The Virginia gazette — Williamsburg [Va.], 1779-05-08 00:00:00, page 2

- -TRENTON,APR1L 21. '
WE hear that his Excellency the Ambassadour from the court of
France, will shortly make a visit at head quarters, and take a
view of the grlnd American army. ,
By a Gentleman from Philadelphia, we learn, that two prize: were a
few days ago sent into Delaware bay by Capt. Douglass, the one a
[chooner with 135 hogshends of turn, the other :; sloo loaded with salt.
Saturday last : ting from Bermuda arrived at Philade_ phia, to represent
the deplorable sitnation of the inhabitante of that island for the want of
bread, of which necessary the had been desiitute for six week: prev'ious
to its sailing, and to alk relief from the United States.
We have the pleasure to inform the publick, that since the late arrivals
at Philadelphia, the price of sugar has fallen 30]. per hundred weight,
and that of sum 308. per gallon. _
By a New York paper of the nlh tnsiant we learn, that. Rear-Admim]
Gambier, late commandet in chief of the British navy in North America,
embarked on board the Ardent of 64. guns It New York, for England.
l-le i} succeeded by Sir George Collier, who lately arrived there from
Hali ax.
PHILADELPH-IA,APR1_F 20.
Y advice from the eaffward we learn that a British fleet, Youndfrom
New York to Georgin. has been taken and carried into Button by
the Wuren, the Been of ance and the Ranger. lt consisted of-the
]ason, of 30 guna and 156 men; ship M'aria, of 16 guns and 84 men;
the schooner Hibemia, of 8 gous and 45 men; four brigs and one
schooner, laden with dry goods to the value of uo,ooo !. first cost,
comple'te fumiture for z4o ]] ht horse, xSoo barrels of flower, and zooo
barrel: of bees and pork. %he prisonerl, beside: the crews of the re
spective vessels, are : Colonels, 14. other officers, 3 chaplains, 4 surgeom,
) eommissariee, and 53 refugee merchantsc
Extract es :: laurjram (: Gmtlgrmm in Bosion, to bi: friend in lbi.; dy,
damlA ril 14, 1779.
" We had last Sunday one of the Newpott privateers brought into
Sllem. This day another of them is carried into Cape God, and a fine
hrig of 14, um, a privateer from ]amaica, sent in here by our (tate brig
Tyrannaci e."
CHARLESTQWN,Mmsim.ss
T the late special Court of general sesiions, &c. held at Ninety—Sct'x,
seventy of Col. Boyd's secretly raised regiment (to act in comest
with the Bntish troops in Georgia and their In-lian allies) which were
some time since made prishnen by a detachment of the militia unde! the
command of Brigadier General Williamson, were convicted of treason
aglinst the flute; but 50 of them were recommended to mercy. ]: ap
peared, u n their trialt, that molt of them had been seduced and terrified
into this atal step, by Boyd, and a number of people who frequently
eame amongfi them from North Carolina, " under a variety of pretences;
and for want of proper information of the nature of our conteh with
Grelt Britain. "
The galllntCapt. Gustavus Cunningham, in the Rcvenge Cutter, who
in the beginning of the Her": contest took two British packett, an! has
since been v succeso ] against the enemien of the United State;, is
arrived fife at hiladelphia. .
Toward: the close of last month 47 shm, belonging to Benfamin
Guensd. Esq; were taken from that Gentleman's plantasition nen Port
Royal, and eanjed to Georgia, by a privateering party of the enemy:
But another :my since, belonging to a rivateer commanded by one Hiil,
upon a like cheme of plunderin'g the p antations at the southward, has
not Koen so successful ; instead of getting plunder, they fell into the Ltands
of a party of militia commanded by Lieutenant Heap, after exchanging
: few shot, when the Lieutenant of the privateer, whose name is—Welch,
was wounded. Amongst the other prisoners it one Sabert Ogleshy, that
. lived on Stol't lsland, and served the enemy as a uide, who was last
siSatm'day brought to town under a guard. The Lteutenant of tle pri—
vateer told Lieutenant Heap, that there were five more rivatecre in
Geor'il, fitted for the purpose of plundering desenceless Yantatione in
thil ate, two of which were to go up the river May, and three up Broad
river; and he pretended the Daphne would be stationed in the latterriver.
WLLLIAMSBURQ Mu8.
Y : Gentleman from Oxford in-Maryland, we ai'e informed, thata
B British fleet of men of war and transportt with 7ooo troops on
board, going to New York to reinsorce General Ciinton, were cast away
on the cock o£ France, and the men ere now prisonenz-v this agreeable
newe came by the armed schooner Poliy, William Thomas commander,
who in immediately from France, md says he saw the fleet and anmyafter
the surrendered. ' "
, last Thursday being the day ap inted for it day of fasting, humili
ltion, and prayer, the same was re igiousiy observed; and the Rev. Mr.
Bracken delivered a discourse ,well adapted to so solemn and important an
,ooceasion. — '
, The Freatest exertion: are making in theyfinsiern (tares, to strengthen
Genera Washington's army, and to defeat the enemy'e designs in that
uarter. . .
q Left Monday the Hon. the General Assembly of this [late, met at the
ss capitol in thit eity, according to their adjournment. si
' A large ship from France was lately drove ashore by the enemy, be
tween eurrituck and Roznoke inlete, the mate and ten hands were drown
ed, and est art of the eargo it in thought will be lost.
The azey, apt. Wonycott, is safe arrived in ]ar'nes river from St.
EuRatia, with rum, sugar, and molasl'es. _
An express from Charlesiown on his way to Congress informs, that
tlteenemy in Georgia are in the greatest dishesl for provisions, the have
been obliged tothrow several hundred caska of bees into the Savannzh river
it being entirely spoiled, that Gooo men were on their march from South
Clrolina, which in a few days would make General Lincolnk army tenct
thouslnd strong. '
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A report prevails, that General Lincoln lately had an engagement wit
the enemy, that be killed, wounded, and took 600 of them, and put
rest to flight.
DEATHS] ]OHN Anms'rmo, Esq; at his seat in New Kent,
after a short but painful illnel's, in whose character were united eve
publick and private virtue which could render his life useful to !]
country, or his death lamented by his acquaintance.
To be SOLD to the Light]? hidden for ready many, an Tuesday the 18f
instant (May) at ib: late dwellixgbousc es Mr. Aiexander Purdiq',
deem ed,
!. hie personal estate, consisiing of a great variety of exceedin
good household and kitchen furniture, 130 ounces of plate, m,
horses and saddles, a neat Italian riding chair and harness, and ning
flaves, amongst them a carpenter, gardener, and cook. Also his print.
ing materials and a few, books. Likewise his dwellinghouse and lot
- and printing office, together with the unexpired iease of the adjoini
house, used as : composing and press room. Pofl'csiion of the dwelling;
house will be given the first of Octobpr, and the office immediateiy.
RO. ANDERSON, } 15 to
(1) ss _ M. GALT, xecu sssisi
,". "'All person! who are indebted to the estate are requested to ma
immediate payment; and those who have any demand: against the s.
ate desired to make them know—nsi. '
To be SOLD, pursue"! to !btlust will and !tfiament osRichard Saunde
dettaszd, jbr reactmmq, m Thursday lb: zolb iujiant (May) out
premg'su,
TRACT of land situated in Spogctl-vania and Orang: counties, on
the branches of Arfejbremost, containing two hundred acres, m
Of ieis. The sale to be conducted by Clmmu Brown, who is propex],
authorised to make conveyance for the same by
(all) ' SAMUEL BROWN, Executor.
so in SOLD jbr read} many, agreeable to lb: lust will and testament
Richard Lewil, deceaszd, on 'sucsday lb: zztb irgflaut, iffair, olber-w'
the next flzir day, _
VALUABLE saw mill and grist mill, with the lands and timb
A belonging to the said millc, in Fauquier county. Also : piece
land in the said county, containing about 450 acrea.
(4ll) THOMAS SOWEL, Adminish'ator,
{. All those who are indebted to the estate are re ueflcd to make :
ment as soon al ffible; and those who have any emauds again t
same, to make thZm known that proper means may be taken for dis
charging them. T. :"
FALMOUTH, April 4, 1779.
To be SOLD atpublid unction, a! Mr. Belfield Cave's ardiuavy, it Oran
tout], as Wednefday lb: zfitb itgflazt (May)
HE remainder of the Octom'a tract of land in the said county -
belonging to the late Hurry Been"! , Esq; containing about 33 '
acres, laid off into six lots, a plot of on with the act of Assembly, !:
virtue of which it will be sold, then exhibited, and the time of payme
agreed on by (I") THIS TRUSTEES.
F 0 R 8 A L E.
TRACT of, land in Elizabttb (lit) county, near the mouth
Hamptou river, containin , by estimation, no acres. The la
is very good and conveniently ttuated for trade, with a good dwellin
house, having 4. rooms and a passage, but at present somewhat out
repair, it having been made an hospital for soldiers. For terms enquire
( lI) \ MlLES SELDEN.
Hemuco county, May 4, 1779.
WtLuAuuuv-c, Mq 7, 1779.
ON Tbmfda the zoth instant, will be exposed to sale, before
Raln'gb r, two likely oung N EG RO M EN, who he
been brought up to the coach and, chair hamess and shoemaking busine
HAVE for sale aoo acres of good tobacco land, lying within : mi
of Brmgs-wid courthouse, on both sides the Rmb'r crcek, on the m '
road from the courthouse to, Hich's Ford, with an excellent grist '
thereon, newly built with stone; the stream is sufficient to carry tWo
of stones exchtsivc of falling and boltin works, which would make
complete merchant mill. The mill is distant from Peter/bu 45 mil
from Halz'sax 40, from Soulb {na} and Pitcb ]anding 50. his land"
clear from (tone;, except about the mill,. which is founded upon : r
from bank to bank; there il on the land a dwellin house 3a by
(though not finished) a millcrs house 16 by tz, wit good apple _
peach orchards. The land may be seen and terms known by apply
to me within two miles of the said mili.
THOMAS ']OHNSON.
F 0 R 8 A L E, .
VESSEL of the following dimensiont, 49 feet keel. sh'ait r
19 feet beam, 8 fect-hold, moulded, : feet dead-rise, 17 feet
- forward, may be launched in so days. She is sup sed by good jud
to be : fast sailing vessel. (1 ") THO AS LOWREY.
TANNERS Cnsex, May 4, 1779. .
CAttouNs courthouse, April 54, 1779.
COMMITTED to the jail of this county, a negro fellow who sa
his name is ]OHN, and that he belongs to Mr. Edlo-w of Cl—
(Iity county, living on Fame; river; he appears to be between 40 and
years of age, about 5,tsicet 6 or 7 inches high, very black, and m
marked with the small-sszox, has on a blue negro cotton jaeket, an
Virginia cotto_n shirt, and a pair of l'irginia doth breeches. Mr.,Edi
or whoever us the owner of the said ncgr'o, is desired to pay charges a
take him away as soon as possible.
(u) SAMUEL COLEMAN, men,