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Lancaster, March 10, 1789. BY virtue of a precept from the Trustees of the General Loan Office of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on Friday, the 10th day of April next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the premises, situate in ttle Britain township, all that certain Tract or piece of Land, (called Irregularity) situate in said township, containing 425 Acres, and allowance, adjoining lands of Stephen Giffens, John Walker and others, late the property of James Walker, seized an taken in execution, and to be sold, by JAMES ROSS, Sheriff.
Little Britain, January 11, 1790. WHEREAS a certain JAMES WALKER, late of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, and state of Pennsylvania, did, by his conveyance bearing date the 18th day of September, 1789, warrant and defend a certain tract of land in said township to us, the sub ribers, and it now appears by the records of said county, that there were several judgments against said piece of land left unpaid by said WALKER, therefore we forewarn all persons from taking assignment on three bonds yet unpaid, the first of Fifty Pou s, dated September 18, 1789, payable November 1, 1795, the second bond of Fifty Pounds, dated September 18, 1789, payable November 1, 1796, and the other of Seventeen Pounds, dated September 18, 1789, and payable November 1, 1796, as we are determined n to pay any of them unless compelled by law. SAMUEL ENTRICAN, WILLIAM ENTRICAN.
RAN AWAY or ABSCONDED from the subscriber, the 12th of last month, from on board one of the New Castle Stage Boats, lying at the Crooked Billet Wharf Philadelphia, an indented Servant GIRL, named ANN MACKY, just then arrived from Ireland, in the Ship Ca on; she is about 20 years of age, black hair, and pretty lusty; about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, it is expected she is somewhere in Philadelphia. Whoever secures her in any goal, so that her master may get her again, shall have FOUR DOLLARS Reward, and brought to the subscriber, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, reasonable charges paid besides, by DAVID RAY.
MILLS and LANDS for SALE, BY the subscriber, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, about nine miles above the navigable tide-waters of Susquehanna river, two and an half miles from peach-bottom ferry, two miles from Bald-friar-ferry, on said river, and thirty miles from e landing of Christiana bridge, on the navigable waters of Delaware, A good Merchant mill, with two water wheels, two pair of stones, one burr the other country, three boulting chests, reels, &c. The mill-house of stone, 52 by 45 feet, two stories high, lso a saw-mill adjoining; the whole in good repair, and calculated for extensive business for merchant and country work, were built in 1784, on a good and never-failing stream of water, called Conewingo; together with ninety acres of land, on which are ected a good stone dwelling house and kitchen, two stories high, three rooms on a floor, a well of good water, log barn, 75 by 25 feet, with stables, smoke-house, &c. Seven acres of the land cleared and chiefly watered meadow of an excellent quality, a ung bearing orchard of 100 apple trees, the remainder of the lands are in timber. The main road leading from York-town to Christiana bridge passes by the improvements. This site will suit any person desirous of carrying on the millering business in an e ensive manner, as large supplies of wheat are brought from York county and the adjacent country, across Peach bottom and the other near ferries on Susquehanna river. The title is indisputable, and possession may be had at an early period after the sale all be made. The payment of purchase money will be made convenient to a good purchaser, by GEORGE McCULLOCH.
FIVE POUNDS Reward. STOLEN out of a Yard at Christiana Bridge, on Tuesday, the 23d of April last, at Night, a grey Horse, about 14 Years old, paces, trots and gallops; has a bob Tail, which he carries well when rid; shaved pretty much with the Geers, and has a Lump on his near Shoulder, pretty high up, occasioned by the Collar; shod before, and branded on the near Buttock with a Pot hook. Whoever takes up said Horse and Thief, and secures them so that the Transgressor be brought to Justice, and the Subscriber, (living in Little Britain Township, near Peach bottom Ferry, Lancaster County) may have his Horse again, shall have the above Reward, or Twenty Shillings for the Horse only, paid by JOSEPH FRAIZER.
York County, April 12, 1765. WHEREAS a certain John Gillespie, of Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, by his Bill of Sale, or Instrument in Writing, bearing Date the 28th Day of June 1761, for the consideration of L 115 Pennsylvania Money, bargained and sold the Subscriber, a Tract of Land in Shrewsbury Township, in York County, of which consideration there remains L 65 to be paid in Gales of L 15 per Annum, for which Bonds have been executed. And whereas it appears that the said Gillespie, or any other Person (save the Hon. Proprietaries) had no Right, Title or Property, in the said Tract of Land at the Time aforesaid; I do therefore give this public Notice, that I will not pay any Part of the said Bonds, and shall take legal Steps to recover the Sums advanced. ARCHIBALD PURDY.
TO BE SOLD A Valuable Plantation, in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, containing near 400 Acres, about 100 cleared, 14 of which Meadow already made, and well watered, and 30 more may be easily made; the Place is well watered and timbered, and under good Repair, with a large bearing Orchard, a large Dwelling house, with three Fireplaces, and several good Rooms in it, a good Barn, with two Bays and Threshing floor, good stable for Horses and horned Cattle, a Weaver and a Joiner Shop, and several Offices houses, several good Springs, and a large Stream of Water running through said Place, fit for erecting Mills or Forges, the great Road from Peachbottom Ferry to Christeen leads by the Door, being a Mile from said ferry, 30 from Christeen, 20 from Lancaster, and 20 from Charlestown. Any Person inclining to purchase, may apply to JAMES BRADLEY, living on the Premises. The Title is indisputable. N.B. There are a good Merchant mill and Saw mill, adjoining said Place, to be sold.
Lancaster, October 1, 1764. BY Virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to sale, by public vendue, on the premises, on Friday, the 19th day of this instant, a certain messuage, plantation and tract of land, situate in Little Britain township, containing 545 acres, with a good dwelling house, still house, malt house, and other good out houses, a good bearing orchard, 20 acres of god meadow, a very good stream of water running through the same; said house under license for a house of entertainment, being excellently situated for that purpose, four great roads meeting there; and also on said tract, about half a mile from said dwelling house, a compleat merchant mill, with a good stone house, two story high, 50 feet by 30, newly rebuilt, two pair of stones, having everything in compleat manner for merchant or country work, and is well supplied with a good stream of water; the mill is about 27 miles from Christine landing, being the property of James Gillespie, and taken in execution by JOHN HAY, Sheriff. N.B. The mill and 200 acres of land will be sold separate from the other.
TO be sold, a very valuable Tract of Land, containing 600 Acres, in the South Part of Lancaster County, in the Township of Little Britain, 25 Miles from Christiana Bridge, 20 Miles from Charlestown, Maryland, and 10 Miles from a Landing on Sasquehanna. The Land is well timbered, with young thriving Timber, and extremely well watered, a large Spring running through it, and Springs in every Field. There are four 40 Acre Fields, one 20 Acres, and three 10 Acre Fields cleared on the Premises. There are great Quantities of Mud, caused by the said Springs, which is extraordinary Manure for Land; but the Soil is naturally rich, and good for Pasture; and 20 Acres of fine Meadow, watered by a large Stream, near the Dwelling house, which is two Stories high, built of Stone and good Lime; with a Malt house, Still house, and sundry other necessary Offices, and a large Orchard. The House is at present under a Licence for a Public house, there being two large Roads crossing to the aforesaid Landing. At Half a Mile Distance is a good Stone Grist mill, double geered, the House is 50 Feet by 32 Feet, two Stories high, very lately rebuilt, and done in the best Manner both for Merchant and Country Business; 30 Acres of fine Bottom cleared, which produces great Crops of the best English Grass; also a good Dwelling house, and other Out houses, with a large young bearing Orchard, and a fine Bottom, containing 150 Acres, fit for Meadow when cleared, and will product Hops and Hemp. It will suit to divide into two good Plantations, between the Mill and Tavern, and will be sold altogether, or divided, as suits the Purchaser, who, paying One Third Part of the Purchase money down, may have Credit for the Remainder, giving sufficient Security. The Title indisputable, For further Particulars enquire of James Coultas, Esq; in Blockley, Mr. James Fulton, Merchant, in Philadelphia, or the Subscriber, living on the Premises, JAMES GILLESPIE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC. THAT in Pursuance of Letters Patent from under the Great Seal of the Province of Pennsylvania, bearing Date the 6th Day of September, Anno 1761, granted to Isaac Sanders, of the County of Lancaster, Esq; by the Hon. Thomas Penn, and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the said Province, &c. An established Ferry is lately erected and kept on the East Side of Sasquehanna River, in the Township of Little Britain, and County aforesaid, on Land belonging to the said Isaac Sanders, about Half a Mile above Peach Bottom, for the transporting of Waggons, Carts, Horses, Cattle and Travellers, to the West Side of the said River, into the County of York; at which Place the said River is smooth, shallow, and the Current thereof moderate, easy and safe to pass and repass; which Ferry is also well provided with a good new and safe Flat or Boat, as also a Canoe, and all other Utensils necessary for that Purpose, and will be well attended, at all seasonable Times, by sufficient and able Hands, to occupy the same; as also there are good Roads leading to and from the same, from the City of Philadelphia, Borough of Lancaster, and divers other Parts of the said Province, and the Lower Counties, to York Town, Baltimore Town, and divers other Western Parts of this Province, Maryland, Virginia, &c. And whereas the Hon. the Proprietaries aforesaid, for the Encouragement of such a necessary and useful Undertaking, have been pleased, by the said Letters Patent, to strictly forbid and prohibit all other Persons (except only the said Isaac Sanders, his Executors, Administrators and Assigns) from carrying from the East Side of the said River of Sasquehanna, over the same, within the Distance of two Miles above and below the said establisher Ferry, for Hire, Pay or Reward, in any Flat, Boat or Canoe, any Persons, Travellers, Waggons, Carts, Horses or Cattle whatsoever, of which Prohibition all Persons are hereby warned to take Notice, and behave accordingly, at their Peril, &c. Good Usage and due Attendance, at the said Ferry, will be constantly given by HENRY ALEXANDER and Company, Assignees of the said Isaac Sanders.
RUN away the 11th Inst from the Subscribers, Robert Alexander, of Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, and John Hays, of Oxford Township, Chester County, Two Servant Women; the one named Mary White (but may change her Name) about 25 Years of Age; Had on, and took with her, a black Silk Fly Bonnet, a Calicoe Gown, a Flag Handkerchief, and a white Gauze Ditto, white Linen Petticoat, a black striped Stuff and Linsey Ditto, white Thread Stockings, Stuff Shoes, with yellow Binding, and a Pair of new Leather Ditto. The other named Mary O'Neal: Had on and took with her, a striped Linch Gown, and a Calicoe Ditto. Whoever takes up and secures the aforesaid Servants, so that their Masters may have them again, shall have Fifty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by ROBERT ALEXANDER, and JOHN HAYS.
BY Virtue of His MajestyWrit of Venditioni Exponas, to me directed, there will be sold by publick Vendue on the 26th of April Inst. on the Premises, A valuable Plantation, situate in the Township of Little Britain, in Lancaster County, containing 600 Acres of Land, with a good Dwelling house, Still house, Malt house, and other good Office Houses; a good bearing Orchard, and 20 Acres of fine Meadow, watered with a large Stream. The House under Licence for a House of Entertainment, where four great Roads meet, viz. from York Town to Christine Landing, from Lancaster to Annapolis, and divers Landings on the Head of Chesapeak Bay. Also on the said Tract, about Half a Mile from said Dwelling house, a compleat Merchant Mill, a good Stone House, two Stories high, 50 Feet by 30, two Pair of Stones, new rebuilt, every Thing done off in the best and compleatest Manner for Merchant and Country Work, and well situated for the same, with a constant Stream in the driest Seasons; about 27 Miles from Christine Landing, and within 10 Miles of navigable Water on Sasquehannah. The Property of James Gillespy, seized and taken in Execution by JOHN HAY, Sheriff.
TO Be sold at public Vendue, a good Mill, the Mill house built with Stone and Lime, has two Pair of Stones, Boulting Cloths, &c. all in good Order and Credit, both for Merchant and Country Work, well accustomed for both, and so situate as not to be hindered with Frost or back water, nor yet for Want or Water, and lies well for Trade, being but 25 Miles from Christine Landing, in a Wheat Country, as well as on the Road for Wheat that comes over Sasquehannah at several Ferries, as Peachbottom, &c. about 9 or 10 Miles distant; together with a Plantation, containing 220 Acres of Land, with Allowance for Roads, the Title good, some Ploughland cleared, an Orchard planted, about 10 Acres of watered Meadow made, under Timothy and Clover Grass, and at least 40 Acres more may be made, and lies well to fence, the Streams never failing, and the Ground good. The said Premises are on Octorara Creek, chiefly in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, was advertised for Sale last Fall, and for some Reasons was not set up, but now will certainly be sold, if Buyers appear, and may be entered on immediately. Also to be sold, at said vendue, a Waggon, and Waggon Horses, a choice Mare for drawing, riding, and breeding Colts, and of a good Size, with many other Articles, too tedious to mention. The Vendue to begin the 18th of March next, at Ten o'Clock, on the Premises, when and where Attendance, and Time for Payment, is to be given, by JOSEPH HEWES.
TO Be sold at public Vendue, a Plantation, pleasantly situated on Octerara Creek, partly in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, containing 220 Acres, with Allowance for Roads. The Title good. There is on said Place some Plow land cleared, an Orchard planted, about 10 Acres of watered Meadow made, under Clover and Timothy Grass, and at least 40 Acres more may be made, lying convenient to Fence, in Lots of 10 or 12 Acres each; the Streams never failing, and the Ground good. Likewise on said Place is a good Grist mill, the Mill house built with Stone and Lime, has two pair of Stones, Bolting cloths, &c. all in goof Order and Credit for Merchant and Country Work, being well accustomed for both, and so situate as not to be hindered by Frost or back Water; it lies well for Trade, being about 25 Miles from Christine Landing, and in a Wheat Country, as well as on the Road for the Wheat that comes over Sasquehannah at several Ferries, as Peachbottom and others, about 9 or 10 Miles distant, and NelsonFerry, a little further. The Purchaser may enter immediately. There is likewise to sell a Wagon, and several good Waggon Horses, with Cattle and Sheep. The Vendue to begin at Ten o'Clock, the 25th Day of October next, on said Premises, when and where the Attendance will be given, and Conditions shewn, with sufficient Time for Payment, by JOSEPH HEWES.
SCHEME Of A LOTTERY, for raising Fifteen Hundred Dollars, to help to finish the New Presbyterian Church, now erecting in the Forks of Brandywine. THE Members of the Presbyterian Congregation of the Forks of Brandywine, having largely contributed, by Way of Subscription, towards the building a House for the public Worship of GOD; yet, after using their utmost Efforts this Way, finding themselves unable to compleat and finish the same in a decent Manner, beg Leave to apply to the Public, by Way of a small and easy Lottery; and as a benevolent Spirit has so remarkably appeared at this Day, in promoting so many Designs for the Benefit of Mankind, they flatter themselves, that a Regard to Religion, and generous Encouragement to build decent Hoses for the Worship of GOD, will continue the chief Object of their Attention.
The SCHEME......
It must be allowed, by all impartial Judges, that this Scheme is good for the Adventurers, there being not near two Blanks to a Prize, and such a Number of considerable Prizes; while the Tickets are at such a trifling Price, as two Dollars each. The following Gentlemen are appointed Managers, viz. David Caldwell, Merchant in Philadelphia; Doctor Robert Thompson, of Lancaster; John Culbertson, Esq; William Clingan, James Moore, Doctor Samuel Kennedy, Myrack Davis, David Thomas, all of Chester County; and George Taylor, Esq; of Durham, in bucks County; who are to be upon Oath, and give Bond, for the faithful Discharge of their Trust. The Prizes will be paid immediately after the Drawing is finished, by the Managers who sign the Tickets respectively, after they have taken the usual Deduction of Fifteen per Cent. A List of the fortunate Tickets will be published immediately after the they have taken the usual Deduction of Fifteen per Cent. A List of the fortunate Tickets will be published immediately after the Drawing is finished, in both the Pennsylvania Gazette and Journal. And the Money or Prizes not demanded within six Months after the Drawing is finished, will be deemed as a Gratuity for the Design of the Building. And the Public may be assured, that the Money raised by this Lottery shall be laid out for the good and pious Use abovementioned, to the best Advantage we are capable. Tickets are now selling by the several Managers, at their respective Dwellings; by William Bradford, William Dunlap, and David Hall, Printers in Philadelphia; William McCray, in Newark, New Castle County; Job Rustin, Esq; of Fogs Manor; Thomas Carmichael, at Little Britain; Samuel Scott, and John Harris, in Lancaster County; William McCoskrey, in Carlisle; and Francis Campbell, in Shippensburgh.
The Managers of the above Lottery, having a Number of their Tickets yet unsold, are obliged to postpone the Drawing until the third Tuesday in March, when they will positively proceed to draw at the said Church, whether the Tickets are then all sold or not.
Besides the persons before Mentioned, Tickets may be had of Mr. John Galbreath, in Second street, Mr. James Hunter, in Strawberry alley, Mr. William Graham, Tavernkeeper in Chester County, Mr. Henry Helm, and Mr. William White, in Lancaster.
To be SOLD, A PLANTATION and Mill, situate in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, the Plantation lying on each Side Cannawingo Creek, containing 200 Acres, more or less, more or less, not above 40 Acres of upland cleared, 20 Acres of good Meadow made, and a considerable Quantity more may be made; with a good Dwelling house, Kitchen, Still house, CooperShop, and Stable; the Mill is in good Order for Merchant Work, with two pair of Stones, and all other Conveniences for a Merchant Mill, and a constant Stream of Water, which never fails in the driest Season. Any Person inclining to purchase, may apply to WILLIAM PATRICK, living on the Premises.
N.B. Said Mills is within 30 Miles of Christine bridge, two from FultonFerry, four from Peach Bottom Ferry, and six Miles from the Mouth of Octorara creek.
RUN away from the subscriber, living in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, on the 22d ult. A Servant Man, named Christopher Brett, has red Hair, freckled, and has a Down look; he is much given to Drink: Took with him, an old Hat old brown Broadcloth Coat, with Hair Buttons, a little red Jacket, and Tow Trowsers, new Shoes and Stockings. There went with him a woman of low Stature; having a Female Child with her. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any Goal, so that the Subscriber may have him again, shall have Thirty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by WILLIAM GERSON.
N.B. Said Servant served his Time in North Carolina and afterwards, was in the Provincial Service, and since judged out of Lancaster Prison for Debt.
TO be sold by the Subscriber, living on the Premises, a Plantation, pleasantly situate on Octorara Creek, partly in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, containing 210 Acres, with a good Title; these is on said Plantation some Plow Land cleared, an Orchard planted, and about 10 Acres of watered Meadow made, under Clover and Timothy Grass, and at least 40 Acres more may be made, lying in a Body together, and may be conveniently divided into Square Lots of 10 or 12 Acres each, and likely to be very good, the Land being rich, and the Streams never failing; likewise on said Plantation is a very good Gristmill, the Millhouse built with Stone and Lime, and has 2 Pair of Stones, Boulting cloths, &c. all in exceeding good Order and Credit for both Merchant and Country Work, well accustomed for both, and so situated as not to be hindered by Frost or Back water. Any Person inclining to purchase said Place and Mills, may be informed of the Title and Terms, by applying to the Subscriber, JOSEPH HEWES.
CAME to the Plantation of the Subscriber, living in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, about the last of May past, a small bay Horse, about 13 Hands and an Half high, supposed to be about 9 or 10 Years of Age, sometimes paces a very slow Travel, has a good many Saddle marks, a short switch Tail, branded on the near Shoulder S, and on the near buttock something like M, with an A under it. The Owner may have him again, on proving his Property, and paying reasonable Charges. BENJAMIN GALEY.
STRAYED away from the Subscriber, near Peach Bottom Ferry, in Little Britain, Lancaster County, the End of June last, a bay Horse, 5 Years old, above 14 Hands high, branded on the Buttock DB, trots out of Hand, paces a small Travel, but inclines to renter, has a Bob Tail, Mane hanging to the near Side, a small Star in his Forehead. Whoever takes up said Horse, and brings him to the Owner, or sends him Notice, shall have Fifteen Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by me BENJAMIN BURGIS.
TO be sold by the Subscriber, living on the Premises, a Plantation, pleasantly situated on Octorara Creek, partly in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, containing 210 Acres, with a good Title; there is on said Plantation some Plow land cleared, an Orchard planted, and about 10 Acres of watered Meadow made, under Clover and Timothy Grass, and at least 40 Acres more may be made, lying in a Body together, and may be conveniently divided into square Lots of 10 or 12 Acres each and likely to be very good, the Land being rich, and the Streams never failing; likewise on said Plantation is a very good Grist mill, the Mill house built with Stone and Lime, and has 2 pair of Stones, Boulting Cloths, &c. all in exceeding good Order and Credit for both Merchant and Country Work, and well accustomed for both, and so situated as not to be hindered by Frost or back Water. Any person inclining to purchase said Place and Mills, may be informed of the Title and Terms, by applying, as aforesaid to JOSEPH HEWES.
NOW at the Plantation of the Subscriber living in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, and hath been since the 1st of June last, a small dark bay Mare, about 13 Hands high, branded on the near Buttock C with a Star in her Forehead, shod before. The Owner is desired to come and prove his Property, pay Charges, and take her away. THOMAS MONTGOMERY.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, on the 18th of May last, a little black mare, five years old, a natural pacer, branded with O on the near shoulder, shod before, newly trimmed, and has a short tail. Whoever takes up and secures said mare, so as the owner may have her again, shall have Ten Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by BENJAMIN GALEY.
Philadelphia, July 3, 1759. Strayed or stolen, last Night, from the Subscriber, living in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, a large bay Horse, 15 Hands high, four years old, black mane and Tail, without Brand or Ear mark, with a white Ratch down his Face, his two fore Feet white, a little White on one of his hind Feet, and was bled in the Neck the Day before he went away, his Mane newly trimmed, and newly shod before. Whoever takes up said Horse, and brings him to the Owner, or send him Word, shall have Thirty Shillings, and if stolen, Forty Shillings for the Horse, and Twenty Shillings more if the Thief be secured, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN SCOTT.
Lancaster, March 22, 1758. THIS Day was committed to Goal, a Servant Boy, named John McCord, about 15 Years of Age, has no Clothes but a coarse Shirt, Woollen Jacket, and white Cloth Breeches; says he belongs to Richard Roy, in Little Britain. Also a Servant Girl, named Molly Moffet, who says she ran away from Samuel Allen, in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, has on a Linsey Bedgown, a brown striped Linsey Petticoat, coarse Ozenbrigs Shift, and coarse Check Apron; she is short and fair. If their Masters come and pay Charges, they may have them again; otherwise they will be sold out for their Fees, in five Weeks from this Date, by DANIEL DARBY, Goaler.
Lancaster, August 5, 1754. THREE POUNDS Reward. RUN away from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, an English servant man, named Thomas Hall, about 5 feet 8 inches high, well set, round faced, full eyed, of a black complexion, and his hair cut off: had on when he went away, A good felt hat, dark colourcloth jacket, with a striped linsey one under it, check shirt, two pair of trowsers, one pair check, and the other tow linen, old loom stockings, and very old shoes: He has been used to the sea, and may possibly endeavour to pass for a sailor. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so as his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by THOMAS GRUBB.
TO be sold by the subscriber, living in Brandiwine hundred, Newcastle county, a plantation, containing 170 acres of timber land, situated in Little Britain, Lancaster county, adjoining peach bottom lands, upon Susquehanna river, there may be very good meadow made, the premises being well watered. Reasonable time will be allowed for payment of the purchase money, as per agreement. Any person inclining to purchase, may apply to Thomas Grubb, in said place, who will shew the premises, or to the subscriber, who will shew the title, and inform of the conditions of sale. EMANUEL GRUBB, junior.
RUN away from the subscribers, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, a Scotch servant man, named Andrew Stevenson, about five feet five inches high, thick and well set, has been in the army, and wears his own long pale hair, either tied or under his hat, but may cut it off, pretends to speak French and Dutch: Had on a light brown coat, lined with red, and waistcoat. Also a Scotch woman, named Christian Ceots, short and slender, with pale hair: Had on a check gown, and blue petticoat. Whoever takes up and secures said servants, so as their masters may have them again, shall have Forty Shillings reward for each, and reasonable charges, paid by SAMUEL CAULDWELL, or THOMAS GRUB.
Philadelphia, October 31, 1751. Run away from the subscribers, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, on the 27th inst. two servant lads; one namDaniel Lee, about 5 feet 7 inches high, about 19 years of age, is slim, and has black eye brows: Had on when he went away, a felt hat, old black wig, a light colourbroadcloth suite of clothes, with hair buttons of a white and brown stripe, light blue shaloon lining, and some buttons off of the jacket, and almost off the breeches, check trowsers, coarse brown yarn stockings, and coarse shoes. He took with him an old musket, with a new lock, and powder and shot, and two or three shirts. he pretends to know something of the hatter business. He has a little of the brogue on his tongue. There is a metal button on the waistband of his breeches very remarkable, being stamplike a Piece of Eight.
The other namChristopher Lennord, a well set broad faced [ ] fellow, 5 feet and a half high, 18 years of age, has reddish brown friselled hair: had on when he went away, a light colourhome made turncoat, a half worn doubles breasted stuff jacket, with mohair buttons, and black lining, new shoes, with iron buckles, and two or three shirts. he has also a little of the brogue. He took with him a gun and ammunition. Whoever takes up and secures said servants, so that their masters may have them again, shall have Four Pounds for both, or Forty Shillings for each, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN ALISON, and BENJAMIN GALEY.
Philadelphia, October 31. 1751. Run away from the subscribers, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, on the 27th inst. two servant lads; one namDaniel Lee, about 5 feet 7 inches high, about 19 years of age, is slim, and has black eye brows: had on when he went away, a felt hat, old black wig, a light colourbroadcloth suit of clothes, with hair buttons of a white and brown stripe, light blue shaloon lining, and some buttons off of the jacket, and almost all off the breeches, check trowsers, coarse brown yarn stockings, and coarse shoes. he took with him an old musket, with a new stock, and powder and shot, and two or three shirts. He pretends to know something of the hatterbusiness. He has a little of the brogue on his tongue. There is a metal button on the waistband of his breeches very remarkable, being stamplike a Piece of Eight.
The other namChristopher Lennord, a well set broad faced little fellow, 5 feet and a half high, 18 years of age, has reddish brown friselled hair: had on when he went away, a light colourhome made turncoat, a half worn double breasted stuff jacket, with mohair buttons, and black lining, new shoes, with iron buckles, and two or three shirts. He has also a little of the brogue. He took with him a gun and ammunition. Whoever takes up and secures said servants, so that their masters may have them again, shall have Four Pounds for both, or Forty Shillings for each, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN ALISON, and BENJAMIN GALEY.
NOtice is hereby given, that there is a stray mare, at the house of the subscriber hereof, living in Lancaster county, Little Britain township; she is about 5 years old, of a roan colour, her hind feet white, paces a little, branded on the near buttock A. Whoever owns the said creature, is desired to come and take her away paying the charges. WILLIAM BARCLAY.
Run away the [?]th of September last, from John Allison, of Lancaster county, Little Britain township, a native Irish servant lad, named Daniel Lee, about 16 or 17 years old, about five feet high, black visage, and black hair, but wears a cap: had on when he went away, a felt hat, two check shirts, a black freeze coat, old greasy leather breeches, broken at the knees, grey yarn stockings, and old pumps or shoes, tied with thongs, and says he knows something of the hattertrade, and has a little of the brogue on his tongue. Whoever takes up and secures him, so as his master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN ALLISON. N.B. He took with him an old coat and a striped waistcoat. All masters of vessels are hereby forewarnnot to carry him off at their peril.
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of William Boyd and James McCully expired agreeable to contract, and was by mutual consent dissolved, on the sixth day of August last, all persons indebted to the said late firm, are requested to make payment, and those having any dem ds against it, are desired to render their accounts to James McCully in order for settlement. WILLIAM BOYD. JAMES McCULLY. N.B. Said McCully carries on the business of the late firm. Little Britain, Nov. 8th 1765.
Run away from the subscriber, living in little Britain township, Lancaster county, a servant man, named Nicholas Curran, about 20 years of age, about 5 foot 10 inches high, speaks much on the brogue; he broke open his masterdesk, and took about 20 Pounds of cash, and 2 suits of mens cloths, one coat of blue broad cloth, with lack calimanco trimmings, blue flowered camblet breeches; the other is a brown coat and jacket, the coat has black lining, and the jacket yellow lining, buck skin breeches, half worn, with brass buttons, 6 shirts, and 4 stocks, a pair black, and a pair blue worsted stockings, two hats, one a new beaver, the other wool, new shoes, tywith thongs, three pieces of ten hundred white linnen. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so as his master may have him again, shall have Five Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOSEPH FRAZER.
RUN away on the 26th of March last, from Hugh Patrick, of Little Britain township, in Lancaster county; two servant men, one named Edward Purcell, of about twenty years of age, a reddish fair complexion, much freckled, wears a worsted cap, double breasted coat half worn, of a light colour, a Jacket much the same, grey worsted stockings, pretty good shoes, and a new felt hat. The other named John Rogharty, about 20 years of age, red face, down look, short black hair, but wears a cap, a brown strait bodycoat, with light blue lining, green jacket, cloth breeches of an olive colour. It is supposed they intend to come to Philadelphia, in order to go on board some ship there, and that they have some confederates, that will assist them in getting off. Whoever takes up and secures said servants, so that their master may have them again, shall have Five Pounds reward for each, paid by Hugh Patrick. N.B. Edward Purcell was bought of John Clare, and the other of Charles Moor[?], hatter, in Philadelphia, in February last.
WHEREAS Margaret, the Daughter of James Dickson, of the Township of Little Britain, in Lancaster County, a Child about three Years of Age, has been missing from her FatherHouse ever since the 26th of December past; diligent Search and Enquiry having been made after her, and not being yet heard of, suspected she is stolen and carried away: She is a Child of fair Complexion, with long pale Hair, round fat Face, grey Eyes, a black Mole on the right Side of her Neck, a Place above her Forehead without Hair, her right Hand and Foot bigger than the left, of a pleasant Countenance, and speaks plain: Had on when she was miss, a pair of Stays, and a blue quilted Petticoat. Now whoever gives Intelligence where she is, or what become of her, to her Father aforesaid, Chester County, or to Mr. George Gibson, in Lancaster Town, shall receive Ten Pounds Reward, paid by James Dickson.
Four Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, the second of May last, a certain WILLIAM McMINN, about nineteen years of age, had on when he went away a light coloured homespun cloth coat and vest, linsey trowsers, a gh crown wool hat, half worn, yarn stockings, and shoes almost new, about five feet eight inches high, black hair, which he generally keeps tied. He has about two years to serve. Any person securing the said runaway, in any goal, so that his master may t him again, shall have the above reward, and if brought home, reasonable charges, paid by JOHN LONG. June 6th, 1797.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscribers, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, on the 19th inst. two Negro Men, one named JOE, who likewise claims HOPKINS, as surname, about 28 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a broad well made fellow, of a good ountenance, his colour a clear black, his lips thin, and features all more like a white man than a Negro, has lost two of his teeth before, in the lower jaw, remarkable high forehead, the little finger of his left hand is crooked, occasioned by the cut a sickle; had on and took with him one blue coat with broad carved metal buttons, another of a light coloured cloth, two striped jackets, two pair of trowsers, one of which is striped, and old shoes. The other named JULIUS, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high a well-made fellow, but not so clear a black, nor his countenance and features so good as the other, wears his hair tied, and plaited at the sides, has a small scar on the right cheek, d can play the violin tolerably well; had on a lapelled coat of yellow cassimere, and nankeen overalls. Whoever takes up said Negroes, and secures them in any gaol, shall have the above reward, or ten dollars for either of them, and reasonable charges if brought home to their masters. DAVID MOUNTGOMERY. JOHN PATTERSON. April 26, 1797
N.B. All masters of vessels are forewarned harbouring or carrying off said Negroes at their peril.
FOR SALE, One fourth, one half, three fourths, or the whole of OCTARIO FORGE and LANDS. THE forge is large and new built, having 4 bellows, and 2 hammer wheels, there is also a new grist mill, 4 stories high, in which is a pair of burrs 7 feet diameter, a saw mill, and force of water sufficient for a slitting and paper mill; about 1130 acr of land, a considerable part of which is woodland; This property is situate about 4 miles east of the Susquehannah canal, and 7 miles from the tide in the Chesapeake, the state line passing through the lands divides them nearly in equal parts; there ar on the premises, besides the dwelling-house, coal-house, smith shop and stables, 18 other houses for the accommodation of workmen, farmers, &c. and springs of good water convenient to each house. The cheapness and plenty of wood, force of the stream, and convenience of water carriage, are advantages that render these works superior to most others on the continent, they are now rented, exclusive of a farm of 100 acres, to Col. W, Bevins, for the tt rent of 1480 dollars per annum, and with a small additional expence in compleating the original plan, may be productive of half as much more. The terms of payment will be made easy, of property, particularly unimproved lots in the cities of Philadelp a or Baltimore, or lands of good titles and quality lying together, either in the Western or Genessee countries, will be taken as part payment. For further information enquire of Thomas Rogers, No. 8, Elbow Lane, Philadelphia, Elias Ellicott, Baltimore, r the subscriber, near Peach Bottom ferry, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, about 7 miles from the forge, who has several farms, mill seats, &c. for sale. JOHN JONES. 7th mo. 5th, 1798.
Twenty Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, a black HORSE, with a bald face, the off hind foot white, and a small white spot on the other, seven years old this spring, about 15 hands high, very lofty carriage before, rots and canters well, and paces a slow gait; also a new snaffle bridle, a half worn saddle, and old saddle-bags. He was stolen by a certain Benjamin King, who said he had worked at Wilmington, Newport and Christiana bridge; he is about 5 feet 10 or 11 ches high, stout made, with short black curly hair, loves strong drink, and a great talker about horses; wore a blue broad cloth coat, with plain plated buttons, brown velvet breeches, with large silver knee buckles, black stockings, new shoes with plat buckles, and a new castor hat. Whoever secures said horse and thief, so that he be brought to justice, and the owner get his horse, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by STEPHEN LONG. Feb. 28, 1798.
FOR SALE, One Qr. One Half, Three Qrs. or the Whole of Octoraro Forge and Lands. THE Forge is large and new built, having four Bellows and two Hammers, Where there is also a new Grist Mill, four stories high, (in which is a pair of Burrs, seven feet diameter), a Saw Mill, and force of water sufficient for a Slitting and Paper Mill; out 113 acres of Land, a considerable part of which is Woodland: This property is situate about four miles east of the Susquehanna Canal, and seven miles from the tide of the Chesapeak, the State line passing through the lands divides them nearly in equ parts. There are on the premises besides the Dwelling House, Coal House, Smith Shop and Stables, eighteen other Houses for the accommodation of Workmen, Farmers, &c. and Springs of good Water convenient to each House. The cheapness and plenty of Wood, force of the Stream and convenience of Water Carriage, are advantages that render these Works superior to most others on the Continent; they are now rented exclusive of a Farm of [ ] Acres to Col. W.B. Bevins, for the n t rent of 1480 dollars per annum, and with a small additional expence in completing the original plan, may be productive of half as much more. The terms of payment will be made easy, or property, particularly unimproved Lots, in the Cities of Baltimore or Philadelphia, or Lands of good titles and quality, lying together either in Western or Genessee Counties, will be taken as part payment. For further information enquire of Thomas Rogers, No. 8, Elbow Lane, Philadelphia , Elias Ellicott, Baltimore, or of the Subscriber near Peach bottom Ferry, in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, about 7 miles from the Forge, who has several Farm Mill Seats, &c. for sale. JOHN JONES.
WHEREAS a mortgage was given on a tract of land, situated in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, by a certain Daniel Carmichael, it is now requested by the Executor of Thomas Carmichael, who was heir to the aforesaid Daniel Carmichael, that in wh e hands or possession the above mentioned mortgage may be, they would make public report of it, that it might be discharged by us, living in the above mentioned county and township. ALEXANDER EWING, and
TO BE SOLD, And may be entered upon the first day of April next, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, or TRACT of patented LAND, situated in Little Britain township, in the county of Lancaster, about 60 miles from the city of Philadelphia, 28 from the Head of Elk, 30 from Christiana Bridge Landing, and about 6 miles from the river usquehanna; containing 275 acres, and the usual allowance of 6 acres per 100 for roads, &c. one half whereof is cleared and under a good chesnut fence, about 12 acres thereof are good watered meadows, and more may easily be made. There are on the premis , a large log dwelling-house, with 3 rooms and 2 fire-places on a floor, a large log kitchen adjoining, and a good dry cellar under the house, also a large log barn newly thatched, with sufficient stabling under the same roof, a spring of excellent wate near the kitchen door, a thriving young bearing orchard, of about 400 apple and 60 peach-trees. What makes this plantation the more valuable is, that the different roads which lead from Charlestown, the Head of Elk, Christiana Bridge and Wilmington, cen r into one main road a little below, and run through the plantation directly to Lancaster; and as it lies so very convenient to water carriage either to the Philadelphia, Wilmington, Christiana or Baltimore markets, it would, in every respect, make an e ellent stand for a store or public house. Also, another PLANTATION or TRACT of LAND, situate in Bristol township, about five miles from the city of Philadelphia, and one mile from the Old Rising Sun, on a road leading from the old York road to Frankford, containing about 73 acres, whereof about our acres are woodland, and the remainder clear, four acres of good meadow, and about six acres more may easily be made, as Wingohickon creek (a never-failing stream of water) runs through great part of it. On this plantation are a new one story stone h se, frame stable, and a young orchard, containing about 50 apple trees. This plantation, on account of its pleasant and high situation, would suit for a gentleman's retreat. The titles to the above plantations are indisputable. Plans thereof may be seen and the terms made known, by applying to CHRISTOPHER BAKER, at the corner of Second and Vine streets. Who has also for sale, several other Plantations in different parts of the country; several Houses and Lots in and near the city; and a number of Lots to lett on reasonable ground-rents, in different parts of the city and Northern Liberties. Philadelphia, March 16, 1785.
Marriage HAYS - TWADDELL - At the residence of the bride father, on the 17th inst., by Rev. C.W. Stewart, Mr. JAMES HAYS, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, to Miss FLORENCE R. TWADDELL, of Lower Oxford, Chester county.
Death Notice WILSON - In Little Britain township, on the 6th inst., of consumption, BENJAMIN WILSON, in the 64th year of his age.
Marriage TAYLOR - HARKNESS - On May 18th, 1869, at Philadelphia, by Rev. J.Y. Mitchell, Mr. B. FRANKLIN TAYLOR, to Miss LIZZIE Y. HARKNESS, both of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, Pa.
Marriage GUINEY - McCONKEY - On October 1st, by the Rev. S. McNair, at the Little Britain Parsonage, Mr. OWEN C. GUINEY, of Hickory Hill, Chester county, to Miss CLARA H. McCONKEY.
Marriage CURRY - FULLER - On the 28th inst., by Wm. T. Fulton, Esq., Mr. JAMES H. CURRY, of West Nottingham, Chester county, to Miss CATHARINE FULLER, of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage By Rev. J.S. Gilmor, March 21st, 1865, GEORGE HOWELL, of Fairville, Chester county, to SUSAN ARMSTRONG, of Little Britain, Pa.
Memorial Drafted by the 'Fairmount Aid Society,'relative to the death of B.F. KING, Little Britain, Lancaster county, Pa. WHEREAS, it has please an all wise Providence to remove from our midst, B.F. KING, a private in the 97th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and a member of this Society, who died at Hampden, Virginia, on the 4th of June, 1864, from wounds received in battle... [CW]
Marriage On the 18th of 10th mo., in Little Britain, according to the order of Friends', NATHAN SMITH, of Adams county, to MARY SMEDLEY, of Lancaster county.
Death Notice At his residence in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, on the 19th of the 11th month, OLIVER FURNESS, in the 55th year of his age.
Marriage On the 2d inst., by the Rev. R.P. DuBois, Mr. ROBERT F. COLEMAN, to Miss FRANCES ANN KIMBLE, both of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
Marriage On the 23d of December, by the Rev. R.P. DuBois, WILLIAM S. HESS, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, to LETITIA ANN HASTINGS, of Colerain township, Lancaster county.
Marriage By the Rev. R.P. DuBois, on the 11th inst., Mr. JAMES KEINAN, to Miss SIDNEY F. HAINES, both of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage In Lancaster, on the 9th inst., by Alderman Carpenter, Mr. JOHN REYNOLDS, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, to Miss RACHEL A. PICKERING, of West Nottingham township, Chester county.
Marriage Oct 2d, by Elder J. Perry Hall, Mr. JOSEPH WOOD of Little Britain, Lancaster county, to Miss MARY JANE MATTHEWS, of Colerain.
Marriage By the Rev. Robt. P. DuBois, on the 14th inst., BENJAMIN BROGAN, to SARAH H. LEWIS, both of Little Britain township, Lancaster county.
Marriage On March 23d, in West Nottingham township, Chester county, by Friends Ceremony, JOHN ANDREW M. PASSMORE, of that place to Miss HARRIET H. WOODROW, daughter of James and Ann Woodrow of Little Britain, in Lancaster county.
Death Notice On the morning of the 15th ult., at the house of his brother-in-law, Abraham Rakestraw, in West Fallowfield, of pulmonary consumption, JOSEPH P. MORRISON, in the 29th year of his age. The residence of the deceased was in Little Britain, Lancaster county.
