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Nassau-Hall, Princeton, Neiv-Jerfey,
September go, 1779.
ON Tuesday last the Grammar School in this place
was publicly examined, in presence of the President
and Trustees of the College, and several other gentlemen
of letters, when the different Classes acquitted themselves
much to the fatisfaftion of all who heard them. The fix
following young gentlemen of the firft Class were approved
and admitted into College, as Members of the Freshman
Class, John T. Woodford, of Virginia ; John Drayton,
of South-Carolina ; William Kennedy, of Philadelphia ;
Stephen Renfelaer, of New- York ; George Woodruff, and
James Rock, of Princeton. Prizes were publifhedand con
tended for by the firft Cass % (1) in extemporary exerci
ses in Latin Grammar and Syntax; (2) in reading Eng
lish with propriety, and answering questions on the Or
thography of that languages The firft was adjudged to
John T. Woodford, the second to John Drayton. Prizes
were also published and contended for among the inferior
Classes : (1) in Latin Grammar and Syntax ; (2) in pro
nouncing English Orations : The firft of these was adjudg
ed to Matthias Baldwin, and the second to Horatio L.
Stockton. In the evening the College-Hall was lighted
up, and in presence of the Governor of the State, the Trus
tees of the College, and a numerous assembly of gentlemen
and ladies, who had come up to commencement, the fix
young undergraduates pronounced Orations, John Wood
ford the salutatory in Latin, and Stephen Renfelaer the
valedictory in English, and were heard with universal ap
probation.
Next day, being Wednesday the 29th, was held the
annual commencement in College for conferring degrees ;
the exercises of which were as follows: After prayers; (1)
salutatory latin oration by George Mer hant of Prince
ton, De conjundione pietatis cum dodrina, five feientia
humana, utfibi mutuo adjumento tint. (2) English ora
tion by Andrew Bayard of Philadelphia, on the horrors
of war. (3) English oration by James Riddle of Penn
sylvania, on the source of true nobility. (4) English ora
tion by Richard J Stockton of Princeton, on the princi
ples of true heroism. (5) Latin oration by Matthew
M'Callifter of Penqfylvania, De peregrinatione. (6) Vale
dictory oration in English, ^y Aaron Woodruff of Prince
ton, on affability. After this, the degree of batchelor of
arts was conferred on the above fix Gentlemen, members
of the senior class; and that of master of arts on Andrew
Kirkpatrick, an alumnus of this college. The whole was
then concluded with prayer by the President. The com
pany assembled on this occasion was numerous and re
fpedable. They all expressed their fitisfadion with the
performance of the scholars, and the pleasure it gave them
to fee this seminary beginning to rife from its ruins, and
to recover from the desolation it has fuffered in the present
unnatural war.
The Board of Trustees at their meeting made choice
of the Reverend Samuel S. Smith, of Hampden-Sydney in
Virginia, as Profeffor of Moral Philosophy,
T@ the PUBLI C.
Nassau-Halt, Princeton^ New Jersey,
Oflober 2. 1779.
NOTICE is hereby riven that the vacation of the
College will end on Monday the Bth of November,
and that of the Grammar-School on Wednesday the 27th
inst. Those whose education has been interrupted, may
have an opportunity of completing it by entering into any
of the classes they shall be found fit for ; and they and
others are desired to observe that the orders of College
will be in every refpeft the fame as before, and particular
ly that no choice or preference will be given them as to the
chambers, on account of their handing in the classes, but
the time of their residence in the School ®r College. Nei
ther that circumstance however, nor any other, will give
a preference to those who do not come up at the time the
College affemblesi As there is so universal a complaint of
the want of opportunities of educating youth among us at
present, it is proper to inform the public, that agreeably
to former advertisements the inftrufhon in this School and
College has been regularly carried on Since the enemy left
the State. The Grammar. School is numerous and flou
rishing ; and the difficulties in the way of filling the Col
lege are now in a great measure removed The repairs of
the building are in great forwardnefs, and will go on with
out interruption, so that there will be comfortable accom
modation for as many as will probably attend this fall.
Though the number ©f proper College members last sum
mer did not exceed ten, yet one or other of the Instruc
tors was constantly upon the spot. Now another Profef
for is chosen, and a Tutor engaged, so that Parents and
Guardians may depend upon the utmeft care being taken
of the youth. Boarding may be had at the fame price as
formerly, making allowance for the Rate of the currency.
The French language will be taught, and great attention
paid to every branch of English education.
JOHN WITHERSPOON.
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GE NERAL
THURSDAY;
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[ Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ]
JOHN WALTER S,
In Chefnut-ftrcet, between Fourth and Fifth-ftrects,
Has for SALE,
MORAL Effiys in verse, called the World Up
side down; Primers; a variety of Childrens Books;
Almanacks for 1780; and General Wellington's head
in a watch paper. Copper-plate Printing and Engrav
ing at the most reafonabie rates.
Norman and Bedwell having put out an advertise
ment which I fuppoe they intend as an answer to mine,
(and which in the true English Style is replete with ma
lice and anger, and nothing to the purpole) renders it
incumbent on me to lay the following ftaie of fa&s be
fore the Public. N. and myfelf were concerned in the
publication of some small books: On diffoiving our con
neaion, as the copper-plates to said books were our
joint property, and each party had a quantity of unfi
nished books in hand, we mutually agreed to let each
party have the use of such plates from week to week un
til each had compleated the quantity of books then on
hand. B. in the interim having purchased of N. half
his share of plates and books, desired to become party in
a bond which was executed for the due performance of
the above agreements At the fame time it was agreed
that if I would perch de the copy of an Almanack and
make the proper drawings for a frontifpiece, they would
engrave two Almanacks which were to be our joint pro
perty. For the sum of 751. I purchased the copy; I
made the neceflary drawings, but they refufe to let me
have my (hare of the agreement, so that I remain de
fraud'd of my money, cheated of my drawing, dilap
pointed myfelf and obliged to disappoint my friends.
Mean time the parties have in the most artful manner
got into their poffeffian the whole of the copper plates
which they refufe to return me. The parties sequestered
themselves from rae, would receive neither letter nor
mcffage, and declared they never desired to fee me; a
very natural wish, as their intention was to cheat me.
But now, when I have feed a Lawyer and taken out an
action against them, they are willing to submit to arbi
tration; but they should remember that a flat refufal of
articles is by said articles not to come under that predi
cament. Nevertheless, if they willpay my law expences
lam willing to have the affair arbitrated. If these peo
ple think by afperfing me (as they threaten) to whiten
themfilves, I can only pity their folly, and am perfect
ly ade to refute any thing their malice may invent. It
would have much better become them like honest men
to have fulfilled their engagements with me, than to
have given occasion for this altercation, as their reason
for withholding from me the engraving is (by their own
confeffion) least it should hurt the sale of their books.
I leave the public to judge of the propriety and honesty
of such conduct.
I (hall conclude with remarking, that to cheat, ill
treat, andimbitter the life of an helpless infirm old man,
are exploits tru f y worthy of the British spirit from
which they originate. J. WALTERS.
Philadelphia, September 23.
NOTICE is hereby given, That on
Thursday the fourteenth day of October next, at
Ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Continental Y.rd
the corner of Chefnut ana Seventh-flreeß, <i r l be fold
at Public Sale, for cash only, a number of HORSES,
belonging to the United States.
B, order of the Q M. G.
5 JACOB EILTZHEIMER.
Philadelphia, September 13.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffer-houfe in Philadelphia, on the firft day of
December next, at Four o'clock in the afternoon,
_ VERY valuable IRON WO RK, called
Carlifle Iron Works, about five miles to the fouth
ealt of the town of Carlile in Cumberland county, Penn
sylvania ; the lease on the said Works is now expired,
and may be entered on immediately ; the quality of
some of the ore banks is excellent for bar i:on, the
proof of which has been fully made , the other ore
banks are excellent for callings. The works are Situate
on the Bulling Springs, where neither droughts, frefhes
nor frofts affe& them. There is a constant supply of
water for grist mills, saw mills, or any kind of water
works, besides the Iron Works. On the whole, there
is not such a situation for water works in Pennsylvania.
There is between fix and seven thousand acres of land,
part of which is improved in one plantation of five hun
dred acres of lime-stone land: Many other good plan
tations may be laid out on the fajd tra&. There are
convenient buildings at the work's for accommodating
the fame. There are many other natural advantages
attending this place, which on infpe&ion would be more
conspicuous to a judicious 0 server than descriptive in
an mdvertifement. For further particulars enquire of
JOHN MORRIS, Jun. at Philadelphia, or WIL
LIAM LYON, Esq; at Carl fle.
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THE
ADVERTISER
Father Abraham's ALMANACKS,
For the YEAR 1780,
TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN DUNL A P.
GER M aW'aTma^llCKS,
For the YEAR 1780,
TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN DUNL A P.
IN pursuance of an order of Orphans Court,
held at Philadelphia for the city and county of Phi
ladelphia, will be exposed to sale at Public Vendue, at
the Coffee house, on Saturday the ninth day of October
inst. at Five o'clock in the afternoon, a certain tra& or.
piece of Land, situate in the Northern Liberties, about
three and a half miler dittant from the city, containing
seven acres or thereabouts, more or lek, adjoining lands
of William Standley and Pc ter Turner. There is on the
premises a final) tenement with an excellent well of wa
ter, and the whole under good fence : Late the estate of
David Hall, silver smith, deceased.
HANNAH HALL, Administratrix.
WOODDROP anb jO EPH SIM),
HAVE opened a Store in Water-street below the
Bridge, formerly occupied by their late father Mr.
Joseph Sims, deceased, where they p opofe to receive
and fell on commission, all kinds of WET and 'DRY
GOODS. They hope by their assiduity and care to
give fatisfaaion to those who will please to employ them.
They have now for sale at feid Store, coarse and fine
cambricks, yarn and worsted Dockings, a few groce of
shirt buttons, and a very handsome plate.warmer, just
imported. Excellent Green Tea may be had wholesale
and retail at said Store.
SIXTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the fubferiber,
0 at the Fall# in Bucks county, in the night of the 12th
inst. (September) a large roan HORSE, (but at this
season of the year is almost a bay) sixteen years old, a
natural pacer, food before, and is blind with one eye.
Whoever takes up and secures laid horse, and the thief
if stolen, so that he may be brought to justice, shall re
ceive the above reward, or Thirty Dollars for the horse
only, and reasonable charges, pid by
DANIEL TRIMBLE.
Philadelphia, September 28.
TO BE SO L D,
A VALUABLE LOT in this city, on which
are ere&ed three d welling-houses, a pot-house and
sundry other buildings. F<r particulars enquire of the
Printer.
TIMBER to be Sold.
AL ARGE quantity within a few miles of this citv
luitable for Ihip^rights, coach-makers, wheel:
wright sand coopers. Apply to
n A DANIEL CLYMER
wanted? A °" mber of Wood-cutters are immediately
TO BE S O L D,
A LIKELY NEGRO WENCH, between fif
teen and sixteen years old, that can do any kind
of house- work, and has had the small-pox and mealles
Enquire of the Printer.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS LOST on the 23d instant (Sept.) between
Wilmington and Newport, a plain silver hilted
SMALL SWORD, with the letters LT or TL
engraved on the guard, maker's name Jefferies, cutler
to His Majesty, (Strand) marked on the scabbard.
Whoever hath found laid Sword, are defiied to fend
the lame to the Printer hereof, and they shall receive
the above Reward, and reasonable charges.
ROBERT TOTTON
CTRAYED or STOLEN out of the pasture field of
, Dav , ld . Cl°yd, in East Whiteland, Chester counts
the 13th infant, (September) a large DARK BROWN
HORSE, between 6 Ind 7 years old, trots and paces
has a star iu his forehead, a snip on his nose, a small
white spot under his mane on his right fide, and force
Im 11 saddle marks on both sides of the back bone.
Whoever brings said Horse to the fubferiber at
Frankfort bridge, shall receive the above Reward by
ADAM WASS
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
OCTOBER 7, 1779.
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