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Death Notice August 7, 1853, MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of William and Ann E. Roberts of Little Britain, Lancaster county, aged about 16 years.
Marriage On the 18th inst., by Rev. Mr. Hare, ROBERT JACKSON CHAMBERS, of Lower Oxford, Chester county, to Miss RACHEL JAN McVEY, of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage By Friends'Ceremony, in Lancaster city, on Fourth-day evening, the 20th inst., before Christian Keiffer, Mayor, John P. Harlan, of Little Britain, Lancaster county, to RACHEL ANN JACKSON, daughter of John Way, of Londongrove, Chester county.
Marriage By Friends'Ceremony, in Lancaster, on 4th day evening, the 26th ult., before C. Keiffer, Mayor, JOHN P. HARLAN, of Little Britain, Lancaster county, to RACHEL ANN JACKSON, daughter of John Way, New London, Chester county.
Marriage On the 18th ult., by Rev. Mr. Hare, Mr. ROBERT JACKSON CHAMBERS, of Lower Oxford, Chester county, to Miss RACHEL JANE McVEY, of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Death Notice Very suddenly, in Little Britain township, on the 5th inst., DAVID BROWN, aged 80 years.
Death Notice In Little Britain, Lancaster county, on the 25th ult., MATILDA TOWNSEND, wife of John Townsend, formerly of New Garden, Chester county, aged about 60 years.
Marriage On the 4th instant, by Rev. E.M. Phillips, Mr. WILLIAM SIMMONS, of Sadsbury, Lancaster county, to Miss ELIZABETH McVEY, of Little Britain.
Marriage At West Chester, July 8th, 1841, by Henry Fleming, Esq., JEREMIAH B. HAINES, of Little Britain, Lancaster county, to SARAH H. THOMAS, of Cecil county, Maryland.
Death Notice At his residence in Little Britain Township, Lancaster county, on 4th day, the 25th inst. after a brief illness, JACOB KIRK, Esq; in the 64th year of his age. By this dispensation of Providence, one of our most enterprising and valued citizens, has been suddenly cut off from amongst us...A fond and indulgent parent - a tender and affectionate Husband! the happiness and comfort of his family always uppermost in his thoughts...
Marriage On the 11th inst., by Henry Fleming, Esq. JOHN M. COFFMAN, to Miss PHEBE W. HOOPES, both of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage On the 11th inst., by Henry Fleming, Esq. Mr. EMMOR SMEDLEY, to Miss ELIZABETH ADAMS, both of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage At Friends'Meeting, on 3d day, the 16th ult. LEWIS BROWN, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, to ELIZABETH BRADWAY, daughter of Thomas Bradway, Esq., of West Nottingham township, Chester county.
Marriage On the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bruner, JEREMIAH KIRK, to ELIZA P. HUTTON, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county.
Marriage On the 5th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Bruner, Mr. JOHN WHITE, of Chester county, to Miss HANNAH KING, of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage On the 10th inst. by George Meredith, Esq. Mr. SAMUEL WRIGHT of Little Britain, Lancaster county, to Miss MARY JANE CLAYTON, of West Chester, Chester county.
Marriage On the 8th inst. by J.T. Denny, Esq. ROBERT FELL of Little Britain, Lancaster county, to Miss MARY ANN WOODWARD of Brandywine township, Chester county.
Marriage On Thursday, July 31st, by James Wilson Esq. Mr. FRANCIS G. FELL, of Cecil county, Maryland to RACHEL BROWN, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, Pa.
Marriage On the 25th ult. by the Rev. Andrew Murphy, Mr. DANIEL G. SWIFT, of Little Britain, Lancaster county, to Miss LAVINIA CLARK, of Chester county.
Marriage By the Rev. Mr. Barton of London Britain, Chester county, Mr. THOMAS ANDERSON, to Miss MARY MATTHEWS, both of Little Britain, Lancaster county.- August 24.
Marriage At Lancaster, on Wednesday evening, the 18th ult. by N. Lightner, Mayor, Mr. WM. G. CHANDLER, of Little Britain, Lancaster county, to SARAH TAYLOR, daughter of Maris Taylor, Esq. of West Marlborough, Chester county.
Marriage On the 3d ult. by John Kelton, Esq. Mr. HENRY CARTER, of Nottingham, Chester county, to Miss MARY ANN JACKSON, of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage By the Rev. E.K. Dare, on the 16th ult. at the Hill Tavern, Mr. ANDERSON SHAFFER, to Miss SARAH FULTON, both of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage On the 16th inst. by the Rev. E.K. Dare, Mr. WILLIAM MOSES MONTGOMERY, to Miss ELIZA JONES, both of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
Marriage At 5 oon Thursday evening, the 23d ultimo, by the Rev. R.K. Dare, Mr. WILLIAM SCOTT to Miss MARGARET FERGURET, both of Little Britain.
Marriage On Thursday afternoon, the 23d ultimo, by the Rev. R.K. Dare, Mr. JAMES FLEMING of Upper Oxford, Chester county, to Miss MARY ANN PENNELL, of Little Britain, Lancaster county.
TWENTY DOLLARS Reward. RAN AWAY, on Monday, the 24th of November last, from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, a Servant Man, named WILLIAM HUCKSTER, born in England; he deserted from Cornwallis, at York Town, and afterwards committed to Char s Town goal, in Caecil county, Maryland, on suspicion of breaking the house of a certain Robert Foreman; he stole and took with him, a pair of plain silver buckles, the tongues and anchors are also silver, a pair of cloth breeches, a pair of light blue rsted stockings, a shirt, a fur hat, a cooperadz, a check handkerchief, a pair of steel knee buckles, a white woollen double breasted jacket, twilled, and pewter buttons on it, a tow linen hunting shirt, a pair of white and black new yarn stockings. He a stout well made follow, about 33 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, red faced, short black hair, very fond of liquor, can break and swingle flax, and pretends to understand all kinds of farming business. Whoever apprehends said servant, and secures m in any goal, so as he may be brought to conviction, and his master have him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid byROBERT BARNS. Dec. l. N.B. Said Barns has a valuable Plantation for sale, where he now lives, of 285 acres of land, of good quality, the buildings and fences are in good repair, in a good neighbourhood, four miles from Peach Bottom Ferry, on Susquehanna, and now under licenc for a tavern.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, about the 10th of May last, a dark sorrel HORSE, neither brand nor ear mark visible. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take him away.THO S CARMICHAEL.
To be Sold at Private Sale, A very valuable tract of WOODLAND, CONTAINING One Hundred and Fifty Acres, part whereof is situate in West Nottingham Township, in the County of Chester, and the other part in Little Britain Township, in the County of Lancast , in the State of Pennsylvania, joining land of Thomas Couldon, and others, having the usual allowance for roads and highways. The said tract of Land has the Octarara Creek running through it, and is about Twenty five miles from Christiana Bridge; is ve handy to a Grist Mill, there being one on the adjoining plantation; and has likewise the appearance of a Copper Mine on it, the ore of which may be seen by applying to the subscriber, by whom a legal and indisputable title will be made to the purchaser For further information, enquire of the subscriber, living on the west side of Front street, above Market street, in the city of Philadelphia, or of John Todd, living at the South East corner of Chesnut and Fourth streets, in the said city.JOHN PRIEST. N.B. If the said tract of land is not sold by private sale before the second day of August next, it will then be sold by public sale at the Coffee House, between the hours of five and six in the afternoon.
TO BE SOLD, The following LOTS of LAND. NO. 1. SITUATE in West Nottingham, Caecil county, State of Maryland, containing 62 acres of excellent good land; about the one half cleared, and in good repair, the other half good woodland; 8 or 9 acres of good meadow, and more may be made, and watered y a good stream running through the same; all the rest arable, and good for any kind of grain. On said lot, there are a two story brick house, 35 feet by 27, and cellar under the whole; a kitchen adjoining, a paled garden, a good young orchard, a well o excellent water at the door, a good barn, stables, shed, &c. well constructed for a tavern or store. Said place is now, and has been under license for a tavern 25 years past, and is experienced to be a good stand for that purpose, known by the sign of t Liberty Pole. The situation is pleasant and healthy; in the centre of a rich country, at the cross of two public roads, leading from Peach Bottom and Bald Friar Ferries, on Susquehannah, to Christiana, and from Charles Town to Lancaster, convenient to veral mills and places of public worship. If the said lot and premises are not disposed of before the 26th day of March next, it will then be proposed to sale by public Vendue. A sufficient title will be given. No. 2. Situate part in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, the other part in Octarara hundred, Caecil county, containing 260 acres more or less; about one half is cleared, 25 acres of good meadow, two good bearing orchards, two convenient dwellin houses, a large commodious barn and stables, a good spring of water and stone spring house. On said lot is a fine large sadlershop, and every necessary suitable for the carrying on the tanning and currying business in the most extensive manner. The titl indisputable.
WHEREAS some travelling person, in the year 1778, left a barrel of Wool and Cotton Cards, a small box with goods, and a stick of logwood, in the possession of Adam Diffendafer, then of the township of Little Britain, in the county of Lancaster, and Stat of Pennsylvania, which goods said Diffendafer left in charge with a certain George Henry, who succeeded him; said Henry being removed a considerable distance from said place, and it evidently appearing his design to carry off the said goods, with the re inder of his baggage, I have given orders to deposit them in the hands of Jacob Gayder, if the county and township aforesaid. This is therefore to give NOTICE to the owner of said goods, to come in six weeks from the date of this advertisement, and he shall have his property, on paying the cost; otherwise they will be sold, and the money given for the support of the poor of th township, as the law of the State directs. May 27, 1782.PATRICK EWING.
Little Britain, Lancaster county, June 8, 1782. STRAYED or stolen from the plantation of William Leech, on the night of the 8th inst. June, a bay MARE, five years old, about 14 hands high, no brand nor ear mark, both hind feet white, has a lump on her back under the hind part of the saddle. Also two RSES, one black, about 7 or 8 years old, scarcely 14 hands high, canters well, and has a small lump on his back; the other a sorrel, five years old, thin made, with a star in his face. Whoever takes up and secures said creatures, so as the owners may ha them again, shall have Five Pounds reward for horses and thief, if stolen, or Three Pounds if strayed, and in proportion for either of them, paid by ROBERT BELL, or COLLIN CERRELL.
To be SOLD or LETT, A PLANTATION, containing 275 acres of land, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, twenty miles from the borough of Lancaster, the same distance from Christiana bridge, and four miles from Susquehanna; there are 25 acres of ex llent meadow, well watered by springs, and with a little expence as much more may be made, 150 acres cleared, and of good quality, 16 acres of which is new land, the residue of the tract well timbered. The improvements thereon are a dwelling house, barn stables and outhouses, a spring house, over a never failing spring of water, near the door; a fruitful young orchard, of 400 apple trees, and a variety of peach trees. Possession may be had on the first of April next, or sooner if required. For terms of ale or lease, enquire of ROBERT ROBERTS, a few doors above the Conestogoe Waggon, in Market street, Philadelphia.
To be Sold, at the Coffee House, At SIX o'CLOCK in the evening, On SATURDAY, The 12th Day of MAY next, By PUBLIC VENDUE, THAT delightful spot of LAND or FARM called SUMMER HILL, in Lancaster county, containing about 221 acres of land. It is now in the t ure of Mr. Alexander Farquerson, and was formerly the estate of George Churchman, Esq; of East Nottingham. There is on it a new log dwelling house, stable and cow house, a barrack and a young orchard, a never failing spring is with a few paces of the do , much meadow may be made upon it; there is yet but one small field cleared upon the whole plantation. It adjoins land of Mr. John Macpherson, and is about a quarter of a mile from his mill, and about four miles from Little Britain meeting house.
Six Hundred Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, State of Pennsylvania, on Sunday night, the 17th of September, A Black MARE, about 15 1/2 hands high, a natural trotter, a large star and small ratch in the face, a small switch t l, shod all round with new shoes, blind of the near eye, unperceivable, except closely examined. Whoever takes up said mare and thief, so as the owner may have his mare, and the thief brought to justice, shall have the above reward, or THREE HUNDRED DOL RS for the mare only, and reasonable charges, if brought home, paid by ALEXANDER DUNCAN.
NOTICE is hereby given to Samuel Mitchell and Robert Maxfield, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, that their NEGROES and MULATTO are taken up and confined in the Workhouse in Philadelphia: They are hereby desired to come, pay charges (agreeab to their advertisement) and take them away, by TULIP MAY, living in Pewter Platter Alley, Philadelphia.
Little Britain Township, Chester County, June 28, 1779. WAS taken on suspicion of being stolen, and lodged in my hands, a light coloured bay Horse, about 14 1/2 hands high, 12 years old, a star in his forehead, black mane and tail, some white on his hin feet, paces and trots. A Silver Watch, much out of repair. The man from whom the above articles were taken call himself James Inman. The owner or owners are desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take them away, or they will be sold and the m ey given to the poor of the township.PATRICK EWING.
CAME to the plantation of Thomas McDowell, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, a black MARE, with a small star and snip, and some white hairs about her flanks and tail, about five years old last spring: Likewise a year old black MARE COLT. The wner is desired to come, prove his property, pay charges and take them away.WILLIAM McDOWELL.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of HUGH PATRICK, late of Little Britain, in the county of Lancaster, deceased, by bond, note or book debt, or for goods bought at vendue, are desired to make speedy payment to the subscriber, or they may expect to be p ceeded against as the law directs: And those who have any demands on the said estate, to furnish their accompts, properly proved, that they may be adjusted by the subscriber, who purposes to attend the first three days in July, August and September, at e late dwelling house of the deceased. JOHN PATRICK, Administrator.
WHEREAS BENJAMIN DILLARD, formerly of Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, obtained bonds of the for the payment of land, one of which, containing forty pounds, was due in May, 1777, and I have made a legal tender of the money to the person whom I ave great reason to believe has my bond; but he denies having it, though he acknowledged if I would pay him in such money as he gave for it he would find it, alledging the invalidity, and shewing certain tokens of his disrespect to the present currency. herefore as the bond is secreted, this is to give notice to any person who may have it, to call upon me for the money any time before the first day of June next, otherwise I will then pay it into the office at Lancaster and get a discharge against the b d. ALEXANDER SNODGRASS.
N.B. No interest will be paid upon the bond unless produced.
SIXTEEN DOLLARS REWARD. WHEREAS a certain MORRIS MAHONEY, on the 9th inst. (April) stole a bay Horse from a certain ROBERT ALLISON, of Little Britain Township, and came to the house of the subscriber, in Paxton Township, and fraudulent obtained a swap of him for said stolen ho e, for which will be got a bay horse with a bald face, and ringle eyed, a natural trotter, about twelve years old. Whoever takes up said horse and thief and secures them, so that the owner may get his horse again and the thief be brought to justice, sha have TEN DOLLARS for the horse and SIX DOLLARS for the thief.SIMON REARDON.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue, On Tuesday, the fifth day of May next, A CERTAIN Plantation, and Tract of warranted Land, situate, lying and being in the Township of Little Britain, containing two hundred and eighty five acres, with the usual allowance of x per cent for roads and highways (be the same more or less) one hundred and sixty five of which are cleared, and all under good fence, and has the following improvements on it, viz. a good dwelling house, barn and stables, about twenty acres of meadow, nd a good bearing orchard with two hundred apple trees; together with the appurtenances thereon; late the real estate of John Cooper, deceased. The said vendue will be held on the premises, at Ten o, when the terms of sale will be made known, and attend ce given by JAMES COOPER, Administrator of the said John Cooper, deceased. By order of the Orphans Court, in and for the County of Lancaster.
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED from Capt. John Marshalcompany, in the 13th Pennsylvania regiment, commanded by Col. Walter Stewart, a soldier lately inlisted, named FRANK McCUE, a native of Ireland, speaks a good deal on that dialect; about thirty years of age, five feet sev or eight inches high, dark complexion, and hair cut short behind; had on when he went away a half worn hunting shirt, his other apparel very indifferent; his place of residence was mostly in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County. Whoever apprehends aid deserter and secures him in any State gaol, so that he may be brought to the regiment, shall have the above reward and all reasonable charges, paid by J. MARSHAL, Capt. 13th P. Reg.
January 5, 1778. MADE his escape from the subscriber, Constable of Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, a certain JOHN ROBISON, apprehended for desertion: he is about five feet six inches high, of a dark complexion, and black hair; had on a dark coloured sailorjac t, blue cloth breeches, and white yarn stockings; he formerly lived in Boston. Whoever takes up said deserter and secures him in any gaol, shall have SEVEN DOLLARS reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
To be SOLD by the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, A VALUABLE plantation and tract of land, containing 303 acres, about half whereof is cleared and in good repair; there are 16 acres of good meadow made, and upwards of 40 ore may be watered, most of which may be watered from good standing streams; the wood land is of an extraordinary good quality; there are on the premises a log dwelling house, a very good barn, with stables and other office houses, together with a beari orchard; it is extremely will situated for store or tavern as the great road leading from Lancaster to Charlestown goes through it, as does that also from Peachbottom Ferry to Christiana Bridge. Any person inclining to purchase said place, may for furt r particulars, apply to CHARLES HARAH, living on the premises, who will make known the terms of sale, and give an indisputable title to the purchaser.
To be SOLD by PUBLIC VENDUE, Tuesday, the 4th day of June next, at the dwelling house of the subscriber, living in Little Britain Township, and County of Lancaster, A PLANTATION containing 206 acres of patent land, bounding on both sides of Octorara Cre ; there is on said plantation 30 acres of good meadow, chiefly watered, and 30 more may be made and watered, 70 acres of good clear land, and all chiefly fresh and good ground, a good dwelling house, barn and stables, and a good young bearing orchard; t re is likewise on said place a good grist and merchant mill, with a pair of stones, 2 bolting cloths, with a never failing stream of water fit to go all weather, and in good wheat country, 10 miles from Peach Bottom Ferry, where wheat may be had at all asons, and 25 miles from the landing; there is likewise the following goods to be sold, viz. 2 waggons, a team of horses, ploughs and harrows, and divers kinds of houshold goods, cows and young cattle, sheep and hogs. The vendue will begin at 10 o, wher due attendance and reasonable credit will be given by the subscriber, JOHN HAMILTON.
WHEREAS I, the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, gave a Promissory Note to one Andrew McCormack, late of Philadelphia, bearing date May 1774, for the sum of Nine Pounds, payable last October, for a certain servant man; and e not being found, according to bargain, these are therefore to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on said Note, as I have not received value from said McCormack, and will pay no part of said Note, without being compelled thereto by law. SAM L McCREARY.
To be SOLD, by the SUBSCRIBER, Living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, A VALUABLE plantation or tract of patent land, containing 202 acres, with the usual allowance, about one half of said land is cleared, the remainder good thriving timber there is about 15 acres of meadow made and mostly well watered, and as much more may be made; also a good log dwelling house and barn, and a good stone springhouse, over a good spring; also a young bearing orchard; the whole in pretty good repair, well tered, and pleasantly situated. Any person inclining to purchase, may know the terms of sale, by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises. THOMAS PLUMMER.
Chester, November 12, 1774. WAS committed to my custody, on the 17th of October, a certain John Kealing, alias Wilcocks, an Englishman, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a brown complexion, short brown hair, says he came from Antietam Forge, in Maryland. Also J n Humphreys, and Elizabeth, his wife; he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high; both Irish, and Shoemakers by trade, and say they came from Little Britain township, Lancaster county. Their masters are desired to come, pay charges, and take them away in thr weeks from this date, or they will be discharged, paying their fees, by JOEL WILLIS, Goaler.
Chester, October 25, 1774. WAS committed to my custody, on the 17th instant, a certain John Kealing, alias Wilcocks, an Englishman, about 25 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a brown complexion, short brownish hair; says he came from Antietam forge, in Maryland. Also John umphreys and Elizabeth, his wife, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high; both Irish, and shoemakers by trade, and say they came from Little Britain township, Lancaster county.JOEL WILLIS, Goaler.
June 27, 1774. EIGHT DOLLARS Reward. RUN away from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, an Irish servant man, named JAMES SMITH, about 28 years old, 5 feet 4 inches high, pale complexion, black curly hair, brown eye, round visage, has a little of the brogue; ad on, and took with him, a cloth coloured jacket, with sleeves, blue cloth under ditto, a new hat, with tape tied round it, two shirts, two pair of trowsers, one finer shirt, a pair of good shoes, with round steel buckles; took a light brown wig, so it s probably he may cut off his hair; and as he is a tolerable scholar, it is likely he will forge a pass. it is suspected that he is cone in company with a certain horse rider, named EDWARD HANEY, he is of a ruddy complexion, sandy hair, about the same h ght of SMITH, but something stouter made. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him, so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JAMES HANNA.
TEN DOLLARS Reward. STRAYED or stolen (but thought to be the latter) from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, a bright bay MARE, three years old, about 14 hands high, no brand or earmark, round bodied, strait limbed, bushy switch tail, has star in her face, and a brown spot in the middle of the star, a natural trotter, of good courage and quiet in hand, rides and draws well, altho'but three years old this grass; it is thought she is gone to the west of Sasquehanna river. Whoever takes up d secures said Mare, so as the owner may have her again, shall have Six Dollars, and reasonable charges, or if the thief is taken and brought to justice, the above reward for both, and reasonable charges, paid byJOHN STONE.
To be SOLD, A VALUABLE plantation, or tract of land, containing 323 1/2 acres, situate in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, two miles from Adam Diffendervertavern, on the great road leading from Lancaster to Charlestown, as also on the great ro leading from Peachbottom to Christiana bridge, well situated for a store or tavern, convenient to several mills, and handy to market, 160 acres cleared, 14 of which are good meadow, and about 30 more may easily be made, the most of which may be well wa red by two good standing streams running through the same, two log dwelling houses, a barn, two orchards, and the woodland well timbered; there is 50 acres of fall crop in the ground. Said land is warranted and surveyed, and part of the purchase paid. F terms of sale, apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. CHARLES HARAH.
RUN away, the 7th of September last, from the subscriber, living in Lancaster county, Little Britain township, an Irish servant lad, named FRANCIS McGUIRE, about 16 or 17 years of age, a thick set fellow, about 5 feet high, with a bushy head of darkish ir, broad face, marked with the small pox: Had on a half-worn felt hat, an old blanket coat, and two jackets, one of a lightish colour, without buttons, coarse wide short trowsers, and shirt of the same; no shoes on his feet; he was seen in Hopewell tow hip, in York county, the 4th of this instant; he sometimes calls himself James Armstrong, and says, he ran away because he had a Stepmother that was bad to him: Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him, so that his Master may have him again, shall ave FOUR DOLLARS reward, and reasonable charges, paid by WILLIAM PATTERSON.
FIVE POUNDS Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber, living in Lancaster county, Little Britain township, the 25th of August last, a light BAY HORSE, about 14 1/2 hands high, a natural pacer, shod before, 11 years old last grass, hath no brand nor ear mark, black mane and tail, very good leader of a team, used with a single line; also a Pinchbeck WATCH, with a china face, and remarkable pictures drawn out on the case, with a steel chain, the seal being broken, as the thief pulled it off the nail where it hung. The said horse d watch are supposed to be taken by one JOHN BROWN, he is about 5 feet 7 inches high, has a down look, swarthy complexion, with his hair cut short; it is supposed he will wear a wig or cap; he has a snuff coloured jacket and breeches, white thread stock gs, old shoes, and brass buckles. Whoever takes up said thief, horse, and watch, shall have the above reward, and for the horse only TWENTY SHILLINGS, paid by JAMES GILCREST. N.B. He says he was born in the Jerseys, near Salem, and now makes his home in Brandywine Hundred; he may perhaps change his name, as he formerly did, from John Russell to John Brown.
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office, LANCASTER. JOHN ADAMSON, Cumberland County. B. Robert Bingham, York County (2) Robert Boyle, and Rev. Mr. Bucher, Lancaster County; Charles Boyle, Cumberland County; William Brown, Chesnut Level; James Bell, Carlisle. C. Thomas Copland, Cumberland County; Henry Case, Taylor, near Pittsburgh; Samuel Culberson, Marsh Creek; Robert Curry, Lancaster County; James Cragmiles, Fishing Creek; Hugh Caldwell, Chestnut Level; Robert Chambers, York County. D. William Delap, Esq; York County; William Davie, Philadelphia; George Davidson, Little Britain; James Donalt, Strasburgh Township; Daniel Deady, Lancaster County; Dennis Doherty. E. Elizabeth Edwards, Earl Township. F. Michael Fitzpatrick. G. Stephen Giffin, James Glasgow (2) Philip William Gibson, York County; Thomas Gordon, Windsor, York County. H. Abraham Holmes, Tavern keeper, Donegall (2) John Hopson, Lancaster; Malachi Hays, Samuel Henry, York County. I. Ephraim Johnson, York County; James Johnson, Reading; John Jemison, Cumberland County; David Johnson, Derry Township. L. Thomas Linten, Hanover Township; Mrs. Levingston, to the Care of Henry Rankin, Lancaster. M. Joseph Miller, Robert McCally, William McCally, John McCully, James marshall, James McNaughton, Lancaster County; Mr. Mortochodoran, Carlisle; Samuel McCulloch, Marsh Creek; Thomas McCunn, William Moore, James McKenny, James McMullan, York County; Ja s McGee, Carpenter, Hugh McBride, Donegall; James Morrison, Maryland; James Magee, Andrew Morrison, John McBride, Cumberland County; Patrick McSherry, Tavern keeper; Edward Marsh, Reading; Lachlin mcErheran; Allen McClane; Thomas McPherren, Shippensburg P. John Patterson, John Potter, York Town (2) John Palley, Paxton Township; Paul Pierce, near Carlisle. R. William Richardson, Hercules Roney, York County; James Rea, Octerara; Francis Roles, of the 34th Regiment; William Richardson, to the Care of William Bell, Merchant. S. Hugh Sterling; Thomas Sproat (3) Archibald Scott, Cumberland County; Robert Stogdail; William Sampson; Messieurs Sempel and Mitchell; Samuel Smith; John Smith; Thomas Smith; John Spear, Weaver. T. Martha Taylor; William Thornberry; John Thomas; Robert Trotter, Lebanon. W. James Wallace; William Waugh (2) John or Gerrard Welsh, York County; Hugh Wallace, Cumberland County; Thomas Whary Chestnut Level.
THREE POUNDS Reward. RUN away from the subscriber, living near Canawingo Creek, Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, on Friday, the 15th of January, a Mulattoe woman, about 18 or 19 years of age, she calls herself HANNAH CAMBEL, is a bold well tongued hussy, of a whit h cast, very much freckled in the face, has a brown spot on one of her little fingers, and commonly wears her hair tied; had on, when she went away, a light coloured lincey jacket and petticoat, and it is supposed she had other clothes, she wore white s ckings, with blue clocks, high heeled shoes, and it is thought she will dress herself in mens clothes. Whoever takes up said wench, and brings her home to her master, or secures her in any of his Majestygoals, so as he may get her again, shall have the ove reward, and reasonable charges, paid by MOSES DAVISON.
FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, an Irish servant man, named DAVID CHAMBERS, about 5 feet 6 inches high, with red hair, cut short, and is much freckled, speaks thick and broad, is about 18 years of age; d on, and took with him, a dark coloured coat, and short lappelled jacket, both bound with tape, with hair buttons, without lining, a pair of leather breeches, two pair of stockings, one of light blue worsted, the other of coarse yarn, a pair of new sho , made for whangs, two shirts, one of linen, the other of tow cloth, and trowsers of the same, a little felt hat, bound with tape. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in any of his Majestygoals, so that his master may have him again, shall re ive the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid byCHARLES HARAH. November 1, 1772.
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, containing 293 ACRES of LAND, with two dwelling houses, barn and stables, and a good bearing orchard, with 23 acres of meadow, and more may be made, with 100 acres of woodland; the whole well watered and timbered; situate in Little Britain township, Lan ster county, within one mile and an half of three merchant mills, within three miles of Chestnut Level Meeting house, one mile and an half of Little Britain Meeting house. The title indisputable. The purchaser may have it on reasonable terms, by applyin to the owner, living on the premises. November 13, 1772.JOHN SCOTT.
WHEREAS in pursuance of an Act of General Assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, intituled, An Act for granting the sum of Sixty Thousand Pounds to the Kinguse, and for striking Fifty five Thousand Pounds thereof in bills of credit, and to provide a nd for sinking the same, and by three subsequent Acts, for granting to his Majesty the additional sum of L 300,000 the following tracts of located lands have been duly valued and rated by the Assessors for the county of Lancaster, the property of the pe ons herein after named. And whereas the owners of the said tracts of land have neglected to pay the Collectors, the several under mentioned sums, which according to the said valuation have been assessed and laid upon said lands, as the proportion thereo for said tax, by the act imposed : We, the Commissioners of the said county of Lancaster aforesaid, in pursuance of said acts, do give notice, that on the 5th day of November next, at the dwelling house of Adam Reigart, in the Borough of Lancaster, will xposed to sale by public vendue, the following tracts of located lands, or such part thereof as will be sufficient to answer the said taxes, and all charges, accruing by reason of the non-payment thereof, to the highest bidder. The sale to begin at ten n the forenoon, and continue from day to day, until the whole be sold. Given under our hands, the 5th day of September, 1772.CASPER SHAFNER, junior, THOMAS CLARK.
Thomas McKee, 300 acres, in Upper Paxton township, 2l. 5s. Michael Dibler, 200 acres, in Upper Paxton township, 15s. John Miller, 200 acres, Upper Paxton township, 15s. George Churchman, 600 acres, in Colerain township, 2l. 5s. John Rouse, 100 acres, in eacock township, 7s. 6d. Henry Young, 75 acres, in Drummore township, 5s. 7d. Jacob Shearman, 100 acres, in Upper Paxton townships, 15s. John Myer, 100 acres, in Upper Paxton township, 15s. George Riddle, 100 acres, in Upper Paxton township, 15s. Willia Stuart, 200 acres, in Upper Paxton township, 1l. 10s. John Sippet, 150 acres, in Upper Paxton township, 1l. 2s. 6d. George Stephenson, 100 acres, in Derry township, 7s. 6d. Elisha Hewes, 300 acres, in Little Britain township, 1l. 4s.
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE plantation, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, about 30 miles from Christiana Bridge, a good landing place, from whence there is a constant communication kept up with the Philadelphia market; this place formerly belonged to Colonel ames Gillespy, and was late the property of Robert Fulton. It is bounded by lands of William Montgomery, Joseph Brown, Widow Repley, James Ramsay, William Peterson, and Thomas Whiteside, is in a good neighourhood, and a very fine healthy situation, wher four roads meet, one leading from York county to Christiana Bridge, one from Lancaster to Charles Town, and to two different Ferries on Sasquehanna to Baltimore Town. It contains 365 acres of land, with the allowance, is good whet land, and produces ple iful crops of all kinds of summer grain, and is also very favourable for pasture; 90 acres of plowable land are already cleared, 16 of which are new, it is easily wrought, and free from stone; also 70 acres of fine meadow already made, and 20 acres more ay be made, of good hazel bottom; it lies very convenient and agreeable, at each end of the house you may look over the whole of it; there are between 900 and 1000 water courses cut through it, by which it is all watered except about half an acre; it is ow under clover and timothy; the fences in good repair; the dwelling house is part stone, and part squared logs, the stone part is two stories high, 2 rooms on a floor, 3 of which have fireplaces; the other part is a large stove room, a good kitchen, an 2 good cellars, a draw well and oven at the kitchen door; likewise a large barn, 102 by 2 feet, a threshing floor, 4 large bays for hay and grain, two stables, which hold 20 horses, a cow house, with English stalls, for 21 head of cattle; also a store w l shelved off; a still house, meat house, corn house, and a compleat hog house, all in good repair; two large neat gardens, one well paled in. This place is extremely well calculated for farming, grazing, store keeping, and a tavern. For further informa on, enquire of JASPER YEATES, Esq; in Lancaster, of WILLIAM WEST, or JOSEPH SWIFT, in Philadelphia.
RUN away the 26th day of December last, from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, near Robert Campbellstore, an Irishman, lately from Ireland, having a pass with him from the ship, and calls himself in his pass Patrick Ma aley; he speaks with the brogue, has short black hair, a down look, and pale colour; had on, when he went away, an old brown coat, a red jacket, and a striped ditto, old dirty sheepskin breeches, white woollen stockings, old blue ribbed leggings, old br ues, tied with strings, half worn felt hat. He stole, and took with him, a white coloured coat with metal buttons, two new shirts, 7 or 800 grist, and a pair of new shoes. Whoever takes up and secures said thief, so that the subscriber may have him agai shall have FOUR DOLLARS, paid by me ALEXANDER SNODGRASS.
FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. STOLEN out of the stable of the subscriber, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in the night of the 12th of December, 1771, a large chestnut sorrel HORSE, about 9 years old, in good order, about 15 hands high, short rumped, with short switch tail, shod before, paces and trots though heavy, a little heavy eared, carries himself largely, well built, is a remarkable good leader in a team, has a star in his forehead, and two hind feet white. Said horse is supposed to be stolen by o WILLIAM EWING, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, slim made, smooth faced, black hair, and wants some of his fore teeth, is very talkative and inquisitive about other mens business, he frequently keeps about the Frontiers and New Purchase; had on him a lue strait coat, goslin coloured velvet breeches, good shoes and silver buckles, he also wears a watch. Whoever takes up the thief and horse, and secures the thief in any of his Majestygoals, and sends me word of the horse, shall have the above reward, in the province; but if out of the province, THREE POUNDS reward, paid by ROBERT FULTON.
RUN away, from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, the 15th of December last, an Irish servant man, named FRANCIS McCUE, about 30 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches high, wears his own brown hair, has a red beard, and is a own looking dull like fellow: Had on a dark coloured coat, almost half worn, a short lappelled waistcoat, a pair of cloth breeches, broken at the knees, a coarse shirt, two pair of blue stockings, very strong shoes, and a little felt hat, almost new. He s greatly inclined to drink, has been four years in the country, and has travelled pretty much. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in any goal, so as his master may have him again, shall have Twenty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, id by CHARLES HARAH.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the Subscriber, living in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, near Peachbottom Ferry, on Sasquehanna, a black HORSE, 3 Years old, about 14 Hands high, trots and paces both natural, has a short switch Tail, neither Brand nor ar mark, but has a Lump on his Nose by a Stroke; had on a pair of light Shoes, which had no Heels turned up. Whoever takes up said Horse, and brings him to the Subscriber, shall receive Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN CRAIG.
BY virtue of a writ to me directed, on Wednesday, the 18th day of September next, will be exposed to sale, that much admired and valuable plantation, whereon Colonel James Gillespy, deceased, formerly lived, now in the possession of Robert Fulton, in Li le Britain township, in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles from Christiana Bridge, a good landing place, where flour and other produce, and merchandize, has a constant communication to and from Philadelphia, and bounded by the lands of Messi rs William Montgomery, Joseph Brown, Widow Rippy, James Ramsay, William Peterson, and Mr. Thomas Whiteside, all kind and friendly neighbours; pleasantly situate, where 4 roads meet, one leading from York county to Christiana Bridge, the other from Lanca er to Charlestown, and 3 different Ferries on Susquehanna to Baltimore Town, &c. containing 363 3/4 acres, with allowance, the land is kindly, and good for wheat, oats, corn and flax, and much inclined to pasture; there are also 90 acres of plowable lan cleared, 16 of which new; the land is easy wrought, and free from stone. There are 70 acres of good meadow made, and 20 more of good hazel bottom may be made; it lies most delightfully, at each end of the dwelling house, 4 rods from the door, you may se over the whole of it. There are between 900 and 1000 watercourses cut through it, by which every half acre in the whole can be sufficiently watered, except one half acre. Several small sluices are so fixed in them, that by stopping any one sluice, the w er will flow, in some places, over 30, 40, or 50 rods, the course is so level, and produces good timothy and clover hay. The fences on the whole place in good order. There is also a good dwelling, part stone, and part square logs, the stone part is two ories high, 2 rooms on a floor, 3 of which have fireplaces, the other part is a threshing floor, 4 large bays for hay and grain, 2 stables, that will hold 20 horses, a cow house, with English stalls for 21 head; also a store house, well shelved off; a s ll house, meat house, corn house, and a compleat log house, all in good repair; two large neat gardens, one of half an acre, the other a truck one, well paled in. --- This has been a public place these 36 years, and is fit for public business, such as s rekeeping, waggoning, stilling, tavern keeping, and grazing, &c. Lancaster, August 24, 1771FREDERICK STONE.
BY virtue of his Majestywrit to me directed, will be exposed to sale, by public vendue, on the 18th day of this instant April, on the premises, That much admired and valuable plantation, whereon Colonel James Gillespy, deceased, formerly lived, and wher Robert Fulton now lives, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, together with all the said Fultonlive stock, such as horses, cows, &c. farming utensils, and houshold furniture, &c. Said place is situated about 30 miles from Christiana Bridge, is unded by lands of William Montgomery, Joseph Brown, Widow Rippy, James Ramsay, William Peterson, and Thomas Whiteside, pleasantly situate, where 4 roads meet, one leading from York county to Christiana Bridge, the others from Lancaster to Charles Town, d three different Ferries on the Susquehanna to Baltimore, &c. containing upwards of 363 acres, with 6 per cent. allowance; the land is kindly, and good for wheat, and most sorts of grain; 90 acres plowable land cleared, 16 of which new, 38 now well see d in wheat, and 4 in rye; there are 70 acres of good meadow made, mostly watered; and 20 more of good hazel bottom, equally watered, may be made; the whole premises in good repair; a good dwelling house, barn, stables and other outhouses. --- The before entioned plantation having lately been advertised for sale, and particularly described by Robert Fulton, the public are referred to the same for a more full account. The purchaser will be indulged with credit for part of the purchase money, paying inter t, and giving security, if required. FREDERICK STONE, Sheriff.
FOUR DOLLARS Reward. RAN away, this morning, from Mr. John Kerling, at the sign of the White Horse, on Lancaster road, belonging to the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, an Irish servant man, named RICHARD GALLAGHER, about 23 years of age, has hort fair hair, of a fair complexion, brown eyes, and is about five feet seven or eight inches high; he has a scar on his right cheek, and wants a tooth under it: Had on, when he went away, a high blue broadcloth coat, about half worn, a snuff coloured cket, with brass buttons, and back parts of which are light coloured, another jacket the same colour of the coat, black callimancoe breeches, blue coloured stockings, half soled shoes, tied with thongs or strings. He is a well set fellow, speaks much af r the Irish dialect, and is very much addicted to lying and swearing. It is supposed he will change his Name, and forge a pass. He was advertised ten weeks ago, and was taken up and put in Trenton goal. Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him so that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JAMES PATTERSON.
N.B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him off at their peril, or any Person to harbour or conceal him.
ELIZABETH KERR, of York County, in the Township of Fawn, Administratrix of the estate of James Hunter, late of Little Britain Township, in the County of Lancaster, deceased, takes this method to notify all persons indebted to the said estate, to make sp dy payment to her, otherwise expect to be proceeded against according to law; and any persons having demands against said estate, are desired to bring them in, properly proved, to be adjusted by the said administratrix, who condescends to attend (for th settlement of such affairs) on the 25th of April next, at Isaac Saundersin Lancaster County, where such as it may best suit, may there meet. ELIZABETH KERR, Administratrix.
To be SOLD, at public VENDUE, On Thursday, the 28th of March instant, on the premises, THAT much admired, valuable plantation, whereon Colonel James Gillespy, deceased, formerly lived, now the property of the subscriber, in Little Britain township, in L caster county, in Pennsylvania, about 30 miles from Christiana Bridge, a good landing place, where flour and other produce, and merchandize, has a constant communication to and from Philadelphia, and bounded by the lands of Messieurs William Montgomery, oseph Brown, Widow Ripey, James Ramsay, William Peterson, and Mr. Thomas Whiteside, all kind friendly neighbours, pleasantly situate, where 4 roads meet, one leading from York county to Christiana Bridge, the other from Lancaster to Charlestown, and 3 d ferent Ferries on Sasquehanna to Baltimore Town, &c. containing 363 acres and 3 quarters, with allowance, the land is kindly, and good for wheat, oats, corn and flax, and much inclined to pasture; there is also 90 acres of plowable land cleared, 16 of w ch new, 38 now well seeded on wheat, and 5 in rye, the land is easy wrought, and free of stones; there are 70 acres of good meadow made, and 30 more, of a good hasle bottom, equally watered, may be made, it lies most delightfully, at each end of the dwe ing house, 4 rods from the door, one see over the whole of it; there are between 900 and 1000 rods of water courses cut through it, by which every half acre in the whole can be sufficiently watered, except one half acre, several small sluices are fixed them, that by stopping any one sluice, the water will flow in some places over 30, 40 or 50 rods, the course is so level, and is loaded with good timothy and clover hay, the fences on the whole place in good order; there is also a good dwelling, part s ne, and part square logs, the stone part is two stories high, 2 rooms on a floor, 3 of which have fireplaces, the other part is a large stove room, a good kitchen, 2 good cellars, a draw well, and even at the kitchen door; also a large barn 103 by 22, a hreshing floor, 4 large bays for hay and grain, two stables, that will hold 20 horses, a cow house, well shelved off, a still house, meat house, corn house, necessary house, and a compleat log house, all in good repair, two large neat gardens, one half acre, the other a truck one, well pailed in; this place has been a public place 16 years, and is fit for a public business, such as store keeping, waggoning, stilling, tavern keeping, and grasing and fatting cattle. --- As the subscriber purposes settl g his affairs, and move to town again, any person or persons inclining to purchase this valuable plantation, may apply to him on the premises, and know the terms of sale, on paying one third of the purchase money down, may have reasonable time to pay th remainder, on giving good security, by meROBERT FULTON.
N.B. The land is warranted, and surveyed, and good part of the purchase paid. A good title will be made.
