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VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
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TREASURY OFFICE, March 16, 1774.
THE several Inspectors and all other Persons whatever, who are in Arrear to the Treasury, are desired to discharge their respective Balances in the Course of the approaching General Court without Fail, as no Indulgences can be given.
RO. C. NICHOLAS, Treasurer.
DESCRIPTION of APRIL.
Jam Ver egelidos refert Tepores, Jam Coeli furor aequinoctialis Jucundis Zephyri mitefcat auris.
SUCH is the smiling Picture the Poet Catullus gives us of the Opening of Spring in the Beginning of the Month of April: "Thaws, now banishing the Presence of Frost, bring us grateful Warmth; and now the equinoctial Rage of the Sky subsides to Mildness, by the pleasing Gales of the Zephyrs." For Man, who had long been kept awake by the Voice of Storms, is now insensibly surprised into Delight, by the gradual Renovation of the Face of Nature. Each successive Day is a Warrant to his Hopes, and a Security to his Pleasure.
Rains, descending in soft and gentle Showers, distrobed the Mountains of their hoary Mantles; the Clouds, that were spread out before the Gates of Aurora, open to the Rays of the Sun, that gilds them; the victorious Star of the Day pierces the obscure Veil which hid from us his Disk, and the charming Blue of Ether; he lights up the Air with pellucid Flames, and silvers over the Clouds; the variegated Groups of suspended Waters, without Order, without Design, dispersed in the Heaven's Expanse, there exhibit Scenes of the most agreeable Confusion.
Scarce has this Brightness succeeded to humid Shade when the vigilant Shepherd, the greedy Husbandman, note the wakeful Hour of inert Nature. Forthwith, from their Chimney Corners, they proceed to bask in the Sun. The One gapes, smiling, over those Meadows and Pasture Grounds where erst he saw to frisk and bound, in merry Gambols, the Flocks of his Village; the other, in deep Meditation, as he stands exploring from Styles and Gates, computes his Gain out of the laboured Fields where his Hands have deposited the Treasures of Ceres.
Already the Swallow returns. Its gladsome Chatter either shows its Joy for having recovered out of a long lethargick Fit which detained it, drowsy and torpid, in the Cleft of some Rock, or in the Hollow of some Tree; or for having migrated, in Safety, from those warmer Climes where it passed the Winter. Remark its Instinct, and adore the divine Energy of the gracious Author of our Being operating in his Creatures. Lo! it sagaciously seeks, it reconnoitres, the Roof of its former Habitation, the Walls that gave it Birth; and there it hopes, it firmly hopes, to rear a new and sweet Progeny. Not only the Swallow flutters about with an Air of Jucundity, but the winged People of the Woods, making Effays in the Air, soar aloft, and no more with timid Flight skim over the Plains. Already the Blackbird, in amorous Transports, warbles out his full Song; already the Lark, animated with Jollity, ascends singing to thank that Star of Life which has so refreshed and recreated his Spirits.
And thou, O brilliant Sun! do, pray, from Clime to Clime, chase to Hyperborean Deserts the Horrors of Night and Winter; shed before thee the Enamel of Verdure, and with an Emerald Carpet border our Streams and Rivulets. Thou art always ready to second our Wishes; for I see that thy active Heat has already, in our Woods, Groves, and Orchards, given a free Course to the captive Sap. That rapid Torrent, before checked in its Ducts, opens, to slip out, the Bark of Branches; from the turgid Bud it pushes forth the Leaf, displays its Pride, and the Tree admires its new Coat. So by thy benign Influence does each Plant, each Flower in our Gardens, admire its vegetative Powers in Expansion. The Stag in our Forest is pleased that he can hide himself in more Tranquillity, and I do not see the Bird of which I hear the Voice.
Hark! the Nightingale begins to amuse us with his enchanting Modulations. Love ripens his Throat into varied Strains of Melody. Now he precipitates, now he slackens his Note. Anon his sweet Accents are followed by a Silence, to be broke again by something more graceful. Motionless, I give Attention; and
often do I listen, when, to my great Regret, the Song has ceased.
O Woods, Forests, Vallies, happy and fertile Fields! with what Charms are ye going to be clothed! But it is thou, O Creator! who doest these Things, who workest these Wonders! Thou hast peopled the Deserts of Space, thou dost enlighten the Universe with numberless Suns, thou dost direct the eternal and rapid Course of Worlds transported through the Plains of the immense Void, thou art the Arbiter of Destinies, the Master of Elements, thy Will created both Order and Time, thou didst lavish thy Gifts on this Globe of Clay, and thy Goodness for us does beautify our Abode. May we ever, with grateful Hearts, pour out before thee our Thanksgiving; and learn to know thee, by studying the Works of thy Hands!
LEGHORN, December 12.
CAPTAIN Alexander Panaiotta, Commander of a Russian Frigate of twenty Guns, found himself surrounded by thirteen Dulgian Ships near the Isle of Zante, on the 21st ult. and as he found no Possibility to escape, he resolved to fight with them as long as possible, but not to surrender himself. He accordingly put himself in a Posture to fight: Two of the Ships, which came too near, were sunk by the furious Fire of his Guns; the other eleven, as soon as they saw it, dropped their Courage, and fled; but the Russian Captain was keen enough to pursue them, and took two of them, of sixteen Guns each, and brought them to the Isle of Zante, and the rest escaped to different Coasts, where several of them fell into the Hands of the Russians.
December 17. The Russians meet with uncommon Success on the Coast of Syria, and since the taking of Baruth they have made themselves Masters of several Harbours and Castles in the Neighbourhood of that Place. It is also reported that the Army of the Cheik Dahir, as well as his Fleet, is to be commanded by Russian Officers, and that a Train of Russian Artillery will soon be embarked for Egypt to join the Army.
HESSE CASSEL, December 27. The King of Denmark arrived here yesterday, and soon set off for Brunswick, where he will spend a few Days, and is expected here again about the 30th Instant.
LONDON, January 6.
A CORRESPONDENT says: "Yesterday Morning the Thames afforded a most beautiful Prospect from the Top of Arundel Street, Surry Street, and the other Avenues on that Side of the Strand. The Morning being rather hazy, the Sun reflected a Light upon the River not unlike that fiery Brightness with which the Rada of a setting Sun tinges the Clouds. The River was almost covered with huge Pieces of Ice, which floated on its Surface, like so many Pieces of red-hot Metal spreading themselves out. In short, the whole resembled the Inside of an enormous Furnace. A large Bank of Ice which lay on the Surry Side, exactly facing Arundel Street, appeared like a large Flame of Fire, and reflected innumerable Colours."
They write from Madrid, that farther Accounts of Damages done by the late Earthquakes in South America have been received.
A Writer, treating on the Liberty of the Press, has the following Observations. "I have lately observed in the Papers several Letters relative to the Votes which lately passed in the Court of Common Council on inflammatory and abusive Paragraphs, and the Liberty of the Press; but as I do not perfectly agree with the Writers on either Side of the Question, I shall take the Liberty of making a few Remarks on the Subject: It appears to me that the Common Council acted very right in censuring the false and scurrilous Paragraphs which were published against the late Lord Mayor, which were, I believe, generally condemned by equitable and candid Men of all Parties; but, at the same Time, I think it was rather injudicious to introduce any Passage in their Votes which might be construed into a Reflection against the Liberty of the Press, as the abusive Paragraphs against Mr. Townsend might have been censured in the strongest Terms without any Thing of this Kind. And there was the greater Impropriety in this, because it was even then talked of that a Design was forming to lay some new Restraints upon the Press; and the real Friends to national Freedom should be cautious of appearing to countenance, in the most distant Manner, so pernicious and detestable a Project. Notwithstanding what I have said relative to the Votes referred to, and though I think one Passage in them was exceptionable, yet I have no Doubt but the Majority of that Court of Common Council by which they were passed were Men well affected to the Cause of their Country; and should any iniquitous Design really be formed against the Press, I hope they will heartily join with the rest of their Countrymen in its Defence, and give the most incontrovertible Evidence, that though they disapprove of its Abuse, yet they will not tamely suffer it on that Account to be wrested from us. It should be remembered, that it is impossible that any considerable Degree of Liberty can be enjoyed without some Danger of Licentiousness; and we may be assured, that whenever a Design is formed to enslave us, it will be under the Pretence of suppressing Licentiousness. But let us not be deceived by any such Suggestions; there is hardly any Benefit, Advantage, or Blessing, we enjoy, which is not liable to Abuse. But would we therefore with to be deprived of them? It is admitted that the Liberty of the Press may be abused, so may the best Gifts of Nature and of Fortune; but they do not, therefore, cease to be valuable. No temporal Felicity is unattended with some Inconveniences; but if there be any Englishman who thinks Liberty not to be worth defending, because it is sometimes accompanied with Licentiousness, he ought to be sent into Turkey or Siberia, till he learns to set a just Value upon the Blessings of Freedom. Lord Mansfield, as well as every other Lawyer in the Kingdom, is abundantly convinced that there is already a sufficient Number of legal Restraints upon the Press. If it be licentious, let these be made Use of. But he who shall attempt to procure new Laws against the Press must be an Enemy to this Country, and will be justly entitled to the Execrations of Posterity. The Freedom of the Press is considered, even by Foreigners, as one of the noblest Privileges we enjoy; and an ingenious French Writer has lately observed, that any Attempt upon the English Government to restrain this will be one of the strongest Indications of approaching Despotism. If we meanly and basely suffer any unprincipled Minister to deprive us of this, we shall soon rank with those wretched Slaves and Vassals who are now groaning under their Bondage in almost every Part of Europe; and no Slaves would be more unqualified, or deserve to be so, than those of England."
January 7. Private Letters from Paris mention, that they have Reason to judge, by several Circumstances (which they would not attempt to write) that before the Expiration of this Month great Motions will be observed among both their Land and Sea Forces; and several assert, that general Orders will be issued to press every Man that is able to bear Arms, even Livery Servants and Mechanicks not excluded. They add, that the present War between Russia and the Porte, which at its Beginning was looked upon as very insignificant by the rest of the Courts of Europe, is now become very important to several, so that it must ab-
lutely draw another and most hot War after it. Russia meets with great Success, as well by Sea as by Land. The Russians are at present Masters of the Crimea, as likewise of Syria, and will, in all Probability, render themselves Masters of Romania in a very short Time. Their naval Forces increase every Day, and are countenanced by several great Maritime Powers, and of Course will not recede from the least Terms of Peace proposed by her at the two late Congresses, which it is almost impossible the Porte can comply with; and the longer the War lasts, the more its enormous Expenses increase, and the more Difficulties it will create on both Sides to agree in the Terms of Peace. And as Russia has hardly any Thing to fear (for in Case her own Army would meet with ill Success, there are two powerful Armies of her Allies in Readiness to support her instantly) consequently the Porte must either consent to such Terms as would be very advantageous to Russia, or must at last fall a Prey to the three united Powers, both which Cases cannot but be very disagreeable to the Court of France, who always strove to keep up the Superiority of the Ottoman Porte, as a Rod and a Scourge to Europe, and who was long enough most jealous of the increasing Power of Russia, and particularly now on her becoming so near a Neighbour, by rendering herself Mistress of the Black Sea; so that there is no Doubt but that Court will intermeddle very soon, by the Aid of the Court of Spain. And they add, that above twenty Ships of the Line are just fitted out at Ferrol, and twenty at Carthagena, under Pretence of carrying on a War against Morocco, whilst they at Paris are better informed of the Intention thereof. If this Speculation is well grounded, a most violent Flame of War must break out all over Europe, as well by Land as by Sea, as there will hardly be a State which will not be involved in that universal Quarrel. They farther add, that several of the Chiefs of the Polish Confederacy are at present at the Court of Spain.
January 11. The Dutton East Indian, Captain Rice, sailed from Gravesend on Saturday, on her Voyage for India. This Ship carries a large Quantity of Stores for the new Settlement of Balambangan, which appears as if the Company intended to prosecute the Establishment of that Place. It may certainly be made an Object of great Importance, as it is so situated as not only to centre all the Spice Trade of the Eastern Islands, which enables us to divide the Purchase of these Commodities with the Dutch, who have long been shamefully suffered to monopolise these important Articles, but will also prove a most convenient Port for all the China Ships, and consequently the Produce can be brought home without any additional Expense to the Company. The Governor who is appointed to execute this Undertaking is most happily chosen for that Office, as he has been long acquainted with the Malays, and is much esteemed by those People; it may be therefore depended upon that he will succeed, if he is properly supported.
On Tuesday last put into Cows, in the Isle of Wight, the Hezekiah, Captain Van Yonge, with seventy Poles on Board, who are going to settle in South Carolina.
They write from Constantinople, that the Lieutenant Aga of the Janisaries had summoned all the Elders and Chiefs of that Body, opened to them the critical Situation of the Army, and declared to them, in the Name of the Grand Sultan, the Mufti, and the whole High Divan, the great Necessity there was for raising a fresh Army, without the least Delay, or any farther Consideration about it; so that they must issue immediate Orders for raising 60,000 Janisaries before the Expiration of the Ramadan, in Defence of the Name of Mussulmen, and the Mahometan Religion, which was never more likely to receive a greater Check from the Christians than at present.
A Treaty of Commerce is now, it is said, on the Tapis between the Courts of London and Berlin. One of the prime Objects of this Treaty is relative to the Establishment of two Companies at Koningsberg and Stettin, for the Sale of Salt and Tobacco.
The last Letters from Brest mention, that on the 16th of last Month two Ships of the Line and three Frigates, all with Troops on Board, sailed out of that Harbour for the East Indies.
January 13. A Petition, it is said, has been presented to the Privy Council from the General Assembly of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, requesting the Removal of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of that Province from their Posts, on Account of the Discoveries made in their Conduct by the Publication of some Letters lately.
Extract of a Letter from Berlin, January 8.
"His Prussian Majesty has given Orders that a very particular Inquiry shall be made into the Cities, Towns, &c. in Polish Prussia, their Manufactures, Commerce, &c. and has appointed Commissioners to make those Inquiries, who are to open Registers in every City and large Town for all the Inhabitants to give in their Names, Avocations, and Trades, so that their Number may be ascertained. The Fortifications of all the Cities are likewise ordered to be strictly surveyed, and the Returns made with all possible Despatch."
January 21. Lord Viscount Pitt, Son to the Earl of CHATHAM, is to embark next Month for North America, to make the Tour of the British Colonies on that Continent.
Extract of a Letter from Warsaw, December 29.
"Since the Prussian Troops have left the Districts of Posen, Griesen, and Syradia, the Delegates begin to feel the Resentment of the oppressed Subjects, as several Estates belonging to the Delegates were set on Fire, and considerable Damage was done thereby; for which Reason Captain Michelson, with a Regiment of Cossacks, was sent thither to guard these Provinces from any farther Insult."
Extract of a Letter from Venice, December 13.
"There have just arrived here the following Russian Ships of War, under the Command of Rear Admiral Durasche, viz. the Petrowitz of 40 Guns, the Archangel of 26, and the Moscow of 20. They were appointed by Admiral Spintow to sail from Scitso, and cruise in the Adriatick against some Turkish Vessels he had Intelligence of there. In the Gulf of Lepanto they came up with four large Ships belonging to the Turks, when, after a short Engagement, the Russians took two of them, and the others escaped. The Prizes are now here, and very richly laden."
January 22. The last Letters from Paris advise, that Orders have been sent to the Officers of all the Regiments in the Service of France to provide themselves with Field Equipages without Delay, and to be in Readiness to march upon the first Notice. A very little Time will show whether this News is to be depended upon.
A Correspondent says, the celebrated Junius is at last discovered to be the Rev. Philip R——gen. He was originally a great Acquaintance of Mr. Horne's, and a Contemporary of his at Cambridge. Mr. R——gen was there celebrated above all others for his classical Abilities. Mr. R——gen was in London during the whole Time of Junius's Publications, for a considerable Time before and ever since he has been abroad. He is now resident at Orleans in France, where he cuts a very conspicuous Appearance, having married a beautiful and accomplished young Lady, Sister of the celebrated Mrs. G——; nor does he make it any Secret, where he resides, that he is the Author of Junius.
By the Accounts from Bristol of their last Year's Importation of Sugars from the West Indies, it appears to have been 20,000 Hogsheads, which is 5000 more than ever was introduced into that Port in any one preceding Year.
January 26. A Letter from the Lower Elbe, dated January 13th, says: "The Insurrection in Russia is at present the Topic of every Conversation. It seems to have happened in the most critical Time, when fresh Troops were greatly wanted; but by this unhappy Event they are not only disabled from raising any new Troops, but have been obliged to recall many Regiments that were upon their March for Moldavia, and the

Troops which were cantoned about Warlaw have received sudden Orders to march for Petersburg. It is suspected that many of the principal Men in the Empire will lay Hold of this Opportunity, and that a total Revolution will be the Consequence of it. In the Meantime Couriers to Vienna, Berlin, and Copenhagen, from Petersburg, are more frequent than ever; and the current Reports are very disagreeable."
Extract of a Letter from Paris, January 17. "It is very positively asserted that Orders are given for all our Regiments to hold themselves in Readiness to take the Field upon the earliest Notice, and that an Army of 100,000 Men will be assembled upon the Rhine in the Spring."
January 27. One of the Morning Papers says: "The Cause of the late Commotions in Russia is owing to the Appearance of the Czarina's Husband (real or pretended we know not) as that Monarch was said to have been degraded, and died in Confinement. The Report, however, is credited at the West End of the Town."
The Money lying in the Exchequer on the 5th of this Month, arising from the Surpluses of the Sinking Fund, amounted to 137,000.1. which, it is said, will be appropriated towards making good the Supply granted for the present Year.
By a private Letter just received from Paris, we are informed that the French King is so ill that his Life is despaired of.
It was confidently asserted at the Hague, when the last Letters came from thence, that a new Congress was appointed for negotiating a Peace between the Russians and the Turks.
Saturday a Widow Woman in Oxford Road left two Children locked up in her Lodging while she went to Market, the one a Girl about six Years of Age, the other a Boy about three. The Girl having often heard her Mother threaten her Brother that if he cried she would cut his throat, and the Boy happening to cry during the Mother's Absence, his Sister, having, it is supposed, endeavoured in vain to quiet him, dismembered him with a Pair of Scissors. The Mother, on coming home, and finding her Son in this unhappy Situation, was so affected and enraged that the unfortunately gave her Daughter an unlucky Blow with a Poker, which killed her on the Spot.
A Correspondent observes, that if Government does not, with a becoming Spirit, instantly embark a few Regiments on a Visit to the rebellious Bostonians, it will be entitled to the Execution of every Englishman, for such an infamous Instance of servile mutinism.
They will from Paris, that a Body of 50,000 French Troops has been ordered to be formed immediately, the Object of which Force is kept secret.
CHARLESTOWN, March 4.
Tuesday last the General Assembly of this Province met here, when his Honour the Lieutenant Governor was pleased to open the Session with the following Speech:
Honourable Gentlemen of his Majesty's Council, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the Assembly.
THE several Murders which have been committed by a Party of Creek Indians in Georgia, on the 24th of December, 14th and 23rd of January last, gave Room to apprehend that a general War with that Nation was almost inevitable. The first Accounts thereof naturally spread Alarms in this Province, upon which I immediately gave Orders to reinforce the Garrison of Fort Charlotte; I encouraged the building of Stockade Forts along our southern and western Frontiers, to afford a safe Retreat to the Women and Children; and sent Ammunition to Ninety Six, and ordered it to be distributed from thence and Fort Charlotte to the poorest of the Militia, that they should be under no Necessity of abandoning their Settlements for Want of it. The Militia are doing Scouting Duty, by Divisions, on the Banks of Savannah River, that the rest of the Inhabitants may attend their Affairs in some Security.
Sir James Wright, Governor of Georgia, and Mr. Stuart, his Majesty's Superintendent for Indian Affairs, inform me that the Creek Nation in general disavow these Outrages, and blame the Rascals of the few Indians who perpetrated them, and hope that no more Mischief will be done. But as, according to the Treaties subsisting between the English and Indians, each Nation is to punish such of their People as shall commit any Murder or Crimes against the other; it is just that Satisfaction should be made by the Indians; it is necessary, that they may be deterred from a Repetition of such in future. With this View, Sir James Wright has applied to me for Assistance, to enable him to take Satisfaction, in Case it shall be refused, as that Province alone is scarce equal to the Undertaking. It is his Majesty's Pleasure, and our Duty, that such Aid should be given in such Case, as the Condition and Safety of this Province can spare. I therefore recommend this Matter to your serious Consideration, as, with an Assurance of our Assistance, Sir James Wright will be able to speak with a higher Tone in the Conference soon to be held with the Headmen of the Creek Indians upon their Matters; and they may be more disposed to give Satisfaction, if they see that the Infraction of Treaties, or Injuries done to one Province, will be resented by the neighbouring Province. I shall not mention at present other Matters relating to the Welfare of the Province, but propose them hereafter, as Occasion may offer.
Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the Assembly.
As by the Scouting Parties on the Frontiers some Tranquillity is enjoyed by the other Inhabitants, it is reasonable the Burthen of that Service should be born by the Province in general. I therefore recommend that Provision be made for two or three small Companies of Rangers, to be employed therein until this Difference with the Indians is settled. I must desire you to make the Provision for all these Measures, not only expediently, but effectually; for although all at present is quiet, from Hopes entertained by the Indians that on their promising no farther Mischief shall be done what is past will be overlooked, yet hostile Incursions of the Enemy may be expected, when they find a Satisfaction, which will be honourable to the English Name, and secure our future Tranquillity, will be peremptorily required, and they may not incline to give it.
Honourable Gentlemen of his Majesty's Council, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the Assembly.
At this important Conjunction, Unanimity and Despatch are particularly necessary. You may be assured that I shall do every Thing on my Part to carry into immediate Execution every Measure you shall advise for the King's Service and the Honour and Safety of this Province, and communicate the same to Sir James Wright, without Loss of Time.
To the Honourable WILLIAM BULL, Esq; Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in and over his Majesty's Province of South Carolina: The humble ADDRESS of the UPPER HOUSE of ASSEMBLY.
May it please your Honour. WE his Majesty's dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Upper House of Assembly, beg Leave to address your Honour on your Speech delivered yesterday to both Houses.
The Murders lately committed by a Party of the Creek Indians, in Georgia, gave the justest Reason to apprehend a general War with that Nation must be the Consequence; and although we rejoice to find, from the Information communicated to your Honour by Sir James Wright and Mr. Stuart, that the Nation in general disavow these Outrages, and blame the Rascals of a few young Men who perpetrated them, we return your Honour our Thanks for the immediate and well adapted Measures taken by your Honour to quiet the Alarm spread through the Frontiers, and to enable the Inhabitants to repel the Depredations of those Barbarians, if, on the more favourable approaching Season, they should attempt to renew their hostile Incursions.
We concur in Opinion with your Honour that Justice and Policy both require that adequate Satisfaction, as stipulated by Treaty, should be made by the Indians for the Outrages already committed; and we assure your Honour, that, in Case of a Refusal on their Parts, this House will zealously adopt such Measures as will not only compel them thereto, but deter them from such Attempts for the future. And whatever other Matters relative to the Welfare of the Province, which your Honour shall be pleased at any Time to propound to our Consideration, shall meet with due Attention and Regard.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S Answer.
Honourable Gentlemen, I GIVE you my cordial Thanks for this Address. I am happy that you approve the Measures I have taken to quiet the Alarm spread on our Frontiers. My best Endeavours are due, and are always devoted, to the Service of this Province.
The Zeal which you express to adopt all such Measures as shall be necessary on the present Occasion, and to give a due Attention to such other Matters as I shall propound, demand my warmest Acknowledgments.
To the Honourable WILLIAM BULL, Esq; Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in and over his Majesty's Province of South Carolina: The humble ADDRESS of the COMMONS HOUSE of ASSEMBLY.
May it please your Honour. WE his Majesty's most faithful Subjects, the Commons House of Assembly, beg Leave to offer our Thanks for your Honour's Speech delivered in General Assembly on Tuesday last, and for the Measures taken by your Honour for the Security of our Frontiers to the South and Westward.
The House will forthwith proceed to the Consideration of the several very important Affairs recommended in your Honour's Speech; and your Honour may be assured that nothing, on our Part, shall be wanting to promote his Majesty's Service, or the Safety, Honour, and Interest, of this Colony.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S Answer.
Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, I DESIRE you to accept my hearty Thanks for this Address. It gives me much Satisfaction that the Measures I have taken for the Security of our Frontiers meet with your Approbation.
The Assurances you give me of your Readiness to take into Consideration the Matters I have recommended, and to promote his Majesty's Service, and the Safety, Honour, and Interest of this Province, are very acceptable to me.
BOSTON, March 10.
SUNDAY last arrived, in nine Weeks from London, Captain Gorham, in the Brig Fortune, owned here, having on Board 281 Casks of the India Company's Tea, consigned to sundry Persons in this Town. The Owners have published the following Account, viz. That they gave express Orders to their Correspondents in London that none of the East India Company's Tea should, on any Terms, be shipped on Board the said Vessel, however advantageous the Offer, or great the Loss on the Voyage. That on the Vessel's Arrival at Boston, they, the Owners, freely and publicly declared their Willingness to send her back, loaded as she was, to London, and run the Risk of her being seized; but that many of the Goods on Board being much wanted in Boston, it was proposed to take those out, and send the Tea only back in the Vessel. That she was accordingly reported at the Customhouse, and a Permit obtained for landing all the Goods except the Tea; but that notwithstanding all that could be said to the Customhouse Officers, they absolutely refused to furnish the Papers necessary to authorise her Return with the Tea on Board. This Determination being publicly known, soon after a Number of Men, having the Appearance of Indians, entered the Vessel, took out the Tea, emptied every Chest over Board, and effectually destroyed the whole; after which they peaceably retired, without doing any farther Damage.
A Report currently prevails, we know not on what Authority, that General Murray is appointed to the Government of this Province, in the Room of Governor Hutchinson. If so, through our last three Governors, Excellency will probably have risen to the superlative Degree.
By Captain Gorham we are informed that the Philadelphia Resolves, and the Proceedings of the People with the Coffsins at Liberty Tree, were received and published in the Newspapers there; that Orders had been despatched, to Ireland, for the immediate Embarkation of three Regiments to be sent to Boston and New York; and that the latter End of December some Advices were received at Lord Dartmouth's Office from Boston, in New England, which were kept a profound Secret.
Governor Hutchinson has refused the several Applications to him from the Honourable House of Representatives for the Removal of Peter Oliver, Esq; from the Office of Chief Justice of this Province, on which Account the House sent up to the Council a Committee who impeached that Gentleman of high Crimes and Misdemeanors. Mr. Oliver formerly received a Salary as Chief Justice, from the Assembly; but having given the House to understand his Resolution for the future to accept a Salary which has been granted to him by his Majesty for his Services as Chief Justice, and to be paid out of the American Revenue, the Representatives of the People have, from this Determination, been induced thus to proceed against the Chief Justice.
Governor Hutchinson has prorogued the Great and General Court to the 15th of April next.
Extract of a Letter from St. Eustatia, February 2. "Last Week passed by here Admiral Parry, in the Chatham, with four Frazes and one Tender, in their Way to Tortola. It is reported they are going to take Possession of Crab Island, near Porto Rico. It has been reported, this Day, that a Man of War is to be stationed at Tortola, to keep a watchful Eye on all Trade, and that either a Tender or a Ship will be stationed to cruise round the Island of St. Croix."
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at New York, to his Friend in this Town, dated February 25.
"Our Friend Mr. Goddard, the Bearer of this, is to leave Town in a few Hours for your Place, on a Matter of the utmost Importance to the Liberties of this Country, viz. an entire Abolition of the illegal and oppressive Post Office Act. A provincial Subscription Post is already established between Philadelphia and Baltimore, in Maryland, (supported by the most eminent Merchants and other Gentlemen in those Places. Our Committee of Correspondence writes to your Committee on the Subject, recommending in the strongest Terms the Proposals which Mr. Goddard has to make, and our earnest Desires to co-operate with you and the rest of the Friends of just Government in carrying this glorious Plan into immediate Execution. From the Information which Mr. Goddard will give you, I think you will be convinced that, now or never, is the Time; at least, that so favourable an Opportunity will hardly offer as the present. The Friends of Liberty in the southern Colonies, particularly Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, you may depend will establish Riders, upon the new Plan throughout those Provinces, as soon as they obtain Information of the Concurrence and Approbation of the Town of Boston, and will do every Thing in their Power to extend them to the most Eastern Colonies immediately. That it will meet with the warmest Approbation of the truly patriotic Bostonians, I cannot entertain the least Doubt."
Letters from Newport, and Providence, mention that the Proposal for erecting new Posts and Offices in America, independent of, and in Opposition to, the old unconstitutional Parliamentary Establishment, has been received at those Places with great Applause, by the Friends of their Country; not doubting but the Event will prove of great and extensive Utility to this Country, while a few ministerial Tools, and Slaves of Power, dreading the Consequences, grin horribly a ghastly Smile.
We hear a considerable Fund is already raised for the Support of new Posts at Philadelphia and Baltimore, and the Citizens at New York are determined to open Subscription Books for the like Purpose, as soon as the Town of Boston has given a Sanction to the capital Design of annihilating that fatal Precedent against us, the POST OFFICE.
We hear from New London, and Norwich, in the Colony of Connecticut, that the Plan for the total Abolition of the Parliamentary Post Office in America, by the Establishment of new constitutional Posts, and Post Offices in the several Colonies, meets with general Approbation, and will undoubtedly be patronized by every Friend of American Freedom, not only in those Towns, but throughout the Continent.
By a Gentleman from Charleston, South Carolina, which Place he left the 28th ult. we are informed that the East India Company's Tea at South Carolina is not destroyed by the People, but remains stored under the Exchange. The Dampness of the Place has damaged it considerably, and will undoubtedly, in a little Time, totally destroy the fame.
NEW YORK, March 17.
IN all Probability the Tea Ship, which has been long expected, is near at Hand, and it is the noble and impatient Desire of every Son of American Freedom here to see the Day when they shall have the inexpressible Satisfaction of gloriously assisting their Sister Colonies in establishing the Freedom of their Country; for, to their immortal Honour be it said, that no monopolizing Company upon the Face of the Earth, with all their Subtlety and iniquitous Designs, with all their own Sophistry, or the Craft and Cunning of their most subtle Agents, shall ever be able to put their enslaving Schemes into Execution, Schemes which the very Children of America can see through, because Self-evidently destructive of the Happiness and growing Prosperity of this Country. And when such base Designs become obvious to the Understanding of all, they must and ever will be opposed by all, a few venal Parasites only excepted.
Our Sister Colonies have gloriously defended the common Cause of this Country. A few Persons have suspected, that, as this is a central Province, ministerial Maneuvres might probably be exerted here with more Success; but superior Opportunities must never be thrown away, for they ought to be proportionably improved by us, as we have had more Time to think of the Machinations that have been formed against our general constitutional Liberty. But we trust, with God's Blessing, to stand our Ground; and, as the Day of Trial is now come, that we shall convince the whole American World we are not slack and indolent, nor in the least Degree unworthy of being registered as a genuine Sister Province, fully persuaded that Resolution and universal Harmony will ever be the firm Basis of universal Success.
His Excellency the Governor, with his Lady, and Miss Tryon, take their Passage for England in the Mercury Packet, Captain Dillon, who will sail the first Wednesday in April next, for Falmouth.
It is said that the Honourable House of Assembly of Jersey propose to issue 100,000.1. in Paper Currency, to be let out in Loans at five per Cent.
Wednesday the 9th Instant his Excellency the Governor was pleased to give his Assent to the following Bills, viz.
An Act for making a farther Provision of 2000.1. for furnishing his Majesty's Troops quartered in this Colony with Necessaries, for one Year.
An Act for making an Allowance of 2000.1. to his Excellency the Governor, as a Compensation, in Part, for the Damage he sustained by the late dreadful Fire.
An Act for the better preventing of excessive and deceitful Gaming.
An Act for the more effectual Prevention of private Lotteries.
Extract of a Letter from London, January 10. "Mrs. Wright, the ingenious American, continues to have a great Resort of Company of the first Distinction, among whom are some of the principal Nobility. Her Performances are greatly admired; she has as much Business as she can possibly go through, and is in a fair Way of making an ample Fortune. Her Frankness and Humour are generally pleasing; and, without giving the least Offence to the greatest People, she indulges herself in the utmost Freedom of Speech, especially in Defence of the Rights and Liberties of the American Colonies, and in advantageous Representations of them and their Inhabitants. She has been much favoured by the King and Queen, who have frequently honoured her with their Presence and familiar Conversation, and his Majesty has several Times sat for her to take his Likeness. The Figures of General Monckton and the Countess of Huntington, lately sent over to New York by Captain Winn, are allowed to be striking Representations of their present Likenesses: The first of these Personages is entitled to the highest Esteem and Respect of the Colonies, on Account of his warm and steady Attachment to their Interests; and the last is remarkable for her Piety, and general Benevolence of Heart."
March 28. On Tuesday last the greatest and most respectable Number of Inhabitants of this City, ever known to be assembled on such an Occasion, gave at the Exchange a very elegant Entertainment to his Excellency the Governor, on his approaching Departure for Great Britain. True Harmony and convivial Mirth filled the Heart of every One present, and the Day and Evening passed with the most uninterupted Concord and Unanimity. When his Excellency took Leave of the Company, he thanked them for this genteel Compliment; and added, that he went from them with Reluctance, but that he expected soon to return, and hoped to find them in the same happy Union which he then left them.
Saturday Morning last the Ship John Galley, Captain Quick, arrived here from London, in eight Weeks, but has brought no later Prints than what we had received before; and, by Letters from thence, we learn that the Conduct of the Americans, with Regard to the Tea sent to this Country, is much applauded, but it is generally said all that Commodity destroyed at Boston must be paid for by Somebody, and that Hints had been dropped that the Act imposing the Duty of 3d. a Pound on all Teas sent to America from Great Britain would be repealed this present Session of Parliament.
NEW BERN, March 18.
SINCE our last we have melancholy Accounts from the Bar, of the Effects of the late Gale of Wind. On the 5th of March a large Ship was wrecked on Core Banks, about 12 Miles to the southward of Occacoc, and every Soul on Board perished. Next Morning two Dogs were found alive on the Beach, among Pieces of the Wreck. Seven dead Bodies were also found, with about 100 Barrels of Flower, branded Baltimore, but no Papers, or any Thing else by which could be discovered what Vessel she was; but by a Brig which afterwards put into Occacoc, in Distress, we hear it was a Ship that loaded at Baltimore in Maryland, with Bread and Flower, for the Straits, commanded by Captain Keith.
We have also an Account that a Brig was forced on Shore near Occacoc, and all the People lost. When they struck, they hoisted out their Boat and got in; but the Sea ran so high that she soon filled, and every Soul was seen to perish. It is not known what Vessel she was.
A Schooner, outward bound from Edenton, is also forced ashore in the North Swatch, and is entirely lost.
The General Assembly, which is now sitting, in their Address to Governor Martin, upon his Speech at the Opening of the Session, say: "If your Excellency should receive any farther Information of Hostilities committed by the Indians against his Majesty's Subjects of this or any other Colony, we shall be glad to be made immediately acquainted with it. In the Meantime, we shall endeavour to establish a Militia upon so respectable a Footing, that, by a proper Exertion of it, any Efforts of those Savages to distress this Colony may be rendered ineffectual."
WILLIAMSBURG, April 7.
ON Monday last was run at Fredericksburg the Match for 200 Guineas, between Mann Page, Esq; of Gloucester's Horse Damson, and a Mare belonging to Moore Fauntleroy, Esq; called Miss Sprightly, which was won with great Ease by the former, though Bets at starting were equal.
Extract of a Letter from Pittsburg.
"You may depend that no Disturbances have happened to the Indians on the Ohio this Winter, and that more is to be dreaded from the Animosity subsisting between the Settlers from Pennsylvania and Virginia than those Barbarians. Governor Penn has sent up a Proclamation, strictly enjoining all Magistrates and Sheriffs to seize upon any twelve Men that shall be found together, for the Space of an Hour, after being told to disperse. Doctor Conolly is relieved from his Confinement, and has lately been qualified in Augusta Court as a Magistrate. He is daily expected to return, and will not let any Insult pass that may be offered to the Authority reposed in him by Lord Dunmore."
Marriages. Mr. EMMANUEL JONES, Preceptor of Brasserton, to Miss MOLLY MACON of Gloucester; an agreeable and very sensible Lady, with a handsome Fortune.
Deaths. Mr. JAMES CAMPBELL, Merchant in Essex, a Gentleman who was much esteemed by all his Acquaintance.
Mrs. CURLE, Spouse to William Roscow Wilson Curle, Esq; of Hampton.
Entered in the Upper District of JAMES RIVER.
March 11. Brig Jackie, Dudley Thompson, from Liverpool, with European Goods.
25. Ship Jean, James Young, from Potowmack, in Ballast.
26. Ship Venus, John Wilson, from Port Lewis, with 2500 Bushels of Salt.
April 4. Brigantine Lark, John Fulton, for Piscataway, in Ballast.
Cleared Outwards.
11. Brig Innermay, William Laughton, for Cadiz, with 7700 Bushels of Wheat.
22. Ship Bowman, Humphrey Taylor, for Glasgow, with 459 Hhds. of Tobacco, 2 Hhds. of Rum, and 12,000 Staves.
24. Schooner Richmond, Eppes Greenough, for Piscataway, with 13 Barrels of Pork, 8 Barrels of Flower, 800 Bushels of Indian Corn, 30 Bushels of Wheat, 35 Bushels of Pease, 4 Hides of Leather, 12 Kegs of Rum, 1 Pipe of Madeira Wine, and 4 Hhds. of Tobacco.
25. Sloop Virginia Packet, Charles Jones, for Antigua, with 2720 Bushels of Indian Corn.
28. Ship Speirs, John Lusk, for Cadiz, with 4287 Bushels of Wheat, and 1400 Staves.
April 4. Sloop Savage, Francis Haynes, for St. Vincent's, with 700 Bushels of Corn, 35 Barrels of Flower, 13 Barrels of Bread, 2 Hhds. of Bacon, 103 Barrels of Oatmeal, and 35,000 Shingles.
Brigantine Rogers, Robert Benion, for Cadiz, with 5367 Bushels of Corn, and 1000 Staves.
Ship Royal Exchange, John Stevens, for London, with 488 Hhds. of Tobacco, 2 Hhds. and 2 Barrels of Ginseng, 1 Cask of Drugs, 1 Cask of Snakeroot, 9900 Staves, 140 Handspikes, and 8 Hhds. and 1 Cask of Deerkins.
Advertisements.
NORFOLK, March 26, 1774.
THE Subscribers have lately received from the CARRON MANUFACTORY, in Scotland, a small Consignment of NAILS, from 4d. to 30d. which they will sell on short Credit, at a very moderate Advance; and as they have Directions from the Proprietors of this Manufactory to receive Orders on them for either NAILS or STEEL, they would be much obliged to their Friends who deal in those Articles for their Orders, which, from the Assurances given them, they make no Doubt will be executed on as good Terms as from any Part of Britain.
(6) INGLIS & LONG.
Who will be in Want of a very large Quantity of the WHITE HOMINY BEANS next Year, and will give good Encouragement for the Cultivation of them.—They have to Charter, to any Part of Britain, a NEW SHIP now lying at Baltimore in Maryland, which will carry 7 or 800 Hogheads of Tobacco, and can be in Virginia the Beginning of May. Two ANCHORS, of 1400 Weight each, are wanted for this Ship.

FREDERICKSBURG, April 2, 1774
THE 29th of this Month is fixed by the JOCKEY CLUB for one of their quarterly Meetings. There are some Gentlemen's Names come to Hand desiring to be proposed on that Day; it is therefore hoped the Members who can make it convenient will attend. There will be no more Members admitted, after this Meeting, but by Ballot. (2)
GEORGE WEEDON, Secretary.
YORK TOWN, April 1, 1774.
THE Subscribers, who have for some Years past kept the Ferry established at this Place, and experienced the Inconvenience and Loss that attend making Accounts of Ferriages, take this Method of desiring those Gentlemen who cross to pay their Ferriages at the Swan Tavern, as it has been of infinite Loss to the Subscribers their paying the Negroes; and also assure them, that the Ferry shall be kept inferior to none in the Colony. JANET MITCHELL. MARY GIBBONS.
ESSEX County, April 2, 1774.
IN Consequence of the Death of Mr. James Campbell of Essex, who was acting Attorney for Messrs. John, William, and James McCall, McCall & Elliott, and McCall, Elliott, & Snodgrass, in the Business formerly under the Management of Mr. William Snodgrass, we have received from his Executors the Books and Papers of said Company, and have put them into the Hands of Mr. James Gordon to collect. We therefore earnestly request all indebted to those Concerns to pay off immediately, as no further Indulgence can be given. Mr. James Gordon will reside in Tappahannock, and attend Essex, Middlesex, Gloucester, and King and Queen Courts. ARCHIBALD McCALL. JOHN SNODGRASS. (6)
MILNER'S, March 25, 1774.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Publick that he has opened Tavern in this Place, and provides the best Entertainment, Lodging, and Stabling. The Favour of the Publick, and of his Friends, is humbly requested, as he will endeavour to merit it by a strict Regard to their Accommodation. On this Occasion he cannot refrain his grateful Acknowledgments to the Author of a Letter signed Inspector , inserted in Messrs. Purdie & Dixon's Gazette of the 14th of January, 1774, for his humane Interposition in his Behalf, and exposing to due Obloquy the Conduct of his Persecutors; who, in his Case, under Presence of Law, most flagrantly violated Justice. From what Experience he has had, he flatters himself that his Removal from Norfolk hither will be greatly to his Advantage. ROGER PEARSE.
GLOUCESTER, April 2, 1774.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Captain Francis Armistead, deceased, are requested to be speedy in discharging their respective Balances; and those that have any Demands against it to give in their Claims, as there will be a full Settlement of the Estate in December by the Executors. (24)
KING WILLIAM, March 31, 1774.
PLANK and SCANTLING to be sold by the Subscriber at his Saw Mill near Aylett's Warehouse, Mattaponi River, upon the most reasonable Terms, and of the following Kinds, viz. White Oak, Black Walnut, Sweet Gum, Ash, Poplar, Birch (which makes elegant Furniture) best Yellow Heart Pine for Flooring, and clear of Heart and Sap if required, common high Land and Slash Pine for other Uses. A reasonable Credit will be allowed, and European or West India Goods received in Payment. I shall prepare several Sets of Plank and Scantling for executing Hobday's Wheat Machines, which, or any other Kind of Plank or Scantling, I can send to Norfolk, or any Part of York River. Orders, which may come by the Post to the Post Office at Aylett's, will be duly complied with. I have also for Sale a Quantity of excellent Madeira WINE, of the London and New York Qualities, in Hogheads and Quarter Casks, on twelve Months Credit, and will receive Corn or Wheat in Payment. WILLIAM AYLETT. (11)
WILLIAMSBURG, April 6, 1774.
ALL Persons that have Demands against me are hereby desired to make them known by the End of the ensuing General Court, as I expect to leave this City by that Time. JOHN BURGESS.
MARCH 16, 1774.
LOST from a Sloop of mine about the Middle of last Month, near the Mouth of Back River, a Moses built Boat sixteen or seventeen Feet Keel, painted Yellow above the Belts, with a Ring Bolt in her Stem and another in her Stern. Whoever takes up said Boat, and delivers her at Norfolk, to Messrs. Inglis and Long, or Mr. Hugh McMeikin, will be well rewarded for their Trouble. ARCHIBALD GOVAN. (2)
THE Subscribers, Patentees of Land at the Falls of the Ohio, hereby inform the Publick that they intend to lay out a Town there in the most convenient Place. The Lots to be 80 Feet front and 240 deep. The Number of Lots that shall be laid off at first will depend on the Number of Applications. The Purchase Money of each Lot to be four Spanish Dollars, and one Dollar per Annum Quitrent for ever. The Purchasers to build within the Space of two Years from the first of December next, on each Lot, a Log-House not less than sixteen Feet square, with a Stone or Brick Chimney; and as in that Country it will be necessary the first Settlers should build compactly, the Improvements must naturally join each other. It is farther proposed, for the Convenience of the Settlers, that an out Lot of ten Acres, contiguous to the Town, shall be laid off, for such as desire the same, at an easy Rent, on a long Lease. Attendance will be given by the Patentees at Pittsburgh, till the Middle of June, at which Time one of them will set off from thence to execute the Plan. The advantageous Situation of that Place, formed by Nature as a temporary Magazine, or Repository, to receive the Produce of the very extensive and fertile Country on the Ohio and its Branches, as well as the necessary Merchandises suitable for the Inhabitants that shall emigrate into that Country (as Boats of fifty Tons Burthen may be navigated from New Orleans up to the Town) is sufficient to recommend it; but when it is considered how liberal, nay profuse, Nature has been to it otherwise, in stocking it so abundantly that the slightest Industry may supply the most numerous Family with the greatest Plenty and amazing Variety of Fish, Fowl, and Flesh; the Fertility of the Soil, and Facility of Cultivation, that fit it for producing Commodities of great Value with little Labour; the Wholesomeness of the Waters, and Serenity of the Air, which render it healthy; and when Property may be so easily acquired, we may, with Certainty, affirm that it will in a short Time be equalled by few inland Places on the AMERICAN Continent. JOHN CAMPBELL. JOHN CONNOLLY. (1)
BALTIMORE TOWN (MARYLAND) April 1, 1774.
RUN away from the Subscriber, on Monday the 28th ult. WILLIAM CARVER, a Scotch indenting Servant Man, by Profession a Groom. He is a stout Man, about 26 Years of Age, five Feet eight or nine Inches high, has sandy coloured Hair, which curls a little, white Eyebrows and Eyelashes, a sharp Nose, is long visaged, much pitted with the Smallpox, and his Hair cut close to the Top of his Head; had on, and carried with him, when he went away, a green lappelled Cloth Coat with white Metal Buttons, a whitish coloured Jeans Coat broke in the Elbows, a spotted Swanskin Jacket, a Surtout Coat of red Bath Coating, new Buckskin Breeches, a Pair of old Do. a small new Beaver Hat, new Shoes, ribbed Stockings, one white Shirt, and two Check Ones. He likewise stole out of the Stable a likely Half-blooded dark brown Horse, with a very good Saddle and Bridle, belonging to Mr. James Cheston, who is gay and full of Spirit, about 14 Hands and a Half high, has a black Mane and Tail, a little White on his near hind Foot, and a Lump on the same Leg, between his Knee and Footjoint, occasioned by a Kick when young; his Eye is remarkably fine, with a good Deal of White in it, and his hind Shoes are feathered, to prevent his cutting. He also stole another Horse, which cannot be rightly described, and sundry Clothes belonging to the Servants. TEN POUNDS Reward for the Horse, and FIVE POUNDS for the Man, paid by Mrs. Cheston, or DANIEL GRANT.
DOCTOR HAMMOND'S strong SPECIFICK PILLS are an infallible Cure for the YAWS, in every Stage, even the most inveterate; also for the Remains of the VENEREAL DISEASE, by bad Cure, or frequently contracted. Both these Disorders will be entirely eradicated, even where Salivation fails, by the Use of this Medicine. Likewise it will speedily remove a recent Contraction of the last mentioned Complaint. Sixty Pills in each Box, Price 12s. 6d. Sterling each. And if any are dubious of the great Efficacy of these Medicines, it is requisite to acquaint them that a great Quantity of them has been sold in the West Indies these eight Years past; and that it has absolutely cured the Yaws, &c. which the Surgeons themselves declare. Beware of Counterfeits, for this most infallible Medicine was never sold for less than the above mentioned Price in the West Indies; and each Box is folded up with printed Bills and Directions, signed by the Author, Thomas Hammond, M. M. Bristol, or London, in his Hand Writing, or they are not genuine. Strong Specifick Pills 12s 6d. Sterling each Box. Mild Do. 7s. 6d. Do. Antimonial Essence, 6s. 6d. Rose Water, 1s. Sold by Captain Thomas James only, at Bermuda Hundred, on James River, whose Stay will be until the 25th of this Month. (44)
The noted Horse RANTER, STANDS the ensuing Season at the Falls Plantation, in Chesterfield, and will cover Mares at twenty Shillings the Leap, and forty Shillings the Season. Very fine Pasturage gratis, and good Care will be taken of the Mares, but I will not be answerable for any Escapes. WILLIAM BLACK.
ALL Persons are hereby forewarned from purchasing of William Tucker (Son of John Tucker) a certain Tract of Land lying in the County of Amelia on the east Side of Wintonock Creek, joining the Lands of Godfrey Tucker and John Cowles, the said William Tucker not having the least Right or Title to the same, as he has sold the said Tract of Land to one of the Subscribers, more than twelve Months, for a valuable Consideration, and conveyed to him the Fee Simple Estate therein, as by a Deed for the same, in the Possession of the Subscribers, will clearly appear. HEZEKIAH COLEMAN. JAMES SOUTHALL. (1)
For SALE by the Subscriber in Petersburg, at a low Advance, and favourable Credit, GERMAN OSNABRUGS from 6d. 3/4 to 8d. per Ell, RUSSIA DRILLINGS and SHEETINGS, NARROW HOES, SADDLERY, PEPPER in Half Hundred Casks, WHITE GINGER, 4d. 6d. 8d. 1od. and 2od. NAILS, a few Packages of Duroys and Sagathies, with proper Timmings, Value about 30l. Sterling each. EDWARD BRISBANE.
To be LET, to the lowest Bidder, at Hanover Town, on Wednesday the 25th of May, pursuant to an Order of Vestry of St. Paul's Parish,
THE building of a large commodious BRICK CHURCH in the lower Part of the said Parish. Those inclined to become Undertakers are desired to produce Plans, that the Vestry may choose which they think best. Five Hundred Pounds will be paid down, and the future Payments made known and agreed upon at the Day of Letting. Bond and approved Security will be required of the Undertaker, for his Performance in building the same. BENJAMIN ANDERSON, } Churchwardens. THOMAS GARLAND, }
To be SOLD, to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 5th of May, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, at the late Dwelling-House of Mr. James Buchanan, deceased, at Cabin Point,
ALL the personal Estate, consisting of several fine HORSES, a good Stock of CATTLE, SHEEP, and HOGS, Utensils of HUSBANDRY, and valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. At the same Time and Place will be sold fourteen very likely NEGROES, belonging to the Partnership of James Buchanan and Thomas Simmons, deceased, late Merchants and Partners. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed the Purchasers for all Sums above 25s. on giving Bond with approved Security, to bear Interest from the Date, unless discharged by the 15th of May, 1775. HENRY SIMMONS, } Administrators. BEN. SIMMONS, }
** All Persons who have any Demands against the Partnership of Buchanan & Simmons, or against the Estate of James Buchanan, are desired to make them known immediately, that due Regard may be paid to the Dignity of the Debts; and those indebted are requested to be speedy in discharging their Balances.
BERKLEY, CHARLES CITY, March 23, 1774.
RUN away from the Subscriber, the 22d Instant, a Mulatto Fellow named NICK, by Trade a Milwright, about five Feet two or three Inches high, has a remarkable Scar through his left Eyebrow, is very well set, and shows his Teeth much when he speaks, which he does very fluently. He is well acquainted with many Parts of the Country, and may endeavour to pass for a Freeman. All Masters of Vessels are forewarned from taking him out of the Country, and whoever brings him to me shall have 3l. Reward. BENJAMIN HARRISON, Junior. (1)
STRAYED from Mr. PAGE'S Broad Neck Plantation in Hanover, on Monday the 14th of March, a LIGHT BAY HORSE, about fourteen Hands and a Half high, with a roached Mane and Bob Tail, a small Star in his Forehead, two or three Saddle Spots, and drags his hind Feet (which are remarkably wore) when he trots. He was seen as if making towards James River. A Reward of 40s. will be given to any Person who will bring the said Horse to the Subscriber in King William, or for such Information as may enable him to get him again. HENRY SKYRING.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a DUN BAY HORSE about fourteen Hands high, some white Hairs in his Forehead, and Saddle Spots on his Back, his near hind Foot white, and branded H. Potted, and appraised to 10l. ELEAZAR CLAY.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick, a ROAN HORSE about six Years old, four Feet six Inches high, and branded on the near Buttock 4. Potted, and appraised to 10l. JOHN JONES.
TAKEN up, in Henrico, a BLACK and WHITE COW about five Years old, marked with a Crop and Underkeel in the right Ear, and a Crop, Underkeel, and Hole, in the left. Potted, and appraised to 11. 17s. 6d. JOSEPH ELLIS.
WARWICK County, March 29, 1774.
ALL Persons who have any Demands against the Estate of Stafford Gibbs, or Anne Gibbs, deceased, are requested to make them known by the 1st of May, that they may receive Payment, as the Estate will then be settled; and those who are indebted to the Estate are desired to make speedy Payment to WILLIAM GIBBS, Administrator. (24)
NORFOLK, March 23, 1774.
THE Subscriber intending to leave the Colony for a few Months, requests the Favour of those indebted to him to settle their Accounts immediately; and those who have any Demands against him are desired to make them known. I shall be in Williamsburg at the Meeting of the Merchants. (4) FREER ARMSTON.
SUFFOLK, March 15, 1774.
THE Subscriber has for Sale about 19,000 Weight of VIRGINIA RICE, thought to be equal in Quality to that of South Carolina. Any Person wanting to purchase may, in my Absence, apply to Mr. Wells Cooper, Merchant, in Suffolk. JOHN WASHINGTON. (4)
To be SOLD, together or in Parcels, THAT fertile and well timbered Tract of Land lying in Princess Anne County, known by the Name of GIBBS'S WOODS, whereon several Settlements, and whereof Jeremiah Tinker, Esq. Grandson of the late Governor Gibbs now stands seized, under the Deed or Gift of his Mother, the Daughter and Heiress of the said Governor Gibbs. Persons inclining to purchase may be informed of the Terms by applying to Mr. James Parker, Merchant in Norfolk, or to Edward Foy, in Williamsburg, who will give an undoubted Title. (1)
WARWICK, March 24, 1774.
AS I intend leaving the Colony about the first of May next, all Persons who have had Dealings with me on Account of Messrs. James and Robert Donald and Co. are requested to come and have their respective Balances ascertained. The Debts due to that Company, and formerly collected by me, will be left in the Management of Mr. Robert Donald, their Partner and Attorney. PATRICK HUNTER.
REGULUS STANDS at my House in Chesterfield County, near the Falls of James River, in Order to cover Mares at 20s. the Leap, and 3l. the Season. Good Pasturage for the Mares, but I will not be liable for any that may be stolen, or get away. (24) ROBERT GOODE.
RICHMOND County, March 24, 1774.
LOST, or mislaid, a TICKET, No. 3452, in Lord Stirling's Lottery, New York. This is to prevent any Person from claiming whatever Prize the said Ticket may be entitled to, as it is the Property of RICHARD GLASCOCK.
MATTHEW PATE, STAY MAKER, WILLIAMSBURG,
BEGS leave to inform the Ladies that he has got an eminent Hand from London, and intends carrying on his Business in all its Branches. He makes turn and single Stays, Jumps, Half Bone Stays, Stays to buckle before, pin or button, and covered Coats. Those who please to favour him with their Commands may depend upon having them executed in the neatest and best Manner, and at the lowest Rates. (2) N. B. He works for ready Money only.
PRINCE EDWARD, March 16, 1774.
I INTEND for Great Britain immediately. ANDREW M'KENZIE.
NORFOLK, March 20, 1774.
THE Copartnership of the Subscribers will expire the 10th of next Month; as we have a great Number of outstanding Debts on our Books, we hope all concerned, upon Application, will discharge their Accounts or give Bond. Our Healths being so much impaired as to render us incapable of giving the Attendance we would with, have taken Mr. William Foubert into Partnership, and propose to carry on the Business to its usual Extent. We shall be much obliged to our Friends for a Continuance of their Favours. RAMSAY & TAYLOR.
To be LET on Friday the 22d of April, at the new Church near Pobick, in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, to the lowest Bidder, by the Vestry of the said Parish,
THE building of a Brick Vestry House 24 Feet long and 13 Feet wide, the enclosing of the said Churchyard 158 Feet square, with Posts and Rails, the Posts to be of sawed Cedar, and the Rails yellow Pine, clear of Sap, with three handsome Palisade Gates, the Whole to be done in the neatest and most substantial Manner. G. MASON, } Churchwardens. THOMAZIN ELLZEY, }
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 10th of May next, to the highest Bidder, on the Premises,
ALL the LOTS in Suffolk Town belonging to the late Partnership of Gibson, Granbery, and Co. upon which are several good and convenient Warehouses, a Tar House, a Dwelling-House and Storehouse, and all necessary Outhouses. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security. (6)
RUN away from the Subscriber, near Suffolk Courthouse, the 20th of this Instant (March) two Apprentices Boys. ISAAC SPAIN, eighteen Years old, about five Feet ten Inches high, spare made, of a dark Complexion, took with him a dark coloured Frieze Jacket, dark Russia Drill Breeches, and Osanbrug Shirt. WILLIAM SEARS, about twenty Years of Age, and near the same Height with Spain, of a dark Complexion, well set, and dark Hair tied behind; had on and took with him a darkish coloured Duffel Jacket, striped Country made Waistcoat, a Pair of blue Virginia Cloth Breeches, a Pair of Leather Do. and an Osanbrug Shirt. I imagine Sears will endeavour to follow his Trade, which is a House Carpenter, and keep Spain as an Apprentice or Journeyman. Whoever delivers the said Apprentices to me, in Suffolk, shall have 5l. Reward if taken in the Colony, or 10l. if taken out of it, or 50s. for either if taken in the Colony, or 5l. for either if out of it. (24) JOHN GARY. N. B. One Juba Sturdivant is missing out of the Neighbourhood, and is supposed to be gone off with them.
MARCH 22, 1774.
RUN away from my Flat, about three Weeks ago, a Mulatto Fellow named ABNER, has had both of his Ears cropped, slim made, is quarrelsome when in Liquor, to which he is much addicted. His Clothes which he carried with him consisted of a Great Coat and Jacket of Duffel, a brown Beaver Coating Waistcoat with Sleeves, but not lined, two new Osanbrug Shirts, Yarn Hose, and Virginia made Shoes; his Clothes are exceeding good, being nearly new. As he has been frequently at Norfolk, and gone many Years by Water, it is probable he may endeavour to make his Escape by passing as a Freeman. All Masters of Vessels are hereby forewarned from carrying him out of the Colony. I will give 5l. to any Person who conveys him to me, at Warwick. JAMES FAIRLIE.
MARCH 23, 1774.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Henrico County, by Order of the said County Court, a Negro Man who calls himself JOHN WELLMAN, about five Feet eight Inches high, and appears to be upwards of forty Years of Age. He says he was born in France and is a Freeman, that he has lived some Time in the Town of York since he came to this Country, and that several Gentlemen, in and near that Place, know of his just Pretensions to Freedom. The SHERIFF.
OSCAR, A BEAUTIFUL SORREL, fifteen Hands three Inches high, of an elegant Form, great Strength and Activity, now stands at my Plantation near Petersburg, and will cover the ensuing Season at a Pistole the Leap, or three Pistoles for the Season. This Horse was got by YOUNG SNIR, his Dam by Lord Morton's ARABIAN, his Grandam by OLD CRAB, his great Grandam by the BALD GALLOWAY, his great great Grandam by Darky's ARABIAN, out of Bay Bolton's Dam. Those who oblige me by sending Mares may rely that the utmost Care shall be taken of them. JOHN BANISTER.

POETS CORNER.  Correction of a THOUGHT, which, by the more sceptical Part of Mankind, has been frequently adopted, to render dubious a Principle of the utmost Truth and Certainty.  T HE Thought is comprised in this celebrated Line, "To be, or not to be? That is the Question."  But a Question of this Kind can have no Foundation in the Nature of Things, and cannot therefore, with any Propriety, be proposed, and much less admitted to be just.  To be, or not to be? is not the Question, With an enlighten'd and discerning Mind. An intellectual Principle, deriv'd From the Supreme Eternal Intellect, Gan never cease to be, but is eternal; But Happiness, or Misery hereafter, Which, as we now pursue, we shall acquire, Which of them we shall then possess? that is The high important Question which concerns us.
FREDERICKSBURG, February 22, 1774.  WHEREAS Mr. JOHN WALLER, Clerk of Spotsylvania Court, by Deed, dated the — Day of —, 1766, and recorded in the said Court, did sell and transfer to John Mitchell and Company all the Fees and Profits arising and accruing from his Clerkship from that Date, until several large Sums of Money, in the same Deed expressed to be due the Company from Waller, were fully satisfied, as by the Deed may more fully appear; and since the executing thereof, although all the Fees and Profits that have been received by the Company have been faithfully applied towards discharging the Debt, yet a large Sum still remains due, and many of the Fees and Perquisites of his Office, heretofore placed in the Hands of Sheriffs, and others, to collect, are unpaid and unaccounted for, as also several Fees now due remain unplaced in the Hands of any One to collect, as I am informed: I therefore take this Method to acquaint those whom it may concern, that I have obtained from John Waller, and the Company aforesaid, an irrevocable Power and Authority not only to call any Persons to a Reckoning that have been empowered to collect the said Fees and Profits, and have failed properly to account for and pay the same, but also to receive those that are now or may hereafter become due to the said Waller, by Virtue of his Office and Clerkship aforesaid, until the said Debt is fully paid; with a farther irrevocable Power, to substitute any Person or Persons I may think proper to act for me in this Matter. All Persons therefore, at their Peril, are to take Notice, that Payments made of the Fees to any One hereafter, except myself, or those I may substitute in my Place, will be deemed void; and I require all Sheriffs and Collectors, that have failed to account and pay the Fees placed in their Hands to collect, to do the same immediately, otherwise I shall proceed against them as the Law directs.  JAMES SOMERVELLE.
LENT to some of my Acquaintance, or lost, Dr. BEATTIE ON TRUTH, and REID ON THE HUMAN MIND. Any Person who has either of those Books will oblige me by informing the Printer thereof or returning them to me. The Name at the Bottom of the Coat of Arms denotes the Owner.  RALPH WORMELEY, Junior.  ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Captain William Willis, deceased, of Warwick County, are requested to make speedy Payment, the Circumstances of the Estate not admitting of any Indulgence; and those who have any Claims against the Estate are desired to make them known.  WILLIS WILLIS, THOMAS HAYNES, } Executors.
WILLIAMSBURG, March 22, 1774.  A SOBER Man that is well acquainted with Hair Dressing and Wig Making, may meet with good Encouragement by applying to the Subscriber.  (tf) GEORGE LAFONG.  Any Person who has a Servant's Time to dispose of that understands the above Business, may apply as above.
MARCH 24, 1774.  THE next Meeting of The Subscribers to the Fund for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of Clergymen is to be held on Saturday the 30th of April. Officers for the present Year are, the Reverend John Cumm, Treasurer, Reverend Benjamin Blagrove, Henry Shyring, James Maury Fontaine, Thomas Price, William Bland, and Alexander White, Trustees; the Reverend William Leigh, Morning Preacher; and the Reverend John Bracken, Afternoon Preacher.  JACOB BRUCE, Clerk.
KING HEROD STANDS at Refeill, and will cover Mares at 4l. the Season. Those who send Mares must send the Money, otherwise they shall not be left. The valuable Qualities, and the Pedigree, of this Horse, are sufficiently notorious.  RALPH WORMELEY, Junior.
THE noted high blooded English Horse ARISTOTLE stands in full Perfection this Season at the Subscriber's Plantation in Southampton County, on Meherin River, to cover Mares at 30s. the Leap, 3l. the Season, and 5l. to ensure. Good Pasturage gratis, and all Directions carefully attended to, but I will not be liable for any that may be lost.  WILLIAM BLUNT.
RUN away, in the Morning of the 19th of this Instant (March) from on Board the Jufitia , Captain Finlay Gray, at Leeds Town, in Rappahannock, with the Yawl, Clinker built, and four Oars, the five following Servants, and one of the Ship's Company, viz.—ROBERT WALKER, born in Surry, 26 Years of Age, five Feet six Inches high, of a dark Complexion, wears his own brown Hair, had on when he went away a gray coloured Cloth and a brown Surtout Coat, and either Shoes or Boots.—RALPH LAWSON, born in London, 22 Years of Age, five Feet four Inches high, black Hair, with a fresh Scar on his Nose, had on when he went away a blue Jacket and Linsey Woolsey Waistcoat.—FRANCIS GRANGER, born in the North of England, 30 Years of Age, five Feet four Inches high, of a dark Complexion, with short black Hair, had on when he went away a Drab coloured Jacket and Waistcoat, and a Pair of Fearnought Trousers.—JAMES WATSON, born in Scotland, 20 Years of Age, five Feet five Inches high, a fresh Complexion, with black Hair, had on when he went away a green Jacket, and blue Worsted Drawers.—ROBERT WOOD, born in the North of England, 30 Years of Age, five Feet five Inches high, of a dark Complexion, much pitted with the Smallpox, wears his own black Hair, had on when he went away a blue Sailor's Jacket, and white Waistcoat and Trousers.—LYDIA HEATH-COTE, born in London, 25 Years of Age, a fair Complexion, and fair Hair, had on when he went away a black Gown.—Whoever apprehends the above mentioned Servants, or any of them, and secures them in any of his Majesty's Jails, or sends them on Board the Ship at Leeds Town, shall have 20s. Reward for each, besides what the Law allows, and 40s. for the Yawl if brought to the Ship.  FINLAY GRAY.
S U R R Y  C OVERS the ensuing Season at Norman's Ford, Fauquier County, for fifty Shillings Cash, brought with the Mares, or three Pounds Credit, till October. Care will be taken to secure them from Accident, by a strong Fence; and they will be supplied with very good Pastures, but I will not make myself liable for them.  LANDON CARTER.
STRAYED from Mr. John Champe's the 20th of October last, a BROWN BAY HORSE with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, a very small Star in his Forehead, about fourteen Hands and a Half high, between four and five Years old, paces and canters, and in heavy Roads will trot. His Rump falls a good Deal; and as for his Brand, I cannot recollect it. Whoever will deliver him safe to me, at Norman's Ford, in Fauquier County, shall be entitled to 40s. Reward.  LANDON CARTER.
COMMITTED to the County Jail of Nor- folk, on the first of February, a Negro Woman about five Feet four or five Inches high, thick made, appears to be about 35 Years of Age, says her Name is MOLL CUFFY, and that she is a free born Woman, but cannot make it appear.  SAMUEL PORTLOCK, Jailer.
For SALE , and may be entered on at Christmas, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND adjoining Sneed's Bridge, on Nottoway River, containing 582 Acres, more or less, on which is a Dwelling-House with two Brick Chimneys and underpinned with Brick, and several Outhouses, all new, with a young Orchard of Apple and Peach Trees. For farther Particulars inquire of the Subscriber, on the Premises.  BRUNSWICK, JORDIN RICHARDSON. March 8, 1774.
COMMITTED to the County Jail of Nor- folk, on the 27th of February, two white Servant Men, who say they belong to Colonel John Syme at York. One of them says his Name is THOMAS FARRALL, and the other that his is JEREMIAH QUIR.  SAMUEL PORTLOCK, Jailer.
CAME to my Plantation on Queen's Creek, in York County, about three Months ago, a WHITE HORSE between seven and eight Years old, with a gray hanging Mane and long Bob Tail, a Snip on his Nose, a dark Spot on the Top of his Withers, his off hind Hoof all white, also Part of both near Hoofs, paces, trots, and gallops, is shod before, branded on the near Buttock Z N, and there appears to be some Brand on the near Shoulder, which cannot be made out. Potted, and appraised to 9l.  JAMES CARTER.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick, a BLACK HORSE about four Feet four Inches, twelve Years old, a Star in his Forehead, one of his hind Feet white, but has no Brand perceivable.  WILLIAM SIMS.
GODOLPHIN , a full blooded Horse, by Fearnought, out of an imported Mare, will stand this Season at Mr. Richard Taylor's, near Petersburg; to cover Mares, at twenty Shillings Leap, or three Pounds the Season, payable in October. Those Gentlemen who are inclined to send Mares may be assured that the greatest Care will be taken of them, but I will not be answerable for any that shall get away.  (7) GEORGE BAYLOR.
To be SOLD , by Virtue of a Deed of Trust to Lucas and Dixon, and John Dixon, on Monday the 18th of April, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, A VERY valuable TRACT OF LAND on Milford Haven, in Kingston Parish, being on the Main opposite to Guyon's Island, in Gloucester County, containing about 500 Acres. This fine Plantation is remarkable for many Advantages and Conveniencies; for, besides the Land being very good, there is a Brick Dwelling-House with three Rooms on a Floor and a large Passage, a Kitchen, Barn, and all other necessary Houses, in the best Repair; there is likewise a Brick Windmill open to the Bay, which gets upwards of 100 Barrels of Corn a Year, besides an excellent Orchard. And for great Plenty and a Variety of Sea and River Fish, and the finest Oysters, it yields to no Place in Virginia.  (5) DINWIDDIE, March 1, 1774.
THE repeated Losses I have sustained, for some Months past, make it necessary that I should grant no longer Indulgence to those indebted to me; and as I intend to leave the Colony so soon as I can get my Affairs settled, I am determined to put every Bond and Account due to me, that is not discharged in a few Weeks, into a Lawyer's Hands.  I will dispose of the Tract of LAND whereon I live, containing about 820 Acres, six Miles from Petersburg, mostly very level, good Wheat and Corn Land, as may appear from the present Crop of fifty Acres sown in Wheat; it is well timbered with Pine, White and Red Oak, has on it a new Dwelling-House 32 Feet by 18, neatly finished, good Cellars, a new Kitchen and Laundry 36 Feet by 18, an old Dwelling-House with two Brick Chimneys, four Rooms below and two above Stairs, which with repairing and finishing, at a small Expense, might be made a commodious Dwelling-House, a fine young Apple and Peach Orchard; ten or twelve SLAVES, most of whom are very valuable, forty Head of CATTLE, twenty of which are exceeding good Work Steers, with new Carriages, Chains and Screws, that one able Fellow can raise a Stock of 5 or 6000 Weight, a Variety of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, PLANTATION UTENSILS, HORSES, HOGS, and SHEEP.—A Plantation of 464 Acres, about a Mile and a Half from that whereon I live; there is a Dwelling-House and Dairy on it, a fine young Apple and Peach Orchard, very well timbered with Oak and Pine, lies pretty level, good for both Corn and Wheat, and has about fifty Acres cleared.  A Plantation of about 200 Acres in Prince George County, twelve Miles from Petersburg, on Jones's Hole Run, adjoining Thomas Bonner's Land, well timbered, and tolerable good Land, 20,000 Cornhills cleared, and there is on it a Dwelling-House and Apple Orchard.—400 Acres of Land in Surry County, on Cypress Swamp, six or seven Miles below Cabin Point, and as far distant from James River.—150 Acres of Land in Dinwiddie County, on Cox's Road, twenty Miles from Petersburg, with a Dwelling and other Outhouses, being the Plantation whereon Mr. Robert Hutchings formerly lived.—200 Acres of Land on Aaron's Creek, in Mecklenburg County, very good Corn, Wheat, or Tobacco Land.—The Purchasers will be allowed a reasonable Time of Payment, and the Terms may be known of  (5) DUNCAN ROSE.
FOR SALE , A TRACT OF LAND in Amelia County, containing 500 Acres, about four Miles below the Courthouse, it is remarkable fine Land for Grain, and will bring good Tobacco. The Plantation is in good Order for Cropping, sufficient to work six or eight Hands, with all necessary Houses. Any Person inclined to purchase may depend on having a Bargain, and know the Terms by applying to  (tf) WILLIAM MARSHALL.
KING WILLIAM, February 25, 1774.  RUN away, in July last, MATT, a tall slim Negro Man, by trade a Carpenter, and about forty Years old; he walks badly, having been Broke-bit in Prison some Years ago, by which he lost one of his great Toes, and the Print of the Irons he then had on may be seen plainly on his Legs. Whoever delivers him to me shall receive 3l. if taken within twenty Miles of my House, and 5l. if at a greater Distance.  (6) NATHANIEL BURWELL.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick, a large BAY HORSE about four Feet nine Inches high, appears to be old, shod before, a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, but no Brand perceivable.  JOHN HOLMAN.
FOR SALE , A VALUABLE FARM of 1500 Acres, within sixteen Miles of Petersburg. The Terms may be known on Application to the Subscriber.  (tf) HENRY SKIPWITH.
COMMITTED to the publick Jail, a Run-away Negro Man, named BEN, middle sized, very black, has lost his right Eye, stoops a little when he walks, and appears to be above forty Years old; being an African, he speaks bad English, but gives me to understand that he belongs to the Estate of William Smith, deceased, whose Widow used him ill, which induced him to run away, but he cannot, or will not, inform where she lives. His Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges.  (tf) PETER PELHAM.
NEWPOST, February 10, 1774.  APOLLO will begin to cover the 1st of April, at 5l. the Season, the Money to be paid when the Mares are taken away. Should that not be convenient, a Note of Hand, payable in October at the Fredericksburg Races, will be accepted. Good Pasturage will be found, and the greatest Care taken of the Mares; but I will not be answerable for any that may get away.—I propose taking Corn, Wheat, and Pease, at the Market Price, as it may not suit every One to pay the Cash.  (10) ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD.
RUN away, on Monday the 18th of October last, a likely Mulatto Girl named FANNY, about fourteen or fifteen Years of Age; she formerly belonged to Mr. Augustine Smith, of Middlesex, with whom I am informed her Mother, named Joan, now lives as Cook. I have great Reason to suspect that she has been harboured by a Negro Fellow named Moses, belonging to Peyton Randolph, Esq; about his Quarter in Merchants Hundred, from whence, I suppose, she will endeavour to cross about York to go to her Relations in Middlesex. Whoever apprehends the said Slave, and secures, her in any of his Majesty's Jails, and gives me Notice thereof, shall have 3l. Reward, or 4l. if delivered to me in Williamsburg.  (tf) JOHN LEWIS.
To be SOLD for ready Money, or Credit not exceeding five Years, or RENTED upon good Terms, THE beautiful and pleasant Seat known by the Name of OXFORD, together with the Land adjacent, containing 1000 Acres, whereon Granville Courthouse and Jail now stands. The Land lies very level, Part of which will produce Tobacco, and most of it is very good for Wheat, Indian Corn, Oats, &c. The Improvements consist of a large well finished Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Tavern, Granary, and other convenient Buildings, almost new. There is on the Plantation an Apple Orchard of about 340 Trees of exceeding good Fruit, just beginning to bear. The Water is perhaps as fine as any in the World, and the Place is in good Order for Tavern-keeping. Any Person inclined to purchase or rent the same may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber, upon the Premises.  (12||) JESSE BENTON.
NEWMARKET (Caroline) December 1, 1773.  RUN away from the Subscriber, the latter End of October 1772, a likely Mulatto Man named RANDOLPH, about thirty Years of Age, and five Feet eight or nine Inches high; he had on, when he went away, a Suit of Green, with red Livery. As he has many Acquaintances about Williamsburg, it is probable he is lurking about that Place. Whoever delivers the said Slave to me shall have THREE POUNDS Reward.  (tf) ROBERT BAYLOR.
For SALE , ABOUT twelve Thousand Acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO LAND, in Amherst County, whereon are several Plantations and Improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty Hands. There is on the said Land for Sale a very valuable GRIST MILL, lately built, with a Stone Dam and a Pair of good Cologne Millstones, which Mill has for two Years past got upwards of 100 Barrels of Toll Corn, and is situated on a never failing Stream. The Land will be shown by William Womack, who lives at one of the Plantations, and the Prices of the Land made known by him. One or two Years Credit will be allowed, Interest being paid for the second Year, and also for the first, if the Money is not paid agreeable to Contract. The Land is to be laid off and surveyed by Colonel William Cabell, at the Expense of the Purchaser. Deeds will be made upon Bond and approved Security being given, either to Colonel William Cabell, or the Subscriber. Six per Cent. Discount will be allowed for ready Money, or good Merchants Notes. If any Person will choose to exchange Lands in the lower Part of the Country, on or near some navigable River, that are good, it is more than probable we should agree.  (tf) CARTER BRAXTON.
To be SOLD , SEPARATELY or TOGETHER TWO TRACTS OF LAND. One lies in Albemarle County, on Hardwarer River, about five Miles from the great River, containing 370 Acres, 100 of which are the best Kind of low Grounds, and situated so as always to have the best Range for Stock of any Land between the Capes and Little Mountains. The other Tract lies in Goochland County, on Lickinghole Creek, near the Three Notched Road, and contains 700 Acres. The high Land is equal to any in these Parts, fine for Tobacco and Wheat, or any Kind of Grain or Meadow. About 200 Acres are cleared, now under good Fences, laid off in three Fields, and in fine Order to work about ten Hands to great Advantage. The Improvements are a good Dwelling-house, Kitchen, Smokehouse, a Dairy, four good Tobacco Houses, with Negro Quarters, and other convenient Buildings, also a fine Apple and Peach Orchard. The Place is pleasantly situated, has fine Water, is as healthy as any Part of the Colony, and is convenient to Church or Providence Meetinghouse, and several Mills, besides one on the Land turned by a Spring Branch to grind for three or four Families the whole Year, and is not in the least unhealthy, as the Water may be ground off every Day. Credit will be given for Part of both Tracts. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms by applying to Mr. William Mitchell, Merchant in Richmond, or to the Subscriber, who will show the Land.  (tf) WILLIAM PRYOR. GOOCHLAND, November 1773. 3.
YORK Town, June 9, 1773.  THE Subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the Will of their Testator, the late Honourable William Nelson, desire that all Persons who were indebted to him will endeavour to make as speedy Payments as possible. Those who have Accounts open on his Books, and who cannot immediately discharge the Balances, are desired to give their Bonds. This Request is the more necessary, as most of the Legacies bequeathed by the Testator are to be paid in Sterling Money, and he has directed that his younger Sons Fortunes shall be placed out at Interest upon undoubted Securities, so soon as it can be done. Those who have any Demands are desired to make them immediately known.  (tf) THOMAS NELSON. THOMAS NELSON, Junior. HUGH NELSON. RO. C. NICHOLAS.
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