The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1774-10-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
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FOREIGN and DOMESTICK.
IN CIVITATE LIBERA LINGUAM MENTEMQUE
LIBERAS ESSE DEBERE. Suet. in Tib. S. 28.
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To the KING, Defender of the PROTESTANT FAITH.
SIR, OUR Majesty's Speech from the Throne, to both Houses of Parliament, is, to all Intents and Purposes, an Address and Appeal to the People through their Representatives. As a Subject, then, I have an unquestionable Right to judge of, and animadvert upon, this solemn Address from the Throne to the People. The authoritative Publication of the Speech implies this Freedom, and the Necessity of the Times urges to a free Exercise of it.
It has been very unfortunate for the People of England that what for many Years past has given the Sovereign the utmost Satisfaction has given the People the greatest Uneasiness, nor have their Ideas been less contradictory respecting the Zeal and Prudence which Parliament have shown to the publick Service.
We acknowledge, with your Majesty, that this Session has been very interesting; for we have seen, and complain, of the most unconstitutional Proceedings that ever any Parliament could furnish out Instances of. Your Majesty had a very striking Instance of this but a few Minutes before you gave the Royal Assent to a Bill, that, in its Spirit and Tendency, is subversive of the great Principles of our Government, and a Violation of that Part of the civil Compact by which you are our legitimate King. For that Bill, the Minister ought to lose his Head. For that Bill, no peculiar Circumstances of Embarrassment, had such existed, were a sufficient Cause. Nor was any true Principle of sound Policy the Ground of those Adjustments, and Regulations, which were falsely deemed necessary, by your Majesty's Ministers, for the Government of Quebec. And we apprehend that the Bill is so far from being founded on the clearest Principles of Justice and Humanity, as the Minister would suggest, that some of your Majesty's best Subjects scruple not to assert that it is founded on Injustice and Violation, Contempt of Law, and Customs of the Realm. But we will, for a Moment, suppose, with your Majesty, that the Bill will have the desired Effect, in quieting the Minds, and promoting the Happiness, of your Canadian Subjects. Is their Quiet to be purchased by the Loss of the Affections of the People at home? Are your Majesty's unconquered Subjects of this Nation to tremble for their Liberties, that Canada might reap the blessed Effects of your conciliating Mercy and parental Tenderness? Must the Descendants of Men who raised your Family, Sir, to Empire, fear for their ALL, while conquered Provinces, and subjugated Slaves, seem the only Objects of Royal Favour and Attention? Must Protestants mourn while Papists rejoice? Or is such the peculiar Cast of your Majesty's Character, or such the Fatality of your Reign, that in the peculiar Instances wherein you mean to adhere to Justice and Humanity you must go near the Altar and break your sacred Oath, thus invalidating the very Assent by which the Law is confirmed? In the present Instance, your Majesty's Protestant Subjects are apt to believe that an Agreement in Opinion with your Ministers would involve them in Contradictions of the most extraordinary Nature; because it would suppose that the worst of Men could act upon the best of Principles, and that the veriest Slaves, that any affecting Tyrant would wish for his Tools, could adopt the Principles of Justice and Humanity. Far different, Sir, are their Principles, and diametrically repugnant their Doctrines; and the greatest Statesman that this, or any other Age, could ever boast, has given his Opinion on the Side of the publick Conviction. No, Sir, the Bill did not originate in Justice, nor was it founded in Humanity. We suspect that it made Part of the private Stipulations with France, when Lord Bute negotiated the last infamous Peace. We believe that the Fear of offending the House of Bourbon, and to keep a large Body of Popish Canadians in Terrorem against our Protestant Brethren in America, the true Ground and Principles of the Bill; else we are at a Loss to account for its being brought in so late in the Session, and at the Eve of a General Election, at which Time the most abandoned and infolent Ministers have preferred some Appearances, and paid a little Regard to the People.
The dangerous Spirit of Resistance to your Majesty's Government, which you complain you have long seen with Concern, in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, is not, Sir, the Effect of Rebellion or Faction abroad, but Rebellion and Tyranny at Home. On the other Side of the Atlantic was all Confidence, Love, and loyal Subjection, till the fatal Experiment was made to convert free born Men into Slaves, and fiducial Subjects into bold Opponents. Your Majesty travels too far for the Cause of these Evils. You, Sir, ought to know, and be able to give a better Account of them, than any Man in the Kingdom; because they spring from Councils which wicked Ministers hold too near your Person and Throne, from the Enemies of your House, and your Family's Accession to our Government. These are the Men, Sir, whose Temper and Firmness you commend in the Face of the Publick, in the most solemn Act of your regal Capacity, with your Head surrounded with the Royal Diadem, the free Gift of a generous People to your Ancestors, and by permissive Grant at present in your Possession. From the Throne, which can have no other permanent Establishment but Justice and Righteousness, your Majesty compliments Men that pay no Regard to either. These, Sir, are your adopted Friends, while the true Friends of their Country and the Constitution are treated as ill affected to your Government, and Opposers of the King. To such Men does your Majesty venture to give the Royal Promise, that nothing that depends on YOU shall be wanting to render THEIR Measures effectual. The People, Sir, most sincerely wish that this Declaration could be received with those Qualifications and Restrictions as those Declarations in some of your Majesty's former Speeches, though omitted in the last, have been, where your Majesty has said, that the Happiness of the People is the primary Object of your Government; and that you have not, or can have, any other Interests but theirs in View. It is a great Misfortune to a State when the People can only believe the Prince in Things that tend to make them disloyal.
Your Majesty expresses an ardent Desire to see your deluded Subjects in America returning to a Sense of Duty, and acquiescing in that just Subordination to the Authority, and maintaining that due Regard to the commercial Interests of this Country, which must ever be inseparably connected with their own real Prosperity and Advantage. Your Majesty's Subjects in America are more oppressed than deluded. Let Tyranny cease, and they will return to a Sense of Duty and Allegiance. Let them experience an equal, just, temperate Government, and your Majesty will find due Subordination, and Submission to Authority. And when we cease, by unconstitutional Taxes, Violations of Charter, and Proscriptions of Cities and Ports, to oppress the Americans, we shall see them pay due Regard to our commercial Interests. Your Majesty's Ministers have raised the Wall of Separation; and while such Men are continued in Power, while the Laws are un-repealed that have sown the Seeds of Dissention, America will never return to a Sense of Duty, and endless Contentions must ensue, till at length the Sword must decide Contests which Injustice and Tyranny began. America must be polluted with the Blood of her Sons; and the Children of our Bowels, treated with more than hostile Cruelty, will be massacred. Then, perhaps, we shall be forced ignominiously to sue to France and Spain for an infamous and inglorious Truce, till we can breathe from the unnatural Slaughter of our Brethren, to combat with the avowed and traitorous Enemies of our RELIGION and GOVERNMENT.
These, Sir, are not the Visions of Enthusiasm, the Dictates of Faction, the Voice of Disaffection, or the Language of Despair. Your Ministers, Sir, as High Priests of Tyranny, have offered up Liberty even in the publick Senate. Upon the Inspection of the Victim, every Man turns Augur,
The unfavourable Omens are not derived from vague Conjecture, or sacerdotal Delusions. History informs us how to judge; and there is one Page written in Regal Blood, which you, Sir, would do well to consult, to form your Judgment, and regulate your Conduct, that the Enemies of your Family or Reign may not have an Opportunity to vindicate their Conduct by such a high Precedent, and such a great Example.
TRIBUNUS.
To his Royal Highness the DUKE of GLOUCESTER.
SIR, THE common Form of Respect shown to Persons of distinguished Rank is the only Motive of my addressing your Royal Highness, Second to any Man in the Nation. Your Highness's late Conduct and Vote in an august Assembly, on one of the most important and consequential Acts that the three Estates of Parliament can pass, deserves the Thanks of the Friends of Liberty and Protestantism. The Memory of the Deed will last as long as our Annals, and save us from the Charge of total Degeneracy. We now look up to YOU, Sir, as the Friend and Guardian of our Rights and Liberties; and we cannot but express our Satisfaction in seeing the Laws and Religion of the State supported by one, at least, of the illustrious House of Hanover. And we form the higher Opinion of such a noble Discharge of the Trust reposed in your Royal Highness, as one of the Guardians of our Liberties, from the peculiar Situation you are in, and the Relations in which you stand.
The Principles of your Conduct, Sir, are decisive; and we have not the least Shadow of Doubt that your Vote in Parliament arose from a full Conviction that the Bill was subversive of the Constitution, derogatory to the Honour and Interests of your Royal Brother, dangerous to the Establishment both of the Laws and Religion of this Realm, and fatal in its Effects.
It is great Consolation, Royal Sir, to the People of England, to look forward and foresee an unbroken Succession of Patriot Kings in your illustrious Line. And though Providence has been pleased to bless your Royal Brother, our Sovereign, with a Progeny of hopeful Princes, yet, as in his Wisdom, God, who, sometimes setteth up one, and pulleth down another, may see fit to remove them from their present State, it will no Doubt be some Consolation to them, but much more to us, to think that one of your august House shall sway the Sceptre over a free and consequently a happy People.
TRIBUNUS.
GENOA, July 18.
THE last Letters from Cadiz bring an Account, that they had received Advice there that the Portuguese in the Colony del Sr. Sacramento had fallen upon Spanish Paraguay, and had forced their Way as far as the Cordilleras of Peru. What the Consequences of this rash Step will be, cannot as yet be determined.
WARSAW, July 2. We have the following Accounts from Great Poland. The 19th of June a Prussian Detachment drove the Polish Troops out of Slupce and Kompels; the Prussian General Loffow had a Horse killed under him, and Major Donorowicz is dangerously wounded. On the Polish Side, there were some killed, and some made Prisoners.
Last Sunday, in the Afternoon, a Courier arrived here from the Russian Army, with an Account of an Engagement on the 16th of June, between a detached Corps of the Russian Army, commanded by General Soltikow, and a Body of Turks, in which the Russians had been successful.
VIENNA, July 6. Marshal Romanzow having received a Reinforcement of 10,000 regular Troops, and 30,000 Recruits, caused the greatest Part of his Army to pass the Danube between the 20th and 22d of last Month.
POLAND, June 9. Our Letters from Dantzick advise, that Peace is entirely restored between the Magistrates and Inhabitants of that City; that the Gates are opened as usual, and Commerce is carrying on in all Parts, except that where the King of Prussia's Officers first took Place; notwithstanding which, the Inhabitants find their Trade on the Decline.
ROME, July 2. They write from Spain, that the Harvest for Grain, and other Products of the Earth, hath been more abundant throughout the Kingdom this Year than it has been for fifty Years past.
LONDON, July 26.
Extract of a Letter from Dover, July 20. THE Packet which has just arrived from Ostend brings Advice, that, by Order of the Queen of Hungary, the Port of Ostend is opened for the Exportation of Wheat; at which Place there have been brought down great Quantities, very good in Quality, now selling at 34s. per Quarter. The Packet brought over a Sample of five Quarters, which were immediately sold here for 55s. per Quarter. Several Vessels, upon this Account, with People in the Corn Trade, went off for Ostend, in Order to purchase considerable Quantities.
It appears, from an Account of the military Expenses in Ireland, that the Salaries of the General Officers, &c. amount to 30,000l. annually. Lord North's Plan for the Prevention of Smuggling has met with the Approbation of the Privy Council.
Journal of the Operations of the Russian Army, commanded by Field Marshal Count de Romanzow, upon the right Shore of the Danube, in Bulgaria.
In the Night between the 16th and 17th of June, General Count de Soltikow having advanced his Fleet of Boats to the Mouth of Argis, passed the Danube near Tutakay, where a Body of 3000 Turks was encamped under the Command of a Bashaw of Two Tails, who endeavoured to oppose the Passage of our advanced Guard, and sent out some Gallies with Cannon in them to prevent it; but, after a short Resistance, the Boats returned up the River, and the Bashaw took Flight with his Troops, which suffered however considerably by our Cossacks and Hussars, who went in Pursuit of them, leaving their Camp entirely to our Mercy.
About the same Time, Major Jargentz had an Affair, near the Village of Czernowdira, with the Enemy, to the Number of 1000 Men; who, after an Engagement of six Hours, left 200 Men dead on the Field of Battle, besides a great Number wounded. We had upwards of forty Men killed, and above sixty wounded. Major Jargentz, and several other Officers, were wounded.
On the 20th of June, the Seraskier Othman Bey, Pacha of Rusezuck, came out of that Fortress near Tutakay, and attacked General Soltikow on all Sides, both by Land and Water, with 15,000 Horse and Foot; but that General repulsed them, and pursued them upwards of twenty Wersts. The Enemy had 2500 Men killed, among whom was the Bin Pacha. We took upon this Occasion one Piece of Cannon, and three Pair of Colours.
The same Day, Lieutenant Generals Kamenki and Suwarow, having advanced with their Corps near the Town of Kotstedty, engaged the Enemy there with great Vigour; who consisted of 15,000 Cavalry, commanded by the Reis Effendi, Abdar Razack, heretofore Ambassador from the Porte at the Congress at Bucharest, and near 25,000 Infantry, commanded by the Aga of the Janissaries, and five Bashaws of Two Tails. The Turks, by their Superiority, on the first Onset, put our Cavalry in Disorder, owing in a great Measure to its Situation; but the Infantry and Artillery coming up, charged the Enemy so vigorously that their whole Body was routed, and pursued by our Troops, Sword in Hand, some Wersts, towards Szamla and Prowoky. Our Troops took Possession of the whole Camp, with a great Quantity of
military Stores of all Kinds, 23 Pieces of Brass Cannon quite new, three others of a larger Size, and three Mortars. The Enemy had 4000 Men killed, and a great Number taken Prisoners. Our Loss was inconsiderable, but several of our Officers were wounded.
The 26th of the same Month, General Count de Soltikow advanced near Marontin, and determined to attack the Enemy, who had fortified themselves there, and consisted of 4000 Men; but the Turks no sooner perceived our advanced Guard than they fled, with Precipitation, towards Rusezuck. Our light Troops pursued them, and killed near 250 of them, took 48 Prisoners and 300 Tents, besides a great Quantity of warlike Stores of all Kinds.
July 27. On Tuesday Evening last, between seven and eight o'Clock, their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, together with her Royal Highness the Princess Matilda, their eldest Daughter, and a female Domestic, drove through the Park in a Post Coach and Four. Coming through the Horse Guards, his Royal Highness perceiving Crowds of People running up to the Sides of the Coach, he ordered the Coachman to drive slow, and at the same Time, the more to indulge them, he let down one of the Glassess, and had the Child held out to the Front during the whole Way. The obliging Condescension he shewed upon this Occasion gained him the Respect of all Ranks of People, and should be a Lesson to Princes and great Personages not to think the Confidence and Esteem of the Publick beneath their Consideration, particularly when that Confidence and Esteem are built upon their mutual Happiness.
His Royal Highness of Gloucester has, within this Week past, looked so thin and pale as to alarm all his Friends for his Health; and the more especially, as he is very unwilling, at this critical Period, to leave England.
It is currently said, that the Prince of Orange hath now 22,000 Troops in the Field, and that he is about to perform some very extraordinary Manoeuvre, that will astonish all Europe.
We have long been without an Ambassador from Spain, but a Correspondent says he has been assured that we shall have one from thence in a few Days, but he will be an Englishman.
The Spaniards, it is said, have been for some Time past employed in stirring up the Algerines to commence Hostilities against the English, and have agreed to give them every Assistance. This, they think, will provoke England to declare War against Spain; by which Means the crafty Spaniards think they shall not incur the Imputation of breaking the late Articles of Peace, and make the World believe, if they can, that England has broke Faith with them.
We are informed from Scotland, that, since the Month of April, two and fifty People, on an Average, embarked at the Port of Greenock, every Week, for America.—Will not England be soon depopulated, and her Colonies peopled?
Extract of a Letter from Warsaw, July 3. The Prussian and Austrian Troops still keep making Advances towards this City; and as M. Benoit and the Austrian Resident have retired, a Siege is soon expected. In Consequence of this Expectation, Provision is absolutely making; the Troops from the Places contiguous are called within the Walls of the City, which are much strengthening now; Ammunition, Stores, &c. are laying in; and, in Fact, every Preparation is making for Defence. The Delegates have absolutely refused according to the Prussian Proposition, and are broke up.
July 28. It is reported, that there is a Design of passing an Act, next Session of Parliament, for restoring to all Roman Catholic Peers of this Realm their ancient Rights of sitting in Parliament.
The following Fact clearly proves the PUNCTUALITY with which his Prussian Majesty fulfils the Terms of the Royal Edict which figured so pompously not long since in the Gazette. Some Goods having been despatched from Dantzick to Warsaw, by Trevor Coiry, Esq; his Britannick Majesty's Consul, to Thomas Wroughton, Esq; his Britannick Majesty's Envoy, the most exorbitant Transit Duties were demanded, and actually paid on the same. The Edict, declaring that no British manufactured Goods should pay any other Transit Duties than used to be paid to the Poles, was published in May, and these exorbitant Transit Duties were exacted and paid in this Month of July.
A Letter from Peterburg, dated July 11, says: "Our Court has just now received a Courier from Prince Gallitzin, with the agreeable News that the two main Armies of the Rebels have been entirely defeated, and that their Commanders (Pugatschew excepted) are made Prisoners, and carried to Kasan. When the Courier left that Quarter, the publick Tranquillity was restored. Another Body of the Rebels, commanded by Count Czernichew, have likewise been defeated by Major Mitchelson, near Ufa, and the Count taken Prisoner, who is soon expected here, to be executed."
Monday Morning early a Duel was fought, in a Field near Pancras, by two Hibernian Hair Dressers; their Seconds were two Journey-men Tailors, who charged their Pistols, unknown to them, with Half-boiled Potatoes.
Extract of a Letter from James Monroe, Esq; dated Paris, June 27, 1774. Those of the Reformed Religion, of whom there are great Numbers in this City, are much alarmed, and taking Measures to secure their best Effects and retire to Holland; for the Proceedings of the Archbishop, and the Clergy of his Diocese, are very severe against them. If they are known to sing Psalms, or read the Scripture, they are immediately confined. Two or three Houses where they met have already been pulled down, by special Orders from his Majesty; and last Week a general Order was issued to the Magistrates of this City to return an Account of the Names of those in their Districts who either openly profess or are suspected of favouring Calvinism, or the Doctrines of Luther. Of the latter there are few, but of the former I dare say there are 10,000."
Extract of a Letter from Amsterdam, June 22. Since the Arrival of the last Mail from Italy, a very strong Report is current here that the Sardinian Minister at Venice received sudden Orders from his Court to quit that Place instantly, without taking Leave of the Senate.
Letters from Rome, dated the 2d instant, received here by this Day's Mail, mention that the Pontifick Sovereign is dangerously ill, and that Prayers, for three successive Days, have been ordered in all the Churches there.
They write from Brussels, that the Archduke Maximilian intends to stay there till the Arrival of his Brother, the Emperor, who is expected at that Place very soon, from whence they will both proceed to Paris.
July 29. Last Week was married James Clayton, Esq; late of Chichester, in Sussex, to Miss Penn, of Cavendish square, only Daughter of the late Honourable Richard Penn, Esq; one of the Proprietors of Pennsylvania, and Sister to the Honourable John Penn, Esq; one of the present Proprietors; a Lady of great Merit, with a Fortune of 30,000l.
His Majesty hath been pleased to appoint Captain Edward Foy, of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, to be Lieutenant Governor of New-Hampshire.
July 30. There are now fitting out, in different Yards, three Men of War, destined for the Coast of Africa, where they are to be stationed for some Time, for the better Protection of Trade; and are afterwards to sail down the Coast, to join the Fleet on the North American Station.
It is now generally believed, that as soon as the present East India Charter expires the Trade to that Country will be laid open, and the territorial Revenues appropriated to the Exigencies of the State.
The Spanish and Dutch Fleets, it is said, have Orders to bombard the City of Algiers in Conjunction, unless the Dey agrees to reasonable Conditions.

GENTLEMEN, Please to insert in your Paper the following Extract from the Minutes of the CONGRESS now sitting at Philadelphia. By Order of the Congress.
CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary. In CONGRESS, Saturday, September 17, 1774. THE Resolutions entered into by the Delegates from the several Towns and Districts in the County of Suffolk, in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, on Tuesday the 6th Instant, and their Address to his Excellency Governor GAGE, dated the 9th Instant, were laid before the Congress, and are as follows. At a Meeting of the Delegates of every Town and District in the County of Suffolk, on Tuesday the 6th of September, at the House of Mr. Richard Woodward, of Dedham, and by Adjournment, at the House of Mr. Vose, of Milton, on Friday the 9th Instant, Joseph Palmer, Esq; being chosen Moderator, and William Thompson, Esq; Clerk, a Committee was chosen to bring in a Report to the Convention; and the following being several Times read, and put Paragraph by Paragraph, was unanimously voted, viz.
WHEREAS the Power, but not the Justice, the Vengeance, but not the Wisdom, of Great Britain, which of old persecuted, scourged, and excited our fugitive Parents from their native Shores, now pursues us, their guiltless Children, with unrelenting Severity; and whereas this then savage and uncultivated Desert was purchased by the Toil and Treasure, or acquired by the Blood and Valour, of those our venerable Progenitors, to us they bequeathed the dear-bought Inheritance, to our Care and Protection they consigned it, and the most sacred Obligations are upon us to transmit the glorious Purchase, unfeigned by Power, unclogged with Shackles, to our innocent and beloved Offspring. On the Portitude, on the Wisdom, and on the Exertions of this important Day, is suspended the Fate of this new World, and of unborn Millions. If a boundless Extent of Continent, swarming with Millions, will tamely submit to live, move, and have their Being at the arbitrary Will of a licentious Minister, they basely yield to voluntary Slavery, and future Generations shall load their Memories with incessant Execrations. On the other Hand, if we arrest the Hand which would ransack our Pockets; if we disarm the Parricide which points the Dagger to our Bosoms; if we nobly defeat that fatal Edict which proclaims a Power to frame Laws for us in all Cases whatsoever, thereby entailing the endless and numberless Curses of Slavery upon us, our Heirs, and their Heirs forever; if we successfully resist that unparalleled Usurpation of unconstitutional Power whereby our Capital is robbed of the Means of Life, whereby the Streets of Boston are thronged with military Executioners, whereby our Coasts are lined and Harbours crowded with Ships of War, whereby the Charter of the Colony, that sacred Barrier against the Encroachments of Tyranny, is mutilated, and in Effect annulled, whereby a murderous Law is framed to shelter Villains from the Hands of Justice, whereby that unalienable and inestimable Inheritance which we derived from Nature, the Constitution of Britain, and the Privileges warranted to us in the Charter of the Province, is totally wrecked, annulled, and vacated; Posterity will acknowledge that Virtue which preferred them free and happy, and, while we enjoy the Rewards and Blessings of the Faithful, the Torrent of Panegyrics will roll our Reputations to that latest Period, when the Streams of Time shall be absorbed in the Abyss of Eternity: Therefore, we have resolved, and do resolve,
 That whereas his Majesty George III. is the rightful Successor to the Throne of Great Britain, and justly entitled to the Allegiance of the British Realm, and, agreeable to Compact, of the English Colonies in America; therefore, we the Heirs and Successors of the first Planters of this Colony do cheerfully acknowledge the said George III. to be our rightful Sovereign, and that said Covenant is the Tenure and Claim on which are founded our Allegiance and Submission.  That it is an indispensable Duty which we owe to God, our Country, ourselves, and Posterity, by all lawful Ways and Means in our Power, to maintain, defend, and preserve, those civil and religious Rights and Liberties for which many of our Fathers fought, bled, and died, and to hand them down entire to future Generations.  That the late Acts of the British Parliament for blocking up the Harbour of Boston, for altering the established Form of Government in this Colony, and for screening the most flagitious Violations of the Laws of the Province from a legal Trial, are gross Infractions of those Rights to which we are justly entitled by the Laws of Nature, the British Constitution, and the Charter of the Province.  That no Obedience is due from this Province to either or any Part of the Acts above mentioned, but that they be rejected as the Attempts of a wicked Administration to enslave America.  That so long as the Justices of our Superior Court of Judicature, Court of Assizes, &c. and Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in this County, are appointed, or hold their Places, by any other Tenure than that which the Charter and the Laws of the Province direct, they must be considered as under undue Influence, and are therefore unconstitutional Officers; and, as such, no Regard ought to be paid to them by the People of this County.  That if the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, Assizes, &c. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, or of the General Sessions of the Peace, shall sit and act during their present disqualised State, this County will support and bear harmless all Sheriffs and their Deputies, Constables, Jurors, and other Officers, who shall refuse to carry into Execution the Orders of said Court. And, as far as possible to prevent the many Inconveniences which must be occasioned by a Suspension of the Courts of Justice, we do most earnestly recommend it to all Creditors that they show all reasonable and even generous Forbearance to their Debtors, and to all Debtors to pay their just Debts with all possible Speed; and if any Disputes relative to Debts, or Trespasses, shall arise, which cannot be settled by the Parties, we recommend it to them to submit all such Causes to Arbitration; and it is our Opinion, that the contending Parties, or either of them, who shall refuse to do so, ought to be considered as co-operating with the Enemies of this Country.  That it be recommended to the Collectors of Taxes, Constables, and all other Officers who have publick Money in their Hands, to retain the same, and not to make any Payment thereof to the Provincial County Treasurer, until the civil Government of the Province is placed upon a constitutional Foundation, or until it shall otherwise be ordered by the proposed Provincial Congress.  That the Persons who have accepted Seats at the Council Board, by Virtue of a Mandamus from the King, in Conformity to the late Act of the British Parliament, entitled An Act for the regulating the Government of the Massachusetts Bay, have acted in direct Violation of the Duty they owe to their Country, and have thereby given great and just Offence to this People: Therefore resolved, that this County do recommend it to all Persons who have so highly offended, by accepting said Departments, and have not already publicly resigned their Seats at the Council Board, to make publick Resignations of their Places at said Board, on or before the 20th Day of this Instant, September; and that all Persons refusing so to do shall, from and after said Day, be considered by this County as obstinate and incorrigible Enemies to this Country.  That the Fortifications begun, and now carrying on, upon Boston Neck, are justly alarming to this County, and give us Reason to apprehend some hostile Intention against that Town, more especially as the Commander in Chief has, in a very extraordinary Manner, removed the Powder from the Magazine at Charlestown, and has also forbidden the Keeper of the Magazine at Boston to deliver out to the Owners the Powder which they had lodged in said Magazine.  That the late Act of Parliament for establishing the Roman Catholic Religion, and the French Laws, in that extensive Country now called Canada, is dangerous, in an extreme Degree, to the Protestant Religion, and to the civil Rights and Liberties of all America; and therefore, as Men, and Protestant Christians, we are indispensably obliged to take all proper Measures for our Security.  That whereas our Enemies have flattered themselves that they shall make an easy Prey of this numerous, brave, and hardy People, from an Apprehension that they are unacquainted with military Discipline, we therefore, for the Honour, Defence, and Security, of this County and Province, advise, as it has been recommended to take away all Commissions from the Officers of the Militia, that those who now hold Commissions, or such other Persons, be elected in each Town as Officers in the Militia as shall be judged of sufficient Capacity for that Purpose, and who have evidenced themselves the inflexible Friends to the Rights of the People; and that the Inhabitants of those Towns and Districts who are qualified to use their utmost Diligence to acquaint themselves with the Art of War as soon as possible, and do for that Purpose appear under Arms at least once every Week.  That during the present hostile Appearances on the Part of Great Britain, notwithstanding the many Insults and Oppressions which we most sensibly resent, yet, nevertheless, from our Affection to his Majesty, which we have at all Times evidenced, we are determined to act merely upon the defensive, so long as such Conduct may be vindicated by Reason and the Principles of Self-Preservation, but no longer. 
 That as we understand it has been in Contemplation to apprehend sundry Persons of this County, who have rendered themselves conspicuous in contending for the violated Rights and Liberties of their Countrymen, we do recommend, should such an audacious Measure be put in Practice, to seize and keep in safe Custody every Servant of the present tyrannical and unconstitutional Government throughout the County and Province, until the Persons so apprehended be liberated from the Hands of our Adversaries, and restored safe and uninjured to their respective Friends and Families.  That, until our Rights are fully restored to us, we will, to the utmost of our Power, recommend the same to the other Counties, withhold all commercial Intercourse with Great Britain, Ireland, and the West Indies, and abstain from the Consumption of British Merchandise and Manufactures, and especially of East India Teas and Piece Goods, with such Additions, Alterations, and Exceptions, only, as the Grand Congress of the Colonies may agree to.  That, under our present Circumstances, it is incumbent on us to encourage Arts and Manufactures among us, by all Means in our Power; and that a Committee be, and hereby are appointed a Committee, to consider of the best Ways and Means to promote and establish the same, and to report to this Convention as soon as may be.  That the Exigencies of our publick Affairs demand that a Provincial Congress be called, to concert such Measures as may be adopted and vigorously executed by the whole People; and we do recommend it to the several Towns in this County to choose Members for such a Provincial Congress, to be holden at Concord, on the second Tuesday of October next ensuing.  That this County consisting in the Wisdom and Integrity of the Continental Congress, now sitting at Philadelphia, pay all due Respect and Submission to such Measures as may be recommended by them to the Colonies, for the Restoration and Establishment of our just Rights, civil and religious, and for renewing that Harmony and Union between Great Britain and the Colonies so earnestly wished for by all good Men.  That whereas the universal Uneasiness which prevails among all Orders of Men, arising from the wicked and oppressive Measures of the present Administration, may influence some unthinking Persons to commit Outrage upon private Property, we would heartily recommend to all Persons of this Community not to engage in any Riots, Riots, or licentious Attacks upon the Properties of any Person whatsoever, as being subversive of all Order and Government; but, by a steady, manly, uniform, and persevering Opposition, to convince our Enemies, that, in a Contest so important, in a Cause so solemn, our Conduct should be such as to merit the Approbation of the Wise, and the Admiration of the Brave and Free, of every Age, and of every Country.  That should our Enemies, by any sudden Manceuvres, render it necessary to ask the Aid and Assistance of our Brethren in the Country, some one of the Committee of Correspondence, or a Selectman of such Town, or the Town adjoining, where such Hostilities shall commence, or shall be expected to commence, shall despatch Couriers with written Messages to the Selectmen, or Committees of Correspondence, of the several Towns in the Vicinity, with a written Account of such Matter, who shall despatch others to Committees more remote, until proper and sufficient Assistance be obtained; and that the Expense of said Couriers be defrayed by the County, until it shall be otherwise ordered by the Provincial Congress. 
At a Meeting of Delegates from the several Towns and Districts in the County of Suffolk, held at Milton, on Friday the 9th Day of September, 1774. VOTED, THAT Dr. Joseph Warren and Dr. Benjamin Church, both of Boston, Deacon Joseph Palmer of Germantown, Captain Lemuel Robinson of Dorchester, Captain William Heath of Roxbury, Colonel Ebenezer Thayer of Braintree, William Holden, Esq; of Dorchester, Colonel William Taylor of Milton, Captain John Homan of Dorchester, Isaac Gardiner, Esq; of Brookline, Mr. Richard Woodward of Dedham, Captain Benjamin White of Brookline, Dr. Samuel Gardiner of Milton, Nathaniel Sumner, Esq; of Dedham, Captain Thomas Aspinwall of Brookline, be a Committee to wait on his Excellency the Governor, to inform him that this County are alarmed at the Fortifications making on Boston Neck, and to remonstrate against the same, and the repeated Insults offered by the Soldiers to Persons passing and repassing into that Town, and to confer with him upon those Subjects.
WILLIAM THOMPSON, Clerk. To his Excellency THOMAS GAGE, Esq; Captain General and Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Province of Massachusetts Bay.
May it please your EXCELLENCY, THE County of Suffolk being greatly, and (in their Opinion justly) alarmed at the formidable Appearances of Hostility now threatening his Majesty's good Subjects of this County, and more particularly of the Town of Boston, the loyal and faithful Capital of this Province, beg Leave to address your Excellency, and represent, that the Apprehensions of the People are more especially increased by the dangerous Design, now carrying into Execution, of repairing and manning the Fortification at the South Entrance of the Town of Boston; which, when completed, may at any Time be improved to aggravate the Miseries of that already impoverished and distressed City, by intercepting the wonted and necessary Intercourse between the Town and Country, and compel the wretched Inhabitants to the most ignominious State of Humiliation and Vassalage, by depriving them of the necessary Supplies of Provision, for which they are chiefly dependent on that Communication. We have been informed that your Excellency, in Consequence of the Application of the Selectmen of Boston, has induced disavowed any Intention to injure the Town in your present Manceuvres, and expressed your Purpose to be for the Security of the Troops and his Majesty's Subjects in the Town; but we are at a Loss to guess, may it please your Excellency, from whence your Want of Confidence in the loyal and orderly People in this County could originate. A Measure so formidable, carried into Execution for a pre-conceived, though causeless Jealousy, of the Insecurity of his Majesty's Troops and Subjects in the Town, deeply wounds the Loyalty of, and is an additional Injury to, the faithful Subjects of this Country, and affords them a strong Motive for this Application. We therefore entreat your Excellency to desist from your Design, assuring your Excellency that the People of this County are by no Means disposed to injure his Majesty's Troops. They think themselves aggrieved and oppressed by the late Acts of Parliament, and are resolved, by divine Assistance, never to submit to them, but have no Inclination to commence a War with his Majesty's Troops; and beg Leave to observe to your Excellency, that the Ferment now excited in the Minds of the People is occasioned by some late Transactions, by seizing the Powder in the Arsenal at Charlestown, by withholding the Powder lodged in the Magazine of the Town of Boston from the legal Proprietors, insulting, beating, and abusing Passengers to and from the Town by the Soldiers, in which they have been encouraged by some of their Officers, putting the People in Fear, and menacing them in their nightly Patrol into the neighbouring Town, and more particularly by the fortifying the sole Avenue by Land to the Town of Boston. "In Duty, therefore, to his Majesty, and to your Excellency, and for the Restoration of Order and Security to this County, we, the Delegates from the several Towns in this County, being commissioned for this Purpose, beg your Excellency's Attention to this our humble and faithful Address; assuring you, that nothing less than an immediate Removal of the Ordnance, and restoring the Entrance into that Town to its former State, and an effectual Stop of all Insults and Abuses in future, can place the Inhabitants of this County in that State of Peace and Tranquillity in which every free Subject ought to live."
His Excellency was waited on to know if he would receive the Committee, with the above written Address; but desiring he might have a Copy of it in a private Way, that so, when he received it from the Committee, he might have an Answer prepared for them, he was accordingly furnished with a Copy. His Excellency then declared, that he would receive the Committee on Monday, at 12 o'Clock. Saturday, September 10, 1774.
THE CONGRESS taking the foregoing into Consideration, Resolved unanimously, that this Assembly deeply feels the Suffering of their Countrymen in the Massachusetts Bay under the Operation of the late unjust, cruel, and oppressive Acts of the British Parliament; that they most thoroughly approve the Wisdom and Fortitude with which Opposition to these wicked ministerial Measures has hitherto been conducted; and they earnestly recommend to their Brethren a Perseverance in the same firm and temperate Conduct as expressed in the Resolutions determined upon at a Meeting of the Delegates for the County of Suffolk, on Tuesday the 6th Instant, trusting that the Effect of the united Efforts of North America in their Behalf will carry such Conviction to the British Nation of the unwise, unjust, and ruinous Policy of the present Administration, as quickly to introduce better Men and wiser Measures. Resolved unanimously, that Contributions from all the Colonies, for supplying the Necessities and alleviating the Distresses of our Brethren at Boston, ought to be continued, in such Manner, and so long, as their Occasions may require. We have the Pleasure to inform our Readers, that the above Resolves were passed in Congress without a single dissenting Voice.
ON Friday last the Honourable Delegates, now met in General Congress, were elegantly entertained by the Gentlemen of this City. Having met at the City Tavern about three o'Clock, they were conducted from thence to the Statehouse by the Managers of the Entertainment, where they were received by a very large Company, composed of the Clergy, such genteel Strangers as happened to be in Town, and a Number of respectable Citizens, making in the Whole near 500. After Dinner, the following Toasts were drank, accompanied by Mufick, and a Discharge of Cannon.
 1. The KING. 2. The QUEEN. 3. The Duke of Gloucester. 4. The Prince of Wales and Royal Family. 5. Perpetual Union to the Colonies. 6. May the Colonies faithfully execute what the Congress shall wisely resolve. 7. The much injured Town of Boston, and Province of Massachusetts Bay. 8. May Great Britain be just, and America free. 9. No unconstitutional standing Armies. 10. May the Cloud which hangs over Great Britain and the Colonies burst only on the Heads of the present Ministry. 11. May every American hand down to Posterity, pure and untainted, the Liberty he has derived from his Ancestors. 12. May no Man enjoy Freedom who has not Spirit to defend it. 13. May the persecuted Genius of Liberty find a lasting Asylum in America. 14. May British Swords never be drawn in Deience of Tyranny. 15. The Arts and Manufactures of America. 16. Constitution to the Authors of the Canada Bill. 17. The Liberty of the Press. 18. A happy Reconciliation between Great Britain and her Colonies, on a constitutional Ground. 19. The virtuous Few in both Houses of Parliament. 20. The City of London. 21. Lord Chatham. 22. Lord Camden. 23. Bilhop of St. Asaph. 24. Duke of Richmond. 25. Sir George Saville. 26. The Marquis of Rockingham. 27. Mr. Burke. 28. General Conway. 29. Mr. Dunning. 30. Mr. Sawbridge. 31. Dr. Franklin. 32. Mr. Hancock. 
The Acclamations with which several of them were received not only testified the Sense of the Honour conferred by such worthy Guests, but the fullest Confidence in their Wisdom and Integrity, and a firm Resolution to adopt and support such Measures as they shall direct for the publick Good at this alarming Crisis.
Extract of a Letter from London, July 1. "I am sorry to learn, by late Letters from Philadelphia, that you are likely to have an Indian War, by the Imprudence of some of the back Inhabitants. I most sincerely wish that Steps may be taken to prevent it, for you may be assured the People in Power here wish for it; they say, it will be the Means of humbling and reducing the rebellious Americans to Obedience. This they are determined to do, let the Consequence be what it may. I am much grieved to hear that the unjust and tyrannical Steps taken by Government here against Massachusetts Bay are not by the other Colonies looked upon as an Attack upon all America, but intended only against that Province. The Policy of this Country is to divide and conquer; and if the other Colonies sit quiet, and suffer the People of New England, for Want of their uniting and making it one common Cause, to be reduced to the Necessity of subscribing to such Terms as Government here shall hold out to them, they will attack the other Colonies, and then farewel the Liberties of America; for the Americans will be soon as absolute Slaves as the Frenchmen."
"The infamous Quebec Bill, which establishes Popery and arbitrary Power through a Country capable of maintaining more People than England, France, and Spain, is intended to keep the old Colonies in Awe; and People here in Power make no Secret of saying, that by keeping the Canada Mutiny well disciplined they shall be able with them, and the Fleet, to keep the Colonies always in Subjection. Would you believe, that out of all the Bishops only the Bishop of St. Asaph had Virtue enough to vote against this Bill! I hope we shall never suffer one of them to set his Foot in America."
"Nothing can save America but their uniting and religiously entering into an Agreement, and sacredly keeping it, not to import any Goods from Great Britain, nor to export any Goods either to Great Britain or the Islands, until Justice is done them by this Country, and their Liberties settled on a firm and solid Basis. This, in less than one twelve Months, will bring the People of this Country to Reason, and force them, contrary to their Inclinations, to do the Americans Justice; for they have no Trade, but what is against them, save to Ireland and America."
By the Duke of Cumberland Packet, Captain Marshall, arrived at New York from Falmouth, we have the following Intelligence.
THE Prussian Troops continue advancing, and it is said Sochazew, a Town eight Miles from this Capital, will be comprised in their Line.
Advices from Dantzick say, that from 15 to 20,000 Men have taken Arms there, resolved to defend their Liberty at the Price of their Blood; and that a Number of foreign Officers waited only an Opportunity of signaling their Bravery, for its Preservation.
LEGHORN, July 12. Nine Russian Ships of War from the Levant have entered our Port, in Order to take on Board here Provisions and military Stores, with a large Quantity of Bombs, which have been embarked.
THE Dutch have refused the Dey of Algiers his Demand of a Man of War from the States instead of the usual Present, and have recalled their Consul from that Place. The same Step, it is said, is to be followed by our Court.
In Consequence of the Dispute between our Court and the Dey of Algiers, the Lords of the Admiralty have given Orders for two fifty Gun Ships to convey the Traders from Leghorn to Cape St. Vincent's.
The General Officers and Governors of his Majesty's Garrisons in the Mediterranean are preparing their Equipages, in Order to set out for their respective Ports immediately.
A Plan has been laid before the Lords of Trade for a new Regulation in some Branches of the Customhouse Duties, which is now under Consideration.
Administration are determined to put the Exportation of Provisions from Ireland, to the foreign Colonies in the West Indies, under some necessary Restrictions. It is said that one of the vacant Red Ribands will be given to his Excellency William Tryon, Esq; Governor of New York.
Orders are sent over to Ireland for great Circumspection to be used in preventing any Persons from enlisting Soldiers in any Part of that Kingdom, except for his Majesty's Service.
August 2. Letters from Copenhagen mention, that the King of Denmark has forbid the Importation of foreign Woollen Cloths into any Part of his Dominions, the Manufactories in that Kingdom being now sufficient to supply them.
Whenever the Crown hath acquired a sufficient permanent Influence over the Members of the Lower Assembly, the King of Great Britain, without transgressing any of the Forms of the Constitution, may be as absolute, and as wantonly tyrannical, as any of those Monsters who disgrace the Annals of the Roman Empire.
It is now generally understood, that a certain Duke, who opposed the Amendments to the Quebec Bill, means to take a very open and decisive Part in Opposition, in the Course of the ensuing Sessions.
It is thought the Quebec Bill will be as unfavourable to the Power of the present Minister as the Stamp Act and Regency Bills were to that of the late Mr. Grenville.
A Plan is under Consideration, by the Ministry, for allowing prompt Payment in future in all Contracts with Government. Should this Regulation take Place, it will be productive of a very considerable Saving to the Nation.
Great Complaints are made by the Agents of the African Company, relative to the Instructions the French trading to that Part of the World have been guilty of.
The following is Governor GAGE's Answer to the Suffolk Address. GENTLEMEN,
I HOPED the Assurances I gave the Selectmen of Boston, on the Subject you now address me, had been satisfactory to every Body. I cannot possibly intercept the Intercourse between the Town and the Country. It is my Duty, and Intent, to encourage it; and it is as much inconsistent with my Duty and Intent to form the strange Scheme you are pleased to suggest, of reducing the Inhabitants to a State of Humiliation and Vassalage, by stopping their Supplies; nor have I made it easier to effect this than what Nature has made it. You mention the Soldiers insulting, beating, and abusing Passengers, as a common Thing. An Instance, perhaps, may be given of the bad Behaviour of some disorderly Soldiers; but I must appeal to the Inhabitants of both Town and Country for their general good Behaviour, from their first Arrival to this Time.

I would ask, what Occasion there is for such Numbers going armed in and out of the Town, and through the Country, in a hostile Manner? Or why were the Guns removed privately, in the Night, from the Battery at Charles-town?
The refusing Submission to the late Acts of Parliament I find general throughout the Province, and I shall lay the same before his Majesty.
We have received the Recantations, Confessions, &c. of such a great Number of Lawyers, Clerks, Deputy Sheriffs, &c. &c. &c. that we cannot publish all unless we add a Sheet extraordinary to this Paper.
Last Night all the Cannon in the North Battery were spiked up. It is said to have been done by about 100 Men, who came in Boats, from the Men of War in this Harbour.
Another secret Expedition!
We would inform the Gentlemen who performed this unparallelled Piece of Heroism, that they have laboured in vain, and spent their Strength for naught; two only of the Cannon were capable of being used.
Last Friday Morning, one Valentine Ducket, a Deferter from the 65th Regiment, now at Halifax, was shot in the Rear of the Camp in the Common, pursuant to the Sentence of a Court Martial. He was born at St. Peter's Parish, in Derbyshire, and was but 21 Years of Age.
PHILADELPHIA, September 26.
In CONGRESS, Thursday, September 22, 1774.
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, THAT the Congress request the Merchants and others, in the several Colonies, not to send to Great Britain any Orders for Goods, and to direct the Execution of all Orders already sent to be delayed or suspended, until the Sense of the Congress, on the Means to be taken for the Preservation of the Liberties of America, is made publick.
An Extract from the Minutes.
CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary.
Extract of a Letter from London, June 27, 1774.
"What the Americans mean by proposing to shut up all the Ports, and laying by their Vessels, I do not readily understand. That, I imagined, was the grand Support of the Whole; but, by the last News from Boston, it appears their Wish is that not a Sail shall be spread from the Continent, not even to the West Indies. Is their Meaning to starve the People there? Or are they for guarding against any Remittances being made to the Mother Country through the Islands? Should either, or both, be Facts, I fear that neither Humanity nor Integrity has that Influence which is indispensably necessary to be established amongst all Sets of People. If they withhold their Remittances, it is upon Individuals the Burthen falls, and not on Government. This is a Distinction, that ought never to be lost Sight of. My quarrelling with a Man does not exempt me from paying my just Debts, though his Behaviour has been ever so gross. You must not think, from the Manner in which I write to you, that I am against the Americans; for I do assure you I am not, but the reverse, being warmly on your Side. I think you are highly injured. I was at Nottingham, Leicester, and Birmingham, not long ago, and great indeed were the Complaints of the Stagnation in Trade; the Manufacturers were absolutely in the greatest Want."
Extracts of a Letter from London, July 23.
"I have been with Dr. FRANKLIN. I find the Storm against him has much abated, though I believe he has not in the least remitted his Attention to the Interests of his much injured Country. However quiet in Appearance, I am very anxious to hear what Reception the late wanton Strokes of Government have met with in America, particularly that detestable Quebec Bill, which is so evidently intended as a Bridle on the Northern Colonies. That Act is looked upon in the most unfavourable Light here of any of them; as, for Want of making proper Distinctions, the violent Proceedings of the Boston Mob are too generally deemed a sufficient Justification of the others, and have afforded the Ministry a Pretence, which I am persuaded they much wish for, of introducing an armed Force into America, and such other Measures as are undoubtedly aimed at establishing the Right of Taxation in the Legislation here, and if not firmly opposed will certainly do it through America. Of what Importance, then, is the present Conduct of America? If the People here are not made to feel our Importance, all is over in that Way. The late Measures will be looked on as justified by their Success; and the venal Crew, at present termed the Representatives of Britain, will probably be again generally returned at the General Election next Spring, to finish the Remains of American Liberty. Here, indeed, there is but little more than the Form of it; where, by exorbitant Taxes, the very Means are afforded their Rulers of rivetting their Chains, by giving the constitutional Sanction. I never felt a stronger Attachment to our own Cause than since my Arrival here, and ardently wish that such Counsels may prevail as, without introducing Anarchy, may preserve our just Rights."
"I find here many who warmly interest themselves in our Favour, and entertain a Hope that when Luxury and Corruption shall gain an entire Conquest over Virtue and Liberty, in this once happy Kingdom, they, or their Descendants, may find an Asylum in America, where the Genius of Liberty shall reign triumphant. A few Days ago I spent an Hour or two very agreeably with Granville Sharp, Esq; to whom I had been introduced. He appears to me to be of a very uncommon Character, and exceedingly assiduous in the Application of uncommon Talents for the Benefit of his Fellow Creatures. He tells me he has now in the Press an Examination into the Rights of the Colonies, which are so flagrantly infringed by the late Acts of Parliament. He is warmly on our Side; and as his Piece traces the Arguments ab origine , by which he has answered all the Arguments commonly adduced against us, I am in Hopes it will have a good Effect. He holds a Place in the Ordnance, which this Publication may probably cost him; but he appears to prefer the Discharge of Duty to every other Consideration. One such Advocate, acting from Principle, is preferable to the loudest Brawler of the venal Tribe. Sir Henry Banks is dead, and succeeded in the Aldermanage by — Haley, a New England Merchant, Brother in Law to Wilkes. It is proposed to make him Representative of London in Parliament, in the Room of Trecothick, whose State of Health will not admit of his Continuance in that Station."
Dr. FRANKLIN was obliging enough to call on me this Afternoon. From what he communicated, I find that the Intention of taxing ALL America is openly avowed by the Ministry. They have already begun by high Duties on Spirits in Canada, and have ordered a Regiment to be raised there; determining, as the Doctor well expressed it, not only to rivet their Chains, but make them pay for the Iron to do it with."
A SHORT STORY.
A VIRGINIA Planter had a stout healthy Slave, for whom he gave a high Price. Jack, for a While, studied to please his Master; but falling into bad Company, he was persuaded to believe that his Master was a capricious Fellow, and that by doing as he pleased he would soon level his Master with himself. His Master was grieved at Jack's Behaviour, and instead of returning him to his former Owner he soothed him with the kindest Language, and fed and clothed him better than formerly; but Jack grew more fullen and peevish, and often threatened, and once or twice knocked down, his Master's Children. His Master now became afraid of him, and petitioned him (for he could not gain Access to his Quarters) in the "most humble, dutiful, and respectful Manner," to behave better, and to do his Work agreeable to a Stipulation which was made by his former Owner. Jack tore two or three Hundred of these Petitions in Pieces, and set a large Bull Dog at his Master, with strict Orders to tear him and his whole Family to Pieces, if they took one more Step to make him work. A Person who had lived with Jack in his own Country, and who knew his Temper perfectly, advised his Master to deprive him for a Year or two of Clothes and spending Money, and to threaten him, if he did not begin to work after that Time, that he would tie him up and whip him within an Inch of his Life. He advised him farther to tell him the Particulars of the old Story of his Grandfather's having whipped Cæsar to Death, and of his Father's having obliged BLACK JEM to fly off from his Plantation in a Boat to avoid the same Fate. The Virginia Planter followed this Advice, with the most desirable Success. Jack broke off his Connections with bad Company, did his Work faithfully, found his Master to be a good Man, and in a little While became the best Servant in the Province.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 6.
Last Saturday Morning died at Mansfield, the Seat of Mann Page, Esq; near Fredericksburg, the Honourable JOHN PAGE, Esq; of North River, in Gloucester County. He was one of his Majesty's Council of this Colony, and a Gentleman not more remarkable for his Sweetness of Temper, and other amiable Qualities, than for the Integrity and Abilities with which he filled his Place at the Council Board.
Virginia mourn! with deepest Grief deplore
That PAGE, your Friend and Guardian, is no more;
Beset by crafty Foes, and ev'ry Ill,
Upon a virtuous Few you trusted still.
To shew how weak is ev'ry human Plan,
Heav'n snatch'd, perhaps, this great, this righteous Man.
Learn hence, where, only, we should look for Aid;
Our Trust in God, of whom are we afraid?
Yesterday the Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of this City went in Procession, in the proper Insignia of their Order, to the Capitol Landing, and laid the Foundation Stone of the new Stone Bridge now building over Queen's Creek, under which was a Plate with the following Inscription:
REGE GEORGIO TERTIO, COMITE DUNMORE PRÆFECTO, PEYTON RANDOLPH LATOMORVM PRÆSIDE SVPRÊMO, JOHANNE BLAIR PRÆSIDE, ANNO LVICIS 5774.
After the proper and usual Libation, they repaired to the House of Mr. Matthew Moody, Junior (a Brother) and spent the Afternoon in Mirth and good Humour.
An Act of Parliament is just arrived, to prevent the Exportation to foreign Parts of Utensils made Use of in the Cotton, Linen, Woollen, and Silk Manufactures of Great Britain; which seems to be particularly aimed against the Colonies, and will be inserted in our next Gazette.
By Advices from the Frontiers, we learn that his Excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of Dunmore has concluded a Peace with the Tribe of Delaware Indians, and purchased from them their Lands, which they are speedily to evacuate; and that they have given the strongest Assurances, that they never more will take up the Hatchet against the English.
From Baltimore, in Maryland, we learn that a Vessel arrived there last Saturday, sent by General Gage to purchase a Load of Flower, a Quantity of Blankets, &c. for the Troops under his Command at Boston; but that the Committee of Correspondence for that Place refused to furnish any of the Articles until they heard from the General Congress, where they had sent an Express to receive Directions how they should act upon the Occasion.
Advertisements.
PORT ROYAL, September 22, 1774.
WHEREAS, by a Decree of the Honourable the General Court, April 13, 1772, in a Suit in Chancery, Edward Dixon, and others, Complainants, against Thomas Turner, and others, Defendants, in Consideration of the Reports made and returned, and the Order of his Majesty and his Privy Council, it is, among other Things, decreed and ordered, that the said Thomas Turner, and the said Edward Dixon, and his Children, pay the Balance of certain Debts and Costs, in the said Decree mentioned and referred to, in Proportion to the Value of the Estate which they took under the Will and Codicil of Thomas Turner the Testator, in the said Decree likewise mentioned; and that the said Edward Dixon, and Thomas Turner, if they shall think fit, sell so many of the Slaves devised to them respectively, and the Children of the said Edward, by the Will of the said Testator, as will raise Money sufficient to pay and discharge their Proportions of the said Debts and Costs, as by the said Decree may particularly appear. And whereas the Proportion of the said Debts and Costs, for which the said Edward and his Children were made responsible by the said Decree, amounts to about three Thousand Pounds Current Money, the said Edward Dixon proposes to offer for Sale, to the highest Bidder, for ready Money only, about a Hundred entailed SLAVES, devised to him and his Children as aforesaid. The Sale to begin at his Plantation, near Burk's Bridge, in Caroline County, the 4th of November next, and at his Plantation, near the Mount Church, in the said County, and at Port Royal, on the 8th Day of the same Month, and at his Plantation, at the Cobler Mountains, in Fauquier County, on the 18th Day of the same Month. The said Sale is to be continued till as much Money can be raised as will amount to the Proportion aforesaid. If either of the Days aforesaid should prove bad, the Sales are to be on the next succeeding fair Days. A good Title will be made to the Purchasers, agreeable to the said Decree, by
EDWARD DIXON.
N. B. As I am giving up Trade, I request of all those whose Accounts are unsettled on my Books to come and settle them immediately, and pay the Balances that are due, as no longer Indulgence can be given.
THE Subscriber has for Sale a likely Negro Fellow, who served a considerable Part of his Time at the Shoe Factory at Norfolk, and of Course understands that Business. He is 24 Years old. Whoever wants such a Fellow may know the Terms by applying to
JOHN STEWART.
To be sold at Cabin Point, on Thursday the 13th of this Instant (October) a new SLOOP, with her Sails, Rigging, &c. Burthen about 3000 Bushels. She will be sold for ready Money.
JOHN STEWART.
ALL Persons are expressly forbid hunting or fowling on the Falls Plantation. Whoever trespasses after this Caution may depend on being prosecuted.
WILLIAM BLACK.
WILTON, October 3, 1774.
A SINGLE Man that understands teaching English, Latin, Writing, and Arithmetick, will meet with very good Encouragement by applying to
WILLIAM CHURCHILL.
As the Subscriber resides in the Town of New London, in Bedford County, convenient to the Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, and Botetourt, and has practised the Law in said Counties for some Years past, those Gentlemen that may have Business of that Sort to transact in the aforesaid Counties shall be faithfully served, as soon as the Courts proceed on their Dockets, by their humble Servant,
HAYNES MORGAN.
N. B. The Subscriber intends being in Williamsburg twice a Year, at the April and October General Courts, to settle any Matters that he may be favoured with.
To be SOLD at publick Auction, before the Raleigh Door, on Friday the 29th Instant (October) at four o'Clock in the Afternoon,
THAT valuable Tract of Land, near the Mouth of Achler's Hope Creek, where Mrs. Tate lately lived. There are on it a commodious Dwelling House and convenient out Houses, and adjoining to the high Land is a considerable Quantity of very good Marsh. Any Person inclining to purchase may treat with Ro. C. Nicholas, Esq; as to the Payments, which will be made easy upon Bond with approved Security; and the Land, &c. will be shewn by Mr. Everard's Overseer, at the adjoining Plantation.
SARAH TATE.
JUST arrived in James River, the Elizabeth, Captain Leitch, from London, with a Parcel of healthy indented Servants, consisting of Shoemakers, Tailors, Rope-makers, Curriers, a House Maid, and a Schoolmaster; which are to be sold by the Captain on Board, or the Subscriber in Petersburg.
THOMAS SHORE.
To be SOLD, on Thursday the 27th Instant (October) Mecklenburg County, near Ingram's Ford, on Meherrin River,
TWO Plantations with about 1000 Acres of Land, about 200 Barrels of Corn, and the Fodder, as it stands, Stocks of all Kinds, and a great Deal of Household Furniture. Credit will be allowed the Purchaser until the 10th of April next, giving Bond with approved Security. As the Subscriber intends to leave the Colony of Virginia, and going to Georgia, all Persons indebted to him are desired to come and discharge their Accounts; and all those who have any Demands against him are requested to make them known, and they shall be satisfied.
WILLIAM ROBISON.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick, a DARK BAY MARE eleven or twelve Years old, about four Feet seven Inches high, paces slow, and branded on the near Buttock W. Potted, and appraised to 91.
BEVERLY BROWN.
PATRICK BEECH,
At the BRICK SHOP opposite Mr. TURNER's Store, WILLIAMSBURG,
BEGS Leave to inform the Publick, that he makes and sells all Sorts of Gold, Silver, and Jewellery Work, after the newest Fashions, and at the lowest Prices, for ready Money only. Those who are pleased to favour him with their Commands, may depend upon having their Work done in the neatest Manner, on the shortest Notice, and a grateful Acknowledgment. Commissions from the Country will be carefully observed, and punctually answered.
He gives the highest Prices for OLD GOLD, SILVER, or LACE, either in Cash or Exchange.
To be SOLD, on Wednesday the 19th of October,
ABOUT 1000 Acres of exceeding good LAND for Tobacco, Wheat, or Corn, in the lower End of Middlesex County, on Rappahannock River, which abounds with the finest Fish and Oysters, and is very convenient to Church and Mill. The Land will be laid off in small Parcels, to suit Purchasers. One Half of the Money to be paid down, and the other Half the 10th of April 1775, for which Bond and Security will be required. The Land will be shown by Benjamin Herrin, Benjamin Hackney, or the Subscriber.
WILLIAM CHURCHILL.
To be SOLD, at Amherst Courthouse, on Monday the 5th of December, being Court Day,
FIFTEEN Virginia born SLAVES. Twelve or eighteen Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond with approved Security, to carry Interest from the Date. The interest will be remitted to those who pay the Principal in twelve Months from the Day of Sale.
DANIEL GAINES.
To be SOLD, for ready Money, on Thursday the 20th Instant (October) if fair, otherwise next fair Day, by Virtue of a Deed of Trust from Thomas Adams,
FIFTY FOUR Acres of LAND about five Miles above King William Courthouse, whereon is a good Dwelling-House, Outhouses, and Garden, situated on a publick Road, and commonly called the Burnt Ordinary; also 152 Acres nearly adjoining thereto, and 122 Acres adjoining the latter. The Whole is good level Grain Land. The Sale is to be at the first mentioned Place.
JOHN ROANE.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Westmoreland, a Scotch Convict Servant named THOMAS SCOTT, by Trade a Tailor, about five Feet seven Inches high, rather slim made, pretty much marked with the Smallpox, wears his own light coloured Hair tied behind, speaks much in the Scotch Dialect, is much inclined to drinking, fond of playing at Cards, sings Songs, and will push himself into any Company; had on, when he went away, a long Osnaburgh Coat, a black Cloth Waistcoat, a Pair of Dove coloured Duroy Breeches, a Pair of turned Pumps Half soled, with a Pair of double rimmed Silver plated Buckles in them. Whoever brings the said Servant to me, or secures him so that I get him again, shall have 40s. Reward, besides what the Law allows.
RICHARD CADDEEN.
STOLEN out of the Subscriber's Stable at Smithfield, on Sunday Night the 2d Instant (October) a DARK BAY HORSE upwards of fourteen Hands high,
has many Saddle and other Spots on different Parts of his Body, thin Mane and Switch Tail, paces, trots, and gallops, goes well in Harness, has lately been galled on the Breast, which plainly appears, and branded on one Buttock I G, but I am not certain which. He formerly was the Property of Mr. Robert Mitchell, of Richmond, and I am apprehensive the Thief is gone that Way. I will give 40s. for the Delivery of the Horse, and pay reasonable Charges, and 51. on Conviction of the Thief.
ARTHUR SMITH.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, in York Town, the 24th of September, a SORREL HORSE about fourteen Hands high,
has a white Streak down his Face, shod before, paces, trots, and gallops, and has had a Fistula; his Brand I do not remember. I will give 20s. to any Person who will deliver him to me.
JOSEPH HAYNES.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Northumberland, the 13th of September, a new Negro Man who says he belongs to a Captain of a Ship,
and as well as I can understand calls himself SAM. He is about five Feet six or seven Inches high, and well set. The Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges.
JESSE ALEXANDER, Jailer.
COMMITTED to York Prison, a lusty young Mulatto Woman named MILLY,
who says she belongs to Mr. John Hudner, of Fauquier County. The Owner is desired to pay Charges, and take her away.
WILLIAM MITCHELL.
TAKEN up, in Henrico, a small BLACK COW about four Years old, with a red Bull Calf. The Cow is marked with a Crop, Slit, Hole, and Underkeel, in the right Ear, and a Crop and Slit in the left. The Calf has no Mark. Potted, and appraised to 40s.
EPHRAIM GATHRIGHT.
THE Ship Jean, Captain Ritchie, lying at Broadway,
will take in Tobacco on Freight for Glasgow, or Freight for 1 or 200 Hogheads may be exchanged. Apply to the Subscriber, in Petersburg.
HENRY LOCHHEAD.
Who has for Sale a Quantity of Sherry WINE, imported in the said Vessel, which he will sell very reasonably.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 8, 1774.
THE Legatees of Mr. Joseph Scrivener,
deceased, being very pressing to receive their respective Dividends of his Estate, it is expected that all Persons indebted thereto, by Bond, Book Debts, or for Goods purchased at the Sale, will make Payment by the ensuing October Court, as no longer Indulgence can or will be given by the Executors.
WILLIAM TREBELL.
ROBERT NICOLSON.
IMPORTED in the Virginia, Captain Thompson, from Glasgow, last October, two Casks marked A L (the W in a Diamond and the L at the Top of it) No. 23 and 24, containing PORT WINE.
As those two Packages have never come to Hand, it will be taken extremely kind of any Gentleman with whom they may be lodged, to forward them by the first Opportunity to Richmond; the Expenses will be cheerfully paid, and the Favour acknowledged, by
THOMAS MITCHELL.
Pursuant to an Act of Assembly, will be sold at Smithfield, on Thursday the 3d of November next,
EIGHTEEN HUNDRED and SIXTY EIGHT Acres (the remaining Part of a Tract) of well timbered level Land in Isle of Wight County, belonging to Mr. James Burwell. This Land is laid off into seven Lots, is within eleven Miles of Smithfield, and five of a very fine Merchant Mill. Any Person who has Thoughts of purchasing may know the Terms by applying to Mr. James Burwell, in York County.
LEWIS BURWELL.
DUDLEY DIGNES.
THOMAS NELSON, Junior.
NATHANIEL BURWELL.
To be SOLD, on Monday the 10th of October, at Louisa Courthouse, being Court Day, to the highest Bidder,
A TRACT of Land in said County, containing 414 Acres, whereon is a very good Dwelling-House, all other necessary Outhouses, Barns, &c. and a good Crop of Corn now growing on the Plantation; being the Tract of Land which Mr. George Barclay lately lived upon, and purchased of Mr. Clifton Riddell. The Terms of Payment will be made known, on the Day of Sale, by
WILLIAM FRASER.

POETS CORNER. From Dr. BEATIE'S MINSTREL.
O THOU, at whose creative Smile yon Heaven, In all the Pomp of Beauty, Life, and Light, Rose from the Abyss, when dark Confusion, driven Down, down the bottomless Profound of Night, Fled, where he ever flies thy piercing Sight!
Wanted immediately,
ONE or two JOURNEYMEN TAILORS that understand their Business well. Such will meet with good Encouragement by applying to the Subscriber, in Williamsburg. JAMES SLATE.
To be SOLD for ready Money, on Monday the 10th of October, at King & Queen Courthouse, being Court Day, by Virtue of a Deed from William Meredith to the Subscriber,
THE Sloop NANCY, Burthen about 130 Hogheads of Tobacco, together with her Crew, consisting of four very likely NEGROES, among which is his valuable Skipper B O B. As much of the above will be sold as will satisfy the Debt due from the said Meredith to ROBERT BROOKE.
Just IMPORTED, and to be sold at John Carter's Store, in Williamsburg, the following Articles, viz.
BEST broad and narrow Cloths, Bath Coating, Halfticks, Osnabrugs, Mens and Boys Hats, Womens white French Kid Gloves, best Jar Raisins and Currants, Preferred Figs, Sugared Almonds and Almonds in Shells, Barley Sugar, White and Brown Sugar Candy, Candied Orange Peel and Chips, Candied Barberrys, Candied Ginger, White and coloured Comfits, Pickled Sampshire, Walnuts, Anchovies, and Capers, best Mangoes, French Olives, Mushrooms, Catchup, Mustard, White Ginger, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Pepper, Allspice, Saltpetre, Ground Verdigris, Prussian Blue, Vermilion, Dutch Pink, Umber, Linseed Oil, Alum, Brimstone, Rotten Stone, Indigo, Fig and Powder Blue, Starch, Copperas, Bottle Corks, Chocolate, Coffee, best Strauburg Snuff, a Variety of Needles, Marble Inkstands and Dolls, Artificial Fruit, such as Apples, Pears, Nectarines, Lemons, and Eggs, whole and cut into Quarters, Almonds, &c. &c. He also expects, in a few Weeks, a large Assortment of STAYS and GARDEN SEEDS, which will be sold for ready Money only.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in York County, in August last, a Negro Man Slave who calls himself STEPNEY BLUE, upwards of six Feet high, of a tawny Complexion, a black Spot in his Forehead, and has lost some of his fore Teeth. He was the Property of Mrs. Sarah Mingham, whom I have since married; and, as I have been informed, has a forged Pass with his Mistress's Name to it, giving him Leave to hire himself. He went away with a free Negro Woman named Esther Roberts, who I am told is his Wife, and I make no Doubt but he has (or will get) a Pass, in order to pass as a free Man. Since he went off, he has been seen in Gloucester County. Any Person who will take up the said Slave, and secure him so that I get him again, shall have 20s. if taken within twenty Miles of this Place, 40s. if at a greater Distance, and 5l. if out of the Colony, besides what the Law allows. (2) NATHAN YANCEY.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 29, 1774.
COMMITTED to the Publick Jail, on the 3d Instant, a Negro Man named CHARLES, who told me he belonged to Doctor Corbin Griffin of York, which I have repeatedly notified to the Doctor; but no Application having been made from him for the said Fellow, it is probable he has told me a Falstity. From his own Story, he was lately the Property of Mr. James Pride, from whom Doctor Griffin received him last February, and kept him in Possession till the July following, at which Time he eloped. He is about 25 Years old, five Feet nine Inches high, slim made, well dressed, and fit to act in the Capacity of a Waiting Man. His Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges. (tf) PETER PELHAM.
COMMITTED to Chesterfield Jail, two Negro Men, one of whom says his Name is PETER, and that he belongs to William Cooper. He is a tall Fellow, and much scarified in the Face with his Country Marks; has on a Virginia Cloth Waistcoat, striped and filled in with blue Yarn, a good Felt Hat, and other Clothes as usual for Plantation Negroes. The other says his Name is BRISTOL, and that he belongs to Josiah Ellington. He is a tall Fellow, smooth and full faced; his Clothing a Virginia wove Thread and Cotton Shirt, and Virginia Cloth Jacket and Trousers. The Owners are desired to prove their Properties, pay Charges, and take them away. JAMES BALL, Jailer.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a BLUE ROAN MARE eighteen or nineteen Years old, four Feet eight or nine Inches high, with a Switch Tail and roached Mane, and is a natural Trotter. Pasted, and appraised to 3l. ALEXANDER FITZPATRICK.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a GRAY MARE four or five Years old, four Feet seven Inches high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, has a Glass Eye, is a natural Pacer, and branded on the near Shoulder G. Pasted, and appraised to 9l. (lf) SAMUEL CROUCHER.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a SORREL HORSE about four Feet ten Inches high, with a flaxen Mane, much scarred on each of his Sides, and branded on the near Shoulder C. Pasted, and appraised to 9l. (lf) JAMES GUNN.
For CHARTER,
THE Ship Londsdale, James Grayson Master, Burthen about 430 Hlds. British built, two Years old, a very good Vessel, well fitted and found. For Terms apply to Richard Squire Taylor, in King William County. (tf)
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 13th of October, at the late Dwelling-House of Thomas Simmons, deceased,
THE TRACT of LAND whereon the said Simmons formerly lived, containing near 1000 Acres, on which are many valuable Improvements, together with a valuable Stock of HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, and SHEEP, his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and UTENSILS of HUSBANDRY. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed for all Sums above 25s. on giving Bond with approved Security to the Executors. (2lf)
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in York County, about four Miles from Williamsburg, containing 250 Acres. It lies in about three Quarters of a Mile of York River, and about the same Distance from the Oyster Rocks, joins Colonel John Tabb's, and Colonel Landon Carter's Land, and has as much Timber as will pay for it in one Year, by felling Wood to the Inhabitants of Williamsburg. It is under a Mortgage to Mr. William Graves of York County, for about 190l. which Sum must be paid him at the Acknowledgment; for the Remainder of the Money one or two Years Credit will be given, as can be agreed on, and Possession may be had at Christmas. For Terms apply to Captain William Gregory of Charles City, or the Subscriber in the same County, about three Miles from the Courthouse. (tf) AMBROSE JACKSON.
Wanted immediately,
A JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER that understands the Business well in all its Branches. Such a One, that can come well recommended, for an honest, industrious, sober Man, will meet with Encouragement to his Satisfaction, a good Seat of Work, and his Money paid every Saturday Night if he chooses it. Inquire for the Subscriber, near the upper Church, in Middlesex County. (tf) SAMUEL DANIEL.
Twenty Pounds Reward,
WHEREAS John Garlington of Northumberland County, a Skipper of a Schooner, hired of me last Year a Negro Man Slave named AARON, whom he has not returned, but reported he was drowned in Potomack River, but has never produced me any satisfactory Proof thereof; and whereas Garlington told me he was offered 150l. for the said Negro by a Gentleman on James River, I shall acknowledge it a particular Favour of the Gentleman that offered the above Price if he will write me, or Mr. Daniel Weisegar, Merchant, in Warwick, whether he knows any Thing of the said Negro, as I think it appears by Garlington's Behaviour that he is not drowned. The Fellow is about 30 Years old, five Feet eight Inches high, very black, well made, and has a long Scar on his Nose. If the Fellow is living, and such Intelligence given me that I get him, I will give 10l. or the above Reward, if brought to me in Lancaster County. (lf) GEORGE NORRIS.
To be SOLD or RENTED (Preference will be given to the first)
A PLANTATION on Allen's Creek in Mecklenburg, within a Mile of Roanoke, consisting of about 120 Acres of Land, the Property of Messrs. Alexander Donald and Co. and whereon the Subscriber now lives. The Land of itself is valuable, exclusive of the Improvements, which are a good Dwelling-House, with other necessary Outbuildings, and a large and convenient Storehouse, 32 by 44 Feet. There are about 20 Acres of the low Ground well set in Timothy and Clover, and notwithstanding this dry Summer, 15 Acres of it have yielded above 30,000 Weight of Hay, which, with about 300 Bushels of Oats in the Straw, some Indian Corn, 40 Head of Cattle, 50 Head of Sheep, and some Hogs, will be sold on reasonable Terms. The Purchaser may have Possession of the Premises as soon as he pleases, and long Credit (if required) will be allowed for the Land, on his giving Bond and Security. It is expected the Store will be continued, and of Course the Purchaser will have the Benefit of the Board of the Storekeepers, and besides the Situation of the Place (being on Taylor's Ferry Road) makes it well calculated for a Tavern. (lf) EBENEZER MACHARG.
CHARLES CITY, September 13, 1774.
RUN away from the Subscriber, about the
first of August last, a Negro Man named PETER, by Trade a good House Carpenter, Cooper, Bricklayer, Plasterer and Whitewasher, and Gardener, about five Feet five or six Inches high, rather of a yellowish Complexion, and a little pitted with the Smallpox; his Clothing as usual for Crop Negroes, except a Cotton Coat instead of a Waistcoat, which is dyed of a dark brown Colour. He formerly belonged to Mr. Willis of Gloucester, and by him given to Mrs. Kennon of this County. He worked some Time at Kennon's Mine in Buckingham, and has lived on the Eastern Shore; and I am of Opinion he is lurking in one of those Neighbourhoods, or endeavouring to get to Mr. Kennon's in North Carolina, where he may be harboured by his Negroes. I will give 30s. to any Person who will deliver him to me, if taken in Charles City, 40s. if in any other County, and if out of the Province 5l. and I hereby forewarn all Masters of Vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him out of the Colony. (4lf) JOHN WEST.
For CHARTER to any Part of Europe,
THE Ship Sparling, William Priestman Master, Burthen about 500 Hogheads, 13,000 Bushels, or 2500 Barrels. For Terms apply to the Subscriber, in Norfolk. (8) JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co.
*** Who have just imported in said Vessel, from Liverpool, Irish Linens, Osnabrugs, Kendal Cottons, Felt Hats, Sail Canvas, Mould and Dipped Candles, Hard Soap, Nails, Loaf Sugar, Fine Salt, Coals, Queen's China Plates in small Crates, Seine Twine, Bottled Beer, Cheesecakes, &c. &c. They have also for Sale West India Rum, Old Spirits, Mucovado Sugar, Coffee, Ginger, Pimenta, Molasses, Madeira Wine, &c.
NEW YORK, July 27, 1774.
FIFTY POUNDS REWARD,
WHEREAS, on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable Sum in Half Johanneses, of nine Pennyweight, to be delivered by him at Quebec, and as he has not yet made his Appearance there, with other suspicious Circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the Money. He is a Native of England, about six Feet high, swarthy Complexion, very dark keen Eyes, and pitted with the Smallpox, of a slender Make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small Impediment in his Speech. He lived some Time in Boston, from whence he removed to Quebec, assuming the Character of a Merchant in both Places; he was also once in Trade in Newcastle, Virginia, and has a Brother settled there. It is believed he went on Board Captain John F. Praym, for Albany, and took with him a blue Casimir and a dark brown Cloth Suit of Clothes. Whoever secures the said Joseph Thorp, in any of his Majesty's Jails on this Continent, shall be entitled to ten per Cent. on the Sum recovered, and the above Reward of 50l. when convicted. Apply to Curson and Seton of New York, Joseph Wharton, Junior, of Philadelphia, Robert Christie of Baltimore, James Gibson and Co. Virginia, John Banfield of Quebec, Melatiah Bourne or John Rowe of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this Joseph Thorp, since the 19th of June last past, or know any Thing of the Route he has taken, that they convey the most early Intelligence thereof to any of the above Persons, or Greenwood, Risdon, and Marsh, in Norfolk, or to Robert Pleasants and Co. at Four Mile Creek, Henrico County; the Favour will be gratefully acknowledged. All Masters of Vessels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent. (tf)
W O O L L E N S.
THE Subscriber has just received, by the Kingston Packet, Captain Joseph Turner, from Hull, a large Assortment of coarse Woollens, viz. Six Quarter Cloths with necessary Trimmings, and other small Packages (of about 40l. Sterling Value each) consisting of coarse Duffles, Frizes, Fearnought, Halfticks, Bearskins, Kendal Cottons, Negro Blanketing, Bed Blankets, White Plaiding, Rugs of different Kinds, and other Goods which he will sell reasonable for Cash, or short Credit. (tf) JOHN STONEY.
*** He has also for Sale SEINE TWINE in small Packages, SHOT in Barrels, West India RUM, Flat and Square BAR IRON of a good Quality, and a Quantity of COALS in said Vessel.
NORFOLK, September 20, 1774.
To be SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND in Surry County, containing 450 Acres, known by the Name of Cabin Point, on which are a new Set of Brick Warehouses, which bring in about 70l. a Year, and a new Brick Merchant Mill completely fitted with two Water Wheels on a never-failing Stream, within 100 Feet of the Wharf. The Land is very good for Grain, and has about 40 Acres that may be made fine Meadow. This is one of the most improveable Estates in the Country. Half the Purchase Money to be paid in twelve Months, the other Half may lie for seven Years, on good Security being given, and punctual Payment of Interest. If the Land is not sold by Christmas, it will be rented out. (tf) BENJAMIN HARRISON.
FOR SALE,
TWO THOUSAND Acres of LAND, lying on the River Shenando, in the County of Frederick, eight Miles above Abby's Gap. One Third of the Purchase Money to be paid on the Day of Sale, and an extensive Credit will be given for the Remainder. Mr. James Brown will show the Land to any Person inclined to purchase, and I shall be on the Premises the 15th of November next. (tf) NATHANIEL BURWELL.
ISLE of WIGHT, July 19, 1774.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Honourable General Court, and by Letter of Attorney from Colonel George Mercer of Virginia, now in London, will be sold at publick Auction,
ABOUT 3500 ACRES of LAND in the County of Loudoun, near West's Ordinary, about twelve Miles from Leesburg, forty from Alexandria, and thirty five from Dumfries, on Potomack. This Land is well known, by the Description of Bull Run Mountains, and is very fertile. Also 6500 Acres on Shenando River, in the County of Frederick, opposite to Snicker's Ordinary, and binding on the River about seven Miles. As this Tract is Part of a Survey one of the first in that Part of the Colony, its good Quality cannot be questioned, it is well watered, will admit of two Mills on Land Streams, and others on the River; there are now on it six Plantations well improved for Cropping, 110 Slaves, and very large and choice Stocks of Horses (some of the Dray-Breed) black Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep; which, together with the Crops of Corn and Wheat now growing (expected to be upwards of 2000 Barrels and 5000 Bushels) will be sold on the Premises, on the 24th Day of November next, or next fair Day. The Loudoun Lands will be sold at West's Ordinary, on the 21st Day of the same Month. Both Tracts will be laid off in Lots to suit every Kind of Purchaser, who may see them by applying to Mr. Francis Peyton, near the Loudoun Land, and Mr. William Dawton, who resides on the Shenando Tract. Among the Slaves are two good Blacksmiths, two Carpenters, and an exceeding trusty and skilful Wagonner. The aged black Cattle, and grown Hogs, will be fattened for Slaughter. Purchasers above 25l. will be allowed twelve Months Credit, on giving Bond and Security to the Subscribers, who will be prepared to make Conveyances. (20) JOHN TAYLOR. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
For LIVERPOOL,
THE Ship GREENWOOD, Mackey Reed Master, loads at Norfolk, has two Thirds of her Cargo already engaged, can take in 200 Hlds. of Tobacco on Liberty of Consignment. Any Gentlemen inclined to ship by her will please to send their Orders to Mr. Richard Taylor of Peterburg, Mr. Richard Squire Taylor in King William County, or to us at Norfolk. (tf) GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH.
To be RENTED, from Year to Year, or for a Term of Years,
BELVOIR, the beautiful Seat of the Honourable George William Fairfax, Esq; lying upon Potomack River in Fairfax County, about fourteen Miles below Alexandria. The Mansion House is of Brick, two Stories high, with four convenient Rooms and a large Passage on the lower Floor, five Rooms and a Passage on the second, and a Servants Hall and Cellars below, convenient Offices, Stables, and Coach-House adjoining, as also a large and well furnished Garden, stored with a great Variety of valuable Fruits, in good Order. Appertaining to the Tract on which these Houses stand, and which contains near 2000 Acres (surrounded in a Manner by navigable Water) are several valuable Fisheries, and a good Deal of cleared Land in different Parts, which may be let altogether, or separately, as shall be found most convenient. The Terms may be known of Colonel Washington, who lives near the Premises, or of me in Berkeley County. (tf) FRANCIS WILLIS, Junior.
NORFOLK, April 21, 1774.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Number of Vessels will be wanted this Summer to bring about 6000 Tuns of STONE from Mr. Brooke's Quarry on Rappahannock, and land the same on Cape Henry, for the Lighthouse. Any Person, or Persons, inclined to engage in such Work, are desired to treat with Matthew Phipp, Paul Loyall, and Thomas Newton, Esqrs. The Directors of the Lighthouse will also be glad to purchase one or two FLAT BOTTOMED VESSELS, from 80 to 120 Tuns Burthen. (tf) BASSETT MOSELEY.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Amelia County, containing 500 Acres, about four Miles below the Courthouse, it is remarkable fine Land for Grain, and will bring good Tobacco. The Plantation is in good Order for Cropping, sufficient to work six or eight Hands, with all necessary Houses. Any Person inclined to purchase may depend on having a Bargain, and know the Terms by applying to (tf) WILLIAM MARSHALL.
For SALE,
ABOUT twelve Thousand Acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO LAND, in Amherst County, whereon are several Plantations and Improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty Hands. There is on the said Land for Sale a very valuable GRIST MILL, lately built, with a Stone Dam and a Pair of good Cologne Millstones, which Mill has for two Years past got upwards of 100 Barrels of Toll Corn, and is situated on a never failing Stream. The Land will be shown by William Womack, who lives at one of the Plantations, and the Prices of the Land made known by him. One or two Years Credit will be allowed, Interest being paid for the second Year, and also for the first, if the Money is not paid agreeable to Contract. The Land is to be laid off and surveyed by Colonel William Cabell, at the Expense of the Purchaser. Deeds will be made upon Bond and approved Security being given, either to Colonel William Cabell, or the Subscriber. Six per Cent. Discount will be allowed for ready Money, or good Merchants Notes. If any Person will choose to exchange Lands in the lower Part of the Country, on or near some navigable River, that are good, it is more than probable we should agree. (tf) CARTER BRAXTON.