The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1772-10-15 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
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FOREIGN and DOMESTICK.
IN CIVITATE LIBERA LINGUAM MENTEMQUE
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On IDLENESS.
THE Jews have a saying among them, that "he who does not bring his Son up to some Business makes him a Thief." Idleness they look on as the Ground of all Evil, whether publick or private; for the Mind of a Man will be employed, and rather than do No thing it will work Mischief. The Parthians were such Enemies to Idleness that they did not suffer their Children to eat till they had sweated at their Exercises; and Scipio, surnamed Nasica, fearing Peace should introduce this Bane into the Commonwealth of Rome, said that he looked upon the Romans (after the Destruction of Carthage) to be in greater Danger than ever they had yet been, for they had no Enemies. Idleness is esteemed a more terrible Enemy to the State than Carthage had been, though that Commonwealth had reduced the Romans to the greatest Extremity.
Solon introduced a severe Law into his Commonwealth against Idleness, and the Areopagites (Judges in criminal Cases) were very vigilant in inquiring into the Life and Manners of every particular Subject, and in seeing this Law put in Execution, as may be seen by the following Story. There were at Athens two poor young Men, Mendemus and Asclepiades, who were greatly addicted to the Study of Philosophy; they had no visible Means of Support, yet kept up their Flesh and Colour, looked hale, well, and in good Case. The Judges had Information given them of the retired Life of these two, and of their having neither any Thing to live on, nor apparently doing any Thing to maintain them; consequently, as they could not live without Subsistence, they must have some clandestine Means of subsisting. On this Information, the young Men were summoned before the Judges, and ordered to answer to the Charge. One of the Accused said, little Credit was given to what a Man could urge in his own Defence, it being natural to believe every Criminal will either deny or extenuate the Crime he is charged with; and as the Testimony of a disinterested Person was not liable to Suspicion, he desired a certain Baker, whom he named, might be summoned, and answer for them. The Baker being come, he declared that the young Men under Examination took it by Turns to grind his Corn every Night, and that for the Night's Work he every Morning paid the young Man who ground at his Mill a Drachma (a Groat). The Judges, surprised at their Abstinence and Industry, ordered a Reward of two Hundred Drachmas to be paid them, out of the publick Treasury.
Seneca says, we all complain of the Shortness of Time, and yet have much more than we know what to do with. Our Lives are spent either in doing Nothing at all or in doing Nothing to the Purpose, or else in doing Nothing that we ought to do. Every Member of Society is under a tacit Obligation to contribute to the general Good. He is unjust if he does not, and ought to be looked on as a burthensome Member; and as he will do Nothing for the Publick, ought to receive no Protection from it.
Rules for recovering DROWNED PERSONS.
BLOW strongly into the Fundament with a Tobacco Pipe, or any other proper Instrument, either Air, or, as soon as it can be procured, the Smoke of Tobacco, which its Heat and irritating Quality render more efficacious. The sooner this Remedy is applied the better; and it should be continued without Interruption, though it should for a considerable Time seem to produce no Effect.
While this is doing, and with all possible Expedition, the Body should be dried and warmed, it having sometimes lain so long in the Water as not only to be cold, but stiff. This may be done by various Means, by the Application of hot Flannels, and, if no Fire is at Hand, of the under Garments of the Bystanders, or by putting the Body into a warm Bed with some healthy and living Person; at the same Time strongly rubbing it with warm Flannels moistened with Brandy, or sprinkled with fine dry Salt, along the Spine of the Back from the Neck to the Waist, and applying a Sponge, or Linen dipped in Brandy, or Spirit of Sal Ammoniac, or some other strongly volatile Spirit to the Nostrils and Temples, sometimes also tickling the Nostrils and Neck with a Feather. But no Brandy, Wine, or any other strong Liquor, either alone or mixed with Salt, or other irritating Substances, must be put down the Throat till Signs of Life have manifestly appeared. Instead of blowing Air or Smoke up the Fundament, one of the Bystanders may apply his Mouth to that of the Person to be recovered, and stopping the Nostrils with one Hand, while he supports himself with the other, blow with all his Force in Order to inflate the Lungs. A Vein should also be opened, as soon as possible. It should also be remembered, that rolling the Body upon a Barrel, and hanging it up with the Head downwards, are pernicious Practices, and tend rather to destroy than recover the Patient. Neither should the Methods here directed to be taken or neglected in Despair, however long the Person may have remained in the Water, for there is no indubitable Sign of Death but the Beginning of a Putrefaction. Persons may have lain not only Days, but Weeks, without any Signs of Life, and yet have recovered.
L O N D O N. July 18.
A CAPTAIN in the Army was committed to Newgate on Wednesday Evening, from the Office in Litchfield Street, on a positive Charge of committing an unnatural Crime on a Boy under fourteen Years of Age. On Examination of the accusing Parties, it appeared that the Boy (an innocent Lad of thirteen) had been enticed by the Prisoner to his Lodgings, by various Pretexts, two or three Times, though the actual Perpetration of the Fact was swore to but once. Shame kept the Boy from naming it to his Friends, till the Captain buying Something at the Shop of the Lad's Uncle, and fearing he should be ordered to carry it home, he earnestly pressed that he might not, and that the Uncle would carry it himself. The Earnestness of the Boy raised a Suspicion, and created Inquiries, which brought on a reluctant Discovery of the whole Matter. In one Part of the Boy's Information he said the Captain told him he would teach him how to get a Child; on which one of the Justices humorously remarked, he did not think that could be the Way.
July 27. Lord North's Language at a late Privy Council was the Necessity of supporting the Authority of Great Britain, at all Events, in every Part of the British Dominions; and his Lordship asked how any Man could possibly call himself a Friend to his Country who in the least argued for rendering her Supremacy a Question.
August 3. The Example set by Lord Sandwich, as first Lord of the Admiralty, in personally visiting the several Dockyards of this Kingdom during the Summer Months, very much deserves publick Approbation; as the annual State of our Navy (the Bulwark of Britain) is not only
more duly ascertained, but many new Regulations adopted, and former Plans improved, which will be a great Saving to the Nation in this very extensive Department.
August 5. The Earl of Bute has been pleased to present to King's College, at New York, a Copy of Doctor Hill's Vegetable System, elegantly bound, in twenty Volumes Folio.
Saturday arrived at her Moorings, at Blackwall, the Isleworth Float of Timber, from North America. This Ship, which is built on a new Construction, was the Invention of a very ingenious Gentleman of that Country, and it is hoped will greatly tend to the mutual Advantage of Great Britain and her Colonies, by the Importation of Timber from the latter in a much better Manner than heretofore.
The French have sustained a Loss of eight Men of War, several Transports, and upwards of two Thousand Seamen, by the Hurricane at the Isle of Bourbon, in the East Indies, in April last.
In a Commission prepared, and which passed the Great Seal this Day, for proroguing the Parliament, his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland is named one of the Lords Commissioners.
Many Failures are feared in Consequence of the Stoppage of a great House in the eastern Part of the City, which is said to have had more numerous and extensive Connexions with Country inland Traders than any other House in the Kingdom.
Friday last upwards of one Million seven Hundred Thousand Yards of Linen were imported at the Customhouse from Dublin, also upwards of fifteen Thousand five Hundred and fifty Hundred Weight of Sugar from the West India Islands.
Extract of a Letter from Leghorn.
"Two Letters, one from Cyprus, and the other from Cairo, have brought us a Detail of the Defeat of Ali Bey. The latter says: "On the 30th of April Abouda and Abderhaman, whom Ali Bey had banished, on Suspicion of their Intention to revolt, entered this Place at the Head of a great Body of Troops. They immediately engaged with Ali Bey's Army, which was soon thrown into Confusion. On this Ali Bey left the Field, and fled; but being pursued by Abouda, he was taken, with seventeen Persons of his Train, loaded with heavy Chains, and carried back to the Enemy's Camp in Triumph. His chief Secretary and Treasurer were seized, and all his Officers were either beheaded or burnt. Not satisfied with these Barbarities, they seized on all the Women of Ali Bey's Camp, and dragged them round the publick Places in Triumph. It was imagined that Ali Bey himself would be sent on Board a Vessel to Constantinople."
Extract of a Letter from Dantzick, July 4.
"In the Memory of Man we have not had here a more favourable Season than the present. Our Hay Season is over, and our Grain of every Kind has a beautiful and fertile Appearance. Our Advices from all the Provinces of Poland, from Livonia, Courland, and the adjacent Territories of Russia, bring the same agreeable Intelligence from those Places; so that, if the Season continues equally good, we shall be able to dispel the Famine which has long reigned in Europe, with Abundance and Plenty."
The Commission of Inquiry at Copenhagen had received Orders to consider in what Manner the Persons employed in convicting the Prisoners of State should be rewarded, in Consequence of which it was allotted that Doctor Hee and Doctor Muntner should each receive three Hundred Rixdollars; but the Court was of a different Opinion, and judged it most proper to make Presents to these Ecclesiasticks. Accordingly these Gentlemen were sent for to Fredericksberg, where Prince Frederick, on the Part of the King, presented to Doctor Hee a Snuff-Box of Saxon China, mounted in Gold, and set with Diamonds; and likewise to Doctor Muntner a Crystal Snuff-Box, mounted in Gold, and ornamented with Diamonds. The two Civil Officers, who drew up the Portocol, each received a Hundred and fifty Danish Ducats.
By Accounts from Corsica we hear that a Colonel's Party was lately attacked by some Malcontents, who found Means to conceal themselves on the Road between Bastia and Ajaccio, and almost totally cut it to Pieces. It is added, that these enraged Banditti scarcely let a Week pass without perpetrating some horrid Massacre upon small straggling Parties, and on Officers and their Servants.
A Rupture between the Spaniards and Dutch is looked on as inevitable, unless the former should make considerable Concessions for their late Behaviour in the West Indies, which is at this Juncture next to impossible.
Joshua Richardson, Esquire, who for a long Time was cruelly imprisoned in Boston for the supposed Murder of one of the Mob in Preston's Time, is appointed Marshal of the Court of Vice Admiralty there, in the Room of Charles Paxton, Esquire, resigned.
It is said that Mr. Fordyce's Affairs now appear so complicated, that, without his personal Assistance, there will not be Half a Crown in the Pound for his Creditors. It is therefore imagined that he will be invited home; and from his late Letters to Colchester, incredible as such a Circumstance may seem, it is thought he will speedily figure away in the political Theatre.
Advice is received that a Fleet consisting of ten Ships of the Line, and six Frigates, with several Transports, lie at Ferrol, ready to sail at a few Hours Notice; also that three Thousand Soldiers, which have been constantly exercising there for three Months, were to embark on Board the Transports as soon as some principal Engineers arrived from Madrid, who were hourly expected when these Advices came away, which was on the 24th of June.
We are well assured that the present Vacation of Parliament is employed in Measures greatly conducive to an amicable Settlement of several important Points in the political System of this Nation.
They write from Paris, that there is at present in that Capital, and Suburbs, an Army of above forty Thousand effective Men.
Letters from Constantinople say that the Janizaries have rose against their Officers, and murdered five of the principal Ones, for cheating them of Part of their Pay and Clothing; they afterwards surrounded the Seraglio, and threatened to pull it down, if their Grievances were not immediately redressed. The Grand Seignor appeared at a Window, and assured them that in a few Days they should have their full Pay, and their Clothing as soon as possible; and that those who were principally concerned in defrauding them should be punished with Death, which put an End to their riotous Behaviour. The whole City was thrown into Confusion.
Letters from France mention that the Huguenots are now in greater Hopes than ever that they will shortly be restored to the Benefit of the Edict of Nantz, by which they will enjoy the free Exercise of their Religion.
They write from Brest that two Thousand Tons of Ship Timber were just imported, in Dutch Bottoms, from the Ports of Trieste and Fiume, in the Mediterranean, for the Use of the King's Dockyards.
Advices from Madrid say that the Court seems to have no Intention of entering into a War with Great Britain. The illicit Traders in America, it is said, gave Occasion for the Complaints, too well founded.
The whole Cargo of a Ship from America, with Flower, is to be sent back, as unmerchantable.
The St. Alban's Stage escaped being robbed on Monday last, on its Return to London, by the following singular Circumstance. A Man on Horseback having crossed them several Times upon the Road a little Distance from Barnet, he at length stopped the Coach; it happened that a Man very much in Liquor was asleep in the Basket, who being awakened suddenly, and observing the Motion of the Coach to cease, got up in a great Passion, to demand the Reason of it, and tumbled over the Side of the Basket, almost under the Feet of the Highwayman's Horse. The Man being startled at this Circumstance, and without observing what was the Occasion of it, set Spurs to his Horse, and rode off full Speed, without waiting for his Booty.
They write from Milan, that, by the late Reduction of the Monasteries in that Country, there remains throughout the whole Dutchy no more than one Monastery of each Order.
They write from Rotterdam that a fraudulent Scene of Bankruptcy had just been discovered in that City, in which three capital Jews were highly interested.
They write from Edinburgh, that, from all Parts of the Kingdom, they have Accounts of the Prospect of as plentiful a Harvest as has been for many Years past.
August 8. Last Tuesday Evening the Dukes of Gloucester and Cumberland, with Lady Waldegrave and the Duchesses of Cumberland, went up the River in a Pleasure Barge to the Duke's Island, with a Band of Music; and about ten o'Clock passed through Windsor Bridge to Old Windsor, where their Carriages and Retinue were ready to conduct them to their respective Seats.
Letters of Credit from the Continent say, that, notwithstanding all that has been done, the Guards are obliged to patrol the Streets of Copenhagen both Night and Day.
Letters from Peterburg say that the Empress intends to send four Ships out to the East Indies next Spring, on her own Account; and, if the Trade answers, a regular trading Company to that Part of the World will be formed, and be under her own immediate Protection.
By a private Letter last Post from Nuremberg, in the Circle of Franconia, in Germany, we have Advice that the Harvest is in general happily got in, which has diffused universal Joy throughout that Country, where, for some Months past, the Famine has been so great that many Thousands have died actually starved. The Sufferings of the poor Villagers had driven them to the Cities and Towns, where Bread was only to be found; and even there, if a Baker baked in the Morning, every Bit of Bread was gone by eight o'Clock, and the poor Wretches, who could not get supplied, frequently expired in the Streets. It is impossible to express (says our Correspondent) the Gratitude that appears in every Breast for the present signal Instance of the Goodness of God, which has in a few Weeks relieved us from the most dreadful of all Calamities. May we ever retain a just Sense of it, and endeavour to deserve the Continuance of his Blessings, which those only know how to value who have felt their Loss.
Mr. Downe, who went to Paris in Order to have an Interview with Mr. Fordyce, to persuade him to appear and return to the Commission, is come back to Town; but has not, on the most strict Inquiry, been able to find him. He saw Mr. Fordyce's old Servant at Paris, who said that he was dismissed from his Master's Service, and he believed he was gone for Italy.
The following is a striking Instance of the Disproportion of our Laws. On the 2d of January, 1771, two young Men, John Clark, and John Joseph De Foe, said to be a Grandson to the celebrated Author of the True Born Englishman, &c. were executed at Tyburn for robbing Mr. Fordyce the Banker of a Watch, and a trifling Sum of Money, on the Highway; yet the latter, whose Failure has ruined whole Families, reduced the Affluent to the most necessitous Circumstances, and occasioned an almost universal Scene of Distress never before equalled in this Kingdom, is sheltered under the Lenity of our Laws, the legislative Power having no Authority over him, more than on any ordinary Person in insolvent Circumstances.
August 11. Some Time ago Lord Chesterfield, being ill, sent for Caesar Hawkins, Esquire, his Majesty's Serjeant Surgeon, to bleed him; but upon sticking out his Arm, Mr. Hawkins observing his Lordship to shake a little, desired him to be more composed and steady. How is that possible (replied his Lordship, with his usual Wit) when I am under the Lance of Caesar?
It has been declared that the Court of Aldermen (if Messrs. Wilkes and Townshend should be the Persons returned for the Livery for the ensuing Lord Mayor) are determined to let Mr. Wilkes have his Seniority, and have done with him.
A young Lady possessed of a Fortune of eight Thousand Pounds, was advised to place it in the Hands of Mr. Fordyce till the Stocks were more favourable for buying in, in which Time he broke; the shock so immediately affected her Mind that she went into her Bed Room and hanged herself.
Last Night, about twelve, a farther Respite, during his Majesty's Pleasure, was sent to Newgate for Captain Jones, convicted of a detestable Crime.
A Parcel of dried Leaves of a Shrub, the Growth of Georgia, hath been received by a Gentleman in Town from his Correspondent at Savannah, which has a Flavour and Taste equal to Hyson Tea, in Colour a light Green.
A Person just arrived from Calais says he saw the eldest of the Kennedies last Wednesday Fortnight at the Court of London Tavern at that Place. He was dressed in a Suit of Clart coloured Cloth, trimmed with Gold Lace; and, being much in Liquor, he bred a Riot, and was committed to Prison, but released the next Day.
The Corn Harvest is commenced in most of the Counties in England; even so far north as Durham we hear they have just begun, which is sooner than they have for some Years past. The Crops in general are amazingly fine, much beyond Expectation.
At a Village in the Wilds of Kent is wrote over a Door the following Inscription: "Bardon, Surgeon, Carpenter, Man Midwife, and Schoolmaster; likewise fine Pens, and Teeth drawn by the Maker; likewise a curious Affortment of fine Blacking Balls."
The Friendship, Danier, from Georgia, for Bremen, got on Shore near the Elbe; and, after throwing overboard two Hundred and eighty Barrels of Rice, and the Loss of two Cables and Anchors, got off.
Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, August 9.
Last Thursday Evening, four Miles from this Garrison, at a Place called Wimering, several Gentlemen's Servants, of both Sexes, had a Dance in a Barn. After their Dance they got several Hand Bells, and other noisy Instruments; and out of a little Sport went to a lone House in a Field near them, where a single Man, a Labourer, was in Bed, in Order to fright him. The Man rose out of his Bed, and having a Gun in his Room, loaded with large Swan Shot, swore he would shoot them. A Lady's Servants near them, a Maid and the Coachman (not concerned in the Dance, or with the Company) ran down to the Field to see what was the Matter, and just as they came on the Spot the Man fired, killed the innocent Maid, and dangerously wounded the Man. The Maid's Jaws were torn all to Pieces, and great Part of her Ear, so that she immediately expired; and the Coachman is so ill that it is not expected he will soon recover. The Fellow was taken and lodged in our Jail, in Order to be sent to Winchester to take his Trial at the next Assizes.
A Letter from Charles de Salis, Esquire, at St. Trone, near Marfeilles, to his Brother, the Reverend Mr. de Salis, in England, dated June 17th, confirms the Accounts lately given in some of the foreign Prints, of a Boy there, of twelve Years of Age, having the surprising Faculty of discovering Water under Ground, which he has given convincing Proofs of in divers Parts of the Country, particularly on the Estates of Mons. Borelle, Mons. de Bompard, and at a Seat which the Duke de Villars lived in; at all these, and other Places, he discovered Springs under Ground unknown to the Possessors before, which were found on digging as he directed, showing where the Conduit began, and its Direction. Mr. de Salis adds, that he even saw him discover the Spots where two earthen Pans of Water were purposely concealed in a Hole dug in the Ground, covered artfully over, and the Ground smoothed for twenty Feet round.

Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Lincolnshire. "An old Man in my Neighbourhood, who was dying, had a Desire to be married to his Housekeeper, that he might leave her, with more Security, great Part of what he had, and in Consequence was taken out of Bed and carried to Church in a Chair, in which he sat while the Ceremony was performed, as not being able to stand. He then made a Will in her Favour, and in three or four Days after she attended him to the Grave. Last Friday she was again married, and to a Cobler who has seven Children. She had not been a Widow more than a Week when the second Marriage took Place, so that she has had two living and one dead Husband in about a Fortnight. The Concourse of People at the Church to see these extraordinary Weddings, you will readily suppose, was very great."
A Correspondent says, it may be depended on as a Fact that the eldest of the two Kennedies entered into the Irish Brigades at Calais last Week. A grateful Return for being pardoned by his Sovereign.
The following is written on a Sign Post at Camelford, in Cornwall: "Johnny Wilton liveth here, sells good Ale and Beer, Bird Cage Maker, and Wire-drawer; also sells Gingerbread Cakes, Mouse Traps, and other Sweetmeats."
On the 25th of October 1694 a Bowl of Punch was made at the Right Honourable Edward Russell's House, when he was Captain General and Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces in the Mediterranean Sea. It was made in a Fountain in a Garden, the Middle of four Walks, all covered over Head with Lemon and Orange Trees; and in every Walk was a Table, the whole Length of it, covered with cold Collations, &c. In the said Fountain were the following Ingredients: Four Hogheads of Brandy, eight Hogheads of Water, twenty five Thousand Lemons, twenty Gallons of Lime Juice, thirteen Hundred Weight of fine white Lisbon Sugar, five Pounds of grated Nutmegs, three Hundred toasted Biscuits, and last, a Pipe of dry Mountain Malaga. Over the Fountain was a large Canopy, built to keep off the Rain; and there was built on Purpose a little Boat, wherein was a Boy belonging to the Fleet who rowed round the Fountain and filled the Cups to the Company; and in all Probability more than six Thousand Men drank thereof.
August 16. Advices from Copenhagen mention that the King has of late manifested an extraordinary Absence of Mind, and is almost continually in a State of Despondency.
Extract of a Letter from Peterburgh, July 18. "The Empress has given Orders for fitting out three Ships, which are to be employed in attempting the Discovery of the north west Passage to China, so much talked of. It is supposed the Empress has adopted this Scheme from the Success of a few Russians, who some Time since seized upon the St. Peter Priest, and it is said found their Way to China round by Nova Zembla to Kamchatka. The Ships are now getting ready at Archangel, and will sail next Spring. They are to take a different Course to what the People in the St. Peter did, as they stood out too far north; these are to coast, if possible, along the Land, and take Advantage of all the Currents, &c. in their Favour. Great Rewards are to be given to the Officers and Men if they succeed, and we hear the Court is very sanguine in Expectations of their Success."
A Letter from the Confinés of Poland says: "The Distresses of this unhappy Country seem to increase daily. Within the Distance of fourteen Leagues there are no less than eight different Armies, and the united Horror of Fire, Sword, Pestilence, and Famine, combine to make it the most wretched Spot on the habitable Globe."
His Majesty's third Son, we hear, is speedily to be created Duke of Clarence.
A Scotch Officer on Half Pay, it is said, is a Claimant for the Title and Estate of Lord Lennox in Scotland, which has lain some Time dormant. The Estate, which is twelve Thousand Pounds a Year, is vested in the Crown; and the Claimant is supported by two noble Families, till he can make good his Title.
On Thursday Mr. Stuart, eldest Son of the Right Honourable James Stuart M-K-nzie, Brother to the Earl of Bute, was presented to their Majesties at St. James's, by his Father, and most graciously received.
At the Assizes held for the Town and County of Cambridge, before the Honourable Baron Perrot and Mr. Serjeant Whittaker (who for the Lord Chief Baron) a remarkable Trial came on, wherein a very able young Barrister of the Town of Whittlesea was Plaintiff, and a wealthy Farmer's Son Defendant; the Action was brought for the Breach of a Marriage Contract. The Jury, which was special, gave her a Verdict of five Hundred Pounds, and Costs. It was a lucky Circumstance for the Lady, that the young Person, her Servant's Evidence, was acquired by a very natural Female Curiosity to listen, when the Lover visited her Mistress, to learn what Courtship was; and she made a very pertinent Answer to the Defendant's Counsel, when asked how she came to listen, she told the Gentleman it was because she liked it.
M. de Guys, in his Sentimental Journey through Greece, gives us the following Account of a Custom in the Island of Mytilene, which he says is no less curious than well attested. "About three Days Journey from the Capital is a small Town, where every Stranger, when he arrives, is compelled to marry one of the Women, even though his Stay should be for one Night only. They generally present a Maiden to him, whom he must take for his Wife; but if he should prove to be a Man of any Property, or Importance, he has the Choice of several to select one. Travellers of an inferior Rank have no Choice, but must absolutely put up with the Lady offered to them, who, in that Case, is generally the oldest and plainest in the Province. A Priest then appears, who performs the Marriage Ceremonies with great Solemnity; a nuptial Feast is prepared, and the new married Couple pass the Night together. The Husband may depart, if he pleases, the next Morning. If he has any Money, or valuable Effects, and chooses to make his ephemeral Wife any Present, it is received, and indeed expected; but if he does not, he may proceed on his Journey without Molestation. The Lady thinks herself sufficiently obliged to him for having delivered her from the Reproach of Virginity, which it is ignominious to retain, or to give to one of the Province. It is necessary, for the Preservation of the Lady's Honour, that her first Marriage should be with a Stranger. It is of no Consequence whether he remains with her, or ever returns. At the Expiration of a Year, she may contract a new Marriage with any Man that presents himself; and should the former Husband appear, he would have no legal Claim whatever upon her. The Fact is, that a Lady cannot marry to Advantage until she has lain with a Stranger. This Custom is said to be of the most ancient Date. The only Alteration the Teachers of the Christian Religion have been able to effect among these People, in the above Particular, is that the Cohabitation shall be preceded by a Marriage according to the Forms of the Church now established there. By this Compromise, the Priest, the Bride, and all Parties, quiet the Scruples of their Consciences."
A Florist at Leyden has an Aloe in his Garden of the Species termed by Botanists Aloe vera crux major , the Stem of which is three Feet and a Half high, four Feet five Inches in Circumference, and has shot forth a Stalk of thirty one Feet in Height; from this Stalk proceed forty six Shoots, bearing seven Thousand eight Hundred and fifty six Flowers; the whole Plant has near a Hundred Leaves, some of which are five Feet long, and able to bear the Weight of a Man; this Aloe began to push forth its Stalk only within these two Months.
The American Grain lately imported, we are assured, is equal, in every Respect, to that of our own Growth, and the only Objection that could be made to the Flower lately imported from that Quarter of the Globe is its not being properly ground for the Use of this Country. It is the Interest of a few Individuals to speak ill of it, to serve private Purposes.
The following Account is strictly true: On the 2d of July last the Wife of John Charlifworth, who keeps the Cross Keys Inn at Balsover in Derbyshire, was safely delivered of three Children. The good Woman continued in tolerable Health ten Days, when she was delivered of a fourth Child, and she was on the 22d of July seized in Labour for the third Time, and brought two more Children into the World. These six Children, though very small, were perfectly well formed; four are dead, but a Boy and Girl are likely to live.
NEWCASTLE, July 25. Monday last Mr. Potter, Supervisor of Excise, having put his Mare into Mrs. Greeve's Stable, at Blyth, and let her loose with the Saddle on, the Window (which Measures only thirty seven Inches in Height and twenty in Breadth, and is near four Feet from the Stable Door) being left open, she made a sudden Spring through it, without receiving any Hurt, notwithstanding she is near fifteen Hands high, or doing any other Damage than breaking the Girt, whereby the Saddle was left behind. It is imagined the Thunder, which was very loud at that Time, was the Occasion of the above extraordinary Case.
CANTERBURY, July 21. On Tuesday last died, at Littlebourne, a Woman who used for some Time past to go a-begging from House to House in this City, &c. and who also received a Shilling a Week from the Parish to which she belonged. After her Death a Chest belonging to her was searched, and therein were found, in a yellow Bag, upwards of fifty Coins in Gold, several Half Crown Pieces, a Crown Piece, and other Silver, in a green Purse, two or three Silver Spoons, a Gold Ring, and a Deal of fine Linen. It is said that thirty Pounds were offered for the Chest and its Contents, after the above Money was taken out, but was refused. This Woman was so miserably wretched that she would not allow herself the common Necessaries of Life.
EDINBURGH, July 19. The Emigration from Sutherland and the Environs still continues; several Detachments of voluntary Exiles passed the Spey on Thursday and Friday, in their Way to Greenock.
Extract of a Letter from 18ay, August 8. "On Friday the 31st ult. Mr. Banks, Doctors Solander and Lind, with a Number of other Gentlemen of Fortune, arrived in the Harbour of Lochlinnade here; and this Day they set out on their Tour, through the west and northern Isles, from whence they are to proceed to Iceland. Mr. Banks is a Man of universal Charity, which he shows by liberally giving to the Poor, wherever he sees them; and all the other Gentlemen behaved with the greatest Politeness, accompanied with the most refined Grandeur and Compliance."
Extract of a Letter from Falkirk, August 21. "All the Victual in the Castle looks extraordinary well. Oats and Pease, in particular, make a most glorious Appearance; and they are thinking of beginning Barley Harvest next Week, if the Weather permits."
August 4. A Project is now under Consideration to raise, for the common Good of this City, twenty Thousand Pounds Sterling, in eight Hundred Shares of twenty five Pounds each, by Way of Tontine; the Interest of the whole Sum to be shared among the Survivors yearly, till all the Subscribers die out, and then the principal Sum to fall into the Town's Revenue, and become Part of the publick Stock of the Incorporation.
We hear from Banff that on Monday last a young Whale got entangled in a Salmon Net near the Harbour, and was with much Difficulty brought to Shore alive. It measured twelve Feet in Length, and about the same round, where its Body was thickest. About the same Time they caught a Salmon weighing sixty seven Pounds; the largest ever seen in that Place.
GLASGOW, August 20. A few Days ago the Wife of a Journeyman Saddler in the Gallowgate was safely delivered of three fine Children, two Girls and a Boy, who were all baptised, and likely to do well. She bore Twins some Years ago, and has a large Family; her Husband is a Chelsea Pensioner; considerably advanced in Years, and lame of a Leg.
It is currently reported that the Earl of Findlater was lately married at Boulogne, in France, to Lady Mary Hay, late Spouse to General Scot; and it is also said the General is laying Siege to an agreeable young Lady in the Neighbourhood of Edinburgh.
Last Week ten Acres, being Part of a large Field of Wheat at Saughton Hall, near Edinburgh, was sold by publick Auction for one Hundred Pounds, being ten Pounds an Acre, the Buyer to reap and carry it off at his own Expense. Hay is selling in this Neighbourhood at three-pence Halfpenny the Stone, and carried home at the Expense of the Seller.
Monday an Express arrived from London, which it is said brought an Account that Messieurs Adams of the Adelphi had begun Business again.
We hear from Perth that on Tuesday last, on digging away the Foundation of an old House there, where the Scotch Parliaments were held above three Hundred Years ago, a Copper Medal was found, on the one Side representing a Figure on Horseback, supposed to be Mordecai clothed in Royal Apparel, and a Crown upon his Head (as mentioned in the sixth Chapter of Esther) with Haman leading his Horse; on the Reverse the Gallows, on which Haman was hanged.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Lochcarron, in Coygach. "On Wednesday the 29th Ultimo, late in the Evening, two Men in Sailors Clothes came to the publick House of New Kelso, Lochcarron, and said they were to set out for Inverness. About two o'Clock next Morning a Party arrived in Pursuit of them, and they were apprehended for breaking into a Chest belonging to their Master, then on Shore at South Uist, and taking from him five Hundred Guineas. There were found on them three Hundred and sixty five Pounds, and a Silver Watch they had bought on the Road. One of the Villains, a strong robust Irishman, calls himself John Johnston; the other, a South Uist Man, George McLean. They were immediately fettered, and carried to the Sheriff in the Isle of Sky, when their Master arrived in Pursuit of them."
CHARLESTOWN, September 7. LETTERS from East Florida inform us that they have very agreeable Prospects of a Crop, and expect to make double the Quantity of the Indigo they did last Year, with the same Number of Hands. Lieutenant Governor Moultrie is constantly employed in making publick Roads throughout the Province, building a Statehouse (which it is said will, in Elegance, if not in Size, equal any Building of the Kind on the Continent) and in other publick Works. A very handsome Town Clock, a Set of Bells for the Church, Fire Engines, &c. are purchased in London for the Town of St. Augustine, and will come out in the first Ship. From all Accounts, the Improvement of that Province appears to go on rapidly.
On Friday last Writs were issued, under the great Seal of this Province, witnessed by his Excellency the Governor, and the Honourable William Bull, Thomas Skittowe, William Henry Drayton, and Thomas Knox Gordon, Esquires, Members of his Majesty's Council, for electing new Members of the Commons House of Assembly, on Tuesday and Wednesday the 22d and 23d Instant; and to summon the Members so elected to meet at the Courthouse in Beaufort, Port Royal (seventy one Miles from Charlestown, where the Assemblies have always been held, except when contagious Distempers prevailed) on Thursday the 8th Day of October next, "to advise with the Governor or Commander in Chief for the Time being, and Members of his Majesty's Council, about the weighty and urgent Affairs of this Province, and consent to the making such good and wholesome Laws as shall be thought necessary and convenient for the Well-being thereof."
The last general Gazette acquaints us that the Honourable William Henry Drayton is appointed Commander of Broughton's Battalion, and the Honourable Judge Savage, of Lyttleton's, both in this Town. These are new Offices, of his Excellency the Governor's Creation. Hitherto Gunners only have been appointed to the Battalions here.
The following Paragraph has been sent us by a constant Reader. "His Excellency the Governor, who some few Months ago appointed Mr. Richard Barnett (his Lordship's Dog Keeper) to be Captain of the Charlestown Watch Company, has since been pleased to appoint him also Ordinance Storekeeper, in the Room of John Hume, Esquire, lately removed to Georgia."
NEW YORK, September 28.
SATURDAY Night last arrived here, in twenty three Days from St. Martin's, Captain Jeremiah Harris, who informs us that on the 29th of August last a most violent Hurricane happened there, which drove several Vessels from their Anchors, three of which were lost. While Captain Harris lay at St. Martin's Advice was received there, from St. Eustatia, that they had had the most violent Hurricane ever remembered there; that the greatest Part of the Houses on a Place called Statia Hill were blown down, whereby a great Number of Lives were lost; that four large Dutch Ships, in the Harbour, foundered as they lay at Anchor, and all the People on Board drowned; and that a Number of other Vessels were drove ashore, and some put out to Sea. Off Nevis he saw a Brig dismasted, and another Brig, off the west End of St. Martin's, that had lost both her Masts.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 15.
FROM Antigua we learn that the Town of St. John's suffered greatly in the late Hurricane, by Dwelling and other Houses being thrown down, Wharfs, &c. and that Indian Corn now sells at fifteen Shillings the Bushel.
The Sparling, Priestman, from Liverpool, True Patriot, Afelby, from Bristol, Brunswick, Troop, from Glasgow, and Mary, Rowntree, from London, are arrived in James River.
[Marriages.] Mr. CHARLES DUNCAN, Merchant in Blandford, to Miss JEANY GILLIAM, of Dinwiddie.
TARBOROUGH, in EDOCUZZE County, NORTH CAROLINA, September 19, 1772.
LAST Tuesday, agreeable to our Charter, came on the Election of a Representative for this Borough, when JAMES MILNER, Esquire, of Halifax, was unanimously elected to represent us in the next General Assembly of this Province. A considerable Number of the most respectable Inhabitants of the Borough and County assembled here that Day, where there was a very genteel Entertainment provided for them at Mr. Hill's, by Order of our worthy new Representative. In the Evening there was an elegant Supper, and a Ball, which was greatly embellished by a very numerous and brilliant Appearance of most charming Ladies, and the Whole conducted with a Decorum and Festivity which sufficiently denoted the real Satisfaction of the Company. Indeed, from Mr. Milner's excellent Character, and distinguished Abilities, we justly entertain the most sanguine Hopes of his invariably promoting, to the utmost of his Power, the Welfare of the Province in general, and of this Borough and County in particular.
May Milner's Name in future Annals shine, And Edgecumbe's grateful Sons approve each Line; May future Patriots aim, like him, to be Renown'd for Honour and Integrity; And may the Nine, in their harmonious Lays, Attest his Merit and record his Praise.
Advertisements.
COLONEL BYRD begs the Favour of all the Gentlemen who served in the VIRGINIA REGIMENT last War to meet him at Frederickburg, or to send in their Names, on Monday the 23d of November, that they may consult what Methods are best to be taken to procure the Lands they claim under his Majesty's Proclamation.
DOCTOR KEYSER's famous PILLS, with full Directions for their Use in all Cases, are to be had (largest Boxes five Dollars, the small two Dollars and a Half) at JOHN M. GALT's Shop, in Williamsburg.
GEORGE III. by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to Richard Pringle, greeting: We command you, and firmly enjoin, that, all other Matters and Excuses whatsoever let aside, in your proper Person you be and appear before our Justices of our General Court, in Chancery, at the Capitol, in Williamsburg, on the first Day of the next Court, to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against you, and Richard Booker, Merchant, by Sarah Pringle, by John Tabb, Esquire, her next Friend; and this you shall in No wise omit, under the Penalty of one Hundred Pounds. Witness JOHN Earl of DUNMORE, our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg, the 10th Day of October, in the 12th Year of our Reign. (||) BEN. WALLER.
ALBEMARLE, October 1, 1772. WHEREAS in October 1771 I advertised my having purchased of Mr. Rolling Jones, of this County, a Negro Girl named MOLL, whom I was suspicious he might have made some Conveyance of before I bought her, and at the same Time desired any Person that might have any Title to the said Girl to make it known to me, but no One has yet produced any; and as I conceive the legal Title to the said Negro is now vested in me, and have full Part of the Purchase Money in my Hands, this is to notify that I am ready to make Payment to any One who has a Right to receive it. (||) CHARLES MARTIN.
FAUQUIER County, October 5, 1772. MARY ELLIOTT, my Wife, has conducted herself in such a Manner as renders it necessary for me to caution any Person from trusting her on my Account, not that I accuse her of Incontinency. (||) THOMAS ELLIOTT.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons having any Demands against the Estates of Christopher Asycough, and Anne Asycough, deceased, to bring them in properly proved, that Provision may be made, if possible, to satisfy them; and those who are indebted to either of the said Estates are requested to make immediate Payment, or give Notes for what they justly owe to them. JACOB BRUCE, Administrator.
NORFOLK, October 14, 1772. IMPORTED in the Brigantine Mary, Captain Rowntree, from London, about FORTY TRADESMEN, intended for four Years; such as Blacksmiths, Carpenters, Tailors, Weavers, Coopers, &c. They will be sold at Richmond, on Tuesday the 27th Instant. (2) WILLIAM & JOHN BROWN.
AMHERST, October 2, 1772. I INTEND (God willing) to leave this Colony in May next. (||) JOHN CRAWFORD.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 15, 1772. AS I intend for Britain in a very short Time, I request the Favour of all Persons indebted to me to make Payment by the latter End of this Court, or they may expect no Indulgence. Those to whom I am indebted, upon producing their Accounts, will have them discharged. DONALD ROSS.
NORFOLK, October 12, 1772. THE Subscriber having removed hither from Portsmouth, has opened Store on the main Street, facing Church Street, with a WELL ASSORTED CARGO of GOODS suitable to the Season; which will be sold reasonably, for Cash, or short Credit. JAMES INGRAM.
NORFOLK, October 10, 1772. THE Subscriber has just brought in with him, from Hull, some BALES of WOOLLENS, from seventy to a Hundred Pounds Sterling Value, which he will sell at a reasonable Advance for Cash, or short Credit. Each Package contains Broadcloths, Shalloons, and necessary Trimings, Buckram, Calimanco, Striped Linen, Kendal Cottons, Tamies, Camblets, Fearnoughts, Halfhicks, Duffils, and Barb Coating. Also a Quantity of REAP HOOKS. He will be at Williamsburg during the General Court, and at present is at Mr. Woodfide's in this Place. (Tf) JOHN STONEY.
HANOVER, October 1, 1772. COLONEL Nathaniel West Dandridge, of this County, who maintains a Tutor in his Family, is willing to accommodate ten Pupils with Diet and Washing, at the Rate of fifteen Pounds a Year, provided his Design appears to meet Encouragement by the Number of Applications made him before the first of December. Colonel Dandridge and his Lady are so well known that more needs not be said concerning their Part of the Undertaking. Their House is large and commodious, and in as healthy a Situation as any in the Colony.
The Branches of Learning which the present Tutor chiefly professes to teach are Reading, Writing, English, Latin, and Greek Grammar, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, ancient and modern Geography, Chronology, History, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Mythology, &c. In the Course of reading the Classics he explains the Tropes and Figures of Rhetorick, and makes occasional Remarks on the natural and moral Philosophy of the Ancients.
He would not insinuate that he handles these Subjects with scientific Deduction, or inculcates his Instructions with the Aids of rhetorical Embellishments. Men of Sense must know that such an Undertaking would require the Labour of one or more learned Professors, and indeed seems utterly incompatible with the Time and Capacities of Boys at School. His Design will not prove abortive if he succeeds in kindling the Spark of Genius, in inflaming the Ardour of Curiosity, in improving the Taste, in inspiring the Sentiments of genuine Freedom. He would humbly hope to be useful in preparing his Pupils for more learned Seminaries, or qualifying them to enjoy, with greater Comfort, the common Walks of private Life. In this Pursuit, the Classics must necessarily engage a great Part of his Attention. To them, and to such other Branches as serve to illustrate them, and make the Study of them more agreeable to Youth, he would choose to be confined. His Plan, thus limited, he apprehends, may afford sufficient Employment to a Man of slender Abilities.
Whereas several Scholars were kept back for some Months past, because the Tutor would not engage for any Time, this Advertisement may be considered as an Earnest of his Intention to continue here, and of his Resolution to prosecute his Business with unremitted Application. His Price for teaching is five Pounds a Year for each Scholar. CHARLES MAC IVER.
To be LET on CHARTER, to any Part of Europe; THE Ship SPARLING, William Priestman Master, Burthen about five Hundred Hogheads, and only eight Months old. For Terms apply to us, in Norfolk. BOLDEN, LAWRENCE, & Co. Who have for Sale Liverpool SALT, St. Vincent's and Barbados RUM, MUSCOVADO SUGAR, COFFEE, PIMENTA, GINGER, Irish BEEF, MOULD CANDLES, &c. &c.

IF ADAM BELL , who was Carpenter of a King's Ship in the late War, and who, it is supposed, came to Virginia in the Year 1769, with his Wife and two Children, will apply to the Post Office in Williamsburg , he may be informed of a Legacy left him in England, by John Mears , who was a Gunner in the Navy, and an old Mate, of fifteen Hundred Pounds Sterling, and likewise receive Instructions how to come at it.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1772.
ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber are desired to make immediate Payment to his Attorney, Mr. John Tazewell , or they will be sued as soon as the Meeting of the Merchants in the October Court is over. (2||) JAMES ESTEN.
Just imported in the last Ships from London, and to be SOLD on reasonable Terms by the Subscriber in Williamsburg,
A GREAT Variety of fashionable figured-white Lustrings, rich plain white Satin, flowered ditto, Brocades, striped and plain Lustrings, white and coloured Persians, white and black Cloak Satin, ditto, Bonnets and Cloaks, ditto Mode, white and coloured Satin Petticoats, black Calimanco ditto, Gresbam's white and coloured Satin Shoes, black Calimanco ditto, Blond Dress Caps, Fancy ditto, plain Gauze ditto, Suits of Blond Lace, Brussels , Macbin , and Minionet Lace, Thread and Blond Edgings, Lappet Lace, white and black Blond Lace, of various Kinds, Riband Stomachers and Sleeve Knots, Italian Flowers ditto, Patent Net, ditto Hoods, rich Suits of Dresden Work, fine Suits of Childbed Linen, Robes, Jams, white Satin Baskets, India Dimity ditto, Pincushions and Lines, a large Assortment of fashionable Ribands, Ladies and Gentlemen's Silk and Cotton Hose, Patie Necklaces and Earrings, French Bead, Jet, and Garnet ditto, Shoe, Knee, and Stock Patie Buckles, Patie Sprigs, Maracaté and Shell ditto, Patie Combs, plain Tercotishell and Horn ditto, plain Gold Earrings, Garnet ditto, plain Gold Lockets, Garnet ditto, Ladies white and coloured Kid and Lamb Gloves and Mts., black and White Silk ditto, Childrens Cotton Hose, ditto white, black, and blue Caps, white Feathers for ditto, red Morocco Shoes, white and coloured Fans, fine Book Muslin, thick ditto, striped bordered Muslin Handkerchiefs, flowered and striped Gauze Aprons, plain Gauze, long Lawn, Cambrich, fine dark grounded Cottons, white and coloured Trimmings, Cotton Thread, Lisle and Ounce ditto, Tapes, Bindings, Bobbin, &c. JANE CHARLTON. Cloaks, Bonnets, and all Sorts of Millinery, made in the newest Fashion.
Imported in the Planter, Captain Miller, and to be SOLD by the Subscriber in Williamsburg, on reasonable Terms,
A NEAT Assortment of MILLINERY, &c. viz. Caps dressed and undressed, Stomachers, Sleeve Knots, Silver Blond for making Do. and for trimming, Bath , Brussels , and Minionet Lace, Joining Do. for Hoods and Handkerchiefs, Net and Patent Hoods, Pieces of Patent Net for Handkerchiefs and Ruffles, Black and Blond Lace, Joining Do. for Hoods, Thread and Blond Edgings, fine and coarse Catgut, Jacob's Ladder, Suits of Dresden Work, Hats and Bonnets, black, blue, white, and figured Satin for Cloaks, Lace Satin for Do. Chip Hats, blue marking Thread, spotted, flowered, and plain Gauze Handkerchiefs and Aprons, white and coloured Fans with Ivory and Bone Sticks, rich white Satin, flowered, striped, and plain Lustrings, black, white, blue, and Pink Persians, Patie Necklaces and Earrings, Gold Lockets, Do. with Garnets, Patie, Garnet, and Foil Stone Crosses, Patie Combs and Buckles, Maracaté, Patie, and Coqué de Pearl Sprigs, Fancy Wax Necklaces, Wax, Coral, Agate, and real and mock Garnet Beads, Smelling Bottles, Patie Drop Earrings, Silver Toothpick Cases, plain and chased Corals, an Assortment of Thread, Ladies black, white, and blue Satin Huffs, black and white Beaver Hats for Do. Satin Huffs and Ostrich Feathers for Children, Silk, Kid, and Lamb Gloves and Mts., Pins and Needles, blue, white, and red Satin, and black Stuff quilted Coats, Hair Rolls and Curls, black Pins, Cane for Bonnets, Bunch, Skeleton, and Cork Screw Wire, Hardwick's Rappet No. 9, Wesson's Scotch Snuff, Suits of Childbed Linen, Satin and Dimity Baskets, Pincushions and Lines, striped, plain, flowered, Book, and Yard and a Half wide thick Muslins, Dimity, Lace, Fringe, and Muslin, for Childrens Robes, Diaper Clouting, long Lawn, a Variety of Ribands, Wax Top and Drop Earrings, black and coloured Velvet Collars, Italian Breast Flowers, white and coloured Satin, embroidered, Queen's Silk, and Stuff Shoes for Ladies, Silk, Cotton, Thread, and Worsted Stockings, Didbury's Shoes, Buckskin Gloves for Gentlemen, a Variety of Toys, dressed and undressed Babies, green Silk Purse, &c. MARGARET HUNTER. Hats, Bonnets, and Cloaks, made in the neatest Manner and newest Fashion.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, for ready Money, on Saturday the 24th of this Instant (October) pursuant to a Decree of Sussex Court,
A TRACT of LAND in Brunswick , within eight Miles of the Courthouse, containing three Hundred and forty one Acres, more or less. There is an excellent Stream that runs through the Land, where there may be built a Mill at a small Expense. There is a Dwelling-House twenty Feet by sixteen, a Kitchen sixteen by twelve, and the Soil is very good for Grain and Tobacco. The above Land was formerly the Property of Robert Wyne Raines , deceased. (2||) FREDERICK RAINES.
To be SOLD on long Credit, and entered upon immediately,
THE PLANTATION whereon the Subscriber now lives, lying in the upper End of Prince Edward , on a Branch of Appomattox , and containing about two Hundred and fifty Acres. There is a very good Dwelling House, and other necessary Buildings, upon the Land, which is exceeding well calculated for making Tobacco, as they seldom make less than two Thousand to a Share. There is also a remarkable fine Orchard, from which one Thousand three Hundred Gallons of Brandy may be made in a Season. The Terms, may be known by applying to Patrick Hunter , at Warwick ; and a good and sufficient Right will be made to the Land, by DAVID MURRAY.
For SALE, A VALUABLE TENEMENT in Richmond Town , now in Possession of the Subscriber, containing about two Acres of Ground, lying on the main Street, and very convenient for Trade. The Improvements are, a commodious Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Smokehouse, Dairy, Stable, a Garden and Yard well palin in, a Brick Storehouse, Lumberhouse, and Granary; the Whole in good Repair, and may be entered upon the first of November next. The Payments will be made easy to the Purchaser. For Terms apply to JAMES BUCHANAN.
To be SOLD on Monday the 26th of this Instant (October) at the late Dwelling-House of Christopher Branch, deceased,
ALL his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, also Part of the Stock of CATTLE, HORSES, HOGS, and SHEEP. Six Months Credit for all Sums above twenty five Shillings, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security. All Persons indebted to the Estate are desired to make speedy Payment, which will prevent Suits being commenced against them; and all Persons that have any Claims against the Estate are desired to make them known, by the 25th of April next. (2||) JOHN ARCHER, Junior, } Executors. HENRY BRANCH, }
To be SOLD for ready Money, or short Credit, A TRACT of LAND in Norfolk County, North Carolina , near Ben's Bridge , on Meherrin River , containing two Hundred and fifty Acres, well watered and timbered, convenient to Church and Mill, also to a good Fishery and Landing; there is an excellent Apple and Peach Orchard, a commodious new Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Dairy, Smokehouse, and all other convenient Outhouses, also a Garden well palin in. Any Person inclining to purchase will be shown the Land by the Subscriber, who lives on the Premises. (1||) WILLIAM LILES.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the Subscriber, in Frederickburg, the 22nd of September last, a very likely DARK BAY HORSE about fourteen Hands and a Half high, about eight Years old, has a black hanging Mane and Switch Tail, two or three large Saddle Spots, one of his hind Feet white, trots and gallops, and goes extremely well in a Chair. Whoever brings him to me shall have FIVE DOLLARS Reward. WILLIAM PORTER.
STOLEN from the Subscriber, on Walnut Creek, in Wake County, North Carolina, the 22nd of August last, TWO HORSES. One of them is a BAY, about fourteen Hands two Inches high, about six Years old, has a Blaze Face, white Feet, paces naturally, and branded on the off Shoulder and near Buttock AH in a Piece. The other is a BLACK, about eight Years old, and branded on the near Buttock T. Whoever gives me Intelligence where I may get the said Horses shall have FIVE POUNDS Reward, and on Conviction of the Thief TEN POUNDS, Proc. ABRAHAM HILL.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a bay HORSE about twelve Years old, four Feet seven or eight Inches high, has four white Spots in his Face, a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, had a Bell on, and is branded on the near Buttock M. Posted, and appraised to ten Pounds. WILLIAM GLASPEY.
TAKEN up, in Orange, a middle sized black HORSE with a small Star in his Forehead, has some Saddle Spots, is shod before, and branded on the near Buttock I H. Posted, and appraised to nine Pounds, FRANCIS MOORE, Senior.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a bay HORSE COLT, neither docked nor branded, which appears to be a Year old last Spring. Posted, and appraised to fifty Shillings. THOMAS STARK.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania, a white HORSE about fourteen Hands high, twenty Years old, and branded on the near Buttock I S. Posted, and appraised to fifty Shillings. RICHARD GWYN.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania, a forrel MARE four Feet two or three Inches high, appears to be old, has a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, some Saddle Spots, trots, has got a Fistula, but is not branded. Posted, and appraised to four Pounds. JACOB SHEPPERD.
TAKEN up, in Loudoun, a GRAY MARE about twelve Hands high, and branded on the off Buttock with the Figure of 8. (||) PHILIP NOLEND.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a WHITE MARE eleven or twelve Years old, about four Feet five Inches high, has a Snip on her Nose, a long Sprig Tail, and branded on the near Buttock B I. Posted, and appraised to seven Pounds. (||) WILLIAM FOSTER.
TAKEN up, in Botetourt, a BLACK MARE about eight Years old, about thirteen Hands and a Half high, with a long Tail and hanging Mane, and branded on the near Shoulder W. Posted, and appraised to seven Pounds ten Shillings. (||) WILLIAM SKILLERON.
TAKEN up, in Botetourt, a BLACK HORSE about four Feet four Inches high, about five Years old, has a hanging Mane and long Switch Tail, and branded on the off Buttock E. Posted, and appraised to six Pounds. (||) JOHN GREENLEE.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a BLACK STEER with some White in his Face and under his Belly, marked with an Underkeel in the right Ear, and a Crop and Hole in the left. Also a PIED RED STEER, two Years old, marked with a Swallowfork in the right Ear, and a Crop and Slit in the left. Posted, and appraised to thirty Shillings each. (||) JOHN MOORE.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, October 1, 1772. BY Direction of the President and Masters, I am to give Notice to the several Surveyors who have executed Bonds for the Proportion of their Fees due to the College in Tobacco, to be discharged at any particular Rate, that they are required to give new Bonds for one sixth Part of whatever they receive for surveying, before the 15th of next Month, or they will be superseded. I am also directed to inform those Surveyors who doubted their Right to a Proportion of the Fees for private Surveys, that the Society have had the Advice of Counsel, who are of Opinion they are well entitled thereto, and that the Question was so determined by the General Court in April last. (6) ROBERT MILLER, Burfar.
ROCKY RIDGE, September 23, 1772. AS the Copartnership between Edward Johnson and David Wood, under the Firm of Edward Johnson and Company, dissolved the 1st Instant, those indebted to them are requested to make Payment immediately, or give Bonds for their Balances. EDWARD JOHNSON and Company.
To be SOLD, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. William Brooke, deceased, EIGHT Hundred and forty Acres of LAND in the County of Orange . The said Land is distant about sixty Miles from Fredericksburg , is well wooded and watered, and the Soil good for Corn, Wheat, Tobacco, Hemp and Flax, and affords as good Range for Stock of all Kinds as any Land in that County; and may be had at the low Price of one Hundred and sixty Pounds ready Money, or one Hundred and sixty eight Pounds twelve Months Credit, on Bond with approved Security. Any Person inclining to purchase may be shown the Land by applying to Major Zachariah Burnley , who lives in the Neighbourhood thereof, and who will contract for JOHN ROWZEE, } Executors, ROBERT BROOKE, }
For SALE, A TRACT of LAND in Halifax County , containing five Hundred Acres, lying on the Waters of Hunting Creek , about two Miles from the Mouth. The Soil is very good for Tobacco, it is well watered, and is one of the finest Places for Stock in the Colony. Any Person inclining to purchase may see the Land by applying to Jesse Pleasants , near the Premises. I shall attend Halifax Court in December next, in Order to treat with any Person for it. Long Credit will be given for Half the Money. (2||) JOSIAH PLEASANTS.
To be RENTED for one Year, or a Term of Years, A PLANTATION in Isle of Wight County , within four Miles of the Western Branch Landing , in Nansemond , containing three Hundred and seventy five Acres, on which is a large two Story Brick House, and other convenient Houses, large Apple Orchards, &c. also a MILL, well situated for Custom. Any Person inclining to rent may apply to the Subscriber, in Southampton County . WILLIAM SCOTT. N. B. The Mill is out of Repair, but shall be rebuilt at the Owner's Expense or by the Renter, as may be agreed on.
To be LET for a LIFE, or TERM of YEARS, as may be agreed on, or SOLD,
MRS. HOLT's Dower in HOG ISLAND , which I purchased of her. The Land is very good, drained and ditched, in Order for Croping, so well fenced that it will not want a Rail for seven Years, and since I have had it in Possession have laid upwards of four Thousand Loads of Dung on it. There is a Brick Dwelling-House, good Stables, and a plentiful Kitchen Garden; also a profitable FERRY, abounding with great Plenty of Fish. No Place can be more advantageous than this is, as it lies within seven Miles of Williamsburg , and the Merchants, and others, who go to that City, by Way of said Island, leave their Horses there until they return from Court; so that the Stable only brings, in publick Times, from three to five Pounds a Day, and upwards. Proposals, in Writing, will be received by H. U. ST. GEORGE.
Any Person inclining to rent, or purchase, is requested to view the Premises, that they may better judge of its Value. Some People have made Proposals that never saw the Place. The Land may be entered on the first Day of January next.
To be SOLD on Thursday the 6th of November, at the late Dwelling-House of Captain Henry Harrison, deceased, in Sussex County,
ALL the Residue of the personal Estate of the said Deceased, consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, STOCKS of every Kind, and about two Hundred BARRELS of CORN. Credit, for all Sums above twenty five Shillings, until the first Day of April 1773, Bond and approved Security being given; the Bonds to bear Interest from the Date, if not paid punctually. Those who have any Demands against the said Estate are desired to make them known, that they may be discharged; and those who are indebted thereto are desired to pay up their respective Balances immediately, as no farther Indulgence can be given. NATHANIEL HARRISON, Administrator.
To be LET on CHARTER, for any Part of Europe, THE BRIGANTINE Pompey , James Yeoman Master, Burthen about twelve Hundred Barrels of Tar. For Terms apply to me on Board the said Vessel, now lying at Norfolk . JAMES YEOMAN.
To be SOLD on Wednesday the 25th of November next, at the late Plantation of Captain Leonard Price, deceased, in Goochland,
FOURTEEN valuable Virginia born NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, one of them an exceeding good Sawyer; together with the Crop of CORN and FODDER, three good WORK HORSES, and all the PLANTATION UTENSILS. Credit will be allowed until the 25th of October 1773, the Purchasers giving Bond and good Security to the Executors. (6)
N. B. The Executors will sell Captain Price's Right to three Thousand Acres of LAND, which he was entitled to by his Majesty's Proclamation.
To be SOLD at publick Vendue, on Saturday the 17th of this Instant (October) pursuant to a Decree of the Hustings Court of Norfolk Borough,
A NEW erected two Story BRICK HOUSE, situated on the main Street in said Borough, with Part of a Lot of Land adjoining the same; also an unimproved WATER LOT, adjoining the Water Lot of Cornelius Calvert , Esquire; the Whole appertaining to the Estate of Henry Rothery , deceased, and Subject to his Widow's Dower. The Sale will be on the Premises, at twelve o'Clock; and a Credit of three Months allowed the Purchasers, on giving Bond, with approved Security, to the Creditors of the said Henry Rothery . (2) JOHN GREENWOOD, Commissioner.
NORFOLK, September 29, 1772. WHEREAS the Creditors of Mr. John Atkinson expect to receive a Dividend at the approaching General Court, and as many Bonds, which I have taken payable to Messrs. Eilbeck and Lawrence , Trustees for said Creditors, will be due the 25th of next Month, I hereby give Notice that I propose to attend at Mr. Atkinson's Store in Suffex , on Monday and Tuesday the 2d and 3d of November, when I hope all Persons concerned will be prepared to discharge as well the open Accounts as Bond Debts, the Affairs being so circumstanced that no longer Indulgence can or will be given. At the same Time and Place will be sold eight or ten valuable Country born SLAVES, amongst whom are some likely House Servants, for ready Money, or short Credit, as may be agreed on at the Sale. BENJAMIN CROOKER.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at Williamsburg, on Tuesday the 13th of November, before the Raleigh Tavern,
A TRACT of LAND in Albemarle County , lying on both Sides of Hardaway River , about three Miles below the Green Mountains , containing eight Hundred and fifteen Acres. The greatest Part of the Land lies very level, and will produce good Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco. Upon it is a Dwelling-House, Storehouse and Compting Room, Kitchen, Barn, Stables, and several other convenient Outhouses. The Plantation is under good Fences, in Order for Cropping, and may be entered on at Christmas . The Terms will be made known on the Day of Sale. (5) PETER DAVIE.
RUN away from the Subscriber in Halifax County, on Dan River, near Boyd's Ferry, a Negro Man named TOM, who is about thirty Years of Age, about five Feet nine Inches high, and branded on the Breast S T. He had with him when he went away, a blue Coat and red Jacket, an old Check Shirt, Osnaburg Shirt and Trousers, a new Felt Hat, and a Dutch Blanket. Whoever brings the said Negro to me shall have THREE POUNDS Reward, or THIRTY FIVE SHILLINGS to secure him until I can get him. ROBERT SHARMAN.
STRAYED or STOLEN, in the Month of June last, from Jordan's in Prince George County, a dark forrel MARE with a Star in her Forehead, about four Feet seven or eight Inches high, eight or nine Years old, the Brand (if any) not remembered; she had a bay HORSE COLT by her Side, foaled in May, that went with her. Whoever brings the said Mare and Colt to my Store in Blandford shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. (1||) JOHN BLAND.
SURRY County, October 7, 1772. STOLEN out of my Pasture, near Blackwater, last Night, an Iron gray MARE about four Feet six Inches high, seven Years old, looks rather dark in the Face, her near hind Foot white, trots and gallops very well, has been used to Work, and branded on the near Buttock C. Whoever apprehends the Thief, and will convince me where the Mare is, shall be well rewarded. (1||) BENJAMIN ELLIS.
JAMES CRAIG, AT THE GOLDEN BALL, WILLIAMSBURG.
BEGS Leave to inform the Publick that he has just got an eminent Hand, in the WATCH and CLOCK MAKING BUSINESS, who served a regular Apprenticeship to the same in Great Britain , and will be much obliged to those who favour him with their Commands. He makes, and repairs, REPEATING, HORIZONTAL, and STOP WATCHES, in the neatest and best Manner.
JEWELLERY, GOLD, and SILVER WORK, as usual, made in the neatest Manner, and on reasonable Terms, at the above Shop.
To be LET on CHARTER, to any Part of Europe, THE SHIP NEPTUNE , Archibald White Master, Burthen about four Hundred Hogheads. For Terms apply to NORFOLK, (tf) JOHN LAWRENCE. September 24- JOHN GREENWOOD.
To be SOLD at publick Vendue, pursuant to the Will of Matthew Rothery, deceased, of Norfolk, at the Courthouse Door of the said Borough, on Tuesday the 20th of October,
A WATER GRISTMILL, now in Repair, and almost new, which rents for sixty Pounds a Year; there is a convenient Place to erect a Sawmill, with two Acres of Land adjoining, on which is a convenient House with a Store at one End. It is a fine Place for Trade, in the Lumber Way; and a good Landing, as large Vessels can come within a few Yards of the Mill. It is situated on New Mill Creek , in Norfolk County , about ten or twelve Miles distant by Water from the said Borough. Also about TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED Acres of LAND lying contiguous to the Mill, Part of which is high Land, that has a great Quantity of choice Timber on it, and Part thereof Juniper Swamp; and will be sold in such Parcels, or Lots, as may best suit the Purchasers. One Third of the Purchase Money to be paid at the executing of the Deeds, and Bond and Security to be given for Payment of the Residue in twelve Months. MARY ROTHERY, Executrix.
N. B. As the Subscriber intends home in the Spring, she would esteem it as a Favour of all Persons indebted to the Estate to pay of their respective Balances by November next, as no farther Indulgence can be granted; and those who have any Demands against the said Estate are desired to apply for Payment, with their Accounts properly attested. FIFTEEN VALUABLE SLAVES to be disposed of, at private Sale.
To be SOLD on reasonable Terms, or LEASED for a Number of Years,
A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND on Nottoway River, near Burt's Bridge, in Brunswick County , containing between seven and eight Hundred Acres, one Half of which is low Grounds. The Terms may be known of the Subscriber, on the Premises. JOHN COLEMAN.

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THE WITCH.
WHEN I see a magick Fair, With a Spirit in her Air, And behold, with deep Surprise, Fascination in her Eyes;
GENERAL POST OFFICE, New York, November 1, 1772. NOTICE is hereby given, that on Account of the new Regulation of the Post from Canada, which is to arrive every Tuesday Evening at this Office...
To be SOLD at publick Auction, on the Premises, on Monday the 26th of October, A TRACT of LAND containing five Hundred and sixty nine Acres, more or less, belonging to the Estate of John Williamson, deceased.
For SALE by the Subscribers, at their Store in Portsmouth, LOAF, LUMP, and MUSCOVADO SUGAR, JAMAICA SPIRITS, WEST INDIA and BOSTON RUM, COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, PIMENTA, sweet and dry CACAVALLA WINE...
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder (or at private Sale) at the Subscriber's Plantation in Sussex County, on the 20th of October next, A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND, containing about nine Hundred Acres...
To be SOLD at Warwick, on Thursday the 22d of October, THE Estate of the deceased Daniel Macpherson, consisting of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, a NEGRO FELLOW, WENCH, and CHILDREN...
To be SOLD to the highest Bidders, on Thursday the 29th of October, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, A VERY valuable TRACT of LAND, containing five Hundred and thirty seven Acres...
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Brunswick, a likely Mulatto Fellow named BARNABY, who is about twenty five Years of Age, low and well made, and stutters a little.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Chesterfield, a middle sized black Fellow who says he is a free Man, and that his name is JOHN SCOTT. He had a Pass, with several Peoples Names to it...
JUST arrived from Africa, the Ship Prince of Wales, James Bivins Commander, with about four Hundred fine healthy SLAVES; the Sale of which will begin at Bermuda Hundred, on Thursday the 8th of October...
FREDERICKSBURG, September 12, 1772. RUN away from the Subscriber, the 11th Instant, JOHN OSBORN, a Convict imported in the Brickdale, Captain Wood.
DINWIDDIE, September 24, 1772. STOLEN from the Subscriber, the Beginning of this Month, a likely strong bay HORSE about nine Years old, fourteen Hands high...
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, a small black MARE seven or eight Years old, four Feet three Inches high, with a Star in her Forehead, a hanging Mane and Switch Tail...
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, two brindled HEIFERS, marked with a Swallow Fork in the right Ear, and in the left with a Flower de Luce.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick, a small brindled STEER, marked with a Swallow Fork in the right Ear, the other Ear long. Posted, and appraised to thirty five Shillings.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 27, 1772. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Publick that he has lately arrived from Liverpool, and just opened Shop next Door below the Post Office...
FIVE POUNDS REWARD, FOR apprehending JOHN HUTCHINSON, who ran away last Night from the Subscriber; he is a likely stout Man, about five Feet ten Inches high, a Blacksmith by Trade...
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at Mr. Thomas Craufurd's Store, in Brunswick, on Thursday the 22d of October, by Virtue of a Deed of Trust from Lemuel Lanier...
THE LAND whereon the said Lemuel formerly lived, lying on Hick's Creek, near Pennington's Ford, adjoining the Lands of Ravencroft's Estate and James Hicks, Junior...
MESSIEURS Robert and Robert Bogle and Scott, of London, Merchants and Partners, on the 29th of June last executed a Deed of Assignment of all the said Company's Debts and Effects in Virginia...
For SALE, ENFIELD, in Halifax County, North Carolina, containing about a Thousand Acres of Land, on which are good Peach and Apple Orchards...
TEN POUNDS REWARD. RUN away, on the 18th of August, from the Subscriber, in Essex, near Hobb's Hole, a Negro Man named LUKE, alias JACK...
RUN away, on the 18th of August, from the Subscriber, in Essex, near Hobb's Hole, a Negro Man named LUKE, alias JACK, about twenty five Years old, five Feet six or eight Inches high...
To be SOLD, EIGHT Hundred Acres of LAND in Albemarle, lying on the north Side of the Rivanna River, on both Sides of Long Island Creek...
To be SOLD, FOURTEEN Hundred Acres of exceeding good TOBACCO LAND in Stafford County, on the Branches of Aquia and Potomack Runs, extremely well timbered and watered...
VIRGINIA, sc. At a GENERAL COURT held at the CAPITOL, MAY 7, 1772. John Bowdoin, and Isaac Smith, Merchants, surviving Partners of Littleton Eyre, deceased, Plaintiffs...
All Persons having any Claims against the Estate of John Smith, deceased, are desired to lay them before the Gentlemen appointed by the Decree of the Honourable General Court...
To be SOLD on the Premises, on Friday the 4th of December next, TWO Hundred and sixty three Acres of LAND in Amherst County, adjoining to the Tobacco Row Mountains...
NORFOLK, July 29, 1772. THE Subscriber having provided convenient Warehouses for the Reception of Goods, purposes selling on Commission...
DINWIDDIE, June 13, 1772. STOLEN from the Subscriber, on Friday Night the 12th Instant, a bay HORSE about four Feet seven Inches high...
For SALE, THE following Tracts of LAND, in Pittsylvania, namely, four Hundred Acres on Banister River, seven Hundred and seventy on Beaver Creek...
To be LET on LEASE, A VERY large and commodious HOUSE in the Town of Petersburg, built for a Tavern, and well fitted for that Business...