The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1779-11-03 00:00:00, page 4

PROCLAMATIO N.
WHEREAS it becomes us humbly to approach the
throne of Almighty God, with gratitude and
praise, for the wonders which his goodness has
wrought in conducting our forefathers to this Western
world; for his protection to them and to their poste
rity, amid difficulties and dangers; tor railing us their
children from deep distress to be numbered among the
nations of the earth ; and tor arming the hands of just
and mighty Princes in our deliverance ; and especially
for that he hath been pleased to grant us the enjoy
ment of health, and so to order the revolving featons,
that the earth hath produced her increase in abun
dance, blessing the labours of the husbandman and
spreading plenty through the land; that he hath
prospered our arms and those of our Ally, been a
Shield to our troops in the hour of danger, pointed
their swords to victory and led them in triumph over
the bulwarks of the foe; that he hath gone with thole
who went out into the wilderness against the fayage
tribes; that he hath Stayed the hand of the spoiler,
and turned back his meditated deftruCtion; that he
hath prospered our commerce, and given success to
those who fought the enemy on the face of the deep;
and above all, that he hath diffufed the glorious light
of the Gospel, whereby, through the merits of our
gracious Redeemer, we may become the heirs of his
eternal glory. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That it be recommended to the Se
veral States to appoint THURSDAY the ninth of
December next, to be a day of publick and solemn
THANKSGIVING to Almighty God, for his mer
cies, and of PRAYER, for the continuance of his
favour and protection to these United States; to be
seech him that he would be graciously pleated to in
fluence our publick councils, and bless them with
wisdom from on high, with unanimity, firmnefs and
success; that he would go forth with our hosts, and
crown our arms with victory ; that he would grant to
his Church the plentiful effufions of divine grace, and
pour out his holy spirit on all Ministers of the Gospel;
that he would bless and prosper the means of educa
tion, and spread the light of chriftian knowledge
through the remotest corners of the earth; that he
would smile upon the labours of his people, and cause
the earth to bring forth her fruits in abundance, that
we may with gratitude and gladness enjoy them ; that
he would take into his holy protection our illustrious
Ally, give him victory over his enemies, and render
him Signally great, as the father of his people, and
the proteCtor of the rights of mankind; that he would
graciously be pleased to turn the hearts of our ene
mies, and to dispense the blessings of peace to con
tending nations; that he would in mercy look down
upon us, pardon all our fins, and receive us into his
favour; and, finally, that he would establish the In
dependence of these United States upon the basis of
religion and virtue, and support and proteCt them in
the enjoyment of peace, liberty and Safety.
DONE in CONGRESS the twentieth day of October,
in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred
end seventy-nine, and in the fourth year of the In
dependence of the United States of America.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, Prefdent.
Attest. CHARLES THOMSON, SecreMry.
To all whom it may concern.
New- OTICE is hereby given, that a court
ferfey fs. IN of admiralty will be held at the court
house in Burlington, on Monday the 22d day of No
vember next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the
fame day, then and there to try the truth of the faCts
alledged in the bills of Rufus Gardner and Stephen
Decatur, (who as well, &c.) against the schooner
orvelfel called the Hope; and also of Yelverton Tay
lor and Stephen Decatur, (who as well, &c.) against
the brigantine or veh'd called the Triton, lately com
manded by Jonathan Cooper, and the following negro
slaves, found on board the said brigantine at the time
of her capture, to wit, Jack, Harry, Sam, James,
Anthony and Jack; to theend and intent, that the
owner or owners of the said vessels and negro Slaves,
or any person or persons concerned therein, may ap
pear, and Shew cause, if any the; have, why the said
vessels, negro Slaves and cargoes, Should not be con
demned, according to the prayers if the said bills.
By order of the fudge.
Oft. 20. 3 W - Joseph Bloomfqd. Regr.
ALL persons who are indebted to L e estate of
Alexander Carr, are requested to ma k e im
mediate pay ment ; and those who have any : u ft de
mands against said estate, are also requested t, bring
in their accounts, that they may be fettled ana^d
by CHARLES AXFORD, jm.'
2 JAMES HILL.
STOLEN from Henry MerShon's, innkeeper, in
Amwell, the 14th inst. a Bay Mare belonging to
the fubferiber, about 14 hands 3 inches high, heavy
and well set, good carriage, fix years old last grass,
half-blooded; She has a fear near the point of her off
hip, also one on her off fore leg, opposite the knee
joint. Any person apprehending the thief and mare,
securing the thief and returning the said mare, Shall
have Two Hundred Dollars reward, and for the mare
only One Hundred Dollars and all reasonable charges.
Amwell, Odt. 25. *3w NATHAN STOUT.
TRENTON: Printed by Isaac Collins. Advertfom en tc n t r r ~ — ,
the firft Week and Two Dollars for eJ J moderate Length are inferred for Six Dollars ea £ h
tne nrit eeK, and two Lodars tor e. ry Continuance ; and long Ones in Proportion.
TXTHEREAS an advertisement, dated the fourth of
'' September last, was, by our order, inserted in
the New-Jersey Gazette. No. 89, Setting forth among
other matters, " Thata general complaint was made
against the person now anting in the quarter-mailer
general's department in this town; and informing the
publick, that WE, the Magistrates, would attend at
the house of Jacob G. Bergen, innholder, in said place,
on Saturday the 11th inst. from one o'clock till even
ing, then and there to receive and take down such
complaint or information, as might be offered us a
gainst the person above-mentioned:" And whereas,
we did Subpoena a number of persons, who, we were
informed, had complaints against the said person, and
have examined them under oath: We do hereby de
clare, that we find no cause of complaint against the
person now anting as quarter-matter in this place, and
that the said information is falfe and groundless.
By order tfJosEPH Olden,
Elias Woodruff,
Princeton, 08. 16, 1779. John Johnson,
3w§ Jacob Bergen.
CAME to the plantation of the fubferiber, near
Trenton, on Thursday the 30th of September
last, a dark brown Horse, about fourteen and an hall
hands high, supposed to be about five or fix years old,
a small Star, hind feet white, Shod all round, goesa
travelling pace. Any person proving property and
paying charges, may have him of me
08.13. 2 w* OBADIAII HOWELL.
r l'o be fold by publick vendue, on Saturday the 6th
I of November, at the sign of the Whitehorse, a
Plantation Situate on Croffwick's creek, joining the
Drawbridge; on the place is a good dwelling-house,
and peach orchard; fix acres of good wood land join
ing the landing. Vendue to begin at ten o'clock,
when conditions will be made known and attendance
given by WILLIAM MONTGOMERY, minor, and
SAMUEL QUA. aw*
WAS flopped a handsome pair of Silver TEA
TONGS, supposed to be Stolen. Any person
proving property, paying charges, may have them
again by applying to the printer of this paper.
IVANTED to purchase by the fubferiber, a good
NEGRO LAD, of about 15 years old, that is
Rout and hearty, able to do farmers work; also a
NEGRO GIRL, of about 14 years, that is hearty
and able to do house-work. Any body that has such
to dispose of, will plcafe to acquaint the fubferiber at
New Shanick, in Somerset county.
To be fold by the fubferiber, a stout, likely Negro
Man, of about 3.0 years of age, with his wife. En
quire as above. gw WILLIAM VERBRYCK.
STRAYED or Stolen from the continental Stable at
Princeton, on the night of the 24th inst. a light
Bay Horse with a mealy nose and long Switch tail,
about 15 hands high, 7 or 8 years old, branded on
the near Shoulder and buttock C A, trots and canters.
Whoever will secure the thief in any gaol in the State,
and deliver the horse to Mr. ROBERT STOCKTON,
Shall receive One Hundred Dollars, or for the horse
alone Twenty Dollars. 08. 26. few.
WILLIAM INNES acquaints liis°°cuftom~ers "he
now begins brewing, will fell beer at the Phi
ladelphia prices for caSh or produce only.
He again requests all those indebted to him to call
and pay their refpedive balances, and those who have
calks of his are desired to return them.
N. B. Said Innes gives the current prices for bar
ley, &c. and has some salt he will exchange for bar-'
'ey ° r wheat ' or family use. Burlington, Oct. 5.
r ro be fold by the fubferiber living in Trentonßa
I flout likely Negro Man, about 23 years of age,
by trade a blacksmith, understands horse-Shoeing
well; likewise can do any labouring work. For fur
ther particulars enquire of the fubferiber,
08. 12. HEZEKIAH HOWELL.
A NUMBER of the Inhabitants of the county of
Hunterdon having petitioned the General As
sembly of this State to build a bridge over the South
Branch of Raritan, at Reading's Ford, at the expence
of the county, it was ordered by the houfe —that
the petitioners have leave to bring in a draught of a
bill for that purpose to the next alfembly, of which
this is for notice to all concerned. Oft. 7. gw§
C^AME to the plantation of the fubferibcr^n the
A 12th of April last, a fmail bay horse, neither
mark or brand, trots and paces. The owner is de
~ed to come, prove his property, pay charges, and
ta e him away. SAMUEL WILLIAMSON.
_frmile Run, Middlesex county, Off. 8. gw[|
11/1S taken up the 27th ult. by the fubferiber,
.ear Trenton, a stray BLACK HORSE, with
a A' forehead, about four years old, fourteen
and an nig hands high, and a natural trotter. The
owner is ^fi re d to come , prove his property, pav
charges, anu^him away. JESSE TITUS, twil
WAS Stopped from Rebecca Tomfon by Benjamin
Yard, one of the Justices of the Peace for the
county of Hunterdon, one Silver Pint Can, all beat
together, the handle off, maker's name I. Coburn.
Any person who has loft it, or has it Stolen from
them, may have it again by paying for this adver
tisement, and proving their property. gw
Pitt's Town, Sept. I, 1779.
WHEREAS a considerable number of horses be
longing to the continental army, has been put
to pasture in this state the past summer, by which
means many of them have strayed away:
These are therefore to desire all perlons, in whose
custody any such horses may be, to return them im
mediately to the quartermaster of the county where
they may be, and they Ihall be reasonably rewarded
for their trouble; and all persons knowing of any such
horses, or any other property of the United States,
that is secreted and kept back, are desired to give in
formation thereof to the nearest quartermaster, that
the delinquent may be brought to juftite.
By order of the quartermaster-general,
gw. FURMAN YARD.
To all whom it may concern.
State of New- OTICE is hereby given, that a
ferfe,,fs. court of admiralty will be held at
the courthouse in Burlington, on Wednesday the 4th
day of November next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon
of the fame day, then and there to try the truth of
the fads alledged in the bills of Rufus Gardner, (who
as well, &c.) against the brigantine or vessel called
the Sea-Horse, lately commanded by James Linn ;
and of Uriah Smith, (who as well, &c.) against the
schooner or vessel called the Dispatch, lately com
manded by John Ritche; to the end and intent, that
the owner or owners of the said vessels and cargoes,
or any person or persons concerned therein, may ap
pear and lhe,w cause, if any they have, why the fame
should not be condemned according to the prayer of
the said bills. By order of the Judge,
08.4. 4W JOS. BLOOMFIELD, Reg.
State of New-Jersey, Gloucester County, Sept. 7.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having
any demands against Harrison Wells, George
Avis, William Wells, William Bocock, Daniel Co
zens, Jonathan Chew, James Hanifey, Joseph Long,
Jacob Hewitt, John Robefop, Peter Johnson, Isaac
Justice, John Hatton, James Duffield, John Gruff,
John Hinchman, William Forfman, Alexander Bar
train, John Cox, John Rodrow, Gabriel D'Veber,
William Pinyard, John O'Briant, George Swanton,
Josiah Biddle, Robert Whitaker, Jeremiah Proffer,
John Carter, jun. or David Suram, whose estates are
forfeited, and have been fold by the Commissioners of
said county; that they exhibit their accounts before
the Judges of the court of common pleas, within the
time limited by law, in order that they may be ad
jutted and paid. JOHN SPARKS, ' )Commif-
SAMUEL KAIGHN, ) fioners.
Macungy, Northampton county, State of Pennsylvania,
July 16, 1779.
Five Hundred Pounds Reward.
IVHEREAS a certain Daniel Callaghan, clerk
to the fubferiber, ran away the 15th inst. with a
certain sum of continental money not less than Eleven
Thousand Pounds, belonging to the continent. The said
Callaghan is of a fair complexion, about five feet ten
inches high, full eyed, and a wry nose, very eloquent
in complimenting gentlemen. The said Callaghan had
on and took with him a caftor hat, two fine shirts, one
white stock, one black handkerchief, his hair tied be
hind with a black ribband, one pair white ribb'd flock
ings, one fnuff coloured coat, one ribb'd jacket and
breeches of the fame ftuff, one pair of leather bree
ches, and other things not known. Whoever takes up
and secures the said Callaghan in any gaol, so that he
may be brought to justice, Ihall receive the above re
ward, and reasonable charges paid by
ts. JOHN WHETZELL, A. C. P.
I A Y virtue of an Ad of the General Assembly
< of tiie state of New-Jersey, passed the last
, session, at Trenton, intitled, “ An Aft for
vetting the real estate of William Alexander
Earl of Stirling, within this state, in trustees, to dis
charge, by the fate thereof, or of so much as may
luffice, the debts and incumbrances affecting the
fame, and to convey to him the remainder, if any
there be, will be, fold at publick vendue, at the
under-mentioned times and places, sundry tracts of
land, cultivated farms, houses, &c. being part of the
real estate of the said Earl of Stirling, in the said state
ot New-Jersey, as follows:
On Monday the 15th of November next, at Hack
et s-Town, in Sussex county, about 2500 acres of
land, in several tarms of good improved upland and
meadow, the remainder excellent timber-land and
fine swamps, in the laid county of Sussex, bounded
Mu ^ nc / c ,g river, and bordering on
LaCActs-Tou n. The leases are all expired. A pro
i befppointedat Hackets-Town to
ihew thele lands. The road hem Morris to Eafton
on Delaware and the great road from Trenton to
Sussex courthouse, passes through this trad
On Wednesday the tirft day of December next, at
at ,offwicks, two tracts of land near
Croliwicks, adjoining Plumftead's and Willcoks's
land, containing about 526 acres.
N. B. Continental money or lo^-office certificates
wil be received in payment, and conveyances exe
cuted agreeable to the inftruaions of the above bv
July 20, RICHARD STEVENS) "
1779. JOHN MEHELM, ) Trustees.