The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1773-11-11 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
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From the PENNSYLVANIA Papers. ON PATRIOTISM. No. I.
My Countrymen, THERE is no Virtue or Character but what has had its Counterfeit; but these, like false Coin, prove the Reality of their Originals. Patriotism, and Patriots, have suffered much from this Quarter; but, happy for them both, it has only been amongst those People who view the most exalted Virtues and Characters through the Medium of their own depraved Hearts.
The social Spirit is the true selfish Spirit, and Men always promote their own Interest most in proportion as they promote that of their Neighbours and their Country. As well then might the Apostasy of Julian, or the Fictions of Voltaire, fully the Character of the Author of our Religion, or the licentious Manners of the Age destroy the Reality of a future State of Rewards and Punishments, as the Defections of Patriots, or the Opinions of the Enemies of Society, destroy the Existence of real Patriotism.
The Design of this Attempt, to rescue Patriotism from Obloquy, is to prepare the Way for calling upon you to show whether the Opposition you formerly gave to the British Parliament, in their Attempts to tax the American Colonies, was founded upon Right and Party Rage, or whether it flowed from a well informed Zeal in the Cause of Liberty.
NUMBER III. To the Right Reverend JONATHAN, Lord Bishop of ST. ASAPH.
My Lord, I BEG Leave, in the Name of my Country, to call upon your Lordship to mingle your "Indignation" with ours against the "Artifices" of the Ministry, for their late Attempt to "separate the Interest of the Colonies from that of Great Britain," through the Medium of the East India Company;
It was reserved for you to pluck a Quill from some Angl's Wing to mark the common Interests and Duties of Britain and her Colonies. It was reserved for you to rescue the Bench and the Lawn Sleeve from the Reproach under which they had fallen, during our late Struggles for Liberty.
You are too happy in the Possession of that Virtue, and in the Contemplation of those Abilities, which gave Birth to your Sermon, to receive the least Addition to your Happiness from the Approbation or Gratitude of the Americans.
Accept, My Lord, of the Incense of Gratitude from Millions of American Breasts. It rises from the Altar of Justice, perfumed with the Love of Liberty. Laurels, not such as are raised in the Hothbeds of Court Favour, but the spontaneous unfading Laurels of America, shall cluster thick around your Brow;
NUMBER II. To the PARLIAMENT of VIRGINIA.
Gentlemen, NAMES have an Influence upon Things. It is by hearing often of the Attributes of Kings that we forget they are Men. It is because we have heard so much of the unlimited Power of Parliament in Britain that some People have thought it wrong to limit it in America.
As you claim the Honour of your being the first of the Colonies that asserted its exclusive legislative Power, I have taken the Liberty of addressing this Letter to you, to request that you would set another laudable Example to the Colonies, by burying the Name of a House of Burgesses in that of a Parliament.
These are Sentiments of true Loyalty, as well as Liberty. They are designed to rescue your Parliament from the usurped Jurisdiction of your elder Sister, and to place it, under proper Limitations, in the Hands of the King.
This, Gentlemen, is the only Basis upon which you can claim or support your Privileges. In the Distinctions which have been aimed at, of external and internal Taxes, there are inexplicable Difficulties, which have served only to weaken the Nerves of Patriotism in America.
The PRINTERS in this LAND of LIBERTY are desired to publish the following.
THE very important Dispute between Britain and America has, for a long Time, employed the Pens of Statesmen in both Countries; but no Plan of Union is yet agreed on between them, the Dispute continues, and every Thing floats in Uncertainty.
Meditation among the TOMBS in Westminster Abbey.
WHEN I repair to Westminster Abbey, a Repository for our illustrious Dead, and there survey the shattered Remains of the human Species, I begin to be bewildered in Thoughts, to strike into a profound Reverie, a Gloom of melancholy Reflections, which seem to suspend for some Time any positive Judgment of my Mind, to detain it in a Sort of Enchantment of Pleasure and Horror.
Those Heaps of Bones and Dust have a mute Eloquence, which convinces me better of the Nothingness of whatever here below dazzles the Eye than all the Morality of Aristotle's Ethics.
If in any Part of this Abbey I contemplate the Ashes secured in the most superb Monuments, and if in them I seek for any Remains of the Grandeur that animated them, shall I see any distinctive Mark between the Ashes of the Demigods of the Earth and those of the poor Man?
When Alarick died in Calabria, the Goths turned the River Vasento, which they digged up, in the Place where its Current was most rapid, to bury their King in it; then, bringing the Vasento into its ordinary Channel, they massacred, without Exception, those who had laboured in digging the Pit, that served as a Burying Place to their Monarch.
What had the Sovereigns in View that raised those Wonders of the World, which we still admire, near the Banks of the Nile?
I see a Hundred Thousand Men employed, during a Period of ten Years, for erecting the Mausoleum of Chi Hoang, an Emperor of China. They pierce to the Centre of the Earth, and lay upon Marble and Metals the unshaken Foundations of that Monument, which was cemented with human Blood.
But let us pass into Henry the VII. Chapel, a Sanctuary in its Environs consecrated for the Sepulture of so many Princes and great Men of our Monarchy.
Ye, whose Hearts may yet be seduced by the Charms of frail Beauty, approach, and consider the Ashes of Queens and Princesses, who have been cut off in the Spring Season of Life.
From a LONDON PAPER. THURSDAY Evening, the finest I ever beheld, I was accidentally entertained with one of the most agreeable Scenes that the most luxuriant Imagination can possibly paint.
The first Object which caught my Attention was the Sovereign, with his amiable Queen, in a low four-wheeled Carriage, as if taking the Air in the Garden, without Attendants. They stopped; distant Music saluted my Ear; and now, casting my Eye up the River, I beheld a stately Barge, superbly girt, with gaudy Colours flying, gently gliding down the placid Stream.
ANECDOLE of the Earl of ARRAN.
WHEN his Lordship was only Mr. Gore, Student at the University of Dublin, he was as remarkable for his sprightly Wit and quick Understanding as for the fine Sense and profound Knowledge which marked his riper Years.
A few Days after the Meeting of the first Parliament under his late Majesty, in Ireland, Mr. Gore happened to be in the Gallery with some Gentlemen of the College, when a Question of some Importance was before the House.
The House had been so much used to new Faces that he seemed to go on, at the Beginning of his Speech, without being particularly noticed.
After he had sat down, several Gentlemen who were near him complimented him on his excellent Speech; however, they were both uneasy to get out of the House, to make their own Observations on the Adventure, and went out before the House divided, without ever being suspected, or that any in the House particularly observed them.

HOW exceedingly astonished and mortified must a Man of Reflection be when he considers that his Life is as it were but a Span long, that it departs like a Shadow, slides away like a Stream, and withereth like Grass. He cannot tell whence he came, nor whither he is going. His whole Life, short or long, comparatively, is full of Doubts, Perplexities, and Uncertainties. The more he learns the wider the Prospect opens to his View; the more he reflects the more he meets with Embarrassments and Intricacies. He is naturally curious, and moracius of Knowledge (a new Periscope ) but, like the Morning, it unfolds itself gradually, and the mighty Volume is too vast for the circumscribed Faculties and hastening Life of Man. The Field of Knowledge is in the Form of an obtuse Angle: We set out, in our Researches after Truth, from a geometrical Point; and, as we advance, the Field widens ad infinitum . There is no End of God's Greatness, nor of his Works. A strong Argument this in Favour of the Immortality of the Soul; for if the most penetrating Genius should, with the most indefatigable Attention, during a Series of Years equal to the longest Life, pursue the Path of Learning with a ravenous Appetite, and an unremitting Ardour, he would then find that his Progress has been slow as a Snail, and inconsiderable as a Point, when compared to that Infinite of new Objects and hidden Truths which remain unexplored. Therefore, as nothing , comparatively speaking, can be learned of God's Works in this Life, and as they were made for our Contemplation, Praise, and Admiration, it follows, that we are to prosecute, in the Life to come , what we have so imperfectly begun in this ; and as God's Works are infinite, our gradual Progress in the Knowledge of them must be so too. But let us not endeavour to penetrate into Eternity, but confine ourselves within the Verge of human Life.
Let us examine what Life we generally make of those noble Faculties which exalt us so high above all other mortal Beings. Let us suppose a Man seventy Years old. He has slept perhaps five and twenty Years , in his Lifetime. This reduces his Age to forty five . He has most probably spent nine Years in taking his regular Meals. This being subtracted, there remains but six and thirty Years . He has, I dare say, spent the first fifteen Years of his Life in puerile Amusements, in Trifles, and Inattention to his Maker and his Works. This reduces his Life to one and twenty Years . And it is fifty to one that he has spent the greatest Part of that Time in Diversions, Follies, or Sin, and the Remainder in doing nothing at all . So that frequently the Sum of a Man's Life, whom we esteem seventy Years old , amounts just to one . We cannot, with Propriety, say that such a Man has lived , but that he has breathed so many Years. However, the necessary Calls of Nature must be gratified. Every Man must eat, drink, sleep, and use Exercise for the mere Preservation of his Health. This Economy we cannot possibly blame; but we ought, on the contrary, to approve and admire it. Every One who enjoys Health knows how refreshing, how grateful, and pleasing, the Gratification of our natural Appetites is. Suppose, therefore, we allow for this Purpose just one Third of our Time, it is not possible for us to spend the remaining two Thirds much better than we do? In my Opinion, it is. Our whole Duty may be divided into three Parts: Our Maker claims our first Attention, our Neighbour the second, and our own Selves the third. I think it is necessary to divide our Duty into three Parts, because there are many Things which cannot regard ourselves exclusively of the two other Duties. There is a natural Justice due to One's Self, which it is our Duty to have a particular Regard for; for, no Law, natural, moral, or divine, requires us to afflict , punish, or torture ourselves, without urgent Necessity. And yet, in many religious Sects, it is required of every Individual that he should be a Heautontimorumenos . But the only true Religion commands us to be sober, righteous, and godly. If we deserve Punishment, our merciful and supreme Judge knows how, when, and in what Measure, it ought to be inflicted. He only requires of us to employ our Time and Talents to the best Advantage, and be the Rewarder of those who do well. We are to consider Time as the richest Jewel in our Possession; but if it is contaminated with Sloth, or the infectious Breath of Vice, it will lose its Lustre and Brilliancy. The sublime Exercise of Religion, Morality, Philosophy, will polish it, and heighten its Brilliancy. Suppose, then, we find out a proper Method of spending our Time to the best Advantage. We will describe the Duties of a Day, which may serve as a Specimen for every Day of our Lives, a few incidental Circumstances excepted.
I address myself, first, to People of Sense, Education, and Fortune. I advise such, if convenient, to live in the Country. In the Summer particularly, be sure to rise early in the Morning. The first Idea that strikes you must be that of your omnipotent Creator: Offer unto him immediately the Incense of Praise and Prayer. As you beg new Blessings, thank him for those already received. Make a sincere Confession of your Sins, and humbly implore Forgiveness. If the Weather does not invite you abroad, enter into your Closet, meditate upon God's marvellous Works; explore the Regions of Knowledge and Science; and as you grow wiser, endeavour to grow better. But if the Weather is fine, stay not at home, for sweet is the Breath of the Morning. The cheerful Verdure of the Fields, the azure Vault of Heaven, the glorious Sun in the East, the Fragrancy of Flowers, Shrubs, and Plants, the little warbling Throats attuned to their Maker's Praise, all these concur to invite you to praise, admire, and adore the Author of this beautiful Harmony. And if you add to this sound Health, and a Conscience void of Offence, and if you are naturally of a contemplative Disposition, and endowed with Sensibility, your Delight, for a Couple of Hours, will be inexpressibly exquisite. Then return home, full of Gratitude for the refined Enjoyment of the Morning, and refresh yourself with a temperate Breakfast, during which you may feast your Mind with a daily Publication. Your Breakfast will refresh the better for it, for the Mind and Body act in Concert, and sympathise with each other. If you are fond of riding, by all Means use it after Breakfast; but carry not with you Vaucity of Thought, nor a Narrowness of Mind. Open your Mouth with Wisdom, and let good Advice flow from your Lips, and Relief to the Distressed from your Purse. Let Cheerfulness, Sincerity, and Truth, sit on your Brow; and diffuse Joy and Comfort wherever you go. The Poor will bless you as you pass; your Effulgence will be to them what a refreshing Shower is to the thirsty Ground; they will hail you their Benefactor and Comforter; in short, you will make them and yourself happy. You will then return home full of Alsterness, your Spirits will be lively, and your Mind at Peace. Fail not to express your Gratitude, at your Return, to the bountiful Giver of all Things, for this recent Mark of his Goodness. You will then be ready for your Dinner, and your Dinner for you. Let it consist of one good plain Dish, or two at the most. All made Dishes carefully avoid, as you would Poison. Eat and drink moderately. Sit not two or three Hours at your Meals; one Hour is more than sufficient. Keep not too much Company, but let your Acquaintance be few; let them be sober, sensible, obliging, generous. Bad Examples spread like Contagion, therefore come not within their Influence. Be not so fashionably prodigal as to throw away your Afternoons either in doing Nothing at all, or in doing those Things which you ought not to do. You have Accounts to settle both with Regard to your eternal and temporal Affairs; you have Letters to write; you have Books to read. When you have not an Opportunity of conversing with sensible learned Men, the best Way is to make yourself familiar with their Works. Read attentively, digest well what you have read, and make suitable Reflections upon it. As soon as ever the Attention grows languid, and the Understanding cloudy, lay aside your Book. The Conversation of Men of Erudition and Wit is, no Doubt, more lively and entertaining than that of Books; but, on the other Hand, remember that Books are not morose, violent in Disputes, impatient of Contradictions, positive, nor dogmatical. Whenever they prove disagreeable, or unentertaining, you may leave their Company abruptly, without Fear of offending them. If you are of a mechanical Turn, you will amuse yourself, very agreeably, in a Work Shop, when the Weather is bad; but if it is fine, walk about your Grounds, view your Workmen, your Labourers, &c. Be kind and affable to them, encourage those who deserve it, and be a Friend to their Families. At your return home, record the most material Actions and Events of the Day. Dwell with Pleasure on the Good you have done; and, with Horror, abominate, repent, and atone for what you ought not to have done. Make it a Rule to read, every Evening, for one Hour or two, some religious Book, some valuable History, or some moral Work. If you have a Family, let them read by Turns. In Winter, a Pool at Quadrille may prove an innocent Amusement. A Tune or two well played on some musical Instrument revives the animal Spirits, and exhilarates the Soul. Good vocal Music is likewise enchanting. Let your Supper be light. The more a Man eats, the more, as it were, he becomes materialized; the Edge of his Faculties is blunted, and a Torpor of Mind is often the Consequence. Go to Rest betimes, after you have offered to your Creator the Evening Incense of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving.
Thus your Sleep will be sweet and refreshing, and you will rise again in the Morning full of Vigour and Alacrity; your Days will glide on like a placid Stream; you will enjoy Life, as God intended that it should be enjoyed; and Death, when it arrives, will only lull your Body to Rest, and wait your unspoiled Soul to Realms of Light and Glory. This is a faint Sketch of a rational Scheme of spending our Time with Advantage to ourselves, and to those with whom we are concerned. Those who have
not the Means of living according to the above Directions may notwithstanding fulfil their Duty, by diligently following the Protection or Business to which they are called, by living soberly, righteously, and godly; by attending, whenever an Opportunity offers, on the Duties of Religion, and by doing unto all Men as they would have Men do unto them. They must consider that their Time here is short, and that their Felicity or Misery in another Life depends entirely on their Method of spending it. Throw away Nothing without the most cogent Necessity, nor throw away any Thing rather than Time; for that is, in the strictest Sense, irrecoverable.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 11.
ARRIVED in James River, the Harriot, Clubb, from Philadelphia, the Trial, Swain, from Nantucket, and the Minerva, Leitch, from Glasgow.
We hear the Gentlemen appointed Agents by the East India Company, for the Sale of their Teas in Philadelphia, have wisely and virtuously determined to have nothing to do with so pernicious a Business while the Teas are subject to a parliamentary Duty, for the Purpose of raising a Revenue in America.
TOBACCO exported from VIRGINIA between October 1772 and October 1773.
  From the Upper District of James River, Hogheads. 27592   Lower District of James River, 4674   York River, 8248   Rappahannock River, 13244   South Potomack, 10541   Accomack,   In free Bottoms, 5288   Total, 69587 
[Marriages.] CHARLES GRYMES, Esq; to Mrs. ANNE LIGHTFOOT, of York.
The Members of the Society for the Advancement of useful Knowledge are requested to meet at the Capitol, on Wednesday the 24th of Instant, at ten o'Clock in the Morning.
Advertisements.
PORT ROYAL, October 10, 1773.
THOSE indebted by open Account, to the Store lately kept by the Subscriber, in Port Royal, are requested to come and settle, pay off, or give Bond, as he will be under the Necessity to order Suit on all Accounts which shall be open after November. He has for SALE 7401. Sterling worth of DRY GOODS, which he will barter for Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, West India Goods, or sell on Credit, at a very low Advance, the Purchaser giving Bond and approved Security. (4) ROBERT GILCHRIST.
A YOUNG Man, just arrived from England, offers his Service as CLERK to a Merchant or Storekeeper. He has been used to different Branches of Trade, and can be well recommended. For Particulars apply to Captain Danby of the Bland, now lying at Norfolk. (11)
DENBIGH, November 8, 1773.
I FORBID all HUNTERS, and others, from ranging upon any Part of my Land. The Hunters, who, to oblige the Reverend Mr. Hubbard, join their Dogs with those he keeps, may take Notice that I forbid their Pursuit of Game through any Part of my Land, and forewarn them from suffering their Dogs to come upon my Land, at their Peril. (1) WILLIAM DIGGES.
Just IMPORTED, in the Ships Neptune and Bland, and to be SOLD at John Carter's Store, in Williamsburg, the following Goods, viz.
SUPERFINE and coarse Broadcloths, German Seres, Beaver and Bath Coatings, Dutch Blankets, Hahlthicks, Osnabrugs, Rells, fine and coarse Irish Linens, Damask Tablecloths and Napkins, Cambricks, Lawns, Muslins, Mens Buckskin Gloves, Womens and Girls Thread and Leather Gloves, Net Hoods, Glove Knots, black Catgut and Patent Net, black and white spotted Blond, Cotton Threads, India Ditto, Flos Silk for working Catgut, white and black Thread Edgings and lace, Womens white and coloured Satin Pumps, Womens and Girls Calimanco Pumps, Childrens Purple and red Morocco Leather Pumps, Meas and Boys fine and coarse Hars, Ladies Riding Hats trimmed, Hair Brooms, painted Hearth Brooms, Plate Baskets, brown Copper Tea Kitchens, Copper Tea Kettles and Trivets, Coal Scoops, Cinder Shovels, round Iron Fenders, square Iron Chaffing Dishes, Locks and Hinges of all Sorts, Glue, Sets of Bed Screws, wooden and Brass Casters, Brass Door Knockers, Brads and wooden Screw Pulleys, yellow and white Chair Nails, Brass Chaffing Dishes, House Bells, Scales and Weights, Jar Raisins, Currants, Almonds, Figs, white and brown Sugar Candy, Barley Sugar, Coriander Comfits, white and coloured Carraway Comfits, candied Orange Peel and Chips, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, white Ginger, Pepper, Allspice, Anchovies, Capers, Olives, India Mangoes, pickled Barberrys and Samphire, Linseed Oil, white Lead, Lampblack, Verdigris, Dutch Pink, Umber, Vermilion, Prussian Blue, Alum, Brimstone, Rotten Stone, Powder Blue, Fig Blue, Starch, Saltpetre, best Sallad Oil, Sacks of Salt, Playing Cards, old Gin, Hardams best Straubung, No: 9, Bohea and very fine Hyson Tea, Chocolate, Coffee, Mustard, &c. &c.
For SALE, At our STORE in PORTSMOUTH, Madeira, Tenerif, St. Michael's, Calcarvella, and Malaga WINES. Loaf and Muscovado SUGARS. West India and Northward RUM. Jamaica and old Barbados CANE SPIRIT. COFFEE. PIMENTA. CHOCOLATE. WHEAT FANS. MARBLE SLABS. A few HOLLAND made IRON CHESTS. And a Quantity of fresh South Carolina RICE, and SOLE LEATHER. INGLIS & LONG.
NORFOLK, November 8, 1773.
THE Subscriber has a Vessel that will sail for Madeira early in December. He proposes to be in Williamsburg, at the Meeting of the Merchants, when he will be much obliged to his Friends for their Orders for Wine, &c. (12) MATTHEW PHRIPP.
NORFOLK, October 25, 1773.
FOR CHARTER, the SNOW Hopewell, John Aylett, Barthen about 340 Hogheads, or 10,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to (tf) GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH.
Journeymen Cabinet-makers, who understand their Business, will have good Encouragement by applying immediately to me, near Williamsburg. (111) RICHARD BOOKER.
THE LOTS near the Capitol in Williamsburg, held in Coparcenary by the Orphans of the late John Palmer, whereon is an exceeding good Brick House two Stories high, also a small wooden One, very convenient for a Gentleman's Study, with two Rooms, all other necessary Outhouses, and a Garden. The Payments shall be made easy to the Purchaser, and a good Title when Possession is given, which will be on the 1st of January. LEWIS TYLER.
DUMFRIES, November 7, 1773.
To be SOLD at Cockpit Point, on Wednesday the 1st of December, for ready Cash, by the Administrator, all the ESTATE of Travers Downman, deceased. There are several very likely Slaves, and some of them are remarkable good Watermen.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at Dumfries, on the 10th of December, a NEW SCHOONER of about 1200 Bushels Burthen. Three Months Credit will be given, and undoubted Security required. The Bond to carry Interest from the Date, if not paid at the Time. (2)
To be RENTED for a Life, or Term of Years, as may be agreed upon, or the Interest of my LEASE to be SOLD,
HOG ISLAND FERRY and ORDINARY, to which there is a fine Plantation, in excellent Order. For the Crop of Wheat now growing thereon I will oblige myself to allow to a Purchaser one Hundred Pounds; but if I lease the Place, I shall reserve the Crop to myself. As much Money as I have received in twenty Days by the Premises will satisfy me for the annual Rent. H. U. ST. GEORGE.
STOLEN out of the Subscriber's Shop, or given to a wrong Person by Mistake, a SILVER WATCH with a Silver Dial Plate, Maker's Name Hiplings, London, No. 3725. I should be obliged to any Master Watchmaker who stops the said Watch, and any Person bringing it to me shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward. JAMES GEDDY.
N. B. Just IMPORTED, and SELLING at the lowest Price, an Assortment of PLATE and JEWELLERY, consisting of Table and Tea Spoons; Tureens, Punch, and Pap Lades; Paste Shoe, Knee, and Neck Buckles; Corals, Buttons in Gold and Silver, Seals in Ditto, Pins and Crystal Earrings, Lockets plain and ornamented, plated Spoons, Ditto Buckles, Paste Pins and Combs, Watch Chains and Keys, Brooches, Rings, &c. &c. J. G.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 7, 1773.
RUN away last Sunday Morning, from the Subscriber, an English Servant Man named SAMUEL JOHNSON, of a middle Size, thin Village, has dark Hair tied behind, stoops a little in his Shoulders, is much subject to Liquor, and at those Times very talkative and fond of singing; he had on a light coloured Cloth Coat and Jacket, blue gray Breeches much dusted with Flower, a black Handkerchief round his Neck, his Hat cocked, and pretty long before. He is a Baker by Trade, pretends to be well acquainted with the City of London, and says he has been in the East Indies. Whoever brings the said Servant to me, or secures him so that I get him again, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward, and all reasonable Expenses paid. JOHN DRAPER.
N. B. All Masters of Vessels are forewarned from carrying him out of the Colony.
RUN away from the Subscribers, at Mr. Lewis Ball's, the 14th of October, at Night, five Convict Servant Men, who were taken the Day before from on Board the Taylors, at Four Mile Creek, viz. OLIVER MARTIN, 22 Years of Age, five Feet ten Inches high, of a brown Complexion, born in Ireland, is pert and looks well, and by Trade a House Carpenter and Joiner; he had on an old brown Coat, and red Waistcoat and Trousers. JONATHAN BOOTHMAN, an Englishman, 23 Years of Age, five Feet ten Inches high, of a dark brown Complexion, and a thievish Look; he had on a white Cotton Waistcoat, and Trousers. PAUL PRATT, a Pennsylvanian, thirty Years of Age, five Feet high, of a sandy Complexion, and good Countenance; he had on a blue Waistcoat, and black and white Breeches. JOHN THOMPSON, born in New England, 35 Years of Age, five Feet four Inches high, of a black Complexion, and surly Look; he had on a blue Waistcoat, another of Cotton, black Breeches, and Trousers. JOHN GAGA HAGAN, an Irishman, five Feet four Inches high, 43 Years of Age, of a black Complexion, is a well looking Man, and by Trade a Grocer; he had on a light coloured Coat, blue Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches. The four first are Seamen. Whoever takes up and secures them, or any of them, so that we may get them again, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward for each, if taken within twenty Miles of Richmond, and if farther, FORTY SHILLINGS for each. (4) SAMPSON & GEORGE MATHEWS.
N. B. All Masters of Vessels are hereby forewarned from harbouring or carrying either of the said Convicts out of the Colony, at their Peril.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a DARK BAY MARE supposed to be about ten Years old next Spring, about four Feet two Inches high, has a Star in her Forehead, a Snip on her Nose, is Cleft fallen, a natural Pacer, and branded on the near Shoulder I. Possed, and appraised to 51. (11) JAMES MEREDITH.
NORFOLK, October 30, 1773.
WHEREAS many Debts are still due to Mr. William Orange, late of this Place, and as no longer Indulgence will be granted, I request the Favour of all Persons indebted to make immediate Payment, as those who fail paying off before the first of January next will be sued, without farther Notice. GEORGE GORDON.
PRINCE EDWARD, November 1, 1773.
ALL those who have any Demands against the Estate of the Reverend James Garden, deceased are desired to make them known by the 1st of December; and those indebted to the said Estate are requested to make speedy Payment, to the Administrators.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 1, 1773.
ALL Persons indebted to the Partnership of A COCKE and WRAY are requested to discharge their respective Balances without Delay. They hope this Notice will be sufficient, to prevent farther Trouble.
NORFOLK, October 30, 1773.
AS I intend for Great Britain early in the Spring, I once more request all Persons indebted to the Estate of MATTHEW ROTHERY, deceased, also to ROTHERY and MOHUN, to come and make Payment. All who fail to do it before the 1st of January will be sued, without farther Notice. And those who have any Demands against said Estate are desired to make them known, that they may receive Payment. MARY ROTHERY, Executrix.
N. B. To be SOLD a 100 L. Share in the Town Point Company Concern, likewise a very valuable Negro Fellow, who has worked at the Smith's Business some Time, and still continues at the principal Shop in Town, sundry Smith's Tools, several exceeding good House Wenches with their Children, and some very fine Negro Girls, all to be sold at private Sale.

To the DEBTORS of Mess. Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, in the Colony of VIRGINIA.
SIRS, FREDERICKSBURG, October 26, 1773. I AM directed by several Gentlemen in London, Creditors of the said Mess. Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, to insert the following in the Virginia Newspapers, viz.
GENTLEMEN, TAKE Notice, that a Commission of Bankruptcy, under the Great Seal of Great Britain, bearing Date the 4th of August, 1773, hath been awarded and issued against William Perkins and William Brown, late of London, Merchants, and Partners with Thomas Buchanan, of the Colony of Maryland, Merchant, and that you are not to pay any Debt, which may be due and owing by you to the Estate of the late Copartnership, to any Person or Persons whatsoever, without the Order, in Writing, of the Assignees, who shall be duly chosen under the said Commission, of which due Notice will be given as soon as they are chosen. I am farther advised, that sundry Debts due to that Partnership in this Colony, amounting to upwards of 70,000 l. Sterling, a List whereof is enclosed me, and which I shall have at the ensuing Meeting of Merchants in Williamsburg, have been assigned over to Mess. Barlow and Company, who have Possession of the Bankrupts Books. Also, that they understand other extraordinary Assignments have been made by Mr. Brown; all which, they say, they have great Reason to believe will be set aside, not being executed by all the Partners. Until this Matter is determined, it is hoped the Concerned will, for their own Security, pay proper Regard to the Creditors Notice, and this Information, by their Order, from your humble Servant, CHARLES YATES.
WHEREAS I am about moving to the Mississippi very shortly, to get a House built, and some Grain raised, to settle my Family there next Fall, I hereby give Notice to my Trustees that I propose to take with me two Men, two Women, four Children, and what Necessaries we have, to enable me to make proper Provision for my Family, and to leave the rest of the Slaves (fourteen) Oxen, and Horses, except my Riding Horse, to answer the Ends proposed by a Contract entered into with the aforesaid Trustees. And as I think they have not come up to their Engagement, and have acted such a Part towards my Family as has obliged me to complain to them, without obtaining any Redress, I am obliged to give them this publick Notice, as well to induce them to a speedy and amicable Adjustment of all Differences, by submitting them to disinterested Men, in Order to put a Period to them, as to prevent any Reflections when I am gone. I am authorised to say, my Wife would retire with a very small Pittance in Lieu of her Dower; but, under the present Situation of Affairs, she is determined to consent to no more Deeds that will affect her Dower hereafter. I should be glad to have a Settlement of all my Affairs, which was put into my Trustees Hands, if for no other Reason than to select what is the Portion of my Creditors who generously gave me a Discharge. As it will be very inconvenient for me to return to Virginia again, I hope my Creditors will meet at Mr. Benjamin Johnson's, on the 30th Instant (November) to receive all the Information I can give of my Affairs, and to appoint an Agent to negotiate their Business, as my Wife has consented to go under the Care and Protection of Mr. Philip Barbour. I must now beg Leave to inform my other Creditors, who would not call in with those who gave me a Discharge for what I then had, that by their Conduct I have not been able to acquire Property ever since; and that by the Behaviour of some, who have been seeking all Advantages the Law could give them, to the Prejudice of the Innocent and Benign, I have not only been deprived of serving my Creditors, but rendered incapable of doing any Thing for my Family. As Time must convince them of their Error, it is hoped they will consider it their Interest to assist and support rather than to persecute and harass me any longer. I would, therefore, recommend it to all those who would not join my other Creditors, in November 1773, to consider if it would not be for their Interest to grant a Letter of License for fifteen Years, and join in partaking of an equal Dividend with all my other Creditors at that Period, of what I may get hereafter; by which Means, if it should please God to crown me with Success, I might get some Lands which would prove valuable by that Time. A contrary Conduct may, and indeed must, prevent me from ever attempting to acquire Property, but only for those who may intrust me with their Property to procure Lands in their Name, and whom I shall be glad to serve to the utmost of my Power. This being a very serious and interesting Matter, it is hoped those concerned in the Event will be as speedy as possible in advising me of their Willingness to accept of the above Proposal. I would not have set down so long a Day, but there must be some Time before I can get any Money to enable me to take up Land; and as there is such a Quantity of Land to take up, it must be some Time before the Land can bear any Price near its Value. B. GRYMES.
N. B. I should be glad to serve what Officers are unprovided for, that may choose to have Lands in that Part of the World, and will endeavour to settle Lands saved for them in Time, to prevent their Lapsing, and will take Pay for the Services and Fees in Part of the Land which may be saved; but it must be here understood the Title must inure to my Family, as the Needful must come out of their Fund. Those who choose to engage are desired to advise in Time, and send me a proper Certificate and Petition to his Excellency Peter Chester, Esquire, Governor of West Florida.
Just IMPORTED from London, in the Bland, Captain Danby, and to be SOLD at my Shop in Williamsburg,
A LARGE and complete Assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, the best and freshest in their Kinds. Doctor Norris's Antimonial Drops, at 5 l. the Dozen, and 30 s. the Half Dozen; Keyser's Pills, at 12 s. 6 d. a Box; Janey's Fever Powders, Turlington's and Friar's Balsams, Doctor Hill's Pectoral Balsam of Honey, Godfrey's and Freeman's Cordials, Essence of Water Dock, Elixir Bardana, Daffy's, Squire's, and Anderson's Elixirs, Flett's and Bateman's Drops, Anderson's and Lockhart's Pills, Greenhow's Tincture for the Gums and Teeth, Ditto for the Toothach. Also best Durham Flower of Mustard, Salletpe, Sago, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras Oil, Anchovies, Capers, Olives, pickled Walnuts, fine Jar Raisins, Currants, Figs, candied Ginger, Nutmegs, Barley Sugar, white and brown Sugar Candy, black Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, a large Quantity of Gold and Silver Leaf, best London Lancets, Smelling Bottles, Ivory and Pewter Syringes, Tooth Brushes, Prussian Blue, Verdigris, red and white Lead, Vermilion, &c. &c. &c. WILLIAM PASTEUR.
N. B. I am in Want of a NEGRO CARPENTER, and will give a good Price for one that I like. W. P.
For LONDON, with Liberty of Consignment to any House, at eight Pounds Sterling a Tun Freight, THE BLAND, Michael Danby Master, being ready to receive TOBACCO from James and York Rivers. Those Gentlemen who are inclined to ship by this Opportunity are requested to deliver their Bills and Orders to Mr. P. Lyons, in Hanover, or Mess. Field and Caul, in Williamsburg. The Captain, who will attend the approaching Meeting of the Merchants at Williamsburg, may likewise be treated with for Freight.
FREDERICKSBURG, October 26, 1773. FOR CHARTER to any Part of Europe, the SHIP Ritchie, William Robertson Master, Burthen about 380 Hogheads of Tobacco. She is immediately expected at Hampton. For Terms apply to Neil McCoull, who will be in Williamsburg about the 9th of November.
YORK County, October 16, 1773. ALL Persons having Demands against the Estate of Major Robert Shield, deceased, are desired to make them known to the Subscribers as soon as possible, properly proved; and those who are indebted thereto to make immediate Payment, as the Situation of his Affairs will not admit of any Indulgence. There will be SOLD, on Thursday the 18th of November, at his late Dwellinghouse, sundry HOUSEHOLD GOODS, STOCKS of different Kinds, &c. Credit will be allowed to the 1st of June, on giving Bond and Security to the Executors. SAMUEL SHIELD. THOMAS NELSON, Junior. HINDE RUSSELL. THOMAS PESCUO.
Just IMPORTED from London, in the Ship Bland, Captain Danby, A GENERAL Assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES; also most of the Patent Medicines, such as Norris's Drops, Keyser's Pills, &c. &c. to be sold by the Subscriber in Norfolk, Wholesale and Retail, for ready Money only. ALEXANDER GORDON.
THE DELAWARE LOTTERY. FOR RAISING THE SUM OF 5625 POUNDS (or 15,000 DOLLARS) FOR THE USE OF THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY. THE SCHEME.
Table with 4 columns: Prize of, 6000 Dollars, is 6000 Dollars. 2 - 2000 - are 4000. 4 - 1000 - are 4000. 10 - 500 - are 5000. 20 - 200 - are 4000. 30 - 100 - are 3000. 60 - 50 - are 3000. 6960 - 10 - are 69600. 7087 Prizes. First Ticket drawn, for the first 12 Days, 100 - 1200. 12,913 Blanks. Last drawn, 200. N. B. These are not included in the Prizes numbered. 20,000 Tickets, at Five Dollars each, are 100,000 Dollars. Not two BLANKS to a PRIZE.
THE growing Importance of the COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, for the Use of which the above Lottery is designed, is now generally known through every Province of America. It has hitherto subsisted, and been raised to its present Situation, entirely by the Favour of the Publick. In the Centre of North America, and in a pleasant healthy Country, it is well fitted for the most extensive Usefulness. The Success which has attended the vigorous Efforts already made to raise its Funds, and furnish the Means of a complete and finished Education to all who are sent to it, has encouraged those concerned in the present Attempt, especially as several very judicious Persons have warmly recommended it, signifying their Surprise that at a Time when so many have taken this Method of promoting publick Undertakings a SEMINARY of such Importance should not also put in for a Share of the general Benevolence. This, added to other Schemes for the Support and Improvement of the College, will afford to many Friends of that Institution an Opportunity of contributing, with very little Risk of losing, and a considerably Chance of Gain to themselves, who would not incline that the small Sums they could spare should appear in a Subscription Paper.
As most of the Tickets are already engaged, many Gentlemen of extensive Acquaintance having interested themselves in this Measure, the Publick may depend that the Lottery will be drawn some Time in the Month of December, at Newcastle upon Delaware, under the Inspection of Gentlemen of Character, who are to be upon Oath for the faithful Discharge of the Trust reposed in them; and a List of the Prizes will be published in the Virginia Gazette, for the Satisfaction of those who purchase Tickets in that Colony.
TICKETS may be had at the Post Office in Williamsburg, where the Prizes (after deducting 15 per Cent. for the Purposes of the Lottery) will be paid to the fortunate Adventurers who purchased from thence.
For SALE, A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND lying in Chesterfield, containing 1800 Acres, with a fine Apple Orchard, a great Quantity of Meadows and Marshes, with fine Fishing and Fowling. It does not exceed five Miles to Petersburg, nor six to Osborne's. A TRACT of LAND lying in the aforesaid County, containing 1600 Acres, which is well timbered, and lies level. At a very small Expense may be erected upon it a fine Grist Mill, on Swift Creek. It is convenient to Petersburg and Osborne's, not exceeding six Miles to either. I will sell this Tract of Land altogether, or in Parcels, as may best suit the Purchaser. Also a TRACT of LAND in Amelia, containing 1250 Acres, with a very good Dwellinghouse, Kitchen, and all other necessary Outbuildings, a fine Apple and Peach Orchard, an exceeding good Grist Mill, and the Plantation is in good Order for Cropping. Any Person, inclined to purchase the above Tracts of Land, may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber in Chesterfield. (6) JOHN RANDOLPH.
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust from James Walker to Mess. William Cuninghame and Company, of Glasgow, will be SOLD at Peytonsburg, in Pennsylvania, on Tuesday the 23d Instant (November) for ready Money, THIRTY VALUABLE VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES. Also 444 Acres of LAND on Mirey Creek, Halifax County, a likely NEGRO FELLOW, sixteen Head of CATTLE, sixteen Head of SHEEP, and sundry HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE; the Property of Francis Arnold, and made over, by Deed of Trust, to satisfy a Debt due to the above mentioned Company. THOMAS GORDON.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 25th of this Instant (November) before the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg, A TRACT of LAND on Chickahominy River, in James City County, containing upwards of 650 Acres, just above Barrett's Ferry, and about twelve Miles from Williamsburg. It is good for Grain or Tobacco, a fine Place for Stock, Fishing, and Fowling. Wheat will be taken in Part of Payment; and six Months Credit will be allowed for one Half the Purchase Money, and twelve Months for the Remainder. GOODRICH BOUSH.
JAMES MARTIN, Plaintiff, against RICHARD OGLEBY, and THOMAS OGLEBY, Defendants, In Chancery. GEORGE III. by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to the Sheriff of Bedford County, greeting: We command you that you summon Richard Ogleby to appear before the Justices of our said County Court of Chancery, at the Courthouse of the said County, on the fourth Monday in next Month, to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against him, and Thomas Ogleby, by James Martin; and this he shall in no Wise omit, under the Penalty of 100 l. and have then there this Writ. Witness James Steptoe, Clerk of our said Court, the 30th Day of September, in the 13th Year of our Reign. JAMES STEPTOE.
GEORGE III. by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to the Sheriff of Bedford County, greeting: We command you that you summon Peter Finney to appear before the Justices of our said County Court of Chancery, on the 4th Monday in next Month, to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against him by James Robinson; and this he shall in no Wise omit, under the Penalty of 100 l. and have then there this Writ. Witness James Steptoe, Clerk of our said Court, the 30th Day of September, in the 13th Year of our Reign. JAMES STEPTOE.
JAMES LYLE, Plaintiff, against GEORGE PHILLIPS, EDMUND JENNINGS, JAMES CALLAWAY, and JEREMIAH EARLY, Defendants, In Chancery. GEORGE III. by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to the Sheriff of Bedford County, greeting: We command you that you attach the Body of Edmund Jennings, so that you have his Body before the Justices of our said County Court of Chancery, at the Courthouse of our said County, on the fourth Monday in next Month, to answer us as well of a certain Contempt by him to us offered, as it is said, as upon those Things which to him shall then and there be objected, and farther to do and receive what our said Court shall in that Part consider; and have then there this Writ. Witness James Steptoe, Clerk of our said Court, the 30th Day of September, in the 13th Year of our Reign. JAMES STEPTOE.
STRAYED or STOLEN, from Mr. Buck- treut's, in Williamsburg, about the 24th of October, a small BAY MARE about four Feet three Inches high, a small Star in her Forehead, never was docked, and had a small BAY COLT with her. Whoever brings them to Mr. Bucktreut, in Williamsburg, or to Mr. John Bailey, on Back River, Hampton, shall have 15 s. Reward. ROBERT KING.
N. B. It is supposed she is gone towards Back River, as she was red there.
STRAYED from New London, in June last, a CHESTNUT SORREL HORSE about ten Years old, four Feet nine Inches high, a small Star in his Forehead, his Neck is sunk at his Shoulders, had on a small Bell with a round Buckle to the Collar, trots and paces, and branded on the near Shoulder TM in a Piece. Whoever brings him to me shall have 20 s. Reward. JOHN CALLAWAY.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 2, 1773. STRAYED or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, about the Beginning of this Court, a BAY HORSE about thirteen Hands and a Half high, a Star in his Forehead, a roached Mane, but has no Mark that I recollect. Whoever brings the said Horse to me shall be amply rewarded for their Trouble. JOSEPH KIDD.
RUN away from the Subscriber the 17th of July last, in the lower End of Mecklenburg, a Mundingo Negro Man named TOM, five Feet ten or eleven Inches high, about 25 Years of Age, spare made, very black, red Eyes, has been in this County about eighteen Months; he lived this Year under the Direction of Mr. Edward Giles, and if he should be strictly questioned can tell either Mr. Giles's or my Name. I will give 20 s. to any Person who will deliver him to me, if taken twenty Miles from home, or will pay in Proportion for a greater or less Distance, as the Law directs. I will well reward any Person that can give me Intelligence where he is, either by Writing or otherwise, if in or out of Prison. (2) JOSIAH DALY.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 4, 1773. RUN away from the Subscriber, the Negro Boy so well known in this City by the Name of FIDDLER BILLY, who is of a yellowish Cast, smart, and likely. He belongs to the Estate of Edward Nicholson, deceased; and I hired him of Mr. Benjamin Weldon, the Executor. Whoever delivers him to me shall have 20 s. Reward, besides what the Law allows; and I hereby forewarn all Persons from harbouring him. WILLIAM FEARSON.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Mecklenburg, a new Negro Fellow about five Feet three Inches high, has lost Half of his left Ear, a Scar on his left Cheek, he cannot (or will not) tell his Owner's Name, has on a Pair of old Crocus Trousers, and an old Blanket. The Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges. RICHARD SWEPSON, Jailer.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland, a ROAN MARE about twelve Years old, four Feet high, and branded on the off Shoulder and near Buttock I. Posted, and appraised to 3 l. (||) MOSES HUDGENS.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick, a GRAY MARE about three Years old, four Feet three Inches high, neither docked nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 5 l. (||) WILLIAM FERGUSON.
TAKEN up, in Fauquier, a YELLOW BAY MARE seven or eight Years old, about fourteen Hands high, with a Star in her Forehead, a Snip on her Nose, three white Feets shed all round, her Mane Half roached, a Sprig Tail, paces very well, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock L. Posted, and appraised to 15 l. (||) JOHN LUTTRELL.
TAKEN up, in Botetourt, a DARK BROWN MARE about thirteen Hands high, five Years old, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock I. Posted, and appraised to 5 l. JAMES SCOTT.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a RED COW and CALF; the Cow is marked with two Crops and two Underkeels in the left Ear. Posted, and appraised to 45 s. (||) JOHN PHELPS.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, three SHEEP, two white Ewes and a black Ram, with a Bell on; the Ewes have both Lambs, marked with a Crop and Overkeel in each Ear. Posted, and appraised to 20 s. (||) MARY CRENSHAW.
THE Subscriber has a neat Assortment of EUROPEAN and INDIA GOODS for Sale, which he will lump off cheap for Cash, Bills of Exchange, or Tobacco; and will give long Credit, if desired, upon Bond with Interest, and approved Security. (5||) G. MASON.
GARDEN SEEDS.
A FRESH Assortment just IMPORTED, and to be SOLD by the Subscriber, in Williamsburg, viz. EARLIEST PEASE, WINDSOR BEANS, CABBAGE SEEDS of sundry Sorts, GARDEN CRESSES, WHITE MUSTARD, fine COLLIFLOWER SEED, WHITE and PURPLE BROCOLI, TURNIP SEED (of a very large Kind) with all the other small Seeds commonly used in private Gardens. ROBERT NICOLSON.
NORFOLK, October 20, 1773. FOR CHARTER, to any Part of Europe, the SHIP Sparling, William Priestman Master, Burthen about 500 Hogheads, or 12,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to (5) JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co. Who have for Sale a Quantity of Liverpool SALT.
NEWCASTLE, October 21, 1773. I INTEND to leave the Colony very soon. (||) JOHN THROAP.
FREDERICKSBURG, October 6, 1773. I INTEND to leave the Colony soon. PETER SCOTT.
W A N T E D, A DISCREET WOMAN, to act in the Capacity of a Housekeeper in a respectable Family; such a Person, with a good Recommendation, may hear of a Place by applying to the Printer.
ALL Persons indebted to Charles Minnis, deceased, of York County, are requested to make immediate Payment, as the Circumstances of his Estate will admit of no Indulgence; and those who have any Demands against the said Estate are desired to make them known to AUGUSTINE MOORE, Executor. ** The HALF WAY HOUSE between York and Hampton to be let. For Terms inquire as above.

POETS CORNER. ODE TO HEALTH.  O THOU! from whose kind Bounty flows The greatest Comfort Heaven bestows, With thee, blest Health! whilst in my Veins Life's Crimson Tide its Course maintains, With thee for ever let me dwell, Nor thou disdain my humble Cell; For if on Wealth we fix our Aim, Or glory in a Parent's Name, If high Ambition fire our Mind With sovereign Power to rule Mankind, Or Love's soft secret Joys inspire Our tender Breasts with warm Desire, What'er Delights the Gods bestow, To sooth the Pangs of human Wo, With thee, blest Health! new Pleasures bring, And bloom in one continual Spring.
To be SOLD on Thursday the 25th of this Instant (November) before the Raleigh Ta- vern, to the highest Bidder,
THE exceeding fine Plantation and TRACT of LAND in Chesterfield County, at the Falls of James River, belonging to the Subscriber, which contains upwards of 2000 Acres, and, on Account of its Richness and Situation, is deservedly esteemed the most valuable in the Colony, nay equal to any in America. It is in good Order for Cropping; and about 250 Acres will be sowed in Wheat this Fall, from which may be expected to be reaped at least 5000 Bushels. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and approved Security to WILLIAM BYRD, and his Trustees.
A YOUNG Man who can be well recommended as to his Sobriety and Diligence in Business, and properly qualified to transact the Business of a COUNTY COURT CLERK, in all its Branches, may hear of good Encouragement by applying to the PRINTER.
LANDED from on Board the London, Captain Robertson, three Casks of PIPES marked F with a Crow's Foot with Co at the Top & W Crow's Foot M, also a Box and a Cask of GLASS marked S Crow's Foot N, No. 1 and 2, which are with Mr. William Reynolds in York. (tf)
HANOVER Town, October 20, 1773. RUN away from the Subscriber, about two Months ago, FOURTEEN NEW NEGROES, ten of whom were taken up in King William, and the remaining seven were lately seen near West Point in that County. I will give THREE POUNDS Reward for each of them, besides what the Law allows, to any Person who shall bring them to me. JOHN BURNLEY.
THE Subscriber has just opened TAVERN in the Town of Newcastle, in the new House lately built by Mr. Charles Tinsley for that Purpose, and well adapted for the Business, hav- ing an extraordinary good Pasture very convenient to it. All who will fa- vour him with their Custom may depend they shall be well accommo- dated, and great Care taken of their Horses. DAVID CLARKE. (tf)
KING & QUEEN, October 10, 1773. THE Subscriber, from several Years Ex- perience of the very bad Management of Overseers, together with his own Want of a proper Knowledge in the Business of either the Farmer or Planter, though in Possession of Lands extremely well calcu- lated for raising Wheat, Tobacco, or Indian Corn, has come to the Re- solution to offer for SALE the following TRACTS of LAND, all of which may be entered upon at Christmas, namely, That beautiful Seat and Plantation on Mattaponny River, in King and Queen, whereon John Robinson, Esquire (late Treasurer) lived, contain- ing 1381 Acres of high Land, and about 650 Acres of very valuable Marsh, also a very good geared Water Grist Mill in proper Repair, the Toll of which maintains near sixty in Family, besides several Horses, stands within 100 Yards of the River, and, at a small Expense, may be con- structed into a very convenient Merchant Mill. The Improvements on this Seat, I am credibly informed, cost better than 5000l. and in Point of Convenience, Taste, or Situation, is exceeded but by very few in the Colony, and so well known that a particular Description is unnecessary. The Marsh is remarkably rich and high, and the Subscriber, intending to reclaim the Whole, has already done a considerable Length of very sub- stantial Bank; a good Quantity of inland Marsh has been for some Time laid dry and in Meadow, and, from the Trial made, he is well satisfied is practicable, at a much less Expense than is generally thought to attend Works of that Nature.
A Tract of very valuable Land in King William, formerly the Property of Colonel Bernard Moore, and known by the Name of Wormanshede, containing 1780 Acres, and running near three Miles on Pamunkey River; the Soil is remarkably good for Wheat, Tobacco, or Corn, and is gene- rally allowed to be as valuable and convenient a Plantation, for the Num- ber of Acres, as any in the lower Parts of the Country. There are on this Tract a Dwellinghouse seventy Feet long and twenty wide, in which Colonel Moore formerly lived, with many good and convenient Outbuildings, and very fine Peach Orchards. There also is, belonging to and adjoining this Land, a good Water Mill lately rebuilt on a fine and constant Stream sufficient to carry two Pair of Stones in the driest Times, situated be- tween the Branches of York River, not above a Mile from either, and is capable of being easily made a very valuable Merchant Mill, Mat- aponny being navigable up to it. When the late Speaker's Administrators advertised some Part of this Tract, in two Parcels, they say of the lower Part, containing 536 Acres, "it abounds with such a Quantity of White Oak, that it is thought 1000l. Worth of Plank and Timber may be got off it." See the Gazettes, May 10, 1770.
Another Tract on Raanses, in Mecklenburg, Virginia, known by the Name of Black's Ferry, 65 Miles from Petersburg, about 250 Acres of which are very rich low Grounds well adapted for raising good Tobac- co, a fine natural Meadow, and good Range for all Sorts of Stock. There is, at this Place, a publick Ferry established by Act of Assembly, already very profitable, and promises to be as much so as any on the Ri- ver, being thought the nearest, from Appomattox, to the large Tobacco Settlements in Bute County, and other Places in North Carolina.
On the two first Plantations there are and will be put in the Ground 250 Bushels of Wheat, and as the Mills do more than maintain all the Hands and Horses necessary to be kept on these Plantations, all the Corn made thereon will be always for Market. There are large Stocks of all Sorts at all the three Places, which the Purchasers may have, with Corn, Fodder, Hay, and most Sorts of Plantation Utensils. The Terms of Sale are, one Eighth of the Consideration M. ny next Christmas, when Deeds are passed and Possession given, another Eighth the April Term fol- lowing, and the remaining three Fourths to be paid in three annual Pay- ment, without Interest, upon Bond and Security being given to WILLIAM BLACK. (4)
HANOVER, October 25, 1773. FOR SALE, a TRACT of LAND on the main Road, about three or four Miles above the Courthouse, containing 162 Acres, on which is a good Dwellinghouse with three Rooms, each having a Fire Place, and a Passage upon the Ground Floor, a large Room with a Fire Place, a small Room, and Passage above Stairs, good Cellaring, good Dairy and Smokehouse, Kitchen, Quarter, Barn, Stable, two Tobacco Houses, and a very fine and convenient Spring. This Place is remarkable for its pleasant and healthy Situation, standing on a high Hill which commands a beautiful Prospect of the fine Estates of North and South Wales. It is very convenient for a Merchant, Doctor, or a Gentleman to live at, or retire to during the sickly Season of the Fall; as it is not only free from those Disorders, but remarkable for re- covering those labouring under them.
Also another Tract of LAND containing 148 Acres, within three or 400 Yards of the above, being only parted by a narrow Gore of South Wales. There are upon the two Places about five or six Acres of very good Meadow. They may be entered on the first of January. One Half of the Purchase Money to be paid at the next Meeting of the Mer- chants, or perhaps at the January Meeting, the other as can be agreed on. I should be glad to treat with any Gentleman professing Phyfick and Surgery for my Lots and Houses in Hanover Town, with large Part of my Shop Utensils and Medicines. Any such may depend this Place is inferior to few in the Colony for Practice. The Terms as above. (tf) JOHN WALKER.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the Publick that he has got an extraordinary good PAINTER, who understands his Business as well as any Man in the Colony. He is a good Limner, Landscape Painter, &c. and an excellent Hand at paint- ing all Sorts of Signs, Coats of Arms, and Ciphers on Carriages. He can paint any Kind of Pictures as well, and as much to the Life, as those imported from England. All those who want such Painting may depend on having it done in the best and most expeditious Manner, by applying to me in Newcastle. (tf) CHARLES TINSLEY.
FOR CHARTER, the SHIP Neptune, Archi- bald White Master, Burthen about 400 Hogf- heads, or 10,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to the Subscribers. JOHN GREENWOOD. (5tf) JOHN LAWRENCE.
Just IMPORTED, in the latest Vessels from London, and SELLING by the Subscriber, next Door above the Coffee House, for ready Money,
A GENTEEEL and very elegant Assortment of JEWELLERY and MILLINERY, &c. consisting of fine Blond Hoods, Italian and Lace Ruffs, Fancy Caps, Egrets, Breast Flowers, Fillets, Lace and Gauze Caps, &c. handsome Agate Necklaces and Earrings set with Marcasites, Paste Ditto, French Wax Bows and Solitaires, Wax Pearl, real Garnets, Jet Ditto, Velvet Collars, Paste Pins of various Kinds, Sprigs suitable to all, which are beautifully set, Paste and plain Combs, set Shoe Buckles; Garnet, Marcasite, Paste, and plain Gold Lockets and Crosses; Italian and Blond Lace; Fancy, and Silver Stomach- ers; Ribands, Fans, Bobbins, Tapes; Gentlemen and Ladies Silk, and other Gloves; Gresham's Pumps, Sewing Silk, Cotton Thread, Book Muffin, thick Ditto, Cambricks, Lawns, Gauzes, black and white Sarconets, casting Handkerchiefs and Terefas, Lawn, Muffin, Pocket, and Gauze Ditto, worked Book Muffin Aprons, Lawn and black flounced Ditto, Gauze Shades, Boys Satin Caps with Feathers, Hats, Bonnets, Cloaks, Ladies fashionable Riding Hats, with black, blue, and white Ostrich Feathers for them, and Gloves suitable; complete Suits of Gauze, and Blond Lace; Gentlemen's Lace Ruffs, Minionet and Blond Laces; rich white, flowered, striped, and plain Lustrings; plain, and striped Tafetas; Persians, black Mode, Chintzes, Calicoes, Gentlemen's Bags and Rofes; Silk, Cotton, Thread, and Worsted Hose; Morocco, and Silk Pocket Books, with or without Instruments; Tortoise Shell, and other Sorts of Memorandum Books; Washballs, undressed Hells, Childrens Tea Sets; Silk, and fine black Ruffel Quilts; very fine Bombasin, and Crape. Also a Variety of other Things too tedious to insert.
I have on Hand a small Assortment of CLOTHS, and proper TRIM- MINGS, which I would sell Wholesale on low Terms, for Cash or short Credit. I take this Opportunity to return Thanks to those Gentlemen and Ladies who have favoured me with their Custom, and to assure them they shall be served upon the most reasonable Terms by their much obliged humble Servant, MARY DICKENSON.
Pursuant to the Will of Mr. John Smith, deceased will be SOLD, on Friday the 3d of December, at his late Plantation in King William,
A VALUABLE Stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, a large Crop of Corn, Fodder, and Plantation Utensils. And on Tuesday, the 7th of the same Month, will be SOLD, upon the Premises, a very valuable TRACT of LAND known by the Name of Pickenbacky, lying in Henrico, situated on the Brook Swamp, about four Miles from Richmond, and contains, by an old Survey, 200 Acres, 100 of which are very rich well timbered low Grounds drained by an extraor- dinary Piece of Dam Work, and the Place is in good Order for Cropping, having a sufficient Quantity of Wheat now sowed upon it. Likewise all Kinds of Stock, together with the Crop of Corn, Fodder, and Plantation Utensils.
And on Tuesday the 21st of December will be SOLD, on the Premises, a TRACT of rich and well timbered LAND containing above 2000 Acres, and lies in Goochland, on James River, near the Mouth of the Great Bird, and opposite Elk Island. There is upon this Land a Plantation suf- ficient to work sixteen Hands, and the Soil is very suitable for Tobacco, Wheat, and Corn. For the Convenience of Purchasers it will be di- vided into several Lots, before the Day of Sale. At the same Time and Place will be SOLD 91 valuable SLAVES, fifteen of whom belong to the Estate of Mr. Joseph Smith, deceased, likewise a large Stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep, with the Crop of Corn, Fodder, and Plantation Utensils.
One Half of the Purchase Money for the Lands to be paid the 1st of May, and the Balance twelve Months after that Time. Credit for the Slaves, Stocks, &c. will be allowed till the 1st of July, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, which is to carry Interest from the Date, if not punctually paid. (10) WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor of John Smith, And Administrator of Joseph Smith.
N. B. If it should rain on any of the above mentioned Days, the Publick may depend the Sale will be the next fair Day.
W O O L L E N S. JUST IMPORTED in the Kingston Packet, Joseph Turner Master, a few Bales of WOOLLENS, consisting of low priced BROAD- CLOTHS, DUFFILS, FRIEZES, with suitable Trimmings; a few Bales of DUTCH BLANKETS, also a Quantity of SEINE TWINE; which I will sell on reasonable Terms, for ready Money or short Credit. (tf) JOSHUA STORRS.
To be SOLD on the Premises, the 15th of December, A VALUABLE Tract of TOBACCO LAND, in Albemarle County, containing about 2300 Acres, Part of it excellent low Grounds, through which runs Buck Mountain Creek. There are upon it an Overseer's House, a new Tobacco House, and Apple and Peach Orchards. Any Per- son inclinable to purchase the Whole, or any Part thereof, may know the Terms on the Day of Sale, which will be advantageous, as long Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and approved Security.
At the same Time and Place will also be sold the Stock of CATTLE, HOGS, HORSES, CORN, FODDER, PLANTATION UTENSILS, &c. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed for all Sums above 25 Shil- lings. JOHN GARLICK. (8) SAMUEL GARLICK.
NORFOLK, September 28, 1773. WE have lately imported a Quantity of EUROPEAN GOODS, in small assorted Packages, which we will sell at a low Advance, for Cash or short Credit; namely, KENDAL COTTONS, SADDLERY, IRISH LINENS, OSNABRUGS, low priced HATS, CHECKS, stamped COTTONS, SUITS of CLOTHES with TRIMMINGS, RUSSIA LINEN, DUFFILS, &c. We have also for Sale, a Quantity of Cadiz and Lamatta SALT, GINGER, PI- MENTA, and choice Lisbon WINE in Quarter Casks. (tf) GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH.
For SALE, sundry Tracts of LAND, in Orange County, North Carolina, namely,
FIVE Hundred and thirteen Acres on Dan River, formerly the Pro- perty of George Lumpkin; has on it convenient Houses, good Or- chards, and a good Quantity of fine low Grounds.
147 Acres on Hagan's Creek, on which is a remarkable good Seat for a Mill, and is convenient to the above Tract.
320 Acres on Mill Creek, which formerly belonged to Abraham Miles, has on it some Improvements, and is good Land for Hemp or Tobacco.
270 Acres on North Hico River, which also belonged to Abraham Miles, and is exceeding good Land.
Also one Tract of Land in this Colony of 25 Acres, being an Island in Dan River, Pittsylvania County, which is said to be the best Fishing Place on that River.
The above Lands are about 140 Miles from the Falls of Appomattox. For a more particular Description of them any Person, inclining to pur- chase, may be informed by applying to Mr. Roger Atkinson, or Mr. John Jones, at Petersburg. I shall be in Williamsburg at the November Meeting, and will there let such as want to buy know the Price for the Whole, or any separate Parcel, and allow a reasonable Credit. Bond, with approved Security, will be required at the Time Deeds are executed. (9) CHARLES YATES, Attorney in Fact for the Assignees of Younger, Wilkinson, & Co. FREDERICKSBURG, September 15, 1773.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 10, 1773. COMMITTED to the publick Jail, from Cumberland, a Runaway Negro Man called TOM, five Feet ten Inches high, remarkably black, his Face much scarified with his Country Marks, both Ears bored, his right with four Holes and his left five, ap- pears to be upwards of forty Years old, and cannot speak to be under- stood, had on a Creous Shirt and Trousers. His Owner is desired to take him away and pay Charges. (12) PETER PELHAM.
TO BE SOLD, FIVE Hundred and fifty Acres of LAND in the County of Charles City, with a convenient Dwellinghouse and other Improvements. Two Hundred and twenty Acres, in the same County, pleasantly situ- ated on James River.
Two Thousand five Hundred and twenty Acres in the County of Cum- berland, commonly known by the Name of Saint James's. And one Thousand four Hundred and twenty one Acres in the Counties of Goochland and Cumberland, on both Sides of James River, opposite to Elk Island.
The above TRACTS of LAND were of the Estate of the late John Wayles, deceased, devised to the Subscribers, and are now offered for Sale. Persons disposed to purchase may be informed of the Terms, on Appli- cation to any one of the Subscribers; and the Times of Payment will be made easy, on giving Bond and Security to THOMAS JEFFERSON. (tf) FRANCIS EPPES. HENRY SKIPWITH.
W O O L L E N S. THE Subscriber has now upon Hand several Bales of coarse Wool- lens properly assorted for a Store, from 60 to 80 l. Sterling Value, also a large Quantity of COARSE CLOTHS and TRIMMINGS, in small Bales, from 3s. 6d. to 12s. Sterling a Yard, which he intends selling by the Bale, or retailing by the Piece. He expects more coarse Woolens, of all Sorts, in very soon. He sells at a low Advance, for Cash or short Credit. Any Person applying to him, at Mr. John Wood- side's in Norfolk, or at the General Courts, may depend on being served to Satisfaction. (tf) JOHN STONEY.
For SALE, immediately, altogether, or to any Num- ber of Persons that will agree on a Division among themselves,
TWELVE HUNDRED ACRES of LAND, in Sussex, one Mile below the Courthouse, and joining Nottoway River for about a Mile, which affords Plenty of Fish, and makes near 100 Acres of low Ground well stocked with Cypress and other Timber; in the Banks are Plenty of Shells very good for Lime. Great Part of the high Land is rich, on which there is a pretty Situation for a House, and sufficient cleared for ten or twelve Hands to cultivate Grain on. Mr. Clements, Mr. Hoomes, or Mr. Balfour, will show the Lands; and for Terms apply to David Rofs, Esquire, Merchant at Petersburg. (tf) J. SYME.
NEWCASTLE, July 14, 1773. THE Subscribers have on Hand between six and seven Hundred Pounds Sterling Worth of EUROPEAN and EAST INDIA GOODS, which they will dispose of at a low Ad- vance, by Wholesale, and make the Terms of Payment convenient to the Purchaser. We request the Favour of all those indebted to us to come and settle their Accounts immediately, by Bond or Payment, otherwise they may be assured their Accounts will be put into an Attorney's Hands, without Respect to Persons. (tf) JOHNSON & TINSLEY.
TO BE SOLD, And may be entered on immediately, A VALUABLE Tract of LAND in Brunswick, containing about 1000 Acres, of which about 100 Acres are cleared. On the Plan- tation is an exceeding good Dwellinghouse, underpinned with Brick, with three Brick Chimneys, a Kitchen with a Brick Chimney, and all other Outbuildings necessary for a Family and Cropping, all new built; also a very fine Apple and Peach Orchard. The Land lies within twelve Miles of Hico's Ford, and joins the Road to Eaton's Ferry. A good Title will be made the Purchaser, and the Terms may be known by applying to the Subscriber, at Cabin Point. (tf) ADAM FLEMING.
YORK Town, June 9, 1773. THE Subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the Will of their Testator, the late Honourable Wil- iam Nelson, desire that all Persons who were indebted to him will endeav- our to make as speedy Payments as possible. Those who have Accounts open on his Books, and who cannot immediately discharge the Balances, are desired to give their Bonds. This Request is the more necessary, as most of the Legacies bequeathed by the Testator are to be paid in Sterling Money, and he has directed that his younger Sons Fortunes shall be placed out at Interest upon undoubted Securities, so soon as it can be done. Those who have any Demands are desired to make them immediately known. THOMAS NELSON. THOMAS NELSON, Junior. HUGH NELSON. (tf) RO. C. NICHOLAS.
TO BE SOLD, ABOUT fourteen Thousand Acres of exceeding good LAND in the County of Pittsylvania. For Terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose of Amberh, who will treat with any Person inclinable to purchase, and be empowered to make a legal Title. CAROLINE, May 1, 1773. (tf) THOMAS LOMAX.
ALL Persons may be supplied with this PAPER at 12s. 6d. a Year, and have ADVERTISEMENTS (of a moderate Length) inserted in it for 3s. the first Week, and 2s. each Week after. * * * All Sorts of PRINTING WORK done at this Office in the neatest Manner, with Care and Expedition.

LEIGHORN, August 2.
THE Report of the Russian Army being defeated by the Turks, and 15,000 of them being taken Prisoners, on the other Side of the Danube, which has appeared in most of the publick Papers, is entirely false, and probably took its Rise from a Report spread at Constantinople to appease the People there, of which we have an Account in a Letter from Constantinople, sent by the Grand Bailiff of Venice, dated July 30, which is as follows. "The unsuccessful Operations of the Ottoman Troops, and the Advantages gained by the Russians having been made known, and no Victory by the Turks published by the Divan, occasioned great Murmuring amongst the People; and the Sultan being suddenly taken ill, the People assembled in a tumultuous Manner in Parts of the City, imagining that some more bad News from the Army was the Occasion of this Disorder, and an Insurrection was greatly dreaded. To prevent which, and to appease the Multitude, the Divan ordered the young Prince Repnin, who is Prisoner, to be conveyed through the principal Streets to the Three Towers, and declared that the Russians were totally routed, a great Number killed, and 15,000 taken Prisoners. This pacified the Mob in some Streets, but in others they grew more outrageous, and cried out, "The Ottoman Empire is at an End! 15,000 Russians would have been able to destroy the whole Turkish Army! it is a Lie!" Thus they continued in a riotous Manner till Soldiers were sent to disperse them." So far it is from being true that the Turks have defeated the Russians, that they have been defeated four Times by them this Campaign; and the Russians have gained considerable Advantages besides, and only received a Check at Silistria, where they lost 2000 Men, but the Turks lost double that Number.
WARSAW, August 2. Within these last twelve Days we have had no Accounts from the Russian Army, which we suppose has occasioned the Report of the Russians being defeated by the Turks; but we are assured, from good Authority, that there is not the least Ground for this Report, nor for that other Report of the Russians having repassed the Danube.
Last Saturday Sentence was expected to have been passed on the Persons accused of being concerned in the Plot against his Majesty's Life. The Hall of Justice was crowded with People of all Ranks and Sexes, when his Majesty unexpectedly appeared, and harangued the Commissioners in a very nervous and moving Speech, which drew Tears from the whole Audience, and is worthy of being recorded, as it shows his Religion, Humanity, and Generosity. The following is the Substance of his Speech: "It is true that a Regicide ought never to be pardoned, for as the Fate of the whole Nation depends upon the Prince, he that makes an Attempt upon the Prince makes an Attempt upon the whole Nation; but as, during these six Years, the Polish Nation has been in the utmost Confusion, and the greatest Misfortune, the supreme Authority was the Matter of Dispute; a Confederacy was formed, which blindly bore Arms against their King and Father; meaning at the same Time, that they were opposing a Tyrant; the Subjects, following their Chiefs for no other Reason than to preserve their Country and Liberty, and being also forced to it, cannot be looked upon but as Subjects and Soldiers, and therefore pardonable; that the Chiefs themselves, some of them led by their mistaken Notions, and others by treacherous Views, ought to be punished with the utmost Severity; but as he himself was the Person injured, and the Accuser, he insisted that not one of his Subjects should suffer for his Sake, for he freely forgave them all their black Designs against him; but this Pardon he does not grant as by Royal Authority, to show his Power, but he pardons them as a Christian, that when he bows his Knees before the Throne of Mercy he may be able to say, with a clear and unspotted Conscience, Forgive my Trespasses as I forgive them that trespass against me. The passing Sentence was postponed, and the King again earnestly requested the Commissioners not only to spare the Lives of the Criminals, but even to acquit them, as he forgave them all, present or not present. But still we do not know how the Matter will end.
August 14. The Austrians have numbered all the Inhabitants of their new Possessions, and have found 50,000 young Men, from the Age of eighteen and upwards, fit to bear Arms.
THORN, August 6. The Prussian Troops which for some Time lay before this City have suddenly marched off on a private Expedition, said to be to Courland, on an Affair of the first and most immediate Consequence; so that there are not now, in the whole City and its Territories, above 400 of the Prussian Military. However, the Troops which have marched off are expected back in a short Time, as M. Duraschin, his Prussian Majesty's Minister here, has informed the Magistracy that the King his Master means to take the City of Thorn under his Protection; and, in Case of any Opposition, has plainly intimated that Force will be used.
BERLIN, August 7. By the Motions that have been observed amongst our Troops, at different Times, within these last eighteen Months, and by the warlike Preparations which have been carried on through all his Prussian Majesty's Dominions during that Time, it seems past all Doubt that Peace will not continue long. All the new Troops are ordered into the different Fortifications, and the old Ones have received Orders to march towards the Polish Territories. Magazines are forming, in such Abundance, that a War of ten Years Continuance would not consume them; and within this Fortnight Orders have been given for altering all the Soldiers Muskets, to enable them to fire more expeditiously, and that their Shot may do Execution at a greater Distance.
LOWER ELBE, August 12. The Emperor of Germany, attended by his best Generals, is daily expected in Poland; and his Troops, from every Corner of his Dominions, are in full March towards the Polish and Turkish Territories. His new acquired Provinces in Poland are daily fortifying, and his Troops there are augmenting every Day, and every Thing is put in the best Posture of Defence. The King of Prussia observes the same Order, and, with 150,000 of the best disciplined Troops, seems to be determined to execute his Plan; and, in all Probability, will take up his next Winter Quarters at Constantinople. Several great (according to the old Style) Powers in Europe, are watching every Motion of these wise and politic Princes, with the utmost Jealousy, and seem very active in their Cabinets to prevent the Plan of the three united Powers from being carried into Execution, both in the South and North, and are preparing to oppose them both by Sea and Land, so that we may conclude a general War is very near taking Place in Europe.
An humorous Politician here remarks how Effects vary from their Causes, and particularly with Respect to the present War. It was begun merely to enable the King of Poland to keep the Possession of his Throne, and Nobody imagined that any other Power would be concerned in it; yet Prussia and Austria have found Means to rob Poland without Control, and the King of Sweden, finding the great Powers busy in dividing the Spoil, has made himself arbitrary, contrary to the Constitution of that Kingdom, and the political System of Europe. The King of Denmark has gained the Grand Duchy of Holstein, to which he never could have pretended had not the Czarina stood in Need of his Assistance against the Turks; and he was obliged to buy him off, for Fear of his falling in with some Christian Powers whose Interest it may be to oppose her present Designs. France has privately received several Remittances from Constantinople, and expects far larger, and to be sole Arbiter in Case of a general War, though this should rather fall to Great Britain. Holland, as usual, enriches herself by serving both Parties. Thus, almost every State in Europe finds Interest in a War which was begun merely to support the King of Poland; while, in all Probability, Poniatoowski will be reduced to the Condition of Stanislaus, or Theodore the late King of Corsica.
We are informed, by good Authority, that his Prussian Majesty has requested the Court of Petersburg to recall Count Golowkin from his Commission at Dantzick, as he is determined to send six Regiments into that City, and to use Force to make them comply, as Right and Reason has failed.
HAGUE, August 18. Prince Gallitzin, Chamberlain of the Empress of Russia, and her Imperial Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to this Republick, has received the following Letter from Count de Romanzow, dated from the Camp before Gourababa, July 13, N. S.
"I delayed, Sir, to inform you of the Particulars of my Passage over the Danube until my Return from thence. You will find the Circumstances of it in the enclosed Journal. During two Weeks we have been engaged with the Enemy, because they kept not only before us but also behind us in the Defiles, or on uneven interlaced Ground. On every Side we obliged them to abandon their Positions and Fields of Battle, which were all intrenched.
"On having received Advice, by some Prisoners, which was confirmed through another Channel, that the Grand Visir had retired to Balaclava, and that he had no more Men with him than were necessary for the Se-
curity of his Person, having sent all his Troops against us, I repassed the Danube, for I saw no Possibility of procuring Subsistence for the Cavalry on the other Side of that River. I have Day by Day made Marches of four Werts, which are not quite two Leagues, with Drums beating and Colours flying, and yet the Enemy did not dare to appear; and am returned here without having lost a Man in the Passage, or a Baggage Waggon.
"Although all these Advantages, considered in themselves, are very important, after that all the Forces which the Enemy could bring against ours were defeated and dispersed, nevertheless I consider them of little Consequence, in Comparison of the Loss we have sustained in the Person of the brave General Weissman. He is universally regretted, but by me more than by any other Person. As, after having beaten his Enemy, he died like a Hero, his Fate ought to be envied by all who pursue our Career. In this consists our only Consolation, and of every other Person, that we know how to prize his Merit."
HAMBURG, August 13. Advices received here, from good Authority, assure us that the Russian Army is in such very bad Condition, after repassing the Danube, that it will probably be unable to continue the projected Operations of the Campaign.
VIENNA, July 30. The last Advices received concerning the Emperor's Journey are very satisfactory. That Monarch was expected at Katschau the 25th of this Month, and this Day at Leopold. His Imperial Majesty will not return hither till towards the End of September next, and it is assured that previous to his Return he is to have an Interview with the King of Prussia.
They write from Poland, that the Russian Troops there were in Motion to reinforce the Army of the Field Marshal Count de Romanzow, who, in Consequence of the Revolt of the Crim Tartars, and the Successors which their new Khan is conducting thither, found himself obliged to send several Detachments to that Peninsula.
LONDON, August 17.
THE Clamour that has been raised against Government for preventing the Coin Act is a Proof that the English are a People "whom no King can govern, nor no God can please."
August 20. Yesterday General Conway was at Court, for the first Time for some Months, and had the Honour of a private Conference with his Majesty.
Lord Bacon says, "When any of the four Pillars of Government are mainly shaken, or weakened (which are, Religion, Justice, Counsel, and Treasure) Men had Need to pray for fair Weather. If Poverty and broken Estate in the better Sort be joined with a Want and Necessity in the mean People, the Danger is imminent and great, for the Rebellions of the Belly are the worst."
We have Authority to assure the Publick that the Account of the Insurrection in Chili, which is so much talked of in almost all the Newspapers, is not true, neither is there the least Foundation for it. On the contrary, the most perfect Tranquillity has reigned in that Province these three Years past, since his Catholic Majesty has ratified the ancient Treaties with the native Indians of that Country.
Accounts daily arrive from the Continent, and confirm the Reports that naval Preparations are carrying on in various Ports of France and Spain. It appears strange and unaccountable that in this Time of foreign Activity we should remain idle.
Extract of a Letter from Barcelona, July 18. "Several Minorcans arrived here from Minorca complain of the Severity of your Government, and intend to remain in Spain. Our Walloon Guards are mostly composed of Scotch and Irish, and are a fine Body of Men. "Our new Mole is entirely finished, and it is esteemed the finest of any in the Mediterranean."
"Some Days past we had an Execution here on the Esplanade, by the Citadel; and the Priest asking one of the Malefactors, who was not in the Popish Communion, what Persuasion he died in, he replied, I die in full Persuasion that all Mankind are Knaves. The Priest did not inquire any farther."
The firm Resistance which America makes to arbitrary Government, and unconstitutional Innovation, would have done Honour to the most virtuous Republick recorded in ancient History.
According to authentick Letters received at Hamburg, the Russians gained a great Advantage over the Turks the 6th of July; but on the 9th of the same Month they were beaten, in their Turn, before Silistria. Several Bodies of Turks, one of which was commanded by the Grand Visir, at the Head of the Janissaries, having surrounded the Russians, the latter repulsed them four different Times; but the Turks returning again to the Charge, overturned the Enemy, and gained the Victory. Nevertheless, by the wise Conduct of General Weissman, who lost his Life in the Engagement, the Russians repassed the Danube without being pursued, which seems to denote that the Loss was very great on both Sides.
The Prince of Wales, we are told, asked a great Personage yesterday feigning he might ask his Uncles to come and celebrate his Birth Day; for he said he should like for them to partake of the Pleasure, as well as any of the Company that would be there.
There never was known so few English Families at Lyons, Brussels, Paris, or Versailles, as are there this Summer. We are glad to hear that the English Nobility and Gentry begin to see their Folly, in spending their Money amongst our Enemies. Certainly they may find Amusements in their own Country, full as satisfactory as they can at the above Places; which must heighten that Satisfaction, by knowing that in spending their Money at home they relieve Thousands of poor People, who otherwise would be starving.
August 20. An authentick Letter from Alexandria, received at Marseilles, mentions that the Victory gained over the Army of Ali Bey has occasioned another Rebellion in Egypt and Little Syria. The Charks could not agree in dividing amongst them the Prey and Treasures of Ali Bey, and at last bore Arms against each other. The Musulmans, Arabians, and Carabines, joined the Adherents of Ali Bey, and destroy every Thing they meet with in Syria and Egypt. The Pacha of Damascus took Advantage of the Opportunity, and put himself at the Head of the Rebels, by which Event the Inhabitants are worse off than before.
In Europe, says a Correspondent, there are six and twenty Languages at least. Four of them are derived from the Latin; that is, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Eight of them from the ancient Teutick; that is, Saxon, Dutch, English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, and Greenlandish. Eight more from the ancient Illyrick; that is, Dalmatian, Slavonian, Carniolan, Bohemian, Hungarian, Polish, Muscovite, and Tartar. And six more to these; that is, Albanese, Biscayan, Welsh, and Irish, together with the modern Greek and Turkish. This is allowed to be a pretty exact Enumeration of the Languages of Europe.
A Letter from Copenhagen, dated August 30, says: "The Officers of the Russian Fleet in our Roads, who went on Shore, and are at present in this City, were suddenly ordered to go on Board their respective Vessel; as the whole Fleet, commanded by Vice Admiral Babsa, had just received Orders to return for Revel, where they are required to be the Beginning of next Month. The building of new Ships, and repairing of old Ones, is still carried on with the utmost Expedition; and the Report still prevails that our Squadron is actually destined into the Mediterranean, in her Imperial Majesty's Service."
Advices from Prague inform us that on the 30th ult. a Courier passed our City in his Way from Warsaw to Vienna, by whom we learn that the Remainder of the Russian Army from the Battle near Silistria luckily repassed the Danube, to join the grand Army. Count Potocki, the Chief of the Polish Confederacy, passed this City the Day before yesterday, on his Way to Constantinople. He publickly declared, that he is called by the Divan in Order to take the Command of a large Body of Turks, which are determined to enter Poland, and to join with the Confederates in Lithuania, to fight once more for the Polish Liberty.
By some Advices lately received from our Ambassador at Petersburg, it seems that the Russians expect to possess themselves of Constantinople by Christmas. There seems, however, little Prospect of this at present; but Things that seem impossible to us may to them seem very attainable.
A long Struggle, during the whole Course of the Winter, being indirectly made against Lord North by the Bloomsbury Party (with Lord Gower, who wants to be first Lord of the Treasury, at their Head) to no Purpose, a direct Application was made a few Days ago to a great Personage, whose Reply was, "I have the greatest good Wishes for My Lord Gower, but the Experience I have had of My Lord North's Services leaves me under no Necessity of making a new Trial."
August 21. A Gentleman, who arrived last Wednesday from Turin, gives an Account that the King of Sardinia has augmented his Army to 100,000 Men, all well trained to Arms, which he intends to keep as an Army of Observation, to watch the Motions of the King of Prussia. He
farther says, that according to all Appearance, and the Preparations that he saw making in Italy, and these Parts of Germany he passed through, it cannot be long before a War will break out amongst those Powers, as the King of Prussia is looked upon with a jealous Eye on Account of his seizing on Part of the Dominions of the King of Poland.
We hear that last Week the Prussian Ambassador received three different Packets from Berlin, which occasioned divers Conferences between his Excellency and the Secretaries of State.
Extract of a Letter from Constantinople, July 5. "Upwards of 20,000. have been employed here, even since the Month of March last, in fortifying the City by a strong Wall, and Ditches of Circumvallation, thirty Feet deep, flanked at equal Distances with strong Towers. The Work is just completed, and is, I think, not to be stormed by any Force whatever."
It is reported that General Paoli has very recently refused the most flattering Offers from the Empress of Russia.
An Addition of 1000. a Year, it is said, is to be made to the Salary of Sir Basil Keir, the new appointed Governor of Jamaica.
Some Business, it is said, is now negotiating between the King of Sardinia and the King of Great Britain. This Business our wise Dutch Politicians, or rather our wiser English Politicians, who date this Advice from the Hague, say may probably be of such a Nature as to enable us to discover the Designs and Projects of the Courts of France, Spain, and Prussia.
We are informed that Mr. Hume is going to continue his History of England to the present Period, and we are also convinced that Mrs. Macaulay will.
The Emperor of Morocco demanded of our Court the Assistance of several Engineers and warlike Stores for his intended new Works, which has been refused. Should a War take Place between us and Spain, it is very likely the Supply of Provisions to Gibraltar will be stopped, which will be of very fatal Consequence to us.
Orders are sent to the Tower for 2000 Stand of Small Arms to be got ready for Exportation to Jamaica, on Government Account, with all Speed.
The abolishing Slavery in Bohemia is already attended with such good Effects that it is thought that Kingdom will shortly become the Granary of the Empire.
It may be depended on, that neither the Coin Act nor the East India regulating Bill will undergo any Alterations this Winter.
By private Letters, from a very respectable Personage at Vienna, we are informed that the Emperor, at the repeated Solicitations of his Mother, is very willing to resign his usurped Claims to and Possession of his Territory in Poland, and has communicated his Intentions accordingly to the Empress of Russia, who is as ready to do the same. The only Barrier to this Act of Justice is, we are told, the King of Prussia, who would not listen to the Proposal.
By the same Advice, it is very positively declared that in Case the Peace with the Turks succeeds upon the Russian Plan the Emperor will have no rising Accession to his Dominions, viz. Moldavia, and a Restitution of such Provinces as the Porte had long since taken from the House of Austria.
Extract of a Letter from Paris, August 14. "We are assured here that Representations have been lately made to the Court of Versailles, by the Ministers of Great Britain and the States General, respecting the naval Armament still kept fitted out for Sea at Toulon, when the French Ministry assured those two Ministers that that Armament was not intended to act against either of their Masters, but was meant to defend the Interest of France, which it was apprehended would be soon attacked on the Side of the Mediterranean."
By a Gentleman who arrived on Sunday Night from France we have undoubted Intelligence that the French are very busy at Brest in getting a large Fleet ready, and that they had already nine Ships of the Line and four Frigates, completely rigged and manned, ready to sail on the shortest Notice.
It is an undoubted Fact that the Dutch have received Orders for upwards of 500 Tons of Shot and Shells for the Use of the French, Half of which, it is said, is for Spain.
Extract of a Letter from Hamburg, August 6. "According to credible Advices, Europe will very soon have a crowned Head more. The Part of Poland possessed by the Austrians will form a Kingdom, which is to be given as a Dowry to an Austrian Princess, who is to be married to Prince Henry of Prussia, who is to be invested with the Dignity of a Crown; and in Case he should die without Issue, his Kingdom is to be incorporated to Prussia, by which Means the Houses of Austria and Prussia would be entirely united in Time, as the Emperor has no Issue, and will in all Probability remain unmarried."
By a Letter from a Scotch Officer in the Russian Service to a Merchant in London, dated from the Banks of the Danube, we are well informed that the Russians, in the several Skirmishes with the Turks, have lost upwards of 20,000 Men this Campaign; and that for Want of Men, as well as Provender, General Romanzow was obliged to repass the Danube, whilst the Turkish Army abounded both in Men and Ammunition of every Sort. The Turkish Army consisted of more than 150,000 Men, whilst the Russian consisted but of 55,000 at most; so that, however intrepid their Troops were, they could not oppose a Host of three to one against them.
It is very positively assured that both Russians and Turks are very intent upon a Peace, under the Mediation of neutral Powers, and to facilitate which the Russians have abated the grand Preliminary that has been hitherto the chief Obstacle to it. From these Dispositions, there is no Doubt of a Peace, and that immediately, between these two belligerent Empires.
We hear that the celebrated David Hume is actually employed in writing a Continuation of his History of England, which he intends to bring up to the present Times. This he has been often solicited to do by the London Booksellers, before he left England; but his constant Excuse was, "He had four Reasons against it; that he was too old, too lazy, too rich, and too fat."
Dr. Franklin, Dr. Watson, Dr. Elliot, and many other philosophical Gentlemen, were yesterday at the Obelisk, to see the Effects of the late Thunder Storm.
August 23. Though a Conciliation has not taken Place between a great Personage and his two Brothers, on the Report of the Duke of Gloucester's going abroad the King sent to him a very wholesome Message, desiring that though he could not yet see him he would not take a Step that might in all Probability prevent his ever having that Satisfaction.
August 24. It is said the Colony Agents have been given to understand, that if any farther Opposition is made to the Measures of Government the several Bounties paid for the Encouragement of American Produce, on their Importation to Great Britain, may probably be withdrawn.
It is reported that an Ambassador from the Grand Seigneur is very shortly expected in England, and that no definitive Resolutions will be taken in Regard to the War between the Turks and Russians till he arrives.
The following Letter, written from an Officer in the Russian Army, sent to his Friend at Vienna, dated July 14th, gives the most intelligent Account of the Action before Silistria of any that has yet appeared.
"The united Bodies of the Generals Weissman and Potemkin passed the Danube, below Brailow, the 18th and 19th of June, and marched directly towards Lake Karafor, where they found a Detachment of Ottomans in a Sort of Retrenchment. The Russian Cavalry having advanced forward were attacked by the Ottoman Horse, and driven back on their Foot, who, in their Turn, drove back the Ottoman Horse, during which Time the Ottoman Foot had left their Retrenchments, and joined Sefar-ker Numan Pacha. After this the Whole of the Russian Army passed the River, between the 20th and 24th, without Loss.
"Generals Weissman and Potemkin were detached the next Day, with 15,000 Men, to invest Silistria, which was defended by three Pashas and 25,000 Men, who on the 27th marked out the Posts where they thought proper to make an Assault. General Potemkin attacked, at Break of Day, a Retrenchment of Turks, placed on a Mountain that commanded the Town, which the Turks defended with the greatest Bravery, killed vast Numbers of Russians, and leaving their Retrenchments pursued them to the Bottom of the Mountain. General Weissman, profiting from the Imprudence of the Conquerors, caused some Russian Regiments to march up the Mountain, and take Possession of their Lines, which obliged the Turks to march into the Town.
"The 29th the whole Russian Army assembled before Silistria. Marshal Romanzow made the necessary Dispositions for the Assault, but could not execute it on Account of the continual Sallies of the Turks. In the mean Time, the Marshal having received Advice that the Grand Visir

had detached 50,000 Men to the Assistance of the Besieged, and that himself intended to cut off the Retreat of the Russians, determined to raise the Siege; and to cover his Design, Orders were given to keep up a brisk Fire during the Night of the 30th, when he began his Retreat in good Order.
"The 1st of July they arrived at a Defile, which they were necessitated to pass, defended by 13,000 Turks. General Weiseman immediately fell on the Front of them, having first detached some Regiments to flank the Turks. The Turks opposed them with great Valour, and entirely surrounded the Rear Guard. It was at this Instant General Weiseman fell, when he was leading some of his broken Troops to a fresh Attack. Happily for the Russians, at this Time their detached Regiments flanked the Turks, who, thinking them more numerous than they were, left the Defile, and the Russians marched through it, and repassed the River the 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th of July, and the 27th sung Te Deum. The Russians reckon their Loss at 10,000 Men, but they say the Turks lost at least as many."
A Correspondent observes, that should the DUKE of RICHMOND go over and reside in North America (as has been lately suggested) he would soon be the most considerable Subject that ever lived in any Country, and stand a very good Chance for being an EMPEROUR in a few Years.
August 25. Nothing can more evidently prove the ill Conduct (or Mismanagement) of the Affairs of the East India Company, than their becoming Exporters of Tea to North America; a paltry Transaction, unworthy one of the greatest associated Bodies in Europe.
It is expected that in Consequence of the Jacobick Refusal given by a great Personage to Lord Gower, his Lordship will resign.
We are informed that in Consequence of the Marquis of Kinsale's Visit here a Coalition is likely to take Place in a Sifter Kingdom, and that the present Lord Lieutenant will be continued in his important Office.
The Spaniards are very busy at Ferrol and Carthagena in equipping a large Fleet, and great Encouragement is given to Sailors who enter. Proclamations are issued.
A Letter from Lubeck, dated August 12th, says: "Monsr. de la Poterie, his Danish Majesty's Minister to our City, set out from hence the Day before yesterday for Copenhagen; whose sudden Departure has occasioned many Conjectures here, some asserting that the King of Sweden has made known his Pretensions to this City, and the whole Bishoprick of Lubeck."
It is reported that some important and unexpected Business is to be taken into Consideration by the Cabinet to morrow, relative to recent Despatches from the Courts of France and Spain.
The King of Prussia, we are told, is at present all Complainance to the King of Great Britain; he does not threaten about Money due to him from us, but offers his Service. What can all this mean? Why, he is afraid we should impede his Ravages, and is willing, if he can, to make us his Friends.
August 26. The Ministry are much embarrassed at this Time how to take an active Part in the Troubles on the Continent without risking a War with some of the Parties, as the keeping their Faith with the Courts of Versailles, Vienna, Petersburg, Berlin, and the Porte, seems a Matter of much Concern in our present Situation.
Orders are given from the War Office for three Regiments to hold themselves in Readiness to embark, on the first Notice, for New England.
The known Worthiness of the Earl of Dartmouth gives Hopes that the Difference between the Mother Country and the Colonies will be amicably adjusted.
The whole Revenue of the Civil Officers that are to go out to India, together with that of their several Dependents, have been calculated by an East India Proprietor, generally well informed, and they appear to amount to no less a Sum than 100,000l. a Year.
Yesterday there was a full Board of Admiralty, at which Lord Sandwich assisted; and some fresh Instructions were sent to the Commissioners of the different Dockyards, for expediting the Men of War intended for the Mediterranean Service.
The repeated Accounts received by the Ministry of the great Preparations making by the Spaniards, not only in their naval Departments but also in their Land Forces, which are considerably augmented, has occasioned some fresh Instructions to be sent to the Governors of Gibraltar and Minorca, and also to Sir Peter Dennis, Commander of his Majesty's Fleet on that Station.
The Frequency of Couriers passing to and from the different Courts of Europe, with the many Conferences and Cabinet Councils held, give Reason to think something extraordinary is on the Carpet.
An Offer has been made on the Part of the Porte highly advantageous to the Commerce of these Kingdoms, on certain Conditions, which are now under Consideration; and a Resolution is said to be taken to have and keep up a respectable Squadron in the Mediterranean.
A Letter from a foreign Officer in the Russian Service says: "It is but doing Justice to the Turks to say that in the several Engagements before Silistria, and in other Places across the Danube, they showed Instances of the most intrepid Courage; and that many of them carried their Animosity to such Lengths, that after they were wounded, and lying on the Field, they raised themselves up once more in Order to hamstring with their Couteaus the Russian Horses that went by them."
Extract of a Letter from Amsterdam, August 20. "By a Scheveling Boat I have an Opportunity of sending you this important Information, that by a Courier arrived last Night at the Hague, from Paris, Madame Barré is disgraced. The Choiseul Party are triumphant, and War will be declared against England in less than ten Days. The Hollanders and Venetians send Orders to sell instantly 'out of our Funds.'"
Extract of a Letter from Paris, August 17. "Our Chargé des Affaires is positively ordered to leave London, and to give Directions for the Sale of every Thing belonging to our Ambassador. Our Commissaries de Chevaux are ordered to leave England with all the Horses bought up for the Service of our Cavalry, and to discontinue their Contracts, as they now cease."
"A Marshal of France will leave Paris to-morrow, and command the Camp of forty Battalions now forming at Lisle. Another Marshal is appointed to the Command of our grand Camp. All our Officers are posting to their Quarters; and we are now chanting the Vespers of a glorious War, which we regard with the same Certainty as Sunrise."
Extract of a Letter from the Hague, August 23. "Authentic Advices have been received from Hungary, that the Turks are forming some great Designs, which they are determined to execute in the Course of the present Month, the Porte having absolutely rejected the last Propositions made by the Court of Russia. These Letters add, that there is a probability of Affairs being amicably adjusted between the Republick of Poland and the Court of Vienna, relative to the Portion of Poland which falls to the Lot of that Court."
It is said that the Duty on Tea intended for North America is, by Order of the Treasury, to be paid in London.
On the 24th Instant died, at Hagley Park, the elegant, eloquent, virtuous, venerable, and truly noble George Lord Littleton.
Arrived at Bristol the Sally, Anderson, from North Carolina, and the Neptune, Leybourne, from Virginia.
It was yesterday reported that a Messenger is despatched to our Ambassador at the Court of Madrid, to demand the Meaning of the warlike Preparations going on in the several Ports of Spain.
By a Vessel just arrived from the Straits, we learn that the Artificers are very busy at Port Mahon in putting the Garrison and Outworks in Repair, lest the French should visit them privately, as they did the Beginning of the last War.
It is asserted, that the Duke of Grafton has intimated of late an Intention of resigning his Office of Lord Privy Seal.
A large Account of Arrears due in Holland last War for Hay and Straw is just arrived, and likely to cause some Disturbance.
Orders are given for shipping off a Quantity of Goods for America, to distribute amongst the Chiefs of the Indian Tribes in Alliance with Great Britain.
NEW YORK, October 21.
PRIVATE Letters from London mention the Defeat of the Russians by the Turks, but Accounts are so various that we know not what to depend upon. Last Friday Morning was distributed about Town a printed Advertisement, proposing, at twelve o'Clock the same Day, at the Coffeehouse, a Meeting of the Inhabitants, to consult and agree upon a proper Manner of signifying their Thanks to the Captains of the London Ships belonging to this Port; and the Merchants to whom they were addressed, for their patriotic Conduct in refusing to take from the East India
Company, on Freight, a Quantity of Tea on which a Duty laid by the British Parliament was made payable in America, on Importation. Notwithstanding the Shortness of the Notice, most of the Merchants, and many other Inhabitants, met at the Time and Place appointed, when the following Address was drawn up, read, and unanimously approved by the Company present.
"GENTLEMEN, YOUR prudent Conduct in refusing the Freight of the East India Company's Tea justly merits the Approbation and Applause of every Wellwisher to the Liberties of this or any other Country. The insidious Purpose of levying the Duty in America, and taking off a much greater in England, is equally manifest and detestable, being nothing less than to establish the odious Precedent of raising a Revenue in America . But it is a Happiness to the Inhabitants of this Colony, and we trust to every other on this extensive Continent, that STAMP OFFICERS and TEA COMMISSIONERS will ever be held in equal Detestation. The Tribute therefore of our most grateful Thanks is justly due, and is now hereby most heartily rendered, to the truly patriotick Merchants and Masters of Vessels in London, who by their virtuous Example contributed so eminently to discountenance a Measure which ought to be opposed by all good Men, as contrary to every Principle of British Liberty , and therefore cannot but incur the just Indignation and Resentment of the much injured Americans."
Several Writers in the Boston Papers, of the 14th Instant, express the same Sentiments of the Tea expected from London as the People of this City and Philadelphia, whose Conduct they highly approve, and strongly urge their Countrymen to imitate. The Masters of all their London Vessels too, they expect, like those of New York and Philadelphia, will refuse to bring any Tea to America while the Duty remains.
Wheat is greatly fallen in England, on Account of the large Supplies from Maryland, and other Ports in America. The very fine Prospect they have of plentiful Crops in Great Britain has also contributed to reduce the Price.
By Letters from London, and from good Authority, we are assured that the East India Company have determined upon sending three Vessels with Tea, one of them for Boston, another for Philadelphia, and the third for this Port, and it is most confidently asserted that no Duty will be paid upon those Teas in America.
October 25. On Monday last arrived the Ship Pearl, Captain Tucker, in six Weeks from Fort William, in the Highlands of Scotland, with a great Number of very respectable Passengers, full of Health, and ready Money to purchase each Man his Freehold. They are justly esteemed a great Acquisition to this Province, in some Parts of which they propose to settle. There are in the Whole about 280 Souls, all of them (about a single Score excepted) of the Clan of McDonald, coming chiefly from famed Lochaber and Glenmuir.
The Right Honourable Lady Dunmore, with his Lordship's Family, and Captain Foy, are Passengers in the Dutche's of Gordon, Captain Winn, who may be expected here in six Weeks.
Last Week five Whalers arrived at Providence, in Rhode Island Government, having made great Voyages at the Cape De Verds, averaging twenty Barrels.
There was lately married at Newent, in Connecticut, by the Reverend Mr. Benedict, Captain Elkanah Hewett, of Stonington, aged 70 Years, to Miss Temperance Grant , of 67. The Bridegroom's elder Brother, Major Israel Hewett, and Miss Palmer , an elderly Lady (to whom, it is said, the Major is paying his Addresses) attended, and very politely paid the Compliments of Bridemaids.
PHILADELPHIA, October 18.
THURSDAY last the General Assembly of this Province met here, when Joseph Galloway, Esquire, was chosen Speaker, and Charles Moore, Esquire, Clerk of the House. Benjamin Franklin, Esquire, is continued Agent for this Province, Joseph Fox, Esquire, Barrack Master, and William Crispin, Esquire, Collector of Excise. And on Saturday the House adjourned to the 29th of November next.
Advice being received that the East India Company, notwithstanding the virtuous Resolution of the Americans not to import Tea, while it remained subject to the Payment of a Duty in America, had resolved to send out a large Quantity of their Tea, on their own Account and Risk, in Order to be sold in this and the neighbouring Provinces, the Inhabitants of this City assembled at the Statehouse, on Saturday last, and unanimously entered into the following RESOLVES:
1. THAT the Disposal of their own Property is the inherent Right of Freemen; that there can be no Property in that which another can, of Right, take from us without our Consent; that the Claim of Parliament to tax America is, in other Words, a Claim of Right to levy Contributions on us at Pleasure. 2. That the Duty imposed by Parliament upon Tea, landed in America, is a Tax on the Americans, or levying Contributions on them without their Consent. 3. That the express Purpose for which the Tax is levied on the Americans, namely, for the Support of Government, Administration of Justice, and Defence
of his Majesty's Dominions in America, has a direct Tendency to render Assemblies useless, and to introduce arbitrary Government and Slavery.
4. That a virtuous and steady Opposition to this ministerial Plan, of governing America, is absolutely necessary to preserve even the Shadow of Liberty, and is a Duty which every Freeman in America owes to his Country, to himself, and to his Posterity.
5. That the Resolution lately entered into by the East India Company, to send out their Tea to America, subject to the Payment of Duties on its being landed here, is an open Attempt to enforce this ministerial Plan, and a violent Attack upon the Liberties of America.
6. That it is the Duty of every American to oppose this Attempt.
7. That whoever shall, directly or indirectly, countenance this Attempt, or in any Wise aid or abet in unloading, receiving, or vending the Tea sent, or to be sent out by the East India Company, while it remains subject to the Payment of a Duty here, is an Enemy to his Country.
8. That a Committee be immediately chosen, to wait on those Gentlemen, who, it is reported, are appointed by the East India Company to receive and sell said Tea; and request them, from a Regard to their own Characters, and the Peace and good Order of the City and Province, immediately to resign their Appointment.
Extract of a Letter from Lisbon, August 26. "Here are large Quantities of Flower which the Holders would take any Price for, owing to the Badness of the Quality, which greatly hurts the Sale of that which is good; and should any more hard and sour Flower be exported from Philadelphia, your Flower will entirely lose its Credit. Therefore, it is the Duty of all the Merchants in your City to look into and remedy so great an Evil."
We hear that the spacious and elegant Edifice erected for a Grammar School in the Borough of Wilmington, Newcastle County, is now ready for the Reception of Scholars, and will be opened on Tuesday next, the 26th Instant, at eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, when the Scholars will proceed from the old Schoolhouse to the new Building, where they will be examined, and deliver sundry Exercises suitable to the Occasion, in the Presence of his Honour the Governor of the Province, the Trustees of the School, and such other Friends of Literature as please to attend.
Thoughts on GRATITUDE.
GRATITUDE is ever the Expression of the Heart; it is that Virtue which binds the Son to the Father, the Subject to his King, the Friend to his Friend, that forms, in short, the sweetest Accord, the most charming Harmony, between the constituent Members of Society. This Sentiment was never the Work of Art. Heaven assigned it to some privileged Souls; so precious a Gift I should always prefer to all the other Presents celestial Goodness may confer on us.
Ye, who never received a Benefit without graving it on your Hearts, envy not to the Ungrateful the Riches, Honours, and Pleasures, they may enjoy! Born with that Sensibility of Soul, ye retain a more valuable Advantage, ye possess one of the Sources of true Happiness!
I shall say then, happy the beneficent Heart, happy the Man that gives with Generosity; but I shall add, happy the grateful Heart, happy he that receives with Gratitude. Both have unalienable Rights to the Esteem and Friendship of the thinking and feeling Person. If Beneficence is an assured Mark of an enlarged Soul, Gratitude is a certain Proof of its Elevation; both Sentiments are founded on Grandeur and Nobleness of Sentiment. Let us therefore be not surprised if the greatest Men, if they whose Paths were always straight towards Heroism, were also the most sensible of the Services done them.
Pyrhus, Alexander, Alphonso King of Arragon and Sicily, reputed it their greatest Glory never to forget a Benefit. Even Animals, as Lions, Horses, Elephants, whose Instinct inspires them with most Grandeur, are also the most grateful. The Earth makes a Return in Profusion of her Treasures, in Favour of those who have lent her but a few Seeds. Rivers carry in great Waves to the Sea the Waters they have received from it in slight Vapours, and thus Hearts truly grateful never suffer themselves to be conquered in Generosity; they would sacrifice whatever is dearest to them, even their Life, for those who have obliged them. Of this we have a notable Example in Thuanus's History of his Times.
In 1594, Marshal D'Aumont took Crozon in Brittany from the Leagues. He had given Orders for putting all the Spaniards of the Garrison to the Sword. Notwithstanding the Penalty of Death decreed against those who should not execute the General's Orders, an English Soldier had saved one of the Spaniards. The Englishman brought for so doing before the Council of War acknowledged the Fact, and added, he was willing to die, provided the Spaniard had his Life granted to him. The Marshal, surprised, asked why he interested himself so much in saving him. Because, answered he, that on a like Occasion he once saved my own Life; and Gratitude requires I should now save his, at the Expense of my own. The Marshal, quite charmed with the Englishman's Goodness of Heart, granted him his Life with that of the Spaniard, passed many Commendations upon them, and made them a handsome Gratification.