The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1781-09-11 00:00:00, page 4

ESERTED from Coventry, one NATHAN CLAP, an
Indian fellow, about feet 7 or 8 inches high, hath
lately taken up preaching, said Clap inlifted into the Coxti
zetal army, as a recruit for the town aforefaid—Whoever
will take up said deserter, and give information to the sub
scriber, shall have ten dollars reward and all necessary char
ges paid, by
THOMAS BROWN.
Coventry, August 28, 1781.
TO be fold for Hard Monev or Produce, a small FARM,
lying within a few rods of the meeting house, in the
town of Wincefter, Litchfield county, containing about 44
acres, with a convenient Dwelling House and a good Saw
rnill founding thereon, about 10 acres under improvement
with a quantity of pine timber on the fame—For further
particulars inquire of the subscriber living in Norfolk.
SAMUEL AUSTIN.
Norfolk, August 26, T7BT.
'FIVE HARD DOLLARS REWARD. ~
DESERTED from the Subferiber, on she night of the
28th instant, one ABNER PEIRCE, who was detached
for the three months service and returned for East-Windsor,
about 26 years of age, § feet high, lightish complexion,
grey eyes, a thick set fellow, his apparel when deferred un
known—Whoever will take up and return said deserter to
the subscriber at East-Windsor, shall have the above reward
and all necessary charges paid, by
HEZEKIAH BISSELL. Capt. ofmil.
Zaft-Windfor, August 26, 1781.
TO BE SOLD AT WHOLESALE,
BLUE and black Figur'd Modes.
A variety of white Gauzes.
Silver and Gold Stripes for Vests.
Check'd and Strip'd Muslins.
Black and white Lace and Edgings.
Gold and Silver Coat and Vest Buttons
A variety of Ladies Hair Pins.
Check'd and blue Linens, &c. &c.
N. B. Bills of Exchange on France, Cash or Wheat Flour
will be acceptable for pay. Enquire of
CALEB BULL, fan.
Hartford, August 30, T7BT.
State of Connecticut, Colchefter, August 27, 1781.
KNOW YE, That a lible is filed before JOSEPH SPEN
CER, Esq; assistant for the State of Connedicut, and
Elias Worthington, Esq; Justice of the Peace for the county
of Hartford, in favor of Ephraim Little, juu. of Colchefter,
in laid county, against ten yards of black gauze, ten yards
of pelong and twenty three yards of Black lace, and other
articles of British goods, said to be illicitly imported from
Long Island, or some other place or ittand under the con
troul of the enemies of the United States. Which Goods
were seized and taken by the procurement of the libellant,
Into the cultody of the law, in said Colchefter, on the 23th
day of August instant, and are said to be forfeit and liable to
condemnation. Whereupon, a maritime court will be held
for the trial offaid cause, at the dwelling house of Aaron
Kellogg, innholder in said Colchefter, on the 17th day of
September next, at ten o'clock, A. M. all persons concerned
are desired to take notice hereof.
J_O S EPH SPENCER, Affftant.
WHEREAS SARAH, the wife of me the subscriber, has
behaved in a very unbecoming manner, this is to
forbid all persons from harbouring or trusting her on my
account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting from the
date hereof, JESSE HAL L.
Granville, Hampshire county, Maffa^wGm, Sept. 4, i^i.
P 0 R S A L E,
At O A L E B B U L, jdu'is ftote.
In HARTFOR D,
A FINE addlement of Hollow Ware, very neat and
light,
A by 6, 7 by 9 and 8 by io, window glass, by the box
or less
French Brandy in anchors, Claret Wine in casks,
Bar Soap and Candles in boxes, and a very confiderabie af
fortmcntof European Goods.
t, ROKE out of the pasture of Mr. Elkanah Phelps of
Norfolk, the tad of July last, a bright Bay H ORSE,
3 years old lift Spring, about 14 hands high, black mane and
tail, no brand, paces and trots, very wild, not broke, had on
a poke when he went away. Any perfori that will return
Aid Colt, or inform Mr. Elkanah Phelps at Norfolk, or the
subscriber in Putchefs Cpuntv, shall receive Two Hard Dol
lars reward and reasonable charges, from
PHILIP SPENCER.
August 14, 1781.
Bit OKE into the inclofure of the subscriber about the
middle of July last, a dark brown MARE, about 13
hands an'd half high, shod before, paces and trots. The
Owner is desired to pay charges and take her,away.
SAMUEL GOODWIN.
Hartford, August 26, 1781.
THIS is to give Notice, That the Executors of the last
Will and Testament of Capt. Elisha Phelps, late of
fimfoury, deceas'd, have put the Notes and Books in favour
6f that estate into my hands to collect, and as many of those
accounts and notes are of long standing, all debtors are de
sired to fettle them immediately as they would avoid trou
ble. BENJAMIN FARNHAM.
Simlbur,, ,August 11, 1781.
TAKEN up by the subscriber about the 20th of July
last, a Sorrel MARE, bearing upon a red roan, her
off hind foot white, a small blaze in her face. The owner
is desired to pay charges and take het away..
ZADOCK MARTINDALE.
Weftfield, August 20, 1781.
rs HE Subscriber desires ail those, who have received the
Connecticut Courant of him for some time past, to
leave the mone, where they receive their papers,as often as
once a quarter, in order to enable him to make fettlemenc
with the printers, as he cannot co nunue unless they do.
J. SEA RLr
Stafford, August zr, 1781.
WANTED immediately, a number Teams, by the
Deputy Quarter-Matter, to tianfport provision &c.
from this to Fish-Kill and Peeks-Kill, for the use ofthe ar
my, for which the highest encouragement will be given.
Hartford, September x, 1781.
To be S OLD,'
At the Store of THOMAS HOPKIN S,
In HARTFORD,
BRANDY in anchors, Bohea tea
Lisbon Salt, Pepper,
Lead, Cotton,
Bar soap by the box or lbt Rice,
Candles by do. Bench indigo ofthe firft
German Steel, quality,
Nail Rods, & Blue and wnite China cups
8 by 6, 9 by 7, and to by 8 andfaucers,
window glass.
Also, a few DRY GOODS.
Sept. 1, 1781.
TAKEN out of the fubferiber's pasture in Wethersfield,
on the night of August 31st, at night, a sorrel horse,
nine years old, fourteen hands high, thick set, small star in
his forehead, one white spot a little below his right hip,
paces and trots. Whoever will take up said horse and re
turn him to the owner shall have fix Dollars reward, and all
necessary charges paid, by
JOSIAH BU C K, _ jun.
TIE collectors of State Taxes will be particularly careful
at what rate they receive French guineas, otherwise, a
loss will ensue, by their payment in the treafusy The real
value of a French guinea is twenty shillings sterling, or
twenty fix shillings and eight pence lawful money, (if
weight) at which rate and no other, they will be received in
this office.
' JOHN LAWRENCE, Treasurer.
The several Printers in this State are requeued to insert the
above.
E'L S.
THE subscriber, living at the South part of New-Hart
ford, makes and has for sale Wheels for Spinning of
Wool, of a different, and as be conceives, of a much better
conftrudion than is commonly used, any person or neigh
bourhood of a distant town, or others, that will take by the
dozen, shall have confiderabie abatement. Those that want
a number must give some notice, and as he has taken great
pains of late to improve on the buhnefs, he hopes those that
employ him will find their expeditions answered. Also,
may be had of him, house chairs of various kinds, loot
Wheels well repaired, weavers implements made, &c. all
directions observed, engagements fulfilled, and work, war
ranted.
NATHANIEL SPENCE R.
CASH given ,for RAGS by C^d S P.ENCE R.
TH E Subferiber warns the inhabitants of rhe town of
New-Hartford, and all liable to pay Rates in said town,
to pay him three fresh Rates in, the following manner, viz.
3d. on the pound by the firft day of October next in hud mo
ney, or bills of this State ofthe late emission, of July Ite.
Two pence on the pound by the firft day of December ne*t,
in hard money only., Allo, Two Shillings an 1 Six Pence on
the pound, to be paid at the fame time in hard money orin
the following articles at the following rates, viz. Wheat
Plour at eighteen shillings per cwt. gross Weight. Rye Flour
at res. per cwt gross weight. Indian Corn, if delivered by
the flift day of September next at 3s. if afterwards, at 2s. 6d.
per bushel. Oats at 2s. per bushel. Beef belt qualify, at
3d. half-penny per lb next quality at 3d. per lb. being good
and merchantable. Pork well fatted weighing eight tore
and upwards, at §d. and all below at 4^. half-penny per
lb. which last mentioned articles may be received until the
firft day of January next. Merchantable Tow Cloth, yard
wide, 3s. whitened do. suitable shirting, at 3s. 4d. per
yard. White woolen plain Cloth, well filled and half
sheared, three quarters of a yard wide and fititable for Vests
and Overalls at Bs. per yard. Blue plain Woollen Cloth,
well fulled and sheared of common width and suitable for
Coats at 12s. per yard. White woolen Yarn Stockings best
quality, 6s. per pair, next quality ss. per pair.
N. B. Four pence on the pound of the last mentioned rate
may be received in bills of the lace emissions of this ft-te ;
likewise all back rates will be received in the fame money
as formerly advercifed for, by
JOSEPH MERRELL. 2d.
New-Hartford, August 29, 1781.
ST KAVED riom the subscriber in Shaftibury, New-
Haropshire Grants, a large Sorrel MA RE, with a small
star in her forehead, about 14 hands high, about 12 years
old, no Shoes on, newly branded with the letter B on her
left shoulder. Whoever will take up said Mare and inform
me where she is, shall be handsomely rewarded and receive
necessary charges, by
JOHN BLAKESLEY.
August 14, 1781. '
ALL persons indebted to JOHN ALSOP, formerly of
New-York, now of Middletown in the State of Connec
ticut, are requeued to pay the interest due on their obliga
tions on or before the firft day of October next. Those that
fail of this reasonable request, may depend that their obliga
tions will be put in suit.
Middletown, August 27, 1781.
IN the night after the 16th of August, the shop ofthe sub
scriber was broke epen, and the following articles sto
len, viz. 6 yards pale red and white striped Callico. 6 yards
black and white striped ditto. 4 yards black Sattin. 1 Bar
celona Handkerchief yard wide. Half pack Pins. Half
dozen Horn Combs, and about 16 s. In Silver and Coppers.
Whoever will take up the thief and deliver him to the sub
scriber, shall receive Fourteen Dollars reward and all ne
cetfary charges paid, by
JONATHANJENNINGS.
Windham, August 21, r,Br.
ALL persons indebted to the Printers of this Paper ' for
News Papers, Advertifnenis, or any other account,
are requeued to make immediate payment. Those who
have given obligations co pay in produce, and have negled
ed to make good their contrast, are #nee more, for the last
time in this way, defend w eall and fettle them.
JEREMIAH PLATE,
Has for SALE in Hartford,
Excellent raaiffewiNE, ia pipes and'
Quarter Casks.
Ditto Claret in Hogsheads.
Brandy in Anchors.
Jamaica Spirits, and New-England Rum.
6 by 8, 7 by , and 8 by io Window GU^<
Bar Lead.
Russia and French Duck,
Sail Twine.
Rock, Lisbon and Liverpool Sale
AL S O,
.TICKETS in the Maffadiufetts Hard Money Lottery;
rbr the purpose of eloathing the Army, at Three Dollars
each—Prizes to be paid in Gold and Silver—Highest Prize
Fifteen Hundred Dollars.
1) h JJa nd MEDICINES. ~
BEARDSLEY andHOPKINS,
Have just received a fresh and alnloft universal assortment
of DRUGS and MEDICINES among which are the fok
lowing, viz.
SALT S.
A I°l* ° f j pf ^ I Imported*
X 1 Bark, Mirabile, 1
Balsam Capivfy Nitre, I °
Peru, Sperma Ceci.
Tolu, &$ PATENTEED, fitch %
Galo'mel, Anderton's
Cream of Tartar, Hoopers, and
Castor, Keyfirs Pills, all Genuine
Cantharides, Bateman's drops,
Emetic Tartar, British oil,
English Saffron, Godfrey's Cordial,
Eflfence of lemmeq, Griffith's genuine court r-lai~
G U M S, ftc@
Arabic, SPICER
Ammoniac,, Ofanamon,
Camphor, Cloves,
Galbanum, Mace,
Guaicum, Nutmegs,
Myrrh, Ginger,
Opium, &G. && Pepper,
Isinglass, P AINT S,
Magnesia Alba, Red and White Lea&
Musk, Vermillion,
OILS, Verdegris,
Of Almonds, Also, Allum,
Amber, Otter,
Olive, Brirnftone and Koffih
and Turpentine, per gal# Sugar per barrel or Cto
Lavender, &c. &c. Shot,
Qui^kfilver, Common and phial corkfy
ROOTS. Gentian, per groce or dozen#
Galangal, Raisins,
Liquorice, Watts Pfalmsperdoz#oifingk
Valerian, Spelling Books,
Virginian Snake Primers,
root. Writing Paper,
Generous price given for phials clean and unclean at said
Store.
The fubferibers present thanks to those that have favored
them with their cuftora, and hope to merit their continu
ance. They also invite others co call and examine for them
selves. We flatter ourselves chat we have been, and shall be
able to afford medicines as cheap as those of equal quality
are fold. B^ EARDSLEY BcHOPKINS.
ALL persons indebted to the Subfeiber, by Book or Note
(whole accounts are of more than one year's standing)
are requeued to make immediate payment as they would
wish to avoid cost and trouble. HEZ. BEARDSLEY
- 3 t'A'T Eof CON NECTICU T.
Coleheffer, August 20th, 1781.
KNOW YE, That a libel is filed before Joseph Spen
cer, Esq; Afliftanc for the State of Connecticut, and
Elias Worthington, Esq; Justice of the Peace for the county
of Hartfofd, in favor of Jonathan Deming of Colchefter, in
said county, against fix yards of chintz, five ounces of black
sewing silk, eleven penknives, and other articles of British
goods, said co be illicitly imported from Long-Island, or
some other place or island under the concroul ofthe enemies
of the United States, which goods were seized and taken by
the procurement of die libellant, into the custody of the law
in said Colchefter, on the 9th day of August inttant, and arc
said to be forfeit and liable to condemnation : Whereupon
a maritime court will be held for the trial effaid cause, at
the dwelling house of Aaron Kellogg, Innholder in fidCol
chefter, on the 17th day of Sept, next, at ten o'clock A. Mi
all persons concerned are desired to rake notice hereof.
JOSEPH SPENCER, Affiftanr.
HARD'MONEYf
OR Good W RITING PAPER, given for clean
Cotton and Linen RA GS, coarse or fine, or old Sail
Cloth, at the Printing-Office or either of the Paper Mills in
Hartfoid, and by Mr. Nathaniel Stanly, Canaan ; Mr. Eben
ezer Burr, jun. Norfolk ; Mrff. Jacob Beach and Nehemiah
Lewis, Goshen; Mr. Levi Thrall, Torrington ; Mr. Daniel
Hudson, Tori ingford ; Mets. William Seymour and Zacha
riah Watson, New-Hartford; Mrs. Avery and Mr. David
Austin Winchester ; Mess. William Torrey and Aaron Bunce,
Lebanon, Mr. Nehemiah Street, Farmington.
s 1 x~D6L r"e"w-a"k"d: *
STRAYED or STOLEN out ofthe pifture ofthe fubfcriber#
in Cheshire, the 20th of August, a SCRREL HORSE,
about fifteen hands high, with a white streak in his face,
about ten years old, natural pacer, has a gall high on his
nose made with a halter, his mane cut off on his shoulders
the rest hangs on the left fide; Whoever will t; ke up said
Horse and Thief, and return them to the subscriber, shall
have the above reward, or three dollars for the Horse only,
and all necessary charges. BELA HITCHCOCK, Jun.
Cheshire, (Connecticut) August 24, 1781.
rr^A, Sugar, Indigo, Pepper, Pins, Tcltaments, Spelling
I Books and Primers of the best kind, to be Sold or est
changed for clean Cotton and Linen Rags, coarse or fine, at
the Printing-Office ncar*hc GK^ Bridge, in HaafoM.