The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1773-12-16 00:00:00

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CONSTANTINOPLE, August 1.
THE disagreeable Intelligence has just arrived here of the Russians having possessed themselves of the Town of Asoph, at the Mouth of the River Don, in the following Manner. The Empress of Russia had a Squadron of Men of War and Frigates in the Palus Mæotis, or the Sea of Asoph, which Squadron landed their Men in several Parts, and committed great Depredations; which induced the Sublime Porte to send a Fleet into that Sea, in Order to put a Stop to such Proceedings. This Fleet consisted of a large Number of Gallies, with two fifty Gun Ships, and three Frigates, which arrived in the Palus Mæotis, fell in several Times with the Russians, and engaged with various Success. At last the Russian Commander formed a Design of landing his Men, to take the Town of Asoph; which being known to the Turks, they prepared to oppose it, in Consequence of which a general Battle ensued. The Turks had manifestly the Advantage in Point of Situation, as they were within the Russian Fleet, and fought in a Manner under the Cannon of Asoph; but the Russians having the Advantage of a Wind, drove in with the Turkish Gallies that were a-head, and caused much Confusion. However, one of the Men of War and two of the Frigates coming up, gave the Gallies some Relief, and maintained the Fight with great Obstinate; but at last the superior Weight of the Russian Metal prevailed, six of the Gallies were sunk, three taken, and one of the Frigates. The two Men of War, the two Frigates, and the rest of the Gallies, made their Escape out to Sea, whither the Russians did not think proper to follow them. The Russian Commander immediately failed into the River, landed his Men a little above Asoph, on the eastern Side of the River, and took Possession of that important Place with very little Resistance. The Divan was directly called together when this Intelligence arrived, and the Result of the Conference is, to endeavour, at all Events, the retaking of Asoph.
BERLIN, August 3. The military Preparations making by our Court are carried on with greater Vigour than ever. Besides the Troops of the Duchies of Wirtemberg, Saxe Gotha, and Mecklenburg Schwerin, his Majesty has taken into his Service six Regiments belonging to the Cantons of Zurich and Bern, in Switzerland; and all the old Regiments are recruited with fresh Men, and the Disabled discharged. Very large Magazines of Corn and Grain, of all Kinds, are laid up in Polish Prussia and Silesia. Ammunition is very scarce, and at a very high Price, on Account of the very extraordinary Demand. The Elector of Saxony has fallen into Disgrace with our Monarch, on Account of the Assistance which he has afforded the Emperor in filling his Magazines, and providing him with Ammunition. An Account has been taken of the Number of Persons fit to bear Arms in the new-acquired Dominions, which prove about 40,000; all of whom are to be embodied into Regiments both of Horse and Foot, and Horses are buying up to remount the old Cavalry.
WARSAW, September 11. Yesterday Lukowski and Cybulski were executed. They were brought to the Place of Execution the same Way they had obliged the King to go in the Night or the 3d of November, guarded by all the Guards of the Crown, and a strong Detachment of Uhlan. They were both dressed in White, went in separate Waggons, and two Capuchins with them. In a third Waggon were Kofinski, Ossenberg, and Pezinski, who, with Lukowski's Wife, were all to be present at the Execution. Kofinski was in Tears all the Way he went. Lukowski ascended the Scaffold first, with great Fortitude, and, to the Astonishment of every One present, made a very affecting Speech, wherein he confessed his Guilt, and hoped for Pardon; after which he sat down on the Chair, and would not have any Thing tied over his Eyes, but holding his Head as upright as he could, gave the Signal for the Blow, which followed immediately, after which his Hands were cut off, his Body opened, and the Inside put in a Bag, then quartered, and burnt. Cybulski, who was obliged to be a Spectator of all this, then mounted the Scaffold, and sat down in the Chair, where his Head was likewise taken off, and his Body suffered to be buried. The Executioner, who was sent for out of Ermeland, made a Speech to the People, and particularly addressed himself to the elder Part of the Spectators. Lastly, the Names of the two who died in Prison, Tubalowicz and Hegzewewski, were hung up at the Gallows.
We are assured that General Bibikow, who was to have set out to join the Army under Count de Romanzow, hath received fresh Orders from his Court to repair immediately to the Crimea, where the Affairs of Russia are in a very dangerous Situation.
HAGUE, August 28. The Project for augmenting our Land Forces is to be executed, not by forming new Corps, but by raising the Complement of the old Ones. Thus the Troops of the Republic will be in a respectable Condition. Our Sailors and Vessels are likewise to be augmented, Circumstances requiring that we should pay Attention to that Department.
August 31. Twelve Elders of the Polish Synagogues which fell to the Lot of the King of Prussia have been presented to that Monarch, by General Ziethen. They had at their Head Ephraim, and went to request a Revocation of the Edict for their Emigration; and on their agreeing to pay 70,000 Crowns, it was settled that such Jews as were possessed of a Capital of 500 Crowns might remain in his Majesty's Dominions, and the Time for the Departure of the poorer Sort is to be proportioned according to certain Circumstances.
VIENNA, September 1. A Lieutenant of the Russian Hussars has just arrived here with the Intelligence of a fresh Action which has passed in Moldavia between a Body of the Turks, consisting of about 3000 Men, and a Detachment of 2500 Russians who were sent from Marshal Romanzow's Army to take Possession of the Town of Braïla, on the River Barabach, but were opposed in their Way by the Turks; when, after a severe Engagement, Victory declared in Favour of the Russians, 400 of the Turks being killed, and 600 taken Prisoners.
September 7. The last Augmentation ordered to be made in the Austrian Army not having appeared sufficient to answer the Object proposed, viz. to keep up a Body of 40,000 Men in Poland, even after the publick Tranquillity shall be re-established there, fresh Orders are given to raise 24,000 Soldiers. By Means of these successive Augmentations, the Austrian Army will soon consist of 280,000 Men.
RIGA, September 2. Her Imperial Majesty has ordered the Dockyards of this Place to be enlarged and repaired, for the Purpose of building some first and second Rate Ships of War. The Mole is to be run farther into the Sea, some new Batteries, Magazines, Storehouses, &c. are to be built; and, in short, all the Fortifications and Works are to be greatly strengthened and augmented, as her Majesty means to make it the finest Port in her Dominions.
PARIS, September 6. The prodigious Storm which we mentioned some Time ago was felt equally severe at St. Malo's, and all its Environs. The Waters occasioned the greatest Damage, and all the Hopes they had flattered themselves with of a plentiful Harvest have been lost by the Inundations. The Violence of the Wind raised the Waves of the Sea to such a Height as to beat over the Walls of the Town. The Ships and Vessels that were moored, or at Anchor, could not resist the Impetuosity of the Waves, but, amidst the Roaring of the Wind and most tremendous Thunder and Lightning, were driven against the Rocks, and perished; among others the Augusta, and the Queen of Angels, which were laden with different Merchandises for Rochelle. The Coast is since covered with Wrecks. The same Storm was felt at Havre de Grace, at Half a League from which Port were lost an English Ship, two French Vessels, and four Persons belonging to a Dutch Galliot; but the Galliot was luckily saved, with the Commander.
LONDON, September 6.
Extract of a Letter from Gibraltar, August 2. A RUSSIAN Frigate of forty Guns, called the Alexowitza, M. Darschin Commander, has just arrived here with an Algerine Zebeck mounting eighteen Guns, and a Tunisian Galley of sixteen Oars on a Side. These two Vessels attacked the Alexowitza off Tetuan, not thinking her of Force, as she is a very compact well built Ship; but soon finding their Mistake, were taken, after a short Resistance. Our Governor will not permit the two Vessels to be held here, as England is in Amity with the two Powers they belong to, and it might be deemed a Breach of Treaty.
By authentic Accounts from the Banks of the Danube, we are informed that the Russians, in Consequence of the Loss of Men they have sustained in Bulgaria, have been obliged to recall all their Troops from Poland (as it were to evacuate it) in Order to reinforce General Romanzow, who was in daily Apprehensions of the Ottoman Army passing the Danube, against whose numerous Forces his Troops could not stand; and it is said the Emperor of Germany, and the King of Prussia, have engaged, in the mean Time, to guard the Empress of Russia's Dominions in Poland, with a Body of 30,000 Men, only on the Consideration of her Imperial Majesty's taking them into her Pay.
September 11. A Spanish Man of War has talen a Barbary Corsair in the Mediterranean, and carried her into Barcelona. There was another in Company; but the second Broadside she received some Shot went through her Sides, upon which she sunk immediately, and all on Board perished.
September 12. When Pope Innocent desired the Marquis of Carpio, Viceroy of Naples, to furnish him with 30,000 Head of Swine, he could not spare them; but if his Holiness had Occasion for 30,000 Lawyers, they were at his Service.
September 13. The Eyes of all Europe are upon the warlike Preparations of the Emperor and the King of Prussia. Whether this Armament is for the offensive or defensive, or whether they are going to act in Conjunction, or the contrary, is a Secret which is only known to themselves.
We hear that 3000 Men are shortly to be draughted from the marching Regiments, and embarked for North America.
The secularizing the Estates belonging to the Jesuits in the Imperial Dominions will augment the Emperor's Revenue about 5,555,555 Florins per Annum.
September 15. It is asserted that Governor Hutchinson will still be continued in his Government, notwithstanding all the Reports to the contrary.
It was yesterday reported, at the Smyrna, that it was absolutely determined, by the Premier, that Mr. Wilkes should be Lord Mayor for the ensuing Year, to prevent his being in that Office on the Year of the general Election.
September 16. An End is put to the Order of the Jesuits, in all the Roman Catholic Dominions; which, in all Appearance, will be the Foundation of a general Reformation in Europe.
By a Gentleman arrived from Osnabrug, we are informed that the Inhabitants of Hanover were apprehensive of a Visit from the King of Prussia, and had sent an Express to the Court of London, intimating their Fears.
If it is true, as is currently reported, that the Dutchess of Northumberland is preferred, before any other Person, to conduct the Queen of Denmark to England, we may naturally suppose that the Duke of Northumberland is in no small Degree of Favour with a great Personage; from which we may farther suppose, that his Grace will be concerned in effecting an Union between England and Ireland (as that Work, we hear, is to be brought about in the Course of the ensuing Winter, if possible) he being so great a Favourite with the Hibernians.
September 17. Orders are sent to the Commanding Officers of the Regiments lately arrived from America, &c. to complete their Complement of Men in each.
Advises from Tripoli, by Way of Gibraltar, say that the Dey had been assassinated, and his Palace burnt, by Order of the Turkish Basha who presides there, and has the Power of levying a Tribute from the Subjects, notwithstanding the Dey is elected or deposed by the Soldiery.
Extract of a Letter from the Hague, September 11. The new Form of Government in Poland is to consist of a Council, which is to have the supreme Power of Legislation; but all Manner of Government will be taken from the King and Republick.
The Hanoverian Forces have lately been reviewed, and are now said to be complete for Action, though they be found necessary.
September 18. A Scheme for the better Regulation of the Commerce between Great Britain and the Colonies is now before the Board of Trade, and will be laid before Parliament.
Yesterday Mr. Russell, one of his Majesty's Messengers, arrived at the Earl of Rochford's Office from Venice, with the Treaty of Commerce concluded between his Majesty and that Republick, which is now completely ratified.
By Letters from Edinburgh we learn that the People are all in a Tumult, owing to a new Poor's Rate which they talk of having fixed next Session. Several very spirited Letters have been wrote to their Members on the Occasion, desiring them to be aware how they fix an Assentment on them and their Heirs for ever, and to let them know that they detest Charity in Shackles.
A Letter received yesterday mentions that the Count de Guignes will not return to England as Ambassador, but is appointed to go to Madrid in that Character.
Papers to the following Purport are handed about at the Coffeehouses near the Royal Exchange: "On Wednesday the 29th of September will be run for a Purse of 4000 Guineas, and a Gilt State Coach: By Lord North's Stud, the famous Horse Rosy Wine, Shakespear, in Clare; the little Horse Economy, Edaille, in Green. By the Shelburne Stud, the powerful Horse Spavin, Sawbridge with a Gold Collar; the famous Horse British Liberty, Wilkes, in Blue; and the much admired Horse Ready Money, Bull, in White. Odds, five to four Ready Money against the Field. Stephen Sayre, Esq; and William Lee, Esq; Stewards; John Reynolds, Esq; Clerk of the Course."
Letters from Algiers mention, that the Christian Slaves in that City, to the Number of 400, rose on the 17th of June last and killed their Guards, and were proceeding to the Dey's Palace; but, after an Hour's Carnage, the Insurrection was quelled.
September 20. Last Friday 30,000 Dollars, brought from Jamaica in the Gaudaloupe Man of War, due from the Estates of the late Ed. Manning and George Papley, Esqrs. ever since 1756, were lodged in the Bank.
The Comet, a large French Frigate of 36 Guns and 300 Men, from St. Domingo, bound to Dunkirk, was lost the 14th Instant, in a very hard Gale of Wind, on the Rocks of Scilly, and most of her Crew perished.
The French are very busy in repairing their Fortifications at Dunkirk, and the Garrisons of all the Frontier Towns are ordered to be augmented.
By the late Acquittal of General Gansel, the Publick are more universally acquainted with the Particulars of that Law which applies to the Protection of unfortunate Debtors in their own Chambers; which is, that every Room Keeper, having his Door secured, is as much intrenched in his Castle of Defence, and protected from any Arrest in civil Matters, as a Housekeeper is when his Street Door is locked. The General, in his Defence on Tuesday last, quoted this Maxim from Mr. Justice Blackstone; and the Judge, in summing up the Evidence to the Jury, observed upon that Part, that the General had laid down the Law as clear as it could come from Westminster Hall. This, we hope, will prove as much
an Example to Sheriffs Officers in future as a Caution to unfortunate Debtors.
Letters from Paris mention that the Sieur Guys, of the Academy at Marseilles, Secretary to the French King, has had the Honour to present to his Majesty, on the Part of the Chevalier James Bruce, a celebrated English Traveller, with whom he corresponded, an Abyssinian Manuscript, which contains the Prophecy of Enoch. His Majesty has ordered that this Manuscript, of which St. Jerome makes Mention, and which the late Sieur Colbert had searched for in vain, shall be deposited in his Library.
Extract of a Letter from Leghorn, August 22. Several are of Opinion, that the Peace between the belligerent Powers is near at Hand; but we are informed, and from good Authority, that Nothing is farther from the Inclinations of the Divan than to agree to the Terms proposed by the Russians in the two late Congresses, as the Porte was never in such a Situation for carrying on a War, nor ever had such powerful Fleets and Armies. The Turks have not less than 300,000 Men, well disciplined, with Plenty of Provisions, and all Kind of warlike Stores, and their Fortresses are in the best Situation; whereas the whole Russian Army does not amount to above 120,000 Men, and these mostly Cossacks, so that it is impossible for the Russians to gain any Advantage over the Turks, unless assisted by the Allies. In the mean Time, we must soon hear of a Peace being concluded not very advantageous to Russia, or of War being declared by the Emperor and the King of Prussia against the Turks.
The Beginning of this Month Vice Admiral Greig set out from hence for Petersburg, and the Day before yesterday Count Orlow set out for the same Place.
It is most surprising to see that almost every Nation in Europe sends warlike Stores to Constantinople, and that all those Ships are suffered to pass by the Russians.
The large Body of Seamen which assembled a few Days ago on Tower Hill, and in Stepney Fields, met to consult on examining all English outward bound Ships for foreign Sailors, whom the Captains now employ instead of Englishmen, as they serve for less Money. They also intended to go up to the King, with a Petition for Relief; but Justice Sherwood went to them and represented the Absurdity of going up to the King, and the dangerous Consequences of Riots on the River, upon which they quietly dispersed.
September 23. A Letter from Scotland, of the 4th Instant, says that on the 1st failed from Fort William, for America, 425 Men, Women, and Children, from Croydon, Lochaber, Appin, Mammore, &c. allowed to be the finest Fellows in the Highlands, and carry at least 6000 L. Sterling with them in Cash.
The Receipts at the Customhouse, on Account of the very strict Duty observed by the Revenue Officers in the River, &c. have exceeded the usual Collection more than 300,000 L. the last Year.
Died on Thursday, at his Seat at Langley Park, in Norwick, in the 49th Year of his Age, Sir William Beauchamp Proctor, Bart. and Knight of the Bath.
Yesterday being the Anniversary of the Coronation of their Majesties, the same was observed at Court with the usual Solemnities; and the Nobility, &c. who came to pay their Compliments on the Occasion, made a very splendid Appearance, and were much more numerous than was expected, considering the Season of the Year.
A Gentleman just arrived from Paris says that he met about 200 likely young Fellows who had been inveigled into the French Service in London, at a Village distant about nine Leagues from that Capital. They seemed to be mostly Irish, in high Spirits, and were going to fill up the Brigade in the French Service.
Poor as we are taught to believe two illustrious Personages are, in Consequence of the Disregard shown to them by the higher Powers, how comes it to pass (asks a Correspondent) that they are able to travel about, appear at Balls, Watering Places, &c. where it is well known the Pennyworth can only be obtained by the ample Penny?
It has long been talked of that a Scheme was in Agitation for electing a Ministry out of all the Parties, as the only Way to give Satisfaction to the People. That Talk is now again revived, but whether such a Scheme will be put into Execution or not we cannot tell; or, if it were to be put in Execution, it is a Matter of Doubt whether it would answer the End proposed. King William, having been used to Parties in Holland, was inclined to rule by them in England, and therefore tried to govern by a Ministry selected as above; but those who were taken in betrayed him, and those who were turned out opposed him, and thus he found, to his Cost, that a Ministry compounded of all Parties, instead of standing on a broad Bottom, stood on no Bottom at all, and that if he had not changed Hands another Revolution would soon have been brought about. This is an Instance that may rather serve to deter than encourage the Framers of the above Scheme from putting it in Execution.
By a Letter from Borrowstounness, near Edinburgh, we have the following remarkable Instance of Somnolency, which happened at that Place. A Man who was employed as a Reaper, having eaten some of the Seed of the wild Poppy, was thrown into a profound Sleep, which continued for eight Days without the least Interruption. Many Methods were fallen upon to awake him, but all to no Effect; till at last, by jolting him for some Time in a Cart, he came to himself. He complained of Sickness, and called for Drink; which being accordingly cautiously administered to him, he recovered so well as to be able to walk up to Borrowstounness. This is an Instance that may rather serve to deter than encourage the Framers of the above Scheme from putting it in Execution.
September 25. Yesterday there was but a thin Levee at St. James's, when the new Tripoline Minister was introduced to his Majesty, and most graciously received; after which his Majesty viewed in the Royal Gardens at St. James's six fine Arabian Horses and four Mares, computed to be worth altogether 10,000 Guineas, being a Present from the Dey of Algiers to his Majesty. They were viewed by several of the Nobility, &c. among whom was Lord March; who, being an Adept, valued them at the above Price.
Yesterday a Board of Admiralty was held, at the breaking up of which Expresses were sent to the Commissioners of the several Dockyards, &c. Lord Bute, Lord North, and Lord Clive, we hear, are upon very good Terms, as will more evidently appear in a short Time.
Never (says a Correspondent) were there two more opposite Characters than the present and the late Archbishop of Canterbury; the former centring all his Views and Wishes in Self, the latter having made the Good of his Fellow Creatures his Object.
The King of France, we hear, lately declared, in the Presence of many of his Courtiers, that he was determined, if possible, to remain at Peace with England during the Term of his Life; but this, some say, was only a Piece of French Policy, to mislead us.
No Republican to be Lord Mayor, cries selfish Wilkes. No Blasphemer of his God, no Libeller of his King, no Robber of Hospitals, no Defrauder of Tradesmen, to be Lord Mayor, reply the Friends to Decency and the Dignity of the City.
Mr. Wilkes knows he cannot be Lord Mayor himself, and he dares not deny that Mr. Sawbridge, or Mr. Bull, would make as good a Magistrate as himself; yet his disinterested Patriotism is such that he determines every Year to throw the City into Confusion, and thereby pave the Way for a ministerial Alderman to come in, in Order to gratify his personal Malice, Envy, and Revenge.
It is notorious, that within these ten Years the People have been universally more expensive than our Fathers were at the Close of the last Century. There are more Equipages kept, yet there are more Taxes; there are more Diversions, and more Want; there are more fine Gentle-

men who keep Shops, and more Bankrupts in the Gazette; there are more Ladies of Taste, but fewer Housewives; there is more Ornament, but less Substance; more Pomp, but less Hospitality; more Expense, and less Frugality; our publick Debts are increased, without our publick Credit; publick Dependency, without publick Spirit; and publick Offices, without publick Economy. What will be the Consequence of all these Things, in a short Time, every Man of Reflection must be too sensible of!
We hear that a new Comedy, in which the prevailing Custom of Duelling is placed in the highest Point of Ridicule, will shortly make its Appearance at Covent Garden Theatre. It is hoped that so well timed a Production will prove no less successful than reasonable, as it undoubtedly will, if its Execution be as laudable as its Design. Ridicule, indeed, is the only salutary Remedy against Absurdity, as the Cure of Absurdity is peculiar to the Province of the comic Muse.
Mirth, more than Morals, moves the Age; Our only crowded School the Stage!
September 27. Saturday Despatches were sent from the Secretary of State's Office to the Courts of Versailles and Berlin.
Yesterday a Messenger extraordinary was sent with Despatches to Lord North, at Basingstoke.
It is said that Lord Bellamont will not accept the Post of Lieutenant General of the Ordnance while Lord Townsend is Master General.
Some People seem to say that the Tour now entered upon by the Duke of Cumberland was undertaken at the Instance of a great Personage, and if Peace continues between England and France his Royal Highness will be abroad upwards of three Years.
There is one of the Princes of the Blood Royal of France, it is said, now in London, incog.
The Property of the Commons is not only become far superior to that of the Lords upon the Whole, but in the Detail there are few, very few instances, to be produced, of greater Shares of private Property amongst the latter than amongst the former; and as the Property of the Commons is greater, so it is equally free. There are no Badges of Servitude on one Side; no Presence of Superiority, except those of Title and Rank, on the other. The Interest of these two Estates then, with Regard to Property, are the same; and their particular Rights and Privileges are now so well ascertained, and so distinguished, that as the Proximity of their Interests of one Sort should always unite them, so the Distance of those of another Sort cannot easily make them clash. These two Orders, according to the present Constitution, have no Temptation, and scarce the Means, of invading each other.
It is expected the Town will be much fuller of Company this Winter than has been known for many Years past, as many Members who seldom attend their Duty in Parliament come up the last Sessions to show their Faces, as a Kind of Memento to their Constituents at parting. These, together with Borough Mongers (who are not the most inconsiderable Number of Salemen that attend the Metropolis on an expiring Parliament) will form a very extensive Corps.
The Lord Mayor having nearly finished his Mayoralty, with the Approbation of all good Men, of every Party, Mr. Wilkes thinks it necessary to make Use of the Blacking Ball, and abuse his Rival's Mayoralty in the Lump, as he did Mr. Trecothick's; but alas! the Burthen of all his Complaints is, the Economy of his Lordship's Household. Pitiful Paragraph Monger! the Fact is, he has always been excluded from his Lordship's Table, hence these hungry Lies.
How fertile is this great City in Amusements! No sooner is Bartholomew Fair closed than Jack Wilkes opens his notified Booth at Guildhall, and all the Blackguard Fun is revived. From frying Sausages the Mob go to roasting Ministers, and the old Trade of picking Pockets goes merrily on, from the Jack Puddings on the Hustling to the Link Boys in the Passage. Keep it up, Gentlemen! mob it away! All our Lives, Liberties, and Properties, depend on having a Vagabond and Scoundrel for our Lord Mayor this Year!
They write from Amsterdam, that the Captain of a Dutch Ship arrived there from the West Indies reports that he was stopped the 26th of last Month by a Squadron of seven Sail of Spanish Men of War, bound for the Havannah, and that the Commander of one of those Ships came on Board his Vessel and examined his Papers, &c. and was very particular in inquiring what English Men of War were at Jamaica.
Extract of a Letter from Berwick, September 29.
On Friday Afternoon, at three o'Clock, a Duel was fought, without Cow Port, by Collector Forster, late Mayor of this Town, and Mr. Ralph Forster, Merchant. The Collector fired one Pistol, and the other Gentleman two, but without Hurt on either Side. One of the Officers at the Barracks, being informed of their having gone out, came in Time to prevent any farther Chance of Mischief. It is said this Quarrel was caused by a Difference of Opinion about Corporation Politics.
Several Noblemen in France, we are told, are considerable Adventurers in the Adelphi Lottery, as well as many Foreigners of other Nations. What they have in View by this, we are not skilful enough to find out.
Saturday Morning one of the largest Seizures of Tea almost ever known was brought to the Excise Office in Bishopsgate Street, being a Waggon Load, consisting of upwards of 45 Cwt.
Friday, about twelve o'Clock, a desperate private Battle was fought in Watts's Cooperage Yard, Thames Street, between a young Man, Apprentice to an eminent Butcher in the Borough, and a Drayman belonging to Calvert's Brewery. The Battle lasted, with unremitting Fury, seventeen Minutes, for ten Guineas each of their own Money.
Perhaps the Regulation and Restriction of publick Diversions, which within these few Years past have greatly increased, both in Number and Expense, might not be undeserving of a senatorial Inquiry. The many Tea Houses, and other Places of Entertainment about Town, which this Summer have so manifestly slackened the Nerves, and wasted the Acquisitions of Industry, it is to be hoped will not pass another Year unnoticed.
September 28. Notice was on Monday given, by the Keepers of Richmond Gardens, to the Publick, that that Day was the last the Publick would be ever indulged in walking there, the Gardens at Kew and Richmond being both to be laid into one.
It is thought one of the first Objects of the Irish Parliament will be to establish an Act for restraining the Emigrations of the People of that Country to the Colonies for a limited Time, at the same Time to grant some Immunities to the lower Orders of People, who have hitherto in a Manner been forced out of the Kingdom from their Necessities.
Letters from America inform that a great Number of Persons, possessed of immense Sums, and many of them supposed to be Jesuits, have lately taken up their Residence in several of the British Colonies.
The Marquis of Breganza, a great Favourite of his Portuguese Majesty, who died a few Weeks since at Lisbon, bequeathed his Most Faithful Majesty the following Legacy: "The Friendship of Great Britain, with particular Reasons for preserving it as a Treasure of inestimable Value."
They write from Constantinople that the Divan had rejected the Plan of Peace proposed by the Persian Court, and were resolved to prosecute the War with fresh Vigour, in Order to oblige the Sophi to an Accommodation less dishonourable to the Porte.
A Plan is fixed for building on that large vacant Spot of Ground, at Nibbs's Pound, a grand Circus, to front Oxford Road. The Houses are to be of Stone to the first Story, and the whole Front to be enclosed with an Iron Palisade, with Gates, and a Porter's Lodge at each End.
A Correspondent says, we are now told the Parliament is not to meet till after Christmas. One may congratulate the Country upon it, as more Money will be circulated there, by Gentlemen not removing their Families so early to the Capital. May we also congratulate Administration, that it will afford them Leisure to lay a better digested Plan for the next Session than they appeared to act upon the last! When the State of this Country is considered with Regard to its interior Credit, its foreign Trade (particularly to the Baltic and to Portugal) the alarming refractory Spirit in its Colonies, the very unfinished Plan for the East Indies, not to mention other interesting Topics, there will be found Matter sufficient for much later and more frequent Consultations of his Majesty's Servants than for some Months past have been held.
We hear that in a few Days Messrs. Dennison of Leeds, and Joshua Smith of Great George Street, Westminster, are to enter joint Partners in the House of Sir George Colebrooke, in Threadneedle Street; and that the new Firm of that Name will be, Dennison, Smith, and Colebrooke.
September 29. By authentick Advice, just received by Express, the Report of an Armistice between the Russians and the Turks is entirely without Foundation, as the first will not recede from their last Articles for Peace, although their Army has not met with their desired Success; and as the Turks are determined not to agree to their Demands, the Court of Russia has already ordered a fresh Squadron, consisting of five Ships of the Line, into the Archipelago. They are to touch at some Port in England about the latter End of next October, in Order to take in Provisions and Pilots, and so directly proceeded to their Destination.
Extract of a Letter from the Hague, September 21.
Letters from Warsaw advise, that according to authentick Accounts received from the Crimea, Prince Dolgoruki, who commands the second Russian Army, has been encamped, since the 18th of July last, within
a little Distance of Precop, in Order to be prepared against all Events, and especially to defeat the Designs of Derwit Gueray, Nephew of the Kan lately deceased, in Case he, who commands the Turkish Fleet, should attempt to land his Troops upon that Peninsula. All Accounts agree that the Russian and Turkish Armies will not attempt any Thing more this Season.
Yesterday there was a full Court of Aldermen at Guildhall, when Stephen Sayre, Esq; and William Lee, Esq; were sworn in Sheriffs for the Year ensuing; and Mr. Reynolds, of Salisbury Court, was sworn in their Under Sheriff. The new Sheriffs afterwards entertained the Aldermen, the late Sheriffs, &c. at the London Tavern.
The Duke of Cumberland, we hear, since his Arrival on the Continent, hath wrote a Letter to a great Personage, which caused an immediate Answer to be transmitted with all Speed, and which, it is thought, and hoped, will make his Stay abroad very short indeed.
We cannot think the Parliament will be so long before it meets, as has been given out, for the King's Speech is now in Rehearsal.
The political Whisper at the west End of the Town is, that the Parliament will not meet till after Christmas; when after mending some lame Authorities in the late East India Bill, and getting a large Supply from the Publick, for Fear of a War, they will be dissolved early in April. Thus, by the former, Ministry will be enabled to carry Corruption in the East; by the latter, Venality in our Boroughs. A good Beginning generally makes a good Ending.
EDINBURGH, September 21. This Day has been a full Meeting of the Proprietors of the Bank of Scotland, when it was unanimously resolved to call upon the Adventurers for the remaining Part of the capital Stock of the Bank yet unpaid, that the Bank may be enabled more effectually to assist the Country now when the Circulation of Paper Money is so much lessened.
BOSTON, November 18.
CAPTAIN Clarke, in a Brig formerly belonging to Salem, failed from Torbay with Captain Scott; and the Captains Bruce, Hall, and Coffin, came down Channel at the same Time; having each of them, as we hear, a Number of Casks of Tea from the East India Company. It is also said, that several Vessels failed for Philadelphia and New York with the same Quantities of Tea for those Places.
Last Thursday an Order was issued from the Captain General of this Province to Colonel Hancock, of his Excellency's Company of Cadets, signifying that as the Company under his Command had heretofore signified themselves on a necessary Occasion, his Excellency thought it proper that he should summon each one of the Company to be in Readiness, in Arms, at such Place as he (the Colonel) should think fit, for the Purpose of aiding the civil Magistrate in the Preservation of the Peace.
During the Week past the Town has been quiet; no Person, that we have heard of, having attempted the smallest Affront to either of the Tea Commissioners.
November 22. Last Friday his Majesty's Council of this Province met by Summons from Governor Hutchinson, to consider a Petition of the Tea Commissioners in this Town, praying "to resign themselves, and the Property committed to their Care, to his Excellency and their Honours, as Guardians and Protectors of the People," and "that Measures may be directed for the landing and securing the Teas, until the Petitioners can be at Liberty openly and safely to dispose of the same, or until they can receive Direction from their Constituents."
Last Wednesday Evening a Number of People assembled before the House of Richard Clarke, Esq; in School Street, and being irritated by a Musket, or Pistol, being fired at them out of the House, they broke the Windows, and did other Damage.
NEW YORK, November 28.
WE have Advice, by Captain Coupar, that ten Days before him failed a Ship for Boston with 600 Casks of Tea; one for Philadelphia, with 600 Casks, was fallen down the River; a Ship for Charles Town, South Carolina, was ready to sail with 200 Casks; a Ship for Rhode Island, having on Board 200 Casks, was likewise ready for sailing; and another for New York, was taking in 600 Casks. It is said in London, that Commissioners for the Sale of the Tea would be sent out with it.
PHILADELPHIA, November 29.
THE Ship Polly, Captain Ayres, from London for this Port, left Gravesend the 27th of September, with the detested Tea on Board, and is hourly expected.
This Day the General Assembly of this Province meets here.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 9.
THE Hope, Holmes, in seven Weeks and two Days from the Downs, is arrived in James River, with Servants, all reputable Tradesmen. On the 4th Instant he spoke the Brig Lydia, Jack, six Days out from Virginia, bound to Glasgow, all well. And we learn from him that Alderman BULL is chosen Lord Mayor of London for the Year ensuing.
At the Court of Oyer and Terminer, on Tuesday last, the following Criminals were brought to their Trials, and received Sentence as follows: Michael Kennedy, and John Whitney (alias Merryman) from King George, for Burglary: Guilty. Death.
Jesse May, from Hanover, for Manslaughter: Burnt in the Hand. John M'Kinney, from Charlotte, for a Rape: Acquitted.
Nicholas Smith, from Spotsylvania, for a Misdemeanor: Guilty. To be imprisoned three Months, and to pay a Fine of 5l.
Deaths: Mrs. WRAY, Spouse to Mr. Jacob Wray, of Hampton. Mrs. HORROCKS, Relict of the late Commissary Horrocks.
To the PRINTER.
As the Contents of the enclosed are notoriously true, I can have no Doubt that you will give it a Place in your next Paper; which will much oblige many of the Parishioners, and particularly your humble Servant, A PARISHIONER OF BRUTON.
To the Reverend Mr. BRACKEN.
SIR, YOU cannot wonder to see yourself thus publicly addressed, as every other Mode has proved ineffectual to induce you to comply with the Wishes of a Majority of our Number, and with, what is still a Duty of a higher Nature, your own solemn Promise; a Promise given at the very Time you was chosen to be our Guide in the Paths of Religion and Truth, and in a Place where we are taught the Guilt of Promise-breaking, and the Obligation of adhering to our Engagements, though they should be to our own Hurt. That you gave such a Promise the Vestry Book will sufficiently prove, from whence the following Minute is a Copy:
JUNE 12, 1773.
"The Vestry proceeded to the Choice of a Minister for Bruton Parish, in the Room of Mr. Johnson, deceased, when Mr. John Bracken was chosen, and accordingly sent for and came, when he agreed to perform all the Services of the Church, in the same Manner as before by his Predecessor; and in Case the Parishioners should choose to have a Lecturer for every Sunday Afternoon, that he would not refuse his Pulpit; all which he promised faithfully, and likewise to officiate to the End of the Year for the Benefit of Mrs. Johnson."
MATTHEW MOODY, Junior, C. V."
And that you have not complied with this Promise is certain. The Subscription which was presented to you in Favour of the Reverend Mr. Henley was signed by a greater Number, and amounted to a larger Sum, than any former Lecturer ever had. You, therefore, could not be at a Loss concerning the Choice the Parish had made; yet, in direct Contradiction to your above mentioned Engagement, you persist in withholding the Pulpit from him. In Hopes that when the Vestry met, who were Witnesses to the Obligation you had laid yourself under, they might have prevailed on you to comply, a Letter was introduced to them with that Design. What was the Consequence we do not particularly know, only this we have heard, that one of the Members observed, "he hoped no Gentleman would think you bound by it, if you should obtain such a Subscription as would make it worth your While to lecture yourself." For ought we know, this may be good Law; but People who have only common Sense can understand by it Nothing but this, that if we can get by breaking a Promise there is no Harm in it. But will this pass for Gospel with a Christian Minister? Since that Meeting, one of our Body wrote to you privately, to know your Determination, as we wished not, without being necessitated, to expose your Conduct to the Publick; but to this you returned no Answer. As we are taught to believe that if a Sense of what is right will not the Law cannot compel you to give us Satisfaction, or do an Act of Justice to Mr. Henley (whom by refusing the Use of your Pulpit you deprive of near eighty Pounds a Year) we leave you to defend your Conduct to the World; at the same Time assuring you, if the above be not in any Instance exactly true, we shall, on better Information, recall it. But we sincerely believe the Case is fairly stated. In Behalf of many others, I subscribe myself, Sir, A PARISHIONER OF BRUTON.
To the PRINTER.
SIR, IT gives as much Pleasure to me as it can do the Planter of Caroline to observe the Proposals made in your Paper of the 21st of October and 4th of November, for keeping up the Price of our Staple Commodity, and I am well assured none can wish to do it more than myself, as far as is consistent with Justice; but I am apprehensive that the Proposals made to put our Tobacco generally into the Hands of a few of our Number to dispose of will be contrary to Justice, unless we first of all (at least those that are in Debt, of which I must confess myself one) pay off any Engagements we have entered into with Merchants or others, and then let us make Use of the Balance in the most advantageous Manner for ourselves and Families. And as the Price is so low, I propose to sell some other Part of my Estate to pay my Creditors, and then will most cheerfully put my Tobacco into any Person's Hands to dispose of that will act in the same Manner with me, as I should be afraid to intrust my Property with a Person that has not the same Opinion of Justice with myself. And to prevent the same bad Consequences for the future, I am determined to deal only for ready Money, or barter some one or other of my Commodities for what I may want. And I beg Leave to recommend this Practice to the Publick in general, having seen the good Effects of it in some of my Neighbours, who by that Means live peaceably and quietly, increasing their Fortunes very fast, and only by this Means, of getting just one Year before-hand; which we may all do if we would, and then should have no Reason to complain of the Ungenerousness of the Merchants, who I dare say will be much better pleased with our behaving to them in that Way, should their Profits even be smaller, than to be obliged to be out of their Money a long Time, dun and harras us by Lawuits, &c. ANOTHER PLANTER.
** In the Extract from Mr. Bracken's Letter, in last Week's Gazette, for Promotion read Promise.
AN ATTENTIVE OBSERVER, the Piece signed THOUSANDS, and LUCIUS, are come to Hand, and will be in our next.
Advertisements.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 14, 1773.
THE Partnership of ALLAN and TURNER being now dissolved, it is requested that all Persons indebted to them will pay off their respective Accounts between this and the April Court, as the surviving Partner has several large Sums to make up then. Those who have any Demands against the Partnership will be paid by applying to JOHN TURNER. N. B. The Business will be carried on to its usual Extent, and Goods sold at the same low Prices as formerly, by JOHN TURNER.
WARWICK, December 11, 1773.
WHEREAS Inspectors Notes for the following List of Tobacco were stolen from the Subscriber last Monday Night, in Williamsburg, the Publick is hereby forewarned from purchasing any of the said Notes; Duplicates being granted, and sworn Certificates lodged, with the several Inspectors. Of the last Inspection at Cedar Point Warehouse, No 1713; at Davis's, 1416; at Bolingbroke, 2602; at Boyd's, 2149. Of the present Inspection, at Cedar Point, 227, 228, 229, 249, 250, 251; at John Bolling's, 147, 148, 296, 356, 526; at Bolingbroke, 171, 202, 734; at Blandford, 102, 106; at Robert Bolling's, 268, 269; at Boyd's, 493; at Davis's, 380, 381; and at Shockey's, AL. 1. Ayres Layne. JOHN LEITCH.
NORFOLK, December 10, 1773.
MRS. HUGHES, MIDWIFE (late from the West Indies, where she has practised for a Number of Years with great Success) begs Leave to inform the Ladies of this Place that she has rented a House in Church Street, adjoining the Church Wall, where she will be ready to receive the Commands of those who may please to employ her. She likewise cures Ringworms, Scald Heads, Sore Eyes, the Piles, Worms in Children, and several other Disorders. No Cure, no Pay. And she makes Ladies Sacks and Gowns, Brunswick Dresses, Cloaks, Cardinals, Bonnets, Calashes, &c. &c. in the best Manner, and newest Fashion. N. B. Mrs. HUGHES's Daughter proposes teaching young Ladies TAMBOUR WORK, and will board young Ladies from the Country, who incline to become her Scholars, at a reasonable Rate. Gentlemen's Tambour Jackets and Sword Knots, and Ladies who want their Gowns sprigged either in Silver or Gold, may have them done by applying to her, with Thanks for their Custom.
TAPPAHANNOCK, December 1, 1773.
WE have lately imported, and shall continue to do (if we find quick Sales) genuine old Barbadoes CANE SPIRITS, which are selling off on the most reasonable Terms. We have likewise Madeira, Calacavella, and St. Michael's WINE, RUM, LOAF SUGAR, COFFEE, INDIGO, &c. (6) M'CALL & SHEDDEN.
AS I have been credibly informed that those Persons who range, hunt, and duck, on the Neck of Land belonging to Carter Burwell, are of great Prejudice to that Estate, I therefore forewarn all Persons from so doing, as he is determined to put the Law in Execution against such. (2) WILLIAM GRAVES.
To be SOLD,
ABOUT 1500 Acres of LAND in Amelia, about fifty Miles from the Warehouses at Petersburg and Osborne's; which will be shown by my Overseer, Charles Hurdley, and the Terms known by applying to Mr. Paulin Anderson of the aforesaid County, or to me in King and Queen. RICHARD TUNSTALL.
For SALE,
THE ORDINARY and LOTS in Hanover Town whereon Mr. John Meriwether now lives. Possession will be given the 1st of January 1775, with the Benefit of the Rent (sixty Pounds a Year) from the 1st of January next. For Terms apply to ARCHIBALD GOVAN. (4) JOHN JOHNSON.
To be SOLD on Wednesday the 29th of December, at the late Dwelling-House of Major Robert Sheild, deceased,
A LARGE Stock of CATTLE, SHEEP, and HOGS, some valuable HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, and a Variety of other Articles. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed the Purchasers, on giving Bond with approved Security to the Executors.
To be SOLD for ready Money, on Thursday the 20th of January, at Sussex Courthouse, being Court Day,
A FINE STALLION three Fourths Blood, four Years old last Spring, five Feet two Inches high; also a MARE, seven Eighths Blood, with Foal by the said Horse. JOHN BERRYMAN.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a small BLACK HORSE ten or eleven Years old, about four Feet three Inches high, his left hind Foot white to the Footlock. Posted, and appraised to 7l. 10s. JOHN DODSON.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a BLACK MARE twelve or thirteen Years old, four Feet five or six Inches high, trots, and is not branded. Posted, and appraised to 4l. 5s. WILLIAM COUSENS, Junior.

To be SOLD on the Premises, to the highest Bidder, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mrs. Anne Smelt, deceased, on Thursday the 30th of this Instant (December)
A TRACT of LAND about eight Miles from Todd's Warehouse, in King and Queen, containing 667 Acres, whereon are very good Improvements, and the Soil is well adapted to the Growth of any Kind of Grain. Long Credit will be allowed the Purchaser, on giving Bond and good Security to the Subscriber. If the Land should not be sold on the above mentioned Day, the Subscriber (living near the Premises) would be glad to treat with any Person inclined to purchase at any Time after. At the same Time and Place will be sold all the personal Estate of the said Anne Smelt, consisting of Stocks of CATTLE, HORSES, HOGS, and SHEEP, HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, PLANTATION UTENSILS, and many other Articles too tedious to mention. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed for all Sums above 25s. the Purchaser giving Bond and Security to the Subscriber; who would be glad to rent annually, or lease for a Term of Years, the Storehouses, Warehouses, and Ordinary, at Todd's Warehouse, which are well situated for carrying on an advantageous Trade.
WILLIAM TODD. N. B. Several valuable NEGROES will be hired at the above Time and Place.
GARDEN SEEDS.
Just arrived in the Hope, Captain Holmes, and to be SOLD for ready Money only, at John Carter's Store, in Williamsburg,
NICHOLS's early Peas, Hotspur ditto, Early Charlton ditto, Dwarf Marrowfats, Ledman's Dwarf, Short Sugar ditto, Egg Peas, Spanish Morottoes, and very fine split Peas, Long Pod Beans, Foker's ditto, Canterbury Dwarf Kidney Beans, Onion, Orange Carrot, different Sorts of Radish, Curled Parsley, Curled Cresses, White Mustard, Rape, Canary, Yorkshire Cabbage, Dwarf Sugar Loaf ditto, Large ditto, Batavia ditto, Large English ditto, Red ditto, Green curled Savoy ditto, best Colliflower, Purple and Green Broccoli, Silesia, Imperial, and Cols Lettuce, Solid Celery, Gomon ditto, Dwarf Celeriac, White Endive, Round Spinage, Hanover Turnip, and very fine Hyson Tea. (2)
ALBEMARLE, November 25, 1773. STRAYED or STOLEN from the Subscriber, the 30th of October last, a GRAY MARE thirteen Years old, about four Feet seven Inches high, hanging Mane and Switch Tail, branded on the left Shoulder with a Heart, paces well, and is with Foal. I will give 20s. Reward on her being delivered to me, or such Intelligence as I may get her. PETER DAVIE.
NORFOLK, November 25, 1773. THE PARTNERSHIP of Brown, Grierson, and Company, will be dissolved the 31st of December, by mutual Consent, on Account of Mr. Grierson's ill State of Health, which obliges him to leave this Country. It is therefore requested that all Persons to whom they are indebted do render in a State of their Demands to Mr. John Brown, by whom they will be settled and paid; and all those indebted to them are desired to make Payment to him, as he will be empowered to settle every Matter relative to the Concern. The Business will be carried on, as usual, under the Firm of John Brown and Company; who have for Sale, a neat Assortment of European and West India GOODS.
THE Subscribers have, at the Stores kept by them respectively, at Falmouth and Boyd's Hole, for Mr. John Bland, of London, about 4000 l. Worth of EUROPEAN GOODS; which they will sell very cheap for ready Money, or short Credit, or will barter them for Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, Rum, &c. The Debtors to those Stores are hereby required to make immediate Payment, as we are forbid to grant farther Indulgence to any of them. DAVID BRIGGS. ANDREW GRANT.
AN Industrious sober Person, capable of managing a SAW and GRIST MILL, on being well recommended, will meet with good Encouragement by applying to Captain Thomas Brown at Portsmouth, or the Subscriber near Smithfield. (2) JOHN DAY. N. B. I have a Negro Fellow who can keep the Saws in good Order, so that a Person's not being acquainted with that Branch of the Business will be no Objection.
RICHMOND County, November 29, 1773. WHEREAS the Subscriber hath been informed that Mr. John Heath, of Northumberland County, Virginia, hath empowered Mr. William Hendrie, of Halifax County, North Carolina, Merchant, to sell, for the Use of the said John Heath, a Plantation, or Tract of Land, in Halifax County, about eight or nine Miles from Halifax Town, containing 650 Acres, which Land was formerly purchased by said Heath from Samuel Hackney and David Fluckers: This is therefore to give Notice, that all the said Lands have been mortgaged to the Subscriber several Years ago, as Security for the Payment of a considerable Sum of Money. All Persons are hereby cautioned from selling or buying the said Land, as no Title can be made to the same but by (1) NICHOLAS FLOOD, Mortgagee.
THE Subscriber hath on Hand a Quantity of very good Madeira WINE, which he will dispose of on reasonable Terms, and take either Wheat, Corn, Pease, Bread, or Flower, for the same. Any Person inclined to purchase may see the Wine by applying to Mr. John Quarles, at King William Courthouse, or the Subscriber, at the Piping Tree. BENNETT CRAFTON. N. B. I want on Charter, for the West Indies, a Vessel of about 3 or 4000 Bushels Burthen.
DECEMBER 1, 1773. AS I intend to leave the Colony some Time this Month, all Persons who have any Demands against me are desired to send in their Accounts, without Loss of Time, to Mr. Gray Briggs of Dinwiddie County, whom I have appointed to settle my Affairs, and who will make Matters as agreeable to my Creditors as the present State of my Affairs will admit. (2) WILLIAM EVANS.
BEDFORD, December 1, 1773. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Jeffrey Grifley, late of King William County, deceased, are desired to make immediate Payment to Mr. Gurridge Crump, whom I have empowered to collect the same. The Books, &c. of the Deceased, are in Mr. Crump's Hands, who will attend at King William Courthouse in Order to settle them. All those who have Demands against the Estate are requested to give in their Claims, properly authenticated, as soon as possible. This is very material to all the Creditors, as I purpose rendering a State of his Affairs to the Deceased's Relations in England, whom I have some Cause to believe will discharge his Debts. Mr. Crump will forward the Papers to me. JOHN HOOK, Administrator.
RICHMOND, December 5, 1773. THE Tenement in this Place now occupied by James Gunn, and late the Property of Thomas Mason, will be RENTED to the highest Bidder on Monday the 7th of March next, being Henrico Court Day. JOSHUA STORRS.
MIDDLESEX, November 30, 1773. A SOBER, single Man, that can teach the English and Latin Languages, Writing and Arithmetick, will meet with good Encouragement by applying to WILLIAM CHURCHILL.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 9, 1773. THE Bonds due to the Estate of George Christopher White, late of Amelia County, deceased, being all assigned over to us, and most of them having been due a considerable Time, it is expected that speedy Payment will be made, to prevent the disagreeable Necessity of bringing Suits. (4) BALFOUR & BARRAUD.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 7, 1773. STOLEN from the Subscriber last Night, out of the House of Thomas Skinner, in this City, a Portmanteau, a gilt Trunk, a Pair of Leather Breeches, and a Pair of Boots. The Portmanteau contained different Kinds of Wearing Apparel, Part of which, with the Portmanteau, are since found. The Trunk contained sundry Bonds, protested Bills of Exchange, and Accounts, which can be of no Value but to the Owner, also Inspectors Notes for upwards of fifty Hogsheads of Tobacco. A List of Part only can at this Time be ascertained, and is as follows: At Osborne's Warehouse, passed this Inspection, No 129, 130, 364, in the Name of Samuel Dalton; 18, 19, 20, 169, 170, 171, 414, 415, 416, Joseph Boff; 206, Charles Featherstone; 36, John Baugh; 84, 85, 268, 269, William Moulton; 292, 293, 294, 295, Edmund Read; 285, Daniel Anderson; 420, James Stewart; and at Warwick Warehouse, No 51, William Hodge. The Remainder will be published when a List is obtained. Two Silver and one Pinchbeck Watch were also contained in the Trunk, marked with the following Names and Numbers: D. Cambro, London, 3109; James Ransom, London, 4173; D. Edmond, Liverpool, 41. I will give FIVE POUNDS Reward on Delivery of the Trunk, with the Contents, to Mr. Southall at the Raleigh, or the Subscriber at Warwick, and a farther Reward of FIVE POUNDS on Conviction of the Thief. JOHN LEITCH.
WANTED in the Town of Newcastle, for the ensuing Year, TWO good Negro BLACKSMITHS. Those who have such to hire will be pleased to inform me by Letter. CHARLES TINSLEY.
To be SOLD on Monday the 17th of January, at Colchester, in Fairfax County, ALL the Right and Interest of Mr. John Bland, of London, Merchant, in and to the Frechold Estate, and Reversion after the Expiration of a Term of 500 Years, in four Lots of Land situated on Essex Street, in the said Town of Colchester, noted in the Plan of the said Town by the Numbers 3, 19, 21, and 23; late the Property of Mr. Benjamin Grayson, and by him mortgaged for the Term of 500 Years to Mr. David Loudon, and the Reversion in Fee afterwards mortgaged by him to Mr. Bland. I am told the Lot No 3 is now in Possession of Mr. Hector Rife, and has on it a good Storehouse and Stable; and that the Lots No 19, 21, and 23, have on them a good Dwelling-House, Storehouse, and all convenient Storehouses, which are now occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson. Mr. John Bland, Junior, will attend the Sale; and twelve Months Credit will be allowed the Purchaser, on his giving Bond, with Security, payable to the Trustees of Mr. Bland. PETER LYONS.
FOR SALE, And may be entered upon immediately, FIFTEEN Hundred and forty Acres of LAND upon Fishing Creek, in Granville County, North Carolina. For Terms apply to Captain Fetibo Sumner, of Bute County, Mr. John Webb, Attorney at Law in Halifax Town, or the Subscriber. If the above Land is not sold before the last Day of next Month (January) it will be rented for one Year. I will likewise rent 327 Acres of LAND upon Dan and Banister Rivers, a Quantity of which is cleared (chiefly low Grounds) sufficient to work upwards of thirty Negroes. (1) DAVID MEADE.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSES and LOTS, in the Town of York, where the Subscriber now lives. The Dwelling-House is a very commodious One, with four Rooms above and four below, a very large Brick Storehouse, a large and well cultivated Garden, Stables, Kitchen, Wash House, &c. in good Repair. Also about one Hundred Acres of cleared high Land, and about fifteen Acres of exceeding good Meadow, making together a very square compact Parcel of Land, and will make a convenient little Farm for any Gentleman residing here, as it does not exceed two Miles and a Half from Town. For Terms inquire of (1) JACQUELIN AMBLER.
To be RENTED by the Year, or for a Term of Years, A TAVERN near Four Mile Creek, lately occupied by John Christian, and formerly by Daniel Stone, situated on the main Road from Richmond to Williamsburg, and on a very publick Road leading from Petersburg to Newcastle. The Dwelling-House is commodious, having four Rooms below Stairs, and two above. There are suitable Outhouses, and others, if required, may be built. Land sufficient to work two or three Hands also let, besides a Garden and Pasture. For Terms apply to the Subscriber, at Four Mile Creek. JOHN PLEASANTS.
For SALE, or to be RENTED, in York Town, THE Subscriber's HOUSES near the Ferry, who has about 500 l. Sterling Value of assorted European GOODS, which he will sell at a low Advance for Cash, or short Credit. All those who are indebted to him are desired to settle their Balances by the first of January. (2) ALLEN JONES. N. B. Whoever have any Claims against the Estate of Captain Seargent Jones, deceased, of Warwick, are desired to make them known by the first of February, as the Estate will then be settled by the Executors. ROBERT LUCAS. ALLEN JONES.
To be SOLD on Monday the 3rd of January, at my Store in Blandford, ALL the GOODS remaining on Hand in the said Store, amounting to about 900 l. Sterling, which will be put up in small Lots to suit the Purchasers. Three Months Credit will be allowed, on giving Bond and good Security. Tobacco, Wheat, or Corn, will be taken in Payment of the Bonds when due, at the Cash Market Price. The Debtors to the Store are once more desired to settle and discharge their Balances, as I cannot grant farther Indulgence. JOHN BLAND.
To be SOLD, A TRACT of LAND in Hanover County, containing upwards of 500 Acres, lying on the main Road from Newcastle to Augusta Courthouse, where has been a well frequented Store and Ordinary for upwards of nineteen Years past. The Situation of the Place, both for Trade and a Publick House, is so convenient and well known that a farther Description of it is needless. There is in good Repair on it a large commodious Storehouse, Lumber House, Stable, Barn, and large Sheds for holding Grain, a commodious Counting House with a Brick Chimney, a good Dwelling-House with five Rooms and Brick Chimneys, a good Ordinary House, Kitchen, and Smith's Shop well frequented, a Water Grift Mill on a Stream that never fails in the driest Summers, which with a very little Expense may be turned into an advantageous Merchant Mill; most of the Houses are as good as new, the Situation of the Place is excelled by none in the upper Parts, and equalled by few. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber, on the Premises. JOHN BOSWELL.
WHEREAS the Copartnerships of M c Keand and Buchanan, and M c Keand, Buchanan, and Company, were dissolved about eighteen Months ago, by the Death of two of the Partners, this is to request all those indebted to the said Companies to make speedy Payment, either to Alexander Buchanan, who will attend in Richmond, or William Gregory, of Charles City, who is appointed to collect the Debts due to the said Copartnerships there. As great Indulgence has already been given, Suits will be commenced against those whose Accounts are not settled by the first of April next. JAMES BUCHANAN, Administrator.
To be SOLD, A TRACT of LAND in Goochland, which contains, by a late Survey, 510 Acres, and lies on the Waters of Genete and Beaver Dam. Its Soil is very good, and Situation convenient, being within 22 Miles of Richmond, and half a Mile of a Merchant Mill, where a ready Market may be had for Wheat, which this Land produces as fine as any in the Colony; and as it is on the River Road from Richmond to Augusta, ready Money may be always had for Corn, Fodder, &c. There are about seventy Acres cleared, and in good Order for Cropping, a few Acres of Meadow Land capable of being improved at a small Expense, Houses suitable for an Overseer and Negroes, and a small Orchard. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed for one Half of the Purchase, and two Years for the other Half, if required. Apply to the Subscriber, at Four Mile Creek. JOHN PLEASANTS.
To be SOLD at Cumberland Courthouse, on Monday the 23th of January, by Virtue of a Deed of Trust from Mr. Joseph Calland to Robert Watters, Esq; of Whitehaven, A VERY valuable TRACT of LAND in the aforesaid County, known by the Name of the Long Ordinary, containing about 300 Acres. The Land is well timbered, very level, the Soil good, and the Plantation in fine Order, with cleared Land sufficient to work six or eight Hands to Advantage. There are upon it two complete Sets of new Buildings, commodious for two Families. One Set of the Buildings is upon the main Road, and are very profitably employed as a Tavern, having a large House with three Brick Chimneys, Kitchen, and other out Outhouses; also a new Storehouse, with a Lodging Room and Counting House. The Tavern has generally rented for 50 l. a Year, exclusive of the Storehouse. The other Buildings are at a small Distance from the Tavern, very well finished, and convenient for a private Family. At the same Time will be sold sundry likely SLAVES.—One Half the Purchase Money to be paid when a Conveyance is executed for the Land, and a reasonable Credit will be allowed for the Remainder. Immediate Possession will be given of the Tavern and the Houses on the Road, with the Plantation. The other Houses will be given up next Fall. (7) EILBECK, ROSS, & Company.
STRAYED from Kings Mill, about the last of November, a SORREL FILLY two Years old, with a Blaze Face, one of her fore and one of her hind Legs white up to the Knees; she is supposed to be gone towards Back River, in Elizabeth City. Whoever brings her to me, in Williamsburg, shall have 20s. Reward. MILES SELDEN, Junior.
RICHMOND, November 30, 1773. ALL those indebted to James and Robert Donald, and Company, at their Stores late in this Place, Albemarle, and Amherst, are requested to pay their Balances to David Shepherd, and James Miller, who are appointed to receive the same; and those who have Demands against the said Stores, are desired to apply to them for Payment. JAMES BUCHANAN. * As an uncommon Indulgence has been shown to those indebted to the above Stores, it is hoped they will, by making speedy Payment, prevent any disagreeable Application; and as many Accounts are yet unsettled, those who neglect to close the same by Bond, or some other Specialty, by the 1st of March, must blame themselves for the Consequence. David Shepherd will attend in Albemarle, and the Subscriber in Richmond, and the adjoining County Courts. JAMES MILLER.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT, AN ENGLISH FARMER, who has been in America upwards of eight Years, and came in with a Gentleman to East Jersey, where he managed for him four Years, since which he has served Lewis Burwell, Esq; of Gloucester County. He understands the raising of all Kinds of Grain, the Culture of Tobacco, raising and fattening of Stock, &c. Whoever wants such a Person may apply for my Character to the above Gentleman, and direct for me at Parton in Gloucester. (1) ROBERT MOUNTAIN. N. B. He is a married Man, and has one Child.
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 Lining. 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. (1) ROBERT BAYLOR.
MANCHESTER, December 1, 1773. THE Bonds for NEGROES and STOCK, purchased of the Honourable William Byrd, Esq; in December last, are lodged with me to collect. I shall esteem it as a Favour if those concerned would make Payment in Time, it being out of my Power to give Indulgence after the Bonds become due. I shall attend the County Courts convenient to Manchester, and the Meeting of Merchants in Williamsburg. (6) DAVID PATTESON.
FREDERICKSBURG, October 10, 1773. THE TERM of COPARTNERY between M c Call, Smellie, and Company, of Glasgow, being expired, I request all those who are indebted to them, for Dealings with me at this Place, to make speedy Payment. Those who cannot discharge their Debts immediately it is expected will settle their Accounts by Bond or otherwise, as may be required, which alone can entitle them to reasonable Indulgence. HENRY MITCHELL.
PETERSBURG, December 1, 1773. THE Subscriber has a Parcel of MENS and WOMENS SHOES, properly assorted in Casks of about 25 l. Sterling each, which he will dispose of at a very low Advance, for ready Money or short Credit. (1) WILLIAM BEATTIE.
TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Mulatto Man named ABEL, about forty Years old, near six Feet high, has lost several of his Teeth, large Eyebrows, a Scar or two on some Part of his Face, occasioned by a Brick thrown at him by a Negro, is very apt to stroke his Hand over his Chin, and plays on the Violin. He is well known as a Pilot for York River and the Bay. As I have whipped him twice for his bad Behaviour, I believe Scars may be seen upon his Body. He can write so as to be understood, and once wrote a Pass for a Negro belonging to the Honourable Colonel Corbin, wherein he said the Fellow had served his Time honestly and truly. He has been to England, but the Captain he went with took Care to bring him back, and since his Return from that Country is very fond of Liquor. He is gone off in a Boat with two Masts, Schooner rigged, once a Pilot Boat, but now the Property of the Magdalen Schooner of War, and was seen, I am told, fifty or sixty Leagues to the southward of Cape Henry, from which it is expected he intends for one of the Carolinas. He is a very great Rogue, and is so instructed by several Persons not far from Wormley's Creek, York River; one of whom, he told me, said I was not worthy to be his Master. He had some Cash of my Son's, and an Order drawn by Captain Panderfson on Richard Corbin, Esq; payable to Ralph C. Marshall, or myself. A white Lad went off with him, whom I cannot describe, never having seen him to my Knowledge. Whoever secures said Servant, so that I get him again, shall have the above Reward. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Senior. KING & QUEEN, November 16, 1773.

 POETS CORNER.  A PARODY on HAMLET.  Addressed to the MACARONIES.  By A SAILOR.   YOU look, my Son, in a distemper'd Sort, As if you were beside your Mind, quite mad. Your Follies now are ended: These Fribbles, Coxcombs, Puppies, Macaronies, Beaus, As I foretold you, are all empty Beings, Empty as Wind, and melted into Air; And, like the baseless Fabrick of a Pop, The high-fly Caps, the gorgeous Tambour Vests, Rouge, Almond, Paste, nay the great Club itself, Yea Lice, which it inherits, shall dissolve; Pomatum, Powder, Eau de Luce, and Pins, False Hair and Wool, Hips, Hoops, and high heel'd Shoes, Shall, like this unsubstantial Coxcomb, wither, Nor leave one Curl behind. These are such Stuff As Fools and Dreams are made on, whose little Lives Are rounded with a Sleep; And, like the gawzy Butterflies of Noon, Spread their thin Wings, and die in Evening's Chill.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 1, 1773.
 LOST or MISLAID in this City, a BUNDLE of BONDS made payable to the Executors of Francis Ferdone , deceased, also several due to the Subscriber, which I hereby forewarn all Persons from taking an Assignment of. I will give FORTY SHILLINGS to any Person who will deliver them to the Printer of this Paper, or to me in Louisa , and no Questions asked.  GEORGE POTTIE. 
FOR SALE,
 TWO Thousand Acres of exceeding fine LAND, for Tobacco, Wheat, or Indian Corn, lying on both Sides of Bull Run, in Loudoun and Prince William Counties, about 300 Acres of which are rich Low Grounds and Meadow. It lies within four Miles of two Merchant Mills, and about ten Miles from two other Merchant Mills, in Loudoun; and is within thirty Miles of Colchester, Alexandria, and Dumfries. Any Person inclining to purchase said Land may be shown the same by Captain Francis Peyton of Loudoun County, who will also make known the Terms, and has full Power to treat for it. To suit Purchasers, it may be laid off in Lots of two, three, or four Hundred Acres, with an equal Proportion of Low Ground or Meadow Land to each Lot. The Terms may also be known by applying to  ROBERT BURWELL. 
 For SALE, the LOT and HOUSES near Cabin Point Warehouses, at present possessed by the Subscriber. 
THE Lot consists of four Acres well enclosed, a good Dwellinghouse with all necessary Outhouses, a Storehouse, Counting Room, and two Lumber Houses, all at present in very good Repair. A TRACT of LAND in Surry, about six Miles from Cabin Point, containing 335 Acres, on which there is a Dwellinghouse, a small Apple and Peach Orchard, and a Quantity of very good Pine Timber. Another TRACT in Brunswick, containing 355 Acres, known by the Name of Smokey Ordinary , with a good Dwellinghouse, necessary Houses, a Storehouse, Counting Room, and Lumber House, all lately built, and well adapted for either a Merchant or a Tavern Keeper. For Terms apply to Thomas Simmons , in Brunswick, or to (tf) JAMES BUCHANAN. 
 To be HIRED out to the highest Bidders, on Wednesday the 22d of December, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, at Mr. George M'Murdo's Plantation, on Blackwater, Prince George County, 
SEVERAL very likely NEGROES, for the Term of twelve Months only. At the same Time will be SOLD, to the highest Bidder, all the HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, UTENSILS of HUSBANDRY upon the said Plantation, also a considerable Quantity of INDIAN CORN and FODDER. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed for all Sums above five Pounds. Bond and Security will be required, as well for the Hire of the Negroes as for Purchases to the above Amount, by  BOLLING STARK, Attorney for G. M. N. B. The Tenement of 25 Acres adjoining Petersburg, and the Tract of 1305 Acres within a Mile of the said Town, both belonging to Doctor John Ravencroft , and advertised for Sale some Months ago, are not disposed of yet. Any Person inclined to purchase either may know the Terms by applying to the above Subscriber.
 Pursuant to the Will of Mr. John Smith, deceased, will be SOLD, on Tuesday the 21st Instant (December) at his late Plantation in King William, 
A TRACT of rich and well timbered LAND containing above 2000 Acres, and lies in Goochland, on James River, near the Mouth of the Great Bird, and opposite Elk Island. There is upon this Land a Plantation sufficient to work sixteen Hands, and the Soil is very suitable for Tobacco, Wheat, and Corn. For the Convenience of Purchasers it will be divided into several Lots, before the Day of Sale. At the same Time and Place will be SOLD 91 valuable SLAVES, fifteen of whom belong to the Estate of Mr. Joseph Smith , deceased, likewise a large Stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep, with the Crop of Corn, Fodder, and Plantation Utensils. One Half of the Purchase Money for the Lands to be paid the 1st of May, and the Balance twelve Months after that Time. Credit for the Slaves, Stocks, &c. will be allowed till the 1st of July, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, which is to carry Interest from the Date, if not punctually paid. (10) WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor of John Smith , And Administrator of Joseph Smith .
N. B. If it should rain on any of the above mentioned Days, the Publick may depend the Sale will be the next fair Day. There will be forty SLAVES more SOLD in Goochland, at the Bird Plantation , opposite to Elk Island , on the above mentioned Day (the 21st of December) for whom the Purchaser, if required, may have longer Credit. And on Wednesday, the 1st of December, will be SOLD, at the late Mr. John Smith's Plantation in Henrico , all the Stock of HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, and HOGS, on Credit till the 1st of July.
 For SALE, at our Store in Norfolk, 
OSNABRUGS, SADDLERY, low priced HATS and CHECKS in assorted Packages, Cadiz SALT, Barbadoes and Grenada RUM, Barbadoes SPIRIT, choice Lisbon WINE in Quarter Casks, Madeira WINE in Pipes, Hogheads, and Quarter Casks, of Sterling, New York, and Virginia Quality, COFFEE, GINGER, PIMENTA, Muscovado SUGAR, LOGWOOD, EARTHEN WARE, and European made CORDAGE. (tf) GREENWOOD, RITSON, and MARSH. 
N. B. Our Brig Betsy , Captain Solomon Edey , will sail for Madeira in fourteen Days, and return directly to Norfolk. Any of our Friends, or those connected with the House of Messrs. Lamar, Hill, Bissett , and Company, will oblige us by their Orders for Wines by her.
NORFOLK, December 1, 1773.  I HAVE a Quantity of very fine SPANISH I MOHOGANY, which I will sell cheap for Cash, or short Credit.  LEONARD TARRANT. 
 To be LET for one Year, or longer, to the highest Bidder, on Monday the 20th Instant (December) 
THE FERRY from Cobham to James River , also a very commodious TAVERN. The Trustees will Leave to inform all whom it may concern, that they have, at their own Expense, erected a Tavern, and other necessary Houses, in Order to accommodate Travellers and Passengers in the best and most convenient Manner; and they expect that the Goodness of the Houses, which will be completely finished in a Fortnight, will be an Inducement to some honest and well behaved Person to take it, who may expect every Encouragement from The TRUSTEES.
 To be SOLD by the Subscriber, at his House near Piscataway Ferry, in Essex, on Friday the 31st of this Instant (December) 
TEN Virginia born NEGROES, as likely as any in the Colony, neither of which is twenty Years old (except one) who is a good Cook, and as handy a House Wench as any whatever. Also a Couple of fine blooded COLTS, two Yoke of OXEN, and fundry other Cattle, a Parcel of SHEEP interior to few, and Part of my HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Six Months Credit will be allowed the Purchasers, on their giving Bond and Security to (tf) WILLIAM YOUNG. 
 To be HIRED at King William Courthouse, for the ensuing Year, on Friday the 31st of December, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, 
ABOUT FIFTY likely Virginia born NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, amongst which are several good House Servants, being Part of the Trust Estate of Colonel Philip Johnson . Bond and Security will be required. All Persons who have any Negroes in their Possession belonging to that Estate are desired to have them there that Day, well clothed.  JOHN WATKINS, for the Trustees.
 To be SOLD, or LET, The HALFWAY HOUSE between York and Hampton. INQUIRE of A. MOORE. 
 For SALE upon very low Terms, for ready Money or short Credit, or for Tobacco, or Pork, at the ready Money Price, and may be entered upon any Time after the 25th Instant (December) 
FOUR Hundred and sixty Acres of good Corn, Wheat, and some Tobacco Land, situated on both Sides of Newlight Creek , on Newse River , seven Miles above the Great Falls, Wake County, North Carolina , and 18 Miles from the Courthouse. There is on the Premises a Grist Mill in good Order, which is worth 50l. a Year Proclamation Money, Plenty of Timber and fine Water, and a Plantation with an extraordinary Range for raising Cattle and Hogs. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber, about seven Miles from the said Land. (tf) GEORGE TASSIE. 
 STOLEN from my Plantation on the Branches of Piscataway Creek, in Essex, the 27th or 28th of September, a large RED BAY GELDING, near ten Years old, about four Feet eleven Inches or five Feet high, one of his hind Feet white, I think, as high as a little above the Footlock, and the other a little white just at the Hoof, has some White towards the Weathers where a Collar galled him, and I do not know but he has some Saddle Spots, is strong made, has a large Head, cannot trot fast, gallops middling well, paces, and has a Hop or Hitch with it, I do not remember whether he has been branded or not. He had a Switch Tail and hanging Mane when stolen. Whoever brings the said Horse to me, in Essex , or secures him so that I get him again, shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS, and EIGHT POUNDS more on Conviction of the Thief.  THOMAS ROANE. 
BUTE County, North Carolina, November 20, 1773.  STOLEN out of the Subscriber's Pasture, on Wednesday the 29th of September, a CHESTNUT SORREL MARE got by old Jamies , about four Feet six Inches high, a Blaze Face, hanging Mane and Switch Tail, has a small white Spot under her Mane, and I believe her two hind Feet are white, branded, on the near Buttock WB in a Piece. She is remarkably well made, and very well known by many People from Amelia to Petersburg , and from thence to Halifax, North Carolina . She formerly belonged to the following Gentlemen, viz. Mr. Halcol Pride , Mr. William Brown , Inspector at Blandford , Mr. William Gay , of Amelia , Mr. John Murray , of Prince George , and Mr. William Pride , of Musg Island . I will give 40s. Virginia Money for bringing her to me, if taken up at fifty Miles from home, and in Proportion for a greater Distance, and 10l. on Conviction of the Thief. (tf) WILLIAM PARK. 
 RUN away from the Subscriber, in Botetourt, three Convicts, viz. DAVID JONES, a Welchman, about forty Years old, and blind of the right Eye; he took away a dark coloured Coat, the Chain Hemp, the Filling Wool doubled, twisted Hemp Shirt and Trousers, and an old Fur Hat. ELIZABETH COWAN, a Scotch Woman, about fifty Years old, and of a ruddy Complexion; she had on, and took away with her, a Variety of Petticoats, and Bed Gowns of different Stripes and Colours. WILLIAM GRAY, an Englishman, about 21 Years old, and of a middle Size; he took away a dark coloured Duffil Newmarket Coat, a blue Jacket made Sailor Fashion, Hemp Shirt and Trousers, and new Shoes. It is supposed the old Man and Woman will change their Names, and pass for Man and Wife. Whoever takes said Convicts, and brings them to the Subscribers, shall receive FOUR POUNDS if taken in this County, and TEN POUNDS if taken out of it.  CALEB WORLEY.  HUGH ALLEN. 
 RUN away from the Subscriber, in Goochland, the End of July last, NED, a stout black Negro Man Slave, who was taken up at Norfolk in September 1772, and from thence conveyed to me. He is very artful, and endeavours to pass as a free Man. His Face is slightly pitted with the Smallpox, he has a large Scar on his left Leg, and some of his fore Teeth have been beat out. Any Person who takes up the said Fellow, or so contrives as I get him, shall have 5l. Reward. (tf) THOMAS UNDERWOOD. N. B. I suspect the above Fellow will endeavour to get on Board some Vessel, as he is a good Sailor, and therefore forewarn all Masters of Vessels from carrying him out of the Country.
 COMMITTED to the Jail of King William, a new Negro Man who says his Name is JESSE , and that he belongs to Mr. William Parker , of King George ; he is very thinly clothed. The Owner is desired to take him away and pay Charges. (tf) JOHN QUARLES, Junior, Jailer.
 TAKEN up, in Louisa, a RED HEIFER about a Year old last Spring, marked with a round Crop, Hole, and Nick, in the right Ear, and a Slit in the left; also a RED STEER with a few white Spots, about the Age of the Heifer, marked with a Crop and Underkel in the right Ear, and a Crop in the left. Posted and appraised, the Heifer to 22s. 6d. the Steer to 20s. (tf) PHILIP TIMBERLAKE. 
 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 Tell 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. 
 TAKEN up, in Isle of Wight, a WHITE FLEABITTEN MARE about four Feet five Inches high, appears to be very old, and her right fore Foot is shod, but no other. Posted, and appraised to 30s. (tf) JOHN DENSON. 
 To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 4th of January next, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, at Samuel Watson's Plantation, in Amherst County, about five Miles from Penn's Ordinary, 
EIGHTY choice SLAVES, consisting of Men, Women, and Children, most of whom are Virginia born, a large Quantity of CORN and FODDER, sixty or seventy Head of CATTLE, some PLOW HORSES, MAKES and COLTS, and many PLANTATION UTENSILS. Credit will be allowed until the first Day of April 1775; but if Payment is not made then, the Bonds to carry five per Cent. Interest from the Day of Sale. Bond and approved Security to be given to Messrs. William Cabell, James Allen, John Hawkins, and William Womack , who are empowered to conduct the Sale. Six per Cent. Interest will be allowed for ready Money, and also for some Merchants Notes, after they have accepted Orders drawn on them. At the same Time and Place will be rented, if not before sold, several valuable Plantations, in fine Order for Cropping, sufficient to work thirty Hands, with all necessary Houses. (6) CARTER BRAXTON. N. B. Some of the SLAVES will be sold for ready Money.
 To be SOLD, SEPARATELY or TOGETHER, TWO TRACTS of LAND. One lies in Albemarle County , on Hardaway 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 Lickingbale 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 Dwellinghouse, 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.
 To be RENTED for a Life, or Term of Years, as may be agreed upon, or the Interest of my LEASE to be SOLD, 
HOG ISLAND FERRY and ORDINARY, to which there is a fine Plantation, in excellent Order. For the Crop of Wheat now growing thereon I will oblige myself to allow to a Purchaser one Hundred Pounds; but if I leave the Place, I shall reserve the Crop to myself. As much Money as I have received in twenty Days by the Ferry and Ordinary will satisfy me for the annual Rent of the Whole. (tf) H. U. ST. GEORGE. 
 TO BE SOLD,  FIVE Hundred and fifty Acres of LAND in the County of Charles City, with a convenient Dwellinghouse and other Improvements.
Two Hundred and twenty Acres, in the same County, pleasantly situated on James River . Two Thousand five Hundred and twenty Acres in the County of Cumberland , commonly known by the Name of Saint James's . And one Thousand four Hundred and twenty one Acres in the Counties of Goochland and Cumberland , on both Sides of James River , opposite to Elk Island .
The above TRACTS of LAND were of the Estate of the late John Wayles , deceased, devised to the Subscribers, and are now offered for Sale. Persons disposed to purchase may be informed of the Terms, on Application to any one of the Subscribers; and the Times of Payment will be made easy, on giving Bond and Security to  THOMAS JEFFERSON.  FRANCIS EPPES.  HENRY SKIPWITH. 
 TO BE SOLD,  And may be entered on immediately,  A VALUABLE Tract of LAND in Brunswick, containing about 1000 Acres, of which about 100 Acres are cleared. On the Plantation is an exceeding good Dwellinghouse, underpinned with Brick, with three Brick Chimnies, a Kitchen with a Brick Chimney, and all other Outhouses necessary for a Family and Cropping, all new built; also a very fine Apple and Peach Orchard. The Land lies within twelve Miles of Hicks's Ford , and joins the Road to Eaton's Ferry . A good Title will be made the Purchaser, and the Terms may be known by applying to the Subscriber, at Cabin Point . (tf) ADAM FLEMING. 
YORK Town, June 9, 1773.  THE Subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the Will of their Testator, the late Honourable 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.  THOMAS NELSON.  THOMAS NELSON, Junior.  HUGH NELSON.  RO. C. NICHOLAS. 
 TO BE SOLD,  ABOUT fourteen Thousand Acres of exceeding good LAND in the County of Pittsylvania. For Terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose of Amherst , who will treat with any Person inclined to purchase, and be empowered to make a legal Title. CAROLINE, May 1, 1773. (tf) THOMAS LOMAX. 
ALL Persons may be supplied with this PAPER at 12s. 6d. a Year, and have ADVERTISEMENTS (of a moderate Length) inserted in it for 3s. the first Week, and 2s. each Week after. All Sorts of PRINTING WORK done at this Office in the neatest Manner, with Care and Expedition.