The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1781-07-03 00:00:00, page 4

ONE GUINEA REWARD.
LOST, by the Subferiber, on the 15th of May last, be
tween Hartford and Haft-Haddam, a Red Morrocco
Leather POCKET B OOK; containing one note 121.
one of 71. and one depriciation note, in my own name, for
681. 17s. od. iq. sundry receipts and papers of no conse
quence to any but the owner. Whoever will secure the book and
papers, and fend them co me, at Camp, in the High-La nds
or Mr. John Morgan, at Hartford, shall be paid the above
reward.
OLIVER LAWRENCE.
Camp, June 12, 1781.
ALL Persons that have any demands on, or are indebted
to the estate of JAMES McLESTER, late of
Enfield, deceas'd, are once more desired to meet at the house
•of said deceas'd, on the last Monday of June, and the 2d and
last Mondtys in July, in order for a final settlement of the
fame. Attendance will be given on each of said days, by
JOHN REYNOLDS, ] , .
JOSEPH KINGSBURY,] Adminiftr^ors.
June 8, 1781.
TH E Subscribers being appointed Commissioners, by
the Hon. Judge ofProbate for the county of Berkshire,
to receive and examine the claims of the creditors on the
estate of T IMOTHYTREAT, late ofLenox, iri said
county, deceas'd (represented insolvent) : Notice is hereby
given, That we shall attend said business at the houfeof
Captain Oliver Belding, in Lenox, on the First Wednesday's'
of September and OHober next, at one o'clock in the aft
er noon on said days,
CALEB HYDE,
OLIVER BELDING,
AMOS STANLEY.
1 Lenox, May 23, 1781.
STOLEN from the Subferiber, living in Frederick&ry
in the State ofNew-York, on the,night of the ,th inft.'
a dun colour'd HORSE; a Har in his forehead, 6 years
old, short foretop, blacklist on his back, 3 white Hrokes
Qn his left flank, about if and a half hands high, trots and
paces, black mane and tail. Whoever willfecure the thief
add horse, and fend word to the owner, shall have TEN
SILVER DOLLAR S, or Five for either, and neces
sary charges, paid by
„ „ - OBADIAH CHASE.
June io, 1781.
! B ^ SO L D,
By James Tiley and Nathaniel Patten,
at their refpe&ive Shops,
American manufactured CRUCIBLES;
(fuperjor to any ever imported.)
Hertford, June 18, 1781,
TEN SILVER DOLLARS REWARD.
RODE away on the 29th of May, acheftnut coloured Horse,
chick let, a flat in che forehead, off hind foot white,
paces chiefly ; had on a bridle with a strap just below the eyes,
a strap tor a throat latch; an old saddle with leather houfen,
a patch, fee on the tore part oftha laddie, a pairof Candle-bags
~ —Said Horie was rode away by one Jeremiah Hutchinson,
darkish complexion, had on when he went away ± a blue la
gathee coat, white waistcoat and breeches, a feather and
black ribbon in his hat, is about 20 years old, about j feet 7
inches high, was' inlifted by Mr. Barber of Torrington for
three years. Whoever will take up said man and horse and
secure them shall have the abovereward, and ncccfl'ary char
ges, or five dollars for the horse only; by
NOAH STONE.
Litchfield, June 2,7781.
WE the fubferibers, being appointed by the hop. Cou rt
of Probate for the diltria of Middletown, Cqmmif~
fioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the efface
06 James Jauncey, Esq; late of the city of New-York, in the
State of New-York, adjudged forfeit, and also to the estat e
ofSvlvefter Gardiner, Esq; late of Bolton, in the State of
Marfidrufetts,likewise adjudged forfeit, give notice we shall
attend on fail business at the house of Mr Ephraim Fenno,
on the second and fourth Mondays of June and July from
two to fix o'clock in the afternoon.
WENSLEV HOBBY, .
THOMAS GOODWIN.
Those indebted to the Estate of the above named James
Jauncey, Esq; are desired forthwith to fettle their accounts
with
CHAUNCEY WHITTELSEY, Adminift'r.
Those indebted to the estate of the above named Silyefter
G irdiner, Esq; are desired forthwith to fettle their accounts
with>
ELIJAH HUBBARD, Adminift'r.
Middletown, May ay, 1781.
~£ Alt TTI E N WAR E,
To be Sold, Wholesale or Retail ; also,
A Number of APPLE-TREES, for Orchards,
• By ISRAEL SEYMOU R.
Hartford, April 20, 1781.
TO BE SO L I),
TH E very commodious, well fcuated place in Hartford
(on the great road to Farmington, Litchfield, Fish-
Kill or Albany) lately occupied by Jared Seymour, deceas'd,
about half a mile from the Great-Bridge ; —there is about
twenty acres of good land in the home-lott---a good two
Rory house and kitchen, bed-room and buttery—a large
barn—an excellent well of water, fit for- any use—and a
good bearing orchard thereon. It is one of the best and
pleasantest Hands irfthe town for a public house, or trades
man ; full near enough the center to induce the best custom.
A large pasture of near fifty acres, within eighty rods, will
be fold with it, if die ptirchafer chooses.—For particulars
enquire of the fubferiber,
THO's SEYMOUR.
Hartford, June 18, 1781.
NAIL R O D S,
TO BE SO L D, BY
GI LES ME I G S.
Middletown, June 18, 1781.
THE Subferiber being neceffitatea to raise a considerable
Sum bf Money, hereby requests all those indebted to
him to make immediate payment, or he will be obliged to
put their notes and accounts in suit at August Term.
RUFUS ALLEN..
Pittsfield. June 7, 1781.
ALL Persons having any demands on the estate of Capt.
A JOHN BROWN, late of Pittsfield, are desired to
lay them before the Subferibers for a settlement ; likewise,
all indebted' to said estate, are desired to make immediate
payment, or their notes and accounts # muH unavoidably be
put into an Attorney's hands to be collected.
R^HNY^I A dminiftmors .
Pittsfield, June 7, 1711.
THE fubferiber, desirous of promoting Education, so es
sential to the interest of a free people, proposes imme
diately to open a ichool at Sharon, in which young Gentle
men and Ladies may be inftru&ed in Reading, Writing, Ma
tbematicks, the English Language, and if desired, the Latin
and Greek Languages—in Geography, Vocal Music, &c. at
the moderate price of Six Dollars and two thirds per quarter
per Scholar. The ftri&eft attention will be paid to the stu
dies, the manners and the morals of youth, by the public's
very humble servant,
NOAH WEBSTER, jun.
P. S. If any persons are devious of acquainting themselves
with the French Language, they may be under die inHru^ion
of an accomplished matter in Sharon.
Sharon, June r, 1781.
S. AUSTIN, and COMPANY,
Have just received the following Articles of English Hard
Ware, which will be Sold wholesale or Retail, viz.
BEST Steel-plated Saw- Do. do. Pen Knives,
Mill Saws, Do. do. Childrens brass &
Do. do. cross-cut Saws, red handled de-.
German Steel hand Saws, Do. Shoe Knives,
Large and final! claw Ham- Best and common Raifors of
triers, various kinds,
Garden Spades, Raifor's Straps & cases, with
Drawing Knives, and without Raifors,
Large and f^ali Steelyards, Large andfmall Scissors,
Tw o bolt knob Locks, Brass fram'd Fleams,
Closet and stock do. spot Lancets,
Large and small H. Hinges, Steel Inftrament Cases,
Brass table Hinges, A variety of new patterns fil-
Small box do. ver-plated Shoe Buckles,
Large & small double worm'd Men's best pinchbeck do.
Gimblets, in setts,
Half, three quarters and inch Children's brass do. ofva-
STRAYED or ftolcn out of pasture about the 4th iriftant, a
chefnut coloured Horse withlift on his back, fix years
old, near fifteen hands high, branded on his near fore and
hind feet FB. Whoever;will return said Horse to the fub
feriber shall be generoufiy rewarded, and charges paid by
WILLIAM BULL.
Hartford, June 18, 1781.
-C A L 1) W ELL,
South of the COURT-HOUSE, HARTFORD,
Has for S A L E,
JAMAICA, Windward-Island and New-England.Rum;
Best white and brown Sugar; Molasses; Tea ; Ceffee ;
Cotton, and Rock Salt.
W ANTED, by said CALDWELL, Corn, Oats,
Peas Beans, Flour, and a number oflikely Shipping Horses,
Augers, rious kinds,
Large and small Chiflels and Stone & glass sleeve Buttons,
Gouges, Silver plated enameld &
Box Irons and Heaters, brass do.
A large arfortment of Files Snuffßoxes of various kinds,
from 4 to 14 inches. Stock Buckles and Broaches,
Sheep Shears, Tea Spoons and Strainers,
Stecl-fpring Snuffers and Snuff Brass Nails,
Treys, Watch Keys,
Elegant new patterns silver- White and yellow coat & rest
plated Spurrs,. " Buttons,
Ivory and ebony handled Gold and silver frofted do.
Knives and Forks, Desk Furniture of variety new
China, Camwood, buck & patterns, every article corn
bone handled do. pleat,
Shagreen three dozen case of Brass Sconces,
green ivory table & desert Cruet Stands with 2, 4 and 5
Knives and Forks, glares,
Two dozen green ivory LoofePins sorted, p;r lb.
handled do. inpapercafes, Darning Needles,
Alarge afiortment of large & Needle Cases, &c.
small Cutto Knives,
They have also a Small AfTor.tment of light Goods, suitable
for the prcfent%afon ; such as,
C A T.ICOES, Also, A few boxes of 6 by 8
Chintzes, Glass
Gauzes & Silks, German and English Steel,
Figur'd and plain Velvets, China Cuprand Saucers,
Spotted & plain Jenets, White and red Lead,
Fine and coarfc white,Grip'd Spanish Brown,
and check Linens, Indigo, Pepper,
Silk and thread'Hofe, Coffee,
With various kinds ofWollen Bohea Tea,
Goods. Cotton Wool
Black Russel Shoes, &c. A few Casks of Raisins
Hartford, June r&, 17&.
An elegant Chaifc to be told
for Hard Money only, .Enquire of the Printers,
O' HE^ubferibers being appointed Commissioners, by
the Hon. Court of probate for the dalbift of Danbury,
to receive and examine the claims of the creditors on the
estate ofLEMUEL M O'REHOUSEJate of Ridgefield,
in the county of Fairfield, deceas'd (represented insolvent)
D O hereby give notice, That we shall attend on said busi
ness at the house of Timothy Keeler, Esq; in said Ridgfield.
on §,he First and Second Mondays of September and October
next, at one o'clock, P. M, on each of said days—And if
any of the creditors offaid estate, degle& to bring in their
demands on tome of said days, they will not be allowed.
JOHN'BENEDICT,
. TIMOTHY KEELER.
Ridgefield, June ▼, ±7B2'.
*** Subfcrifetions for the Na
tional Bank, taken in by the Su^
scriber, ^ho is properly autborif
ed and furnished with the necefr
fary papers, &c.
% WADSWORTH.
To be SOL D, rind entered on immediately,.
ALARGE convenient DWELLING H 0 u's E,
B A RN, and other Buildings, and a commodious
Garden, lyiag in the firft society in Simibury, near the
Meeting house; is fittrate on the great road from Springfield
to Fish-Kill, and'is a proper place for to keep a house of
public entertainment, and is now improved for that purpose;
or, it would well accommodate a merchant, tradefnian, &c.
For further particulars enquire of the fubferiber, living near
the premises.
BENJAMIN FARNHAM.
Simfbury, June 22, 1781.
EIG G U INEA S RE WARD.
IA ST night the Shop or the Subferibers was broke open
A an , d the following articles taken out, viz. 1 piece yard
wide Irish Linen—l piece light Calico—2 pieces light pur
ple printed Linen—2 pieces dark Chintz, 1 light ditto
I piece fine Muslin—a number of pieces and parts of pieces
of Ribbands a number of red printecTlinen Handkerchiefs
—a pair black lilk Glbves—about four yards ftrip'd white
Gauze, &c. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves
and iccure said goods, so that he or they may be brought.to
justice, shall receive the above reward, and charges paid.
EBEN. & SIM. THOMAS.
Norwich, June 22, 1781.
TAKEN UP, in Farmington, on the 4th of May laft>
a black roin HORSE; 5 or 6 years old, a natural
trotter, no brand. The owner is defiled to pay charges, and
take him away.
_. JOSEPH LANKTOX
Farmington, Jupp xy, x 7 &_
TAKEN UP by the Subferiber, in New-Britain, on
the 17th instant, a New-Milch COW; fupp^fed to
be about five years old, mark'd with a swallow tail in her
left ear, and a half- penny the'under fide of each, the end
or her horns but off ; she is of a reddish colour, with white
on her belly, and a white spot in her forehead, all h^r legs
and the end of her tail white also. The owner is desired to
pay charges, and take her away.
SAMUEL BROWNSON.
New-Britain, June 20, 1781._
BR OK &into the inclofurc of the Subferiber, a chefnut
colour'd MARE; four years old, trots and paces, a
white Strip in her face, no shoes nor brand. The owner is
desired to pay charges, and take her away.
JOHN ENSIGN.
Canaan June 20, xySt.
ST RAYED from the pasture of the Subferiber, in Bast-
Hartford, thejift ofl/lay last, a large black MARE;
13 hands high, 7 years old, no white about her (except a
few hairs on her near hind leg) well proportion'd, heavy
with sole when Gray'd—Alfo, a daik bay HORSE, two
years old, a far in his forehead, half blooded. Whoever
will take up said strays, and return them to the owner, shall
have a generous reward, paid by
STEPHEN HILLS.
Eaft-Hartford, June 20, 1781.
Just Published, and to be Sold, by
N ATHANLEL P ATTE N,
"Book-Binder, a little North of the State-hcufe, Hartford,
TH E best Edition of DILWORT H's SPELLING
BOOKS, that ever was printed in New-England (ta
ken from a London copy): Also, a very neat Edition of
PRIMER S, with a variety of other Books, &c.&c. &c.
He has a few Record Books , on hand.
N. B. The Clothiers and' others that depend on Press-
Papers, Logwood, Copperas, Allum, &c. that will be kind
enough to colled in Rags, may- have those articles flora
their humble servant, .
N. PATTEN.
June „, 1781.
Hartford, June 22, 1781.
THE Subferibers beg leave to inform their old Customers'
and the Public at large, That they have removed their
Apothecary Snore to the house of Mr. Charles Caldwell, a
few rods east of the Court-,houfe, where they have a fresh'
and universal Assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES,
for sale, on terms as reasonable as the times will admit ;
generous allowances will be made to those that purchase in
quantities; bills and receipts executed with the greateft'
exa&nefs, and the smallest favour acknowledged by their
humble fefvants,
BEARDSLEYS and HOPKINS.
They have also the following Paints, via.
White and red Leads, Verdegreafe & Vermillion, Otter, &c.
Allo, Brown Sugar by die hundred or Single pound, Shot
per ditto, Raiffns per cask or Angle pound.
The bigheft Price given fop Bills on France at said Store.
PURSUANT to a request of the Cchnt.De Rcchambeau;
Commander in Chief of. the French' Troops, on their
inarch through this State, I do hereby require all Officers,
civil and military, and others within this State, who may
have opportunity or occasion, to deted and fieze and for
ward to the army, under proper guard, any Soldiers, Ser
vants or others, following the French army, who may aun
away or quit the road leading from Providence to the North
River, where on their delivery a proper reward and allow
ance ofueceffary cxpences will be made by said General.
Given under my hand, at Hartford, this 21st June, 1781.
JONATHAN TRUMBULL.
d UAuE of CORN E & Ji CUE
By the GOVERNOR.