Genealogical Gleanings from the Pennsylvania Evening Post: 1777
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Genealogical Gleanings from the Pennsylvania Evening Post: 1777 extracted by Elizabeth Parker Fitler HE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, 1773-1784, was variously, T a tri-weekly, semi-weekly and daily newspaper established by Benjamin Towne on 24 January 1775, the first edition appearing Thursday, 23 March 1775. This, the first of Philadelphia's evening newspapers was of prime historical and genealogical interest as it spanned those vital years during the American Revolution. From December 1776 to September 1777 it was not published with entire regularity. Suspended from 23 September to 11 October 1777, upon arrival of the British army in Philadelphia, it resumed publication under the guidance and control of the British. It was again suspended from 20 May to 11 June 1778, and after the departure of the British troops 18 June 1778, was returned to the Patriotic cause. Extracts of the 1775 edition can be found in The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, XXVII, 230 - 237. For the subsequent year 1776, XXVIII, 68-80. Saturday, di januag: Deserted, supposed to be skulking about town in some corner, from the Pennsylvania Third regiment, commanded by COL. JOSEPH WOOD, from 16th to 20th of December, the following persons, viz. JOHN GALAGHER, born in Ireland, has lived the most part of his time, since he came to America, in Chester county, middle aged. WILLIAM ASHLEY, a comrade of Galagher's, near the same place. Also JOHN M'GUIRE, JAMES THOMAS, ALEXANDER ANDERSON, PATRICK M'GUIRE and PETER CARNEY. The above, I have reason to think, enlisted under false names. Ten Dollars reward for each. S. BAYARD, Capt. 3rd P. R. Ran away from the subscriber on the 25th day of December last, a Dutch servant lad named MARTIN SEGALER, by trade a 291 292 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine shoemaker, near 5'6" high, about 19 years of age. He said he would go to the Hessions. Sixteen Dollars reward. JOSHUA LIPPINCOTT, Woolwich Twp., Racoon creek. Tuesday, 7 januag: Deserted from CAPT. NICHOLAS MILLER'S company, of the Twelfth Pennsylvania regiment, commanded by COL. WILLIAM COOK, a certain JAMES MATTHEAAIS, about 5'7" high. Says he lives mostly about Germantown and Philadelphia. Nicholas Miller, Capt. Princeton, New jersey, 5 December: Last Tuesday three villains came to the home of MR. NOWEL FURMAM, near Princeton, and after abusing the family in a barbarous manner, took with them goods to the amount of between one hundred and two hundred pounds. One of the rouges is an Irishman, his name is said to be WATSON, and I have been informed he belongs to CAPT. BROWN's company of Pennsylvania riflemen, under COL. BROADHEAD. The second man I cannot describe. They have been seen near the Baptist meetinghouse at Hopewell, on Wednesday evening, but could not be taken for want of men of resolution. It is supposed they are bound for Delaware, and so on to Shamokin. Whoever secures the goods and the men, so they can be convicted, shall have One Hundred Dollars reward, or Fifty Dollars for the men, or in proportion for any of the men or part of the goods, by applying to MR. STACY POTTS at Trenton, or MR. WILLIAM WOODHOUSE, at Front-street, Philadelphia, or the subscriber at Princeton. JOHN DENTON. Tuesday, 7 januag: Was committed to my custody yeasterday, a certain JAMES PITT, a soldier belonging to CAPT. VANSANT's company, in the American army. The said Captain is desired to apply to the subscriber, that the soldier may be taken to his respective company. THOMAS DEVISEES, jailor. Deserted from CAPT. NICHOLAS MILLER'S company of the Twelfth Pennsylvania regiment of Continental troops, commanded by COL WILLIAM COOK, a certain EDWARD O'BRIEN, about 5'9" high Or 10 " high. Likewise a certain FRANCIS LINBERRY, about 5'8" high. Twenty Dollars reward, or Ten Dollars for each. Nicholas Miller, Capt. N.B. Linberry's real name is supposed to be WILLIAM DAVIS. Saturday, Il januag: Ran away on the fifth instant, from the subscriber living in Water-street a little below the Drawbridge, an Irish servant boy named THOMAS PILLSON, about 4'6" or 8" high, Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 293 between 14 and 15 years of age, may perhaps pass for this country born, and be lurking on some of the armed vessels in the river. Fifteen Shillings reward. WILLIAM JACKSON. Deserted, supppsed to -be skulking about town in some corner, from the Pennsylvania Third regiment, commanded by COL JOSEPH WOOD, from 16th to 30th of December, the following persons, viz. JOHN LOGAN, born in Ireland, lived in Philadelphia, a house carpenter, 33 years of age, about 5'81/2" high. WILLIAM KILLEEN, born in Ireland, lived in Maryland, weaver, 27 years of age, 5'51/2" high. JOHN CUNNINGHAM, born in Ireland, lived in Maryland, labourer, 23 years of age, 5'51/2" high. JOHN COLEMAN, waggoner, lived in Bucks county, about 30 years of age, 3'10" high; had leave to take his wagon home to Bucks, and return immediately, but he is not yet returned. Ten Dollars reward each. S. BAYARD, Capt. 3d P. R. JOSEPH FOWLER, JAMES BRYAN, SAMUEL AIRLEY, PATRICK SUPPEL and JAMES ROGERS, are desired immediately to join the company, or they will be advertised as deserters. London, 30 August: CAPT. JOHNSON, late of the Yankee privateer, escaped out of the port hole of the man-of-war he was on board of at Nore, and swam away. It is said he is on the continent. Tuesday, .14 January: Deserted, the seventh instant, from CAPT. HAWKINS BOONE's company of the Twelfth regiment of the state of Pennsylvania, commanded by COL. WILLIAM COOKE, CHARLES TOMSON, an Irishman, says he served his time in Lancaster county. Ten Dollars reward if taken up in this state, and out of it Twenty Dollars. Hawkins Boone. Thursday, 16januag: Ran away from the subscriber living in Bibery township, Philadelphia county, the 13th instant, a servant man named ROGER GAYTON, an Englishman, about 25 years of age, near 5'5" high and was brought up in the fulling business in England. Eight Dollars reward. GILES KNIGHT,, JUN. Saturday, 18 januag: Last Saturday evening died near Princeton, of the wounds he received in the engagement at that place, on third instant, HUGH MERCER, ESQ., Brigadier General in the Continental Army. On Wednesday his body was brought to this city, and on Thursday buried on the south side of Christ-Church yard with military honors, attended by the Council of Safety, the Members of the Assembly, gentlemen of the army and a number of the most respectable inhabitants of this city. The uniform character, exalted abilities 294 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine and intrepidity of this illustrious officer, will render his name equally dear to America with the liberty for which she is now contending, to the latest posterity. Yesterday the remains of CAPT. WILLIAM SHIPPEN, who was killed at Princeton the third instant, gloriously fighting for the liberty of his country, were interred in St. Peter's churchyard. His funeral was attended by the Council of Safety, the Members of the Assembly, officers of the army, a troop of Virginia lighthorse and a great number of inhabitants. This brave and unfortunate man was in his twentyseventh year, and has left a widow and three young children to lament the death of an affectionate husband and tender parent, his servants a kind master and his neighbors a sincere and obliging friend. Deserted on the 12th instant, a certain man named JAMES WILSON, belonging to the 10th battalion, commanded by COL. PENROSE, and in CAPT. JOHN STONER's company. It is supposed that the said Wilson formerly belonged to one of the rowgallies, and that he may be gone on board. Five Dollars reward by applying to ENSIGN THOMAS SHANKS, living at the sign of the White Horse in Elbow-lane. Ran away from the subscriber, living in Market-street, Philadelphia, a Scotch servant girl named JANET CAMPBELL. It is supposed she is skulking about the barracks. One Dollar reward. ROBERT M'NAIR. Tuesday, 21 januay: Deserted the 16th instant, from CAPT. WILLIAM C0X's company, a soldier named SAMUEL SMITH, about 18 years of age, he formerly belonged to the Fifth Pennsylvania battalion. Said Smith was a prisoner at New-York. It is supposed he is gone towards Lancaster. Six Dollars reward. WILLIAM ORR, ENSIGN, at the barracks. Ran away from the subscriber, living in Second-street, Philadelphia, on Friday the 10th of January, an Irish servant man named WILLIAM MOORE, a shoemaker by trade, about 21 years of age, 5'7" or 8" high, and has much of a Scotch accent in his speech. Eight Dollars reward. JAMES RONEY. N. B. As he has a brother living in Chester county, it is to be supposed he has gone that way. Deserted the 15th of January, four marines belonging to CAPT. SAMUEL SHAW's company, from on board the Randolph frigate, lying at Fort-island, viz. PHILIP MULHOLAND, 5'5" high, a weaver by trade, and about 27 years of age. NEIL FARAD', 5'53/4" high. Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 295 JOHN CLEMENTS, 5' 6" or 7" high, 22 years of age, and a taylor by trade. THOMAS M'NAMIE, 5' 6" or 7" high, 27 years of age. Deserted the 18th of January, EDWARD ROWIN, a landsman, about 5' 8" high, and about 25 years of age. HENRY SPEAR, a marine, about 28 years of age, and plays the fife tolerably well. EDWARD HIGGINS, a landsman, about 5' 9" high, and American born. All the rest are Irishmen. Five Pounds reward for each. NICHOLAS BIDDLE. Thursday, 23 januag: Deserted from my regiment of lighthorse, the 21st instant, in the city of Philadelphia, MATTHEW SMITH, who enlisted with me as a saddler to the regiment under the name of MICHAEL SMITH. By his brogue I apprehend him to be an Irishman, though he may probably deny that he is so. He is about 5' 7" or 8' high, has worked with one or two coachmakers in Second-street and Pine-street, in which neighborhood he is pretty well known. He asked leave to go to Darby for some clothes. Twenty Dollars reward. THEE. BLAND, Major-Commandant. Saturday, 25 januag: Deserted last night from my company, in the Congress's own regiment, commaned by MOSES HAZEN, ESQ., the following persons, viz. WILLIAM COCKRAN, about 32 years of age, 5' 10" high, born in Ireland. It is supposed he has gone towards Reading. PATRICK FERREL, about 22 years of age, 5' 4" high. It is supposed he would go to Bucks county. Ten Dollars reward each. MATTHEW M'CONNELL, Capt. This day the remains of COL. JOHN HASELET, of the Lower counties, were interred in the Old Presbyterian meeting yard, with military honors. Tuesday, 2$ ,January: Died, in Leacock township, Lancaster county, MISS BETSY TENNENT, youngest daughter of the REV. GILBERT TENNANT, deceased. Thursday, 30 ,January: Deaths. CAPT. JONATHAN SMITH of cumberland county, New-Jersey. LIEUT. HAMILTON of COL. MILES's regiment. MRS. LOGAN, relict of the late WILLIAM LOGAN, ESQ. of this city. Whereas ELIZABETH the wife of the subscriber, living in Philadelphia, has this morning eloped without any just cause or reason given her by him. He not only forbids all persons to harbor or trust her on his account, but also begs the favor to apprehend her, and secure 296 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine the goods she has about her. As this may be the means of extricating him out of great difficulties, he cheerfully offers a reward of Eight Dollars for that service. JAMES MARTIN. Ran away on Monday last, the 27th instant, from the subscriber, an English servant man, born in London named JOHN WEBBER, about 26 years of age, near 4' 10" high. Eight Dollars reward. JAMES BUTLAND, pacemaker, Philadelphia. Saturday, I February: This morning, died DR. GEORGE WEED of this city. Fell at Princeton, 3 January, MAJOR FLEMING, in his 21st year, and LIEUT. YEATES, about the same age. Tuesday_, 4 February: All persons that have any demands against the estate of JOSEPH BROWN, whitesmith, deceased, of this city, are desired to bring in their accounts that they made be paid. All persons indebted to said estate, either by bond or note, or book debt, are desired to call and pay off the same to MARY BROWN, Executrix. If MR. JOHN LONG, lately in Maryland flying camp, in CAPT. BUFFY's company, and supposed to be now in this city, will call or send to HUGH M'ALLISTER, living in the upper end of Secondstreet, near the barracks, he may hear something to his advantage. Thursday, 13 February: Last Tuesday morning MR. ROBERT SMITH, architect, died at his home in Second-street, in the 55th year of his age, after a tedious and painful indisposition, which he bore with uncommon fortitude and resignation. Yesterday his remains were interred in Friends burying ground, attended by many persons of character. By the death of this worthy and ingenious man, the public have sustained a very heavy loss, and his relations and acquaintances have to lament the sincere, steady and affectionate friend. Several public buildings in this city, and environs, are monuments to his great ability. Tuesday, 18 February: On Saturday last died of a putrid fever, at Trenton, in the 56th year of his age, AENEAS MACKAY, ESQ., Colonel of the 8th regiment of the Pennsylvania Continental forces, and yesterday his remains were interred, with the honors of war, in the First Presbyterian burying ground in this city. Deserted from the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment, commanded by COL. JOSEPH WOOD and out of CAPT. JOHN REESE's company: WILLIAM HURLIH ILL, a native of Ireland, about 5' 2" or 3" high, about 25 years of age. HUGH BROWN, about 5' 7" or 8" high, a Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 297 native of Ireland, who deserted at JOHN JONES's tavern, Carnovan township, Berks county. WILLIAM JONES, a native of Wales, about 35 years of age, 5' 6" high, deserted at JACOB WEAVER'S tavern, Amity township, Berks county. Thursday, 20 February: At Trefdtffrin [sic] township, Chester county, died the REV. THOMAS DAVIS, a Baptist minister, in an advanced age. Last Friday evening a very melancholy accident happened at the sign of the Bull, near COL. DEWEES' forge. As a number of officers, belonging to COL. WAYNE's regiment, were examining their fuses, the one belonging to CAPT. NORTH was discharged by accident, whereby LIEUT. BEATTY of the same corps, was shot through the body, and instantly expired. The following men ran away without orders from Headquarters in Morristown, they are desired to return immediately to join their company, or be advertised as deserters; CORP. AQUILLA TAYLOR, WILLIAM CLARK, SGT. JAMES DALEY, THOMAS BACCHUS and JOHN MOORE. Saturday, 22 February: Deserted from CAPT. THOMAS YARD'S company of the New;Jersey 2nd battalion, at Burlington, on 18 February: PATRICK ASHLEY, about 26 years of age, 5' 6" or 7" high, and JOHN WHITE, about 25 or 26 years of age, 5' 7" or 8" high. Twenty Dollars reward for each. Capt. Thomas Yard. Saturday, 1 March: We hear that a Justice by the name of JUMBLE, in the East-jersies, was lately inhumanly murdered by a party of British troops, notwithstanding he told them he was a friend of the government and had GEN. HOWE's protection. He was first shot through the body, and afterwards thrust through with a bayonet, and lived long enough to tell his melancholy tale to a party of Continental forces, that came by his house soon after the murderers had gone oft Tuesday, 4 March: Departed this life at Darby, on his way borne from the camp, JOHN MILLER, ESQ., of Kent county in the Delaware state, a surgeon in the American army. Died at her seat in Kent county, Delaware, MRS. HASELET, relict of the brave COL. JOHN HASELET who fell in the battle at Princeton, January 3rd. Deserted the 27th of February last, from the Dickinson galley, ALEXANDER HENDERSON, ESQ., commander: JOHN HUTCHINSON, born in Pennsylvania, a servant to a gentleman in 298 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine in Maryland. WILSON JACKSON, born in London, 5' 7" high. JAMES WELSH, born in or about Philadelphia, 5' 4" or 5" high. Reward Six Dollars. Alexander Henderson, Col. Deserted from the Third Pennsylvania regiment, commanded by COL. JOSEPH WOOD: ISAAC RODEY, born in Virginia, lived there as a planter, aged 19 years, 6' high. THOMAS CARLTON, born in Dublin, lived in Philadelphia and followed shoemaking, 30 years of age, 5' 61/2" high. JOHN CULBURTSON, born in Ireland, lived in Lancaster county, laborer, 21 years of age, 5' 7" high. THOMAS DAY, born in the jersies and lived there, joiner by trade, 5' 61/2 " high, 26 years of age. JOHN KING, born in Ireland, lived at North-east, laborer, 21 years of age, 5' 51/2" high. WILLIAM WILEY, born in Ireland, lived in Maryland, laborer, 21 years of age, 5' 3" high. "He went off with WILLIAM ASHLEY who made his escape twice from the guard." THOMAS WILLIAMS, born in London, lived most of his life at Conogig, beats the drum a little, 23 years of age, 5' 6" high. S. BAYARD, Capt., 3rd Penna. regiment Deserted from the Third Pennsylvania regiment, commanded by CAPT. DAVIS: JOHN BROWN, belonging to the 1st battalion. S. BAYARD, Capt. Deserters: JOHN M'GUIRE, JAMES THOMAS, ALEXANDER ANDERSON, PATRICK SUPPELL and PETER M'CARNEY. JAMES HAMILTON, born in Ireland, lived in the Jersies, laborer, 21 years of age, 5' 7" high. Thursday, 6 March: An abstract from a letter dated 26 February 1777, at Ash Swamp: "They (the British) killed, on their way up, a certain JESSE KEMBER who lived near Raway, and had a protection from the British General. The man and his house, which I saw, had all the appearances of murder, plunder and devestation. am not able to describe the horrible situation of the poor man and his house." (Thought to be the same man justice Kemble mentioned earlier.) Saturday, 8 March: Married 27 February, at Chester Town, Maryland, the HON. WILLIAM PACA, ESQ., Senator, and one of the Delegates in the Continental Congress for that state, to MISS NANCY HARRISON of this city. Died on Monday, the 3rd instant, THOMAS ROSS, son of JOHN ROSS of this city, in the 19th year of his age. He was affectionate and dutiful to his parents, and beloved by all his acquaintances. Departed this life, the 21st of February, near Newark in Newcastle Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 299 county, after a short illness, in the 88th year of her age, MRS. REBECCA GILLESPIE, relict of the REV. GEORGE GILLESPIE. Her remains were accompanied to the place of interment by a large concourse of people; and a sermon, suitable to the occasion, was delivered by the REV. JOHN M'CRERY. Deserted from CAPT. BENJAMIN CHAMBER's company, now quartered at Reading, in Pennsylvania, in the Congress's own Regiment, commanded by COL. MOSES HAZEN: JAMES REED, about 26 years of age, near 5' 6" high. ISAAC BAKER, about 24 years of age, near 5' 5" high. JOHN GRIMES, about 26 years of age, near 5' 5" high, formerly in the 5th battalion. Benjamin Chambers, Capt. Deserted from the armed boats belonging to this state: THOMAS BROWN, mariner. FRANCIS GALAHER, born in Ireland, about 5' 6" high, did belong to the 1st Pennsylvania battalion, lately from Ticonderoga. JAMES WILLIAMS, alias WHITE, about 5' 8" high, did belong to CAPT. DORSEY, and is lately from Ticonderoga. JONATHAN COWPLAND, JAMES BROWN, THE. HAZELWOOD, Capts. Tuesday, 11 March: All persons who have any demand against the estate of DR. GEORGE WEED, late of Philadelphia, deed., are desired to bring in their accounts, that they may be settled; and all those that are indebted to the estate, are desired to discharge same. ELIJAH WEED, Adm. Thursday, 13 March: Warned to return to the Third Pennsylvania regiment, commanded by COL. JOSEPH WOOD, or be advertised as deserters: JOHN LAGKY, HOPKINS DRIVER, JACOB VERTS, MICHAEL RILEY, WILLIAM BAXTER, JOHN MONTGOMERY and WILLIAM ARTHUS. Saturday, 15 March: The creditors of JOHN EWAN, deed. late of Mount Holly (N .J.) are desired to send their accounts to the subscriber, and call for a dividend of the effects. JOSHUA HOWELL. Departed from the armed schooner Delaware, belonging to this state: JOHN BEARD, born in Ireland, 25 years of age, 5' 3" high. BARNET WILLIAMS, born in Ireland, 32 years of age, about 5' 5" high. RICHARD EYRES. Deserted some time ago from COL. THOMAS PROCTOR'S regiment of artillery, belonging to the state of Pennsylvania: PETER CALVERT, a Frenchman, about 23 years of age, 5' 61/2 " high. ABRAHAM KINNARD, born in this country, a tailor, about 30 years of 300 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine age, 5' 81/2" high. URIAH GANDY, RICHARD WALSH, MICHAEL WALSH, JOHN OTRYAN and JAMES MURPHY. W. EMES, Col. of Artilery. Tuesday, 18 March: Deserted, 10 March, from House Carpenter's company, stationed at Kensington: GEORGE SYNC, about 30 years of age, near 5' 10" high. He is supposed to be skulking about Chester. MATTHIAS SADLER, Capt. All persons having any demands against the state of ANTHONY MORRIS, JUN., late of this city, brewer, deed., are desired to bring them in, properly attested, for settlement, and those indebted to the estate to pay what is due, to THOMAS MORRIS, in Union-street, between Front and Second-streets, who is authorized to settle same by SAMUEL MORRIS, JUN. administrator. On Tuesday, the 4th instant, departed this life MRS. BRINGHURST, consort of MR. JAMES BRINGHURST, merchant, in this city. Thursday, 20 March: Deserted, 17 March, from the Tormentor armed boat, belonging to this state, WILLIAM ALFORD, who followed laboring down towards Chester and said his friends live near there. He is about 18 or 19 years of age, near 5' 4" high. He has been seen within this day or two, skulking about this city. JAMES BROWN, Capt. Tuesday, 25 March: Deserted from the Lord Camden armed boat, one THOMAS CONNER, an Irishman. He is about 5' high. EDWARD YORK, Capt. Deserted on the 22nd instant from the armed boat Brimstone, the following three men, viz: JOSEPH M'QU ISTON, about 23 years of age, 5' 8" or 9" high, his brown regimental with red facing had buttons marked 5th battalion, Pennsylvania. JOHN MURPHY, speaks with Irish accent, about same age and height. JOHN PLUNKETT, about 23 years of age. WILLIAM WATKEN, Capt, Saturday, 29 March: On the fourteenth ult. ISAAC ROGERS, ESQ., of Allentown in the jersies, departed this life; a gentleman endowed with many excellent qualities, and of a sound and clear judgement, which enabled him to execute the important trust of magistrate with a becoming dignity, and a steady impartial administration of justice. Vile Tories! It cannot go unnnoticed, that through your gross abuse and continual harrassing, you brought on him a dejection of spirits and a broken heart, to which he fell sacrifice to your villainous conduct. But, you worst of men remember that the day will come, Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 301 when the Almighty, in the course of his wisdom and providence, will punish you for your wickedness! Deserted from the armed brig Convention, belonging to this state, EDWARD M'DERMOT, an Irishman, about 25 years of age, near 5'3" high, by trade a stuff shoemaker. SAMUEL PECK, born in Germany, about 30 years of age, 5' 7" or 8' high; it is supposed he is at Pottstown, having a mother there. JACOB SHAFFER, born in Germany, about 22 years of age, 5'8" high. JOHN RICE. Thursday, 20 March: Ran away last night from the subscriber a servant lad named GEORGE WOODFORD, about 19 years of age. Supposed he is enlisted with some of the recruiting parties, or entered on board some of the vessels. Reward by applying to WILLIAM DI BLEY, at the Fountain Inn, Chestnut-street, or to the subscriber at Mountholly, in West New Jersey. THOMAS MAYBERRY. Tuesday, I April: On Friday last, JOHN JACOBS was executed here, pursuant to his sentence, for issuing counterfeit motley, knowing it to be counterfeit. Boston: A letter from a gentleman of distinction in the Continental Army, dated Morristown, March 9, says, "LIEUT. DESAGULIERS, who married MISS HATCH, was out with a party reconnoitering, about ten days ago, and endeavouring to ride off was shot by our people, and falling from his horse was made prisoner. He was thought to be totally out of danger, but an hemorrage taking place, he died very suddenly. He was son to GENERAL DESAGULIERS. The enemy remain very quiet; but from all accounts, they are preparing to open the campaign, and Philadelphia is the object of their destination." All persons having any demands against the estate of JOHN LUCKEN, innholder, late of this city, deceased, are desired to bring their accounts, properly attested, for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate are requested speedily to pay their respective balances to THOMAS NEDROW, REUBEN HAINES and DANIEL LUCKEN, Executors. Saturday, 5 April: Ran away the first instant, from the subscriber living at the lower-ferry on Schuylkill, indented servant man named JACOB LEHR, about 5' high. ANTHONY BIRKENBILE. Ran away the first instant, from subscriber living in Pennsbury township, Chester county, a servant boy named JOHN LYCE alias 302 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine JOHN LITE. He lived a few years ago in Philadelphia, with HENRY SHRIVER, butcher, is about 19 years of age, 5'4" high. AMOS HERVEY or WILLIAM PUSEY in Philadelphia. Ran away from the subscriber, on Thursday the third inst. an English servant lad named WILLIAM SIMMONDS, a shoemaker, he is between 17 and 18 years of age, and about 5'5" high. Is supposed to be lurking about the wharfs, in order to ship on board some vessel outward bound. Extract of a letter from Pittsburgh, dated 24 March: "I must inform that affairs bear a very gloomy aspect. DANIEL SULLIVAN has returned from the Indian country, and brings accounts of their being assembled in order to attack the Kittanning and this post, and of several other things too tedious to mention. A few days ago the Indians killed one ANDREW SIMPSON, and took or killed a brother of CAPTAIN MOREHEAD's, in the neighborhood of Kittanning. They scalped Simpson, leaving a tomahawk and war belt on him, and a piece of writing in his shot pouch, dated Niagara, February 9, 1777, which is called a message from the Chiefs of the Mohawks, Onandagoes. Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras, Missaragoes and Chippewas, to the Virginians and Pennsylvanians now at Venango." Thursday, 10 April: On the fifth inst. died, aged 58 years, MR. PETER ROBESON, and on the seventh his remains, attended by a number of the most respectable citizens, were interred in Friends burial-ground in this city. Ran away on the morning of the 9th, from the subscriber living in Fourth-street, two apprentices; one named THOMAS PEACOCK, born in Pegea township, Lancaster county, about 15 years of age, near 5' high. The name of the other is JOSEPH ENOS, born at Newcastle upon Delaware, about 13 years of age. Eight Dollars reward or Four Dollars for each. JOHN MARTIN, tailor. Saturday, 12 April: AU persons having any demands against the estate of JOSEPH EVANS, late of this city, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts, properly attested, for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SARAH EVANS, Administratrix, living at WILLIAM MARTIN's, Front-street. Tuesday, 15 April: Deserted from CAPTAIN JESSE R0E's company of artificers, under the command of Brigadier General of Ordnance, HENRY KNOX, ESQ., the following persons, viz: JOHN Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 303 DUNN, by trade a carpenter, about 26 years of age, born in Bucks county, and 51 10" high. THOMAS WILLIAMS, by trade a blacksmith, says he was born in Newcastle on Delaware, about 21 years of age, 5'7" high. DAVID CLARK, by trade a house carpenter, about 51 5" or 6" high, supposed to be about 24 or 25 years of age. JESSE ROE. N. B. DAVID EDWARDS, house-carptenter, is desired to join his said company in six days from this date, otherwise he will be deemed a deserter. Thursday, 17 April: Ran away from the subscriber living at the corner of Front and Pine-streets, on the night of the sixteenth inst., an English servant girl named RUTH ADAMS, about 5'6" high. Ten Dollars reward. PRESLEY BLACKISTON. Saturday, 19 April: Ran away from the subscriber, an apprentice lad named ANDREW JUMP, about 5'6" high, near 19 years of age. It is thought he is gone down to Maryland. Also on the ninth inst., ran away from the subscriber, an apprentice lad named JAMES DREYBURG, about 4'9" high, 14 years old. Reward: Two shillings and sixpence. ELIAS BOTNER. Tuesday, 22 April: Notice is hereby given, that I, ADAM MENCH gave a bond to JEREMIAH YOUNG for one hundred pounds Pennsylvania currency, payable the first of April, 1777, and which the said Jeremiah Young assigned over to ANDREW OAKLY. Whoever will bring me the said bond within three weeks from the date hereof, shall receive the sum of one hundred pounds. And I do hereby give notice that if the said bond be not returned in the time mentioned, I am determined not to pay any money upon it until compelled by law. Adam Mench. Ran away from the subscriber, coachmaker in Third-street, near Spruce-street, an apprentice lad named MICHAEL BADGE, about 17 years of age, 5'2" high. He ran off at the beginning of December last, and is supposed to be harboured at some home in this city. Four Dollars reward. MICHAEL CANER. N.B. All masters of vessels and others are forbid to harbour or carry him off at their peril. Deserted from my company in the Pennsylvania Eleventh regiment, commanded by COLONEL RICHARD HUMPTON, a certain DENNIS CLANCEY, about 45 years of age, 5'7" high, speaks much in the Irish dialect, and when in liquor (which he is very fond of) performs various feats of activity. Ten Dollars reward. JOHN COATES, CAPT. 304 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine N. B. He served his time in Maryland, where he has a wife. [31 March]: If the following persons, who inlisted with LIEUT. RICHARD THOMPSON of the Pennsylvania Sixth regiment, commanded by LIEUT. COL. HENRY BICKER, do not join their regiment in ten days from the date hereof, they will be deemed as deserters, and treated as such, viz: PATRICK LOUGE, THOMAS BEATTY, JOHN MARTIN, DANIEL BRADLY, JOHN MAKINZEY, BARNABAS HANDLEY, JOHN PROCTOR, JONATHAN CHASE, CHARLES CONNER, JOHN BEATY and JOHN SIMPSON. Thursday, 24 April: Ran away on the 21st inst., from the subscriber, living in Water-street, next door to the Cork Arms, Southwark, an apprentice lad named JOHN POLK, by trade a shoemaker, between 18 and 19 years of age, about 4'9" or 10" high. Ten Dollars reward. GEORGE MIDDAGH. If any of the undermentioned persons (soldiers in the Pennsylvania Third battalion, commanded by COLONEL JOSEPH WOOD, some of whom are deserters, and others have exceeded the time of their furloughs) will return and join their regiment before the 15th day of May next, shall be entitled to the benefit of his Excellency GEN. WASHINGTON's proclamation, and shall not be treated as deserters, viz: JOSEPH M'CORMICK, JOHN RICHARDSON, JOHN MOORE, THOMAS PEDLEY, JOHN SMITH, JOHN FRICK, PATRICK MORRIS, ROBERT M'FERLIN, PETER DONNELLY, JOHN M'GREADY, JAMES FREY, JOHN BUSBY, JOHN SMITH, JOHN JOHNSON, JOHN BROWN, MARTIN YORT, JOHN HAWES, WILLIAM BAXTER, JOHN LACKEY, HUGH BROWN, WILLIAM HURLIHILL, WILLIAM JONES, JACOB WHIRTS, JOHN MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM M'MANUS, JOHN GAMBLE, GEORGE M'CULLY, EPHRAIM NUNN, JOHN TOPPING, CHARLES CONNER, JAMES DAGLEY, JOHN BROGAN, BATIS CHRIST, PETER BOWERMAN, ANTHONY ASFIE, JOHN AUKWARD, JOHN THOMPSON, JOHN SHEPHERD, JAMES THOMPSON, THOMAS CARLTON, JOSEPH SMITH, THOMAS DAY, ADAM TATE, CHARLES KELLY, PATRICK DONOHO, WILLIAM CLARK, JAMES CHART, JESSE WARD, JOHN REED, JOHN OXBURN, ADAM HAMILTON, JAMES JOHNSON, GEORGE GARDNER, JOSEPH NORMAN, MICHAEL CARMODY, WILLIAM EVANS, WILLIAM LUCAS, JOHN THOMAS, WILLIAM CRAWFORD, JAMES Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 305 COLEMAN, JAMES GALLAGHER, GEORGE CLEMINS, ROBERT DAVIS, PATRICK LAFFERTY, HENRY FLEMING, JOHN WHERRY and JAMES ROBINSON. Deserted the 15th inst., from the armed boat Porcupine, ROBERT TATNAL commander, the two following men, viz: JAMES MILLS, about 25 years of age, 5'8" high. ANTHONY MOORE, about 5'3" high. Twelve Dollars reward. Robert Tatnal. Deserted the 31st of March last, from the armed boat Brimstone, WILLIAM WATKIN commander, the two following men, vie: EDWARD LEWIS, about 24 years of age, a nailer by trade, and served his time to MR. ARMITAGE, about 5'10" high. CHRISTOPHER TAAFF (deserted the 21st inst.) a blacksmith by trade, and worked with DANIEL OFFLY, anchorsmith in Water-street, about 27 years of age. Twelve Dollars reward. William Watkin. Saturday, 26 April: Ran away from the subscriber the 5th inst., an indented English servant girl named HANNAH HAYES, is supposed to be skulking about town, as she has been in company with some lighthorsemen. Four Dollars reward. JOHN JARVIS, at Neshamany ferry. Thursday, 24 April: Absconded from the subscriber's house, on Wednesday morning last, a certain JOHN GROOME, by trade a cutler, indented for four years, and has about two to serve. He went into the militia in November last under CAPT. MING, but left without his leave, and insisted under CAPT. GIB JONES of the train, received twenty dollars bounty and spent it. Some time after he came to town from headquarters without leave, with some others, and I got permission from said Capt. Jones to take him to work again, but have not paid Capt. Jones any consideration for his bounty, nor some clothes he has drawn, for which he must be accountable for. I have several times requested Capt. Jones to know what demand he had on me for him, but never could have any satisfaction from him, otherwise that he once told me he would have him again. Now said Groome has imposed on CAPT. ROBINSON, having offered himself as armourer on board his vessel, and has received an order for the bounty given by him, and will probably try to impose on some others in like manner, as he at present secrets himself from me, therefore this is to caution all officers not to engage him, as he now lies under these circumstances. Three Dollars reward. JOHN FOX, cutler. Deserted the twenty-third inst., from the armed boat Resolution, 306 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine under my command, THOMAS JONS, about 5'6" or 7" high, 26 years of age a native of England. Six Dollars reward. WM. LYELL. Deserted from the Dickinson armed boat under my command, on the 6th inst., the two following men, viz: JOHN STORY, about 5'6" high, born in Virginia. CUFF WARNER, a Negro man, this country born, plays on the fife. Reward Eight Dollars each. ALEXANDER HENDERSON, Capt. Tuesday 29 April: Deserted from the brig Constitution, the 18th inst., belonging to this state, JOSEPH BRADY, born in Philadelphia, about 5'10" high, 22 years of age. JAMES RYLEY, born in Newcastle, about 5'4" or 5" high, 20 years of age. Eight Dollars reward for each. JOHN HARRISON, Capt, of the Repulse armed boat. Deserted from CAPT. HERON's company, in COL. HAZEN's regiment, viz: PATRICK NOWLAND, an Englishman, about 5'10" high, speaks west of England dialect. WILLIAM IRVIN, an Irishman, 5'9" high. PATRICK QUEEN, an Irishman, 5'7" high (has the appearance of an old soldier). HENRY M'KNEET, a German, 5'8" high, speaks a little with the German dialect. Forty Dollars reward or Ten for each. N. B. They have each two new shirts, and it is supposed they will make for Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, where they were enlisted. Ran away from subscriber, in Donegan, Lancaster county, a servant lad named JAMES OREAGAN, about 17 years of age, pretends to be a drummer. Three Dollars reward. JAMES BAYLY. Whereas an indented servant girl named JANE GRAY, belonging to MR. GEORGE GORDON of Wilmington, in the Delaware state, did run away on or about the first inst., and make her escape to this city, where she was apprehended and committed to the workhouse, as she refused to return home. The subscriber was desired to send her back but she took the opportunity to make her escape from him on the 25th inst. She is about 18 or 20 years of age. Eight Dollars reward paid by George Gordon of Wilmington or the subscriber living in Waterstreet, a little below the Drawbridge. ALEXANDER GRAHAM. Saturday, 3 May: Ran away last Tuesday, from the subscriber, living in Cecil county, Maryland, an indented servant man named THOMAS M'SURLEY, born in Newcastle county upon Delaware, about 24 years of age. He is addicted to liquor and quarrelsome when drunk. Whoever brings him to SAMUEL BAKER, hatter in Secondstreet, near Market-street, or THOMAS MAY, at Elk forge, Maryland, shall have Three Dollars reward. DANIEL BAYLES. Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 307 Ran away on the eighth inst., from the subscriber in Springfield, Chester county, an English servant lad named PHILIP BROOKS, 17 years of age, about 5'6" high. 12 April. JOHN OGDEN. Part of PETTIE's ISLAND to be sold. On Wednesday the 14th inst., at seven o'clock in the evening, will be sold at the Coffeehouse (if not disposed of before at private sale) forty-six acres of meadow ground, situate on Pettie's island, in the river Delaware, and nearly opposite the city of Philadelphia, being part of the estate of ALEXANDER ALEXANDER, deceased, six acres and a half of which is banked in, and has produced for several years past from eighteen to twenty tons of hay each year. On this part are a dwellinghouse, barn and a wharf where a large flat may lie. ROBERT KNOX, SAMUEL DUFF IELD, Executors. Deserted, 10 April, from the armed schooner Delaware belonging to this state, the following men, viz: HENRY PACKTON, alias BLACKTON, a native of New Jersey, and of Dutch extraction, 5'10" high. THOMAS HATTERY, born in this state, said he lived in Chester formerly, and was a schoolmaster, 5'5" or 6" high. Eight Dollars reward or Four for each. RICHARD EYRES, Captain. Thursday, 8 May: Whereas some evil disposed persons, at this time of distress and desolation in Trenton, have taken the brass pipes off the two fire engines belonging to the fire company in said town. It is hoped that everyone who may see them offered for sale, or knows of either of them, will give notice thereof to the printer, that the distressed inhabitants may have them again, and they shall have Four Pounds reward, or Forty Shillings for either. STACY POTTS. Deserted from my company of the Pennsylvania Sixth regiment, commanded by COL. ROBERT MAGAW, PETER BURK, this country born, near 18 years of age, and about 5' high. Eight Dollars reward. JACOB HUMPHREYS, Capt. Deserted between the 13th and 20th of April last from the Delaware armed schooner, belonging to this state, the two following men, both born in England: WILLIAM CARTER, about 36 years of age, 5'6" or 7" high. EDWARD CARTER, about 30 years of age,rabout 5'6" high. Reward Thirty Dollars or Sixteen for each. Richard dyers. Saturday, 10 May: Was broke open, last Saturday night, the shop of the subscriber and the following articles taken, viz: Four silver mounted hangers, one of them new; eighteen pair silver kneebuckles; five pair of drop earrings set in gold; several stone hairpins; stone 308 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine buttons of several kinds; two silver tablespoons marked; several scissor chains, some with hooks; one and a half dozen teaspoons; six pair silver shoe buckles pierced and several other articles which at present cannot be recollected. The above robbery is supposed to have been perpetrated by one ROBERT COWELL, alias ROBERT ROBERTSON, a jeweller, about 5'4" high, takes a deal of snuff, is subject to drink, talks French, Dutch and native Irish very fluent. Twenty Dollars reward. JOHN CARNAN. Ran away, on Sunday the fourth inst., from the subscriber, at Carlisle in Cumberland county, an apprentice named GEORGE OWEN WOOD, a slender young man, 20 years of age, about 5'9" high. It is supposed he has gone to Maryland and Virginia, as he has relations in both those states. He was lately taken up at Newtown, Chester river, Maryland. If "taken up" within thirty miles of Carlisle, [shall have] Eight Dollars reward, if at greater distance, Twelve Dollars. WILLIAM BLAIR, Carlisle. Deserted from CAPTAIN JOHN HUNTER's independent company of foot, JOHN SIMMONS, appears to be about 40 years of age, 5'4" high, says he was born in Ireland. He is fond of chewing [sic] a trick, that of jumping like a salmon on his belly from the floor. Four Dollars reward. John Hunter, Capt. Deserted from CAPTAIN ROGER STAYNER's company of Pennsylvania Second regiment, viz: JOHN FORBUS, about 5'10" high, for some time past was in one of the New-York regiments. THOMAS LINSEY, of the same company and regiment, about 5'9" high, much given to liquor. PATRICK BRANNON, about 5'6" high. The above men are about 25 or 26 years of age. JOHN WILLIAMS of the same company, about 30 years of age, 5'8" high, very subject to liquor and speaks good Dutch. ENOCH DAVIDSON, about 25 or 26 years of age, an Englishman, 5'8" high, and is much given to liquor. PATRICK COLEMAN, about 5'7" high, an Irishman, speaks much on the brogue, and generally very clean. THOMAS SISK, this country born, about 18 years of age, 5'7" high, very talkative with an effeminate voice. WILLIAM KEPPLE and FREDIRICK BROWN cannot be described. Eight Dollars for each. All persons indebted to JACOB SIPPLE, are desired to come and Philadelphia, 3 May 1777. discharge their accounts Tuesday, 13 Mg: DOCTORS BOND, REDMAN, SHIPPEN, KUHN, PARKE and HUTCHESON, were yesterday unanimously chosen Physicians to the Pennsylvania Hospital. Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 309 Ran away the 27th of April last, from the subscriber, a Negro man named JOE, about 27 years of age, 5'6" high, can speak the German language very fluently, but when he speaks English is apt to stammer. Five Dollars reward. CHARLES MASSEY. Ran away from the subscriber in Redley [sic] township, Chester county, on Thursday. the first inst., an indented servant man named WILLIAM FITZGERALD, about 20 years of age, supposed to be enlisted in the Continental army or navy. Eight Dollars reward. NICHOLAS DIEHL. Deserted from CAPTAIN JOHN PATTERSONIs company in the Pennsylvania Second regiment, commanded by COL. JAMES IRVINE, a certain HENRY FIGHT, of Dutch extraction, about 25 years of age, 5'8" high. Ten Dollars reward. PETER GOSNER, Lieut. This is to certify that FREDERICK SHINKLE and JACOB GRAFF, two militia men of this city, brought me a man named JOHN MVARTNEY, the 21st ult. as a substitute for them, agreeable to a resolve of the Hon. Continental Congress, but the said John M'Cartney proves to be a deserter from another regiment, and of course no recruit, therefore the said Frederick Shinkle and Jacob Graff can derive no advantage from the Resolve of Congress. JOSEPH WOOD, Col. Third P. R. Thursday, 15 May: Deaths At Wilmington, upon Delaware, DR. GEORGE GILPIN of that place. — In this city DR. JAMES HOLMES, one of the Senior Surgeons and Physicians of the military hospital here. All persons indebted to the estate of BENJAMIN DAVIE'S, innholder, deceased are desired to make immediate payments; and those to whom he is indebted are requested to bring in their accounts to JOSEPH ji NKS and WILLIAM SMITH (broker). Administrators. Saturday, 17 May: Deserted from my company, in the New-Jersey 2nd regiment, commanded by COL. ISRAEL SHREVE, ISAAC BARKER, 30 years of age, 6'1" high, supposed to be now in Billingsport. Whoever delivers said deserter to EPHRAIM PHILLIPS, jailor at Burlington, shall have Twenty Dollars reward. JOHN NOBLE CUMMING, Capt. Tuesday, 20 May: Died, TIMOTHY PROUT of this town. Ran away from the subscriber on Thursday last, an English servant girl named ANN HILL, about 18 or 20 years of age. Four Dollars 310 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine reward. PETER SUTTER. N. B. All persons are forbid to harbour her at their peril. Thursday, 22 May: Deserted from the Lion armed boat, belonging to this state, JOHN WOOD, country born, about 5'9" high: he is supposed to have gone into the jersies. JOHN GELA, born in Old France, and cannot talk English, about 5' high. Twelve Dollars reward. HENRY MARTIN, Capt. Departed the 18th inst., from the armed schooner Delaware, commanded by RICHARD EYRES, ESQ., now lying at Chester, THOMAS RAWLINS, an Englishman, about 35 years of age. Whoever takes him up and sends him on board the Chatham armed boat, commanded by GEORGE GARLAND, ESQ. shall have Eight Dollars reward. LAWRENCE LARSON. Deaths — In Philadelphia county, ALEXANDER EDWARDS, ESQ. and MRS. MARY GIBSON, wife of MR. DAVID GIBSON. Deserted yesterday morning from the Thunder guard boat, a certain PETER BESEL, about 5'9" or 10" high, near 24 years of age. He was born at St. Maloe's in Old France, and speaks English very indifferently. Four Dollars reward. FRANCIS GILBERT, Capt. Departed from the armed boat Viper, belonging to this state, two men, viz: NATHANIEL COX, by trade a shoemaker, 5'9" or 10" high. JAMES M'CLURE, by trade a shoemaker, 51 4" high. Eight Dollars reward for each. STEPHEN BEASLY, Capt. Saturday, 24 May: General Orders, Headquarters, 29 April 1777 . On the application of COL. PROCTOR, who supposed that a certain MR. WILLIAM RITCHIE had insinuated, to GENERAL GATES, suspicions injurious to his character, GENERAL SCHUYLER requested the attendance of GENERAL SCOTT, LIEUT. COL ANTIL, COL. IRVINE and Mr. Ritchie being called on, and the latter asked what he knew to the disadvantage of Col. Proctor either as an officer, a gentleman, or friend to his country, repeatedly declared that he knew nothing to his disadvantage. The general, and other gentlemen abovementioned, were unanimously of opinion that Proctor's character stands fair and unimpeached, and that he should be considered in the same favorable point of light in which he stood before such suspicions had been insinuated against him. By order of the Hon. Major General Schuyler. HENRY B. LIVINGSTON, A.D.C. To the Public: Whereas I, JAMES FISHER, shopkeeper in Second- Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 311 street, of the city of Philadelphia, have ungenerously and falsely aspersed the character of COLONEL THOMAS PROCTOR, in accusing him in being an enemy to the present American cause, and endeavoring to support the false accusation alledged against him of like nature, by a certain MR. WILLIAM RITCHE, of this city, against said Col. Thomas Proctor, being throughly convinced of my error, do, in this public manner, declare I am heartily sorry for so doing and desire the same may be published, as it is without foundation what I have done. Given under my hand at the Coffee-house this nineteenth day of May, 1777. JAMES FISHER. Deserted from my troop of light dragoons, belonging to COL. MOYLAN's regiment, JOHN BELL, about 5'6' high, 25 years of age, well known in this city. Two Dollars reward. THOMAS DORSEY, Capt. L.D. All persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM WOODROW, deceased, late of the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia, by bond, note or book date, are desired to discharge the same immediately. And those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts, properly attested, for settlement. ESTHER WOODROW, WILLIAM RUSH, Adm. N.B. Three houses, with good gardens, to be let in Kensington, near Batchellor's hail. Inquire of William Rush at the corner of Race and Third-streets. Deserted last night from the Andria Doria, lying at Fort-island, two marines, viz: THOMAS ROBINSON, an Irishman, between 30 and 40 years of age, about 5'7" high. THOMAS FURMAN, an Irishman, about 30 years of age, near 5'6" high. Twenty Dollars reward for each. THOMAS VAUGHAN, Lieut. Deserted from my company in the independent corps commanded by MAJOR OTTENDORFF, the following recruits, viz: WILLLIAM BURNET, DAVID BRANNIN, JOHN SMITH, WILLIAM BEEN, WILLIAM WALKER, CHRISTIAN WINDER, JOSEPH DAVIS, JOSEPH MIILLER, ADAM HAMILTON, JACOB KOCH, WILLIAM JONES and THOMAS BAKER. Ten Dollars reward for each. JOHN PAUL SCHOTT, Capt. Tuesday, 27 May: Deserted from the armed boat Argus, a certain RICHARD JOHNSON, about 5'8" high, about 30 years of age, speaks in the Irish dialect and said he had kept a school in the country. Six Dollars reward. NATHANIEL GALT, master. 312 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Thursday, 29 May: Deserted from the armed vessel Ranger, under my command, a certain WILLIAM BRYAN, about 20 years of age, 5'8" high. He was out of the first cruise in the privateer brig General Monigomeg, commanded by CAPTAIN JAMES MONTGOMERY from this port. It is imagined that he is at a relations over Schuylkill. Twelve Dollars reward. JOHN MITCHELL. Ran away from the subscriber on the 29th of May last, a Mulatto servant lad named WILLIAM NEWTOWN, 5'3" high, 19 years of age. Thre Dollars reward. EDMUND BEACHE. Ran away from the subscriber living in Wilmington, a Dutch servant woman named LENA KIME, about 30 years of age, 5' high. She is gone with her husband, who is a servant also, and enlisted with CAPTAIN BARTHOLOMEW in the Pennsylvania Fifth battalion, commanded by COLONEL FRANCIS JOHNSON. It is supposed she is gone to Bristol. Eight Dollars reward. MOSES BRYAN. Thursday, 5 June: Whereas my wife PH EBE has eloped from me and carried off with her cash and goods to a considerable amount, this is therefore to forewarn all persons from contracting with her for any goods, or accepting any of them in pledge. I forbid likewise all persons to trust her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting from this date. JOHN HANNA. On the first inst., departed from this life, MRS. MARY EMLEN of this city, in the 86th year of her age, and was interred on Tuesday last, in Friends burying ground, attended by a respectable number of inhabitants, many of whom were her relations and descendants. She was - an eminent preacher amongst the people called Quakers for nearly half a century, and during her long life enjoyed the most uninterrupted state of good health, accompanied with that tranquility of mind, which enabled her to submit to the last summons with a truly pious resignation. Workhouse, Philadelphia, June: Was taken up and put in custody of the Keeper of the Workhouse, about 20th day of May last, a certain ANN GRIFFIN, alias ELANOR GRIFFIN, supposed to be a runaway. The owner is forthwith desired to come, pay expenses, and take her away, otherwise she will be sold for the same in fourteen days from the date hereof. Deserted from my company, stationed at French creek powder mills, the lOth of April last, a certain WILLIAM EVAN S, alias THOMAS DAVIS, a Welshman, about 40 years of age, near 5'6" high. Ten Dollars reward. JAMES PUGH, Capt. Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 313 N.B. This is to give notice that a certain JOHN FLEMING, a soldier, who was enlisted with GEORGE BLEWER second lieutenant, but does not remember his Captain or regiment, has delivered himself into my company stationed at French creek, agreeable to a proclamation of His Excellency GENERAL WASHINGTON. Saturday, 7 June: Extracts from the Journals of the Assembly. A petition from ELIZABETH M'FARRAN, alias SHANKS, setting forth that about seven years ago she was deserted by her husband JAMES SHANKS, and never since has seen, and very seldom heard of him, and praying to be divorced from her said husband, was read, and ordered to lie on the table. A petition from JAMES MORGAN, praying to be appointed a Sub-Lieut. for the county of Bucks, was read, and ordered to lie on the table. A petition from WILLIAM ROSS, setting forth that he had long been confined in the jail of this city, on suspicion of murder, and praying to be admitted to bail, was read, and ordered to lie on the table. Ran away yesterday, the 9th inst., from the subscriber, JOHN STUTELY, alias HILTON, born in New-England, 5'7" high, about 25 years of age. Ten Dollars reward. ALEXANDER CARLISLE, Constable. N.B. He is a seaman and now belongs to the Delaware frigate, CAPT. ALEXANDER. Upper Darby, Chester county. 7 June. This day was broke open in the house of the subscriber, a chest of drawers, and at the same time stolen, by a girl who came there to hire, a few days before, and called herself REBECCA WILLIAMS, a light colored camblet gown, a calico riding dress, etc. The woman appears to be about 24 years of age, and was seen to cross Gray's ferry going to town. Whoever takes up the thief and goods, and delivers them to the subscriber, or to me, SAMUEL JACKSON, merchant, near the Drawbridge, shall have Six Dollars reward, or Three Dollars for the goods. SAMUEL LEEDU M. Ran away on the 9th of January last, an apprentice lad named JOHN BINEAM by trade a tailor. His master gave him leave to go to Port Penn, to see his mother and relations, and allowed him to stay a month, since which he has not returned; it is supposed he is down there with them yet, at the widow MANSON's where his mother re- 314 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine sides. Four Dollars reward. JACOB FEIT, tailor in Front-street, Philadelphia. Saturday, 11 June: Deserted from the Dickinson armed boat, on the 4th of June, a certain JOHN STORY, Virginia born, about 21 years of age, 5'6" high. He has taken the bounty twice and likewise stole some of his comrades clothes. Whoever apprehends said villain and lodges him in any jail in this state, or brings him to me on board said boat now lying at Fort-island, shall have Eight Dollars reward. LAUGHLIN M'CLEAN, Capt. Tuesday, 17 June: Whereas we the subscribers did inconsiderately give credit to some assertions cast upon the character of LIEUTENANT MAYBURY JOLLY, of the Pennsylvania Eleventh regiment, relative to his behavior in a skirmish with the army the 10th of May, near Piscataway in the jersies, but upon full conviction that the said Lieutenant Maybury Jolly is not deserving of the charge, and that his character and reputation may not suffer in future from false representations, we do therefore think ourselves bound in honor and justice to declare that we are fully convinced that his conduct was misrepresented, and we are sorry we ever gave credit to a report so injurious and malicious. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Lieut. 11th P. reg.; ENOCH ANDERSON, ditto. N. B. Lieut. Jolly was tried by a General Court Martial, 2 June 1777. General Orders. 3 June 1777. Lieut. Maybury Jolly, of the Pennsylvania Eleventh regiment, being accused of cowardice and disobedience of orders, is not found guilty of the charge, and is ordered to be released from his arrest immediately. Thursday, 19 June: At a Court Martial on board the frigate Washington in the port of Philadelphia, 10 June 1777, for trial of WILLIAM WHITPAINE, master of the Continental sloop Independence, fbr deserting from said sloop, and taking away the boat of her prize, in direct breach of orders, the court were unanimously of opinion that the said William Whitpaine be cashiered, and rendered incapable of bearing, a commission or warrant in the Continental navy in the future. Published by order, JOHN BARRY, President. This is to give notice that ANN MELLEN having eloped from me, her husband, I hereby forvvarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts she may contract from the date hereof. CHARLES MELLEN. Saturday, 21 June: Deserted from my company belonging to the Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 315 Second Pennsylvania regiment of foot (late DE HAAS's) now commanded by MAJOR WILLIAM WILLIAMS, the following men, viz: JOHN HAMSTEAD, 27 years of age, 5'8" high, born in Ireland, speaks in the Irish dialect, very much given to drink, and when drunk a troublesome noisy fellow. JOHN PEARSON, 24 years of age, 5'8" high, born in Ireland, and is a handsome lively fellow. DANIEL BOYD, 22 years of age, born in Irelan'cl, about 5'7" high, speaks in the brogue, and a very handsome well made lad. HENRY POWER, 28 years of age, 5'5" high, born in Ireland. WILLIAM PHILLIPS, 22 years of age, about 5'61/2" high, born in Ireland; an innocent looking fellow. JAMES RANNELS, 21 or 22 years of age, about 5'4" high, born in Ireland. JOHN O'NEAL, belonged to the Second battalion of the jersies last campaign. JOHN KELLY, 35 years of age, 5'7" or 8" high, born in Ireland. NICHOLAS GOUGH or M'GOUGH and JOHN TOY. Ten Dollars reward for each. GEORGE JENKINS, Capt. P. 2nd. R. in Phila. bar. N. B. If JOHN and JAMES MORRISON, brothers, living in West Marlborough township, Chester county, and soldiers in CAPT. JAMES HOWELL'S company, Second Pennsylvania regiment, whose furloughs are expired, do not, in two weeks from this date, return and join their company and regiment, in Philadelphia barracks, then they may depend on being advertised as deserters, and, if taken, treated accordingly. Philad. barracks, 21st June. Tuesday, 24 June: Whereas JENNET, wife of the subscriber, has doped from him, this is to forwarn all persons not to trust her on his account, as he will not pay any debts she may contract from this date. JAMES M'CULLER. Deserted the 21st inst., from the Dickinson armed boat, under my command, a certain JOHN JEFFREYS, about 4'7" high, was born in London, about 18 years of age. Eight Dollars reward. LAUGHLIN M'CLEAN, Capt. Thursday, 26 June: Deserted from the ship Monigomeg, commanded by WILLIAM ALLEN, a certain WILLIAM ATCHINSON, born in the North of Ireland, is about 5'7" or 8" high. Four Dollars reward. William Allen, Capt. Deserted from the armed boat Vulture, under my command, JOHN HANLON, about 5'6" high, looks much like an Indian; was sickly and left the navy hospital Sunday last. Six Dollars reward. JACOB HANSE, Capt. 36 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Ran away this morning from the subscriber, living in Kensington, an apprentice lad named JOHN DOUGLASS, about 18 years of age, by trade a linen printer, 5'8" high. It is possible he may alter his name, and call himself JOHN DAYMON. It is supposed he has taken the road to Lancaster or Baltimore. Twenty Dollars reward; if brought home Thirty. JOHN HEWSON, WILLIAM LANG. Saturday, 28 June: Deserted from a corps of Partisans commanded by COLONEL ARMAND, a soldier named PIERRE DUGOUQUET, about 5'3" high. Six Dollars reward. DANIEL DUCHEMIN, Lieut. Saturday, 5 JuO: All persons indebted to the estate of COL. CALEB PARRY, deceased, either on bond, note, or open account, are desired to make speedy payment; and those that have any demands on the said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested, and they shall be paid. by ELIZABETH PARRY, Administratrix, JOHN JACOBS, Administrator. Last Wednesday morning, after a tedious illness which she bore with becoming fortitude and resignation, departed this life, MISS POLLY BEEKMAN, late of New-York, in the 17th year of her age, a young lady whose beauty, virtues and many amiable good qualities were too conspicuous to need panygeric. Sufficient let it be for us to assure the public, that as she lived so she died, dearly beloved, and as sincerely regretted by all who had the pleasure of being known to her. And on Thursday afternoon her remains, attended by a numerous and respectable assembly, were deposited in a vault, prepared for the purpose, in Christ-church yard. Deserted from CAPT. WILLIAM HORNBY's company of the Georgia Fourth battalion, on the 18th of June last, AUGUSTUS WALBER, a native of Germany, about 30 years of age, 5'10" high, speaks broken English. ADAM SHRINER, a native of Philadelphia, about 21 years of age, 5'6" high, and by trade a ropemaker. WILLIAM LEVINGSTON, born at Belfast in Ireland, about 40 years of age, 5'7" or 8" high. Ten Dollars reward for each. William Hornby. Deserted from on board the armed ship Rescue, PETER BURSSTAR, ESQ. Commander, now living at Philadelphia, the following persons, viz: JOHN DUNBAR, a seaman, about 5'7" high, pretended to be one of those who ran off from the English, with a boat at Charleston. SAMUEL PRIBLE, a seaman, about 5'8" high, appears to have been an officer as he has a blue coat faced with red, and an epaulet on Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 317 one shoulder. JOHN DRIFTS, a seaman, a short well-set little man, about 25 years of age, is well known in Philadelphia; he served his time in MOORE and FURMAN's employ. PETER GAIN, a French sailor and speaks bad English. DANIEL HAMIL, a landsman, formerly a carter near the Drawbridge. BONSEL JAMES, a landsman, a shoemaker by trade, about 5'7" high. Ten Dollars reward each for Dunbar and Prible. Eight Dollars for each of the other five. Philad. 7 July. Peter Brusstar, Capt. Thursday, 10 jui): Prisoner ALEXANDER NEILSON, Lieutenant of Marines on board the Delaware, stands indicted before this Hon. Court, for hiring PATRICK CLINTON to pick the lock of DANIEL HENDERSON's, first Lieutenant of Marines, chest, and taking some rum out of it, and to defriud said Henderson. This is to certify that Alexander Neilson, by the above court, was cleared. 28 June. THOMAS READ, President. Saturday, 12 ,July: Deserted from the Continental ship Champion, under my command, a certain PETER BOMMNT, a Frenchman born, and calls himself a Doctor, about 5'3" high. He speaks but indifferent English. JAMES JOSIAH. All persons having demands against the estate of ISRAEL MUSGRAVE, late of this city, deceased, are requested to bring in their accounts, properly attested, for settlement; and those indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to RACHEL MUSGRAVE, administratrix, at RACHAEL M'CULLOCK's in Market-street. Philad. 1 July. Ran away this morning from the subscriber, living at Pennsgrove forge, six miles from Chester, in the county of Chester, an English servant lad named JOHN NORMAN, about 20 years of age, 5' high. He worked in a forge for about a year, and is called a very good half-bloomer. Twelve Dollars reward. 7 July. W. TWADDELL. The public are hereby forbid to trust the subscriber's wife, as he will pay no debts of her contracting. 12 July. LAZARUS LEVI. All persons who have any demands against the estate of JOHN DERRY, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts properly proved; and all those who are in any ways indebted to said estate, are requested to call and pay the same to HANNAH DERRY, executrix, and WILLIAM BEAVEN, executor. 12 June. Deserted from the Ranger armed vessel, under my command, a 318 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine certain THOMAS HOGG, alias TODD, who entered the 26th of June last, 24 years of age, about 5'9" or 10" high, and a high crooked nose. He beats the drum tolerably well, and informed me he was formerly a drummer in COL. M'VEAGH's battalion in the militia of this state. Twelve Dollars reward. Philad. 12 July. JOHN MITCHELL. Tuesday, 15 July: Ran away from the subscriber the 14th of June last, a Scotch servant girl named JENNET STEVENSON, or may call herself STEINSON. She was seen with one THOMAS COOK going to camp, and was seen coming into town this day with PROCTOR's artillery, very dirty and in a short gown and petticoat, and bare feet. Eight Dollars reward. THOMAS ROBBINS, Blockmaker, living in Penn-street, near South-street. Thursday, 1710): Articles of clothing were last night stolen from the subscriber. The thief is a deserter from the English army, named HENRY MITCHELL, near 5'10" high, about 25 years of age. He had on a Regular coat of the Tenth regiment. West Cain, Chester county, 15 July. PATRICK' SHIELDS. Deserted from the Washington armed boat under my command, the four following men and a boy, viz: JAMES ARMSTRONG, an Irishman, but may be taken for country born; he is about 5'10" or 11" high, near 36 years of age, a tanner by trade, a smart active man. He is supposed to be lurking about the Northern Liberties, as he has family there. A boy named JOHN ARMSTRONG, about 13 years of age, is blind in one eye, and is a son of the above. DANIEL DOUGHERTY, an Irishman, 46 years of age, 5'8" or 9" high, very much addicted to swearing. It is supposed he is gone towards Salem in the Jersies, as he is well acquainted there. THOMAS HARWOOD, an Irishman, 18 or 19 years of age, 5'7" or 8" high; says he deserted last winter from the Pearl frigate, then at New-York. JOHN MOORE, a native of Virginia, about 5'8" or 9" high, 33 years of age. Thirty Dollars reward, or Six for each. JOHN M'FATRICH, Capt. N. B. It is supposed that Moore and Harwood are gone towards Virginia, as they were seen going that way. Deserted from the Georgia Fourth battalion, JOHN BUCHANAN, about 27 years of age, 5'4" high. He enlisted with the subscriber about five days ago, since when, it is supposed, he has changed his name, and calls himself MATTHIAS, or gave himself a false name when he enlisted. Whoever apprehends said deserter, and gives information thereof to COL. JOHN WHITE, at his lodgings in Lodge- Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 319 alley, or to the subscriber, at the corner of Gray's-alley, in Secondstreet, shall be entitled to Ten Dollars reward. THOMAS WASHINGTON. Thursday, 24 Jul): Deserted from COL. FORMAN's regiment of foot, and my company, a certain JAMES WOLFE, about 5'9" high. He was seen somewhere about Irishtown, is a gunsmith by trade. Forty Dollars reward. JOHN COMBS, Capt. Saturday, 21574y: Deserted from the fire brigantine Vesuvius, belonging to this state, the 24th inst., a certain BARNEY FLEGGANS, born in Ireland, about 4'6" or 7" high, very much given to liquor and very talkative in it. He said he had served his time to a baker in this city, and had been a soldier in Canada last year. Ten Dollars reward. JACOB HANSE, Capt. Deserted from the armed schooner Delaware, JAMES MURRAY, alias MURPHY, 51 10" or 11" high, born in Ireland. WILLIAM BEAN, about 5'5" high, born in Scotland. Twelve Dollars each reward. RICHARD EYRES, Capt. Ran away on Sunday the 27th inst. an apprentice lad named JOHN BINAM, by trade a tailor, about 17 years of age. Four Dollars reward. JACOB FEIT, tailor in Front-street. The 'subscriber, living in Warwick township, near Old's iron works, Lancaster county, lent to a certain JOHN KENNEDY, the 20th last, a dark grey horse. He promised to return in a few hours and has never been heard of since. Said Kennedy is well made, about 32 or 33 years of age, talks little and has brogue very strong. He was formerly a soldier in COL. M'GAW's battalion, and was taken at Fort Washington. Fifteen Dollars reward. THOMAS HANLY. N.B. As Kennedy has been guilty of great ingratitude, it is hoped every honest man will endeavor to apprehend him. Whereas MARY, wife of the subscriber, has absconded from his bed and board, and has otherwise behaved in a scandalous manner. This is to fonvarn all persons trusting her on his account, as he is determined to pay no debts of her contracting from this date. 29 July. CHARLES BOWMAN. Saturday, 2 August: Deserted from the brigantine Vesuvius, belonging to this state, commanded by JOHN CHRISTIE, the 27th inst, a certain JONATHAN HARVEY, born in this city, and served his time to a house carpenter in the Northern Liberties, is about 24 years of 320 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine age. He lately came from sea in MR. M'CLENAGHAN's brig that arrived at Sinepuxent, and entered the first of July and took the bounty of twenty dollars as enlisting during the war it is reported by his friends that he has shipped himself to go in a ship at Sinepuxent belonging to MR. FITZSIMMONS of this city. Sixteen Dollars reward if out of the city, and if in the city Twelve Dollars. John Christie. Philadelphia. The 23rd of June last, died of jail fever in New-York, MR. JOHN GIBBON, having been a prisoner of war there six months. He was descended from a very ancient and honorable family in the west of England, who became early adventurers to America, and were some of the original proprietors of West New -jersey, and from whom he derived a very large and valuable landed estate. An ardent love of liberty, and an anxious desire to preserve the freedom and independency of America, induced him at a time when the enemy were overrunning New-Jersey, and our affairs wore the most unfavorable aspect, voluntarily to turn out to oppose those cruel invaders of his country and the rights of mankind. On the retreat of the Jersey militia from Mount Holly the 23rd of December last, he was unfortunately taken prisoner and conveyed to New-York, where he remained closely confined until his death. He supported his severe and cruel confinement with a firmness and resolution that does honor to his memory, and to the glorious cause in which he suffered, and proves beyond a possibility of doubt, that he may justly deserve the character of a REAL AND DISINTERESTED PATRIOT. The subscriber desired the public not to trust a certain THOMAS GADD and his WIFE, weavers, as they will find it difficult to get their money, they being his servants, but they have endeavoured to make people believe they are free, and by that means live great part of their time in idleness and drunkenness, to their own discredit and my loss. Philad. 5 Aug. JAMES BUTLAND. 5 August: All those who have any demand upon ANDREW FITZSIMMONS, late of this city, whether by bond, note, or book debt, or otherwise, are hereby required to bring their accounts properly adjusted and proved, to the subscriber in Arch-street, the second door from Second-street, and receive their respective balances, or a dividend thereof. BERNARD FEARIS. N. B. The said creditors are requested to be speedy in their application. Deserted from CAPTAIN ANDREW PORTER's company of artillery, under the command of GENERAL KNOX, the following men, Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 321 viz: JONATHAN BENSON, about 5'6" high, about 18 or 19 years of age, by trade a joiner and house-carpenter. JOHN ELLIOTT, about 5'10" high, near 40 years of age. Ten Dollars reward for each. JAMES M'CLURE, Capt.-Lieut. Deserted from on board the Franklin armed galley under my command, the following men, viz: WILLIAM BURKETT, an Englishman, 25 years of age, 5'6" high, formerly lived between Chester and Marcus Hook, and a tailor by trade. WILLIAM DENTON, born in America, 23 years of age; 5'4" high; served his time near Morris river. JAMES NAGLE, born in the West of Ireland, 23 years of age, 5'5" high, speaks very much on the brogue. JOHN LANN, born in Ireland, 24 years of age, 5'7" high, by trade a house-carpenter, has a wife and child living in Fourth-street, Philadelphia, but is supposed he will move his family towards Germantown or elsewhere. Twelve Dollars reward for each. NATHAN BOYS, Capt. Deserted from the brigantine Vesuvius, commanded by the subscriber, a certain JOHN BRIGGS, 38 years of age, about 5'8" high; he is a foreigner but speaks English tolerably well, and has lately arrived in this city. He lately came from sea in MR. M'CLENGAN's brig as boatswain. JOHN CHRISTIE. N. B. As he is very much disaffected to the present glorious cause, it is hoped every friend to America will endeavour to apprehend him. 30 July: All persons indebted to the estate of DOCTOR JAMES HOLMES, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment unto the subscriber; and those who have any demands against said estate, to bring in their accounts properly attested, and they shall be paid. JOHN HOLMES, Administrator. N. B. Whoever has borrowed any of the Deceased's books, are requested to return them to MRS. ANN DUNCAN in Chestnutstreet. Thursday, 7 August: last week, died at New-York, MRS. ELIZABETH FRANKLIN, wife of WILLIAM FRANKLIN, ESQ., late governor of New-Jersey. She was a lady distinguished by a fine education, a peculiar sweetness of manners, and dear to her friends for the virtue of her heart. She filled her station in life with a dignity that command respect, and an affability that engaged the love of all. A sincere friend pays this small tribute to her worth, and embalms her memory with a tear. MR. TOWNE. Deserted from the guard boat Wasp, RICHARD HICKS, an Eng- 322 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Tishman, about 20 years of age, near 5'5" or 6" high. He is supposed to have gone towards Egg-harbour to go on board some vessel there, as he is a seafaring man. Six Dollars reward. JOSEPH BRADFORD, Capt. Saturday, 9 August: Deserted from the Experiment armed vessel, the following persons, viz: EDWARD CLAYTON, country born, 23 years of age, 5'8" high, very talkative when in liquor, and says he was a schoolmaster. JACOB WARRINGTON, country born, 5'7" high, and very much addicted to liquor. JOHN BATES, an Englishman, a hatter by trade, and is supposed to be lurking about Philadelphia. WILLIAM DEANE, a Scotsman, and talks much on that dialect, he is supposed to be gone to Albemarle county in Old Virginia. JOHN MONKS, an Irishman, 36 years of age. JOHN DOUGHERTY, an Irishman, a joiner by trade. JOHN BRYAN, born in Dublin, speaks tolerable good English, is well versed in the Dutch language, a blacksmith by trade, but pretends to be a seaman, and is supposed to have gone to Egg-harbour. HUGH SAWYERS, 32 years of age, by trade a shoemaker, and it is thought he is going to sea. THOMAS HINDS, an Englishman, 36 years of age. MICHAEL CAVANE, an Irishman, 18 years of age, follows labouring work, and is imagined he lives at the sign of the Blackhorse on Conestoga-road, Philadelphia county. JOHN HARRISON, Capt. Tuesday, 12 August: Deserted from CAPT. GIBES JONES company of artillery on Monday night, the 4th inst., a certain JOHN DIXON, sergeant, in said company, about 5'3" high. He is a very good clerk and was formerly a waiter in the City tavern. It is supposed he is enlisted again in some of the late Georgia troops now in this city. Ten Dollars reward. GIBES JONES, Capt. Deserted from the ship Montgomery, commanded by WILLIAM ALLEN, a certain WILLIAM NESTER, about 16 years of age, 5'6" or 7" high. Four Dollars reward. William Alen, Capt. Ran away on the 10th inst. from the subscriber, an apprentice boy named HEZEKIA1-1 KEMBLE, by trade a shoemaker, about 18 years age, 5'3" or 4" high. Whoever takes up said boy and brings him home shall have Twenty Dollars reward, or Ten if secured in any jail. BENJAMIN OLDDEN, in Front-street, three doors above Archstreet. N. B. As he has a brother at Carlisle, it is supposed he will go that way. Pennsylvania Evening Post 1777 323 Thursday, 14 August: Deserted from the Chatham galley under my command, the two following men, viz: THOMAS BALLENTINE, about 5'4" or 5" high, born in Scotland, and speaks very much in that dialect. He has a master living up Manta-creek, of the name of MAFFET, and it is supposed he has gone that way. WILLIAM FIFE, 5'4" high, born in Scotland, and speaks a little on that dialect. Twelve Dollars reward or Six for each. GEORGE GARLAND, Capt. Tuesday, 19 August: Ran away from the subscriber, the 13th inst, an indentured servant girl named ELIZABETH HERLEY, this country born, about 5'S" high. Eight Dollars reward. JOHN BIRD. Ran away from the subscriber, a Scotch servant girl named MARY MURRAY, about 17 years of age. One Dollar reward. EMANUEL JOSIAH. The following items were contributed by Edwin S. Dunkerley. A Fry id Oyster.- The marriage of Mr. Alonzo Fry to Miss -Susan Oyster is mentioned in one of the Chambersburg (Par) papers. The Public Ledger, Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 20, 1841. Married: On Monday evening, 12th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Ginal, Mr. Daniel Haas, to Miss Charlotte Beer, all of this city. An Montag Abend, den 12 ten d. m. bei Herr Ginal, Herr Daniel Haas en Mad'selle Charlotte Beer, alle von dieser Stadt. Lundi soir, le 12 me inst., par le Rev. Monsieur Ginal, Monsieur D. Haas, a Mademoiselle Charlotte Beer, sous de cette The Public Ledger, Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 13, 1841. N. B. McElroy's Philadelphia Directory, 1840 lists the Rev. Henry Ginal, 15 Cherry Street, and in 1841, at 36 Wood Street, Philadelphia.