The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1772-10-22 00:00:00

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TO THE CHRISTIAN LAYMAN.
SIR, August 21, 1772. HAVE just received your third Letter, which gives me a fair Opening for coming more immediately to the Point, and putting an End to our Dispute, by proving, what you required, and I have promised, viz. that the original Texts are translated according to their true and genuine Meaning. This I will attempt to do, in as few Words as possible. At present I shall take no Notice of your second Letter, or of that Part of your third in which you've given such a Loose to your Imagination, in illustrating your favourite Hypothesis. Whoever has read your Letters must observe that our Dispute is decided whenever it is determined whether αἰών and αἰῶν in the Text we have in View, signify eternality, and Eternity, or only a limited Time. I maintain that they do, truly and properly, express our Ideas of an infinite and endless Duration, and that therefore the Texts are translated according to their true and genuine Meaning. To convince any One of the Truth of my Assertion, I think it would only be necessary to advise him, first, to have Recourse to the best Lexicons, where he would find αἰών explained by no other Words than αἰώνιος and sempiternus, eternal and everlasting; and Plato and Philo given as Authorities for the Use of it in that Sense, applying it as an Epithet to God, God αἰώνιος the eternal God. And next, to show him in the Septuagint the very same Expression, in Genesis xxi. 24, and Isaiah xl. 28, and in Daniel iv. 24, αἰώνιος αἰώνων, an EVERLASTING Dominion. But what should remove every Doubt he could have would be to show him, 2d Cor. iv. 18, where St. Paul has chosen this very Word, and put it in direct Opposition to temporal, τὰ γὰρ ὁρατὰ ἡμῶν, which are temporal, but the Things which are not seen are ETERNAL. And to convince him that this is the true and proper Meaning of the Word, I might remind him that it is derived from αἰῶν, which, as it may be derived from αἰω, always, and ὦν, existing, very properly expresses our Idea of Eternity; and is accordingly used in this Sense by Aristotle, and Philo, and frequently by the Septuagint, as in Genesis iii. 22, And now lest he put forth his Hand, and take also of the Tree of Life and eat and live (το τῶν αἰώνων) FOR EVER. Here, Sir, according to your own Hypothesis, it means for ever; for you agree, that by eating of the Tree of Life our first Parents would have been rendered immortal, and God is represented in the Text as granting against this, lest he eat and live for ever. And as you believe that our blessed Saviour existed from all Eternity, I may with great Propriety quote here the 6th Verse of the fifth Chapter of Micah, But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the Thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall be come forth unto me that is to be Ruler in Israel; whose Goings forth have been from the Beginning, from the Days of Eternity (αἰῶν αἰώνων). Here I might produce, with equal Force and Propriety, several Texts from the Psalms, Isaiah lvi. 15, Daniel ii. 20, and xii. 2, and many Texts from the New Testament, as Matthew vi. 13, Mark iii. 29, Luke xviii. 30, John v. 39, Romans ix. 5, and Hebrews xiii. 8; but, that I may not be too troublesome, I shall content myself with only pointing out those Texts, and just observing that you represent God the Son as King of the Ages, and not the Father, and yet his Kingdom, which you acknowledge is an everlasting Kingdom, is said to be σὺν τῷ αἰῶν, for ever. I think if any unprejudiced Person will take the Pains to examine the Texts I have quoted, and consider what has been said, he must be convinced that αἰών signifies Eternity, and may hence readily see why it has been applied to signify a Length of Time, as an Age, sometimes the whole Duration or continued Existence of the World, or Man's Life, and why it is then translated World and Life, as in Matthew xii. 40 and 49, σὺν τῷ αἰῶν αἰώνων in the End of the World; and in Homer's Iliad, Lib. iv. Lin. 478, αἰώνιος δὲ ὁ αἰών, his Life was short; Lib. xii. Lin. 453, τὰ δ' αἰῶνα αἰῶνα, his Soul and Life. He might easily account, from its Derivation, for its being used to signify the spinal Marrow (which you might as well have told me as that it signifies World, Life, &c.) if he recollected that the Seat or Residence of the immortal Soul was supposed to be in the pineal Gland. He would observe that although αἰών has these several Meanings, yet it is always easy to determine which of them should be affixed to it; and would remark that although it has been applied to express Things, which at first View appear to have no Connection with the original Meaning of the Word, yet the same Objection can not be made to αἰώνιος, for that constantly signifies eternal and everlasting. For my Part, I think the Word αἰώνιος could be found in no other Book in the World but in the Testament alone, yet we might justly affirm that it means eternal; for we find that the Fire, which is said to be everlasting, is called αἰώνιος πῦρ, and the Punishment, which is said to be, or at least compared to, a Worm that NEVER dies, is called αἰώνιον Πῦρ; and that our Saviour makes Use of Expressions perfectly familiar to the Jews, and exactly suited to their own Ideas of future Punishments, telling them that the Wicked shall be cast into a Furnace of Fire, into Gehenna (το τῶν αἰώνων) the Place in which they believed the Wicked were to be eternally confined and punished, which Expression, as Doctor Whitty observes, we should understand as the Jews did, unless we can suppose that our Saviour meant to confirm them in an Error, which we cannot suppose. And we may find, on farther Examination, that our Saviour has shown us, in the Parable of Lazarus, that the Punishment of the Wicked will be eternal; for, in it, it is represented, as an Addition to the Misery of the rich Man, that there is a great Gulf fixed, which is impassable, τὸ μέγα χάσμα ἡμερῶν, add to all this, says Abraham, there is a great Gulf fixed, &c. And we may find also that the Duration of future Rewards and Punishments is almost constantly expressed by the very same Word in the Old and New Testaments, as we may see in Daniel xii. 2, And many of them that sleep in the Dust of the Earth shall awake, some to Everlasting Life, and some, some to Shame and everlasting Contempt. Matthew xix. 29, and xxv. 46, And these shall go away into (αἰώνιον αἰώνων) everlasting Punishment, but the Righteous (το τῶν αἰώνων) into Life everlasting; and in Luke xvii. 30, John v. 48, Acts xiii. 31, we find the very same Words applied to express the Duration of future Happiness, as well as of Misery. And can any Thing be more reasonable than that if a few Hours of Temperance and Piety, Repentance and Faith, can, or will, be rewarded with eternal Happiness, a whole Life of Impenitence, Impiety, Impenitence, and obstinate Infidelity, may, and will, be punished with endless Misery?
I think, Sir, I have proved, though perhaps not in the most regular Manner, that the original Texts are translated according to their true and genuine Meaning; and this I have done from the Derivation of the Word in Dispute, from the Use which profane as well as sacred Writers have made of it, from the Context, and from the Reasonableness of the Doctrine they contain.
I will now, in a few Words, endeavour to point out the Unreasonable-ness, and pernicious Tendency of your Opinion. You believe that Sinners will be punished, but that they will go through a Course of Punishments, and be purged of their Sins within a certain limited Time, and then be eternally happy. But do you consider, Sir, that if you extend that Time even to Millions of Millions of Ages, it must be but as a Moment to Eternity; but as a Moment, compared to the eternal Duration of their
Happiness, which, you say, will certainly follow? Would not the certain Expectation of eternal Happiness to greatly alleviate the Misery of the Wicked as to render it no Punishment at all? If a Sinner has spent his whole Life in known Sin, and died impenitent, rejecting all Offers of Mercy and Forgiveness, how strange an Idea of the Justice of God must you have, when you say that his Punishment, compared to his Rewards, shall be but as a Moment to Eternity! What Proportion have you observed between his Rewards and Punishments, and what Reward, can such a One have merited? Would not many Men readily submit to severe Tortures, though they were to last for many Ages, if they were sure to obtain thereby a Life of endless and unfading Bliss? How readily then will the sensual Soul accept of eternal Happiness on these Terms, and indulge himself in all that his Heart delights in? His Pleasures, he will say, are present and certain, his Punishments are at least distant, and he hopes uncertain, from the Variety of Opinions concerning it; and he may add, after all, when the worst happens, I can but be miserable for a Space of Time, which will be lost and forgotten in a blessed Eternity. Can this be consistent with our Ideas of infinite Justice! How dangerous must that Doctrine be which teaches that even the worst of Sinners shall be eternally happy! Can any One, who pretends to have an exalted Notion of the Mercy and Goodness of God, believe that the infinitely holy and good God would publish to Mankind so dangerous and enfeebling a Doctrine! How much more consistent is it with his Holiness and Mercy to deter Man from Vice, and thereby hinder them from incurring even those temporary Penalties you believe in?
You lay considerable Stress on this, that God is said to be gracious and merciful, slow to Anger, of great Kindness, and repenteth him of the Evil, who will not always chide and keep his Anger for ever. But you do not seem to consider, Sir, that he is said to be gracious and merciful to them only who repent and turn from their evil Ways; that he is slow to punish, of great Kindness, and repenteth him of the Evil, only as in the Case of the Ninivites. You must either be a very unfair Writer, or know but little of the Scriptures, not to confess or know that he is a jealous God, terrible in Judgment, a holy God, who bateth Iniquity, to whom Sin is an Abomination, in whose Sight the Heavens are not clean, and who changeth even the Angels with Folly, who hath threatened Indignation and Wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, on every Soul of Man that doth Evil; that these who obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ shall be punished with everlasting Destruction, from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power. It is strange, Sir, that you should so unaccountably MISINTERPRET the Scriptures! for there is not one Text in them which gives the least Hope to the impenitent Sinner. Are there not constantly the severest Threats denounced against him? Is it not expressly declared that such have no Inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God? And do you not observe that Repentance, not mere Sorrow for Sin, but real Amendment, is required of us? When the wicked Man turneth away from his Wickedness, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his Soul alive; repent, that your Sins may be forgiven; NOT EVERY ONE that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but he that doeth the Will of my Father which is in Heaven; they shall call upon me, but I will not answer, I will mock when their Fear cometh. And, indeed, it must be evident to Reason that Sorrow alone can never qualify a Man for Heaven; and that, unless he shall put off his Rags of Filth, and clothe himself in the Wedding Garment of Purity and Holiness, shall wean himself from sensual Pleasures, and frame his Soul to the Enjoyment of spiritual and celestial Bliss, he can never enjoy it, and can have no Inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God.
I AM, SIR, YOUR HUMBLE SERVANT. AN ORTHODOX LAYMAN.
NEW YORK, October 5.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at St. Eustatia, to his Friend in New York, September 5.
I AM sorry, by this Opportunity, to have Occasion to mention to you the unfortunate Situation we are in at this Island. On the 28th of last Month we had a violent Gale of Wind that drove all our Shipping out of the Road, except a Spanish Sloop from Campeachy, and a Schooner ready to sail with a large Quantity of Fire Arms for Margarita. A Sloop belonging to Richard Quince, Esquire, of North Carolina, which had just arrived, loaded with Lumber, and a small Vessel from Anguilla, were drove on Shore; the Vessels lost, but their Cargoes and People saved. Two Days after, when the Gale was abated, most of the Vessels returned into Port; but that Gale was only a Prelude of what was to follow, for on Monday the 31st, about 8 o'Clock in the Morning, the Wind sprang up at north, and gradually increased till about twelve, when we judged it at its Height. It then shifted all round the Compass, and spread such Terror and Destruction as is not remembered by the oldest Man now living amongst us. It destroyed almost every Thing that impeded its Course, and raised so large a Sea in our Road that a Brig and a Schooner lately arrived from Porto Rico, deeply laden with Mill Timber and Fustick, foundered at their Anchors, and every Person on Board perished. Every other Vessel was driven out of the Road, some not having Half Ballast, which makes us imagine that it was impossible for them to withstand the Fury of the Wind and Sea, and it is doubtful whether many, if not all of them, have not perished. The Damage we have received on Shore is almost inconceivable; those who live upon the Hill have been the greatest Sufferers, not one House that stood there but what was blown down almost instantly, or lost its Roof, almost every Outhouse and Kitchen laid down to the Ground, and some Houses taken up bodily by the Force of the Wind and removed ten or twenty Yards from where they formerly stood, and others carried into the Sea. The Plantation Houses are all down, except one or two; the Canes are all twisted out of the Ground by the Roots, and rendered useless; Nothing but Destruction and Desolation wherever you cast your Eyes. Many poor Widows, with seven or eight, and some with ten Children, have Nothing now to shelter them from the inclement Sky; and, to add to their Distress, we are without any Kind of Provisions, except Irish Beef. Some few of the Inhabitants, who by Accident had five or six Barrels of Flower by them, immediately had it baked, in Order to distribute it among the Poor, to keep their Children from perishing. Never was so much Distress seen before in this Place; the lamentable and hungry Cry of naked Children, running through the Streets, begging for Sustenance, was distressing to Humanity! Our humane and good Governor has purchased a Parcel of Beef to distribute among the Poor, who have Nothing left to keep them from perishing, and they are obliged to take Sanctuary in the English Church, which has not lost above one Quarter of its Roof, that of the Dutch Church having blown into the Sea. Upon the Bay our Sufferings were small, comparatively speaking with those upon the Hill, not above ten or a Dozen Houses being blown down; but in the Night, upon the ceasing of the Wind, we had such Deluges of Rain that the Water emptied itself from the Hill on the Bay, and brought down so much Rubbish with it that next Morning we found all our Streets choked up with Dirt, and many Persons were obliged, in Order to get out of their Houses, to come through the upper Story Windows. Thank God, it happened in the Day, otherwise many Lives would have been lost; as yet we have not heard of above ten or twelve People on Shore, but we have seen many Corps drove up by the Sea, supposed to belong to the Vessels who were lost. Not less than four Hundred Houses are blown down on the Hill, or rendered untenable, and many of the Proprietors are so poor as not to be able to rebuild again. Our Secretary, Mr. De Graaf, is a very great Sufferer; all his Dwelling and Outhouses are down, and he narrowly escaped with his Life, after losing all his Furniture, and even his private Papers. It is supposed his Loss cannot be less than sixty Thou-
sand Pieces of Eight, and that of the Island in general to at least one Million of Pieces of Eight. Now judge you of our Situation amidst all this Distress, to be without Bread of any Kind, no Flower nor Corn in the Island, the Yams and Cassava destroyed, and what few Barrels of Bread were in the Island (about forty in all) sold at twelve Dollars, and equally distributed among the Inhabitants, which served as a temporary Relief." List of Vessels lost in the Gale of Wind that happened at St. Kitt's on the 28th of August.
Sloop Pompey, Yarr, St. Martin's, in Ballast, lost in Frigate Bay, owned by Governor Heylegar, Nothing saved. Sloop Watson, Hood, St. Kitt's, in Ballast, Hull ashore at Basseterre, Owner John Satterthwaite. A Schooner, Smitten, Nevis, in Ballast, lost at Pym's Land, owned by Daniel Ross, Nothing saved. Sloop Juno, Liddle, St. Kitt's, in Ballast, lost at the Salt Ponds, owned by John Corlet, Nothing saved. Sloop Fanny, Reap, Nevis, in Ballast, lost at the Salt Ponds, Owners Lawrence and Reap, Part of the Hull saved. Schooner Mary and Elizabeth, Wright, Sandy Point, in Ballast, lost at Sandy Point, Owners Woodburne and Garner, Nothing saved. A Sloop, Brimnell, New London, in Ballast, lost at Sandy Point, Owners unknown, Nothing saved. Sloop John, Hill, St. Croix, with Horses, lost at Sandy Point, Owner John Campbell, Nothing saved. Three Hulks, Gill, Salt Ponds, in Ballast, lost at the Salt Ponds, Owners Clifton, Corlet, and Gill, Nothing saved.
Vessels lost in the Hurricane on the 31st of August.
Ship Farley, Cook, London, with Dry Goods, lost at Bloody Point, only Crew saved, owned by Captain Cook and others. Ship New York, Craig, New York, with some Dry Goods, lost at Basseterre, Part of the Cargo saved. Apollo, Manning, Piscataway, with Sugar, lost at Deep Bay, sixty Hogheads saved. Brig Isidore, Byrne, Cork, with Rum, lost at Deep Bay, owned by John Blake, two Hundred Hogheads saved. Snow Thistle, Hunter, Glasgow, with Sugar, lost at Limehouse Bay, owned by Buchanan and Company, Crew saved. Sloop Blake, Browne, Antigua, in Ballast, lost at Deep Bay, Crew saved, owned by Crosby and Company. Schooner Hazard, Butler, Basseterre and St. Kitt's, in Ballast, lost at Hart's Bay, Crew saved, owned by William Priddie. Schooner Deep Bay, Beach, Deep Bay and St. Kitt's, with various Freights, lost at Sandy Point, Crew saved, owned by Osborne and Manning. Schooner Chatham, Maunihaw, Sandy Point and St. Kitt's, in Ballast, lost at Sandy Point, Crew saved, owned by Lumley Woodyear. Sloop John and Elizabeth, Saunders, New York, with Rum, lost at Hart's Bay, one Hoghead saved, owned by John Watkins. Brig Tryon, Marman, Cape Fear, in Ballast, foundered at Sea, one Negro saved, owned by Mr. Quince. Brig Mercury, Seaton, Bristol, with a Hundred Hogheads of Sugar, owned by Mr. Span; Schooner Relief, Moore, St. Croix, in Ballast, owned by Captain Moore; Schooner Margaret, Bachop, South Carolina, with Rum, owned by Mr. Buckle; Schooner Mercury, Morgan, Basseterre and St. Kitt's, in Ballast, Owners Henderson and Murray; Sloop Experiment, Howard, Basseterre and St. Kitt's, in Ballast, owned by William Neale; all supposed to have foundered at Sea. A Ship from London, with five Hundred Hogheads of Sugar, lost at Nevis, Crew perished. Brig Fortune, Potts, Basseterre and St. Kitt's, with Mules and Timber, lost at Nevis, Part of the Cargo saved, owned by John Corlet, &c. Sloop Jenny, Smitten, Nevis, in Ballast, lost at Nevis, Crew perished, owned by Captain Smitten. Sloop Irish Gimlet, Caterling, Nevis, in Ballast, lost at Nevis, Crew perished, Owner Bowrin. Schooner Two Williams, Siborn, Sandy Point, in Ballast, lost at Antigua, Crew perished, owned by Mr. Somarfall.
Almost all the Estates in the Island of St. Kitt's are destroyed, there being scarce a Mill or Boiling House left standing. At Antigua all the Men of War except the Admiral are ashore, and several Ships at St. John's foundered at their Anchors; and the Towns on the Island, and the Estates thereon, in as bad a Situation as St. Kitt's. Eighteen Vessels are drove ashore and lost at Dominica. Montserrat and Nevis have scarcely a House left standing.
The Brig Douglass, Captain Butler, from Virginia, is arrived at Nevis, with Corn and Provisions.
NAPLES, July 16.
A HORRID Murder has lately been committed at Nola. A Surgeon, who was frequently at the House of an Officer there, was looked upon by the Wife with a too favourable Eye, which the Officer observing, desired the Surgeon no more to enter his Doors. The latter conformed, seemingly without the least Dissatisfaction; but afterwards associating with a Bravo, they waylaid the Officer in the Street one Evening, and, after giving him many Wounds with a Dagger, left him for dead. The Officer was soon found, and being carried home, the Wife immediately despatched a Messenger for the Surgeon who had been the Assassin, not thinking him capable of such an Act. On the Arrival of the Surgeon, finding the Officer living, he declared his Wounds were not mortal, but that it would be necessary to dilate that given on his Breast, as that seemed the most dangerous; he then took one of his Instruments and thrust it into the Officer's Heart, and he presently died. The Bravo, his Accomplice, hath confessed the Whole, and they are now both in Prison.
A Woman in this Capital brought lately to a Curate of one of the Parishes a Basket, which she delivered to one of the Domeficks, together with a Letter, to be given to the Curate, and said she would call soon for an Answer. On the Curate's Arrival, the Basket (which was supposed to contain a Present) was opened, when there appeared Nothing in it but a dried Skull, and some Stones, the latter supposed to be put in to make it appear weighty. The Curate then opened the Letter, and read as follows: "Mr. Curate, renounce your Avarice, no longer fleece the Poor, and take great Heed how you behave yourself for the future; otherwise, the first Opportunity, you shall make a similar Figure with this Skull. Think of this, and tremble!"
LONDON, August 11.
ONE Day last Week a Cause was heard by the Court of Session in Scotland, with Regard to the sequestrating the Effects of a Bankrupt in England, who happened to have Effects in Scotland. Printed Memorials and Answers were given into Court, and after long Reasoning the Sequestration was granted. The Case was this: A Mercer, of Covent Garden, London, with Consent of his Brother, and seven others of his Creditors, petitioned the Court to sequestrate a Parcel of Silks belonging to the said Mercer, which were in the Canongate there for Sale, and which Silks had been attached, by Arrestment of Flammare and Son, of Norton Folgate, in the County of Middlesex, Creditors of the said Mercer. The Court found, that by the late Bankrupt Act they were empowered to sequestrate the Effects of any Person living in England, upon a proper Application of himself or Creditors, in Terms of the said Act, provided such Effects were in Scotland; they accordingly reduced the Arrestments, and appointed Mr. John Gloag, Merchant in Edinburgh, Factor. The above Determination is of great Importance to the mercantile Interest of the whole Kingdom, as it fixes that the most liberal Interpretation is to be given to the late salutary Bankrupt Act. It was argued for Flammare, &c. that the Act could not be applied in such a Case as the one under Consideration, because many of the Provisions therein contained could not be enforced if the Debtor was not within the Jurisdiction of the Court of Session; but their Lordships were of Opinion that the Act should be applied as far as possible, and therefore they pronounced their Interlocutor, Valeat quantum valere potest.
August 13. Yesterday Sir Robert Keith was at Court for the first Time since his Arrival from Scotland. He is expected to set out shortly for his intended Embassy to the Imperial Court.

On Tuesday Morning the Weaver noted for throwing a small Stick over a Church Steeple undertook to fling a Stone three Times over St. Luke's Church Steeple, and to run round the Church each Time and catch it in his Hat; he performed it twice, but in going round the third Time he slipped down and broke his Leg.
Tuesday Morning a Man attempting to rob Mr. Furney's Garden, Christ Church, Surry, was shot by a Spring Gun. He was carried to St. Thomas's Hospital, where he soon after expired.
Yesterday Morning a Gentleman took a Boat at Horsleydown Stairs, in Order to go to Greenwich. The Waterman had not rowed him above Half a Mile before he took from his Fob a Gold Watch, and, after earnestly looking at it, he jumped overboard, and was drowned.
Monday last went to be married, at Shoreditch Church, Mrs. Hudson, Sheep's Head Retailer, aged eighty nine, to Mr. Walker, a Cutler, aged twenty two. The People that attended this intended Marriage were so numerous, and behaved in so turbulent a Manner, by breaking the Pews, &c. that the Clergyman postponed the most material Part of the Ceremony, and went out of Church as greatly chagrined as the loving Couple were disappointed; but on Tuesday, we are informed, the Ceremony was performed without the least Disturbance, and to the Satisfaction of all Parties.
We learn from Vienna that General Esterhazy has marched into Poland with an Army of Twenty four Thousand Men, to join General Haddick. Extract of a Letter from Warsaw, July 28.
The following Event happened here on Tuesday the 21st of July. Since the 24th of last Month the finest Hotels of the Confederates, in this metropolitan City, have been preparing for the Reception of the Russian Generals and Nobles who are actually here. The Russian General Bibikow took Possession of the Hotel of the Confederate Count Radzivilwity, as did also the Russian General Rzewskoy that of Count Potoki, by which Usurpation a Jealousy arose in the Hearts of the Friends of Liberty, which interrupted the working People, and at last came to a Battle between the Parties; but this Battle was soon interrupted by the Russian Troops, who treated the Friends of Liberty (here called the damned Confederates) in a Manner not to be permitted in a civilized State. But there happened to be a Convent of the pious Fathers just opposite the Hotel of Count Potoki, in which constantly are between four and five Hundred young Students. These young Gentlemen seeing the ill Usage with which the Friends of Liberty were treated, took up Arms against the Russian Troops; but no sooner was it known to the Commander of this little Russian Corps than he immediately ordered his whole Corps to fire among the Students, some of which were killed, others wounded, and the rest took to Flight. It was expected that the Russian Officer would have been called to an Account for his brutal Behaviour; but we found the contrary, for the Prior of the Convent was called to an Account for the Revolt and Riot of the Students. As yet we know no more of this Affair than that the poor pious Fathers will be obliged to pay a certain Sum of Money, as a Fine to the Crown for the Subjects which were killed in this Engagement.
Orders are issuing out for all the Colony Agents to attend the new Secretary for American Affairs the next Board Day, which is fixed for Tuesday the 18th Instant.
Advices are received that at the Portuguese Settlement of Fernando de Noronha, in the Brazils, where there is a Garrison of sixty Men, the Soldiers have mutinied and murdered the Governor and his Family, the chief Captain and his Junior, and have gone off; the Principals of them in a large Barge, as Pirates, on a Cruise in the South Seas.
A Gentleman from Paris assures us that a celebrated Irish Baronet (Sir H— E—) who married the no less celebrated Miss R—, and figured away in England, Ireland, and France, till he had figured away a Fortune of three Thousand Pounds a Year, is now reduced to the abject Situation of a Waiter at a first Rate Hotel at Paris.
The true Adage, of "All covet all loss," was never more truly exemplified than in the Fate of Mr. Fordyce. At the Time that he had absolutely realized considerably upwards of one Hundred Thousand Pounds, and was advised by his Intimates to decline all farther Speculation in the Stocks, he was so extraordinarily elevated by his Success, and so very ambitious of Superlative Grandeur, that he declared to several of his Friends he had Fortune chained to his Side, and would never decline his Pursuits till he had attained his ultimate Object, that of being the richest Subject in the World.
There is to be a Review on Blackheath, the 27th of next Month, of two Battalions of Artillery, which will be not only the last but the grandest Review this Season. The Preparations are going forward: A Fort and Citadel, raised of Earth, Wood, &c. is to be erected; and are to be besieged and attacked in Form, to give the King an Idea of the Manner, from a Representation of real Action.
Last Week, at the Assizes for Yorkshire, four Persons were indicted and tried for the Murder of a Boy of twelve Years of Age, the Circumstances of which Trial were as follows. About Martinmas last the Boy was but by a mad Dog, as were also two Persons in a neighbouring Village. The Boy, with the two other Persons, went to Colne, in Lancashire, to take a Medicine famous for the Cure of the Bite of a mad Dog. They accordingly took it, and returned home. The two Persons have been effectually cured, and continued well ever since; but the Boy, within a few Days after his Return home, showed such Signs of Madness that his Parents and Master thought it advisable to have him confined, and he was accordingly tied down in his Bed. His Madness afterwards increasing, he disengaged his Hands and Body; but whilst his Feet remained tied, he foamed at the Mouth, and snapped at every Thing near him, and appeared to be in so dangerous a Situation that those who attended him judged him incurable, and for their own Safety the Boy was smothered between the Pillows. But the Fact of destroying this unhappy Creature not being proved against the Prisoners, they were, for Want of Evidence, acquitted.
On Wednesday last the Affair of Mr. Morris, who went abroad with his Ward, the illegitimate Daughter of the late Lord Baltimore, was taken into Consideration by the Lord Chancellor, at Lincoln's Inn Hall; when his Lordship was pleased to set him aside from his Guardianship, and to order him to stand committed. Several Letters, both from the Gentleman and his juvenile Spouse, were read; and his Lordship declared from the Bench, that he himself had received a Letter from Mr. Morris, warning him to be cautious how he proceeded in the Matter. Messrs. Wilkes and Glynn have also received Letters desiring them to call upon the Ministry to look upon the Imprisonment of Mr. Morris's Person at Life as an Infringement of the Law of Nations, and consequently an Injunct to the British Crown, which should either be revenged, or properly atoned for by the aggressing Potentate or Government.
There is now living on the Island of Jersey one Martin Fountain, aged one Hundred and fourteen Years, who never was out of the Island.
LEEDS, August 11. On Saturday last, as Mr. William Elefworth, a Farmer, of Sickinghall, near Wetherby, was driving his Cows to Pasture, a young Bull, only two Years old, which was amongst them, gored him in so terrible a Manner that he expired almost instantly. The Beast had run one of his Horns in at Mr. Elefworth's Breast, and out at his Shoulder, and tore him in many other Parts of his Body.
YORK, August 11. Last Wednesday Morning died in the Castle Alice Bowman, who, with James Potter, was committed on Suspicion of poisoning her Husband. It is remarkable that as soon as she heard the Trumpets which accompanied the Judges found in the Castle Yard she was seized with strong Convulsions.
Confiscations and Banishments are no longer practised in the Island of Corsica, but instead of them a general Pardon is granted. Some Time ago hardly any Body was permitted to go out of the Island, or if they obtained Leave it was but for a short Time; now every Body may go out and come in when they please, and Persons whose Effects have been confiscated have them restored.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 22. THE Reverend JOHN CAMM, the Lord Bishop of London's Commissary for Virginia, has received the King's Letter appointing him one of his Council of this Colony.
This Week the Honourable OLIVER DE LANCEY and ROGER MORRIS, Esquires, of the Council of New York, Major EDWARD CLARK of that City, and the Honourable SAMUEL CORNELL, Esquire, of the Council of North Carolina, arrived in this City.
The Industry, Lowes, and Green River, Addes, from London, and the Brilliant, Bennett, from Glasgow, are arrived in James River.
On Friday, Saturday, and Monday last, the following Criminals were tried at the General Court:—Sarah Hall, from Louisa, for Murder: Guilty. Thomas Robinson, from Dunmore, for Grand Larceny: Guilty. Justin M'Carthy, from Borecourt, for Horsestealing: Acquitted by the Grand Jury. Moses Cornelius and William Richardson, from Charlotte, for Grand Larceny: Acquitted. John Moore, from Frederick, for Horsestealing: Guilty. Charles Cole, from Spotsylvania, for Horsestealing: Acquitted. Catherine Campbell, from Fairfax, for Grand Larceny: Guilty. Michael Eifan, from Loudoun, for Grand Larceny: Acquitted. William Moseley, from Augusta, for Burglary: Guilty. Charles William Montague, from Norfolk, for Grand Larceny: Guilty.
[MARGINS] Mr. PETER PELHAM, Junior, Clerk of Brunswick, to Miss BETSY BROWN, of Southampton County.
[Deaths.] Reverend JOHN THOMPSON, Rector of St. Mark's, in Culpeper. Mr. JOHN NELSON, Merchant in Dumfries.
Advertisements.
FREDERICKSBURG, October 18, 1772. AS HORSE-STEALING is become so common, and the Difficulty of Conviction so great (as proved by a recent Instance) in Justice to myself, I am obliged to inform all Gentlemen who put up with me that I cannot be answerable for the forthcoming of Horses put into my Pasture or Stable hereafter, the Profits being very inadequate to the Risk. In the Instance now alluded to, I was within five Minutes of being answerable for two Beasts worth a Hundred Pounds; and though my Stable and Yard are as well secured as possible, a Villain found Means to possess himself of two valuable Mares, the Property of Mr. Henry Whiting and Mr. John Brockmorton of Gloucester. He was taken within fifteen Minutes after he had committed the Robbery, with the Creatures in his Possession; and yet he has escaped! It may be relied on that the best Care which human Prudence can suggest shall be taken, as formerly; but I will not be answerable for Robberies. GEORGE WEEDON.
FREDERICKSBURG, October 18, 1772. THE Gentlemen of this Place and Falmouth have raised, by Subscription, the Sum of FIFTY POUNDS, which is deposited with Mr. George Weedon, as a Reward for apprehending and bringing to Justice any Person or Persons who shall, after the Date hereof, steal any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, the Property of a Subscriber. Twenty five Pounds to be paid on the County Court's committing the Thief for farther Trial, and twenty five Pounds on Conviction at the General Court.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 22, 1772. AS I am duly empowered by Judith Bankes, of Liverpool, Widow of the late Captain George Bankes, to collect the Debts due to his Estate in Virginia, this is to desire those indebted to pay their respective Balances as soon as possible, which will prevent having Recourse to Law; and such as have any Demands against his Estate are desired to make out their Accounts, properly attested, and the same shall be paid, when in Cash, by JACOB ALLAN.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 22, 1772. JUST IMPORTED, a large assortment of GOODS suitable to the Season, viz. Bearskin, Duffils, Dutch Blankets, Halfthicks, Fearnoughts, Kendal Cottons, Stockings and Shoes, an Assortment of superfine and second Broadcloths, in Suits and Part of Suits, fit for any Size, with Trimmings, a great Variety of Stuffs for Womens Gowns, Bed Blankets, Hats coarse and fine, a choice Assortment of Irish Linens and Osnaburghs, Scotch Holland, Lawns and Gauzes of all Sorts, a large Quantity of Pit, Croscut, and Hand Saws, of a particular good Make, all Sorts of Files, Cutlery and Hardware of almost all Sorts, a Parcel of the finest Womens Scissors ever imported, Oil and Paints, Capers, India Manqots, &c. most Sorts of Dying Stuffs, Teas, Lump Sugar, a large Quantity of Raisins and Currants, all Sorts of Spiceries, Cheeses, Womens Leather Stays, Nails of most Sorts, all Sorts of Threads, as usual, with a great Variety of other Articles; which the Publick may depend will be sold on the most reasonable Terms, by their humble Servants, ALLAN & TURNER.
TAPPAHANNOCK, October 10, 1772. I HAVE for Sale a genteel TWO STORY HOUSE in this Place, pleasantly situated on the River, with necessary Outhouses, a Warehouse, and Garden well paled in, which may be had on reasonable Terms. All Persons indebted to me are requested to make immediate Payment, and those who have any Demands to make them known. ARCHIBALD M'CALL.
FALMOUTH, October 13, 1772. ALL Persons indebted to Messrs. William Cuningham and Company, of Glasgow, for Transactions with the deceased Mr. John Neilson at Dumfries, are desired to pay the same to Mr. Francis Hay. Those who do not make immediate Payment will please to settle their Accounts, and grant Bond, or other Specialty, for the Balances. Mr. Hay will hereafter conduct the Business at that Place, on Account of the said Company. JAMES ROBISON.
WARWICK, October 14, 1772. AS the STORE lately kept by Mr. Andrew French, of Prince Edward County, for Messrs. Alexander Spiers, John Bowman, and Company, is now under the Management of Mr. Andrew Mackenzie, all Persons that have Accounts open and unadjusted on that Store's Books, for Dealings with Mr. French, are required to apply before the first of December next, as no Discount or Contracts of his will be admitted unless made known before he leaves the Country. The Business at that Store will be carried on to its usual Extent. JAMES FAIRLIE.
BLANDFORD, October 13, 1772. WANTED, two Journeymen TAILORS who understand their Business, and that are of a sober Disposition. Any such will meet with good Encouragement by applying to ANDREW HAMILTON.
WHEREAS there is a Bond of Benjamin Hicks, James Hicks, and David Lanier, of Brunswick County, in the Hands of Mr. George Lumpkin of Pittsylvania County, dated the 8th of October 1771, for three Hundred Pounds Virginia Currency, payable the 1st of October 1774, which Bond was given for a Piece of Land, but Mrs. Mary Lumpkin, Wife of the said George Lumpkin, refuseth to give up her Right in the said Land, this is to caution any Person from taking an Assignment of the said Bond, as we are determined not to pay it till we have a Right made to the Land. BENJAMIN HICKS. JAMES HICKS. DAVID LANIER.
THE Sale of Mr. ROGER DIXON'S Estate, formerly advertised to be on the 21st of September, being prevented, on Monday the 9th of November (if fair, otherwise next fair Day) will be sold to the highest Bidders, on the Premises, a TRACT of LAND lying on Pretty's Creek, in Albemarle, containing two Thousand Acres, together with STOCK of all Sorts, CORN, FODDER, and PLANTATION UTENSILS. And on Monday following, the 16th, at Culpeper Courthouse, two improved LOTS, and a well accustomed TAVERN, with sundry vacant LOTS in the Town of Fairfax, and about forty six Acres of LAND adjoining; also one Thousand five Hundred Acres on the Hedges River; two Hundred Acres known by the Name of Rockbuck's; and three Hundred Acres, with valuable Improvements, called Jones's, in the said County of Culpeper; and four Hundred Acres in Orange, called Beckett's. There are also two other Tracts, one at Cave's Ford, of five Hundred Acres, and the other on the Robinson, of four Hundred. The Time and Place of Sale of which will be made known at the first Sale.
And on Tuesday the 15th of December will be sold, at Fredericksburg, the LAND, HOUSES, FERRY, and MILL, with sundry LOTS, vacant and improved; also a Tract of LAND three Miles Distance, called Choisy Level. The Widow's Dower will be given up, and Credit allowed till the 15th of December, 1773, on Bond, with approved Security, for the mortgaged Part of the Premises, being given to Robert Pleasants and Thomas Bates, Attorneys for the Mortgagees, who will attend the Sales to give Acquittances, and for the Remainder to JOHN DIXON, Administrator.
Who purposed to sell at Fredericksburg, at the same Time, all the HORSES, CATTLE, and SHEEP; together with CORN, FODDER, and PLANTATION UTENSILS; also all Kinds of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE; and lastly, many very valuable SLAVES; for all which Credit will be allowed until the first of May. N. B. Five per Cent. Discount will be allowed for ready Money, and all Bonds not duly paid are to carry Interest from the Date.
JOSEPH FAULK, WHO PERFORMED HIS EXPLOITS IN HORSEMANSHIP
on Wednesday last, in the City of Williamsburg, and gave great Satisfaction to the Spectators, intends performing again on Wednesday the 26th, and Friday the 30th Instant, in the said City, and to mount each Day at four o'Clock in the Afternoon. His Performances are riding one, two, and three Horses, in many different Attitudes.—Said Faulks may be spoke with at Mr. Cutbert Hubbard's, near the College.
Pursuant to an Act of the last Session of Assembly, will be leased for the Term of twenty one Years, to the highest Bidders, on the 22d of November next (if fair, otherwise next fair Day) on the Premises, and to be entered on immediately,
ABOUT three Thousand ACRES of LAND, the Property of the Nottoway Indians, and lying in the County of Southampton, on the south Side of Nottoway River; the Whole of it is very good Corn Land, and the greatest Part will produce good Tobacco. It is to be laid off in Lots, not exceeding three Hundred Acres each. The Rents are to be paid annually; for the due Performance of which, Bond, with approved Security, will be required by the Trustees. At the same Time and Place will be sold, all the Lands belonging to the Nottoway Indians on the north Side of Nottoway, consisting of two Parcels, containing about thirty Acres each.
N. B. The former Advertisement for the above Purpose not getting to the Press Time enough to be inserted according to the above Act of Assembly, will, we hope, be a sufficient Apology for not leasing the Land according to the Time therein appointed.
To be SOLD on Wednesday the 11th of November, on the Premises,
A TRACT of LAND containing two Hundred and thirty Acres, whereon Mr. Thomas Booth lately lived, near Mr. Hubbard's, in Caroline, conveyed to me in Trust, to be sold for the Payment of a Sum of Money; the Soil is stiff, and will answer the Culture of Tobacco and Wheat. There is a good Dwelling-House upon it, which, with a little Repair, may be made habitable. At the same Time and Place will be sold a TRACT of two Hundred and eighty eight ACRES, adjoining the other, belonging to the Estate of John Robinson, Esquire, Part of which is valuable low Grounds. Credit will be allowed for both Tracts, to be declared at the Day of Sale, on giving Bond, with approved Security; for the latter, to the Administrators of Mr. Robinson; and for the former, to EDMUND PENDLETON.
To be SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND containing about three Hundred Acres, in Fauquier County, joining John Raines and Fielding Turner, and not far from Mr. John Carter. The Land, I am told, is good. Those who may incline to purchase will be shown the Land, by applying to Colonel William Blackwell, who lives near it. One Half the Purchase Money to be paid down, and the other Half in six Months; upon Bond, and good Security, being given to JOHN CORRIE. October 15, 1772.
To be SOLD on the Premises, to the highest Bidder, the 16th of November,
THREE HUNDRED ACRES of LAND, with the notable RIVER MILL known by the Name of Staunton's, which is on the North River, about twenty Miles from Fredericksburg and Falmouth, and convenient to the Roads that lead to either of those Towns. She is suitable for a Merchant Mill, was rebuilt two Years ago, with two Pair of Stones on a Floor, and a Bolting Cloth, all going by Water. Any Gentleman that inclines to purchase a Merchant Mill cannot suit himself better, as Nature has wrought so much in the Convenience of the Place for a Mill that she certainly will be a Mill to the End of Time; her Dam is just now rebuilt, and was built about twenty Years ago. The Land is well timbered, but has no Improvements excepting about the Mill, and those but trifling to mention. One Half of the Purchase Money to be paid down on the Day of Sale, the other Half that Day Twelvemonth. The Sale will begin at one o'Clock, and if not sold that Day will be sold any Time after at private Sale. A Plan of the Land will be shown on the Day of Sale. Good Security will be required of the Purchaser, who will have an undeniable Title made to him by CULPEPER, DIANA STANTOUN, October 8, 1772. WILLIAM STANTOUN.
To be SOLD at Edenton, on Monday the 2d of November,
SUNDRY likely NEGROES, Men and Women; a BRIG about eighty Tons Burthen, with all her Materials as she came off a Voyage from Jamaica, eighteen Months old, and well calculated for the Navigation of this Part of the Province, draws nine Feet Water full loaded, and may be sent to Sea at a small Expense; also a Quantity of good barrelled HERRINGS, being Part of the Estate of the late Richard Brownrigg. The Terms of Sale ready Money, and Discount of any Debts due from the Estate, as the Executrix and Executors then intend to settle and pay off all just Debts. The Inventory of the Brig to be seen any Time before the Sale, at Mrs. Brownrigg's, and at John Campbell and Son's Houses; where any Person inclining to buy the Brig at private Sale may be treated with, and know farther Particulars.
Just Imported in the last Ships from London, and to be SOLD by the Subscriber at her Store opposite the Raleigh in Williamsburg,
VERY large and neat Assortment of MILLINERY and JEWELLERY, consisting of white Satin and Lustrings, Trimmings for ditto, black and coloured Hats and Bonnets, Silk Petticoats, Wedding Fans and Breast Flowers, Queen's and Satin Shoes, a new Assortment of Patent Net Hoods, Muslin, Gauze, Catgut and Wire, Dresden worked Linen, quilted Satin Childbed Baskets and Pincushions, a large Assortment of Ribands, ribbed and plain Silk, Cotton, and Thread Hose, Childrens small Cotton ditto, Patent Net Aprons, and Pieces for Ruffles, &c. Silk Gloves and Mts., Ladies Dress Tupes and Curls, Necklaces and Earrings, Garnet ditto set in Gold, Paste Sprigs and Pins, Baste Combs, Garnet, Paste, and plain Gold Lockets, Ladies Paste Breast Buttons and Stay Hooks, Garnet Stock Buckles for ditto, Gold, Paste, and Silver ditto, exceeding neat Shoe and Knee Paste, gilt, plated, Pinchbeck, and Silver ditto, enamelled and plain Gold Sleeve Buttons, Mocha and Pebble ditto set in Gold and Silver, plain and labeled Silver topped Decanter Corks, chased and plain Corals and Bells, Smelling Bottles with Silver mounted Tortoiseshell Cases, Toothpick Cases in ditto, Silver Pencil Cases, Paste Bows and Crosses, Silver fluted Butter Ladies, plated Soop ditto, plated Candlesticks, Chamber ditto with Extinguisher, &c. Tutenague Salt Cellars, Snuffers and Snuff Pans, plated ditto, plated Table Crosses, Silver Salt Shovels, Ladies Silver and other Ewees with Instruments, neat Reading Glasses set in Mother of Pearl, Tortoiseshell, and Silver, Tambour, Gold, and coloured Sword Knots, Looker's Razors, Silver and Steel Cork Screws, Silver Pap Boats and Shoe Claps, Gold and Silver Hatbands, Boys Silk and Beaver Caps, Ladies and Gentlemens fine Beaver Hats, Riding Whips for ditto, Silver Fruit Knives and Thimbles, Silver and Ivory Bodkins and Toothpicks, Watch Trinkets, Hunting Knives and Forks, Irish Penknives, Silver Teaspoons, Tea Tongs and Nutmeg Graters, gilt Leather for Doors, a very great Variety of Morocco and Velvet new fashioned Pocket Books, Soap Boxes and Brushes, a large Quantity of Didbury's Mens, Womens, and Childrens Shoes, Flannel under Jackets laced with Satin, Toys, Buck, Doe, Kid, Lamb, and Fawn Gloves and Mts of all Sizes, Sashes for Childrens, fine India working Cotton, Hemet (Dentist to her Majesty) his Essence of Pearl and Pearl Powder for the Teeth and Gums, with proper Brushes, Nail Nippers, Ivory and Box Combs, Shaving Powder, Sword Canes and Walking Sticks, Travelling Razor Cases, Childrens Stays and quilted Puddings, with a Number of other Articles, which will be sold on reasonable Terms by C. RATHBELL.
N. B. She purposed, if a House can be got, to reside at Petersburg from the End of this Court until April, where Ladies and Gentlemen who please to favour her with their Commands may be supplied with the above Articles.

WILLIAMSBURG, October 22, 1772. JOURNEYMEN TAILORS, that are good Workmen, and soberly disposed, will have proper Encouragement from ROBERT NICOLSON.
For S A I E, A TRACT OF LAND in Dinwiddie , containing nine Hundred Acres, on Butterwood Creek , which is in good Order to work ten Hands, and well watered. There is a very good Dwelling-House, and all necessary Outhouses. The Land is good for Corn and Wheat, and will bring Tobacco. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms by inquiring of the Subscriber, on the Premises. (2||) JOHN COLEMAN.
IMPORTED in the last Ships from Britain, and to be SOLD by the Subscriber at Norfolk, A LARGE and complete assortment of GARDEN SEEDS, also GARDEN TOOLS; he likewise furnishes PLANTS and HERBS, of all Kinds, in their respective Seasons. Orders from the Country will be punctually executed. (||) JOHN EDWARDS, Gardener and Seedman.
BROKE the Jail of Charles City , on Wednesday the 14th Instant, two Negroes, one named ROBERT, the Property of Mr. Johnston of Albemarle , the other called HARRY, who belongs to Mr. Jamies Cocks of Henrico . They were committed on Suspicion of Felony. I will give TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward, upon the Delivery of either, to JAMES EPPES, Jailer.
PORTSMOUTH, October 15, 1772. RUN away from the Subscriber, an Apprentice Boy named WILLIAM BRASENTON, between eighteen and nineteen Years of Age, about five Feet five Inches high, of a fair Complexion, has light brown Hair, a Wren over his left Eye, and a Mark on his left fore Finger, occasioned by the Needle, as he was learning the Tailor Business. He had on a dark brown Serge short Coat, and took with him several Suits of Clothes I had in my Shop, to make up for my Customers, also a green Chest. I hereby forewarn all Masters of Vessels from carrying off the said Apprentice, and I will give a Reward of FIVE POUNDS to any Person who will deliver him to me. (||) GEORGE COLLINS.
CHARLES CITY, October 20, 1772. RUN away, upwards of two Years ago, from Mr. Richard Holt (but now my Property) EDITH, a Negro Woman five Feet two or three Inches high, about forty Years of Age, full breasted, has remarkable black Lips, and two of her Toes on one Foot join together. FIVE POUNDS Reward will be given to any Person who delivers her to me, near the Long Bridge . (8) WILLIAM GREGORY.
RUN away from the Vineyard, near Williamsburg , a Negro Fellow named CUFFY, about thirty Years of Age, five Feet three or four Inches high, had on a gray Coat and blue Waistcoat, and I imagine will endeavour to get to Norfolk . Whoever brings the said Negro to me, or secures him in any Jail, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward, besides what the Law allows. ANDREW ESTAVE.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, on the Ready Fork of Haw River , about nine Weeks ago, two MARES. One a White, branded on the near Shoulder with the Letter A, and on the Buttock 13; had a Bell on, with the Letters A P stamped on it; the paces and trots, is about nine Years old, and about four Feet ten Inches high. The other a Flea-bitten White, or Gray, about twelve Years old, four Feet ten Inches high; had also a Bell on, stamped with the Letters A P; she is branded, but her Brand I do not particularly remember, but believe it is RA; the paces naturally, and both have Switch Tails. Whoever will take up the said Mares, and bring them to my House, or to Thomas Douglass on Hico , shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward, and all reasonable Charges. (2) ANDREW POAKE. The above mentioned Mares were seen, soon after they left their Owner, in the Hands of one Pool , in the lower End of Halifax County, Virginia , and it is supposed that he privately sent them off, or that they were carried off by one John Roach . Overseer for Pool (a Person of very doubtful Character) and disposed of in the lower Part of Virginia , probably in the Counties of Charles City or Dinwiddie , where the said Roach came from. Whoever will bring the above mentioned Mares to me, on Ramsey River , shall receive FIVE POUNDS, and on Conviction of the Thief FIVE POUNDS more. PEYTON SKIPWITH.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a black HORSE about fourteen Hands high, with a Star and Snip, three white Feet, some Saddle Spots, a Sprig Tail, and branded on the near Shoulder S. Posted, and appraised to three Pounds ten Shillings. (||) MATTHEW JACKSON.
TAKEN up, in Louisa, a PALE SORREL MARE about four Feet seven Inches high, that appears to be with Foal, is a Trotter, and branded (as well as can be made out) on the near Buttock HC in a Piece. Posted, and appraised to eight Pounds. WILLIAM WHITE.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a middle sized GRAY HORSE with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, and branded on the near Shoulder (filly) resembling M. Posted, and appraised to seven Pounds. (||) JACOB SEAY.
TAKEN up, in Augusta, a BRIGHT BAY MARE near thirteen Hands high, five or six Years old, her Mane trimmed and Tail bobbed, has some gray Hairs down one Side of her Face, some Saddle Spots, is a Trotter, but has no Brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to fifty Shillings. (||) WILLIAM HERRING.
TAKEN up, in Stafford, a DARK BROWN STEER, marked with a slit in both Ears. Posted, and appraised to four Pounds. (2||) JOHN ROBINSON.
COLONEL BYRD begs the Favour of all the Gentlemen who served in the VIRGINIA REGIMENT last War to meet him at Fredericksburg , or to send in their Names, on Monday the 23d of November, that they may consult what Methods are best to be taken to procure the Lands they claim under his Majesty's Proclamation.
DOCTOR KEYSER's famous PILLS, with full Directions for their Use in all Cases, are to be had (largest Boxes five Dollars, the small two Dollars and a Half) at JOHN M. GALT's Shop, in Williamsburg .
GEORGE III. by the Grace of GOD of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to Richard Pringle , greeting: We command you, and firmly enjoin, that all other Matters and Excuses whatsoever set aside, in your proper Person you be and appear before our Justices of our General Court, in Chancery, at the Capitol, in Williamsburg , on the first Day of the next Court, to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against you, and Richard Barker , Merchant, by Sarah Pringle , by John Tabb , Esquire, her next Friend; and this you shall in no wise omit, under the Penalty of one Hundred Pounds. Witness JOHN EARL of DUNMORE, our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg , the 10th Day of October, in the 22th Year of our Reign. (||) BEN. WALLER.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons having any Demands against the Estates of Christopher Aspinall , and Ann Aspinall , deceased, to bring them in properly proved, that Provision may be made, if possible, to satisfy them; and those who are indebted to either of the said Estates are requested to make immediate Payment, or give Notes for what they justly owe to them. JACOB BRUCE, Administrator.
ALBEMARLE, October 1, 1772. WHEREAS in October 1771 I advertised my having purchased of Mr. Rolling Jones , of this County, a Negro Girl named MOLL, whom I was suspicious he might have made some Conveyance of before I bought her, and at the same Time desired any Person that might have any Title to the said Girl to make it known to me, but no One has yet produced any; and as I conceive the legal Title to the said Negro is now vested in me, and have still Part of the Purchase Money in my Hands, this is to notify that I am ready to make Payment to any One who has a Right to receive it. (||) CHARLES MARTIN.
NORFOLK, October 14, 1772. IMPORTED in the Brigantine Mary , Captain Rowntree , from London , about FORTY TRADESMEN, indentured for four Years; such as Blacksmiths, Carpenters, Tailors, Weavers, Coopers, &c. They will be sold at Richmond , on Tuesday the 27th Instant. (2) WILLIAM & JOHN BROWN.
AMHERST, October 2, 1772. I INTEND (God willing) to leave this Colony in May next. (||) JOHN CRAWFORD.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 15, 1772. AS I intend for Britain in a very short Time, I request the Favour of all Persons indebted to me to make Payment by the latter End of this Court, or they may expect no Indulgence. I hope to whom I am indebted, upon producing their Accounts, will have them discharged. DONALD ROSS.
NORFOLK, October 12, 1772. THE Subscriber having removed hither from Portsmouth , has opened Store on the main Street, facing Church Street , with a WELL ASSORTED CARGO OF GOODS suitable to the Season; which will be sold reasonably, for Cash, or short Credit. JAMES INGRAM.
NORFOLK, October 10, 1772. THE Subscriber has just brought in with him, from Hull , some BALES OF WOOLLENS, from seventy to a Hundred Pounds Sterling Value, which he will sell at a reasonable Advance for Cash, or short Credit. Each Package contains Broadcloths, Shalloons, and necessary Trimmings, Buckram, Calimanco, striped Linen, Kendal Cottons, Tamies, Camlettes, Fearnoughts, Halfdocks, Duffils, and Baib Coating. Also a Quantity of REAP HOOKS. He will be at Williamsburg during the General Court, and at present is at Mr. Woodside's in this Place. (||) JOHN STONEY.
HANOVER, October 1, 1772. COLONEL Nathaniel West Dandridge, of this County, who maintains a Tutor in his Family, is willing to accommodate ten Pupils with Diet and Washing, at the Rate of fifteen Pounds a Year, provided his Design appears to meet Encouragement by the Number of Applications made him before the first of December. Colonel Dandridge and his Lady are so well known that more needs not be said concerning their Part of the Undertaking. Their House is large and commodious, and in as healthy a Situation as any in the Colony. The Branches of Learning which the present Tutor chiefly professes to teach are Reading, Writing, English, Latin, and Greek Grammar, Arithmetick, Book-Keeping, ancient and modern Geography, Chronology, History, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Mythology, &c. In the Course of reading the Classics he explains the Tropes and Figures of Rhetoric, and makes occasional Remarks on the natural and moral Philosophy of the Ancients. He would not insinuate that he handles these Subjects with scientific Deduction, or inculcates his Instructions with the Aids of rhetorical Embellishments. Men of Sense must know that such an Undertaking would require the Labours of one or more learned Professors, and indeed seems utterly incompatible with the Time and Capacities of Boys at Schock. His Design will not prove abortive if he succeeds in kindling the Spark of Genius, in inflaming the Ardour of Curiosity, in improving the Taste, in inspiring the Sentiments of genuine Freedom. He would humbly hope to be useful in preparing his Pupils for more learned Seminaries, or qualifying them to enjoy, with greater Comfort, the common Walks of private Life. In this Pursuit, the Classics must necessarily engage a great Part of his Attention. To them, and to such other Branches as serve to illustrate them, and make the Study of them more agreeable to Youth, he would choose to be confined. His Plan, thus limited, he apprehends, may afford sufficient Employment to a Man of slender Abilities. Whereas several Scholars were kept back for some Months past, because the Tutor would not engage for any Time, this Advertisement may be considered as an Earnest of his Intention to continue here, and of his Resolution to prosecute his Business with unremitting Application. His Price for teaching is five Pounds a Year for each Scholar. CHARLES MAC IVER.
To be LET on CHARTER, to any Part of Europe, THE Ship SPARLING,  William Prisham Master, Burthen about five Hundred Hogheads, and only eight Months old. For Terms apply to us, in Norfolk . BOLDEN, LAWRENCE, & Co. Who have for Sale Liverpool SALT, St. Vincent's and Barbadoes RUM, MUSCOVADO SUGAR, COFFEE, PIMENTA, GINGER, Irish BEEF, MOULD CANDLES, &c. &c.
IF ADAM BELL, who was Carpenter of a King's Ship in the late War, and who, it is supposed, came to Virginia in the Year 1769, with his Wife and two Children, will apply to the Post Office in Williamsburg , he may be informed of a Legacy left him in England , by John Mears , who was a Gunner in the Navy, and an old Mesfmate, of fifteen Hundred Pounds Sterling, and likewise receive Instructions how to come at it.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1772. ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber are desired to make immediate Payment to his Attorney, Mr. John Tazewell , or they will be sued as soon as the Meeting of the Merchants in the October Court is over. (2||) JAMES ESTEN.
Imported in the Planter, Captain Miller, and to be SOLD by the Subscriber in Williamsburg, on reasonable Terms,
A NEAT Assortment of MILLINERY, &c. viz. Caps dressed and undressed, Stomachers, Sleeve Knots, Silver Blond for making Do. and for trimming, Baib, Brussels, and Minionet Lace, Joining Do. for Hoods and Handkerchiefs, Net and Patent Hoods, Pieces of Patent Net for Handkerchiefs and Ruffles, Black and Blond Lace, Joining Do. for Hoods, Thread and Blond Edging, fine and coarse Catgut, Jacob's Ladder, Suits of Dresden Work, Hats and Bonnets, black, blue, white, and figured Satin for Cloaks, Lace Satin for Do. Chip Hats, blue marking Thread, spotted, flowered, and plain Gauze Handkerchiefs and Aprons, white and coloured Fans with Ivory and Bone Sticks, rich white Satin, flowered, striped, and plain Lustrings, black, white, blue, and Pink Persians, Passe Necklaces and Earrings, Gold Lockets, Do. with Garnets, Passe, Garnet, and Foil Stone Crosses, Passe Combs and Buckles, Marcassite, Passe, and Coque de Pearl Sprigs, Fancy Wax Necklaces, Wax, Coral, Agate, and real and mock Garnet Beads, Smelling Bottles, Passe Drop Earrings, Silver Toothpick Cases, plain and chased Corals, an Assortment of Thread, Ladies black, white, and blue Satin Huffs, black and white Beaver Hats for Do. Satin Huffs and Ostrich Feathers for Children, Silk, Kid, and Lamb Gloves and Mts, Pins and Needles, blue, white, and red Satin, and black Stuff quilted Coats, Hair Rolls and Curls, black Pins, Cane for Bonnets, Bunch, Skeleton, and Cork Screw Wire, Hardham's Rappet No. 9, Wesson's Scotch Snuff, Suits of Childbed Linen, Satin and Dimity Baskets, Pincushions and Lines, striped, plain, flowered, Book, and Yard and a Half wide thick Muslins, Dimity, Lace, Fringe, and Muslin, for Childrens Robes, Diaper Cloaking, long Lawn, a Variety of Ribbands, Wax Top and Drop Earrings, black and coloured Velvet Collars, Italian Breast Flowers, white and coloured Satin, embroidered, Queen's Silk, and Stuff Shoes for Ladies, Silk, Cotton, Thread, and Worsted Stockings, Didbury's Shoes, Buckskin Gloves for Gentlemen, a Variety of Toys, dressed and undressed Babies, green Silk Purse, &c. MARGARET HUNTER. Hats, Bonnets, and Cloaks, made in the neatest Manner and newest Fashion.
Just imported in the last Ships from London, and to be SOLD on reasonable Terms by the Subscriber in Williamsburg,
A GREAT Variety of fashionable figured white Lustrings, rich plain white Satin, flowered ditto, Brocades, striped and plain Lustrings, white and coloured Persians, white and black Cloak Satin, ditto Bonnets and Cloaks, ditto Mode, white and coloured Satin Petticoats, black Calimanco ditto, Graham's white and coloured Satin Shoes, black Calimanco ditto, Blond Drefs Caps, Fancy ditto, plain Gauze ditto, Suits of Blond Lace, Brussels, Macklin, and Minionet Lace, Thread and Blond Edgings, Lappet Lace, white and black Blond Lace, of various Kinds, Riband Stomachers and Sleeve Knots, Italian Flowers ditto, Patent Net, ditto Hoods, rich Suits of Dresden Work, fine Suits of Childbed Linen, Robes, Jams, white Satin Baskets, India Dimity ditto, Pincushions and Lines, a large Assortment of fashionable Ribands, Ladies and Gentlemen Silk and Cotton Hose, Passe Necklaces and Earrings, French Bead, Jet, and Garnet ditto, Shoe, Knee, and Stock Passe Buckles, Passe Sprigs, Marcassite and Shell ditto, Passe Combs, plain Tortoiseshell and Horn ditto, plain Gold Earrings, Garnet ditto, plain Gold Lockets, Garnet ditto, Ladies white and coloured Kid and Lamb Gloves and Mts, black and White Silk ditto, Childrens Cotton Hose, ditto white, black, and blue Caps, white Feathers for ditto, red Morocco Shoes, white and coloured Fans, fine Book Muslin, thick ditto, striped bordered Muslin Handkerchiefs, flowered and striped Gauze Aprons, plain Gauze, long Lawns, Cambric, fine dark grounded Cottons, white and coloured Trimmings, Cotton Thread, Life and Ounce ditto, Tapes, Bindings, Bobbin, &c. Cloaks, Bonnets, and all Sorts of Millinery, made in the newest Fashion. JANE CHARLTON.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, for ready Money, on Saturday the 24th of this Instant (October) pursuant to a Decree of Suffolk Court,
A TRACT OF LAND in Brunswick , within eight Miles of the Court-house, containing three Hundred and forty one Acres, more or less. There is an excellent Stream that runs through the Land, where there may be built a Mill at a small Expense. There is a Dwelling-House twenty Feet by sixteen, a Kitchen sixteen by twelve, and the Soil is very good for Grain and Tobacco. The above Land was formerly the Property of Robert Wye Raine , deceased. (2||) FREDERICK RAINES.
To be SOLD on long Credit, and entered upon immediately,
THE PLANTATION whereon the Subscriber now lives, lying in the upper End of Prince Edward , on a Branch of Appomattox , and containing about two Hundred and fifty Acres. There is a very good Dwelling-House, and other necessary Buildings, upon the Land, which is exceedingly well calculated for making Tobacco, as they seldom make less than two Thousand to a Share. There is also a remarkable fine Orchard, from which one Thousand three Hundred Gallons of Brandy may be made in a Season. The Terms, may be known by applying to Patrick Hunter , at Warwick ; and a good and sufficient Right will be made to the Land, by DAVID MURRAY.
For S A L E, A VALUABLE TENEMENT in Richmond Town , now in Possession of the Subscriber, containing about two Acres of Ground, lying on the main Street, and very convenient for Trade. The Improvements are, a commodious Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Smokehouse, Dairy, Stable, a Garden and Yard well paled in, a Brick Storehouse, Lumber-house, and Granary; the Whole in good Repair, and may be entered upon the first of November next. The Payments will be made easy to the Purchaser. For Terms apply to JAMES BUCHANAN.
To be SOLD on Monday the 26th of this Instant (October) at the late Dwelling-House of Christopher Branch, deceased,
ALL his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, also Part of the Stock of CATTLE, HORSES, HOGS, and SHEEP. Six Months Credit for all Sums above twenty five Shillings, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security. All Persons indebted to the Estate are desired to make speedy Payment, which will prevent Suits being commenced against them; and all Persons that have any Claims against the Estate are desired to make them known, by the 25th of April next. (2||) JOHN ARCHER, Junior, } Executors. HENRY BRANCH, }
STRAYED or STOLEN from the Subscriber, in Fredericksburg , the 22d of September last, a very likely DARK BAY HORSE about fourteen Hands and a Half high, about eight Years old, has a black hanging Mane and Switch Tail, two or three large Saddle Spots, one of his hind Feet white, trots and gallops, and goes extremely well in a Chair. Whoever brings him to me shall have FIVE DOLLARS Reward. WILLIAM PORTER.
STOLEN from the Subscriber, on Walnut Creek , in Wake County, North Carolina , the 22d of August last, two HORSES. One of them is a BAY, about fourteen Hands two Inches high, about six Years old, has a Blaze Face, white Feet, paces naturally, and branded on the off Shoulder and near Buttock AH in a Piece. The other is a BLACK, about eight Years old, and branded on the near Buttock T. Whoever gives me Intelligence where I may get the said Horses shall have FIVE POUNDS Reward, and on Conviction of the Thief TEN POUNDS, Proc. ABRAHAM HILL.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a bay HORSE about twelve Years old, four Feet seven or eight Inches high, has four white Spots in his Face, a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, had a Bell on, and is branded on the near Buttock M. Posted, and appraised to ten Pounds. WILLIAM GLASPEY.
TAKEN up, in Orange, a middle sized black HORSE with a small Star in his Forehead, has some Saddle Spots, is good before, and branded on the near Buttock IH. Posted, and appraised to nine Pounds. FRANCIS MOORE, Senior.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a bay HORSE COLT, neither docked nor branded, which appears to be a Year old last Spring. Posted, and appraised to fifty Shillings. THOMAS STARK.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania, a white HORSE about fourteen Hands high, twenty Years old, and branded on the near Buttock IS, posted, and appraised to fifty Shillings. RICHARD GWYN.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania, a sorrel MARE four Feet two or three Inches high, appears to be old, has a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, some Saddle Spots, trots, has got a Fistula, but is not branded. Posted, and appraised to four Pounds. JACOB SHEPPERD.
TAKEN up, in Louisa, a GRAY MARE about twelve Hands high, and branded on the off Buttock with the Figure of 8. (||) PHILIP NOLEND.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a WHITE MARE eleven or twelve Years old, about four Feet five Inches high, has a Snip on her Nose, a long Sprig Tail, and branded on the near Buttock BI. Posted, and appraised to seven Pounds. (||) WILLIAM FOSTER.
TAKEN up, in Botetourt, a BLACK MARE about eight Years old, about thirteen Hands and a Half high, with a long Tail and hanging Mane, and branded on the near Shoulder W. Posted, and appraised to seven Pounds ten Shillings. (||) WILLIAM SKILLERON.
TAKEN up, in Botetourt, a BLACK HORSE about four Feet four Inches high, about five Years old, has a hanging Mane and long Switch Tail, and branded on the off Buttock E. Posted, and appraised to six Pounds. (||) JOHN GREENLEE.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a BLACK STEER with some White in his Face and under his Belly, marked with an Underkel in the right Ear, and a Crop and Hole in the left. Also a PIED RED STEER, two Years old, marked with a Swallowfork in the right Ear, and a Crop and Slit in the left. Posted, and appraised to thirty Shillings each. (||) JOHN MOORE.

POETS CORNER.
To a FRIEND resolving on MARRIAGE.
I would not have you, Strephon, choose a Mate From too exalted or too mean a State; For in both these we may expect to find A creeping Spirit, or a haughty Mind...
GENERAL POST OFFICE, New York, November 1, 1772.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on Account of the new Regulation of the Post from Canada, which is to arrive every Tuesday Evening at this Office...
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, October 1, 1772.
BY Direction of the President and Masters, I am to give Notice to the several Surveyors who have executed Bonds for the Proportion of their Fees due to the College in Tobacco...
ROCKY RIDGE, September 23, 1772.
AS the Copartnership between Edward Johnson and David Wood, under the Firm of Edward Johnson and Company, dissolved the 1st instant...
To be SOLD, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. William Brooke, deceased.
EIGHT Hundred and forty Acres of LAND in the County of Orange. The said Land is distant about sixty Miles from Fredericksburg, is well wooded and watered...
To be RENTED for one Year, or a Term of Years.
A PLANTATION in Isle of Wight County, within four Miles of the Western Branch Landing, in Nansemond, containing three Hundred and seventy five Acres...
To be LET for a LIFE, or TERM of YEARS, as may be agreed on, or SOLD.
MRS. HOLT's Dower in HOG ISLAND, which I purchased of her. The Land is very good, drained and ditched, in Order for Crops...
To be SOLD on Thursday the 6th of November, at the late Dwelling-House of Captain Henry Harrison, deceased, in Sussex County.
ALL the Residue of the personal Estate of the said Deceased, consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, STOCKS of every Kind, and about two Hundred BARRELS of CORN...
To be SOLD on Wednesday the 25th of November next, at the late Plantation of Captain Leonard Price, deceased, in Goochland.
FOURTEEN valuable Virginia horn NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, one of them an exceeding good Sawyer; together with the CROP of CORN and FODDER...
To be LET on CHARTER, for any Part of Europe.
THE BRIGANTINE Pompey, James Yeoman Master, Burthen about twelve Hundred Barrels of Tar. For Terms apply to me on Board the said Vessel, now lying at Norfolk.
NORFOLK, September 29, 1772.
WHEREAS the Creditors of Mr. John Atkinson expect to receive a Dividend at the approaching General Court...
WHEREAS the Creditors of Mr. John Atkinson expect to receive a Dividend at the approaching General Court, and as many Bonds, which I have taken payable to Messrs. Elbeck and Lawrence...
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at Williamsburg, on Tuesday the 13th of November, before the Raleigh Tavern.
A TRACT of LAND in Albemarle County, lying on both Sides of a Hardwater River, about three Miles below the Green Mountains, containing eight Hundred and fifteen Acres.
RUN away from the Subscriber in Halifax County.
On Dan River, near Boyd's Ferry, a Negro Man named TOM, who is about thirty Years of Age, about five Feet nine Inches high, and branded on the Breast S T.
STRAYED or STOLEN, in the Month of June last.
From Jordan's in Prince George County, a dark sorrel MARE with a Star in her Forehead, about four Feet seven or eight Inches high...
To be LET on CHARTER, to any Part of Europe.
THE Ship NEPTUNE, Archibald Wise Master, Burthen about four Hundred Hogheads. For Terms apply to NORFOLK, September 24.
For SALE by the Subscribers, at their Store in Portsmouth.
LOAF, LUMP, and MUSCOVADO SUGAR, JAMAICA SPIRITS, WEST INDIA and BOSTON RUM, COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, PIMENTA, sweet and dry CACAVALLA WINE...
JUST arrived from Africa, the Ship Prince of Wales.
James Brien Commander, with about four Hundred fine healthy SLAVES; the Sale of which will begin at Bermuda Hundred, on Thursday the 8th of October...
WILLIAMSBURG, August 27, 1772.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Publick that he has lately arrived from Liverpool, and just opened Shop next Door below the Post Office...
WATCH and CLOCK BUSINESS in all its Branches; and as he served a regular Apprenticeship to one of the most eminent Watchmakers in the City of Dublin...
Messieurs Robert and Robert Bogle and Scott, of London, Merchants and Partners, on the 29th of June last executed a Deed of Assignment of all the said Company's Debts and Effects...
For the said Company, executed a Power of Attorney to the Subscribers, empowering us, jointly and severally, to receive and transmit the said Debts and Effects...
For SALE.
ENFIELD, in Halifax County, North Carolina, containing about a Thousand Acres of Land, on which are good Peach and Apple Orchards...
To be SOLD.
FOURTEEN Hundred Acres of exceeding good TOBACCO LAND in Stafford County, on the Branches of Aquia and Potomac Runs, extremely well timbered and watered...
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away, on the 18th of August, from the Subscriber, in Essex, near Hobb's Hole, a Negro Man named LUKE, alias JACK, about twenty five Years old...
VIRGINIA, se.
At a GENERAL COURT held at the CAPITOL, MAY 7, 1772.
John Bowdoin, and Isaac Smith, Merchants, surviving Partners of Littleton Eyre, deceased, Plaintiffs, Against John Smith, Edward Smith, and Matthew Smith, Infants...
THE Defendant John Smith is appointed Guardian to the Defendants Edward and Matthew Smith, who are Infants, to defend them in this Suit...
and, by Consent of Parties, this Cause was this Day heard upon the Bill, Answers, and sundry Exhibits. On Consideration whereof it is decreed, and ordered, that George Purdie, John Bowdoin, John Lee, and John Smith, Gentlemen, or any two or more of them...
All Persons having any Claims against the Estate of John Smith, deceased, are desired to lay them before the Gentlemen appointed by the Decree...
GEORGE PURDIE. JOHN BOWDOIN. JOHN SMITH. August 1, 1772.
To be SOLD on the Premises, on Friday the 4th of December next.
TWO Hundred and sixty three Acres of LAND in Amherst County, adjoining to the Tobacco Row Mountains, whereon is a Plantation, with all convenient Houses on the same...
NORFOLK, July 29, 1772.
THE Subscriber having provided convenient Warehouses for the Reception of Goods, purposes selling on Commission...
either by private Sale or publick Vendue, and begs Leave to assure the Publick that his best Endeavours shall be used to dispose of any Goods given him for Sale to the most Advantage...
STOLEN from the Subscriber, on Friday Night the 12th instant.
A bay HORSE about four Feet seven Inches high, with a short Switch Tail and hanging Mane, paces, trots, and gallops very well...
For SALE.
THE following Tracts of LAND, in Pennsylvania, namely, four Hundred Acres on Banister River, seven Hundred and seventy on Beaver Creek...
To be LET on LEASE.
A VERY large and commodious HOUSE in the Town of Petersburg, built for a Tavern, and well fitted for that Business; it is two Stories high...