The Virginia gazette — Williamsburg [Va.], 1776-06-22 00:00:00, page 6

Isznztm Me" find. A; 1--.)t':;' have we prayed tor the accomphthent ot
hath. But if we m't-t 'en'vsimce the one or tlst other, we hulnhiy tlnlt
un siinsie mcrcsstus of the Supretsie Govesimor of the Universe, that we shall
not ltand condemned husi-nsie his throne, is our choice is determined by
th tt over-ruling law of l'eif-prsset'ervatiun, which his Divine wisdom has
thought fit to imphnt in the hearts of his crutures.
j'uss'lc n. Yeltersihy the grand question of [NDEPENDENCY was
proposed to the llt, zd, uh, and stli batta'eions of aflsiociutors of the city
and suctburbs, consifling of about 1000 officers and men: Against it, in
the tst'battalion, 40fficers and 23 prit'ates; zd, 1. privates; 4th and sth,
unanimous for independence.
Extract zj'a [etfcrfram New YORK, jum- 10
" Yeflerday. :! lettetss was received here from Providence, siinsotsiming,
that a French vessel wis arrived there from Ca Francois, which brought
an account of the foreign troops being stoppe , but that it was in conse
quence of : protest (by the King of France) against their being employ
ed. Yesierday a floop arrived here from Cape Nicola Mole; with the
sum: account. I am told the Captain adds, that he saw the protest in a
French azette." -
ct' xtract of a'ltmr from 57: EUSTATH, dated Mty n.
" By a vessel arrived at Antigua lasi night, we hear, for a certainty,
that Lord Howe was to embark with the last of the forces that were
gain this ear, about zs,ooo; no Heflians. He has hoisied his sins on
hoar the : le man of war, and TWELVE COMMISSIONERS sail
With h'n'n. si'fhil gives me some hopes of a reconciliation takinzpldee,
that we ma :liv'e inssquietness again. Flour i: scarce among the nglish
Hand;. _ he'y have laid an embargo at Antigua, which example, [sup
sose, the other iflands will follow. Common flour sells for twelve dol
Jrs, superfine for fourteen, and corn for thirteen. The men of war,
these two monthct have only taken one prize, which is Capt. Davis of
\}Vilmin ton, upon Delnwatc."
The Following advenisement is taken from the St. Kitt's paper of
NIZW lsi- " By order of the Hon. Admiral Young, : convey will
" sail fi'om St. Christopher's with the homeward bound ships the first
" weeldn ]une, the first ditto in ]uly, the first ditto in Augusi, andim—
" mediately after sull moon in October. All matter: of vessels desirous
" ofss taking the benefit of said conveys are hereby informed to rendez
" vous at that island to hold themselves in readiness."
lu CONGRESS, Non-ru CAROLlNA, April u, :776.
HAT the Dele ates for this colon in the Continenta]
Rctsi'h'd T Congress be emgpowei'ed to concur xith the Delegates of
the other colonies in declaring independency, and forming foreign alli
ancet, reserving to this colony the sole and exclufive right of forming a
constitution and laws for this colon , and of appointing Delegates from
time to time (under the direction otssa general representation thereof) to
meet the ddegzus of the othef colonies for such purpose; as shall be here
after pointed out. '
The Congrefs taking the same into consideration, nbmimouily con
curred therewith. By order. - "
jAMES GREEN, jun. Secretary'
WILLIAMSBURG, jane "22,
BY express from South Carolina, we learn, that on the z9th ult. No
ships arrived safe at Charlestown with am'is and mwder, one" hav
ing on board 10,000 wei lit; they bring advice that t e French are ma
king 'at pieparuions or war, and have taken off the rohibition on
the : ve-mentioned lrticles. On the 5th inflant Col. uhlenburg's
regiment, with a body of North Carolina forces, were within two days
march of Charleflown, ten Ieagues distlnt from which place lay Gene
ral Clinton with so fail of shipping, but hadnot attempted to land any
iren. A South-Carolina armed vessel, named the Comet, had taken ::
]amaicn flpkuded with sugar, &c. which ran ngsound before they
could make : slfe ha'bour, and was burnt by the men of war.
Extract qfa lenerji-om WJLMXNGTON, May 30
" This de Czpt. Alfred Moore came from Fort ]ohnlton, and say:
all the Engfi forces arc gone on board, and u wards of 30 sail gone
rver the bar. They left behind them some blantets, with an intention.
it is thought, of (putting some infectious disorder among us."
On bow! of the ]maica prize shipt, taken by the contineutnl cruisers,
were seven! my fine sea turtle, intended as : present to Loid North ;
one of which. with his Lordship's name nicely cut in the shell,' was pre
sented by the Cnptuin to the wolthy President of thefimcrican Confresi.
The last desesters from Lord Dunmore say they flillcohtinue veiy tckly
on bond the flct " as well us on share, and are in expectation of I rein—
tsios'cemc-nt sin ss England, both of men and ship:
The lcgiflzttures of the islandsof Muntsrrrat, chis, and Antigua,
have offered boundes on the importation of provilions to those islands.
Lalt 'I'hurlday Capt. Barron took, and brought up to ]ameltown, a
tranlport ship with no Highlanders on bozn-d, being part of Frlser's
battallon, mostly recruits, and part of the 41d. regjment, or Royal
Hughland Watch. They were landed yesterday tnmning, and arrived
here under a guard the same day. The transport had 16 wooden gum
mountcd; she was made prize of some little time before by the Congress
privateer (as was also another transport that'was in company with her)
who took their officers from them, their arms and ammunition, and
put on board ten hands to carry her into port; but being separated
from the Congress in a gaie of wind, the men overpowered those who
had charge of the vessel, and were steering in search of Lord Dunmott.
Upon sight of Captain Barron's vessel they despatched a boat to him, with
a serjeant, one private, and one of the men who were put on board by
the Copgress, to make inquiry; the latter (finding a convenient opportu
nity) informed Capt. Barron of their simation; upon which [: boarded
her, and took possession. They have been-out about 7wee : from
Greenock, and, sailed in company with a large fleet. The above me '
it is said, are all that were contained in both transports; the officers,
arms, and ammunition were put on board the other.
Courhcsiou qs lb: instruction: eff the Cougnst qf GE ORClA to their Ddegam
in Coaliuntal Congrefi. .
_ " At the same time we also recommend it to you always to keep in
ytew the general utiligy, remembering that the great and rlghteous cause
in which we are engaged in not prwiacial, but caxlimlal. '
" We therefore, Gentlemen, shall rely upon your patriotism, abilities,
firmness, and integrity, to propose. join, and concur in allsutb measure:
as t{on shall think calculated for the common good, and to opyose such
as all appear desh'uctive. By order of Congress.
ARCHIBALD BULLOCK, Prefident.
'sb: amiffloual-eu notice of ly Mo N TA N !: s, in Mr. Purdie': puper
oslast Saturdqy, aroscfrom tfwo muse:; ji-am rwant qt'mm tbtfirffl weel,
and from inmtmtioa till the ntb ofMa}. lj'MonTAuus'J admmitiou
protmiedfisiom afi'imdl dgflgn toward: the printerr, tbg art obliged" him,
and trust that the pub it (will exsuji !bnufiar an omg'ffloa wbirb WU by "0
meam intended.
Mmji Dtxon &! HUNTBR, Fine 13, 1776.
THE inhabitants of the tnwns of Petersburg and Blandford begctkave
( through the channel of your paper) to present their compltments
to Captains Rogera and Turncr of the Halifax companies, and thank
them for that good order and discipline they observed when with them.
They also desire their thanks may be given to Capt. Shet'win of the Ame
lia company, whose behaviour merits their highest approbation.
Persevere, Gentlemen, in a line of duty so tmly laudable, and you
will do essential service to your country, and be an honour to your pro
tcssron, whiist the licentious and dissolute soldier is a disgrace to both.
Fasotntcxssvac, May r5, 1776.
' l 'HE present Sltuatton of Fork has occailoned
me to remove my Family to this Town. ] shall open a large and
freshAssortment of MEDlC1NES in a Shop formerly kept hy Dr. er
ter, and shall attend to Practice. THOMAS POWELL.
STRAYLD, or 5 sOLhN, from Mi/mm/si
burg, about the zolh of Musiy, :! BRlGHT BAY pIARE aboutsi ] :
Years old, about 4 Feet : or 3 inches high, trots naturally, and brand
ed on the near Buttock O. Vtheves brings the said Mzre to Mrs.
Catrp's, near Williamshurg, or 10 the Subscriber, in the Train of Artil
lery, shallrecccive aos (zfl) THOMAS CAMP.
TRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Sub
scribes, about 4 Miles bclow Hauotvet Courthouse, on the 4!!! of
this lnstanssa rusi'y coloured black Horse about 4 Feet 7 lnches high,
branded on ! enear Shoulder 5 6 7, about 4Years old, a natural Pacer,
with :: hanging Mane on boil] Sidcs of his Neck, and his two hind Feet
whitcahouc the Footlockl, : small Sm' in his Forehead, and throws out
his sore Feet when rode. I will give 50:. to any Person who will deliver.
him to me about 3 Milcs above New Kmt Courthouse, and if stole. on
Conviction of the Thief (if a white Man) lol. (
(zu) ]OHN GLENN.
AKEN up, in Hano-mr, a [urge YELLOW15H COW, wish,
white Spols over her Eyes lnd under her Belly, marked with :
Swallowfork and Underkeel in each Ezr, the Points of her Honu sawed
off, and appears to be about ten Yczn o1d. Posted, and nppniscd to Zoo.
] MTHANLEL NiCHOI-AS, '