NEWS: Newspaper Extracts, 1775, Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXXI, pp. 164-200 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ________________________________________________ DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE COLONIAL HISTORY OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FIRST SERIES --- VOL. XXXI EXTRACTS FROM AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS RELATING TO NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 1775 EDITED BY A. VAN DOREN HON EYMAN SOMERVILLE, N. J.: THE UNIONIST-GAZETTE ASSOCIATION, PRINTERS, 1923 From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2428, July 5, 1775. BURLINGTON, June 24, 1775. Was committed to the gaol of the county of Burlington, on suspicion of being a runaway, the 21st day of this instant, a certain negroe man; 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 165 he says his name is Willis Brown, and has lived some years in Princess-Ann's county, Virginia, but been from there some time; has been a preacher, as he says, among the Indians, and is about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 5 inches high . . . . He brought with him 3 yards of red and white striped linen, which he says he bought at Wood's-town, Salem county . . . . His master (if any he has) is desired to come in 3 weeks from the date hereof, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be sold out for the same. EPHRAIM PHILLIPS, Sheriff. From the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1700, July 5, 1775. On Wednesday last was married, at Princeton, the Reverend Samuel Smith, to Miss Anne Witherspoon, daughter of the Reverend Dr. Witherspoon, President of the College of New-Jersey. NEW-JERSEY, Sussex County, ss. By order of the Inferior Court of Commons Pleas, of the county aforesaid, notice is hereby given to all the creditors of James Harris, Jun. an insolvent debtor, confined in the gaol of the said county, that they be and appear before Hugh Hughs, Nathaniel Pettit and Samuel Lundy, Esqrs., judges of said Court, or any two of them, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of July next, at the court-house of said county, at two of the clock in the afternoon of said day, to shew cause (if any they have) why an assignment of said debtor's estate should not be made, and he discharged from his confinement, agreeable to an Act [etc.]. Dated June 19th, 1775. [Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the township of Rygate, on Connecticut river, to his father in New-Jersey, dated June 10] "The Indian and Canadian war is all vanished. We have had positive accounts from many of the Indian tribes, who are certainly applied to by Governor Carleton to distress the settlements, but they say they have received no offence from the people, so will not make war with them. The French say it is a war of our own raising, and they will have no part in it." From the New York Journal, No. 1696, July 6, 1775. The intelligence you favoured the public with in your last paper (June 1st, No. 1691) concerning the Treasury of the Province being seized by the inhabitants and for the purpose of paying new raised troops, is entirely void of truth; and lest the report may have a 166 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 tendency to injure the good people of this colony in the estimation of their neighbors, I cannot discharge the duty I owe to the country I live in, without putting it in your power to assure the public, that no such act has been committed in the province of New-Jersey. A FRIEND TO TRUTH. Run away from the subscriber an apprentice lad; his name is John M'Lean, about 12 years old, but says he is 14 . . . . He is supposed to be gone towards Delaware, in Sussex county. Any person that will take up said apprentice, and bring him to his master, at Springfield, East New-Jersey, shall have two dollars reward, paid by me JOSEPH HORTON. July 3d, 1775. From Dunlap's Penn'a Packet, No. 194, July 10, 1775. FIVE POUNDS REWARD. July 2, 1775 Ran away from the subscriber, in Chesterfield township, Burlington county, an Irish servant man named Patrick Mulligan, about twenty-seven years of age, pock marked, about five feet nine inches high. . . . Whoever apprehends said servant and secures him in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that the subscriber may have him again, shall be entitled to the above Reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by ANTHONY TAYLOR. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2429, July 12, 1775. MORRIS COUNTY, Court of Common Pleas. - Notice is hereby given to the respective creditors of Benjamin Day, Nathaniel Day and Hezekiah Freeman, insolvent debtors, that they be and appear before two of the judges of said Court, at the Court-House in Morris-Town, on the seventh day of August next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said insolvent debtors should not be discharged from their imprisonment agreeable to the directions of a late Act [etc.]. We are informed that the people called Quakers, at a meeting in this city a few days since, have agreed to recommend it to their brethren in their several meetings in this province and New-Jersey, to promote subscriptions to raise money for the relief of the necessitous of all religious denominations, who are reduced to losses and distress in this time of public calamity, to be distributed among them by a Committee of their brethren in New-England, and a Committee appointed for the same purpose here. 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 167 The owners and possessors of Repaupa Marsh are desired by the Managers to attend at the Repaupa-House, on the 17th of July inst. by ten o'clock of said day, to make their claim, and produce their surveys and proper titles for the same, as the Managers may proceed to survey and make a correct map of each owner's share in one general plan of the whole Marsh as they may proceed to assess the same for defraying the expense of stopping the tide from overflowing the said Marsh, agreeable to an Act of Assembly of the Province of New-Jersey, made and provided for that purpose. July 5, 1775. JAMES HINCHMAN, JAMES STEELMAN, DANIEL SOUTHERLAND. THIRTY POUNDS REWARD. Run away from the subscriber, living in Newtown township, Gloucester county, West New Jersey, opposite Philadelphia, three Dutch servants; two on the 11th of May, man and wife, who have near 4 years to serve; the first named Henry Overkirker, about 5 feet high, . . . about 27 years old . . . . His wife, Barbara, is about 18 years old, about 4 feet 10, inches high . . . . It is supposed they have two uncles living in the province of Pennsylvania, known by the name of Lawrence Good and Keller, and it is likely they will endeavor to find them out. The other, on the 14th of June, named Jacob Crips, who has near 3 years to serve, is about 35 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches high . . . . Whoever takes up and secures the said servants, so that their master may get them again, shall have the above reward, or Ten Pounds for each of them, and all reasonable charges, paid by MARMADUKE COOPER. June 17, 1775. IN CONGRESS, JULY 4. Resolved, that the two Acts passed in the first session of the present Parliament, the one intituled, "An Act to restrain the trade and commerce of the province of Massachusetts-Bay and New-Hampshire, and colonies of Connecticut and Rhode-Island, and Providence Plantations, in North-America, to Great-Britain, Ireland, and the British islands in the West-Indies; and to prohibit such provinces and colonies from carrying on any fishery on the banks of Newfoundland, or other places therein mentioned, under certain conditions and limitations;" the other intituled, "An Act to restrain the trade and commerce of the colonies of New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and South- Carolina, to Great-Britain, Ireland, and the British islands in the West Indies, under certain conditions and limitations," are unconstitutional, oppressive and cruel, and that the commercial 168 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 opposition of these colonies to certain acts enumerated in the Association of the last Congress, ought to be made against these until they are repealed. CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary. A true Copy from the Minutes. From the New York Journal, No. 1697, July 13, 1775. July 19. SOMERSET COUNTY, ss. Pursuant to order of the inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Somerset, notice is hereby given to all the creditors of Zebulon Crusten and Folkert Folksen, insolvent debtors, confined in the gaol of the county of Somerset, aforesaid, that they be and appear before any two of the judges of said Court at Hillsborough, in the county aforesaid, on Saturday, the 5th day of August next, at 10, o'clock in the forenoon, of said day, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of said debtors' estate should not be made to such persons as that day shall be appointed, and they be released from their confinement agreeable to the directions of an Act [etc.]. Somerset Gaol, June 22, 1775. From Dunlap's Penn'a Packet, No. 195, July 17, 1775. To the Printer of the Pennsylvania Packet. SIR: I remember, about fifteen years ago, a miller in this neighbourhood began to exhibit the singular phoenomenon of setting his mill-pond on fire. The fact is that in stagnated waters, where great quantities of weeds, brush, leaves of trees and other rubbish, have fallen together to the bottom and there putrified, if you stir up this mass of filth in the heat of summer when the waters are low, great numbers of bubbles will rise to the top. To these apply a lighted candle and they will, for some yards round, or as far as the bubbles extend, emit a sudden flash, not unlike the explosion of gun-powder. From this incident I have been led to conjecture that this trash may possibly contain large quantities of salt-petre; the rather as I find in Chambers's Dictionary, under title Nitre, that certain lakes and other waters in Macedonia, Bithynia, and Chalcis, anciently afforded large quantities of Nitre during the dog-days; and, further, as this mass of trash fermenting together is not so widely different from the pits of rubbish which are usually formed in Germany and other places for the purpose of making salt-petre. If my conjecture should be realized, it will afford the most speedy supply of this necessary article, the ordinary methods being slow and 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 169 tedious. I could wish, at least, that if it should be thought worth the experiment, those who have more leisure, patience and skill than I have, would make the trial. The waters are low at present, which gives the easier means of access, and one chymical process would demonstrate the truth or fallacy of the conjecture. I will only add, that possibly the reason why the experiment was never made in Europe, if indeed it never was made, is this, that trees, brush, weeds and rubbish are there not suffered to stand about the edges of streams and ponds, in so great quantities as in this new country. Yours, etc., SPECULATOR. Princeton, July 13, 1775. TO BE SOLD, By the subscriber, a good cedar log house, with lentils at each end, and two acres of land, in Woodbury, about eight miles from Philadelphia. The house is 25 feet in length and 24 in breadth, divided into two tenements, each with two rooms and a fireplace in each room; the lentils are each of them about 14 feet in breadth and 24 in length, with a weaver's shop joined to one of them of the same length and about eleven feet in breadth; both lentils hath a fire-place. The said house and lentils are very convenient for weavers, shoemakers, taylors or joiners. For further particulars enquire of the tenants at said house, or of Josiah Chattin, near Woodbury, who will shew the premises. The title is indisputable. SYLVESTER FENTON. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2430, July 19, 1775. PHILADELPHIA. To our Friends and Brethren of the several Meetings in Pennsylvania and New- Jersey. DEAR FRIENDS: The afflictions and distresses attending the inhabitants of the Massachusetts, and other parts of New-England, have often engaged our pity and commiseration with a desire to be instrumental for their relief, as favourable opportunities should offer. And, having received more particular information, since the yearly meeting held last month at Rhode-Island, than we before had of the situation of our brethren, and others, in those parts; since which the desolations of war have greatly increased, we are incited by a spirit of sympathy and Christian tenderness to recommend to your serious and benevolent consideration, the sorrowful calamities now prevailing among those people; earnestly desiring that we may encourage each other freely to contribute to the relief of the necessitous of every religious denomination; to promote which, we have agreed upon, and 170 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 herewith send you, printed subscription papers, requesting that some suitable, active friends may be appointed in each of your monthly and preparative meetings, to apply for the donations of friends for this charitable purpose, and that the money subscribed may be collected, and with all convenient speed paid into the hands of John Reynell, of Philadelphia, or Samuel Smith, of Burlington, Treasurers of our yearly meeting. The yearly meeting at Rhode-Island, before-mentioned, have appointed a Committee of twenty-six friends from the several quarterly-meetings in New- England, who are to meet together at least once a month, in order to assist each other in inspecting and considering the state of those who are distressed. And they appear to us the most suitable persons to receive our contributions for their relief. With this Committee we propose to keep up a correspondence, and to unite our endeavors with theirs, that the benefactions raised may be distributed in the most seasonable and effectual manner for the benefit of those who are or may be reduced to necessitous circumstances in this time of public calamity. We, therefore, desire that friends may be liberal, according to their circumstances, and speedy in their contributions; and are your loving friends. Signed in and on behalf of our meeting for sufferings, held in Philadelphia, for Pennsylvania and New-Jersey, the 6th day of the 7th month, 1775. JOHN PEMBERTON, Clerk. FOUR POUNDS REWARD. Run away, on the second day of this instant July, from his master, living in Amwell township, Hunterdon county, New-Jersey, a Negroe man, named Tom, about 22 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high. . . . Whoever takes up the said slave, and secures him in any of his Majesty's gaols in America, or delivers him to his said master shall have the above reward and reasonable charges paid by JACOB HOLCOMB. GLOUCESTER, July 10, 1775. A house, situate in the town of Gloucester, now in the tenure of James Dundas, is very convenient for either store or shop-keeper, being well accommodated with good cellars, and has been long occupied in that-way, is also very convenient for taking in pork; it would also suit a genteel family, who have an inclination to retire from the noise and bustle of the city; it is accommodated with a very good garden and several other conveniences. Any person inclining to become a tenant, may know the terms, by-applying to WILLIAM HUGG. 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 171 July 5, 1775. Cumberland County, ss. - These are to notice the public, that Jonas Seley obtained an obligation of me, for the sum of fifty pounds, and a note for four pounds fifteen shillings: These are, therefore, to forewarn all persons not to take an assignment on said obligation or note, for I am determined not to pay the money, as I have received no value for them. JOHN GRAHAM. TO THE PUBLIC BRIDGE-TOWN, Cumberland county, July 10, 1775. Whereas the following false reports have been industriously propagated, with the malicious design of injuring my character with the public, viz.: First, they reported that I was the author of an advertisement, endeavoring to put a stop to the people from meeting in said county to choose a committee of observation. Secondly, that I had enlisted a number of men to serve under General Gage, and now keep a secret correspondence with him, and that they intercepted a letter from me to him. And, thirdly, that I had endeavoured to persuade a negroe to kill his master, and that I would provide him with suitable instrument to carry the same into execution. Now, in justice to my own reputation, and that the good people of this province may not be deceived by such groundless falsehoods, I do declare that these reports are malicious and without the least foundation; and that, however easy it may have been to establish a correspondence with General Gage, were I capable, any ways injurious to America, it is without the least foundation; and I do call upon the author or authors of these false reports to make good their malicious charges, or to take that shame to themselves, which such deserves. All that I have to request of my countrymen on this or the like occasion is, that they will deal with so much candour and justice towards me as to discredit any such scandalous reports, until the authors shall exhibit some proof in support of their charges, and this I trust no good man will think unreasonable, as he cannot but be aware that the most innocent may be condemned unless this great rule of justice be observed. RICHARD CAYFORD. From the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1702, July 19, 1775. SIXTEEN DOLLARS REWARD. DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, Gloster County, New-Jersey, July 14, 1775. Ran away, yesterday, from the subscribers, two indented servant men, one named John Olden, born in Ireland, about five feet four 172 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 inches high. . . . The other named William Keirns, alias Taylor, born in Ireland, about five feet seven inches high . . . He was late a drummer in Philadelphia, in Capt. Smith's Company of militia, now Capt. Falkner's. Any person that will secure the above two runaways in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that their masters may have them again, shall receive the above reward, or eight dollars for either of theca, and reasonable charges by RICHARD CHEESMAN and JACOB BIRCH. From Dunlays Penn'a Packet, No. 196, July 24, 1775. On the 11th inst. died at Hopewell, aged 20 years, Miss Sally Temple, daughter of Benjamin Temple, Esq., of Hunterdon county, New-Jersey, and on the 13th her remains were interred in the old Presbyterian burying-ground, near Trenton, attended by a number of her intimate acquaintance. The suddenness of her death, the nature of her disorder, her blooming age as well as peculiar excellencies, made it the occasion of general sympathy. To the thoughtless and dissipated let this be a solemn lesson of instruction, that life is fleeting as the passing cloud, but death and retribution as certain as the returning morn; nor can any virtue, any accomplishment, procrastinate the destined and fatal hour, or this beloved object might have yet continued to gladden the heart of her dejected parent: The conflict's o'er, the lovely Sarah's dead, In that soft sigh th' immortal spirit fled, No more, alas! the pleasing power we find Of those bright eyes that spoke th' embellished mind. From her pale lips we now no more shall hear Those flows of wit that charm'd the listening ear. When'er she spoke attention catch'd the sound, And spread the smile of approbation round. Her voice was sweetness, and her judgment strong, And soft persuasion dwelt upon her tongue. TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. NEWARK, New-Jersey, July 21st, 1775. Strayed or stolen last night, from the pasture of the subscriber, a black or blackish brown horse, about eight years old, fifteen hands high, long bodied, a star in his forehead, and the off hind foot white near the hoof, but it doth not extend round to the fetlock. He trots and paces, and on first going off seems to be most natural to his pace. If the horse is stolen, whoever apprehends and secures the thief shall be paid the above reward, and forty shillings for taking up and returning the horse to the owner. LEWIS OGDEN. 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 173 LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office, Philadelphia, July 5. 1775. John Bally, Mansfield; Joseph Bloomfield, Cohansie. Hugh Creighton, (2) Haddonfield; Andrew Carter, New Mills; Josiah Chattin, Woodberry. John Debow, Greenwich. Joshua Evans, Gloucester County; Maskell Ewing, Greenwich. Michael Fisher, Gloucester County. Mr. James, West Jersey. Owen M'Carthy, Gloucester County. James Patterson, (2) Piles Grove. William Trimble, Gloucester County. From the New York Gazette, No. 1241, July 24, 1775. Strayed or stolen from the house of Peter Young, of Pequanock, Morris county, on the 27th of May last, a light bay horse, 9 years old, between 14 and 15 hands high, lengthy made, a natural trotter, and is a little hip-shot. Whoever secures said horse so that said Young may have him again shall receive two dollars reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by him, or the subscriber at Charlotte burg ironworks, Bergen county. CONRAD FRANK NEW-JERSEY, Middlesex County. - The sale of the real and personal estate of Philip French, of the city of New-Brunswick, is adjourned to Tuesday, the 22d day of August next; the sale to begin at two of the clock in the afternoon of said day, and to be held at the house of said Philip French. All persons that have any demands on said estate, by mortgage or execution, are desired to attend. THOMAS SKINNER, late Sheriff. TO THE PUBLIC. The New Caravan to drive from Powles Hook to the New Bridge . . . . [See for continuation page 133, ante.-EDITOR]. VERDINE ELSWORTH. N. B: - The Stage is to stop at Mr. Campbel's, inn keeper, at Hackensack, an half hour, going and coming; and as the horses are very quiet, and the Caravan new, and in excellent order, passengers will be accommodated in the best manner. 174 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 From Rivington's New York Gazetteer, No. 119, July 27, 1775. NEW-YORK, July 27. On Tuesday last arrived at Sandy Hook, his Majesty's ship Fowey, Capt. George Montague. We hear from Morris county, in New-Jersey, that a woman there, who has been married only 17 years, has borne her husband 18 sons and two daughters, and is now to appearance in the very bloom of life. Capt. George M'Aroy, who came passenger in the brigantine Franklin, in 14 days from St. Eustatia, which vessel he left at Sandy-Hook yesterday morning, says, that a New-England vessel arrived in that road two days before they sailed, who, in company with a Bermuda vessel, that was bound to Antigua, had fallen in, a few days before, with a ship from London to Jamaica, 18 days out. The Captain related that there was a very great disturbance in London. Lord North had gone to France, and Parliament House was pulled down by the populace. That the Lord Mayor, Governor Johnstone, and Mr. Burke had found out a great deal of bribery and corruption in the last Parliament. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. At the Hibernia Iron Works, in Morris county, New-Jersey, a number of labourers, to work at the coaling and other business, for which- good wages will be given by the. subscriber, living at the works. JOSEPH HOFF. Hibernia, July 20, 1775. From Dunlap's Penn'a Packet, No. 797, July 37, 1775. On Friday the 21st instant, departed this life, in Gloucester county, New- Jersey, after a painful illness of about six weeks, the Rev. Mr. Benjamin Chestnut, pastor of the united Presbyterian Congregations of Woodbury and Timber Creek; and on the day following his remains attended by a respectable number of the inhabitants of those parts of every denomination, were interred in the Presbyterian Church at Timber Creek; on which occasion a sermon, suitable to the mournful solemnity, was delivered by the Rev. Mr. James Sproat, from Phil. i. 21. Of Mr. Chestnut it may with the greatest justice be said, he was a gentleman of great integrity and undissembled piety; a very con- 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 175 siderable divine; a faithful, judicious, experimental preacher of the Gospel of Christ; and possessed of truly patriotic sentiments in his country's cause, a specimen of which appears in his having, among other legacies, bequeathed the sum of 25 l. to the supply of the distressed poor of Boston. The Provincial Congress of New-Jersey meets at Trenton tomorrow, according to adjournment. From the New York Gazette, No. 1242, July 31, 1775. Whereas my son, Josiah Wolcot, Jun. of Newark, hath absconded himself front me without my liberty or knowledge; these are therefore to forbid all persons trusting him (for I protest against paying any debts of his contracting) or to employ him in any business except making chairs, spinning wheels, or joiner's work. All masters of vessels are forbid taking him on board. If he enlists himself in any military, service, I demand his wages during the time of his minority. JOSIAH WOLCOT. Dated in Newark, July the first, 1775. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2432, August 2, 1775. Run away from the subscriber, living in Wood's-town, Salem county, New-Jersey, the latter end of May, a Papish Irishman, named Patrick M'Cue, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high. . . He has been since he run away put in the work-house, in Philadelphia, and now out; said he came to Philadelphia in order to take a false oath against his master, for which he was to have ten pounds. Whoever takes up said fellow, and secures him in any of his Majesty's gaols, or work-houses, so that his master may get him again, shall have three pounds reward, paid by JECHONIAS WOOD. FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. July 24, 1775. Run away, last night, from the subscriber, in Springfield, Burlington county, West-Jersey, a certain Cornelius Mahoney, an indented Irish servant man, a professed Gagite, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, talks much in the brogue dialect, saucy and impudent when in drink. Stole and took with him a new pair of silver shoe-buckles [Etc.]. He understands the manual exercise; it is thought he intends to go to General Gage, and it is probable he will forge a pass, as he can 176 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 write a pretty good hand. Whoever will secure said servant in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that his master may get him again, shall have the above reward, and, if brought home, reasonable charges, paid by JACOB SHINN. EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD. Stolen, the 20th of July, from the plantation of the subscriber, living near New-Brunswick, in New-Jersey, a bay mare, near 14 1/2 hands high, about 14 or 15 years old, paces, trots, and hand-gallops, branded with small letters scarce perceivable, I. N., on the near buttock, the buttock broader one side than the other, pretty thick mane and tail, subject to have the scratches in winter time; the thief was seen leading a bay horse about the same size, had a sort of navel gall, which he offered for sale; he was seen near the Swedes Ford the 21st of July, and had a long waisted, lightish-coloured coat. . . . Whoever takes up said mare and thief, so that the owner may have the mare, and the thief brought to justice, shall have the above reward, or four dollars for the mare alone, and all reasonable charges, paid by JOHN NEVIUS. From the Near York Journal, No. 1700, Aug. 3, 1775. Run-away from the subscriber, living in Bedminster township, in the county of Somerset, and province of New-Jersey, a negro man named Edinburgh, well set, about five feet eight or nine inches high, about 35 years of age, [Etc.]. . . . Whoever takes up and secures the said negro, in any of his Majesty's gaols, or brings him home, shall have five dollars reward, and all reasonable charges paid by JOHN DEMUND. July 24, 1775. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Run away from the subscriber in Woodbridge, East New-Jersey, the 23d of this instant July, an Irish servant man, named John Morgan, about 20 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high . . . . Whoever takes up said servant and secures him in any of his Majesty's gaols, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by JEREMIAH MANNING. From Dunlop's Penn'a Packet, No. 198, Aug. 7, 1775. [From the Public Advertiser]. Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between us, fur we are Brethren. [Abraham to his kinsman, Lot]. 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 177 Look now toward Heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them. So shall thy posterity be. [Benediction on Abraham]: To Lord Dartmouth MY LORD: From a comparison of the most authentic estimates of the inhabitants of the several British Colonies in America, taken at different times, it appears that the British Americans have doubled their numbers in every period of twenty- five years from their first plantation; a rapidity of population not to be paralleled in the annals of Europe; it has never been equalled since the patriarchal ages. At the Continental Congress held at Philadelphia the last Autumn, an estimate was made, as has been noticed already, of the number of souls in the provinces specified. The publisher has not informed his readers whether it includes slaves (for to the disgrace of America, slavery still prevails there) as well as freemen. It is to be regretted that the publisher has not been more particular in his account of the estimate, for if the numbers in it are expressive of freemen only, we have a foundation on which we may with safety build a calculation. But if slaves are included in the number of souls in the several provinces, they must first be deducted before we can proceed to make a computation of their future population with accuracy. For the Negro slaves are so far from increasing by propagation that it requires a large annual importation from Africa to keep the stock good. New Hampshire 150,000 Massachusetts 400,000 Rhode-Island 59,678 Connecticut 192,000 New-York 250,000 New-Jersey 130,000 Pennsylvania 350,000 Maryland 320,000 Virginia 650,000 North-Carolina 300,000 South-Carolina 225,000 Total 3,026,678 [Long article, continued to 1 1/2 columns]. TO BE SOLD, At public vendue, at the late dwelling-house of the Reverend Mr. Chestnut, at the head of Timber Creek, Gloucester County, on Wednesday next, the 9th instant, in the morning, household furniture, 178 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL, DOCUMENTS. [1775 cattle, hay, &c. All persons indebted to the estate are desired to pay, and all those who-have any demands to call on SARAH CHESTNUT, Executrix. ISAAC SNOWDEN, Executor. HUNTERDON COUNTY, West-Jersey, August 3, 1775. These are to give notice to the creditors of Nathaniel Lowry and Robert Graham, prisoners confined for debt in the gaol of Trenton, that they be and appear before any two Judges of said county, at the Court-house in Trenton, on Friday the 25th instant (August), to shew cause, if any they have, why the said debtors should not be discharged agreeable to an act of the General Assembly, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," &c. FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. PHILADELPHIA, August 5, 1775. Ran away on Thursday evening, the 3d inst. from the subscriber, a Dutch servant girl named Maria Catherine Mamro, eighteen years of age . . . . She goes by the name of Caty, and supposed to be gone with one Conrad Konigsfold to Mr. Wistar's glass-house in the Jerseys. Whoever secures said servant so that her master may have her again shall be entitled to the above Reward. RICHARD FOOTMAN. TO BE LET. And entered upon immediately, either for the summer season, or till the 15th of April next, that handsome dwelling-house lately occupied by his Excellency Governor Franklin, situated upon the banks of the Delaware, in Burlington, which affords a most delightful prospect of the river, and commands a view of all the vessels passing and repassing. It is three stories high, with four rooms upon a floor, has a large yard, and two gardens well stocked with all manner of garden stuff, as also a small lot for pasture. There are, likewise, a good pump with very fine water, a coach-house, chair-house and stable for four horses, besides a kitchen, wash-house and laundry, with good store rooms over each. The whole to be let very reasonable. Any family inclining to treat for the same may be informed of the terms by applying to the Printer, or on the premises. The furniture is also to be disposed of, if wanted; likewise a very handsome new chair made by Mr. Williamson, of Elizabeth Town, and one of the best chair horses in the Province; he is fifteen hands high, and will trot ten miles an hour in the chair. 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 179 From the New York Gazette, No. 1243, Aug. 7, 1775. NEW-YORK, August 7. Last Thursday Captain-Patrick Sinclair, Lieut. Governor and Superintendent at Michilmackinack, who lately arrived from North-Britain at some port in Maryland, and, after passing through Pennsylvania and New-Jersey, was apprehended by order of our Provincial Congress, and sent to Suffolk county on Nassau-Island, there to reside on his giving his promise parole on his honour that he will not take any part in the present unhappy controversy between Great-Britain and the Colonies; and that he will not depart from, or go out of the said county without permission of the Continental Congress, or of this or some future Provincial Congress, until the present unhappy controversy between Great-Britain and the Colonies shall be determined. ELIZABETH-TOWN, New-Jersey, 13th July, 1775. Run-away, from Joshua Winant, a servant man named John Martin, about six feet high . . . . Whoever takes up the-said servant, and secures him in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that his master may have him again, shall have twenty shillings reward, and all reasonable charges paid by me. JOSHUA WINANT. From the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1704, Aug. 2, 1775. On Friday, the 20th of July last, died, after a long and painful illness, the Rev. Andrew Hunter, A. M., in the 62d year of his age, and for upwards of 30 years the faithful pastor of the Church in Greenwich, West New-Jersey. It may be truly said of this very worthy servant of God, that in him were eminently united the zealous, faithful and successful Minister of Christ; the true and disinterested lover of his country; the benefactor; and the useful member of society; the tender husband; the indulgent master; and the uniform friend. His remains were interred the Sabbath following, in his own church, attended by the Ministers and people of all persuasions in the adjacent country. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2433, Aug. 9, 1775. SOMERSET COUNTY, August 9, 1775. Whereas the sale of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements, of the Right Honourable William, Earl of Stirling, within my bailiwick, have been often adjourned for want of buyers; and the sale of the goods and chattels is now fixed for Thursday, the 31st day of Au- 180 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 gust inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, and that of the lands for the 5th day of October next, the vendue to be held on the premises: These are therefore to notify the public, that the sales will certainly come on at the times appointed, and that they will continue from day to day, until the executions I have in my hands are satisfied. The conditions of the vendue will be made known at the day of sale. ROBERT STOCKTON, Sheriff. Was committed to the gaol of Burlington, on the second day of this instant August, a certain John Platt, an Englishman, who confesses himself to be a servant to Adam Williamson, of Brandywine Hundred, in New-Castle County, and who is advertised in the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2432. His master is desired to come or send immediately, pay charges, and take him away. EPHRAIM PHILLIPS, Gaoler. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, July 22, 1775. The Committee of the county of Cumberland, in New-Jersey, having from time to time received information of the inimical conduct of Richard Cayford, with respect to the present unhappy disputes between Great-Britain and America, met on the 21st day of July instant, and, having sent for the said Cayford, informed him of the charges that lay against him, and by the testimony of unexceptionable evidence examined before the Committee in his presence, made it appear that he had repeatedly acted in opposition to the general measures pursued by the united American colonies, and endeavoured to instil into others his own pernicious principles; that he had repeatedly impeached the first military characters in America, and dissuaded the unwary from learning the military art, branding those who had exerted themselves in those laudable exercises with the epithets of rebels, rascals, &c. &c., names which Americans detest! And it did not appear to the Committee, by any confession of the said Cayford, that he thought he had done amiss; and, therefore, agreeable to their duty, they do in this manner hold him up to the public, that every person may break off all dealings with him, and avoid him as an enemy to the rights of America. By order of the Committee, THOMAS EWING, Clerk. From the New York Journal, No. 1701, Aug. 10, 1775. FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. Ran-away from the subscriber living in the borough of Elizabeth-Town, New- Jersey, a negro fellow named Steve, near 6 feet high. He formerly belonged to one Mr. Ludlow, up the North River, 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 181 and it is thought he is gone that way, and has taken a mulatto wench with him. Any person that may take up either, or both of them, and secure them in gaol, or bring them home, shall have the above reward, for each or either of them, and all necessary charges paid by CORBET SCUDDER. August 4, 1775. Taken up trespassing, by the subscriber, a black mare, two years old, without mark, or brand as yet discovered, with a star in her forehead; her two left feet white, supposed to be part blooded. JAMES PITNEY. Morris County, Mendem Township, June 3, 1775. Monday, the 31st ult., died in an advanced age, at his seat at Amboy, Philip Kearney, Esq., many years an eminent lawyer at that place. His death is universally lamented. From Rivington's New York Gazetteer, No. 121, Aug. 10, 1775. NEW-YORK, August 10. The remainder of the rifle men consisting of l100 passed through Newark last Friday, in their way to the continental army. From the New York Gazette, No. 1244, Aug. 14, 1775. Taken up at Menanggon Ferry, Bergen county, East Jersey, a small dark brown mare, branded on her left thigh N A., short main, a pair of old shoes on her fore feet. The owner, by proving his property and paying charges, may have her again by applying to the subscriber, at said Ferry. ADAM BOYD. Whereas Rachel, the wife of the subscriber, at Connecticut Farms, near Elizabeth-Town, in New-Jersey, has run him in debt without his knowledge: This is to forbid all persons whatsoever to trust her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting from the date hereof. NATHANIEL ROSS. August 14, 1775. Broke the gaol of Newark, in New-Jersey, on Sunday night the 6th instant, a certain Nathan Parant, committed on suspicion of having robbed the store of Messrs. Morrells, of Elizabeth-Town, sometime ago. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, thin visaged, and pretty spare. He changed his cloaths last Monday evening is the city of New-York, and has followed the sea; he is very talkative and apt to get drunk. He can talk Dutch, French, Spanish and the Portuguese languages. 182 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 Benjamin Lisk, a prisoner for debt, made his escape at the same time. He was born in New-York, and is a blacksmith by trade. He is about 5 feet 7 inches high . . . . Five pounds will be given for Parant, and five dollars for Lisk, as a reward, and all reasonable charges paid by. THOMAS SAFFEN, Gaoler. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2434, Aug. 16, 1775. PHILADELPHIA, August 16. The Reverend Mr. Hunter (whose death was mentioned in our last) has left £100 to the New-Jersey-College. On the 10th instant died, at Cohansey, much lamented, aged 31 years, Lucy Bowen, wife of David Bowen, Esq., and the next day her remains, attended by a great number of sympathetic friends and reputable inhabitants of different denominations, were deposited at the Baptist Meeting-house in said place. She had been an orderly member of that society, and a professor of the religion of Jesus for many years, but was scarcely ever so well assured of the love of God to her soul as in her last sickness. Altho' God was pleased to afflict her with a lingering and tedious disorder, yet she bore up under it with wonderful patience, and Christian resignation to the Divine will, and left an honourable testimony of her faith in Christ; she departed in a firm belief of her peace being made with God, through Jesus, His dear Son, and that Heaven and eternal happiness awaited her in a coming world. - Not the least doubt of future bliss eclipsed her heaven-born soul. Just published, and to be sold by Henry Miller, in Race-street, opposite Moravian-alley, and by most of the other Printers and Booksellers, in Philadelphia; also by Francis Bailey, in Lancaster, and Isaac Collins, in Burlington; price nine pence a single sermon, and six shillings by the dozen, Defensive War in a Just Cause Sinless: A sermon preached on the day of the Continental Fast, at Tredyffryn, in Chester county, before Captain Dewees's and part of several other companies met on the occasion, from Nehemiah iv. 14. "Be not ye afraid of them; remember the Lord which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your houses." By the Reverend David Jones, A. M. Published by request. "Our God whom we serve, is able to deliver us." Dan. iii. 17. N. B. - In most of the above places, some copies of the author's journal, among some nations of Indians on the Ohio, in 1772 and 1773, are to be had. Price is 6d., or 12s. by the dozen. 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 183 TO BE SOLD. ALEXANDRIA, July 20, 1775. The farm or plantation, called Cornwall, lately the property of Lewis Stevens, Esq., deceased, lying in Alexandria, in the county of Hunterdon, and province of New-Jersey, containing about 670 acres of land, about 380 acres of which are cleared, and the remainder exceeding well timbered; there are on said farm a good genteel stone dwelling-house, two stories high, with a good kitchen, barn, waggon-house, and other necessary buildings; also a fine young bearing orchard, of 400 apple-trees, grafted with the best kind of fruit, and a good garden; the cleared land is divided into six fields, which are all watered by living springs, and about 50 acres of good meadow land, partly before the door, and a great part of which is watered; it is very pleasantly situated, and is a very genteel country seat for a gentleman, or profitable place for a farmer, being in the neighborhood of several houses of worship, and two mills from two to four miles distant. The place will be sold together or divided, as may best suit the purchaser and interest of the concerned. Any person inclining to purchase, may apply to James Parker, Esq., of Perth Amboy, or to Mr. John Imley, of Alexandria, who are vested with the fee simple, and will give a good and sufficient deed of conveyance to the purchaser for the same. VIRGINIA, July 5, 1775. There is in Prince-William County gaol, three runaway servants, viz. Matres Brown, and Catherine, his wife, who say they belong to the Widow Lippencott in one of the jerseys. Also a servant man, who says his name is John Charles Bitten, and belongs to Thomas Smith in the Jerseys. The owners are desired to take them away, and pay the fees due, to. THOMAS YOUNG, Gaoler. From the New York Journal, No. 1702, Aug. 17, 1775. As the co-partnership of Williams and Brooke is near expired, there will be struck off to the highest bidders, for cash, at the house of Charles Brooke in Shrewsbury, on Monday the eleventh day of September, all their stock in trade, such as Holland and Scotch Oznaburgs, Ticklenburg, Duck Dowlass sheeting, coarse middling and fine Irish linens, 3 4, 7 8, yd wide, and yard and 38 cotton and cotton and linen checks, silk and linen handkerchiefs of many prices, India and English taffaties black and cloth colours, broad cloths and coatings of many prices and colours, pins, nails, and a quantity of deerskin breeches, with many other articles too tedious to mention; perhaps the most general assortment of dry goods in the township. The 184 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 vendue to begin about 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and to continue from day to day until the whole is sold WILLIAMS AND BROOKE. N. B. - Those who have any demands against the said Partnership are desired to call for payment, and those indebted to discharge their Accounts. FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. Stolen from the subscriber, living at Rariton, in the county of Somerset and township of Bridgewater, sometime between the 7th and 9th instant, a light bay mare, about fourteen hands and an half high, seven years old, her tail short, with little hair on it, broad behind, the hair between the fetlock and hoof of her fore feet worn off by a clog, well limbed and high couraged. Whoever shall apprehend and secure the said mare and thief, shall have the above reward; and for the mare alone, so that the owner may have her again, twenty-five dollars, and all reasonable charges by SAMUEL STAATS COEJEMANS. August 12th, 1775. From Rivington's New York Gazetteer, No. 122, Aug. 17, 1775. NEW-YORK, August 17. On Tuesday the 8th instant, departed this life, on his journey from Philadelphia to this city, at a place called Rhode Halls, at the house of Mr. David Williamson, on the Burlington road, fifteen miles from South Amboy, Col. Johannes Godfried Krause, of the island of St. Croix. He was a gentleman eminent in his profession, amiable in his private, as well as public character, and it may with truth be said that, as he lived universally respected, so he died universally beloved. From Dunlop's Penn'a Packet, No. 200, Aug. 21, 1775. TO BE SOLD By James Derkinderen, in Strawberry-alley, Philadelphia, Wool combs, two sorts of 2 and 3 pitch'd with broaches; a quantity of single and double flint decanters; wine glasses; tumblers; castors; very good lamp oyl; cod fish, herrings and mackarel. I now again request the public not to purchase any West Jersey rights of the Council of Proprietors which they hold under William and Knight, the heirs of Thomas Davis, of Bandon, deceased, their title being altogether precarious, and solely depending on the life of W. Knight, who is now an aged and infirm man, and must immediately after his decease revert back again to his heirs, many of whom are now living. As this shadow of a title, which the Council of Pro- 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 185 prietors presume to hold one-seventh of a property under, was obtained from me by persuasion and cunningly outwitting me, I request, if any innocent person has purchased any part of those rights from the Council, that they will forbear to lay them in any part of the Western Division, or cut timber from such location on any pretense whatsoever, as they may depend on disagreeable consequences from such a proceeding. JAMES DERKINDEREN. From the New York Gazette, No. 1245, Aug. 21, 1775. Whereas by an order of the General Assembly of the province of New-Jersey, of the 28th of January, 1775, the proprietors of the patent of Secaucus have permission to get a law passed by the said Assembly at their next session, to appoint commissioners finally to settle and determine said allotments. Therefore this is to give publick notice to all persons whatsoever anyways concerned therein, to lay in their claims before the next sitting of the said Assembly, in order to prevent any further disputes. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2435, Aug. 23, 1775. GLOUCESTER COUNTY, August 16, 1775. Run away from the subscriber, last night, an indented servant lad, named James Mahoon, between i9 and 20 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high . . . . Whoever takes up and secures the said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have twenty shillings reward, paid by JOHN WILKINS, junior. N. B. - It is supposed that he is gone towards New-York, as he was seen on board the Bordentown stage-boat just before she sailed from Philadelphia this day; or, as he has a sister married to one Peter Brown, a taylor, who lately lived near New-town, in Bucks county, Pennsylvania, it is probable he is gone there. TO BE SOLD, By the subscriber, a valuable plantation and tract of land, containing 480 acres, situated in a high, healthy country, in the township of Evesham, Burlington county, West New-Jersey, about seven miles from Burlington, and the same distance from Mount-holly, 11 miles from Cooper's Ferries, opposite Philadelphia, 4 miles from an English church, and 1 mile and 1/2 from a Friends Meeting-house, in Moore's-town; there are on said plantation a good framed two- story dwelling-house and kitchen, a convenient wash-house, and a well of excellent water (with a pump) under the same; a good barn, stables, 186 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 corn-crib, smoke-house, granary, and other convenient out-houses, three good apple-orchards, and sundry other fruit-trees; about 200 acres of cleared plow land, which is exceeding good for wheat, or other grain; the whole within good fence, and properly divided into fields; 50 acres of cleared meadow, which is also within good fence; the most part of said meadow is very good, and much more may be made; the remainder of the plantation is woodland, the greatest part of which is well timbered. The whole will be sold together, or part thereof, with a suitable quantity of meadow, as may best suit the purchaser; the title is indisputable. Any person inclining to purchase may have farther information respecting the title and terms of sale, by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises. JOSHUA BISPHAM. PHILADELPHIA, August 23. On Saturday, the 12th instant, died at Bordentown, in New-Jersey, the eldest son of the Hon. Francis Hopkinson, Esquire. The beauty of his person, the sweetness of his disposition and his promising abilities, endeared this amiable child to all that knew him. The Members of the Committee of Observation for the county of Burlington are desired to meet at the house of John Imlay, in the township of Mansfield, on Saturday, the 26th instant, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. The examination of the schools, in the Academy of Newark will begin on the last Tuesday in September, and the public exhibitions will be on the day following, where all the Trustees are requested to attend, the more especially as they are then to determine of giving diplomas to the first class. TWENTY SHILLINGS REWARD. Run away from the subscriber, living in Greenwich township, Gloucester county, and province of West New-Jersey, on the 77th of August instant, a certain John Casperson, about 20 years of age, a small fellow, of a sandy complexion . . . . Whoever takes up the said runaway, and secures him in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that his master may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by SAMUEL PAUL. THREE-MILE-RUN, August 14, 1775. Stolen out of the pasture of the subscriber, at Three-Mile-Run, near New- Brunswick, between the l0th and 11th instant, a black 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 187 horse, between 13 and 14 hands high, about 7 years old, a blaze in his forehead, and one white hind foot, paces chiefly, but can trot; also a saddle, almost new, with a spotted swanskin saddle-cloth, and yellow binding. Whoever secures the horse, thief and saddle, and gives notice thereof to the subscriber, shall have seven dollars reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN RENNET. From the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1707, Aug. 23, 1775. By Capt. Crawford from Bristol, we have the following advices, viz.: LONDON, June 20. The following extracts from the epistle from the yearly meeting of the people called Quakers, held last week in London, to the separate meetings of Friends, will shew the peaceable and Christian disposition of that people: "By accounts received from several quarterly meetings in England, and by epistles from Wales, North Britain, Ireland, Holland, Rhode-Island and New- England, Long-Island, New-York, Pennsylvania and New-Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina we are informed that the body of Friends in America, as well as here, are generally preserved from concerning themselves as parties in the present heats and commotions; and we entreat all in membership with us to enter as little into conversation with them as possible, and daily to seek for and abide under the influence of that heavenly principle which leads to follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man can see the Lord. "We trust that we are called to shew forth to the world, in life and practice, that the blessed reign of the Messiah, the Prince of Peace, is begun; and we doubt not but it will proceed till it attain in due time, its completion in the earth, when, according to the prophecies of Isaiah and Micah, nation shall not rise up against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. "Influenced by these principles, we cannot consistently join with such as form combinations of a hostile nature against any, much less an opposition to those providentially placed either in sovereign or subordinate authority; nor can we unite with, or encourage, such as indecently asperse or revile them, for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. Acts xxiii, 5." From the New York Journal, No. 1703, Aug. 24, 1775. MORRIS COUNTY, Hanover Town, August 21, 1775. Whereas the wife of Ebenezer Stilles has eloped from his bed; this is to notify all persons that if they trust, or let her have any 188 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 thing, they do it on their own risk, for I will not pay any thing after the date hereof. EBENEZER STILLES. From the New York Gazette, No. 1246, Aug. 28, 1775. LOST, Wednesday, the 23d of August, on or near the road leading between Powles-Hook Ferry and Newark, a red morocco pocket book, pretty much wore, containing one- half Johannes, two Jersey bills, twelve shillings each, besides sundry papers, which may be of use to the proprietor and none else. Whoever has found or may find and convey the same to the Printer, may expect to be sufficiently rewarded for their trouble. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2436, Aug. 30, 1775. TO BE SOLD, A tract of land, containing 400 acres, situated in Oxford township, Sussex county, in West-Jersey, at a place called Mount-no-more, adjoining on land of Doctor William Shippen, land surveyed to John Reading and Joseph Hollingshead, Esquires, and land of Abraham Hoowy; the tract lies convenient to be divided as it may suit the purchaser or purchasers. Also 340 acres of pine and oak land, lying on the head of the Branches of Cooper's Creek, in Water ford township, Gloucester county, joining land of Samuel Clements, Esq., and land late Abraham Porter's. Likewise 5 acres of cedar swamp, in the township of Northampton, Burlington county, lying in a cedar swamp, called the Bear Swamp, and joining swamps late Samuel Woolman's. For terms of sale, enquire of the subscriber, in Burlington. WILLIAM HEWLINGS. Whereas there is a rider proposes to go from Philadelphia to Allen's-town, in Northampton county, once a week, to leave Philadelphia every Wednesday, for the conveyance of news-papers, letters, etc., to go by the way of Germantown, Bussel-town, Four-lane-end, Newtown, Durham, Easton and Bethlehem, all ladies and gentlemen who are pleased, at this alarming crisis, to encourage an undertaking of so great utility, are requested to leave their names with the following gentlemen, viz., Mr. Joseph Vandegrift, at the Cross Keys, Philadelphia; Messieurs Alexander Edwards, and Joseph Addis, Esquires, inn- keepers, at Bussel-town; Messieurs Jacob Comley and James Vansants, Manor of Moreland; William Buckham, Esq., Newtown; Mr. William Bennett, inn-keeper, at Wright's-town; 1775) NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 189 Messieurs William M'Calla and Alexander Robinson, Plumstead; Mr. Joseph Braden, at Bedminster; Mr. James Smith, merchant, at Tinicum; Mr. George Oberbeck, at Noxanixon; George Taylor, Esq., at Durham; Mr. James Clapham at Springfield; Mr. James M'Allister, at Williamton; Messieurs Isaac Stedman and Adam Yoes at Easton; Mr. Jacob Aible, at Greenwich, in Sussex county, New Jersey; Mr. Jacob Lival, between Easton and Bethlehem; Mr. John Francis Oberlin and Mr. Juste Johnston, at Bethlehem; Mr. Peter Rhoads and Mr. Michael Strader, at Allen's- town, shall be thank fully received and punctually obeyed by ladies and gentlemen, your most obedient servant. THE RIDER. Lost, on Monday, the 28th instant, on the road from Moore's-Town to Cooper's Ferry, a Horn tobacco-box, of an oval form, has the impression of a man's head on the lid, with a silver rim. Whoever has found the same, and will bring it to the Printers hereof, or to William Cooper's Ferry, shall have five shillings for their trouble. EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD Run away on the 24th of August, 1775, from the subscriber, living in Deptford township, Gloucester county, a Dutch servant boy, named Adam Lavour, about 17 years of age . . . . Whoever takes up said servant and lodges him in any of his Majesty's gaols, and gives information to his said master, or to Peter Deshong, at the Governor's mill, in the Northern Liberties of Philadelphia, or to the widow of Detrick Reese, in Market-street, at the sign of King George, between Third and Fourth-streets, Philadelphia, shall be entitled to a reward of four dollars, if taken within the county of Philadelphia, and if out of the county, eight dollars and reasonable charges, paid by WILLIAM LAWRENCE. NEWTOWN, August 15, 1775. Committed to the gaol of Bucks county, a certain Patrick C'Lue [M'Cue?], who appears to be a person advertised by Jechonia S. Wood, of Salem county, New- Jersey. His master (if any he has) is requested to come, within four weeks, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be discharged on paying his fees, etc. SOLOMON PARK, Gaoler. From the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1708, Aug. 30, 1775. CUSTOM-MOUSE, Philadelphia. Cleared. . . . Sloop Sally, T. Albertson, to New Jersey. 190 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 From the New York Journal, No. 1704, Aug. 31, 1775. NEW JERSEY, August 19th, 1775. The Committee of the several counties and townships, or precincts, in the colony of New Jersey, are requested to send in the names of the military officers in their respective districts, together with certificates of their being elected according to the directions of the Provincial Congress, to the Committee of Safety, who are to set at Princeton, on Tuesday, the 29th instant, in order that commissions may be made out for them. HENDRICK FISHER, President. NEW JERSEY, Sussex County. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of Matthias Clark, an insolvent debtor, now confined in the common gaol at New-Town, in the county of Sussex, that they appear before Nathaniel Pettit and Samuel Lunday, Esqrs., two of the judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Sussex, on the thirtieth day of September next, at the Court House at New-Town aforesaid, to shew cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the said debtor's estate should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an. Act [etc.]. August 26th, 1775. From the New York Gazette, No. 1247, Sept. 4, 1775. On Monday last died at Brunswick, in the 63d year of his age, on his way to this City, the Hon. James Habersham, Esq., President of his Majesty's Council of Georgia. He was a man of great probity, integrity and honour; an able counsellor and affectionate and tender parent, and well acquainted with the delicacies of true friendship. In his life he was greatly beloved, esteemed and honoured by all his friends, and his death is equally regretted by all who had the honour of his acquaintance. His remains were on Thursday evening interred in the-family vault of Nathaniel Marston, Esq., in Trinity church yard. Taken up by the subscriber, the twelfth day June last, a dark sorrel mare, about fourteen hands high, short dock, supposed six years old, neither natural or artificial mark. Whoever owns the said mare, by proving his property. and paying charges, may have her by applying to ROBERT GOULD, Jun. Pequannack, Morris-County, New-Jersey, July 26, 1775. 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 191 NEW-YORK, August 31. We are credibly informed that the Hon., the Provincial Congress of New-Jersey, have passed a resolve, that all men capable of bearing arms, who depart from the city of New-York into that province, in times of distress, shall be compelled to return forthwith, and that the several Committees are enjoined to see the said resolve carried into execution. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2437, Sept. 6, 1775. GLOUCESTER GAOL, September 4, 1775. Was committed to my custody, on suspicion of being a runaway, a person who calls himself Lackey Flenogan. His master (if any he has) is desired to come, pay charges, and take him away, in three weeks from the above date, or he will be discharged, on paying his fees, by RICHARD JOHNSON, Gaoler. HUNTERDON COUNTY, West-Jersey, August 28, 1775. Pursuant to an order of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, notice is hereby given to the several creditors of Benjamin Primus, an insolvent debtor, confined in the gaol of said county, that they be and appear before any two of the judges of said Court, on Saturday, the 17th day of September next, at one o'clock on said day, at the Court-House, in Trenton, to shew cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the said insolvent debtor's estate should not be made to his creditors, and he discharged from his confinement, agreeable to an Act [etc.]. FOUR DOLLARS REWARD WOOLWICH, Gloucester County, August 27, 1775. Run away from the subscriber, an indented Irish servant man, named Edward Maginnis, about 20 years of age . . . . Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him in any gaol, so that his master may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by ANDREW RICHMAN. From the New York Journal, No. 1705, Sept. 7, 1775. TO BE SOLD, At public vendue, on Wednesday, the twentieth day of September next, at ten o'clock in the morning, at the dwelling house of William Denniston, in Hanover, in the county of Morris, said dwelling house with two rooms on a floor, with a good cellar and cellar 192 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 kitchen; also a fulling mill and shop, with all the tools and utensils (of the first quality, and quite new) necessary for carrying on the clothing and dying business, well situate for custom, and on a never failing stream, the house and other buildings being all within a few yards of each other, with about 14 acres of good land, on which said buildings stand, about half of which is well timber'd; the rest brought into proper improvements, etc. Articles to be made known at the time of sale, and the most reasonable time for payment will be allowed. WILLIAM DENNISTON. If William Searles, who, about five years ago kept a school at or near Hackensack, be yet alive, he is desired to inform the Printer hereof where he resides, that an application may be made to him, which will pay him for the trouble of giving that information. All persons that have any demands on the estate of Ezekiel Cheever, late of Morris Town, deceased, either by mortgage, bond, note, book debt, or otherwise, are desired for every particular reason to send them to the subscribers, by the first day of October next; and all those that are indebted to the said estate are desired to make speedy payment to prevent trouble. JACOB MORRELL, NATHAN REEVE, JON. CHEEVER, Executors. From Dunlap's Penna. Packet, No. 203, Sept. 11, 1775. JUST PUBLISHED And to be sold by Isaac Collins, Printer, in Burlington, The Burlington Almanack, for the year of our Lord 1776: Containing, besides the usual astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining matter, in prose and verse. From the New York Gazette, No. 1248, Sept. 11, 1775. SOMERSET COUNTY, ss.: By order of the inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said county, notice is hereby given to all the creditors of Zebulon Compton, insolvent debtor, confined in gaol of the said county for debt, that they be and appear before any two of the judges of said Court of said county, at the court- house of said county, on Tuesday, the 3d day of October next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of said day, to shew cause (if any they have) why an assignment of said debtor's estate should not be made to such 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 193 persons as shall then and there be appointed for that purpose, and he the said debtor to be released from his confinement, pursuant to the directions of an Act [etc.]. Dated June 20, 1775. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2438, Sept. 13, 1775. Public notice is hereby given to those who are qualified to vote for Representatives in the Legislature, for the city and county of Burlington, that they meet at the Court-house in said city, on Thursday, the 21st day of this instant, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, to elect five substantial freeholders to represent said city and county in Provincial Congress, to be held at Trenton, on Tuesday, the third day of October next; and also to elect a Committee of Observation and Correspondence for said city and county. By Order of the late Congress, ISAAC PEARSON, Chairman Sept. 6, 1775. of Burlington County Deputies. FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. SALEM, September 9, 1775. Run away on the 13th day of August last, from the subscriber, living in the town of Salem, in New-Jersey, an English servant man, by trade a shoemaker, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high . . . . Said servant lately ran away from Benjamin Taylor, living in Cape-May county, from whom the subscriber purchased him; he stole a batteau and crossed over the river, and was seen at the Red Lion, in New-Castle county; he is apt to say, when examined, that he ran away from on board of a man of war. Whoever apprehends said servant, and secures him in any gaol, so that his master may get him again, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges, if brought home, paid by JOSEPH VANNEMAN. From the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1710, Sept. 13, 1775. All persons indebted to the estate of the Rev. Mr. Benjamin Chestnut, of Gloucester county, New-Jersey, deceased, are desired to pay, and all those who have any demands against said estate are requested to bring them for payment to Sarah Chestnut, and Isaac Snowden, Ex. N. B. - Said Snowden has a good house in Spruce-street for sale, and another near St. Paul's Church. 194 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 From the New York Journal, No. 1706, Sept. 14, 1775. LOST, On Saturday evening, the 26th of August last, between the New Ferry and the house of Mr. Abner Hetfield's, at Elizabeth-Town, some shop goods, viz. black silk mitts, pins and sundry articles not particularly known; and some wearing- apparel, viz. check cover flute, men's caps and many other things put up in a red wrapper. Any person that has found it, or can give any information to Mr. Crane, at said ferry, so that the owner may have them again, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble. It is to be hoped that no person, at such a time as this, will be so lost to reason as to detain them from the right owner. NEW-YORK, September 14. At the Supreme Court, held at the City of Perth-Amboy, in the Province of New- Jersey, on the sixth day of September instant, Malcolm M'Courry produced his Excellency the Governor's license to practise as an Attorney at Law generally in that Province, was sworn and admitted accordingly in open Court; his license before extended only to the County Courts of that Province. He sincerely thanks all those gentlemen that were aiding and consenting thereunto. STOLEN, From the subscriber, on Wednesday night; the 6th of September, 1775, a bay mare, part blood, is branded on her right thigh with D D, or two Dee's; one of her foremost feet half grey, has somewhat low carriage, a natural trotter. Whoever takes said mare and thief, and secures the thief in some of his Majesty's gaols, so that he may be brought to justice, shall receive three pounds reward, or thirty shillings for the mare only, and all reasonable charges paid by Theunis Dey, of Bergen county, New-Jersey. From Dunlap's Penn'a Packet, No. 204, Sept. 18, 1775. SIX POUNDS REWARD. Ran away on the 10th instant (September) from the subscribers, living in Burlington county, West New-Jersey, two Dutch servant men, viz. John Larence Temple, about twenty-five years of age, five feet five inches high, black hair and black eyes. . . . Joseph Ramalins, about twenty-four years of age, five feet four inches 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 195 high, much pitted with the small-pox. Whoever takes up the above-servants and secures them in any gaol, so that their wassters may have them again, shall have three pounds reward for each, and reasonable charges if brought home, paid by George Douglass, merchant, in Philadelphia, or ISAAC PEARSON, and TIMOTHY ABBOTT. From the New York Gazette, No. 1249; Sept. 18, 1775. STRAYED OR STOLEN From the pasture of William Davison of Baskengridge, a three years old mare, branded N. C. on the near shoulder, a dark brown or black, trots, not dock'd, but some long hair cut of the end of the dock, and is quarter blooded. Any person taking up said mare and bringing her to the subscriber shall be well paid for the same. But if stolen and the thief taken and secured so that he may be brought to justice, and the mare returned, shall have seven pounds paid by me. NATHAN COOPER, Jun. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2439, Sept. 20, 1775. PHILADELPHIA, September 13, 1775. It is proposed to print an exact view of the late Battle at Charlestown, June 17, 1775, in which an advanced party of seven hundred provincials stood an attack made by eleven regiments, and a train of artillery of the ministerial forces, and, after an engagement of two hours, retreated to their main body at Cambridge, leaving eleven hundred of the regulars killed and wounded on the field; with a view of General Putnam, a part of Boston, Charlestown in flames, Breeds hill, provincial breast-work, a broken officer and the Somerset man of war, and a frigate firing upon Charlestown. It shall be printed on a good crown imperial paper and to be delivered to the subscribers in about ten days. The price to subscribers is 5s. plain, and, if coloured, 7/6. Subscriptions are taken by Messieurs W. and T. Bradford, James Humphries, Junior, John Dunlap, Hall and Sellers, and by Nicholas Brooks, printer of said view; also by . . . J. Borden, Esq., Borden-town; J: Emerson, Trenton, and Samuel Calvert, Norfolk, Virginia. At a Court of Chancery, held at the City of Perth Amboy for the province of New-Jersey, on the 11th day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and-seventy-five. Present: His Excellency William Franklin, Esq., Chancellor. Thomas Clark, Complain. v. William Gerrard, Defend. Whereas 196 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 the said complainant hath filed his bill of complaint against the defendant, setting forth, amongst other things, in substance, That the said defendant, by a certain indenture, bearing date the 28th day of July, in the year of our Lord 1750, did mortgage unto a certain Samuel Emlen, of the city of Philadelphia, in the province of Pennsylvania, shopkeeper, two lots or pieces of meadow ground, situate, lying and being in the township of Greenwich, in the county of Gloucester, and province of New-Jersey, the one containing the quantity of 15 acres, 1 rood and 25 perches, formerly granted to the said William by Garret Vanneman; the other containing the full quantity of 5 acres, 1 rood and 27 perches, formerly granted to the said William Gerrard by John Vanneman; which same mortgaged premises were made redeemable on the payment of the sum of one hundred pounds, together with interest therefor, lent by the said Samuel Emlen to the said William Gerrard; and that the said Samuel Emlen, on the 12th day October, in the year of our Lord, 1773, in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds, the principal mentioned in the mortgage, and the interest then due thereon, and the further sum of five shillings to him the said Samuel Emlen, by the complainant, Thomas Clark, paid, did grant, bargain, sell, assign, and set over unto him, the said Thomas Clark, the same indenture of mortgage, and all right, title, interest, property, claim and demand, which he the said Samuel then had, in and to the said mortgaged premises, to have and to hold the said mortgaged premises, pursuant to the same indenture of mortgage, and hath also set forth that the condition or proviso of the said mortgage remains as yet unperformed; and therefore the complainant prays, by the said bill, that the equity of redemption of the said defendant, and of those claiming under him, may be foreclosed, or that the premises may be sold, for the payment of the complainant. And whereas it appears that the complainant's bill was filed in this Court, on the second day of June, in the year of our Lord 1774. And whereas it appears by the affidavit of Thomas Denny, Esq.; that a subpoena, issued in this cause, was delivered to him upwards of a year past, commanding the defendant to appear in this Court on a day long since past; that said deponent, since the issuing of the said subpoena, had made all due enquiry after the said defendant, that he might be served with the subpoena, to answer the complainant's bill, but that his endeavours have proved altogether ineffectual for that purpose; that the said deponent hath been credibly informed (which he believes to be the truth) that the defendant removed from the county of Gloucester aforesaid, where he lived for many years before the filing of the bill, and a small time before the said subpoena was, issued, into the province of North-Carolina out of 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 197 this province, and that the said defendant hath continued to reside there ever since, as he verily believes: It is ordered, on motion of James Kinsey, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant do appear in this Court, to answer the said complainant's said bill of complaint, on or before the 23d day of October next, or that in default thereof the said bill be taken pro confesso. WILLIAM FRANKLIN. I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original Rule, registered and filed in my office, September 16, 1775. J. F. DAVENPORT, Clerk. From the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1711, Sept. 20, 1775. FOR SALE. Two elegant situations, in the city of Perth Amboy, in the province of New- Jersey, being part of the Estate of the late Dr. Lewis Johnston, deceased. The whole of this part of the Estate contains 203 acres of excellent land, extending from High-street, in the said city, along Rariton River, near one mile westward; a considerable part of which is now in choice English grass, and the rest is well adapted either for grass or the raising of grain, of which it has been found to produce plentiful crops of all kinds. On the premises are: 1st, The large, commodious brick mansion-house, standing about 100 yards from High-street, commanding a delightful view of the river and bay; together with a convenient barn, stables and other outhouses; a good garden, and a variety of choice fruit trees. 2d, Another commodious brick dwelling-house, two stories high, fronting on the said river, about 120 rods from High-street, together with a large barn and other out-houses; a spacious garden, stored with a well-chosen collection of fruit trees, and a young bearing orchard of apple trees. The situations of these houses are delightfully pleasant and healthy, and capable of the most elegant and tasty improvements. They are also very convenient on account of the great plenty of fish they afford; and particularly the best of oysters and clams, which, at low water, may be gathered in plenty before the doors. And their proximity to the town, among many other conveniences, affords an opportunity of enjoying the pleasures of society, which, all together, render them as eligible places for gentlemen's seats as any in the province. About 160 acres of the land are allotted to these houses, and will be divided equally between them, or in such other porportion as will best suit the purchasers. The remainder to be laid out in lots of about 198 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 six acres each, fronting on Market-street, and will be very convenient for the inhabitants of the town for pasture or mowing grounds. On one of them are a dwelling house and garden, suitable for a small family. These six acres lots, if not sold by private bargain before the twelfth day of September next, will then be exposed to public sale to the highest bidder. Any person inclined to purchase the whole or any part of the premises, may apply to James Parker, John Smith and Heathcote Johnston, of the city of Perth- Amboy, Executors of the last will and testament of the said Dr. Johnston, or to Bowes Reed, Esq., at Burlington. Perth Amboy, Sept. 16th, 1775. [For another advertisement of lands of Dr. Lewis Johnstone (Johnstone being the correct family surname), see these Newspaper Extracts for 1776, "N. J. Archives," Second Series, Vol. I, p. 52. - EDITOR.] From the New York Journal, No. 1707, Sept. 21, 1775. The Trustees of Queen's College, in New-Jersey, are hereby requested to take notice that the Trustees of said College, at their last Board, have ordered their next meeting to be held at New-Brunswick, on Wednesday, the eleventh of October next, and that the Commencement for said College be held on Thursday, the twelfth of said month. The members are expected to give their attendance accordingly. JACOB R. HARDENBERGH, Clerk. September 12, 1775. TO BE SOLD, On the premises, at private sale, a beautiful country seat, consisting of 17 acres of good land, most of it meadow, well fenced, situate in Morris county, Hanover township, four miles from-Morris-Town, on the road from thence to Newark and Persipning and near a good grist mill. On the land are the following improvements, viz., an almost new dwelling house two stories high, and very convenient, with a large kitchen at one end; a good barn and a small orchard. The whole very suitable for a gentleman or merchant, and good payment will be expected. JONAS PHILLIPS. From the New York Gazette, No. 1250, Sept. 25, 1775. Notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to the estate of Philip Kearney, Esq., deceased, late of Perth Amboy, by bond, bill 1775] NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS. 199 or otherwise, to pay off the interest due on the same; and all persons who have any demands against the said estate are requested to bring in their accounts that the same may be settled and paid. To be sold, for want of employ, two likely negro men, one of them about 26 years of age, a compleat groom and coachman and used also to house-work. The other about 30 years of age, a valuable house-servant, who understands gardening, and all other country work. ISABELLA KEARNEY, Executrix. For character and price of the negroes, apply to Andrew Elliot, Esq., New- York. Run-away from the subscriber the 9th instant, living at Long Hill, County of Morris and Province of New-Jersey, a servant man named Arthur Stewart, born in Ireland, about 22 years old. . . . Whoever takes up said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have two dollars and reasonable charges paid, by RICHARD RUNYON. From the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2440, Sept. 27, 1775. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, New-Jersey, Sept. 25, 1775. Run away from the subscriber, living in Hopewell township, 3 miles from Cohansey-Bridge, an English servant lad, named John Wilson, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high . . . . Took with him a brown mare, with a star in her forehead white hind feet, about 13 1/2 hands high, with a small English saddle. Whoever takes up said servant and mare shall have three pounds reward and reasonable charges, paid by NOAH WHEATON. N. B. - He also stole a half Joe. From the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1712, Sept. 27, 1775. NEW YORK, September 25. On Tuesday evening the Amboy stage boat, in returning to this city with passengers, was brought to by the Asia man of war's boat, and Capt. Tiley, an officer belonging to Gen. Wooster's regiment, taken out and carried on board the man of war, with a box of papers in his custody, also three guns which were on board the stage boat. The pretence for this felonious piratical outrage is said to be the detention of a suspected person, who is on his parole of honour in General Wooster's camp. This person having been observed to follow at a distance a load of powder on its way to the camp at Cambridge was taken into custody by the rifle-men and carried to General Washington, who, not finding any evidence against him, sent him to 200 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL DOCUMENTS. [1775 General Wooster, who, at his request, permitted Capt. Tiley to go for him to Borden Town for a box of papers, which he said would clear his character, and prove him to be a true friend to the liberties of America. It is imagined that, on his intelligence, Capt. Tiley was detained. If so, it will be but justice to retaliate on him any ill usage Capt. Tiley may receive. PHILADELPHIA. - Since our last returned here the brig Nancy, Capt. Nichols, of this port, bound to Dominica, who lost his main-mast in a gale on the 10th; also a sloop, belonging to and bound from Egg-Harbour, who had lost her mast, &c., in the same gale. From the New York Journal, No. 1708, Sept. 28, 1775. TO THE PUBLIC. No. III. Dear Countrymen: In a day of public calamity like this, arising from oppression, every benevolent mind ought to be engaged for the defence of the rights of mankind, and in particular should endeavour to remove all cause of oppression, complaint and disunion among ourselves. And to stop, as much as possible, the mouths of our adversaries (who will omit the use of no plausible argument against the justice of our cause and the probability of its success), such is the design of this letter. The Hon. Continental Congress, and the late Provincial Congress of this Province, have adopted the old mode of electing Representatives, who have power to tax those Colonies from whence they are chosen. By this mode, many true friends to their country, who are obliged to pay taxes, are excluded from the privilege of a vote in the choice of those by whom they are to be taxed, or even called out to sacrifice their lives. This is a real grievance; yet one that may easily be redressed, for many of the members of the present Provincial Congress begin to give a serious attention to the complaints of the people on this account, and all our Congresses know that one part of his Majesty's subjects have no right to tax another part of their fellow subjects without their consent, given by themselves or their representatives. Nothing is therefore necessary in order to obtain redress but a number of petitions from several towns and counties in each province for that purpose. They will undoubtedly resolve that no one shall be taxed, who is excluded from a vote in their elections, and will also resolve who shall for the future be esteemed proper electors. And by such resolve our enemies will be cut off from one of their most plausible arguments against us. I am, My Countrymen, yours, ESSEX. Morris County, New-Jersey, Sept. 26, 1775.