The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1780-01-05 00:00:00, page 4

WE the fubferibers, trustees appointed in and
by an ad of assembly, intitled, " An Ad for
“ vesting the estate of William Alexander, Earl of
“ Stirling, within this State, in trustees, to discharge
“ by the sale thereof, or as much as may fuffice, the
“ debts and incumbrances affecting the fame, and to
" convey to him the remainder, if any there be,
passed at Trenton, in New-Jersey, the 31st of May
last, do, in pursuance of the direction of the said adt,
hereby notify all whom it may concern, that on the
20th day of September now last past, were, agreea
bly to the fame ad, fold at publick vendue, at Pot
ter's-Town, four farms or lots of land, situated, ly
ing and being in the township of Tuexbury and
county of Hunterdon, in New-Jersey aforefaid, viz.
One farm containing 183 acres, in possession of Ar
chibald Aurifon: one other farm containing 420 a
cres, in possession of Joseph Everet: one other farm
containing 179 acres, in poflellion of Jacob Tiger,
one other farm containing 223 acres, in possession cf
Christopher Teets: also one half of 55 acres, includ
ing the town spot of Potter's- I own. Allo on Mon
day the 27th of September now last past, were, a
greeably to the fame aft, fold at the house of Willi
am Davifon, at Pitt's-Town, in Hunterdon county
aforefaid, one farm or lot of land, situated, lying and
being in the township of Alexandria, in said county,
containing 261 acres, in possession of Daniel Syms :
one other farm, containing 192 acres, in possession of
Benjamin Jones, jun. one other farm, containing 240
acres, in possession of Philip Palmer : one other farm,
containing 168 acres, in poflellion of William Craig:
one other farm, containing 273 acres, in possession
of Jacob Achman: one other farm, containing 219
acres, in possession of Daniel Brink: one other lot,
containing 51 acres, in possession of Frederick Jor
dan: one other farm, containing 145 acres, in pos
session of Epgart: one other lot, containing 4
acres, in possession of Haugobout : one other
lot, containing 68 acres, being one half of 136 acres,
in possession of John Martin. Also on the 13th,
14th and 15th of October now last past, were, a
greeably to the fame aft, fold at Conger s tavern, in
the county of Morris, and at Brittons tavern, at
Bafkenridge, in the county of Somerset and date of
New-Jersey aforefaid, sundry lots of land, situated,
lying and being in the Great Swamp, in said county
of Morris, as follow, viz. twelve lots, containing 98
acres each, adjoining each other in said swamp: also
twelve other lots adjoining, containing 86 acres each.
Also on the 16th of October now last past, were, a
greeably to the fame ads, fold at said Congers ta
vern, eight other lots on the north east part of said
swamp, containing from 50 to 65 acres each : allo
one other lot, on which there is an old forge, con
taining 125 acres of land, adjoining the aforefaid
eight lots on the north east part of laid swamp.
Also on Monday theist of November now last past,
was, agreeably to the fame a&, fold at the house
commonly called Steel's tavern, near Middlebrook,
in Somerset county, a tra& of land, containing a
bout 1000 acres, on the well branch of said Mid
dlebrook, between the firft and second mountain in
said county. Also on Wednesday the 3d of Novem
ber now last past, was, agreeably to the fame ad,
fold at Philips's tavern, at Pluckemin, a trad of
land, containing about 800 acres, adjoining to or
near the Artillery Park at Pluckemin, in said county
of Somerset. Also on Monday and I uefday the
15th and 16th of November now last past, was, a
greeably to the fame ad, fold at Levy James s ta
vern, at Hacket's-Town in the county of Sussex, a
trad of land, containing about 2500 acres, being
one half part of a trad of 5000 acres, commonly
called Lord Stirling's and Livingston's trad, ad
joining to and lying near said Hacket's-T own, in
Suflex county aforefaid. Also on Wednesday the
[ft of December now last past, was, agreeably to
the fame ad, fold at Croffwicks, a part of the 526
acres of land, adjoining Plumfted's and Willock's
land in Upper Freehold, in Monmouth county.
Also on the 15th of December now last past, were,
agreeably to the fame ad, fold at Britton's tavern,
in Bafkenridge aforefaid, eleven lots of land in the
Great Swamp aforefaid, containing 678^55 acres.
Also on the 16th of December now last pad, were,
agreeably to the fame ad, fold at Conger's tavern,
in Morris county aforefaid, fourteen lots of land in
the Great Swamp aforefaid, containing 57'roT
acres.
And every person who has by mortgage or other
wise, anv just claim or demand upon the said farms,
trads and lots of land, or either of them, or any
TRENTON: Printed by ISAAC COLLINS, by whom Essays, Articles of Intelligence, Advertisements, &c. are
thankfully received, and duly attended to.
part of them, or against the said William Alexan
der, Earl of Stirling, is hereby warned and desired
to put in his or her claim to the fubferibers, within
three months from the date of this advertisement, in
order that the fame may be fettled and adjusted, a
greeable to the ad aforefaid.
Given under our hands in New-Jersey, this 20th
day of December, 1779.
RICHARD STEVENS, living near
Pitt's-Town, in Hunterdon county.
JOHN ME HELM, near Potter's-
Town, in said county.
Iwo Hundred Dollars Reward.
THE house of the subscriber in Bristol town
ship, Bucks county, was broke open in the
night of the 25th instant, by two perlons unknown,
who robbed him of a large silver watch, with a fi
ver face, steel chain, and tree Masons arms on the
seal; also a quantity of paper money chiefly New-
Jersey, some Pennlylvania and Maryland old cur
rency, and some silver coin ; worked worsted pocket
book, a pair of silver knee buckles, two pair of sil
ver sleeve buttons, one of which was marked H B,
a pair of buckskin breeches almost new, three shirts
two whereof was fine Irilh linen, and the other
three-yard home made---and many other articles of
value. One of the villains had on a light-coloured
blue broadcloth coat faced with white, the other
had on brown plain clothes? Any person who will
apprehend the villains, so that the owner may get
his property again, shall have One Hundred Dol
lars reward, and if the thieves be brought to justice,
the above reward will be given, and all reasonable
charges paid by WILLIAM BIDGOOD.
12th Mo. 26, 1779, 3t _
Two-Hundred Dollars Reward.
State of New-Jersey, December 23, 1779.
TO BE SOLD,
At publick vendue, on Thursday the 6th of Janu
ary next, at ten o'clock of the lame day,
THE Brigantine PROVIDENCE, as the now
lies at Chefnut-Neck, with her fails and rig
ging, as per inventory, to be seen at the day of
sale. By order of the Court of Admiralty,
ZACHARIAH ROSSELL, Marshal.
STR AYED or stolen out of the stable of the
subscriber this morning, a horse and mare--the
horse of a brown colour, about 14 hands high, four
years old next spring, no white about him that can
be recollected ; the mare a bright bay, with a blaze
down her face, has a blemish in one eye, the other
much hurt by a stroke, better than 14 hands high ;
they are both trotters. Whoever apprehends them
if stolen with the thief or thieves, so that he or they
may be brought to justice, shall have the above re
ward, or if strayed One Hundred Dollars, or in
proportion for either of them.
2 § R. WILLIAMS.
Trenton, December 27, 1779.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen out of the pasture at night,
on the 10th of November last, from die lub
fcriber living in New-Jetfey, Somerset county, near
Pluckemin, viz. one Dark Roan Mare, three years
old next May, near fourteen hands high, half
blooded, with a star in her forehead, with a re
markable grey tail and grey under her belly, no
brand, docked nor broke, a natural trotter: also a
Bay Mare, eight years old next spring, fourteen
hands high, half blooded, branded thus S, scarcely
perceivable at this time, a natural trotter, one hind
white foot; had with her a horse colt of last spring,
nearly the colour of herfelf. Whoever takes up
the above creatures, and secures them, so that the
owner may have them, shall have One Hundred
Dollars reward and all reasonable charges, or Sixty
Dollars for the dark roan mare, and One Hundred
for the thief, if stolen.
4w., Chriftopher Van Ncorftrand.
TO BE SOL D,
A well-built, strong and good HOUSE, and
LOT, in Trenton. For particulars enquire
of the printer of this paper.
TH E Surrogates in the refpedive counties are
requeued to take Notice, that the Legisla
ture of this date have railed the FEES of the sur
rogates office twelve fold what they were in the
fee-bill, and to govern themselves accordingly. 4
Mountholly, Dec. 25,1779. BOVES REED.
V^HEREAS a certain Daniel Callaghan, clerk
' to the subscriber, ran away the 15th inst. with a
certain sum of continental money not less than Eleven
Thousand Pounds, belonging to the continent. The laid
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 Ihirts, one
white flock, 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 fluff, 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 tojuftice, shall receive the above re
ward, and reasonable charges paid by
tf. JOHN WHETZELL,^ C. P.
The highest Price will be given, in cither
Cash or Paper, for any Quantity of
Clean Linen Rags,
Delivered at the Printing-Office in Trenton.
A good COW with Calf.
To be exchanged for one with a Calf
by her fide.
Enquire of the Printer.
THESE are to inform the publick, that the
fubferibers now follow the business of malt
ing and brewing. Any persons who want grain
malted, may have it done upon the usual terms.
We give the highest price, either in money or beer,
for good hops—and we have half a score of store
fhcep for sale. RICHARD GREEN,
WILLIAM GREEN.
TO be fold by the subscriber at publick vendue,
on Friday the 1 sth of January next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, a quantity of good fnuff in
bladders, and about fifty bottles of inuff, a part
made by Hambleton and Son of Philadelphia; alma
nacks, pocket and common, and a few High Dutch
ditto; a parcel of empty fnuff bottles, allum, blank
pepper, brimstone, shoe heels, mens good neats lea
ther Ihoes; and in the within time, the above arti
cles will be fold at private fate, and what remains,
will be fold as above at vendue. Those who are
indebted to the subscriber, are desired to make pay
ment, according to bargain, with cash and country
produce, by the above time, or they may expe^
their accounts will, without delay, be put into the
hands of magistrates, which will be very disagreea
ble to the subscriber, John Denton.
P. S. I design to put a part of my accounts into
the hands of magistrates, in a few days, and shall
request them to proceed without loss of time.
Princeton, December 11, 1779. 3 W -*
Edward Brooks, jun. in Bordentown',
Has the following Articles of MERCHANDIZE,
which he will fell on moderate profits,
LONDON brown, blue, and claret coloured fine
broadcloths; light and brown German serges;
blue, olive and black velvets; mohair of different co
lours; blue, brown, striped and flowered camblets;
blue, brown and flriped duroys, suitable for womens
gowns and skirts; masqueraded poplins; calicoes;
London brown ratinet; blue and brown common
serges, suitable to line homespun cloaths; ticklen
burgh, common oznabrigs, check and Irish linen,
table knifes and forks, Mufcovado sugar, tea, coffee,
chocolate, pepper, alfpice, rice, raisins, lump brim
stone, flour of fulphur, cream of tartar, Epsom's salts,
Godfrey's cordial, Bateman's drops, ink powder,
earthenware, caftor and wool hats, hobnails and ful
ler's tenter-hooks, almanacks by wholesale or retail.
N. B. The highest price will be given for beeswax,
hogslard and bridles, butter and tallow. gwf
WAS left at the house of the subscriber, Tn The
Falls townlhip, Bucks county, in the slate of
Pennsylvania, some time in August last, by a man
unknown, a Bundle of Womens Wearing Apparel,
consisting of calicoes and checks. If stolen, the own
er, by proving property and paying charges, may
have them again, otherwise they will be fold for the
fame in three weeks from the date hereof, by
I HUGH MORION.
Falls townflrip, December 13, 1779. 3"t
WAS taken up, on Fhe loth day ofrthi"s miCon
the great road leading from Bristol to Trenton
ferry, a bright bay HORSE, ten or twelve years old.
The owner is desired to come, prove his property,
pay the charges, and take him away, otherwise he
will be fold for the fame in three weeks, by
J ILLIAM DOBLE, at Hugh Morton's.
_Falk township, December 13, 177.& 3w +
Macungy, Northampton county, State of TeVnjjlw'uma,
July 16, 1779.
Five Hundred Pounds Reward.