The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1778-07-08 00:00:00, page 4

GRASS SCYTHES,
A few dozen of the best fort:
ALSO,
FISHING TACKL E,
Of all forts, to be fold Wholesale and Retail, by
EDWARD POLE,
In BURLINGTON, New-Jersey.
N. B. All orders by Post, with the Cash, Post paid,
will be immediately attended to.
WAS stolen last Saturday night from the iublcri
ber, in Lower Maxfield townflrip, Bucks coun
ty, one bundle of money, containing so 118.15
belonging to the subscriber, also another bundle con
taining £. 176 :17 belonging to the pubuck. so
ever will apprehend the thief or thieves, io that he
may get the money again, (hall have One Hundred
Dollars reward, but for the money only s^^
3w* June 3. GEORGE
' I Brunswick, April 15, 1778.
LAST night made his escape, out of the goal in this
town, Charles Ford, belonging to the krvice or
the United States, in the thirteenth battalion of.l enn
fylvania troops ; had on when he went away, a green
coat faced with red, a buff-coloured jacket, leather
breeches, yarn stockings, and half worn shoes. It is
supposed he will make the belt of his way for the ene
my, as some person has assisted him in getting oh h^s
hand-cuffs. Whoever takes up the laid Ford, and R
cures him in any gaol, so that I may get him again,
Ihall have fifteen dollars reward, and all reasonable
charges, paid by JOHN VANKIRK, Sheriff of
Middlesex county. _ _ _____
r ro be fold,' a PLANTATION,Tn Amwell town
ship, Hunterdon county, containing 232 acres,
lying near the road leading from Ringo's tavern to
Corryell's ferry ; whereon are two dwelling-houles,
a large frame barn, two apple and one peach orchard.
Any gentleman wanting to purchase, may be ihewn
the premises by Stephen Howell on said place. For
particulars apply to the subscriber, near Trenton.
3w|| Obadiah Howell.
^f HE ACADEMY which ufcd to be kept in this
I town will be opened again on the firlt day of
June, by Mr. Joseph Periarii, who for several years
conducted it with such deserved applause. It will al
so as usual be under the infpe&ion and quarterly visita
tion of a number of gentlemen in the town neighbour
hood. Young gentlemen and ladies who have
made some little progress in reading, will be taught
reading with propriety and gracefulnefs, oratory,
writing, arithmetic, surveying, navigation and mathe
matical branches in general ; also geography and phi
losophy, betides the Latin and Greek languages. 4wj|
Eli%abeth-To<wn, 1 James Caldwell,
May 18, 1778. j in be ha ifjf the liftors.
TH E publick are hereby informed, that a Gram
mar School is opened at Raritan, in Somerset
county, where decent accommodation for young
gentlemen may be had at the moderate price of 301.
per annum. Particular attention will be given to in
ftrurt the youth in writing and reading the English
language with propriety. The Faculty of Queen's
College having the care and direction of this school,
will make it their particular business to attend to
the education and condurt of the youth. Those
gentlemen who shall chufe to fend their sons to this
school for inftrudion, will apply to John Bogert,
A. B. at said place. Raritan, Ma, „ , 177^ 3W*
Wanted immediately,
A Good-tempered, artive GIRL, about ten years
old. Any person having such a one to bind out,
may hear of a good place, where the will be well
used, taught to read and write, and learned the
Mantua-Making business if required, by applying, to
the Printer of this paper.
r r O be fold, a valuable FARM, containing 108
1 Acres, one fourth of which is mewing ground,
and a deal more can readily be made, and the remain
der in great measure pasture, pleasantly situated in a
village of great resort, and excellent situation for bu
siness, called Chatham, in Morris county, New-Jer
sey; which farm is an excellent one for a grazier, is
well watered, has thereon a large barn, and sheds for
cattle, and a pretty spot on which a dwelling-house
might be built, commanding a fine profpea. The
land is in good fence, and contains an apple orchard
in its prime, capable of producing a large quantity
of cyder. The dwelling-house, which is a good
one, with a 'ffore-houfe and new chair-house and
stable, and two acres of land adjoining, will also
be fold, if the purchaser ehufes; to whom poffef
ficn will be given almost immediately, if required.
Farther particulars, and the conditions, may be
known by applying to John Hunt, the proprietor,
on the premises. 4w *
THIS is to inform the publick, that the Tallow-
Chandlers and, Soap-Boiling business will be
carried on by the subscriber, in New-Brunswick.
All persons having tallow, or fat, and ashes, and will
bring them to him, shall receive the highest price in
money, or hard soap or candles in exchange for them.
April 28,1778. James Stricker. 4w||
TRENTON: Printed by Isaac Collins. Advertisements of a moderate Length are inserted for Seven Shillings and
Six-pence each the firft Week, and Two Shillings and Six-pence for every Continuance ; and long Ones in Proportions
_ I'OLEN freni the house of Col. Spencer, in Eli
° zabeth-Town, on the night of the 26th of April,
1778, a new pair of russet-leather SADDLE-BAGS,
containing one sheet of Continental Money, a hat
about half worn, and two receipt-books belonging
to the Pay-Master of Col. Spencer's regiment. Any
person having said books, and returns them to the
owner or Mr. Graham, in Elizabeth-Town, shall re
ceive a reward of Thirty Dollars, and be aiked no
questions about the money.
6w* ROBERT SPENCER, P. Mast.
_ Col. Spencer's Regt.
AS lent to Henry Burr's farm, near Burlington,
VV by an officer in the army, a final! dark grey
MARE, about 6or 7 years old, nearly blind. The
owner is desired to come, prove his property, pay
charges and take her away, or file will be told in
three months from this date.
Fifth month, 20th, 1778. 3W _
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
CTRAYED or STOLEN, out of the stable of
° William Lownes, on the night of the irth inft
a chefnut sorrel horse, eight years old, about four
teen hands three incire high, branded on all his
quarters with the letters IK; trots and canters re
markably easy. Whoever takes up the said horse
and brings him to William Lownes, in Bucks coun
ty, about fix miles below Coryel's ferry on Delaware,
shall receive Twenty Dollars reward and reasonable
charges; and if stolen, the above reward tor the
horse and thief. JOHN BROWN, Jun,
April 13, 1778, 4W*
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
SUPPOSED to be stolen or strayed out of the pas
ture of the subscriber, on Monday the iith inst.
a brown bay HORSE, near 14 hands high, marked
on the left buttock with the letters HP; trots and
Banters well, and carries a fine head. Any perlon
informing the owner, or delivering laid horse, io that
the owner may have him again, ihall have the above
reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by me
WILLIAM COCK.
HillJborougb, Ma, 16, 1778.3W* _
Eaflon, April 16, 177^
W A N T E D,
For the USE of the UNITED STATES,
A Number of experienced TEAM DRIVERS, to
serve for one year from the time of their inlift
ment ; they are to be paid at the rate of ten pounds
per month. They may inlift with me at Eafton, Col.
Jacob Weft in Suflex county, at Bethlehein with Mr.
John Okely, or with Mr. Anthony Lerch in Lower
Saucon, when, if required, they shall receive ten
pounds advanced pay, and at the expiration of fix
months, if they produce a certificate from the Wag
gon-Mafter General, -hot.they behaved well, they
Ihall then each receive as a bounty, a new suit of
clothes.—l want to hire 'a number of F O U R
HORSE TEAMS, completely fitted for service.
For terms apply at my office, or to Colonel Weft.
ROBERT L, HOOPER, Jun.
6w§ D. Q. M. General.
'TwETVEnDoTLARS 'RE WAR
^RAYED or STOLEN from Mount-Dope Fur
° nace, a bay MARE about fourteen hands high,
has a fniall star on her forehead and a small white
spot upon her neck near her breast, a natural pacer,
four years old this spring, belonging to the subscri
ber, living in Springfield townlhip, Bucks county,
Pennsylvania, about one mile and a half from Dur
ham Furnace. Whoever takes up said mare so that
the owner may have her again, ihall receive the above
reward, and reasonable charges, paid by Bernard
Smith, living at Mount-Hope Furnace, or by the
subscriber, living in Springfield townlhip, Bucks
county, MATTHIAS CRAMER.
June 2, 1778.' 4w§
To ail whom it may concern :
New-Jersey, fli ^y OTICEis hereby given, that
a Court of Admiralty will be
held at the house of Gilbert Barton, in Allentown,
on Monday the I:3th 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 Ihew cause, if
any they, have, why the laid vessel and her cargo
Ihould not be condemned, according to the prayer
of the said bid. B, order of the fudge,
sane 9, 1778. BOWES REED, Pro. Reg.
1) Y virtue of a writ of fieri facias to me direrted,
) will be exposed to sale by way of publick vendue,
the 4th of August next ensuing, at the premises,
a PLANTATION, situated in Kingwood, Hunterdon
county, West-New-Jersey, bounded by lands of Ri
chard Opdyce, Esq. and others, whereon William
Coolbock now lives, containing about 66 acres ; there
is on it a good dwelling-house. The vendue to begin
at two o'clock, and conditions made known by
9w|| Joseph Inslee, Sheriff.
To all whom it may concern.
Ne.w-%rfe,,ff. XT OTICE is hereby given, that a
I' Court of Admiralty will b held
at the house of Gilbert Barton, in Allenton, on
Tuesday, the fourteenth day of July next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to try the
truth of the farts allcdged 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 perfon®
concerned therein, may appear and Ihew cause, if any
they have, why the said vessel and her cargo should
not be condemned according to the prayer of the said
bill. B, order of the fudre,
f 074,1778. BOWES REED, Pro. Reg.
To all <wbom it may concern.
New-Jersey, X. XT OTICE'is hereby given, that
a Court of Admiralty will be
held at the house of Gilbert Barton, in Allentown, on
Tuesday, the 14th day of July next, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, then and there to try the truth of the
farts alledged in the bilte of John Brooks, (who as
well, &c.) against the sloop or vessel called the Palm,
the brigantine or vessel called the Speedwell, and the
(loop or vessel called the Jenny.—Of Timothy Shaler,
(who as well, &c.) against the Goop or vessel called
the Speedwell.—Of John Potts, (who as well, &c.)
against the schooner lately taken by the armed
boat called the Dove, near Philadelphia,—with their
refpertive tackle, apparel, furniture and cargoes : To
the end and inter, that the owner or owners of the
said vessels refpertively, or any person or persons con
cerned therein, may appear and shew cause, if any they
have, why the said vessels and their refpertive car
goes should not be condemned according to the
prayer of the said bills. gw
fy order of the judge
June 17, 1778. BOWES REED, Pro. Reg.
To all whom it may concern :
New-Jersey, g 7\T Gtice is hereby given, that a
Court of Admiralty will be
held at the house of Gilbert Barton, in Allentown,
on Monday the thirteenth day of July next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to try the
truth of the farts alledged in the bills of Joseph Wade
(who as well, &c.) against the sloop or veflel called
the Duck, and the sloop or vessel called the Betfy—
of Zephaniah Stillman (who as well, &c.) against the
schooner or veflel called the Bachelor—of Peter An
derson (who as well, &c.) against the sloop or vessel
called the Hazard—of Abraham Boys (who as well,
&c.) against the sloop or vessel called the Sally—of
Timothy Shaler (who as well, &c.) against the sloop
or vessel called the Dispatch, and the brigantine or
vessel called the Industry—and of John Brooks (who
as well, &c.) against tirafloop or vessel called the Ca
nafter; with their refpertive tackle, apparel, furni
ture and cargoes: To the end and intent that the
owner or owners of the said vessels refpertively, or
any person or persons concerned therein, may appear
and shew cause, if any they have, why the said ves
sels and their refpertive cargoes should not be con
temned according to the prayer of the said bills.
"June 6, 1778. By order of the Judge,
BOWES REEi), Pro. Reg.
Young Bullerock,
A BEAUTIFUL bay horse, in excellent order, 5
years old this grass, fifteen hands high, will
COVER MARES the ensuing season at the stable of
Mr. Matthias Vandike, in Middlesex county, with
intone mile of Kingston, at the old Rated price of
Three Pounds per Mare the feafon —The money to
be paid when the mares are covered. Young Bullc
rock is a full blooded horse, was got by the famous
horse Old Bullerock, and his dam Britannia, whose
stock and blood being so well known in the State of
New-Jersey wants no further pedigree. Good care
. will be taken of mares, and pasture provided at a
moderate price. March 4, 1778. 4WT
TO SOLD,
A NECK of Land, lying one mile from Shrews
" bury, East-New-Jersey, containing 284 acres,
Consisting of the best of fre£h and fait meadow, tim
ber and tilable land; whereon is a good dwelling
houfe, with five rooms on a floor, a good barn, milk:
and chair-houfty two large orchards of the best of
fruit. It is pleasantly situated, and bounded by wa
ter, so that to enclose the whole requires but a few
pannels of line fence. For further particulars en
quire of the subscriber at Elizabeth-Town.
May a, 1777- 4.11 THOMAS EATTON.
'T'O BE SOLD, wholesale and retail, by the sub-
A scriber at Hights^Town, a quantity of fine wool
and cotton cards ; linens; handkerchiefs of various
forts ; good tea and sugar ; French indigo of the belt
quality ; pins ; earthen ware of various kinds ; fnuff
and tobacco ; ribbons ; men's filkjackets and breech
es patterns; women's fans; buttons, mohair, silk
and fine threads. • WILLIAM SLOANE.
June 9, 1778. 3W§