The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1781-02-07 00:00:00, page 4

TRENTON: Printed by ISAAC COLLINS. Advertisements of a moderate Length are inserted for Two Thirds of &
Dollar hard Money each the firft Week, and One Sixth for every Continuance, and long Ones in Proportion, or the
Exchange in continental Currency—and by whom Essays, and Articles of Intelligence are thankfully received.
'LIAS BLAND, who had obtained a proper
j passport to go to Great-Britain, lately died at
New-York, as I am informed, intestate ; and hav
ing before he left New-Jersey empowered me to
fettle his affairs, I am delirous that every thing
Ihould be done for the benefit of all persons inte
rested in his estate: And as it appears to me neceffa
y that his creditors should meet as soon as may be,
n order to consult what steps may be most proper
o be taken on the occasion, I propose that a meet
ng be held on Tuesday the 20th of February next,
t twelve o'clock, at the dwelling-house of the de
eafed in Woodbridge; at which time and place all
persons interested are desired to atten'd, with a Rate
of their several demands, for the purposes above
mentioned. James Parker.
January 17, 1781. 3
TOE SOLD,
A PLANTATION lying in the townfliip of
Alexandria and county of Hunterdon, on the
road that leads from Samuel Everett's mills to Sher
rerd's ferry, now in the possession of Wm. Taylor.
It may be laid out to contain 263 acres. There is
a good orchard and a fufficiency of meadow on the
place, and the buildings and fences are in good or
der. Whoever inclines to purchase, may apply to
James Parker near Pitts-Town, by whom an indis
putable title will be given for the fame. 6
THIS is to give notice that the Partnership of
Downing and Chambers is diffolved:—All
persons having any demands against them are desir
ed to make application to Robert Chambers; and
those indebted to the. partnership are requested to
A^ke speedy payment, to prevent further trouble.
Trenton, Jan. 27, 1781. 3
▼ yf^HEREAS a certain Thomas Kelly has long
been Supported as one of the poor of the
townfliip of Trenton, is frequently ftroling about in
the neighbouring counties, either begging or fpung
ing on the inhabitants notwithstanding a proper place
is provided for his maintenance, without burthen
ing any; wherefore these are to request all persons
where-ever he may come, not to harbour or encou
rage him in so troublesome and unbecoming a prac
tice. And whoever Ihall take up and deliver him,
the said Thomas Kelly, to either of the Overseers
of the poor of said townfliip, shall receive One Hun
dred Dollars reward.
JOS. BRITTON, 7 Overseers of
EBENEZER ROSE,j the Poor.
Trenton," January 29, 1781.
ISAAC" MICHAEL,
At his STORE at Bound-Brook, hath for SALE
as cheap as the times will allow, viz.
RUM, WINE, SUGARS, LINENS, CHECKS,
COFFEE, TEA, TOBACCO, SNUFF,
AndJundry_ DRY_GOODS.
Trenton, State of New-Jersey, jan. 31, 1781.
THE Trenton Library Company being dehrous to
renew the fame, request all such Members, and
'every other person in this state who may have any of
the BOOKS belonging thereto, to deliver or fend
them immediately to. R. WILLIAMS, Libr.
N. B. Any person living at a distance, and having
books, the expence of transportation will be paid by
the Librarian. 3
Bucks county, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30, 1781.
THE wife of the subscriber (late widow of Robert
Taylor, jun. and generally known by the name
of Hannah Taylor) has absconded from his dwelling
without any jult cause: And there being no hopes of
her returning, notice is hereby given to all persons
not to trust her on his account, as he will pay no debts
of her contrasting from the date hereof Thafe with
'whom the may have already run him in debt, are de
sired to render their accounts immediately.
3 w* JOHN ANDERSON.
JOSEPH MILNOR,
Has for S ALE at his S TORE in Trenton,
RUM, BRANDY and WINE,
SUCHONG and BOHEA TEA,
COFFEE and CHOCOLATE,
SPANISH and MUSCOVADO SUGAR,
PINE and CEDAR BOARDS and SHINGLES,
BAR-IRON and NAILS, with an assortment of
DRY GOODS.
N. B. All those indebted to him are desired to make
immediate payment, and prevent further trouble. 3*
THE Members of the Whig Society of So
merset are requested to attend at Hillfbo
rough, at the house of Andrew Merfhon, innkeeper,
on the second Tuesday of February next, at eleven
O'clock in the forenoon.
Jan. 27, 178!. JOHN TAYLOR, Sec.
TO BE SOL D,
By the SUBSCRIBE R,
A TRACT of Land in the county df Middlesex,
about five.miles from New-Brunswick and seven
from Perth-Amboy, known by the name of the Neck
T/a&, supposed to contain about five bundled acres,
with a dwelling-house and some improvements, and
is very convenient for two farms, lying nearly square,
one fide fronting the river and two sides bounded on
creeks, which will save much fencing, and on each
considerable quantity of meadow may be made, with
a good landing for fhallops, and a (had filhery. Also
one, two or 300 acres of land to be taken off of other
lands the subscriber has in that neighbourhood, with
or without a very good mill-feat on an extraordinary
good stream, as may bed suit the purchaser. The
subscriber would also fell a small Farm whereon John
Bowne lives, near Princeton, and a Lot of Land by
Worth's mills on Stoney-Brook, with a large done
dwelling-house, &c. it is a good hand for a store, one
has been kept in said house many years. Likewise a
House and Lot in Bordentown, in good repair and
pleasantly situated ; and two Lots of Land in the
Northern Liberties of Philadelphia. Any person in
clining to purchase any part of the above premises,
mat be more particularly informed by applying to the
subscriber in Bordentown, or for the lalt mentioned
Lots to Thos. Watson, jun. in Philadelphia.
THOMAS WATSON.
Bordentown, January 29, 1781. - 3
T O BES OL D,
A Valuable TRACT of LAN D, in Hardwick
tqwnihip, Sulfex county, state of New jerfev,
now in the tenure of Thomas Silverthorn. It eon
tains 213 acres, 150 very rich meadow land, about
30 of which produce the belt clover, timothy, and
blue grass. It is excellent for railing hemp, and well
calculated for railing and fatting cattle. There are'
on the premises, betide the dwelling-house, a pretty
good Dutch barn, Hables, barracks and fpring-houte,
upwards of one hundred apple-trees, and a number
of Cherry and peach-trees ; also a never failing Spring
of water fufficient for a hemp-mill, and situated con
veniently to water a considerable quantity of the mea
dow. The title is indisputable. For terms apply to
the printer of this paper.
TO BE SOLD,
For Hard Money or Continental,
A TRACT of LAND, containing about 1000
acres, lying in the Corporation of New-
Brunswick, on South-River, joining the island be
longing to John Lawrence, Esq, late Mayor of Phi
ladelphia. The place is well situated, having a good
house and excellent orchard on it, pud frelli mea
dow that will cut yearly at least one hundred loads
of hay, a fhad-fifhery within thirty yards of the
house, where great quantities of them are taken in
the season, with other fifh. The land is well tim
bered and convenient for the New-York market,
having commodious landing places for boats of ten
cords, from which place a number were employed
to the New-York market.—for further particulars
enquire of Levinus Clarkfon, at New-Brunswick,
Jacobus Van Zandt, at Morris-Town, or Joseph
Milnor, at Trenton, who will agree for the fame.
An indisputable title will be given.
January 12, 1781. tbetf
"WILLIAM RICOrdsT
At Trenton Landing, and at his
Store in Philadelphia,
WILL* GIVE THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR GOOD
MUSTARD SEED.
The Method of railing Mustard Seed in Durham,
Old England.
THE ground must be well manure,! and made into
hills about two and a half feet dittant each way,
much in the fame manner as for Indian corn ; plant
the feed the firft good weather after the twentieth of
February a little below the furface, let there be about
three or four stalks on each hill, and the feed will
grow larger and a greater quantity than if sowed ; As
it does not all come to perfection at one time, it mult
be gathered as it ripens and spread on a floor to dry.
This is work proper for children. 6w
TO BE SOL D,
(For want of employ only) or hired by the year,
SUNDRY Negroes, of different ages, sexes, and
qualities, all good in their kind. Alio a good
feather bed and bolster, a handsome set of bed and
window curtains, a pair of rose blankets and a rug
to be disposed of together, at a reasonable rate for
cash. An elegant set of tea-table china complete,
and a few half dozens'of cups and saucers ; also
green handled ivory knives and forks. Enquire of
the printer.
ROBERT EASTBURN,
In NE W-B RUNS WIC K,
Hath for SAL E, on the lowest condition that the
times will admit of, viz.
GOOD Weft-India Black silk lace,
rum, White ditto.
Cherry do. by the hogs- Coat and jacket metal,
head, barrel, or gallon, wooden & mohair but-
French brandy, ' tons,
Holland Geneva, Shoe and knee buckled,
Teneriffand therry wines, Sleeve buttons,
Molasses, Table and tea spoons.
Fine powdered and mus- Testaments,
ccvada sugars. Spelling-books,
Tea, Primers,
Coffee, Almanacks,
Chocolate, Men's shoes,
Pepper, Women's fluff and lea,
Alfpicc, , ther ditto,
Ginger, Wool cards,
Nutmegs, Fine, coarse, and crooked
Cinnamon, horn combs, /
Cloves, • Pasteboards,
Railins, Stay laces and tapes,
Rice, French and common shoe
Indigo, heels.
Copperas, Pints, half-pints and gill
Brimstone, glasses.
Rohn, Iron-ware, viz.
Starch, Large kettles fit for fait
Chalk, boiling,
Whitelead and oil, Large and small pots,
Fine black mode, Tea kettles & stew pans,
Tatiely, Sliding bolts, hasps and
Linens, flaples,
MiEonets, Earthern ware of various
Lawn, kinds, such as
Fine and coarse white Diffies,
threads of various kinds, Mugs, \
Colour'd ditto, Bowls,
Sewing silk of different Pots,
colours, Tea cups and saucers by
Ribbons, the quantity or tingle
Pint article.
Needles, 3W*
RAN AW A Y,
On Saturday the 20th instant, from the subscriber
living in Maidenhead,
A NEGRO MAN named WILL, formerly went
by the name of YERRAH, about twenty-three
years of age, five feet eight inches high, has a very
remarkable hair mole on his cheek : Had on and took
with him a pair of new leather breeches, two pair of
Dockings, a pair of new shoes, light coloured hume
fpun coat much worn, and hat. It is thought he
will endeavour to get to Ancocas or within the ene
my's lines. Whoever takes up and fecurcs said ser
vant so that his matter may get him again, shall have
FOUR SPECIE DOLLARS REWARD, and all
reasonable charges paid by
Jan. 22d, 1781.' SAMUEL HUNT.
STAGE-WAGGON.
HE subscriber informs the Publick, that he has
I provided a commodious Stage-Waggon, with
four horf^s, Suitable for carrying Passengers and their
baggage, and will set out from the sign of the Bunch
of Grapes in Third-ftrect, in the city of Philadelphia,
on every Monday morning precisely at ten o'clock,
and proceed with all convenient speed for Elizabeth-
Town, passing by the Four-Lanes-End, Trenton,
Princeton and Brunswick; and will set out from Je
camiah Smith's at Elizabeth-Town precisely at eight
o'clock on every Thursday morning, and proceed the
fame way back again to Philadelphia, without an,
unheceffary delay.
The price for each passenger from Philadelphia to
Elizabeth-Town to be Forty Shillings in specie, or
the value thereof in other money, and the like fom
for ijolb. weight of baggage ; and the fame sums for
passage and carriage from Elizabeth-Town to Phila
delphia : And so in proportion for any greater or less
weight.
All Passengers favouring him with their custom, to
be freemen of the United States, and others u ho can
produce proper passes, otherwise they may expert to
be refuted a passage in this stage. No prohibited
goods will be carried at any rate. No sealed letters
to be carried by the stage unkfs they are directed to
some commissioned officer belonging to the United
States, to or from Elizabeth-Town.
The subscriber begs leave to return his thanks to
all Gentlemen and Ladies who have been pleased to
favour him with their custom, and hopes for a con
tinuance of the fame, and they may depend on the
punctual attendance of their humble servant,
Jan. 27, 1781. GERSHOM JOHNSTON.
A FEW days ago was found in Trenton, a Pair
A of SPURS. The owner proving his proper
ty and paying charges, may have them again, by ap
plying to the Printer hereof.'
January 24/ 1781., , ' 0 "