February 2, 1761. New-York Mercury (New York, New York) A Good Albany built Sloop, to be sold, by JOHN ABEEL. March 23, 1761 New York Gazette To Be Sold. By the Widow Egberts, in Albany a good sizable sloop, used in the trade between that city and New-York, together with her apparel & c. As also, a likely young Negro Man, fit for town or country. May 18, 1761 New-York Mercury (New York, New York) To be Sold, at public Vendue, On Monday the 15th Day of June next, on the Premises, a House and two Lots of Land, situate, lying and being at Murderer's Creek, in the County of Ulster, formerly belonging to John Vanosdall, each Lot containing in breadth 40 Feet, and in length 100 Feet; the House has two Rooms on the lower Floor, and is situate at a public Landing, and is very convenient for a Merchant or a Tavern. The Vendue to begin at Ten o'Clock, at which Time and Place the Conditions of Sale may be seen. July 27, 1761 New York Gazette Run away on Friday last, from the Sloop Mary, Cornelius Hinson, know lying in the North River, a Negro Man, named Joe; a short squat fellow, has a scar on one of this eyelids, is Bermuda born, and speaks good English. Had on a Sailor’s Dress. Whoever takes up and secures said Negro, so that his master may have him again, shall have forty shillings reward, if taken out of the city, and thirty shillings, if taken in it; paid by the printer hereof. N.B. All masters of vessels, and others, are forbid to carry him off, or harbor him, as they may expect to answer it according to law.
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May 5, 1760. Boston Evening-Post. (Boston, Massachusetts) Entred in, Ford from Maryland, Stilson from Philadelphia, Sharad from Barbados and London, Johnson and Hall from Rhode-Island, Freeman from Connecticut, and Hinkley from Halifax. Cleared out. Dennin for Louisbourg, Phillips and Ashburn for N. Carolina, Hayman for Newfoundland, Easterbrooks for West Indies, Rogers, Harris, Chadwick, Warner and Punchard for Connecticut, Bartlet and White for Quebec, Dingley and Homer for Philadelphia, and Edwards and Rinnals for Albany. Outward bound, Ingraham for West Indies, Hosner andSimonton for Louisbourg, Thompson for Nova-Scotia, and Freeman for Connecticut. July 1760 Andrew Burnaby. Travels through the middle settlements in North-America, in the years 1759 and 1760. London, 1775. (p. 60) On Wednesday, the 9th of July, [1760], I crossed over to Staten Island, in the province of New York; and travelled upon it about nine miles to the point which is opposite New York City. In my way I had an opportunity of seeing the method of making wampum. This, I an persuaded the reader knows is the current money amongst the Indians. It is made of the clam-shell; a shell consisting within of two colours, purple and white; and in form not unlike a thick oyster shell. The process of manufacturing it is very simple. It is first clipped to a proper size, which is that of a small oblong parallelpiped, then drilled, and afterward ground to a round smooth surface. and polished. The purple wampum is much more valuable than the white; a very small part of the shell being of that colour. At the point I embarked for New York; and, after a pleasant passage over the bay, which is three leagues wide, and various (p. 61) delightful prospects of rivers, islands, fields, hills, woods, the Narrows, New-York city, vessels sailing to and fro, and innumerable porpoises playing upon the surface of the water, in an evening so serene that the hemisphere was not ruffled by a single cloud, arrived there about the setting of the sun. This city is situated upon the point of a small island, lying open to the bay on one side, and on the others included between the North and East rivers, and commands a fine prospect of water, the Jerseys, Long Island, Staten Island, and several others, which lie scattered in the bay. It contains between 2 and 3000 houses, and 16 or 17,000 inhabitants, is tolerably well built, and as several good houses. The streets are paved, and very clean, but in general they are narrow; there are two or three, indeed, which are spacious and airy, particularly the Broad Way. The houses in this street have most of them a row of trees before them; which form an agreeable shade, and produce a pretty effect. *** The situation is, I believe, esteemed healthy; but it is subject to one great inconvenience, which is the want of fresh water, so that the inhabitants are obliged to have it brought from springs at some distance out of town. There are several public buildings, though but few that deserve attention. *** (p. 62) The province of New York is situated between the 40th and 45th degree of north latitude, and about 75 degrees west latitude. It lies in a fine climate, and enjoys a very wholesome air. The soil of most parts of it is extremely good, particularly of Long Island: and it has the advantages of a fine harbour, and fine rivers. The bay has a communication with Newark bay, the Sound, Amboy river, and several others: it receives also Hudson's or North river, one of the largest in (p. 63) North America, it being navigable for sloops as far as Albany, above 150 miles: from whence, by the Mohock, and other rivers, running through the country of the Six Nations, there is a communication . . . with lake Ontario; and another with the river St. Laurence, through the lakes George, Champlain, and the river Sorel; so that this river seems to merit the greatest attention. *** It is divided into ten counties, and has some few towns, but none of any size, except Albany and Schenectady, the former of which is a very considerable place. The number of inhabitants amounts to near 100,000; 15 or 20,000 of which are supposed to be capable of bearing arms, and of serving in the militia; but I believe this number is exaggerated, as a considerable part of the 100,000 are Negroes, which are imported more frequently into this province than into Pensylvania. The people carry on an extensive trade, and there are said to be cleared out annually from New York, near [blank in text] ton of shipping. *** August 4, 1780 New York Mercury To be sold, a well-built Albany Sloop, now lying in the Great-Dock. Her frame is of the best red cedar. For farther particulars enquire of Derick Schuyler, in New-York. December 1, 1760. New York Gazette On Wednesday night the 26th instant, the cabbin of the Sloop John and Robert, John Smith, Master, was broke open, and Twenty Dollars taken out of a chest, which was also broke open, a pistol half-flock’d, and a Quarter Waggoner; three blankets half worn, one new ditto, two rugs, one blue twilt, and a new Quadrant call’d Davis’s, with the name of Robert Dingle on it, made by Anthony Lamb; with sundry other Things also stolen. Any Person that will apprehend the thief or thieves, so that he or they may be brought o Justice, shall have Forty Shillings reward, paid by John Smith, or the Printer hereof. N.B. If any of the above things are offer’d for sale, pray stop them, with the person who offers. February 16, 1759 Weyman's New-York Gazette (New York, New York) On Wednesday we had the hardest Gale of Wind from N. W. to the S. W. that has been known here for many Years, accompany'd with Snow. -- It set partly to the Docks and Shipping in this Harbour; of the former it did considerable Damage to most of them; and of the latter it broke loose several, who falling foul on others, tore away Rails, Crutches, Bowsprits, &c. A Brig lying along Side the Wharf, had her Mast carried over board; a sloop forced out of the Harbour, and drove on shore at Corler's Hook [in the East River], where it is said she is sunk; -- another with Wheat, &c. on board, was sunk at Beekman's Slip; as was another at the North River: -- A Schooner outward bound, and just ready to sail, had most of her upper Works on one side beat in: And 'tis thought £ 5000 will scarcely repair the Damage done in general. February 26, 1759 New York Mercury (New York, N.Y.) By Roger Magrah, Taykor, living near Cuenties Market, a large well finished House aand a Plantation adjoining containing about 60 acres, being on the main road that goes from Middletown Point to Freehold, and all the adjacent country; there is about 12 acres in good new fence, and all the rest wood land, with a good store of timber, the farthest flick not much above 3-4ths of a mile from three or four good landings, where any common wood boat may load; its likewise bounded or fenced on one side by Mr. Furman’s mill-pond, and on the other side, by the Amboy roads, beginning at a bridge on said road running along said land towards Mount-Pleasant, where it meets the Freehold road, by which comes to the landing all or the chief part of that country produce, which makes it very convenient for a store, or any other business. Any person including to hire or purchase, may apply to roger Magrah, who will give a warrant deed for the same. Mr. Vollme Harding, currier, living near said house, will see any person (including to purchase) the land. March 12, 1759 Weyman's New-York Gazette (New York, New York) To be sold, A Farm containing about 115 Acres, situate at Bloomendale, on the North River; has a large Quantity of both Salt and Fresh Meadow, with about 40 Acres of good Wood Land. There is on it a good Dwelling House, Kitchen, Barn, &c. There is also an Orchard of 400 Apple Trees, 100 of which is grafted, and beginning to bear, with Peach, Pear, English Cherry, &c. of the best Sort. The whole is in Extraordinary Fence, and has an Out-Let to the Common, either by Way of the King's Road, or Bloomendale Road. The Landing is also one of the Best up that Shore. It now Rents for fifty four Pounds per Annum, and extremely handy for the New-York Market, being between six and seven Miles distant from New-York. For further Particulars enquire at the Shop at the Printing-Office in Beaver street. April 2, 1759 New York Mercury (New York, N. Y.) Deserted [from the scouting?] Party of the 46th Regiment, from on board a Sloop bound to Albany, Cornelison, Master; John Fisher, about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, of a dark Complexion, aged 28 Years, born in Prussia, by Trade a Butcher; went off in brown Cloaths. Whoever will secure the said Deserter in any of his Majesty's Goals and give Information thereof to any Officer of the said Regiment, shall receive Twenty Shillings Sterling Reward over and above what is allowed by Act of Parliament. April 9, 1759 New York Mercury Deserted from a recruiting party of the 46th Regiment, from on board a sloop bound to Albany, Cornelison, Master; John Fisher, about 5 feet 5 inches high, of a dark complexion, aged 28 years, born in Prussia, but trade a butcher,; went off in brown cloaths. Whoever will secure the said deserter in any of his Majesty’s Goals and give information thereof to any officer of the said regiment, shall receive twenty shilling sterling reward, over and above what is allowed by Act of Parliament. April 16, 1759 Weyman's New-York Gazette; NY Custom House Inward and Outward Entries, Custom House, NEW YORK, Inward Entries. Sloop Dolphin, Joseph Manchester, from Rh. Island. Schooner Industry, Ransone Hunley; [Schooner] Anne and James, Robbins Collins; and, Sloop Peggy and Salley, Nicholas Fletcher, from Virginia. Schooner Experiment, John Wells; [Schooner] Charming Nancy, Joseph Finley and Sloop Martha & Miriam, John Waide, from Philadelphia. [Sloop] Goose, John Fox, from New-Providence, [Sloop] Mary Anne Elisabeth, John Amory; and, [Sloop] Robert, John Dickinson, from St. Christophers. Schooner Dolphin, Joshua Ardis, from North-Carolina, [Schooner] Lindo Pacquet, Alexander Young; and, Brig. Martha, James Eninson, from South-Carolina. Outward Entries. Schooner Batchelor, Thomas Stevenson, for St. Kitts. Snow Charming Molly, Arthur Eames, for Newfoundland. [In sailing, a snow is a square rigged vessel with two masts] [Snow] Britannia, Lambert Garrison; and, [Snow] Olive, John Brackinrigg, for Bristol. Ship Edward, William Davis, for London. Cleared for departure. Sloop Swallow, John Waite; and Snow William, Robert McLeish, to Boston. Schooner Rochester, Elisha Tobey, to Caico-bay. Snow Wynyah, Wm Longstafr, to South-Carolina. April 30, 1759 New York Gazette and May 7, 1759 New York Mercury Whereas on the 14th day of April instant, Captain Joseph Manchester, Master of the sloop Dolphin, being on his passage from New York to Albany, was knocked overboard by the boom, near the Highlands, about 50 miles from New York and was drowned. This is to desire any person or persons whatever, if they should find the body floating or driven on shore, that they would enter him decently. For which they shall be rewarded by his father in law, Mr. Joseph Shelden of Providence, in the Colony of Rhode Island. April 16, 1759 Weyman's New-York Gazette (New York, New York) Custom House, NEW YORK. Inward Entries. Sloop Dolphin, Joseph Manchester, from Rh. Island. Schooner Industry, Ranion Hunley Schooner Anne and James, Robert Collins Sloop Peggy and Sally, Nicholas Fletcher, from Virginia. Schooner Experiment, John Wells Sloop Martha and Miriam, John Wade Schooner Charming Nancy, J. Finley, from Philadelphia Sloop Goose, John Fox, from New-Providence Sloop Mary-Ann Elizabeth, John Amory Sloop Robert, John Dickenion, from St. Christophers Schooner Dolphin, Joshua Ardis, from N. Carolina Schooner Lindo Packet, Alexander Young Brig Martha, James Eunson, from S. Carolina OUTWARD ENTRIES Schooner Batchelor, T. Stevenson, for St. Kitt's Snow Charming Molly, Ar. Eames, for Newfoundland Snow Britannia, Lambert Garrison Snow Olive, John Brackinrigg, for Bristol Ship Edward, Wm. Davis, for London CLEARED FOR DEPARTURE Sloop Swallow, John White Snow William, Robert Mc Leish, to Boston Schooner Rochester, Elisha Tobey, to Casco-bay Snow Wynyaw, Wm. Longilaff, to S. Carolina August 6, 1759 New York Gazette (Weyman's); Reward for returning Run-Away Run away the beginning of July, 1759, from Johannes Roorbach, in New York, a negro man, named Toon, or Anthony, 25 years old, has little or no beard, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a Malagasco breed, has a big mouth, and a good set of large teeth, which he never fails to show when he laughs, was seen in several parts of the city, but last to go in a wood boat. Whoever takes up the said fellow and brings him to his master, or secures him so that he may be had again, shall have Twenty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges paid. September 3, 1759 New-York Mercury (New York, New York) Custom-House, New York, INWARD ENTRIES Sloop Nancy, Joseph Cozzens from Rhode-Island Sloop Hanover, James Cox Sloop Two Friends, William Obrian from Philadelphia Sloop Charming Sally, N. Fletcher from New-Providence Sloop Stamford, William Wimble from Boston Sloop Joana, Francis Saunders Sloop Rebecca, William Patrie from Virginia Sloop Sally, John Jauncey from St. Martins Sloop Dove, Nicholas Bogait Sloop Joseph, Thomas Hervey from Jamaica Snow Kingston, William Ward from Fayal Ship Duke of Bedford, William Straughan from Limerick Brig Industry, John Green from Kirkwall Brig Boscawen, Thomas Marshall from Cork Ship New-Grace, John Green from Bristol OUTWARD ENTRIES Sloop Nancy, Joseph Cozzens for Rhode-Island Sloop Lark, Joseph Letson for Philadelphia Ship William and Mary, Wm. Heyer for Belfast CLEARED FOR DEPARTURE Schooner Fox, John Munro to Rhode-Island Sloop Indian Queen, George Ellis to Philadelphia Sloop Dispatch, John Pell Sloop Beaver, Robert Dale to Turk-Islands Sloop Sarah and Mary, Edward McAllester to St. Kitts Sloop John, Isaiah Bagwell to Virginia Sloop Elizabeth and Mary, Viner Leaycraft to Musquetos Brig Bradstreet, Stephen Clay Brig Henry, Joseph Riddle to Jamaica Ship Judith, Joseph Fisher to Bristol September 24, 1759 New-York Gazette Land for Sale in Orange County TO BE SOLD, FOUR hundred and fifty Acres of Land, whereon is a good house, a barn of 50 feet square; two good bearing Orchards, and about 150 acres of clear Land. The whole Farm is well water'd and timber’d: And there can be made on the same one hundred Acres of good Meadow, clear of stone. It lies about one Mile and a half from the Church, Saw and Grist Mills, and three Miles from the North River Landing. The said Land lies in New York Government, in Orange County, 3 miles from the Court-house in Orange Town, The ‘Title is indisputable. Any person inclining to purchase the same, or part, may apply to Robert and Cornelius Campbell, living at Tapan. To Be Sold also, A convenient Place for a Merchant, Packer, or Bolter, at Tapan Landing, whereon is a good Dwelling House, a Barn, and a good store house, garden and orchard: The Landing is so convenient, that a Boat can lay along side the store house, and take in her Loading: There is likewise a good Grist Mill close by the said store house. October 8, 1759 New York Gazette (Weyman's) (New York, N. Y.) A Gentleman who came down in one of the last Sloops from Albany says, That he was ashore at several Places on each Side of the North-River, and that at every Place he landed there were great Complaints made of the Damage done by Bears; some complain of the Loss of their Sheep, hogs, and Calves; other of their devouring their Fields of Indian Corn, &c. adding, that they are more numerous than has been known in the Memory of Man: And, Particularly, he was at a Tavern on the Post-Road near Poughkeepsy, when the Landlord counted to him 36, that had been killed within three weeks of that Time, in the Compass of four or five Miles. Whist this Gentleman and the Captain were ashore at this Tavern, two Bears came out of the Bushes where the Captain and himself landed, and swam across the River, passing very near the Head of the Sloop, but the Battoe being ashore, it was not in the Power of the People of the Sloop to pursue them. October 15, 1759 New York Gazette (Weyman's) (New York, N. Y. To be Let for a Term, and enter'd upon immediately. THE Lower Mills on the Manor of Philipsburg, commonly called the Yonkers Mills, 16 Miles from New-York by Water; containing two Double geared Breast Mills, a large Mill House three Storie high, and a stone Dam; they are constantly supplied with a fine Stream that the Mills can grind in the greatest Drought in the Summer; together with a good Dwelling House, and 20 acres of Land adjoining, and a Sufficiency of Timber for Flour Casks. The above Place is situated in a Wheat Country, and would be very suitable for a Bolter and Store Keeper, there being no Store within Ten Miles of the same. Likewise a Mill Boat that carries 900 Bushels of Wheat. For further Particulars enquire of F. Philipse. November 5, 1759 New York Mercury Grist Mill near Eastchester for Sale TO BE SOLD, A Good Grist-Mill, with two Pair of Stones, long noted for grinding for the Bolters in New-York, as they are very conveniently situated for the same Purpose, where a Mill Boat may load and unload along side of the Mill with the greatest Ease, the hoisting being all done with a Horse: Tis also well situated for a very considerable Country Custom, being about a Mile from the Town of Eastchester, and 20 from New-York. To be sold with the Mills, a Tract of Land containing 30 Acres by Estimation, be the same, more or less, with a very good Dwelling-House, Barn and Garden; also a Dwelling House for a Miller, with a sufficiency of Meadow, both fresh and salt; Tis very well situated for a Merchant, Baker or Bolter, having a very good new Bolting Mill in order for the same Purpose; likewise a Mill Boat in good order; sufficient to carry 750 Bushels of Wheat. Any Person inclining to purchase the above Privileges, may be farther informed, by applying to Mr. Caleb Lawrence, or Mr. Daniel Wright, in New-York; or Doctor Thomas Wright, living near the Premisses [sic]. Also to be sold, a certain Tract of Land, three Quarters of a Mile distant from the former, containing by Estimation, 33 Acres, be the same more or less, having on the same, a very good Dwelling-House, Store-House, Smoak-House [sic], Cyder Mill and House, Barn, &c. with great Variety of Fruit Trees, both old and young, of all Sorts, out of which 100 Barrels of Cyder may be made in a common bearing Year; 'tis all in extraordinary good Store Fence and Wall, with a sufficiency of Meadow, both fresh and salt, very well situated, and it good Order for a Merchant, or Tradesman of any Sort. Any Person inclining to purchase either of the Premises, together or separate, may, by applying to the above said Thomas Wright, living on the latter, agree on reasonable Terms, who will give an indisputable Title for the same. December 10, 1759. New York Gazette (Weyman's) (New York, N. Y.) Advices from above since our last, are, that the French Vessels taken and weighed by Commodore Loring, were bro't under the Fort at Tieconderoga, where they, with the English Vessels were secured, being enclosed with large Picquets: That the English Garrison at Crown Point, was about 2000 Men, all Healthy and well stored with Provisions: That the Accounts from the Enemy, were, that they were in great want of Provisions and other Necessaries. That Col. Haldiman is to command at Oswego: And General Gage at Albany, during the Winter: And that General Amherst arrived at Albany last Saturday and embarked to come down to this City, but the hard frost that set in at the Time, closed the Sloop in the River on Monday, so that his Excellency will be obliged to come by Land, unless the moderate Weather we have had since causes the Ice to give way. January 3, 1757 New York Gazette Lost or stole from on board the sloop that brought the Earl of Loudoun’s baggage from Albany, a leather portmanteau cloak bag, containing a blue cloth frock, with a red cloth waistcoat laced with gold, almost new, green bays sewed over the lace, a pair of red cloth breeches, with gold vellum button-holes, and a pair of stone knee buckles, and a pair of silver-spring spurs, the neck of one split, with a few shirts, stocks, stockings and handkerchiefs, markt with G.T and two pair of shoes. Whoever will bring the said portmanteau to Mr. Clement’s in the Broad-Way, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble; or if any body has bought any of the aforementioned things, they are desired to give what information they can, that the thief may be brought to justice. July 4, 1757 New-York Gazette- or, The Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) Run away on Wednesday Morning the 24th of May last, from the Sloop Ranger, Benjamin Bethell, Master, a Negro Man, named Frank, about 5 feet and 6 Inches high: Had on when he ran away Ozenbrigs Shirt, Speckled Shirt, Shoes and Stockings, he is a Bermuda born. Whoever takes him up and brings him to the Printer, or to the said Bethell, shall have FIVE POUNDS Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by BENJAMIN BETHELL December 26, 1757 New-York Gazette- or, The Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) List of Shipping now in our Harbour, up to the 24th Instant, are 55 ships, 16 Snows, 11 Brigs, 18 Sloops, 5 Schooners; -- Coasters 40, and Wood-boats 59. We include the fleet lately arrived from Cork, and His Majesty's ship the Scarborough. The North River, for upwards of 50 Miles below Albany, has been fast with Ice, above a fortnight past. March 8, 1756 New York Mercury (New York, N. Y.) Saturday last, a Schooner arrived here from Rh. Island with a Number of Ship Carpenters, who in a few Hours after, embarked on board a Sloop and sailed with a fair Wind for Albany. The same Evening, a Quantity of Cordage, some Cannon, and other Necessaries, for equipping the Vessels designed to be built at Lake Ontario, were shipped on board a Sloop at the Long Pier.. To Be Sold, a likely young Negro Man, about 20 Years of Age, fit for either Town or Country: Enquire of the Printer hereof. May 27, 1756 Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Custom-House Philadelphia, Inward Entries. [Sloop] Experiment, Daniel Dole, from Boston OUTWARDS Sloop Experiment, Daniel Dole for Albany January 14, 1751 New York Gazette To be Sold, A good well-built Sloop of about 70 Tons, not above a year old, her timbers all cedar, with large new rigging, sails, cables and anchors, now lying in Conetje’s Dock, where she may be view’d at any time: Any person inclining to purchase, may apply to Jacob Van Voorhis, or Peter Mesyer, at the North River, who will dispose of her on reasonable terms. March 11, 1751 New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy Boston, February 18.One night last week, in bad weather, a vessel bound in from St. Kitts, ran ashore near the Light House and bilged. Last Saturday Morning, about 6 o’clock, a fire broke out in the Keeping Room of the Rev. Mr. Gray, in this town, which had got to such a head before it was discovered, that the whole room was in a flame, and ‘twas with the utmost difficulty extinguished. Most of Mr. Gray’s cloaths were burnt, and all the furniture in the room destroyed or rendered almost useless. ‘Tis said his loss (exclusive of the damage done to the house) is at least 600 l. Old Tenor. Feb. 25. A few days ago as Capt. Mackey was on his passage from Annapolis Royal, while two of his men were sitting in the steerage, a loaded musket that hung over their heads, fell down, and the cock striking against a chest, the gun went off, and shot one of them in or near the groin and wounded him so that he died in a few hours. ‘Tis remarkable that one of Capt. Mackey’s men was drowned near Castle William, as he was going out about a month ago. By a Vessel from Annapolis Royal, and another from Halifax, we have advice, that our troops at Chinecto were in perfect health and high spirits; that they had such exceeding fine weather, that all the rivers and creeks were open; and that the French Commander’s Valet de Chambre, with two German soldiers had deserted to our troops, and all agree, that the French and Indians are in great want of provisions and liquor. They all inform that the French missionary among the Indians, bribed them to murder the brave Capt. How, in the infamous manner they did, and that they did, and that he punctually pays them 50 Livres for every scalp, 100 for every prisoner, and 400 for every officer they bring in of ours. That to prevent these deserters from returning or giving any intelligence to the enemy, Col. Lawrence had prudently sent them to Annapolis by Capt. Cobb. Last Monday Evening a fire broke out on board a new sloop that had come in but the tide before from North River, and lay a-aground a little to the Northward of Minot’s T. which burnt for some time with great violence; but altho’ it was low water, an engine was with some difficulty got on board, which playing briskly soon quell’d the flames, after having done very considerable damage to the hull, sails and rigging of the sloop. From Pamequid we have advice of the death of Capt. Williams Phips, Commander of the Garrison in that place, the eldest son of his Honour the Lieutenant Governor. May 13, 1751. New-York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) To be sold at publick Vendue, on Friday the 17th Instant, at 10 o'clock in the Morning, at the Meal Market, A Number of likely Negro Slaves, lately imported in the Sloop Wolf, directly from Africa. Those that are not disposed of on that Day, will be sold at publick Vendue the Friday following. May 20, 1751. New-York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) To be Sold, A Good Boat or Shallop, of about 10 Tons, her Frame red Cedar, and is about 5 years old; her Mainsail new, Jibb but little worn; she has two good Anchors and Cables, and her Rigging in good order; - draws about 5 Feet Water when loaded. Any Person inclining to purchase, may apply to John Berrian, living at Beekman's-Slip. July 15, 1751. New-York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) The Yacht or Pleasure Boat, belonging to Capt. Roddam, being well sound with good Sails, Rigging, &c. is to be sold at publick Vendue on Thursday next, between the Hours of Eleven and One, at Mr. Ackland's Coffee-House, for ready Money. February 5, 1750 New-York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) THIS to give Notice, That there is to a sold, a large Parcel of Butt, Pipe, Hogshead and Barrel Staves of various sorts; as also a Parcel of choice Chesnut Rails, and Oak Posts; likewise choice good Ship Timber, some already cut, and much more on the Ground, with House-Frames, and all sorts of other Timber for building Houses; Samples of them may be seem at Jacob Christopher Foerster's in New-York, and any Quantity will be ready to deliver to any Purchaser as soon as the North River is open, ---- There is also some Trees very fit for Keels of vessels from 40 to 50 foot long, and lies convenient on the River for building. September 27, 1750. Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Run away, from Silas Parvin, of this city, a Negro fellow, named Tom, about five feet 6 inches high, thick well set fellow, very large legs and arms, much pitted with the small-pox, talks good English, and so smooth a tongue that he is almost capable to make any body believe all he says. He took with him when he went away, 2 good ozenbrigs shirts, 2 good pairs of trowsers, a green cloth jacket, a brown cloth coat, an old hat, a pair of old shoes with brass buckles, and blue worsted stockings. Whoever takes up the said Negro, and brings him to his said master, shall have Twenty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by SILAS PARVIN. N. B. This is to desire all masters of vessels not to carry him away. October 29, 1750. James Birket. Some Cursory Remarks Made by James Birket in his Voyage to North America, 1750-1751. New Haven: Yale U. Pr., 1916. (p. 42) 1750 Octoe 29th THE CITY OF NEW YORK (formerly New Amsterdam) is Scituated on the South So: W point of york Island One part of the Town lying upon the Sound that Separates this Island and the Mainland from Long Island, which is the Side of the town where all the Wharfs are Built and the Ships lye, The great North river Washes the other Side of the town faceing the Jerseys which Said river & the Sound Join at the fort at the Lower end of the (p. 43) town And form a Spacious Bay with many Pretty Small Islands in it. This City is well Scituated for bussiness having the Advantage of all the trade of Connecticut by the Sound as also the coast of Long Island And the Inland Country at least 200 miles by the North river large Sloops go as far as Albany wch is 166 miles and Smaller craft Amongst the Mohawks where they cary on a great trade with the Indians; and, About Albany & Esopus the make the finest flours in America, I was Credibly Informd that at the last mentiond place there has been Sold Farms at £50 pAcre taking in the whole Est PMeasure Sandy Hook is reckon'd 10 leagus from the Town this is where we enter the Ocean but I cannot think it so much as we run it down to the Hook in 2 hours indeed we had the Advantage of Wind & tide. The vessels by this means in the winter are Soon into the Harbour, Ans Soon out when the wind Serves, when in other ports they frequently frose up. As I said before the wharfs & places where there vessels lye are on the Eastside of the Town & for the whole Length of it there is a good depth of water And all vessels Load & Discharge without the help of boats or lighters which is very convenient. (p. 46) They also Build many vessels here of all Sizes, And are well Supply'd with Timber from the Jerseys from Long Island, And also from Statten Island which I believe to be the Best in this part of the Country as it grows near the Sea and upon a Clay Soil. I would likewise observe that the Trade of the Jerseys is pretty much divided between, New York and Philadelphia, the which is a great Advantage to Both; The Yorkers draw a Great quantity of Bread Flour, and wheat, yearly from the Jerseys by way of Amboy, and down Rariton river by way of Brunswick there being a very good Corn Cuntry up that river. This City also reaps great Advantages by the Navigation of the North or Hudsons river, As the City of Albany lyes so Near the Indians that it (p. 47) Enables them to Cary on the furr Trade to greater Advantage then Any other Province in America, And helps them in their Remittances to England. December 24, 1750. New-York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) To be SOLD, A Good well-built Sloop of about 70 Tons, not above a Year old, her Timbers all Cedar, with large new Rigging, Sails, Cables, and Anchors, now lying in Coentje's Dock, where she may be view'd at any Time: Any Person inclining to purchase, may apply to Jacob Van Voorhis, or Peter Mesyer, at the North River, who will dispose of her on reasonable Terms. April 24, 1749. New-York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York), To be sold, a Plantation at Tapan, in the County of Orange, and Province of New-York, containing about 200 Acres, 20 of which are fresh Meadow, and 100 very good for Wheat, the rest well water'd and timber'd; there is a good Dwelling-House thereon, with a bearing Orchard of about 200 Apple and Pear Trees, and a Barn of 55 by 50 Foot, situated about 5 Miles from a Landing on the North River, convenient for the York Markets. Whoever has a Mind to purchase, may, by applying to Teunis DeClarke, living near the Premises, be informed of the Title and Conditions of Sale. May 8, 1749 New-York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) To be Sold by publick Vendue, on the Twenty fourth Day of May next, at New Windsor, in Ulster County. A Small Lot of Land containing above an Acre, having a good Dwelling-House thereon, a Story and a Half high, Forty five Feet long, and Twenty one wide, and a good Cellar under the Whole, and two Rooms on each Floor, with a Fire Place in each; a large Barn near it; and a small Lot with a good Store-House and Dock fit for a Store-Keeper, being the publick Landing Place frequented by the numerous Inhabitants of a large plentiful Country. The said Lots and Houses are pleasantly situated on the West Bank of Hudson's River, at New Windsor aforesaid; also 6 Acres and a Half of Meadow belonging to the said Lots, near the same. Also 50 Acres of Land about a Mile from Hudson's River, having a Frame-House thereon, and a young bearing Orchard; some of the Land is cleared and inclosed. All the said Houses and Lots will be sold together, or separate, as the Purchasers please. August 14, 1749 New York Evening Post New York. Last Tuesday evening a young man of about 19 years of age, apprentice to a baker in this city, went to bed in an upper room, being intoxicated, got up in the night, opened a door which was in the second story and fell down into a gang-way, where he lay till four o’clock in the morning, at which time the people of the house arose to work, and finding him there, took him up; but he died a few minuets after. Last week, one Mr. Knox, Master of a small sloop send up the North-River, and coming near the Highlands, two men came on board him in a canoe and asked Mr. Knox for a dram, which he readily gave them; and after taking a turn or two upon deck, each of them drew forth a postol, which they had conceal’d, and coming up to Mr. Knox demanded his money, he told them that he had none, whereupon they forc’d him down into the fore-castle, one of them went into the cabbin, broke open his chest but finding no money took a bottle of rum and so went off leaving Mr. Knox barr’d down in the fore-castle, where he remained till his Negro, whom they had confin’d upon deck, released him. We also hear that a sloop belonging to Capt. Bayard, was robb’d at or near the same place of nine pound in money which was all they had on board. We hear that a person was lately robbed on the road near Whippany, of about twenty sillings, by two fellows who search’d the linings of his cloaths, hat and even shoes to see if he had none conceal’d. We hear from the Jerseys, that they have lately had a considerable quantity of hail, as large as pidgions eggs which did a considerable damage to the Indian-Corn and Buck-Wheat. Last Saturday His Majestys Ship the Grayhound, returned into this harbor from her cruze. August 21, 1749 New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy Within a few days past we have heard of several robberies committed on boats going up and down the North River, by persons unknown; and yesterday about one o’clock a man dressed in woman’s cloaths, was taken up in this city on suspicion Goal: He had been to church in the forenoon, in his woman’s habit, which was neat and good; but in his bundle was his man’s cloaths very poor and mean; on his being apprehended, he pretended that he came from the Mannor of Philipsbourgh, and disguised himself there on a wager. But ‘tis conjectured that he will turn out on a wager one of those robbers. Yesterday Mrs. Pickeman, the wife of Capt. Pickeman of this city, being in good health in the morning, was taken ill suddenly, and died before any assistance could be obtained. Last night between 9 and 10 o’clock, a fire broke out on board a new ship belonging to Capt. Thomas of this city, lying at Cannon’s Wharff, and got to such a head before it was discover’d, that it was found impossible to extinguish it; and it being almost high water, she was tow’d off into the stream, and with the tide carried above the town, where she was entirely burnt down to the water’s edge. She was built up at Connecticut, and was brought, down but a few days ago, ballasted with wood, all which, together with the masts, yards and rigging, was destroyed. It was with difficulty some other vessels lying near her when the fire broke out, were preserved. On the alarm of the fire, Mrs. Levy, a widow gentlewoman in this city was taken with a fainting fit, suppos’d to be with the fright and died immediately. October 16, 1749 New-York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) RUN away from the Sloop Speedwell of Philadelphia, Nathan Solly, Master, Thomas Nichols, of a small Stature, long thin visag'd, very swarthy, a long Nose, something pitted with the small Pox, and wore a light colour'd Wig. George -------, something larger than the other, full fac'd and smooth, except some Pimples occasioned by drinking, and wore a Worsted Cap: It is supposed they have stolen a new Rateen Coat of a light brown, with large white Buttons, a pair of black Breeches, a Gingham Jacket, two white and two Check Shirts, two pair of Worsted Stockings, and old Castor Hay with a Hole in the Crown, and Fifteen or Twenty Pounds in Cash: Had on when they went away, blue Jackets, Check Shirts, white tary [sic; "tarry"?] Trowsers, old Shes and Stockings, old Hats and very dirty. Whoever takes up and secures said Fellow, so that Capt. Solly may have them again, shall have Thirty Shillings Reward for each, and reasonable Charges, paid by Nathan Solly. N. B. The said Sloop designs for Philadelphia in two Days, and now lies at the Crane. June 22, 1747 New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy NEW-YORK, June 22. Yesterday about 2 o'Clock his Excellency our Governor embarked on board a Sloop, and immediately set Sail with a fair Wind for Albany. October 1, 1747 Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia)
Run away, on the 20th of September last, from Cohansie Bridge, a very big Negroe man, named Sampson, about 50 years of age, has some Indian blood in him, is hip-shot, and goes very lame; he has taken his son with him, a boy about 12 or 14 years of age, named Sam; he was born of an Indian woman, and looks much like an Indian, except in his hair; both belong to Silas Parvin of Philadelphia, and are both well clothed, only the boy is barefoot; they have taken with them a gun and ammunition, and two rugs; can both talk Indian very well, and it is likely they have dressed themselves in Indian dress, and gone towards Carolina. Whoever secures said slaves, so that their master may have them again, shall have Five Pounds reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by Silas Parvin. Pennsylvania Gazette, May 1, 1746 Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered In. Sloop Elizabeth, John Pientice, from Barbados. Speedwell, Daniel Robinson, from Virginia. Sarah, Thomas Dudley, from N. Carolina. Endeavour, Benjamin Tatem, from S. Carolina. Lark, Peter Ganthony, from Barbados. Dove, William Dickinson, from Bermudas. Brigt. Elizabeth, Hugh Hill, from London. Schooner Fame, Elisha Woodberry, from N. England. Outwards. Ship Balance, Richard Gill, for Antigua. Frere, Thomas Hyder, for Barbados. Sloop Delight, Richard Talbot, for Bermuda. Providence, James White, for S. Carolina. Warwick, Robert Dickinson, for Antigua. Adolph, John Bush, for Eustatia. Henry, John Dickinson, for Antigua. Jolly Batchelor, Joseph Newbold, for Barbados. George, John Todd, for Antigua. Elizabeth, John Prentice, for Barbados. Anne, Benjamin Stovell, for Jamaica. Lydia, and Betty Reuben Worth, for Coracoa. Eunice, John Gibbs, for Antigua. Batchelor, Christopher Goddard, for Madeira. Schooner Bredah, Daniel Burch, for Coracoa. Cleared. Brigt. Delaware, James Taylor, to Jamaica. Sloop Francis, John Dill, to Barbados. Charming Betty, Josias Gibbs, to Coracoa. Endeavor, John Harding, to Boston. Francis, Stephen Beake, to Coracoa. Abigail, Thomas Bourne, to Boston. Delight, Richard Talbot, to St. Kitts. Ship Mary, Bernard Martin, to London. William’s Galley, Henry Harrison, to Maryland. Schooner Britannia, George Sisson, to Cape-Breton. June 26, 1746 Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia) Custom-house, Philadelphia, Entred In. Sloop Pearl, John Morgan, from Barbados. Constantine, John Deacon, from St. Kitts. Endeavour, John Harding, from Boston. Lydia & Betty, Reuben Worth, from S. Carolina. Little Betty, Jacob Jones, from Virginia. Bermuda Merchant, Stephen Newbold, fr. Bermuda. Scooner Unity, Thomas Cliffton, from Virginia. Brigt. Exchange, William Simpson, from Antigua. Outwards. Brigt. Greyhound, Arthur Burrows, for Lisbon. Sloop Providence, Pyramus Green, for New-Providence. Ship Bolton, Edward Dowers, for Antigua. Cleared. Sloop Argyle, Duncan Murrey, to Maryland. Endeavour, John Haiding to Boston. Mary, William Mitchell, to Antigua. Ship Molly, Joseph Rivers, to Cape-Breton. Brigt. Dolphin, Samuel Holme, to Jamaica. Ship Martha, James Crawford, to Londonderry. Brigt. George, John M’Cleland, to Coast of Africa. July 3, 1746 Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia) Custom-house, Philadelphia, Entered in. Scooner Dolphin, John Austin, from Barbados. Sloop Prince Frederick, Clement Conyers, from Tortuga. Sloop Sea Nymph, Robert Harvey, from Tortuga. Sloop Sea Horse, Robert Zuill, from New-Providence. Scooner Good Intent, Henry Harramond, fr. S. Carolina. Brigt. Recovery, Joseph Greenway, from Barbados. Outwards. Sloop Lydia & Betty, Nathan Solly, for Georgia. Ship Catharine, Joseph Smith, for Londonderry. Sloop Pearl, John Morgan, for Barbados. Brigt. Recovery, Joseph Greenway, for Barbados. Cleared. Brigt. Argyle, John Seymour, to Cape-Breton. Brigt. Carpenter, John Green, to Madeira. Sloop Lydia and Betty, Nathan Solly, to Georgia. Brigt. Greyhound, Arthur Burrows, to Lisbon. September 4, 1746 - Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia) Custom-House, Philadelphia. Entered In. Sloop Unicorn, Joseph Doane, from Boston. Ship Griffin, John Chubbard, from N. Castle on Dela. Schooxer Revenge, John Johnson. From St. Kitts. Outwards. Sloop Francis, John Darrell, for Madeira. Mary, Peter Godfrey, for Jamaica. Ann, Richard Whitter, for Jamaica. Tryton, Samuel Skinner, for St. Kitts. Mary, Amos Minot, for St. Kitts. Real Design, Nathaniel Morgan, for St. Kitts. Delight, Richard Talbot, for St. Kitts. Unicorn, Joseph Dean, for Boston. Speedwell, Silas Parvin, for Albany. Lydia & Betty, Nathaniel Solley, for Albany. Snow Chefter, George Blair, for Maryland. Cleared. Sloop Friendship, Isaac Cex, to N. Providence. Tryal, Thomas Dufree, to Rhode-Island. Brigt. Prompey, George Davis to Boston. 1746-09-14 New York Evening Post New-York, September 14th. Extract of a letter from Albany, dated September 7th, 1746. Yesterday an account arrived from Saratoga, that the French Indians had killed five of our soldiers and taken three captive. There is near a 100 of our Indians come to this place, to join our forces against Canada, they say they came of themselves to fight for the English; they are none of those Indians that received the presents but some that never was here before. Last week sailed from hence the Privateer Sloop Clinton Capt. Thomas Beven, on a cruze against his Majesty’s enemies, she was extraordinary well fitted and man’d. Also sailed from hence Capt. John Lawrence in a small Privateer Sloop, mounting four carriage guns, and eight swivels, and about thirty men. Also, lies ready the Privateer Dolphin, and will sail with all possible expedition. Last Friday sailed from hence for Albany, five sloops with the companies raised in the Jersey’s and elsewhere. September 25, 1746 Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia) Custom-house, Philadelphia. Entered In. Sloop Francis, Francis Dickenson from Antigua. Endeavour, Reuben Worth from New England. Ann, Peter Milbey from Virginia. Brigt. Rebecca, Benjamin Burk from Dublin. Ship William and Mary, John Cowen from Newcastle. Brigt. Globe, Daniel Rees from Jamaica. Brigt. John, Thomas Marshal from Newcastle on Del. Scooner Charles-town, William Grant from South Carolina. Outwards. Scooner Dolphin, J. Austin for S. Carolina. Joseph, Joseph Hollet for Boston. Sloop Endeavour, Reuben Worth for Rh. Island. Humming-bird, Charles Dingee for Virginia. Charity, Vincent Salsus for Barbados. Ship Griffin, John Chubbard for Maryland. Molly, Joseph Rivers for Barbados. Cleared. Sloop Providence, Pyramus Green to Alabny. Brigt. Sally, Neil Mr. Neil to Londonderry. Sea-flower, David Dewar to Jamaica. Nancy, James Brown to Liverpoole. Schooner Joseph, Joseph Hollet to Salem. October 16, 1746 Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia) Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered in. Ship Hope, Robert Richie, from Coracoa. Friendship, Henry Lisle, from London. Anne Galley, George Houston, from Ditto. Brigt. Elizabeth, Edward Gill, from Madeira. Greyhound, Arthur Burrows, from Lisbon. Schooner Abigail, Josiah Kollogg, from Salem. Dolphin, Elias Kingston, from Boston. Sloop Content, Thomas Wells, from Bermuda. Susannah, Silvanus Allen, from Nantucket. Speedwell, Silas Parvin, from Albany. Lydia and Betty, Nathan Solly, from Ditto. Out. Sloop Elizabeth, William Edgar, for Barbados. Schooner Dolphin; Elias Kingston, for Boston. Cleared. Sloop Prosperity, Nathan Young, to Boston. Charity, Vincent Saltus, to Barbados. Schooner L’emmon, Lazarus Sampson, to Boston. October 30, 1746 Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia) Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered in. Sloop Raven, Peter Folger, from Nantucket. Katie, Cornelius Bowne, from N. Providence. Billander Friendship, Samuel Rossiter, from Lisbon. Ship Neptune, Thomas Wilkinson, from Leith. Schuoner Chance, John Byrn, from Salem. Providence, Pyramus Green, from Albany. Brigt. Carpenter, John Green, from Madeira. Outwards. Sloop Tryal, Clothier Pierce. For R. Island. Lydia and Betsey, Nathan Solly, for S. Carolina. Providence, Pyramus Green, for N. Providence. Rose, John Clark, for N. York. Mary, Joseph Conyers, for N. Providence. Schooner Revenge, John Johnston, for St. Kitts. Chance, John Byrn, for Salem. Brigt. Warren, William Condy, for Jamaica. Greyhound, Arthur Burrows, for Barbados. Brigt. Chesterfield, Thomas Coatam, for Barbados. Snow George, Nathaniel Ambler, for Cape Breton. Ship Hope, Robert Richey, for Coracoa. Catharine and Mary, William Childs, for Jamaica. William and Mary, William Blair, for Jamaica. Cleared. Schooner Charlestown, William Grant, to Jamaica. Revenge, John Johnston, to St. Kitts, Ship Molly, Joseph Rivers, to Barbados. Snow Peggy, Anthony Rock, to Barbados. Sloop Lydia, Barzilla Folger, to Boston. Endeavour, John Harding, to Boston. Content, Thomas Wells, to S. Carolina. Henry, James Brown, to Jamaica. Elizabeth, William Edgar, to Barbados. Providence, John Gardner, to N. Providence. Mary, William Mitchel, to Barbados. Francis, Francis Dickinson, to Bermuda. Lydia and Betty, Nathan Solly, to S. Carolina. Tryal, Clothier Pierce, to R. Island. Susannah, Sylvanus Allen, to Boston. November 14, 1746 and November 24, 1746 New York Evening Post
New York. On Friday evening last, arrive here from Albany, twelve Mohawk Indian Warriers; as also a party of our men, 10 in number, who had been amongst the French Settlements in Canada; where about 40 miles to the westward of the City of Montreal. They attacked, 4 or 5 families, and brought from thence, after first having burnt the houses and kill’d the cattle, & c. four French scalps and 8 prisoners. And on Saturday noon following, by Order of his Excellency, were landed from on board the sloop, attended by a company of soldiers; the Indians march’d first, one after the other; with the scalps fixed upon a stick, adorned with read riban’s, after them followed the prisoners, the Indians being painted and drest with feathers on their heads, after their war manner, the captives being also painted and clad in Indian dress; thus they march’d in prosession to attend the Governor, the Indian Captain as he led the van; cry’d with a very mournful cry, Yo ------ho. Yo------ho. All the time he march’d. The signification of this cry, is their having scalps with them. These being the first prisoners and scalps taken during this war. |
AuthorThis collection was researched and catalogued by Hudson River Maritime Museum contributing scholars George A. Thompson and Carl Mayer. Archives
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