The Virginia gazette — Williamsburg, Va., 1776-08-23 00:00:00, page 5

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At :: meeting of thesub-committee for Spot
sylvzmia cozmty, ful)! 15", 1776_.
U N D RY persons, supposed to be ini
mical to America, being- summoned
to appear beforc this committce, appeared
accurdingly , viz. David Blair, NeilAssPCoul,
Lauchlan Campbell, jame: Blair, Henry
Mitchell, 7ames Freeland, Robert Patton,
slmlrc-w Robinjon, Yohn Miller, Alexander
Blair, and justma Meals, merchants in
1ha town of Frcdcric/zsburg; who, having
-rcl'usccl to take the oath directed by th-ct:
lion. ()onvention, it is the opinion of this
cmnmittec that they be disarmed, agree
able to a resolution of the said Convcntion
the 27th of May last.
Ordered, that the clerk oF this commit
tee transmit a copy of thele proceedings to
the printer, to be published in the Vnel
NIA GAZETT E .
JoHN CHEW, jun. clerk.
l' a regimental court martial held at
Alexandria the first of August 1776,
.by order of Walter Brooke, elq; for the
trictl of Yames Mar al, then acting gunner
on hoard the Scorpism floop of war, Wright
[Vestcott, esq; commander, for exciting
the seamen and marines to mutiny and
descrtion, and other notorious offences,
the court are of opinion he ought to re
ceive 18 lashes on his bare back, and be
drummed out of the service; and, as a
farther degradalion for his inimical expre s -
sions among the people, he ought to be
publickly advertised, so that he may not
impuse himself on them, or he received
into the service of any of the united states
of America.
join: ALLINSON, president.
ANTED immediately, a man tjzai
understands the M AL T I N G' amctl
B RE WlNG business. Good encourage
ment will be given for one that is well' ac
quainted with it, by applying to mr.
Bradley at Petershurg. 21]
So be LEber one year, on Wednesday the
4th of Septemher,
AN exceeding good plantation on G-ugm's
island, containing 500 acres, whereon
is a good dwelling-house, with all other
necessary houses, the land rich, and & suf
si siciency cleared, and under good sence,
for 10 or 12 hands. It is remarkable For
producing good wheat, clear from the fly,
there is a good peach and apple orchard,
- and the place abounds with fine oysters and
fish . At the same time, upon the premi
ses, will be sold the crop of corn as it
standsin the field, a few cattle, and some
household goods, sor ready money.
HUMPHREY GWIN.
VVlLL'lAMSBURG, Augujt15, 1770.
LL persons having demands against
the estate osCART E R Bvsin WELL,
lathy dcceased', are desired to bring them
si in immediately to
NATHANIEL BURWELL, cxcsicutor.
To be SOLD, or KENTED,
LARGE commodious brick dwelling
housc in the town of Hamptmz, with
three lots of ground adjoining, belonging
to the subscriher. Posi'ession to be had on
the lst day of Offoher. For farther parti
culars, inquire of" mr. 70]er Crlrtz-r, mer
chrmt in Williamslmrg, whom ] have ap
pointed my attornev during my absence
si'om the colony, of which I thought it
nrsicesiixry to inform al] perscms indebted to
1ne. CARY A'HCHELL.
T N.!iilN up in A'm/tmj/l, a red steer about
3 vc-sin's old, with a. bla'lcte sace, part Of his
tail wlfitc, marked with a crop, siits and
nmlcrkccl in the right cal", and a swallow
surk 'm ths.- lest. Postcd, and apprnisc'd 10
gct-s. \Vn_uus HARRH, 10"
'ssssw
\ ANTED, a person capable of teach
ing EN 6 LlSH, WlelN G, and
AleHMETlcx. Suchuon
c, eommg
well recommended, forsobricty, diligence: ,
d-rc. will meet with good encouragement
from the subscriber, living near Amelia
courthousc .
10HN TOWNFS.
For 3 A L E,
A TRACT ofland in Din-widdic county,
on Stony creek, 18 miles from Peters
burg, containing between 5 and 600 acres,
and conhtting chiefly os low grounds and
iessel land. The soil, for wheat, is little
inferiour to any in the colony; and the
meadows, with which-it abounds, are well
stocked with grass. The higher ground
spontaneoufiy produces clovcr in abun
dance, and there is also a large quantity
of En lish cldver, and other artificial grass
sowe thereon, all which thrive and pro
duce well. There are large orchards of
the best kinds of fruit, both apple and
peach; as also cherry, pearss, and plum
trees. The [and is well timbered, and
watered by a creek running- through it,
which produces plenty osfish for the Family 's
use. There are a dwelling-house and
kitchen with brick chimnies, barns, cow
house, and other houses sufficient for the
reception of & family; and the plantation,
which is large enough to work six or eight
hands, is under a strong and good scnce.
Any gentleman inclinablc to purchase may
be shewn the land by Thomas Evam, who
lives adjoining the same ; andif desirous of
moving immediately, some of the houses,
particularly the dwellingsshouse, are now
vacant, and may be delivered up, is requir
ed. Slaves will do for payment, either
for the whole or part; and bonds, with
good ficuritsiy, for the remainder.
WtLLtAMctsaUko,Augzg/i16,1776.
ESERTED from the College camp, on
]) Friday the 9th of this instant, ED
WARD MARSHAL, a soldier be
longing to the 8th regiment, and a recruit
ing party of capt. Knox's company. He
had been about a sortnight recruited, and
has gone off with one of the country's
rifles, and a blanket. He is below the
middle statme, of a brown complexion,
very talkative, and given to liquor. _lie,
had on when he went away an old hunting
shirt, ragged brccches, stockings wnh
holes in them, an old flapped hat, and
was very dirty. He was not longsince
discharged from on board the {falelssgl}
cruiser, by capt. Yame: Cockect which (hi
chargclhave nowin my posi'cshon. I'ho
eversssecnres the said desiscrtcr, and delivers
him at the camp, shall have zos. reward.
!" vantn Moonv
Fl/sE DULLA/(S KEWAKU,
ESERTED from my company of re
gulars in the bth Virginia regiment,
on the 8th instant, JAMES POORE, fiser.
He is about 5 feet 5 inches high, spare
made, about 18 years old, short hair, and
sond of liquorct I do not know what
clothes he had on when he went away, or
ishe carried any with him. He went off
in company with some soldiers of the first
regimcut who were to rendczvous at Han
ovcr courthousc, on their way to New
Tark. ] make no doubt but he will keep
with them, as he was borp in some of the
northern provinces. The gentlemen osii
Cers of the first regiment will please to
confine him (sithe shouhl be mkcn in any
of their 'companies) in some jsilil, or other
secure place; and any person who will (h
sivcr the said descl'ter to the camp at Dcrsip
Spring, near l/Villiamsisbm'cts;, shall have the
above reward, and rcashnubhr chqrgc—s.
21} SAMUEL HOPKINS.
WANTED lMMEDlATELT, ,
PERSON capable of taking charge (ctif
: merchant miil. Such a one, comsiig
well recommczsdcd, will lnces. with _;9q'd
cncouragcmcnt by applfing to me near
Charlc: City courlhousc. '
(,) jOlIN EDLOE.
"off A good COOPER will also mast
with employment, either by the month or
]HCCP- _ I
DESEK " l'ED from my campuny in tlzejirst
rcginwnt, under murching 'ordefl,
W/LL/si/M lI/OOD, a saldzer, ; feet 4
'and a ha/j'or 5 inchw high, born in liliu
beth City county. I-havc rea/bn,ta believe
he is now in capt._ Czilvert': guilty, at,
tt/lzeushc [zg'nffl-{umptom ] enfaserjom
for the desertcr, but was refused him, lssl- ct
though the captain achuou-ledg ed hit having
him on board. ! ta/ie this method, thet'e—si'
fore, to acquaiztt capt. Culvert that thesaid
\Villiam Wood is a (lessL-rterfi-om ny! com
pany, and to desire that he may deliver
him up immediately to the commandant at
llampton, or any other place where he may
have his trial by a court-martial. '
EDIWUND B. DICK[IVSON, captain.
To be SOLD at publick unction, onwtha pre
mijcs, pmfimut to the last will und tq/Zas
ment of mr. Thomas Fleming, deoeased,
on Tuesdny the gd of Septembcr next,
iffair, othcmi/Z- flextsair day,
TRACT of good land in Gloucqfle'
county, containing aboutsi 270 acrez,
seven miles from the court—house, and
within one mile of Turh river. it is very
convenient to. sish am ())siflcrs, has sgood
dwelling-housc upon it about 40 by 20,
with other neceliury houses, also an apple
orchard of about 140 choice fruit trees,
just in theirprimc.---At the same time and
placeiwill he sold all the stock of horses,
cattlc, hogs, ('a-c. together with the
househnh] and kitchcn surnimre belonging
to the [hid cstate.-—-'l'w0 years credit will
be allowed for the land, and twelve mouths
for the pcrsounl estate, except for sums
not exceeding 255. sorwhich ready money
will be expected. Band, with approved
security, will be required by
THE E XECUTORS.
asisssctctss "she land nsimy be seen by apply—
ing to mr. 'Zac/mrmh Gardm'r or an.
Letui: lVa/u'm, near the premises.
U N away from the sublsicrsilber living
on the ]evcis ut Crem Brier," twp
convict servant. men. ()ue namul WlL
LIAMRO/V, 18 or 19 yeftrs old, about.
5 scec 8 inches high, of a fair complean,
has dark hair, is an :trtfui fellow, and may
sorgc a pass, :xsiss Z._ writes & tolerabic-gsiocd
hand ; had on, whcnhe went away, sillrs,
drnwers, and ]cggiz-s.si oscozuie country
hnen, and took with him :) coat and waist
(:(mt uscutten and fine. n nimtsslt white. :tiso
:1 smomh bore gun of the but lost, uoumc
breachcd. which had pzz-rt us the stock
broke off before, :! shut bag and powder
horn, very much carved, the strup of th'
powder horn mndcosshctqud girling, am
thc shut bag os blue- plush. The other
named ISAAC SlNGEA', 5 sect 4 or ;
inches high, about 25 )czn'u old, th'in—
\'issi1gcd, small made, ulctn dark complexi—
on, and has- very thin \\ ]fitish hnir; had on,
when he wcntuwn), ohl l-sa her breechcs,
:] course shirt, Immu ]ssi':v-._-ins. and old
shoes. 'l'hsv arc lmth LusiUf/bmcn, and
look With thcm ;! snr hJ'si . l-Lsidcs oshcr
things,? too vcdinux tn mention. VVhoevcr
:mprchctnds she said si'rvmnssi find sicurcs
them so as they may be ]:ml' z'gsiin, shall
have 43'5. reward shr each, is taken in
\' ' is put shmlevl' 41. For each,
the countsi ,
paid by ARCHER MATTILEW'S.