The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1778-06-17 00:00:00, page 3

William Marriner, a volunteer, with eleven men,
and Lieut. John Schank, of our militia, went last Sa
turday evening from Middletown Point to Long
hland, in order to take a few prifohers from Flatbufh ;
and returned with Major Montcriefte and Mr. Theo
philus Bache, (the worfhipful Mayor and Tormentor
General, David Matthews, Esq. who has inßided on
Qur prifoners.the most unheard-of cruelties, and who
was the principal object of the expedition, being un
fortunately in the city) with four ilaves, and brought
them to Princeton, to be delivered to his Excellency
the Governor. —Mr. Marriner with his party left
Middletown Point on Saturday evening, and returned
at fix o'clock next morning, having travelled by land
and water above fifty miles, and behaved with the
greatest bravery and prudence.
We have undoubted iirtelligence that on Saturday
last the enemy in Philadelphia burnt all the vessels on
the stocks —and that the greater part of the Britiih
army are now at Cooper's ferry, under marching or
ders, from whence a movement thro' this State to
Amboy, is expected to take place in the course of a
few hours. The whole militia of this State arc in
readiness to march at a moment's warning.
We are informed that several deserters from the
enemy on Staten-Island have lately come from thence
to Woodbridge and Elizabeth-Town. —The new le
vies have changed their green coats for red ones, and
Mr. Skinner's poor deluded followers begin now to
fee that this is but a prelude to their being drafted to
till up the Britiih regiments.
We have the pleasure to inform the publiek, that
Col. William Coats, Lieutenant of the county of Phi
ladelphia, who was taken prisoner at Smithfield, ar
rived here yesterday morning in good health, having
left the city the day before, on his parole.
By a gentleman in the army we arc informed, "that
the State of Virginia has, in pursuance of the recoin*
mendation of Congress, puffed a general Act of Par
don and Indemnity in favour of her fubjeds who have
been deluded to take a part with the enemy. This
inltance of moderation, and tie Christian temper and
magnanimity it displays, must reflect the highest ho
nour on that State so long as those qualities fhail be
admired and relpedted in the world."
Last Friday morning, fays a correspondent, Bri
gadier-General Winds, with about 40 militia Ration
ed at Elizabeth-Town, went to Amboy, and there so
roughly saluted an armed brig belonging to ^pacific
majesty, which lay between the church in Amboy and
Col. Biilop's house on Staten-Bland, and had for
three or four days been a terror to the well-affected
inhabitants about Woodbridge and Amboy, as to
make her flip .her cables and make off, in which she
was greatly favoured by a fair breeze of wind, or the
muff probably have either struck or ran on shore. Our
ihot made great havoc among her rigging, arid did
considerable damage to her hull, and there is great rea
son tp believe, did some execution among her men.
*, Many Articles of Intelligence, Adisertifements,
&e. omitted this queek for cuant of room, to be in our
next.
their willies, that they may be improved, as a foun
dation, whereon to build unity and peace. We hear
that Congress, in their aufwer, repeat their former
declarations, " till the Britiih fleets and armies be
withdrawn, we will not treat."
By HIS EXCELLENCY
WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, Esq.
Governor, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief
in and over the State of Necu-'ferfey, and the Terri
tories thereunto belonging. Chancellor and Ordinary
in the fame :
WHEREAS, by an A& of the Legislature of this
State, intitled, An Ad for the regulating,
training and arraying the militia, passed at Princeton
the fourteenth day of April last, it is among other
things enacted, that the militia of this State fhail be
divided into two brigades, as follows, to wit, The
militia of the counties of Middlesex, Somerfct, Es
sex, Bergen, Morris and Sussex shall form one bri
gade ; and .he militia of the counties of Hunterdon,
Burlington, Monmouth, Gloucester, Salem, Cum
berland and Cape-May, shall form the other brigade.
And whereas it is become necessary, in pursuance of
the said art, to make a new arrangement in the pre
sent brigades of this State: It is his Excellency's
order that General Wind's brigade consist of the
militia of the said fix counties firft enumerated, to
wit, Middlesex, Somerset, Essex, Bergen, Morris and
Sussex ; and that the militia of the counties of Hun
terdon, Burlington, Monmouth, Gloucester, Salem,
Cumberland and Cape-May, compose the brigade of
General Heard ; of which all the officers and privates
of the militia of this State are directed to take no
tice, and to govern themselves accordingly. And
the said Brigadiers General are, with all convenient
speed, to make a return of their refpertive brigades
to the Commander in Chief of this State, and of
their arms, accoutrements and ammunition ; and in
such returns particularly to fpecify the persons in ,
their refpedive brigades, who have procured, or pre
tend to have procured substitutes in any of the New-
Jersey regiments in the continental fervicr, with the
names of such substitutes, and the time (when,; place
TRENTON, June 17.
Wanted immediately,
A Number of good TRADESMEN, that are
single, such as Carpenters, Smiths of all branch
es, Armourers, Gun-stockers-or Wheelrights. Any
of the above Tradesmen that are willing to serve
themselves and country, shall, by applying to Capt.
Wylie, at the grand continental works at Carlifle,
, receive Twenty Dollars bounty, Thirty Dollars each
man per month pay, one suit of clothes per year,
and a ration and half each man per day, and good
quarters. Thomas Wylie, Capt. Art. Artifio
June 6, 1778. 3w*
T O B E SOL D,
By PUBLIC VENDU E,
ON Saturday the twentieth instant, at the house
of Col. Richard Weftcbat, at the forks of Lit
tle Egg-Harbour, 8000 LIMES, 1200 PINE-AP
PLES^and 15 very large TURTLE, June io._
WAS taken up by the fubferiber, living in Bed
minfter townfllip, county of Somerset, a NE
GRO MAN about 25 years of age, five feet seven
inches high; had on a thickset coat, striped linen
jacket, sailor's trowfers and thread flockings. He
goes by the name of Ben, but fays he was formerly
called Harry. Said Negro was taken up at Hacket's
town ; the owner is desired to apply, prove his pro
perty, pay charges, and take him away.
May 39, 1778. PHILIP BRIGHT.
STOLEN out ®f the stable of Humphry Spinning,
near Elizabeth-Town, March 25th, a dark brown
HORSE, 6 years old, trots and paces, middling low
carriage, about 13 hands and 3 inches, high, both
his hind feet white, and a small ftft in his forehead,
and some white hairs on his shoulders. Whoever
takes up the said horse, and returns him to the owner
shall have TEN POUNDS reward and all reason
able charges, paid by me
June 13, 1778. iw* HUMPHRY SPINNING.
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
STOLEN last evening out of the pafture-field of
Mr. James Waters, in front of the lines near
General Poor's quarters, a large well made light bay
MARE, 6 years old, fifteen hands high, a natural
pacer, but trots some and Carters pretty well, has a
• star and snip, her hind feet white, her tail cut strait
across, her hams inclining in, newly fnod round,
trimmed on the top of her head as far as the ear will
reach, and in both tides of the mane a little taken
off in order to thin it, but not well done ; she makes
a common practice of flipping her bridle, and can
be easily caught when loose: Supposed to have been
rode off by some of the soldiers to the country, as
they have for some time made a common practice of
doing so. Any person securing the thief and mare
so that the owner may have her, and the thief be
brought to justice, shall have the above reward, or
for the mare alone Five Pounds and no questions
asked, paid by THOMAS RAMSAY, A.C. of I.
Camp, Valley Forge, April 28, 1778. 3W
WAS taken up by the fubferiber, living in New-
Germantown, a grey HORSE, having neither
mark nor brand, is about 13 or 14 hands high, and
seven years old. Whoever proves their property and
pays charges, may have said horse by applying to
JONATHAN TOMS.
May 24, T 778. 2w||
To all whom it may concern:
New-Jerfey,o XT OTICE is hereby given, that
a Court of Admiralty will be
held at the house of Gilbert Barton, in Allentown,
on Monday the 13th of July next, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, then and there to try the truth of the
fads alledged in the bill of John Brooks, (who as
well, &c.) against the brigantine or vessel called the
Carolina Packet, with her tackle, apparel, furniture
and cargo ; to the end and intent that the owner or
owners of the said vessel, or any person or persons
concerned therein, may appear and shew cause, if
any they have, why the said vessel and her cargo
should not be condemned, according to the prayer
of the said bill. By order of the fudge,
sane 9, 1778. BOWES R^ED, Pro. Reg.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from a party of Col. John Munfen's
men, near Somerset Court-house, on their
way from Morris county to Princeton, two Irilh
men ; one calls himfelf Andrew Connard, about 25
years of age, five feet eight inches high, well set,
apt to take a large drink, and often uses those words;
has a light complexion, a watch in his pocket, and
nankeen breeches on or with him. The other a small
fellow, about 22 years old, five feet high, much
pock-marked, has curl'd hair and a down look,;
calls himfelf John Tinny, but it is probable they may
.change their names. Whoever takes up and secures
said men, so that they may be sent to camp, at
Mount-Holly, shall receive the above reward, or
Ten Dollars for either of them.
June ic. SAMUEL SAYR^Major.
where, and the officers by whom such substitutes are
said to have been inlilted.
Given under my hand at Princetori, the lath day of
June, in the year of ' our Lord, one thousand seven
hundred and feventy-ei^ht.
WIL. LIVINGSTON.
By his Excellency's command,).
#l&rmLi'vi%fta,j\in.D.Sec.)
To all whom it may concern.
Ne:w-%rfy,ff \T OTICEis hereby given, that a
Court of Admiralty will be held
at the house of Gilbert Barton, in Allentown, on
Tuesday, the fourteenth day of July next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to try the
truth of the fads alledged in the bill of John Brooks,
(who as well, &c.) against the brigantine or vessel
called the Prince Frederick, lately commanded by
William Sawyer, with her tackle, apparel, furniture
and cargo: To the end and intent that the owner or
owners of the said vessel, or any person or persons
concerned therein, may appear and shew cause, if any
they have, why the said vessel and her cargo should
not be condemned according to the prayer of the said
bill. By order of the fudge,
sane 14, 1778. BOWES REED, Pro. Reg.
RAN -AWAY from the fubferiber, living in Spring
field township, Burlington county, a servant lad,
named Jonathan Shears, about 18 years of age, about
five feet eight inches high, of a ffefh complexion,
light coloured straight hair, a very large nose, Roops
in walking, and something knock kneed ; had on and
took with him two homespun linen shirts, two pair of
trousers, one pair of leather breeches, two striped
woollen jackets, one with sleeves, one pair of flock
ings black and white, no shoes, a good caftor hat.
The said lad went off the 31st of May last. Whoever
takes up said lad, and brings him to the fubferiber, or
confines him in gaol, so that his matter may have him
again, shall receive a reward ofTwo Dollars, from
_^I 2 9 V7 8 - HENRY LISHMAN.
RAN AWAY from the fubferiber, living in King
wood, Hunterdon county, on Tuesday the 9th
of this instant, a NEGRO MAfv, named JEM, of
middle stature, andmarked with the small-pox ; had
on when he went away an old flannel waistcoat, strip
ed flannel shirt, a pair of cloth trowfers or over-alls,
and old shoes, but may have changed his dress, as he
also took with him a new livery homespun cloth coat
of a drab colour, sleeves and collar turned up with
scarlet cloth, a nankeen vest coat, old leather breech
es, two white shirts, one a new homespun the other
old Holland', and a beaver hat smartly cocked. Who
ever secures said Negro fellow, so that his master
may have him again, fnall receive Forty Dollars re
ward and reasonable charges, paid by
June 14, 1778. 1* CHARI,E S COXE.
WA S STOLEN out of the house of the fubferi
ber, living in Pennington, Hunterdon county,
New-Jersey, on the evening of the 11th instant, a
silver faced WATCH, with red figures and strokes
where it is commonly blpck, the maker's name Da
vid Hubard, London, on the face of the watch done,
also with red, the number forgot. Whoever appre
hends the thief and secures the watch, so that the
owner may have it again, shall have Sixteen Dollars
reward, or Thirty Dollars for the watch and thief,
paid by me GEORGE ANTHONY.
N. B. All watch makers are requested to stop said
watch if offered to them to disfigure or for sale.
June 15, 1778. 4'v*
"ONE HUNDRED DOLL ARS°REWARD?"
CTOLEN last night out of the pasture of the fub
° scriber, living in Reckland, Bucks county, an
iron grey GELDING, four years old, 14 and a half
hands high, has some dapple spots on him, his head
much whiter than his body, has a long Switch tail,
trots altogether, is of the Arabian breed, and re
markably high spirited. Whoever takes up and se
cures said horse and thief, that the owner may have
his h&fe, and the thief be brought to justice, shall
receive the above reward, or for the horse alone
Sixty Dollars and reasonable charges, if brought
home, paid by THEOPHILUS FOULKE.
June 8, 1778. 4w§
EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the pasture of the fubferiber, in
° Trenton township, on the night of the fith inst.
a bay MARE, about 14 hands high, four years old,
has a small but dim blaze in her face, the inside of one
hind foot white, trots and canters well. Likewise
was taken from a pasture near the fame place, a
black HORSE, fix years old, about 14 hands three
inches high, with a bald face, a long tail, and one:
hind foot white, trots and canters well also, shod
all round, he has some saddle-marks that are not yet
quite well. Any person taking up and securing said
mare and horse with the thief or thieves, shall have
the above reward, or Sixteen Dollars for each of the
creatures only, and all reasonable charges if brought
home, will be paid by JOHN READER, or
June Q 1778. 3w§ SOLOMON M'NAVI.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the fubferiber, on the night of the
° ninth instant, a large likely black HORSE, about
15 hands high, four years old, had a pretty large
star in his forehead, one of his hind feet from the
hoof upwards a little above the fetlock was mixed,
with grey hairs, his mane thick and parted, paces,
trots, and canters well, carries a good head and tail,
was in good order when taken, and an excellent
horse for the draft. Any person who shall secure
said horse and thief, so that the owner may have him
again, and the thief be brought to justice, shall have
the above reward, or Twenty Dollars for either,
paid by WILLIAM NEELY.
Solebury, Bucks county, Penn-?*
fylvania, June x„ 1778. ) '-