The Virginia gazette — Williamsburg, Va., 1776-01-12 00:00:00, page 4

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TONSlDF-RING the great rise in the
ct- ' 7 * , 77 -
price ofPAPER, the high cxpense
attending the transportation of it to this
place from Philadelphia, and the difficult)!
there is to procure it almost on any terms,
the PRINTER is reduced to the necesslty
os demand'mg half the year's subscription
money from every new subscriber to his
GAZETTE, and begs that those who owe
him for the last 1 ! months (from Fsseb. 3,
1775, to Dec. 31) which is us. 64. would
send in their subscriptions, and those that
subscribed ]atercttqga in to Dec. glst, at
the rate of 124-_ 21 peny per mouth,
that he may begin :! new account, um
NEW ]"EAR, with all his customcrs,
whom he shall endeavour to serve to the
utmost of his abilities, and hopes to be
able to furnish them always with pleasing
intelligence, evenin these boisterous times.
fist Those indebted to- me, likewise,
for onnnssmzu'rs, Booxs, S-rA-n
o N A !. Y , dye. will exceedingly oblige "me by
paying of their accounts; as ] have some
debts of my own to discharge, which I
would willingly settle as soon as ! amable
I am the Pusucx's obliged
And devoted servant,
ALEX. PURDIE.
WlLLlAMSBUKG, jamtary bth, 1776.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform
the ubhck, _that he has opened the
late mr. gllumah Deane's shop near Palaca
street, where he intends to carry on the
COACH and CHAIR making business in
its various branches. .
" WlLLlAM HOLLIDAY.
WLLLlAmnuxc, Yan. 3, 1776.
TAKEN_up at sea on the 5th ochcem
ber, about seven league: from Cape
Henry, a TA W L without either our,
mast, or sail, and has a-white bottom, with
top stdc: painted green. There was a negro
man in her who say: his name is Dick, and
that he belong: to mr. Ruffin on james river,
whom I [but to the public/ejail. T he boati:
maw at York, and the owner may have it
on proving his property and paying salvage.
1 n YAMES DUNSLEY'.
H E floop Christian, bw'then about
5oo ba I:, {will sail fbr the West
Ȝ
ladies, in ! ree weeks, from Hampton.
Paffiznger: will apply on boardsaid vessel, or
"to ' '
ARCHlBALD 6- jAMLs GOVAN.
7 0 be SOLD before Robert Nicolshn'sstore,
on Tuesday the 16thsi iry'fant,
' G R E A T variety of cabinet-makers
tools, mohogany, walnut, and pine
lank, likewise new walnut book-cnses,
deiks, tables, ('rc. belonging to the estate
of mr. Peter Scott, deCeased. Six mouths
credit will be allowed for all sums above
"51. the purchaser: giving bond with good
security.
All persons indebted to the said estate,
by bond or Open account, arc requested to
pay off as soon as possible; and those to
"whom the estate are indebted are deiircd
to can and receive payment, from
ROBERT NICOLSON, 3 execum's'
ALEXANDER CRAIG,
THE ship Ruckingham, Richard Hopper
master, now lying in Nansemondriver,
will sail for qu/si'grow the first week in
February. The ship goes in banast, and
,will be exceedingly we" fitted for passen—
gers. For passage, apply to the master on
board said ship; to Gibsan, Donald/bn, :md
Hamiltan, at Szssollz ; or to mess . Dixon and
Huater, in W i liam/lmrg.
N. 8. The ship Kockingham is a new
vessel, and well sound.
are thanksully received for this Paper, the Price o
AR TICLES of ibtefligcnce, Essays, Advcrtisements, (To.
PR I N T ! N G VVo [( X done with Cure an
which is I: s 6d. per Annum; Advertisements inserted as ushul.
Expedition, and on reulbnable Terms.
HANOVER, Dec. 22, 1775.
NT Monday the zzd of Yammry next,
pursuant to the last will and testament
ot mr. Franci: Smitlz, dcccased, o! JIan
over county, will be fold on the promises,
a craft ofland containing 1072 ucrcs, ly
ing in the county of Louijiz. 'l'he fertility
of this soil, for corn, wheat, and tobaccoct,
is so well known, as makes a description
unnecessary; and its situation to church,
courthouse, and mill, is entirely conve
nient. There is a considerable quantity
of wheat sowed on the plantation, which
is under good enclosulj'cs; and there is
an overscer's house, a quarter, and all
neceuary out-noulcs [Os cropplng. As.
the same time and place win be sold the
stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs,
the crop of corn and wheat, together with
a varity of plantation utensils .ct
And on Monday the 29lh of Yanuary will
be fold on the said deceased's plantation,
in Hanaver county, go choice Virginia born
(laves , amongst which are several valuable
tradesmen and house servants. the house
hold and kitchen furniture, also the stock
os horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, with
the crop of corn, wheat, oats, a large
quantity of pine, eherry, black walnut,
and birch plank, together with all kinds of
plantatiun utensils, and sundry other arti
cles too tedious to mention. At the same
time and place will be sold a tract of land
in King William county, containing 108
acres, well timbered, and within four miles
of Hanover town. , Twelve months credit
will be allowed the purchasers for all sums
above 4os. upon giving bond and security,
to carry interest from the date, if not pinc
tuall paid. si
A l persons who have any demands
against the estate" are desired to bring in
their accountcts, properly authehtieatedsi;
and those in arrears are most earnestly re
quested to make payment, as soon ne os
sible, or give bond for their res 've
balances. THONAS SMlTR, eitecutor.
To be RENTEber a term on'EARS,
HE well accustomed tavern on the
road from Hanaver eourthosiuse to
Hanover town. The conveniencies of this
place , for either a publick or private Family,
are very great, the dwelling-house having
six rooms below siairs and two above, a
kitchen, dairy, meatsi-house, quarter, black
sinith's shop, a very large barn and stable,
with eVery other neeefiary for the imme
diate reception of a family. Any person
nclina'ole to rent the said place may know
the terms by applying; to the subscriber
near the premises. THOMAS SMlTl—l.
SIX POUNDS REWARD.
TOLEN flom the ficbstriber, on Tucs—
day night the loth of Octobcr, adark
bay (ar brown) HORSE, 16 or 11 years
old lastspring, upwards of 15 hands high,
his hind fleet white, and has a few gray
hairs in his forehead, paces, trots, and
gallops, and when rodegoes with pretty go'od
spirit, has a hanging mane, little foretop,
yellow nqs'e, and short back., his tail when
trimmed, which was very lately, was in
tendedfor a switch, but by the unskil/itlne/Zs
ofthe petfim who did it it was made almofl
as short as a long bob, the hooss of his fore
fec't 'were broken on the in/ide, and he had
on a pair of shoes about half worn, but if
he has been inuch rode, it is very probable
that one or both may be ]qff by this time.
Whoever takes up and ecures both thief
and horse, sb that the thief be convicted,
and the horfi- delivered to me at Patuxent
iron works, or William Rcid in Fredericks
burg, shall receive the above reward, or
zos. fbr the horse only ; but, if the host
should be a great distance, reasonable charge's
7will be allowed, bv
z'si] 7AMES RAWLINGS.'
chmmm 18, 1775.
T Malbro' ]RON lffi'OI—ZKS, in 1- :: m;
rick county, in the coL-my of \ irg'sisiziu,
i: immediately wanted (! sufficient mmbct
of hand: to cut 5000 cord; of wood. The
cast; will be paid ]br an)- part oj the above
quantity that may be contracted for, as soon
a: compline! with.
" [SAAC ZANE.
RlCHNOND, December 26, 1775
UN away, on Sunday the gd instant,
an English servant man, named
RALPH CHILLlNGSW ORTH, of the
middle stature, sslm made, thin visaged,
has had the smallpox, is very fond of spi
rituons liquors, a plaisterer by trade, and
'a very artsul sensible fellow. He had on
a good srieze coat, red cloth waisicoatsi,
worsted stockings, strong Londonctmade
shoes, white shirt, brown wig, which is
rather too large for him, and a beaver
hat, that has been dressed, after being
some time wore. He has been seen, since
he made hisescape, sellingsome osnabrugsz
and ] hear urchased a gun, with which
it is probab e he will endeavour to get on
board some of the men of war at Norjblks
Whoever conveys the said setvantsisito-me
shall have 4os.'reward, but-siis he returns
to his duty he will be received kindly . . -/
- RICHARD ADAMS;
_ TRAYED from the subscriherin South
ampton, on the Fth ult. a BAY MARE
two years old last spring, about 4 feet Q
inches high, has a long; tnil and hanging
mane, One (orboth) ofhct' hind feet white,
but is not branded; she was raised by
William Sikes of Suffiex. Whoeyer [pin
the said mare to me shall have 4q s. reviarffl
_ zu . . ., BEVERpY . Bows,
TAKEN up in the Bull Pasturess, c'qumy
of Augusta, a dark bay mare 4 years old
last spring, about 13 hands bisi h,"- his a
few white hairs in her sake , oncsibk
two white (pots on. her back. : hangazi
have and switch tail, 'a mealy mouth
eyes, paces and trots, and is branded, of.
marked, on the nearctshoulder, . with;.twoss
strokes. Posted, and appraised. to 6]. . :
[] si ]OSEPH. MALOOM;
T A K E N tip in Augusta, 'a; strayct CM
about 12 years old, With a, black he -
and neck, hcrsihind partqctjwhite, andsijsisisss
ears croppcd. Ppsted, Tactfidctapprzfll'edsi
gos. si UHENIYYsi MPLUN'
- !
TAKEN up in the lower end of Cuyepoq
a red 'brindled cow, marked With a crop
and swallow-fokk in the right earss'otlit,
and part ofthe under sidoof-the—ear taken
off, in the left ear with a crop and' Mr.
22] WEDARDss wtsisfi
TAKEN up. near Brook's ap, indugbstt
a bay mare ,6 ears old la spring, ssabiy'qi
13 hands anc ssa half high, is a' natbffl
ctpacer, and branded on the near shoulder
in a piece; she has with her a you}:
sucking mare colt . Posted, And appraiscs
to 10]. , " ]O'HN THOMAS,
To be SOLD under a power of attomqy fim
Mr. john Baylor, .
BOUT- 1 ooo acres of' land in the county
of Orange, to be laid off on the uppexv
part of a tract whereon Yohn Hawkim
lives. Theland in general is very good,
and contains & considerablc quantity of
valuablc low ground. The terms mayb'e
known by applying to mr . Tame: Newnum,
near the pre mises, or to the subscriber, in
the county os Caroline. (xs )
EDMUND PENDLETON. jnn.
N. B. ] am also empowcred to receive
and pay mr. Bactvlor's debts, but I am ap
prchensive it will not be in my powel to
do either, and therefore hope his creditors
will not be impatient or uneasy.