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piled, That they could fee nothing in the proceedings
of the Congress relative to convicts or servants, and
therefore could give no directions with regard to their
being landed, but told iiim, if he chose to do it, it
must be at his own rifle; on which Mr. Braddock
did land the said convicts and servants, when they
(the deputation) came on fhor^, alledging, in his
jollification, that servants had been a few days before
landed at Annapoifs and Baltimore Town, and were
then advertised for sale. They further fay, That
they charged Capt. Jones, of the said Ship Johnston,
to return immediately to the port of Liverpool, with
out breaking bulk, which he the Add Captain-affnred
them he would do, and when they left him, he stood"
down the Bay. The deputation also fay, That Mr.
Braddock, in their hearing, told the said Captain he
must proceed immediately, on his return as aforefaid.
Ope of the deputation further faith, he overheard the
Captain, in private conversation with Mr. Braddock,
remonstrate that he could not land the salt at Liver
pool ; to which Mr. Braddock replied, they might do
ns they would with it, bur that he (the Captain) must
immediately carry it back to the place from whence it
came.
It is the unanimous opinion of this Committee,
That the said Mefl'rs. James Gildart, and John Ga
with, by fending the said goods to be landed in
America have been guilty of a breach of the sth
resolve of the American Association, viz. “ That if
any merchant, residing in Great Britain or Ireland,
shall directly or indire&ly fliip any goods, wares, or
merchandise, for America, in order to break the said
non- importation agreement, or in any manner con
tuvene the fame, on such unworthy conduct being
well attested, it ought to be made public, and on the
fame being so done, we will not thenceforth have any
commercial connexion with such merchants."
Replied therefore, For omfelves and our constitu
ents, that we will from henceforth break off all
Commercial connexion with the said Messrs. James
Gildart and John Gawith, and each of them, their
and each of their agents, fa&ors, and store keepers.
Revived also, That agreeable to a"determination
of the Provincial Convention, in December last, no
gentleman of the law ought henceforward to bring
or prosecute any suit whatever, for the said Messrs.
James Gildart and John Gawith, or for either of
them, their or either of their agents, factors, mana
gers, or store-keepers, as such.
The proceedings of the several Provincial Con
ventions were read, and unanimously approved of.
Ordered, That the proceedings of this day be
immediately made public, and printed in the Ma
ryland Gazette.
Signed per order,
JOHN BRACCO, clerk, pro temp.
/ schedule of the goods on board the Ship Jobson,
Capt. forces, taken June 28, 1775.
Wo. 1 Bale 20 pieces of Kendal cottons,
2 Ditto Ditto.
3 Calk of nails, 40M Bd. 10M 6d.
4 Ditto ditto 20M rod. 10M pump.
5 Ditto ditto 20M zod.
6 Ditto ditto 10M god. Scupper ditto 10 M.
7 Calk c'f hats %J dozen.
8 Chj.it containing 16 pieef of check linen.
ANNAPOLIS, July if
The Dele ates for this Province, have appointed a
meeting of n e Provincial Convention, on Vv ednefday
the 26c,da of this inst. at the city of Annapolis.---
Atwh©i rve and place the deputies for the several
count - are requested to attend.
At a meeting of the Committee of Charles county,
in Port-Tobacco town, on Wednesday the 21st
day of June, 1775.
Captain JOHN DENT, Chairman, „
And JOHN GWINN, Clerk.
ON receiving a letter from the committee of cor
respondence for Prince George's county, relat
ing to a tomb-done which was lent round from
Patowmack to Benedi&, by John Bapnes, and which
it appears was imported contrary to the Con
tinental Association, in the (hip Mary and Anne,
.Capt. Bell, Refolded, That the said done be broke to
pieces, and that Mellis. Joseph Anderson and Robert
Young be wrote to by the clerk to fee the lame exe
cuted,' and that this resolve be published.
Signed by order,
J. GWINN, Clerk.
The Committee of Observation for Talbot county,
desire you to publilh the following piece of intelli
gence.
ON Monday the 26th of June, the Ship Johnston,
Capt. Jones, from and belonging to Mr. James
Gildart of Liverpool, was spoke with in Chefapeak
Bay, bv Capt. Harding of the schooner Endeavour,
when Capt. Jones informed Capt. Harding that he
was from Liverpool, and had on board a quantity of
fait. Capt. Jones being asked whether he had any
thing more than kilt'on board, answered, yes, he had
a few dir foods. On being further asked how Mr.
Gildart, (who was well apprized of the Association)
would venture to fend such articles to America ?
Capt. Jones replied, that three generals and 20,000
soldiers had b cn ordered to America, some time be
fore the above goods were flapped, And that it was
not doubted but that all would be quiet by the time
he should arrive.
Capt. Johes enquired of Capt. Harding, whether
he thought he could land his salt and goods in
Georgia, bur the next day came with the ship into
the Eastern Bar, landed feme servants he had on
board, and soon after Reared down the Bay,
Tire public are cautioned to be upon the watch,
and lock out for the Ship Johnston, as there 1$ yeafon
to fufpe& ihe is dill hovering in some part of the Bay,
and will attempt to land her goods if flic can find a
convenient opportunity, notwithstanding the Cap
tain's" enquiry whether it were pra&icabie to land them
in Georgia.
At a meeting of the Committee of Observation for
Talbot County, on Friday the 7th July, 1775,
James Loyd Chamberbine, Esq; in tire Chair.
ESSRSJ Thomas Harrison, William Hamil
ton, Richard Skirmer, and Hugh Rice, four
of the gentlemen deputed to go cn board the Ship
Johnston, and examine her papers and log book, appear
and report, That on notice from Mt. James Brad
dock, agent and fa&or for Mefirs, James Gildart and
John Gawith, and Co. of Liverpool, merchants, in
the night of the 27th of June lift, they did in the
morning of the 28th, get on hoard the said Ship
Johnston, then laying in the Western Bay, waiting
the return of her boat sent for the said deputation, and
did examine the manifeft, cocket, and log-book, by
which they found that Ihe had on board salt, fourteen
ccnvi&s, two indented servants, and dry goods, as in
the annexed schedule, Aid by Mr. Braddock to be
flipped by Mr. James Gildart, cn account of the
ah %r e mentioned Gildart and Gawith, and did give
orders for her immediate return, permitting her,
',er, to lay at Hampton road, in Virginia, to
tnein a recruit of bread and water. They further
report, that Mr. Braddock applied to them for leave
to land the convi&s and servants ; to which they re-
True, copy, per
JOHN BRACCO, clerk, pro temp.
Baltimore (in Maryland) July 18.
At a special meeting of the Committee oj Baltimore
Totun, held on Tburfday the 13th 'July, 1775> at
^o'clock, P. M.
PRESENT,
Mr. WILLIAM SMITH, Chairman.
And Twenty-eight Members.
A Letter from James Christie, jun. merchant of
fl this town, directed to Lieutenant-Colonel Ga
briel Christie, of his Maiefty's 60th regt, at Antigua,
having been intercepted, was laid before the Com
mittee, and ordered to be read, which was accor
-Idingly done, and the following paragraphs are part
;of the contents : “ Baltimore, Feb. zzd, 1775. ~
I“ We are in such terrible confufion here with our
;“ politicks, there is no depending on any thing, and
1“ that added to other things, makes me wish myfelf
I'' out of the Province: We are little behind the
" New-Engfanders, mustering, purchahrig arms,
“ ammunition, &c. We have some violent fanatical
I" spirits among ns, who do every thing in tueir
1“ power to run things to the utmost extremity, and
" they are gone so far, that we moderate people are
“ under the necessity of uniting for our own defence,
“ after being threatened with expullton,, loss of life,
:“ &c. for not acceding to what we deem Freafon
; " and Rebellion. The Provost and family are very
; " well, our public affairs vex him and he wishes
।" himfelf away, but I know not when or if ever
1“ that will happen.---A part of yours, or any other
;" regiment, I believe would keep us very quiet.”
IThe Committee then summoned Mr. Christie to at
-Itend them, but being confined to hrs bed he was un
-lable to do it ; they then sent Messrs. James Calhoun,
IWilliam Buchanan, Thomas Harrison, Thomas
:Jones, William Goodwin, and Isaac Vanbibber, to
:wait on him at his house, and to enquire, whether
I the said letter was wrote by him. The gentlemen
returned,, and report, That Mr. Christie had been
Shewn the letter, and acknowledged thst it was wrote
Iby him § but requeued, that any further proceedings
thereon might be pollpoped, until his health would
permit his perform! attendance. The Committee
not thihing it proper to comply with his requtil, as
'Mr. Christie had confelf he wrote the letter, imme
diately gave him notice thereof; upon which Mr.
Robert Chiillie attended on his behalf, but it growing
late, and many of the members being withdrawn,
.the Committee dire&ed a guard of nine men under,
the command of an officer, to be placed round Mr.
Christie's house, and then adjourned till to-mor
row morning at 9 o'clock.
FRIDA Y, July 14th, 1775.
‘the Committee met according to adjournnsenf,---Prefect
Mr. William Smith, Chairman, and 33 members.
They refunded the business of YTterday.-^-Mr.
Robert Christie attended and declared, That Mr.
James Christie was very forty for the letter he had
wrote Lieut, Colonel Christie; That he did not mean
any harm by it, and that he was very willing to ac
quiefee in the determination of the Committee.
On Motion, Refolded, That Doßor John Boyd,
and Mr. John M'Lure, (members of this Committee)
do wait on Mr. James Christie, and enquire of him,
who thofemoderate people were, that united for their
defence, as mentioned in his letter, and that they
take his answer in writing. The gentlemen returned
andr^port, That Mr. Christie declared there never
was any association between him and his friends for
the purpose alluded to, or for any other purpose, and
all that he remembers to have puffed on the occasion
was, that some time lalt winter lit was informed,
that he, with some of his friends, were to be made a
public example of, for not uniting with the town in
the prefeht opposition, and this being fpok.cn of acci
dentally among two or three of his friends, it was
proposed, whether an association for mutual defence
would be advifeable, but no determination being then
made, and they soon after being convinced, that no
threats worth notice, had been thrown out against
them, the matter dropt, and was never afterwards
thought of, or attempted, and that it was at this
timeof doubt and apprehension, that he had wrote
the letter in question, which accounts for that , t
of it alluded to in this enquiry.
The Committee proceeded to take Mr. Christie's
conduct with refpe& to said letter into further and
deliberate confederation, and were unanimously of
opinion, TMt by reprefenring in said letter the people
of this town to be concerned in treasonable and re
bellious practices, and that a number of soldiers
would keep them quiet, he has manifefted & Spirit and
principle altogether inimical to the rights, privileges,
and liberties of America: They do therefore think
it their duty te advertise the said James Christie, jun.
as an enemy to this country, ancj all persons are de
sired to break off all connection and intercourse with
him.
The Committee do further resolve, that, as the
crime of which the laid James Christie is guilty of,
is of so dangerous and atrocious a nature,'they will
lay the fame before their Delegates at the Continental
Congress for their advice, and in the mean time it is
ordered, that as Mr. Christie is confined to his bed,
and cannot be removed with Safety to a place of fecu
ritv, the fame guard be continued at his house to
prevent any escape attempted either by himfelf or the
afliftance of his tiiends, and that Mr. Christie pay
each man ss, for each 24 hours, and the Officer 7s. 6d.
A report having been circulated that a number of
arms and a quantity of ammunition were secretly
lodged in the house of Mr. James Christie, and the
fame being mentioned in the Committee, they di
re&ed fwo of their Members, Capt. Clopper and
Mr. James Cox, to go immediately and Search Mr.
Christie's house, which they accordingly did, and
reported that they had examined the house attentively
in every part, attended by Mr. Robert Christie, jun.
and that they only found two guns and a pair of
pistols, and no ammunition, and were convinced no
others were in the house.
Extras from the Minutes of the i&th July,
William Lux, Secretary.
Rejokved, That these Proceedings be published in
the Maryland Papers.
Qty from the Minutes of the Proceedings,
Vyqiam Lux, §«r@j.
# half a dozen bed bunts, and 14. doz# chec^
handkerchiefs.
9 Ditto 4. pieces of Sheeting,
10 Bate 6 pieces of czenbrigs,
11 Ditto 6 pieces ditto.
12 Ditto 6 pieces dittos
13 Chest qty. 32 pieces Irish linen.
14. Ditto of haberdashery qty.'36lb. pins, 3 dozen
ivory combs, 5 dozen horn combs, 41b.
ounce thread.
50 crates of Virginia ware.
4 crates of Stone bottles. #
15 Slops qty. jackets, Shirts, and trowfers#
12,400 bushels of salt.
14 men and women convicts.
2 indented Servants.
tie foliowing is a copy of Mr. Christie's. Letter.
Baltimore, Feb. 22, 1775.
Dear Sir,
I DULY received your favours of 13th and 22c!
November, and Should probably have wrote you
before now, had I not met with the greatest misfor
tune in the power of fate to inflict on me in the loss
of the wife of my foul, on the 15th December hut,
that has almost put it out of my power to mind any
thing for some time past, and all my fortitude is
Scarce Sufficient to bear me up---however I mult sub
mit—she had been brought to bed of a girl about
twenty days---the dear little infant died a few days
after its mother.
I some time Since remitted 221. Bs. Ster. to be paid
your mother for the boys passage (being 201. and in
terest on it at 6 per cent. Since I received the money)
and which on the whole leaves them about yl. cur
rency in my debt, which I Shall soon receive tor rent.
Charles's expence for eloathing, Schooling, &c. when
aShore runs high---But I think he may new pay tor
it himfelf---Gqbriel hath been with me 3 or 4 months
and so far hath behaved to my fatisfa&ion, and I
would flatter myfelf he may easily be broke of the
idle indolent habit he had been acquiring - --he applies
well to any thing I put him to, and after,,a while I
hope may do.'
As your brother's correspondence and mine has
been suspended since a letter I wrote him about the
boys, soon 'after the receipt of your's, 1 wrote my
filler about John Grume's Mandamus, and to get
me the preference of it. I have, thought nothing
more about it, and am not quite Undetermined. At
present I think of going to Britain, so soon as my
affairs will admit of it, and leave my little boy at
Stirling, and if things turn out to my liking, perhaps
I may remain, and set myfelf down either in London
or Glasgow. When I may get away is wholly un
certain. I would hope Some time next Fall. We
are in' such terrible confufion with our politicks, there
is no depending on any thing, and that added to
other things makes me wish myfelf out of the Pro
vince. Weare little behind the New-Englanders,
muttering, purchasing arms, ammunition, &c. We
have some violent fanatical spirits among us, who
do every thing in their powers to run things to the
utmoit extremity, and they are gone so far. that we
moderate people are under a necessity of uniting for
our defence, after being threatened with expullion,
loss of life, &c. for not acceding to what we deem
Treason and Rebellion.
Extract es aether fetter from the feme place, July 8.
" Yesterday our troops set fire to the ministerialtrreps's
guard-house on the Neck, which they effected in the
following manner : The night before, a number of our
brave troops brought down two field pieces from Roxbury
to the Neck ; a few concealed themselves in the grass,
not far from the house with combustibles ready, whenever
the fighal was given, to execute their part, (which was
on firing the field pieces.) A little before day our people
difeharged the cannon, and shot through the guard-house;
upon which the guard ran out ; our people, who lay in
Ambush ran in, feb it on fire, and went off with a musket,
two bayonets, and a halberd,---The Regulars perceiving
the house on fire, returned to extinguish it, but in vain,
the few who concerted this scheme got a reinforcement,
And plied them with fmallarms, till the house was con
sumed." .
WHEREAS I have spoken difrefpedfully of tfye
General Congress, as well as those Military
Gentlemen who have associated for the defence of'the
Liberty of America :—-I now take this opportunity of
declaring, that my conduct proceeded from the most con-
t Y afted notions of the Bririfh constitution, and of the
rightot human nature. 1 ara sorry for my guilt, and
am afharned for my folly.-- I now believe all Assemblies
to be legal and conllitutional, which are formed by the
united fuffcrages of a free people ; and am convinced,
that no Soldiers are so refpe&able, as tbofe Citizens who
take up arms in defence of Liberty,,--! believe, that
Kings are no longer to be feared or obeyed, than while
they execute just laws; and that a corrupted British
Ministry, with a venal Parliament at their heels, are
now attempting to reduce the American Colonies to the
lowest degree of slavery. I most Sincerely with, that the
councils of the Congress may always be directed with
wisdom, and that the arms of America may always be
crowned with success. And I pray, that every man in
America, who behaves as I have formerly done, may not
meet with the lenity which I have experienced, but may
be obliged to expiate his crimes in a more ignominious
manner.
The Provost and family are very well, I believe
he has nothing lately from James; he has made en
quiry about negotiating bills on him in Bengal, and
finds it may be done at a disadvantage of 20 per cent,
and 30 per cent, more, if the bills are protected ; on
the whole 50 per cent, in case of protest. Whether
he will attempt it or not, J know not. Our public
affairs vex him, and he wiffies himfeif away, but I
know not when, or if ever tlrat will happen. A
part of your, or any other regiment I believe, would
keep us very quiet. Do you expect to remam long
in thtyWed-Indies ? I(halihope to hear from you
soon, and am very truly,
Dear Sir, yours,
JAMES CHRISTIE, jun.
To Lieut. Col. Gabriel Christie,
of the 60th Regiment,
• ANTIGUA.
PHILADELPHIA, July 19.
Capt. Cox informs, that a veflel was arrived at Li
verpool from Rhode-Bland, who carried only a verbal
account of the battle of Lexington, which the inhabi
tants would not give the least croft to, so that the poor
Captain waSobLged to hold his tongue, for tear of infulrs,
as the) said it was impossible that peasants mould beat
Regulars.
^xtiaß of g Letter fran the Camp at Cambridge, Jely 11.
" Cn Sund/v ve had a trumpeter out from Bolton,
with a long letter from General Burgoyne to General
Lre, oo the American dispute, in answer to one Lee
formerly had wrote hhn, .nd a note he sent in from
hence ; it is in the parliamentary Brain ; but wiffies ex
ceedingly an accommodation could.he proposed, as he has
a treat afrefticn for America, &c. and concludes with
requesting an interview ; it was proposed to the General
Officers and to the Provincial Congrefe, but they inch
ned'againft it, as it has riven rife to lufpicions and jea
lousies among the men, who are ignorant, that a polite
rels of this kind one hour, is quite confident with cutting
throats the next.
" We have just heard the' our men have surprised and
burnt the only remaining advanced post on the Neck,
where the enemy could have a guard-boufe;—and also
that five large ships, feeming/y full of men, have failed
cut of Boston this morning, but for what purpose we
cannot learn."
Philadelphia, July 17. MORDECAI LEVY.
WHEREAS I have, feme time since, frequently
made use of rath and imprudent expreflions,
with refpea to the conduct of my worthy fellow citizens,
who are now engaged in a noble and patriotic Struggle
against the arbitrary measures of the British Ministry,
which conduct has justly railed their resentment against
me. I now,confefs that I have a&ed extremely wrong in
so doing, for which I am exceedingly sorry, and humbly
ask pardon aid forgivenefs of the public; and I do so
lemnly promise that, for the future, I will conduct my
felf in such a manner as tt(avoid giving any offence ;
and, at Us Lm# tjm, in julfo to »y@f, ^ft 4@g#
Best velvet and common c rks, chamber lamps earthen
errin; Brifte )beer by the calk or dozen. Briftoi iffies
anc cups, wuh a general,ailortm at for a country Buie.
cheap Glasses to grow flowers.
Said Ball has likewise imported a large assortment of
the ufeful^nd wholesome iron uteniiri so much rec m
mended by phyfici^ns for their fafety, and fa generally and
ju'ly preferred ro copper, by all the house keepers in Eng
land, for two of the belt reasons in the world, viz. That
they are entirely free from that dangerous, poisonous pro
perty^frorn whence so many fatal accidents have been
known to arise amongst those who'ufe confer vessels, and
because they never want tinning as copper vessels do.
Tea-kettles from three quarts to fix,
Four gallon pots, with covers, to five quarts,
Pie pans, two gallon oval pots,
Stew-pans and covers, of several different sizes,
Fish-kettles of fix different sizes, with strainers,
Sauce pans from fix quarts to one pint.
For cabbin use ,n board of shipping they are by far pre
ferable to copper, as no danger (however careless the
cook, or long the voyage) can possibly happen from 'ufin%
them, as too often has through those causes, from the uie
of copper. They are all wrought according to the molt
approved patterns now in use in London, and will be fold
very low.
WILLIAM KUMBEL,
Clock and Watch-Maker, at the sign of the Dial,
Near the Coenties Market,
I, EGS leave to inform the public, that he carries cA
) said business in all its branches; likewise the gold
and silver smiths business. Any gentleman or ladies who
favours him with their work, may depend on its beipg
done in the ncateft manner, and at the most reafonabie
rate, with the quickest difyatch.
SMALL SWORDS, and
CUTTEAU DE CHASES,
With a great VARIETY, or
Jewellery, Hardware, Cutlery, &c.
SOLD BY
Richard Saufe,
At the Cross-Swords, the lower End of the Fly-Market.
THOSE to whom he is indebted are desired to bring
in their Accounts; and all who are indebted to
him, are intreated to discharge the fame as soon as pos
sible. Wants to purchase a Quantity of Gold, Silver,
Tortoiseshell, and Ivory.
# N. B. Any Person wanting a Quantity of Borax,
Binding Wire, or Salerixon, the only proper Ingredient
to make Pickle for Silversmiths, may be Supplied there,
with at his Store.
City of New-York,
SIX Sets of compleat Amputation Instruments of the
best and newest make in London, with sundry othef
Instruments with Brass Turnuquets; also a large Assort
ment of Medicines and Drugs, imported from London;
Patent Medicines of all Kinds, Metal and Marble Mor
tars, a large Quantity of very fine London Lint for &
V@ of Games a^d HpfpUls, &c,fa
TO BE SOLD BY
Godardus Van Solingen,
At his Medicinal Store, in Little Dock-Street, in the
IMPORTED BY
GEORGE BALL,
Next Dour to Messrs, Perry, Hayes and Sherbrooke's Store,
In Bayard-Street,
AN Assortment of China, Glass, Earthen, Delft, and
Stone Ware of all Kinds, at the usual Prices, and
some Articles lower than formerly, for Calh or Credit.
Burnt China.
Tureens with Diffies, Sugar diffies and cream jugs.
Large Cups and Saucers, Breakfaft plates,
Lefler do. do. Teapots several sizes,
Lesser do. do. Tea-table lets compleat,
Bowls of several sizes, Flower jars of several sizes.
Mugs of do. do.
Blue and white China.
2 Q,rt bowls, • 3 Sizes of cups and saucers,
3 Pint do. Coftee cups and saucers,
I Quart, pint, and half pint, Butter tubs and stands,
Mugs of several sizes, Teapots and spoon boats.
Tea pots large and imall, Salt fellars,
Plates 2 sizes, ^ Pudding diffies,
Sugar diffies and cream jugs, Sets rs jars lor flowers.
Pencil'd China.
Sauce boats 2 sizes, Pint mugs,
Cupsand saucers with 'Lltipint, do,
handles, 'int bafons,
Sugar dishes and cream jugs Teapot stands with spoon
Teapots 2 sizes, boats,
Butter and cake plates, Odd cups and saucers.
• Gjals, very neat.
Qoart decanters, Blue quart decanters for port
Laced and cut wine glasses, or claret, cut bottoms "and
Wine and water tumblers, tops.
Pint do. do. Neat cut salts, 2 pa'serns,
Q^art decanters, ftar'd, Vaffi hand glass-s wh'Qtet
Wine glasses to match, Silver top cruir Bands.
Pint decanters, ^ußard pots, with ocl
Punch glaflcs several sizes, emits. Nipple gl^i%
Flower'd Glass.
2 Quart decanters, !A me glasses to oitoh,
1 Q^art do. I vine ana water, with ale
Pint and half pint, I glasses.
En.mel'd Ihank wine glaffe Sallad b ? wlsand Bands,
Plain de, do, Ut,ai,/afTCs tor male rod
Decanters, quart, pint and temJ%
half pint. Phiols Ported by tlfe gross,
Sugar diffies with m^k pots
Green Glass.
Gallon fauare bottles, f^ and half pint flafa,
% Q^art do,'lnk bottles,
Pint do. do.
S RAYED or STOLEN from the house of Peter
Young, of Pequanock, Morris County, on the 27th
of May last, a light bay horse, 9 years old, between
and 15 bands high, lengthy made, a natural trotter, an
is a little hip-foot. Whoever secures said horse fo,thah
said Young mav have him again, shall receive T W O
DOLLARS > eward, and all reasonable charges, paid
by him, or the fubferiber at Charlotteburg iron-works,
Bergen county. CONRAD FRANK.
FOUR POUNDS Reward.
RUN AWAY on the second day of July, from hie
matter living near Coryell's ferry, Amwell town
ship, Hunterdon county, a negro man named T OM,
about 22 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, this country
born, likely featur'd, and well made : It is fuppofird that
he has a forged pass. Had on and took with him
when he went away, a lightifh colour'd fagothee coat,
a white Briped silken jacket, a white linen shirt, fa
gothee breeches, worsted flockings, good sh es, with
brass buckles in them, a felt hat, a new pair of tow
cloth trowfers, a tow and linen shirr, ^nd an old claret
colour'd jacket patch'd with brown broad cloth. Whoe
ver takes up and secures said slave in any of his Majesty's
goals in America, or delivers him to his said matter, shall
have the above reward, and all reafmable charges, paid by
"JACOB HOLCOMB.
that I am not unfriendly to the present measures parted
by the friends to American Liberty, but do heartily ap
prove of them ; and, as far as is in my power, vill
endeavour to promote them.
AMOS WICKERSHAM,