The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1774-11-17 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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The following is the BILL of RIGHTS framed by the AMERICAN CONTINENTAL CONGRESS in Behalf of all the Colonies.
WHEREAS, since the Close of the last War, the British Parliament, claiming a Power of Right to bind the People of America, by Statute, in all Cases whatsoever, hath in some Acts expressly imposed Taxes on them, and in others, under various Pretexts, but in Fact for the Purpose of raising a Revenue, hath imposed Rates and Duties payable in these Colonies, established a Board of Commissioners with unconstitutional Powers, and extended the Jurisdiction of Courts of Admiralty, not only for collecting the said Duties, but for the Trial of Causes merely arising within the Body of a County; and whereas, in Consequence of other Statutes, Judges, who before held only Estates at Will in their Offices, have been made dependent on the Crown alone for their Salaries, and standing Armies kept in Time of Peace; and it has lately been resolved in Parliament, that, by Force of a Statute made in the 35th Year of the Reign of King Henry VIII. Colonies may be transported to England and tried there upon Accusations for Treasons and Misprisions, or Concealments of Treasons, committed in the Colonies; and, by a late Statute, such Trials have been directed, in Cases therein mentioned: And whereas, in the last Session of Parliament, three Statutes were made, one entitled "An act to discontinue, in such Manner and for such Time as are therein mentioned, the landing and discharging, lading or shipping, of Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, at the Town and within the Harbour of Boston, in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, in North America," another entitled "An Act for the better regulating the Government of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England," and another entitled "An Act for the impartial Administration of Justice, in the Cases of Persons questioned for any Act done by them in the Execution of the Law, or for the Suppression of Riots and Tumults, in the Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England;" and another Statute was then made, for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec, &c." all which Statutes are impolitic, unjust, and cruel, as well as unconstitutional, and most dangerous and destructive of American Rights: And whereas Assemblies have been frequently dissolved contrary to the Rights of the People, when they attempted to deliberate on Grievances, and their dutiful, humble, loyal, and reasonable Petitions to the Crown, for Redress, have been repeatedly treated with Contempt, by his Majesty's Ministers of State, the good People of the several Colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Newcastle, Kent, and Sussex, on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, justly alarmed at these arbitrary Proceedings of Parliament and Administration, have severally elected, constituted, and appointed, Deputies to meet and sit in General Congress in the City of Philadelphia, in Order to obtain such Establishment as their Religion, Laws, and Liberties, may not be subverted; whereupon the Deputies so appointed being now assembled, in a full and free Representation of these Colonies, taking into their most serious Consideration the best Means of attaining the Ends aforesaid, do, in the first Place, as Englishmen, their Ancestors, in like Cases, have usually done, for asserting and vindicating their Rights and Liberties, DECLARE, that the Inhabitants of the English Colonies in North America, by the immutable Laws of Nature, the Principles of the English Constitution, and the several Charters or Compacts, have the following RIGHTS:
RESOLVED, nem. con. 1. That they are entitled to Life, Liberty, and Property; and they have never ceded, to any sovereign Power whatever, a Right to dispose of either without their Consent.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 2. That our Ancestors, who first settled these Colonies, were, at the Time of their Emigration from the Mother Country, entitled to all the Rights, Liberties, and Immunities, of free and natural born Subjects within the Realm of England.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 3. That by such Emigration they by no Means forfeited, surrendered, or lost, any of those Rights; but that they were, and their Descendants now are, entitled to the Exercise and Enjoyment of all such of them as their local and other Circumstances enabled them to exercise and enjoy.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 4. That the Foundation of English Liberty, and of all free Government, is a Right in the People to participate in their legislative Council; and as the English Colonies are not represented, and from their local and other Circumstances cannot properly be represented, in the British Parliament, they are entitled to a free and exclusive Power of Legislation in their several Provincial Legislatures, where their Right of Representation can alone be preserved, in all Cases of Taxation and internal Polity, subject only to the Negative of their Sovereign, in such Manner as has been heretofore used and accustomed. But, from the Necessity of the Case, and a Regard to the mutual Interests of both Countries, we cheerfully consent to the Operation of such Acts of the British Parliament as are bona fide restrained to the Regulation of our external Commerce, for the Purpose of securing the commercial Advantages of the whole Empire to the Mother Country, and the commercial Benefits of its respective Members, excluding every Idea of Taxation, internal or external, for raising a Revenue on the Subjects in America without their Consent.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 5. That the respective Colonies are entitled to the common Law of England, and more especially to the great and inestimable Privilege of being tried by their Peers of the Vicinage, according to the Course of that Law.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 6. That they are entitled to the Benefit of such of the English Statutes as existed at the Time of their Colonization, and which they have, by Experience, respectively found to be applicable to their local and other Circumstances.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 7. That these his Majesty's Colonies are likewise entitled to all the Immunities and Privileges granted and confirmed to them by Royal Charters, or secured by their several Codes of Provincial Laws.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 8. That they have a Right peaceably to assemble, consider of their Grievances, and petition the King; and that all Prosecutions, prohibitory Proclamations, and Commitments for the same, are illegal.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 9. That the keeping a standing Army in these Colonies in Times of Peace, without the Consent of the Legislature of that Colony in which such Army is kept, is against Law.
RESOLVED, nem. con. 10. It is indispensably necessary to good Government, and rendered essential by the English Constitution, that the constituent Branches of the Legislature be independent of each other; that therefore the Exercise of legislative Power in several Colonies, by a Council appointed during Pleasure by the Crown, is unconstitutional, dangerous, and destructive to the Freedom of American Legislation.
All, and each of which, the aforesaid Deputies, in Behalf of themselves and their Constituents, do claim, demand, and insist on, as their indubitable RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES; which cannot be legally taken from them, altered or abridged, by any Power whatever, without their own Consent, by their Representatives in their several Provincial Legislatures.
A LIST of AMERICAN GRIEVANCES.
IN the Course of our Inquiry, we find many Infringements and Violations of the foregoing Rights; which, from an ardent Desire that Harmony, and mutual Intercourse of Affection and Interest, may be restored, we pass over for the present, and proceed to state such Acts and Measures as have been adopted since the last War, which demonstrate a System formed to enslave America.
RESOLVED, nem. con. That the following Acts of Parliament are Infringements and Violations of the Rights of the Colonists; and that the Repeal of them is essentially necessary, in Order to restore Harmony between Great Britain and the American Colonies. VIZ.
The several Acts of 4th of George III. Chapter 15 and 34. 5th of George III. Chapter 25. 6th of George III. Chapter 24. 7th of George III. Chapter 41 and 46, and 8th of George III. Chapter 22; which impose Duties for the Purpose of raising a Revenue in America, extend the Powers of the Admiralty Courts beyond their ancient Limits, deprive the American Subject of Trial by Jury, authorise the judges Certificate to indemnify the Prosecutor from Damages that he might otherwise be liable to, requiring oppressive Security from a Claimant of Ships and Goods seized before he shall be allowed to defend his Property, and are subversive of American Rights.
Also 12th of George III. Chapter 24, entitled "An Act for the better securing his Majesty's Dockyards, Magazines, Ships, Ammunition, and Stores;" which declares a new Offence in America, and deprives the American Subject of a constitutional Trial by Jury of the Vicinage, by authorising the Trial of any Person charged with the committing any Offence described in the said Act, out of the Realm, to be indicted and tried for the same in any Shire or County within the Realm.
Also the three Acts, passed in the last Session of Parliament, for stopping the Port and blocking up the Harbour of Boston, for altering the Charter and Government of Massachusetts Bay, and that which is entitled "An Act for the better Administration of Justice, &c."
Also the Act, passed in the same Session, for establishing the Roman Catholic Religion in the Province of Quebec, abolishing the equitable System of English Laws, and erecting a Tyranny there, to the great Danger, from its total Dissemblance of Religion, Law, and Government, to the neighbouring British Colonies, by the Assistance of whose Blood and Treasure the said Country was conquered from France.
Also the Act, passed in the same Session, for the better providing suitable Quarters for Officers and Soldiers in his Majesty's Service in North America.
Also, that the keeping a standing Army, in several of these Colonies, in Time of Peace, without the Consent of the Legislature of that Colony in which such Army is kept, is against Law.
From the London Magazine for August, 1774.
THE Interest of America is so closely connected with that of Great Britain, that the one cannot long exist without the other. The unhappy Differences at present subsisting between them are the more to be lamented, as they seem to take their Rise (if we may be permitted the Expression) from the unrelenting Severity of obdurate Parents to disobedient Children.
A Prophecy of Lord KAMES, concerning the North American Colonies.
OUR North American Colonies are in a prosperous Condition, increasing rapidly in Population, in Commerce, and in Opulence. The Colonists have the Spirit of a free People, and are inflamed with Patriotism. Their Population will equal that of Britain and Ireland in less than a Century, and they will then be a Match for the Mother Country, if they choose to be independent. Every Advantage will be on their Side, as the Attack must be by Sea, from a very great Distance. Being thus delivered from a foreign Yoke, their first Care will be the Choice of a proper Government, and it is not difficult to foresee what Government will be chosen. A People animated with the new Blessings of Liberty, and Independence, will not incline to a kinly Government. The Swiss Cantons joined in a federal Union, for Protection against the potent House of Austria; and the Dutch embraced the like Union, for Protection against the more potent King of Spain. But our Colonies will never join in such an Union; because they have no potent Neighbour, and because they have an Aversion to each other. We may pronounce then, with tolerable Certainty, that each Colony will seek to establish a republican Government. And their present Constitution prepares them for it; they have a Senate, and they have an Assembly representing the People. No Change will be necessary, but to drop the Governor who represents the King of Britain. And thus a Part of a great State will be converted into many small States.
QUEBEC, October 6.
WE learn from Montreal, that the Canadian Citizens of that Place gave on the 26th ult. the most striking Testimonies of their Joy on Occasion of the King's Coronation and the happy Arrival of General Carleton. In the Evening there was a splendid Ball and Supper at the East India House, at which some military Gentlemen were present. Most of the Houses, as well as that where the Assembly was held, were elegantly illuminated. The Affection of the Canadians for their Sovereign, and their Attachment to their Governor, were demonstrated on this Occasion by the most perfect Harmony.
On Sunday Evening and Monday Morning last the remaining five Transports, with a Provision Vessel, arrived here. Tuesday and yesterday they were employed in getting the Baggage and Provisions on Board, and this Day the two Regiments are to embark.
To his Excellency GUY CARLETON, Captain General and Commander in Chief of the Province of Quebec, Vice Admiral of the same, &c.
The humble ADDRESS of the Citizens of Montreal.
THE Prayers we have so long preferred for your Excellency's Return to your Government of this Province are at length granted. You come to diffuse the most signal Favours of the best, greatest, and most gracious Sovereign, and of his Parliament, among new Subjects, who rejoice in living under such an Empire.
May our Hearts, overwhelmed with the most perfect Joy and the warmest Gratitude, never cease to emit the Raptures of them. May our Voices and Writings transmit the Remembrance of such Favours to the latest Posterity, by for ever proclaiming the Clemency and Humanity of a Nation, that, by subduing a People, has made them Rulers of its Happiness, and announcing to our most distant Offspring, that he who a generous Governor, compassionate, a Friend of Mankind, who risked the Dangers of the Seas in Quest of Means for rendering them happy; while, in his Absence, they were protected by his Lieutenant Governor, who enabled them by his Prudence to support the melancholy Uncertainty they were then reduced to.
We beseech your Excellency to accept the most unfeigned Affurances of our Affection, Zeal, and warm Attachment for his Majesty's sacred Person, our Compliments of Congratulations on his happy Arrival, and our Excellency with your amiable Family, and our incessant Prayers to the Almighty for your Preservation and Prosperity.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 17.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in London, to his Correspondent here, dated August 14, 1774.
IF you submit to the late arbitrary and tyrannical Acts of Parliament, relative to Massachusetts Bay and Quebec, there will not be a Set of more abject Slaves under Heaven than the North Americans. You will be obliged to dig Tobacco, Iron, and whatever your good and virtuous Masters here want. The Marquis of Caermarthen, a Puppy just entered into the internal Pack of Bloodhounds, laid in the House of Commons, sent them to these Colonies to labour for us!!! And so sure as England now exists (it can not long, indeed, in its present State of Luxury, Debauchery, and Villainy) but I say, so long and so sure as it does exist in this State, if the Americans now submit, the Charters of all the other Colonies will be attacked, and treated as that of the Massachusetts Bay has already been. This is determined, I assure you. They were afraid to attack more than Boston at first, left it might occasion an Union of the Colonies; but New York, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, will be struck at, because they refused Entrance to the Tea; Connecticut, Rhode Island, and all the old Provinces in America, impeached, because their Charters are bad; and, among the rest, Virginia will be included, especially as you dared to go to Prayers and fast. Remember this, and recollect, I pray, my dear Sir, that I do not speak from Opinion, but from undoubted, uncontrollable Authority. The King will recommend it in his next Speech to Parliament, "finding his Colonies in North America are not properly governed, owing to the several Charters now subsisting in the said Colonies," &c. &c. To prepare too for the more effectual Execution of this hellish Plan, Orders are sent to his Majesty's Catholic Province of Quebec immediately to raise and embody 4000 of his good and faithful Catholic Subjects of Canada, to be formed into four Regiments, and to be commanded by Frenchmen; you may guess for what Purpose. But lest you should not, I will tell you, that these good Subjects, and the Indians, are to be let to cut the Throats of the King's disaffected Subjects of the old Provinces, who sent a chair own Expense, 20,000 Men, last War, to make the Canadian Subjects of the very virtuous and pious Prince George III. This is as true as holy Writ.
I dare not tell you how I came by the Knowledge of these Schemes, as it would, were it discovered, prevent me from knowing and telling you more; but I hope it will rouse the People of North America to exert themselves, to convince the World that they will not wear the Chains of so such traitorous and haughty Tyrants. Better it is, far, to be subject to any One that ever existed, who has, and can have, only his own Vanity or Caprice to satisfy, than to be humiliated a Body of needy, luxurious, mercenary Rascals, who would even sell their King, could they find another to promise the Addition of 100L to the Chancellorship of Great Britain, or 5L to a Gentleman Officer. I cannot guess how, or by what Means, you have been persuaded, in North America, that you have any Friends, really so from Principle, in this Country. It is true some publicly declaim, and pretend to lament the Situation of their Brethren on the other Side the Atlantic; as they hope, being out of Place, to climb up to Preference from espousing their Quarrel. But, at the same Time, if can venture to say, that there is not a Person, male or female, resident in Great Britain, and contributing to its Taxes, from the Lord Chancellor to the Shoeblock, who does not rejoice at this Exertion of Power; nor is there a Manufacturer in England who does not say, Trade will now revive, as our American Subjects will be convinced we are no longer to be trifled with, and that they will now be properly punished, if they commit Riots, &c. as they will be brought here and tried for their Offences by a Jury of Englishmen, who will not be so complacent to them as the Rascals in their own Country were (who were all liable to be tried for Treason and Rebellion) when ten Thousand Speeches to the same Effect. Now, lest you should call me a Declaimer, and say I represented Dangers without telling you how to avoid them; I will give you a Specific, which, if it fails to produce an immediate and effectual Cure, I will acknowledge myself a Quack in Politics, and declare against any farther Practice in State Disorders: It is a Remedy easily administered, and cannot, at least to sound Constitutions, be unpalatable. Moreover, it is cheap, and easily procured, that no Person need advance Sixpence, or go out of his own House, to procure it; as it is only an Agreement to stop all Exports and Imports. Enter heartily, and with Firmness, into such an Association, and bind yourselves, even by an Oath, not only to observe it individually, but to enforce it generally. If you do this, and these hellish Acts are not retracted back to the Devil in less than eight Months, I will agree to be scourged and rathereed, and hanged on Liberty Tree afterwards; but if you do launch, I will venture to pronounce, and declare, that for fifty Years to come the People of North America will be the most miserable of Slaves; they will hold Life and Property only at the Will and Sufferance of their tyrannical and profligate Oppressors. It must not, it cannot be otherwise; Americans will be free; at least I hope so, especially as you have the Means so much in your own Power. They are absolutely now in your Hands; and you will justly merit every Oppression and Insult if you throw them away."
An AMERICAN CARD, Post from Philadelphia. Short Hinting the Good in Heart, that they may become wise unto the Salvation of their Country.
EVERY Scene of Flattery disgraces the Stage of Duty, especially when it countenances Injuries.
1. Timidity in Advice is the most dangerous Quality that a Counsellor can have. Kings, and Kingdoms, have been ruined by it.
2. Some indeed have become Martyrs Causa Integritatis, but Thousands have been massacred through Fear and Silence.
3. Can a temporary feathered Cap compensate for a Blot in a patriotic Reputation, which must outlive a Man for ever in the Curses of Posterity?
4. The Call that sanctifies a Measure past is like the Priest who gives a Passport to a bad Life that is spent.
5. The Consequences of establishing an uncontrollable Trust in a good Man may be dreadful, from the many bad who may succeed.
6. Discretionary Power often becomes the Foundation of a resentful Tyranny.
7. Will and Authority, at Command, may be early in Emergencies; but what Enemy can equal the Injuries they may produce?
8. Delays for Considerations seldom effect those irreparable Evils which unresisted Ruin plunges into.
9. The only imaginary, frequently introduce Destruction, by being admitted.
10. A power to let Acts, confirmed by Experience to be dangerous (as they are existing) die, rather than attempt to revive them.
11. Acts differing in their Natures ought to be separately considered; for no one View or Gasp should contain certain Remedies for contrary.
12. Days, we see, may intermix.
13. Money is, perhaps, one of the Sinews of War. Is it not also a Sinew of Government?
14. Prudence keeps all Things in the Hands of those who make them, that are so productive of publick Happiness, as to reduce executive Power to its rational Boundary.
DOCTUS SUM VEL FUL.

FRIDAY, November 28. We have just received an Account, by a Person from the Frontiers, that in a few Days after the Battle of the 10th ult. the Indians fled to the Earl of Dunmore for Peace, which he granted upon the Terms of their delivering up six Hostages for their faithful Performance, and relinquishing all Pretensions to the Lands on this Side of the Ohio. His Excellency, we are also told, may be expected here in a Day or two.
Extract of a Letter from the Camp on Point Pleasant, at the Mouth of the Great Kanawha, dated October 10, 1774.
"Never did any Man behave with more real Bravery, true Courage, or greater Presence of Mind, than Colonel CHARLES LEWIS , in the Battle on the 10th Instant, with the united Tribes of Shawanese, Delaware, Mingo, Tawaw, and other Nations of Indians; whose Number was not less than 800, and by many supposed to amount to 1000 Men. When his Wounds forced him to quit the Field, attended at his own Request by one Person only, he encouraged his Soldiers to do their Duty; and, in Justice to all the Troops, they acquitted themselves that Day with much Honour, behaving more like Veterans than raw and undisciplined Men. The Commanding Officer, Colonel ANDREW LEWIS , gave his Orders with the Serenity and good Conduct becoming an experienced General; and they were well and readily obeyed, by both Officers and Soldiers."
"It was not till Half an Hour after Sunset that the Engagement ceased; and Night coming on, favoured the Retreat of the Indians. We took upwards of 20 Scalps, and a considerable Quantity of Plunder, viz. 19 Rifles, 7 smooth Bore Guns, 8 Blankets, 21 Matchcoats, Tomahawks, &c. which sold at publick Vendue for 120l. There are few Instances of so great a Number of Indians being more severely chastised than they were upon the present Occasion."
"Col. Andrew Lewis has this Day marched, from the other Side of the Ohio, with upwards of 1100 Men, and expects to meet the Governor about 20 Miles on this Side Chillicothe, one of the principal Indian Towns. The Colonel left at this Place about 325 Men, including Sick and Wounded; and about 200 of those who are fit for Service are employed in building a Breastwork, after which they propose erecting a Stockade Fort. My earnest Wish is, that God may continue to crown our Arms with Success, that our Country may be delivered from the Inroads of cruel and perfidious Savages."
Death. Master WILLIAM BASSETT , eldest Son of Burwell Bassett, Esq; of New Kent County; a young Gentleman of distinguished Talents for his tender Years, and blessed with the most happy Dispositions. Weep, ye Parents, Heaven (at whose Decree) Death stalks around in dreadful Majesty! Can make Affliction's seeming Evils prove The noblest Instances of boundless Love; Ripe for the Joys Eternity bestows, Your virtuous Son a World of Trouble foregoes, Triumphal goes! Cease then, no more complain; If such your WILLIAM's Lot, to die is Gain.
FREDERICKSBURG, November 8, 1774. On the 14th Instant departed this Life, at the Seat of Landen Carter, Esq; Junior, in Prince William County, Captain JOHN MORTIMER , after a short Illness, who a few Months ago came from Rathmilton, in the North of Ireland, with a View to purchase a small Seat of Land, and spend the Remainder of his Days in this Colony. He has all his Life been remarkable for his humane and benevolent Disposition, as well as strict Probity; which is well known to the Subscriber, who will pay any just Debt he may owe in this Country. CHARLES MORTIMER.
PHILADELPHIA, November 2. On Wednesday last the American Continental Congress broke up, after having passed a Number of spirited Resolves, wrote several Letters, &c. which are printed in a Pamphlet, and may be had of the Printers.
We hear that his Excellency General Gage, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces in North America, and Governor of Boston, has received Instructions from the Ministry, in Case of Necessity, to withdraw any Number of his Majesty's Troops he shall think necessary from the Regiments stationed in the West India Islands to his Assistance; and that Notice of the same has also been received by the different Governors in the said Islands.
NEWPORT, October 31. We have certain Intelligence, by Captain Tomlinson, that the City of London had subscribed 5000l. Sterling for the Town of Boston, and it was expected they would make up 7000l.
Fourteen Transports, which had been taken up to bring Troops to Boston, had been discharged before Captain Tomlinson failed; so that it is thought the Traitour Hutchinson's Plan of enslaving the Colonies, by Force, is laid aside. Perhaps, Stratagem and Artifice may be next attempted.
By his Excellency the Right Honourable JOHN Earl of DUNMORE , his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, and Vice-Admiral of the same: A PROCLAMATION. VIRGINIA, to wit.
WHEREAS the GENERAL ASSEMBLY stands prorogued to this Day, but it is necessary they should be farther prorogued, I have therefore thought fit, by and with the Consent and Advice of his Majesty's Council, by this Proclamation, in his Majesty's Name, to prorogue the said Assembly to the first Thursday in February next; at which Time their Attendance is required at the Capitol, in the City of Williamsburg, for the Despatch of publick Business.
GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony, at Williamsburg aforesaid, this 10th Day of November, in the 15th Year of his Majesty's Reign. DUNMORE.
By his Excellency JOHN Earl of DUNMORE , Lieutenant and Governor General in and over his Majesty's Colony and Dominion of Virginia, and Vice-Admiral of the same.
WHEREAS the rapid Settlement made on the west Side of the Allegheny Mountains, by his Majesty's Subjects, within the Course of these few Years, has become an Object of real Concern to his Majesty's Interest in this Quarter; and whereas the Province of Pennsylvania have unduly laid Claim to a very valuable and extensive Quantity of his Majesty's Territory, and the executive Part of that Government, in Consequence thereof, has most arbitrarily and unwarrantably proceeded to abuse the laudable Advancements in this Part of his Majesty's Dominions, by many oppressive and illegal Methods in the Discharge of this imaginary Authority; and whereas the ancient Claim laid to this Country by the Colony of Virginia, founded in Reason, upon Pre-occupancy, and the general Acquiescence of all Persons, together with the Instructions I have lately received from his Majesty's Servants, ordering me to take this Country under my Administration; and as the evident Injustice manifestly offered to his Majesty, by the immediate Strides taken by the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania in Prosecution of their wild Claim to this Country, demands an immediate Remedy: I do hereby, in his Majesty's Name, require and command all his Majesty's Subjects west of the Laurel Hill to pay a due Respect to this my Proclamation, strictly prohibiting the Execution of any Act of Authority, on Behalf of the Province of Pennsylvania, at their Peril, in this Country; but, on the contrary, that a due Regard, and entire Obedience, to the Laws of his Majesty's Colony of Virginia, under my Administration, be observed, to the End that Regularity may ensue, and a just Regard to the Interest of his Majesty in this Quarter, as well as to the Subjects in general, may be the Consequence.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, at Fort Dunmore, September 34, 1774. By his Excellency's Command. Signed DUNMORE. GOD SAVE THE KING.
By the Honourable JOHN PENN , Esquire, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania, and Counties of Newcastle, Kent, and Sussex, on Delaware.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS I have received Information that his Excellency the Earl of Dunmore, Governor General in and over his Majesty's Colony of Virginia, hath lately issued a very extraordinary Proclamation, setting forth, "that the rapid Settlement made on the west of the Allegheny Mountains by his Majesty's Subjects, within the Course of these few Years, had become an Object of real Concern to his Majesty's Interest in that Quarter; that the Province of Pennsylvania had unduly laid Claim to a very valuable and extensive Quantity of his Majesty's Territory, and the executive Part of that Government, in Consequence thereof, had most arbitrarily and unwarrantably proceeded to abuse the laudable Advancements in that Part of his Majesty's Dominions, by many oppressive and illegal Measures, in Discharge of their imaginary Authority; and that the ancient Claim laid to that Country by the
Colony of Virginia, founded in Reason, upon Pre-occupancy, and the general Acquiescence of all Persons, together with the Instruction he had lately received from his Majesty's Servants, ordering him to take that Country under his Administration; and as the evident Injustice manifestly offered to his Majesty, by the immediate Strides taken by the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, in Prosecution of their wild Claim to that Country, demanded an immediate Remedy, he did thereby, in his Majesty's Name, require and command all his Majesty's Subjects, west of the Laurel Hill, to pay a due Respect to his said Proclamation, thereby strictly prohibiting the Execution of any Act of Authority on Behalf of the Province of Pennsylvania, at their Peril, in that Country; but, on the contrary, that a due Regard and entire Obedience to the Laws of his Majesty's Colony of Virginia, under his Administration, should be observed, to the End that Regularity might ensue, and a just Regard to the Interest of his Majesty in that Quarter, as well as to his Majesty's Subjects, might be the Consequence." And whereas, although the western Limits of the Province of Pennsylvania have not been settled by any Authority from the Crown, yet it has been sufficiently demonstrated, by Lines accurately run by the most skilful Artists, that not only a great Tract of Country west of the Laurel Hill, but Fort Pitt also, are comprehended within the Charter Bounds of this Province, a great Part of which Country, has been actually settled, and is now held, under Grants from the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, and the Jurisdiction of this Government has been peaceably exercised in that Quarter of the Country, till the late strange Claim set up by the Earl of Dunmore, in Behalf of his Majesty's Colony of Virginia, founded, as his Lordship is above pleased to say, "in Reason, Pre-occupancy, and the general Acquiescence of all Persons;" which, to Lands within the said Charter Limits must appear still the more extraordinary, as his most gracious Majesty, in an Act passed the very last Session of Parliament, "for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec," has been pleased, in the fullest Manner, to recognize the Charter of the Province of Pennsylvania, expressly referring to the same, and binding the said Province of Quebec by the northern and western Bounds thereof: Wherefore there is the greatest Reason to conclude, that any Instructions the Governor of Virginia may have received from his Majesty's Servants, to take that Country under his Administration, must be founded on some Misrepresentation to them respecting the western Extent of this Province. In Justice, therefore, to the Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania, who are only desirous to secure their own undoubted Property from the Encroachment of others, I have thought fit, with the Advice of the Council, to issue this my Proclamation, hereby requiring all Persons, west of the Laurel Hill, to retain their Settlements as aforesaid made under this Province, and to pay due Obedience to the Laws of this Government; and all Magistrates, and other Officers, who hold Commissions or Offices under this Government, to proceed as usual in the Administration of Justice, without paying the least Regard to the said recited Proclamation, until his Majesty's Pleasure shall be known in the Premises, at the same Time strictly charging and enjoining the said Inhabitants and Magistrates to use their utmost Endeavours to preserve Peace and good Order.
GIVEN under my Hand, and the great Seal of the said Province, at Philadelphia, the 12th Day of October, in the Year of our Lord 1774, and in the 14th Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE III. by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. By his Honour's Command JOHN PENN. JOSEPH SHIPPEN , Junior, Secretary. GOD SAVE THE KING.
Extract from the Votes and Proceedings of the AMERICAN CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 11th RESOLVE.
THAT a COMMITTEE be chosen in every County, City, and Town, by those who are qualified to vote for Representatives in the Legislature; whose Business it shall be, attentively to observe the Conduct of all Persons touching this Association: And when it shall be made to appear, to the Satisfaction of a Majority of any such Committee, that any Person, within the Limits of their Appointment, has violated this Association, that such Majority do forthwith cause the Truth of the Case to be published in the Gazette, to the End that all such Foes to the Rights of British America may be publickly known, and universally contemned, as the Enemies of American Liberty; and thenceforth we, respectively, will break off all Dealings with him, or her."
THAT the ABOVE, and all other RESOLUTIONS of the CONGRESS, may be carried into strict Execution, the several Freeholders of James City County are desired to meet at seven o'Clock on Friday the 25th Instant, if fair, otherwise the succeeding Day, at the House of Mr. Itham Allen, in Order to elect a COMMITTEE to act throughout the said County, and do what is REQUIRED of them by so very respectable and august a Body.
All Persons who have any Demands against the Partnership of Purdie & Dixon are desired to produce their Accounts immediately, before its Dissolution, which will be on the 18th of next Month, that they may be settled, to prevent any Disputes hereafter. It is hoped that those indebted thereto will make as speedy Payment as they can.
Advertisements.
DUMFRIES, November 8, 1774. AT a Meeting of the JOCKEY CLUB this Day, resolved, that, in Conformity to the 8th Article of the Resolves of the GENERAL CONGRESS, the Dumfries Races, that were advertised to be run the 29th of this Month, be postponed. The Gentlemen Farmers that are fattening Beeves, Muttons, and Veals, for our Premiums, must, for the present, put up with Honour and Glory in Place of the Guineas that were intended for them. RICHARD GRAHAM , Secretary.
All Persons who were Purchasers at the Sale of the Estate of John Lockup, deceased (which was for ready Money) are desired to make immediate Payment, that I may be enabled to close my Administratorship, and make Return to the Court. ALEX: PURDIE.
FREDERIKSBURG, November 15, 1774. THE Creditors of Anthony M c Kittrick and Co. are again requested to make their Claims known to the Trustees, as those who do not before the 1st Day of January next will be excluded from their Share of a Dividend to be then made. FIELDING LEWIS. CHARLES YATES. HENRY MITCHELL.
THE 13th Instant (November) my Negro Fellow found a Pocket Book in the Road; there was no Money within, but several Papers of Receipts, and one Bond given to James Bell of Sussex County, by Robert Turnbull of Gloucester County, and John Creagh of Sussex, also a Piece of Plate engraved DOOR KEEPER TO THE HOUSE OF BURGESSES. The Owner may have it by applying to the Subscriber in Isle of Wight County, near West Bay Warehouse, on proving his Property, and paying Charges. JAMES DERING.
ON the 12th of June 1771, two Hhds. of Tobacco, marked HT No. 1068, 1142, 122, 1020, and HT No. 1069, 1232, 120, 1112, were passed at Warwick Warehouse. The Owner's Name is unknown, and the Tobacco will be sold according to Law, if the Owner does not apply. THE INSPECTORS.
SWAN'S POINT, November 2, 1774. I ONCE more earnestly entreat the several Persons due me for Ferrages, &c. to be speedy in discharging their respective Balances, more especially as it is known that a Tenant's Remove may occasion a Detention of his Furniture for Arrears. Mine is very considerable, and I should be glad to make proper Satisfaction; but it cannot be done without the Assistance of those I address, or an Indulgence I have no Right to expect. God willing, I shall be settled at Colonel Bland's Ordinary in Prince George, by next New Year's Day, where I shall be glad to receive the Favors of travelling Gentlemen, who may depend I will exert myself so as to deserve them. THOMAS FENNER.
COLCHESTER, November 1, 1774. THE Subscriber some Time ago advertised in the Neighbourhood of this Place, that the Business formerly transacted by him here, on Account of Messrs. David Doherty, George Oswald, and Co. and Oswald, Dennistoun, and Co. of Glasgow, was declined by him on the 10th of January last, and committed to the Management of Mr. John Gibson; and as he intends to leave the Colony soon, he requests all who have had Dealings with him on Account of either of the said Companies, and have not already settled their Accounts, to come immediately and settle them with Mr. Gibson, who has transacted the Business since the 10th of January last, and continues to carry it on. And those who have Claims against the said Company, for Transactions with him, are desired to apply to Mr. Gibson, that they may be adjusted. HECTOR ROSS.
YORK COUNTY, November 12, 1774. WHEREAS James Hubbard hath, by a Deed of Trust acknowledged and recorded in the General Court in October last, conveyed to me his Estate in Trust for the Payment of his Debts, this is to desire all those to whom he is indebted to send in their Claims, properly authenticated, that Provision may be made for the Payment thereof. MATT: HUBBARD , Trustee.
PETERSBURG, November 15, 1774. I INTEND to leave the Colony soon. All Persons indebted for Dealings with me are requested to make Payment to Mr. Thomas Shore, who is empowered to receive. WILLIAM HARRISON.
Wanted immediately, A BISCUIT BAKER, to whom good Encouragement will be given. For Terms, inquire of the Printer.
For CHARTER, THE Brigantine Abey, Jonas Herbert Master, Burthen about 240 Hogheads, or 8000 Bushels. For Terms apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. NORFOLK, November 5, 1774.
PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Mulatto Boy named SAM, about 16 or 17 Years old, of a very light Complexion, and with endeavour to pass for a free Boy, has gray Eyes, brown Hair, a smooth artful Tongue, is a great Villain, but a very good Barber. In the Month of June last he was put in York Jail, on Suspicion of having stolen some Money in Williamsburg. He made his Escape from thence and got to Norfolk, where he was put in Jail and sent to me by Water. The next Day (September 20th) he made his Escape from my Overseer, and has not since been heard of. He was born in Frederick Town, Maryland, has lived in Frederickburg, Norfolk, and York Town, and is well acquainted with most Parts of Virginia. He was very meanly clad, having been so long in Jail, but it is probable will procure Clothes. I will give 20s. Reward to have him committed to any of his Majesty's Jails, if taken in the Colony of Virginia, and out of the Colony 5l. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are hereby forewarned from carrying him out of the Colony, or employing him. JOHN BLAND.
STOLEN from Mrs. Coeman's, at Caroline Courthouse, on Sunday Night the 5th Instant (November) supposed by two Negroes that broke Jail, a CHESTNUT HORSE about fourteen Hands high, with a flaxen Mane and Tail that has been lately foraged, a Blaze Face, some Saddle Spots, but is not branded. Whoever will deliver the said Horse to me at Newcastle, or give such Intelligence that I may get him again, shall have 40s. Reward. JOHN SYME.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, about the 10th Instant (November) a DARK BAY MARE about fourteen Hands three Inches high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, her Feet had been just trimmed, and she is branded HT. Whoever brings her to me, in Williamsburg, shall have 10s. Reward; or if stolen, on Conviction of the Thief, 5l. DANIEL PRENTIS.
THERE came to my Plantation in Henrico County, in April 1770, a BLACK BULL, marked with a Crop and two Slits in the right Ear, and an Upper and Under Kool in the left. He continued there till lately, turned very mischievous, throwing down my Fences and getting into my Corn Field, which obliged me to shoot him. Any Person who will prove his Property, and apply to me, shall be paid for him on Demand. The Beef I will have weighed, before Witnesses. LUSBY TURPIN.
TAKEN up, in Lunenburg, a White Horse about fifteen Years old, four Feet six or seven Inches high, and branded on the near Shoulder 1W in a Piece. Potted, and appraised to 3l. 10s. JOSEPH WILLIAMS.
TAKEN up, in _____, a Roan Horse about eleven Years old, four Feet five Inches high, his left Ear cropped, has a large Bell tied on, shod before, and branded on the near Buttock F, and on each Side of his Rump with a Horse Shoe. Potted, and appraised to 7l. 10s. THOMAS RUDD.
TAKEN up, in Caroline, a Roan Bay Mare about four Years old, four Feet two Inches high, a Blaze in her Face, several white Hairs at the Root of her Tail, her Legs from the Knees down are black, and she is branded on the near Buttock B. Potted, and appraised to 5l. 10s. JOHN TAYLOR, Junior.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a Gray Horse about twelve Years old, four Feet five Inches high, and branded on the near Cheek, Shoulder, and Buttock, 9. Potted, and appraised to 6l. NICHOLAS HAYS.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania, a Black Steer about five Years old, with a white pied Head, some White under his Belly, a white Ring round Part of his left Leg, marked with a Crop in the left Ear, and a large Underkeel in the right. Potted, and appraised to 45s. JOSHUA ALSTON.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a Bay Mare four Feet five Inches high, has had a Fistula, some Saddle Spots on her Back, a small Underkeel in her right Ear, had on a Bell, and has some Appearance of a Brand on her near Buttock, but so dull as not to be made out. Potted, and appraised to 3l. CHARLES HUNT.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a Sorrel Horse eight or nine Years old, four Feet five Inches high, a Star in his Forehead, Snip on his Nose, Switch Tail, some Saddle Spots on his Back, but no Brand perceivable. Potted, and appraised to 10l. DANIEL MAN.

To be SOLD on the Premises, to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 15th of December next, by Virtue of a Deed of Trust from William Wilson, deceased, to Messrs. Henderson, McCaul, and Co. of Glasgow, PLANTATION and Tract of Land in Amberst County, on Buffalo River , containing 850 Acres, more or less. Also at the same Time and Place will be sold, another Tract of Land in the same County, on the said River, containing 192 Acres. Likewise four Negroes. The Land may be entered on at Christmas next; and twelve Months Credit will be allowed, on giving Bond with good Security.
JAMES LYLE. At the same Time and Place will be sold, all the Stocks, Plantation Utensils, Crops of Corn, Wheat, and Fodder, on the said Plantation; for which twelve Months Credit will be allowed, on giving Bond with good Security to
WILLIAM MITCHELL, Administrator.
Just IMPORTED, a fresh Assortment of GARDEN SEEDS. Also a small Assortment of EUROPEAN GOODS.
Which are to be SOLD, for ready Money only, by ROBERT NICOLSON.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 10, 1774.
THE Creditors of the late Honourable John Page , Esq; are desired to bring in their Accounts. MANN PAGE, MANN PAGE, Jun. } Executors. JOHN PAGE, Jun. }
FOR SALE, MY DWELLING-HOUSE, &c. in York Town. For Terms apply to me, in this City. JOHN H. NORTON. WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 12, 1774.
OCTOBER 30, 1774. WE the Inheritors and Purchasers under the four original joint Patentees of Martin's Swamp , in the County of Chesapeake , have determined that whoever may hereafter, without our Leave in Writing, shoot in the said Swamp, broken Marshes, and sunken Ground adjoining, shall be immediately prosecuted in the General Court, not only for the Protection of our Property, but to defeat ourselves against any Claim of Partition in it.
RICHARD RANDOLPH. RYLAND RANDOLPH. FRANCIS EPPES.
NOVEMBER 1, 1774. THE Books of the Store lately kept by Mr. Thomas Hope are now with me at Petersburg . Those indebted are requested to come and close their Accounts, by Bond, or Payment. JOHN FISHER.
IMPORTED last Spring, in the Marlborough , Captain Dawson , a small Box marked W T , containing four Pieces of Tribe Linen, ten Pounds of Thread, and a black Russell Petticoat. I shall be greatly obliged to any Gentleman that will forward the said Box to Port Royal , to the Care of Mr. Robert Gilchrist , who will pay any Charge for so doing. (4½) WALKER TALIAFERRO.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 9, 1774. BEING informed that several Gentlemen, who have been pleased to favour my SALT SCHEME by subscribing to the Encouragement of it, decline paying their Money till they can receive a proper Assurance that the Salt I may make shall not be engrossed by Merchants or others, who may intend to retail it to the Inhabitants of this Colony at an advanced Price: That I may give the fullest Testimony of my Inclination to make the Scheme as extensively useful as possible, I do hereby oblige myself to conform to any Measures or Regulations that may be adopted by the Subscribers to secure a Preference and Pre-emption to them of what Salt may be made at the intended Works. Several Gentlemen of Credit have proposed a Partnership with me, in Order to prosecute a Plan with greater Success, and to a larger Extent; but not being able to advance any Proportion of a common Stock, my Admission into such a Partnership could not be expected upon such Terms as would enable me to maintain my Family and draw a moderate Profit to myself. If the Subscribers should approve of my entering into a Partnership and applying their Contributions as my Part of the Stock, I am persuaded it would be the likeliest Means of expediting and carrying on the Business with greater Advantage to the Community. However, in this, as in every other Measure, I shall cheerfully acquiesce in their Determinations. JAMES TAIT.
GOOCHLAND, October 3, 1774. WHEREAS Mr. Archibald M'Kendrick and myself did enter into a Copartnership in July last, to prevent any Dispute, or Confusion of Accounts, I give this publick Notice, that I was not nor will be chargeable with any Kind of Goods that I do not purchase myself, and shall be accountable for no others. ANDERSON PEERS.
I HEREBY forewarn the Publick from taking an Assignment of two Bonds granted the 7th ult. to Samuel Morgan , late of Amelia County (the first Bond payable the 25th of December 1775, for 731. Virginia Money; the second Bond Payable the 25th of December 1776, for 1001. Virginia Currency) as the said respective Sums are attached in my Hands by Mr. William Fitzgerald of Amelia County, as will appear by the Records of Dinwiddie County Court. The above Bonds are granted in Consideration of Part Payment of a Tract of 454 Acres of Land in Amelia County, which was formerly mortgaged to Mr. William Fitzgerald for the Money he attached in my Hands, though not recorded in the Time prescribed by Law; and as Mrs. Morgan has not as yet relinquished her Right of Dower to the said Tract of Land, in Case she refuses to relinquish her Right of Dower the above Bonds are to be void and null, which is my principal Reason for giving this publick Notice, that no Person may be imposed on by taking an Assignment of these Bonds, as Mr. Morgan may induce some Person to take them at an under Value, as he has removed out of the Colony. I am willing to avoid a litigious Lawsuit, as well as to prevent any innocent Person becoming a Sufferer through Mr. Morgan's Design, or my Neglect in advertising the Publick. PASCHAL GREENHILL.
I HAVE laid off several Lots, or Half Acres of Land, contiguous to the Town of Alexandria , which are to be leased in Fee on Ground Rent. Any Persons inclining to rent the same may make Application to Robert Hanley Harrison , Esq; Attorney at Law, resident in the said Town, who will let them know the Terms, and agree for me, he having a proper Power to act. (6) JOHN ALEXANDER.
THOSE Gentlemen who have empowered the Subscriber to collect Debts due to them in the Southern Provinces, and have not furnished him with their Accounts and Specialties, are desired to lodge them with some Merchant at Richmond , by the first of May next, at which Time he intends to be in Virginia in Order to receive and give proper Receipts for them. As the Subscriber intends to continue in the Business of collecting Carolina Debts for some Time, he would be glad to undertake such Collection for any Person at a Commission of one Half the Sum collected, bearing his own Expenses, and paying all Costs of Suits where the Debtors prove insolvent. Gentlemen choosing to employ him are desired to lodge their Accounts, properly authenticated, with any of the Merchants at Richmond , or Manchester , by the Time above mentioned. WILLIAM PENN.
BY Virtue of a Deed from Robert Reade , late of Brunswick County, to the Subscriber, David Russell , also with Consent of James Mason , who has a prior Claim, and will join in a Deed to the Purchaser, will be sold to the highest Bidder, at Brunswick Courthouse, on Monday the 28th of December , a valuable Tract of Land in said County, containing 534 Acres. Mrs. Reade has her Lifetime in 354 Acres, of the said Land, and the remaining 180 Acres may be entered on the first Day of January next. DAVID RUSSELL. JAMES MASON.
HALIFAX COUNTY, October 20, 1774. THE Subscriber intends to move in about two Months, with his Family, to the upper Part of South Carolina . WILLIAM HILL.
WANTED. THREE Thousand Pounds Sterling, at five per Cent. for ten Years; to pay four Thousand five Hundred Pounds Sterling at the Expiration of that Term, or on the Death of the Borrower, who is upwards of forty. Collateral Security to be given for the Payment of the Interest, as it accrues; and the Principal secured either by Deed of Trust or Mortgage, or as valuable landed Property as any in the Colony, warranted free from any Encumbrance, together with fifty as valuable Slaves. The Direction of the Advertiser is to A. B. to be left at Purdie's Printing Office in Williamsburg .
For LIVERPOOL (to sail in a Month) THE Ship Beijy , James Dylart Master, can take 100 Hogsheads of Tobacco, on Liberty of Consignment, the rest of her Cargo being already engaged. Those who are inclined to ship may give their Orders to Mr. John Holloway or Petersburg , Mr. Edward Johnson of Manchester , or the Subscribers in Norfolk . (4) JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co. NOVEMBER 10, 1774.
To be SOLD on the Premises, by Virtue of a Deed of Trust, on Thursday the 1st of December next, for ready Money, or short Credit. ONE Hundred and fifty Acres of Land, in the County of Brunswick , and Parish of St. Andrew , on Rocky Run , bounded by the Lines of John Dugger , Jones Williams , Abraham Bennett , and Tatum's Road. It is the Land and Plantation whereon Francis Young formerly lived. THOMAS SMITH.
To be SOLD, at Albemarle Courthouse, on Tuesday the 27th of December next, FIFTY choice young Virginia born SLAVES, for fifteen of which ready Money must be had, and for the others Credit will be allowed till the first of June 1776. At the same Time will be hired SEVEN NEGROES, for the Year ensuing; and on the 1st of January , at the late Dwelling-House of Major Charles Smith , deceased, in Louisiana , will be hired FORTY NEGROES. The said Plantation, and one of my own on Locust Creek , will be rented for one or more Years, at that Time; or sooner, if an agreeable Offer is made. JOHN HAWKINS.
To be SOLD on the Premises, on Tuesday the 13th of December next, in Consequence of a Deed of Trust from Thomas Jarrett to the Subscribers, A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, containing 1338 Acres, on the south Side of Nottoway River , in Southampton County, about three Miles from the Courthouse. Credit will be allowed the Purchaser to the 15th of April next, on giving Bond and Security. JOHN HAY, & Co. Five per Cent. Discount will be allowed for ready Payment.
To be HIRED for the ensuing Year, at King William Courthouse, on Thursday the 29th of December , if fair, otherwise next fair Day, ABOUT FIFTY likely Virginia born SLAVES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, some of which are excellent House Servants, being Part of the Trust Estate of Colonel Philip Johnson . Bond and Security will be required, to carry Interest from the Date, if not punctually paid. All Persons who hired the above Slaves the last Year are desired to have them there that Day, well clothed, together with the Money for their Hire, if possible. (7) JOHN WATKINS, for the Trustees.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, on the Plantation lately occupied by M c Thomas Lodge Dennis , deceased, adjoining Mr. John Winkfield , in Hanover County, on Wednesday the 14th of December next, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, ABOUT thirty Head of Cattle, in very good Order, two Yoke of Oxen, about forty Head of Hogs, chief Part of which will be fatted, four Horses, Plows, Hoes, and other Utensils for Husbandry, a Cart, a Wheat-Fan, a Feather Bed and Furniture, and all the Crop of Corn and Fodder. Credit will be given the Purchasers till the first Day of July next, for all Sums above 201. on their giving Bond and good Security to the Subscriber; who requests all Persons that have any Demands against the Estate of Mr. Dennis , to make them known immediately, that they may receive Payment. WILLIAM CRAGHEAD, Executor.
TEN POUNDS REWARD. RUN away from the Subscriber's Plantation on Bull Run , last Night, a Convict Servant Man, who says his Name is JOHN HERN , but was convicted by the Name of Peeling Horns , and imported into Potomack last Month, in the Ship Taylor . He is an Englishman , about 24 Years of Age, five Feet eight or nine Inches high, with short black Hair, a smooth Face, and a Scar under his left Eye; had on, and took with him, an old blue Sailor's Jacket very short with small black Buttons, sewed thick on both Sides, a black Waistcoat, brown striped corded Duroy Breeches, light marbled Stockings, and old Shoes, also new light gray Jacket and Breeches of coarse Cloth with white Metal Buttons, the Jacket lined with striped Plaidine, two new Osnaburg and several other Shirts, Silk Handkerchiefs, and other Things. He also took with him a likely BLACK blooded MARE about fourteen Hands high, with a Star in her Forehead, branded on the near Shoulder H , and on the near Buttock M . I will give 101. Reward for the Servant and Mare, delivered to me in Calcutta . (11) ALEXANDER HENDERSON. October 28, 1774.
TEN DOLLARS Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber, living near Susquehanna River , Hartford County, Maryland , on or about the Month of September 1774, a Convict Servant Man named DANIEL DUNN , about 38 Years old, about five Feet eight Inches high, a Nailor by Trade, and calls himself a Batten or Small Rail Maker. He has brown Hair, and a remarkable white Spot in his Beard on one Side of his Chin; and, by late Information, has worked at the Blacksmith's Trade at Dumfries and Fredericksburg . It is said he proposed to Norfolk , in Virginia , and that he has changed his Name to DANIEL DIGGENS . Whoever apprehends the said Convict Servant, and secures him in Jail, so that his Master may get him again, shall have the above Reward; and a Letter to the Subscriber may be addressed to the Care of the Postmaster at Bush Town, Maryland ; Mr. William Carr , Merchant in Dumfries ; Mr. John Glassell , Merchant in Fredericksburg ; Messrs. Greenwood, Risden, and Marfo , Merchants in Norfolk ; or to Mr. William Cox , at the general Meeting of the Merchants in Williamsburg . (4½) SAMUEL WILLITS.
KING & QUEEN, November 8, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, in May last, JOHN , a Virginia born Negro Man about 32 Years of Age, six Feet high, well made, has had the Smallpox, wears Whiskers, and writes intelligibly, which Qualification it is supposed he will make Use of to pass as a Freeman; he carried away with him tunny Clothes, in a Box about four Feet long. He was formerly the Property of John Starke , of King and Queen County. Whoever apprehends the said John , and delivers him to me, or secures him in Jail, so that I get him again, shall have 401. Reward, and reasonable Expenses allowed. WILLIAM GRIFFIN.
TWENTY GUINEAS REWARD. MADE off from Frederick Town , in Maryland , with a large Sum of Money collected for Quitrents, a certain ELIAS BARTON about five Feet one or two Inches high, of a dark Complexion, black Hair tied behind, stoops a little in his Walk, and treads uncommonly hard, seldom looks a Man in the Face when talking to him, but looks down, stammers a little in his Talk, which seems to proceed rather from his speaking quick than from any natural Impediment, and is marked with the Smallpox. We the Subscribers, who unfortunately became his Security to the Collector, will pay the above to any Person who will bring him to Frederick Town , and deliver him to us, besides reasonable Charges. PETER HOFFMAN. ABRAHAM FAW.
SIRAYED from the Subscriber, some Time in April last, a BAY HORSE about four Feet nine Inches high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, a small Star in his Forehead, paces, trots, and canters, and it branded I have forgot. Whoever delivers the said Horse to Mr. John Wilkinson , in Southampton , or the Subscriber in Nansemond , shall have 31. Reward. (2½) WILLIAM WILKINSON.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 2, 1774. ON Sunday Night last Mrs. Campbell's House was broke open, and two Trunks, containing seventeen or eighteen Changes of Linen (some marked B B , and some S F ) besides sundry other Clothes, and four or five Changes belonging to one of our Servants, carried away. One of the Trunks, with several Papers and Tobacco Notes it contained, was found next Morning; but a small Canvas Bag, containing about 121. 10s. in cut Silver, is wanting. FIVE POUNDS will be paid on Delivery of the Trunk that is missing with the Linens, at the Bar of the Raleigh , Mrs. Campbell's , or the Post Office, and no Questions asked, and TWENTY POUNDS on Conviction of the Thief, if the Trunk and Linens do not appear by Sunday. BENNETT BROWNE. SIMON FRASER.
AUGUST 4, 1774. PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery of Great Britain , the Children of James Hany , who was the Nephew of Hugh Hany , late of the Jewel Office , in the Tower of London , Gentleman, who died on the 10th of September 1768, and the Children of Eleanor and Jane , Sisters of the said Hugh Hany , deceased, are peremptorily to come in and claim their Shares of the clear Residue of the personal Estate of the said Hugh Hany , deceased, before Thomas Harris , Esq; one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Chambers in Lincoln's Inn , London , before the 25th Day of March next; or, in Default thereof, they will be excluded the Benefit of the said Decree.
FALMOUTH, October 26, 1774. I INTEND to leave the Colony soon. (11) JAMES CLELAND.
AMHERST, October 25, 1774. WE shall leave the Colony in a short Time, unless we meet with better Business than we have any Prospect of at present. (11) BENJAMIN POLLARD. DAVID SHEPHERD.
For SALE, THREE Thousand Acres of Land in Amelia , lying on Appomattox and Flat Creeks , whereon is a convenient Dwelling-House forty Feet square, with all necessary Offices, and eight new Barns. The Terms may be known by applying to the Subscriber, on the Premises. EVERARD MEADE.
To be RENTED for a Year, or Term of Years, A VERY convenient Tavern, with Stables, Kitchen, Bake-House, &c. belonging to the Subscriber, in Fredericksburg , convenient to the lower Warehouses, and opposite to Mr. John Claffell's Store. For Terms apply to JACOB WHILLY.
For SALE, and may be entered upon any Time in December next, THE Plantation whereon the Subscriber now lives, in the upper End of Hanover County, on the main Road from Williamsburg to Augusta Courthouse, containing about 460 Acres. The Situation of the Place, and its Conveniencies for Trade, both in the mercantile and Ordinary Way, is so well known, that a Description is unnecessary. The Land is good for Grain, and about 45 Acres are now sowed in Wheat; there is on it a good Grist Mill which might easily be turned into a Merchant Mill, on a Stream that never fails in the driest Summers. The Buildings are good, and in good Repair, viz. a large Dwelling-House and Kitchen with Brick Chimneys, a large new Storehouse, Lumber House, a fine Counting House with a Brick Chimney, two new Stables, a large Barn, Ordinary House, &c. The Terms may be known by applying to the Subscriber, on the Premises. JOHN BOSWELL.
To be SOLD on the Premises, to the highest Bidder, for ready Money, on the 1st of December next, by Virtue of a recorded Deed of Trust to Messrs. Dreggorn, Murdoch, and Co.
THE Plantation whereon John Clark now lives, in Lunenburg County, containing 300 Acres of Land, which is esteemed well adapted for the Culture of Tobacco, is conveniently situated to the Church and Courthouse, with every necessary Improvement for the Accommodation of a small Family. A Negro Fellow, and two good Work Horses, will be sold the same Day. HENRY B. LIGHTFOOT.
For SALE, SIX HUNDRED and NINETY SEVEN Acres of fine LAND for Tobacco, Wheat, or Indian Corn, lying on both Sides of Great Blue  Nottoway Creek, in Nottoway County, a Mile from Roanoke River , ab. at 100 Acres of which are valuable low Ground; there is on the said Land a good Plantation fresh cleared, sufficient to work eight Hands, an Overseer's House, and four forty Feet Barns. A convenient Time of Payment will be allowed. Whoever inclines to purchase may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber, in Petersburg . (8) JOHN MARTIN.
To be SOLD, at Loudoun Courthouse, on Monday the 26th Instant ( November ) if fair, otherwise next fair Day, THIRTY likely NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, among whom is a Lad that has worked seven Years with a Blacksmith, some House Women who can sew, wash, iron, and spin, two very good Wood Cutters who have been used to cutting and cording Wood for a Furnace, and a good Calt or Wagon Driver. Credit will be given until the 1st of May next, the Purchasers giving Bond with Security, to bear Interest from the Date, if not punctually discharged. JOHN TURBERVILLE.
THE Partnership between Robert Hart and John Marshall having expired the 1st of July last, they propose to sell (or if not sold between this and Christmas to rent) the Houses and Lots in Hanover Town now in the Possession of Robert Hart , conveniently situated, and fitted up for publick Business, or a private Family. Also the Storehouses, &c. possessed by John Marshall , in Louisiana ; and after the Expiration of Colonel William Johnson's Lease, the Ordinary and Land in his Possession. The Terms may be known by applying to the Subscribers, who earnestly request the Favour of all their Debtors to be as speedy as possible in their Payments, or at least in making their Settlements, where the first cannot be done. ROBERT HART. JOHN MARSHALL.

POETS CORNER. The ROAST BEEF of OLD ENGLAND.
WHEN mighty Roast Beef was the Englishman's Food, It ennobled our Veins, and enliven'd our Blood, Our Soldiers were brave, and our Courtiers were good.  When good Queen Elizabeth sat on the Throne, Eye Coffee and Tea, and such Slip-Slops were known, The World was in terror if ere she did frown.  Our Lawyers were virtuous, ne'er sought for Applause, By confounding with Purport and Tenour the Laws, Nor framing of Bills against Liberty's Cause.  Our Bishops were zealous, Religion their Care, And honestly spoke when in Senate they were, That no Traitor dar'd offer a Popish Bill there.  They boldly asserted, the Prince on the Throne, If he broke through the Oath that he took with the Crown, 'Twas no Act of Justice, but one of his own.  Our Nobles had Honour in Records of Fame, Their Sons are but Shadows, and know but the Name, Their Fathers eat Beef, their Sons whore and game.  With Beef and their Charters, how happy and free! Their Sons, if they've Charters, must live upon Tea, And cringe to a venal Majority.  The Britons, that once were inured to fight, Now tamely sit down their Petitions to write; Which serve for a Laugh, and the Boys for a Kite.  The Return of the Seasons are settled by Fate, The Torier may tremble, though now so elate, And Freedom revive with the new Eighty Eight.
JUST imported in the Grizzie, Captain Syme, from Glasgow, sundry Packages of Dry Goods, consisting of Irish Linens, Checks, Bedticks, Shalloons, Mens and Womens Stockings, Gamblets, &c. &c. to the Amount of 2001. Sterling each Package, which will be sold at a low Advance, for ready Money, or short Credit, by JOHN HAMILTON.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a BAY HORSE six Years old, four Feet nine Inches high, has some White in his Forehead, and branded on the Shoulder I. Potted, and appraised to 161. HUMPHREY TAYLOR.
TAKEN up, in _____ a BAY MARE about ten Years old, four Feet ten Inches high, has several Saddle Spots, her Mane and Foretop roughly cut off, a white Mark across her Belly, and branded on the near Shoulder obscurely, on the near Buttock with a large blotched perpendicular Stroke, an obscure Brand on her off Shoulder, and B (with a Stroke joined to the Middle) on her off Buttock. She had on a large Bell, mended with a Patch under the Staple. Potted, and appraised to 101. ANNE NETHERLAND.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a LIGHT RED STEER, three Feet two Inches high, all four of his Feet white, some White under his Belly, a small white spot on his Back, his Tail and some Part of his Face white, and marked with a Crop and Slit in each Ear. Potted, and appraised to 251. THOMAS OUSLEY.
TAKEN up, in Halifax, a BAY MARE three or four Years old, four Feet five Inches high, is a natural Pacer, not docked, but branded on the near Shoulder M. Also a ROAN MARE about five Years old, four Feet six Inches high, a Blaze in her Forehead, Part of her under Lip white, her Mane and Tail light coloured, her hind Feet and Legs white, is a natural Trotter, docked, but no Brand to be seen. She had on a large Bell with a Leather Collar. Potted, and appraised to 101. each. FRANCIS TUCKER.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a BLACK STEER five Years old, a white Face with some black Spots in it, white under his Belly, all his Legs white, and marked with a Crop and Half Crop in the right Ear, and a Crop and Slit in the left. Potted, and appraised to 31. 2s. 6d. JOHN STINSON.
TAKEN up, in Fairfax, a small IRON GRAY HORSE about seven Years old, twelve Hands and a Half high, with a Switch Tail, and branded on the near Shoulder TP in a Piece. HUGH DAILEY.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a LIGHT STRAWBERRY ROAN HORSE, appears to be about fifteen Years old, thirteen Hands two Inches and a Half high, had on a Bell of about two Shillings Value, is undocked, and branded on the near Shoulder M. Potted, and appraised to 31. 10s. JOHN JAMESON.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a MOUSE COLOURED BLACK MARE about seven Years old, four Feet five Inches high, two Breaks and a white Spot in her Forehead, a white Spot on her left fore Leg, some White on her near Foot, and a roached Mane and Switch Tail. Potted, and appraised to 71. 10s. HARDIMAN BAIRD.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a BRINDLED STEER, appears to be old, four Feet and three Quarters of an Inch high, appears to have been worked, marked with a Crop, Hole, and long Underkeel, in each Ear, and both Ears slit out from the Hole to the End. Potted, and appraised to 31. JOHN CHAPMAN.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania, a WHITE MARE about twelve Years old, four Feet seven or eight Inches high, had on a Bell marked HM in a Piece, branded on the near Shoulder X, and on the near Buttock R. Potted, and appraised to 71. 10s. ROBERT HARSTONE.
To be SOLD, to the highest Bidder, on the 25th of November next, at the Plantation of Doctor Ewen Clements (known by the Name of Lowry's)
ALL the Stocks of CATTLE, HOGS, SHEEP, and HORSES, on the said Plantation; also the Crop of Wheat, and about 4 or 500 Barrels of Indian Corn, Plantation Utensils, and sundry other Things too tedious to mention. And on the 19th of December, being Essex Court Day, will be sold to the highest Bidder, at his late Dwelling-House, in Tappahannock, all the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE with all its CLEMENTS, three valuable HORSES, two RIDING CHAIRS with Harness, his MEDICINES and SHOP UTENSILS, and several likely Virginia born SLAVES. Credit will be allowed all Purchasers to the Amount of 40s. until the 20th Day of October 1775, on giving Bond with approved Security to PITMAN CLEMENTS, MERIWETHER SMITH, } Administrators.
ALL Persons who have any Demands against the Estate of the late Doctor Ewen Clements, are desired to make them known as speedily as possible to Meriwether Smith, and the Nature of them, that Provision may be made for Payment; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate Payment, as no Indulgence can be given. PITMAN CLEMENTS, MERIWETHER SMITH, } Administrators.
ON the 10th of December will be exposed to sale the Estate of Leonard Ward, deceased, lying near Kingland Ferry, in Chesterfield County. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed for all Sums above 51. on giving Bond, with approved Security, to the RICHARD EGLESTONE, WILLIAM WALKER.
For CHARTER, or private SALE, THE Ship Neptune, Archibald White Master, Burthen about 400 Hogheads, or 10,000 Bushels. For Terms, apply to the Subscribers in Norfolk. ANTHONY WALKER, JOHN LAWRENCE.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at Belvoir, on Potowmack River, the late Seat of the Honourable George William Fairfax, Esq; on Monday the 5th of December next,
ALL the GEN L FURNITURE of two Rooms, KITCHEN FURNITURE, eight or ten HORSES, all his Stock of HOGS, Part of his CATTLE and SHEEP, together with the PLANTATION UTENSILS, three WAGGONS, and fifty Barrels of FISH. Purchasers of more than 51. will have Credit till the 15th of August next, on giving Bond with approved Security, paying Interest from the Date, if the Principal should not be discharged within forty Days after it becomes due. At the same Time and Place will be rented, to the highest Bidder, a small Plantation for one Year, and two very fine Fisheries for a Term of Years. The Mansion-House, Outhouses, Order, Orchards, and Plantation, with a sufficient Quantity of Land to suit the Tenant, will also be let for a Term of Years. Any Person inclining may rent the Dwelling-House before the Day of Sale, and know the Terms by applying to FRANCIS WILLIS, Junior.
THE Death of Mr. Hugh M. Mokin (late of Norfolk) renders it absolutely necessary that the Business carried on by him there, by Mr. Matthew Anderson in King & Queen, and by Mr. Christopher Pryor at Gloucester Courthouse, be discontinued. All Persons, therefore, who are indebted for Dealings with either of these Gentlemen, on Account of Messrs. John M. Dowall and Co. of Glasgow, are earnestly requested to discharge their respective Balances immediately; those who have it not in their Power to make Payment will, it is expected, grant Bond. Messrs. Anderson and Pryor will give constant Attendance for that Purpose, who are authorised to receive and grant Discharges. The Goods on Hand at King & Queen and Gloucester Courthouse, amounting to about 1501. Sterling, will be sold, and the Time of Payment made as easy to the Purchaser as the Hardness of the Times will admit of. As most of these Goods were imported last Spring, they are fresh, look well, and are tolerably well assorted. There is likewise on Hand a Cargo of choice Goods, adapted for the present Season, just imported in the Bland, Captain Danby, from London; and the Fanny, Captain McCann, from Glasgow, amounting to between 10001. and 12501. Sterling. For Terms apply to Messrs. John Johnson, or Archibald Gowan, at Page's, Mr. Simon Fraser, at Urbanna, Mr. Matthew Anderson, in King & Queen, or to BENNETT BROWNE, Attorney in Fact for Messrs. John M. Dowall and Co.
To be SOLD, for ready Money, by the Executors of Newton Keene, deceased, pursuant to his last Will, by publick Auction, to the highest Bidder, on Monday the 19th of December next, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, at the Place called Newgate, in the County of Loudoun,
A TRACT of valuable LAND in the said County, adjoining to the said Place called Newgate, and partly bounded by the Mountain Road, containing about 1400 Acres; about 100 Acres whereof are under a Lease for one or two Lives, at a small yearly Rent. There is only one small Plantation, and but very little cleared Ground upon it. It is extremely well watered and timbered, and has a considerable Quantity of Ground upon it fit for improving into Meadow. This Land is very conveniently situated, being only 25 Miles from Alexandria, 23 from Dumfries, and 18 from Colchester, and has a Merchant Mill within less than a Mile of it. Newgate is a very publick Place, and well situated for Trade and Publick House keeping. Deeds will be executed on the Day of Sale. There will also be sold by the said Executors, for ready Money, at publick Sale, on Monday the 9th of January next, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, at the late Dwelling Plantation of the said Newton Keene, in Northumberland County, TWENTY very likely Virginia born NEGROES belonging to his Estate. RICHARD LEE, } Executors. DAVID BOYD, }
For CHARTER, THE Ship Betsey, James Dysart Master, Burthen about 400 Hogheads, or 10,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co. NORFOLK, October 18, 1774.
For SALE, THAT valuable and well situated Lot in Williamsburg where the Coffeehouse is now kept, which may be entered upon the 1st of April next. Also a Tract of Land in Nansemond County, within three Miles of Suffolk, upon which is a good Stream for a Mill. It is well timbered with Oak and Pine, contains some very good Meadow Ground, produces good Corn and Wheat, and is capable of great Improvement; there is a very good Dwelling-House, and all necessary Houses for Crops, with a fine young Orchard of Apple and Peach Trees. It likewise may be entered upon the first of April next. For Terms apply to David Meade, Esq; at Maycox; Mr. Joseph Prentis, Attorney, in Williamsburg; Mr. Wills Cowper, Merchant, in Suffolk; or to the Subscriber, in Halifax Town, North Carolina. JOHN WEBB.
COMMITTED to the Publick Jail, on the 2d 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. PETER PELHAM.
For CHARTER, THE Ship Lonsdale, James Grayson Master, Burthen about 430 Hhds. 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)
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 1901. 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. AMBROSE JACKSON.
CABIN POINT, October 10, 1774. AS the Store kept by me on Account of Logan, Gilmore, and Co. at Mr. James Balfour's is discontinued, all Persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate Payment to Mr. John Mackay, who is properly empowered to receive the same. Those who have it not in their Power to make immediate Payment are earnestly desired to settle their Accounts, by giving Specialties to Mr. Mackay, who attends at Cabin Point for that Purpose. JOHN STEWART.
NEW YORK, July 27, 1774. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD, WHEREAS, on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was intrusted with a considerable Sum in Half Johannesse, 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. Pray, for Albany, and took with him a blue Cambric 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 501. 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 Bursfield of Quebec, Melatiah Bourn 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, Risden, 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)
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. Enquire for the Subscriber, near the upper Church, in Middlesex County. SAMUEL DANIEL.
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 Outhouses, 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. (tf) BENEFZER MACHARG.
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 701. 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 improvable 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 Shenandoah, 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 inclining to purchase, and I shall be on the Premises the 15th of November next. (tf) NATHANIEL BURWELL, ISLE OF WIGHT, July 19, 1774.
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 Potowmack 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.
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 inclining to purchase may depend on having a Bargain, and know the Terms by applying to 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 CRIST MILL, lately built, with a Stone Dam and a Pair of good Coligne 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. CARTER BRAXTON.
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