker.
N. B. He may very probably change his name and
clothes, as he is a crafty fellow.
Alloway's Creek Township, Salem County,
March 3, 1769.
Left in the custody of the Subscriber, some time in
June last, a dark brown Horse, about 12 or 13 hands high,
5 or 6 years old, without brand or ear-mark, with a star
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in his forehead, paces, trots and gallops, short bob tail,
most of his mane hangs to the off side; the person that
brought him calls himself Thomas Powell, and says he got
him of a young man, an acquaintance of his, a ship car-
penter, at a place called The Trap, in New Castle county,
and that he Powell, was to leave the said horse at the
young man's father's, in some part of the Jersey's; but
since Powell has absconded, and being apprehensive that
the said horse might have been stolen, this is to inform
the owner, if any, to come and prove his property, and
take him away, otherwise he will be sold in six weeks from
this date, to pay charges, by me
Lewis Owen.
N. B. Said Powell brought, with said horse, a good
saddle and bridle.
Pilesgrove, Salem County, March 13, 1769.
To be sold, by way of public vendue, on the i8th day of
April, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, A plantation, situate
in the township of Pilesgrove, containing 150 acres of
good wheat land, 100 acres of the same cleared, and in
good fence, 10 acres of good meadow, and 20 acres of
good ash swamp, within 25 miles of the city of Philadel-
phia, lying on the stage road from Cooper's ferry to Cum-
berland county; there is on said premises, a good dwelling
house, with two rooms on the lower floor, a good brick
draw-well at the door, a good frame barn and stables, and
a fine bearing orchard of good fruit. Part of the money
to be paid down, and a reasonable time will be given for
the remaining part. The further conditions will be made
known on the day of 'sale, and attendance given by
Abraham Peters.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2100, March 2t,,
1769.
404 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [17^9
On Monday last as Mr. George Henry, of this City,
Brass Founder, with three other Men, were coming from
Burhngton in a Fishing Boat, off Point-no-Point the Boat
overset, and they all got on her Bottom, but Mr. Henry
and two others were washed off and drowned; the other
Man was taken off by a Boat from the Shore.
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Run away on the 12th ult. from the subscriber, living
in Springfield township, Chester county, an Irish servant
man, named Terence Downy, speaks good English, is 5
feet 10 inches high, 25 years of age, fresh complexion,
has light brown curled hair, broad shouldered, and a well-
shap'd fellow : Had on when he went away, an old castor
hat, old light coloured cloth-jacket, with cuffs of the same,
an old red serge under ditto, patched with white thread,
sheepskin breeches, blue ribbed yarn stockings, and old
pumps, with carved brass buckles in them. He ran away
two years and a half ago; was married in Bucks county,
and called his name Charles Downing; was hired in the
Jerseys, and there called his name William Robinson.
Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in any
goal, so that his master may have him again, shall have
the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by me
Samuel Levis.
— TJie Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 116, March 27-
April 3, 1769.
To be sold on Tuesday the eleventh day of April next, at
public vendue.
A Farm containing 200 acres of choice land, situate in
Freehold, Monmouth county, and province of East New-
Jersey, on which there is a good dwelling-house, barn, and
other out-houses, and an orchard that makes in a good
season 150 barrels of cyder, and has at least 15 acres of
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good meadow ground. The conditions will be made
known on the premises on the day of sale, by the proprie-
tor.
Thomas Walton
RuN-away on Wednesday the 15th of March inst. from
the subscriber, near Pluckimin. an indented Irish servant
man named Matthew King : He is about 6 feet high, and
marked with the small-pox; had on when he went away a
suit of home made mixt grey linsey cloaths. Whoever
takes up and secures the said servant in any of his Maj-
esty's goals, or brings him to his master, shall receive
Two Dollars reward, and all reasonable charges paid, by
Marcus King.
To Be Sold,
A Plantation pleasantly situated on the East Side of
Hackinsack River, about a Mile and a Half above the
Town, containing One Hundred and three Acres of choice
Land. There is on it a good Stone House of two Rooms,
and a Cellar under it, with a good Barn, Cyder Mill and
Garden, as also an Orchard of about 150 bearing Apple
Trees, with other Fruit Trees. There is about 20 Acres
of it good Wood-Land, the rest clear and fit for Tillage,
there being fifteen Acres now in Seed, and more may be
put in. About five or six Acres of it is choice fresh Mead-
ow. And Boats may load at the Door. Any Person in-
clining to purchase, may apply to Ahrahmn P. Lott, Esq;
in Nezv-York, or to Lazvrcnce Vanderhoof, the Owner,
living on the Premises, by whom a good Title will be
given.
The Creditors of William Whitehead, are desired to
meet at the Dwelling House of William Hick, Innholder,
at Princeton, on Monday the 3d Day of July next, at 3
406 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
o'clock in the Afternoon, in order to receive the Divi-
dend of his Estate.
Robert Stockton, ) Assignees.
Joseph Stockton,, ) '^
N. B. Such as do not bring in their Demands, at or
before that Day, will be altogether excluded.
Princeton, March 22.
Elijah cth-T own, March 23, 1769.
All Persons who are any ways indebted to the Estate
of Noadiah Potter, late of the Borough of Elizabeth, in
the County of Essex, and Province of New-Jersey, de-
ceased, are desired to make speedy Payment; and those
who have any Demands on said Estate, to bring in their
Accounts that the same may be adjusted, by
Robert Ogden, Executor.
To Be Sold.
The noted plantation at Cheesquakes, in Middlesex
county, in the possession of Nicholas Everson, lying on
the north side of said creek, bounded by the Rarifaii river,
and opposite the city of Perth-Ainhoy ; A large quantity
of salt meadow, convenient for fishing or oystering and
fowling, of which there are great plenty, in their seasons ;
the land as good as any in those parts, well watered and
well timber'd, very convenient to landing, for transporta-
tion to Ainhoy or Neiv-York. The whole lying for five
hundred acres of land and meadow : And a good title will
be given by the said
Nicholas Everson.
— The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1369, March 27, 1769.
To be Sold, by the Subscribers,
Two pieces of land, viz. sixty acres, lying in Mount-
Holly; on which there is a good brick dwelling-house, a
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good frame kitchen, good orchard, stables and out-houses.
And twenty acres of meadow ground, lying some distance
from the other. The terms of sale may be known, by
applying to John Hatkinson, in Mount-Holly, or John
Cripps, living near Salem.
If George Scheints, who came to Philadelphia from
Francfort, in Germany, about 14 years ago, is living, and
will apply to Richard Moore, in Alloway's Creek, Salem
County, he may hear of his brother Henry Scheints,
who will be very glad of the opportunity of seeing him. — ■
The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2101, Mareh 30, 1769.
Perth-Amboy, Middlesex County, March 30.
Is committed to this gaol a young Irishman, who calls
himself Timothy Keaff, he says he broke out of New-
town gaol in Bucks County. The owner is desired to
come, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will
be sold out to pay the same in three weeks from this date,
by me William Jolly, Gaoler.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 117, April 3-10,
1769.
The Creditors of Thomas Leonard, deceased, are de-
sired to meet at the House of JVilliain Hick, in Prince-
Town, on Monday the Nineteenth Day of June next, be-
tween the Hours of 10 o' Clock in the Morning, and 5 in
the Afternoon, in order to settle their Second Dividend
of the said Leonard's Estate.
Samuel Tucker, ~]
Thomas Watson, ^ Assignees.
Job Stockton, I '^
Joseph Olden. J
March 22, 1769.
—The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1371, April 3, 1769.
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Whereas Cornelius Low has let his Farm at Rariton,
for a short Term, and it did not suit the Person who took
it, either to hire or purchase all the Stock of Cattle, and
Negro Slaves, consisting of Men, Women and Children
of both Sexes and different Ages, therefore the Stock and
Slaves are now for Sale, or any of the Servants will be
hired out by the Year, at a cheap Rate, as may be most
convenient to those that want them; The Slaves were all
born in this Country, and have been brought up from their
Infancy to the farming Business, which they understand
very well, having managed the Farm for some Years,
without an Overseer : All that remains undisposed of on
the 17th of this Instant, will on that Day be sold at public
Vendue, at the said Farm, together with Horses. Wag-
gons, Ploughs, Harrows, and farming Utensils, &c.
Twelve Months Credit will be given to those who pur-
chase to the Amount of Three Pounds and upwards, giv-
ing Security, if required, and as the Money will very prob-
ably not be wanted at the End of that Period, a longer
Term may then be obtain'd, as shall be agreed on.
Rariton Landing, jrf April, 1769.
Morristozvn, March 2yth, 1769.
Ferdinand.
A Large noble brown bay Stallion,
near seventeen hands high, beautifully
shap'd from head to croup, was
brought from England in the year
Sixty Six, for the improvement of the
breed of horses in America. The Sire
of him was a fine Spanish horse (which breed is allowed
by the best writers to excel all others) his dam was one
of the ablest hunters in England. Will serve mares the
ensuing season at Morrisdon, in the countv of Monmcuith.
Figure
OF a
Horse.
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East New-Jersey, for the sum of four pounds Proclama-
tion, and if the mares don't prove with fole this season,
they may be served ag^in next Spring for two pounds.
Mares will be taken good care of, and pastured at a rea-
sonable rate, there are to be seen at the above place, four
fine colts of Ferdinand's get, that promise well to make
good able Road horses, so much wanted in this country.
Michael Kearney.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1370, April 6, 1769.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of John Conner,
Chapman, deceased, who travelled chiefly in the Jerseys,
either by Bond, Bill, Note, or Book Debt, are desired to
pay the same to the vSubscriber, living in Shrewsbury
Township, Monmouth County, East Jersey, on or before
the First Day of May next; and all those having any
Demands against the said John Conner, are desired to
send their Accounts, before that Date, to the Subscriber,
regularly proved, in order to have the Estate settled, ac-
cording to Law.
William Morton, Executor.
Cltstom-House, Philadelphia, Cleared Schooner
Brittania, H. Johnson, Salem.
Five Pounds Reward.
Run azvay from the Union Iron-zvorks, in Hunterdon
county, West Neiv-Jersey, on Saturday, the 2^th of Feb-
ruary last, an indented servant man, nauied Dennis She-
han, sometimes goes by name of Dennis Stevens, this
country born, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and 2y years of
age, by trade a mill-ivright ; he is a fresh healthy looking
man, wears his ozvn black hair, tied, has a scar on one of
his cheeks, remarkable zvhite eyes, and a dozvn look, zvhen
4IO NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
in conversation, his jazvs are apt to snap zvhen eating, and
wants several of his foreteeth; had on, when he went
away, a broadcloth coat and jacket, little worn, half worn
buckskin breeches, nezv shoes, brass buckles, and light bine
coloured milled stockings, a half worn beaver hat, check
shirt; he appears to be a qniet simple fcllozv, but is artful,
and fond of strong liquors, very talkative when drunk,
will say) much of his knozvledge in the mill-wright trade,
{may pretend to knozv something of the founder's busi-
ness at an iron furnace, and many other things, of zvhich
he is quite ignorant. JVhoever takes up and secures said
servant in any of his Majesty's goals, or delivers him to
Joseph Turner in Philadelphia, or to the Subscriber at the
iron-zvorks aforesaid, shall receive the above rezvard, and
all reasonable cJiarges, paid by
Robert Taylor, at Union Forge.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette No. 2102, April 6, 1769.
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Run away from Hendrick Coyler of East New- Jersey,
a negro fellow named Ishmael, by trade a blacksmith,
is much pitted with the small pox and has a blemish in one
eye, is a .ereat fiddler and is often shewing slight of hand
tricks; has a Squaw for a wife. He got leave of his mas-
ter about two years since to go towards Middleton to look
a master; it is said he has worked some time at the iron
works near Spotswood; 'tis thought he is since gone to-
wards Pennsylvania; he has been acquainted about East-
Town. Whoever takes up said fellow, and delivers him
to Capt. Elias Dayton, in Elizabeth-town, or said Coy-
ler at Horse-Neck, shall have the above reward, with
reasonable charges paid by
Hendrick Coyler.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1374, April 6,
1769.
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Notice is hereby given to whom it may concern, that
the Owners and Possessors of the Meadows and Marshes
on both Sides of Manington Creek, in the County of Sa-
lem, and Province of West New-Jersey, do intend to peti-
tion the House of General Assembly of the said Province
for leave to bring in a Bill to dig Ditches, or a Canal,
through the said Marsh, in order to prevent the Water
overflowing the said Meadow, and likewise to remove the
Bank from where it now stands, and erect another further
down the said Creek. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No.
118, April 10-17, 1769.
Public notice is hereby given, that the trustees of
Queen's College, are desired to meet on Thursday the 4th
of May next, at the house of Henricus Cuiper, Esq; at
Horsimus, in the County of Bergen.
David Marinus, Clerk.
To be sold or let, a fine plantation, containing 167 acres
of choice good land, lying 7 miles from Elizabeth-Town,
in Springfield; with a good double house, barn, and saw-
mill, and a fine situation for a grist-mill; well watered
and timbered with a good orchard, out-houses, &c. The
title may be depended upon to be good, as all incumbrances
are taken off; easy payments will be taken, paying inter-
est. The vendue to be held on the premises, on Thursday
the 20th Instant April, at one o'Clock in the Afternoon,
where the Conditions will be made known by Nathaniel
and EzEKiEL Ball. If any person incline to purchase said
farm before the day of sale, may apply to the subscribers,
who will agree on reasonable terms.
The Members of the New-Jersey Medical Society, are
desired to remember, that their next stated General Meet-
ing, will be on the first Tuesday in May next, at the House
412 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
of Mr. Duff, in New-Brunswick. And as some important
Matters respecting the farther EstabHshment, &c. of said
Society, wih be taken into consideration, the Members are
desired to be as punctual in attending as possible, and as
early in the Day as may be.
Those Gentlemen of the Profession, in the Province,
who have not hitherto joined the Society, are invited to
attend at the Time and Place above mentioned.
Isaac Smith, Secretary.
Fifteen Dollars Reward,
RuN-away from Jacob Starn, living on Change Water
Iron Works, in Sussex county. West New-Jersey, some
time in March, in the year 1768, an Irish servant Man,
named Thomas Murphy, about 5 feet 8 inches high, well
set, black curl'd hair, a shoemaker by trade, which he un-
doubtedly now follows, as he was a middling good work-
man at the same : He is about 19 years of age. he work'd
at his trade from the time he run away till about the mid-
dle or latter end of June, along the North River, near
Kinderhook, Claverack, and Livingston's Manor, and
there chang'd his name from Thomas Murphy, to Thomas
Newman, and passed by the name of the New-England
shoemaker, and from there it is said he went to New-Eng-
land. Whoever shall apprehend and secure said servant
in any of his Majesty's goals, so that his master may have
him again, or bring him to Dirck Brinckerhoff, of the city
of New-York, Merchant, shall have the above fifteen dol-
lars reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
Jacob Starn, or Dirck Brinckerhoff.
— The Nczi' York Gazette and JVeekly Mercury, No.
911, April 10, 1769.
Salem, April 13, 1769.
Whereas the partnership of Bartram and Lithgow
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is expired, all persons indebted to said partnership, are
requested to pay off their respective ballances immediately.
Daniel Lithgow carries on the business, as usual, at
Salem Bridge, and has just got a neat assortment of goods,
suitable for the season, which he will sell on very reason-
able terms. He thanks the public for their former favours,
and hopes for a continuance thereof.
Philadelphia, April ii, 1769.
Run away, yesterday, from the Subscriber, living in
Burlington county. West Jersey, an Irish servant man,
named Francis Nevel, but it is likely he may change his
name, he is of light complexion, 5 feet 10 inches high, has
short thin straight hair, fresh coloured with a small mole
on one cheek, and a small scar on the other; had on, a
brown coat, bound round with worsted, old castor hat,
leather breeches, black stockings, and old shoes. All mas-
ters of vessels are forbid to carry him off at their peril.
Whoever secures said servant, so that his master may have
him again, shall receive Four Dollars reward, paid by
Solomon Ridgway.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2103, A[^yil 13,
1769.
To be sold by the subscriber, in the city of Philadelphia,
the following tracts of land, viz.
A plantation containing about 300 acres, 60 whereof
are cleared, 20 acres of good meadow and more may be
made, the remainder 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 business; situate on the main branch of Great
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Timber Creek, in the county of Gloucester, in the 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 eight miles from the town
of Gloucester. It is an old accustomed place for business,
both in the grinding and fulling way, and is well situated
for a store, being in a thick inhabited part of the country,
and within a small distance of several saw mills, on the
same creek. The land is good, and capable of producing
any kind of grain; the mill, with a trifling expence may
be rendered fit for merchant work, and though there may
not be a sufficient quantity of wheat to be purchased in
that part of the country, yet the cost of transporting it
from Philadelphia, will be very small, and consequently
conveying the flour back to market will be the same, there
being but one mile land carriage, and even this might be
prevented by a little trouble in cleaning the creek of brush,
&c. as it is of sufficient depth for a battoe, or other small
craft, to carry a load from the landing to the mill's tail,
so that the advantages arising from this branch will ren-
der it very valuable to the purchaser. It will be sold alto-
gether, or divided into two parts, as will best suit the
buyer, there being a house (exclusive of the one already
mentioned) on the other end of the place, in which a ten-
ant now lives.
Also a piece of cedar swamp containing about 70 acres,
well stocked with fine young timber, situate on a main
branch of Great Egg Harbour River, called Squancum,
about 15 miles from a landing on Timber Creek, in the
county and province aforesaid.
Any person who has a mind to view either of the afore-
said places, may apply to Randle Marshall, living on
the first mentioned, and for terms of sale, to
John Heaton.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 4I5
Whereas one William Rawson, of the township of
Greenwich, in the county of Gloucester, in the western
division of the province of New-Jersey, some time in Feb-
ruary last, obtained of me the subscriber, in a wicked, de-
ceitful and fraudulent manner, five promisary notes, the
whole amounting- to about £. 21, for which I never re-
ceived any manner of consideration; therefore 1 do here-
by forwarn all persons not to take an assignment on said
notes, or any of them, as I am determined not to pay them,
they being obtained as aforesaid.
April 19, 1769. Jacob Long.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 119, April 17-24.
1769.
Whereas I the Subscriber, of Connecticut Farms, in
the County of Essex, and Province of New-Jersey, and my
Wife Hannah, (some Times calling herself Hannah Wil-
lis, the Relict of Isaac Willis, deceased,) have by mutual
Consent lived separate from each other for some Years
past; and now by the Suggestion of some evil minded
Persons, my said Wife hath run me considerably in Debt;
these are therefore to forbid all Persons whomsoever,
trusting or crediting her the said Hannah on my Account,
as I am determined to pay no more Debts of her contract-
ing, from the Date hereof.
Rueben Cherry
Stolen out of the Stable of Eliphalet Johnson, at New-
ark, on Saturday Night the 15th Instant, a dark bay Horse
about fourteen Hands high, 6 Years old, trots heavy, but
goes a good hand-gallop : his mane is half hoged on the
left Side, and the Hair wore off under the Mane on the
Right Side : He is marked with the Letter N. on the left
Shoulder : He has a few grey Hairs in his Forehead, and
the Hair wore off his Sides with the Stirups. Whoever
4l6 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
takes up and secures said Horse and Thief, so that he may
be brought to Justice, shall receive Five Pounds Reward,
and whoever takes up and returns said Horse, without the
Thief, shall have Fiz'c Dollars, and reasonable Charges,
paid by
Eliphalet Johnson
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
912, April 17, 1769.
Stolen out of the House of the Subscriber, in Horse
Neck, on the Alorning of the 15th of this Instant April, a
large Silver Tankard, that will contain three Pints, markt
with the Letters CJ.B. and stampt LB or P.O. Whoever
will bring said Tankard to me in Horse Neck, or to Alex-
ander Montgomery, Tavern Keeper, near the Ship Yards
in New- York, or will apprehend the Thief or Thieves, so
that he or they may be Convictedj shall have a Reward of
Five Dollars, and all reasonable Charges paid by
Matthew Mead.
At Public Vendue
On Wednesday the ^d of May next, at Colonel Schuy-
LERS, Second River, will be Sold.
A Red Cedar framed Boat, that will carry about 1 1
Cords of Wood, and has good new Rigging.
To be sold at publick Vendue, on Wednesday the 17th
of May, a tract containing 360 acres of excellent land,
with a very good dwelling-house almost new, pleasantly
situated on an eminence, commanding a very fine prospect
over the low lands, with three fire-places, and a good cellar
under it; also a very large barn 50 feet long, 34 wide, well
built, covered with Cedar, a good well at the door, two
large young orchards, the trees mostly grafted with the
best of fruit; there mav be made near 100 barrels of cider
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in one year, and double that when the trees get their
growth, also plenty of peaches ; there is on this tract about
100 acres of excellent wheat land, also 50 acres very suit-
able for hemp; there can be cut yearly 80 tons of good
Hay; and much more may be got with little expence:
This tract of land is exceedingly well wooded and watered;
it lies in the County of Morris, Township of Hanover, on
the Neck, bounded on Passaick river, where there is plenty
of fish and wild fowl in the season; it lies 13 miles from
Newark, 18 from Elizabeth-Town, and within half a mile
of Mr. Green's meeting-house, in a very pleasant healthy
part of the country, a place remarkable for good markets,
having a great number of iron works back of it. Any per-
son choosing to purchase before the day of public sale, may
apply to Peter Smith, on the premises, who will agree, and
give a good title for the same; or to Jacamiah Smith, near
Elizabeth-Town. The conditions of vendue will be made
known at the day of sale, by
Peter Smith
— The Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1372, April 20, 1769.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office, Phila.
A. Josiah Appleton, N. Jersey.
H. William Hogg, Gloucester; John Hatton, West-
Jersey.
J. Richard Jones, Woodberry.
S. Samuel Shivers, Gloucester Co.
T. John Thompson, N. Jersey.
These are to give Notice, That a Number of the In-
habitants, on both Sides of great Timber Creek, in the
County of Gloucester, intend to present a Petition to the
General Assembly of New-Jersey; at the next Sessions,
praying Leave, that a Bill may be brought in, to build a
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41 8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Bridge over said Creek to and from the Lands late George
Marple's and Samuel Clements, deceased, to be so con-
structed as not to interrupt the Navigation
New-Jersey, April 4, 1769
As sundry Gentlemen, in and about Philadelphia, are
desirous of raising Colts, out of the celebrated English
hunting Horse, called Frederick, that is kept for cover-
ing Mares in Monmouth County, East-Jersey, they may
have an Opportunity of sending Mares to him the 15th of
May, by applying to Robert Baines, at Mr. Rhea's
Stable, in Church-Alley, any Time before the said Date,
and no Expence will attend them, but the Ferriage, and
eating upon the Road, and the Mares will be returned
them again, when done with the Horse (Accidents ex-
cepted.) The Price for covering, for the Season, will be
Eight Dollars, and Eighteen pence per Week Pasturage,
for the Mares, to be paid at their Return; or they may
have their Mares warranted to be with Foal for Five
Pounds, and if they do not prove so, the Money will be
returned again upon Honour.
The subscriber hereof having heretofore been possessed
of a considerable estate, but, by the unforeseen hardness
of the times, the falling of the price of lands, and other
disappointments and losses, he has become incapable to
satisfy all his creditors; in order, however, that none of
them might lose all their demands, he surrendered and de-
livered up his estate to them, with which, some of said
creditors rest satisfied, but others being of a more craving,
relentless and vindictive disposition, refuse to comply with
any terms (notwithstanding many have been proposed)
till the whole of their debts are paid, and have thrown him
into confinement, where he has remained a prisoner for 1 1
months past; these debts he is by no means able to pay,
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he therefore, as the last resource, is under the disagreealjle
necessity, of giving this notice to ah his creditors, that he
intends to apply at the next session of General Assembly,
of the province of New-Jersey, for an act to regain his
liberty, of which all persons concerned are desired to take
notice.-^
William Brown.
The Subscriber hereof having heretofore been pos-
sessed of a considerable estate, but by the unforeseen
hardness of the times, disappointments, and losses in trade,
and otherwise, the low price in sale of his lands, which
have been sold for the benefit of his creditors, has rendered
him unable to settle with his creditors to their full de-
mands, to which some of said creditors are willing to com-
pound, and be satisfied, but others being of a more crav-
ing, relentless disposition, refuse to comply with any
terms, till the whole of their debts are paid, which his cir-
cumstances render him incapable to do at present, though
he is willing to give up his all to them; but have confined
him in the county goal at Gloucester, for near seven
months past, which puts him under the disagreeable ne-
cessity, as the last resource, to seek some other method
for aid. These are therefore to give notice to all persons
concerned, that he purposes to apply at the next meeting
of the General Assembly of the province of New-Jersey,
for relief in the premises.
William Burnet.
— The Pennsylvania Ga:;ette, No. 2104, April 20,
1769.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in , to
his friend, a merchant, in Philadelphia, dated April 15,
1769-
1 This and the next following advertisement are copied from that of
George Reading, page 374, ante.
420 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
"I've been seeing- my relations in Virginia, whom I have
not visited these 14 years past, and in taverns and friends
houses where I lodged on my way through the Jerseys,
Pennsylvania, and Maryland, I found the people of all
sorts greatly alarmed by the late revenue acts; the dissolv-
ing of our provincial Parliaments or Assemblies ; the nezv
courts of Admiralty erected on our coasts, the being de-
prived of Juries in many cases to be tried; the British gov-
ernment rejecting the petitions lately sent them from the
colonies; and their now proposing to send for Otis, Gush-
ing, &c to carry them home as traitors, and try them for
their lives. These things have blown up the minds of the
people into a high flame for industry all over the countries,
so that several townships as I came along were resolving
speedily to meet and enter into strict agreements against
buying any more English goods, especially their woolen,
silk, and callico fineries, but each family vigorously to set
about manufacturing their own cloathing, and every other
necessary article. I happened also into company where
some farmers and a physician were about agreeing with
an eminent silk-weaver, late from Dublin, about erecting
a silk manufactory, as mulberries grow plentiful in the
woods. At another gentleman's house where I was, his
lady was spinning fast, and had five clever girls spinning
along with her ever since they heard that the Boston Par-
liament was dissolved; it's expected they will soon have
a good deal of cloth to sell. When riding along the road
last week, I saw sometimes country girls pointed out and
hissed at for wearing scarlet and callicoes; bch! says a
bachelor, there ride two saucy dames, none of them a match
for me; she never zvill make a coat for me, ivhen it seems
her mamma nez^er yet learned her to spin a coat nor nmntle
for her dear siveet self ; this put the girls to the blush, and
so rode off — The Pennsylvania Journal. No.
1376, April 20, 1769.
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On Thursday last the Honourable Jared Ingersoll,
Esq; Judge of the Vice-Admiralty Court, for this District
arrived in Town from New-Haven. He is empowered to
hear Appeal Causes from the Vice- Admiralty Courts of
Virginia, Maryland, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania, and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex
on Delaware.
The Cu'cuit Courts, in the Western Division of the
Province of New-Jersey, are appointed to be held as fol-
fows : — At Salem the 2d of May; at Cumberland the
5th; at Hunterdon the i6th; at Sussex the 24th. — The
Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 120, April 24-May i, 1769.
Whereas a certain Joseph Pledger,
A Shop Joiner by Trade, left the Town of Salem, West
New-Jersey, in the Year 1765. If the said Joseph Pledger
be living, he is desired to return to the said Town of Sa-
lem, where he may be informed of something greatly to
his Advantage. But should he be dead, it will be taken
very kind if any Person will inform me of it.
Robert Johnson
Pursuant to an order of Jacob Ford, and Samuel Tut-
tle, Esqrs, two of the judges of the inferior court of Com-
mon Pleas, for the county of Morris, Notice is hereby
given to the respective creditors of Robert Mountain, an
insolvent debtor, in the goal of the county of Morris, that
they be and appear at the Court House in Morris Town,
in the county of Morris, on Thursday the nth day of
May next, at 1 1 o'clock in the morning, to shew cause (if
any they have) why an assignment should not be made
of the said debtor's estate, and he discharged, agreeable
to the directions of late act of the governor, council, and
general assembly of the province of New-Jersey, entitled,
42 2 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
"An act for the relief of insolvent debtors." — TJic Nczv
York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 913, April 24,
1769.
Nezi'-York, April 24. A Letter from the back Part of
Elizaheth-Town, greatly laments the extreme Cold Weath-
er all last Week, and particularly Monday Night last was
said to be the coldest that ever was known at this Season.
The ice in many Places was a full Inch thick; and the
great Peach Orchard belonging to Mr. Miller of that Bor-
ough, consisting of upwards of 11,000 fine Trees, being
then in full Bloom, was entirely blasted for this Year, and
about Tool. Damage to its Owner. And indeed it is
thought the Peaches are universally gone this Way, as
well as several other Fruits in Bloom, tho' it is hoped the
Apples may not have suffered so much, they being not
yet open. We are assured also, that the Wheat in all Clay
Soils, in the Jerseys, is prodigiously thrown out and per-
ished, during the Winter, so that the Crops in all such
Land will certainly fall very short. JVheii God's Jiidg-
meiits arc on tJic Earth, the Inhabitants thereof should
learn Righteonsness. — The Neiv York Gazette or U\-'ekl\'
Post Boy, No. 1373, April 24, 1769.
IVoodbridge, Nezv-Jersey, April 21, 1769
Daniel Walton, of the Manor of Moreland, in Phil-
adelphia county, is hereby informed, that his runaway ser-
vant James Byrn, is in my custody, and he is desired to
come, pay charges, and take him away.
Nathaniel Heard.
To Be Sold,
By the Subscriber, and may be entered upon next Fall.
A Valuable Plantation, and Tract of Land, contain-
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ing 243 acres, situate on the river Delaware, in the town-
ship of Chester, in the County of BurHngton, West- Jersey,
about 10 miles from Cooper's Ferries, by land, and about
the same distance from Philadelphia, by water; there is
on said premises, a good two story framed house, a good
kitchen, stone smoke-house, and sundry other convenient
buildings, a small apple orchard, and sundry other fruit
trees, about 60 or 70 acres of upland cleared, and within
good fence, which is very fertile for grain or market
truck; there is also about 20 acres of excellent meadow
cleared, most part of which is under green grass and Tim-
othy, and well secured from the tide, about 30 acres more
may be made. The title is indisputable. Any person in-
clinable to purchase, may know the terms, by applying to
the Subscriber, living on the premises.
Isaac Rogers.
Eight Dollars Reward.
Run away from the Subscriber, living near Indian
River, an indented Servant Man, named Purmott Lee,
about 6 Feet high, 25 Years of Age, and a little hard of
Hearing, was born at Egg-Harbour, where it is supposed
he is now, as his Wife and Father were seen travelling
the Road that leads to that Place. Whoever takes up the
said Servant, and brings him to John Mifflin, Merchant in
Philadelphia, or to his Master at Indian River, shall re-
ceive the above Reward, from
John Jones.
Salem, I Vest Nezv- Jersey, April 19, 1769.
Twelve Dollars Reward.
Absconded from Jiis nsnal Place of Abode, on the i6th
Instant, a certain Doctor Thomas Ogle, born in Ireland,
about Hve Feet six or seven Inches high, pitted zAth the
424 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Small-pox, is given to Liquor, and when in Drink talks
mueli of his Skill in Physic and Surgery, has had one of
his Legs broke, and commonly wears a Handkerchief about
it; Jiad on, when he zvent away, a half zvorn Beaver Hat,
Bearskin Coat, Buckskin Breeches, Worsted Stockings,
and good Shoes, zvith Pinch beck Buckles. He took with
hint a Silver Watch, a Silver Face, Maker's Name Wm.
Clayton, London, No. 24^0, rode a sorrel Horse, zvith a
Blase in his Face; and had a Couple of Boxes, zvith Medi-
cines in them {like a Pedlar's Pack) and a Suit of Fustian,
not made up. Whoever takes up the said Dr. Ogle, and
secures him in any of his Majesty's Goals, shall receive the
above Rezvard.
Thomas Hartley, Daniel Lithgow, Peter Ambler.
N. B. All Watch-Makers are desired to stop the said
Watch, if offered for Sale, or otherzvise. — Tlie Pennsylva-
nia Gazette, No. 2105, April 27, 1769.
To be LET or SOLD,
By the subscriber,
A Tract of land, containing one hundred acres (di-
vided into lots) situate in Gloucester county, West New-
Jersey, bounded by lands of Daniel and William Cooper,
and the river Delaware, opposite Market and Chestnut
streets in the city of Philadelphia; a plan of which is to
be seen at the London Coffee house, at Peter Thomson's,
Conveyances, in Race street, and at the subscriber's in
Arch street.
As it is not the intention of the subscriber to magnify
the advantages which tenants or purchasers of lots will
have, he hopes he may be permitted to mention a few
things which must strike and shew the eligibleness of his
plan.
He takes it for granted it is universally known, that the
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 42$
pleasant and profitable, have generally been chosen by the
wisest of men, in preference to either of them separately;
and though to a trading- people it must be confessed that
many profitable advantages may arise from situation
alone, yet however men may engage themselves in the pur-
suit of wealth, it should be their principal care to live
where delightful prospects and wholesome air invites
them; for what will it avail to acquire all the good things
of this life, if health afterwards is wanting to enjoy them.
The agreeable situation of these lots it must be allowed
are inviting. It may be said with great justice, that while
the air is dry and wholesome, the prospect on all sides but
particularly of this city, is delightfully pleasant. They
abound with many natural advantages as well for pleasure
as for business, fishing and fowling; a soil fitted for gar-
dening and the raising of earlier fruits than Pennsylvania
affords; the opportunity of purchasing all kind of pro-
visions as an addition towards house-keeping; the con-
veniency of being near the city of Philadelphia for distil-
leries, breweries, lumber yards, stores and other offices,
all which advantages they have besides many others, of
being suitable for the business of most kinds of mechan-
icks. Or should gentlemen incline to become purchasers,
they may be also equally well accommodated. The diver-
sions of fishing and fowling has been already mentioned,
add to these the pleasant amusement of sailing on the
water in summer, and the certainty of having excellent
roads for carriages and riding in winter are things not to
be ranked amongst the least desireable "Sailing and
riding says a great author, are profitable exercises, while
they relax the mind, they strengthen the body, and enable
it to pursue industry with more spirit." Persons whose
weak or sickly state of body call for proper air and relax-
ation, may also be suitably accommodated. If their dis-
426 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
orders require the drinking of mineral waters, they are at
hand; while change of air through a delightful country,
which physicians often successfully recommend, may from
the goodness of the roads, be used at all seasons.
As to the title and terms on which the premises are to
be disposed of, apply to
Jacob Cooper.
,. J , Thomas Yi'Ei.M.s, a prisoner confiiied
l\ czv-J crscy )
Sussex County, \ ^'" ^^'^ .?«^/ ""f ^^^' "^"^'^ ^^""^3^ of Sus-
ses, by his petition to the justices of
the supreme court of judicature for the province aforesaid,
hath prayed for the beuefit of the late insolvent act of the
governor, council and general assembly of the said prov-
ince, passed at Perth-Aniboy in the eighth year of his pres-
ent Majesty's reign, entitled, An act for the relief of in-
solvent debtors, and hath in open court taken the oath pre-
scribed by the said act before the Hon. Frederick Smyth,
Esq; chief justice, and JoJin Berrien, Esq; third justice of
the said province. Notice is therefore hereby given to all
the creditors of the said Thomas Helms, to appear before
tlie justice aforesaid, at the city of Burlington, on Tiuirs-
day, the eleventh day of May next, at ten of the clock in
the forenoon of the same day, and shew cause, if auy tJiey
have, zvhy the said Thoiiuis Helms sJiould not be dis-
charged, agreeable to the directions of the said act. — The
Pennsylvania Joiirnal, No. 1377, April 27, 1769.
The trustees of the college of New-Jersey, give notice.
That at the earnest sollicitation of many particular persons
and societies friendly to the institution, they have entirely
repealed the law which was to have taken place in Septem-
br next, absolutely requiring four years residen.ce; and
resolved to admit upon the same footing as before. They
think it however necessarv to notifv, that everv scholar
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 427
who pretends to enter any of the superior classes, must
come fully prepared, and expect a strict and impartial ex-
amination. And that no school master, or others con-
cerned in the scholars, may have reason to complain of
advantages being- taken against them, it is thought proper
now to publish the original law of admission, and to give
full information how the trial is to proceed. The law for
admission into the freshmen class, enacted in the year
1748, and which has still been the rule for the examina-
tion, is in the following words. "None may expect to be
admitted but such as being examined by the president and
tutors, shall be found able to render Virgil and Tully's
orations into English; and to turn English into true and
grammatical latin; and be so well acquainted with the
greek, as to render any part of the four Evangelists in that
language, into latin or English; and to give the gram-
matical construction of the words." By another law, en-
acted in the year 1760, it is ordered, "That all who are
admitted into the freshman class shall be acquainted with
vulgar arithmetic, which shall be considered as a neces-
sary term of their admission."
These laws will be strictly observed, and it is expected
that the scholars should not only explain the authors
therein specified, but be well acquainted with the grounds
of the languages, and such parts of education, as by their
nature must be supposed to go before the above classical
performances, viz. Reading english with propriety, spell-
ing the English language, and writing it, without gram-
matical errors.
As to the superior classes; whoever desires to enter the
Sophomore, must either come and sit down with the fresh-
men of the preceding year, before commencement, and be
judged at the same time; or if he comes later than their
public examination, three must lie b/allotted from the class
428 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
which he desires to enter, and by a fair comparison with
them, he will be admitted or degraded. The same rule
will be observed, as to those desiring admission into the
junior class.
It is expected and desired that masters of large schools
who send a number of students to college, should come
with them themselves; and be present and assist at their
examination. By this means they will have the oppor-
tunity of seeing justice done to them, and all suspicion of
unfairness and partiality will be effectually prevented.
View of
Farm
AND
House.
Newark, April 14, 1769.
To be sold at private sale, and en-
tered on immediately, the farm of Cap-
tain James Gray, lying on the banks of
the river Passaick, about one mile from
the church at Newark, which from its
situation has perhaps more incitements
to induce a gentleman who 'wants a
country seat, to pay his attention to it, and will more prob-
ably please any elegant taste, than any in the country, as
it is capable of almost every improvement. There are on
the farm two good dwelling-houses, barn, stable, and
coach-house. It contains 20 acres of excellent land, which
if well manag'd and improv'd, will aft'ord bread corn for
a small family, besides grass and hay for three horses, and
four or five cows, a good orchard and large garden. It
commands a most extensive view of the river, and over-
looks Capt. Kennedy's farm, garden, and deer park, at
Petersborough, to which it is opposite. The river abounds
with fish and wild fowl in their season, which may be
taken within a few rods distance from the houses. There
is about one mile from the said farm, ten acres of good
wood land, that will be sold with said farm and houses,
or seperate, as may best suit the purchasers; if it should
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be inconvenient for any person to purchase the whole of
said farm, it will be divided and sold seperate. For fur-
ther particulars apply to Isaac Ogden, Esq; at Newark,
who has power to sell the same.
New-York, May i. Last Thursday Capt. Archibald
Kennedy, Esq; was married to Miss Nancy Watts,
Daughter of the Hon. John Watts, Esq; of this City, a
young Eady of great Merit, with a handsome Fortune.-^
There is now in Westchester Goal, a Negro Man, who
says his Name is Jim; that he came from New -Jersey, his
Master's Name Erwin, and that he formerly belonged to
Lawyer Ogden : He is tall, and very black. His Owner
is desired to send for him, and pay Charges.
Isaac Oakley, Goaler.
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
914, May I, 1769.
Notice is hereby given, to all the Creditors of Joshua
Pettet, an Insolvent Debtor, of the County of Essex, in
East New-Jersey; to appear at the House of Jonathan Os-
born, at the Scotch Plains, on the ist Day of June next,
in order to make a Settlement and receive their Dividend,
according as the Law directs.
William Line ) . .
T 4.U r\ u I Assignees.
Jonathan Osborn, ) '^^
April 28, 1769.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1374, A^ay I, 1769.
Nezv-York, May 4. We hear from Newark, that Eze-
kiel Ball, an ingenious Mechanic, has invented a new Ma-
1 For a sketch of Capt. Archibald Kennedy, of the Royal Navy, see
N. J. Archives, IX., 460.
430 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
chine for levelling the Roads with great Expedition, it is
made in the Form of a Triangle, with a small Expence,
and is drawn by Horses; Cutting off the Ridges and filling
up the Ruts to Admiration, and deserves to be highly rec-
ommended to the Public; if any Gentleman is desirous of
knowing in what Manner it is made, the Model may be
now seen at his House.
To be sold, on Wednesday the loth of May inst. at the
House of Robert Campbell, at Freehold, in the County of
Monmouth, the following Lots and Parcels of Land in
said Township, viz. The noted Tavern, known by the
Name of Campbell's Tavern, perhaps one of the best
stands in the County, a good Dwelling House with five
Rooms and four Fire Places, a good Kitchen and Garden
pailed in, as also a good bearing Orchard of 120 Apple
Trees ; besides Peach and Cherry Trees, of the best Sort,
with about 100 Acres of Land. Also another Tract of
Land adjoining on the South Side of the Road, where said
Tavern stands, with about 100 Acres of Land, 30 of which
are good Meadow, chiefly of the best Sort ; there is also a
good Dwelling House, Barn, and a young bearing Or-
chard of 150 Trees; also sundry Lots of Land and Mead-
ow lying adjacent, will be sold at the same Time. The
Vendue to continue two Days, if all is not sold the first.
Also to be sold at private Sale, a Plantation belonging to
the Subscriber, at Fresh-Pounds, in the Corporation of
New-Brunswick, containing about 100 Acres of good
Wheat Land, lying on the Stage Road that leads from
Philadelphia to Amboy, 90 of which are cleared, and on
which there is a great Quantity of Fruit Trees, such as
Mulberries, Apples, Peaches and Cherries, being situated
within three Miles of two Forges and four of a Landing.
An indisputable Title will be given. Good Bonds, on Li-
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NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS.
431
terest will be taken, if it does not suit the Purchaser to pay
Cash. The Vendue to begin at Ten of the Clock.
Robert Campbell.
To he sold at public Vendue, on Monday the 2pth of May
next, (or at private Sale any Time before) at Perth-
Amhoy
A Boat called the Betsy, lately be-
longing to John Watson; the said
Boat is in exceeding good Order, with
a new Quarter Deck, and very commo-
dious for Passengers or any other
Business. She will carry about Six
Figure
OF
Boat
under
Sail.
Cords of Wood
April 28th, 1760.
Jeremiah Stanton,
William Wright.
To be sold at Public Vendue,
By Order of Joseph Reade. on Thursday 25th of May,
Inst, at South-River Bridge, in the County of
Middlesex :
The Plantation and Premises lying
on the West Side of the said River,
and on the main Road from Burling-
ton, and Amboy, lately belonging to
the Estate of Samuel Neilson, de-
ceased : Containing by Estimation,
One Hundred and Fifteen Acres,
Whereon is a good Dwelling House, some Oat-Houses,
some clear Land, and some good Wood Land, where a
Tavern has been kept for many Years past ; there is also
on it a good Landing Place for Boats : Also there will be
sold another Lot of Land, likewise lately belonging to the
Figure
OF Farm
WITH
two
Houses.
432 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Estate of the said Samuel Neilson, deceased, about a Mile
from the above Premises lying on Duck-Creek, on the
East Side of the said River, containing by Estimation,
One Hundred and Twenty Acres, whereof great Part is
good Meadow, and good Wood Land, and whereon also
is a very good and convenient Landing Place. The Terms
and Conditions of Sale will be made known at the Day and
Place of Sale. — Tlie New York Journal or General Adver-
tiser, No. 12,7 A, ^J(iy 4, 1769.
Philadelphia, May 4.
Captain Thompson, from Dublin, on the 23d ult. about
50 Leagues from our Capes, spoke the Pennsylvania
Packet, Captain Falconer, bound to London from this
Port.
Notice is hereby given to whom it may concern, that
the owners of a piece or parcel of wild marsh, bounding
on Delavk'are river, in the county of Salem, and province
of New-Jersey, lying and being between the lands of John
Mecum and Allen Congleton, do intend to petition the
house of General Assembly of the said province, for leave
to bring in a bill at the next sessions of General Assembly,
for the banking, laying of sluices, and other things need-
ful to be done, towards draining the aforesaid piece of
wild marsh.
By virtue of several writs to me directed, on the 19th
day of May next, at the late dwelling-house of George
May, in the township of Great Egg-Harbour, will be ex-
posed to sale, by public vendue, between the hours of 12
and 5 in the afternoon of said day, the following described
tracts and lots of land, meadow and cedar swamp, viz.
No. I, contains 127 acres, on which is a good two story
frame dwelling-house and barn, with about 20 acres of
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 433
cleared land, a grist-mill and saw-mill, in good repair, on
a large stream of water, situate on the northerly side of
Great Egg-Harbour river, near the head of the tide;
within a quarter of a mile from said mills is a very con-
venient landing, where sea vessels can go and come full
freighted. No. 2, is 100 acres of timber land, and includes
the abovementioned landing. No. 3, is loi acres of cedar
swamp, about a mile from the above mills, lying on Bad-
cock's creek, which is full of timber. No. 4, is 50 acres of
marsh, on the opposite side of the river to the first lot,
which is now banked, and makes good meadow. No. 5,
is 50 acres of land and marsh, on the south west side of
the river, at a place called the Upper Pine Hammock.
No. 6, is 50 acres of cedar swamp, on Gravelly Run, about
3 miles from the said mills. No. 7, is 46 acres of land, and
cedar swamp, lying on the said river, including a landing,
called Colt's Landing. Also 125 acres of cedar swamp,
in two tracts, a few miles from said mills. Throughout
the above tracts of land, in many places, is found large
quantities of iron ore, and the stream on which the mills
are built, being sufficient, it is thought a valuable iron
work might be erected there, and its situation would ren-
der the exportation of it very convenient. Any person
inclining to purchase, may view the premises, by applying
to Charles Steelman, or Samuel Snell, near the same.
Credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money,
with paying interest. The whole late the real estate of
said George May; seized in execution, and to be sold by
Samuel Blackwood, Sheriff.
N. B. At the same time will be sold, a quantity of
West-Jersey rights.
Gloucester, April 27, 1769.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2106, May 4, 1769.
A Correspondent writes us, that a Body of upwards of
28
434 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
500 Stout active industrious Men, completely armed and
accoutred, are arrived at or near the Minisinks, from New-
England, (with Carts, Oxen, Horses, and various Instru-
ments of Mechanism and Husbandry) on their Way to
possess and settle the Lands they claim on the Susque-
hannah, from whence a small Party were lately forced by
a superior Number of Proprietary Agents and Partisans
of this Province. They are continually joined by People
from different Parts of New-Jersey, in which Province
they met with the greatest Hospitality. They are in high
Spirits, on their near Approach to what they call the
American Canaan, or Land of Promise. — The Pennsylva-
nia Chronicle, No. 122, May 8-15, 1769.
New-York, May 8. A Sloop from Coracoa,^ for this
Port, Anthony Pereau, Master, was drove ashore last
Tuesday Night in a hard Gale of Wind at South-East, at
Shrewsbury Inlet, on the Coast of New-Jersey ; the Vessel
is entirely lost, and three of the People, two white Men,
and a Negro, perished with the Cold : The Cargo, Mo-
hagony, and chipped Logwood, will be saved.
Five Dollars Reward.
RuN-away from the subscriber, in Elizabeth-Town,
East New- Jersey, on Sunday evening last, a servant lad
named Cornelius Plurry, born in Old England, about "19
years of age, five feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, light
coloured hair : Had on when he went away, a blue sail-
or's jacket, much worn, and faded; a blue broad cloth
under jacket; a pair of buckskin breeches, blue stockings,
half boots much worn. He has lived with the subscriber
as an hostler, can trim a horse very well. Whoever se-
cures the above servant, and confines him in any goal in
this or the neighbouring provinces, or returns him to his
1 Curacoa.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 435
master, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable
charges, paid by rne. Broughton Reynolds.
— The New York Gazette and JVeekly Mercury, No.
915, May 8, 1769.
Lost,
From the South Side of Staten-Island, the twenty-sixth
Day of April, a Canoe, of about 20 Feet long, three Feet
wide, with a small Bar of Iron under the Seat. Whoever
takes up or secures said Canoe, so that the Owner may
have her again, shall have Two Dollars Reward, paid by
me. Benjamin Spining
Elisaheth-Town, April 9, 1769.
Four Pounds Reward,
RuN-away from the Subscriber, living in Shrewsberry,
in the County of Monmouth and Province of Fast New-
Jersey, the 30th of April, a Man about five Feet five or six
Inches high, round Face, a very strait limb'd Fellow,
about thirty Years of Age, named Thomas Howel. Mer-
ica Bourn, a Woman, has left this Place in order to marry
him, which will be his third Wife, if so she may be called,
the first being living; and was branded in the Hand for
marrying the second, whether the Brand is yet to be seen
I cannot say; Also at the same Time a Servant Man,
named Joseph Compton, about five Feet high, about 26
Years of Age, run-away from the Subscriber, they are
supposed to be together; the Servant has a large Scar on
one of his Insteps, occasioned by the cut of an Ax, and is
already advertised also, at Four Pounds Reward. Who-
ever takes up and secures either the Prisoner or Servant,
shall be paid the above Reward, if both, Eight Pounds for
the two, by me Stephen Tallman, jun.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1375, May II, 1769.
436 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
G. Bartram and P. Shiras,
Have brought up to their store, at Mountholly,
A Large and general assortment of European, East and
West-India Goods, which was purchased on the best
terms : therefore are determined to supply the town and
country lower than has been done there for many years
past, and purposes to sell for ready money, or country
produce, only.
N. B. The public will be made acquainted with the
particulars of the Goods by another Advertisement, in a
few days time.
To Be Sold,
A Tract of Land in West New-Jersey, situate in the
township of Nottingham, on the south side of Sunpink
Creek, about 4 miles from Trenton, and 5 from the pub-
lic landing, below the Falls, known by the name of the
Bear Swamp, joining lands of Rebeccah Wright, and oth-
ers, containing about 300 acres, 200 of which may be made
good meadow, with a stream of water running through
the same, a small part of the upland cleared, the rest well
timbered. Also a house and lot on the west side of Fifth-
street, two doors above Arch-street, containing in width
19 feet and an half, and in depth 50 feet, with a two story
kitchen, and good cellar under the whole. For further
particulars, enquire of Andrew Edge, in Third-street, the
corner of Church-alley.
N. B. Goods, that are saleable, will answer as well as
cash, for one half of the purchase money, the remainder
will be made easy to the purchaser, with an indisputable
title.
West Jersey Rights,
To be sold by John and Lambert Cad w alder, in
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. . 437
Front-Street, a little above Walnut-street. — TJic Pennsyl-
vania Gazette, No. 2107, Ad ay 11, 1769.
Princeton, {N ezv-J erscy) May 6.
On Sunday evening, the 30th of April, as the Revd.
Mr. John Blair, Mr. Benjamin Skillman, his wife and
daughter, who had a young child in her arms, were re-
turning from Kingston, where Mr. Blair preached that
day, had occasion to cross Millston in a Battoe (as it was
swolen with the rain) were accidentally overset in the
middle of the current, which run very rapidly; Mr. Blair
'tis said was so long under water, that a few moments
more would have landed him in eternity; after they
emerged, they clung to the battoe, until they caught hold
of some limbs, by the help of which they all got on shore,
except Mrs. Skillman, who missing that opportunity, was
unfortunately drowned.
We are informed, that at a meeting of the Trustees of
the College of New-Jersey, lately held at Nassau-Hall,
the Revd. Mr. Blair, Professor of Divinity in said Col-
lege, requested liberty to resign his said office, as he con-
sidered the present revenue of that college insufficient for
the support of a professorship; and that the instruction
of pupils in that branch might at present devolve upon the
President of the College. The Trustees gave him the
thanks of the board for his services to that institution, and
considering the application as an act of generosity and
disinterestedness in him, added the highest testimonials of
their approbation of his character and conduct.
Trenton, in West New Jersey, May 4, 1769.
To WHOM it may concern.
Whereas by an act of the General Assembly of the
province of Pennsylvania, passed in the year 1765, I was
granted the enlargement of my person for ever, against
438 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
all debts contracted by me, before my surrender made on
the 14th day of February, 1764. And whereas I am again
sued and in danger of being distressed in this province,
for the ballances that remain due to some of my creditors,
and hereby shall be prevented from endeavouring to dis-
charge the just ballances that may remain against me, after
a distribution of my effects surrendered in the year 1764,
is made, agreeable to the above recited act of assembly.
These therefore are to notify all those whom it may con-
cern, that at the next meeting of the General Assembly of
the province of New Jersey, I do intend to petition that
Honourable House and pray them to grant me such relief
as they in their wisdom shall think meet.
Robert Lettis Hooper, Jun.
To the creditors of John Budd,
Gentlemen,
I Am extremely sorry to hear that you neither have, or
are likely to receive any part of the money due from me
to you if things remain in their present situation, and as
some of bonds are now in the hands of the executors, &c.
of my deceased creditors, a letter of licence in the common
form is impracticable. I have therefore no way left to do
you justice, but by petitioning the legislative body of the
province of New-Jersey, for an act to grant me licence to
return and reside in the said province, five years free from
arrest, to collect in the money due to me and pay my
debts : This method has been proposed to me by some of
my principal creditors, and I make no doubt but it will be
acceptable to you all. I therefore design to do it at the
next sitting of the assembly of the said province. I am.
Gentlemen, with the greatest respect your very humble
Servant J. Budd.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1379, May 11,
1769.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 439
Whereas the subscriber, living in the city of BurHng-
ton, in the province of New-Jersey, executed a note to one
Alexander Lindsey, for the sum of Nine Pounds Five
Shillings, for a servant girl, which the said Lindsey fraud-
ulently sold to him, alledging that he had just brought her
from ship board, which is entirely false; these are there-
fore to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of
said note, as I am determined not to pay it, unless com-
pelled thereto by law. Witness my hand the 27th of April,
1769. George DimJiam.
N. B. The said girl has been discharged. — The Penn-
sylvania Chronicle, No. 123, May 15-22, 1769.
To be sold at private sale, any time before the first day
of July next, the plantation on which Nathaniel Salmon
now lives, in Springfield, in the borough of Elizabeth, in
East New-Jersey, within half a mile of the presbyterian
church in said place; it contains about 50 acres, near half
of it good mowing; it has on it a good double house and
barn, stable, smoak house, chair house, cyder mill, with
two good presses, likewise other necessary out houses; a
good garden, and bearing orchard of 150 apple trees, and
near 2000 peach trees of the best fruit, all in their greatest
perfection. It is bounded on the south side by the east
branch of Raway river; is very pleasantly and conve-
niently situated for a gentleman's country seat, or for a
store, tavern, or tradesman. Any person inclining to pur-
chase, may know the particulars, by applying to the sub-
scriber'-, who will give an indisputable title for said plan-
tation.
Nathaniel Salmon,
John Stiles, Esq;
David Morehouse.
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
916, May 15, 1769.
440 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
View
OF
Part op^
Farm.
To be Sold by the Subscriber living on the Premises,
A Plantation, containing about 268
Acres, situated at Malihaponix,^ in the
Neighbourhood of Two Iron Works;
and two Grist Mills, where is a ready
Market for all Kinds of Produce that
is raised on a Farm, and about 5 Miles
from South-River Landing, from
whence Boats constantly go to New- York : There is on
the Premises, a good Farm House, with a convenient Cel-
lar, Milk House, Barn and other necessary Houses for a
Farm : A good bearing Orchard of 150 Apple Trees, and
a Variety of other Fruit Trees; about 160 Acres of cleared
Land, and a few Acres of Meadow; the Remainder good
Wood Land, 16 Acres of which will make very good
Meadow with little Cost. The Whole is well watered and
in good Fence. A good Title will be given, by
James Gordon.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1376, May 18, 1769.
Philadelphia, May 18.
Captain Fearns, from the Grenades, — off our Capes — ■
spoke a Sloop, from Boston for Baltimore, but did not
learn the Master's Name.
Captain Younghusband. arrived in Virginia from Liv-
erpool, spoke with Captain Falconer, from this Port for
London, 160 Leagues from our Capes, all well.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Upper Free-
hold, Monmouth county, East-Jersey, on the 24th of April
last, a Negroe man, went formerly by the name of An-
ney's Joe, about 50 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches
high, a well set arch cunning rogue, wants his fore teeth,
1 Matchiponix.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 441
plays on the fiddle, is very much given to strong drink,
and pretends to be free; had on, when he went away, a
brown homespun coat, two jackets, one a blue camblet, the
other a brown homespun broadcloth, old buckskin
breeches, a coarse tow shirt, blue yarn stockings, old shoes,
tied with strings, and two felt hats, one old, the other new.
Any person bringing said Negro to the Subscriber, or se-
curing him in any gaol in the province, so that he may get
him again, shall have Three Pounds reward, and all rea-
sonable charges, paid by
Emer Jackson.
Waterford, Gloucester County, May 15, 1769
To be sold by zvay of public vendue, at Haddonficld, in
the county aforesaid, on Saturday, the sph day of this
instant, one English Stallion, near 14 hands high, has
a small star in his forehead. The vendue to begin at j
o'clock in the afternoon of the day aforesaid, at zvhich
time and place the conditions of sale zvill be made knoivn,
and attendance given, by
Isaac Jones.
N. B. The above described horse was left with me,
some time in November last. If the person who left him,
or any person claiming property in the said horse, come
av.d prove such property and pay the charges accrued on
account of him, before the day of sale aforesaid, they may
have him again.
Gloucester Goal, in New-Jersey, May 5, 1769.
Whereas the subscriber hereof, having heretofore been
possessed of goods and effects of some considerable value,
but by the hardness of the times, and other misfortunes,
he has been rendered incapable of satisfying his creditors
demands, as some of his said creditors have already stript
him of all he had, and some others of his creditors are so
442 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
relentless, notwithstanding his distressed circumstance
and condition, have confined him, and refused to comply
with any terms, till the whole of their debts are paid :
These are therefore to give notice to all persons concerned,
that he intends to apply at the next meeting of the General
Assembly of this province of New-Jersey, for relief in the
premises.
Thomas Wilson
Whereas in pursuance of an act of General Assembly
of this province, intituled, an act for granting the sum of
Sixty Thousand Pounds for the Kings' use, and for strik-
ing Fifty-five Thousand Pounds thereof in bills of Credit,
and to provide a fund for sinking the same, the following
tract of located and unimproved land was duly valued, and
rated by the Assessors, for the county of Northampton, at
Five Pounds per hundred, the property of James Hayes,
in the county of Sussex, and province of West New-Jer-
sey, viz. a tract of land containing about 144 acres, situ-
ate in Delaware township, in the county of Northampton;
bounded by lands of Elisha Decker and others.
And whereas the owner of the said tract of land hath
neglected to pay the Collector of the said township, the
sum of Ten Shillings and Nine-pence, which, according to
the said valuation, was assessed and laid upon said land,
as the proportion thereof for one year for said tax, by the
said act imposed : We, the Commissioners of the county
of Northampton aforesaid, in pursuance of the said act,
do hereby give notice, that on the 1 5th day of August next,
at the house of Jacob Swartwood, in Delaware township,
we will expose to sale, by public vendue, the abovemen-
tioned tract of located unimproved land, or such part
thereof, as will be sufficient to answer the said tax, and all
charges accruing by reason of non-payment thereof, to
the highest bidder. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock in the
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 443
forenoon. Given under our hands at Easton, the 8th day
of May, 1769.
Casper Doll, John Wetzel, Harman Sneider.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2108, May 18,
1769.
On Friday last was taken up a float in the river Dela-
ware (between Philadelphia and Burlington) the body of
a woman supposed to be drowned sometime last summer,
she had on two strings of white wax beeds round her neck,
cotton gown, good stays, black callimanco petticoat, white
thread stockings, and leather shoes.
Prince-Town, May 15, 1769.
Made his escape from the Subscriber, living in Prince-
Town, county of Somerset, and province of New-Jersey,
a certain James Kearney, a well built fellow, about five
feet nine inches high, short black hair, and fresh coloured;
his cloaths unknown, though 'tis supposed he had on a
claret coloured coat with dark coloured cuffs, with white
flannel lining and mettal buttons : he some times wears a
brown jacket much patched; he has taken with him a blue
jacket, a large felt hatt, a brown jacket with blue shalloon
backs to it, and some which does not belong to himself.
Whoever will apprehend said James Kearney, so that I
may get him again, shall receive thirty shillings reward,
paid by me,
Thomas Norris, Constable.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1380, May 18,
1769.
To be sold by the Printer hereof, Hutchinson's History
of the Massachusetts Bay — Grove on the Lord's Supper;
— Lady Montagu's Letters; — An Essay on Economy; — •
Considerations on the Propriety of imposing Taxes on the
444 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
British Colonies, for the Purpose of raising a Revenue by
Act of ParHament; — The Worship and Principles of the
Church of England, being a Sermon preached by Thomas
Davies, A. M. a Missionary from the Society; — Liberty,
a Poem, (lately found in a Bundle of Papers) said to be
written by a Hermit in New-Jersey Answer to Pilate's
Question - - What is Truth ? - - The main Point, Faith dis-
tinguished from Counterfeits; — Directions for making
Calcined or Pearl Ashes. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle,
No. 124, May 22-29, 1769-
RuN-away, from the Subscriber, living at Newark, in
New-Jersey, on Wednesday the tyih. Instant, a Negro
Man named Benjamin; but it is likely he will change his
Name; he has a Mold on his Cheek, has a down-look, of
a yellow Cast, a lively Fellow, and is about 5 Feet 9 Inches
high : Had on when he went away, a short Ranger's
Coat, grey or blue, and a red Watch-coat. Whoever takes
up and secures the said Run-away, so that he may be had
again, shall receive five Dollars Reward, and all reasonable
Charges, paid by
Nathaniel Richards.
— The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
C)iy, May 22, 1769.
Arrivals.
At Jamaica. Schooner Cicero, Needham from Salem.
JONATHAN HANSON, Mast-maker.
Takes this opportunity to acquaint the public in gen-
eral and his friends in particular, that he carries on the
business of Mast-making at the South side of Mr. James
Penrose's wharf, and has collected together a large variety
of good Jersey, Delaware and New-England spars, and
from his long experience and known abilities in the said
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 445
business, he hopes his former customers and others will
continue their custom, which will be gratefully acknowl-
edged by their very humble servant
Jonathan Hanson.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1381, May 25,
1769.
To be sold, or exchanged, for a place within 5 or 6
miles of Philadelphia, a well situated and valuable planta-
tion within one mile of Princetown college; containing
116 acres, 25 of which are good meadow, 1 1 acres of wood
land, and the whole under good new fence, having there-
on a neat well finished new stone house, two story high,
a stone kitchen, and the buildings are 70 feet front, a good
barn 45 by 40 feet, very convenient and finished with cedar
boards in the best manner, a large orchard of excellent
fruit trees, a well of good water, spring house, &c. &c.
And as it is situated about midway between Philadelphia
and New- York, there are always the greatest prices to be
had for all kinds of produce. — Any person inclining to
purchase, by paying one third of the consideration money,
may have time for payment of the remainder, giving se-
curity if required. For terms apply to J. Young, jun.
saddler, in Market-street, Philadelphia, or to the sub-
scriber, on the premises.
William Coats.
N. B. Said Coats has a nuniher of lots to let on ground
rent for ever, on Second, Third and Fourth streets contin-
ued above the barracks, and a fczu to sell. Inquire as above.
To be SOLD, by the subscriber,
A VALUABLE tract of land, situate in Manenton, in the
county of Salem, in West Neiv-.Terscy, on the King's road
from Gloucester to Salem, lying about half a mile front a
446 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
good lauding, and about tzvo miles from Salcni tozvn, con-
taining near 200 acres of as good zvheat land as are in said
county, about sixty acres thereof cleared and in good fence,
and the rest zvell timbered; there are a good dzvelling-
house, kitchen, a zvell of good zvater, a nezv frame barn
and stable thereon; it is zvell situated for a tavern or shop
keeping, the former it zvas for many years, and knozvn by
the sign of the plough. Likezvise thirty acres of good
banked in meadozv, lying about half a mile from, the afore-
said plantation; it produces timothy and other good grass;
the bank that keeps out the tide from said meadozv is of
no great cost to the ozvner, as it is but about a hundred
rods long, and takes in about ^00 acres of meadozv; the
upland may be sold separate, if it suits the purchaser.
Good time zvill be given for the payment of the purchase
money, as to title and terms on zvhich said premises are to
be disposed of apply to the subscriber in Piles Grove, in
the county aforesaid.
Isaac Sharp.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 125, May 29-
June 5, 1769.
Tzventy Dollars Reward.
Whereas on the night of the 19th of May inst. the
subscriber lodged in the honse of one Widow Fin. near
Pompton, in East New-Jersey; as did also a certain John
Moore, by occupation a schoolmaster who robbed him of
57I. Proc. also a watch the inner case silver and the outer
china, and is somewhat out of repair. Said Moore is a
short thick man, broad face, much pock broken, and very
black hair: Had on a blue coat, scarlet jacket, new buck-
skin breeches, light blue stockings, and brass buckles in
his shoes; and took with him a pair of black velvet breech-
es, and jacket, and a light coloured coat. Whoever ap-
prehends said Moore, so that he may be brought to jus-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 447
tice, shall have 20 dollars reward, and all reasonable char-
ges, by applying to Archibald M'Vicar, in New-York, or
the subscriber.
Andrew Armstrong.
RuN-away from Elizabeth-Town, Sunday night the
2 1 St inst. a likely negro fellow, about 20 years old, of
middling stature: Had on when he went away, a blue
cloth coat, a brown jacket and waistcoat, and blue stock-
ings, and took with him a brown coat. Whoever takes up
the said fellow, and delivers him to Mr. Isaac Woodruff,
Merchant, in Elizabeth-Town, shall receive 40s. reward.
Whereas Jacobus Laroe, has spread a false and mal-
icious report, greatly to the prejudice of my character, that
an antient deed now in my possession, for some lands I
bought, was not duly excuted, but forged by me the sub-
scriber, of the county of Bergen, in New-Jersey; and in
order to give colour to said assertion, the said Jacobus
Laroe applied to one Roeluff Westerwelt, a justice of the
peace in said county, to swear two of the witnesses to said
deed. Who on their oath declared, that they did not re-
member ever to have signed as witnesses to said deed;
(who only set their marks to said deed, not being able to
write their names) which was done by said justice with-
out sending for said deed, or the subscriber; which had
he done, it would have appeared by two several indorse-
ments on said deed, that the same was duly acknowledged
to have been executed by the grantors therein named, on
the 1 2th day of December, 1737, before William Pro-
voost. Esq; one of his Majesty's Council for the province
of New-Jersey, and one of the judges of said county, and
was soon there after recorded in the public records for said
county; which will fully prove the falsity of said report.
448 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
and the unjust proceedings of said justice, to the great
prejudice of the character of
Abraham Laroe
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
918, May 29, 1769.
To be sold at public Vendue,
On Monday the 5th of June, 1769, near the Premises in
Bergen County, at Andrew Zegart's;
The One Fourth Part of the real Estate of Lawrence
Van Buskarck, deceased, viz. 84 Acres of Land, which is
excellent good Land, 24 Acres and 7-10 of an Acre of
Wood Land, near Bergen Point; also about 6 Acres and
7-10 of an Acre of Wood Land, near Bergen Point; also
about 6 Acres adjoining Jacob Van Horn, and some Salt
Meadow; it is very handy to New-York for marketing,
plenty of the very best Oysters at the Front of the Land,
and also fine Fishing : The whole is to be sold in separate
Parcels, the Vendue to begin at 10 o' Clock; a good Title
will be given by
Jacob Van Horn,
Jane Van Horn,
Andrew Zegart,
Fytie Zegart, and
John Lagrange, jun.
New-York, May 29. On Thursday Night last the Post-
Boy, that rides between Nezv-Bruuszvick and this City, had
his Horse stole out of the Stable at Bruiiszvick Ferry; and
another not being readily to be got, he came off with the
Mail on his Back, and travelled ten Miles on Foot, by
which Means we have no Philadelphia News-Papers this
Week, he not being able to bring them along also on his
Back from Brunszvick. However, they came to hand last
Night, but we don't find any Thing very material in them.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 449
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1378,
May 29, 1769.
City of } . Whereas a certain Negro Man,
Perth-Amhoy ) ' named Primes, said to be the Prop-
erty of David Provoost, was committed to the Gaol of said
City, by the Court on Monday the i ith Day of July 1768.
Now these are to give Notice, that the said Negro will be
sold for Cost, on Tuesday the 13th of June Inst, at the
Market House in said City, at 10 o' Clock in the Morning
of said Day, per me William Jolly, Gaoler.
2^(1 of May, 1769.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1378, June I, 1769.
Absconded from Moorestown, in the county of Bur-
lington, West-Jersey, a certain native Irishman, who calls
himself John Ryne, about 22 or 23 years .of age, about
5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, thick set, the small of his legs
remarkably thick and fleshy, he wears his own brown
straight hair, speaks bad English, is very talkative, much
given to boasting of his abilities, is a very great liar, and
a notorious rogue; had on and took with him, when he
went away, a light coloured saggathy coat, one of the
cuffs has four seams in it, a snuff coloured cloth jacket,
lead coloured cloth breeches, several pair of stockings, one
pair wove ribbed worsted stockings, one Philadelphia
made hat> one English castor, one fine shirt; his other
clothes uncertain. Whoever takes up said John Ryne, and
secures him in any of his Majesty's goals in the province
of New- Jersey, or Pennsylvania, and sends word to either
of the Subscribers, shall receive Eorty Shillings reward,
and reasonable charges.
Thomas Morton, John Risdon, Samuel Burrough
or Stacy Budd.
450 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
Nezv- Jersey, June i, 1769
Run away, yesterday morning, from the Subscriber,
living at the Blue Anchor, in Gloucester township, a ser-
vant man, named Benjamin Matthewson, is about 22 years
of age, about 5 feet 10 inches high, of a brown complex-
ion, pretty full eyed, and wears his own hair; he was
brought up a farmer, but has lately been used to the cedar
swamp business; had on, when he went away, an old hat,
bound with ferriting, a home-spun shirt, two striped jack-
ets, one of which is double-breasted, without sleeves, and
both alike, except a little difference in the striping, a Rus-
sia frock, a pair of greyish blue woollen trowsers, thread
stockings, and strong hob-nailed shoes, with buckles.
Whoever secures said servant, so that his master may have
him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and all rea-
sonable charges, paid by Robert Mattockes
On the Virginia Assembly oifering up their prayers for
wisdom for Lord B 1.
The Assembly in devoutest strain
Ask for my Lord the gift of brain, ■
Wisdom alone will hardly do.
Next beg a little patience too.
Nezv- Jersey.
We hear that the Committee, appointed (by the Amer-
ican Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia for
promoting Useful Knowledge) to observe the Transit of
Venus, which happened on Saturday last, having distrib-
uted themselves into three Classes, the Rev. Mr. John
Ewing, Joseph Shippen, Esq; Doctor Hugh Williamson,
Messieurs Thomas Prior, Charles Thomson, and James
Pearson, observed at the public Observatory, on the State-
House Square; the Rev. Doctor William Smith, John
Lukens, Esq; Messieurs David Rittenhouse, and John Sel-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 45 ^
lers, at Mr. Rittenhouse's Observatory, at Norrington;
and Mr. Owen Biddle at the Light-House, near the Capes
of Delaware. The Weather was extremely favourable,
and the Observations at the three several Places, were
compleated greatly to the Satisfaction of the Observers.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 126, June 5-12,
1769.
Whereas the unhappy Behaviour of Margaret my
Wife, has obliged me to live separate from her, and gives
me Reason to apprehend she may endeavour to run me in
Debt : These are therefore to desire that no Person will
harbour, entertain or trust her on my Account, for that
I will pay no Debt of her contracting after the Date hereof.
Enoch Lambert, Boatman
Woodhridge Razvay, 8th June 1769.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1379, June 8, 1769.
Wanted Immediately
A Fuller, who understands fulling, dying, shearing
and pressing Cloth, in all its Branches, and one who can
be well recommended for Care and Trust; such a Person
will meet with extraordinary Encouragement, by applying
to Samuel Kitchen, in Amwell Township, Hunterdon
County, West-Jersey. The Fuller to work on Shares, or
by the Year. Apply to said Kitchen, at his Mills.
Run away, on the 29th of May last, from the Subscrib-
er, living in Upper Freehold, in East Jersey, a servant
man, named Joseph Lemon, he is country born, alDout 23
years of age, stoop shouldered, and of a fair complexion;
had on, and took with him, a blue coat, red and white
striped lapelled jacket, blue and white striped trowsers,
452 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
another jacket, the fore parts snuff coloured plush, and
the back shaloon, ozenbrigs shirt and trowsers, a half worn
hat, and thick pair of shoes; it is thought he had an old
indenture with him, for a pass. Whoever takes up said
servant, and brings him to me, shall have Five Pounds
reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
Hugh Hutchin.
Made his Escape, from a Constable of Salem, on the
23d Day of May, a certain William Young, of Allo-
way's Creek, in the County of Salem, and Province of
West-Jersey, a Taylor by Trade, of a middle Stature, and
about 20 Years of Age. Whoever will take up said
Young, and secure him, or send or bring him to the Sub-
scriber, shall have Three Pounds Reward, paid by
Alexander Millar.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 21 1 1, June 8, 1769.
Ran away from the subscriber, living in Hanover
township, Morris county, and province of New-Jersey,
about three weeks ago, an Irish servant man, named John
Harris, about twenty years of age, five feet nine inches
high, thin faced, slim, of a fresh complexion, and has
straight long black hair. Had on when he went away,
a check shirt, and a pair of white tow trowsers, a sailor's
brown jacket, a streaked vest, an old hat. and old shoes
and stockings. Whoever takes up said servant, and deliv-
ers him to his master, or secures him in any of his Maj-
esty's gaols, shall receive forty shillings Reward, and
have all reasonable charges paid by
Aaron Bennet.
N. B. He was lately bought of Mr. Edward Barret,
out of the work-house, in Philadelphia. All masters of
vessels are forbid to carry him off.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 453
Last Tuesday died at Burlington, after a short Illness.
PETER BARD, jnn. a Youth of uncommon Merit. His
Talents and early Virtues were considered by all who knew
him as a happy Presage of future Excellence, and his un-
timely Death will doubtless be much and deservedly la-
mented.■*■
Ran away from the subscriber, living at Oldman's
Creek, West New-Jersey, on the night of the 15th instant,
an English servant lad named James Havard, about five
feet, five or six inches high : Had on, and took with him,
a blue surtout coat, much worn, a blue lapelled hunting
coat, bound with binding lighter than the coat, three
shirts, one white, the others check, one of which is mended
with a piece of check different from the shirt, two pair of
oznabrig trowsers, one pair of shoes, much worn, and
steel buckles, a good broach in his shirt, and a pair of sil-
ver buttons in his sleeves. Whoever takes up said ser-
vant, and secures him in any of his Majesty's gaols, or
delivers him to his master, shall receive forty shillings
reward, and all reasonable charges paid, by
Thomas Taylor.
N. B. He is of a light complexion, wears his own short
hair, and has one leg sore. — The Pennsylvania Chronicle,
No. 127, June 12-19, 1769-
Whereas several of the Owners or Claimers of the
Common Lands allotted to the Patent of Secaukus, in the
County of Bergen, in the Province of Nezu-Jersey, have
made frequent Applications to the General-Assembly of
the said Province, for a Law appointing Commissioners to
make Partition of said Common Lands : These are there-
fore to certify, that a Number of the said Owners, or
Claimers of said Common Lands, will at the next Sessions
1 For some notes on the Bard family, see N. J. Archives, XXIV., 524.
454 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
of General Assembly of said Province, renew their Appli-
cation for the above said Law; of which intended Appli-
cation, all Persons laying Claim to the whole, or any Part
of said Commons, or otherwise concerned therein, are de-
sired to take Notice, and make their Objections, if any they
have, to said LaM^ Of which Application frequent Notice
has been heretofore given.
Dated May i8, 1769.
— The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1380, June 12, 1769.
To be sold at public vendue.
At the Merchant's Coffee-House, on Tuesday the 4th
July next, viz.
The whole of the real Estate of Henry Cuyler, deceased,
consisting of the following Houses and Lots of Land.
a small Lot of Land in the Town of Hack-
ensack
'^ Henry Cuyler
Abraham Cuyler
June 12, 1769.
RuN-AwAY, on Saturday the loth of this instant, from
Leffert Waldron, at the 3 Mile Run, near new Brunswick,
a yellowish Negro, named Ben, about 19 Years old, about
5 Feet 2 Inches high, bushy Hair, speaks both low Dutch
and English : Had on, when he went away, a brown
homespun Coat, with white Metal Buttons, new home-
spun Breeches, Felt Hat, and sundry other Clothes. Also,
at the same Time, ran away, a Negro Fellow, from Er-
nestus Van Harlingen, at Millstone, in the County of Som-
ersett, at the Court-house, named Jack, about 21 Years
old, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, well built, also yellowish,
speaks both Dutch and English : Had on, when he went
away, a blue Coat, brown Jacket, half worn Leather
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 455
Breeches, and Felt Hat. Whoever will take up said Ne-
groes, and secure them, so that their Masters may have
them again, shall have Six Dollars Reward, if taken
within the Province, and Seven Dollars if taken with-
out the Province, or half for each, paid by us.
Leffert Waldron, and
Ernestus Van Harlingen
P. S. The above Negroes are supposed to be gone off
together, as they were missing both together, at one time.
It is supposed they had a false Pass — The New York
Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1380, June 15, 1769.
Burlington, June 12, 1769
Notice is hereby given to Curtis Grubb of Lancaster,
in the Province of Pennsylvania, that Thomas Cason, a
Servant of his, is now in my Custody, and that he is de-
sired to come or send soon, pay Charges, and take him
azvay; or to inform me, whether I shall dispose of him
for the same.
Ephraim Philips, Coaler.
Three Pounds Reward.
Run away, on the 5th of this instant June, from the
Subscriber, living near Cohansey Bridge, in West New-
Jersey, a German servant man, named William Peineburg,
about 45 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, has grey hair, a
dark complexion, and a stiff walk; had on, when he went
away, an old felt hat, a green broadcloth coat, with yellow
lining and cuff's, a brown waistcoat, a homespun linen
shirt, tow trousers, blue yarn stockings, and half worn
shoes; he took with him, a light blue half worn coat, an-
other homespun linen shirt, a pair of thickset breeches,
and two yards of striped lincey, he also took with him a
black dog, of a middle size, with a short cut tail, and some
curled hair on the back. Whoever takes up the said ser-
456 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
vant, and secures him, so that his master may have him
again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable char-
ges, paid by me, Jacob Miller.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 21 12, June 15,
1769.
CusTOM-HousE, Cleared.
Schooner Nelly, C. Alexander to Salem.
THREE POUNDS Reward,
Run-away from the subscribers the 9th instant, living
at Christiana-bridge; an Irish servant named Thomas
NoADS, aged about 19 years, is about five feet five inches
high, fair complexion, short straight dark hair, and speaks
with a good deal of Irish dialect; had on when he went
away, a new hat, a jean coat, striped damascus jacket, and
Russia drilling breeches, new shoes with silver buckles :
he also took with him a sorrel mare, between thirteen and
fourteen hands high half worn saddle and new crupper, a
pair of saddle bags, the contents therein unknown, and
two or three surtout coats. Said servant the day before he
run away, picked the subscribers drawer and took from
thence a £3 bill, Jersey money. There is likewise gone in
company with him, a certain William Henderson,
much about his age, who followed school keeping in Chris-
tiana, has been formerly employed to write for a merchant
in Joppa, Baltimore county, is about five feet eight inches
high, slender made .... he being concerned in the
felony with Noads, and deluding him off. Whoever takes
up said run away and secures him in any of his Majesty's
gaols, or brings him to the subscriber, shall have the above-
mentioned reward for Noads, and reasonable charges paid
by us
Hannah Wall, Elizabeth Janaury.
N. B. It is supposed they are gone to Egg Harbour.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 457
, Cumberland County, June i.
Whereas Richard Cayford, innkeeper, in Bridge
Town, trusted a certain Capt. Robert Wharton, late master
of the sloop Speedwell, in the sum of Twenty seven Shil-
lings and Ninepence for liquor, &c. and was so manly as
to take the benefit of the act by paying the whole with
fourteen shillings and seven pence; the said innkeeper
offered the said Wharton if he would swear to any article
in the account to be wrong he would forgive the whole
debt ; Wherefore the said innkeeper desires for the future
that no person would insist upon any more credit than can
be recovered by the act of assembly. — The Pennsylvania
Journal, No. 1384, June 15, 1769.
CusTOM-HousE, Inzvard.
Schooner Polly, W. Bartlett, Salem.
Outwards.
Schooner Polly, W. Bartlett, Salem.
Schooner St. Nicholas, R. Reed, Salem.
Cleared.
Sloop Herring, J. Wood, New-Jersey. — The Pennsyl-
vania Chronicle, No. 128, June 19-26, 1769.
Perth-Amboy, June 15, 1769.
In Consequence of an Application and Request this Day
received, from a Number of the Proprietors of East New-
Jersey, I do appoint Friday the 23d Instant June, for the
general Proprietors of East New-Jersey to meet in Coun-
cil, at this Place, at 9 o' Clock, in the Forenoon, of the said
Day : All Persons concerned, are desired to take Notice.
James Parker, President
— The Nezv York Ga:;ette and Weekly Mercury, No.
921, June 19, 1769.
458 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Found last Saturday Morning on Rotten-Row,
A Parcel of Jersey Bills; whoever has lost them and
can prove their Property, may have them again, by apply-
ing to Thomas Fisher, living opposite the Oswego Mar-
ket.
June 22.
— The Nezu York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1 38 1, June 22, 1769.
Run away, last night, from the Subscriber, living in
Monmouth county. East New-Jersey, an indented servant
man, who calls himself William Kelly, he is a yellow
fellow, part Indian, and part Negroe, about 40 years of
age, a well made strong fellow, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches
high; had on, when he went away, an old beaver hat, a
homespun light coloured cloth jacket, under ditto of the
same, striped flannel shirt, old leather breeches, old yarn
stockings, and old shoes; has a large scar on the outside
of his right leg, cut by a scythe, is much given to drink,
and is very talkative. Whoever takes up and secures said
servant, so that his master may have him again, shall re-
ceive Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid
by
June 15, 1769. Jos. S altar
By Virtue of an Advertisement, dated April 19, 1769,
at Salem, West New-Jersey, and signed by Thomas Hart-
ley, Daniel Lithcow, and Peter Ambler, to apprehend a
certain Doctor Thomas Ogle, this is to let said Subscrib-
ers know, that he is apprehended, and now confined in
York Goal, York-Town, Pennsylvania, by Virtue of said
Advertisement; and those who subscribed, are desired to
come immediately, and make some Fact appear against
him, or he will be discharged, and they sued for the Re-
ward offered by them.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 459
N. B. Said Ogle has the Watch and Fustian mentioned
in the Advertisement, and was taken up by Alexander
Ramsay, living in York-Town.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Gloucester
county, the nth day of this instant June, a Molattoe slave,
named Richard, about 19 years of age, about 5 feet 6
inches high, slim built, thin faced, a very large nose,
marked with the small-pox, the thumb of his left hand has
been badly cut, and is much less than the other; had on,
when he went away, a good ozenbrigs shirt and trowsers,
a homespun striped jacket, with sleeves, ozenbrigs frock,
old felt hat, full of small shot holes; he also took with
him a very likely black Dog, half blood-hound, had 3 white
feet, and some white on his breast, a very long tail, with
a little white on the end of it. The said Mulattoe was seen
at the mouth of Cooper's creek, and it is thought he has
crossed the river and gone to Kensington. Whoever takes
up the said Mulattoe and Dog, shall have Three Pounds
reward for both, but for the Mulattoe alone Two Pounds,
and for the Dog, without him. Twenty Shillings, paid by
Thomas Fay, or Peter Howard, living near the Draw-
bridge, Philadelphia.
To Be Sold,
A Tract of Land, situate in Pilesgrove, Salem county.
West Jersey, containing about 300 acres of upland, and 10
acres of meadow, divided into two settlements, on one of
which there are a large brick house, brick kitchen, with a
good stone cellar under the whole, a good apple orchard,
large barn, and about 60 acres of cleared land; on the
other there are a square cedar log-house 24 by 20 feet,
about 20 acres of upland cleared, a good young bearing
apple and peach orchard, 8 acres of meadow cleared, and
about 20 acres of white oak swamp may be cleared. Like-
460 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
wise to be sold two tracts, containing about 140 acres each,
adjoining the above, all lying in a square body together;
about 20 acres of cleared land, with log buildings on each
tract, and about 20 acres of good white oak swamp to
each, part of it cleared; some part lying in Manington,
adjoining Joseph Sharp's land; the whole about 6 miles
from Salem; and will be sold altogether, or in separate
tracts, as may suit the purchasers. For further particu-
lars, enquire of Richard Sparks, at the Three Tuns, within
a mile of the premises, or of Alexander, John and Moses
Hill, in Lower Penn's Neck, Salem county. Whoever in-
clines to purchase, shall have reasonable times of payment
for the same. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 21 it,, June
22, 1769.
Ran away last night from the subscriber, living in
Burlington, William Colgan, an English servant lad, about
five feet high, dark complexion, wears his own hair; had
on, when he went away, a brown double breasted jacket,
oznabrig shirt and trowsers, felt hat, a pair of pumps with
brass buckles. Whoever apprehends the said lad, and se-
cures him in any gaol, so that his master may have him
again, shall receive Three Pounds Reward, from
John Watson.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him
off at their peril.
A Journeyman Fuller and Shearman, that understands
the business may light of good encouragement, by apply-
ing to the Subscriber, living in Nottingham Township,
near Trenton, in West Jersey.
Abraham Skirm,
On Tuesday last was married at Cape-May, Mr. Cor- I
nelius Cooper, to Miss Hannah Newman.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 4^1
Lower Dublin, July 3, 1769.
Whereas I the subscriber of Lower Dublin Township,
in the county of Philadelphia, gave my bond, bearing date
the first instant, to Thomas Fry, of the township and
county of Gloucester, in the province of New-Jersey, for
Seventy Pounds Pennsylvania currency, payable the first
of October next, for a mulatto slave I bought of said Fry,
which said slave has since been seized by the collector of
the duties on slaves, for non-compliance with the act of
General Assembly of this province of Pennsylvania, in
such case made and provided. Now this is to forewarn all
persons from taking an assignment of said bond, as I am
determined not to pay the same, unless compelled by due
course of law.
Mary Ashton.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 129, Jtiiie 26-
July 3, 1769.
Whereas Johanna Morgan, the Wife of me the sub-
scriber, of Woodbridge, in the province of Nezv-Jerscy,
hath eloped from my Bed and Board, without any just
Cause or Reason ; and I being apprehensive she may strive
to run me in Debt, am obliged to take this Method, to fore-
warn all Persons from trusting her on my Account, for I
neither can or will pay any Debts she shall contract from
the date hereof.
June 22, 1769. Abraham Morgan.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1382, June 26, 1769.
Somerset County, Neiv-Jersey, June 19, 1769
Run away, on Saturday, the loth day of this instant,
from the Subscribers, two Negroe men, one named Ben,
of a yellow complexion, flat faced, bushy hair, about 5 feet
462 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
2 inches high, aged about 19 years; had on, when he went
away, a brown homespun coat, Uned with striped home-
spun, with metal buttons, black flowered everlasting jack-
et, a pair of linen breeches or trowsers, a felt hat, and
some other clothes ; speaks good English and Dutch. The
other named Jack, also of a yellowish complexion, aged
about 21 years, about 5 feet 9 inches high; had on, when
he went away, a blue coat, with white metal buttons, and
buckskin breeches, and several other cloathing, so it is
likely he may change his dress; took with him a fiddle, and
speaks good English and Dutch. They have both ob-
tained a false pass, by which they pass for free mulattoes.
Whoever apprehends the said Negroes, aiid secures them,
so as their masters may have them again, and gives notice
by a letter, by the post, to the Subscribers, near New
Brunswick, shall have Ten Dollars reward for both, or
Five for either of them, and all reasonable charges, paid
by Leffert Waldron, Ernestus Van Harlingen.
N. B. Their pass is signed with the name of Lefferty,
a justice of the peace in the county of Somerset. They
came over the Ferry at Bordentown, on Tuesday, the 1 3th
instant, and went the post road to Philadelphia, and it is
supposed they will try to push to sea. All masters of ves-
sels are forbid to carry them off at their peril. — TJie Penn-
sylvania Gazette, No. 21 14, June 29, 1769.
Custom-House, Cleared.
Schooner St. Nicholas, E. Reed, to Salem.— T/ic Penn-
sylvania Chronicle, No. 130, J^ily 3-10, 1769-
Boston, June 26. His Majesty, by Writ of Privy Seal,
has been pleased to issue his Royal Commission, bearing
Date at Westminster the Seventh Day of October, in the
Seventh Year of his Reign, authorizing and appointing
John Temple, Esq; Lieutenant Governor of New-Hamp-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 463
shire, William Allen, Esq; Chief Justice of Pennsylvania,
Peyton Randolph, Esq; Attorney-General and one of the
Council for Virginia, Benjamin Franklin, Esq; Post-
Master-General of North-America, Andrew Elliot, Esq;
Receiver-General of Quit-Rents, Samuel Holland and
William Debraham, Esqrs. Surveyors General of Lands
in the Northern and Southern Districts of America,
Charles Morris, Esq; one of the Council of Nova Scotia,
Andrew Oliver, Esq; Secretary of the Province of Massa-
chusetts-Bay, Charles Steuart, Esq; of Quebec, and Jared
Ingersoll, Esq; of Connecticut, or any Eive of them, to
ascertain, settle, and determine the Boundary Line be-
tween the two Provinces of New-York and New-Jersey,
in such Manner as from sufficient Evidence produced to
them, shall appear just and equitable. And we hear the
1 8th of next Month is the Day appointed for said Commis-
sioners to meet at the City of New-York, to proceed on
the Business of their Commission.-^
Nezv-York, July 3. Friday the 23d Ult. the 26th Regi-
ment,^ called the Cameronians, quartered at New-Bruns-
wick, in New-Jersey, v/as reviewed by his Exceilency
Genera] Gage. The Troops made a fine Appearance, and
went through their Exercise with the greatest Exactness
and Dexterity, to the entire Satisfaction of his Excellency,
and a Number of Gentlemen assembled on the Occasion.
Verdine Elsworth,
Begs Leave to acquaint the Public in general.
That he has lately removed from New- York, to
Powles-Hook Ferry, and has improved and fitted up the
House belonging to the said Ferry, in the best j\L'uiner.
1 For a paper on "The Northern Boundary Line of New Jersey, and
the ch-cumstances leading- to its establishment, in 1769." by William
A Whitehead, see N. J. Hist. Soc. Proceedings. First Series, VIII. See
also Boundary Papers, published by the State of New York, 1884.
2 The Twenty-sixth Regiment of Foot. Col. John Scott, was in Amer-
ica. 1768-1773.
464 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
for the Entertainment of Travellers, and also such of his
Friends as chnse to favour him with their Custom; who
may depend upon being entertained in the genteelest Man-
ner. And that he has also, a very neat cover'd Waggon,
and Pair of Horses, which they may, at any Time, be ac-
commodated with, upon timely Notice; as also with
Horses and Chairs, and likewise Saddle Horses. By their
very Humble Servant,
Verdine Elsworth
To be sold, in Hanover township in Morris county,
New-Jersey, a very valuable plantation (about 12 miles
from Newark landing, and 20 from New- York, and two
and an half from a Presbyterian meeting-house) contain-
ing 500 acres; near one third part of it is extraordinary
good meadow, whereon is cut upwards of 100 tuns of
English and Timothy hay yearly, and with a very little
expence can cut as much more; there is near 50 acres of
the best of boggy meadow ready drained, fit for either
hemp or corn; the up-land is very good for all sorts of
grain ; all in good fence, and near 400 bearing apple trees
on it, and a large number of peach, cherry, and other fruit
trees; and a good dwelling-house with four rooms on a
floor, and four fire-places; a good kitchen and cellar, large
barn and barracks; well watered with a number of very
fine springs, very pleasantly situated and very healthy; a
plenty of good timber. The whole can be very convenient-
ly divided into two farms, as it best suits the purchaser.
For farther particulars enquire of William Kelly, Esq; of
New-York, (whose farm joins the above, only divided by
a small stream running between) or Joseph Tuttle, living
on the premises. The title indisputable. — The Nczv York
Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 923. July 3, 1769.
RuN-away last Sunday, from the Subscriber, at Rari-
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ton, a Negro Fellow, named Eben, about 30 Years of Age,
he speaks English and Dutch, can read and write, and its
likely will forge a Pass; He had on a Linsey Woolsey
Waistcoat, Tow Shirt and Trowsers, and an old Hat.
Whoever takes him up and return's him, or secures him,
so that I may have him again, shall be handsomely re-
warded, and have all reasonable Charges paid, by
William Crook
Rariton, July 5, 1769.
N. B. All Masters of Vessels and others are desired
not to harbour, conceal or carry him off, as they will an-
swer it at their Peril. — The Neiv York Journal or General
Advertiser, No. 1383, J^ily 6, 1769.
Proposals for re-printing by Subscription,
The great Christian Doctrine of Original Sin de-
fended; Evidences of its Truth produced, and Arguments
to the contrary answered. Containing, in particular, a
Reply to the Objections and Arguings of Dr. John Taylor,
in his Book intituled, "The Scripture-Doctrine of Original
Sin, proposed to free and candid Examination," &c. By
the late Reverend and Learned Jonathan Edwards, A.
M. President of the College of New-Jersey. Matt, ix, 12.
They that he zvhole need not a Physician; hut they that
are sick.
Conditions
I. The Work shall be printed on a good Letter and
Paper, and will be contained in one Volume Octavo, mak-
ing upwards of Four Hundred Pages.
n. The Price to Subscribers will be Six Shillings and
Six-pence, well bound and lettered : Half to be paid at
the Time of subscribing, and the Remainder on the De-
livery of the Book.
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466 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
III. It will be put to the Press as soon as a sufficient
Number of Subscribers offer.
Subscriptions will be taken in by all the Members of
New-Castle Presbytery
Province of Neiv-Jersey, ss. Jiily 3, 1769
Whereas a number of the inhabitants of Newton, in
the county aforesaid, intend to petition the General As-
sembly of the said province for stopping the tide out of
Newton-Creek, by a dam to be erected across the said
creek, from Nathan Albertson's landing, on the southerly
side, to Benjamin Thackray's landing, on the northwardly
side of said Creek. If therefore any of the owners of
marsh or meadows on the said creek, between the said
Nathan Albertson's landing, and a certain dam across the
same creek, known by the name of Graisbury's dam, have
any objection to the aforesaid, they are desired to take
notice accordingly. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 21 15,
July 6, 1769.
Somerset County, Nezv- Jersey, July 15. 1769.
Ran away from the subscriber, A likely Negro fellow,
about five feet ten inches high, pitted with the small pox,
has a nose more like a white than a black, speaks good
English, and writes a good hand. He took with him
three jackets, one a fine brown cloth, another of homespun
linsey woolsey, lined, the other double breasted, without
sleeves, and one pair of new trowsers. His other clothing
is not knoM'U. Whoever takes up said Negro, and secures
him, so that his master may get him aga'in, shall have
THREE pounds reward, and all reasonable charges, paid
by
William Cooke.
— The Pennnsylvania Chronicle, No. 131, July 10-17,
1769.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 4^7
Mrs. Johnson,
Acquaints the Public, That she has decHned keeping a
Tavern, and purposes to keep a House of Diet and Lodg-
ing, in that large and pleasantly situated House com-
monly called the White House, at Elizabeth-Town, where
she has lived for some Years past. She will also have
suitable Conveniences for keeping the Horses and Car-
riages of such Travellers as shall please to put up cat her
House.
RuN-away from the Subscriber, living in Reading-
Town, Hunterdon County, a Negro Man named Brunce,
(but called himself Tom) about 30 Years of Age, 5 Feet
6 Inches high, speaks English and Low Dutch : Had on
when he went away, a blue outside Jacket, a green under
Jacket, which had a Patch on the right Side; Tow Trow-
sers, old Shoes new soaled, and an old Felt Hat. Who-
ever takes up and secures said Negro, so that his Master
may have him again, shall have a Reward of Fifteen Shil-
lings, and all reasonable Charges paid, by
Jacobus Van Derveer
Five Dollars Reward,
RAN-away from the Subscriber, in Freehold, Monmouth
County, in East New-Jersey, on the 3d Ultimo, a Negro
Man named Frank, about 24 Years old, about 5 Feet 7
Inches high ; and walks nimble and light : Had on when
he went away, a black Everlasting Jacket without Sleeves,
white Shirt, Tow Trowsers, and Felt Hat bound with
yellow. Whoever takes up said Negro, and secures him
to his Master, shall receive the above Reward, and all rea-
sonable Charges paid, by
Daniel Van Mater.
N. B. He has a small round Scar on his Cheek, and it
468 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
is thought he is come to New-York; all Masters of Ves-
sels is charged not to carry him off. — The Nezu York
Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 924, July 10, 1769.
Whereas John Hutchin, of Burlington county, West
New-Jersey, having assigned over to us, the Subscribers,
all his estate real and personal, for the use of his creditors;
these are therefore to request all persons indebted to said
Hutchin, to pay their respective balances, before the first
day of August next, that being the time fixed by the As-
signees to pay the first dividend ; and those who have not
delivered in their accompts proved, are requested to do it.
James and Drinker,
Philadelphia, July 8, 1769 James Benezet,
Richard Footman.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 21 16, July 13,
1769.
By virtue of his Majesty's writ to me directed, will be
exposed to sale, at public vendue to the highest bidder for
ready money, at the Court House, in Bridgetown, Cum-
berland County, West New Jersey, on the 15th day of
August next, between the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock, a
plantation containing 200 acres, be it more or less, being
on Morris river, at the foot of the great bridge that leads
to Cape May, suitable to keep a tavern with a good dwell-
ing house on the same, and part of the land cleared. The
purchaser on paying half the purchase money down, may
have a year to pay the other half; giving good security,
and paying interest. The plantation being late the prop-
erty of John Taylor, and taken in execution, and to be
sold by,
Thomas Maskell, Sheriff.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1388, July 13,
1769.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 469
CusTOM-HousE, Cleared.
Schooner Nancy, A. Guiiing, to Amboy.
On Thursday the 7th instant, was committed to the
gaol of this city, by John Dennis, Esq; WilHam Tomhn
(a servant to Thomas Gent) and a negro fellow named
Berkshire, a slave to Mr. Christopher Cannon, l^oth of
the county of Baltimore, in the province of Maryland;
fifteen miles from Baltimore town, near Mr. Benjamin
Badger's mills, the Great Falls of Gunpowder, and Gar-
rison church, on the great road to Connawaugo; the ser-
vant and slave stole from each of their masters, a mare;
the one from Thomas Gent, is a likely black mare, with
saddle and bridle, the other stolen by the negro, the prop-
erty of Mr. Christopher Cannon, is a fine bay mare, both
of which are secured. Messrs. Cannon and Gent are de-
sired to send for their servant, slave, mares, &c. as soon
as possible, and they will much oblige their humble ser-
vant,
Jacob Wiser.
City of Nczv-Brunszvick, in the province of East Nezv
Jersey, July 18, 1769.
Ran away the fourth of tJiis instant, at night from Jo-
seph Haight, of the city of Burlington, a servant girl
named Margaret Joyce, about five feet five or six inches
high, zvith black hair, black eyes, rosy cheeks, and thick
lips; had on zvhen she zvent azvay an India callico short
gozvn, and had zvith her a long gozvn of the same stuff, a
brozvn. qnilfed petticoat, and striped liusey petticoat bound
with red, a pair of good cotton stockings, and good
leather shoes, and a black hat, zvith a blue ribbon round
the crozvn, had formerly lived zvith Mr. Joseph Parker,
Taylor, in Philadelphia, run azvay from him, and hired
herself as a free girl; it is imagined she zvill do the same
470 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
again. JVlwcvcr zvill take up and secure said girl, so that
her master may have her again, shall have Twenty Shil-
lings reward, and all reasonable charges paid by
Joseph Haight.
— Tlie Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 12,2, July 17-24,
1769.
To be Lett,
The Farm late Andrew Van Home's, deceased, now in
the Possession of John Martin, in Piscataway, together
with the Stock. For Terms of the Lease, enquire of Cort-
land Skinner, and Philip Kearny, jun. in Perth-Amboy.
Whereas the Legislature of the Province of New-
Jersey, some Time since, by a Law of the Colony, ap-
pointed Commissioners for subdividing and locating a
certain Tract of Land, commonly called the Bergen Com-
mons, among the several Persons interested therein;
which Commissioners proceeded to the Execution of that
Trust, and located and alotted a Part of the said Tract of
Land as the Proportion thereof belonging to the Island of
Sea-Caucus ; but did not subdivide the same, or determine
to whom the same, or any Part thereof should belong;
by Reason whereof, the same remains unappropriated to
this Day. This is therefore to give Notice, that a Peti-
tion will be presented to the General Assembly of the
Province of New-Jersey, at the next Sessions, praying the
passing of an Act appointing new Commissioners for
finally settling and finishing what the former Commis-
sioners left undetermined respecting the Premises; of
which every Person interested herein is hereby desired to
take Notice. — The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mer-
cury, No. 925, July 17, 1769.
Nczv-York, July 20. Yesterday met in this City the
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 4/1
Commissioners from the several Colonies, appointed by
his Majesty, for settling and fixing the Boundaries be-
tween this Province of New- York and the Province of
New- Jersey. — The Nezv York Jotiriial or General Adver-
User, No. 1385, July 20, 1769.
Custom House, Philadelphia, Cleared. Schooner
Samuel, W. Mugford, Salem.
Hopezvell, Hunterdon County, Jidy i, 1769.
Run away from the Subscriber, a Negroe Man, named
Peter, about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, well built : Had
on, and took with him, a light Kersey Vest, one Pair of
Nankeen Breeches, one Pair of Tow Ditto, and sundry
other Articles. Whoever takes up said Negroe, so that
his Master may get him again, shall have Three Pounds
Reward and reasonable Charges, paid by
John Hunt
The Creditors of William Imlay, late of Bordentown,
deceased, are desired to bring their Accounts to the Sub-
scribers, who intend to make a Dividend of what Money
they have received, the 15th of August next. John Im-
lay, Henry Drinker, Clement Biddle, Assignees.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post-Ofiice, Phil-
adelphia.
George Avis, Gloucester County.
B. William Bate, Kingwood, N. J.
J. John Johnson, Timber Creek.
L. John Lowry, Sussex, West Jersey.
M. John Mayhew, Pilesgrove.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2117, July 20,
1769.
472 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
New- York, July 17.
, . . . In this Ship [Capt. Salmon, from London] are
come passengers. Col. Christie and Major Skone, of the
regulars; Daniel Coxe, Esq; of Trenton, and his Mother,
and Dr. Rush of Philadelphia, with several others.
Last week arrived in town the hon. Peyton Ran-
dolph, Esq, Speaker of the House of Burgesses in Vir-
ginia, and on Saturday last he sat off for New-York, to
meet the committee appointed for the settlement of the
boundary between New- York and New Jersey.
DANIEL and GEORGE RUNDLE,
At their stores in Water-street, the eighth door above
Market-street, at the north corner of the alley, have for
SALE,
European and East-India goods. . . .
Said Daniel Rundel hath to Lett,
The house in which he lately dwelt, situate on the south
side of Market street, above Seventh-street, being new and
commodious, having a long row of back buildings. Also,
a lot on Third-street, nearly opposite St. Paul's Church.
And to lett on lease, a tract of about 1400 acres of land
in Salem county. West New- Jersey, about 30 miles from
Philadelphia, which may be divided into four settlements
- - - and a small tract of land in Mount Bethel township,
North Hampton county, Pennsylvania. For further par-
ticulars enquire of him at his house in Water-street, the
eighth door above Market-street. — The Pennsylvania
Journal, No. 1389, July 20, 1769.
To be sold by the subscriber, now living on the premises.
A PLANTATION, Containing about 200 acres of land, (or
more if required) there are about one hundred cleared, the
rest is woodland, it is accommodated with a genteel brick
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 473
dwelling house, 40 by 48 feet, two stories high, four rooms
on a floor, with a large handsome stair case and entry,
with cellars under the whole building, and a' court yard
on each front of the house. . . . Any person inclining
to purchase the whole, or any part of the premises, by pay-
ing the one third part of the purchase money down, may
have reasonable time for the payment of the remainder,
and interest. For further particulars inquire of the sub-
scriber.
Robert Lettice Hooper.
To be SOLD or Rented. — The dwelling house, stables,
and other conveniences, with the large lot of ground there-
unto belonging, situate on the north side of Chestnut-
street, Philadelphia, lately in the tenure of Doctor Graeme.
For terms inquire of William Logan, Esq; in Philadel-
phia, or of John Smith in Burlington. — The Pennsylvania
Chroniele, No. 133, July 24-31, 1769.
Flizabeth-Town, July 15, 1769.
Stolen or strayed, out of Baker Hendrick's lot, a dark
brown horse, with some white hairs; a white stripe down
the face, short switch'd tail, about fourteen hands high,
four years old; he is marked on the near hind quarter with
the letter M. Whoever brings the said horse to said Hen-
dricks, or to Capt. Heard's at Woodbridge, shall receive
Four Dollars reward, and no questions asked.
Elizabeth-Town, New-Jersey, July 11, 1769.
To the Public.
Mr. Reeve, master of the grammar-school established
here, having for a number of years instructed our youth
with meritted applause, hath lately signified his intention
474 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
to US, the visiters of the said school, of resigning his
charge of the same, the ensuing Autumn. We therefore
think it expedient to give the pubhc this early notice, that
we have unanimously chosen Mr. Joseph Periam, who
proposed to resign his office as a tutor in the college of
New-Jersey, to succe.ed Mr. Reeve, in the headship of this
school.
Mr. Periam having long taught the mathematics in the
college, with distinguished approbation and success, pro-
poses besides what hath been heretofore taught in the
school, to instruct, if requested, in this important branch
of knowledge, not only young gentlemen who have stud-
ied the Latin and Greek classics, but others who dO' not
intend a college education.
As this gentleman is skilled in penmanship, a particular
attention will be paid, if desired by the parents, to the
hand writing of the pupils : These will be required to
spend sometime every day, in improving themselves in
this useful and ornamental part of education. Their em-
plo3mient herein will however differ, according to their
different capacities. Some in writing the usual copies;
others in transcribing fairly, from approved authors, either
letters to acquire a taste for the epistolary stile; or select
pieces to be committed to memory, which they will be
taught to pronounce with grace and propriety. Those of
riper judgments will be required to write their own
thoughts in the form of letters, descriptions, &c. These
transcripts and compositions will be carefully reviewed,
and errors pointed out in such manner as will be most
likely to make them accurate in writing and spelling.
We need not mention that care will be taken to instruct
them in geography, so far as is necessary to understand
the use of the globes, and the classical authors, in Oratory ;
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 475
as these have heretofore been taught when desired in this
schooh
As it is of importance that Youth, even before they leave
the grammar-school, should be instructed in the principles
of Christianity, Mr. Periam will engage to teach them such
of our protestant Catechisms as may be most agreeable to
their parents or governors.
On our part, we propose to continue our quarterly Vis-
itations, and publick examinations, to afford what assist-
ance we can to the tutors, and endeavour to promote such
emulation in the Youth, as may best answer the intention
of their friends in fitting them for any of our colleges or
qualifying them to be useful Members of Society.
Thomas B. Chandler,
James Caldwell,
Wm. p. Smith,
Elias Boudinot,
John Chetwood,
Timothy Edwards.^
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
g26, July 24, 1769.
Taken up, on Saturday, the 15th Instant, at the Blaz-
ing Star, and now in Perth-Amboy Goal, a Negroe Man,
that nearly answers the Description of one advertised in
this Gazette, by Thomas Minshall, living near Wright's
Ferry, in York County; he will not tell his Name, nor
own he has a Master, but passes as a Freeman. His Mas-
ter may hear further, by applying to John Kinsey, in
Woodbridge.
To be Sold, by the Subscribers,
A Plantation, containing 95 acres of land, well situ-
lA son of Jonathan Edwards, some lime President of Princeton Col-
lege. Aaron Burr, his nephew, lived with him at Ellzabethtown for
some years.
476 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
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 m.ake 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 ihe
last will and testament of John Thompson to sell the same,
may know the title and terms. — The Pennsylvania Gazette,
No. 21 18, July 27, 1769.
New-York, July 24.
On Thursday last arrived here, Ship Hope, Captain
Benjamin Davies, from London in 8 ivecks. . . On
the 2d of July, he spoke a Ship from Virginia, and no
other all the passage, zvhich zuas just six zveeks 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-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 477
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, Jnly 27,
1769.
Custom House, Inward.
Sloop Mulberry, J. Lock, Burlington.
Cleared.
Sloop Olive, J. Bunker, Egg-Harbour. — The Pennsyl-
vania Chronicle, No. 133, July ^i^- 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, Jiily 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.
478 NEW JERSEY. COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
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. 2 119, Angiist 3,
1769.
Custoni-Honse, 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 car\'ed brass buckles.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 479
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.
Pozvles-Hook Races.
On Monday the i6th 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
lb. The best of three 3 Mile Pleats; 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 l^eaten Horses to run the best of
three Heats for the Stakes.
Wednesday the i8th there will be a Fox Hunt in Ber-
gen Woods, and on
Thursday the igth, there will be a Purse of Twenty
Pounds, free for any Horse, ]\Iare, 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 Florse, &c. that
starts for the Plate of 50I. and 20s. for every Horse, &c.
480 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
that Starts for the 20]. Plate. Any Dispute that may
arise, to be determined by a Majority of the Subscribers
present. Good Crafts wiH be ready at each Ferry to con-
vey over ah Persons who incHne 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.^
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 shoemalver by trade, and pretends to tlie snufT 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
WiLLL\M Tucker.
N. B. He is supposed to have a false pass, and also
change his name and clothes, he being a crafty fellow. — ■
Tlie Nczv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 928,
August 7, 1769.
Pursuant to an Order of the Honourable Jacob Ford,
1 In the 'Ncxo York Gazette and Weckh/ 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.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 48 1
and Samuel Tnthill, 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 Coimty 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 176^.
Monmouth, ) By Order of the Honourable John Ander-
New-Jersey, \ 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 (lualified
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.
Moniuouth Gaol, July the 2/tli, I/6q.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1388, August 10, 1769.
482 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
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 azuay from the Subsp'iber, Iknng in Ez'cshaju,
Burlington county, J Vest- Jersey, on the 8tJi instant, a ser-
vant lad, named Jacob Carvel, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches
high, about 18 years of age, zvell set, of a yeUoivish com-
plexion, coarse harsh hair, a kind of flax colour, cut z'cry
close on the top, is very much Jiunip shinned; had on, and
took zvith him, tz^'o shirts, one ozenbrigs, the other Hue
linen, tzvo pair of tozv trozvsers, and one pair of striped
ditto, four jackets, tzvo bear-skin, one lead coloured, the
other black and zvhite, a good broadcloth one, light col-
oured, lined zvitJi striped zvoollen, and bound before, one
cotton and zvoollen striped ditto, a nezv black neckcloth,
tzvo hats, one an old beaver the other plat, a nezv pair of
neats leather shoes. JJe also took zvith him a large brindle
dog; ilie said boy's father lives at Duck-Creek, and it is
supposed he has gone that zvay. Whoever takes up and
secures said servant in any goal, so that liis umster may
have him again, shall receive Thirty Shillings rezvard, and
Five Shillings for the dog, zvith reasonable charges, paid
by
Nathan Haines.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, 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
484 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
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.
— TJie Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1392, August 10,
1769.
Nezv-York, August 14. * * The Races at Powles's
Hook begins the 9th of October, and not the i6th.
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 Da}^ : This will be continued on every Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday, in every Week, at the usual Price
of i8d. 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 PVest 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 JJllliain
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 48$
TJionias 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, Goalcr.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1389, August 14, 1769.
Trentozvn, August 2^1 [?], 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 Nezv 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.
486 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
June 12, 1769.
By virtue of a writ to me directed, oii 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 gfrist 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 nth of October next, on
the premises, a valuable plantation, situated in the town-
ship of Alloway's Creek, supposed to contain 225 acres
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 487
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 ii, 1769
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2 121, 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
Sw^amp, 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,
488 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
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, Inzvard 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 Nezv- 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;
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 4^9
The House and Lot of Ground, wherein the late Widow
Low, deceased, Hved; 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 41-4 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 Nezv York Gazette and JVeekly Mercury, No.
931, August 21, 1769.
Garrat Noel
Has for Sale at his Book Store, next Door to the Mer-
chant's Coffee House,
A Treatise concerning Religious Affections.
By the Rev. Jonathan Edwards, A. M.
Late President of the College of Nezv-Jerscy.
iI^^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.
490 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
N. B. The Notes are printed at large. — The Nezv 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, zvell tiered,
witli black gum hubs, one of the boxes of the little zchecls
loose, and cannot be fastened zvithout nezv bushing; also
a nezv Skiff, 18 feet keel, 4 feet beam, Moses bottom, a
c'lain TO feet long, and the upper streaks painted of a lead
colour. If any person, or persons, zvill giz'c infornuifion,
so that tJie tJiic'Z'cs may be brought to juslice, shall have
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 49 1
Three Pounds reward, or Thirty Shillings for the Wheels
and Skiff^ paid by
William Hugo.
Philadelphia, August ly, 1769.
Forty Dollars Reward.
Run away, the i^th instant, from the subscriber, lii'iiig
near Trenton, tzvo Irish servant men, one named Garret
Murphy, abont 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, a
little pitted with the small-pox, straight short black hair,
walks zvide, and speaks a little on the brogue; had on,
when he went away, a zvool hat, a good brozun broadcloth
coat, with white lining, a brozvn velvet jacket, and zvhite
ticken breeches. The other named Nicholas Fitzgerald,
about 24 years of age, 6 feet high, a little pitted zuiih the
small-pox, long light brozvn hair, tied behind, of a ruddy
complexion, and speaks very much on tJie brogue; had on,
zvhen he zuent azvay, a zvool hat, a snuif 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 rezuard, or the half part for either of them, and rea-
sonable charges, paid by
Samuel Henry.
To be Sold, by the Subscriber,
A Plantation, containing 100 acres of strong land, ex-
ceeding well timbered and clear of pine, about 40 acres of
cleared land, 9 acres of excellent good meadow, with little
or no expence, lying upon Newtown creek, in Gloucester
county, New-Jersey, about 4 miles from Philadelphia.
Any person inclining to purchase the same, may know the
conditions, by applying to Isaac Burrough, living upon
Newtown creek, within about half a mile of Gloucester.
492 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
The payments may be made easy, g"iving good security, if
required. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2122, August
24, 1769.
Custom House, Inward Entries.
Schooner Pohy, W. Bartlett, from Salem.
Outwards.
Schooner Polly, W. Bartlett, Salem.
FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
Ran away from the subscriber, living in Chesterfield
township, Burlington county. West New-Jersey, an ap-
prentice boy, named John Jones, a slim, thin visaged fel-
low, with dark brown hair, by trade a shoemaker, about
five feet eight inches high; had on, and took with him
five pair of yarn stockings, two pair of oznabrig trowsers,
two oznabrigs shirts, two pair of shoes, one pair new black
in the grain, the other half wore, two homespun jackets,
the one striped, the other serge, two hats, one an old
beaver, the other one of those new fashioned straw hats.
Whoever takes up said apprentice, and secures him, so
that his master may have him again, shall receive the
above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
Isaac Holloway.
— The Pennsylvania CJironicle, No. 138, August 28-
Septeinber 4, 1769. .
To be sold by way of public Vendue, on Tuesday the
tenth Day of October next, at the Dwelling-House of the
Revd. James M'Crea, deceased;
A Plantation, containing between three and four Hun-
dred Acres of Land, in the Township of Bedminster, and
County of Somerset, and Province of East New-Jersey,
being about seventeen Miles from New-Brunswick, three
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 493
from Lamberton Meeting-Hoiise, within one and an Half
of a good Mill, and about one and an Half of Pliickemin;
the Whole is well timbered and watered, having the North
Branch of Rariton running thro' the same. There is on it
a good Dwelling-House, two Stories high, with a good
Kitchen, a large Barn, two Barracks, a good Orchard, a
Quantity of good Meadow, and a considerable more may
be made; likewise all the Farming Utensils, and Horses,
Cows, Hogs, Sheep, and a Library of Books, a Negro
Man, and sundry Sorts of Houshold Goods. The Vendue
to begin at ten o'Clock of said Day, and continue daily
until all is sold. Attendance will be given, and a reason-
able Time of Credit, by
Catharine M'Crea, ) Executrix.
And :■
James M'Crea, ) Executor.
Taken up, and committed to the Goal of Newark, in
the County of Essex, New-Jersey, a Negro Man of the
Mulatto Hue, who says his Name is Ben Kipps, and that
he belongs to Nicholas Smith, of Egg-Harbour. He was
taken up at the Beginning of this Instant; his Master is
hereby required to come and take him away, paying
Charges, or he will be sold according to Law, by me
Jonas Pierson
Keeper of the Goal.
Newark, Aug. 19, 1769.
— The Nezv York Ga.zcttc and JJ\-'ckly Mercury, No.
931, August 28. 1769.
Nezv-York, August 31. We hear from Shrewsbury,
that about a Fortnight ago, one Carrol, of that Place, a
Silver-Smith, was committed to Gaol and still remains
there, for debauching his own Daughter, a Girl not fifteen
Years of Age, who has sworn that she is with Child by
494 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
him, and that this detestable Commerce has subsisted for
above two years.
From the same Place we hear, that on Monday last, Mr.
John Hans, his Brother and 6 of their Children, went out
of the Mouth of the River a Fishing, and in returning-
thro' a Place called the Swash, the Boat overset, by which
Mr. John Hans, the only Person who could swim, was
thrown to a further Distance from the Boat than the rest,
and it is supposed received some Hurt, for he grasp'd and
supported himself by an Oar, calling to his Brother to take
Care of the Children, for that he was so spent he could do
nothing, and soon after dropped his Head in the Water
and was drown'd, clinging to the Oar. His Body was
soon after taken up by Mr. Allen, Chief Justice of Penn-
sylvania, who happen'd then to be out in a Boat. All the
rest of the People in the Boat which was overset, were
providentially saved.
To be Sold or Let.
A Pleasant situated Farm in Shrewsbury, lying on the
Sea Coast, at Long Branch; this Place contains about no
Acres, with good Lnprovements, is well situated for any
Person that should incline to have a pleasant Retirement,
from Heat in Summer, or should choose to go into the
Business of keeping Lodgers, or to carry on a Fishery,
the Cod and Sea Bass being taken in great Plenty before
the Door: Any Person inclining to buy or rent the said
Place, may know the Terms by applying to John Morris.
living on the Premises, by whom an indisputable Title
shall be given; and any Person inclining to purchase, shall
have reasonable Payments.
Likewise, a Tract of Land lying at Forked River, on
the North-Side of the North-Branch of said River, con-
taining 370 Acres, 200 of it Meadow, and the Upland the
best in that Part of the Country; an undisputed Title shall
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 495
be given for the Land, by the said John Morris, Hving at
Long-Branch. — TJie New York Journal or General Adver-
tiser, No. 1 39 1, August 31, 1769.
Somerset County, Nezv Jersey, August ii, 1769.
I HAVE taken up, and put in the goal of said county, a
Negroe Man, named Jem, who says he is the property
of Mr. Thomas Severns, who keeps the Ferry at Elk-
River, in Maryland. The owner of said Negroe is de-
sired to come, pay the charges, and take him away.
John Smock.
Extract of a Letter from Cohansey, in Cumberland
County, New- Jersey, August 19, 1769.
"We have had the most excessive dry Season here al-
most ever known. Our Corn, in some Places, quite cut
off, and our Pasture Fields burnt up, so that scarce any
Thing green appeared until last Wednesday Morning,
when we had such a violent Gust, that we were almost
flooded; wherever the Waters found a Descent, they ran
with such Rapidity, that Bridges, Mill-dams, Fences &c.
were carried away, but happily it did not last long."
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Cumberland
county, near Cohansey Bridge, on the 21st of this instant
August, a servant man, named John M'Cormick, has
black hair, a large scar on his left cheek, and a sore leg;
had on, when he went away, a good new saggathy coat,
striped trowsers and jacket, and took with him sundry
other clothes. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures
him in any of his Majesty's Goals, so that his master may
have him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and
reasonable charges, paid by me
William Eldridge.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2123, August 31,
1769.
49^ NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
To the Public.
Whereas the Stage Wag-gon from Powles Hook, to
Newark, has for the Summer past gone but once a Day,
it may now be depended on, that there are two Waggons
provided, one at Powles Hook and the other at Newark,
each to set off from their Station precisely at eight of the
Clock in the Morning, and at Half after four in the After-
noon, and will meet to exchange Passengers at Hacken-
sack River, which entirely takes off the Inconveniency
of detaining Passengers by ferrying of the Waggon over
said River. The Stages begin this Morning, 4th Sept. at
the Time above specified. The Stage Days are Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and vSaturdays. — The New York
Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 932, September 4,
1769.
ElkahctJi-Tozvn, Sept. 4, i'j6(^.
Mr. Holt,
I Observed the Comet this Morning at 2 o' Clock, and
find its Progress towards the Sun. I believe at about the
Rate of three Degrees in 24 Hours. It is now to the
Southward of the Sun, but is falling as fast towards the
North, that I think it will pass on that Side. By a Calcu-
lation I made this Morning, I find the Sun at Half after
7 o 'Clock 2,793,104 Miles North of the Place the Comet
was in at Two. In less than 30 Days I expect it will be
parallel with the Sun. Should it come between us ajid
the Sun the Tail will then probably extend to the Earth.
And therefore it becomes all to be prepared for the Con-
sequences so alarming as those which must then follow.
H somebody who has instruments, has not sent you
some exact Calculations, you may publish these, but if
better are come to Hand, these are needless. The Publi-
cation of those sent you last Week are now I suppose un-
necessarv for the same Reason.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 497
Bordcntozvn, August 31, 1769.
Run away from the Subscriber, a Negroe Man, named
ToNEY, formerly the property of Wilham Lester; Who-
ever takes up the said Negroe, and secures him in any
Goal, shall have Three Dollars reward, paid by me
Israel Wright
N. B. All persons are forbid from employing him, or
harbouring him; and all masters of vessels from carrying
him off. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2124, Septem-
ber 7, 1769.
The General Assembly of the Province of New jersey
are summoned to meet at Burlington, on Tuesday the loth
of October.
Ship Hope, Robinson, Brig Content, Featherstone, and
Sloop Kingston, Graham, are ashore at our Capes, full of
Water; Brig Capt. Reed, for Marblehead, is
ashore at Cape May, full of Water; and many small
Crafts.
TO BE SOLD, a house and lot of ground at Jacob's
Town, in the township of New Hanover, and county of
Burlington, West New Jersey; the house is one story and
an half high, very convenient and well finished, with an
extraordinary well of good water at the door. The lott
contains two acres and an half, and two rods. There is
a very neat row of about one dozen cherry trees on the
front of the lot, and about one dozen and a half of apple
trees on the back part; there is a work shop on the same
that is large enough for any tradesman; it was built for
a shoemaker. The whole is pleasantly situated on a pul;)lic
road, and in a very public part of the country, good neigh-
bourhood, and would suit almost any tradesman, or a mer-
chant, but more especially a taylor, as the one who lives
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there now has more work than he can do. This lot will
be sold at the low price of one hundred and twenty pounds
for the sake of cash. Any person inclining to purchase the
same may apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
Jacob Cook.
— Tlie Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 140, September
11-18, 1769.
Auhquechnock, Sept. 4, 1769.
Public Notice is hereby given, That the Trustees of
Queen's College in New- Jersey, are to meet at Hacken-
sack, in the County of Bergen, on the fourth of October
next, ensuing the Date hereof.
David Marinus, Clerk.
To be sold by the subscriber living in Somerset County
and Province of New-Jersey, a very valuable tract of land,
situate in Bernard's town in the county of Somerset afore-
said, containing about six hundred and fifty acres, being
divided into three farms each; having a good orchard, a
quantity of meadow ground and well watered and tim-
bered; it is an exceeding good soil for wmter and sum-
mer grain and pasture, and very convenient upon account
of range for cattle: The whole lying within about two
miles of Mendem, and within two Miles of Baskinridge
meeting-house, within one mile of a grist-mill, and about
twenty miles from New-Brunswick : The title indis-
putable, and a reasonable time of payment will be given
upon good security. Any person inclining to purchase
the whole or part, may apply for further particulars to,
Peter Penier.
Three Dollars Reward.
RuN-away from the subscriber at Elizabeth-Town, on
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Tuesday the 22d of August last, a likely young negro fel-
low, called John : He is considerably upon the tawny
colour, was born in this country; and bred in the family
of the late Mr. Brockhurst,-^ at Pompton. It is conjectured
he may be lurking somewhere thereabouts, or on Col.
Philip's Manor. Whoever shall secure the said negro,
so that his master may have him again, shall receive the
above recompense, and all charges paid by
Wm. p. Smith.
Wanted.
One Hundred Pounds, on a good real Estate, in East
New-Jersey, free from all Manner of Incumbrances. Any
Person having such a Sum to Let, may know the Person,
by applying to the Printer hereof. — The Nezv York Ga-
zette and Weekly Mercury, No. 933, September 11, 1769.
To-MORROW
At 12 o'clock will be Sold at the Merchant's Coffee-
House :
The House and Lot of Ground in Stone-Street, where-
in the Widow Low lived.
And, On Thursday the 3d Day of October, will be sold
at the said Coffee-House, at Public Vendue, A Lot of Up-
land of about two and a half Acres, situate at Raritan
Landing, in New-Jersey, now in the Occupation of Evert
and John Duyckinck, together with a Lot of excellent
Meadow, containing four and a quarter Acres, directly
opposite to the Upland, the Road running between both.
There is on the Upland a good and very convenient Dwell-
ing-House, with a Cellar and five Fire Places, a large and
convenient Store and Bake House, Garden, Well and Or-
chard; on the Lowland is a Store House, Chair House
1 Henry Brockholst, son of Anthony Brockholls, or Brockholst. of New
York.
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and Stable. A good Title will be given by the Subscrib-
ers living in New-York.
Peter Low, and ) Surviving
Cornelius P. Low, | Executors.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1393, September ii, iy6g.
To the inhabitants of the Upper Precinct, in Cape May,
and all others concerned; take notice,
On the third day of the next sitting of the General As-
sembly of New- Jersey, at Burlington, for business, a peti-
tion will be presented to the said Assembly, for a law to
enable the surveyors to lay a public highway two rods
wide, free from toll over the toll-bridge and causeway, at
the fast landing on Cedar Swamp Creek, in the said Pre-
cinct, and to locate convenient roads therefrom; and for
Joseph Corson, Isaac Baner, John Mackey, and James
Willits, and their associates to give their whole expence
incurred in making the said bridge and causeway to the
said Precinct, for the use of the said bridge and causeway.
Philadelphia, September 14.
We hear a Ship was seen dismasted a little to the South-
ward of our Capes. Captain Robinson, in a Ship from
London, and a Brig, outward-bound are ashore at the
Capes. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2125, September
14, 1769.
A ship, supposed to be the Hope, Capt. John Robinson,
from London, and a brig unknozvn, are ashore at our
capes, but in what condition we have not yet learnt. — The
Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1397, September 14, 1769.
Philadelphia, September 25, 1769.
THE NEW STAGE
To NEW YORK, on the Old York Road,
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Sets out Tomorrow, the 26th instant, from the sign of
the Bunch of Grapes in Third-street, at Sunrise, proceeds
by the Crooked Billet, Coryell's Ferry, Bound-Brook,
Newark, and from thence to Powle's Hook, opposite New-
York. It will set out regularly every Tuesday Morning,
during the Winter Season; perform the journey, from
Philadelphia to Powle's Hook, in Two Days, and ex-
change passengers at the South Branch of Rariton, at the
house of Obadiah Taylor, formerly kept by Daniel Sea-
burn, on Wednesday Morning, when one Stage returns to
Philadelphia, and the other to Powle's Hook.
Each Passenger to pay ten shillings from Philadel-
phia to the South Branch, and ten shillings from the
South Branch to Powle's-Hook, ferriage free, and three
PENCE per mile for any distance between; and goods at
the rate of twenty shillings per hundred weight, from
Philadelphia to New-York.
That part of the country is very pleasant; the distance
and goodness of the road not inferior to any from this to
New- York. There is but one ferry from this to Newark.
The road is thickly settled by a number of wealthy farm-
ers and merchants, who promise to give every encourage-
ment possible to the stage. And as the principal propri-
etors of said stage live on the road, the best usage may
be expected.
To BE sold, a lot of land, containing about 16 acres,
situated in Houghton, Springfield township and county of
Burlington, on which is a neat dwelling-house, lately fin-
ished and painted, with a new paled garden, stables and a
large orchard, also, on the same lot, one other dwelling-
house, which has been lately fitted up for a store, with a
good pork-house, smoak-house, and other out-houses, con-
veniently situated for trade, or would suit a gentleman
inclining to a retired life, its situation being pleasant,
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healthy and in a good neighbourhood. Also, in view of
and nearly contiguous to the above mentioned lot, a plan-
tation containing about 75 acres of land, about 50 whereof
is cleared, 12 acres of which is good meadow, the rest
pasture, and arable land, with a dwelling-house, barn and
young orchard thereon. For terms enquire of Will-
iam Dillwyn, on the premises. — The Pennsylvania Chron-
icle, No. 141, September 18-25, 1769.
Nezv-York, September 18. In the Storm we had on
Friday the 8th Instant, a Shallop belonging to Wood-
bridge, was drove ashore at Barnagat Beach, but got off
again the next Day without much Damage : During their
Stay on the Beach, they found drove ashore, the Bodies
of five White Men and one Negro, but could neither see
or hear the least Sign of any Vessel, from whence they
might come. One of them that appeared to be of most
Note, seemed to be about Fifty Years old, and was near
Six Foot high, had on a light Snuff coloured Plush or
Manchester Velvet Coat, white Linnen Jacket, black knit
Breeches, and white Cotton Stockings : A Wig was in
his Pocket : He had also a Silver Watch, London-Make,
and between the Cases a piece of Lace- Work with the Let-
ters R. B. worked in it, a Steel Key with a common red
Stone Seal, tied with a light grounded Ribbon and purple
Flowers. He had a Pair of plain square Silver Buckles
with Steel Chapes, and a Pair of round plain Knee
Buckles. The other Persons appeared to have been com-
mon Sailors : As no other Intelligence could be got. to
know who they were, the above Boatmen took the Watch
and Buckles, &c. into their Possession, and have published
this Account, that whoever can prove a Right to^ them, by
applying to- the Printer hereof, may be further informed,
and on paying the Charges, will have the Effects delivered
them.
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We hear from Perth-Amhoy, that the Jail of the County
of Middlesex, in that City, took Fire on Thursday last,
and all the Wooden Part thereof entirely consumed : It
was built but about two Years ago, and the Person who
undertook to do it, at the Charge of the County, being
unhappily a Prisoner in it, there have been some Suspi-
cions hinted as if it was set on Fire on Purpose; but we
believe without any just Foundation, except on Account
of the Time, which was thus : On that Day there was a
Fair and a great Horse-Race at Woodhridgc, which occa-
sioned the greater Part of the Inhabitants of Aiuboy to be
absent; so- that on the Fire's breaking out, there were
scarce any Person appeared to assist in quenching of it.
This is the third Time the County Jail in that City, has
been demolished by Fire, in our Memory.^ We don't learn
that any Lives were lost on the Occasion. — TJie Nezv York
Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1394, September 18,
1769.
Nezv-York, September 21. The Storm of Wind and
Rain which came on, on Friday Morning the 8th Instant,
and continued till 8 or 9 o'Clock at Night, has had very
melancholy and terrible Effects in all Places from which
we have yet had Opportunity to hear. From some of the
People belonging to the Vessels which were lost at Barne-
gat in the late Storm, we have the following Accounts,
The Sloop Sally, Capt. Pike, with 4 other Hands, having
on board 30 Barrels of Mackrel, and 4000 Cod Fish, left
Newport the 3d Instant; on Friday the 8th, Wind very
high at E. N. E. being near Barnegat Beach, attempted
to beat off, but were soon driven into the Surf and left to
the Mercy of the Winds and Waves ; about a Quarter of
a Mile South of the Inlet, the Sloop was driven on Shore
I That is. the memory of James Parker, of Woodbridge, the printer
of The New York Gazette or Weekli/ Post Boy.
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on the Beach, where two or three Planks starting she soon
filled with Water and Sand, and a Bank of Sand was
driven up against her, which cover'd the Deck above two
Feet before the People left her; by the Help of their Boat
they all got on Shore on the Beach, where the Boat was
dash'd to Pieces, and one poor Man had most of his Ribs
on one Side broken. They lay on the Beach all Night,
and next Morning were taken off and carried ashore,
where the wounded Man, the Capt. and Mate were lodged
at the House of one Mr. Chamberlayne, and intended to
save all they could from the Vessel : The People lost
every Thing but the Clothes on their Backs.
The Sloop Porgie, Christopher Johnson, Master, who
left Edenton, in North Carolina, the 22d of August, loaded
with Pitch and Turpentine, bound to New- York, about
the same Time unfortunately arrived off the High-Lands
of the Nevisinks, as also a fine large black Sloop extremely
well found, having a square Topsail, and supposed to be
from the West-Indies. Both these Sloops finding it im-
possible to avoid driving on Shore, brought too, within
the Breakers at Barnegat, and threw out their Anchors;
the large Sloop having a new Cable, made fast round the
Mast, and at full length, seem'd likely to ride out the Gale,
but the Cable of the Porgie immediately parting, in ware-
ing she was driven foul of the other Sloop, and thereby
lost her Bowsprit; as she was driving past, a Person on
board the large Sloop was heard to- say. Lord help him,
poor Man! he's gone. The Porgie presently was driven
on the Beach and dash'd to Pieces, but the People provi-
dentially all escaped, and saved most of the Cargo. Soon
after they were on Shore, about 6 in the Evening, the
Wind suddenly shifted to N. N. W. and blew a more vio-
lent Storm than before, with heavy Rain and Hail. Next
Morning there was nothing to be seen of the large Sloop,
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which it is supposed was driven on the Breakers without
her; a short, thick made Negro Man, with a broad Face,
pitted with the Small-Pox, was seen on board of her, and
after the Storm the Body of such a Negro, and those of 6
white Men, drowned, were taken up on the Shore and
buried; the white Men all wore their own Hair, except
one, supposed to be the Captain or Mate, whose Head was
shaven. During the Storm a Brig was seen to the East-
ward, standing S. S. E. A small Sloop was driven on
Shore within the Inlet, another with Rails from Bruns-
wick, aiid another at Egg-Harbour, all likelv to be lost.
Two other Sloops and 2 Schooners it is thought will be
got off. — The Nezu York Journal or General Advertiser,
No. 1394, September 21, 1769.
Three Pounds Reward,
Run away from the Subscriber, living near Gloucester,
on the loth day of August last, a Negroe fellow, named
Grig, he is a lusty fellow, and had on, when he went away,
a new brown sheeting shirt, ozenbrigs trovv'sers, old beaver
hat, and old shoes; said fellow is known to many people
in die city of Philadelphia, as he was once the property of
Mr. Wilcox, and afterwards belonged to Mr. Mullen, Inn-
keeper, in said city. I have reason to believe he is har-
boured about Spring-Garden. Any person that will take
up said servant, and bring him to Gloucester, or deliver
him to Mr. James Delaplain, in Market-street, shall have
the above reward, paid by Joseph Hugg.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him
off at their peril.
Philadelphia, September 21.
Captain Ferns, from tJie Grenades, . . . on the
15th, about ^0 Leagues from our Capes, Jie spoke ivitli
Captain Allen, of Nantucket, who informed liivi, tJie Fleet
506 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
of Wlialers had suffered great Damage in the same Gale.
Captain Higgs, from Providence, on the yth Instant in
Lat. jp, Long. 72:^0, spoke the Carolina, Captain Friend,
from this Place for London, 4 Days out, all well. The
next Day he met with tlie Gale, in zvhich he lost his Boat,
and every Thing off his Deck. About 8 Leagues to the
Northward of Cape-May, he saw a Sloop, fidl of Water,
and her Mast gone; she had a nezv Boom, not tarred, green
Quarters, and the Inside of her Gunwale painted yellow,
about 40 Tons Burthen, hut having no Boat, he could not
go on board, to learn further Particulars.
Was committed to the goal of the county of Gloucester,
in the province of West New-Jersey, one Joseph Bishop,
who says he is a servant to one Taulbert Battin, of
Queen' s-To'wn, in Queen- Anne's county, Maryland; and
also one John Adams, from the same place, who says he
belongs to one David Linsey, a planter. Their masters
are requested to come, or send for them, within one month
of the date hereof, or they will be sold for their charges,
by Richard Johnson, Goaler.
September 18, 1769
— The Pennsylvania Ganette, No. 2126, September
21, 1769.
The ship Hope, Capt. Robinson from London, who is
ashore at the Capes, was not got off when the last accounts
came away, but was full of water.
The brig ashore at our Capes, mentioned unknown in
our last, proves to be the brig Content, Capt. Featherstone,
from this port for Barbados, who after having cut away
both her masts, were obliged to cut her cables for fear of
foundering, the SM^ell was so great, and let her drive
ashore, where she is entirely lost, but the people and great
part of the cargo are saved.
Capt. Gill from New-Castle, sailed the 24th of July.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 5^7
. . . . On his passage . . . the 12th instant, 30
leagues from our Cape, he spoke the sloop Sally, Capt.
Whitmore, from Jamaica for New-London, out 5 weeks.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1398, September 21,
1769.
A very unfortunate, .\cciclent happened last Friday, at
Princeton; a little Boy about eleven Years of Age went
into a Taylor's Shop, to inquire for some Cloaths that
were making up for him. when an Apprentice Lad told
him he should have them in about an Hour, and insisted
upon his then giving him a Treat; this the Boy refusing,
the other began to tease him; upon which, more in Play
than Passion, having a Pair of Scissors in his Hand, he
threw them at the Apprentice; and the Scissors unluckily
turning in their Passage, the sharp Point entered just
above the Breast Bone; in a Minute or two the Lad faint-
ed, and almost instantly expired.
To be sold a plantation, supposed to be 240 acres in the
township of Hopewell, Hunterdon county. New -Jersey,
situate on the river Delaware. The soil is certain for
winter and summer grain, 180 cleared, and about 10 of
meadow, the rest thrifty timbered land, an old orchard of
natural fruit, and a young one ditto of grafted fruit, in
full prime, a large frame house with five rooms on a floor,
with a cellar underneath, and a large stone kitchen, which
is now occupied and has been for some years past as a
tavern and ferry, and a spring of excellent water near the
door, never known to fail, barn and stables, and a stone
shop all in good repair. Any person inclining to purchase
may enter on it the first day of May, and have it on easy
terms, by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
Rut Johnson.
— The Pennsylz'aiiia Chronicle, No. 142, Sepfentber
2S-Ocfober 2, 1769.
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New-York, September 25. We hear from FrecJiold,
in Nezv- Jersey, that about ten Days ago, one Aaron Buck
was committed to Jail there, charged with committing
Incest with his own Da,ughter, and also Uriah Carroll, for
the Death of his Servant Maid, a Coroner's Inquest hav-
ing brought it in Wilful Murder.
The General Assembly of the Province of New- Jersey,
are summoned to meet at Burlington, on Tuesday the loth
of October.
Whereas Johanna Morgan, the Wife of me Abraham-
Morgan, of Woodbridge, in Nezv-Jersey, on Thursday the
14th of this Instant September, 1769, hath eloped from
me the Subscriber : These are therefore to forewarn all
manner of Person or Persons, not to entertain or trust her
on my Account, for I will not pay any Debts of her con-
tracting since her Elopement : per me
Abraham Morgan
Whereas Rebecca Woodrnif, the Wife of Nathaniel
Woodruff, jun. hath some Time since eloped from her said
Husband's Bed and Board; and having Reason to suspect
that she may run him in Debt, these are therefore to fore-
warn all Persons from trusting her on my Accompt, as I
will pay no Debts of her contracting.
Nathaniel Woodruff, jun.
Elizabeth-Tozvn, Sept. ig, lySg.
— The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1395, September 25, 1769.
CHOICE IRISH BEEF, and BURLINGTON PORK,
to be Sold by GARRETT and GEORGE MEADE.
Salem, West Jersey, September 19, 1769.
Broke loose from the shallop of the Subscribers, on the
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8tJi of this instant, about j miles belozu New-Castle, a
small iiezv Moses built Boat, payed zvith turpentine, no
paint, but branded on the outside of her stem, and on her
sternpost, zvith the letters W. T. zvith about 6 fathom of
nezv s cind a half inch rope to her. If any one should Hud
said boat and rope, and zmll bring her to the Subscribers
in Salem, or to James Wood, boat-builder, in Philadelphia,
shall have Tzvo Dollars rezvard, from
Thomas Norris
William Tuft.
Was found by said Norris and Tuft, on the 14th instant,
a small keel boat, supposed to belong to some vessel, her
boards cedar, payed zvith pitch. Whoever has lost said
boat, by applying to them, may have her again.
From Great Egg-Harbour we learn, that on the nth
Instant the Wreck of a small Sloop came ashore there,
with her Mast and Rigging hanging to her; her Quarter
stove in, 7 Barrels of Hogs Lard, and one of Pork, were
found in her, and she appeared to have been loaded with
Wheat, no Person on board, nor Papers to be found ; it is
thought the People had been put to great Straits, having
cut up their Blankets to caulk the Decks. It is also said
some Tobacco in Barrels were found on the Shore.
Stolen from the Subscriber, living in Trenton, in Nezv-
Jerscy, on the §th Day of August last, a Roan Horse,
about 14 Hands and a Half high, short bodied, about 12
Years old, trots and paces, most natural to his Trot, being
much used to go in a CJiair, he has no Brand or zvhite
Marks, except one small zvhite Spot on the hind Part of
each hind Leg, a little above his Footlocks. Whoever se-
cures said Horse and Thief, so as the Ozvucr may have
the Horse again, and the Thief brougJit to Justice, shall
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harc/e Three Pounds Reward, or Forty Shillings for the
Horse only, and all reasonable Charges, paid by
Robert Scarff.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2127, September
28, 1769.
New- York, September 25.
Three white men, and a Negro, were drove ashore at
Barnagate Beech, on the 8th inst. supposed to belong to
some vessel lately cast away near that place. One of the
men had on a cotton Velvet Jacket, Silver Buckles in his
Shoes, a Wig in his pocket, and a Watch in his Fob, with
a small piece of Linen in the Case marked I. B. or R. B.
Friday last, arrived here the Brig Harmony, Capt. Rog-
ers, from Antigua. - - - On the i8th inst. in lat. 36,
34, long. 74, Capt. Rodgers spoke the Schooner Barbados,
Captain Barrey, from this port for Barbados, out of the
Capes two days, and was well. — The Pennsylvania Jour-
nal, No. 1399, September 28, 1769.
Forty Shillings Reward.
RuN-away the 24th of last August, a Servant Girl,
named Margaret Joyce, about 19 Years of Age, about
five Feet six Inches high, fresh Complexion, black Hair,
down Look, and black Eyes, and thick Lips : Had on
when she went away, a brown quilted Petticoat, black Hat,
Leather Shoes, a short India Callicoe Gown, a good Shift,
and Cotton Stockings, and no other Cloaths with her.
Wlioever takes up and secures said Servant, so that her
Master may have her again shall receive the above Re-
ward, paid by Joseph Haight, in Burlington, New- Jer-
sey, or Charles Bassonet in Bristol, Bucks County,
Pennsylvania. — TJie Pennsylvania CJironicle, No. 143,
October 2-9, 1769.
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To-MORROW,
At twelve o'clock, at the Merchant's coffee-house, will be
sold, by publick auction,
A very convenient dwelling house, bakehouse, and store,
&c. and a lot of land, situate at Rariton landing, belonging
to the estate of Peter Low, deceased, as advertis'd for
some time past.
RuN-away on the 24th ult. from the subscriber, a ser-
vant man named John Walker, an Englishman, lately ar-
rived in the Dutchess of Gordon : He is about 23 years of
age; 5 feet 5 inches high, slender made, fair complexion,
much pitted with the small-pox, is a great talker, and is by
Trade a Bricklayer. He had on when he went away, or
took with him, one white and one check'd shirt, buckskin
breeches, blue ribb'd stockings, new shoes, a blue broad
cloth coat and waistcoat, about half worn, and a felt hat
which he generally wore flopped. He went off in company
with one William Pitcher, who had formerly been a sol-
dier : Had on a blue coat lined with red, and brass but-
tons, also a blue watch coat and a sailor's jacket with lace
over the seams; he is a well set man, about 38 years of
age, and has a wife in Shrewsbuiy. Whoever shall take
up said runaway, so that I may get him again, shall have
40s. reward and all reasonable charges paid by
John Bessonet.
All masters oi vessels and others are warned not to har-
bour, conceal or carry off said servant, as they will answer
it in the law.
RuN-AwAY, on Sunday night, the 17th inst. from the
subscriber, living in Newark, New-Jersey, a Negro man,
named Ben; he is considerably upon the tawney colour,
(it is likely he may change his name, as he is a crafty Fel-
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low,) he is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches
high, well made, has a hair-mole on his cheek, and lost
two of his foreteeth, walks very quick, something stoop-
ing forward : Had on, and took with him, one blue broad-
cloth short coat with white buttons, a nankeen jacket laced
behind, two check and two tow shirts, two pajr of tow
trowsers, one pair of wollen, and one pair of worsted
stockings, two pair of pumps, and a short gun, brass
mounted, and a piece of brass along the upper part of the
barrel, almost as far as the sight. Whoever shall secure
the said negro, so that his master may have him again,
shall receive Five Dollars reward, and all reasonable
charges paid, by
Nathaniel Richards.
— Tlie New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
936, October 2, 1769.
Three Pounds Reward.
RuN-AwAY from the Subscriber, living in Burlington
County, Northampton Township, West New-Jersey, a
Negro Man who calls himself James More; had on when
he went away, a grey Homespun Vest, check Trowsers,
and old cock'd Hat, about 40 years of age, 6 Foot, walks
straight, and swings his Hands partly behind him, pre-
tends to be a Free Man and Fortune-Teller; and its not
unlike he will get some ill-minded Person to write him a
Pass. Whoever takes up said Negro, and confines him,
so that his Master may have him again, shall have Three
Pounds Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid by
John Hilliard.
[view of stage drawn by four horses.]
To the Public.
A New Stage is now erected to go from Nezv-York to
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 513
Philadelphia, by Way of Poivles-Hook, from thence
through Newark and Elisabeih-Town to Bound-Brook,
and the North Branch of Rariton, to Coryell's Ferry, the
only Ferry between Nezvark and Philadelphia, noted for
its Shortness and Conveniency over the River Delazvare.
This Road is known by the Name of the Old York Road,
through the finest, most pleasant and best inhabited Part
of Nezv-Jersey. It is proposed to set off from Pozvles-
Hook every Tuesday Morning by Sun-rise; for which
Reason Passengers should cross the Ferry at Pozvles-
Hook the Evening before., and on Tuesday Evening to
meet the Philadelphia Waggon at the South Branch of
Rariton, where there is good Accommodations for Trav-
ellers. The Waggon from Philadelphia, sets out also on
every Tuesday Morning, from Josiah F. Davenport's, at
the Sign of the Bunch of Grapes, in Third Street, and
proceeds over Coryell's Ferry to the South Branch of Rar-
iton, where they meet the Newark Waggon, and exchang-
ing their Fare there, each Waggon returns to the Place
they set out from by Wednesday Evening. In this Stage
there are but three Ferries in the Whole to be passed, and
the Roads in general good. The Price for each Pas-
senger from Pozvles-Hook to Philadelphia, will be
Twenty Shillings Proc. or Ten Shillings to each
Waggon, Ferriage to the Passengers free. Any Goods
will be carried in Proportion to their Weight and Bulk;
and as there will be but two Drivers, there will be less
Danger of Mistake, and all possible Care shall be taken
that Justice be done the Public, that shall please to employ
Their very humble Servants
Joseph Crane,
September 25, 1/6^. Josiah F. Davenport.
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1396, October 2, 1769.
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514 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
To the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the Province of
New-Jersey
Gentlemen,
I Congratulate you on the Prospect we have of the
Legislature of this Province, meeting on the loth of this
Month; as I am in Hopes you will lay before that Body,
all those Grievances which you apprehend this Province
has groaned under som« Years past, thro' the Oppression
of some Lawyers; who, though rioting in Luxury, have
acquired Estates, from the Toil and Labour of the Neces-
sitous, whose Cries, I trust, have reach'd the Ruler of
Heaven and Earth.
Now is the Time, Gentlemen to petition; now, before
the whole Province is sunk in the insatiable Gulph of their
Oppression and Avarice. Now, while some little Prop-
erty remains as yet out of their Reach, and when there is
some Reason to think, that many Members of the Legis-
lature are convinced of the Necessity, to restrain them in
their Bills of Cost. Now, before all the Counties run into
Madness and Confusion, on Account of the Li justice and
Oppression thus exerted over them. A populous Country
hath been driven to Despair, and in that Despair, have
attempted to interrupt the Courts of Justice, and stop the
Process of the Law : I tremble at the Consequence that
may attend such Proceedings.
It has been said, that in the Opinion of some of you.
Gentlemen, it will be in vain to- petition for these Purposes,
or for extending the Jurisdiction of the Magistrate; be-
cause, such a Bill wou'd stick with the Council. But, all
agree, that from the known good Disposition of his Excel-
lency the Governor; he would do all in his Power for the
Benefit of his Government.
Let me beseech you. Gentlemen, not to be discouraged,
altho' several of the honourable Council are Lawyers by
Profession, who, no doubt, have great Weight there; they
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are Gentlemen of known Honour and Integrity, and emi-
nent in their Profession, scorning low Arts of common
Practitioners. They are more, They are sworn Councel-
lors : And without doubt, will cheerfully stretch out their
arms to receive your just and humble Petition; and lend
a willing Hand to form salutary Laws for the general
Advantage of the Province. For my own Part, I cannot
entertain a Thought, that they will suffer any selfish Con-
sideration to take Place in their own Favour, as Gentlemen
of the Law.
Have they not Families and Children, who cannot all
be Lawyers ? Surely they will look forward to the Inter-
est of their own, as well as our Descendants.
x\t all. Events, let us not fore judge their Dispositions,
let us try the Result of their Deliberations on our Petition.
Let, I say, a Native and Lover of the Jersies, beseech
you, to be speedy and explicit in your Petitions; point out
your Grievances with a Freedom and Pungency that be-
comes the Descendants of Britain. Be not awed or cajoled
by any Set of Men whatever. Shew our Legislature the
deep Distress of the Province, and beg for some Relief
against the Extortions in their Bills of Cost, against which,
the oppressed have not at this Time any Redress. Many
Instances might be given, wherein the Descendants Prop-
erty, and considerable too, has been sold; and not strange
to hear ! the Plaintif is answered by his Lawyer, that the
whole Proceeds, fall short of the Costs and Expences.
It is judged, that for several Years past, a Sum not less
than £26,000, has been extorted yearly, in this Province,
under Colour of Proceedings on Actions in Debt alone;
So that, if a stop is not put to such Practices, by some sal-
utary Law, the whole Province must fall a Sacrifice to
the Avarice and Rapine of a few.
Therefore, for God's Sake Gentlemen, for your own
5l6 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
Sakes, for the Sake of your Posterity, and the Good of
this Province, petition ! petition ! your united Voices will
be heard; for as a great Man and Poet, observes on a sim-
ilar Occasion,
"The Voice of the People is, and it is not, the
Voice of God."
I am Gentlemen, with great Esteem,
Your most humble vServant, at command,
A Plantation Man
Nczu-Jersey, October i, 1769.
— The New York Journal or General Advertiser , No.
1396, October 5, 1769.
The Brig mentioned to be seen off our Cape dismasted,
after the storm of the 8th ult. proves to be the brig —
Capt. Kent, from Lisbon for this port, who' has since got
into Norfolk, Virginia.
Run away, from the subscriber, living in Waterford
township, Gloucester county, west new Jersey; an Irish
servant man, named William Wilson, about 26 years
of age : Had on when he went away, an old blue broad
cloth coat, lightish coloured bear skin jacket, both jacket
and coat pretty much patched, and ticking trowsers, with
patches on the knees, and a pair of fustian breeches, with
holes on the knees, a striped Holland shirt, a very good
hat, neats leather shoes, and plain brass buckles : Has
sandy hair, and fair complexion, about 5 feet 6 inches high,
wears his hair tied behind, has a pretty round face, his
under lip uncommonly large. Whoever takes up the said
servant, or secures him in any goal, so that his said master
may get him again, shall have five pounds reward, and
reasonable charges, paid by me
Benjamin Inskeep.
N. B. He may very likely change his name, but his
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real name is M'Collin. All masters of vessels are forbid
to carry him off at their peril. — The Pennsylvania Journal,
No. 1400, October 5, 1769.
To be sold, by private sale, by the Subscriber, living
near the head of Alloway's Creek, in the county of Salem,
and western division of the province of Nezv-Jersey,
A Tract of land, adjoining that zvhereon the Subscriber
now lives, containing about j/o acres, on zvliich is an im-
provement of thirty acres or more of cleared land, fenced
into several fields, and a house of hezved logs, with one
chimney in it; also a small orcJiard of good fruit; On
another part of the said land is a field cleared and fenced,
zvith a small orchard on the same. Tliere are abont 50
acres of szvamp on said land, suitable for meadozv. The
land is zvcll timbered witli oak and hickory, snitable for
splitting staves, rails, cordzvood, &c. and is convenient to
several landings on said Allozvay's creek, where shallops
can come and load, being about three miles distant to cart
from said land; there is also an advantagcons outlet for
cattle and hogs, as there is a large quantity of unsettled
land adjoining, being good feed for cattle in summer.
Any person inclining to purchase the zvholc, or part there-
of, may apply to the subscriber, viczv the premises, and be
informed of the title and terms of sale by
Hugh Blackwood.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2128, October 5,
1769.
CusTOM-HousE, Inward.
Schooner Sally, B. Knight, Salem.
Outzvards.
Schooner Sally, B. Knight, Salem. — The Pennsylvania
Chronicle, No. 144, October 9-16, 1769.
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5l8 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
New-York, October 9. On Saturday last his Majesty's
Commissioners appointed under the Great Seal of Great-
Britain, for settling the Boundary Line between this Col-
ony and Nezv-Jersey, pronounced their Decree. The Com-
mission was opened on the i8th Day of July last, by the
following Gentlemen, to wit.
Charles Stewart, Esq; President.
Andrew Oliver, Esq; Charles Morris, Esq;
Samuel Holland, Esq; Peyton Randolph, Esq; &c.
Andrew Elliot, Esq; Jared Ingersoll, Esq.
Some Time before the Decree was given, Mr. Randolph
was called away by necessary Avocations of a public
Nature. The Decree was pronounced by four of the re-
maining Commissioners, to wit, Mr. President, Mr. Elliot,
Mr. Oliver, and Mr. Ingersoll, who determined "The
Boundary Partition Line between the two Colonies to be,
a direct and straight Line from the Fork at the Mouth of
Mahacamack River, formed by its Junction with the River
called Delaware, (as they term it) or the Fish-Kill, in
the Latitude of 41*^, 21', and 37", to the Latitude of 41°
on Hudson's River, foimd by their Surveyors to be at a
marked Rock on the West Side of Hudson's River, 79
Chains and 27 Links to the Southward, on a Meridian
from Sneydon's House, formerly Corbet's."
Tho' by this Decree the Court House and Church in
Orange Town, is left a few Rods to the Northward of the
Line decreed; yet upwards of 150 Families, settled in that
antient County Town, will, if the Decree be confirmed,
be dismembered from this Colony, and exposed to utter
Ruin.
Influenced by this Consideration, and a Regard to the
Royal Commission, which authorized the Commissioners
to settle the Boundary Line, upon Principles of Justice
and Equity, Samuel Holland, and Charles Morris, Esqrs,
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dissented from the Decree of the Court; and by their Dis-
sent, which was entered in the Records of the Court, im-
mediately following the Decree, they, in Substance, declare
it, among other Things, as their Opinion, That a Line
from the Station on Hudson's River, which in the Year
1686, was solemnly fixed by the several Governments, as
the Partition Point on Hudson's River, to the Mouth of
Mahacofuack, would be now conformable tO' the antient
Grants, Jurisdiction and Possessions of both Colonies;
and therefore more agreeable to his Majesty's benign In-
tentions, in directing the Boundary Line to be settled upon
Principles of Justice and Ecjuity.
As by the above mentioned Decree, his Majesty's Inter-
est, to the Amount of many Hundred Thousand Acres ol
Land, and a vast Number of antient Possessions held by
Patents under this Colony, are totally ceded to Nezv- Jer-
sey, and the ancient Jurisdiction of this Colony greatly
encroached on, the Agents on the Part of N ew-Y ork , con-
ceiving it to be their Duty to appeal from the Decree, im-
mediately after the same was pronounced, tendered to the
Court their Appeal to his Majesty in Privy Council ; and
prayed that it might be entered, and the Proceedings
forthwith transmitted : But, tho" the Court permitted it
to be entered, they refused to receive it as an Appeal, con-
ceiving that by the Term of the Royal Commission, they
were not at Liberty to receive an Appeal, till after the
Expiration of two Months, from the Time of pronouncing
the Decree: And for this Purpose they adjourned, to
meet at Hartford, in Connecticut, on the 8th Day of De-
cember next.
Trenton, October ist, 1769.
The members of the New-Jersey medical society, are
desired to attend their next stated general meeting, on the
first Tuesday of November next, at Mr. Duff's, in New-
520 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Brunswick; and as matters of some consequence are to
be considered, for the promoting of the said society, it is
to be hoped that every member will be as particular in at-
tending as possible.
Such persons in the province as have a desire of becom-
ing members, are hereby invited to attend at the time and
place above mentioned for that purpose.
Isaac Smith, Secretary.
Broke loose on Saturday night the 30th September,
from the snow Two-Sisters, John Cockburn, Master, then
lying at Sandy-Hook, a clincher built Yawl, about 16 feet
keel. Whoever has taken up said 3^awl, and will bring
her to the subscriber, on Hunter's-Quay, shall receive
Two Dollars reward, and all reasonable charges.
Alexander M'Donald
The Publick is hereby notified, that the Subscriber who
has for some Years past, taught the learned Languages at
Hackinsack, to general Satisfaction, has declined teaching
there any longer ; but intends opening a Grammar School
in New- York about the first of November next, and there-
fore hopes that his former Care and Diligence will be a
SufiEicient Recommendation to engage the Attention of his
former Employers and other Gentlemen, to encourage so
necessary and useful a Business. The Terms of Admis-
sion for Scholars, and for Tuition, as usual in this City,
by the Publick's most humble Servant,
Stephen Voorhees.
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
937, October 9, 1769.
Nezv-York, October 9. On Wednesday the 27th of
September, the Anniversary Commencement of the Col-
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NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 52 1
lege of New-Jersey, was held at Princeton, when the fol-
lowing young Gentlemen were admitted to the Degree of
Bachelor of Arts, v\z}
John Beatty, James Linn,
William Blair^ John A. M'Dougal,
Joel Brevard, Thomas Melvil,
Matthias Burnet, Samuel Niles,
William Channing, Jesse Reed,
John Davenport, Samuel Smith,
John R. Davies, Elihu Thayer,
Peter Dennitt, William Wilcox,
John Henry, David Zubly.
1 The following- sketches are condensed from Alexander's "Princeton
in the Eighteenth Century:"
John Beatty, a son of the Rev. Charles Beatty, the noted missionary,
after studying medicine with Dr. Benjamin Rush, entered the American
army as a pri\ate soldier, reaching, by degrees, the rank of Lieutenant-
Colonel. In 1776 he was captured at Fort Washington, and suffered a
long and 1 igorous imprisonment. In 1779 he succeeded Elias Boudinot
as Commissary-General of prisoners. After the war he settled at
Princeton, where he practiced medicine. He was at one time a member
of the Legislature of New Jersey, and the Speaker of the Assembly.
From 1795 to 1S05 he was Secretary of State of New Jersey. In 1783
and 17S4 he was a member of the Continental Congi-ess. From May,
1815, until his death, April 30, 1826, he was President of the Trenton
Banking Company. Pie was also an elder in the Trenton Presbyterian
church.
William Lawrence Blair was a son of the Rev. John Blair, who was
at one time the Vice-President of the College of New Jersey, and acting
President. He studied law after his graduation, and removed to Ken-
tucky, where he is supposed to have died.
Mathias Burnet, a native of Bottle Hill (now Madison), N. J., studied
theology- with Dr. Witherspoon, and was ordained and installed pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Jamaica, Long Island, by the Presbytei*y
of New York, April, 1775. Here he exercised his ministry during the
whole of the Revolutionary war. He left Jamaica in 1785. and was
settled over a Congregational church in Norwalk, Connecticut, in which
year he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Yale. He con-
tinued in Norwalk until his death, which occurred June 30, 1806.
William Channing became a distinguished lawyer at Newport, R. I.,
and was at one time United States District Attorney for that State.
He was the father of William Ellery Channing the elder. He died in
1793.
John Davenport was a son of the Rev. James Davenport, of Southold,
Long Islend. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Suffolk, June 4,
1775, and served the Congregation in Southold, Long Island, for two
years. On the 12th of August, 1795, he was settled at Deerrteld, New
Jersey, but resigned in 1805 on account of failing health. He died July
13, 1821.
John Rodgers Davies. a son of President Samuel Davies, of Princeton,
studied law and practiced in Sussex county, Virginia. He died in 1836.
Peter Dewitt studied theology under the Rev. Dr. John H. Livingston,
and was licensed as a preacher bv the General Meeting" of Ministers and
Elders of the Reformed Dutch Church, in 1?78. From 1787 to 1798 he
was pastor of the Reformed Dutch churches of Rhinebeck. Rhinebeck
Flats and Upper Red Hook, New Yoi'k, and from 1799 to 1809 he was
pastor of the churches of Ponds and Wyckofl', Bergen county. New Jer-
sey. He died in 1S09.
John Henrv represented Maryland in the Continental Congress from
177S to 1781,' and again from 1784 to 1787. In 1789 he was elected to
the first Senate of the United States under the Constitution. In 1797
522 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
Mr. Caleb Cooper, a Bachelor of King's College, New-
York, was admitted Ad Eundem. The Degree of Master
of Arts, was conferred upon Twenty-one Gentlemen,
Alumni of this College; and also John Hancock, Esq;
and Mr. Thomas Brattle, who having been graduated
Masters in Harvard and in Yale Colleges, were compli-
mented by Admission Ad Eundem. A Degree, Honoris
Causa, was also conferred upon William Hyslop, Esq;
The College was pleased to compliment John Dickinson,
Esq; and Joseph Galloway, Esq; of Philadelphia, with a
DoctorsJiip of Laws.
he resigned his seat in the Senate to accept the office of Governor of
Maryland. He died December 28. 1820.
Thomas Melville was the son of Allan Melville, a merchant of Boston,
and was himself a merchant there. He took an active part in the Rev-
olutionarv war, and was Naval Officer of the Port of Boston, 1789-1829.
He died in 1832.
Samuel Niles, a brother of Nathaniel Niles, of the class of 1766, was
born at Braintree, Mass., December 14, 1743. He studied theology- with
Dr. Bellt;my, and was licensed to preach, November 7, 1770. He was
pastor of a church at Abington, Mass., 1771-1811. He died January 16,
1814.
Samuel Stanhope Smith, a son of the Rev. Robert Smith, a distin-
guished clergyman of the Presbyterian church, was born in Lancaster
county, Pa.. March 16, 1750. After gTaduating from Princeton College,
in 1769, he returned to his father's house, assisting him in a school, and
giving special attention to belles-lettres and moral and intellectual
philosophy. In 1770 he was appointed tutor at Princeton, where he re-
mained three years. In 1773 he was licensed by the Presbytery of New
Castle, Del., and went as a missionary to Virginia, where' he soon be-
came a universal favorite. In order to keep him in Virginia, funds
were collected, and Hampden Sidney College was founded, of which he
became President, In 1779 he was invited to the chair of moral phil-
osophy at Princeton, which he accepted. On arriving at Princeton, he
found the affairs of the College in a deplorable condition, occasioned
by the war, and the occupation of Dr. Witherspoon in the higher affairs
of the nation. Mainly by the energy, wisdom and self-devotion of Dr.
Smith, the College was speedily reorganized, and its usual exercises re-
sumed. In 1794 Dr. Witherspoon died, and Dr. Smith succeeded him in
the Presidential chair. His reputation as a pulpit orator at this time
was very great. Visitors from Philadelphia and New York were ac-
customed to go to Princeton to hear his baccalaureate discourses, which
were always of the highest order. In 1802. when the institution was at
the full-tide of its prosperity, the College edifice was destroyed by Are.
with the libraries, furniture, etc. Dr. Smith assumed the labor of col-
lecting money to rebuild; and he was successful in raising, during the
year, .about $100,000 from the Southern States, and much more from
other parts of the Union. In 1812. through repeated strokes of palsy,
he became too much enfeebled to discharge the duties of his office, and
at th ; Ccmmencement he sent in to the Trustees his resignation. He
died August 21, 1819, in the seventieth year of his age. He was a vol-
uminous and able writer.
Elihu Thayer was born in Massachusetts. After leaving college, he
engaged for some time in teaching. Subsequently he was licensed as a
preacher, and sujiplied a church in Newburyport, Mass. On the 18th
of December, 1776, he was ordained as pastor over the Congregational
chui'ch in Kingston. New Hampshire. In 1801 he was elected President
of the New Hampshire Missionary Society. He died April 3. 1812.
David Zubiey was a lawyer in Georgia and was a Representative in
the Provincial Congress of that Sta.te. He probably left the Colonies
early in the Revolution.
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The Entertainment of the Day, was very agreeably
opened and closed with vocal Music, performed in three
Parts, by the Students.
After an Anthem in the Morning, Mr. Smith pro-
nounced a salutatory Latin Oration. This was followed by
a Latin Dissertation, delivered by Mr. Burnet, upon this
Thesis. Multa Vitia sibi inutno repugnant, ncc simnl con-
sistere possunt, ut Avaritia & Profusio, &c. Nulla vcro
Virtus injur lain patitur ah altera, sed pot ins oninis Virtus,
ab omni virtute, corrohoratur, illustiratnr, &c. angetur;
ut Justitia a Miserecordia, Magnaniviitas a Manfuctu-
dine. To this succeeded an English Dispute upon the fol-
lowing Thesis. Material Substanee really exists ivithout
the Mind. Mr. MacDougal, who first spoke, denied the
Proposition; which was vindicated by Mr. Zubly; and
his Vindication was considered and opposed by Mr. Da-
vies. The next in Order was a Latin Syllogistic Debate,
in which Mr. Blair maintained, — Magnitudineui, Distan-
tiani & Figurani esse proprie, non Objeeta Visus, sed tan-
tum Tactus. Messrs. Brevard and Dewitt, were his oppo-
nents. An English Oration on CEconomy, pronounced
with applauded Elocution by Mr. Wilcox, was the next
Entertainment. After which, the Morning Exercises were
concluded by an Anthem.
In the Afternoon, the Exercise being introduced with
Music, Mr. Channing pronounced an English Oration
upon Oratory. After this, Mr. Niles endeavoured to
shew. That Ridieule zaas not the Test of Truth. His Ar-
guments were considered by Mr. Beatty, who attempted
to evince the contrary. Mr. Davenport replied to his Ob-
jections, and supported the Thesis. Next followed an
English Dialogue, on the State of political Affairs, and
pronounced between Messrs. Linn, M'Dougal, and Mel-
vill. And then the Master's Oration, on the Advancement
524 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
of Science in America, was delivered by Mr. Smith. After
conferring the Degrees, Mr. Henry pronounced an Eng-
Hsh valedictory Oration elegantly composed, and patheti-
cally delivered; which, with Vocal Music, concluded the
Exercises of the Commencement. The Performances of
the young Gentlemen, gave universal Pleasure to a
crowded Audience.
We hear the Commissioners for settling the Division
Line between New-York and Neiv- Jersey, broke up on
Saturday last, after giving Judgment where the Line
should run, but we [are] told it was so much to the
Dissatisfaction of both Parties, that they intend to appeal
Home to his Majesty and Council. — The Nezv York Ga-
zette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1397, October 9, 1769.
Nezv-York, October 12. On Tuesday last at Powlas
Hook Races, four Horses started for £. 50 Purse, (the
best two of three Heats of 3 Miles each.) which was won
by Mr. Anthony Rutger's, (junr) Horse Luggs. Mr.
Morris Hazard's Horse Partner, had the Misfortune in
the last Heat to run over a Dog, which occasioned him to
fall and throw his Rider, (who was much hurt) otherwise
it was doubtful which of the two would have won. Partner
having won the second Heat. — E.vtraordinary Siipplenient
to The Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1397, October 12, 1769.
On Wednesday, the 4th Instant, the Corporation,
lately erected in the Provinces of New- York, New-Jersey
and Pennsylvania, "/or the Relief of the JVidozvs and Chil-
"dren of Clergymen in the Communion of the Church of
"England in America" consisting of the Episcopal Clergy,
and several of the principal Gentlemen of the Laity, of the
Provinces aforesaid, convened at Burlington; where,
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having prepared some Articles relative to their Institu-
tion, and presented an Address of Thanks to his Excel-
lency Governor Franklin, which he received and an-
swered, in a very obliging Manner, they adjourned to this
City [Philadelphia], in order to have a Majority of Mem-
bers, to settle their Plan, &c. And on Tuesday last, at 1 1
o'clock, the Corporation proceeded to Christ Church,
where an excellent, catholic and truly pathetic Discourse,
adapted to the Occasion, was delivered by the Rev. Dr.
Smith, Provost of the College of Philadelphia, before a
polite and attentive Auditory. - - - After the Service
a generous Collection was made at the Church Door, for
the Benefit of the Institution.
The Corporation then waited, in a Body, upon his
Honour the Governor of this Province, with an Address
of Thanks for the Readiness and Chearfulness with which,
upon their first Application, he had granted them a Char-
ter : To which Address his Honour was pleased to re-
turn a kind Answer, and to favour them with his Com-
pany at Dinner : - - - After which, several fundamen-
tal Laws and Constitutions, for the well-ordering and
managing the Affairs of the Corporation, were framed
and settled, 38 Members being present.
*:^.* The Fall Fair at Princetown will be held on Wed-
nesday and Thursday next, being the iSth and 19th In-
stant.— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2129, October 12,
1769.
Tuesday, September 26. The Grammar School, kept
in Nassau-Hall, was publicly examined. Several of the
Trustees of the College, and a number of other gentlemen
were present. The exercises were introduced by Master
David Witherspoon, with a salutatory latin oration. This
was followed by an English Oration, delivered by Master
526 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
James Beckman. The Members of the School, were then
examined on those authors they had read the preceding
year. After which Master John Witherspoon deHvered
a latin valedictory Oration, and Master William Beckman
concluded the whole with one in English. The Exercises
were conducted with great decorum. The Gentlemen who
were pleased to favour the School with their attendance,
expressed their approbation of the rapid improvement,
and accurate knowledge of the youth, in the highest terms.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1401, October 12, 1769.
BURLINGTON (NEW-JERSEY) October 19.
The following are all the Circumstances we have been
able to collect, relative to the inhuman Murder committed
last Friday Morning, at the Lake, about 25 miles from
Gloucester, in the Jersies. About 4 o' Clock in the Morn-
ing, the Man (a Person in good Circumstances) got out
of Bed, and went up Stairs to a Negro Wench, and in-
quired after some Leading Lines, telling her that he in-
tended to have a Butcher that Day in the House; he then
went down Stairs, and shot his Wife with some Buckshot,
which not immediately killing her, the Wound being in
the Shoulder, he beat her Brains out with the But End of
the Musket. The Report of the Musket alarmed the
Negro Wench, who directly sprang out of a Window, one
Story high, rushed into the Room, where she saw her Mis-
tress wallowing in her Blood; she forced the Musket out
of her Master's Hands, and ran to the first Neighbour's
House, seven Miles distant, whom she informed of this
dreadful Affair. When they came to the House, they
found the Woman lying as the Negro had left her, and
tracing a Track of Blood into the Barn, they found the
Man hanging. The unfortunate Wife had prepared a
Quantity of Butter, two Bucks, &c. to bring to the next
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 52/
Market at Philadelphia, and had managed a Dairy of 40
Cows. ^Jealousy, we hear, was the Occasion of this
fatal Affair. The Man bore the Character of being- very
desperate, and had twice before attempted to shoot his
Wife.
To BE SOLD, at private sale, five hundred acres of land,
situate on Alloway's Creek, about ten miles from Salem,
in West New Jersey. There are above 200 acres of up-
land, a large quantity of woodland, at one end may be
made near 100 acres of meadow, and at the other end about
100 acres of salt marsh. For further particulars incjuire of
Jost Miller, in Mannington Township.
Whereas LILLEYAN, the Wife of John Walker, of
Alloway's Creek, in the county of Salem, West Jersey,
hath sundry times left me, her said husband, and threat-
ens to run me in debt; these are therefore, to forewarn
all persons from trusting her on my account, for I will pay
no debts of her contracting after the date hereof, given
under my hand, this i6th day of October, 1769.
John Walker.
Trenton, in the Western Division of Nezv- Jersey.
There is now in my custody a Negro, who calls him-
self Peter, upwards of forty years of age. about 5 feet 7
inches high ; he was taken up in a seafaring dress, with a
white hat, red lining, yellow loop and button, who says he
is a slave to John Christian, of Bridgetown, Barbados, who
was shipped, by said master, on board the brig Peggy,
William Jenkins, Master, bound to Philadelphia, who with
two other servants, ran away, when the said brig was
bound to Barbados again.
Peter Hankinson, Goaler.
— Tlie Pennsylvania CJironicle, No. 145, October 16-
23, 1769.
528 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Extract of a Letter from Newbern in North-Carolina,
September 24, 1769.
■'Since mine to- yon per Capt. Snow, I have been a great
snfferer by a violent hurricane, which began on Thursday
the /th inst. about six o'clock in the evening. . . . The
following vessels were drove from their anchors into the
woods on high land, viz. . . . Sloop Polly, Jonathan
Spinnage, Elizabeth-Town
To the Public.
The Grammar School,
At New-Bridge, Hackinsack,
Is Carried On
By Francis Barber,
Late Assistant To Mr. Voorhccs,
Li the same approved Manner as formerly, under the
Inspection of its first Managers.
Care and Dilig'ence will be used in forming the Minds
of Youth to Virtue and Morality, as well as instructing
them in the Languages. Many respectable Families will
take in Youths to board, on the most reasonable Terms,
tO' encourage the said School.
Book-keeping, Merchants Accounts, and MatJieniaticks,
Are likewise carefully taught in the best and most ap-
proved Methods, by Terence Reilly, (at stated Hours
to those who are prosecuting their Latin and Greek Stud-
ies, if required) as well as to others who shall choose to
be instructed in those Branches only.
The Subscriber does not in the least doubt but all who
shall please to favour him with the Instruction of their
Children, will be pleased with their Progress in Learning;
for the strictest Attention, Care, and Diligence will be
observed in all Respects, by their most obedient humble
Servant,
Francis Barber
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 529
To be sold, a likely young Negro Wench, fit for Town
or Country Business. Enquire of Reuben Runyon, at
New-Brunswick.
To be sold at public vendue, at the merchant's coffee-
house, in the city of New-York, on Monday the 14th
day of November next, at twelve of the clock in the
forenoon.
A Tract of Wood-land situate and being about six
miles from the city of New-Bnmswick, in the county of
Middlesex, and province of East New-Jersey, containing
eight hundred and seven acres and a half. The conditions
of the sale will be published at the time of the vendue.
The land lies upon the Post Road that leads from New-
York through New-Jersey to Pennsylvania. — The Nciv
York Gazette and Weekly Post Boy, No. 938, October 16,
1769.
To his Excellency William Franklin, Esq; Gover-
nor in Chief, the Honourable his Majesty's Council,
and the Honourable House of Representatives of the
Colony of New-Jersey, in General Assembly to sit
at Burlington, the loth Octo. 1769.
Your Petitioners are deeply affected with a sense of
the deplorable state of this count}'- and province
in general, arising, as we apprehend, partly from
the excessive scarcity of money and decay of
trade: But chiefly from the multiplicity of Law Suits,
mostly for debt, which like an overflowing stream have
deluged the land, and ruined hundreds of families, for-
merly in easy circumstances, and swept away their livings
and estates; and yet threatens destruction and desolation
to many more in every part of the province. Government
and Law, your petitioners know are absolutely necessary
3t
530 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
to our existence, as a society, yet we apprehend the wel-
fare and prosperity of the common wealth and of individ-
uals, depends upon the easy distribution of justice, agree-
able to law; and this again depends much, if not alto-
gether upon the capacities, honour, integrity, and love of
justice in lawyers. But were all attorneys or practitioners
of law, possessed of those amiable virtues, as some indeed
are, that will not be concerned in matters Avithout cause,
or bring actions, but with great caution and not with
greediness, we should hardly hear of so many lamentable
complaints of actions, brought both with, and without
foundation, attended with extraordinary and amazing cost,
often amounting to double, and sometimes more than
treble the debt. Neither should we behold with concern
in causes at issue, such procrastinations of trials for two,
or three years and upwards, in which, perhaps the attor-
nies on both sides have not disagreed.
Your petitioners beg leave further to observe, that be-
fore the late act of 7. Geo. III. It is notorious certioraries,
were become extremely numerous, tending to the obstruc-
tion of justice in small causes at issue before justices of
the peace, by which means many have suffered and even
lost their just demands : Since that restrant, lawyers have
found out another expedient, and that is, to bring writs of
replevin to restore goods and chattels to defendants, that
were taken in execution on justices' warrants legally is-
sued.
Your petitioners doubt not, but those writs are writs of
right, for goods unlawfully detained or arbitrarily dis-
trained for rent or otherwise. But, with submission we
conceive not for goods under execution or judgments for-
mally and lawfully obtained, which in our apprehension
looks more like perverting of justice, than to advance or
maintain it; what can this therefore proceed from? we
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 53 1
suppose, not from ignorance, but from merely mercenary
motives, to raise bills of cost at any rate, no matter how.
For remedy against those evils and to redress the heavy
grievances complained of, your petitioners with great
humility and respect would propose, that a reform should
be made in the practitioner's fees, lessened if possible, or
at least better ascertained; for by the act as it now stands,
the gentlemen of the law have too great liberty to swell
their bills, which if exorbitant cannot easily be detected;
But if that cannot be done as that law is circumstanced,
that upon presentation of bills of cost for taxation, they
should make oath to this purpose, that the charges in such
bill were for services actually done and also necessary to
be done in the cause.
That the much beneficial and salutary law for the trial
of small causes, by justices of the peace for and under six
pounds, may be enlarged to fifteen pounds. That the attor-
nies be restrained from bringing writs not warranted by
law, or grievous to the subject, That if possible an emis-
sion of paper currency may be made to be let out upon
loan, on land security, That the county of Middlesex may
be eased of its heavy load of taxes, That a revision may
be made of former laws, some of which are inutile, others
not clear and intelligible to answer their design.
The several matters above mentioned your petitioners
humbly conceive justly merit the legislative attention, and
calls for speedy redress, which that it may be granted, we,
as in duty bound, shall ever pray, &c.
To John Wetherill and Rune Runyon, Esqrs, Representa-
tives in General Assembly, for the County of Middlesex.
We your constituents, the freeholders of Middlesex
county, think it our indispensable duty at this time, and
claim it as our indubitable right to instruct you as ovu"
532 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
representatives in the General Assembly, to sit at Burling-
ton the loth of Octo. 1769.
1. That you exert yourselves by all means in your
power to cultivate and strengthen that harmony and union
at present happily subsisting with the neighbouring col-
onies, in supporting and maintaining our invaluable con-
stitutional rights and privileges transmitted to us, against
all invasions.
2. That you use utmost endeavours to have all griev-
ances redressed, both in the county and province in gen-
eral.
3. That you endeavour after better security, as well as
oeconomy, and an equal distribution of the public money.
4. That you exert all your power and influence, as
much as possible, to lessen the number of law suits, espe-
cially in actions for debt, lowering the excessive charge
upon such actions, and limiting and fixing the same to a
certain sum, which it should not exceed. But if this can-
not be done, then to endeavour for a law to swear every
Attorney to the truth of, and the necessity of the charges
in his bill.
5. That you use your utmost endeavours to get the
beneficial and salutary law for the trial of small causes,
by justices of the peace, enlarged, from six to fifteen pound
at least.
6. That you use your interest and influence to obtain
a law to suppress all illegal and groundless writs of re-
plevin, or otherwise, to vex and obstruct the course of pro-
ceedings established by law, on trials by single Magis-
trates.
7. That you endeavour after getting all former laws
revised, that those which are useless or hurtful may be
laid aside, and that other necessary laws may be made
l7-6g] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 533
clear, distinct, and intelligible to the meanest capacity, in
which consists their beauty and excellence.
8. That you use your power and interest to get an
emission of paper currency, to be let out on land security.
9. That you exert your utmost abilities and influence,
to obtain a mitigation of the unreasonable burdens upon
this county, on account of the repeated heavy taxes, and
perpetual annual expence it labours under, which at pres-
ent lies very unequal.
The Attendance of several of the Proprietors of East
New -Jersey, on the Settlement of the Line of Partition
between the Provinces of New-York, and New-Jersey,
having rendered their Meeting in Council at the stated
Time in September impracticable, and the General Interest
of the Proprietors requiring a Meeting as soon as con-
veniently may be; by the Approbation and at the Request
of a Majority of the Members, I do appoint Tuesday the
Fourteenth Day of November next, for the Meeting of the
said Proprietors in Council, at Perth-Amboy, of which all
Persons concerned are desired to take Notice.
James Parker, President.
Perth-Amboy, Octo. i6fJi, 1769.
By the Honourable
JOHN PENN, Esq;
Lieutenant Governor, etc. of the Province of Pennsyl-
vania etc.
A PROCLAMATION
Whereas by an Act of General Assembly of this Prov-
ince, passed in the third Year of his present Majesty's
Reisrn, entituled "An Act for the Preservation of Fish in
'fcj
the Rivers Delaivare, Sasqnehanna, and the Lehigh, com-
534 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
monly called The Western Branch of Delaware," it was,
among other things enacted, that if any Person or Per-
sons whatsoever, after the Publication thereof, should
erect, build, or set up, repair or maintain, or should be
aiding, assisting, or abetting in erecting, building, setting
up, repairing or maintaining any Wear, Rack, Baskets,
Fishing Dam, Pound, or other Device whatsoever, . . .
by which the Fish might be obstructed from going up the
said Rivers, or that should take, destroy, or spoil any
Spawn, Fry or Brood of Fish, or any Kind of Fish what-
soever, . . . every such Person or Persons, so offend-
ing . . . should forfeit and pay the Sum of Tzventy
Pounds, . . . with this Proviso, that so much of the
said Act, as relates to the Wears, Racks, Baskets, Fishing
Dams, Pounds, and other Devices aforesaid, already erect-
ed or thereafter to be erected, in the River Delazvare,
should be and should be deemed, held, construed, and
taken to be of no Force, Validity or Virtue, until a Bill
for remedying the same Mischiefs and Inconveniences,
thereby intended to be remedied in the said River, should
be passed and enacted into a Law by the Legislature of
the Province of New-Jersey, and be in full Force and Vir-
tue
And Whereas, since the passing of the said Act the
Legislatures of the Provinces of Maryland and New-Jer-
sey, have respectively enacted Laws for the Preservation
of the Fish in the Rivers Sasquehamia and Delazvare, and
for remedying the same Mischiefs and Inconveniences in
those Rivers, which were intended to be remedied by the
aforementioned Law of this Province.
And Whereas ... I Have therefore thought fit,
by and with the Advice of the Council, to issue this my
Proclamation, hereby strictly charging and commanding
all Persons whatsoever, to vield the most exact Obedience
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 535
to the said Laws, under the Penakies therein imposed :
Given under my Hand, ....
John Penn
By his Honour's Command
Joseph Shippen, jnn, Secretary
God save the King.
Racoon Skins.
A few packs, (loo or 50 in a pack) to be sold cheap,
for cash, by Thomas Tredwell, in BurHng SHp, in New-
York, and by Matthias Halsted, in Elizabeth-Town.
— The New York Jonrnal or General Advertiser, No.
1398, October 19, 1769.
By virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to
public sale, on Wednesday, the 29th of November next,
between the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock, on the premises,
one undivided third part of a plantation, situate in the
township of Greenwich, and county of Gloucester, lying
on the main road from Gloucester to Salem; said place
is well situated for a store or tavern, it being within a
quarter of a mile of a navigable creek, which is known by
the name of Raccoon Creek; late the property of John
Stelle, seized in execution by
Joseph Hugg, Sheriff.
September 29, 1769.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2130, October 19,
1769.
Run-away from the tmderscriber hereof, a certain
William Foy, an Irish servant man, born in Dublin, a
weaver by trade, about 18 or ip years of age, 5 feet, 6 or
7 inches high, wears black hair, a dozvn look, a ligJit col-
oured jacket, a nciv brozvn shirt without buttons on the
5-36 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
collar, a pair of half zvorn shoes with square steel buckles,
dark coloured stockings, a pair of long ragged trozvsers, an
old felt hat zvith white loops and bound zvith ferreting; the
forefinger of his left hand crooked, being formerly cut.
Whoever takes up said servant, and brings him to the sub-
scriber hereof, shall have three dollars rezvard, and rea-
sonable charges, paid by Cornelius Carheart, in Beth-
lehem, Hunterdon county, West Jersey.
N. B. All persons are forbid to harbour said servant.
Trenton, October 4, 1769.
The Members of the Medical Society of New-Jer-
sey, are desired to take notice that their next general meet-
ing is held at New Brunswick the first Tuesday in No-
vember next. Isaac Smith, Sec.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1402, October 19,
1769.
All the Creditors of Daniel Tuttle, insolvent Debtor,
are desired to meet at the house of Thomas Kenney, in
Morris-Town, on the 23d Day of December next, at 2
o'clock in the Afternoon, in order to fix and ascertain
their Demands on the said Estate. And on the 23d Day
of January following, to call on the Assignees for their
Dividends thereof.
Jonathan Stites ) . .
Frederick King \ Assignees.
TAKEN-away, supposed through Mistake, from Mr.
Verdine Elsworth's, at Powlas-Hook, a neat Saddle, with
plated Stirups, and a double Curb Bridle, with plated Bits.
The Person that took them away, left a very bad saddle in
the Room thereof. Whoever gives Information to the
said Elsworth of the above mentioned Saddle and Bridle,
shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 537
RuN-away from the Subscribers, living at Canoe-brook,
Essex County, New-Jersey, two Negro Men Slaves; the
one named Cato, but sometimes calls himself John. He
is a likely slender Fellow, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, 30
Years of Age, with a Scar on the hind Part of his Head,
about the Bigness of a Two vShilling Piece : He had on a
Snuff coloured thickset Coat, a Beaver Hat about half
worn, with Jacket and homespun Trowsers, but it is prob-
able he may change his Dress. The other named Scipio,
a short thick, well-set Fellow, about 5 Feet high, and
about 25 Years of Age, has a Rupture plainly to be dis-
covered : Had on a blue and white striped homespun
double breasted under Jacket without Sleeves, and a black
and white striped Jacket with Sleeves, over it; a blue
Duffils Watch Coat, and a Pair of long white homespun
Trowsers. Whoever takes up and secures the said Runa-
ways, so that they may be had again, shall receive Four
Dollars Reward for each, and all reasonable Charges,
paid by
Jonathan Squire,
John Williams.
— The Nezv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
939, October 23, 1769.
The Speech of his Excellency William Franklin,
Esq; Captain General, and Commander in Chief, in
and over the Province of Neiv-Jersey, and Terri-
tories thereon depending in America, Chancellor and
Vice-Admiral in the same, &c. to the General Assem-
bly of the said Province, convened at Burlington.
Gentlemen of tJie Council, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
As no immediate Business of a public Nature, made it
necessary to give an earlier Commencement to the present
5 38 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Session, I postponed the Pleasure of meeting you in Gen-
eral Assembly, till a Season that was likely to be most
agreeable as well as most convenient to your private Af-
fairs.
At the last Session a Bill passed both the Council and
Assembly, "for making current One Hundred Thousand
Pounds in Bills of Credit," which was so fram'd, that I
was under a Necessity of refusing it my Assent. Being
however, of Opinion, that the emitting such a Sum of
Paper Money upon Loan, might be of great public Utility,
and unwilling that there should be any unnecessary Delay
in a Matter of such Importance, I strongly represented the
Expediency of passing an Act for the Purpose, and trans-
mitted a Draught of the Bill to the Secretary of State for
the American Department, in order to obtain the King's
Pleasure thereupon. The Directions I have since received
from His Majesty shall be communicated to^ you, by which
you will find, that in Case the actual Necessity of emitting
Bills of Credit upon Loan to the Amount of One Hundred
Thousand Pounds can be made to appear, and provided
effectual Care be taken, that such bills shall not be deemed
a Legal Tender in Payment for Money, there is the great-
est probability that an Act of this Nature, under proper
Limitations, will meet with His Majesty's most gracious
Approval.
Having received Advice from the Honourable Sir
William Johnson, Baronet, His Majesty's Superinten-
dent for Lidian Affairs, that a Treaty was to be held with
the Six Nations, by His Majesty's Order, for settling a
Boundary Line between them and the British Northern
Colonies; and it being the Opinion of the Council (for
the Reasons set forth in their Minutes) that my Presence
at the Treaty would be likely to answer very good Pur-
poses to the Province: I accordingly attended the Confer-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 5 39
ence at Fort Stanwix, accompanied by Mr. Chief Justice,
who, at my Request, willingly undertook the Service. An
Account of the Transactions there, so far as they particu-
larly relate to Nczv-Jcrscy, will be laid before you, and I
hope will prove satisfactory. The .Six Nations at that
grand Meeting, besides having finally agreed on a general
Boundary between them and the Northern Colonies, have
publickly acknowledged the respected Instances of our
Justice in bringing the Murders of Indians to condign
Punishment, declared, that they have no Claim or Demand
on this Province whatever, and in the most solemn Man-
ner, conferred on the Government of Nczv-Jcrsey, the dis-
tinguishing Name of SagorigJizviyogstha, or the great
Arbiter or Doer of Justice. A Name, which at the same
Time that it reflects high Honour on the Province, may
prove of singular Advantage to the Inhabitants on our
Frontiers, should a Misunderstanding arise between the
Indians and any of the neighbouring Colonies.
It gives me great Concern to mention to you the Rob-
bery of the Treasury of the Eastern Division, and the more
so, as it is not in my Power, though so long a Time has
since elapsed, to inform you who were the Perpetrators of
that atrocious Villainy, or what is become of the Money.
Every Step, however, has been taken on the Part of Gov-
ernment, which had any Chance of producing a Discov-
ery, as I believe you will do the Justice to acknowledge,
when you have perused the Papers relative to that Trans-
action. If any Expedient can be suggested which may
have a Tendency to secure the Province from the like Dis-
aster in future, it will not fail of meeting with my most
hearty Concurrence.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives
The Act for the Support of Government being expired,
and the Money granted for the furnishing the King's
540 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
Troops here with Necessaries, being expended, I must
earnestly recommend it to you to grant a farther Supply
for these Purposes.
As there are strong Reasons for expecting that the late
Duty Act.^ which has^ivcn such general Dissatisfaction to
His Majesty's Subjects in the Colonies, will be repealed
in the ensuing Session of Parliament, I cannot but flatter
myself that the Representatives of the good People of this
Province, will conduct themselves with such Wisdom and
Prudence at this critical Time, as to avoid every Matter
which may, in the smallest Degree, tend to widen or con-
tinue the unhappy Differences subsisting between the two
Countries, and that they will, by every Means in their
Power, manifest a sincere Disposition to promote the Re-
establishment of that mutual Confidence and Affection so
essential to the Glory and Safety of the whole British
Empire.
Gentleineii of tJie Council, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
The many Advantages derived to the Province from the
Harmony which has for some Time past, prevailed among
the several Branches of the Legislature, give me the great-
est Reason to expect a Continuance of it during the pres-
ent Session. You may always rest assured, that I shall
chearfully co-operate with you in whatever may be for
His Majesty's Service, or the public Welfare
William Franklin
Council-Chamber,
October ii, 1769.
To His Excellency William Franklin, Esq; Captain
General, Governor and Commander in Chief, in and
over the Province of New-Jersey, and Territories
1 The tax on tea, etc.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 541
thereon depending in America, Chancellor and Vice
Admiral in the same, &c.
The Humble Address of His Majesty's Council of
the said Province.
May it Please your Excellency,
The Attention which your Excellency has shewn to the
true Interest of this Province, in the several important
Instances mentioned in your Speech at the Opening of
this Session, claims our warmest Acknowledgments.
Your Knowledge of the many Inconveniencies which
the People under your Government are subjected to, by
the Want of an Emission of Paper Currency, both as a
Medium of Commerce, and to assist them to pay for and
improve their Lands, having enabled you to become an
Advocate for their obtaining such Relief as may be in
some Measure adequate to their Necessities; we hope the
Continuance of your kind and just Representations to our
most gracious Sovereign, will speedily be crowned with
such Success as we are convinced must be extremely agree-
able to the Province.
We are well pleased that your Attendance at the Treaty
at Fort Stanwix has been so evidently productive of the
desired Effects; and that the Indians are perfectly satis-
fied of the Justice and Honour of this Government in all
public Transactions with them; and that all those who
have had any Connections with this Province, as well as
many other Nations, are thoroughly convinced, that no
Indians whatsoever can have any future Claim upon us;
which must, evidently, contribute greatly to the Peace of
the Province in general, and to the particular Security of
our Frontier Inhabitants, in all future Times.
The Ardour with which your Excellency hath pursued
every Step which seemed likely to produce a Discovery of
the Perpetrators of the villainous Robbery committed on
542 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
the Eastern Treasury, hath given us great Pleasure; and
we assure you, we shall most heartily continue to assist
your Excellency with our utmost Endeavours, to affect
this important Purpose; and join in every reasonable
Proposal for the further Security of the public Money.
Your Excellency's Recommendation of Harmony to
the several Branches of the Legislature, and to avoid
every Thing which might tend to widen the unhappy Dif-
ferences subsisting betv/een Great Britain and her Col-
onies, shall, on our Part, be carefully attended to, and we
return you our hearty Thanks for your Assurances of
chearfully co-operating in every Measure proposed for
His Majesty's Service, or the public Welfare.
Signed by Order of the House,
Peter Kemble, Speaker.
Council Chamber,
October i8, 1769.
To which his Excellency was pleased to return the fol-
lowing Answer.
Gentlenien,
Be pleased to accept my best Thanks for this Address.
I receive with great Satisfaction your Approbation of my
Conduct, and have the firmest Reliance upon the Assur-
ances you give me.
To His Excellency William Franklin, Esq; Captain
General, Governor and Commander in Chief in and
over the Colony of Neiv-Jersey, and Territories
thereon depending in America, Chancellor and Vice
Admiral in the same, &c.
The humble Address of the Representatives of the said
Colony, in General Assembly convened.
May it please your Excellency.
We His Majesty's dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Rep-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 543
resentatives of the Colony of Nezv-Jersey, in General As-
sembly met, beg Leave to return your Excellency our
hearty Thanks for your favourable Speech.
As no material Inconvenience to the Colony seems to
have attended the Delay, we thank your Excellency for
postponing calling the Assembly to a Time convenient to
our private Affairs.
The Pains your Excellency has taken, in so strongly
representing to His Majesty's Ministers, the great public
Utility you apprehended would attend the immediately
issuing a Sum of Money, in Bills of Credit, on Loan,
merits our warmest Acknowledgments ; and convinces us
of your good Intentions, respecting a Measure so gener-
ally desired by the good People of this Colony. The
Terms proposed by His Majesty's IMinisters, appear to be
particularly hard : We shall, however, give the Matter
our most serious Consideration; and if any Expedient
can be devised, by which a Loan Office Bill may be ob-
tained, so as to answer the desired Purposes of a Cur-
rency, without Inconveniencies that will over-ballance the
Good that can be expected, we shall most heartily embrace
it.
The Settling a Boundary Line, between the Indians and
the British Northern Colonies, was, undoubtedly, an Ob-
ject worthy of His Majesty's Attention; and it is very
satisfactory to this House that your Excellency, with Mr.
Chief Justice, attended the Conference at Fort Stanwix,
which has given the Indians an Opportunity of testifying
their Sense of the Justice of this Colony towards them,
by complimenting your Excellency with the Name of
Sagorighwiyggstha, or the great Arbiter or Doer of
Justice.
The Robbery of the public Treasury at Amhoy, is a
Matter of Importance to this Province; and it gives us
544 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
great Concern, that, tho' so long a Time hath elapsed, no
Discovery is yet made of the atrocious Perpetrators of that
Villainy. Satisfied however, of the early Care of Govern-
ment, and of your Excellency's particular Endeavours in
that Respect, we shall proceed to examine the Papers re-
lating thereto, laid before us by your Excellency, together
with every other particular that may come to our Knowl-
edge; and, with all possible Attention, and in faithful
Discharge of the Trust reposed in us, do what shall appear
to us consistent with the strictest Impartiality and public
Justice; not doubting your Excellency's Readiness to
comply with any Expedient that may be suggested, which
may have a Tendency to secure the Colony from the like
Disaster in future.
As the Representatives of the People of this Colony,
have always chearfully supported this His Majesty's Gov-
ernment, we shall not be wanting, on our Parts, to make
suitable Provision for that Purpose, and shall pay all due
Regard to the other Parts of your Excellency's Speech.
Your Excellency's Declaration, that there are the
strongest Reasons to expect the late Duty Acts will be
repealed in the ensuing Session of Parliament, affords
great Pleasure to us. We hope no Transaction of this
House, will, in the least, tend to widen or continue the
unhappy Differences subsisting between Great Britain and
the Colonies, and sincerely wish a Re-establishment of that
mutual Confidence and Affection, so essential to the Glory
and Safety of the whole British Empire, and shall not fail
to promote such a Disposition with Respect to this Colony,
by all Means consistent with our Duty to our Constituents,
and a due Regard to our just Rights and Privileges.
Seeing the happy Effects, we are convinced of the many
Advantages derived from a perfect Harmony subsisting
between the different Branches of the Leo-islature, in trans-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 545
acting the public Business. Nothing, on our Parts, shall
be wanting, to promote so good a Purpose, and we hope
our Conduct, on all Occasions, will demonstrate a Dispo-
sition most chearfully to co-operate with your Excellency
in whatever may conduce to the general Welfare.
Signed by Order of the House,
Cortland Skinner, Speaker.
October 17, 1769.
His Excellency's Answer.
Gentlemen,
I Heartily thank you for this Address. The Ac-
knowledgments and Satisfaction you have expressed, and
the Assurance you have given, respecting the several Mat-
ters mentioned in my Speech, afiford me particular Pleas-
ure, as they indicate a Disposition the most likely to be
productive of Advantage to your Country.
[figure of stage coach drawn by four horses.]
To the Public.
A new Stage is now erected by Joseph Crane, and
Josiah F. Davenport, to go from New-York to PJiiladel-
phia, by Way of Powles-Hook, which sets out every Tues-
day Morning, by Way of Coryell's Ferry. — The New
York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1399, October 23,
1769.
To the Gentlemen of the Coniniittee of Merchants of
Nezv-York.
Burlington, 20th Oct. 1769.
Gentlemen,
By Order of the House of Assembly, now sitting at this
35
546 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
Place, I enclose you a Resolve made on the i8th Instant,
as a Testimony of their Approbation of your Conduct.
I am. Gentlemen,
Your very humble Servant,
Cortland Skinner, Speaker
of the House of Assembly of New-Jersey.
House of Assembly of New-Jersey,
Wednesday, Oct. i8th, 1769.
Upon Motion made. Resolved Nemine Contradicente,
That the Thanks of this House be given to the Mer-
chants and Traders of this Colony, and of the Colonies of
New- York and Pennsylvania, for their disinterested and
public spirited Conduct in witholding their Importations of
British Merchandize, until certain Acts of Parlament, lay-
ing Restrictions on American Commerce, for the express
Purpose of raising a Revenue in America, be repealed,
And that Mr. Speaker be directed to write to the respec-
tive Committees of Merchants in said Colonies, trans-
mitting them a Copy of this Resolve.
A true Copy,
Richard Smith, Clerk of the Assembly.
Nezv-York, October 26. On Sunday last, a Messenger
from Shrewsbury came to Town with the following mel-
ancholy Account, viz. That on Friday Evening last, the
Wind being Southerly and moderate, and the Weather
having been some Time very thick and foggy, The Live
Oak, a fine large Sloop, belonging to Mr. Jacobus Van
Zant, of this City Merchant, Capt. Foy, Master, from
Spanish St. Domingo, bound in to this Port, being nearer
the Land than they imagined, had the Misfortune to run
a ground on Squan Beach, a little to the Westward of
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 547
Shrewsbury Inlet, where the Vessel, being deeply laden,
and a large Swell from the Sea, setting righ on upon the
Beach, in a few Thumps the Vessel went all to Pieces, and
was intirely lost, with all her Cargo, which was very val-
uable, consisting of Sugars, Mahogany, &c. and upwards
of 20000 Dollars in Specie; and of the People — 4 only
escaped with Life, viz. the Mate, two Seamen and a Span-
ish Merchant, who were cast ashore on the Beach, where
they found themselves next Morning, but could give no
Account how they got there: They were terribly bruised
and mangled, especially the Merchant, who was stark
naked, had his Flesh miserably torne, and by lying so long-
in the Water, turn'd pale, resembling that of a dead Corps,
and scarce any Skin left on his Back : The rest of the Peo-
ple, 14 in number were all unfortunately drown'd, among
whom was Mr. Campbel, Super Cargo of the Vessel,
Nephew to Mr. Van Zant, a young Gentleman of whom
his Friends had great Expectations, of an amiable Char-
acter, highly esteem'd, and much lamented by all that
knew him, also the Family of the unhappy Spanish Mer-
chant, (consisting of his Wife, his Son, about 8 Years of
Age, and his Daughter a young Lady of about 16 or 17)
who is by this distressing Stroke of Providence at once
deprived of all his Fortune and Family. We expect a
more particular Account of this melancholy Event, on the
return of Mr. Van Zant, who Yesterday set out for
Shrewsbury. — The Nezv York Jonrnal or General Adver-
tiser, No. 1399, October 26, 1769.
A List of Letters reiuainiiig in the Post-Oifice, Phil-
adelphia.
tt B. Jos. Brown, Huntingdon County. West-Jersey;
Richard Brown, Salem, N. Jersey.
C. Hugh Creighton, Haddonfield.
548 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
H. Jane Hartley, Salem; Ebenezer Hopkins, Had-
donfield.
L. James Lackey, Salem.
M. John Morrow, Arthur Molholland (2) Jersey;
John Murphy, Haddonfield.
O. Isaac Oakford, Glass-house.
T. Benjamin Tanner, Hopewell, N. Jersey; John
Throp, Burlington County.
Philadelphia, October 26.
Captain Ashmead from Lisbon, about 40 Leagues from
our Capes, spoke with Captain Gilpin, in a Brig from this
Port for St. Christophers, two Days out, all well.
September 30, 1769.
Twenty Dollars Reward, for taking up and deliver-
ing to his master, at Elizabeth-Town, a Negroe man slave,
named Britt, this country born, about 30 years of age,
near 6 feet high, a well set fellow; or Ten Dollars will be
given, if taken up and secured in Northampton goal, so
that his master, the Subscriber, may have him again; he
was formerly the property of Nathaniel Salmon of Spring-
field, in the borough of Elizabeth, Essex county, and prov-
ince of New Jersey, who was taken in execution by Will-
iam Barnett, Sheriff of said borough and county, and was
sold at public vendue, for the benefit of said Salmon's
creditors, unto the Subscriber, and is supposed to be taken
'off by his former master, and gone to Lahnawanack or
Wyoming, as he was seen, with said Salmon, travelling
on that road. These are therefore to warn all persons
from harbouring, entertaining, or buying said Negroe, on
their peril, as they may depend, on being prosecuted, as
the law directs (in such cases) for detaining, or keeping-
said slave from his master's service. — The Pennsylvania
Gazette, No. 213 1, October 26, lySg.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 549
By Capt. Alexander from North-Carolina, we learn
that in the gale of the 7th and 8th of September last — five
vessels were lost at Ocracock Bar, one a Sloop Capt. La-
vigne belonging to this Port, which sunk at her anchor and
every person drowned, the Capt. was found 25 miles from
the place with his arm broke, one a Schooner belongmg to
New York, or Egg-Harbour, loaded with shingles, was
overset and the people drowned ; one a sloop belonging to
New- York
Last week a man that lived about 30 miles from hence,
in New-Jersey, in a fit of jealousy killed his wife, by shoot-
ing her in the shoulder, and afterwards beating her head
with the butt of the gun; then chusing to save the sheriff
the trouble, hanged himself.
To the Creditors of Jopin Budd,
Gentlemen,
I AM sorry to inform you that there is no likelihood of
your receiving any part of your money, unless you permit
me to come and reside in New-Jersey, and take my affairs
into my own hands; I therefore propose to petition the
legislative body of that province, for an act to authorize
me so to do, at the present sitting of the Assembly, and
make no doubt but it will be agreeable to you. Believe me.
Gentlemen, in this proposal I consult your interest more
than my own, as I am now agreeably situated in a prov-
ince where my person and property is safe : The only
motive that induces me to act in this manner is the pleas-
ure of taking the money out of the hands of those that
have so long unjustly detained it, and paying my just
debts; I am so far from fearing any opposition, that I
make bold to request the favour of you to use your inter-
ests to procure the said act
55P NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
I am, with the greatest respects, your very humble Ser-
vant,
John Budd.
Run-away from the subscriber, hving in Princeton,
an Irish servant lad, named Peter Murphy about i6
years of age, 5 feet three or four inches high, fair com-
plexion, with light brown hair, somewhat inclining to
curl : Had on and took with him, a coarse dark coloured
vest, a red and white striped ditto, an old felt hat, ozna-
brigs shirt, two trowsers, and a pair of buff stocking
breeches. Whoever takes up and secures said lad within
this province, shall be entitled to a reward of thirty
shillings; or if out of the province three pounds, and
all reasonable charges, paid by
Jonathan Baldwin.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1403, October 26,
1769.
List of Letters remaining in tlie Post-OfUcc at Trenton.
A. Miss Esther Ashton, Summerseat, near Trenton.
James Anderson, Monmouth County.
B. Samuel Boyd, East-Jersey. Patrick Brown, near
New Germanto'wn. John Boulby, Sussex County. Charles
Baker, Trenton.
C. Hugh Creighton, Gloucester County. Joseph
Chambers, near Trenton. Edward Cooper, Hopewell.
John Cary, Mindum. John Campble, Cranbury. Benja-
min Cooper, Esq; Hibernia Furnace.
D. Edward Dwyer, near Brooks Mills.
E. John Edwards, Bordentown.
F. Samuel Forman, Monmouth County. Robert
Fitzsummons, to the care of James Anderson. William
Furguson, Burlington County. Mary Fitzgerald, Maid-
enhead. ■
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 551
H. Rutus Hooper, near Trenton. 3 Samuel Henry,
ditto. Mrs. Catharina Hay, ditto. 2 Thomas Hunter,
Hunterdon county. John Holms, Freehold. Nathan
Hixon, Amwell.
J. 2 John Johnston, West New-Jersey. Lanclot
Jacqus, ditto. John Jameson, Monmouth County.
K. Henry Kitchen, Amwell. Samuel Kitchen, ditto.
Samuel Kar, Crambury.
L. Thomas Liken. Joseph Liken, Sussex County.
Thomas Lelan, to the care of Doct. Newall. Alexander
Lease, Hunterdon County. Doct. Peter La Conte, East
New-Jersey. 2 Mrs. Mary Lee, otherwise Welch, New-
Jersey.
M. Neil M'Gill, Trenton. John M'Cormach, Cram-
bury. 2 James M'Call, near Allen's Town, John Murphy,
Gloucester County. Thomas Mondy, Bordentown.
George Meurphew, Trenton. Adam M'Clogan, Union
Iron Works. Richard Matchet, Shrewsbury. Daniel
Moore, Pennington.
O. Messrs. Peter Oliver, sen. and jun. Trenton.
O. Alexander Quaw, Monmouth County, John Ouin,
Hunterdon County.
R. Charles Robertson, Maidenhead. Andrew Reed,
Freehold. Samuel Rogers, Croswick, 2 Mrs. Grace Reed,
Allen Town. Richard Rownsaver, Hunterdon.
S. Benjamin Llabinson, Smith, Trenton Gaol. Doug-
hald Smith, New Town East Jersey. John Severn, xA.m-
well. Nehemiah Sexton, Trenton. Mrs. Sarah Stevens,
Trenton. Mrs. Stevens, Maidenhead.
T. James Taylor, Middletown. Thomas .Thomas,
Trenton.
V. Peter Van Horn, East-Jersey. John Van Horn,
ditto.
W. George Wilson, Trenton. Robert Wadel, Som-
552 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
merset County. James Wilson, Trenton. — The Pennsyl-
vania Chronicle, No. 147, October 2,0-Noveniber 6, 1767.
New-York, October 30. The Sloop Live Oak, Capt.
Foy, of this Port, inward bound from St. Domingo, in
thick fogg Weather, had the Misfortune to run aground
on Squan Beach, a little to the Westward of Shrewsbury
Inlet, and having 2600 Bushels of Salt, some large Logs
of Mahogany, and a considerable Sum of Money on board,
in about nine Hours she beat to Pieces, by which melan-
choly Accident the following Persons were drowned, viz.
Richard Foy, Master; John Campbell, Supercargo, (a
promising young Gentleman, of an amiable Character,
Nephew to Mr. Jacobus Van Zandt, O'wner of the Vessel)
Joseph Haynes, Henry Williams, John Sample, and John
Lahay, Seamen; John Abbit, James Sands, a German and
his Wife, another married Woman, with her Daughter of
18, and her Son of 9 Years old. Passengers; and a Negro
Boy belonging to Mr. Campbell. The mate, Robert Hog,
with Joshua Mariner, and Cornelius Thompson, Seamen,
got ashore on some of the Plank of the Vessel, as did also
a German, Husband to one of the Women, and Father to
the young Woman and Boy that were drowned, on the
Bows.
The Bodies of the Capt. and Mr. Campbell, as also of 10
more were taken up on the Beach, and decently buried.
In May last was taken up by the subscriber, living at
Hackinsack, a spar of about 70 feet long; and in Septem-
ber took up a new mast of a sloop : Whoever will prove
their property before the first of January next, and pay
charges, they may have them again, by applying to Adam
Bense. If not claimed before that time, they will then be
sold to pay charges.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 553
Ogdens, Laight, & Comp^.
At Vesuvius Furnace
In Newark, East New-Jersey,
Makes all kinds of hollow ware, and other castings
usually made at air furnaces ; such as forge hammers and
anvils, pots, kettles, griddles, pyepans of various sizes,
potash kettle and sugar boilers, calcining plates, plain and
ornamental chimney backs, jaumb and hearth plates neatly
fitting each other, Bath stoves for burning coal, iron stoves
for work-shops and ship cabbins, Dutch and perpetual
ovens, boiling plates, boxes for carriages of all kinds and
sizes, half hundred and smaller weights. As their metal
is of the best quality, and the construction of their furnace,
manner of working and moulding the most improved;
their ware is equal if not superior to any made in America
or imported; particularly the metal for hammers and
anvils for forges is excellently well tempered, and found
on repeated trials to be in general superior to English
hammers, &c.
Any person wanting any of the above articles, may have
them from either Edward Laight, at his store in New-
York, near Cowfoot Hill, or of James Abeel, near Coen-
ties Market, or of Gabriel and Lewis Ogden, at the fur-
nace in Newark, New-Jersey, castings of any particular
kind may be made by applying to any of the above per-
sons.
N. B. Bar iron will be taken in payment for hammers
and anvils, at market price. — The Nezv York Gametic and
Weekly Mercury, No. 940, October 30, 1769.
To Be Sold,
A Boat of about nine Cords burthen, belonging to the
Estate of Robert Plume, late of Newark, deceased, in good
Repair, and is remarkable for going well, and drawing but
5 54 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
little Water. Any Person or Persons inclining to pur-
chase, may see the same, and know the Terms by applying
to Rufiis Crane ^ near Rosevelt's Dock, in Nezv-York, or
James Wheeler, of Ncivark, who sails in her. A good
Title will be given by
Deborah Plume, Widozv and Administratrix.
- — The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1400, October 30, 1769.
The several Latitudes lately so accurately ascertained,
have been taken by two x\stronomical Quadrants, and a
Sector of six Feet and Half Radius, viz. ....
^Deg. "Min. "Sec.
Latitude at the Light-House on Sandy-
Hook, 40. 27. 40
The above taken in the Months of August, September,
and October 1769, by one of his Majesty's established
Engineers, and two Gentlemen from Pennsylvania. — TJie
Nezv York Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1400, No-
vember 2, 1769.
Arrived at Antigua. Captain Tallman, from Perth-
Amboy.
Ten Dollars Reward
Stolen from John Dusinbery, of Alexandria, in Hun-
terdon county. West New-Jersey, in the night of the 13th
of October last, a chestnut sorrel mare, 7 years old, near
15 hands high, with a blaze down her forehead, her tail
docked very long, has a mark round her near leg, above
the knee, made with a rope by going knee banded, some-
what galled about her breast, with a chair collar, and is a
natural pacer; supposed to be stolen by a middle sized
man, that wore a light blue coat, red jacket, and dark col-
oured breeches. Whoever takes up the mare and thief,
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 5 55
and secures them, so that the owner may have the mare,
and the thief be brought to justice, shall have the above
reward, or Six Dollars for the mare only, with reasonable
charges, paid by me John Dusinbery.
— TJic Peiinsyhania Gazette, No. 2132, November 2,
1769-
Cnstom-House, Entered In.
Schooner Nelly, F. Cohvcll to Ainboy. — The Pennsyl-
vania Journal, No. 1404, November 2, 1769.
Whereas Deborah, the wife of John Farnsworth,
late of Philipsburg, in the county of Sussex, West New-
Jersey, hath for some time past behaved herself to me her
husband in a shameful and unbecoming manner, did on
the sixteenth day of October, elope and abscond from her
bed and board to the house of a certain Nathan Levy, a
Jew, in the aforesaid town of Philipsburg, shop-keeper,
and privately took with her considerable of my effects, and
says she likes the said Levy better than me, and that she
intends to live with him, as he will maintain her as a
gentlewoman : I have waited on Mr. Levy respecting the
affair, from whom I have received no other satisfaction
than insolent language, threatening me to let her have
credit on my account to the amount of 50I. or whatever
sum he sees cause, and says he will oblige me to pay the
same if I am not very silent in the matter, &c. These are
therefore to forwarn all persons from trusting her on my
account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting from the
date hereof, and also to forwarn all persons from harbour-
ing her, or detaining or secreting my goods, on pain of
being prosecuted as the law directs.
John Farnsworth.
— The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1405, November
s, 1769-
556 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Maryland, Octo. 25, 1769.
Whereas charters have lately been granted in the prov-
inces of Nev^-York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, by
which the Episcopal clergy, with sundry respectable and
worthy gentlemen of the laity in those provinces are
erected into a corporation, for the relief of the distressed
widows, of the clergy in the communion of the church of
England in America. The clergy of Maryland are hereby
requested to meet on the third Wednesday in November
next, at the house of Mr. Samuel Middleton in Annapolis,
in order to consider and agree upon a plan, and to apply
to the legislature for a charter to establish a society, for
the same excellent charity, within this province. — The
Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 148, Novenihcr 6-13, 1769.
Mr. Gaine,
By publishing the inclosed, you will oblige at least a
dozen of your readers, and particularly
Your humble servant,
H. A.
In Mr. Parker's paper of October 23d, were published
some very abusive reflections upon the venerable Society
for the Propagation of the Gospel in foreign Parts, dated
at Pownalborough, Sept. i8th, 1769; upon which I beg
leave to make a few brief remarks.
The writer begins with telling us, that upon the con-
quest of Canada, and its being confirmed to us by treaty,
"a door was opened to extend true protestant principles,
among our French fellow-subjects, and the Indians, who
had been under their influence." This is not denied; and
the consideration of it must give "great pleasure to the
friends of (I will not say with him, Religion in general,
but of the Protestant) religion, which it is hoped will
in due time be introduced through this door. You see then
that in this point we are nearly agreed.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 557
But he goes on to observe and insinuate, as follows :
"Generous efforts were made in the province of Massa-
chusetts-Bay, to propagate the gospel among the Indians;
and it will not soon be forgot how that noble design be-
came abortive." Would not one from hence imagine, that
a design had been formed by the province of Massachu-
setts-Bay, to propagate the gospel amongst the Indians in
Canada? And yet there is not the least evidence that such
a scheme was ever thought of by that province. Indeed
we learn from Dr. Chauncy, that upon the conclusion of
the late war, the people of Massachusetts made a contribu-
tion for the support of two missionaries and a school-
master among the Mohawks. But sending two mission-
aries among the Mohawks can hardly be said to be a "gen-
erous effort to propagate the "gospel" in Canada, where,
as is well known, there are no Mohawks. The Doctor also
tells us of a farther design of makingf provision for the
standing support of such missionaries, and informs us that
a conditional subscription was brought forward with that
view, and that an incorporating act was prepared and
passed in that province, and sent home for the royal sanc-
tion, but that it met with a negative. But it does not ap-
pear from the Doctor's account, that the object of this
charitable scheme was any thing more, than the conver-
sion of the single tribe of Mohawks.
The writer from Pownalhoroiigh complains in this case
of a disappointment, and says, "it will not soon be forgot
how that noble design became abortive," and the Doctor
insinuates that the abortion was procured by Episcopal
influence, meaning, as he farther explains himself, the in-
fluence of some of the Bishops and of the Society for the
propagation of the gospel. Such a charge or insinuation
ought never to have been made, without proper evidence
to support it; much less ought it to be repeated, after full
5 58 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
evidence has been given to the contrary. The late Arch-
bishop, whose name on that occasion was mentioned with
peciiHar mahgnity, declared in a letter dated Oct. 1762,
in the following words : "The plan as presented, was
liable to several objections; particularly that the members
were to be accountable only to themselves. However the
society Made No Opposition To It." And Mr. Ap-
thorp, who is also a member of the society, has said more
explicitly, in answer to Dr. Mayhew : 'T can affirm, on
very good authority, that neither the Society nor any
Episcopalians, as such, opposed the act of the Boston as-
sembly for the purpose here mentioned. It was rejected
merely on political and commercial reasons, which arose
from the manner of drawing it up, and were represented
by the board of trade to the privy council, who unani-
mously disapproved it, when there was not one Bishop
present; as appears from the council-books." As these
exculpations of the Bishops and the Society have been re-
peatedly published in America,* it must argue great per-
versness in any american writer, or an inexcusable ignor-
ance of his subject, to urge now this baffled abusive mis-
representation of such venerable persons and of such a re-
spectable body.
But says he : "It was reasonable to suppose, that the
Society for propagating the gospel, who had been so lib-
eral of their missionaries in New-England, would send a
few to Canada." I doubt not of the Societys Inclination
to send Missioners to Canada, and to propagate the pure
religion of the gospel, not only there, but through all the
regions of the earth, wherever it is needful, if they had it
in their power.
As to Canada in particular, most people think it to be
the imm.ediate duty of the government to make provision
*Seie Dr. Chandler's Appeal defended, page 196.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 5 59
for the propagation of the protestant reHgion there; and
whether this, which is the work of time, is not intended
by the government, is more than is hkely to be known in
P ozvnalborough. But supposing the case to be otherwise,
which could not have been discovered immediately, it can-
not reasonably be expected that the Society should have
done any thing considerable there as yet. The engage-
ments they were under, before it could be foreseen that
Canada would be ceded to the british crown, required more
than their income to support; and no addition has been
made to their funds, to enable them to send missionaries
to Canada. Earnest importunities for new missions, in
places where they are allowed on all hands to be necessary,
are constantly used; and such missions are every year
opened, in order to support which, they have been obliged
to shorten the allowance formerly made to the old ones.
And if in some particular places salaries are allowed where
they are thought by the enemies of the church not to be
necessary, yet they are granted or continued in no places,
in which the friends of the church do not think them to be
needful. And is it expected, that the enemies of the
church, exclusively of its friends, should be consulted by
the Society, about the propriety of opening or continuing
their respective missions?
From Canada it is probable that no applications of this
kind have been made to the Society. The inhabitants in
general, desire none of their assistance. The protestants
in that country are but few, and reside chiefly, if not alto-
gether, in the two cities of Montreal and Quebec; in which
places there are protestant ministers, I mean chaplains to
the garrisons. It is possible that other protestant clergy-
men may be needed, or might be useful; and it is prob-
able that such will in a short time be sent by the Society,
should they not be otherwise provided. It is evident from
560 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [17^9
Mr. Delisle's letter, which the Society have published, that
they have made this matter the subject of their attention,
that they have already entered into a correspondence re-
lating to the religious state of Canada, and that they are
now carefully informing themselves, where, and in what
manner, they can best promote the protestant interest in
the country.
Their charitable disposition with regard to Canada may
likewise be fairly concluded, from what they have done in
Nova-Scotia; which they found, a few years ago, to be
nearly in similar circumstances, having scarce any protes-
tants, except those in the English garrisons. But now,
through the careful attention and unremitting Zeal of the
Society to enlarge the borders of Protestantism, a proper
foundation is laid for a general reformation in that terri-
tory; with which view no less than Thirteen missionaries
and school masters are supported, at the yearly expence
of £. 495 Sterling; to say nothing of a considerable addi-
tional expence in bibles, testaments, &c. Ought not then
this writer to blush for, and his publishers and abettors to
be ashamed of, his ungenerous, groundless and unright-
eous reflections upon the venerable Society, as if they were
wanting in Zeal for the protestant interest.
As to what he says relating to the preachers before the
Society, that they are "perpetually ringing changes on the
necessity of a Bishop in the other colonies." It is below
animadversion. I will tell him however foi his comfort,
that these changes will continue to be rung, and that this
object will be perpetually aimed at, until the desired Epis-
copate shall be granted; which we hope, and doubt not,
to obtain, in a short time at farthest.
I am yours, &c.
ISAURICUS.
Hackinsack, October 26, 1769.
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Whereas Elizabeth Marsh, Wife of Joshua Marsh, of
Ehzabeth-Town, New-Jersey, has eloped from her said
Husband : These are to forewarn all Persons from enter-
taining her the said Elizabeth ; and also from trusting her
on Account of the Subscriber, as no Debts of her con-
tracting will be paid from the Date hereof.
Joshua Marsh.
— The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
941, November 6, 1769.
This is to desire the Creditors of John Emly, Insolvent,
to meet the first Day of February, at the House of Moses
Robins, in Dover, in the County of Monmouth, and Prov-
ince of East-New-Jersey, and bring their Accompts with
them, that they may be examined, and each Creditor re-
ceive his Share of said Estate, agreeable to the last Insol-
vent Act.^
October 21st, 1769.
per Aaron Mattinson, )
and - Assignees.
John Cook, '
— The Nezv York Cassette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1 40 1, November 6, 1769.
Three Pounds Reward
Broke out of the goal of the county of Gloucester, in
New-Jersey, the morning of the 30th of October last, a
certain Robert Jones, born in Ireland, about 6 feet high,
strong made, has a rugged look, large black beard, short
black curled hair, about 30 years of age, round shouldered,
and stoops in his walk; he has had a remarkably bad sore
leg, was confined for house lireaking, and is galled about
his ancles, with being ironed ; had on, when he went away,
1 For a sketch of Insolvent Acts pai^sed by the Legislature, 1733-1770,
see N. J. Archives, XXVII., 3, note.
36
562 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
a black jacket, without sleeves, two white shirts, long
check trowsers, half worn shoes, and an old hat; he is very
fond of strong drink. Whoever takes up the said Robert
Jones, and secures him in any of his Majesty's goals, so
that he may be brought to justice, shall have the above re-
ward, and reasonable charges, paid by me
Joseph Hugg, Sheriff.
November 6. We hear from Westchester, that at the
Fair held there last Week, a Man from the Jersies, drank
in two Hours, 17 Quarts of Cyder, and two Quarts of
Rum, and to keep it down, eat only 100 Cakes.
Philadelphia, November 9
To Cortland Skinner, Esq; Speaker of the Assembly
of New-Jersey,
Sir,
We received your Letter of the 20th Instant, and re-
quest the Favour of you, to lay before the Honourable
Representatives of the Province of New-Jersey,^ the high
Sense we have of the Honour they have done the Mer-
chants and Traders of this Province, in the Vote of Thanks
transmitted to us. Such an Approbation of their Conduct
cannot but be exceeding grateful; at the same Time, we
hope, it will be serviceable to the Cause of Liberty in
which we are engaged, by stimulating and encouraging
every Lover of his Country, to persevere in a Measure
calculated to procure Redress of our Grievances.
When the Petitions and Memorials of the Representa-
tives of the Colonies, in Favour of the Rights and Liber-
ties of America, are seconded by the Endeavours of the
People, and those Endeavours are conducted with such
Unanimity, Peace, good Order, and Resolution, as to
merit the Approbation and Thanks of the Representatives
1 See p. 547, ante.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 5^3
in Assembly met, there is the greatest Reason to hope,
that, notwithstanding the Attempts of arbitrary, designing
or weak Ministers, the united Efforts of the Colonies, thus
exerted, will, in the End, be crowned with Success, and
prove effectual in securing to themselves, and their Pos-
terity, the Blessing of Liberty, and the Rights of Free-
men, to which they are entitled by the British Constitu-
tion.
We are, zuith much Esteevi and Respect,
Thy assured Friends, Your hunihle Servants,
William Fisher, Daniel Benezet,
Abel James, Alexander Huston,
Henry Drinker, John Gibson,
Samuel Howell, Charles Thomson,
George Roberts. John Rhea,
Joseph Swift,
James Mease,
William West,
J. M. Nesbit,
Philad. Oct. 27, 1769. Tench Francis,
Robert Morris.
— The Pennsylvania Ga::ette, No. 2133, November
9, 1769.
To be sold at private Sale,
A Valuable plantation, in the province of East-Jersey,
Monmouth county, and upper Freehold township, con-
sisting of 250 acres, or more; about 100 acres of plow
land, and 30 of meadow, cleared; lying between Imlay's
Town and Allen's Town. Also one other farm in West-
Jersey, Burlington county, Chesterfield township, contain-
ing 120 acres, or more, with about 70 acres of cleared
land, twelve of which is meadow, adjoining Bordentown,
very commodiously situated for a gentleman's seat. One
564 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
house and an acre of ground in Kingston, Summerset
county, which is now, and has been a noted tavern for
eighteen years. Also the noted ferry at the Narrows, for-
merly belonging to John Watson. Also two good ferry
boats, three negroes, a man, woman, and a boy near ten
years old. Any of the above will be sold reasonable, and
conditions of sale easy to the purchaser. For further par-
ticulars, enquire of William Douglas, living on Staten-
Island, at the ferry opposite New- York, who will give an
indisputable title for any of the above mentioned lands.
William Douglas.
There is now in the Custody of John Traile, of Eliza-
beth-Town, New-Jersey, a small Brown Horse, with a
Star and a few grey Hairs in the left Wither. He was
taken from a certain John Gallaway, who is now in our
Goal for Theft, who says he found him on the King's
Road, near Brunswick. The Owner of the said Horse,
may have him again proving his Property, and paying
Charges, by applying to the above mentioned
John Traile.
— The Nczv York Gazette and Weekly Alercury, No.
942, November 13, 1769.
To Be Sold At Private Sale.
A Very good Farm, situate on Hackinsack River,
about a Mile and a Half from Hackinsack Town, contain-
ing 103 Acres, 5 Acres whereof is excellent Meadow, and
20 Acres of Woodland : There is on it a good Dwelling-
House, new Barn, and an Orchard of 150 Apple Trees,
with many other valuable Improvements. The Situation
is very pleasant, and suitable for a Gentleman's Country
Seat; Fish may be had in great Plenty: Besides it has
the Advantage of an excellent Landing' for Boats, so that
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 565
they may come near the House at Low-Water. There is a
Crop of Wheat and Rye in the Ground. Any Person in-
clining to purchase said Farm, may hear farther Particu-
lars, by applying to Abraham Lott, Esq ; in New-York, or
Lawrence Van Der Hoof, living on the Premises, who
will give a good Title for the same. — TJie Nczv York Ga-
zette or Weekly Post Boy, No. 1402, November 13, 1769.
i^W^The Public are cautioned to beivare of Counterfeit
Nezv-Jersey Tzvelve Shilling Bills, dated June 22, 1/36;
they are done witli coninwn printing Types, but the Arms
very badly cut, as also the Leaf on the Back; the Back and
Face are printed on tzvo Pieces of Paper pasted together,
not so thick as the true Bills, and appear much soiled, to
prevent their being detected, but the Number and Signers
Names seem to be zvrote zvith the same Ink, and by the
same Hand, look as if lately done, but the N^ames not in-
telligible.
On Monday, the i^tJi Instant, died at Burlington, in tJie
31st Year of tier Age, Mrs. Alice Read,^ Wife of the
Honourable Charles Read, Esq; and on Wednesday fol-
Iczving her Remains zvere decently interred in the Burying
Ground of St. Mary's CJiurch; the Corpse zvas carried to
tJie Grave by respectable Housekeepers of tire Place: The
Pall zvas supported by the Gentlemen of Plis Majesty's
Council, tJic Chief Tusfice, and Attorney-General. TJie
great Number of the most respectable People assembled
on this Occasion from the adjacent Tozvns, manifested the
aifectionate Regard paid to her Memory.
Custom-House, Philadelphia, Cleared. Schooner
She was the dau. of a wealthy Creole planter on the Island of An-
tigua, where Mr. Read married her, about 1737-8. For a sketch of
Judg-e Read, see "Members of the New Jersey Assembly, 1754. Blo-
g-raphical Sketches." By WMlliam Nelson. Paterson, N. J., 1895, pp.
14-16.
566 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Ranger, A. Mansfield, Salem. — The Pennsylvania Gazette,
No. 2134, November i6, 1769.
Williamsburg, Virginia, Nov. 2.
Last Sunday afternoon the Reverend Mr. Witherspoon,
President of the College of Nassau Hall, at Princetown,
preached to a crowded audience in the Capitol yard, (there
being no house in town capable of containing such a multi-
tude) and gave universal satisfaction. After sermon a
collection was made for that excellent and growing foun-
dation, which as yet has no other support than the gener-
osity of the public, that amounted to upwards of fifty-six
pounds; and we have it from good authority that his Ex-
cellency the Governor has paid into the hands of Dr. With-
erspoon, for the same beneficent purpose, a further dona-
tion of fifty pounds. [SucJi a glorious spirit for the en-
couragement of iisefid learning deserves the highest praise,
and, no doubt, will afford much pleasure to every lover of
the sciences.^ — The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1406, A'^o-
vember 16, 1769.
The noted place, farm or plantation, late Mr. David
Ball's, lying at Springfield, Connecticut-Farms, about 8
miles from Elizabeth-Town, containing about 168 acres
of choice land well water'd and timbered, with a good
dwelling house, barn, stable, still-house, black-smith's
shop, and a very good saw-mill on the same; about 25
acres of very fine English meadow already cleared, with
a bearing orchard, and other good improvements : For
further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Ezekial Ball,
living near the premises, by whom a good title will be
given for the same, or of Henry Van Vleck, merchant, in
New-York, who will agree for the same on reasonable
terms.
N. B. Any person that comes to view the place, may
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have the choice of another plantation, the property of said
Nathaniel Ball, about 4 miles from Elizabeth-Town. —
The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 943,
November 20, 1769.
For Sale,
At Garrat Noel's Book Store,
Next Door to the Merchant's Coffee-House.
Now in The Press
And speedily will be published
The American Latin Grammar^
Being a new Edition (with very great Additions, Alter-
ations and Amendments) of that published for the Use of
the Grammar School at Princeton, commonly called the
Newark Grammar. — The Nezu York Gazette or Weekly
Post Boy, No. 1403, November 20, 1769.
To be Sold, at private Sale,
One hundred and fifty acres of land, situate in Cumber-
land county. West New-Jersey, and on the great road
leading to Cape-May, and Egg-Harbour, in sight of Co-
hansey Bridge, whereon has been kept a tavern many
years, has on it, an orchard of between 2 and 300 young
bearing trees, between 12 and 13 acres of drained meadow.
For further particulars enquire of John Keean, living on
1 The following is the title of an earlier edition:
A Complete | Introduction | to the | Latin Tongue: | form'd | From
the most approv'd Writings in this Kind; as those of |
Lilly. Bp. Wettenhall,
Ruddiman, Cheever,
Phillips, Clarke,
Holmes, Read, &c.
Published principally for the Use of the Grammar-School, at | Nassau-
Hall, in Prince-Town; and recommended to all who | design to send
their Children to New-Jersey College. | The Second Edition, enlarged
and amended. | Woodbridge in New- Jersey: | Printed by James Parker,
at the Expence of the Trustees of the | College; and to be Sold by the
severall Booksellers in New-York. I Philadelphia and New-Jersey.
1760. i Svo. Title, 1 1. Pp a)-109. Rules and Orders To be observed
bv all the Members of the Grammar School at Nassau-Hall, pp. (110-
lil). Errata: p. (113).
568 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
the premises, or of the Subscriber, living in Mannington
township, Salem county.
MouNCE Keean.^
A Gentleman, well acquainted with the different
branches of Iron Works, would be glad to engage a small
capital in a well situated work or works, where he could
be employed as a manager. Any one, whom this may suit,
by leaving a line (with the necessary particulars) with the
printers hereof, directed for A. B. if found agreeable, shall
be waited upon. No objection to a settlement in Virginia,
Maryland, Pennsylvania, the Jerseys, or New York gov-
ern ment. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2135, Novem-
ber 23, 1769.
JOHN SEARSON to the Public.
The Words of the Wicked arc to lie in zvait for Blood:
Bnt the Motith of the Upright shall deliver them.
Prov. xii, 6.
As there can be nothing of so much Imjjortance to an
honest Man, as his good Name or Character, my late well
known malicious Persecution hath been such as makes it
incumbent on me to lay it before the Public.
On the 13th of November, 1768, as I was going from
this City to Burlington (where I. then had a Lodging)
with my Child, I saw one Mrs. Hampton (a married
Woman from New-York, who some Years ago, had been
at my House in this City) with a Lady from New-Jersey,
and perceived she was escorted by a Person who called
himself Francis Kay, b}^ whose Conversation he appeared
to have come last from the Island of Jamaica; but said
1 Mounce (i. e., Mose.s) Keen, son of Maons and Magdalen (Hoffman)
Keen, was ta. in West Jersey, Aug. IS, 1715; m. Sarah, dau. of Benjamin
and Christina Seeley. He lived in Pilesgrove township. Salem county,
and afterwards in Woolwich township, Gloucester county. He was for
many years a vestryman of the Swedish church at Swedesboro. He
was buried in Trinity churchyard, Swedesboro, Oct. 14, 1794; his wife.
Feb. 24. 1790. — Dcsirndniits of Joran Kyn, bv Gregory B. Keen, in Penn.
Mag., III., 447.
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he had travelled through Turkey and Italy, &c. I soon
got acquainted in this accidental Manner, with this York-
shire Adventurer. He told me he was a Merchant in
Jamaica, was going to Burlington to purchase a large
Quantity of Pork and Gammons, and intended to instruct
them how to cure their Gammons there as in Yorkshire,
so as to make the Fat as hard as the Lean; that as soon
as he had sent Mrs. Hampton off to Nczv-York, he would
be glad to find a Lodging at Burlington. I told him of
mine; but at this Time he thought proper to return to
Philadelphia, enquiring of me where I thought he could
get a Lodging. I gave him a Memorandum of some; and
when he arrived at Philadelphia, he chose one at Mr.
Adam Thompson's, in Second-street. I having Business
in Town, left Burlington, November 26th, and asked for
a Lodging at said TJtompson's, not knowing Kay had
fixed there. He said he wanted to visit Gerniantozvn; I
consented to accompany him, and November 30th arrived
there. At the Tavern we put up at (Mrs. Mackinet's)
our Landlady told us of a rich Widow being in Town from
Lancaster. Kay swore he must visit her; ay, and have
her too. I looked on such a Declaration as vague; How-
ever, next Morning he set off on this Adventure; and it
being at a Tavern where she lodged, I accompanied him,
and in the Way he told me he had 500/. per Annum, in
Jamaica, to support his Pretensions. When at the Tav-
ern, he called for some mulled Wine, and so insinuated
himself to the Landlord, as to persuade him several Times
to attempt getting into the Lady's Room. But she refused
Admittance to a Person whom the Landlord could give
no other account of, than that he was a Gentleman. I
really thought the Attempt so impertinent, that I told
Kay, as I had a Wife in Londonderry, I would have noth-
ing- to do with such Adventures; and therefore left him
570 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
to pursue his Amour, and walked to Philadelphia, Decem-
ber 2d, leaving him behind. When I came to Thomp-
son's, I was asked what became of my Companion; I an-
swered I had left him behind, as I had some Writing to
do; and said, indeed he has too large a Fortune for me to
keep him Company, 500/. a Year being far above my Pre-
tensions. However, in a Day or two, Kay returned from
his Pursuit, and finding me, told me he gave over further
Overtures, and would gladly go with me to the Country.
But in this Interim I introduced Kay to Mr. Benjamin
Fuller, from whom, in his Presence, I received 40/.; and
also in his Presence, shipped 200 Dollars on board the
Ship Marquis of Granby, for Londonderry, and again re-
turned to Burlington, in this Adventurer's Company, De^
cember 7. I introduced him to my Landlady, Mrs. Allen,
to whom he applied for a Lodging. She gave him for
Answer she could not accommodate him, except I would
let him lay in my Room, which I consented to, in a dif-
ferent Bed. December 19th, I concluded to pay a Visit to
some Acquaintance near Allentoivn. Kay accompanied
me. When in Allentoivn, having put both our Linen,
Razors, &c. in a small Trunk of Kay's, by his artful Per-
suasion the Trunk was left at Mr. Gilbert Barton's, Inn-
holder there, without any Care or Charge about it. Then
setting out for Mr. John and Elisha Laivrence's, Decem-
ber the twenty-first, Kay appearing a good deal like a Gen-
tleman, was introduced as such; and some of the Family
making a Party of Pleasure to visit some Neighbours in
Sleys, I (being a married Man) was left behind, and Kay
left my Company with the Party ; on which I resolved to
return to Bnrlington; but as my necessary Clothes, &c.
suitable for such a Tour, was in his Trunk, I wrote him
a Letter before Mr. Elisha Lawrence, acquainting him,
that as my Clothes were in his Trunk, I should return it to
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Burlington till his Return. I then set off, without Kay's
Company, in a Sley which accidentally came to Mr. Lazu-
rence's Door, and came to Allentozvn, December 24th.
When there, wanting my Razors, &c. I endeavoured with
Keys, and even with a Nail, in an open public Manner,
before several Witnesses, to open the Trunk : But as it
could not be done readily, agreeable to the Letter I wrote
Kay, returned the Trunk to our Lodgings at Burlington,
and as it was probable he might continue his Frolick sev-
eral Days, I borrowed Keys from Mrs. Allen, one of which
fitted this small Trunk, with which I opened it, took out
my own Clothes, and, in as public a Manner, returned the
Keys. Four Days after this, Kay returned, and being
acquainted by me of what I had done to get my own
Clothes, he seemed dissatisfied; and when he went up to
Bed, a little While after me, opened his small Trunk, and
asked if I saw any Money in it. Being answered in the
Negative, he said nothing more till Morning, mentioning
no particular Sum; but then said he had an Hundred
Pounds in it, and should look to me for it, For, said he,
zvhat shall I do zcitliout Money? — — Being provoked at a
Charge of Dishonesty, and conscious of my own Inno-
cency, I immediately applied to Mr. James Kinsey and
John Lazvrcnce, Esq; for Advice. The Adventurer did
the same to Mr. Lazvrence. But as he would not abso-
lutely charge me with taking his Money on Oath, Mr.
Lazvrence would not grant him even a Search- Warrant ;
on which he set off for Philadelphia: and I uneasy at such
an Imputation, followed him to know whether his malevo-
lent Tongue would slander me; and when I arrived, found
he made it his Business to propagate a Report that I had
robbed him of an Hundred Pounds in Half- Johannes and
Paper. Being g.cquainted with this shocking Slander, and
which appeared of such a serious Nature to me, I deter-
572 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
mined not to lay under it, and went immediately to Joseph
Galloway, Esq; acquainted him of the Case, and how un-
easy I was to lay down under a Character so black, in a
Country I had, in various Stations bore the Repute of an
honest Man, for about eighteen Years. I sued Kay, there-
fore, in an Action of Slander; the Writ marked in 400/.
Bail; and as he could not procure Bail, he was committed;
and soon after that, applied to Mr. Wain, as a Lawyer,
who sent me a Citation to shew Cause of Action before the
Judges of the Court. I appeared accordingly, with Joseph
Gallozvay, Esq; and, by absolute Proofs, made it appear
he charged me with being a Villain and a Robber. It was
plead he should be held to special Bail; it was therefore
reduced to 200/. special, by order of the Judges of the
Court, which as he could not procure, he was committed..
In this Situation, as he appeared to be without Money and
a Stranger, several Persons told me of it; and, as I trust,
my Disposition is far from being inhuman, I sent this
Adventurer an Account, by Mr. Yates, Innholder, of
Chestnut street, that if he would give even a Recantation
of so malicious a Slander, I would discharge the Action;
and often told Mr. Galloway I only wanted my Character
cleared up. But this he would not do, till six months
elapsed, when he petitioned for Trial by a special Court
and Jury, which was done the 30th of June, and first of
July. The Jury returned their Verdict for the Plaintiff,
2s. 6d. Damages, which it must be supposed was in Pity
to JCay, whose suffering Imprisonment six Months might
probably have been thought in some Measure, adequate
to the Slander.
It would be in vain to repeat the Inconsistency of K^ay's
incoherent Behaviour, and the different Currencies he as-
serted his Money to be in, nor could prove from whom it
was received. The Jurors Consciences were the best
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 573
Judges of this. But Kay, not satisfied with this Deter-
mination, applied to John Ross, Esq; for an Action for
excessive Bail of 400/. to which I gave in special Bail.
But citing him to shew Cause of Action, I appeared with
James TilgJuiian, Escj; and it appeared to the Judges
(what in Truth it really was) a malicious Action; that
common, or my own, Bail was sufficient. Thinking the
Matter would rest here, I had Occasion to go to New-
York. Kay followed me, and, by his false insinuating
Malice, obtained a Hue-and-Cry Warrant from Frederick
Smith, Esq; Chief- Justice of Nczv-Jersey, and backed by
the Chief-Justice of Nezv-York. Thus fortified, Kay ap-
plied to one IVclch, a Sherifi^'s Officer at New-York, to
have me taken as a Felon, and carried before Alderman
Gauttier, and from thence to IVJiiteJicad Hicks, Esq;
Mayor of the City, who did not absolutely say I should
be committed to Goal, but go to the Chief Justice, which
we did; J-Cay still following and triumphing at his Vic-
tory. When we came to the Chief-Justice, it appeared he
was gone to Bed. I then lay at the Officer's Mercy, and
told him I was thirsty, and wished for something to drink.
Welch then said I could get something to drink at his
House, to which he took me, and being naturally unwilling
to go to Goal, he indulged me with sleeping in one Bed
with him that Night. In the Morning I applied to John
Morin Scot, Esq; for Counsel, who, after hearing the Cir-
cumstances of the Affair, went with me to Chief-Justice
Horsmanden. They concluded I should be forwarded to
New-Jersey; and Mr. Scot wrote by me to the Chief-
Justice there. But a Difficulty here arose, who should be
at the Expence of conveying me. I^ay, my Persecutor,
would not, or could not, pay it; but rather than not go,
I paid the Officer myself. And as Mr. M' Davit, of Nezv
York, Merchant, had agreed to go to Philadelphia with
574 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
me a few Days before this happened, just before I left
New-York, was advised to take out an Action of Slander,
against this Kay, as he there also publicly declared me a
Robber. I was very unwilling to submit to such Slander
and Scandal, and had therefore an Action of Defamation
issued out against him, which as I was not there to sup-
port, the Bail, for want of proper Witnesses, was reduced
low. But as any Impediment to Kay's appearing at Biir-
lington, would not look well, as the Imputation happened
there, I ordered my Attorney to discharge the Action, that
he might prosecute at New Jersey. But to return. I left
Nezv-York with an Officer, in Company with Mr.
M' Davit; and when arrived at Perth-Amboy, he very
obligingly went with me to the Chief-Justice, who, after
reading Mr. Scot's Letter, and asking me several Ques-
tions, was kind enough to admit me to Bail in the Person
of Mr. M'Davit, in 500/. to appear at the Supreme Court
at Burlington, in November. After this I went in Com-
pany with my Bail to Burlington, and engaged the Assist-
ance of John Lazvrence and James Kiiisey, Esq; to assist
at my Trial; and thought naturally the affair would now
rest to November Term; but in vain! The malicious
Kay found Means, by the Force of his Subtilty, to renew
his Lies and Malice to the Chief Justice of Nezu- Jersey,
of the Insufficiency of my Bail (as I stood informed) and
led him to write a Letter to William Allen, Esq; desiring,
no Doubt, I should be thrown into Philadelphia Goal,
without Bail, among Felons, which was done on Sunday,
September loth, a little after Church, in the Afternoon,
with my Child in my Hand. And I^ay, by the Words of
the Warrant, led Mr. Allen to mention in the Warrant
I was "supposed to be lurking about," tho' it can be proved
I spent that Day in the Forenoon at St. Peter's, and the
Afternoon at St. Paul's Church. In this Situation I was
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 575
denied any Admittance to board at the Coaler's Table,
and only by Favour of the Sheriff could I get removed
from the Felon's Side of the Prison to one of the most
ordinary Debtor's Rooms. Thus circumstanced I contin-
ued bearing my Adversity with as much Fortitude as pos-
sible, hoping for a fair, open and candid Trial at the Su-
preme Court at Burlington: But as soon after a King's
Warrant was laid on me, the Attornies for my Creditors
in England (I having none here, nor in Ireland) issued
out Writs against me for the whole Amount of what I
owe; some of them without even asking for their Money,
or what Dividend I could make. As these Arrests were
very great Impediments in the Way of my Removal, I
used all possible Means for it; at last it was effected by
the Chief- Justice of New-Jersey sending the Sheriff with
a Letter to William Allen, Esq; for me. I then again had
a most impartial Trial, on Monday Evening, the 20th of
November, the Issue of which can only be mentioned, the
Particulars of it being too tedious.
I shall conclude the whole, by laying before the Public
a true Copy of the proper Voucher from the Records of
the Supreme Court of Bnrlington, only giving a short
Description of this artful, cunning, subtle, insinuating and
designing Stranger, in our Land, Francis Kay. He is a
slender Man, not tall, of an audacious piercing Look, and
most consummate Effrontery; never seen to laugh; and
dresses in an ordinary Coat of blue, and sometimes one of
green; a light Cue- Wig, and pretty neat otherwise; is
remarkably amorous, and fond of a Variety of the Fair
Sex. If he keeps this Continent much longer, let every
honest Man beware of his Nets and artful Designs, lest
he be a Means of ruining them, as he hath done an honest
American Merchant and his Family, and brought him in
Danger of his Life.
576 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
I am, most truly and sincerely, every honest Man's sin-
cere Well-wisher and Friend,
J. Searson.
By his Excellency William Franklin, Esq; Captain-
General, Governor, and Commander-in-Chief , of
the Province of New-Jersey, and Territories there-
on depending, in America, Chancellor and Vice
Admiral in the same, &c. •
To all to whom these Presents shall come,
Greeting.
These are to certify, that Charles Pettii, Esq; whose
Name is signed to the annexed Extract, is Deputy Clerk
of the Supreme Court of the Province of Nezv-Jersey and
that full Faith and Credit is due to his Attestation.
In Testimony whereof I have caused the great Seal of
the Province of Nezv-Jersey to be hereunto affixed, at
Burlington, the twenty-fifth Day of November, in the
tenth Year of His Majesty's Reign, Anno Domini 1769.
At the Supreme Court held at Burlington, in New-Jersey,
on Monday the 20th of November, Anno Domini 1769.
PRESENT,
i Frederick Smith, Chief-Justice.
The Hon. Charles Read, | Esquires.
( John Berrien, ) ^
The King 1
v. > Sur Indictment for Grand Larceny.
John Searson )
The Prisoner, being set at the Bar, and charged with :
the Indictment, pleads not guilty; and for Trial puts him-
self on God and his Country.
On Motion of Mr. Attorney General, ordered. That the |
Sheriff do return his Pannel, and that the Trial come on.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 577
The Sheriff returned the Pannel, [and twelve of the Jurors
were sworn.]
The Jury, without going from the Bar, say that the De-
fendant is not guihy; and so say they ah: Whereupon
he was ordered to be discharged. And Francis Kay, the
Prosecutor, having frequently contradicted himself in his
Testimony; and it appearing to the Court the Prosecu-
tion was malicious, the Sheriff was commanded to take
the said Francis Kay into his Custody.
A true Copy from the Minutes.
Charles Pettit,^ D. Cur. per. diet.
Annapolis.
On Friday last the Clergy of this Province waited on
his Excellency the Governor, with the following petition.
To his Excellency
ROBERT EDEN, Esquire,
Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Prov-
ince of Maryland.
We his Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the
Clergy of Maryland, in communion of the Church of Eng-
land, beg leave, after the example of our brethren in the
Provinces of Nezv-York, New- Jersey, and Pennsylvania
to petition your Excellency for a Charter, to incorporate
a society for the support and relief of the widows and chil-
dren of deceased Clergymen within this province. Not
only the Governors readily and chearfully granted this
reasonable request to the Clergy of those Provinces, but
the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania have countenanced the
undertaking, with their hearty approbation and wishes for
1 For a sketch of Charles Pettit, see N. J. Archives, X., 133. To that
it may be added that Mr. Petiit was one of the owners of Batsto fur-
nace in 1781. He resigned from the Continental Army June 20. 1781.
He d. Sept. 4. 1806. His eldest dau. m. Jared Ingersoli, in 1781; he was
a famous lawi'er, b. in New Haven, 1750, d. Oct. 31, 1822.
37
578 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
its success — Tlic Pennsylvania Chronicle, No.
151, November 2y-Decemher 4, 1769.
On Monday evening, the i6th inst. Oct. Run-away, a
Servant-Boy, by name Peter Murphy, about Sixteen
Years of Age; had on two Jackets, the upper one coarse
Cloth, of a darkish brown, much faded; under which he
wore a striped Damascus Jacket; his Shirt was Ozna-
brigs, pretty much wore; his Hat was Felt, but little
worth. Whoever takes up, and secures said Boy, so that
his Master may have him again, if in this Province, shall
have Thirty Shillings Reward; if in either of the
neighbouring Provinces, Three Pounds, and all reason-
able Charges paid by
Jonathan Baldwin,^ at Prince-Town.
Oct. 20, 1769.
— The New York Gazette or General Advertiser, No.
1404, November 27, 1769.
Philadelphia, November 30
Benjamin Franklin, Esq; is appointed Agent at the
Court of Great Britain, for the Province of New- Jersey.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2136, November 30,
1769.
Gloucester Gaol, Dec. 8, 1769.
The Subscriber hereof gives this public Notice, agree-
able to an act of assembly of the province of New-Jersey,
lately made, to all his creditors to meet him before Robert
1 Jonathan Baldwin was a son of Nathaniel Baldwin, who d. at New-
ark. Aug. 10, 1750, aged 50 years. He was 1). at Newark in 1731, and
graduated from the College of New Jersey in 1755. He m. Sarah Ser-
geant, and removed to Princeton, where he served the College as Stew-
ard for a number of years, beginning as early as 1762. In 1764 he had
tickets for sale at Princeton in the College lottery. He engaged in an
animated controveisv with a butcher who sold mutton to the College,
in 1768. He d. Nov. 28, 1816, aged 85 years. Issue: 1. Charles, a law-
yer; 2. William; 3. Susan; 4. Elizabeth Davidson; and four other
sons, unm. at his decease.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. S79
Frederick Price-^ and Samuel Harrison, Esqrs; two of his
Majesty's Judges for the county of Gloucester, at Glou-
cester, on the third day of January next, and there shew
cause, if any they have, why he should not be discharged
from his present confinement, agreeable to the aforesaid
act.
William Burnet.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 152, December
4-11, 1769
Left at a Store in this City, about three or four Weeks
ago, a Pocket Book, with some Money, a Bond, and
other Papers, supposed to belong to some Person in Mid-
dletown or Freehold, New-Jersey. If the Owner will call
at Mr. Gaine's, he may have it again, paying the Charges.
— The Nczv York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 945,
December 4, 1769.
Nezv-York, December 4. The General Assembly of
the Province of New-Jersey, have appointed Dr. Benja-
min Franklin, Agent for that Colony at the Court of Great
Britain. — The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy,
No. 1406, December 4., i76g.
*.j,.* The Public is cautioned to beware of Counterfeit
Three Pounds New Jersey Bills, dated April 16, 1764.
They are very badly cut and stamped; the Letters most
irregular, and in general larger than the true Bills; the
Arm and other Ornaments, ill done, and appear very pale :
The Three Pounds, at the Top of the Bill, are placed at
a greater Distance from the Left-hand Ornament, than in
the true Ones. The A, in the Word April, remarkably
large, and the Three Pounds, at the Bottom of the Bill,
considerably larger than in the true Bills. There are two
1 Robert Friend Price.
580 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Sorts of them, but both so badly done, that they may
easily be detected, after this Notice. The Backs appear
to be done with a Pen, and the Word Woodhridgc, in some
of them, is spelt IVoodbrige.
Five Dollars Reward.
Run azvay from the subscriber, living at Upper Free-
hold, in Monmouth county. East Jersey, the 20th of No-
vember last, a Negroe man, named Syron, middle aged,
about 5 feet 10 incJies Jiigh, a stout, zvell set bold-looking
fellozv, very talkative, smooth face, and remarkable large
feet; had on, when he went away, a ligJit cloth coloured
coat, wore out at the elbows, a spotted szvanskin jacket,
and brozvn cloth coloured breeches, zvool hat. He had a
pass, zvithoiit a limited time, to look for a master. Who-
ever takes up and secures the said Negroe man, so that his
master may have him again, shall receive the above rezvard,
and all reasonable cJiarges, paid by
Richard Brittain
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, A^o. ziyj, December 7,
1769.
New-York, December 5.
The brig- Hellen, Captain Workman, from Learn, for
this port, run ashore in the night of Sunday the 19th in-
stant, at Barnagat. The vessel 'tis said will not be got
off again, but the crew and the greatest part of cargo, are
saved. — The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1409, December
7, 1769.
Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of the
Province of New-Jersey, lately passed, intitled An Act
for the relief of insolvent debtors, we, the subscribers,
being now confined in the goal of the county of Burling-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 58 I
ton, and having- petitioned Robert Smith and Daniel ElHs,
Esqrs; two of the Judges of the inferior court of Common
Pleas, for the county of Burlington, for the benefit of said
Act, do hereby give notice to all our creditors, to appear
and shew cause, if any they have, on the second day of
January next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, before the
said Judges, at the house of David Clayton, in Burlington,
why we should not be discharged, agreeable to the direc-
tions of the said Act.
James Smitli, Squire Lewis,
James Pearson, Thomas Cutter,
Brian Donolly, James M'Elbago.
—TJie Pennsylvania Chronicle, Ah. 153, December
1 1- 1 8, 1769.
Whereas the General Assembly of the Province of
New-Jersey, have passed an Act for the Relief of Debtors,
at their last Sessions : We the Debtors in the Goal of the
County of Essex, intending to take the Benefit of said Act,
do hereby desire all our Creditors to take Notice accord-
ingly. Dated Essex County Gaol, Deceml3er 11, 1769.
James Morris^ Garret Brewer,
Barney Madden, John Jones,
John Youngs, Thomas Out Water. ^
— The Nezv York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, No.
1406, December 11, 1769.
New-York, December 11. We are desired to let the
Public know, that the New-Jersey Men will not be out
done by those of New-England, in so virtuous an Act as
the killing those destructive Vermin called Squirrels. For
it is said a whole Town of the latter assembled, and killed
about 1600; whereas about thirty eight Men of the for-
mer, from the Towns of Morris and Mend em, (not one
1 Outwater.
582 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Quarter of either) in one Day killed 840. — The New York
Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No. 946, December 11,
1769.
To be sold, at public Vendue,
On Tuesday the 26th Day of December next, on the
Premises.
Squire's Point Forge, situated in the province of
New-Jersey, in the county of Sussex, on Muskenitung
river, which affords great plenty of water the driest sea-
sons, which may be discovered by the number of water
works erected thereon, perhaps not inferior to any in the
province : There is on the premises, a large well built
forge, with three fires and one hammer, the walls laid in
lime and sand; a good grist mill and saw mill joining one
end of the forge dam, two coal houses, capable of contain-
ing several hundred loads of coal ; a large framed dwell-
ing house, two stories high, four rooms, and a large entry
on the upper floor, completely finished, the lower story
built of stone, with a cellar kitchen, store and other con-
venient cellars ; a good pailed garden, stables, and a num-
ber of out houses for workmen, about 1800 acres of land,
great part of which is well timber'd, with sundry improve-
ments thereon, in a thick inhabited healthy part of the
country, not far distant from several furnaces. The works
will be sold together or separate, as will best suit the pur-
chaser, the whole being in good repair. Any person in-
clining to purchase, may know the conditions, at the time
and place, where due attendance will be given.
Nezu-Jersey, Nov. 29, 1769.
— The Neiv York Journal or General Advertiser, No.
1406, December 14, 1769.
Arrival. At St. Christophers. Captain Bowditch,
from Salem. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2138, De-
cember 14, 1769.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 583
By his Excellency
WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Esquire,
Captain General, Governor, and Commander in Chief, in
and over the Province of New-Jersey, and Territories
thereon depending in America, Chancellor and Vice-
Admiral in the same, &c.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas in and by an Act of the General Assembly
of this Province, passed in the fifth Year of his present
Majesty's Reig-n, intituled, "An Act to regulate the Meth-
"od of taking Fish in the River Delaware, and to prevent
"Obstructions in the Navigation thereof, and for other
"Purposes therein mentioned," it is amongst other Things,
enacted, "That if any Person or Persons whatsoever, from
and after the Publication thereof, shall erect, build, set up,
repair or maintain, or be aiding, assisting or abetting in
erecting, building, setting up, repairing or maintaining,
any Wear, Rack, Basket, Fishing Dam, Pound, or other
Device whatsoever, for the taking of Fish within the said
River, or that shall fix or fasten any Net or Nets across,
or in the said River, or any Part thereof, by which the Fish
may be obstructed in going up the said Ri\'er, or shall take,
destroy or spoil any Spawn, Fry or Brood of Fish, or any
Kind of Fish whatsoever in any such Wear. Rack, Basket,
Fishing Dam, Pound, or other Device aforesaid; every
such Person or Persons so offending, contrary to the true
Intent and Meaning of the said Act, being legally con-
victed thereof, shall forfeit and pay the Sum of Twenty
Pounds, Proclamation Money, for every such Offence
(one Moiety to be paid to the Informer, or Prosecutor, the
other Moiety to the Overseers of the Highways of the
Township or City where such Offender shall reside) or
suffer six Months Imprisonment, without Bail or Main-
prize, and every such Wear, Rack, Basket, Fishing Dam,
584 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Pound, Net, or other Device, fastened across, or in the
said River, are, by the said Act, declared pubHc Nusances.
And whereas for the more speedy Removal of such
Wears, Racks, Baskets, Fishing Dams, Pounds, and other
Devices, as are, or shall be erected in the said River, it is,
in and by the said Act further enacted, ''That any one
Justice of the Peace, in any of the Counties adjoining to
the said River, shall issue his Warrant to the Overseers
of the Highways of the Township nt.ct adjacent to the
Wear, Rack, Fishing Dam, Pound, or other Device, so
erected, requiring the said Overseers respectively forth-
with to cause the same to be removed ; and the said Over-
seers are, by the same Act, impowered and required to
summon so many of the Inhabitants of their respective
Townships as shall be sufficient for that Purpose, giving
them three Days Notice, and to make Return of such their
Proceedings to the next Court of General Quarter Ses-
sions of the Peace, to be holden for their respective Coun-
ties; and that if any Overseer of the Highways to whom
such W^arrant shall be directed, shall refuse or neglect to
perform the Duty by the said xA.ct enjoined and required,
he shall, on Conviction, forfeit and pay the Sum of Ten
Pounds, for the Use of the Highways in the Township
where he shall reside; and that if any Inhabitant, so sum-
moned as aforesaid, shall neglect or refuse to attend in
Person, or send an able Person in his Stead, to assist in
the throwing down, removing and destroying such Wear,
Rack, Fishing Dam, Basket, Pound, or other Device, so
erected as aforesaid, in such Manner as the said Overseer
shall direct, he shall forfeit and pay the Sum of Ten Shil-
lings.
And to prevent any Delay that may happen through
Default of any of the said Justices, Overseers or other
Persons, it is farther enacted, "That it shall be lawful for
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 585
any Person or Persons whatsoever to break, throw down,
remove and destroy all or any Wears, Fishing Dams,
Racks, Baskets, Pounds, or other Devices erected, or to
be erected, or laid in the said River, for catching the Fish,
or obstructing the Navigation as aforesaid ; and that any
Person convicted of assaulting, hindering or obstructing
any Person or Persons in pulling down, breaking, remov-
ing or destroying, any of the said Devices or Obstructions
in the said River, sh.dl, for every such Offence, forfeit and
pay the Sum of Fiz'c Pounds.
And for the more effectual detecting and punishing Of-
fenders against the said Act, it is therein further enacted
and declared, "That the Constables of each respective
Township, adjoining to any Part of the said River, shall,
and they are hereby required and enjoined, under the Pen-
alty of Fiz'c Pounds, carefully and diligently to inspect
and view, once at least in every 14 Days, from the first
Day of March, to the first Day of December, in every
Year, such Parts of the said River as shall be adjoining
to their respective Townships, and having Knowledge of
any Oft'ences against the said Act, forthwith to give In-
formation thereof to some Justice of the Peace, and of the
Name or Names of the Offenders, and the said Justice is
thereby required to issue his Warrant, directed to the Con-
stables, to apprehend the said Offender or Offenders, in
order that he or they may be tried for the said Offence."
And it is further enacted and declared, in and by the
said Act, "That from and after the first Day of March
1767, it shall not be lawful for any Person or Persons
whatsoever, to fish in the said River, with any Seine 01
Net, the Meshes whereof shall be found to be less than
t\\o Inches and a Half when extended, under the Penalty
of Fiue Poiiuds."
In order therefore that the good Intentions of the said
586 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
Act may be filled, and that no Person whatsoever may
plead Ignorance of the same, I have thought fit, by and
with the Advice and Consent of His Majesty's Council, to
issue this Proclamation, hereby commanding and strictly
requiring all Justices of the Peace, Constables, Overseers
of the Highways, and all other Persons whatsoever, to
whom the Execution of the said Act is intrusted, to be
careful and vigilant in the Duties therein required of them,
as they will answer the contrary to their Peril.
Given under my Hand and Seal at Arms, in the City of
Burlington, this Fifth Day of December, in the Tenth
Year of His Majesty's Reign, Annoque Domini,
One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty-nine.
William Franklin.
By his Excellency's Command,
Charles Petit, D. Secretary.
Arrival. At St. Christophers. Captain Bowditch,
from Salem. — The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2138, De-
cember 14, 1769.
New-York, December 11.
We hear that Andrew Elliot, Andrew Oliver, Charles
Moris, and Jared Ingersol, Esqrs. commissioners for set-
tling the boundary line between the colonies of New-York
and New-Jersey, met at Hartford, in Connecticut, the
loth instant, according to adjournment, when the agents
of both colonies offered to enter their appeals; but there
not being a sufficient number of commissioners to consti-
tute a court, those present ordered the appeals to be lodged
with the clerk of the court, and gave the agents severally
a certificate of their having tendered the same at the time
and place appointed; and then adjourned to meet at New-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 587
York the 4th day of July next.^ — The Pennsylvania
Chronicle, No. 154, December 18-25, 1769-
Nezv-York, December 18. The 6th Instant a Session
of the General Assembly of the Province of New-Jersey,
ended at Burlington, during which Session, Twenty-six
Acts passed, which were assented to by the Governor, and
the Assembly prorogued to meet at Perth-Amboy:
Among those Acts passed are. An Act for the Support of
the Government: An Act for striking £. 100,000, in Bills
of Credit, with a Suspending Clause 'till his Majesty's
Pleasure is known :^ An Act to settle tJie Quotas of the
several Counties: An Act for the Trial of Causes under
Ten Pounds: An Act for the Relief of insolvent Debtors:
An Act for the supplying the Barracks: An Act against
Horse-Stealing: An Act to regulate the Ferries: An Act
for the Preservation of Oysters: An Act for the Preserva-
tion of Deer: and, An Act to lay a Duty on Negroes im-
ported.— The Nc7v York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy,
No. 1407, December 18, 1769.
The Public are also cautioned to beware of Three
Pounds New-Jersey Bills, dated April 23, 1761; they
' On July 4. 1770, Andrew Elliot was the only commissioner present,
and he made a memorandum that a meeting would be called "on the
first Tuesday in May next." 1771. — Minutes of Comiiiisfiion, in N. T. Hist.
Soc; 2V. J. Archives. XXVII., 199. No further meetings were held. In
the meantime the New York Legislature passed an act. Feb. 16. 1771,
establishing the boundary line between New York and New Jersey, in
accordance with the report of the commissioners. The Legislature of
New Jersey passed a similar act, Sept. 26, 1772.
2 An act for the same purpose was passed by the Legislature, ISIay 10,
1768, but Governor Franklin withheld his assent until the King's pleas-
ure should be expressed.— 2V. J. Archives. XVII.. 49.5; X., 49, 60. The
act was disallowed by the King in Council, May 26, 1769, and June 6,
1769, on the ground that it made the bills of credit to be issued legal
tender for the payment of all debts, private as well as public. — N. J.
Archives. X., 99, 103, 106, 115. On December 6. 1769. the Legislature
passed a new act for the issue of £100.000 in bills of credit, and instead
of making them legal tender for the payment of private debts provided
that they should be redeemable by the loan comm.issioners in payment
of the moreys borrowed from them. Even this was objected to by the
King's advisers, and this act also was disallowed by the King in Coun-
cil. The act of the King was bitterly resented in New Jersey, and the
Legislature was with great difficulty dissuaded by Governor Franklin
from retaliating by withholding appropriations for the maintenance of
the barracks within the Province.— A'. J. Archives. XVIII.. 103; X.. 150.
196, 197 (note), 200, 237, 297.
588 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [ 1 769
appear to be very badly done with common printing Types,
the Impression Stronger in the Paper, and not so teautifui
in Colour as the true Bills; the Arms and Ornaments ap-
pear very blind in the Counterfeits; the Word Eight in
the Face of the Bill, is made Eight, and the P in the Word
Plate, is right over the A in the Word April, which is
not so in the genuine Bills; on the Back of the Counter-
feits, the Paper is whiter than the true Ones. They are
the same we advertised in February 1766, and by observ-
ing the Description of them, they may readily be detected.
Gloucester Goal, December 8, 1769.
The Subscribers hereof giz'c this public Notice, agree-
able to an Act of Assembly of the Province of New Jersey,
lately made, to all their Creditors, to meet them before
Robert Friend Price, ^ and Samuel Harrison, Esquires, tzvo
1 The earliest mention that has been found of Robert Friend Price in
the public records of New Jersey is in a deed dated July 14, 1755, where -
by Hannah Roe and Abraham Roe. executors of the estate of Henry
Roe, late of the township and county of Gloucester, convey to Edward
Hollingshead, of Greenwich township, and Robert Friend Price, of New-
ton township. Gloucester county, yeomen, for £500, a tract of 300 acres
in New Whippany, Morris county. — Libvr O of Deeds, Secretary of State's
office, f. 441. This deed appears to have been in trust, to enable the
grantees as trustees to pay the debts of Henry Roe, deceased, and Abra-
ham Roe.— .V. J. Archives, XX., 193. In 1758, Robert Friend Price, Esq.,
at Haddonfleld, was to receive subscriptions for the laws of New Jersey,
which appeared in 1761, as the second volume of Nevill's Laws. — lb.,
295. By an act of the Legislature, passed March 25. 1760, Price was
appointed one of the commissioners to see that the soldiers disabled
in the vsar with Canada were properly provided for. — NeriU's Laws, II.,
264. He was appointed a justice of the peace for Gloucester countv in
17G1.— iV^ J. Ai-rhives. XVII., 274. He was Sheriff of that county in 1757,
and 1764-65, and advertised many sales of land in that ca,pacity. — lb.,
XX., 145; XXIV., 383. 471, 515. 530, 531; Lib. R of Deeds, in Secretary of
State's office, f. 307. The Governor commissioned him a Judge of the
Gloucester court of over and terminer. April 31 (sic). 1768. and again
April 20, 1769; September 21, 1770; April 2, 1771; April 6, 1772. and
May 16, 1774; also justice of the peace, December 7, 1769. — Books of
Commissions, Secretary of State's office, Trenton, sub nom. In 1761 he was
elected one of the two Assemblymen from Gloucester, and was re-
elected in 1769, serving as a member of the Legislature for fourteen
consecutive years, and until the end of the Royal government. On
Feb. 8, 1774, he was appointed by the Assembly on a Standing Commit-
tee of Correspondence and Inquiry, to keep New Jersey in touch with
the other Colonies in the great movement which culminated in the
Revolution. In 1774 he was appointed by Gloucester county a member
of the Committee — representing the several counties — which on July
23, 1774. nominated the Deputies to represent New Jersey in the Con-
tinental Congress, chosen to meet on September 5. 1774, at Philadelphia.
— Mi)iutes Proriucial Conejress. 31. He does not appear to have sat in the
Assembly in 1775, and on November 17 of that year the sergeant-at-
arms was ordered to give notice forthwith to him and five other mem-
bers that their absence retarded the business of that body. — 76.. 282.
He still failed to appear, however. That he retained the public confl-
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 589
of his Majesty's Judges for the County of Gloucester, at
Gloucester, on the Third Day of January next, and then
shezv Cause, if any they have, why they should not be dis-
charged from their present Contineinent, as the said Act
directs
William Forker, James Simpson.
Gloucester, December 19, 1769.
Was taken up and committed to Gloucester Goal, agree-
able to an Advertisement of William Wilson, Constable
of East-Cain Township, Chester County, in the Province
of Pennsylvania, a certain William M'Kerachan; there-
fore the said William Wilson is hereby desired to come
immediately and take him out, by
Richard Johnson, Goaler.
— The Pennsylz'ania Gazette, No. 2139, December 21,
1769.
Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of the
Province of New-Jersey lately passed, intitled, "an Act
for the relief of insolvent debtors," the subscriber being
dence, nevertheless, is shown by his reappointment, by the Legislature,
on May 18, 1775. and again on May 21, 1778, to the office of judge of the
Gloucester county court of oyer and terminer, and as judge of the court
of common plea.s. and justice of the peace. May 28. 1779. In January.
1776. he was lining at Gloucester town, where, he advertised, he would
settle the accounts of Blanch Roberdes. late of Philadelphia, shop-
keeper, deceased. — 2 N. ■/. Archives I., 28. Mr. Price married. 1st, Mary
Thorne, of Gloucester county, marriage license dated March 7, 1761;
he m. 2d, Lizzie, dau. of John Collins, of Haddonfield (who d. 1761). and
wid. of Samuel Hugg (whom she had m. in 1752). marriage license dated
August 6. 1766; she survived him, and m. od. Daniel Smith. Mr.
Price's acquaintance with his second wife was of some years' standing,
as in 1757 he had gone on the marriage bond of Dr. James Mulock. who
was about to marr-v Priscilla Collins, sister of Elizabeth, or Lizzie. —
Vh'mrnt'x Firxt Srltlrrs of Xrirton Tmnialup- 81, 187, 397; .V, ./. Archiren,
XXII., 305. The will of Robert Fi'iend Price, of Deptford township
Gloucester county, bears date July .31, 1782. he being then "sick and
weak," and was proved Oct, 29, 1782. In it he mentions wife Liza, and
children Margerv. son-in-law Samuel Mickle. Blanciie. Hannah. Polly
and Robert Friend Price; also brother. Thomas Price. Executors-
friends John Est. Hopkins and J.ames Wilkins. Witnesses — William
Harrison. Danl. Wills. Jeremiah Paul.— /./'« c 23 nf WnU. in ftirrctar;/
of State's office, f. S06. Hannah Price (prob. his dau.) m. John Baker,
of Burlington county, by marriage license dated Feb. 10. 1779. His son.
Robert Fiiend Price, 2d, m. Mary Brian, mar. lie. dated Jan. 14. 1784.
Thomas Price, prob. his brother, of Hanover. Burlington county, m.
Edith Hart, of the same county, mar. lie. dated March 4. 1.47.
590 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1769
confined in the Gaol of the county of Budington, and hav-
ing petitioned Robert Smith and Daniel Ellis, Esqrs ; two
of the judges of the inferior court of common pleas, for
the county of Burlington, for the benefit of said act, do
hereby give notice, to all my creditors, to appear and shew
cause, if any they have, on the Sixteenth day of January
next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, before the said
judges, at the house of David Clayton, in Burlington, why
I should not be discharged, agreeable to the directions of
the said Act.
William Hays.
Burlington Gaol, December 28, 1769.
Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of the
province of New-Jersey, lately passed, entitled "An Act
for the relief of insolvent debtors," we the subscribers,
being now confined in the goal of Trenton, and having
petitioned William Morris, William Clayton and Isaac
Smith, Esqrs; Judges of the inferior court of common
pleas, for the county of Hunterdon, for the Benefit of said
Act, do hereby give notice to our creditors, to appear and
shew cause, if any they have, on the i8th day of January
next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, before the said
judges, at the house of Col. Samuel Hunt, in Trenton,
why we should not be discharged agreeable to the direc-
tions of the said Act.
Andrew Herret, Jacob Keivet, Cornelius Seyoc,
James Grant, Garrat Burns, John Murphy, Mary
Garrison, Jacob Highberger, Robert Rutherford.^
Albert Polhameous, Edward Harrington, John
Royall, Isaac Vanarsdalan, Thomas Thompson,
John Cade, Edmund South, Christopher Chamber-
1 For some nccount of the remarkable career of Robert Rutherford,
and one of his daughters, see N. J. Archives, XX., 16S.
1769] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 59 '
lain, John Mountier, William Richards, William
Walker, Charles Gressman.
— The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 155, December
25, iy6g-Jannary i, 1770.
To be Sold,
A Valuable plantation, containing upwards of 200 acres,
situate in the county of Sussex, and province of New-Jer-
sey, two miles and an half from Andover furnace, and the
like distance from the court-house, at either of which
places is a ready market for all kinds of produce. There
is on said plantation a frame dwelling-house and kitchen,
almost new, and well finish'd, with cellars under the whole;
also good stables, shed, cow-house, spring house, a com-
modious log dwelling-house, and a convenient paled gar-
den; one orchard of 160 bearing apple trees, and another
of the same number lately planted; about 70 acres of plow
land, and 20 of meadow cleared; the latter in good Eng-
lish grass, and the whole under good fence. Thirty acres
(at least) or more meadow may be made at a small ex-
pence, and can be easily watered by a brook running
through the tract. The situation of this place is very ad-
vantageous for a tavern, (as four roads meet there) where
a noted one has been kept for some years past, formerly by
the widow Kennedy, but now by Da\'id Lindsey. Any
person inclining to purchase the said plantation, may know
the terms by applying (at the furnace aforesaid) to
Archibald Stewart.
Whereas the General Assembly of the Province of
New-Jersev, have passed an Act for the Relief of Debtors,
at their last Sessions : We the Debtors in the Goal of the
Borough of Elizabeth, in the County of Essex, intending
to take the Benefit of said Act, do hereby desire all our
592 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [^7^9
Creditors to take Notice accordingly. Dated Elizabeth
Town Goal, December 16, 1769.
Henry Clark, Sen. Daniel Ogden, Jim.
John Little, John Bishop,
David Little, Thomas Penoyer.
Barnaby Shute,^
■ — The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, No.
948, December 25, 1769.
Gloucester County, December 16, 1769
By virtue of a writ, to me directed, will be exposed to
public sale, on Tuesday, the 20th of February next, on
the premises, a certain messuage, plantation and tract of
land, containing 200 acres, more or less, situate on the
south branch of Timber Creek, adjoining lands of Rich-
ard Cheesman, and lands late John Blackwood's; and also
a tract of excellent cedar swamp, situate on the four mile
branch, on Great Egg-harbour river, containing 80 acres,
more or less, and 127 acres and 37 perches of pine land,
well timbered, situate at a certain place, called the Four
Mile Neck, and is bounded by lands of Richard Arrel ; the
above plantation is very convenient for a tanyard, or al-
most any public business; it is within a mile of a Meeting-
house; late the property of Benjamin Collins; seized in
execution by
Joseph Hugg, 'Sheriff.
— The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2140, December
28, 1769.
1 A tavern keeper at Elizabethtown for many years.
2 Joseph Hugg, 1st, a descendant of John Hugg, the founder of the
family in Old Gloucester, settled at Gloucester Point in 1722, where he
kept the ferry and inn for several years. He d. in 1757, leaving two
children — Samuel and Joseph, 2d. The latter was probably the Joseph
"Hogg-," joiner, in Philadelphia, who advertised land for sale on Little
Timber creek. Gloucester, in 1752 and 1753. — .V. ./, Arcliivcs. XIX., 183,
268. He was Sheriff of Gloucester county in 1769. The will of Joseph
Hugg. Esqr., of Gloucester Town and County, dated March 10. 1795, was
proved December 12, 1796, at Woodburj-. The testator gives his wife
Elizabeth his furniture, carriage, two horses, and £60 half yearly dur-
ing life; divides "my plantation where I live" between his two sons —
1769]
NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 593
Extract of a letter from Nczv York, Dec. 25
"The brig Jupiter, Captain Byers, from this port for
DubHn, in going out ran ashore on the S. W. spit of the
East Bank, where she filled; then beat off, and they ran
her into the Horse-shoe, Sandy-Hook, where she lays in
a fathom water ;^ and a sloop belonging to New England,
bound from the West Indies for this port, with rum, is
also said to be ashore about seven miles to the southward
of Sandy-Hook." — The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1412,
December 28, 1769.
Joseph and George Washington; devises to son Isaac "my plantation
at Great Egg Harbour, in Galloway township, late Richard Westcoat's;"
gives his daughter, Elizabeth Kennard, wife of Samuel Kennard. £400,
some silver, etc.; to grandson, John Hampton (apparently son of a
deceased daughter), £300, "'and I commit him to the care of his uncle
Joseph;'" also mentions his brother. Samuel Hugg. Executor.s — sons
Joseph and Isaac, and son-in-law, Saml. Kennard. junior. Witnesses —
Charles West, Jas. B. Cooper, Saml. Flaningam. In a codicil, dated the
same day, he says he has "heard of my son Isaac S. Hugg's death,"
and divides that son's share between his dau. Elizabeth and his grand-
son, John Hampton. Witnesses — Edward Lucas, Henry Shevileer,
Amos Pearce. In a second codicil, dated Nov. 19, 1796, he says: "Hav-
ing lately sold mv land in Gloucester township near Long Coming to
several persons in the Neighborhood. I hereby empower and direct my
Executors to make good Convevances;" and he appoints his son, George
Washington Hugg. one of his executors. The inventoi-y of his estate,
taken Dec. 6, 1796. bv James Hurley and Jno. Brick, footed up £2973,
3. 10%.— Lib. iA'O. 36 of Wills, f. 206.
1 See N. J. Archives, XXVIL, 6.
INDEX.
INDEX.
Abbit, John, drowned, 552.
Abeel. James, merchant at New-
ark, 122; hollow ware for
sale by, 199, 553.
Abington, 227, 522.
Absconded, 66, 200, 356, 403, 423,
424. 449.
Abzlcher, Paulus, alias Peter An-
zieher, runaway servant, 168.
Accidents — at horse race, 524.
boy killed, 137.
burned to death, 364, 400.
cattle destroyed, 126.
drowned, 31, 52, 176, 178, 185,
191, 195, 404, 437, 443, 494,
547, 549, 552.
fatal blow, 52.
fatal fall from horse, 376.
fires, 2, 34, 52, 144, 145, 146, 148,
149 155, 169, 172, 184, 220,
230. 231. 233, 340, 341, 343,
364, 384, 385, 398, 399, 400,
503.
frozen to death, 355.
run over by wagon, 376.
man killed, 2.
man killed bv panther, 51.
man shot. 312, 313.
negro child smothered, 2.
seal lost, 295.
shallop blown over, 368.
struck by lightning, 487.
suffocated, 487.
Acquackanonk (now Passaic), 122.
Acquackonock, horses sold at, 33.
Act for granting £60,000 for the
King's use, and for striking
£55,000 thereof in bills of
credit, 442.
Acton. John, negro run away from,
196.
Adams. John, runaway servant,
committed to Gloucester
county goal, 506.
Adley, Thomas, brazier, runaway
servant, 301.
Admiralty Courts, 420; adminis-
tration of, 362.
Akers. George, tinman, 281.
Akin. Abiel, insolvent debtor, 183.
Alamatunk River, land for sale on,
275.
Albanv, 278, 396; Gov. Franklin
sets out for, 266, 269.
Albany Pier. 199.
Albertson, Nathan, 466.
Alexander, Capt., 293.
C, 456.
Rev. Joseph, 291.
S. D., "Princeton in the Eigh-
teenth Centurj'," by, 521.
William C, 291.
Alexandria, horse stolen in, 554.
Alison. Rev. Dr. Francis, "The
Centinel,'' by, 81.
Allamatunk River, land for sale
on, 314.
Allen, Captain. 124, 505.
Isaac, land, house and mills
for sale by, 154.
Mrs., 570, 571.
Thomas, 145.
William, 335, 574, 575: Chief
Justice of Pennsylvania,
494; appointment of, 463.
Allen Town, Allen's Town, 2, 42
173, 215. 260. 551, 570, 571
fulling mill for sale in, 131.
house, land and dyeing
stuffs for sale at, 131; land
for sale in. 18; land for sale
near, IS, 66, 132, 337, 563;
mills for sale near. 154;
Pi'esbyterian meeting house
at, 338.
Allibone, Captain, 145.
Alliney, Ebenezer, 230.
Allinson. Elizabeth, biographical
sketch of, 262.
Elizabeth, jun., obituary no-
tice of, 262, 263.
Joseph, 262.
Samuel, lawyer, 2; land for
sale by, 19; obituary notice
of wife of, 262.
Allison, Captain, 383.
Alloway's Creek, 44, 173. 220, 407,
452; land for sale at the
heacj of. 189; land for sale
near, 517; land for sale at,
527; wife eloped in, 527.
precinct, 65.
township, 402; land for sale
in, 35, 156. 486.
Alrichs. Peter. 272.
Alwood, Justice, 170.
Ambler, Peter, servant absconded
from. 424, 458.
Ambov, 59. 430, 469, 503; fire at,
140, 144, 149, 385; land for
sale at or near, 58, 87, 133,
431; letter from. 233.
America, Church of England in,
78. 556; denominations in,
100.
American Admiralty, 178.
American Bishops, plea for, 78-82;
arguments for and against,
94-120, 125-152, 167, 193, 201,
213, 239, 251, 326, 335, 496,
556-560; sermon in favor of,
310.
"American Canaan," 434.
598
INDEX.
American commerce, restrictions
on, 546.
American Judges of Admiralty,
commissions for new, 362.
"American Latin Grammar" for
sale, 567.
"American Magazine, The," pro-
posed to be published by
Lewis Nicola, 347.
American Philosophical Society,
committee to observe the
Transit of Venus, appointed
by the. 450.
"American Whig," a Collection of
Tracts containing the, 81,
252; authors of, 108, 110, 111,
112; referred to, 82-86; "A
"WTiip for the," by "Timothy
Tickle," 107; No. XIII., let-
ter to the author of, 213;
published in New York, 252.
Amsterdam, 281.
Amwell. 22, 41. 167, 260, 312, 323,
373, 400, 551; death of John
Reading at, 36; land and
tavern house for sale in, 276;
land for sale in, 390; St. An-
drew's church at, 213; tav-
ern for sale in. 24.
township, 35; fuller wanted
in, 451; land for sale in, 374;
wife eloped from, 270.
"Anatomist, The." 297, 335.
Anderson, Capt., 256, 260.
Ezekial, insolvent debtor, 168.
James, 35, 550.
Judge John, 183, 211, 296, 311,
481.
John, 230; land for sale by,
145, 351.
Thomas, acknowledgment by,
44, 45; land to let by, 393.
Andover Furnace, 260; land for
sale near. 15, 59, 591.
Andover Iron Works, land for sale
near. 268, 390.
Andrews, Isaac, land for sale by,
274.
Lewis, Jersey soldier, captured
by the Indians, brought ,to
New York, 328.
Robert, apprentice lad run
away from, 267.
Annapolis, Maryland, clergy of
Maryland to meet in, to
form a relief society, 556.
Convention, New Jersey dele-
gates to, 290.
Anney's Joe, runaway negro, 440.
"Answer to Pilate's Question —
T\niat is Truth?— The main
Point, Faith distinguished
from Counterfeits," for sale,
444.
Antigua. 29, 510, 554, 565.
Antrin, Isaac, negroes run away
from, 172.
"Appeal in behalf of the Church of
England." bv Dr. Chandler,
79. 80, 81, 94, 125. 148, 166,
192, 193, 239, 335, 558.
Appleton, Capt., 29.
Josiah, 417.
Apprentice boy absconded, 174.
Apthorp, Mr., 558.
Archer. Benjamin, land for sale in
tenure of, 369.
John. 205.
Archibold. Christopher, runaway
servant, 354.
Armitage. Benjamin, land for sale
by, 27.
Armstrong, Andrew, watch stolen
from, 447.
Martin, 260.
Arnet. James. 339, 340, 343.
Arrel, Richard, land for sale near
lands of, 592.
Arrent. John, insolvent debtor,
254.
Asanpunk, grist mill for sale on,
38.
Ash timber, 317.
Ashfleld. Lewis Morris, 230.
Ashmead, Captain, arrival of, 36,
548.
Ashton, Esther, 550.
Mary. 461.
Assembly, meeting of, 71.
Assessors, act to oblige to deliver
duplicates of their assess-
ments, 164.
Assunpink creek, iron foundry on,
38.
Atherton. Thomas, conveyance
from, missing, 171.
Atkinson. James, conveyance from,
missing. 171.
Atterbury estate, residence for
sale belonging to the, 72.
"Atticus," extract from a letter
of, 2.
Attwood. Joshua, vessel for sale
by, 134.
Augusta county, Virginia, 256, 260.
Auhquechnock, 498.
Ausborn. Joseph, 263.
Auten. Thomas, insolvent debtor,
366.
Axford, Charles, junior, 168.
Avis, George, 471.
Avres, Captain, from Lisbon, ar-
rival of, 388.
B 1. Lord, prayers offered up
for, 450.
Bacon, John, degree conferred up-
on. 288.
Badcock's creek. land for sale ly-
ing on, 433.
Badger's mills. Benjamin. 469.
Badston (Batsto). the new furnace
at, 4.
Baily, Thomas, land for sale by.
Baines. Robert, horse kept by, 418.
John, 589.
Baker. Charles, 550.
Baker. 144. 178.
Baldwin, Charles, lawyer. 578.
Elizabeth Davidson, 578.
Jonathan. Princeton, 348; ser-
vant lad run away from, 550,
578; biographical sketch of,
578.
Nathaniel, 578.
INDEX.
599
Stephen, house to let by, 60.
Susan, 578.
William, 578.
Baley, James, insolvent debtor,
176.
Ball. Caleb, deceased, land for
sale near, 67.
Daniel, land for sale formerly
of, 72.
David, insolvent debtor, 170.
247; land for sale lately be-
longing to, 566.
Ezekiel, land for sale by, 411,
566; inventor of machine for
leveling roads, 429, 430.
Jonas, insolvent debtor, 170,
247.
Nathaniel, land for sale by,
72, 411. 566.
Thomas, land for sale by, 72.
William, land for sale bv, 27.
Baltimore, Maryland, 41, 263, 440,
456, 469; town gaol, 206,
Bancroft, George, 290.
Bandeler, Peter. 260.
Baner, Isaac, 500.
Banks, James, tavern kept by,
237; stage waggon to start
from and to, 214, 484.
Baptist Church in America, 97.
Baptist meeting house. 352.
Baptists, 148.
Barbadoes, Barbados. W. I., 205,
364, 484, 506, 510, 527; ar-
rivals at and from, 36, 157.
Barbadoes Neck. 348.
Barber. Francis, schoolmaster, bi-
ographical sketch of, 10;
Grammar School at New-
Bridge carried on by, 528.
Barberie, John, land for sale by,
57. 215.
Bard. Mary Martha, 215.
Peter, jun., obituary notice of,
453.
Bard family, note on, 453.
Bardan, John, stage waggon kept
by. 290.
Bardin. Captain, 485.
Mr., fire at house of. 146.
Bar iron taken in payment for
hammers and anvils, 553.
Barn, burning of, 343.
Barnagat, brig run ashore at, 580.
Barnagate Beach, men drove
ashore at, 510.
Barnegat. 256; vessels lost at, on
account of rain and wind
storm, 503.
Barnegat Beach, shallop drove
ashore at. 502; vessel drove
ashore near, 503.
Barnes. John, Sheriff, man es-
caped from. 483.
Lambert, notice to creditors
of, 300.
Thomas, land and houses for
sale bv. 377.
Barnett. William, Sheriff. 548.
Barnhill. John, stage waggon kept
by. 158, 159.
Barracks, act for supplying. 587.
Barret, Edward, 452.
Barrett. Absalom, runaway ser-
vant, 478.
Barrey. Captain. 510.
Barflett. W.. 457, 492.
Barton. Gilbert, innholder, 570.
Bartow. Thomas, land for sale by,
275.
Bartram. G.. European, East and
West India goods for sale at
the store of, 436.
Bartram and Lithgow, partnership
of. 412.
Baskenridge, 170.
Baskinridge meeting-house, land
for sale near, 498.
Bassonet, Charles, servant run
awav from, 510.
Bate, William, 471.
Batsto furnace, owners of, 577
See Badston.
Battin, Taulbert, 506.
Bavard. William, land to be let by,
16.
Beach. Rev. Abraham. 30. 75;
marriage of. 185; biograph-
ical sketch of, 185.
Ann, 185.
Bealie. Thomas, runaway. 128.
Beal, Thomas, escaped from Sus-
sex county gaol, 147.
"Bear Swamp" for sale, 487; land
for sale Iving near, 436.
Beattv. Charles, 300.
Charles. Rev.. 521.
John, graduated from Prince-
ton College, 521; debater,
523.
Beatv. George, land for sale near
' mill of. 390.
Beaver-Pond, horse racing at, 179.
Beckman, James, English oration
bv, 526.
William. English oration by.
526.
Bedminster, 17; inhabitants im-
powered to repair their high-
ways in, by hire. 164.
township, land for sale in. 56,
71, 394, 492.
Beebe, Zaccheus, 260.
Belfast, 29.
Bellamy. Dr., 522.
Belleville (formerly Second River),
copper mines at, 162.
Bellus. Philip. 161.
Bell.v-bridge, 307.
Ben, runaway negro, 454, 461. 511.
Benedict. Joel, degree of master
of arts conferred upon, 288.
Benezet, Daniel. 563.
James, land for sale by, 276;
notice by. 468.
Philip, meadow to be let. late
in the tenure of, 92.
Ben.1amin. lunaway negro. 444.
Bennet. Aaron, servant run away
from, 452.
Abraham, land for .sale in pos-
session of. 135.
Cornelius, escaped goal. 482.
Bennett, alias Bennin. Joseph,
supposed runaway, commit-
ted to Burlington county
goal. 358.
Bense. Adam. 552.
Bergen. Jacob. 162, 236.
Bergen, land for sale adjoining.
257.
Bergen Common T>ands. 181.
6oo
INDEX.
Bergen Commons, partition of, 470.
Bergen county, 231, 447; land for
sale in, 90. 132, 245; Assem-
blymen from, 204, 231.
Bergen-Point, 351; land for sale
at. 91; land, etc., for sale
on', 380; land for sale near.
448.
Bergen township, 16.
Bergen Woods, stage waggon to
stop in. 290.
Berien, John, representative for
Somerset county. 194.
Berkly, Lord, land granted to, 243.
Berks county, 201.
Berkshire goal, negro committed
to, 469.
Bermuda, W. I., 276.
Bernard's Town, land for sale in,
498.
Berrian, John, land for sale by,
90.
Berrien, Cornelius Jansen, 208.
Elizabeth, 208.
Jannetie, 208.
John. 208, 576; Assemblyman
from Somerset county, 194,
204, 208, 231.
John, Justice of the Supreme
Court, 198, 236, 246, 281, 290,
291. 380, 387, 426.
Margaret, 208.
Peter, 208.
family, sketch of the, 208.
homestead, Washington's fare-
well to the army written at
the, 209.
Berry. Peter, fatal fall from his
horse. 376.
Berry's Creek, land for sale on,
245. 397.
Bessonet. John, servant run away
from, 5111.
Bethlehem, servant run away in,
536.
Biddle, Clement, assignee, land for
sale by, 350; notice by, 471.
Heni-j', escaped from Glouces-
ter county goal, 283.
Biggs, Mrs., 356.
Biles, Benjamin, land for sale by,
73.
Samuel, land for sale by, 337;
notice given by, 477.
Bills of credit, acts for issuing, 13,
442; an act for striking
£100,000 in, 587; disallowed
by the King, 587; the action
of the King resented in New
Jersey, 587.
Biographical and Genealogical
Notes:
Allinson. Elizabeth, 262.
Baldwin, Jonathan, 578.
Barber. Francis, 10.
Beach, Rev. Abraham, 185.
Beatty, John, 521.
Berrien family, 208, 209.
Blackwell. Robert, 287.
Blair. W^illiam Lawrence, 521.
Brevard, Ephraim, 288.
Burnet, Mathias, 521.
Channing, William, 521.
Cooper, Daniel, jun., 354.
Davenport, John, 521.
Davies, John Rodgers, 521.
Dewitt, Peter, 521.
Edwards, Pierpont, 288.
Frazer, Rev. William, 213-
215.
Graham, Peter, 340.
Gray, Capt. James, 141.
Marker, Ahimaaz, 128, 309.
Henrv, John. 521.
Henry. Samuel, 38.
Houdin, Rev. Michael, 173.
Houston, William Churchill,
2SS-291.
Hugg. Joseph. 592.
Kearny, Michael, 124.
Keen, Mounce, 568.
Kingsland, Isaac, 132.
Laurie. Thomas, 18.
Livingston. Pnilip French, 177.
Melville, Thomas, 522.
Niles, Samuel, 522.
Osborne, Adlai, 291.
Perkins, Lieut. William, 178.
Pettit, Charles. 577.
Pidgeon, William, 40, 135.
Price, Robert Friend. 588-589.
Reading, George, 373.
Reese, Thomas, 291.
Shute. Barnaby, 38.
Skinner, John, 266.
Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 522.
Smith. Sarah Logan, 161.
Smith, Thomas. 291.
Story, Isaac, 291.
Strevdt, Christian, 330.
Thaver, Elihu, 522.
Tonkin, Edward, 136.
Van Bunschooten, Ellas, 287-
**88
Watson, John, 257.
Zublev. David. 522.
Bingham, William, 330, 331.
Birch Creek, land for sale lying
near the mouth of, 476; ferry
kept at, 477.
Bishop, John, insolvent debtor,
592.
Joseph, servant, committed to
Gloucester county goal, 506.
Bissett, John, land for sale late
the property of, 215.
Black, William, 3.
Blackburn, Francis, servant, com-
mitted to Perth Amboy jail,
300.
Blackburne, Rev. Francis, "Com-
mentary on Archbishop Seek-
er's Letter," by, 80.
Black Creek ii'orge, land for sale
formerly called, 55.
Black Horse tavern 268.
Black-Point, 350.
Black River, Presbyterian minis-
ter at, 128; Presbyterian
church at, 310.
road, land for sale near, 314.
Blacksmith, 250, 256, 395, 410.
Blacksmith's shop, burned, 146;
for sale, 58, 566.
Blackwell, Jacob Francis, 287.
Robert, biographical sketch of,
287; oration by, at com-
mencement of the College
of New Jersey, 287; gradu-
ates at Princeton, 287.
INDEX.
60 I
Blackwood. Hugh, land for sale
by, 190, 517.
John, land for sale near, 592.
Samuel. 221; Sheriff, prisoners
broke goal from. 42; land,
etc.. for sale by, 337, 433;
notice given by, 477; late
Sheriff, land for sale by,
477. 4S6.
Blair. Rev. John, oration by. at
the commencement of the
College of New Jersey, 287;
nearly drowned, 437; Pro-
fessor of Divinity in the Col-
lege of New Jersey, resigna-
tion of, 437.
Mr.. Latin syllogistic debate
by. 523.
Rev. Samuel. 399.
William Lawrence, graduates
at Princeton College. 521;
Ijiographical sketch of. 521.
Blewer. Captain, from Quebec,
172.
Bloomer. 324.
Bloomfield. Moses. Secretary of
the New Jersev Medical So-
ciety, 77.
""Blue Anchor" tavern, servant
run away from. 450.
Blue Mountains, 13; land for sale
at foot of the. 389.
Boardley. John Beale. servant to.
in goal. 41.
Boat broke loose from shallop,
508. 509.
Boat-builder. 509.
Boats for .sale. 215. 282. 379. 416,
553, 554.
Boatman, 451.
Rollins. John, land for sale at the
house of. 221.
Bolting mills for sale. 254.
"Bombasticus. Ironicus." commu-
nication from. 272.
Bond. Elijah, sturgeon manufac •
torv carried on by. 169. 242;
land for sale near. 244.
Mr., flre at house of. 140. 144.
148.
Bonnell. Francis, land for sale
near, 369.
Isaac. 129.
Samuel, deceased, land of. for
sale. 368. 369.
Sarah, executrix, land for sale
bv. 369.
Thomas, executor, land for
sale bv. 369.
Bookseller. 399. 401.
Books for sale. 127, 280, 443, 444,
488. 489. 493. 567.
Books prospectus of, 466.
Bordaii. John, goods stolen from,
Borden. Nancy, marriage of, 265.
Bordentown. 28. 173. 261. 264. 308
349 462. 497. 550. 551; land
for sale near, 55; land for
sale in, 229, 230, 349, 563;
mills for sale near, 154; sale
in, 368.
Boston. 22. 85, 124, 167, 207, 278,
325, 339, 362, 440. 462. 522;
arrival of Rev. Dr. Wither-
spoon. president of the Col-
lege of New Jersey, at, 314;
troops for, 322; Episcopali-
ans of, 335; subscriptions
taken in at, 399.
Boston Crown Soap, manufacture
of. 349.
Bottle Hill (now Madison). N. J..
521.
Boudinot. Elias. Blizabeth-Town.
348; executor of Joseph
Woodruff. .iun., deceased,
379; notice given by, 475;
Commissary-General of pris-
oners, 521; demands against
William Kelly to be paid by,
488; house to let by, 393.
Boulbv John. 550.
Boulsby. Thomas, land for sale
near. 74.
Boundarj' line between the Brit-
ish Northern Colonies and
the Indians, settling of, 538,
543.
Bound-Brook. stage via, 501;
stage to, 513; William Had-
don. teacher of mathe-
maticks at. 141; town, land
for sale near, 367.
Bourbon county. Ky.. 373.
Bourn. Merica. run away. 435.
Bowditch. Captain. 582. 586.
Bowen. Jonathan. 35.
Bower. Lemuel, land for sale by.
39.
Bowers. Lemuel, land for sale in
the possession of. 393.
Nicholas, insolvent debtor. 168.
Boy drowned. 191.
Boy killed. 137.
BoVd. Samuel. 550.
' William. 260.
Bradburv. Thomas, insolvent debt-
or; 170. . ^
Bradford. Thomas. 166; prmter,
225.
William. 166; printer. 225.
William and Thomas, printers,
21. 347. 399.
Brady. Michael, shoemaker, run-
away servant. 402, 480.
Brainerd 'Rev. David, mission of.
297'.
Rev. John, sketch of. 298.
Braintree. Mass. 522.
Brattle. Thomas, receives degree
of master of arts. 522.
Bray. Doctor. Bishop of London's
Commissarv in Marj'land,
125, 126.
Brazier, 301.
Brearly. David. 290.
Brenner. Simeon. 260.
Brevard. Ephraim. graduates at
Princeton. 287; biographical
sketch of. 288.
Joel, graduates at Princeton
College. 521; Latin syllogis-
tic debate by. 523.
Brewer. Garret, insolvent debtor,
581.
Peter, executor, fulnng mill
for .sale bv, 132; land for sale
by, 132.
Brewhouse afire, 146. 149.
Brewhouse for sale. 319.
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INDEX.
Brian, Mary, 589; runaway ser-
vant, 41.
Brick, Jno., inventory taken by,
593.
Bricklayers, 65, 190, 511.
Bridgetown, 271, 457, 527; stage
waggon to set out near, 285.
Bridgetown (Mount Holly) Court
House, land for sale at, 468.
Bridgewater. inhabitants impow-
ered to repair their hig-h-
ways in, by hire, 164; land
for sale situate at, 275, 367.
Bridle taken by mistake, 536.
Brig John and Richard ashore, 51.
Brig ashore, 51, 580.
Brig wrecked, 124.
Bright, Jeremiah, land for sale
lately the property of, 56.
Brinckerhoff. Dirck, merchant,
servant run awav from, 412.
Bristol, 5. 137, 204, 295. 311.
Bristol, Pa., servant run away in,
510; township, land for sale
in, 382.
Britain, Elizabeth, 124.
Benjamin, insolvent debtor,
198.
Briti-sh merchandise, importation
of. 546.
Britt. runaway negro, 548.
Brittain. Richard, servant run
awav from, 580.
Britz. Elizabeth. 124.
Broadfleld, Margaret, sturgeon
manufactory carried on
under the care of, 169, 242.
Broadkill Hundred. Del., land for
sale situate in, 337.
Brockholls (Brockholst), Anthony,
499.
Henrv. 499.
Brockhurst, Mr., 499.
Broke goal. 123. 261, 278. 294, 341,
342, 354. 355. 407 561, 562.
Bromley. 17.
Brooks, James, late Sheriff, land
for sale bv, 64.
Brooks Mills. 550.
Brown. George, goaler. 2.jo; pris-
oner escapee from. 261.
James, 485.
Jos., 547.
Moses, insolvent debtor, 236.
Patiick, 550.
Richard, 547.
Richard, petition by. 56.
Thomas, house to let by, 60.
William, deceased, sale of the
estate of, 337.
William, insolvent debtor, 418,
419. 1
Bi'own's Ferry, stage waggons
meet at. 214.
Browne, William, notice to cred-
itors of, 477.
Brunce, runaway negro. 180, 467.
Brunswick, 505: Are at. 149; land
for sale near, 38, 221; thief
found near, 564.
landing, land for sale near,
304.
ferry, 448.
Buck. Aaron, committed to jail,
508.
Capt., 266.
John, 207.
Bucks county. Pa., 33, 205, 229,
404, 407; ferry to be rented
in, 20; land for sale in, 135.
Budd, John, 14.
John, Doctor, notice to credi-
tors of. 138, 438, 549.
Joseph, insolvent debtor, 170.
Stacy, absconded from, 449.
Willian^ house and land to let
by, 153.
William, jun.. house and land
to let by, 278.
Bulkeley, Captain, 243.
Bullman. Gersham, insolvent debt-
or, 212.
Bullock, Joseph, elected a repre-
sentative for Burlington
county, 192, 231.
Bunbury, Monsieur, 281.
Bunker, J.. 477.
Bunnel. Mr., boat belonging to,
195.
Burgle, Thomas, counterfeiting
note against, 170, 171.
Burgis, Moses, land for sale in the
possession of, 147.
Burlington, 2. 19, 35. 40, 53, 54,
56, 154. 161, 162, 171, 175, 177,
231, 262, 283. 299, 300, 301,
310, 311, 315, 316, 323, 328,
335, 348, 370, 386. 404, 426,
439. 443: 455, 469. 477, 500.
524. 526, 537, 538. 539, 540,
545, 565. 568, 569, 570. 571.
574. 581. 5S6. 587. 590; elec-
tion. 191; General Assembly
to meet at, 508, 532; goal,
negro man committed to,
484; goal, insolvent debtor
in. 590; horse stolen in, 490;
land for sale in. 20. 156, 299,
391, 3"9S, 473. 501; marriage
at. 161; marriage at St.
Mary's church, 213; meeting
of the General Assembly at,
307. 497; Recorder of, 136;
load from Philadelphia to,
228; road, land for sale on
the, 431; St. Mary's church
in, legacy to, 137; servants
run away from, 354, 460, 510,
servant run away from the
county of, 361; stage boat,
178; Supreme Court held at,
576; uncalled for probates,
etc.. at, 361; land for sale
in. 75; negro run away from,
152; assemblymen from, 231.
countv, 19. 25. 70. 93. 157, 243,
260, 299, 307. 413, 468. 548.
550, 589. 590; absconded
from, 449; assemblymen
from. 231; Etna furnace in,
67; fire near. 143; goal, 358;
goal, prisoners for debt con-
fined in. 174. 580. 581. 590;
land for sale in. 46, 47, 55;
land and mill for sale in. 154;
posts erected in, 197: repre-
sentatives elected for. 192;
servants run awav from, 53,
311.
Burlington iiork for sale. 508.
INDEX,
603
Burned to death, 364, 400.
Burnet, Matthias, land for sale
near, 67; robbed, 249.
Matthias, graduates at Prince-
ton College, 521; Latin dis-
sertation by, 523.
William. Are at house of, 140,
149; insolvent debtor, 419,
579; land for sale by, 136.
Burns. Garrat, insolvent debtor,
590.
John, runaway servant, 187.
Burr, Aaron, 475.
John, jun., insolvent debtor,
25.
Burrough, Isaac, land for sale by,
491.
Samuel, absconded from, 449.
Burroughs, Joseph, innkeeper, 370.
Burrowes, John, auditor, land for
sale by, 356.
Burton, David, insolvent debtor,
365.
Burwell, Joseph, stage waggon
run bv, 340.
Bury, William, 31, 33.
Bu.'shwick, Long Island. 87, 88.
Butcher, John, farmer, obituary
notice of, 283.
Butler Mr., man escaped from,
322, 331.
William, land for sale by, 258.
Byram river, fulling mill, land,
etc., for sale on, 320.
Byers, Captain, ran ashore, 593.
Byrn, James, runaway servant,
422.
Byrne. Garrett, 260.
C
Cade, John, insolvent debtor, 590.
Cadwalder, John and Lambert,
West Jersey rights for sale
bv, 436. 437.
Caldwell. Rev. James. visitor
of Elizabethtown grammar
school. 475: funeral sermon
on Samuel Woodruff, by,
245.
Calvert. John. 260.
Calvin, Philin, 260.
Calvinist Church in America. 97.
Calwell, Hugh, counterfeiting note
against, 170, 171.
Cameronians quartered at New-
Brunswick, 463.
Camp, William, land for sale by,
49.
Campbel Mr., supercargo, drown-
ed.' 547.
Robert, runaway servant lad,
355.
Campbell, a Scotchman, supposed
thief. 331.
Rev. Colin, marriage of daugh-
ter of, 214.
John, supercargo, drowned,
552.
Mary Martha Bard, 215.
Mr., negro boy of, drowned,
552.
Rebecca, 215; marriage of, 214.
Robert, land and tavern for
.sale by, 430. 431.
Campble. Jo'hn. 550.
Canada. 173. 5SS; propagation of
the gospel among the Indi-
ans in. 557; missionaries re-
quested to be sent to, 558;
religious state of, 560.
Cannon. Christopher, horse stolen
from, 469; negro of, com-
mitted to goal, 469.
Canoe lost. 435. ^ ^„„
Canoe Brook, land for s£vle at, 126.
393; negroes run away from,
537.
Cape Breton, 299.
Cape Mav, 371. 567; Circuit Court,
152; assemblymen from,
212 231; upper end of. 221;
marriage at. 460; land for
sale near, 468; vessels ashore
at 497: sloop full of water
near, 506.
Cape Nicholas, 383.
Capes of Delaware, transit of Ve-
nus to be observed from the
lighthouse near, 451; ship
ashore at the, 500, 506.
Careless, William, 230.
Carev. John. land. etc.. for sale
' by. 18. 71, 314, 315; run
away from, 342.
Carheart. Cornelius, servant run
awav from, 536.
Carle. Jacob, land for sale near,
73.
"Carlisle." horse, 150.
Carlisle. Pa.. 399.
Carmack. Robert, runaway ser-
vant 225.
Stephen, merchant, land for
sale by, 230.
Carmer. Widow, fire at house of,
139. 144.
Carnes. Richard, jun.. 129.
Cams. Richard, jun.. supposed
runawav servants held by,
264.
Carolina. 172.
Carolinas conduct of the colonies
of. 207.
Carpenter, 362.
Carpenters wanted. 67.
Carpenter. Preston, mare stolen
from. 121.
Carrol. . committed to the
ShrewsbuiT goal. 493.
Carroll. Uriah, committed to jail,
508. ^ ^
Carteret Sir George, land granted
to, 243.
Carts 434; for sale, 50.
Carvel. Jacob, runaway servant,
483.
Carver, 141.
Carv, John, 550.
Case. John, insolvent debtor. 246.
Cash Thomas, land for sale by,
■ 357. 358.
Cash, scarce in the provinces. 5.
Cason, Thomas, servant in cus-
todv. 455.
Caster. Asher. 362.
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INDEX.
-Casterlin. Abraham, land for sale
near, 67.
Catoe, runaway negro, 537.
Caton, Capt.. arrival of, 29.
Cattle, 60; for sale, 50, 73, 131,
133. 302. 315, 321, 408, 493;
finest in America, 90; de-
struction of, by high tide,
126; killed by cold diT wea-
ther, 143.
market, at Newark, 302.
■Catts, Lewis, boat bought by, 165,
1(;6; boat sold to, 165; bond
given by, 165.
Cavan. land west of, for sale, 90.
■Cavford Richard, 271; innkeeper,
475.
Cedar. 416.
Cedar Swamp Creek, 500.
"Centinel." The, No. II., 125; let-
ter to the, 335, 336 337.
Chairmaker, 317.
Chamberlain, Christopher, 590.
Chamberlayne, Mr., 504.
Chambers, Benjamin, confined in
Burlington county goal. 174.
John, deceased, land of for
sale 391.
Robert, watch lost by. 320.
Joseph. 550.
■Chamier. Daniel, Sheriff, 207.
■Champneys, Joseph, 308.
Chancellor, Captain, 172.
'Chandler, Rev. Dr. Thomas Brad-
bury. 127; "Appeal to the
Public in Behalf of the
Church of England," by. 79,
80, 81, 94, 125. 192. 193, 335.
558; letters to, 79, 166;
criticisms on. 148; Answer
to. 239; notice given by,
475; Examination of the
Commentary on Archbishop
Seeker's Letter, by. 81.
■Change Water Forge, run away
from, 128.
Change Water Iron Works, ser-
vant run away from, 412.
■Channing, William, graduated
from Princeton, 521; biog-
raphical sketch of, 521.
William Ellery, 521.
Chapman. 409.
Charleston, surrender of, 288.
Charles-Town, 229. 399.
C[haunc]y, Rev. Dr. Charles, 85;
557; "Remarks on Bishop of
Landaff's Sermon." by, 77,
78; "Answer to Dr. Thomas
Bradbury's Appeal," by, 79;
on an American Episcopate,
167; "Letter to a Friend,"
by, 239.
'Chattin. Abraham, land to let by,
359.
Josiah. goaler,349, 368; prison-
er escaped from. 283, 308,
349, 368.
Cheesman, Richard, land for sale
near, 592.
Cheesquakes, land for sale at, 406.
Cherries, varieties of, 89.
Cherry, Hannah, 415.
Reuben, debts contracted by
wife of, 415.
Chesequakes, land for sale at, 296.
Chesequakes Creek, land for sale
on, 296.
Cheshire, Conn., 185.
Chester county. Pa., 42, 205; ser-
vant run away in, 404.
township, 307; land for sale In, J
388, 391, 423. |
Chesterfield, 30, 70. t
township, servant run away in,
392 ; apprentice run away
from, 492; land for sale in,
563.
Chestnut Grove, land for sale
called. 20.
Chetwood, John, notice given by, J
475. I
Mr., negro boy drowned belong- I
ing to, 195. I
Chevers, William, Master, 301. ]
Chew, Benjamin, land for sale by,
318.
Chingarovis Point, land for sale
near, 382.
Chinquerora Bay, land for sale
near, 67.
Chitwood, Mr., boat belonging to,
191. J
Christian. John, slave in cus- |
tody belonging to, 527. '
Christiana, school at, 456.
Christiana-Bridge, servant run
away at, 456.
Christie. Colonel. 472.
Church of England in America, 78,
324-7; statutes of, 94-120.
Churches, furnishing of, 195.
Churchill, Elizabeth. 291.
George S.. 291.
Jane. 291.
Louisa Ann, 291.
Marv, 291.
Su.san, 291.
William, merchant, 291.
Cider House, for sale, 329.
Cinnaminson (Senemenson), land
for sale at, 388.
Circuit Courts in the Western
Division of the Province of
New Jersey, 421.
Clams. 382, 397; forbidden to be
dug on Sandy Hook, 240.
Clapp, John, fulling mill and land
for sale by, 320.
Clark. Abraham, 290; insolvent
debtor, 37.
Abraham, Jr., land for sale by,
90.
Henry, Sen., insolvent debtor,
592.
Johii. buried in Quakers' bury-
ing ground. 168.
Mr., Tavern keeper, 149.
Clarke, Isaac, servant run away
from, i69.
John, deceased, land of for
sale, 338.
William, land for sale by, 338.
Claughry, Wm., 230.
Claverack, 412.
Clawson. Jonathan, negro run
away from, 187.
Clayton. David, 581, 490; innkeep-
er, 300.
Richard, runaway apprentice
of, 235.
INDEX.
605
William, judge, 590.
Clemens, Joseph, 35.
Clement, John, "First settlers of
Newton township," by, 589.
Clemmell Creek, farm to be let
at, 34.
Clergyman. 301.
Clerkson. David, Shrewsbury but-
ter, in firkins, for sale by,
360.
Clinton, Governor, petition to, 298.
Clommell, land for sale near, 93.
Clommell Creek, meadow to be
let at. 50.
Clommell Meadows, cattle for sale
at. 50.
Clothes, manufacturing of, 16,
157.
Coal houses for sale, 582.
Coat stolen, 1250.
Coats, William, horse stolen from,
236; land for sale by, 445.
Cochran, David, broke goal, 42,
308; insolvent debtor, 279.
Dr. John, New Brunswick
school erected under the in-
spection of, 30. 75.
Cockburn. John, master, 520.
Coe, Benjamin, land for sale near,
67.
Coffee, James runaway servant,
323.
John, runaway servant, 323.
Congleton. Allen, lands of, 432.
Cohakin, land for sale in, 476.
Cohansey, land for sale near, 353;
dryest season ever known
at, 495.
Cohansey Bridge, servant run
away near, 455, 495; land
for sale near. 567.
Creek, 4, 36; land for sale on,
149.
Cohanzie, English church but no
congregation at, 201.
"Cold Spring" plantation for sale,
382.
Cole, Justice, 260.
Coles Samuel, land for sale by,
'237.
"Coles Point," 395.
Cole's Town, 35.
Colgan, William, run away ser-
vant, 460.
Colie. James, insolvent debtor,
246.
Collagen, Thomas, bricklayer, run
awav servant, 190.
Collard, Edward, 240.
College of New Jersey. 226, 289;
appointment of Revd. Dr.
John Weatherspoone as
president of. 149; Grammar
school of, 269, 270; notice
by the Trustees of, 426, 427,
428; resignation of Revd.
John Blair, tendered to the
Trustees of the. 437; Com-
mencement at. 286, 520, 521;
steward of, 578.
Colliers wanted, 67.
Collings Richard, garden seeds
for sale by 383.
Collins. Benjamin, land for sale,
late the property of. 59J.
Capt.. from Liverpool. 51.
Elizabeth. 589.
John. 335, 589; land for sale
in the tenure of, 267.
Lizzie, 589.
Nathan, absconded, 174. 200.
Priscilla, 589.
Thomas, 272.
Colonies. clerg\' of the several,
100; power to tax the, 178.
Colt's landing for sale, 433.
Colwell, Capt. F., 555.
Combes, Dennis. 300.
Comet, contribution in relation to
the, 496.
Compson, Thomas, 260.
Compton. Joseph, runaway ser-
vant, 270, 435.
Comron, John, shipwright, de-
ceased, notice to creditors
and debtors of, 378.
Mary, Executi-ix of John Com-
ron, deceased. 378.
Condy. Benjamin, land for sale in
the tenure of, 54.
Conegocheaque, runaway servant
from, 264.
Congregational Churc.i in Amer-
ica, 97.
Connawaugo, great road to. 469.
Connecticut. 185. 288. 325, 336;
need of missionaries in, 126;
conduct of the colony of,
207; dispute between Penn-
sylvania and. 290; appoint-
ment of Secretary of the
province of, 463.
Connecticut Farms, 415; land for
sale Iving at, 566.
Conner, Charles, supposed run-
away convict from Ireland,
263.
John, chapman, deceased,
notice to creditors and debt-
ors of. 409.
William, land for sale by, 149.
Timothy, deceased, land and
saw mill of, for sale. 67.
Conore. Mr. Isaac, land for sale
by 158.
"Copernicus Weather-Guesser,"
almanack maker, 328.
"Considerations on the Propriety
of imposing Taxes on the
British Colonies, for the
Purpose of raising a Reve-
nue, by Act of Parliament,"
for sale. 444.
Consociated Church in America,
97.
Constables. Vendues and Taverns,
Act for better regulating,
163.
Continental Congress. delegate
from New Jersey to the, 289.
Convngham and Nesbitt. meadow
" to be let by. 92.
Cook Jacob, land for sale by, 498.
John, assignee of John Em-
ly, 561.
Mr. drowned. 52.
Cooke. William, negro run away
from. 466.
Coole--. Rev. Eli F.. Genealogy of
Earlv Settlers in Trenton,
and Ewing. N. J., by, 291.
•6o5
INDEX.
Coombe, Thomas, junior, of Phila-
delphia, 330.
■Cooper, Benjamin, 550.
Caleb, school teacher at New
Brunswick, 29; learned lan-
g-uages taught in New
Brunswick school by, 75;
receives degree of A. B.,
522.
Cornelius, marriag-e of, 460.
Daniel, executor, land for sale
by, 65.
Daniel, senior. Judge. 216.
Daniel, junior. Sheriff, crimi-
nals broke goal from, 294;
Sheriff of Morris county, 354.
Daniel, land for sale near, 424;
corn harrow stolen from,
482.
Edward, 550.
Isaac, notice to debtors and
creditors of. 50.
Jacob, land for sale by, 4zS.
James, 13; land for sale by, 69.
Jas. B., 593.
John, counterfeiting- note
against, 170, 171.
Thomas, fire at brew-house
of. 146, 149.
William, negro run away
trom. 185; land for sale at
the house of. 337; land for
sale near, 64, 93, 359, 368,
388. 403. 424; servant run
away from, 479; stage
wagon to set out for. 285.
Cooper's Creek, land for sale
on, 369, 459.
Cooper's Ferry, meadow to let
near, 50, 217, 423.
Copper Mine, portion of, for
sale, 74.
mines, fire at Col. Schuy-
ler's. 220, 230, 233.
ore. right to. for sale, 303.
Corbet's house, 518.
Cordwainer, 235, 317.
Cork, 262.
Corn cribs for sale, 329.
Cornelius, runaway, 128.
Michael, saddle bags lost
by, 351.
Coroner's inquest, 33; at
Middletown, 52.
Corporation for the Relief of
the Widows and Children
of Clerg-ymen in the Com-
munion of the Church of
England in America, con-
vened at Burlington, 524.
Correll's Ferry, land for sale
near, 54.
Correy, David, death caused by
wagon running over his
head, 376.
Corson, Joseph. 500.
Corwell, Captain, 358.
Corwine, John. 400; wife eloped
from. 167.
Ruth, eloped, 167.
Coryell's Ferry, 501; stage to,
513; stage coach via, 545.
Counterfeit New Jersey bills,
565, 579, 587, 588.
Courts for the trial of small
causes, act to establish,
163.
in West Jersey, 421.
Covenhoven, John, 152.
Cowell, Benjamin, 205.
David, deceased, 73.
Ebenezer, executor of Da-
v.a Cowell, 73.
Cowfoot Hill, house to be let
on, 392; hollow ware for
sale near, 553.
Cows for sale, 132, 259.
*^°^' T;::; house of, burned,
400.
— -, son of, fatally burn-
ed to death, 400.
John, land for sale by, 389.
John, Jr., assignee, copper
mine and land for sale
by, 75; acting assignee of
Richard Reading, late of
Amwell, 323.
Nicholas, Cordwainer, land
for sale by, 317.
Sarah, executrix, land for
sale by, 389.
Wiyjam land for sale near.
•iii; chairmaker, land for
sale by 317; deceased,
^r. ,?*^ °^ fo^ sale, 389.
^-oxe, Abraham, insolvent debt-
or, 279.
Daniel. 135; William Pid-
geon, executor of, 40- ar-
rival of, 472.
168^"^' ^"solvent debtor.
William, to deed site for
Lutheran church, 177
Coxe and Furman's store,' stur-
geon sold at, 169; Trenton.
Coyler, Hendrick, negro run away
from, 250, 251, 410
Craig, William, Irishman run
away from, 220.
Craighead, Captain, 399.
Cramer, Jeremiah, insolvent
debtor, 183.
Cranberry, 215, 372.
Cranbury, 550, 551;" land for sale
m, 57; fire at, 385.
Crane John Treat, land for sale
by, 218.
Joseph, land for sale by, 372;
stage wagon of, 513, 545.
Rufus, boat for sale by, 554.
Stephen, assemblyman from
Essex County, 204, 231
Crapper, Levine, mulattoe run
away from, 206.
Crawford, Andrew, escaped, 271;
act to enable creditors of
joint partners to recover
debts from, 164.
Creed. George, tavern for sale by.
Creighton, Hugh, 35, 280, 547 550.
Crellin. William, land for sale by,
258.
Crimes —
absconded. 11, 423, 424, 449.
boy killed by scissors thrown,
507.
INDEX.
607
broke goal, 42, 123, 147, 261,
278, 282, 294, 307, 308, 341,
342. 354, 355, 407, 482, 561,
5G2.
counterfeiting, 170, 171.
dog stolen, 191.
escaped from custody, 28, 271,
331, 332 372 443, 452.
horses stolen,"'23, 35, 120, 121,
124. 125, 137, 228. 235, 236,
285, 286, 294, 295, 318, 335,
342, 395, 396. 415. 448. 469,
473, 490, 509. 510, 554, 555.
incest. 508.
larceny. 372, 456, 482, 483.
murder. 63. 508, 526.
pocket-book stolen, 11.
rape, 400.
robbery, 4, 66, 234, 231, 249,
416.
robbery of the treasury of
East Jersey, 230. 233.
silver spoons and shoe buckles
stolen. 318.
watch stolen, 11, 446.
watch and pocket-book stolen,
11.
wheels and skiff stolen, 490,
491.
Cripps. John, land for sale by,
407.
Croghan. Col., commissioner for
Indian affairs. 327.
Crommey, James, 308.
Crook, William, negro run away
from, 465.
Crooked Billet. 137, 501.
Crookshank. George, land for sale
bv. 208.
Cross, Elizabeth. 281.
Crosswick Creek. 19; bridge over,
5ii; land and mill for sale
on a branch of, 154.
Crosswicks, 27. 215; mills for sale
near, 154.
Croswick. 551.
Crow. , arrested for debt,
1.
Croswell, Barnabas, land for sale
by. 217.
Crown Point, land for sale near,
19.
Crowshorn. John, insolvent debt-
or. 183.
Crummel, Joseph, 263.
Cuff, runaway negro, 187.
Cuiper, Heuricus, trustees of
Queen'.s' College to meet at
the house of, 411.
Culbertson, John, graduates at
Princeton, 287.
CuIIen, Thomas, horse stolen
from. 335.
Cumberford. James, insolvent
debtor, 168.
Cumberland, 150; assemblyman
from. 212. 231; itinerant
missionary in, 201; circuit
courts to be held at, 421.
county. 35, 36. 137, 185, 219,
221, 284, 356. 403; land for
sale in, 54. 149. 567; courts,
152; election of representa-
tives in. 163; goal, Joseph
Tyler taken up and com-
mitted to, 248.
Cumberland and Sussex, act for
chusing representatives in,
163,
Cummins. Philip, note. 92; notices
to creditors of, 92.
Cunningham's Tavern, land for
sale at. 18.
Curacoa. sloop ashore from, 434.
Curren, James, offers reward for
apprehension of thief. 11.
Currey. William, insolvent debtor,
176.
Curry, Captain. 388.
Curson. Richard, administrator of
John Stearndall, deceased,
162, 236, 303.
Curtis. Anne, executoz", land for
sale by, 55.
David. 247; assignee of John
and Robert Morris, 247.
George. 35.
Joseph, deceased, land for
sale belonging to the estate
of, 55.
Gushing. . to be sent to
England, 420.
Cutter. Thomas, insolvent debtor,
581.
Cuyler, Abraham, land for sale
by, 454.
Henry, deceased. 454.
Cyder mill for sale, 372. 405, 439.
Dairv to let or for sale, 89.
Darby. Ephraim, land for sale by,
15, 147; house for sale oc-
cupied by, 147.
Rev. John, land for sale ad-
joining the farm of, 39.
Darcv. P., negro run away from,
■ 334.
Davenpol-t Brook, land for sale on,
19.
Davenport. Rev. James, 521.
John, graduated from Prince-
ton College. 521; biographi-
cal sketch of, 521.
Josiah F., stage wagon of,
513. 545.
Parnel. 204; widow, boarding
continued by, 204.
Davids. Benjamin, land for sale
by. 27.
Davidson, Captain, 261. 262, 293.
William, debtor, broke goal,
123.
Davies. Captain Benjamin, 476.
John R,, graduated from
Princeton College, 521; bio-
graphical sketch of, 521.
Rev. Samuel. A. M., 21; Ser-
mons on Useful and Import-
ant Subjects by. 399. 521.
Thomas, missionary, sermon
on "The Worship and Prin-
ciples of the Church of
England." for sale, 444.
William, oration at the com-
mencement of the College of
6o8
INDEX.
New Jersey by, 287; degree
of master of arts conferred
upon, 288.
Davis, Abial, land for sale near,
73.
Ann (alias Ward), eloped, 477.
Ebenezer, wife eloped from,
477.
John, sadler, run away, 313;
land for sale near the mills
of, 402.
Jonathan, 356.
Josiah, insolvent debtor, 176.
Philip, 260.
Thomas, stage kept by, 134.
Davis's, Widow, land for sale at
the, 277.
Day's Run, land for sale near, 64.
Dayley, Daniel, runaway ser-
vant, 315, 323.
Davton, Ohio, 291.
Davton. Capt. Elias, 410.
Jonathan, 290.
Jonathan J., land for sale by,
72.
Debraham, William, surveyor-
general of lands in the
northern and southern dis-
trict of America. 463.
Decamp, Jacob, runaway servant,
41.
Decker. Elisha, 442.
Deer, 89; an act for 'the preserva-
tion of, 587.
Deerfield. 521.
township, 207.
Delaplain. James, negro run away
from, 505.
Delaware, churches in, 291.
Delaware River, 14, 15, 518; ferry
to be rented over the, 20
land for sale on, 28, 54, 72
130, 135, 219, 229, 273, 369
382, 388, 423. 424. 476, 507
land for sale near, 46, 74
138. 333; land to let near
359; vice-admiralty courts of
counties on the, 421; ferry
over the, 513; supplement to
an act to regulate the
method of taking fish in,
164; act to regulate fishing
in the, 583; petition for
draining marsh on, 432;
preservation of fish in, 533;
preservation of fish in the
western branch of. 534:
woman drowned in, 443.
road, land for sale near, 314.
Delaware spars. 444.
Delaware Township, Sussex coun-
tv, 442.
Delisle, Mr., letter of, 560.
Delong, John, house of, broken
open, 4.
Demarest. Johannes, John, as-
semblyman from Bergen
county. 204, 231.
DeMoray, John, assemblyman
from Bergen county, 204.
Dennet. William, icommltted to
Amboy goal, 264.
Dennis, John, alderman, 228; ne-
gro committed to goal by,
469.
Widow Sarah, land for sale
by, 158.
Dennitt, Peter, graduated from
Princeton College, 521.
Deptford township, 13. 486, 589
land for sale in, 68, 130
land to let in, 359; robbery
at, 331.
Derrv. Ireland, 358.
Detroit, 328.
Dewitt. Peter, Latin syllogistic
debate by. 523; biographical
sketch of, 521.
Dey. Theunis. assemblyman from
Bergen county, 204.
Dick. Samuel. 139.
Dickinson, John, "The Centinel,"
by, 81; receives degree of
doctor of laws, 522.
Rev. Jonathan, presiaent of
Princeton College, 291.
Martha. 291.
Gen. Philemon, former resi-
dence of, for sale. 72.
Richard, clock and watch
maker, 238; fire in house of,
184.
Dildine, widow. Are at tlie house
of, 139, 143, 146.
Dillwyn. George. 161.
Susannah. 161.-
William, 161; marriage of,
161; brew house and malt
house for sale by, 319; land
for sale by, 502.
Dissenters in America, 327; laws
executed in England and
Ireland against, 148.
Dobbs. Capt., 8.
Dock for sale, 141, 380.
Doctor's creek, land and mill for
sale situate on, 154.
Dod, John, 334.
Dog stolen. 191. 483.
Doll. Caspar, land for sale by, 14,
443.
Domestic manufactures: at Perth
Amboy. 157; at Woodbridge,
16.
Dominica. 485; brig bound for, 5.
Donaldson. Arthur, slanderous
article by. 55.
William, debtors and creditors
of. 34; negroes for sale by,
34; horse, furniture, etc.,
for sale by. 34; house to let
in the possession of. 61.
Donollv. Brian, insolvent debtor,
581.
Dorcev, Patrick, 260.
Dorsett. Cath., 230.
Douglas. William, negroes, land,
ferry and ferry boats for
sale by, 564.
Douglass, George, servant boys
run awav from, 311.
James. 260.
John, land for sale bv, 29,
243, 244.
Doughtv, Daniel, land for sale
by. 75.
Dowel. Thomas, runawav ser-
vant lad, 293.
Downing, Charles, runaway ser-
vant, 404.
INDEX.
609
Downs, William, absconded from,
174: advertises apprentices
absconded, 200.
Downy, Terrence, runaway ser-
vant, 404.
Dover, Del., 317, 330, 561.
Drake, Ebenezer, debtor, broke
goal, 123.
Drewry. William, 56.
Drinker, Henry, 563; assignee,
land for sale bv, 350; notice
by. 471.
James and. notice given by,
468.
Di iscol. Jeremiah, runaway ser-
vant, 315, 323.
Drought, 280.
Drowned. 52, 104. 17S,
195, 404. 437. 443,
505. 547, 549, 552.
Diummond, John, 65.
Dublin. 41, 228, 311, 432,
593.
Dubois. Peter, 92,
Duck Creek, Md.. 483; land for
sale on, 432.
Ducks. o9.
Duff. Michael, land for sale in the
tenure of, 267,
Mr,, New Jersey Medical So-
ciety to meet at the house
of, 292, 412, 519.
Duffleld, Benjamin, 330,
Rev. vjeorge, 399.
1S5. 191.
494, 502.
480. 535.
Samuel. 205.
Duke of York, land granted by,
243.
Dunham. Elijah, innholder, 176,
198, 239, 279, 346, 366.
George, servant girl fraudu-
lently sold to. 439.
Dunlap. James, land for sale by,
476.
Dunks' Ferry. Pa., 228.
Dunn. Drake, insolvent debtor,
176.
Durell. Darby, boat sold by, 165;
bond given to, 165.
Durham Iron Works. Are at the.
155.
Dusinbeiy. John, horse stolen
from. 554. 555.
Dutch almanacks for 1769 for
sale 3'^8
Dutch barn 'for sale, 58, 329, 389,
Dutchess county, N, Y., 287.
Du.xekinck, Everet, land for sale
in the occupation of. 499.
G., map for sale by. 155.
John, land for sale in the oc-
cupation of. 499.
Dwight. Stephen, carver, terms of
board and education at pro-
posed school in Newark to
be had from, 141.
Dwyer, Edward, 550.
Dye house for sale, 413, 486, 370,
Dyeing stuffs for sale, 131,
Earl of Stirling. 15.
Earl. William, stage waggon to
stop at the tavern of. 290.
East Cain Township. Pa.. 589.
East Bank, brig ashore on. 593.
East Jersev proprietors, meetings
of, 5t, 457,
East Jersev treasury, robbery of,
253, 255, 539, 542,
Easton. Jonathan, salutatory ora-
tion bv, at commencement
of the College of Phila-
delphia, 330.
Easton. Pa.. 330; land for sale
near, 16.
East Town, Pa.. 251, 410.
Eastwick, Captain, 4.
Eaton. Margaret. 208.
Thomas, 208,
Eatontown, 208,
Rben, runaway negro, 465.
Eden. Robert, governor of Mary-
land, iietition to. 57.
Edenton. N. C vessel bound
from. 504.
Edge Andrew, land for .sale by,
436.
Edsall, Elizabeth. 208.
Samuel. 208.
Edwards. John. 550; insolvent
debtor. 168.
Jonathan, degree of master of
arts conferred upon. '288;
president of Princeton Col-
lege, 475; "A Treatise Con-
cerning Religious Affec-
tions," by, for sale, 489;
propo.sals for re-printing by
subscription "The Scripture
Doctrine of Original Sin,"
by, 465.
Pierpont. oration by, at the
anniversary commencement
of the College of New Jer-
se.v, 286; graduates at
Princeton, 287; biographical
sketch of, 288.
Timothy, notice given b.v, 475;
biographical sketch of, 475.
E.gg Harbour, 456. 477. 493. 549.
567; sloop from. 145; land
for sale at. 220; sloop drove
ashore at. 505.
Eighteenth Regiment, Lieutenant
Perkins of the, drowned,
178.
EUd'ridge. WilUam. ser\-ant run
away from. 495.
Elk River. Md., ferry at, 495.
Elizabeth, Borougn of, 406, 548;
land for sale in. 72. 439.
.goal. insolvent debtors in.
591; negro committed to.
286.
Elizabeth River, house to let on,
379.
?:iizabeth Town. 8, 14, 22, 37, 38.
86, 127, 140, 149, 191, 197,
218, 258, 259, 310. 314. 333.
341. 346. 410, 434, 435, 473,
475, 4S8, 496, 528, 535, 564;
fire in. 340; academy at. 10:
arrival of Brig. Johnson, at
Jamaica, from. 375; arrival
of Cant. Siiinning from,
385; Doctor Chandler's
39
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INDEX.
"labours among the heathen
in and about." 14S; extreme
cold weather at, 422; fare
for passengers from Newark
to. 214; fire near. 144. 148;
house to let in, 61. 378, 379.
392; land for sale In or near,
15. 16, 53. 90, 126. 219, 237,
411. 417, 566. 567; marriage
in. 401; negro drowned from
boat coming from. 195;
negro run away from, 447,
498. 499. 548; Rahway land
for sale in, 60; St. John's
church in, 166; stage wagon
to. 214; stage through, 513;
tavern in. 38. 204; tavern
keeper at, 592; White House
kept by Mrs. Johnson at,
467; wife eloped from. 508.
561.
Elliot's Debates, 290.
Elliot, Andrew, 518; appointed re-
ceiver-general or quit-rents,
463; commissioner for set-
tling the taoundarj' line be-
tween New York and New
Jersey. 586. 587.
Elliott. Andrew, meadow of, to
let. 92.
Ellis. Daniel, judge. 581, 589.
Ellison, Ezekiel. insolvent debtor,
211.
Elopements. 69. 167. 270, 338, 339,
358. 461. 477. 508, 527, 555,
561.
Elmer. Jonathan. 205, 218.
Theo.. sheriff of Cumberland
county, 249.
Elsworth. Verdine. 536; tavern of,
463, 464.
Embly. Justice, 372.
Emlav. Thomas, negro boy for
"sale by, 327.
Emlen, Samuel, 161.
Emlev, John, insolvent debtor,
"183, 561.
Engine at Schuyler's Copper
Mines at Second River,
takes fire, 230.
England, 148, 161. 249. 281, 284,
311, 322, 323. 330, 332, 335,
434.
English cherry trees for sale,
208.
gairisons, 560.
grass, 245. 317. 397, 591; for
sale, 39.
hammers. 553.
hav 89. 359. 464; for sale, tj2.
meadow for sale. 337, 393. 566.
English. John, land for sale oc-
cupied by. 131.
John. Jr.. land, etc., for sale
at the house of, 130-131.
Eoff. Jacob, senior, land for sale
IW, 394.
Episcopal clergv. 556; meetings of
the. 164, 201. 325.
missionaries, 298.
Elpiscopalians in America, 193.
Erwin. . negro run away
from, 429.
Escaped. 271. 332, 372, 443, 452,
482.
Esopus stones for sale, 37.
"Bssav on Economy," for sale,
443.
Essex county, 265, 324, 429, 537;
assemblymen from, 204, 231;
fire in. 155; land for sale
in, 91, 126.
goal, prisoners for debt con-
fined in. 175. 246. 581.
Established religion in the
Colonies, efforts of Quakers
to root out. 118.
Etna Furnace. 67; good colliers
and forge men and a good
keeper wanted at, 368;
keeper or person accom-
plished in castings wanted
at, 324; keeper, master-
colliers, moulders and stock-
takers wanted at. 361; run-
away servants from, 315,
323.
European and East India goods
for sale, 472.
Evans. David, cabinet maker,
290; books for sale by, 488.
Eversole. Charles, negro run away
from, 180.
Everson. Nicholas, land for sale
by, 297, 406.
Evesham, 35. 157. 483; land for
sale situate in. 172, 237.
township. 307; horse stolen
from, 318.
Ewes for sale, 50.
Ewing. Rev. John, 450.
Samuel, executor, land for
sale by, 484.
Exchequer, court of. a court of
common law, 178.
Fair at Woodbridge, 503.
Fairfield, run away from, 313.
Fairey, Captain, 353.
Falco"ner. Captain, 322, 323, 432,
440.
Falmouth. 216.
Fansev. John, insolvent debtor,
181.
Farm to let, 16. 34. 59, 470.
Farmers' utensils for sale, 133,
321, 408.
Farmer. Brook, land for sale at
the house of. 268.
Nicholas, servant run away
from. 174.
Peter, land for sale by, 71.
Farnsworth. Deborah, eloped,
555.
John, wife eloped from, 555.
Farrel, John, runaway servant.
228. 229.
Fathergill. Francis. 155.
Faun Township. Pa., land for
sale in, 378.
Fay. Thomas, molattoe run away
from. 459.
INDEX.
6ll
Fearns. Captain, 440.
Featherstone, Captain, 497;
ashore, 506.
Feavel, John, insolvent debtor,
198.
Federal convention, 290.
"Ferdinand," bav staJlion, 123;
for sale. 408.
Ferguson. Alexander, insolvent
debtor, 174.
William, 550.
Ferns. Captain, 505.
Ferrv for sale, 135, 350, 380, 564.
to let, 16.
to be rented, 20.
boats for sale, 564.
house, Mersereau's, 33.
Ferries: —
an act to regulate, 587.
Birch Creek, 477.
Bordentown, 462.
Brunswick, 448.
Capt. Brown's, 214.
Cooper's, 5, 337. 388, 403, 423;
land for sale near, 217.
William Cooper's, 50, 359; land
for sale near, 64, 93, 368;
stage waggon to set out for,
285.
Correll's, land for sale near,
54.
Cor\-eirs. 501; stage to, 513.
Duke's, 20.
Dunk's, 228.
Elk River, Md., 495.
Mr. Steven's, 86.
Murrel's. over Delaware river,
228.
New York. 346, 564.
over Delaware river, 20.
Parmer's. 333.
Poulas' Hook, stage waggon
to. 289.
Powles Hook, 134, 158, 463.
Smith's, 380.
South Amboy, 322, 331.
Staten Island, 31.
Trenton. 28, 244, 272.
ITpper ferry over Schuylkill,
229.
T\'eehaken, 16.
Wehawk, 11. 290.
Wright's. 475.
Few, Mr., land for sale by, 14.
Fin. Widow, theft at house of,
446.
Finer, 324.
Firth. John, servants run away
from, 41.
Fires, 2. 34, 52, 139, 140, 143, 146,
148, 149, 155, 169, 172, 184.
220, 230, 231, 233, 340, 341,
343, 364. 384, 385, 398, 399,
400. 503.
Fish. 382. 397; acts for the pres-
ervation of, 533. 534.
Fishburn. WMlliam. servant run
away from, 225.
Fisher. Hendrick, address of,
209. 210; assemblyman from
Somerset county. 204, 208,
231. 194.
Thomas, a parcel of Jersey
bills found by, 458.
William. 563.
Fisher's saw mill. 377.
Fishery, 494; in the Eastern Di-
vision, act to regulate, 164.
Fishing, 406, 448.
in the Delaware river, proc-
lamation in relation to, 583.
Fishing boat, drowned off a, 404.
Fish-Kill, 518.
creek, scow driven in the
mouth of the, 32.
Fitch. Mary, 356.
Fithian, Aaron, run away from,
314.
Fitzgerald, Mary, 550.
Nicholas, run away servant,
485, 491.
Fitz Randolph, Jacob, executor,
land for sale by, 232.
Nathaniel, blacksmith, land
for sale by, 395.
Richard, deceased, land of,
for sale, 394.
Thomas, fire at house of.
144.
P'itzsummons, Robert, 550.
Flaningam, Saml., 593.
Flannigam. James, runaway Irish
servant man, 26.
Flatbush, L. I., 208.
Flax for sale, 259.
Fleming, Samuel, tavern for sale
formerly belonging to, 24.
Float taken up, 443.
Fog, dense, 546.
Foord, Jacob, .iudge, 183.
Foot. Sir Isaac, "A Kick for the
Whipper," by, 81.
Footman, Richard, notice by.
468.
Ford. Jacob, judge, order of, 216,
281. 421, 480, 481.
Samuel, land for sale near.
67.
Forge for sale, 268, 302, 303, 582.
to be rented, 319.
Forked River, land for sale at,
494.
Forker, William, insolvent debtor.
589.
Foiman. Ezekiel, land for sale
by. 328. 329, 330.
Lewis, auditor, land for sale
by. 356.
Mary. 291.
Samuel, 550.
Forrest. John, land for sale by.
17.
Fort Johnson. Ga., Franklin set
out for. 266.
Fort Stanwix, 321; Indian treaty
held at. 269; conference at,
539. 543; treaty at, 541.
Fortune teller. 512.
Fort Washington, 521.
Foster. John, insolvent debtor.
183; runawav apprentice
Lad. 267.
Four Mile Neck, land for sale at,
592.
Foy, Capt.. 552; master, 546.
Richard. master, drowned.
552.
William. runawav servant,
535.
France, 173.
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INDEX.
Francfort. Germany, 407.
Francis, Tench. 563.
Frank, an accomplished runaway
negro, 333. 467.
Frankford, 290.
Franklin, Benjamin, appointed
postmaster-general of North
America, 463; appointed
agent at the court of Great
Britain, for the Proyince cf
New Jersey, 578. 579.
Goyernor William, 124, 293,
587; speech to the General
Assembly, 153; proclamation
of. 161, 162. 233, 234, 235;
quarrels with the Assembly,
233; deposition of Stephen
Skinner, treasurer of the
Eastern Diyision of New
Jersey, transmitted by, 241;
arriyal of, 266; embarks for
Albany to attend Indian
treaty to be held at Fort
Stanwix. 268, 269; returns
to New York. 321; address
of thanks to, 525; pe-
tition to. 529; speech to the
Assembly at Burlington,
537. 538, 539, 540; Indian
name for. 539; address of
Council to, ■540., 541/; his
answer to. 542; address of
House of Representatiyes to,
543. 544; his answer to, 545;
certificate by, 576; procla-
mation by, 583, 584, 585. 586;
giyes £50 to Princeton Col-
lege. 566.
Walter and Samuel, house to
let at store of, 62.
Franklin Park, 161.
Frazee. Jonathan, judge, 176, 197,
198, 239, 278, 279, 346, 365,
366.
Frazer, Colin, 215.
Elizabeth. 215.
Rebecca. 215.
Rev. T\^illiam. biographical
sketch of. 213-215.
Frederic Town, Md.. 300.
Freehold, 18, 58, 69, 260, 296, 312,
551, 579; fire at, 140, 148;
land for sale in, 144, 351,
404, 430; negro run away in,
467; Quaker meeting house
at, 338.
goal, man committed to, 508.
Freeland, ^Vilhelmus. land, etc.,
for sale by, 38u.
Freeman, Isaac, cloth manufac-
turer, 16.
French and Indian war, 266.
French. John, obituary notice of,
233.
Mr.. 33.
Robert, 488; from St. Kitts.
31.
Fresh Ponds, land for sale at,
430.
Friend. Captain, 506.
Friends. Society of. 288; suffer-
ings of the. 249; meetings
of, 249; epistles from. 249.
Frozen to death, 355, 434.
Fry, Nicholas, insolvent debtor.
176.
Richard, molatto run away
from, 288.
Thomas, 461.
Fuller. 67, 322; wanted, 451, 460.
Fuller. Benjamin. 570.
Fullerton, Humphrey, 205.
Fulling mill. 130. 352; for sale,
131. 186. 320. 370, 486.
Furman. Josiah, insolvent debtor.
168.
Josiah, Jr.. insolvent debtor,
168.
Moore, servant run away
from, 191.
Furman's store, Coxe and, stur-
geon sold at, 169, 242.
Furman and Hunt, store of, 277.
Furnaces: —
Andover, 15; land for sale
near, 59.
Etna, 67.
Vesuvius, at Newark, 122.
Furniture for sale, 34.
Gage. General, the 26th Regi-
ment, called "The Cam-
eronians." reviewed by,
463.
Gaine. Hugh, terms of board and
education of proposed school
in Newark to be had from,
141; money wanted on a
good farm bv. 275; printer,
556, 579; letter to, 343, 344,
345.
Gallaway. John, confined for
theft, 564.
Galloway. Joseph. 572;
degree of doctor
522.
Galloway Township. 593.
Galpin. Joseph. man
from. 322, 332.
Garden seeds for sale.
Gardener, 383.
receives
of laws.
escaped
Gardiner. Captain, 383.
James, land for sale by, 27.
Garrison Church. 469.
Garrison, Gamaliel, 65; bricklayer.
65.
Mary, insolvent debtor, 590.
Gauttier. Alderman, 573.
Geisinger. Charles, runaway ser-
vant, 153.
Geiss' Tavern. Philadelphia, 290.
General Assembly, acts of. 163,
212. 561, 587; act for septen-
nial election of. 163; actions
to be taken by the repre-
sentatives in. 532. 533; elec-
tion of two members of,
from Burlington. 191, 192;
members of. 212; petition of,
222; prorogued, 164; speech
of Gov. "V^niliam Franklin to
the. 537, 538. 539. 540; to
INDEX.
613
meet at Burlington, 497, 508;
writs issued for new election
of, 1612.
General Proprietors of the East-
ern Division of New Jersey,
meeting of, 57.
Genge, George, runaway servant,
478.
Gent. Thomas, horse stolen from,
469; servant of, committed
to goal, 469.
George, Mr., died from exposure,
32, 33.
William Cornelius, of Rhode
Island, 31.
George's Road, land for sale situ-
ate near, 71.
Geoigia, 209. 290, 522; clergv of,
213.
Germantown, 27, 28, 569.
Germanv, 330.
Gerrard. William. 391.
Gibbon. Grant, 139.
Gibbs. Aaron, runaway servant,
93.
Giberson. Guisbert, land for sale
by, 67.
Gibson, John, 563.
Luke, deceased, debts of, 13;
land of, for sale, 69.
Gill, Capt., 506.
William, 263.
Gilliam. Henry. Jr., insolvent
debtor, 254.
Gilpin. Captain, 548.
Glasgow. 155, 240. 384.
Glass-house, 548; land for sale
near a, 317, 352.
Glenn. Thomas Allen, sketch of
William Churchill Houston
by, 291.
Gloucester, 26, 35, 238, 417, 433,
445, 490, 505, 579; Are at,
34; fire at the court house
in, 34; land for sale near,
130, 277, 414, 486, 592; mis-
sionary at, 287; murder
committed near, 526.
countv, 13. 20, 42, 50. 137, 184,
221," 255, 307, 337, 360, 370,
373, 378, 417, 471. 550, 551,
588. 589. 592; assemblymen
from, 200. 204, 231; cattle for
sale in, 50; farm to let in,
34; horse stolen in, 125;
judges of, 588, 589; land for
sale in, 64, 68. 93. 130, 377,
424; man absconded from.
174; sheriff of, 592.
courts. 152.
goal, 253. 367, 561, 578, 588; es-
caped from, 283, insolvent
vent debtors in, 279, 419,
441; prisoners broke out of,
42; servants committed to,
506; supposed runaway
committed to the. 349.
Point, 152, 221, 592.
Road, meadow to let on the,
92.
Town, 592. , ^^
township. 461. 588; molatto
run away from, 227; ser-
vant run away In, 450; land
sold in, 593.
Goaler, 407, 429, 449, 455, 506.
Goble, Robert, judge, 183.
Goddard, William, printer, 5, 127,
265, 332, 347; beginner of the
Pennsylvania Chronicle, 203;
thanks by, 203.
Godfrey. William, 160.
Mrs. William., 160.
Goforth. Thomas. confined in
Burlington county goal, 174.
Golby, John, assignee of John
Burr. Jr., 25.
Golden Hill, N. Y., 208.
Gooding. Jacob, dog stolen from,
191; servant run away from,
191.
Goodman. Daniel, baker, persons
afflicted with the king's evil
cured by, 178-179.
Goodwin. Richard, 13.
Gordon. I^ieut. Andrew, of the
26th Regiment, 295.
Arthur, -^1.
Lieut. Francis, of the 60th
Regiment. 295.
James, land for sale by, 440.
John, land for sale belonging
to, 57.
Lieutenant. 295.
Goshen, land for sale near, 59.
Gosling. John, deceased, estate of,
for sale. 370.
Gould. David, servant of, broke
goal, 123.
William, supposed runaway,
349.
Governieur. Samuel, vessel for
sale at wharf of, 134.
Government. Quakers seeking
control of. in the Colonies,
118.
Government of New Jersey, act
for support of, 163.
barracks, act for furnishing,
163.
Gracey, Mattliew. insolvent debt-
or. 181.
Graeme, Doctor, land for sale
lately in the tenure of, 473.
Graham, Captain, 497; arrival of,
205.
Peter, weaver, counterfeiter,
170.
Peter, quartermaster of the
16th British Regiment on
duty in America, 340; letter
from. 343, 345.
Dr. Thomas, land for sale in
tenure of. 301.
William, taylor. at Klizabeth
Town. 8.
Grain, 88. 352. 401.
Graisbury's dam, 466.
Granary for sale, 89. 365.
Orangeries for sale, 329.
Grant. James, insolvent debtor,
590.
Thomas, land for sale by,
348.
Gray. Captain James, land for
" sale by. 140, 141, 428; biog-
raphical sketch of, 141.
Great Bridge, land for sale near,
248. , .
Great Britain and her colonies,
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differences between, 542, 544.
Great Egg- Harbour, 593; land for
sale at, 14, 219; molatto run
away near, 227; servants
run away from, 478; ship
ashore near, 339; sloop from,
179; sloop asliore at, 509.
Great Egg- Harbour River, land
for sale on main branch of,
130; land for sale on east
side of, 131; land for sale
situate on, 414, 433, 592.
Great Egg Harbour Township.
432; land, etc., for sale in,
131.
Great Falls of Gunpowder. Md.,
469.
Great Swamp, 161.
Great Timber Creek, 238, 239;
land for sale in the forks of,
20; land for sale on main
branch of, 130; land for sale
on, 486; proposed bridge
over, 417.
Green, Rev. Jacob, land for sale
lying near meeting house
of. 417.
John, man escaped from, 332.
Joseph, land for sale near, 73.
William, escaped, 322, 331,
332; land for sale near, 73.
Greenville (Grenville), Mr., 96.
Greenwich. Cumberland county,
land for sale in, 54; boy
accidentally killed in, 137
boat picked up near, 36
land for sale near, 483, 484
stage waggon to set out
near. 285.
Greenwich, Gloucester coimty,
378, 415, 588; servant run
away from, 293; land for
sale in, 93, 372, 535.
Greenwich, Sussex county, Lu-
theran churches at. 330;
land for sale in. 74.
Greenwich. Conn., 331, 332.
Greenwich. New York city, 16.
Gregg. John, land for sale by,
390.
Gregory, Capt., salt taken from,
157.
Grenades, W. I., 124, 205, 217, 440,
485, 505.
Gressman, Charles, insolvent
debtor, 591.
Grey, Colonel, 266.
William, house to let occupied
by, 61.
Grievances of the province of
New Jersey, 562.
Grig, runaway negro, 505.
Griggs. Daniel, assignee of David
Burton, 365.
Grist mills, 48, 58, 60, 89, 93, 130,
142, 221, 273, 352, 355, 376,
382
for sale. 20. 37, 182, 254, 302,
303, 321, 369, 370, 374, 375,
413, 433, 582.
to rent, 319.
land for sale near. 440.
"Grove on the Lord's Supper," for
sale, 443.
Grubb. Curtis, servant in custody
of, 455.
Guadaloupe. 243.
Guest. William, boat bought by,
165; bond given by, 165.
William, Jr., boat bought by,
166.
Guisbeson, John, insolvent debt-
or, 183.
Curling, A., 469.
H
Hackensack. 9, 10; land for sale
at. 397, 398, 454; school at,
10; trustees of Queen's Col-
lege to meet at. 498.
Hackensack River, land for sale
near, 245, 397.
Hacket's Town, 388; land for sale
near, 390.
Hackinsack, 339, 560; accident at,
176; continuance of the
Grammar School at New
Bridge, 528; grammar school
near, 381; land for sale
at. 49, 246; land for sale
situate near, 405; school at,
520; stage waggon to be
erected at, 274; siage wag-
gon to. 289, 290.
court house, land for sale
near, 132.
jail. 11.
Hackinsack River. 552: land for
sale on, 49, 405, 564.
Hackinsack Town, land for sale
near. 564.
Hadden, Joseph, person wanted
by, 62.
Haddon, William, school pro-
posed to be opened in New-
ark by, 141.
Haddnnfleld. 11. 35. 42, 308. 547.
548. 589; horse for sale in,
441; land for sale at, 156,
274; land for sale near, 283.
Haight, Joseph, negro ran away
from, 152; servants run
away from. 354; servant girl
run away from, 470. 510;
trunk and cloak left at the
house of, 54.
Hail storm, damage by, 212,
Haines. Nathan, servant run
away from. 483.
Hains. Isaac, servant run away
from. 361.
Haldane, James, land for sale by,
27.
Halifax, 278, 353.
Hall. Rev. Dr. John. "History of
the Presbyterian Church in
Trenton." bv, 291.
Thomas, 330.
Hall and Sellers, printers, 399;
letter to. 22, 347; Poor
Richard's Almanack for the
Year 1769. for sale by, 280.
Halstead, Robert, degree of mas-
ter of arts conferred upon.
INDEX.
615
Matthias, racoon skins for
sale by, 535.
Hammet, Capt., arrival of, 29.
Hammond. Jack, runaway negro,
152.
Hampden Sidnev College, Va.,
522.
Hampton, Va.. 227.
Hampton. John, 593; insolvent
debtor, 183.
Mrs., 568, 569.
Jonathan, land for sale by,
14; land for sale bv, 16, 90,
218. 219. 220.
Hancock. John, receives degree
of master of arts. 522.
Hancock's Bridge, 27.
Hanes. run away bail, 284.
Hankinson, Peter, goaler, negro
slave in the custody of, 527,
Hanley, Richard, runaway ser-
vant, 212.
Hannah, "William, 308.
Hanover, 67; Peter Smith buried
at. 68; land for sale situate
in. 67, 68; negro run away
from, 333; servant run awav
from, 249.
county, Va., 399.
township, Burlington county,
589; negro bov for sale In.
327.
Hanover Town, Morris county,
farm to let in, 401.
township, Morris county, land
for sale in, 417, 464; servant
run away in, 452,
Hans. John, drowned, 494.
Hanson. Jonathan, mast-maker,
444, 445.
Harber. Thomas, runaway ser-
vant and thief, 249.
Harbor, John, broke goal, 294.
Hardcastle, Captain, 172.
Hardenbergh, Jacob G., 30.
Hardenburg. Rev. Jacob R., New
Brunswick school erected
under the inspection of, 75.
Hardiston. servant run away
from. 193.
Hardwick. land for sale in, 14,
219.
Marker, Ahimaaz, book by. 127-
128; biographical sketches
of. 128, 310; obituary notice
of. 309.
Rev. Samuel, 310, 128.
Karkins. John, runaway servant
sold by, 3'.t6.
Harnis, Jacob, insolvent debtor,
238.
Harriman. William. 38.
Harrington. Edward. in.soivent
debtor, 590.
Harris. John, runaway servant,
452.
Harrison. Capt., arrival of. 22.
Joseph. 390.
Marv, Mrs.. 260.
Samuel, judge, 579. 588.
William. 589.
Harrow stolen, 482.
Harry, runaway mulatto. 206.
Hart." Edith. 589.
Jacob, pilot boat of. struck by
lightning, 487.
John, land for sale by, 36, 156,
386, 398; assemblyman from
Hunterdon, Morris and Sus-
sex, 231.
Joseph, land for sale bv, 36,
156, 386. 398.
Hartford. Conn.. 519, 586.
Hartley. Jane, 548.
Thomas, 458.
Hartshorne, Ezek, 240.
John, boat taken up by, 350.
Robert. assemblyman from
Monmouth county, 204, 231,
240.
Harvard College. 288, 522.
Hatkinson. John, land for sale
by, 407.
Hatter, 199.
Hatton. John. 417; negro sold by,
45; collector of customs in
Salem. 43, 44.
Haudin. Rev. Mons., in charge
of the Episcopal church at
Trenton, 173.
Havard. James, runaway servant,
453.
Hay. 68. '296. 401. 417.
for sale. 50, 315.
house for sale, 349.
Hay, Mrs. Catharine. 551.
Hayden. Christopher, insolvent
debtor, 216.
Hayes, James, 442.
Samuel, land for sale bv,
237.
Haynes, Joseph, drowned, 552.
Hays, William, insolvent debtor,
590.
Haywood. George, land for salt,
by, 157.
Hazard, Moriis. thrown from
horse and hurt. 524.
Heard, Capt.. 473.
Nathaniel, 342. 343. 392; cloth
manufacturer, 16; owner of
race horse. 179; mulatto
servant broke goal from,
278; sketch of, 343; runaway
servant in the custody of,
422.
Heaton, John. land for sale by,
130, 414.
Hebron, Anna, 18.
John, 18,
Heddon, Joseph, notice to debtors
and creditors of, 134.
Joseph and Uzal Ward, part-
nership to be formed be-
tween. 134.
Hegaman, Denise. land for sale
next to, 255.
Helms. Thomas, insolvent debtor,
426.
Heming, John, insolvent debtor,
168.
Hemp, 417.
Hemp. flax, etc., act granting
bounty on. 163.
Henderson. Michael, insolvent
debtor, 312.
Samuel. 260.
"William, run away. 456.
Hendricks. Baker, horse strayed
or stolen from, 473.
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run away
Sr.. land
William, negro
from, 64.
Hendrickson, Daniel.
for sale by, I*-- , ,,.
Henrv George, drowned, 404.
Johii^ 348, 521; biographical
sketch of, 521;^ S'-aduated
from Princeton College, 5-1,
valedictory oration by. 5-4.
Samuel, 551; biographical
sketch of, 3S: land for sale
bv 38; servants run away
from. 485, 491. .
"Hermit in New Jersey, poem b>
a. 360; shortly to be pub-
lished, 332.
Herret. Andrew, insolvent debt-
or 590 i
Herrett," Jolin, insolvent debtor.
Herron. James, runaway servant, |
173. ^ I
Hewes. Samuel, 339.
Hewett, Henry, 374. 1
Thomas. 373. 374.
||lwlin|s.~Atai^ahlm, elected to j
^^"^^"the General Assembly from
Burlington City, 192, 231. ]
William, insolvent debtor, 192,
■'48; land for sale by, 3b,
l56, 299, 386, 398.
Hibbert, Captain, arrival of. 3b.
Hibernia Furnace 550.
Hick William. 76; mnholder at ,
Princeton, 376, 405. ^ , , 1
Hicks, George, absconded, land I
of, for sale, 356
John, insolvent debtor, 192.
Whitehead, mayor, 57,5.
AYilliam. 407; land for sale by,
256. , I
Hides Town (Hightstown), ser- 1
vant run away from, -i&-
Higham I.odge, 161. . , „„ +
Hilhberger, Jacob, insolvent
debtor, 590.
Silhls'town ^\ Hides Town), ser-
vant run away from, 215.
Highfs Town, servant run away
from. 225. ,
Higgens. Jonathan, land for sale
hIIIs."' Captain.'- boat Ipst by,
506. ^ -
Hildeburn. Charles R., "Issues of
the Press of Pennsylvania.
by. 332. , ,
Hill. Alexander, land for sale by,
Alexander Sears, of Harvard
College, 288.
John, land for sale by, 460
Moses, land for sale by, 460.
Hilliard, John, negro run away
from, 512.
Hinchman. James, 221.
John. assemblyman from
Gloucester county, 200, 2U4,
231; land for sale by, 337,
notice given by. 47 (.
Hinds. Joseph, land for sale at
the house of. -68.
Silas, insolvent debtoi, 183.
Hingston, Daniel, deceased, land
for sale, late the estate ot,
John, land for sale by. 277.
Hipworth, George, 260.
Hixon. Nathan, 551.
Noah, horse stolen from. 35.
Hoffman, house to let by Messrs.
Ludlow and. 151.
Hoffs Town, now called Pitts
Town, 191.
Hog, Robert, escaped drowning.
55"'
Hoge. Zebulon, blacksmith, run-
away servant, 256.
Hogg (Hugg). Joseph, ooiner, 592.
William, 417.
Hoisting jack for sale, 154.
Holden David, land for sale near
Holland', epistle of friends from.
249.
Holland. Capt.. 155. .
Samuel, 518; appointed sui -
vevor-general of lands in
the northern and southern
districts of America, 463.
HoUenshead. . land for sale
near, 377. .
Holler. Jacob, run away servant,
Hollingshead. Edward, 588^
Hollinshead. Jacob, watchmakei ,
44.
i Hollow ware for sale, 199; manu-
1 facture of, 553. .
HoUoway, Isaac, apprentice boy
run away from, 492.
Holme. John, 150.
Holms. John. 551.
Holt, John, printer, 324. .j2o, 3-b,
I 327; letter to, 496.
\ William, merchant, 399.
' Holton. John, land for sale by
I Homan's Creek, land for sale on.
1 372.
1 Homfrav. Thomas. 2bO.
Honduras. Bay of, 256.
Hoogeland. Martin, insolvent
debtor, 198.
Hook. Samuel. 260. .
Hooper. Robert I.ettice. land foi
sale by, 47, 473.
Robert Lettis. Jr.. insolvent
debtor. 438.
Rustus, 551.
Hoover, Jacob, alias Jacob Mat-
thews, escaped from Tren-
ton goal, 261.
Hopkins, Ebenezer, 548.
John E.. 308.
John Est., executor, 589.
Hopkinson. Francis, sketch of,
264; marriage of, 264.
Hopewell, 2, 260, 471 548 550.
land for sale In. 266. 333.
'towliship. land for sale in,
••Hornblower. , J'^siah. and the
First Steam Engine in
America." by William Nel-
son. 233.
INDEX.
617
484,
479.
Hoinlilower Family, GenealogJ- oi"
ihe. 233.
HorntT, Samuel, deceased, lana
of. for sale, 365, j«56.
Hornor. Joseph, executor, land
for sale by, 365, 366.
Mary, executrix, land for sale
by. 365. 366.
Horses, arrival of, 434.
Horse-breeding-. 123. 149, 392, 408,
418.
Horses, distemper among the. 22.
for sale. 34, 47. 50, 73, 131, 133,
259, 302, 321, 40j;, 409, 441,
493.
to hire. 401.
Horse left in custody. 402. 403.
Hoise Neck. 410; purchase by the
proprietors of the, 385; rob-
bery at, 416.
Horse races. 129. 179.
Horse racing. 272. 479. 480,
503, 524; purses for,
4S0.
Horses: —
"Ariel." 179.
"Bald Gallawav." 150.
"Brimmer,'- 150, 151.
"Briton." 179.
"Dark Roan." 160.
"Dods-sv'orth," 150, 151.
"Feidinand." 123. 408.
"Flying Childers," 150.
"Fredei-ick." 418.
"Godolphin Arabian." 150, 151.
"Lady Leggs." 179.
"I.ayton's Barb Mace." 150.
"Machien." 151.
••Makeless." 150. 151.
. ":Martindale's Sterling." 150.
"Matchin's Dane." 150.
"Old England." 150.
"Old Partner," 150. 151.
"Old Sterling," 150.
"Queen Kate." to race. 179.
"Regulus." 150.
"■Roundhead," 150.
"Strumpet." 129. 272.
"St. Victor's -^arb." 150.
■•Teaser." 150.
••Torrismond." 150.
••True Briton," 392.
■■Trumpet." 150.
"White Turk." 150.
■■Young Sterling." 150.
Horsf'shoe. brig run into the.
Horse stealing, 228; an
against. 589.
Horses stolen, 33. 35, 120,
125. 235. 236. 285.
295. 318. 335. 342,
416, 448. 469. 473.
510. 554. 555.
Horse strayed. 197.
Horse taken by absconded man.
424.
Horsimus. trustees of Queen's
College to meet at. 411.
Horsmanden. Chief Justice, 573.
Houghton, land for sale in, 501.
Houses for sale, 10, 21. 24, 39, 45.
49. 53. 58. 60. 64. 68. 72. 73.
75 91. 121, 130. 131. 132, 136,
138, 140 ,142. 145, 147, 149,
154, 156. 159. 179. 180, 182.
121.
395.
490.
593.
act
124,
291
415,
509.
2;;i, 237, 247, 254, 266, 268.
301, 302, 303, 311, 314, 315.
317, 319, 320, 321, 328, 333,
338, 348, 349, 352, 353. 357,
365, 366, 367, 369, 370, 371.
372. 376, 377, 380. 382. 386,
387, 389, 391, 394, 396, 401,
403, 404, 406, 411, 413, 416.
423, 428, 430, 431. 432. 439,
446, 454, 459, 464, 473, 476,
484, 489, 493, 497, 499, 501,
511. 517, 564, 566, 582, 591.
to l<,;t. 16, 47, 60, 61, 86, 151,
153, 163, 277, 278, 36U, 364,
378, 379, 392, 393. 472.
House, Mary, 307.
Household goods for sale, 50, 493.
Houston, William C, degree of
bachelor of arts conferred
upon, 287; biographical
sketch of, 288.
Hoskins. John, land for sale by,
299.
Houdin, Rev. Michael, biographi-
cal sketch of, 173.
Ho-w, Micajah, sheriff, land for
sale by. 73.
Howard, Peter, molatto lun away
from. 459.
Richard, hoise stolen b.v, 285,
295.
Howel. I'homas, run away, 435.
Howell. Benjamin, deceased, land
of, for sale, 477.
David, land for sale near, 73.
Mordecai. conveyances to and
from, missing, 171.
Rebecca. 476.
Samuel. 563.
Hudd>-. Joshua, insolvent debtor
238.
Hudson River, 518, 519; land for
sale on. 91.
Hugg. Elizabeth. 592. 593.
George Washington, executor.
593.
Isaac. 593; executor. 593.
Isaac S., death of, 593.
John. 592.
Joseph, 593; biographical
sketch of, 592; executor.
593; inventory of estate of,
593; negro run away from,
505; servant run away from,
27; will of. 592; sheriff of
Gloucester county. 592;
sheriff. man broke goal
from. 562; land for sale by,
535, 592.
Lizzie, 589.
Samuel. 589. 592. 593.
William, wheels and skiff
stolen from. 491; innkeeper,
279.
Huggins. John, 18.
Hughes. Hugh, forge, grist mill
and saw mill, and negroes
to rent by. 319.
Hulings. William, land for sale
bv, 284.
Hull, Joseph, land for sale next,
■74.
Hunloke. widow, house to let for-
merly occupied by, 379.
Hunt. Furman and. store of, 277.
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INDEX,
John, negi'o run away from,
471.
Jonathan, insolvent debtor,
183.
Mr.. Trenton, 348.
Robert, 35.
Samuel, insolvent debtor, 168.
Col. Samuel, 590.
Wilson, servant run away
from, 187.
Hunter, Thomas, 551.
Hunterdon, 6; circuit courts to ba
held at, 421.
county. 22. 35, 180. 187, 207,
290, 551; circuit court for,
152; assemblymen from, 231;
grist mill and saw mill for
sale situate in, 302; judges
of, 590; land for sale in, 54,
133.
goal, insolvent debtors in, 167,
192. 248.
Huntingdon (Hunterdon) county,
547.
Huntzinger, John, land for sale
in the tenure of, 276.
Hurlev, James, inventorv taken
by, 593.
Hurricane, violent. 528.
Hurrv, Cornelius, runaway ser-
vant, 434.
Hurtin, Joshua, land for sale at
the house of, 372.
Huston, Alexander, 563.
Hutchin, Hugh, runaway servant.
452.
John, insolvent debtor. 36S.
Hutchinson's "History of the
Massachusetts Bay," for
sale, 443.
Hyer, Jacob, hatter's business
carried on by, 199; removes
from the King's Arm Tav-
ern to the Hudibras, 199.
T^^illiam, negro run away
from, 360.
Hylton, Captain, 339.
Hyslop, William, receives degree
honoris causa, 522.
Imlay. John. 28: land for sale by,
55. 230; assignee, land for
sale by, 350; notice bv, 471.
Josej-ih. 300.
Peter, obituary notice of, 28.
William, land of, for sale,
349. 368; deceased, notice to
creditors of. 471.
Imlay's Town and Allen's Town,
land for sale lying between,
563.
India calico. 469.
Indian corn for sale, 259.
Indian affairs, superintendent for,
538.
Indian nations, treaty to be held
with, for settling a general
boundary line between the
colonies, 269.
Indian River, 423.
Indian-negro, runawav servant,
458.
Indian squaw, wife of negro, 410.
Indian stockings, 123.
Indians, captured by, 328; con-
version of, 556. 557; meet-
ing to be held at Fort John-
son by the, 266; missions to,
298. 297; murders of, 539.
•'Indians of New Jersey," by
William Nelson, 298.
Ingersol, Jared. 518; commissioner
for settling the boundary
line between New York and
New Jersey, 586; American
.iudge of admiralty, 362, 421;
appointed secretary of the
Province of Connecticut.
463; lawyer. 577.
Inglis, Capt., 5.
Innholder. 186, 198, 239, 279. 346,
366. 388, 405, 570, 572.
Innkeeper. 279, 284, 300, 370, 457,
477, 505.
Inskeep. Abraham, 152.
Benjamin, servant run away
from, 516.
Insolvent debtors. 163. 167. 181,
183. 184. 192. 198, 212. 216,
238, 239. 246. 248. 279, 282,
312, 346, 365, 367. 380. 387,
388, 422, 426. 481. 578. 580,
581, 588. 589. 590, 591.
in Morris county goal, 183.
in Somerset countv goal, 181.
Ireland. 38. 42. 138, 148, 191, 249,
256. 263. 271, 319, 322, 342,
396. 423, 561; epistles of
friends from, 249.
Irish beef for sale, 508.
Irishman absconded, 449.
Iron ore. 433; land for sale con-
taining. 74.
Iron works, 58, 273; land for sale
near, 58, 440.
Andover, 268, 390.
Andover furnace, 591.
on Assunpink Creek. 3S.
at Little Falls, 141.
at Newark, 122.
Black Creek forge. 55.
Batsto furnace. 5, 577.
Change TVater. 128. 412.
Durham, fire at, 155.
Etna furnace, 67, 315. 323. 324.
361, 368.
Hibernia furnace, 550.
in Sussex county. 393. 582.
New Boston forge, Roxbiirv,
268.
on Musconetcung River. 319.
582.
Ringwood. 49. 274. 320, 323.
Spotswood. 57. 251. 410.
Squire's Point forge. 261. 302.
369. 389. 390, 582.
Sterling, 49.
Tanton (Tintern) forge. 256.
260. 368,
Union. 340. 409, 551.
Vesuvius furnace, Newark,
122. 199. 553.
"Ironicus Bombasticus," commu-
nication from, 273.
INDEX.
619
Ishmael, runaway negro,
squaw for a wife, 410.
Italy, 569.
has Ives, Thomas, servant run away
I from, 229.
I . William, 229.
Jack, runaway negro, 454, 462.
Jack, George, runaway servant,
41.
Jackson, David, 205.
Emer, negro run away from,
441.
Jacob, runaway negro, 184.
Jacobs. Thomas, insolvent debtor,
183.
Jacob's Town, land for sale at,
497.
Jacqus, Lanclot. 551.
Jamaica, L. I., 151, 365; man con-
fined in goal at, 354; Pres-
byterian church at, 521,
W. I.. 51, 217. 293, 507, 568,
569; arrivals at, 375, 444.
James, Abel, 563.
James, land for sale by, 27.
Thomas, land for sale adjoin-
ing lands of, 255; innkeeper,
477.
James and Drinker, merchants, 2;
land for sale by, 20; notice
given by, 468.
Jameson. John, 551.
January, Elizabeth, servant run
away from, 456.
Jaques, Samuel, horse stolen
from, 286, 295.
Samuel. Sr., horse stolen from,
285.
Jarman, John, 207.
Jauncey. James, assignee, cop-
per mine and land for sale
by, 75 .
Jay. John, of New York, house
and land for sale by, 10.
Jefferies. Thomas, map engraved
bv. 155.
Jefferson, Thomas, 290.
Jem, negro man taken up and
committed to Somerset
county goal, 495.
Jenkins, John, runaway servant,
361.
William, runaway servant
boy, 311; master, 527.
Jersey bills found, 458.
Jersey calf skins, 156.
Jersey, Isle of. 243.
Jersey spars, 444.
Jew shopkeeper, 555.
Jidderv, Joseph, disorderly be-
havior of wife of, 338.
Modlin. 338.
Jim. runaway negro. 360; con-
fined in Westchester goal,
429.
John, runaway negro. 499, 537.
Johnson. Capt.. negro committed
to goal belonging to. 484.
Christopher, master, 504.
Doctor, land for sale by, 87.
Eliphalet. horse stolen from,
415, 416.
Garret, deceased, land for sale
formerly of. 333.
H., 409.
Hezekiah, deceased, land for
sale formerly belonging to,
53.
John. Timber Creek, 471.
John, of Perth Amboy, fire at
house of, 140, 149; assem-
blyman from Perth Amboy,
204.
John L., assemblyman from
Perth Amboy, 231.
Jonathan, land for sale near,
67.
Matthew, absconded, 359, 360.
Mrs., tavern declined to be
kept by, 467.
Richard, goaler, 589.
Rob., 44. 45.
Robert, 421; land for sale bv,
247, 248, 319, 320.
Rut. land for sale by, 507.
Samuel, wood house for sale
near, 377.
Rev. Dr. Samuel, 336.
Sir William, baronet, 322, 327;
superintendent for Indian
affairs, 538.
Johnston, Andrew, land for sale
by the devisees of the late,
215.
John, of Perth Amboy, land
for sale by. 57, 59. 215.
John, of West New Jersey,
551.
John L., servant run away
from, 138.
Doctor Lewis, land for sale
by, 57.
Stephen, land and boat for
sale by, 215.
Joiner, 421, 592.
Joiner's shop for sale, 132.
Jolly, William, goaler, 407; negro
for sale by, 449; insolvent
debtor, 239.
Jones. Ann, executrix, land for
sale by. 391.
Daniel, innholder, 25,
Isaac, horse for sale by, 441.
Jehu, goaler, holder of run-
away servants. 42.
John, of Burlington city, run-
away servant. 354.
John, of Chesterfield town-
ship, runaway apprentice
boy, 492.
John, of Essex county, insol-
vent debtor, 581.
John, of Indian River, ser-
vant run away from, 423.
John, land at Pennytown for
sale by. 222.
Lvon, marriage of, 177; mer-
chant, 177.
Richard, 356, 417.
Robert, broke goal. 561.
Stephen. 186.
Joppa. merchant in. 456.
JoAce. Marga.iet, runaway ser-
vant. 469. 510.
Jvnner, Samuel, insolvent debtor,
247, 170.
620
INDEX.
Kaighn. Joseph, horse stolen
from, 125.
Kalb, Col., 33.; from London, 31.
Kar. Samuel, 551.
Kass. William, 260.
Kay. Francis, 568, 569, 570, 571,
572. 573, 574, 575. 577.
Keaff, Timothy, broke goal, 407.
Kearney, James, land at Middle-
town for sale by, 67. 382.
James. runaway servant,
Prince-Town. 443.
Michael, 124.
Kearny, Michael, 409; sketch of,
124.
Philip. 124.
Philip, Jr.. land to let by,
470.
Ravaude, uncalled for pro-
bates, etc., to be had from,
361.
Sarah, 124.
Keean. John, land for sale by,
567.
Mounce, biographical sketch
of. 568; land for sale by,
568.
Keely. Peter. 228.
Keen. George B., "Descendants of
Joran Kyn," by, 568.
Magdalen (Hoffman), 568.
Mounce (i. e. Moses), biog-
raphical sketch of, 568.
Kelly, Mr., house to let by. 61,
163; negro run away from,
334.
William, embarked for Eng-
land, 488; house to let by,
392, 393; land for sale by,
39. 393, 464; land to let by,
393.
William, runaway servant,
458.
Kemble, Peter, speaker of coun-
cil. 540, 541, 542.
Kendall, Benjamin, potash works
of. 349.
Kennard, Elizabeth, 593.
Samuel, 593.
Saml.. Jr., executor, 593.
Kennedy. Capt. Archibald, 348;
marriage of. 429; land for
sale lying opposite the estate
of. 140; negroes of, assist
runaway negro. 333.
Thomas, 308.
Widow, land for sale in the
possession of, 147; tavern
formerly kept by, 591.
Kenney. Thomas, tavern keeper
at Morristown, creditors of
Daniel Tuttle notified to
meet at hou.'^e of. 536.
Kensington, 459.
Kent. Captain, 216. 516.
Kent county, Del., 92, 205, 317;
land for sale in, 130.
Kentucky, 521.
Ker, Rev. Jacob, 399.
James, insolvent debtor, 183,
Ketcham, David, property of, for
sale, 321.
Kidd. John, of FTiiladelphia, mer-
chant. 31, 33, 48; ferry and
land to be rented by, 20.
Kievet, Jacob, insolvent debtor,
590.
Kindall. Joshua, confined in Bur-
lington county goal, 174.
Kinderhook, 412.
King and royal family, prayers
for, 185.
King. Frederick, assignee, 536.
George, executor, land for sale
by, 375.
John, 260.
Joseph, deceased, land of, for
sale, 374.
Marcus, servant run away
from, 175, 405.
Martha, 145.
Matthew, run away servant,
405.
Samuel. 392.
Kingsbury, land for sale in, near
Trenton mills, 47.
King's College. New York, 522.
King's evil cured, 178.
Kingshn4.d. Edmund, 132.
Gastavus, 240.
Isaac, land for sale by, 132;
sheriff of Bergen county,
132.
Mary, 132.
Kingston, 51, 437; land for sale
near, 366; land for sale lying
in. 564; mills for sale near,
329, 330,
Kingston, New Hampshire, Con-
gregational church in, 522.
Kingstown, fulling mill and land
for sale near, 186.
King's troops, supplies for the,
540.
Kingwood, 152, 260, 471; St,
Thomas' church at, 213.
Kingwood township, horse stolen
from, 235.
Kinney, Thomas, Squire's Point
forge, etc.. to be sold at the
house of, at Morristown, 302.
Kinsey, James, 571, 574; convey-
ances missing by, 171,
John, negro taken up by,
475.
Kintire. Lord, 123.
Kipp, Benjamin, runaway negro,
316.
Ben. negro taken up and com-
mitted to Newark goal, 493.
Kirkbride, Joseph, land for sale
near, 74.
Kirkpatrick. William, 260.
Kissick, Philip, house to let op-
posite, 392.
Kitchen, Henry, 551.
Samuel, 551; fuller wanted by,
451.
Knickerbacker, Harman, servant
run away from, 190.
Knight, Capt. B., 517.
Edward, insolvent debtor, 198.
Matthias, insolvent debtor,
281.
Knolton, land for sale situate in,
219.
INDEX.
62 1
Knoulton township, 161.
Kuhlmaii. Daniel, land for sale in
tenure of. 391.
Kuhn. Daniel, 330.
Kunter, Andiies, wife eloped
from, 339.
Mary Elizabeth, elopeu, 338,
339.
Lackey. James. 548. I
La Conte. Dr. Peter, 551.
"Ladv Montagu's Letters, " for
sale, 443.
Lagrange, John, Jr., land for sale
by. 448.
Lahay, John, drowned, 552.
Lahnawanack. Pa.. 548.
Laight, Edward, hollow ware for
sale bv, 553.
John. 30.
Laight & Company. Ogdens, hol-
low ware manufactured by,
553.
Lake Erie, 328.
Lake Huron, 188.
Lake Michigan, 188.
Lake Ontario, 188.
Lamar. Marien. 2.
Lamb. Patrick, runaway servant
by. 311.
Lambert, Capt., arrival of, 375.
Enoch, boatman, 451.
Margaret, 451.
Lamberton, land for sale between
Trenty ferry and, 28,
Lamberton fishery, land for sale
adjoining, 244.
Lamberton meeting house, land
for sale near, 493.
Lambs for sale. 50.
Lamp Town. 260.
Lancaster, Pa., 42, 281, 330, 455,
569.
county. Pa,, 205, 522.
Land for sale, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17,
19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 28, 35, 37.
39. 45, 49, 53. 54, 55, 56, 57.
58, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67,
68. 69. 70, 71, 72. 73. 74, 75,
86. 87. 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,
I'n, 122, 123, 126, 127^ 130,
131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 138,
140 141, 142, 144, 145, 147,
149, 154, 155, 156, 157. 159.
172, 179, 180, 182, 186. 189,
190, 208, 215, 216, 217, 218,
219, 220, 221, 222, 230, 232,
237 242, 243, 244, 245, 246,
247, 248. 254. 255, 256, 258,
261, 266. 267, 268, 271, 273.
274 275. 276, 277, 282, 283,
'>84 296, 297, 299, 300. 301.
302, 303, 311, 314, 315, 317,
318 319, 320. 321, 328. 333,
337. 338. 348, 349, 350, 351,
352. 353, 356. 357. 358, 363.
365. 366, 367. 368, 369. 370,
371 372. 374, 375, 377, 378.
379. 380. 382, 383, 386. 387,
388 389, 390, 391, 393. 394,
395 396 397, 398, 401, 402.
403 404. 405. 406, 407. 411.
413, 414, 416. 417. 422. 423.
4''4 425 426, 428, 429, 430.
431' 432, 433, 436, 439, 440.
443 445. 446. 448. 454, 459,
460. 464. 468. 472. 473, 475.
488, 489.
495. 497.
502. 507.
533. 563,
582. 591,
153
359.
tOl,
476. 477, 480, 487,
491, 492, 493. 494,
498, 499. 500, 501,
511, 517, 527. 529.
564. 565. 566. 567'
592.
sold for unpaid taxes, 14.
for exchange, 156, 208.
to be exchanged, 445.
to let, 4. 59. J^S, 151, 152.
163, 277, 278, 340, 341.
364, 365, 378, 392, 393,
424, 470, 472.
to be rented. 20. 445.
LandafC, Bishop of. sermon by,
77; remarks on. 239.
Langenkandel, Bavaria, 12.
Landis. Henry, 260.
Langdale, John, land for sale bv,
156.
Laning. Richard, 260,
Lank, runaway negro, 64.
Lanning, Daniel, land late of, for
sale, 73.
Stephen, land for sale near,
73,
Laroe, Abraham, 448.
Jacobus, 447.
Laroux, Lambertus. insolvent
debtor, 246.
Laurie. Anna. 18.
Gawen. 18.
James, 18.
Thomas, storekeeper, IS;
biographical sketch of, IS;
lands for sale belonging to
the late. 18.
William, 18.
Lavigne. Capt., arm of. broken.
549.
Lawrence. Elisha, 570. 571.
George, land for sale late cf,
160.
James, judge. 183. 211.
John. 205. 218, 300. 570, 574,
571; commencement oration
delrv-ered by, 205; trustee,
land for sale by, 371,
Mr., land for sale next door
to, 208.
Richard, land, etc., for sale
by, 380.
Lawrence's Brook, land for sale
at, 370.
T>awrenceville cemetery, 291.
Lawrie. Thomas. 2.
William, land for sale belong-
ing to, 19.
Lawyers, 2. 19. 122. 362, 572, 578.
T^each. Josiah Granville. 24.
Leacock, J., 318.
Le Conte. John, insolvent debtor.
176.
Dr: Peter. 260.
I^eak Andrew, mills and land.s
late of. 71.
Leake. Andrew, mills of. 1.; land
622
INDEX.
for sale near the mills for-
merly of, 402.
Learning, Aaron. assemblyman
from Cape May county, 212,
231.
Learn, brig-, ashore, 580.
Leary's livery stables, 155.
Lease, Alexander, 551.
Lease for sale, 267, 303.
Lebanan, flre in, 155.
Lee, Charles, supposed runaway
convict from London, 263.
Charles, mulatto servant man,
broke goal, 278.
John, insolvent debtor, 168.
Mrs. Mary, 260, 551.
Pumott, runaway servant,
423.
Robert, insolvent debtor, 346.
Leech, Capt., 280.
Leeds, Mi\, surveyor, land tor
sale by, 14.
Lefferty, , justice of the
peace, 462.
Bryan, judge, 181.
Lehigh river, preservation of fish
in, 533.
Leghorn, vessel from, 293.
Lemon, Joseph, runaway servant,
451.
Lelan, Thomas, 551.
Leonard, Henry, deceased, land
of, for sale, 393.
Thomas, sheriff, man escaped
from, 28; 'and, etc., for sale
by, 58, 321.
Thomas, deceased, 64. 407.
Whitehead, fulling mill and
land belonging to, for sale,
186.
Leslie, Edmund, land for sale by,
121.
James, land for sale formerly
the property of, 254.
Lester, William, runaway negro
foi-merlv the property of,
497.
Lethgow, Daniel, land for sale by,
27.
Leveston, Samuel, 309.
Levis, Samuel, servant run away
from, 404.
Levy. Nathan. runaway wife
boarding with, 555.
Lewis, Squire, insolvent debtor,
581.
Leydekker, Samuel Benson, land
for sale by, 50.
"Liberty," a poem, for sale, 360;
published by a hermit in
New Jersey, for sale, 444.
Library of books for sale, 493.
Light, Rev. John, New Brunswick
school erected under the in-
spection of, 75.
Lighthouse near the Capes of
Delaware, transit of Venus
to be observed from, 451.
Lightning, boat struck by, 487.
Liken, Joseph, 551.
Thomas. 551.
Lindsey, Alexander, servant girl
fraudulently sold by, 439.
David, escaped custody, 372.
David, tavern kept by, 591.
Lindy, Walter, runaway servanc,
40.
Line, William, 429.
Linn, James, graduated from
Princeton College, 521;
takes part in English dia-
logue, 523.
I^insey, David, planter, 506.
Lippincott, Solomon, land for sale
at the house of, 373.
Lisbon, 243, 383. 388, 516, 548.
Lithcow, Daniel, 458.
Lithgow, Bartram and, partner-
ship of, 412.
Lithgow, Daniel, and others, ab
sconded from, 424.
Little, David, insolvent debtor
592.
John, insolvent debtor, 592,
Little Egg Harbour, 4, 35, 256;
land for sale on, 363; fatal
snow storm at, 355; ship
ashore at, 179; ship Sally
ashore at, 184, 186, 196.
township, negro run away
from, 316.
Jjittle Falls, iron works at, 141.
Little Timber Creek, dam, bank
and water-works on, 390;
land for sale on, 592.
Litzel, John Wolf, minister, mar-
riage supposed to have been
performed by, 177.
John Wolfel, insolvent debtor,
338.
Liverpool. 29, 51, 216, 440.
Livingston, Rev. Dr. John H.,
521.
Philip French, note on, 177.
William, 290; "Letter to
Bishop of Landaff," by, 7S;
son of, drowned, 177; Gtov-
ernor, letters to, 289.
Livingston's Manor, N. Y., 412.
Lock, J., 477.
Lockton. Capt., 256, 388.
Logan, Hannah, 161.
James, chief justice of Penn-
sylvania, 161.
"William, land for sale by, 473.
Lomarton, land for sale in the
forks of, 401.
Lomarton river, land for sale on,
254.
London, 29, 31, 77, 157, 188, 190,
204, 229, 239, 249, 263, 280,
281, 287, 309, 320. 432. 440.
472, 476, 500, 506; Society of
Arts and Commerce in.
premium given by, 242;
runaway negro, 258; vessel
bound for, 506.
Londonderry, Ireland, 569, 570.
Long Branch, land for sale at,
12, 495.
Longcoming, land for sale by
Henry Thorn, Innkeeper at,
284; land sold near, 593.
Longen Condto (Langenkandel, In
Rhenish Bavaria), 12.
Long L'sland. 87, 88, 124, 151, 188,
204, 287, 346.
Long. Jacob, 415.
John. 14.
INDEX.
623
Longworth, Isaac, land for sale
by. 92.
Lord. Abraham, Insolvent debtor,
238.
Joshua, 13; land for sale by,
69.
"Lorenzo and the Hermit, dia-
logue between," 332.
Losey. James, land for sale next,
219.
Lost: —
canoe. 435.
pocketbook, 579.
watch. 320.
Lcssey. James, land for sale by,
15.
Lot. Widow, house of, for sale, 64.
Lott. Abraham, demands against
^Yilliam Kelly to be paid by,
488; land for sale by, 565.
Abraham P., land for sale by,
405.
Lottery for Princeton College, 578,
note.
Lottery for Trenton church, 40,
note.
Low. Cornelius, farm let by. 408.
Cornelius. Jr., land to let by,
60; land for sale by, 141.
Cornelius P.. executor, land
for sale by, 489. 500.
Peter, executor, land for sale
by, 489, 500; deceased, land
of, for sale, 488, 489, 511.
Widow, deceased, land for
sale formerly occupied by,
489, 499.
Loudon, Lord. 173; his regiment,
266.
Lower DubHn township. Pa., 461.
Lower Penn's Neck, 165; land for
sale in, 460; land for sale in
township of, 261.
Lowndes. Capt., 385.
Lowry, John, 471.
Lucas, Edward, 593.
Ludlow and Hoffman, Messrs.
house to let by, 151.
Luken, John, 450.
Lukens. John, land for sale by
27.
Lum. Matthew, auditor, land for
sale by, 67.
Lumber, 4.
Lure, Jamaica, W. I., 217.
Lutheran church at Philipsbui-gh
Su.ssex county, 177.
Lyon, Isaac, deceased, land for
sale lately belonging to,
John, land for sale by, 237.
Mattamiah, land for sale b\
237.
M
MacDonald. Randal, runaway
servant, 324.
MacDougal. Mr., debater at
Princeton commencement,
523.
Mackey. John. 500.
Mackinet. Mrs., 569.
Mackleen. Rachel. 240.
Macpherson. Margaret, 209.
Madden. Barney, insolvent debtor,
581.
Madeira. 261. 262.
Madison. James, 289, 290.
Maffett. Archibald, servant run
away from. 294.
Magaghamack, church at, 288.
Magee. Robert. thief escaped
from, 372.
Mahacamack river, 518, 519.
Mahonv, Timothy, 206.
^Eaidenhead, 187, 260. 550, 551,
land for sale in, 266.
Malcolm. John, insolvent debtor,
land of for sale. 138.
Malihaponix (Matchiponix), land
for sale at, 440.
:Maloney. Walter, supposed run-
away, committed to Glou-
cester county goal. 367, ,168.
Malt house lor sale, 319.
Man hanged. 526.
Manasriuan, 247.
Manenton, land for sale in, 445.
Manington, 145; land for sale in,
460.
creek. 411; land to let on, 341.
township, land for sale in, 27,
371. 527. 568; land to let in,
340; mare stolen in, 120:
servant run away from, 212.
Mansfield. BurHngton county. 2.
Mansfield. Sussex county, land for
sale in, 15.
Woodhouse township, land for
sale in, 377, 390.
Mansfield. A., 292, 478, 488, 566.
Captain. 124.
Manufactures, domestic. 16 157
420.
Maple trees, 317.
Marblehead, Mass., 291, 497.
Marcus Hook, 235. 331; skiff taken
up adrift opposite, 339; land
for sale situate opposite,
476.
Mare stolen, 120. 121. 137.
Margerum. Henry, land for sale
by, 333.
Mariner, Joshua, escaped drown-
ing, 552.
Marinus. David, clerk of trustees
of Queen's College, 267, 411
498.
Marquis of Granby, tavern, 38.
Marriages, 401, 423, 460.
Marsh. Elizabeth, eloped, 561.
Joshua, wife eloped from,
561.
Noah, assignee of Abraham
Clark, insoh'ent debtor. .?7.
Marsh Island, scow driven on, 32.
Marshall. Randal, land for sale
occupied by, 486.
Rindle. land for sale by. 414.
Martain. William, runaway ser-
vant. 229.
Martin. John, house, grist mill
and land for sale by, 182.
land to let now in posses-
sion of, 470.
624
INDEX.
Widow, fire at house of, 155.
Marts. John. 400.
Maryland. 41, i;t.3, 263. 278, 300.
368, 399, 420. 506. 521, 568;
clergy- of, 213. 556; petitio.'i
of clergy of, 577; conduct of
colonies of, 207; epistle of
friends from, 249; governor
of. 522; judge of admiralty
for New York from, 362;
laws enacted by the Legis-
lature of, for the preserva-
tion of fish, 534; maintain-
ing of ministers northeast
of, 201; perition to the gov-
ernor of, 577; syrup used in
the counties of, 488; vice-
admiralty courts of, 421.
Maskell. Thomas, sheriff, land for
sale by, 46S.
Massachusetts, need of mission-
aries in, 125; vines thought
to thrive in, 280.
Bay. 210; sentiments of the
Colony of, 211; circular let-
ter from the Assembly of,
222: appointment of secre-
tary of the Provinc'^ of, 16;:;
efforts made to propagate
the gospel among the In-
dians in the Province of
557.
Mast-maker. 444.
Matchet. Richard. 551; insolvent
debtor. 279.
Matchaponix. land for sale at.
58. 59.
Matchiponix ( Malihaponix), land
for sale at. 440.
Matthews. Jacob, alias Jacob
Hoover, escaped from Tren-
ton goal. 261.
William, surveyor, land for
sale by, 378.
Matthewson. Benjamin, runaway
servant, 450.
Mattinson, Aaror, assignee ot
John Emly, 561.
Mattockes. Robert, servant run
away I'om. 450.
Maway Paqua. land for sale
called. J9.
Maxwell, David. 309.
May, George, land for sale bv.
219; estate of for sale, 432,
433.
Mayall, Joseph, runaway servant.
53.
Mayhew, John, 471.
Rev. Dr. Jonathan, 558.
M'Call. Jame.3, 260. 551.
M"Cartv. Hugh, runaway servai.t.
392.
M'Caskev, William, land for sali>
by, 378.
M'Clogan, Adam, 551.
M'Collin, William, runaway ser-
vant. 517.
M'Cormach. John, 551.
M'Cormack. Robert, runaway ser-
vant. 215.
M'Cormick. John, runaway ser-
vant. 495.
MToy. William, lobbery com-
mitted by. at Batsto fur-
nace, 5.
William, near Sussex court-
house, horse swapped with,
395. 396.
M'Crea, Catharine. executrix,
land for sale by. 492, 493.
James, executor, land for sale
by, 492, 493.
Rev. James, deqeased, land
for sale at late dwelling
house of, 492.
M'Cutchon, Captain, 262.
M'Davit, Mr., merchant. 573, 574.
M'Dermot. Philip, insolvent debt-
or, 168.
M'Donald. Alexander, 520.
Randle. finer, runaway .ser-
vant. 256.
M'Donall. John, woman elop'^d
with, 69.
M'Donnough. James. runaway
servant, 199.
M'Dougal. John A., graduated
from Princeton College. 521,
523.
M'Elbago. James, insolvent debt-
or. 581.
M'GilL.Neil, 551.
William, supposed runawav,
207.
M'Guffock, Joseph, 260.
M'Kerachan, William, committed
to goal. 589.
M'Kinsie. John, insolvent debtor.
387.
M'Leary. George. 260.
McLellan. Lieut. Alexander, of
the 24th regiment, 295.
M'Vicar, Archibald, 447.
McWhorter, Rev. Alexander. 399.
Mead. Matthew, tankard stolen
from, 416.
Garret. Irish beef and Bur-
lington pork for sale by, 508.
Meadow for sale, 182.
to let. 50. 92.
ground for sale. 74.
Meagher, John, runaway servant,
478.
Mease, James. 563.
Mecklenburg convention, resolu-
tions of. 288.
Mecum. John, lands of, 432.
Mediterranean, 266.
Melvil. Thomas, graduated from
Princeton College, 521, 523.
Melville. Allan, fnerchant, 522.
Thoinas. biographical sketch
of. 522.
Mendem, 320, 581; land for~ sale
at. 268; land for sale nea'",
498.
Mendom. land for sale in. 219.
Mendon. land for sale in. 15.
Menis Bason, 27.
Merceir, William, horse, negroes
and furniture for sale by,
34.
Mercer. Dr. Archibald, house to
let by, 61, 62.
Mercereau, John, stage waggon
kept bv, 158. 159.
Merchant, 17, 31, 122. 177. 206.
225, 230, 302. 318, 397, 399.
412. 423. 447. 522. 573.
INDEX.
625
Merchant mill for sale, 154.
Merchants and traders of the
Colony of New Jersey,
thanks given to. 546.
Mersereau, Mr., 48; horses stole.i
from. 33.
Mersereau's Ferry House, 33.
Methodist Society of Trenton, 40.
Meurphew, George, 551.
Michillimackinack (Missillimack-
nac). 188.
Mickle, Samuel, 589.
Middlesex, land for sale Iving in.
133.
county, 63, 66. 176, 279; as-
semblymen from, 204, 231;
court. Wilts issued out of,
186; freeholders and justic-js
tried for malfeasance in, ac-
quitted, 142, 143; instruction
to assemlilvmen from. 531;
judges of. 239, 346. 365. 366;
order of judges of, 198; land
for sale in, 57, 58.
county goal, insolvent debtors
confined in. 176, 198, 239,
279, 346. 366; Are at, 503.
Middleton, George, 35.
Samuel, clergy of Maryland to
meet at the house of, 556.
Middleton. Del., church, 291.
Middleton, 410; negro run away j
from, 64.
Middletown, 142, 230, 251, 551, 579;
accidental death in, 52;
Baptist meeting house at.
338; death at, 202; land for
sale in, 67. 142. 157. 382;
negro run away from, 165.
goal, 52.
Middletown Point, land for sale
near. 67, 356; negro run
away from, 360.
Mifflin. Benjamin, land for sale
near, 337; land for sale bv,
337.
John, merchant, servant run
away from, 423.
Thomas, books for sale bv,
488.
Milk house for sale, 365, 440.
Mill for sale, 154.
Millar, Alexander, escaped from,
452.
Christina, eloped. 270.
George, wife eloped from, 270,
271.
James. 221.
Miller. 263.
Miller. Alexander, degree of
master of arts conferrea
uiion. 288.
Benjamin, goaler, of Eliza-
beth, 286.
Ebenezer, assemblyman from
Cumberland county, 212;
assemblvman from Salem
and Cumberland. 231; land
for sale by. 14. 219.
George. servant run away
from. 153; insolvent debtor,
168.
Jacob. servant run aw.ay
from. 456.
Jost. land for sale by. 527.
Mr., 422.
Thomas. 35.
Millidge, Thomas, land for sale
bv, 393.
Millston, 437.
Millstone. 181, 255, 356; goal at.
341; land for sale at, 121;
negio run away from, 454.
Millwright. 409.
Milstone. 208.
Mindum (Mendham), 550.
Minshall, Thomas, negro taken up
and committed to Perth
Amljoy goal. 475.
Minisink, church at, 288.
Minisinks. body of armed men ar-
rived at, or near, 434.
Mirey run. land for sale on. 487.
Missillimackmac (Michillimack-
inack'). 188.
Missionaries in Nova Scotia,
number of. 560.
Mississippi river, 188.
Mitchell. John, land for sale bv,
248, 320.
Mohawk mission, 297.
Molholland. Arthur, 548.
Mollattin. Pa.. 201.
Monahockin, 256.
Mondy, Thomas. 551.
Monev wanted. 499.
Monmouth, 211. 481.
Monmouth county, 19, 40, 69, 87,
123. 124, 183, 190, 290, 230,
260, 296, 308, 311, 321, 418,
550. 551. 561; assemblvmen
from. 204, 231; disturb-
ances in, 490; judges Jf,
183. 211; land for sale in,
67, 87, 144, 157, 158; land for
.sale near. 66; man escaped
from the sheriff of. 28; ne-
gro run away from. 64; pe-
tition from inhabitants of,
56; servant run awav from
458.
goal. insolvent debtors 'n.
183. 212. 247, 291. 312, 380.
481.
Monroe (Rev. Harry), serving the
chapel of Philipseburg. N.
Y., 173.
Monrow. John, servant run awav
from, 293, 396.
Montreal. 173; Protestants of
Canada reside principally
in. 559.
Montserrat. 256.
Moon. Capt.. 22.
Moonev, James, insolvent debtor.
176.
Moore. Augustine. notice to
creditors and debtors of,
122; deceased, house for sale
formerly occupied bv, 180.
Daniel, 551.
John, of Hunterdon county,
insoh-ent debtor. 108.
John, alias O'Bryan. of Mt.
Hollv. shoemaker. runawa\'
servant. 396.
John. schoolmaster. watch
stolen by. at Pompton. 446.
John, letters in Trenton post
offlce for. 260.
40
626
INDEX.
Mary, servant run away from,
62; executrix of Augustine
Moore, 122; land for sale bv,
180.
Nathaniel, 260.
Par., London, 320.
Richard George Scheints to
apply to. 407.
Thomas, houses and land ior
sale by. 377.
Moore.s. John, sheriff, fulling mill
and land for sale by, 186.
Moorestown, absconded from, 44').
Moore's Town, land for sale in,
389.
More. James, runaway negro, 512.
Morehead, Thomas, runaway ser-
vant lad, 293.
Morehouse, David, land for sale
by, 439.
Moreland, Manor of. 422.
Morgan, Capt., arrival of, 205.
Abraham, wife eloped from,
461, 508,
Johanna, eloped, 461, 508,
Joseph, farm to be let by, 34;
meadow to be let by, 50.
Samuel, 356.
Morrel, Sohjer, insolvent debtor.
279.
Morris, Anthony, deceased, land
for sale by, 487.
Charles, 518; member of the
Council of Nova Scotia, ap-
pointed commissioner for
settling the boundary line
between New York and
New Jersey, 463, 586,
Isabella, 124.
Israel, land for sale by, 277.
James, insolvent debtor, 581.
John, of Long Branch, farm
for sale by, 12. 13. 494, 495.
John, of Monmouth county,
insolvent debtor, 183, 247.
John, executor of Anthony
Morris, deceased, land for
sale by, 487.
Lewis, 124.
Mr., 129, 272.
Richard, insolvent debtor, 183.
Robert, of Philadelphia, 563.
Robert, of Monmouth county,
insolvent debtor, 183, 247.
Samuel, executor, land for
sale by, 487.
Samuel, insolvent debtor, 183.
Sarah, 124.
William, Gloucester county,
attorney of John Kingston,
land for sale by. 277.
William, judge, Hunterdon
county, 590,
\Mlliam, runaway workman,
Sussex county, 128.
Morris county, 14, 15, 183, 216,
246, 260, 334, 350; judges of
183, 216, 281, 421, 481; as-
semblymen from, 231; elej-
tion of representatives in,
163; land for sale in, 39, 67,
68, 390. 393; land to let in,
88; man shot in, 63; runa-
way servant well known in,
324; tavern and land for
sale in, 62.
goal, broke out of, 294; insol-
vent debtors confined in,
183, 216, 281, 282, 387, 421,
481.
Morrisdon, horse breeding at, 124,
408.
Morris river, land for sale on,
468.
Morristown, 122, 183, 281, 282.
302, 376, 388, 408, 481, 581;
land for sale near court
house in. 39; land for sale
in, 15, 179, 219, 237; servant
run away from, 62, 249.
Morrow, John, 548.
Morton, Thomas, absconded from,
449.
William, executor of John
Conner, deceased, 409.
Moses boat taken up, 350.
Mountain, Robert, insolvent debt-
or. 421.
Mount Bethel township. 13, 14;
land to be let in, 472.
Mount Holley bridge, 307.
Mount Holly, 25, 152. 260, 309.
356; brew-house burned at.
149; clock and watch mak-
ing in, 238; fire near. 143;
Are at, 146, 184; land for
sale in, 406, 407; land to let
near, 153, 277; servant run
away from, 292, 395,
Mountier, John, insolvent debtor,
591.
Mount Pleasant, land for sale at.
356.
Mourrison, Derick, 385.
Muddv creek. Pa., land for sale
on, 378.
Muddv run, 14; land for sale on,
219.
Mugford, W,, 471.
Mullato slave, bond given for a,
461.
Mulberries. 430; plentiful growth
of, 420,
Mullen. Mr., innkeeper, 505.
Mullock, Joshua, house to let bv,
360.
Mulock, Dr. James, marriage
bond of, 589.
Mun. Samuel, insolvent debtor.
281,
iViunro. Rev. (Harry), of Philipse-
burgh, house and land for
sale by. 10; serving the
Church of England chapel at
Philipsebingh ( Westchester
county, N. Y. ), 173.
Murder, 63, 526.
caused by jealousy, 549.
Muiphy, Garret, runaway ser-
vant, 485. 491.
John, letter in Philadelphia
post-office for, 548.
John. Gloucester county, let-
ter in Trenton post-offlce
for, 551.
John. Huntei^on county, in-
solvent debtor. 590.
Peter, runaway servant. 550.
578.
INDEX.
627
Thomas, runaway servant,
129; shoemaker, runaway
servant, 412.
Murray. Rev. Mr., at Mollattin,
201.
Murrel, Levi, 228; ferry man over
Delaware river, 228.
Musconetcung river, forge, grist
mill and saw mill to rent on
the, 319.
Muskenitugg river, forge for sale
on, 582.
Myer, Isaac, land for sale by,
348.
Rev. Dr., 287.
N
Nailing business, person wanted
who understands the, 62.
Nantucket. 505.
Narrows, the, 346, 347; ferry for
sale at the, 564.
Nassau Hall, 75; 274; examination
at the grammar school in,
525; fire at, 398, 399; gram-
mar school at. 567.
National religions, expediency and
necessity of, 324.
Naturalization bills. 164.
Neal, Capt. Eliphalet, arrival of,
363.
Nealson, James, fire at house of,
139.
Needham, Capt., 444.
Negro bov drowned, 364, 552.
for sale, 34, 327.
Negro convicted of rape, to be
executed, 400.
Negro men taken up, 286, 475, 495.
to rent, 319
Negroes for sale, 47, 133, 259, 282,
315, 321, 390, 408, 449, 489,
493, 564; wenches for sale,
21, 34, 529.
Negroes imported, an act to lay a
duty on, 587.
Negro i-unawav, 64. 458.
Neilson, John. 290.
Mr., houses, store and all ef-
fects of, burned, 143.
Samuel, deceased, land of, for
sale, 431, 432.
Nelson, James, fire at house of,
146.
William. "Josiah Hornblower
and the First Steam Engine
in America, With Some
Notices of the Schuyler
Copper Mines at Second
River, N. J., and a Gene-
alogy of the Hornblower
Family," by, 233; "The In-
dians of New Jersey," by,
298; "Members of the New
Jersey Assembly, 1754. Bi-
ographical Sketches," by,
565.
Nesbit, J. M., 563.
Nesbitt. meadow to let by Conyng-
ham and. 92.
Neshamminy, ferry to be rented
near the mouth of, 20.
Nevel, Francis, runaway servant,
413.
Neversinks Highlands. 363.
Nevil, Francis, runaway servant,
70.
Nevill. Francis, runaway servant.
30.
Nevill's laws, 588.
Nevisinks, highlands of the, ves-
sel wrecked near, 504.
Newall. Dr., 551.
Newark, 39, 49. 62, 140. 141, 170,
220, 237, 271, 311, 333, 362.
364, 265, 386, 399, 428, 429,
493, 578; boat for sale in,
554; brig from, 304; cattle
market at. 302; land for sale
near, 53, 68, 348, 417; elope-
ment in the town of, 477;
English congregation at, 298;
to Elizabeth Town, fare for
passengers from, 214; fare
for passengers from Powlas
Hook to. 214; fire near, 144,
148; frost at, 280; hollow
ware for sale made at Ve-
suvius furnace at, 199;
horses, cattle and swine for
sale at. 302; horse stolen at,
415; house to let in, 151,
land for sale at, 91, 92, 140.
218, 237, 372, 393, 429; land
for sale near the church .at,
428; land to let in, 364; land
to let near. 88; manufac-
ture of hollow ware in, 553:
negro run away in, 444,
511; Presbyterian church at,
298; school proposed to be
opened at, 141; stage via.
501 ; stage from, to ferry at
Powles Hook. 134; stage
waggon from New York to,
151; stage waggon from,
214; stage to set out for,
484; stage waggon to. 496;
stage through. 513; town of,
opened as a market jilace
for the sale of horses, cattle,
sheep and swine. 250; trial
at, 339, 340; vessel for sale
at. 134; Vesuvius furnace
in, 122.
bay. land for sale on, 91.
church, land for sale situate
near, 348.
Court house, fire at, 172.
Grammar for sale, 567.
goal, negro man committed
to, 493.
landing, land for sale lying
near, 464.
mountains. 199.
mountain purchase, division
of lands of. 334.
town hall, fire at. 160.
waggon, 513.
New Barbadoes. 230; ferry from.
289.
New Barbados Neck, 240; copper
ore. stamp ore. etc.. at. 303;
death at. 364; land for sale
on. 245. 397.
Newbern, North Carolina. 528.
628
INDEX.
New Bridge, Hackinsack, gram-
mar school at, 538; school
at, 9; stage waggon from.
274. 339; stage waggon to be
erected at the, 274.
Newtaold. Caleb. servant run
away from, 93, 94.
Captain. 276.
New Boston forge for sale, 268.
New Brunswick, 33, 141, 228, 229,
310, 324, 325, 326, 327, 412.
448, 469; school at, 29, 75, 76;
bills of exchange to be had
in, 281; copper mines near,
162; extract of a letter from,
145; fire at, 139, 143, 155;
house to let in, 61, 62; land
to let in, 60; land for sale in,
267, 430; land and house for
sale in. 268; land for sale
near. 58, 71, 302, 370, 492,
498, 529; New Jersey Medical
Society to meet in, 292, 520,
536; meeting of the trustees
of Queen's College at, 122,
267; negro run away near.
454: negro wench for sale
in, 529; set of mills for sale
near. 329; the 26th Regi-
ment, called the Camerons,
quartered at, 463.
goal. 258.
landing, land for sale near,
314.
Newbury township, 264.
Newburyport, Mass., church at,
522.
Newtay, Mark, conveyance to,
missing, 171.
New Castle, Del.. 228, 399, 506;
boat broke loose near, 509,
Presbvterv of. 291. 466, 522.
county," 42, 205, 271, 403;
man absconded from, 11.
New England, 62, 124, 128, 148,
581, 593; body of armed men
arrived at Minisinks from,
434; missionaries sent to,
125; missionaries in, 558;
spars of, 444.
New Germantown, 260, 550.
New Hackensack, N. T., 287.
New Hampshire. 363; conduct of
the Colony of, 207; Mission-
arv Society of, 522.
New Hanover townshin. land for
sale in, 497.
New Haven, 288, 421, 577.
New Jersev, act passed establish-
ing the boundary line be-
tween New York and, 587;
judge of admiralty for.
362; booksellers in, 567;
boundary line to be deter-
mined between New York
and, 463, 470, 471; charters
granted in the Province of.
556; circumstances of Epis-
copal societies in, 201;
clergy in, 94, 202; College
of. 195, 226. 306. 307. 567:
College of, commencement
of, 279, 282; College of, com-
plaints against the. 304, 305:
College of, grammar school
at the, 304; College lottery,
578; College of, public
library at, 306, 307; conduct
of the colony of, 207: con-
vention of church clergy of
New York and. 310; cur-
rency of, 241; delegates of,
to Federal convention, 290;
deplorable condition of the
Province of, 529, 530, 531;
Episcopal clerg>' of, 299;
epistle of friends from,
249; grievances of, 514, 516;
Indians in, 297; laws enact-
ed by the Legislature of, for
the preservation of fish,
534; letter to the free-
holders and inhabitants of
the Province of, 514; main-
taining of ministers of,
201; Medical Societv, noticed
meeting of. 76, 519. 536;
Medical Society, general
meeting of, 292, 411; meet-
ing of the committee ap-
pointed for the settlement of
the boundary between New
York and, 472. 586; mis-
sionaries of, 193, 213: mis-
sionaries sent to, 125: new
map of. etc., 187; settle-
ment of boundary line be-
tween New York and, 518,
524; petitions drawn up by
the missionaries of New
York and, 201; public rec-
ords of. 588; regiment. Col.
Peter Schuyler's. 266; Su-
preme Court of, writs issued
out of. 186; syrup used in
the counties of. 488- Vice-
Admiralty Courts 421;
vines thought to tL ive in,
280.
Newlin.' Patrick, broke goal. 307,
308.
New London, 507.
Newman, Hannah, Miss, marriage
of, 460.
Thomas, land for sale by, 15;
runaway servant. 412.
New Mills, land to let at, 152.
277.
Newport, R. I.. 503, 521.
New Rochelle. 173.
Newrv, Ireland, wreck of vessel
■from. 184. 186. 196.
Newrv. Mr., negro man belong-
"ing to. 31.
New Stafford township. Mon-
mouth countv, land for sale
in, 157.
Newton, Gloucester county, 50,
125.
Newton creek, plan for draining.
466.
Newton. Thomas, land for sale
by. 59.
Newtown. Jacob, runaway, 128;
wood cutter, 128.
Newtown, Delaware. 228.
creek, land for sale on 491.
goal. Bucks coun ""a.,
broke out of, 407. i
Newtown, Sussex couir->
INDEX.
629
land for sale in, 15, 16, 59,
74, 218, 268, 389.
Newtown township, Gloucester
county. 358. 588.
New "VVhippany, 588.
New Windsor, 19.
New York. 4. 5, 8. 10, 16, 22, 30,
31, 37, 39, 48, 49. 51, 61, 63.
71, 76, 87, 88, 92, 122, 123,
128, 132. 134, 139, 142. 148,
149, 151, 155, 158, 163. 169,
172, 176, 177, 179, 186, 187,
188. 191, 195, 196, 204, 208,
216 '^20 222
250! 256, 257,'
274, 278, 280,
297, 302, 310,
230, 233, 236,
258, 266, 268,
282. 287, 289.
314, 322, 324,
327, 329, 331, 332, 334, 335,
339, 350, 354, 355, 360, 363,
364, 371, 376, 379, 380, 384,
385, 400, 406, 412, 422, 429,
434, 440, 447, 448, 463, 468,
470, 472, 484, 488, 489, 490,
493, 501, 502, 503, 504. 508,
uiO, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522,
524. 535. 546. 549, 552, 553,
554, 565, 568, 569, 573, 574,
577. 579, 580, 581. 586. 587,
593; act establishing the
boundary line between New
Jersey and. 587; arrivals at,
476, 510; arrival of Dr.
^Vetherspoon, president of
Nassau Hall, in New Jer-
sey, from Princeton, at,
274; book published at, 127;
booksellers in, 567; boundary
line to be determined be-
tween New Jersey and.
463, 470, 471; charters
^ •'"anted in the Province
• ' , 556; Church of England
if/, 173; circumstances of
Episcopal societies in, 201;
clergy in, 94, 202; coffee
house in, 34; conduct of the
Colony of, 207; convention
of the church clerg\' of New
Jersey and, 310; currency of,
479; epistle of friends from,
249; General Post Office,
letters remaining in, 307;
grammar school to be
opened in. 520; grant of a
charter to the Presbyterian
church in. 102; houses to
let in, 62. 379; land for sale
in, 90, 245, 258, 348, 393. 397,
464, 500, 529, 566; land for
sale near, 38, 142. 274, 445,
464; land for sale at the
ferry opposite. 564; land to
let near, 88. 393; letter to
committee of merchants of,
545; meeting of the com-
mittee appointed for the
settlement of the boundary
between New Jersey and,
472, 586; merchants and
traders of, thanks to, 546;
merchants of. desire legis-
iition in relation to white
k hogshead staves, 4;
ssionaries in, 193, 213;
onaries sent to, 125;
petitions drawn up by the
missionaries of New Jersey
and, 201; post office, letters
remaining in, 230; Presby-
tery of. 521; settlement of
boundary line between New
Jersey and, 518; stage wag-
gon to. from Newark, 151;
stage waggon kept by John
Mercereau near, 158; stage
waggon to and from. 158,
159; stage waggon from,
199, 512; stage waggon to,
290, 500; stage coach to,
545; Vice- Admiralty Courts
of, 421; vines thought to
thrive in, 280; Whigs of,
325.
ferry. 346, 347.
Journal or General Adver-
tiser, 356.
Mercury, 31.
Observer, 291.
Nichol. John, confined in Bur-
lington county goal, 174.
Nicholl. Mr., house and barn of,
burned, 148.
Nicholson, Captain. 216.
John. 44, 45.
Nicola, Lewis. "The American
Magazine," proposed to be
published by, 347.
Nicoll, William, fire at house and
barn of. 140.
Nieukirk. Abraham, deceased,
land for sale bv executors
of, 353.
Matthew, executor, land for
sale by, 353.
Niles. Nathaniel, 522.
Samuel, biographical sketch
of, 522; graduated from
Princeton College, 521.
Nine Partners. N. Y.. 62.
Noads. Thomas, runaway servant.
456.
Noarth. George, 330. 331.
John, land for sale in the
tenure of, 299.
Noble. Captain. 155.
Samuel, executor, cattle for
sale by. 51.
Noel, Garret, bookseller, 399;
"A Treatise Concerning
Religious Affections," by
the Rev. Jonathan Edwards.
A. M.. late president of the
College of New Jersey, for
sale by, 489; "The American
Latin Grammar," for sale
by, 567.
Non-conformists in the Northern
Colonies, dead weight of,
202.
Noquet bay, 188.
Norcross. William, land for sale
by, 390.
Norfolk. Va., 516.
Norrington. transit of Venus to
be observed from. 451.
Noriis, Thomas, constable, es-
caped from. 443; boat lost
belonging to. 509.
Norristown. Pa.. 291.
Northampton county, Pa., 14,
630
INDEX.
442; land to let in, 472; goal
in, 548; lands in, 13.
Northampton, Mass., 288.
township. Burlington county,
307; negro run away in, 512.
North Britain, 270; epistle of i
friends from. 249. i
North Carolina, 288, 289, 291, 363,
385; clergy of, 213.
Northern boundary of New Jer-
sey, 518, 524; commissioners
for determining, 463, 470,
471. 586; acts for establish-
ing, 587.
Northern colonies, dead weight of
Non-conformists in the,
202.
Northern Liberties, Pa., 388.
North river, 412; lumber, 4.
Northup, Benjamin, servant run
away from, 194.
Norton, Ralph, insolvent debtor,
168.
Norwalk, Connecticut, a Congre- I
gational church in, 521.
Nottingham, 19.
township, land for sale in, 47,
460; land and mill for sale
in, 154; land for sale in,
436.
Nova Scotia, land for sale in the
Province of. 27; missionary
work in, 560.
O
Oak timber, 317.
Oake, William, 30; bills of ex-
change to be had from, 281.
Oakee, William, visitor of the
New Brunswick school. 75.
Oakford, Isaac, 548.
Samuel, land for sale by, 36,
156. 386, 398,
Oakley, Isaac, goaler of West-
chester goal, 429.
Oats for sale, 259, 315.
O'Bryan, John, runaway servant,
292; shoemaker, ' runaway
servant, 395.
Ocracock bar, wreck at, 549.
Ocracock, N. C, 22.
Odell, Rev. Jonathan, missionary
of Burlington, sermon by,
310, 311.
Ogden. Daniel, jun., insolvent
debtor, 592.
David, land for sale by, 92.
393.
Gabriel, hollow ware for sale
by, 553.
Isaac, house to let by, 151;
house and land to let by,
365; land for sale by, 141,
429.
Jacob, land for sale by, 92.
John. assemblyman from
Essex county, 204, 231.
John Cousens, executor. 346.
Col. Josiah. deceased, house
for sale belonging to, 91.
Lawyer, runaway negro for-
merly of, 429.
Lewis, hollow ware for sale
by, 553.
Mary, (widow of -Moses Og-
den), business of shoemak-
ing carried on by, 346;
executrix, 346.
Moses, at Newark, 122; de-
ceased, notice to creditors
and debtors of, 346; fire at
the house of, 364.
Mr., land for sale near re-
finery of, 39.
Nathan, 260.
Robert, executor, 346; execu-
tor of Noadiah Potter, 406:
degree of master of arts
conferred upon, 288.
Ogdens, Laight & Company, hol-
low ware manufactured by,
553.
Ogle, Doctor Thomas, absconded,
423; confined in York goal.
Pa., 458.
Ohio, 188.
Okerson, Daniel, insolvent debtor,
168.
Olden, Joseph, assignee of
Thomas Leonard, deceased,
407.
"Old England," stallion, 150.
Oldman's creek, land for sale on,
159, 363, 476, 477; servant
run away at, 453.
Old South Meeting House, ser-
mon by the Rev. Dr.
Witherspoon at the, 314.
Oliphant, David, land for sale by,
172, 237.
Oliver, Andrew. 518; secretarv of
the Province of Massachu-
setts Bay, commissioner for
settling the boundarv line
between New York and
New Jersev. 463, 586.
Peter, jun., 551.
Peter, sen.. 551.
Orange county, N. Y., churches
in, 288.
Orange, pastor of the First Pres-
byterian church of, 291.
Orange Presbytery. Va., 291.
Orange Town (N. Y.) church, 518;
court house, 518.
Orchard, Eleanor, eloped, 69.
William, wife eloped from, 69.
Orchards for sale. 15, IS, 19, 20,
24, 25, 35, 37, 39, 40, 46, 49,
53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 62, 65,
68, 69, 70, 72, 87, 88, 89, 91,
93, 122, 126, 131, 133, 135,
136, 140, 142, 145, 149, 156,
157, 159, 180, 189, 208, 217,
218, 219, 221. 230. 232, 237,
242, 266, 276, 314, 315, 320.
321, 329, 333. 338, 348, 349,
351, 352, 353, 356. 358, 366,
367, 370, 371, 373, 375, 382,
387, 388, 391, 398, 401. 404,
405, 407, 411, 413, 416, 417,
423, 430, 439, 445, 464, 476,
484, 486, 487, 489, 493, 497,
499, 507, 517, 564, 591.
to let, 59, 88, 151, 153, 359.
INDEX.
631
O&born, Jonathan, 429.
Osborne, Adlai, degree of bachelor
of arts conferred upon, 287;
biographical sketch of, 291.
Alexander. 291.
(alias Tinnamore), Lawrence.
mare stolen by. 120.
Osnian, Captain, 311.
Oswego. John Skinner taken
prisoner at. 266.
Otis. James, to be sent to EJng-
land for trial. 420.
Otter creek, land for sale on, 19.
Gulden, Joseph, horse and land
for sale by, 10.
Out Water, Thomas, insolvent
debtor, 581.
Owen, Lewis, horse left in the
custody of. 403.
Ox killed by a ram, 309, 316.
Oxen. 434; boy killed by, 137.
for sale. 259.
to hire, 401.
lost in gale of wind, 36.
Oxford. Sussex county. 35, 334,
362; land for sale in, 74,
377.
Ousters. 382. 397, 448; an act for
the preservation of, 587.
Oystering, 406.
Pahatkunk, land for sale near,
390.
Pallns Kill, land for sale on, 219.
Palmer, Silas, runaway servant.
62.
Panierpough, land for sale at, 90.
Panther, killed by, 51.
Paper currency, emission of, 541.
Paquass river, land for sale on a
branch of, 74.
Patent. Samuel, land for sale bv,
67.
Parker. Captain, 124.
James, printer. 341. 503, 556.
James (of Perth Amboy).
Proprietors of
Jersey. 57, 457,
president
East New
533.
Joseph. 469.
Richard, horse stolen by, 335.
P.arks. William, insolvent debtor,
254.
Parliament, jurisdiction of, 178;
dissolution of, 420.
Partridges, 89.
Parmer's ferry, 333.
Pasaick river, land to let near,
364.
Passaic (formerly Acquacka-
nonk), 122.
Passaic river. 385; land for sale
on, 140, 141, 311. 417. 428;
house to let near. 151.
Paterson (formerly Totowa). 122.
Paterson, William, 290.
Patterson, John, house of, broke
open. 331.
Patton. James, land for sale in
the possession of, 147.
Paul, Jeremiah. 589.
Pawlin's kill, land for sale on.
15. 219.
Paxson, Henry. 175; assemblyman
from Burlington county, 192,
231.
Peach Island creek, land for sale
on. 245. 397.
Peach orchard blasted by cold
weather, 422.
Pearce. Amos, 593.
Andrew. insolvent debtor,
211.
Pearl ash business, 349.
Pearl ashes, directions for mak-
ing, for sale, 444.
Pears. Bergamott and other va-
rieties of, 89.
Pearson. James, 450; insolvent
debtor. 581.
Robert, servant run away
from, 216, 225.
Pecander church, Del., 291.
Peel, Cai)t., arrival of. 29.
Peg.
wife
!0G,
of runaway mulatto.
Peineburg. William, runawav ser-
vant, 455.
Pfeirson, Daniel, land for sale by,
39.
Pemberton, Etoenezer, 314; degree
of master of arts conferred
upon, 288.
Pendleton district. N. C,
churches in the, 291.
Perier, Peter, land for sale by,
498.
Penn. Governor, land for sale
next to lands of, 74.
John, lieutenant-governor,
proclamation by, relative to
robbery of East Jersey
treasury. 240. 241; procla-
mation by. 533, 534. 535.
Pennington. 551.
Penn's Neck, 338; hail storm at,
212; land for sale in, 159;
land for sale near, 357.
Pennsvlvania. 251, 257. 281, 291,
302, 420, 425, 437, 449, 524.
56,8. 577; charters granted
in the Province of. 556;
conduct of the Colony of.
207; currencv of, 461; dis-
temper among the horses
in. 22; epistle of friends
from, 249; Historical So-
cietv of, 289; horse rac-
ing " in, 179: judge of ad-
miralty for, 363; maintain-
ing of ministers of, 201;
merchants and traders of.
thanks to, 546; missionaries
sent to. 125; missionaries
in, 213: etc.. new map of.
187. 188. 189; proclamation
bv the lieutenant-governor
oif the Province of. 533. 534,
535; Vice- Admiralty Courts
of, 421; vines thought to
thrive in. 280; trade with.
4.
Hospital, service In. 48,.
Magazine. 568.
632
INDEX.
Pennytown, 207; hind for sale in,
221.
Penoyer. Thomas, insolvent debt-
or, 592.
Penrose. James, wharf of, 444.
Pensawkin, 34, 50.
Penshaukin creek, land for sale
on. 391.
Penwell, David, insolvent debtor,
38S.
Pepack river, land for sale on,
314.
Pequanick, tavern and land for
sale situate in the town of.
62.
Pequanock, inhabitants impower-
ed to repair their highways
in. by hire, 164.
Pequea. Pa.. 399.
Pequess. land for sale lying in
the Forks of. 147.
Pequess river, land for sale near,
59.
Perch, 357.
Peream. Mr.. 289.
Pereau, Anthony, master, 434.
Periam, Joseph, chosen master of
the grammar school at
Elizabethtown, 474.
Perine. Peter, land for sale by.
255.
Perkins. I.ieutenant, of the Royal
Iri.sh Regiment, drowned,
177, 178; body of, found, 185.
William, biographical sketch
of. 178. .
Perkinson. Thomas. 35.
Perth Amboy, 77, 86, 87, 129, 135,
153, 163, 176. 181, 183, 185,
186, 197, 198, 215, 234, 236,
239. 246, 247, 257, 266, 279,
282, 296, 343, 346. 365, 366,
380, 387, 426, 457, 503, 533,
554, 555; an act to repair
and amend the roads and
streets in the north ward
of, 164; arrival at, 574; as-
semblymen from. 204, 231;
boat for sale at. 431; broad-
cloth manufactured at. 157'
broke goal at, 278; East
Jersey treasury broken open
at, 230, 233; General Assem-
bly to meet at, 71, 92, 587;
History of, by William A.
Whitehead. 124; horse rac-
ing at, 129; land for sale in,
57. 180. 394; land for sale
near, 136, 296, 406; land to
let in, 470; Supreme Court
held at, 142; uncalled-for
probates, etc., at. 361.
goal. 263, 264; man committed
to, 407; negro for sale in,
449; negro committed to,
475.
jail, servant taken up and
committed to. 300.
Petei', runaway negro, 171, 185,
471, 527,
Peters, Abraham, land for sale
by, 403.
Godfrey, insolvent debtor,
16S.
Philip, land for sale in tenure
of, 221,
Pfttersborough, land for sale
lying opposite, 140; Capt.
Kennedy's farm at, 428.
Petit, Charles, Burlington, 348.
Pottet. Joshua, insolvent debtor.
Pettit. Charles, deputy clerk of
the Supreme Court of the
Province of New Jersey,
576, 577; note on, 577;
deputy secretary, 586.
John, land for sale in the pos-
session of, 147; coroner,
land for sale by, 147.
Thiomas, land for sale ad-
joining lands formerly of,
74.
Philadelphia, 2, 4, 12, 22 27 30
31. 34. 36, 37, 41, 43, 48', 50,
76, 124, 126, 130, 137, 138,
145, 155. 156. 158, 161, 171,
172, 177. 178, 184. 186, 191,
196, 205, 206, 209, 212, 216,
218, 219. 225. 228, 229, 230
233, 240, 241, 248, 253, 260,
261, 262, 264, 276, 279, 280,
281, 285, 290, 291, 295, 296,
299, 302, 311, 312, 318, 320,
322. 329. 330, 332. 335. 337,
339, 340. 347, 362, 368, 376,
382, 383, 386, 396, 398, 399,
407, 410, 413, 414, 418, 419,
420. 423. 430. 443, 450, 452,
459, 468, 469, 472, 482, 491
5"00, 505, 509, 522, 525, 527
548, 562, 563, 569, 570, 571,
573, 578, 588, 592; arrivals
at, 388, 432, 440, 569; book-
sellers in, 567; brig from,
5; "Centinel," of, 325;
Christ church and St.
Peter's, in, 287; College of,
205; College, commence-
ment of, 205, 330; Federal
convention met at, 290; land
for sale in, 21, 27, 54 217
256, 300, 357, 363, 391. 413]
424. 445, 473; land for sale
in or near, 20; land for sale
near, 15, 28, 38, 55, 64, 69,
73, 156, 274, 283. 317, 357,
368. 369, 388, 393, 403. 423,
425. 445, 491; land for sale
situate near the Post road
leading to, 71; land to let
in, 341; land to let near,
472; stage waggon to and
from, 158, 159; stage waggon
to, 199, 513; stage coach to,
545; stage from, 501; "The
Centinel," published in,
252; road to Burlington
from, 228; vessels cleared.
409. 456, 457, 462, 469, 488,
565; vessels entered in, 555;
vessels from, 299.
county, 422.
Custom House, vessels
cleared, 292, 471; vessels in-
ward, 477, 478, 4SS, 492.
goal, 331, 574.
Librarv Companv, books to be
sold by, 488.
market, produce sent to, 341.
INDEX.
633
commence-
of.
^Medical College,
ment at, 218.
newspapers, no delivery
■148.
outward entries, 492.
Post Office, letters remaining
in. 35, 152, 221, 308, 309. 35fi,
417. 471, 547.
Post road, 462.
waggon, 513.
^'Philanthropos," article ])\, 251,
252. 253
Philip. Col. manor of, 499.
Philips, Ei)hraim. goaler of Bur-
lington county goal, 359;
ser-vant in custody of, 455.
Nicolas, insolvent debtor, 183.
Philipsehurg (Westchester county,
X. Y.J. Rev. Harry Munroe
at, land for sale by, 10; Mr.
Munroe serving the chapel
at, 173.
Phillips. Elizabeth, 291.
Ejihraim. goaler, negro com-
mitted to goal bv, 485.
Horace G., 291.
Philipsliurgh. Sussex (now War-
ren) county, marriage .at.
177; merchant of. 177; Iai-
theran church at, 177. note.
Physician. 423. 424.
Pidgeon, William, biographical
sketch of, 40, 135; executor
of Daniel Coxe, 40; land for
sale by, 135, 387.
Pierson. Jonas, keeper of Newark
goal. 493.
Pike. Capt., 503.
PiJesgrove, 27, 152. 308, 356, 371.
471; land for sale in, 242,
352. 353. 403. 446. 459. 476.
township. 56S; land for sale
in. 70.
Pilot boat struck
487.
Fine. Lazarus, iun.
by, 21.
sen.
by lightning,
, land for sale
land for sale
act for preserving,
132.
I.iazarus.
by. 21.
Pine trees,
178.
Pinhorne. Mary.
TV^illiam. 132.
Pintard. Lewis, houses to be let
by. 379.
Piscataciua, 185.
Fiscataway. 157, 182, 280, 363;
farm to let in. 144; schooner
Felicity from, 363.
Pissaick river, land for sale on,
91.
Pissipenny meeting house, land
for sale near. 39.
Pitcher. William. 511.
Pitts Town, formerly called Hoffs
Town, 191.
mills, servant run away from,
191.
Planter. 288, 506.
Pledger, Joseph, joiner, 421.
■■'Ploughman," letter by, 6.
Plowman, Stevenson and, Charles
Lee, supposed runaway,
consigned to, 263.
Pluckemin. land for sale near,
492; meaning of, 175.
Pluckimin, servant run awa.v
from, 175; servant run a'way
near, 405.
Plume. Deborah, widow and ad-
ministratrix of Robert
Plume, deceased, boat for
sale by, 554.
Robert, deceased, boat of, for
sale, 553.
Phmis. varieties of, 89.
Pocketliook stolen, 11.
Poem for sale, 360.
Pohatconk. 15.
Pohatkung, land for sale situate
on, 273.
Point-no-Polnt. three men
drowned off, 404.
Point Pleasant, ferry at, 55.
Polhameous, Albert, insolvent
debtor, 590.
Polegreen. Elizabeth, widow,
obituary notice of, 283.
Poison. Andrew, insolvent debtor,
238.
Pompton. 333, 446; runaway negro
bred at, 499.
Ponds church, 521.
Poor Richard's Almanack for the
year 1769, for sale, 280.
Pour Roger's American Country
Almanack foi' 1769, for sale,
328.
Poost, Peter, land for sale by,
402.
Pork and gammons, purchase of,
569.
Poi k ;ind grain store for sale,
18.
Poi'rine. Peter, assignee, land for
sale by. 271.
Port Jervis, N. Y.. church near,
288.
Port Penn. Pa.. 36, 156, 386; land
for .sale at. 398.
Porter, Abraham, conveyance to,
missing, 171.
Post bo^■, horse stolen fi'om, 448.
Post rider, 340.
Post. Peter. 260.
Potash works for sale. 348.
Potter, Noadiah. deceased, notice
to creditors and debtors of,
406.
Potts. Capt.. ariival of, 371.
Jonathan. 2115.
Joseph, land for sale by, 222.
Poulas' Hook ferry, stage wag-
gon to, 289.
Poultry house for sale, 329.
Powell, Thomas, absconded, 403;
horse left in custody by,
403.
Powlas Hook, 536; fare for pas-
sengers from, to Newark,
214; stage waggon for, 214;
stage waggon from, 214.
races, 524.
Powles Hook, 351; ferry at, 513;
horse racing at, 479, 484;
stage from ferry at, to
Newark, 134; stage waggons
to and from. 274, 339, 484,
496.
Ferrv. 35u: removal to. 463;
634
INDEX.
stage waggon to and from,
158.
ferry house, 162, 163.
Powle's Hook, stage to, 501; stage
via. 501. 513.
Pownalborough. 556, 557, 559.
Presbyterian church in America,
97.
meeting house, 352; land for
sale lying near. 60; land for
sale near a. 91, 464.
power, effects of, 119.
synods, 325.
Presbyterians, 148; troublesome
to government, 117.
Press house for sale, 370.
Preston, Samuel, insolvent debtor,
168, 248.
Price, Blanche, 589.
Frederick, judge, 578, 579.
Hannah. 589.
Isaac, deceased, land late of,
for sale, 132.
Liza, 589.
Margery, 589.
Polly, 589.
Robert Friend, 579, 589; as-
semblyman from Gloucester
county. 200. 204, 231; bio-
graphical sketch of. 588;
judge, 588; marriage of, 589;
subscriptions to Nevill's
Laws received bv, 588.
Thomas, 589.
"Primes," negro, confined in
Perth Ambov goal, for sale,
449.
Princeton, 1, 48, 168, 270, 288, 289,
291, 348, 383, 398, 406, 437,
521, 578; college lottery
tickets for sale at. 286;
commencement of the Col-
lege of New Jersey at, 286.
309, 521; fall fair for, 299;
fire in, ' 398. 399; grammar
school at, 383. 525, 567;
King's Arms Tavern kept
at, 199; land for sale in,
16, 17, 386; land for sale
near, 10, 266; letter from,
194; meeting of the New
Jersey Medical Society at,
76; Rev. John Witherspoon,
D. D.. proceeds to, 248; ser-
mon preached by the presi-
dent of the College of Nas-
sau Hall, at, 566; servant
run away from. 168. 550;
Qua. Alexander. 260.
Quails, 89.
Quakers, 148; meetings of. In
London. 249; epistles from,
249; oppressed in the Colo-
nies, bv the Presbyterians,
118.
Quaker church in America, 97.
Quaker meeting house, 352; land
for sale near. 60.
Quaker Town, 260; stage waggon
from. 340.
Quaw, Alexander, 551.
Quebec, 299; appointment of sec-
retary of the Province of,
463; Captain Blewer, from.
spring fair to be held at,
128; store room to let in,
375, 376.
College, 204, 208; commence-
ment at, 286; first president
of, 291; land for sale oppo-
site to, 17; president of,
475.
Princetown, 274, 281, 347, 407.
567, 578; boarding house
kept by Mrs. E3. Stogdon,
widow, near Nassau hall, in,
334; commencement of the
New Jersey College at, 279,
282; escaped in. 443; fall
fair at, 525; land for sale
in, 301, 328, 329; land for
sale near, 90, 365, 366; stage
waggon to and from, 158;
thief escaped near, S72.
College, land for sale near,
445. (.See Nassau Hall.)
Pringle, John, merchant, servant
run away from, 302.
Prior, Thomas, 450.
Probasco. Abraham, land for sale
by, 87.
Probates. administrations and
deeds, remaining in secre-
taries' offices at Burlington
and Perth Amboy, 361.
Proclamation by Governor Wil-
liam Franklin, 583-586.
Proprietary rights, 1,400 acres for
sale of, 317.
Protestant churches, validity of
ordination in foreign coun-
tries, 98.
Protestantism, enlargement of the
borders of. 560.
Provoost, David, negro of, for
sale. 449.
William. 447.
Provost, Mr., of New York, negro
man belonging to, 32.
Providence. 202. 506.
Pryer, Thomas, jun., acting as-
signee of Richard Reading,
late of Amwell, 323.
Pryor. Thomas, jun., copper mine
and land for sale by, 75;
land for sale by, 284.
Pullene, Major. 8.
Pumpton. negro run away from,
196.
Purdy. John, 260.
Pursley. Lydia. marriage of, 177.
Pym, Captain, 266.
172; Protestants of Canada
reside principally in. 559.
Queen's College in New Jersey,
notice of meeting of trustees
of, 498, 122, 267, 411.
Queen's Town, Md., 506.
Quigg, Henry, confined in Bur-
lington county goal, 174.
Quin. James, runaway servant,
193.
John, 551.
Quit-rents, appointment of re-
receiver of, 463.
Q'Uohacking road, land for sale
on, 370.
INDEX.
63s
Raccoon creek, 360; land for sale
on, 255, 370, 477; land for
sale near, 535.
Racoon creek, land for sale on, 65.
Racoon skins for sale, 535.
Rain, excessive. 503.
Ralston's. near Newark, 271.
Ram killed an ox, 309, 316.
Ramsay, Alexander, 459.
Ramsey, John, merchant, land for
sale by, 17.
Rancokas creek, petition to make
a lawful fence of. from the
mouth to the forks, 307.
Rand, Nath., mate, arrival of, 363.
Randall, Annanias, insolvent
debtor, 181.
Randell, Paul, foremast-man, ar-
rival of. 363.
Randolph. Peyton, 518; attorney-
general and one of the
council for Virginia, 463.
Range for sale, 87.
Rankin. Capt., ashore on the
Sallv at Little Egg Har-
bour, 184. 186. 196.
James, 264.
Raritan, 185.
Raritan river, land for sale on,
135, 395 406.
Rariton, 465;' farm let at, 408,
negro run away at, 464,
465.
Landing. cattle. negroes,
horses, waggons, etc., for
sale at, 408; land for sale
at, 499, 511; land for sale
near, 401, 402; land for sale
on, 489.
river, grist mill for sale near,
182; grist mill 'and saw mill
for sale situate on, 374;
land for sale on, 60, 254,
314, 389, 439, 493; house to
let on, 86; south branch of.
513; stage to the north
branch of. 513.
Rawson, William, 415.
Read, Mrs. Alice. 565; obituary
notice of. 565; note on. 565.
Charles, 28. 576; judge of Su-
preme Court, 281. 290. 291,
387; servants run away
from, 257. 316, 324.
Joseph, uncalled-for probates,
etc., to be had from, 361;
land for sale bv order of,
431.
Reader, Jacob, land for sale in
the possession of, 147.
Reading. Captain Daniel, shot
while hunting. 312; obituary
notice of. 313.
Daniel, land for sale by. 303.
George, land for sale by. 303,
373; biographical sketch of,
373; advertisement of, 419.
John, deceased. 312, 373, 377;
obituarA- notices of. 22. 36.
Richard, land of, for sale. 73;
late of Amwell. notice to
creditors of, 323; share of
copper mine of. for sale,
74.
Thomas land for sale by,
303.
Reading township, 180.
Reading Town, 260; land for sale
in, 133, 271. 389; negro run
away in, 467.
Reading's Bottom, land for sale
V:)Ounded bv lands common-
ly called, 390.
Reckless Town, 260.
Redford. Sarah, IS.
William. 18.
Reed. Andrew, 551.
Capt.. 497.
Capt. E.. 462. 488.
Mrs. Grace, 551.
Jesse, graduated from Prince-
ton College. 521.
Joseph, jun., land for sale by,
26; deputy secretary-, 162.
R., 457.
Reedv Island, arrival of vessels
at, 29.
Rees. Thomas, degree of bachelor
of arts conferred upon, 287.
Reese, Thomas, 291; biographical
sketch of, 291.
Reeve, Benjamin, boat adrift
taken up by, 36; land for
sale by, 54.
Mr., master of the Princeton
grammar school, resignation
of, 473, 474.
Refinery, Mr. Ogden's, 39.
Reid, Captain, 485.
Reilly, Terence, book-keeping.
etc.. taught by. 528.
Religious liberties in America,
118; encroachment upon, by
the Presbvterians in the
Colonies. 118.
Remsen, Peter, land for sale by,
87.
Renshaw. Richard, 152. 221.
Repaupo creek, land for sale on,
372.
Repopaw creek, land for sale
near, 93.
Reyley. Capt., John, 228.
Revnolds, Broughton. creditors of
Abraham Clark to meet at
the house of, 37; servant
run awav from, 435.
David, innholder. 388.
Rhea, John, 563.
Rhea's stable, horses ke|n at.
418.
Rhinebeck. Reformed Dutch
churches of. 521.
Rhinebeck Flats. Reformed Dutch
churches of. 521.
Rhode Island. 31. 330; conduct of
the Colony of. 207; main-
taining ministers of. 201.
Richman. Isaac, land for sale by,
353.
Jacob, executor, land for sale
by, 353, 371. 378.
John, deceased, land for sale
late of, 353.
Richard, runaway mulattoe. 459.
636
INDEX.
Richards. John, land for sale
near, 311.
Nathaniel, negro run away
from, 444, 512.
Warnei', obituary notice of,
364.
William, insolvent debtor,
591.
Richardson, Widow, New York,
258.
Riddings Town, land for sale In,
254.
Ridgway. Solomon, servant run
away from, 413.
Riggs. Joseph, 62.
Riker. Capt., salt taken from,
157.
Ring. Obadiah, insolvent debtor,
366.
Ring-wood, 311.
Iron Works, 274; land for sale
near. 49; servant run away
from, 323; watch lost at,
320.
Risdon, John, absconded from,
449.
Rittenhouse. David, 450.
Rittenhouse's observatory, 451.
Rivington, James. bookseller.
marriage of, 401.
Roads, machine for leveling, 429.
Robber. 572, 574.
Robbery, 4, 331; of the Eastern
treasury, 541, 543.
Robbins, Cornelius, runaway ser-
vant of, 41.
Roberdeau. Daniel. merchant,
399.
Robert, runawav negro, 258.
Roberts. George, 563.
John, servant run away from,
212
Robertson. Charles. 551.
Thomas, supposed thief, 319.
Robins. Daniel, deceased, land for
sale late the property of,
276.
Moses, 561.
Nathan, execxitor, land and
fulling mill for sale by, 132.
William, 176.
Robinson, Capt., 29. 497; ashore,
500, 506; in distress, 29.
Capt. James. 229.
John, wife eloped from, 358.
John, runaway servant, 368.
Judy, eloped, 358.
Saunders, 35.
Thomas, runawav Irishman,
220.
William. runaway servant,
404.
Rockey Hill. 162, 206. 236.
Rocky Hill. 208; near New Bruns-
wick, copper mines at, 162;
Washington's farewell to
the army written at the
Berrien homestead at, 1:09,
note.
Rodgers, Rev. John, 399.
Rodman, Clark, land for sale
near, 74.
Thomas, 300.
Roe, Abraham, 588; executor of
Henry Roe, deceased, 588.
Hannah, 588; executrix of
Henry Roe, deceased, 588.
Henry, executors of, 588:
notice to creditors of, 588.
Rogers, Capt., 510.
Isaac, land for sale by, 423.
John, 260.
Samuel, 551.
Mrs. Sarah, 260.
Romine, Samuel, insolvent debt-
or, 183.
Roosevelt, Nicholas, land for sale
by, 246, 398.
Rose, Capt. Joseph, house to let
occupied by, 392.
Rosevelt's dock, boat for sale
near, 554.
Ross, Alexander, 260.
Dr. Alexander, 152, 309,
Elizabeth, accompanying sup-
posed runaway servant, 264.
George, house to let occupied
by, 61, 163.
John, 573.
William, supposed runaway
servant, committed to Am-
boy goal, 264.
Rouce, John, insolvent debtor,
183.
Rowan county, 291.
Rowland, Captain, arrival of,
362.
Rownsaver, Richard, 551.
Roxbury, 310; forge for sale at,
268; New Boston forge for
sale situate at, 268.
Roy. Justice, candidate for rep-
resentative for Somerset
county, 194.
Royal American Regiment, 26.
Royal Irish Regiment, Lieutenant
Perkins, belonging to,
drowned, 177, 178.
Royall, John, insolvent debtor.
590.
Rue, Joseph, house of, consumed
by fire, 385.
Runaways. 128, 129, 206, 207, 342,
349.
apprentices. 266. 492.
bail. 362.
molattoes, 206, 227, 228, 316,
459.
negroes, 64, 152, 165, 171, 172.
180, 184, 185. 186, 187, 196,
250. 251, 258, 316, 333, 334,
360, 410, 440. 441, 444, 447,
454, 455, 461, 462, 464, 465,
466, 467, 468., 471, 497, 498,
499, 505, 511, 512, 527, 537,
548, 580.
servants, 26, 30, 40, 41, 53,
62, 70, 93, 129, 137, 138, 153,
168, 173, 174, 175, 187, 190,
191, 193, 194, 199, 200, 212.
215, 216, 220, 225, 228, 229,
249, 256, 257, 270, 292, 293,
294, 301, 302, 311, 313, 314,
316. 323, 324. 254, 355, 356,
361, 391, 392, 395, 402, 404,
405, 409, 410, 412, 413, 422,
423, 434, 435, 436, 450, 451,
452, 453, 455, 458, 460, 469.
470, 478, 479, 480, 483, 485,
491, 495, 510, 511, 516, 517.
INDEX.
637
535, 536, 550, 578; money
stolen by, 249, 456.
Rundle, Daniel, Eluropean and
East India goods for sale
at the store of, 472; house
to let by, 472.
George, European and East
India goods for sale at the
store of. 472.
Runnokls, John, 264.
Runyan. Reune, assemblyman
from Middlesex county, 204,
231.
Runyon, Reuben, negro wench for
sale by, 529.
Rune, assemblyman from
Middlesex county, instruc-
tions to, 531; judge, 197,
198, 239, 278, 176.
Rush, Dr. Benjamin, 521; arrival
Of, 472.
Jacob, oration by, at com-
mencement of the College of
New Jersey. 287; receives
degree of master of arts at
Princeton, 288.
Rutger. Anthony, jun., race won
by horse belonging to, 524.
Rutgers, Capt. Anthony, 179.
Rutgers College, bequest to, 288.
(See Queen's College.)
Rutlierford. Robert, house for-
merly of. 160; insolvetit
debtor. 248, 590; land for
sale formerly the property
of, 46.
Rvan, John, runaway servant,
191.
Peter. 260.
Rye for sale. 47.
Rverson. George, 373.
Joris. 373.
Martin, land for sale by, 303;
land and negroes for sale
bv, 390.
Mary, 373.
Rynan. William, weaver, runaway
servant. 138.
Rvne, John, absconded, 449.
vS
Saddle bags lost, 351.
Saddle taken bv mistake, 536.
Saddler, 313, 445.
Saddles for sale, 155.
"Sagorighwiyogstha," or arbiter
or doer of justice, 539; In-
dian name for Gov. Frank-
lin, 543.
Salem. 36, 40, 45. 121, 124, 145.
156, 160. 205. 207, 243, 255,
284, 292, 309, 341, 353, 375,
409, 421, 423, 444, 445, 456.
457, 458, 462. 471. 478, 488.
492, 508, 517. 547, 548. 566,
582, 586; assemblymen from.
212; boat Ijroke loose in,
509; Captain Talbot for,
124; Circuit Courts to be
held in, 421; collector of cus-
toms in, 44; Episcopal cause
low at, 201; escape from a
constable of, 452; land for
sale in, 219, 220, 247, 319.
370, 407; land for sale near,
27, 386, 398, 460; land to let
near, 340.
Bridge, 27, 413.
county, 92. 145. 165, 220, 356,
373, 411; assemblymen from,
231; destruction of cattle at.
126; fire in, 400; hail storm
at, 212; highest tide long
known at, 126; land for sale
in, 14, 35, 70, 156; land to let
in 472; servant run away
from, 153; trial at. 400.
county courts, 152.
county goal, insolvent debtors
confined in, 238.
creek, land for sale on, 261,
357; land to let on. 341.
road, land for sale near, 93.
Salem, Barbadoes. W. I.. 157.
Salem Town, land for sale near,
446.
Salisberry. 323.
Salmon, Capt., 472.
Nathaniel, 548; land for sale
bv. 72; land for sale by,
439.
Sal tar. Jos., servant run away
from. 458.
Salt meadow for sale, 182.
Sam, negro man committed to
Burlington county goal, 484.
Sample, John, drowned, 552.
Sands. James, drowned, 552.
Michael. 260.
Sandv Hook. 5, 216. 240, 278. 322,
363, 476, 520; death of John
French at. 233; Edward Col-
lard forbidden to land or dig
clams on, 240; land for sale
near. 296; latitude at the
lighthouse on, 554; sloop
run ashore near. 593; ves-
sel ashore near, 364.
Sateiiv. Samuel, insolvent debtor,
168.
"Satiricus Sarcasticus," commu-
nication from, 273.
Santa Croix, 385.
Savannah, Ga., 209.
Saw mills. 19. 55. 89, 93, 142, 273,
352. 377, 382. 414.
for sale. 67. 72, 88, 126, 131.
136. 254, 302. 303, 321, 367,
371. 374. 375, 411. 433. 582
portion of. for sale, 19.
to rent. 319.
Savre. Abraham, insolvent debtor,
170.
Scantling. John, Irish servant,
broke goal. 123.
Scarff. Robert, horse stolen from,
510.
Scattergood, Phoebe, 262.
Thomas, 262.
Schaghticoke. Reformed Dutch
church at. 288.
Schcints. George, information de-
sired as to whereabouts of,
407.
Heni-\-. imiuiry by, as to his
brother. 4 07.
638
INDEX.
Schenck. Abraham, land for sale
by. 87; saw mill for sale by,
88.
Johannes, land for sale in the
possession of. 133.
Paul, land for sale by, 121.
Schoolmasters : —
Barber, Francis, 10, 528.
Cooper, Caleb. 29, 75.
Haddon, William. 141.
Moore. John. 446.
Periam, Joseph, 474.
Reeve. , 473, 474.
Voorhees, Stephanus, 10.
Stephen, 528.
Wilson. Peter, 381.
■Schools: —
at Bound Brook, 141.
at Christiana, 456.
at Elizabethtown, 10, 473, 474.
at Hackensaek. 10, 520.
near Hackensaek, 381.
at Newark, 141.
at New' Bridge. 528.
at New Brunswick, 30, 75.
at New York, 520.
at Princeton, 383.
Schuyler. Col. Peter, his New Jer-
sey regiment, 266.
Schuyler's, Colonel, boat for sale
at, 416.
Schuyler's Copper Works at Sec-
ond River burned, 220, 233,
230: lease of, for sale, 303.
Schuylkill, Upper Ferry over, 229.
Scipio. runaway negro, 537.
Scot. John Morin. 573; letter by,
574.
Scotch Plains, 529.
Scotch Society, mission of the,
297.
Scotland. 123, 138, 257, 288.
Scott, Abraham, horse stolen
from, 490.
John, farm to let by, 401.
Col. John, 463.
Moses, land for sale by, 53.
Robert, escaped, 271.
Scott's Mountain, land for sale
on, 74.
Scow for sale, 380; wrecked, 32.
Scroggin. Jacob, article by, 44;
negro purchased by, 45.
Sea Caucus, partition of island of.
470.
Sears. Moses, money collected for
the relief of, 8.
William, insolvent debtor, 183.
Searson, John, communication
from. 568-576; trial and ac-
(luittal of. on indictment
for grand larceny, 576.
Sebring. Michael, graduates from
Princeton College, 287.
Secaucus, 181.
Secaukus. 453.
Seeker. Right Reverend Thomas.
'•Letter to the Right Honor-
able Horatio Walpole," by,
80; "Commentary on," 80.
Second River (now Belleville),
355; copper mines at, 162;
boat for sale at, 416; fire
at Schuyler's copper mines
at, 220, 230, 233; land for
sale on road to, 348.
Seeley, Benjamin, 568.
Christina, 568.
Sarah. 568.
Seely, Ephraim. negroes run away
from, 172, 186.
Seine fishery for rock and perch,
357.
Sellers, Hall and, printers, 399.
John, 450.
Senemenson, land for sale at,
388.
Sergeant, Mr., 291.
Sarah, 578.
Jonathan D., 347.
Servant girl fraudentlv sold, 439.
Seventieth regiment, 266.
Severn, John, 551.
Severns, Thomas, negro man of,
committed to Somerset
county goal, 495.
Sexton. Nehemiah, 551.
Seyoc, Cornelius, insolvent debt-
or, 590.
Shakleton, Richard, bonds given
to, 205.
Sharo. Jack, runaway negro, 185.
Sharp. Isaac, land for sale bv.
446.
Joseph, apprentice boy, en-
ticed away from. Wood-
berry, 174, 200.
Joseph, land for sale near, in
Pilesgrove township, 460.
Sharpe, Isaac, assemblyman from
Salem county, 212; assem-
blyman from Salem and
Cumberland, 231.
Shaw. John, land for sale at the
house of, 299.
Shearer, Gilbert, land for sale in
the occupation of, 394.
Shearman wanted, 460.
Shehan. Dennis, mill-wright, run-
away servant, 409.
Shepherd. Nathan, land for sale
by, 27.
Sherwood, Robert. 260.
Shevileer. Henry, 593.
Shilleto. Mr., fusee discharged by.
344.
Shipboy. John, land for sale by,
255; assignee, land for sale
by, 271.
Shippen. Joseph, jun., 241, 450,
535.
Shipwright. 378.
Shiras. P., European, East and
West India goods for sale
at the store of, 436.
Shivers. John, land for sale near,
369.
Samuel, 417.
Shlemb, Frederick. 12.
Peter, information desired in
relation to. 12.
Shnyder, Harman, land for sale
by, 14.
Shoemaker. 12. 129, 395, 402, 412.
Shoots. Christopher, 334.
Elizabeth, 334.
Slirewsberrv, man run away In,
435.
INDEX.
639
township, land for sale in,
87.
Shrewsbury, 140. 190, 230, 247,
350, 493, 511. 546. 551; barn
burned at, 52; land for sale
in. 12, 122. 396, 397, 494;
land for sale near, 208; man
killed by a panther from,
51; sloop run aground near,
552; tavern for sale at, j.22.
butter in firkins for sale,
360.
inlet, sloop driven ashore at,
434; sloop run aground near,
547.
road, land for sale on. 337.
Shute. Barnaby, biographical
note on, 38; insolvent debt-
or, 38. 592; tavernkeeper at
Elizabethtown. 592. note.
Shutt. AVilliam. stage waggon to
be let out by, 285.
Sickels, Henry, land for sale by,
49.
Silk manufactorv to be erected,
420.
Silver. Aaron, land for sale by,
243.
Silver shoe buckles stolen, 318.
Silversmith committed to goal,
493.
Silver spoons stolen, 318.
Sim, Hugh, of Scotland, receives
honorary degree of bachelor
of arts at Princeton, 288.
Simmonds, Captain. 299.
Simons. Captain John, 41.
Simpson. Capt., arrival of, 29.
James, insolvent debtor, 589.
Sinclair. Lady, marriage of, 401.
Sincleai', Joseph. 260.
Singleton, Capt., arrival of, 36.
Sinnickson, A., 44, 45.
Sinnick. land for sale by, 261.
Sitzgreaves, William, land fot
sale by, 363.
Sixteenth British regiment, 340.
Skiff stolen, 490.
taken up adrift, 339.
Skillman, Benjamin, nearly
drowned. 437.
Mrs. Benjamin, drowned, 437.
Jacob, jun., insolvent debtor,
176.
Skilton. Justice, 372.
Skinner, Captain, arrival of, 266.
Cortland. 211; assemblyman
from Perth Amboy, 204, 231;
land to let by, 470; speaker
of House of Representa-
tives. 542, 543, 544, 545, 546;
letter to. 562. 563.
Capt. John, of Amboy. 269;
biographical sketch of, 266.
Stephen, 263. 343; boat and
land for sale by, 215; land
for sale by. 57; offers re-
ward for discovery of thief
who broke open treasury,
230; treasurer of the East-
ern Division of New Jersey,
house of. robbed. 234. 235;
depositions of, 240, 241.
Judge Stephen, 176, 197, 198,
239, 278, 279, 346, 365, 366.
Captain William. 266.
Rev. William, 266.
Skirm, Abraham, journeyman ful-
ler and shearman wanted
by, 460.
Skons. Major of the regulars,
472.
Slate Mountain, land for sale at
the foot of, 74.
Slaves, act for trial of. for mur-
der and other crimes, etc.,
163.
for sale, 90.
to hire, 401.
Sloe. William, 163.
Sloop ashore, 353.
driven ashore, 434.
lost in storm. 8.
Small, John, confined in Burling-
ton county goal. 174.
Small causes, act for the trial
of, 587.
Smallpox, 423. 424; death caused
by, 309.
Smith wanted. 67.
Smith. , brothers, frozen to
death, 355.
Benjamin Harrison, 551.
Rev. Caleb, 291.
Daniel, 589.
Daniel, jun., land for sale by,
75. 299.
David" 399.
Doughald, 551.
Frederick, chief justice of
New Jersey. 198. 573. 576;
judge of Supreme Court,
236, 246.
George, absconded, 66.
Isaac, judge. 590.
Isaac, secretary of New Jer-
sev Medical Society, 292.
412. 520, 536.
Jacamiah, land for sale bv,
417.
James, cloth manufacturer,
16; insolvent debtor, 581;
land for sale late of, 487.
Jane, 291.
John, Burlington, daughter
of, married, 161; land for
sale by, 301, 473; History of
New Jersey, by. 488.
John, broke goal. Morris
county. 294; confined in goal
at Jamaica. 354.
John, of Middlesex county, in-
solvent debtor. 366.
Jonathan, judgment against.
299; land for sale late cf,
299.
Joseph, assemblyrrian from
the citv of Burlington. 192.
231.
Josiah. 399.
Martha. 291.
Nicholas. bonds given oy.
205; negro man of, com-
mitted to Newark goal. 493.
Peter, death of. 68; land for
sale by. 68. 417.
Richard, resignation as re-
corder of the city of Bur-
lington. 136: clerk of the As-
' sembly, 546.
640
INDEX.
Robert, 175.
Robert, judge, 581. 590.
Rev. Robert, 399, 522.
Sally, marriage of, 161,
Samuel, of Jamaica, L. I., 355.
Samuel f Stanhope), graduated
from Princeton College. 521;
orations by, 523, 5:^4; biog-
raphical sketch of, 522.
Samuel, of Hunterdon county,
insolvent debtor, 168.
Sarah Logan, biographical
sketch of, 161.
Shobal, deceased, land for
sale of estate of. 232.
Thomas, biographical note on,
291; degree of bachelor of
arts conferred upon, 287.
William, 264; executor, land
for sale by, 232; trustee,
land for sale by, 371.
Rev. Dr. William, 450; "The
Anatomist," bv, 81; quoted,
297. 298; Frovbst of College
of Pennsylvania, 525.
William P.. horse strayed
from. 197; executor of
Joseph Woodruff, jun., de-
ceased, 379; visiter of the
Elizabeth Town grammar
.s:chool, 475; negro run away
from, 499.
Smith's Ferrv, land for sale near,
380.
Smith's shop for sale, 121; shop
to let or for sale, 89.
Smithhurst. Captain, 157.
Smoakhouse for sale, 338.
Smock. John, negro taken up by,
495.
Smyth, Frederick, note in rela-
tion to, 266; chief justice of
New Jersey, 426; returns to
New York, 321; to attend
Indian treaty at Fort Stan-
wix, 269; judge of Supreme
Court. 380. (See Smith.)
Sneider, Harman, land for sale
bv. 443.
Snell. Samuel, land for sale by,
433.
Snevdon's house, 518.
Snow. Capt.. 528.
Society (Scotch) for the Propa-
gation of Christian Knowl-
edge, 297.
Society for the Propagation of the
Gospel in Foreign Parts.
102. 556.
Soldiers, disabled, commissioners
to provide for, 588.
Somers, Susan, 291.
Somerset, 17; freeholders In the
county of, increasing num-
ber of, 210.
county. 170, 181, 208, 260, 307,
399, 461, 466, 551; assembly-
men from, 194, 204. 208, 231;
land for sale in, 56, 71; order
of judges of. 181; servant
run away from. 175.
court house, 260; land for sale
near, 121.
goal, negro man taken up and
committed to the, 495.
South Branch, stage to the. 501.
South Amboy. 138; an act to re-
pair public roads in, by
hire, 164; land for sale in,
64.
ferry stage house. 322;
prisoner for theft escaped
from. 331.
South Brunswick, land for sale
in. 186.
South Carolina, 278, 291, 323;
clergy of, 213.
South, Edmund, insolvent debtor,
590.
Southold. Long Island, congre-
gation in. 521.
South river, act to build a bridge
over, etc., 164; land for sale
on. 215.
bridge, land for sale near,
330; land for sale at, 431.
landing, land for sale near,
58, 440.
South. Thomas, 41.
Southwark, 55.
Sowder, William, absconded from,
360.
Spain, Capt., 281.
Spangenberg, John, 260.
Spanish horse, 408.
merchant, family of, drowned,
547.
Sparks. Captain, 172.
Richard, land for sale by,
460.
Speer grass. 89.
Speer, Barent, deceased, land for
sale oy the heirs of. 91.
Spencer, Rev. Blihu, 38. 399.
Spenser, . house of, burned,
400; son of, fatallv burned,
400.
Spicer. Jacob, executor, 378; land
for sale by, 371; land for sale
near, 370.
Spier, Captain, 155, 240.
Spining, Benjamin, canoe lost bv,
435.
Spinnage, Jonathan, 528.
Spinning, Capt.. 22; arrival of,
385.
Spotswood. iron works at. 251;
land for sale near, 57.
Springfield. Burlington county.
servant run awav from. 53.
93; land in for sale. 75. 501.
Si)ringtield. Chester county. Pa.,
servant run away from, 404,
Spi'ingfleld, Essex county, 72; land
for sale in, 411. 439, 54S, 566.
Siiringfield, Monmouth countv,
260.
Spring Garden, 505; land so called
for sale, 19.
Sprout. Rev. Mr.. 399.
Squan beach, sloop run aground
on, 552, 546.
Siiuancum, land for sale on, 130,
414.
Squire, Jonathan, negro run awav
from, 537,
Squire's Point, 261; forge for sale.
302, 582; land for sale near,
369, 390.
Stjuirrel killing, 581.
INDEX.
641
Stable for sale, 315, 407.
Stafford. 40.
Stag's creek, land for sale on,
245.
Stage, 134.
driver, 31.
waggons, 134, 15S, 199, 214,
237, 274, 284, 285, 289. 290,
339, 376, 484, 496, 500. 512.
545.
Stagg's creek, land for sale on,
397.
Stallions. (See Horse-ljreeding. )
Stamp act, 178.
Stanaland. Thomas, land for sale
by, 383.
Stansbury, Recompence, assignee
of Abraham Clark, insolvent
debtor. 37.
Stanton. Jeremiah, boat for sale
by, 431.
Starn, Jacob, servant run away
from, 129, 412; high sheriff
of Sussex county, prisoners
broke goal from, 123, 148.
Statcn Island. 127, 435, 564; acci-
dent at, 31; land for sale
near, 296; land for sale on.
S80.
ferry, 31.
Stearndall. John, deceased, 303.
Steel. Brice, 260.
Mr., barn of, burned, 2.
Steelman, Charles, land for sale
by, 433.
John, land for sale by, 93;
servants run awav from,
478.
Steers for sale, 50.
Steele. John, land for sale late
the property of, 535.
Stenton, i-esidence of Chief Jus-
tice James Logan, 161. note.
Stephenson. John, executor, land
for sale by, 375.
Sterling, Earl of, land for sale
next, 219.
Sterling- Iron Works, land for sale
near, 49.
Stcrndall. John, deceased, notice
to creditors and debtors of,
162.
Steuart, Charles, appointed sec-
retary of the Province of
Quebec, 463.
Stevens's ferry, house to let oppo-
site, 86.
Stevens. Dennis, mill-wright, run-
away servant, 409.
John, 15.
Mrs.. 551. , , ^
Richard, land for sale, late
the property of, 135.
Mrs. Sarah, 551.
Stevenson. Samuel. insolvent
debtor, 168.
Stevenson and Plowman, 263.
Stewart, Capt. Alexander, 256.
Archibald, land for sale oy.
591
Charies, 152, 518.
Lewis, tavern and land tor
sale by, 63. ^ , , .
Stiers, John, jun., insolvent debt-
or, 168.
Stiles, John, land for sale by.
439.
Thomas, broke goal, 341, 342.
Stille, Pontius, horses to be en-
tered with, 272.
Still house for sale, 237, 566.
Still Run, saw mill for sale on,
371.
Stillwell, Captain, from Phila-
delphia, 299.
Nicholas, assemblyman from
Cape May county, 212, 231.
Stirling, Earl of. 15, 219.
Stites, Jonathan, assignee, 536.
Stivers. Samuel, insolvent debtor,
170.
Stockton, Job, servant run away
from, 53; assignee of
Thomas Leonard, deceased,
407; late sheriff, land for
sale by, 275.
Joseph, assignee of William
Whitehead, 406.
Richard, 289; appointed mem-
ber of the Council of New
Jersey, 3C2.
Robert, assignee of William
Whitehead, 406; executor,
land for sale by, 365, 366;
sheriff, broke goal from,
342.
Stogdon. Mrs. E., widow, board-
ing house opened by. 334.
Stone cutter wanted, 67.
Stone, Daniel, horse stolen by,
342: runaway, 342.
Stoney brook, 168; land for sale
on, 266.
Stony brook, land for sale near,
338.
Store house for sale, 19.
Store room to be let, 375.
Story. Isaac, degree of bachelor
of arts conferred upon, 26 1;
oration by, at commence-
ment of the College of New
Jersey, 288; biographical
sketch of, 291.
.Stout, David, insolvent debtor,
183
Grover, 168.
Col. Joseph, 260.
Joseph, insolvent dcl)tor, 192,
248.
Jonathan, runaway servant.
207.
Robert, insolvent debtor, 183.
Stoute, Nehemiah, land for sale
for the use of the creditors
of, 222.
Stow creek, 14; land for sale on,
219.
township, stage waggon to set
out near the Cross Roads in.
285.
Stratford. Conn., 336.
Strawbridge, John, servant run
awav from. 368.
Streight, Christian. 330, 331.
Stretch, Isaac, land for sale by,
54.
Peter, conveyances to and
from, missing, 171.
Strettoll. Amos, 13.
41
642
INDEX.
Robert, land for sale near,
377.
Streydt, Christian, biographical
sketch of, 330.
Ursula, 330.
"Strumpet," mare, 129.
Stryker, Jan, 208.
Jannetie, 208.
William S., "Battles of Tren-
ton and Princeton," by, 26;
"Trenton One Hundred
Years Ago," by, 38.
Stuart, Charles, land for sale by,
378.
Sturgeon manufactory carried on
by Elijah Bond, 169; mys-
tery in the manufacturing
of, 342.
Stymets, John, 207, 208.
St. Christophers, W. I., 258, 281,
299, 548; arrivals at, 582.
586.
St. Croix, 145.
St. Domingo, 546, 552.
St. Bustatia, W. I., 256, 293; ves-
sel from, 4.
St. Georges, 399.
St. Kitts, W. I., 31, 256.
Suffocation of tvs^o persons, 487.
Suffolk (L,. I.) Presbytery, 521.
Sugar Island, 201.
Summerseat, near Trenton, 550.
Sumter county, S. C, 288.
Sunpink creek, land for sale on,
436.
Support of the government, act
for, 587.
Supreme Court, at Burlington,
trial at, 575; insolvent debt-
ors petition judges of, 192.
Surveyor, 378.
Susciuehanna river, preservation
of flsh In, 533.
Sussex, 471; Circuit Courts to be
held at, 421.
Circuit Court, 152.
Court house, land for sale at
the, 73; land for sale near,
389, 390; land to let near,
393
county, 15, 16, ' 161, 177, 378,
550, 551, 555; assemblymen
from, 231; broke goal in.
123; election of representa-
tives in, 163; forge for sale
in, 582; grist mill and saw
mill for sale in, 302; iron
works in, 393; judges of,
388; land for sale in, 14,
74, 147, 273, 377, 3S9, 582,
591; land to let in, 59; new
stone court house in, 219,
runaway from, 128.
goal, escaped from, 147; in-
solvent debtors in, 253, 426;
run away from, 128.
Sussex county, Del., 206.
Sussex county. Virginia, 521.
Swart, Cornelius, insolvent debt-
or, 380.
Swartwood, Jacob, land for sale
at the house of, 442.
Swedesboro, Swedish church at,
568; land for sale lying near
the, 255.
Sweesey, Mathias, insolvent debt-
or, 68.
Swett, Jenjamin, juri., recorder of
Burlington, 136; recorder of
deeds for the city and
county of Burlington, 138;
appointed recorder of the
city of Burlington, instead
of recorder of deeds, 154.
Swift. Joseph, 563.
Swine for sale, 302.
Syberberg, Christian, land for sale
belonging to the estate of.
275.
Sykes, Samuel, servant run awav
from, 31, 70.
Syron, runaway negro, 580.
Taggart, Jacob, 309.
Joshua, 356.
Talbot, Captain, 124.
Captain, 554.
Stephen, jun., servant run
away from, 435.
Thomas, horse stolen from,
318, 319; spoons and shoe
buckles stolen from, 318,
319.
Tankard stolen, 416.
Tanner, 42, 45.
Tanner, Benjamin, 548.
Tanton Forge, 260; good colliers
and forge men and a good
keeper wanted at, 368; ser-
vants run away from, 256.
Tanyard for sale, 156.
Taub, Deterick, shoemaker, 12.
Taverns, 591.
Banks', James, Newark, 237.
Black Horse, Mendem, 268.
Blazing Star, Perth Amboy,
31, 33, 475.
Blue Anchor, Gloucester, 450.
Blue Ball, Shrewsbury, for
sale, 122.
Bunich of Grapes, Phila-
delphia. 501, 513.
Campbell's, Freehold, for sale,
430.
Clark's, at Elizabeth Town,
149.
Cohansey Bridge, 567.
Cunningham's, Allen Town,
18.
Duke of Rutland, Elizabeth
Town, 204.
Geiss', Frankford, Pa., 290.
Hudibras, Princeton, 199.
Indian King, Philadelphia,
340.
King's Arms, Princeton, 198.
Marquis of Granbv, Elizabeth
Town, 38.
New Blazing Star, Powles
Hook, 48, 158.
New Jersev College, Prince-
ton, 376.
Royal Oak Inn, Trenton, 160.
INDEX,
643
"Three Tuns," Pilesgrove, 460.
Tomkin's, Great Swamp, Pa.,
161.
Whitehall, New Brunswick,
267.
"\ATiite House," Elizabeth
Town. 204. 467.
William Earl's, Bergen Woods,
290.
for sale, at Amwell, 24, 270;
at Pequanick, 62.
Widow Watson's, Hackinsack,
Tavernkeepers, 376. 394, 592.
Taxes, act to settle the "quotas of
the several counties, 587.
Taylor, 8, 452.
Taylor, Daniel, servant run away
from, 199, 200.
Edward, assemblyman from
Monmouth county, 204, 231
James. 551.
John, land for sale lately of.
468; late sheriff, land for
sale by, 58.
Judge John, 296. 311, 481.
Mr., 17.
Robert, servant run away
from. 410.
Thomas, servant run away
from. 453.
Taylour, Robert, servant run
away from, 137.
Teamsters wanted, 274.
Tool, Frederick, insolvent debtor,
181.
Temple, John, appointed lieuten-
ant-governor of New Hamp-
shire, 462.
Tenant's creek and Day's run,
land between, for sale, 64.
Templer. Col., of the 26th Regi-
ment, marriage of, 401.
Tendue. John, cordwainer, com-
mitted to Trenton goal, 235.
Tenicum township, land for sale
in, 135.
Tennant, "William, land for sale
bv. 301. 386; clerg>-man,
sketch of, 301.
Terhune, John, land for sale by.
245. 397.
Terrick, Bishop Richard, 287.
Test, Edward, 43; land for sale
by. 36. 156; servant run
awav from, 284; late sheriff,
land for sale by, 487, 160.
Thatcher, Samuel, ran away from
his bail. 362.
Thackray. Benjamin, 466.
Thayer. Elihu. graduated from
Princeton College, 521; bio-
gi-aphical sketch of, 522.
Thede. Capt. Jacob, 356.
Theft, 446, 447, 456, 490, 564,
Thomas, Edward, house to let by,
James, supposed thief. 11.
Thompson, Adam. 569, 570.
Alexander, deceased, land for
sale belonging to the estate
of, 180. , ^ ,
Barshaba, executrix, land for
sale by, 180.
Captain, 432.
Cornelius, escaped drowning,
552.
John, 356, 417; stage waggon
kept bv. 214; estate of, for
.sale, 476.
•Joseph, acknowledgment by,
45; Quaker, 45; tanner, 45.
Mary, land for sale by, 476.
Mr., itinerant missionary,
201.
Peter, conveyancer, convey-
ances missing by, 171.
Thomas, insolvent debtor.
590.
Thomson, Charles, 450, 563.
James, land for sale by. 27.
John, stage driver, 31, 33;
died from exposure, 32;
accused of responsibility for
accident near Staten Island,
48.
Jonathan, 19; mill formerly
of, 19.
Joseph, goalkeeper. 271.
Peter, 424; executor, land for
sale by, 369.
Sarah, widow, 47.
T.. new map of Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Mainland, New
Jersey and part of New
York," by, 189, 207.
Thomas, 551.
William, 484.
Thorn, Henry, innkeeper, land
for sale by, 284.
Thomas, servant run away
from, 392.
Thorpe. William, man shot by,
63.
Three Mile Run, negro run away
at the, 454.
Three Run Mills; Del., 20".
"Three Tuns," land for sale at
the, 460.
Thresher. Wm.. foremast-man,
arrival of. 363.
Throckmorton. John. insolvent
debtor. 268.
Throp. John. 548.
Tickle. Timothy, "A Whip for the
American Whig." by. 81,
107.
Tilghman. James, 573.
Tillet, Capt., 278, 388.
Tilton, James. 205.
Timber. 296, 373. 382.
for sale, 15, 35, 71.
Timber creek, 471; land for sale,
on, 64, 277, 276. 413, 414,
592; land for sale near, 130.
283. 414.
Timothy hay. 464.
Tinbrook, John, land for sale in
possession of, 135.
Tindall. John, goods stolen from,
66; offers reward for ab-
sconded man, 66.
Tinglev. Capt., 204; in brig Olive
Branch. arrival in New
York of. 204.
Tiniconck bridge, land for sale
at, 87.
Tinman, 281.
Tinnamore (^ alias Osborne), Law
rence, mare stolen by, 120.
644
INDEX.
Tintern Forge. (See Tanton
Forge.)
Todd, Willing and, 351.
Tom, runaway negro. 180, 467.
Tom's river, land for sale at, 87;
saw mill for sale on a
branch of, 88.
Tomkin's t.avern, William Godfrey
and wife at, 161.
Tomlin, William, servant com-
mitted to goal, 469.
Toney, runaway negro, 497.
Tonkin. Edward, obituary notice
of, 136; servant run away
from, 137.
Tortuga, W. I., 157.
Tories, 185.
Tortuga, 157.
Totowa (now Paterson), 122.
Town officers to hand over the
laws to their successors, 164.
Traile. John, horse found by, 564.
Transit of Venus, 450.
Trap, The, 403.
Treasury of East Jersey robbed,
230, 233.
Treat. Rev. Joseph. 399; houses
to be let by, 379.
Richard, article by, 225.
Tredwill, Thomas, racoon skins
for sale by, 535.
Trenton. 38. 135, 168, 173, 234,
248. 260, 276, 277, 290, 291,
292, 348, 382, 437, 460, 472,
519, 527, 536, 550, 551, 552.
588, 590; English church in,
38; ferry at, 73; HaU's Hist,
of Presbyterian Church in,
291; horse stolen in, 509;
; .e for sale in, 47; land
fc sale in, 25, 26, 40, 73,
38,-, land for sale near, 15,
38. 46, 54, 72, 221, 333, 436,
487; land and houses for sale
in, 376, 377: Methodist So-
ciety of. 40; mills for sale
near, 154, 329; Presbyterian
church in, 38, 521; Royal
Oak Inn in, 160; servant
boys run away near, 311;
servants run away from,
480, 402; servants run awav
near, 491; St. Michael's
church in, 173; sturgeon
manufactory carried on by
Elijah Bond in, 169; stur-
geon manufactory carried
on near, 242.
Banking Company, 521.
ferry, horses to be entered at,
272; land for sale near, 244.
falls, fishing at, 244.
goal, 234, 551; escaped from,
261, 482; insolvent debtors
confined in, 590.
landing, 243; fisliing at, 244.
lottery. 40.
mills in Kingsbury, land for
sale near, 47.
Post Office, letters remaining
in, 550.
races, 272.
shallop cut out of ice, 371;
overset by wind. 368.
"Trenton One Hundred Years
Ago." by Wifliam S. Stry-
ker, 38.
Trentown, land for sale near,
302; servants run away
from, 485.
Tripp, Henry Dow, insolvent
debtor, 183.
Troup, Captain Robert, obituarv
notice of, 350.
Tucker, Samuel, assemblyman
from Hunterdon, Morris and
Sussex, 231; late sheriff,
land for sale by, 276; as-
signee of Thomas Leonard,
deceased. 407; removal of
Renselaer T^'illiams to house
opposite, 160.
William, servant run away
from, 402. 480.
Tuft, William, boat lost belong-
ing to, 509.
Turkev, 569.
Turkeys. 89.
Turner. Joseph. 410.
Turning lathe for sale, 154.
Tuthill. Samuel, judge, 281, 481.
Tuttle. Daniel, insolvent debtor,
183, 536.
James, degree of master of
arts conferred upon, 288.
Joseph, land for sale by, 464.
Samuel, judge, 421.
T>ier. Joseph, committed to
Cumberland county goal,
248.
Tyse. Richard, land for sale in
the tenure of, 276.
U
Union brook, land for sale on, 19.
Union Iron Works, 551; servant
run away from the, 409, 410;
stage waggon from, 340.
United Provinces, 6, 7, 8.
Upper ferry over Schuylkill, 129.
Upper Freehold, land for sale in,
337; negro run away in,
440; servant run away from,
451, 580.
township, land for sale in, 18,
67, 563.
Upper Marlborough, 179.
Upper Penn's Neck, 165, 145.
Upper Pine Hammock, land for
sale at, 433.
Tapper Precinct, notice to the in-
habitants of, 500.
Upper Providence, houses and
land for sale in, 377.
ITpper Red Hook, New York,
Dutch Reformed churches
of, 521.
INDEX.
645
V
Vaiiaisdalan, Isaac, insolvent
debtor, 590.
Van Arsdalen, Jacob, receives de-
gree of master of arts at
Princeton. 288.
Van Bunschooten, Elias, bio-
graphical sketch of, 287,
288; graduated at Princeton,
287.
\'an TUinschoten, Teunis, 287.
\'an Bu.skarck. Lawrence, de-
ceased, land of, for sale,
448.
Van Buskirk, Andrew, stage wag-
gon kept by. 274, 339.
John, sheriff, land for sale by,
303.
Vancleve, Dr. John. 291.
Louisa Ann, 291.
Van Cortlandt. Philip, house of,
to let, 151; land and house
to let by, 365.
Vandeihoff, Michael, insolvent
debtor, 236. •
Peter, insolvent debtor, 236.
Vanderhoof. Hannah, insolvent
debtor, 282.
Ijawrence, land for sale bv,
405.
Van Der Hoof, Lawrence, land
for sale by, 565.
Van Derveer, Jacobus, negro run
away from, 467.
Van Harlingen, Ernestus. negro
run away from, 454, 455,
462.
Rev. J. H., New Brunswick
school erected under the in-
spection of. 75.
Van Harlinger, .lohannis M., 30.
Van Horn, Jacob, land for sale
bv, 448; land for sale near,
448.
Jane, land for sale by, 448.
Peter. 551.
Van Kovne Coi'nelius, marriage
of relict of, 4U1.
PhiUp. judge, 181.
Widow Elizabeth, marriage
of. 401.
Van Kerk, Peter, insolvent debt-
or, 183.
William, iun., insolvent debt-
or. 183.
Van Kirk. John, insolvent debtor,
291.
William, 58; insolvent debtor,
291; land of, for sale, 58.
Van Mater, Cyrenius, negro run
away from. 165.
Daniel, negro run away from,
467.
Van Neste, Abraham, land for
sale bv, 255; assignee, land
for sale by. 271.
Vanetta's farms, land for sale
near, 74.
Van Norda. John, jun., fire at the
house of, 139.
Van Norden, John, jun., fire at
the house of, 146.
John, baker, fire at house of,
144.
Van Nordstrand, Fulcard, grist
mill, etc., for sale by, 370.
Vanote. Joseph, runaway servant,
256.
Van Rvpen. Isaac, land for sale
by, 310.
\'an Tilljurgh. Peter, insolvent
debtor, 181.
\'an Tilliurv, William, innholder,
186.
Van Vleck. Henry, merchant, land
for sale by, 397, 566.
Van Wagoner, Jacob, land for
sale near, 91.
Van Winkle, Ann. 185.
Daniel, land for sale near, 91.
Evart, 185.
Nancy, marriage of, 185.
\'an "W\ck. Theodorus, land for
sale by, 271.
\'an Zandt, Jacobus, nephew of,
drowned, 552.
Van Zant. Jacobus, sloop of, 546.
, return of. 547.
Mr., nephew of, drowned, 547.
Van Zile, Evant. servant run
away from, 355.
Veight. Nicholas, mill kept bv,
206.
\'cnus, ti'ansit of. ol)servcd by
committee appointed by the
American Philosophical So-
ciety, 450.
Vessels: —
for sale. 134.
sunk, 364.
, brig, a.shore. 497.
Belfast packet in distress, 29.
Betsey, 29; for sale, 431.
Bowler, sloop, 339.
Brittania, schooner, 253.
Carolina. 506.
Charlotte, sloop, 485.
Charming Polly, 256.
Cicero, schooner, 444.
Content, brig, ashore. 497, 506.
Dutchess of Gordon, 511.
Edward, ship, 488.
Earl of Hertford, ship, 266.
Felicity, schooner, 363.
Fowey, man of war. 278.
George, schooner, 217.
Greyhound, brig. 293.
Harmony, brig, 510.
Havanna. brig, 216.
Hellen, brig, run ashore, 580.
Henrv Dawkins, 29.
Hercules. 29.
Hoiring. sloop, 457.
Hoi)o. ship, 476; ashore, 497,
500, 506.
Hussar, ship, arrival of, 322.
Industry, schooner, 383.
Jennv. brig. 217.
John and Richard, brig. 51.
Johnson, brig. 375.
Juno, brig. 383.
Jupiter, brig, ran ashore. 593.
King George, snow, 371.
Kingston, slooi^, 497; arrival
of, 205.
Lark. 29.
Liberty, schooner, 375.
646
INDEX.
I^ive Oak, sloop, run aground,
546. 552.
Marquis of Granby, ship, 570.
Molly, 29.
Mulberry, sloop, 477.
Nancy, schooner, 469.
Nelly, schooner, 456. 555.
Newry Assistance, 301.
Olive, sloop, 477.
Patient Mary, 36.
Peg-gy, brig, 155, 256, 527.
Pennsylvania packet, 432.
Philadelphia, ship, 262.
Phoenix, brig, arrival of, 51.
Polly, schooner, 292, 457, 492.
Polly, sloop, drove from her
anchor, 528.
Porgie. sloop, dashed to
pieces, 504.
Ranger, schooner, 478, 488,
565.
Sallv, ashore at Little Egg
Harbour, 186, 196.
Sallv, schooner, arrival of, 517.
Sally, ship. 184, 311.
Sallv. sloop, 507; drove ashore,
503. 504.
Sally, snow. 281.
Samuel, schooner, 471.
Scarborough, man of war,
157.
Speedwell, sloop, 457.
St. Nicholas, schooner, 457,
462, 488.
Two-Sisters, snow, broke
loose from, 520.
The Viper, 278.
Vesuvius furnace at Newark, 122;
hollow ware for sale made
at. 199; manufacturing of
hollow ware at, 553.
Vice Admiralty Courts, 421.
Vineyard, 363.
Vining, Benjamin, of Dover, Del.,
330, 331.
John, land for sale by, 318.
Virginia. 193, 276, 327, 339, 420,
440, 472, 476, 568; "An Ad-
dress to the Episcopalians
of," SO, 81; Captain Talbot
from, 124; clergv of, 213;
conduct of the Colony of,
207; judge of the Admiralty
for, 362; missionary to, 522;
Vice Admiralty Courts of,
421.
Assembly, 450.
Voorhees. Mr., 528.
Stephanus, schoolmaster, 10.
Stephen, degree of master of
arts conferred upon, 288;
school in New York to be
opened by. 520.
"William, insolvent debtor, 183.
Voorheis, Peter, land for sale by,
397.
Vredenberg, Peter, house and
store afire, 139, 144, 146.
W
Wade, Nathaniel, insolvent debtor,
170.
Wadcl, Robert, 551.
Wading river, land for sale at,
19.
Waggoner, Harmon, insolvent
debtor, 168.
Waggons for sale, 50, 133, 315,
408.
Waines, Isaac, 261.
Vv'aldron, Leffert, negro run
away from, 454, 455, 462.
Wales. 249. 311; epistle of friends
from, 249.
Walker, Captain, 388.
John, wife eloped from, 527.
Lilleyan, eloped, 527.
William, insolvent debtor, 591.
Wall, Hannah, servant run away
from, 456.
Ja.rrett, land for sale at the
house of, 356; auditor, land
for sale by, 356.
Wallace, Robert, 261.
Walm, Mr., lawyer, 572.
Walpack, church at, 288; copper
mine for sale at, 74.
Walton. Daniel, servant run away
from, 422.
Thomas, land for sale by, 404,
405.
Ward. Jabez, wife of, advertised.
386.
Margaret, advertised, 386.
Matthias, stage waggon kept
by, 214.
Samuel, land for sale by. 127.
Theophilus, land for sale now
occupied bv, 126; land for
sale by, 127.
Uzal. and Joseph Hedden
partnership to be formed
between, 134.
W^arder, Jeremiah, land for sale
by, 276.
Ware, Thomas, deceased, land for
sale late the property of,
484.
Warn, Joshua, land for sale by,
133.
Thomas, land for sale by, 133.
Wasdale, Capt.
Watchmakers, 44, 184, 278, 424.
Watch stolen, 11. 446.
Waterford, 41, 441; missionary at,
287.
township, land for sale in, 217,
368, 369; servant run away
from, 478, 516.
Watsesson. land for sale at^ 372.
Watson, Aaron, executor, land for
sale by, 55; land for sale
belonging to, 55.
Alexander, executor, 275.
John, first painter in America,
257; obituary notice of, 257;
deceased, notices to credit-
ors and debtors of, 275; lot
for sale lately belonging to,
431; servant lad run away
from, 460; ferry for sale be-
longing to, 564.
Marmaduke. executor, land for
sale by, 55.
INDEX.
647
Thomas, 64; assignee of
Thomas Leonard, deceased,
407.
Widow, tavern of, at Hack-
insack, 289.
Watt, Capt., arrival of, 51.
Watts, Hon. Jolm, marriage of the
daughter of, 429.
Miss Nancy, marriage of, 429.
Way, Nicholas, 205.
Way cake creek, land for sale
lying at, 142.
Weatherspoone, Rev. Dr. John.
appointed President of the
College of New Jersey, 149.
Weaver, 138, 170.
Weed, George, syrup made bv,
488.
Wehawk ferry, 290; goods stolen
at, 11.
Welch, , sheriff's officer at
New York, 573.
Mrs. Mary, 551.
Welsh servant man run away,
361.
West, Charles, 593; farm to let
by, 34; meadow to let by,
50; executor, land for sale
by, 65.
William, 563.
Westchester, fair at, 562.
county, N. Y., 173.
goal, negro man confined in,
429.
Westcoat, Richard, plantation
formerly of, 593.
Westervelt, Roeluff, justice, 447.
West India Islands, 145, 253, 504,
593; clerg>' of, 213.
West Jersev rights for sale, 433,
436, 437.
Westmoreland county, Pa., 373.
West New Jersey, 307, 317.
West Nottingham, 399.
Wetherill, Christopher, 262.
John, assemblyman from
Middlesex county, 204, 231;
instructions to, 531.
Phoebe, 262.
Wetherspoon, Dr., president of
Nassau Hall in New Jersey,
arrival of, at New York,
278.
Wetzel, John, land for sale by,
14. 443.
Whalers, fleet of, 505.
^\'harton. Charles, merchant,
mullatoe run away from,
206.
Capt. Robert, 457.
Wheat, 55, 352, 430.
for sale, 47. 133, 259, 315, 254.
perished by extreme cold
weather, 422.
Wheeler, James, boat for sale by,
554.
Wheelfe stolen, 490.
Whigs, 185.
Whipening river, saw mill on, for
sale, 67.
Whippany, 33.
Whister, Richard, land to let by,
341.
White, Anthony, "the ellegant
seat of," on the Raritan,
489.
("apt., arrival of, 375.
Townsend, land for sale by,
276.
Widow, land for sale in the
tenure of, 369.
Whitehall Tavern, land for sale
opposite, 267.
White Hall Wharf, New York,
8.
Whitehead, William A., "History
of Perth AmV>ov," by, 124,
257, 266; "The Northern
Boundary Line of New Jer-
sey, and the Circumstances
Leading to Its Establish-
ment, in 1769," by, 463.
William. insolvent debtor,
405. 406.
"White House," Elizabeth Town,
204; kept by Mrs. Johnson,
467.
Whitemore, Capt., 507.
Whites, Hartshorn, 312.
Whittaker (or Whitacre), Rich-
ard, shoemaker, supposed
runaway, 206, 207.
Wickstaff, Samuel, runaway ser-
vant, 323.
Wives eloped, 69, 167, 270, 461
477. 508. 527, 555, 561.
Wilcox. Mr., of Philadelphia, 505.
William, graduated from
Princeton College, 521; ora-
tion on economy by, 523.
Wild geese, 89.
\^lldracke, Jacob, insolvent debt-
or, 168.
Wiley. William, obituary notice
of, 202, 203.
Wilgross, James, land for sale in
the possession of, 147.
Wilkins, James, executor, 589.
Obadiah, constable, 1.
Wilkinson, alias South, Thomas,
runaway servant, '41.
James, servant run away
from, 250.
Nathan, insolvent debtor, 481.
Will, runaway negro, 172.
Williams, Henry, drowned, 552.
John, of Canoe Brook, Essex
county. negro run away
from. 537.
John, of Monmouth county,
insolvent debtor, 183.
John, of Tiniconck Bridge,
land for sale at the house
of. 87.
Nicholas, escaped from the
sheriff of Monmouth county,
28.
Renselaer, tavern keeper in
Trenton, 160, 192, 248.
Williamsliurg. Virginia, 399, 566.
NA'illiamson. Doctor Hugh, 450.
Willing and Todd, 351.
AVillingburrough township, 307.
Willis, Hannah, 415.
Isaac, deceased, debts con-
tracted bv relict of, 415,
Willits. James, 500.
Wills, Danl.. 589.
Willson, Robert, 139.
Wilmington, Del.. 205. 388.
648
INDEX.
Wilson, Andrew, insolvent debtor,
183.
Andrew, jun., land for sale by,
142.
Captain, arrival of, 383.
George, 551.
Hugh, absconded, 11; broke
goal, 42.
James, of Trenton, 552.
James, of Little Egg Har-
bour, runaway mulattoe.
316.
Peter, 230; schoolmaster at
Hackensack, 381.
Mrs. Rachel, an eminent
preacher among friends,
322
Stephen, 356.
Thomas, confined in Glouces-
ter goal, 442.
William, runaway servant,
516.
William, constable of East
Cain township, Pa., 589.
Wiltshire, 40.
Winans, Jacob, land for sale in
the possession of, 147.
Windsor township, 66.
Wine for sale, 282.
AViser, Jacob, negro and servant
in the custody of, 469.
Wistar, Daniel, land for sale by,
275.
Witherspoon, Master David, ora-
tion by, 525.
Master John, valedictory ora-
tion by, 526.
Rev. Dr. John, 269, 270, 399,
521, 522; on the way from
Glasgow, 155, 156; arrives at
Philadelphia, 240; proceeds
to Princeton, 248; communi-
cation from, in relation to
grammar school at Prince-
ton, 383, 384; oration by,
286; sermon by, 566. (See
Weatherspoone, Wether-
spoone.)
Wolfe, General, 173.
Wood, James, boat builder, 509.
John, negro and mulattoe run
away from, 316.
Joseph, auditor, land for sale
by, 67.
Wiley, broke goal, 308.
Woodberry, 417; man absconded
from, 174.
Woodbridge, 48, 77, 187, 232, 278,
294. 300, 342, 392, 422, 473,
475, 503, 567, 580; elopement
in, 461, 508; horse racing and
fair at, 503; horse stolen in,
285. 286; land for sale in,
395; manufacture of cloth-
ing in, 16; shallop from,
drove ashore 502.
Woodbridge-Raway. 451.
Woodbury, 221, 356, 592; brew
house and malt house for
sale in, 319.
creek, an act to dam out the
tide in, 164; land to let on,
359.
Wood cutter, 128.
Wood house for sale, 377.
Woodruff, Benjamin, administra-
tor, 259, 310; land for sale
by, 282.
E.. administratrix, 310.
Elizabeth, administratrix of
Samuel Woodruff, deceased,
259; land for sale by, 282.
Isaac, land for sale near, 72;
administrator of Samuel
Woodruff, deceased, 259, 310;
land for sale by, 282; execu-
tor of Joseph Woodruff,
jun.. deceased, 379; mer-
chant, negro run away
from, 447.
Joseph, jun., 38; house to let
by. 163; administrator of
Samuel Woodruff, deceased,
259; land for sale by, 282;
deceased, estate of, for sale,
379; notice to creditors and
debtors of, 379.
Mr., jun., house to let by, 61.
Mr., store of, 345.
Nathaniel, jun., wife eloped
from, 508.
Rebecca, eloped, 508.
Samuel, deceased, estate of,
for sale, 282; former dwel-
ling house of. to let, 378;
notice to creditors and
debtors of estate of, 309,
310; obituary notice of, 244.
245, 258, 259; sketch of, 244.
Woolwich, 337, 477.
township, 137, 568; land for
sale in, 476.
^^'orkman, Captain, ashore, 580.
AVorral. Peter, land for sale by,
391.
Worrall, Peter, brew house and
malt house for sale by, 319.
"Worth, Giles, land of, for sale,
266.
Joseph, land for sale by, 266.
Worthley, Obadiah, insolvent
debtor, 296, 481.
Wrangle brook, land for sale on,
19.
Wrecks, 8, 32. 51, 124, 179, 339,
304, 434, 497, 500, 502, 503,
504, 505, 506, 509, 510, 540,
547, 549, 552. 580, 593.
Wright, Israel, negro inin away
from, 497.
Jonathan, land for sale for-
merly belonging to, 283.
Rebecca, land for sale near,
436.
Samuel, runaway mulatto,
227.
William, boat for sale by,
431.
Wright's ferries, 475.
swamp for sale. 283.
Wvckoff. pastor of church of,
521.
"Wyncoop, Benjamin, merchant,
land for sale by, 318.
Wyoming lands, dispute between
Pennsylvania and Connecti-
cut in relation to the, 290.
Wyoming, Pa., 548.
INDEX.
649
Yale College, 185, 521, 522.
Yates, Mr., innholder. 572.
Y'eager, Peter, land for sale near,
377.
Yeats, Harmon, man absconded
from, 12.
Y'eomans, Samuel, insolvent
debtor, 176.
York, runaway negro, 165.
Y''ork, Pa., itinerant missionary
in, 201.
county, Pa., 264, 475; land for
sale in, 377, 378.
Yorkshire. England, 569.
Y'orktown, Pa., 458; horse stolen
in, 335; land for sale in.
378.
Young, Capt., 5, 217.
David, 309.
J., jun., saddler, land for sale
by, 445.
Robert, land next, for sale,
219.
William, Bordentown, letter
for, 261.
William, taylor, of Alloway's
Crtck, escaped from Salem
con.stable. 452.
Y'ounghusband, Captain, 440.
Younglove, Isaiah, estate of, for
sale, 367.
Youngs, John, insolvent debtor,
581.
Zabriskie, Peter, 381.
Zegart. Andrew, land for sale by,
448; land for sale near. 448.
Fytie, land for sale by, 448.
Zubly, David, graduated from
Princeton College, 521; de-
bate in English by, 523;
biographical sketch of. 522.
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