The Pennsylvania gazette — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-03-27 00:00:00, page 5

fuf printed, publifo'd, and now felling by
ROBERT BELL, in Third-street, Philadelphia,
Price Three Shillings, with large allowance to those who buy
per the hundred or dozen,
PLAIN TRUTH; addressed to the Inhabitants
of America, containing Remarks on a late Pamphlet,
Intituled COMMON SENSE. Wherein are Shewn, that
the Scheme of Independence is Ruinous, Delusive and
Impra&icabie: That were the Author's Asseverations, refpecf-
Ing the Power of America, as Real as Nugatory, Reconcili
ation, on liberal Principles, with Great-BritAlN would be
exalted Policy : And that, circumstanced as we are, permanent
Liberty, and true Happiness, can only be obtained by Reconci
liation with that Kingdom. Written by CANDIDUS.
Will ye turn from Flattery, and attend to this Side ?
Ibere Truth, unlicenc'd, walk; and dares accost
Eaten Kings tbemfelves, the Monarchs of the Free !
Thomson on the Liberties of Britain.
N. B. To this Pamphlet is fubjeined, a Defence of the Li
berty of the Press, by the sagacious and patriotic Junius,
Author of the celebrated Free Letters to his present Ma
jesty, and his Ministers,
' TO n SOLD
SAMUEL ALLINSON, of the.City of Burlington,
A PLANTATION, situate near 2 miles from the town,
on a navigable creek, emptying into Delaware, containing
about 75 acres of land, of which about 15 are meadow, most of
it is very good, being uad^r a tight substantial bank, 15 more
are well timbered, and the remaining 45, except what is appro
priated to buildings, is kind arable land ; it has a commodious
small wooden dwelling-house, with a cellar under the fame, and
a well of good water at the door; a convenient barn, stable,
hay-house and cow-Sheds, all new and very pleasantly situate ;
the garden and orchard contain a great variety of young bearing
fruit trees, of the best kinds, English grape-vines, &c b in
thriving order.
Also three dwellingshoufes in the city, with good cellars under
them ; one Bands on York-street, is two Stories high, has three
rooms on a floor, a hay-barrack, stable and cow-ihed, with a
work Shop contiguous ; it has a garden, a pretty grass lot, and a
bearing orchard of choice apples, all coptaining near four acres.
The house and lots may be fold separate, if a purchaser pleases.
The other two are tenements, which have been used to accom
modate two families in each ; they ft&nd bn Pearl-street, below
Muket-ftreet, and have fuitabie garden-ground.
Any persons inclining to purchase are desired to view the
premises, and may then be informed of the terms, by applying
to the subscriber, who will convey a good title thereto.
The new Edition of the LAWS of New Jersey is now
binding, in Burlington, and as faft as compleated will be sent to
the persons who took in fubferiptions, by calling on whom the
fubferibers may be furniflied.—A few volumes more than sub
scribed for were printed, and may be now had of the aforefaid
Second-Month t 6. 1776. § SAMUEL ALLINSON.
To be S OLD by private SALE,
A VALUABLE Lot of Land, Situated on the old York
road, opposite the Seven-mile stone, containing 22^ acres
and 7 perches, a good stone dwelling-house thereon erected, with
three rooms on a floor, and a kitchen, with a never-tailing well
of good water near the door, a large stone barn and a chair-house,
a good bearing orchard, one third of the land good watered
meadow, and about 8 acres good timber land, all in good repair.
Any person inclining to purchase the above premises, may know
the terms, by applying to Nathan Thomas, or Samuel
Harper, near the premises. q[
Plymouth, March 11, 1776.
TO THE PUBLIC.
WHERE AS I pafled a Note, on the 4th instant, to a
certain Casper Weaver, for Ten Pounds, payable Three
Months...after. Date, at the House of Martin Showaker, Inn
keeper, in Gerraantown; but as I have received no Value for the
fame, these are to forewarn all Persons from taking an Assign
ment of said Note, as I will not pay it, unless compelled by
Law. § SAMUEL DAVIS, jun.
New-London township, Chester county, Feb. 27, 1776.
RUN away from the subscriber, a servant lad, named Isaac
Still, about iS years of agb, 5 feet 8 inches high, fender built,
pale complexion, light brown hairjindining to curl, a large Jharp
mofe ; bad on a coat and jacket, of a light afo colour, both turned,
the coat lined with jhaloon, metal buttons en both, these of the jacket
on the left fide, by mtfake of the tay lor, old green plush breeches, much
faded, 2 pair of yarn flockings, of a light blue colour, 1 pair fated,
coarse Jhoes, old brass buckles, new felt hat, two foists, one country
linen, the other hickory. Whoever takes up and secures said fervent,
ft that bis master may have him again, fall receive Forty Shillings
reward, and reasonable chargee, if brought home, paid by
JOHN MACKEY.
ALL persons indebted to the eftateof George Adams, late
of Christiana-bridge, New-Castle county, by bond, note,
or book-account, are desired to make speedy payment ; and all
persons having any demands against said estate, are requeued to
bring them in, properly proven, that they may be fettled by
Elizabeth Adams, Executrix; John Clark,
and Jacob Hollingsworth, Executors. ^
For sale, a Negroe wench, 23 years of age, hath bad the small
pox and meaJles, well acquainted with all kind of houjhold work.
Also, eleven years of a lease, of 72 acres of well-improved marfb,
©n White-clay -creek. Enquire as above.
Philadelphia, February 23, 1776.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Maullby, late
of this city, Innholder, deceased, are desired to make
speedy payment; and those that have any demands against the
said estate, are desired to bring them to ns, the fubferibers, in
order to have them adjusted. Hannah Maulsby, and
ff Morris Maulsby, Execut.
February 27, 1776.
There is in my custody, a certain man, named fames
Rolaffon, who was taken up and delivered to me as a run
away servant some time ago; this is therefore to desire the ma
ster of said servant (if anythere be) to come, pay charges, and
take him away, or he will be fold for his fees, in four weeks
from this date. Thomas Dewees, Goaler. ^
AF ARM in Gloucester county, New-Jersey, whereon
the late Peter Becket lived, containing about 400 acres,
200 of which is banked meadow, and the arable land in the best
order. As the quantity of meadow will require a person of
activity to bring and keep it in order, any one with a fufficient
stock, and well recommended fir his abilities in that way, may
know the terms, by applying to JOHN LARDNER, in
Third-street, Philadelphia. March 1, 1776.
TO FE S 0 —
AVALUABL E plantation and tra& of 254 acres of good
land, situate in Weft-Bradford township, Chester county,
near 60 acres of which are woodland, well timbered, and about
40 acres of good meadow, a great part of which is well water
ed by a large Stream, and 9 or to acres more may be made;
kkewife a conveniency for a grist-mill, and a fufficient orchard
on said place; the fences almost all new set, and in go& repair;
likewise a large dwelling-house, one part frame and rhe other
stone, with a good draw-well near the door ; likewise a good
Jog barn, with stone fabling Under the whole. Any person
inclining to purchase the premises, may know the terms, by ap
plying to Jacobßuffingt/Tn, on said place. "q
SUPPLEMENT to the Pennsylvania GAIZ ETIE. No. 24J6 d
TO BE SOLD;
Av ALUAI3LXIot of land, in the township of New
_ Providence, in the county of Philadelphia, 20 miles from
Philadelphia, containing 3^ acres of land, the most part of
which is good meadow, a small bearing orchard of the best
fruit, with a good dwelling-house, part stone arid part wood,
with good out-houses, &c. a good garden, and well of water near
the door. For a view of the premises, and terms of sale, apply
to the subscriber, living on the premises,
Feb. 23, 1776. § FRANCES LALLEY.
DESERI ED, on the 18th of February, 1776, from
Captain Nathaniel Vanfam's company, in the Fifth Bat
talion, commanded by the Hon. Col. M'Gaw, a certain Zacha
riah Homes, aged 38 years, 5 feet 11 inches high, black com
plexion, Short black hair, a whitiSh coloured coat and waistcoat;
said he was born in London. Also fohn Clanderd, said he was
born in Sheffield, in Old England, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches
high, aged 31 years; had on, when he deserted, a blue Short
jacket, leather breeches, black flockings, and new Shoes, with
brass buckles. Whoever will apprehend and secure the hid De
serters, so as they may be sent to the fiid company, flail receive
Fifteen Shillings reward for each, with reasonable charges, paid
by J Captain Nathaniel Vansant.
February 20, 1776.
FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
DE SER TED from Captain John Miller's company, in
the fifth Battalion of Pennsylvania 'Forces, the following
men, viz. Thomas Hogg, born in Yorkshire, in England, 5 feet
6 inches high, of a fret'll complexion, Short brown hair; had on,
when he went away, a white coat, old leather breeches, white
Stockings, and an old coaife hat. Thomas Burns, born in the city
of Dublin, in Ireland, 5 feet 10 inches high, much given to
quarreling; had on, when he went away, an old furtout coat, a
pair of new buckikin breeches, a felt hat, blue flockings, and
old Shoes. Whoever takes up the said Deserters, and brings them
to my quarters, in the Barraclcs, or confines them in Philadel
phia Goal, Shall receive Twenty Shillings reward for each, and
reasonable charges, paid by Captain John Miller, q
TWO bOLL ARs Reward.
RD N away, on Friday, the gtb of February lafi, from the
subscriber, in Brifol townfeip, Philadelphia county, a Dutch
servant woman, named Agnes Hartman, about 25 years of
age, very Iffy, 5 f eet 2,0 r 3 inches high, light hair, dark com
plexion, much pitted with the (mall-pax ; took with her one cotton
chintz gowns, fever al bed-gowns, lincej petticoats, and Dutch clothes.
Whoever will bring said servant to her master Jhall have the above
reward, said by John Moor, or John Hay. q
RUN away onizth of February, 1776, from the subscriber,
in Radnor townjhip, Chester county, and province of Pennsyl
vania, an apprentice lad, named Henry dhornas, country born, about
igyears of age, Cordwainer by trade, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches
high, wellfet, Jhort black hair ; had on, when he went away, a
brown broadcloth coat, with white metal buttons, feme carved and
some plain, the lining of the fore parts green, a flriped lincey jacket,
with wooden buttons, Jheepfin breeches, with wooden buttons a fur
hat, newly trimmed round the brim, about half-worn, a check foirt,
two pair of flockings, one pair brownyarn, the other grey worked,
■ribbed, old foots, with buckles, not fellows. Whoever takes up the
above deferred apprentice, and secures him in any goal, so as bis ma
ster may get him again, Jhall have SIX DOLLAR S re
ward, and reasonable charges, paid by William Lek. |
WHE REAS a certain young Man, from the back Parts of
Virginia, was over Night at the House of Matthew M c
Hugh, Innholder, in Lebanon Town, Lancaster County, on Thursday
die 2th ult. and was enquiring after an old Man who led a Florfe
laden with Deer-feins, faying, 6< that be had travelled with an did
Man Part of bis Way from Virginia, and being in or near a Settle
ment, called Connegoebeague, be went out of the Road to f e an Uncle
who lived in that Part of the Country, and entruftA the said old Man
with one of bis Horfts, laden with Detr-Jkins, and zfPair of Lea
ther Breeches, and that be had a considerable Sum of Money packed up
in the Deer-firs; that be bad ordered the said old Man not to cross
the River Safquebar.na until be bad overtaken him ; of which said
old Men he bad not beard one Word face be left- him ; that be was
afraid bis Horse, Deer-skins, Breeches and Money were loft, and that
he would give Ten Pounds to get his Property again." And whereas
we the Subscribers having received Information, that a certain old
Man, who had a Horse laden with Deer fins, was at a certain Ta
vern near Lebanon, where be bad said two Nights and near two
Days ; upon examining the Man on Tuesday Night, the t 3 tb ult.
be told bis Name was Daniel Simkins ; that the Skins and Horse be
longed to a certain John Bartley, who be knew was gene before bim,
but that be would take bis own Time $ o follow him ; and the said old
Man offering to fell one of the Deer-fins in our Presence, we the Sub
scribers took into our Custody the Hoy , Deer-fins and Breeches, but
having found no Caf, nor near the Quantity of Breeches mention ed by
the said young Man, we caused an Inventory to be made thereof;
therefore the Owner proving bis Property, and paying Charges, may
have bis Goods again, by applying to the Subferibers, in Lebanon
ffwrh Matz^h^w M'Hugh, Daniel Oldenbrack. ^
East-Fall wfield, February 26, 1776.
WHEREAS a certain Jane Taylor left a quantity
of womens wearing apparel, in Odeber last, for a
pledge in security for a sum of money lent her by the subscriber ;
these are therefore to inform the said Jane Taylor, and every
other person, that if the said clothes are not redeemed in four
weeks from this date, they will be fold to defray said debt, with
the cost of this advertisement, by David M'Crowrey.ff
Philadelphia, March 2, 1776.
WAS taken up, on the 21st of February, a BAY
M ARE, 131 hands high, no Shoes on, has a small
star on her forehead, a ffiort Switch tail, in good order, and about
13 years old. The owner by applying to Peter Hose, at Mr.
John Philips's place, in Moyamenfing township, or to ISAAC
LO RT, Cryer, in Strawberry-tlley, proving his property,
paying charges, may have her again. q '
1/V HEREAS Elizabeth, the wife of the subscriber,
W V living in the township of Deptford, and county of Glou
cester, in Weft New-Jersey, hath eloped from his bed and board
(without any just cause) and taken with her sundry of his goods
and effects, and at present has taken up and cohabits with one
Robert Henry : These are therefore to forewarn all persons from
trailing her on his account, as he will pay no debts of her con
tra&ing from the date hereof; as witness his hand, this -4th
day of February, 1776. JOHN STEEL, fl
TWELVE DOLLARS Reward.
DESERT ED from Captain Thomas Church's com
pany, two foidiers, viz. Edward Graham (but may change
hrs name) an Irishman, a well fa fellow, about 5 feet 5 or 6
inches high; had on, when he went away, a long grey furtout
coat, old waistcoat and breeches, old Shoes and stockings ; lightish
coloured hair; a new hat, but has fwapt it for an old one, to get
a little money ; is given tauch to drink ; was seen on the road
leading from Chester to Philadelphia; he ran away from the
Hospital, and pretended to be sick ever since he enbfted. The
other, named John Kinsey, an Irishman, well set, about § feet
6 or 7 inches high, talks good Dutch, small fore eyes, by "trade
a taylor; hal on a brown furtout coat, torn between the Shoul
ders, a lightish coloured'old jacket, blue under ditto, buckskin
breeches, old check Shirt, blue yarn stockings, new Shoes. Who
ever secures said Deterters, so as the subscriber may get them
again, Shall have for Kirfey Eight Dollars, and f<r° Graham
Four, vejth reasonable charges^ per Capt, Thomas Church,
of the Fourth Pennsylvania Battalion,|
%f publifed, and now falling by
LAMBERT WILMER,
Near the Corner of Church-ally, in Third street (price One Shilling)
An Affectionate ADDRESS to the Inhabitants of the
British Colonies in America. At the fame Place may be
had, An Extract of Baxter's Saint's Zverlafting Rest; with an
Extract of the Christian's Pattern; and several other useful and
foiOTtis) Books.CT
J. X 1 KAORDIn ARY Wages will be given to two or three
Stocking
of Muskets and Rifles. Irikew fe good Encouragement will be
given to a Gun-lock Filer, that can make Musket Locks.
Apply to THOMAS PALMER, the North Side of
Market-Street, between Fourth and Fifth-Streets, Philadelphia.
N. B. Any person that has Skill to accomplish either of the
aforefaid Branches, may, if they choose, work Piece-work, and
receive their Cash eveiy Saturday Afternoon ; or a Sum of Mo
ney will be advanced to them, by giving Security fir the Deli
very of their Work. ff
10 be S u l'1) by' way' of puVfic V Tr^UT,
on the premises, the firft day of April next,
A VALU ABL E. plantation, .nd tract of land, confining
about 124 acres, more or left, late the property of Wil
liam Cox, deceived, situate in the township of Willingborough,
in the county of Burlington, and province of New-Jersey, front
ing on the north fide of Rancucus creck; the province mad
Bom Amboy to Salem runs through it, and a ferry thereunto
belonging, commonly called The Old Ferry, about 5 miles from
the city of Burlington, 4 from Mooreftown, and 14 from Phi
ladekphia. There are on the premises, a good cedar plant
house, two rooms on a floor, a good framed lean'o on the back
fide, with two rooms, and a good cellat under the fame, a go d
barn, stables, and other convenient out-houses, a small apple
orchard, about 60 acres of upland cleared, and a reasonable
quantity of meadow made and cleared, and more may be made ;
also an Island of Marffi in said Rancocus-creek, containing
about 5 acres; the remainder of the premises well timbered and
watered, th^ foil very fertile for grain, and a pleasant nubhy
place., The purchaser may enter on the premises immediately
after the fare. The conditions will be made known at the time
and place of sale, where attendance will be given, JO H N
^l^l— AC °" PER " S Executes. r
Glouccfer County, 'ibha Aiontv 15, J 770.
There will be exposed to SALE, by way of public VENDUE,
on the gth day of the Fourth Month (April) next, at one
o' clock in the afternoon, on the premises,
AL OT of LAND, situate in the town of Haddonfield,
and county aforefaid, bounding oh the westerly fide of th^
road or street leading from the main-street to Cooper's ferries,
containing upwards of 3 acres of land and meadow ground, on
which there are a convenient two story brick house, kitchen,
hay-house, garden, orchard, and other improvements; also a
convenient and long accustomed tan-yard, mill-house, bark
houfe, and other appurtenances for carrying on the tanning be*
finefs in an extensive manner, which will be fold either together
or in 2 or 3 lots, as may best suit those inclining to purchase;
one other lot of one acre and three quarters, bounding on the
easterly fide of the aforelaid road, and on the main-ffreer afore
faid, which will be divided into three lots, each lot to have X
convenient front on the Street.
And on the loth, being the day following, at one o' clock
in the afternoon, will be exposed to sale, by way of public ven
due, on the premiTes, a plantation and traf sos land, containing
120 acres, situate in the township of Deptford, and county
aforefaid, about 12 miles from Cooper's ferries and 3 miles froth
Woodberry, 30 acres of whicli cleared land, upwards of 7 acres
whereof drained meadow, 20 acres of swamp, and the remainder
woodland ; there are on laid place a dwelling-house, burn,
waggon-houfe and orchard. Any person inclining to view any
of the aforefaid premises before the days of sale, may apply to
the fubferibers, who will Shew the fame; the whole being part
of the real estate of Isaac Andrews, late deceased, and to be £ld
in pursuance of his last will and testament, by MARK
MILLER, and THOMAS RED MA N, Executors, q
WAS left with the subscriber, on the sth day of March
instant, and will be fold by public VENDUE on tie
loth day of April next, at his hcufe in Whitemarih township,
Philadelphia county, a bay HORSE, 15 hands high, 6 years
old, blind of both his ejes. The owner is desired to come and
take him away before the day of sale, or he will be fold for his
keeping. James Stringer.+
Philadelphia, March 1776.
THE HIGH BRED HORSE
P A NT A L 0 0 N,
WILL Cover this Season, at Joseph Ogden's, at the
Middle Ferry, on Schuylkill, at FOUR POUNDS
the Season, er FORTY-FIVE SHILLINGS the Single
Leap, and Five Shillings to the Groom. He is a beautiful
bay, with black legs, mane and tail, better than 15 hands high,
remarkably strong, and will be 4 years old next May; he is al
lowed by those who have seen him to he the handsomest horse
ever bred in America. To prevent the disappointment that often
happens by a horse covering a great number of mares, he will
positively be allowed to serve no more than forty, the advantage
of which all breeders must fee. Pantaloon was got by Granby,
his dam by Wildair (who now covers in Yorkshire at Ten
Guineas a mare) his grandam by Bullyrock, his great grandam
by Telemachus, his great great grandam by Governor Ogle's barb,
his great great great grandam was imported from England, and
got by Captain Hartley's blind stallion, who was esteemed one of
the best of his day.
N. B, These who intend fending mares to the horse are
desired to fend their names, and number they propose to fend, to
prevent disappointment. Pasture for mares will be provided, at
Five Shillings per week ; the money for covering aad pasture to
be paid when taken away.
Also at the above place will CO FER, at Forty Shillings the
Season, or Twenty Shillings the Jingle Leip, and if 6 the Groom,
The Horse Y ORRIC K. He is a dark grey, near 15 bards
bigb, rffing four years, active, and carries lofty; be was got by
the noted hunting horse Patrick, imported from England by John
Foxcroft, Efy; bis dam by the old Belfize Arabian' .Pufture, &c.
as above.
TO BE SOLD,
AN indented IRISH SERVANT WOMAN,
who has three kcars to serve. For Terms, apply to
^"f. CALEB EMLE N.