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THREE POUNDS REWARD. RUN away (last Monday night) from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, an Irish servant man, named RICHARD GALLAHER, about 23 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, short fair hair, a remarkable scar on his ght cheek, wants a tooth just under the scar; had on, and took with him, when he went away, a blue broadcloth coat, about half worn, and jacket of the same, black callimanco breeches, a short working jacket, fore part snuff coloured, and the other wines ne, with brass buttons, two coarse shirts, grey coloured stockings, new shoes, brass buckles, not fellows; he speaks much on the brogue; it is supposed he will endeavour to forge a pass, as he is a pretty tolerable scholar. Whoever takes up and secures id servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JAMES PATTERSON. January 9, 1771.
FIVE POUNDS Reward. STOLEN out of the stable of the subscriber, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, the 12th instant, a large dark bay HORSE, about 5 years old, shod all round, a white star in his forehead, a smart natural pacer, small ears, rough mane and tail, s been a gelding only about 2 months. Whoever secures horse and thief, so that the thief may be brought to justice, shall have the above reward, or Forty Shillings for the horse only, and reasonable charges, paid by me December 17, 1770.WILLIAM GILLCHRIST.
To be SOLD, THAT much admired, valuable plantation, whereon Colonel James Gillespy, deceased, formerly lived, now the property of the subscriber, in Little Britain township, in Lancaster county, in Pennsylvania, about 30 miles from Christiana Bridge, a od landing place, where flour and other produce, and merchandize, has a constant communication to and from Philadelphia, and bounded by lands of Messieurs William Montgomery, Joseph Brown, Widow Ripey, James Ramsay, William Peterson, and Mr. Thomas Whit ide, all kind friendly neighbours, pleasantly situate, where four roads meet, one leading from York county to Christian Bridge, the other from Lancaster to Charlestown, and three different Ferries on Sasquehannah to Baltimore town, &c. containing 363 ac s 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 which new, 38 now well seeded in wheat, and 4 in rye, the land is easy wr ght, and free of stones; there are 70 acres of good meadow made, and 20 more of a good hasle bottom, equally watered, may be made, it lies most delightfully, at each end of the dwelling house, 4 rods from the door one can see over the whole of it; there s between 900 and 1000 rods of water courses cut through it, by which every half acres in the whole can be sufficiently watered, except one half acres, several small sluices are fixed in them, that by stopping any one sluice, the water will flow in some laces 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 stone, and part square logs, the stone part is two stories high, two oms on a floor, 3 of which have fire places, 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 threshing floor, 4 large bays for hay and grain, 2 stables, that ill hold 20 horses a cow house, that has English stalls, for 21 head; also a good store house, well shelved off, a still house, meat house, corn house, necessary house, and a compleat log house, all in good repair, 2 large neat gardens, one half an acre the other a truck one, well pailed in; this place has been a public place 36 years, and is fit for public business, such as store keeping, waggoning, stilling, tavern keeping, and grazing and fatting cattle. --- As the subscriber purposes settling his a airs, and move to town again, and person or person 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 the remainde on giving good security, per me ROBERT FULTON. N.B. The land is warranted, and surveyed, and good part of the purchase paid.
RUN away, the 11th of this instant June, from the Subscriber, living in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, a Servant Man, named Francis Obrian, about 26 Years of Age, 5 Feet 9 Inches high, of a fair Complexion, wears his own fair Hair, is fond o strong Liquor, and when in his Cups behaves very ridiculously: Had on, when he went away, a red Jacket, the back Part of a dark brown Colour, and the Skirts much worn, a new coarse Shirt, a Pair of striped Trowsers, and Shoes, almost new. Whoever takes said Servant, and secures him in any Goal, so that his Master may get him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by WILLIAM GIBSON. N.B. He fulfilled his first Servitude to William Gilchrist, in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, and has his old Indentures with him; but he being involved in Debt, said Gibson advanced Cash for him, rather than he should go to Prison, whereby became a Servant to him.
RUN away, between the 9th and 10th instant, from the subscribers, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, two Irish servant men, viz. Morice Machony, about 19 or 20 years of age, smooth faced, about 5 feet 9 inches high, black hair tied behind, not very long; had on, a darkish half worn coat, with metal buttons, a striped linsey waistcoat, lappelled, with metal buttons, the stripes ac ss, old shoes, brass buckles, not fellows, a check shirt, and some tow shirts; took with him a snuff coloured stuff coat, with tortoiseshell buttons, with silver knobs, a black velvet jacket with hair buttons, a half worn castor hat, fine half worn ligh coloured broadcloth breeches, a pair of pumps, carved silver buckles, marked S. M. weigh 53 dwt. Patrick Cleary, about 5 feet 6 inches high, 23 years of age, pretty thick, has black curled hair, cut at the top of the head, speaks with the brogue; had on, and took with him, three jackets, one white flannel, another striped blue and white, the third ick cloth, light coloured breeches, with metal buttons, 3 shirts, one striped linen, the other two broad check, a half worn hat, the top of the crown pitched, bound round with tape, blue ribbed stockings, a pair of grey ditto, new shoes, and brass buckl . Whoever secures the above runaways, so that their masters may have them again, shall have THREE POUNDS, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN ALISON, JOHN ATCHISON. N.B. They both can read and write well, and may probably forge passes; all masters of vessels are forbid to carry them off, at their peril.
WHEREAS James Ray, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, obtained a bond, or note, from me, about the 8th day of August 1769, specified for the payment of Sixteen Pounds, Pennsylvania currency; I do forewarn all persons, not to take any assignme of said obligation, as it was obtained from me in a fraudulent manner, and I am determined to dispute the payment of it. As witness my hand this 30th day of September, 1769. JAMES THOMPSON.
August 11, 1769. RUN away, last night, from the Subscriber, living in Little Britain, Lancaster county, near Peach Bottom Ferry, an Irish servant man, named THOMAS COGAN, with a down look, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has straight black hair, much p ted with the small pox; had on, and took with him, 3 shirts, 2 of tow, and 1 of flax, 2 pair of tow trowsers, an old brown jacket, mended under the arms with white cloth, an old pair of half soaled shoes, with buckles, one brass, the other iron. Whoever akes up said servant, and secures him in any of his Majestygoals, or brings him home, shall have Forty Shillings, and reasonable charges, paid by me JAMES McSPARREN.
FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, June, 1769. BETWEEN the sixth and seventh day, MARY NOWLAND ran away; Her age I know not, but appears to be at least full twenty years; The same religion with the Pope, Short neck, scarce room to fix a rope; Br n hair, red face, short nose, thick lips, Shelarge and round from neck to hips; Short, thick, and clumsey, in her jog, As neat as any fattenhog. Upon her tongue she wears a brogue, And was she man, would be a rogue. Old gown she wore of calicoe, Would c er her down to the toe; Her petticoat was linsey bright, Striped up and down with blue and white. Brown linen smock --- and by your leaves, It had a pair of whitensleeves. 'Tis thought about two months ago She stole, of gold, a full Half Joe. Whoever ta s her up, donfail To lay her fast in any jail; They will be as a friend regarded, And, as above, shall be rewarded. Who brings her home I will give them it, Your humble servant, ABRAHAM EMMIT.
Lancaster, March 24, 1769. BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, the 24th day of April next, at 10 o, a small plantation, containing about 43 acres, situate in Little Britain township, with a good grist mill and saw mill thereon; als sundry goods and chattels; late the property of Nathan Brown; seized and taken in execution, and to be sold by JAMES WEBB, junior, Sheriff.
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 10th day of the 2d Month, 1769, a likely servant woman, named Margaret Constantine; has an uncommon cast with her head when she walks; had on when she went way, a calicoe gown, linen jacket, worsted quilt, and a Legh n hat. Whoever takes up and secures the said servant, so as her master may have her again, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS reward, paid by JOSHUA BROWN, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county.
TO BE SOLD, A TRACT of deeded land, containing between 4 and 500 acres, lying on Octorara Creek, in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, about 50 or 60 acres cleared, and some improvements made, the most of the soil is very well adapted for farmin and grazing, good conveniency for making meadow, as also a grist and saw mills. For terms, apply to Elisha Hughes, in East Nottingham, Chester county, Thomas Hughes, in Charlestown, Cecil county, or to Richard Thomas, near Sasquehanna Lower Ferry. Likew e to be sold, a small tract in West Nottingham, deeded also. Run away from Elisha Hughes, in October 1766, a servant man, named Thomas McGouran, stoop shouldered, pock marked, and black curled hair; had on, when he went away, a brown jacket, and milled stockings. Whoever takes up and secures him in any goal, so t t his master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, paid by ELISHA HUGHES.
RUN away, on the 29th of last Month, from the subscriber, in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, an Irish servant man, named JOHN MUNDAY, a labourer, a stout well made fellow, about 5 feet 7 inches high, of a sandy complexion, and has long hair t d behind. He took with him a suit of new sky blue broadcloth lapelled clothes, lined with serge of the same colour, with gilt buttons, the backs of the jacket are of brown cloth, the breeches have yellow buttons, and are made with a half falling Spare; w hemp petticoat trowsers, blue stockings, and good shoes, with yellow buckles, and a good felt hat, full cocked. He is a conceited comical fellow, talks much on the Brogue, and is a great swearer and drunkard. Whoever takes up said servant, and brings m to his master, or secures him in any goal, shall have Four Dollars reward, and reasonable charges, paid by ROBERT FULTON.
BY virtue of writs of Levari Facias, and Venditioni Exponas, to us respectively directed, on Thursday, the 29th day of April next, at 3 o, on the premises, will be sold by vendue, a messuage and plantation, containing 220 acres, with allowance for roads be it more or less, situate mostly in Little Britain township, in the county of Lancaster, and partly in the township of Oxford, in the county of Chester, about 15 acres of plough land cleared, with a young orchard, about 30 acres of meadow made, chiefl watered, under good timothy and clover grass, and at least 30 acres more may be made, and readily watered, the streams never failing, and ground good, the fences in good repair; there is on the premises a good grist mill, the mill house built of stone, th two pair of stones, boulting cloths, &c. all in good order and credit, for merchant and country work, and well accustomed, so situated as not to be hindered by frost or back water, nor even to want water, 25 miles from a landing at Christiana Bridge, n a good wheat country, being 9 or 10 miles from Pequea and Conestogoe, and convenient for wheat that is brought over Sasquehanna, at Peach Bottom or FultonFerries; there is on the premises a good dwelling house, barn stabling, house for a miller, smith op, and sickle mill; a fine conveniency for a fulling mill, and is well situated for a store or tavern; the purchaser on paying down Two Hundred Pounds, shall have a reasonable time to discharge the remainder, on condition he give good security, and pay he interest punctually when it becomes due, from the time of sale. Late the estate of Joseph Hughes; seized in execution, and to be sold by JAMES WEBB, junior, Sheriff of Lancaster county, and JOHN MORTON, Sheriff of Chester county.
June 29, 1767. FIVE POUNDS Reward. RUN away, last night, from the subscriber, living in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, two Irish servant men; one of them named John Carroll, about 27 years of age, a well set fellow, about 5 feet 7 inches high, has a stern look, pitted with th small pox, short frizled sandy hair, stutters in his speech; had on, and took with him, a light coloured cloth sailorlapelled jacket, a stuff lapelled jacket, without sleeves, striped red and black, an old fine shirt, ruffled at the bosom, a coarse two irt and trowsers, a pair of snuff coloured fustian breeches, light blue worsted stockings, and old shoes, with yellow carved buckles. The other named Richard Cogan about 24 years of age, a short well set fellow, red face, a little freckled, pitted with e small pox, short brown hair, talks with the brogue, smoaks tobacco, and is by trade a butcher, has an old striped blue and white linen lapelled jacket, which is too a large for him, a pair of trowsers of the same linen, an old fine shirt, and old shoe with yellow plain buckles. Whoever secures said servants in any goal, so that their master may have them again, shall have the above reward of Five Pounds, or fifty Shillings for either, and reasonable Charges, paid by ROBERT FULTON.
To be SOLD, by public Vendue, At the house of the subscriber, living on the premises, on Friday, the 26th of June next, at one oin the afternoon, A PLantation, containing 220 acres of land, with allowance for roads, pleasantly situated on Octorara Creek chiefly in Little Britain township, Lancaster county; about 15 acres of plough land cleared, with a young orchard; about 20 acres of meadow made, chiefly watered, under timothy and clover grass, and at least 30 more may be made, and readily watered, the treams never failing, and the ground good; the fences are in good repair. There is on said place a good mill, the mill house built with stone and lime, hath two pair of stones, boulting cloths, &c. all in good order, and credit for merchant and country rk, well accustomed for both, and so situate, as not to be hindered by frost or back water, nor for want of water at any time, 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 mes over Sasquehanna, at several ferries, as Peach bottom; Fulton&c. 9 or 10 miles distant; also for wheat from Pequea and Conestogoe; with a dwelling house, barn, stabling, house for the miller, good smithshop and sickle mill, a fine conveniency for a lling mill, and a good place for a store or tavern. Conditions of sale, and attendance to be given at the time and place abovesaid, by JOSEPH HEWES.
TO be sold, by public Vendue, at the House of Robert Aches, Innkeeper, in the Borough of Lancaster, on the 7th of May next, at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, a Plantation, containing 220 Acres of Land, with Allowance for Roads, pleasantly situate on Octo ra Creek, chiefly in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, about 15 Acres of Plowland cleared, with a young Orchard; about 20 Acres of Meadow made, chiefly watered, under Timothy and Clover Grass and at least 30 more may be made, and readily watere the Streams never failing, and the Ground good; the Fences are in good Repair. There is on said Place a good Mill, and Mill house built with Stone and Lime, hath two Pair of Stones, Boulting cloths, &c. all in good Order and Credit for Merchant and Cou ry work, well accustomed for both, and so situate, as not to be hindered by Frost or Back water, nor for Want of 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 ov Sasquehanna, at several Ferries, as Peach Bottom, Fulton&c. 9 or 10 Miles distant; with a Dwelling house, Barn, Stabling, House for the Miller, good SmithShop and Sickle Mill, a fine Conveniency for a Fulling Mill and in a good Place for a Store or Tav n. A third part of the Purchase Money to be paid at or near the Time of Sale one third part in Six Months after, and the Remainder a Year from the Time of Sale, or with Interest, after the Year is up, till paid. JOSEPH HEWES.
TO be exposed to SALE by publick vendue, at the Coffee house, Philadelphia, on the 23d instant, at 6 oin the evening, a PLANTATION, containing 220 acres of land, pleasantly situated on Octorara Creek, chiefly in Little Britain township, Lancaster county about 15 acres of plow land cleared, with a young orchard; about 20 acres of meadow made, chiefly watered, under timothy and clover grass, and at least 30 more may be made, and readily watered, the streams never failing, and the ground good; the fences e in good repair. There is on said place a good mill, the mill house built with stone and lime, hath 2 pair of stones, boulting cloths, &c. all in good order and credit for merchant and country work, well accustomed for both and so situate as not to be ndered by frost or back water, nor for want of 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 Sasquehanna, at several ferries as Peach Bottom, Fulton, &c. 9 r 10 miles distant; with a dwelling house, barn, stabling, house for the miller, good smithshop and sickle mill, a fine conveniency for a fulling mill. A third part of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale, one third part in 6 months after, d the remainder a year from the time of sale. JOSEPH HEWES.
TO be sold by the Subscriber, living on the Premises, in the Township of Little Britain, and County of Lancaster, a Plantation of about 220 Acres of Land, with a great Plenty of Meadow Ground; likewise on the Place a good Sett of Mills, on a good Stream f Water, in good Repair, and well accustomed for Merchant and Country Work. JOSEPH HEWES.
TO be sold by the Subscriber, living on the Premises, in the Township of Little Britain, and County of Lancaster, a Plantation of about 220 Acres of Land, with a great Plenty of Meadow Ground; likewise on the Place a good Sett of Mills, on a good Stream f Water, in good Repair, and well accustomed for Merchant and Country Work. JOSEPH HEWES.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, an Province of Pennsylvania, on the 10th inst. July, an Irish Servant Man, named Patrick Campbell, about 20 Years of Age, 5 Feet 9 Inches high, has a down Look, stoop sho dered, with his Hair tied, some old Scars on his Temple, is a middling good Scholar, speaks with the Brogue, had on, when he went away, an old Hat, a short blackish Coat, with small Lappels, and no Lining in it, two Shirts, one of which he made use of f a Wallet, long Ozenbrigs Trowsers, Stockings, and Shoes, without Buckles; he had a Sickle with him, and it is thought he will pass for a Reaper; he informed me he was in the KingService in Ireland and Portugal. Whoever takes up said Servant, and secure him, so as his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JAMES JOHNSTON.
TO be Sold by the Subscriber, living on the Premises, in the Township of Little Britain, and County of Lancaster, a Plantation of about 220 Acres of Land, with a great Plenty of Meadow Ground; likewise on the Place a good Sett of Mills, on a good Stream f Water, in good Repair, and well accustomed for Merchant and County Work. JOSEPH HEWES.
TO be sold by the Subscriber, living on the Premises, in the Township of Little Britain, and County of Lancaster, a Plantation of about 220 Acres of Land, with a great Plenty of Meadow Ground; likewise on the Place a good Sett of Mills, on a good Stream f Water, in good Repair, and well accustomed for Merchant and Country Work. JOSEPH HEWES.
SUCH Persons as intend to subscribe for the Book, intituled, DE JURE REGNI: Or, THE DUE RIGHT OF GOVERNMENT. By Way of Dialogue, between GEORGE BUCHANAN, and THOMAS MAITLAND, by the said George Buchanan; and translated out the Original Latin into Englis by PHILALETHES, are desired to be speedy as it will be published in two Weeks from the Date hereof. Subscriptions are taken in by Andrew Steuart, and Patrick Wilson, in Philadelphia; William McElvane, John and James Kincaid, in Brandywine; William Red, d John McGowan, in Pequea; John Boyd, and Hugh Fergus, in the Drylands; John Black, in New London; Robert Baily, Joseph Walker, Hugh Russell, and John Carr, in Octarara; James McNaught, and Joseph Miller, Store keepers, in FogManor; James Wilson, and Jo Glasgow, &c. near Oxford; William Steel, Moses Irwin, Robert Reed, Thomas, Job and John Ireland, &c. in Chestnut Level; David Reed, George Reed, and John Allison, in Mount Nebo; John Reed, William Nicholl, and William Allinson in York County, near Sasq hannah; James Allison, Esq; in Donegall; William Cairns, and William McCane, near Mount Joy; David Allison, in Little Connowago; William Brown, and Andrew Barryhill, Store keepers, in Paxton; William Robinson, Tanner, in Connegocheague; John Murdoch, St e keeper, in Carlisle; John Scouller, in Yellow Breeches; Josiah Karr, and Archibald Tate, Teacher of Mathematicks, in Marsh Creek; Francis Armstrong, Store keeper, in Little Britain. May 22, 1766. N.B. The Price will be Two Shillings and Four pence to such as are not Subscribers.
Mr. JAMES RAMSEY, WHO came from the County of Armagh, in the North of Ireland, to this Country, Ten or Twelve Years since, and settled at Little Britain, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he usually had his Letters directed to the Care of Samuel Sco , Esq; a Magistrate for said County, from which Place the said Ramsey removed to some Part of the Jerseys about a Year ago; will hear of something much to his Advantage by applying personally to Mr. William Gillilands, Merchant in New York; the sooner h applies, the better for him. New York, Jan. 7th 1766.
