The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1770-12-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
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Some account of RUSSIA.
RUSSIA is one of the most extensive states that we know of in the whole habitable world. It contains considerably more territory than all the rest of Europe put together. Its length, from the frontiers of Livonia to Kamtschatka, or nearly opposite to Japan, is above twelve thousand wersts, which are 714 German miles, reckoning seven wersts to a mile (about 6856 English miles) its breadth extends from the 4th degree of latitude to beyond the 70th. But then this vast empire is very far from being so well cultivated and peopled as most of the other nations in Europe. There are deserts from 30 to 120, and even to 200 English miles, in which there is not a living soul to be found; though some parts of these deserts are situated in a very good climate, and have the best soil that could be wished. True it is that in some places there is a deficiency of wood and water; yet others there is every thing that is necessary for human life, and yet are deserts for want of inhabitants. In short, this empire could very easily afford subsistence for triple the number of inhabitants it contains. The following account may furnish some grounds of judgment on this point. According to the last numbering, in the year 1744 and 1745, of the people of these provinces which properly constitute Russia, there were seven millions of males, from the age of four years to that of sixty, who pay the capitation or poll tax. Seven millions more might be allowed for women, children, and old men. The Russian nobility, with their families, might be computed at five hundred thousand. The officers of the revenue, and clerks of the chancery, who form a class apart, are, with their wives and children, reckoned about two hundred thousand. For Livonia, Ingwa, and Finland, provinces which are not comprehended in the capitation, there are allowed six hundred thousand souls. As for the Cossacks of the Ukraine, of the Don, of the Jaick, as well as for the different nations of heathens that inhabit Siberia and the frontiers of Auria and Japan, they are computed at a million eight hundred thousand; the total making about eighteen millions four hundred thousand individuals.
per culmen, or by the quains of their houses, as I did. I confess I did not recollect so much of my astronomy as to know that the comet could no more see than the stars in Ursa Major could, I am obliged to Another Customer for this, and ingeniously acknowledge that he has set me right. But the mighty pother he has made about the comet's moving 180 or 23 degrees comes to nothing, if your readers will consider that though I said the comet "moved from E. to W. as if purring the sun," I could not possibly mean that its apparent course, much less its real, was from due east to due west; for I must have been a liar to have said so, and a fool to have thought it, after saying that I had seen it pass from the perpendicular point to the N. W. and had seen it rise in an oblique tendency to the E. I say if your readers will consider this, and that, as its declination was as great as A. B. and Another Customer said it was, it could not appear to move due west, and might, nay must, describe nearly such arches as I said it did, on account of its long tariance above the horizon, or indeed total continuance above (which your astronomical customer may satisfy himself of on a celestial globe) they must see that this affection of astronomical criticism, and mighty pother, comes to nothing. For unless the comet moved apparently from E. to W. and had described such arches vertically from the zenith to the west point of the horizon, and from due east to the zenith again, it could not possibly move from W. to E. really, and at the rate of 180 degrees in 24 hours. And in the same manner may it be proved that his flux about the comet's coming to the meridian 3 hours later, and therefore moving 45 degrees east in 24 hours, is a mere ignis fatuus. And therefore I may well apply to him what that barefaced arrogant scribbler applied to me, with so much impudence.
Paraturum montes, et nascitur ridiculus mus. A word to A. B. and I will conclude. If you will consider, Sir, that when the comet culminated, or was in the perpendicular point, it was not in the zenith, and will please to make allowance for the difference of latitude between Mr. Dunn's place of observation and mine, you will probably find the parallax something less. For my part, Gentlemen, I do not pretend to know much about parallaxes, and for ought I know the comet may not be bigger than A. B.'s head; and for ought I know, or care, its parallax may be so great, and its diameter so small, that it may not be larger than a pistol ball, and in its next revolution, instead of falling into the Atlantic, may fall into A. B.'s mouth whilst he is far gazing, or laughing at his own productions amongst his grinning companions.
I am, your humble servant, C. R. or B. E.
CONSTANTINOPLE, August 2.
ALL accounts concur in declaring that the bad dispositions made by the Great Admiral were the principal causes of the ruin of our fleet. The battle was fought near Seisina in Asia, over against Scio, where the Captain Pacha, in spite of the lively representations of Giaffer Bey and Hassan Bey, cast anchor near the shore, with all his fleet, composed of 15 ships of the line, with 15 frigates and gallies, where he erected a battery, in hopes it would ruin the enemy's squadron, consisting of 20 ships of the line, 7 frigates, and 12 or 13 other vessels, who advanced full sail upon us between the isles of Spolmedoni. The firing began the 5th of July, at ten in the forenoon, and lasted until nine in the morning on the 7th. All the Ottoman vessels have been burnt or taken; the two Admirals were blown up; Giaffer Bey and Hassan were desperately hurt, especially the latter, who having received several wounds, and finding his ship going to the bottom, threw himself into the sea, from whence he was taken up by his people and carried on shore. The Great Admiral was directly dismissed from his employment, and Giaffer Bey, by order of the Porte, succeeded to his posts.
August 3. The Grand Seignior, being incensed against the Captain Pacha, has despatched a Capigi Bachi to strike off the head of the unfortunate Admiral, who, it seems, was wounded in the engagement; and his Highness, at the same time, sent to Giaffer Bey the horse tails, which constitute him Captain Pacha, and give him the full and absolute administration of the admiralty. It is just now reported that the Russians have already attacked our forts on the Dardanelles, and greatly damaged one of them, notwithstanding the warm reception they met with.
WARSAW, August 25. They write from the Russian army that they found an immense booty in the Turkish camp; that the Grand Vizier's three tents are amazingly rich and magnificent, being valued at 209,000 rubles, and were immediately sent to Petersburg.
There are advices from Poland, by the way of Vienna, which not only confirm the continuance of the plague in those parts where it had already broke out, but that it spread more and more in other places.
Sept 5. Though the Russians have lost 500 men, from a sally made by the garrison of Bender, we nevertheless expect forth with to hear of the reduction of that place.
VENICE, August 24. The Russian fleet reigns without controul in the Archipelago, since the defeat of the Turkish fleet. Commodore Elphinstone has effectually blocked up the Dardanelles, and letters from Constantinople assure that part of his fleet had actually passed them. But be that as it may, Constantinople must be in a bad situation, as all provision ships which come that way are stopped by his fleet, and another fleet in the Black sea will prevent their receiving any from thence. The Russians are raising contributions in the Archipelago isles, Melitene being taxed at 150,000 piasters.
NAPLES, Aug. 21. Mount Vesuvius has this week thrown out a great quantity of smoke and fire, by which eruption the neighbourhood of Torre del Greco has had its vineyards entirely destroyed.
We have happily discovered a plot formed by 200 soldiers in our garrison, who had laid a scheme to pillage the principal houses in this city, under favour of the night, whilst the Nobility, &c. were at the spectacle given on the anniversary of the birth of the Queen.
SMYRNA, July 19. The government has laid an embargo on all ships in this port; and to hinder the Russians from entering we have in our port six Turkish, two French, and two Raguian vessels.
PETERSBURG, August 17. We have received an account from the two armies under General Panin, on the other side of the Niester, that the trenches before Bender were opened on the 30th ult. by Lieutenant General Renenchamp's division. That General commanded in person, besides which Lieutenants General Eliot, Major General Lobel, the engineers Major General Garbel, and Major General Wolff, of the artillery, were there. In a word, all the Generals who were not commanded piqued themselves upon being present and sharing the danger together, and by their example to encourage the common soldiers to an uncommon bravery. In the night the appointed trenches were prepared, and twenty five pieces of heavy cannon brought upon two batteries; but the commanding General only fired upon those Turks who were roaming about in such places as might damage the intrenchments, as his intention was to begin the cannonading and bombarding on all sides of the town at once. The 31st the enemy set fire to their suburbs, after which they doubled their cannonading. Our Generals examined the intrenchments himself, and 2500 men were employed at them that day. All the batteries and mortars were prepared in the intrenchments, on the other side of the Niester. About 4000 fathoms of the fortifications being finished, the General gave orders to begin the cannonading every where at once in his presence, which was instantly done, with great violence. The enemy answered the same very heavily, and although the town has been twice on fire they have extinguished it both times, and held it out very bravely.
Frontiers of TURKEY, Sept. 4. The siege of Bender is continued with vigour. The besieged made a general sally in the night between the 21st and 22nd ult. when the slaughter was great on both sides, there being at least 1200 men killed. However, the garrison was repulsed; and a Russian Colonel of Hussars, named Lepler, pursued them, entered the same gate, but was killed, and that stroke saved the fortress. The besiegers having information from the prisoners of there being several mines, and sappers, are now proceeding by sap; and this will retard the taking of the place, which, nevertheless, must fall, having no recourse to hope for, if the Grand Vizier does not pass the Danube and especially as the Tartars of the country have submitted to the Russians.
LONDON, Sept. 13.
THE institution which has been so much spoken of, but so little understood, except by the supporters and patrons of it, is a literary intercourse in manner of academick lectures, conducted by Dr. Hill. The purpose of it is to render Britain the centre of all useful knowledge, by communicating our discoveries in the sciences, in agriculture, and on other important subjects, to foreign nations, and receiving theirs in return. The number of established correspondents at this time amounts to one hundred and seven, all men of eminence in learning and knowledge; and the correspondence is carried on under the protection of their several sovereigns. There is at this time the appearance of wonderful improvement and advantage from it.
Letters from Warlaw, dated August 29th, brought by this day's mail, assure us that the plague has already carried off 30,000 souls in the neighbourhood of Zassau, Ostrog, Chmielnik, Constantinow, Dubno, and Zbaraz. In consequence of these advices, the entrance into that kingdom is forbidden to all strangers who are unprovided with bills of health, as well for themselves as their effects.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon.
"Mr. Dennis Connel, a British merchant, has been imprisoned here lately in an ignominious manner, and by an incompetent judge, not only in defiance of our rights, but contrary to all law and equity; a circumstance which has greatly alarmed every British subject in this place, and been the subject of many consultations. Mr. Connel has behaved with becoming dignity through the whole affair. Redress has been demanded, but no satisfaction obtained, though fifteen days have elapsed since his imprisonment."
Yesterday a Gentleman at Hackney, whose son has obliged him by marrying against his consent, out of revenge married his maid, who had lived with him about three months, and had formerly been in the Magdalen house. The day before his marriage he sent for his attorney and settled 5000l. on his intended bride.
The Dutch are fitting out four ships of the line, and some frigates, for the Mediterranean, who are to sail immediately; so that in a few weeks there will be strong squadrons of British, French, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, and Danish ships, in those seas, at the same time; all wishing, no doubt, to preserve the peace of Europe.
By authentick letters received from several parts of the Levant this day, the account of the insurrection at Constantinople is confirmed; upwards of 300 Christians are said to have been murdered by the outrageous populace. The British Minister thought it prudent to retire into the country, and the Dutch Envoy escaped in a sailor's habit.
Several private accounts from France assure us that the Ministry are apprehensive of an actual rebellion, in various parts of the kingdom; and all accounts agree that Louis, so long denominated the Beloved, is now become the general execration of his subjects, and that more publicly than can be well imagined.
Sept 19. Just before the close of last session of Parliament, when American affairs came upon the tapis, the Ministry insisted that the adjusting the disputes between Great Britain and her colonies lay within their department, and not in the Parliament; and, having a majority, they confirmed their opinion. But it is to be hoped a contrary opinion will be adopted in a short time, and the world thereby convinced that what relates to the welfare of the community is matter of parliamentary inquiry and adjustment.
This day being the anniversary of their Majesties coronation, there was a numerous and splendid appearance of the Nobility, foreign Ministers, and other persons of distinction, to compliment their Majesties on the occasion. The Park and Tower guns were fired at noon; and in the evening there were illuminations, and other publick demonstrations of joy.
The Duke de Choiseul was heard to say, "Let the Russian swans be loaded with the honey of Asiatick lives, and then they will be worth taking."
To Messrs. PURDIE & DIXON, GENTLEMEN,
SOME time ago advised you to nurse The Customer, but I had not discovered then that you had a brace of wagging scribblers in keeping. I give you joy of them; they will help you out at many a dead lift. Give them fair play, Gentlemen; let them have full scope in your paper to display their talents for ridicule. I am not afraid of them; let them do their worst. I defy them, and all such pickle herring, bottlers of sarcasm, or grinning scribblers, whose whole ambition is to raise a laugh, and who show their ingenuity chiefly in belpangling their pieces with itaicks. But let us adeps in tickling the ribble muscles write us a senfible serious piece if they can. But, poor souls, they know it is much easier to write in their giddy way than to write senfibly, and to ridicule than to correct. However, the Gentleman who thinks he has perforated me so well ought not to act his part too well, as he has thought proper to represent me as caviling at Mr. Henry's map. This may be consistent enough with his character as a wag and a witting, but where is his honour and justice? Such creatures, indeed, have little notion of either; and often sacrifice truth, honour, and justice, to the shadow of wit, mere froth, or the full blown bladder of vanity, levior aura.
I am not about to contend with the wag or wit, or whatever you will call him, for the property of a name; but to do justice to Mr. Henry, or at least to myself, I must pull the sheepskin from his wolf's back. And to do this fairly I must acknowledge that I have assumed two different signatures, that of B. E. and C. R., but I injured no man's character. It is true I handled a certain writer a little roughly, but here I might have a verdict in my favour of se defendendo. And as to my being masked, it is all fair, Gentlemen, as long as I defend myself against a masked antagonist, aim all my blows at him, and wound no harmless spectator by a malicious back-handed stroke. No, Mr. Henry, I would scorn to hurt you; I would expose the vanity of A. B. and The Customer, and throw a snare at the arrogance of the fictitious C. R. and B. E. but would scorn to wound them through your sides. But to be brief, I confess I wrote the account of the last year's comet (which by the by, has no signature) the account of this year's comet, signed B. E. a defence of that account, signed also B. E. and a piece, signed C. R. to the fictitious C. R. (for which the polite author has been pleased to confine me to a hen house) which are the only pieces I have published for above a twelvemonth past, except a few with my real name annexed; and I hereby caution the publick against the fictitious C. R. and B. E. who is an ungenerous scribbler, under false colours. I think I can see plainly enough The Customer and A. B. through the rusty cloak; but, if I am mistaken, I ask the Reverend Gentleman's pardon. This, however, I am clear in, that A. B. and The Customer are not concealed under the fiction of C. R. as I formerly thought; and I now know pretty certainly who this Amphitryo, my other self, is, but I will not expose his name to the world, unless he shall think proper again to deal as unfairly by me as he did in his B. E. He may laugh at what I write, but he must not make me answerable for what I am not guilty of. I am obliged to the Other Customer, alias The Customer, for his hint concerning the apparent inequality of the heavenly arches; and fancy if he had made a proper allowance for this, and for my want of an astronomical apparatus, he would have found my observations not so defpicable as he has represented them. He laughs at my calling, as he thinks, the zenith the perpendicular point, as if no one knew what the zenith was but himself. The Gentleman ought not to have been so hasty in his flasket of wit, for if he will suppose that by the perpendicular point I meant the meridian he may find my observations in unison with his own calculations; and this I was authorized to call it, because when a star, &c. comes to the meridian, astronomers say it culminates, which certainly means coming to the highest point, and is derived from culmen, the ridge of a house; and it is emphatically called culminating, because astronomers formerly were put to the like shifts I was, and was observed stars and comets pass the meridian

The first hint of having an English settlement near Cape Horn, for the convenience of our ships in case of a war with Spain, was thrown out by an eminent writer in the Gazetteer above twenty years ago. This proposal was at that time noticed by General Oglethorpe, who, when Lord Egmont was at the head of the Admiralty, mentioned the scheme to his Lordship, by whom it was approved, and immediately carried into execution. Falkland's island seemed, to his Lordship, to answer the purpose. Our claim to it is founded upon having been discovered by one Falkland, a native of our country. The claim of the Spaniards is founded upon their having all the neighbouring continent, and a positive assertion of their own that we have no right in those seas. So the matter stands on general ground. A kind of settlement having been made, under the patronage of Lord Egmont, who was very fond of the plan, and the affair having been discovered by the Spaniards, the King of Spain, about two months ago, sent four vessels to dislodge our people, and drive them totally from off the island. On the contrary, we have sent two ships of war to support them, in case any hostilities should be committed against them. Memorials and representations have passed backwards and forwards between the Courts of London and Madrid upon this subject. About ten days ago Mr. William Potter carried our ultimatum to Spain. It is impossible any answer should return in less than twenty one days. If the Spanish Court should avow the design of driving our people from Falkland's island (as in all probability they will) the fleet, now fitting out, will be immediately sent to bombard Cadiz. When a King is determined to go to war, it is very easy to find a pretence.
Extract of a letter from Paris. "Our situation becomes every day more critical. The laws are trampled under foot, and we are at the point of seeing ourselves in a worse condition than the Turks or the Russians; with this difference, that they preserve their religion, and that of this country is extinct. Religion, which keeps the people in awe, is vanished. At present our trade declines, our finances are exhausted, publick credit lost, the people sacrificed to the rapaciousness of the farmers of the revenue, and the fundamental constitutions are overturned. We groan under the scourge of divided Ministers, who indistinctly execute their own schemes without consulting each other. We are oppressed by a hypocritical officer of the state, who was formerly the defender of the people, and who now is the cause of dictating arrests which subvert the order of the constitution, and kindle a civil war not only among the people, but between the King and the Princes of the Blood, and the chief magistrates. The respectable officers of justice, the defenders and supporters of the people, are ignominiously treated, in places of confinement, like the worst of villains, and sacrificed to a vile set of despicable jobbers. Great pains are taken to prevent the Prince, who is naturally of a good disposition, from being rightly informed of the state of his kingdom. The wary prudent people are disgraced, and those of a different character, only, are loaded with honours and riches. Every thing is given up to corruption; and whoever is capable of inventing new plans of tyranny, oppression, and debauchery, is sure to succeed. This is our present situation, displayed in its true colours, without exaggeration."
Extract of another letter from Paris. "The most magnificent and costly furniture is making for the apartments of the Dauphiness, both at Choisy and Fontainebleau. That Princess has rendered herself lately as agreeable at Compeigne as she had before at Versailles, by her sprightly and affable behaviour; she continually finds objects to exercise her liberality and generosity. As she was walking out one day she saw some harvest people reaping; and going up to a woman who was at work among them, asked her to lend her her sickle, with which her Highness diverted herself with cutting some handfuls of wheat. Then returning the sickle, methinks, says she, you work very hard, indeed much harder than I thought. However, take this; it will, I hope, procure you some refreshment after your labour, and gave the poor woman ten louis d'ors. One of the Ladies who attended her represented to the Princess that the sum was too large; to which her Highness made answer, if you was in the same situation as these poor people you would think otherwise. Mind your own affairs, and never attempt to controul me in what I think proper to do. When my finances run short I shall leave off giving; then I must stay at home, for the sight of distressing objects which one cannot relieve is the most shocking that can present itself to a mind capable of feeling the miseries of others."
A Cordial for the Creditors of the Publick Funds. THERE are, to what purpose I know not, certain people attempting to persuade the publick that we are on the eve of a war, at a time when there is not existing a nation, that we are acquainted with, that has either power or disposition to quarrel with us, or the minutest cause of dispute at present in question. Whether this nonsense about a war be merely to fill up the papers, sell the stocks, propagate monopoly, alarm the people, terrify the Ministry, or what not, it is certainly very idle, if not very wicked; but as weak or inexperienced persons are apt to credit they know not what, or why, I have taken some pains to collect the following certain facts, which, if but half as well attended to as the ridiculous publications about war, will circumscribe the meanest apprehensions within the circle of truth and common sense, and in consequence preserve them from being the dupes of party, brokers, monopolists, &c. And unless the writers of groundless paragraphs are able to make out that France and Spain have expended since the peace two hundred and twenty two millions of French livres, and have thereby put their navy and the restored conquests, &c. into the same condition they were before the war commenced, and that the finances of France are not in the most shattered condition, the proprietors of the publick funds may sleep in profound security. VIGILATOR.
NEW YORK, Nov. 26. CAPTAIN Reeves, in 18 days from Quebec, informs us that on the 19th of October they had the most violent gale of wind at that place ever known in the memory of the oldest men living there, which lasted about six hours; and had it continued but a few hours longer, every vessel then in the harbour must inevitably have been split to pieces. As it was, several vessels received considerable damage; and a whaler from Nantucket, and two French vessels, were entirely lost, with their cargoes, within two leagues of Quebec, and the crews of the two latter, consisting of about 14 souls, among which were some women and children, all perished. On Wednesday the Governors of the College gave an elegant entertainment to his Excellency the Earl of Dunmore, our Governor, and a number of other Gentlemen, at Bolton's. At a meeting of the merchants of Maryland, on the 25th of October last, they resolved, unanimously, that the association they entered into in June last should be strictly adhered to. The merchants at Baltimore had sent in a proposal to import all but such articles as paid a duty; but it was treated with contempt, and the merchants severely censured for attempting to break up the agreement.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26. Extract of a letter from St. Christopher's, dated the 10th instant, just arrived in the brig — Captain Smith. BY a Gentleman who arrived yesterday from Dominica, we are assured, as a matter of fact, that the day before he left that island some Gentlemen who arrived from Martinico brought advice that a French frigate arrived at St. Pierre's, from France, with despatches for his Excellency Count D'Ennerie, which were of such importance as made it necessary for him to communicate the contents of them to the Governor of Port Royal, though then 11
o'clock at night. This causing some speculation among the inhabitants, they solicited his Excellency to inform them if they had any thing to apprehend from the English. They were answered they had not, but that Spain had already declared WAR against England, though the English had not yet declared. The frigate failed, in a few hours, for Hiljaniola."
WILLIAMSBURG, Dec. 13. ON the 4th instant died, of that painful and lingering disorder a cancer, Mr. ANTHONY HAY, master of the Raleigh tavern in this city. He underwent several severe operations, in his lip and face, for the disorder, at home; and at length went (unhappily too late) to Prince Edward, where he was some time under the care of Mrs. Woodson, famous for the cures she has made. His death is a heavy loss to his large family, to whom he was a tender husband and kind parent; and he is regretted by his acquaintances, as being a good citizen and honest man. At the court of Oyer and Terminer, held at the Capitol on Tuesday last, six criminals were brought to their trials, and received sentence as follows, viz: Luke Kenney, from Fairfax, for felony, acquitted. Elizabeth Dugal, from Norfolk, for felony, burnt in the hand. Moses Rigg, from Accomack, for murder, condemned. James Ray, from Amherst, for felony, burnt in the hand. Bazil Hollis (alias Ward) from Prince William, no bill found. Charles Diall, from Sussex, laid over until April. John Booth, from Orange, for manslaughter, burnt in the hand.
Advertisements. NEWPORT glebe, Isle of Wight, Dec. 1, 1770. I PROPOSE to open a GRAMMAR SCHOOL, on the first day of February next, at this place. The situation is healthy and agreeable, the house which will be appropriated to the use of the school is large and commodious, and lies within less than two miles of Smithfield, in a genteel neighbourhood, where youth may be conveniently boarded. Gentlemen who are inclined to commit the education of their children to my care may be assured that the strictest regard will be paid to their morals, as well as to their improvement in the languages. H. JOHN BURGES.
PITTSYLVANIA, Dec. 1, 1770. THIS is to give notice that my wife, Anne Smith, has eloped from me, and will not be ruled by me. This is the second time she has left me and tried to ruin me, and I am determined it shall be the last. I therefore forewarn all persons from dealing with her on my account, as I will pay no debts that she may contract; for as we are parted in affection we will part in interest. Certified per me, SAMUEL SMITH.
A NY Gentleman who wants a PRIVATE TUTOR, or a number of Gentlemen that want a PUBLICK SCHOOLMASTER, capable of teaching English, arithmetick, mathematicks, Greek, Latin, and French, may be supplied with such a person, upon reasonable terms, by applying to Mr. James Brown at Mrs. Pullet's in Norfolk, or the Printer of this paper.
To be RENTED, on Thursday the 20th of this instant (December) in James City county, THE ORDINARY belonging to the estate of Samuel Ashley, deceased, for a term of years, and a plantation within six miles of Williamsburg. At the same time, at the aforesaid ordinary, will be exposed to sale a quantity of INDIAN CORN, FODDER, CATTLE, a very good HORSE, and some HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Credit will be allowed the purchasers for all sums above 20 s. until the 24th day of April next, they giving bond, with approved security, to the executor.
To be SOLD for ready money, on Saturday the 5th of January, at Low Point, on Chippox creek, Surry county, A BALE of DUTCH BLANKETS, imported in the Lord Clive, Duncan Murray master, for the benefit of the ensurers. WALTER PETER.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, at Colonel John Boswell's, in Hanover county, on Tuesday the 8th of January, FOURTEEN hundred acres of very good TOBACCO LAND, laid off in convenient lots. Also twenty one valuable Virginia born SLAVES, belonging to Nathaniel W. Dandridge, Esq. Credit will be allowed until the 1st of December 1771, the purchasers giving bond and security to JOHN JOHNSON.
To be SOLD, on Friday the 21st of this instant (December) at the house of Mrs. Innes, near Beverley Park, in King and Queen county, SEVERAL SLAVES, STOCKS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CORN and FODDER, belonging to the estate of the Reverend Robert Innes, deceased; upon credit until the 1st of April next, provided bond and security be given to The EXECUTORS.
To be SOLD, on Saturday the 22d of this instant (December) at the late dwelling house of Colonel Francis Taylor, in Caroline county, PART of the said tract of land, containing 832 acres, on which are some valuable low grounds; and the reversion of 416 acres, assigned to Mrs. Taylor for her dower. Also several valuable SLAVES, and some HOUSEHOLD goods. Upon credit until the 1st of April, provided bond and security be given to The EXECUTORS.
YORK, Dec. 13, 1770. COMMITTED to the prison of this town, a mulatto boy named JACK, who says he was sold to Fortunatus Sydney, in Richmond town, by Mr. William Henderson, of Cabin Point. He is four feet two inches high, stout made, and has a scar on the right side of his neck. The owner may have him, paying charges, of WILLIAM MITCHELL.
BETWEEN 30 and 40 NEGROES will be hired out, on TUESDAY the 1st of JANUARY, if fair, otherwise next fair day, at SURRY courthouse, to the highest bidders. Bond and security will be required. WILLIAM BROWN.
For SALE, and may be entered upon at Christmas, A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND in Pittsylvania, lying on both sides of Sandy creek, containing 900 acres, 100 thereof good low grounds, and part as rich as any land on Dan river; the whole extremely well calculated for rich meadows. There is a large dwelling house, smokehouse, dairy, kitchen, stable, four barns, corn crib, a garden well paled in, apple and peach orchards, upon the place. The plantation is in order for working nine or ten hands, and is within two miles of a botting mill on Dan river. Five hundred pounds is the lowest price of the above land; the time of payment April and October next. Apply to Mr. Thomas Gordon, merchant in Petersburg, or to ALEXANDER GORDON.
On Friday the 14th of January will be SOLD by publick auction, at the late dwelling house of Mr. John Edmunds, deceased, in Sussex county, SEVERAL HORSES, one of which is a very likely mare three quarters blood; sundry HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; and a large collection of valuable BOOKS, amongst which is a complete set of LAW BOOKS almost new. Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 20 s. giving bond and security as usual. All persons that have any demands against the estate of the said Edmunds are desired to make them known, and those that are indebted to it are desired to make speedy payment. WILLIAM BLUNT, STERLING EDMUNDS, } Executors.
To be SOLD to the highest bidders, before Mr. Riddlehurst's door, in Hampton, on Thursday the 27th instant, at about 3 o'clock after noon, being Elizabeth City court day, THE following TRACTS of LAND, belonging to the estate of the late Mr. William Westwood, viz. One tract in Charles parish, York county, purchased of Thomas Trotter, containing 103 acres; one tract in Elizabeth City, about a mile from Hampton, containing 110 acres, with a commodious brick dwelling house, and other outhouses; also a small tract, containing 30 acres, adjoining Little England. The terms of payment will be made known at the sale. JAMES WALLACE, } Executors. HENRY KING,
RUN away from the subscriber, on James river, about a month ago, a mulatto fellow named JOHN WILSON, by trade a carpenter, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, 34 years of age, very well made, sober and smooth in his discourse, has pretty long curling hair, which he generally wears tied behind, and has a mark on one of his shoulders of something resembling a shoulder of mutton. He had great variety of clothes, particularly a blue cloth coat and breeches, red cloth jacket, a pea jacket of black spotted cotton or flannel, brown plains jacket, white linen and osnaburg shirts and trousers, and good shoes and stockings. He can read, write, and cipher very well; so that he is every way well qualified to attempt passing as a freeman, and probably to get out of the country. All aers of vessels, and others, are therefore forewarned from employing, harbouring, or carrying said slave out of the colony. He has relations at my quarter in Bute county, North Carolina, and may flee that way southerly. I will give FORTY SHILLINGS to whoever will deliver him to me, if taken in the country, and TEN POUNDS if taken in any other province; Bute county, and above my quarter there, excepted: In that case, I will give FIVE POUNDS. About a week after went off from the same place SAKAH, a very lusty negro woman, about 19 years of age, very tall, and large footed, which she turns in pretty much. She is a very dark mulatto, with black freckles in her face, has a surly look, and is pretty saucy. She is sister to WILSON, and also has a good many clothes; but when she went away had on a dark coloured plains jacket and petticoat, with a border round the cost of red cloth like list. She had been run away for near a twelvemonth before, and was taken up near Blandford and committed to Prince George prison, and had not been at home above a fortnight before she went off again. It is very probable she is now in the neighbourhood of Blandford or Petersburg, as there are runaways always thereabouts. She pretends to pass for a freewoman. I will give TWENTY SHILLINGS to whoever brings her home to me. WILLIAM BLACK.
STRAYED from the upper end of Amelia, last August, a black mare about 4 feet 8 inches high, about 6 years old, with a star in her forehead, a hanging mane and switch tail, I believe she has one white hind foot, paces remarkably fast and easy, and is branded on the near shoulder and off buttock. She was taken up by one William Lyon, last JUNE, on the borders of Cumberland, for Mr. Charles Duncan, whose property she then was! Whoever brings the said mare to me, near Petersburg, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS reward. DUNCAN ROSE.
STRAYED from the upper end of Brunswick county, some time in April last, a sorrel horse 5 years old last spring, about 13 hands and a half high, has a white mane and tail, a large blaze in his face, and trots and gallops well. Whoever brings the said horse to Mr. Thomas Crawford, merchant in Brunswick, or the subscriber in Dinwiddie, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS reward. ROBERT TURNBULL.
If Elizabeth Holland, daughter of William Holland, heretofore of James river, in Virginia, shipwright, and of Agnes his wife (and which said Elizabeth Holland is supposed to have lived in or near New York, or on or near James river, or York town, in Virginia, in North America) be living, or (if dead) hath left any issue, she, or such issue, may hear of some thing greatly to her or their advantage, by applying to Alexander Colden, Esq. postmaster at New York, or Mr. John Dixon, postmaster at Williamsburg, in Virginia; and any person who knows of the death of the said Elizabeth Holland, when she died, and whether she left any and who she is, is requested to give information thereof to the said Alexander Colden, Esq. or Mr. John Dixon.

TAKEN up , in Brunswick , a large gray horse 8 or 9 years old; both his fore and one of his hind feet white, his face much lighter than any other part of him, his brand, if any, not perceivable.
WILLIAM DAVIS.
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 29, 1770.
THE valuable collection of ENGLISH, LATIN, FRENCH, and ITALIAN BOOKS , belonging to the estate of NATHANIEL WALTHOE, Esq; deceased, are to be sold altogether or separately, at any time. Such as are lent out are desired to be returned. The books themselves, or a catalogue of them, may be seen by applying to
BEN. WALLER, Executor.
WILLIAMSBURG, Dec. 4, 1770.
I INTEND to leave the COLONY in a short time.
JOHN HENRY.
AT the request of Colonel Byrd , who is anxious to discharge his trustees from all their engagements upon his account, and to pay off every demand against him (as he finds it will be some time before the money due on his lottery tickets can be recovered) we give notice that we will immediately sell as much of the estates, mentioned below, as will answer these purposes; and shall, at any time, be ready to treat with those who have a mind to purchase.
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ACRES of most valuable LAND lying in Chesterfield county, on the falls of James river, whereon are sowed five hundred bushels of wheat. The plantations thereon are in the best order imaginable. There is an exceeding good dwellinghouse, and good and substantial quarters and barns. Through this land runs a proper stream for a mill. It is so well known that a farther description is needless.
ONE THOUSAND ACRES OF BACK LAND , in the same county.
ROCKY RIDGE WAREHOUSES.
Several LOTS in the town of Rocky Ridge and Shoocko .
The profitable FERRIES on both sides the river.
The FISHERY on the north side the river.
The WAREHOUSES of Byrd and Shoocko .
Many HUNDRED ACRE LOTS in the county of Henrico .
Large STOCKS of all kinds.
TWO HUNDRED choice NEGROES , among whom are tradesmen of all kinds, will be sold, provided the above lands do not raise as much money as we expect.
WILLIAM BYRD, And the TRUSTEES.
WILLIAMSBURG, Dec. 6, 1770.
I HAVE a parcel of CALF SKINS , and SOLE LEATHER , both back and crop, which I will sell, for ready money, on reasonable terms.
ROBERT GILBERT.
THE vestry of Martin's Brandon parish
in the county of Prince George , have ordered the following additional improvements to be made upon the glebe of the said parish, to wit: A kitchen, 32 by 18 feet, with two outside brick chimneys; a stable, 24 by 16 feet; a barn, 40 by 20 feet; a dairy, and a smokehouse, each 12 feet square; a necessary house, 8 feet square, all well framed, weather boarded with plank, and shingled with cypress shingles, underpinned with brick, and tarred; a garden 200 feet square, paled with heart of poplar or cypress pales, with substantial posts and rails. The dwellinghouse, which is 48 by 28 feet, to be repaired, and to be well painted and the roof to be tarred; a room to be added to it, at each end, 24 by 18 feet, and a fireplace in each room; a handsome porch, on each side the dwellinghouse 10 by 8 feet, and a porch at one end of the house. The additional buildings and porches to be underpinned with brick, and strong steps to each porch; the covered way into the cellar to be altered, and the whole work to be finished in a workmanlike manner. Part of the value of the buildings to be paid at the time of letting them, other part in July next, and the remainder upon the work being finished. Whoever is willing to undertake the said work is desired to meet the subscribers at the glebe, on Monday the 31st of December next, who are empowered by the vestry to agree with workmen for the said improvements.
RICHARD BLAND. THEODORICK BLAND. PETER POYTHRESS. JOHN POYTHRESS.
WARWICK, Nov. 21, 1770.
THE partnership of Archibald Broadie and company, being dissolved, it is requested of all persons indebted to them instantly to discharge their balances, or give bond, with approved security, to the subscriber, who will give constant attendance for that purpose. Those whose balances are not discharged, or settled, by the first of September next, their accounts will be put in suit, without respect to persons.
ARCHIBALD BROADIE.
To be SOLD to the highest bidders, at the plantation late William Moore's, near Freeman's bridge, on Nottoway river, in Sussex county, on Thursday the 3d of January 1771, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
ALL the personal estate of the subscriber , consisting of cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, household goods, and many other things too tedious to mention; among which is a fine able chair-horse, and a very light double chair, in which he, with pleasure, carries two persons any distance people usually go in a chair, also a valuable young breeding mare, now with foal. At the same time will be sold a parcel of likely VIRGINIA born SLAVES . Credit will be given for all sums amounting to 40s. and upwards until the first of February 1772, on bond and approved security; but those who purchase under 40s. must pay ready money, to
JOHN VERELL.
Five per cent. discount for ready money. The chair advertised above is not the chair I drew in Mr. HAYNES's lottery, but one I had purchased before. J. V.
To be SOLD at Kingston glebe, on Friday the 21st instant,
SUNDRY kinds of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE ; also a good CHARIOT , with HARNESS for four horses. At the same time, and place, will be offered for sale several choice Virginia born SLAVES . Credit will be allowed, on approved security, until the Oyer court in June —N. B. All persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Charles Blacknall , or the estate of Mr. Jefferson Dunbar , deceased, are required, once more, to make immediate payment.
JOHN DIXON, Executor.
To be SOLD by publick vendue, on Thursday the 27th instant, at the borough of Norfolk,
A LOT of LAND at the lower end of the said borough, near Town Point , joining the land late the property of Col. Robert Tucker and the land whereon Mr. Lewis Hansford now lives, bounded on the south by the main street, and on the north by a back creek. It is 66 feet wide on the main street, and holds the same width to the back creek, and is between 3 and 400 feet long. Credit until the first of June next will be allowed for one half the money, and until October 20th following for the remainder, the purchaser giving bond and security to
JOHN SMITH.
To be SOLD at Prince Edward courthouse, on Thursday the 20th of this instant (December) by the executors of the Hon. Philip Grymes, Esq; deceased,
ONE hundred and forty SLAVES , amongst which are several good tradesmen, and some valuable house servants. Credit will be given until the Oyer and terminer court in June next, the purchasers giving bond and security; and a proper allowance made for ready money. The notes of merchants will be received, and their bills of exchange, for the greatest part of the slaves, taken in payment. An indisputable title will be made to the purchasers.
RICHMOND, Nov. 28, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber , three negro fellows, imported this last summer from Africa in the ship Yanimarew . One is about 28 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, slim made, long visaged, and of a very dark complexion; another of about the same age and height, of a yellowish complexion; the third about 26 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, well made. They are all a little pitted with the smallpox, and cannot speak so as to be understood in English . They went off well clothed, in the common dress of field slaves; osnaburg shirts, cotton jackets and breeches, plaid hose, and Virginia made shoes, with a duffel blanket each. It is imagined that they were seen some time ago (along with three others of the same cargo) on Chickahominy , and it is supposed that they are still lurking about the skirts of that swamp. Whoever apprehends the said negroes, and delivers them to me at Richmond , or secures them so as I can get them, shall have FIFTY SHILLINGS reward for each, besides the allowance by law.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
RUN away from the subscriber , at the falls of James river, the middle of last month, a negro man named DAVY , belonging to the Hon. William Byrd, Esq; about 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches high, and very stout made; he is of a yellow complexion, has a down look, and a defect in some of his fore teeth. He is supposed to be lurking about Hanover town, Petersburg , or gone towards Carolina . Whoever will apprehend the said fellow, and bring him to me, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS reward; and if taken out of the colony, FIVE POUNDS .
DAVID PATTESON.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a brown heifer 3 or 4 years old, marked with a crop and slit in each ear, and an undeciphered in the right. Pasted, and appraised to 40s.
WILLIAM HARRIS.
NORFOLK, Nov. 26, 1770.
A LARGE and complete assortment of GOODS , suitable for the season, is just imported by the subscribers, and to be sold at their store (newly opened) adjoining to the dwellinghouse of Mr. Neil Jamieson , upon the most reasonable terms, either by wholesale or retail.
HECTOR M c ALESTER & Co.
THE subscriber , intending to go immediately to Great Britain , requests all persons indebted to him to pay their respective balances to Mr. Edward Johnson at Rocky Ridge , or to Mr. John Edmondston at Richmond , who are properly authorized to receive and give acquittances for the same.
ANDREW EDMONDSTON.
MIDDLESEX, Nov. 23, 1770.
A SINGLE man that understands teaching of reading, writing, and arithmetick, and can come well recommended, will meet with good encouragement, by applying to
WILLIAM CHURCHILL.
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 29, 1770.
WILLIAM BROWN , born at Benthy in Derbyshire, Great Britain , is supposed to have come into this colony, with a son and family, some time before the year 1716; he left several brothers and sisters in England . If he, or any of his descendents, are living, they may hear of something to their advantage from
BEN. WALLER.
W A N T E D,
A PERSON capable of acting as a CLERK at Recovery furnace , near Fredericksburg .
ANTHONY THORNTON, jun.
Just imported from LONDON, in the Two Sisters, Captain Taylor, and to be sold at the subscriber's shop, three doors below the Raleigh tavern, in Williamsburg,
A COMPLETE assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES , chymical and galenical; also fine jar raisins, currants, prunes, white and brown sugar candies, barley sugar, orange chips, carraway con-fits, capers, olives, anchovies, fine sallad oil, mustard, spices of all sorts, vermacelli, talow, fago, ivory syringes, court plaster, lint, tow, gold leaf, &c. &c. &c.
WILLIAM PASTEUR.
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blacksmiths, carpenters, and house servants. The negroes consist chiefly of young fellows, wenches, boys, and girls. Bond and security to be given to the administrators of John Robinson, Esq;  Joseph Jones , and John Skinner . Credit until April twelve-month.
CHARLES CARTER.
PRINCE GEORGE county, Nov. 23, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber , on Monday the 19th instant, a negro fellow named FRANK , 5 feet 6 inches high, about 23 years old, of a yellow complexion, has a scar on his right cheek, and the sinews of one of his hams seem to be drawn up in knots. He carried away sundry clothes with him, viz. an old green stuff coat and breeches, a short blue and white mixed Virginia cloth coat, an old blue plaid coat, an old red frize jacket, a pair of old buckskin breeches, and sundry other clothes. He has run away twice before, and always got on board of some vessel or other and walked as a freeman. I understand he will attempt to get out of the country, if he possibly can; therefore I forewarn all masters of vessels, and others, from employing or harbouring the said slave, or carrying him out of the country, at their peril. He has got a wife among the Indians , at Indian town , on Pamunkey river, and may possibly be skulking about there. Any person that will bring the said slave to me, if taken in the colony, shall have FIVE POUNDS reward, and if out of it TEN POUNDS .
DAVID SCOTT.
STRAYED, or STOLEN , from the subscriber, at Rocket's Landing , on James river, the 3d of this instant ( November ) a middle sized bright bay mare, shod before, with a small star in her forehead, has a hanging mane and switch tail, her tail much rubbed, and her fore legs much rubbed by hobbling. Whoever brings the said mare to New Kent courthouse shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS reward; and if stolen, on conviction of the thief, FORTY SHILLINGS .
STEPHEN WILLIS.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a light gray horse , 6 or 7 years old, 4 feet 7 or 8 inches high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, paces and trots, has a scar on his right side, near his back, had a bell on, is branded on the near shoulder 3, and on the near buttock C. Pasted, and appraised to 5l.
WILLIAM SOUTHALL.
For SALE, on long credit (if required) in Gloucester county, Kingston parish,
TWO hundred and fifty four acres of land lying on the head of East river, in said county; there are eight feet water up to the landing, and fish and oysters in great plenty within 200 yards of the house. Upon it is a good dwellinghouse, almost new, with two rooms and a passage, and two rooms above stairs, brick chimneys, and underpinned with brick, a good kitchen, and a smokehouse, both with brick chimneys, and all other necessary out-houses, and is very well timbered, especially with fine pine, fit for the best of plank. Any person inclined to purchase is desired to apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
EDWARD HUGHES.
AYLETT's, October 15, 1770.
WHEREAS Mess s . Murdoch, Donalds, and company, of Glasgow , have discontinued their trade at this place, I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books to come and settle them; and in order to prevent disputes hereafter, bonds will be required for their respective balances, for which purpose I will attend regularly at this place during the ensuing winter and spring, unless when the General and Oyer courts, or any of the neighbouring county courts, intervene. As personal application, to every one concerned, cannot be made, due regard, it is hoped, will be paid to this advertisement. Those who fail to settle in due time must blame themselves for laying me under the necessity of bringing suits against them, without further notice, as those who show the most readiness to settle may expect the greatest indulgence. The goods on hand will be sold by wholesale, on very reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to.
ARCHIBALD GOVAN.
Those concerned are desired to take notice that I have engaged Mr. William Harris to assist me in settling and collecting the debts due to Mess s . Murdoch, Donalds, and company , at their store at Aylett's . Any payments made to him will be good.
HANOVER town, Sept. 26, 1770.
WHEREAS Mess s . Murdoch, Donalds, and company, of Glasgow , have discontinued their trade at Hanover town, I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books to come and settle their respective balances, for which purpose I will give constant attendance at this place during the ensuing winter and spring; the General and Oyer courts, and the adjoining county court days, excepted. To prevent future disputes, bonds will be required of all who are indebted to the store, and satisfaction made to those who have balances in their favour. As it is impossible for me to make personal application to every one with whom I have business, it is expected those concerned will pay due regard to this advertisement. Such as fail to make settlements in the time limited may depend on their accounts being put in suit, without further notice; and must blame themselves for being put to expense and trouble, which I would gladly avoid. The house and lots in this place are to be disposed of; and the goods on hand will be sold by wholesale, on very reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to me.
JOHN JOHNSON.
N. B. The ORDINARY and LOTS lately possessed by Mr. William Clarke are also to be sold, and entered on immediately. There being at present no publick house kept in this place, the purchaser will undoubtedly meet with good encouragement.

VIRGINIA, &c. At a GENERAL COURT held at the Capitol, November 6, 1770.
Samuel Gordon, and Patrick Ramsay, plaintiffs, against George Thomas, Peter Lyons, George Webb, John Perkins, Joseph Thorp, and James Drew, defendants, In Chancery.
THE defendant John Perkins being beyond sea, and not having entered his appearance according to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that the other defendants, who have effects of the said John Perkins in their hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the farther order or decree of this court concerning the same; but that they deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be of value sufficient to satisfy the demand of the plaintiffs, unto the said plaintiffs, upon their giving security to the clerk of this court for the return of such effects, in such manner, and to such persons, as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is farther ordered that the said defendant, John Perkins, do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be, within fifteen days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively; and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. Paul, in the county of Hanover; and be also posted up at the front door of the CAPITOL, in the city of Williamsburg.
BEN. WALLER.
VIRGINIA, &c. At a GENERAL COURT held at the Capitol, November 5, 1770.
John Spoor, and Matthias Spoor, executors, &c. of John Woolrich Spoor, deceased, plaintiffs, against John Judas, late of Frederick county, Virginia, and Henry Grapel, defendants, In Chancery.
THE defendant John Judas being beyond sea, and not having entered his appearance according to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that the other defendant, who hath effects of the said John Judas in his hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the farther order or decree of this court concerning the same; but that he deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be of value sufficient to satisfy the demand of the plaintiffs, unto the said plaintiffs, upon their giving security to the clerk of this court for the return of such effects, in such manner, and to such persons, as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is ordered that the said defendant, John Judas, do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be, within fifteen days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively; and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of Frederick, in the county of Frederick; and be also posted up at the front door of the CAPITOL, in the city of Williamsburg.
BEN. WALLER.
A CATALOGUE of Books, &c. to be Sold at the POST OFFICE in Williamsburg.
ANSON's Voyages. Addison's Works. Astruc on the Diseases of Women. on Venereal Diseases. Armstrong on the Diseases of Children. Adventures of a Bank Note. of Robinson Crusoe. Alleine's Alarm to Unconverted Sinners. Atkinson's Epitome. Arabian Nights Entertainment. Byron's Voyages. British Zoology. Butler's Remains. Birch's Life of Henry Prince of Wales. Baxter's Saints Everlasting Rest. Bennet's Christian Oratory. Burnet on the Thirty Nine Articles. Brooke's Cookery. Buchanan's Dictionary. Brown's Sunday Thoughts. Beveridge's Thoughts. Brooke's Practice of Physick. Introduction. British Plutarch. Baron Bieldfield's Letters. Bartlet's Farriery. Bracken's Farriery. Barclay's Apology. Biographical Dictionary. Boston's Fourfold State. Baxter's Call to the Unconverted. Bunyan's Holy War. Chandler's Life of King David. Campbell's Present State of Europe. Crevier's Roman History. Cheselden's Anatomy. Culpepper's Midwifery. Colomella's Husbandry. Connoisseur. Clarissa. Complete Gamester. Chamblaud's Geography. Commentaries of Marcus Antoninus. Cambray's Dialogues on Eloquence. Cambray on Charity. Crosby's Navigation. Cottage, by Miss Minifie. Cotton's Works. Cocker's Arithmetick. Dictionary of the Bible. Dictionarium Rusticum. Dinsdale's Isocrates. Drelincourt on Death. Dryden's Works. Fables. Du Fresnoy's Chronological Tables. Dyche's Dictionary. Death of Abel. Du Freval on Charity. Duke of Wharton's True Briton. Ditt on the Resurrection. Derham's Astro-Theology. Don Quixote. Doddsley's Collection of Poems. Pleasing Instructor. David Simple. Doddridge on Religion. on the New Testament. Dilworth's Arithmetick. Emerson's Fluxions. Mechanicks. Erkine's Sermons. Gospel Sonnets. Edinburgh Dispensary. Epistles for the Ladies. England's Gazetteer. Edinburgh Medical Essays. Emily Montague. Farmer's Guide. Fox on the New Testament. Fordyce's Art of Preaching. Fenning's Arithmetick. Book of Knowledge. Female Spectator. Fielding's Works. Ferguson's Astronomy. Lectures. Tables and Tracts. Family Companion for Health. Farrier's Dictionary. Grand Tour. Goldsmith's Roman History. Guthrie's Epistles to Atticus. Gibson on Horses. Gerard on Taste. Glase's Cookery. Gordon's Geographical Grammar. Gentleman's Dictionary. German Spy. Gay's Fables. Hume's History of England. Harris's Life of Cromwell. History of Cape Breton. of California. of Greenland. of Lewis XI. of the Germans. of Kuli Khan. of Classick Authors. of the Spanish Settlements in America. Howell's Letters. History of the Bible. Harris on the Globes. on the Diseases of Infants. Helsham's Lectures. Hoyle's Games. Heister's Surgery. Huxham on Fevers. Hutchinson on Beauty and Virtue. Historical Companion. Hogarth Moralized. Hogarth's Analysis of Beauty. Hervey's Sermons. Meditations. Letters. Hughes's Poems. Instructions for the Indians. Impartial Inquiry into Faith. Johnson's Dictionary. James's Dispensary. James on Gardening. Joseph Andrews. Kimber's English Peerage. Scotch Peerage. Irish Peerage. Kettlewell's Companion. Leland's Demosthenes. Love's Surveying. Lewis's Pharmacopoeia. Ledran's Observations. Operations. London Medical Observations. Dispensary. Lind on the Scurvy. on Diseases in Hot Climates. Life of Charles XII. of Duke of Marlborough. of Prince Eugene. and Adventures of a Lap Dog. Lord President Forbes's Works. Langhorne's Letters. Consolations. Letters on Physiognomy. Lord Halifax's Advice to a Daughter. Miller's Gardeners Calendar. Musical Dictionary. Models of Conversation. Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws. M'Laurin's Algebra. Melmoth's Translation of Cicero's Letters.
Monro on Diseases. Muhlen's Surgery. Mackenzie on Health. M'Bride's Essay. Martin's Philosophical Grammar. Marmontel's Belisarius. Moral Tales. Manners. Memoirs of Ladies of Great Britain. Milton's Works. Morgan's Physico-Theology. Marquis D'Argens's Philosophical Dissertations. Maxims of Christina Queen of Sweden. Mariner's Compass. New Calendar. Mulio's Calistus. Mair's Arithmetick. Messiah. New Whole Duty of Man. Practice of Piety. Weeks Preparation. Nelson's Feitivals. Naval History of Great Britain. Nature Displayed. Omer on Horses. Poettway's Dictionary. Puffendorf's Law of Nature and Nations. Present State of the British Empire in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Potter's Antiquities of Greece. Mathematicks. Preceptor. Pringle on the Diseases of the Army. Pardon's Arithmetick. Pope's Works. Partizan, or the Art of making War in Detachment. Prior's Poems. Pilgrim's Progress. Pemberton's Dispensary. Ruffhead's Life of Pope. Review of Nations. Religious Philosopher. Reinardus's Dissertations. Relicts of Ancient English Poetry. Revival of Shakespeare's Text. Rudiments of Grecian History. Richardson's Aesop. Roderick Random. Rabelais's Works. Rollin's Ancient History. Belles Lettres. Royal Farrier. Smollet's History of England. Gil Blas. SCHOOL BOOKS. Ainsworth's Dictionary. Gradus ad Parnassum. Castalio's Latin Bible. Dialogues. Mair's Tyro's Dictionary. Lilly's Grammar. Ward's Grammar. Ruddiman's Grammar. Rudiments. Grammatical Exercises. Clarke's Introduction. Grammar. Cordery. Aesop. Eutropius. Florus. Erasmus. Ovid's Metamorphoses. Duncan's Cæsar. Cicero's Oration. Davidson's Virgil. Horace. Prosodia Construed. Hutchinson's Xenophon. A great Variety of History and other Pretty Books for Children. Spelling Books of all Kinds. Church Bibles. Prayer Books. Family do. Pocket do. School Bibles. Testaments. Psalters. Instructions for the Violin & Flute. The Beggars Opera, Love in a Village, and the Padlock, set to Musick. A great Variety of other Musick, by the best Masters. Blank Musick Books. Musick Ruling Pens. Cremona and Steiner's Violins, with best Screw Bows. Silver Baffes and best Roman Strings. German and Common Flutes, of different Sizes. Surveyors Instruments. Best Temple Spectacles, Green and Plain. Common Spectacles.
Reading Classicks, for different Ages. Best Penknives. Pewter Ink Chests and Stands. Edinburgh Inkspots. Message Cards, plain, gilt, and mourning. Broad and narrow red Tape. Ivory and Afs Skin Memorandum Books. Morocco Pocket Books, of all Sizes. Pounce and Boxes. Ivory Folders. Best Wafers. Dutch Sealing Wax. Slates and Pencils. Sand Boxes. Black and Red Lead Pencils. Red Ink, in Vials. Gold Leaf. Best Dutch Quills and Pens. Hudson Bay Quills. Playing Cards. Blank Books, and Alphabets, of all Sorts and Sizes. Paper, of all Sorts and Sizes. Parchment, and every other Kind of STATIONARY.
Also a box containing the following MEDICINES, from Dr. Bateman's original wholesale warehouse in London, which we will sell, by wholesale, at prime cost. Dr. Bateman's Pectoral Drops. Dr. Hooper's Female Pills. Dr. Fraunce's Female Strengthening Pills. Svinfen's Electary for the Stone and Gravel. Dr. Bolderfson's never failing Worm Cakes. Betton's True and Genuine British Oil. Fryar's Balsam. Bateman's Golden and Plain Spirits of Scurvy Grass. Dr. Stoughton's Great Stomachick Elixir. The true Daffy's Elixir. Dr. Radcliffe's Famous Purging Elixir. Squire's Grand Elixir. Dr. Anderson's famous Scott's Pills. Godfrey's General Cordial. Chase's Balsamick Pills. Right French Hungary Water. Fine Lavender Water. Eau de Luce. Pike's Patent Ointment for the Itch and all Cutaneous Eruptions. Issue Plaisters, which stick without filleting; and Madden's Sovereign Oil for Bruises and Strains.
* * * We have a few of the late REVIVAL of the LAWS, neatly bound, more than what were printed for the Use of the Country, to dispose of. Also MERCHANTS, COUNTY COURT, and a Variety of other useful BLANKS.
IT IS to forewarn all persons from trusting the wife of the subscriber, or to transact any business with her, on my account, as I will not pay any more debts of her contracting, nor allow her receipts to be good. THOMAS YOUNGHUSBAND.
THE decree for the sale of Mr. Anderson Stith's land, on Pamunkey river, having been altered last General Court, prevented its being sold at the time formerly advertised; therefore notice is now given that it will certainly be sold pursuant to the last decree, on Tuesday the 18th of December next, before the Raleigh tavern in Williamsburg. The tract contains, according to a late survey, 1143 acres, 360 of which are exceeding fine low grounds. There is on it a delightful situation for a dwellinghouse, the land in general very good, is remarkable for producing fine grass, and lies within four miles of Page's warehouse. Twelve months credit will be allowed for one third of the purchase money, two years for another third, and three years for the residue, paying interest for the whole after the first year. Bond, with good security, will be required; and the subscriber, who has a right to dower in the land, will relinquish it to the purchaser, reserving only the liberty of living on her dower one year, if she shall think fit. JOANNA STITH, Executrix.
WARWICK, Nov. 7, 1770. WHEREAS I intend for Great Britain some time in the ensuing fall, I have thought proper to give this early intimation of my design to my customers, to enable them with more convenience to come and settle their accounts, before my departure, by giving bond, or other security, for their balances. The propriety of this measure is so obvious that I flatter myself it will be readily complied with. The business, after the first day of September next, will be carried on under the management of Mr. James Fairley. JOHN ESDALE.
WARWICK, Nov. 3, 1770. THE subscriber, intending to leave this colony soon, requests all those indebted to the store he keeps for Messrs. James and Robert Donald and company of Glasgow, to pay their respective balances; at least to settle their accounts by bond or other security, for he would willingly prevent disputes with his successor. The business at this store, will be carried on to its usual extent by Mr. Simon Fraser, and their stores in Prince Edward and Mecklenburg will be continued as formerly. ROBERT DONALD.
To be SOLD, or LEASED, upon reasonable terms,
THREE lots in the town of Petersburg, viz. One lot where Francis Newsum formerly lived (a fine dry situation, and convenient to a good spring) on which is a genteel dwellinghouse 36 feet by 18 with two brick chimnies, a fine dry cellar under the house, three rooms and a passage on the lower floor, and two rooms and a closet above, with five fireplaces, a kitchen and shop, under one roof, 40 feet by 20, with a brick chimney, also a good smokehouse and dairy. One lot where John Parker formerly lived, on which is a good dwellinghouse 28 feet square with two brick chimnies, a cellar under part of the house, four rooms upon the lower floor, and two rooms above, with five fireplaces. All the above houses have been built but a few years. One lot opposite to the first, on which is a small dwellinghouse with a brick chimney. Also 500 acres of very good land in Dinwiddie county, lying on Hatcher's run, adjoining the land of Col. John Banister, on which is a very convenient place for a mill. For terms apply to Edward Stabler, merchant in Petersburg, or to the subscriber in Charles City. LITTLEBERRY HARDYMAN.
HANOVER town, JULY 25, 1770. THE subscriber having discontinued store kept by him in this town, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts immediately, by payment or otherwise. This advertisement, together with the indulgence he has already given, he hopes, will save farther application, as all those who do not comply with it may expect to have their accounts put into an attorney's hands, without other notice, or respect of persons. He has a quantity of goods, which he will sell on reasonable terms, for ready money or short credit. JOHN SMITH.
For SALE, A PLANTATION, situated in Nansemond county, distance from Suffolk seven miles, from Norfolk twenty seven. It contains 179 acres, one third of which is not yet cleared, has on it a very good two story brickhouse, with outhouses proper. Any one inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to James Murdaugh in Nansemond, or Bryan Croft in Portsmouth.
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.