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com^it^ g^at trefpafci and waste thereon, by felling of
“AND WHEREAS it is likely that some of the lands
aforefaid, are the proper eßate of the Commonwealth,
and those belonging toabfent persons, ought in this time
of war, when intercourse with Europe, andother foreign
countries, is much interrupted to be preserved from the
trespasses and waste aforefaid ;
Be it therefore enacted, by the Representatives of the
Freemen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in Ge
neral Assembly met, and by the authority of the fame,
That if any person or perfobs whatsoever, under pretence of
any claim or right derived from the late Proprietaries, or
without any title, shall enter upon the lands of any per
son or perfons,refiding beyond feas,or without the bounds
of this State, or upon lands out of the pofteffion of any
particular person, or upon lands which are vacant or un
appropriated, or reputed to be vacant or unappropriated,
and shall commit any trespass, or waste thereon, every per
son so offending, his of her aiders and abettors, Shall not
only be liable to the owner or owners of such land, or to
the Commonwealth, for treble damages, as tenants com
mitting waste, for such rrefpafs and waste, but moreover
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof, shall be fined and imprinted at the discretion of
the Court of Quarter Sessions, or other Court, wherein
such conviction shall be had.
And be it further enabled by the authority aforefaid,
That for and during the continuance of this Ad, that no
Purveyor or other person, shall presume to measure, survey,
or locate, any right or claim to land as aforefaid, unless
he be authorized so to do, by the special licence of the
President, or Vice Predentin Council under the lefmfeal,
who upon due proof of the equity thereof, may grant the
fame, and every survey, location or appropriation of lands,
made without such licence be firft obtained, and unless a
return of the survey thereupon made, shall be made into the
office of the Secretary of the Supreme Executive Council,
within fix months after the fame shall be made, shall be
utterly lull and void.
And in order to correct, as far as may be, the mifchiefs
which have arisen or may arise to the Commonwealth, by
clandestine surveys and undue appropriations of vacant
or waste lands, made since the 4th day of July, which was
10 1776:,
Be it enaded by the authority aforefaid, That nq sur
vey or appropriation of vacant or unappropriated lands,
which has been made within this State, Since the 4th day
of July, which was in the year of our Lord 1776, shall
be available in law or equity, or shall be considered as
vefling any estate in such land, unless the date and other
particulars of the fame, together within a clear description
ofthe right or claim, upon which it was made, shall be
entered in the office of the Secretary of the Supreme Exe
cutive Council, within the times herein after limited; that
is to fay, in case such survey has been made in the coun
ties of Bedford, Northumberland or Weftmoreland, be
fore the firft day of January next; and in case such survey
has been made in any other county, before the firft day
of November next.
Provided always, and be it further enabled by the au
thority aforefaid, That such entry in the office of the said
Secretary, shall not give any relief or benefit to any per
son, to which he or She was not entituled before the passing
of this A&.
And be it further enabled by the authority aforefaid,
That this Aft shall continue and be in force for and during
nine months, and from thence to the end of the next
feffioß ofthe General Assembly, and no longer.
The public may be assured, that the following is the
real weight of Mr. Hiltzheimers great Cow, slaughter
ed by Mr. M'Kutcheuo and Company, and fold in our
Market, on Saturday last :
Fore Quarters, „8 lb.
379
Hind-Quarters, 290
300
— - 1347 lb.
Hyde, 150
Head and Heart, 63
Belly and Feet, 75
Fack, 40
Taliow. 83
—— 416
Total, 1763 lb.
It was acknowledged by all, that this Cow was the fat
ten as well as the largest ever killed in Pennsylvania.
The fat 00 the ribs measured full three inches in thick
ness, the clear fat on the briiket measured full seven inch
es through—the rump is net to be described. And what
is almost incredible, the shin was covered with near an
inch of clear fat. The kidney fat was not uncommon,
and the tallow, or inside fat, weighed much less than the
common proportion found in well fed cattle.
LOTTERY-OFFICE, March 2, 17 $o.
ft HE Managers of the Lottery of the United States
£ acquaint the Public, That the drawing of the
"Third Class began yesterday, agreeable to resolve of
Congress, and will continue from day to day until
finished.
N, B. The Adventurers may be informed of the fate
of their Tickets by applying to the Check Clerk, morn
ing and evening at the Lottery-Office,
Tickets may be had, for a few days, at the Lottery-
Office only, from Nine o'clock till Twelve in the morn
ing, and from Three to Five in the afternoon.
STATE of the LOTTERY, March 11,
PRIZES DRAWN.
i of io,oe& dollars.
7 of 1000
16 of 500
426 of 40
REMAIN in the WHEELS.
1 of 30,000 dollars.
X of 20,000
£ of 15,000
I of 10,000
10 of 5000
193 of 1000
984 of 500
1,>574 of 40
PAULFOOKS, Check Clerk.
V The CONSTITUTIONAL SOCIETY facet it
fix o'clock this evening, at the Dutch Lutheran School
house in Cherry Alley.
March 11. EDWARD POLE, Secretary.
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In GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Tuesday,
November 23, 177,. A. M.
APETITION from Henry Dougherty, ofthe city
of Philadelphia, referred over from the late House
of Assembly, was read; and thereupon,
Resolved, That the fnd Henry Dougherty is hereby
appointed to the office of Collea'or of the Duties imputed
by an Aft of Assembly intitled, " An A^ for imposing a
duty on persons convicted of heinous crimes, and to pre
vent poor and impotent persons being imported into this
Province," (now State).
Extract from the Minutes,
Thomas Paine, Clerk of the Gen. Assembly.
WHEREAS the Assembly of Pennfylvauia, in the
year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and
seventy-sour, palled an A& intitled, " An A& to pre
vent infections diseases being brought into the city of
Philadelphia," of which the following is an extract :
“ And be it further enacted by the authority afore
“ said, That no Commander, Master or other person
" having charge of any ship or vessel bound to the port
" of Philadelphia, or to any other port or place within
" this Province, having on board at the time the said
“ fliip or vessel departed from any port or place whatfo
''ever beytad the teas any greater number of persons,
'< whether passengers or fervante, or both, than foty,
" or having any person disordered with an infectious
" disease, or corning from any sickly port or place, shall
" bring his ship er vessel, or fuffer er permit the fame
" to be brought, nearer to the city than the Island call
" ed Little Mud Island, near the mouth of the river
“ Schuylkill, or fuall bring on fliore, or cause or fuffer
'' to be landed or brought on Shore, at ary port or place
<' within this Province, any of such passengers or fer
'' vants, or any part or parcel of their goods or effects,
'' or the goods or effects of any other person or persons
<' whatever, until he shall have obtained a licence or
'' permit in writing for that purpose under the hand of
" the Officer or his Deputy appointed by virtue of the
'' Aft intitled, An Aft for imposing a duty on persons
'' convicted of heinous crimes, and to prevent poor and
'' impotent persons being imported into this Province,
'' under the penalty of Five Hundred Pounds, being
" thereof legally conviSed in any Court of Quarter Sef
" fions within this Province," (now State).
AND WHEREAS the Honorable the Assembly
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, taking into con
sideration the above Aft, have been pleased to nominate
and appoint the fubferjber Health Officer for the port of
Philadelphia, of which all Matters, Commanders, or
other persons having charge of any fbip or vessel coming
into the said port, are d^fired to take notice and govern
themfelveß accordingly.
HENRY DOUGHERTY, Health Officer.
AL L Officers and Soldiers belonging to the
Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment now absent on
furlough or otherwise, are ordered to join the said Re
giment, now laying near Morris-Town, by the 15th
instant, agreeable to a Division Order lately issued by
Major General Lord Stirling.
E. EDWARDS, Major,
March 3, 1780. Com. nth P. R.
AGREEABLE to a Division Order of
the 2d instant, issued by Major General Lord
Stirling, all Officers and Soldiers belonging to the Fourth
Pennsylvania Regiment now absent on furlough or other
wise, are ordered to join their said Regiment, now lay
ing near Morris-Tewn, by the the igth instant.
GEORGE TUDOR, Caph
March 3, 1780. Com. 4th P. R.
For SALE, (Wholefile ard Retail) by
JOSEPH PALME R,
At the fore lately occupied by Mrs. Thomas Clifford
and Sons, in Water Street, between Market and Arch
streets, Philadelphia,
OL D Madeira Wine,
Old Spirit,
Wcft-India Rum,
Loaf, Clayed arid Mufcovadb Sugar,
Coffee,
Tea,
Chocolate;
Indigo,
Spices, &c. &c. &c.
O BE SOL D,
A NEAT CHARIO T.
To be be seen at WILLIAM SOWERSBY's
Livery Stables in Chefnut street, the corner of Fifth
ftreet, Philadelphia.
—T O B~E L~E T,
A COUNTRY SEAT near the FUls of Schuyl^
A kill, containing twenty-two acres of land, eight of
which are watered meadow. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE LET,
a L ARG E convenient Dwelling house and Store,
A situate the corner of South and Front-streets, for
merly occupied by John Hart. Enquire of Jonathan
MEREDITH, in Third street,
Wanted to Hire, a WOMAN who understand a
dairy and country business. Such a one, well recom
mended, may have good wages. Enquire as above.
WA NTE D Immediately,
ACOMPLEAT GARDENER, to serve at
a feat about eighteen miles from the city. Such a
person, well recommenced, may have the highest wages
by applying to the Printer.
The Beautiful High-bred HORSE
BLACK AND ALL BLACK,
From VIRGINIA,
FULL fixteeu hands high, and in great perfection,
rising eight years old, will stand the ensuing season
at the fubferibers in Ccecil county, Maryland, and co
ver mares at Two Hundred and Fifty pounds the season.
His blood is equal to any on the Continent, which is
properly attested by a number of the firft gentlemen in
Virginia; he was got by Brunswick, an imported horse,
Brunswick was got by Oronoko, who Was got by the
Godolphin Arabian, out of the famous Miss Slamerkin;
Brumfwick' sdam was got by Babram, from as good a
flock as ahy in England. Black and all black's
damxwas got by Ariel, who was got by Morton's Tra
veller, out of Selima, his grand dam was full blooded aid
a filler ot Bullyrock. He is remarkable for getting as e
legant and high formed colt# a# any horse in Virginia ;
his performance upon the turf has been fufficiently pro
ved, and for near two years ha# publicly challenged any
covering horse upon the Continent. Gentlemen from a
diftanc# may depend upon good pasturage being provi
ded; and the greater care taken of their ihares ; but the
fubferiber will not be answerable for any escapes. The
money to be paid when the mare# are fift covered.
ELIHU HALL.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY on Monday last, from the fubferi
ber, a negroe man called JIM, about twenty
years of age, a short set fellow, about five feet five inches
high, waddles in his walk, being much parrot-toed, be
has a sower down look, speaks very bad English, he is
much ctt in his face according to the negro custom ; had
on light coloured cloaths, and took with him sundry
cioaths unknown; it ii supposed is gone, or a lurking in
some of the te ffeliibound to sea. All Masters of veffel# are
requested not to carry him off at their peril. Whoever
takes up said negroe, bring# him to the owner, or secures
him in any goal, shall have the above reward, and all
reasonable charges.
Philadelphia March the 11th, 1780.
THOMAS IRWIN.
Five Hundred Dollars Reward.
TXT A S broke open on the night of the fourth instant,
(March) the house of the fubferiber, in White
marfli township, Philadelphia county, by two men; one
a middle sized, thick set, dark complexiontd person,
wore his own black hair, and had on a brown furtout
toat: The other of a middle ftattire, Him built, had a
freih fear on his head which was bound up with a hand
kerchief, and wore a blue coats They both appeared to
be Irishmen. They stole and took with them the fol
lowing articles, viz. one silver watch, maker's name
William Cripple, London, it is of the large 6ze, and
some of the inside works are silver; fix Spaniffi dollars,
two hundred and fifty dollars in Continental currency,
one pair large plain silver Ihoe buckles, federal silver tea
spoons, One pair silver sleeve buttons, a leather pocket
book with a number of receipts therein, a pair of new
calf-lkin shoes, a pair of new buck&in breeches, a pair
of knit worsted breeches almost new, a new English
made caftor hat, seven good white linen Shirts and Shifts,
the flirts had thread worked button# st the wrift#, one
pait new woolen flockings mixed red and bl ue, and fe
veril other pairs of different forts, Several pairs of Sheets
and pillow-cases, sundry handkerchiefs, diaper table
cloths, napkins, &c, Whoever Apprehends the said
robbers and secures them, so that the owner may get his
property again, shall have the above reward, or in pro
portion for any part of the goods recovered, and rea
sonable charges, paid by Joseph Shoemaker, in Phi
ladelphia, or the fubferiber in Whitcmarfh aforefaid.
JOHN JONE S.
WAS TAKEN UP,
In the River Delaware,
TWO RAFTS of PINE BOARDS. The
A owner proving property and paying charges may
have them again, $ applying to THOMAS YOUNG,
in Chriftiah-ftreet, Southwark.
N. B. If the owner doe# not apply by the firft of April
they will be fold for the charges.
TO BE SO L D,
And may be entered on by the firft of April next,
A PLANTATION situate in Weft.Fallowfield
Township, Chester County, containing three hun
dred acres, about one half cleared, the remainder well
timbered ; allo a good log dwelling, douse, barn, (ta
bles, spring-house with an excellent spring of water, a
good hearing orchard, about eight acres of good water
ed meadow made arid more may be meade ;tho whole in
tolerable repair. For further particulars and terms of
sale enquire of the fubferiber, living on the premises.
JAMES DUNN.
To be SOLD at Private Sale,
Or exchanged for milk Cow# and Calve#, in the town
of Northumberland,
A LOT and TENEMENT. The Lot contains
Sixty feet in front and two hundred and forty feet in
depth. A good deed will be given. Enquire of the
Printer#
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