The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1774-06-23 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
With the freest ADVICES,
FOREIGN and DOMESTICK.
IN CIVITATE LIBERA LINGUAM MENTEMQUE
LIBERAS ESSE DEBERE. — Suet. in Tib. S. 28.
Printed by ALEX. PURDIE, and JOHN DIXON, at the POST OFFICE.
A CHAPTER from the last Book of CHRONICLES.
1. The last. 4. The Men of the United Provinces of Holland confer with the Men of North America. 40. The final Determination of the latter. 45. Mention is made of another Book.
AND behold! though the Men of America waited the Event, yet they waited for it with Fear, and with Trembling; they fasted, and they prayed. 2. They put on Sackcloth, they rent their Garments, and humbled themselves in the Dust, before the Lord their Maker. 3. Even before the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, did they humble themselves. 4. And now so it was, that the High and Mighty States, even the Men of the United Provinces of Holland, lift up their Voices, and cried aloud, saying, 5. O ye Men of Boston! and all ye Inhabitants of North America, why are ye so disquieted, and wherefore is it that your Souls are troubled within you? 6. Seeing that we worship one God, and after the same Manner, turn ye now unto us, let us traffick together, and let us be as one People. 7. And the Men of America answered, Nay, nay, but wist ye not that our Mother and our elder Brethren have set their Faces against us, and are in Wrath. 8. Verily, verily, ye, above all Men, ought to know, and acknowledge, how pleasant and how profitable it is for Brethren to dwell together in Unity. 9. Nevertheless, the High and Mighty States, even the Men of the United Provinces of Holland, cried out, without ceasing, and said, 10. Albeit, as your Mother hath become a Stepmother unto you, and as your elder Brethren have estranged their Countenances from you, 11. Now then eschew them, in the Bitterness of your Hearts; forsake them, and cleave unto us. 12. And behold, we will be as a loving Mother and as loving Brethren unto you henceforth, and for evermore. 13. For lo! have we not heard with our Ears, and hath not it been told unto us, how that your Mother hath given you Vinegar when you have asked for Milk? 14. That she hath given you a Stone when you have asked for Bread, and that she hath given you a Serpent when you have asked for a Fish? 15. Farthermore, have not your elder Brethren made Hewers of Wood and Drawers of Water of you? 16. And are they not now seeking to burthen ye with heavy Burthens? 17. Now fear not ye, but be of good Cheer, forasmuch as ye must have heard with your Ears, and your Forefathers, who fled from Persecution, from the House of Stuart, and from the Land of Bondage, must have told ye, 18. How that in the Days of Old, even in the Time of Philip II. of Spain, our Forefathers were also sore troubled, by Means of a Governor called the Duke of Alva. 19. And behold, they named themselves the poor and distressed States of Holland, and they humbly besought Elizabeth, the great Queen of your Forefathers, for Succour, and she gave them Help. 20. And our Forefathers united as one Man; they sprang forth as a green Leaf; they became lasting as the Evergreen, and sturdy as the mighty Oak Tree. 21. And lo! do not all the Princes of the Earth call us High and Mighty at this Day? 22. Moreover, we cannot but have heard how the Men of Helvetia struggled, in a much older Time, with the Oppression of their Oppressors; 23. Who ruled over them with a Rod of Iron, and with an outstretched Arm. 24. And how that the Angel of the Lord appeared unto William Tell, and directed his Hands and his Eyes, so that he might shoot the Apple upon his Son's Head without hurting the Hair upon the Head of his Son. 25. And by his Means the Men of Helvetia became Freemen; and behold, are they not called, unto this Day, the Freemen of Switzerland, even of the thirteen Cantons thereof? 26. Now then arise ye also, as one Man; unite ye together, gird up your Loins, and make your Appeal unto him who sitteth above the Clouds; 27. Who rideth upon the Wings of the Wind, and who ruleth the Waves of the Sea, even unto the Most High. 28. And feel ye bold in the Cause of Freedom. 29. For surely ye are not yet to learn that the Race is not always given to the Swift, or the Battle to the Strong. 30. And the Men of America answered the Men of the United Provinces of Holland again, saying, 31. Why tempt ye us in the Day of our Distress, even in the Hour of bitter Anguish, to forsake our dearly beloved Brethren, and our Lord the King? 32. Surely some deadly Enemy towards the Household of our Lord the King, and towards his Family, must have beguiled you with Lies, touching our Mother and our Brethren. 33. For until the Men of Britain waxed numerous, and powerful at home, we lived together in the most perfect Harmony. 34. We were drawn together with Cords of Love; we were a constant Comfort and Support unto each other, in War and in Peace. 35. But now an evil Spirit hath gone forth, for the Destruction of us all. 36. And lo! it cometh from the North. 37. Some put their Trust in Chariots, and some in Horses, but we will seek the Lord our God, and earnestly beseech him not to harden the Hearts of our Lord the King, and of our elder Brethren, against us. 38. peradventure the Spirit of Oppression may prevail, but for a Time; peradventure it may pass over, as the Passing of a heavy Cloud. 39. And furthermore, wot ye not that out of Evil sometimes cometh forth Good? 40. But if it should please the Lord Jehovah to visit us for our Sins, and to punish us for our Transgressions, inasmuch that should our elder Brethren persist in Violence, and should they bring an armed Host against us, to destroy or enslave us, our Wives, our Concubines, and our little Ones, to force away our Flocks and our Herds, 41. Then, but not till then, will we resist with the Arm of Flesh; we will call for the Sword of the Lord, and of Gideon, and we will seal the Covenant of Freedom with our Blood. 42. Then, and not before, shall it be fulfilled, as it was written of the Children of Israel, and we will say like them, 43. "What Portion have we in David? What Inheritance have we in the Son of Jesse? Every Man to your Tents, O Israel; and now, David, see to thine own House." 44. And as to the rest of the Acts of the Men of America, and the Things that they did, their Improvements in the cunning Arts, and in Manufactures, their Wares, and their Traffick, 45. Lo! are they not, as yet, written only in the Book of Fats.
BOSTON, May 30.
SATURDAY last his Excellency the Governor was pleased to adjourn the General Court to the 7th of June next, then to meet at Salem.
On Saturday last a Number of Gentlemen waited on our late Governor, Mr. Hutchinson, and presented him with the following Address: To GOVERNOUR HUTCHINSON.
SIR, WE, Merchants and Traders of the Town of Boston, and others, do now wait on you, in the most respectful Manner, before your Departure for England, to testify, for ourselves, the entire Satisfaction we feel at your wise, zealous, and faithful Administration, during the few Years that you have presided at the Head of this Province. Had your Success been equal to your Endeavours, and to the warmest Wishes of your Heart, we cannot doubt that many of the Evils under which we now suffer would have been averted, and that Tranquillity would have been restored to this long divided Province; but we assure ourselves, that the Want of Success in those Endeavours will not abate your good Wishes when removed from us, or your earnest Exertions still, on every Occasion, to serve the true Interest of this your native Country.
While we lament the Loss of so good a Governor, we are greatly relieved that his Majesty, in his gracious Favour, hath appointed as your Successor a Gentleman who, having distinguished himself in the long Command he hath held in another Department, gives us the most favourable Prepossession of his future Administration.
We greatly deplore the Calamities that are impending, and will soon fall on this Metropolis, by the Operation of a late Act of Parliament for shutting up the Port on the first of the next Month. You cannot but be sensible, Sir, of the numberless Evils that will ensue to the Province in general, and the Miseries and Distresses into which it will particularly involve this Town, in the Course of a few Months. Without meaning to arraign the Justice of the British Parliament, we could humbly wish that this Act had been couched with less Rigour, and that the Execution of it had been delayed to a more distant Time, that the People might have had the Alternative either to have complied with the Conditions therein set forth, or to have submitted to the consequent Evils on Refusal. But, as it now stands, all Choice is precluded; and however disposed to Compliance, or Concession, the People may be, they must unavoidably suffer very great Calamities before they can receive Relief. Making Restitution for Damage done to the Property of the East India Company, or to the Property of any Individual, by the Outrage of the People, we acknowledge to be just; and though we have ever disavowed, and do now solemnly bear our Testimony against such lawless Proceedings, yet, considering ourselves as Members of the same Community, we are fully disposed to bear our Proportions of those Damages, whenever the Sum, and the Manner of laying it, can be ascertained. We earnestly request that you, Sir, who know our Condition, and have at all Times displayed the most benevolent Disposition towards us, will, on your Arrival in England, interest yourself in our Behalf, and make such favourable Representations of our Case as that we may hope to obtain speedy and effectual Relief.
May you enjoy a pleasant Passage to England; and, under all the Mortifications that you have patiently endured, may you possess the inward and consolatory Testimonies of having discharged your Trust with Fidelity and Honour, and receive those distinguishing Marks of his Majesty's Royal Approbation and Favour as may enable you to pass the Remainder of your Life in Quietness and Ease, and preserve your Name with Honour to Posterity.
John Winslow. Isaac Winslow, Junior. Thomas Oliver. Henry Lloyd. Benjamin Davis. Isaac Winslow. Lewis Deblois. Thomas Aylwin. William Bowes. Greg. Townsend. Francis Green. Philip Dumaresq. Harrison Gray. Peter Johonnot. George Erving. Joseph Green. John Vassal. Nathaniel Coffin. John Timmins. William Taylor. Thomas Brinsley. Harrison Gray, Junior. John Taylor. Gilbert Deblois. Joshua Winslow. Daniel Hubbard. Hugh Tarbett. Henry Lydell. Nathaniel Cary. George Brinsley. Richard Lechmere. John Erving, Junior. Thomas Gray. George Bethune. Thomas Athporth. Ezekiel Goldthwait. Benjamin Gridley. John Atkinson. Ebenezer Bridgham. John Gore. Adino Paddock. Daniel Silsby. William Cazeau. James Forrest. Edward Cox. John Berry. Richard Hiron. Ziphian Thayer. John Joy. Joseph Goldthwait. Samuel Prince. Jonathan Simpson. James Bourne. Nathaniel Hatch. Martin Gay. Joseph Scot. Samuel Minott. Benjamin M. Holmes. Archibald M c Niel. George Leonard. John Borland. Joshua Loring, Junior. William Jackson. James Anderdon. David Mitchell. Abraham Savage. James Asby. John Inman. John Coffin. Thomas Knight. Benjamin Greene, Junior. David Greene. Benjamin Greene. Henry H. Williams. James Warden. Nathaniel Coffin, Junior. Silvester Gardiner. John S. Copley. Edward Foster. Colbourn Barrell. Nathaniel Greenwood. William Burton. William Blair. James Selkirk. Archibald Wilson. Jeremiah Green. Samuel H. Sparhawk. Joseph Turrill. Roberts and Company. John Greenlaw. Benjamin Clark. William M c Alpine. Jonathan Snelling. James Hall. William Dickson. Jonathan Winslow, Junior. Theophilus Lillie. Miles Whitworth. James M c Ewen. William Codner. James Perkins. John White. Robert Jarvis. William Perry. J. and P. M c Masters. William Coffin. Sim. Stoddard, Junior. John Powell. Henry Laughon. Eliphalet Pond. M. B. Goldthwait. Peter Hughes. Samuel Hughes. John Semple. Hopkell Capen. Edward King. Byfield Lyde. George Lyde. A. F. Philips. Rufus Green. David Phipps. Richard Smith. George Spooner.
To which his late Excellency returned the following Answer: GENTLEMEN.
YOU may be assured that I have nothing so much at Heart as to contribute to the Relief of my Country in general, and of the Town of Boston in particular, from the Distresses which you have described so fully in your Address to me.
Your Persons and Characters are so well known to me that I am sure you wish to do what may be necessary, on your Part; and your Sentiments, declared in this open Manner, together with your known Disposition to promote Peace and good Order in the Government, will, I flatter myself, have a Tendency to facilitate the Success of my Endeavours.
I entirely agree with you in your just Sentiments of his Excellency, the present Governor; whose Administration, I hope, you will strive to make easy to himself, as well as prosperous to the Province.
I thank you for so warm and affectionate an Address. The following is a Protest of the Merchants and Traders of this Town, unanimously voted at a very full Meeting the 24th Instant, viz. "Whereas a Paper called an Address to Governor Hutchinson has been handed about, and signed in a private Manner, by sundry Persons, who it is said stole themselves Merchants, Traders, and others of the Town of Boston; and whereas the Merchants and Traders, duly notified and met, having been refused a Copy of said Paper, although requested by their Committee, and apprehending said Address is intended to justify the Administration of Mr. Hutchinson, when Governor of this Province; we hereby utterly disclaim said Address, and disavow a Measure so clandestinely conducted, and so injurious in its Tendency."
It is reported that the late Governor, now immured at Castle William, has solemnly declared, on the Word of an honest Man, that he never gave his Advice or Opinion to Governor Gage with Respect to his approving or disapproving any Gentlemen chosen Counsellors on Wednesday last; and that his Excellency never showed to him his Instruction from the King to negative Mr. Bowdoin, Mr. Dexter, and Doctor Win-
throp, nor gave him the least Hint that he had such an Instruction, and that he knew nothing of the Governor's Intention previous to his putting it into Execution. To the Surprise of all that heard him, one Gentleman said upon the Exchange, on Friday last, that he believed the Declaration to be true.
It was reported by Hutchinson's Bofom Friends, that he had told them that if the Tea could be paid for, which would be stated at the lowest Rate by the East India Company, he would, upon his Arrival, be able to set aside the Port Bill, and remove every other Difficulty. This accounts for the Names of some honest, though weak Men, in the late Address.
We are told that when his Excellency Governor Gage mentioned the Instruction from his Majesty to negative James Bowdoin, Samuel Dexter, and John Winthrop, Esquires, the last of the three Honourable Gentlemen was not in the Council Chamber. The other two, in their Speeches to the Governor on the Occasion, intimated a strong Suspicion that there had been base and unjust Representations made against them to the Ministry, by the late Governor Hutchinson; and Mr. Dexter, in particular, expressed his Satisfaction at falling under the Disapprobation of such a determined Enemy to his native Country.
About 120 Signers, picked up with Secrecy and Industry from Town and Country, including the Sandemanians, Importers at the Time of the Non-importation Agreement, Crown Officers, new made Justices, &c. to the late Address, is too contemptible to give the Pensioner the least Shadow of Importance on the other Side of the Water; which was the main Design of the Labourers, and appears to be the last Effort of a defeated and expiring Faction.
June 2. Yesterday Captain Callahan sailed for London, with whom went Passengers his Excellency Governor Hutchinson, Eliza Hutchinson, Esq; his second Son, and Miss Hutchinson, his Excellency's youngest Daughter.
Yesterday arrived here from England several Transports, with Troops.
Thursday last arrived here his Majesty's Ship Tartar, Captain Meadows, from Virginia.
On the 13th of May the Towns of Hatfield, Whately, and Williamsburg, met to make Choice of a Representative to serve them in the General Court the Year ensuing, when Mr. John Dickinson was chosen by a Majority of Votes. Then the Towns proceeded to vote as an Instruction to their Representative, that he would by no Means agree that the Province pay for the Tea destroyed by the Bostonian Mobawiks, or any Part thereof, but use his utmost Influence to the contrary.
Tell it in Gath, publish it in Askelon, that the Boston Port Bill, in all its Parts, is now carrying into Execution, and that Boston is thereby put into greater Distress, and is more insulted by an English Armament, than ever was by a French or Spanish Fleet in the hottest War, when left without one British Ship for her Protection. The Town is become a Spectacle to Angels and Men. God grant that it may not be intimidated by the present Horrors to make a Surrender of the Rights of Americans, or in any Respect to dishonour herself in this Day of Trial and Perplexity.
We hear that Boats from Charlestown, Winnepeg, and other Ferries, are stopped, and not so much as a Brick to mend our Chimneys is suffered to be brought us.
The Regiment on Board the Transports arrived yesterday, we are informed, is the 4th, or King's own, which is to encamp on Boston Common. We are now told, that this, or other Regiments, will be quartered here until we are brought to a Sense of our Duty. Is it not the Duty of a virtuous, brave, and free People, to resist Tyranny?
Two or three Regiments are hourly expected. One is to relieve that at Halifax.
Yesterday his Excellency Governor Gage, attended by the Secretary of the Province, and other Gentlemen, set out for Salem.
Thousands in this Town, who cannot discern between the right Hand and the left, are, by the Boston Port Bill, involved in the general Calamity.—May their Cries enter into the Ear of that Potentate who delighteth himself in Mercy.
Yesterday three Transports, with Troops on Board, arrived at Nantasket Road from England.
Business was finished at the Customhouse at twelve o'Clock yesterday Noon, and this Harbour is shut against all Vessels bound hither; and on the 15th Instant none will be allowed to depart hence. Be it for ever remembered, to thy Grief and Shame, O Britain!
His Majesty's Ships, Frigates, and Schooners, are now placed in such a Manner, in Boston Harbour, as to prevent any Vessels going out or coming in, agreeable to the Act of Parliament for blocking up the said Harbour, which took Place yesterday; so that we have Reason to expect, that, in a little Time, the Town of Boston will be truly in a distressed and melancholy Situation.—God send us speedy Relief!
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Philadelphia, to his Friend at Boston, May 17.
"The Post has just brought us an Account of General Gage's Arrival, which I hope will give you Quiet and Security. Many People here were of Opinion that neither Governor Hutchinson's nor the Commissioners Lives were very safe before. I sincerely hope that your Town and Province will, at length, learn a little Wisdom and Moderation. I assure you, that their Friends here are much cast down, their Enemies (of which we have a great many) rejoice, and moderate People are almost silent, but all concur in wishing Moderation and Peace. Your Patriots will find themselves deceived, in the general Support of the other Provinces; from this they will find none, and, if they were so inclined, we are likely to have Work enough on the Frontiers, where above fifty Indians have just now been cruelly murdered, which will certainly bring on an Indian War. God bless you, and grant you Peace and Quiet."
The Account between Britain and her Colonies candidly stated.
AMERICA stands clearly indebted to Britain for her original Existence; for her happy Constitution; for the lenient and tender Indulgence, and Support, extended to her in her Infancy; for the Protection of her Territories, and her Commerce, when invaded hostily by an usurping Power; for establishing her Limits on a solid and permanent Basis, immovable and uncontrovertible; and for extending her Possessions at an enormous Expense; for undertaking a long, bloody, and expensive War, in Support of her Rights, and the future Security of her Property and Trade; for securing a foreign Market for such of her Commodities as the British Dominions cannot consume; and for the annual Expenses of supporting a Government, and military Establishments, in the Provinces and Islands in America.
On the other Side of the Account, Great Britain is indebted to her Colonies in America for the Consumption of her Manufactures; for immense Sums arising from Duties and Excise on the Commodities of America; for the Balance which the American Productions, exported to foreign Countries, bring in Favour of Britain; for the Consumption of India Goods, which leave a considerable Revenue in Duties, and great Gains behind; for the Gains arising by the African Trade; for the Nursery of able Mariners, that are raised by the sail Navigation carried on between Britain and America; but, above all, for the Influence and Consideration which the extensive and populous Dominions of Britain in America give her with other States, as a martial, powerful, and commercial Nation. Without the Support of Britain, America must become tributary to some other Nation; without America, Britain would cease to be an opulent, powerful Nation; their interests are inseparable, and their Separation is incompatible with their natural Ideas and high Notions of Liberty and Freedom, in the pure unadulterated Sense in which ancient, not modern Patriots, have conceived them.
Thus circumstanced, Britain should confirm to America her original Privileges and Immunities without Blemish; her Powers of distinct

Legislation and Taxation, under the immediate Control of the Crown and its Governors; the Trade and Navigation of America should be so limited as to make the same mutually useful; America should look up to Britain for Defence and Protection, and for the Encouragement of her Trade, and good Government of her Police; America must abandon her illicit Trade with Holland and France, and receive such Necessaries of Life and Convenience, as her Industry and her fertile Soil have not yet produced, from Britain, Ireland, and her Sister Colonies; America must, by her own special Act, bear a proportional Part of the Expenses of Government; America and Britain must conclude that their Interests and Security are inseparable; and they must look upon the Promoters of sedition Sentiments to revive Distentions, and lead their Affections astray from each other, as Enemies to both, and Tools to foreign Powers.
NEW YORK, June 6. WE hear that the Committee of Correspondence for the City of New York have ordered circular Letters to be sent to the Supervisors of the several Counties within this Colony, requesting them to communicate the same to the several Inhabitants.
A Fort is already laid out, and to be immediately constructed, at Crown Point, in the Room of the old one lately burnt down at that Place.
A Correspondent remarks, that, as in England, supporting Government are Words for enslaving , so, in this Country, Moderation among some People, is another Word for Submission . Extract of a Letter from Boston, dated the 21st of May, to sundry Gentlemen in New York.
"On the Receipt of your Letter by Express, on Advice of the late tyrannical Act of Parliament, we of the Committee speedily assembled, and seated on the welcome Repast. A general Joy spread through the whole City, who had the most pleasing Recollection of the noble and patriotic Generosity of our worthy Brethren in New York, who even prevented our Solicitations for Assistance. We are in the most arduous and vigorous Motion here, have sent circular Letters to every Town and District of the Province, and, though we have not had Time to receive Answers from distant Towns, we have this Day received from an inland Town a full Declaration of their Resolution to stand by us with their Lives and Fortunes; another Topic for Wedderburne to harangue upon! The British Merchants themselves have already begun to anticipate our Non-importation Agreement, which will be thoroughly confirmed by a Brig which failed yesterday for London, with Countermarks and Letters enough expressive of the general Sense of the Colonies, as far as we have been able to collect it.
"The Friends of Government (viz. Despotism) here, finding their Patron Hutchinson in the deepest Distress, have been handing about an Address to him, applauding his Virtue and publick Spirit, declaring his Letters quite harmless, and imploring his Intercession with his Majesty on their Behalf, at least that the Port might be opened, some of them having talked loudly of giving largely to the Sum proposed to be raised by them to compensate the East India Company's Loss in their Tea; but this Project drags heavily, though Mr. Hutchinson sent Word to the Town, that in Case they would pay only the first Cost of the Tea he would engage that every Thing else should be made easy. They absolutely tremble with a Dread of the Junction of the Colonies, and a Suspension of Trade with Great Britain; which, at this critical Season, must bury the Authors of this complicated treasonable Conspiracy against the Peace and Security of the Nation in the Ruins of their own Scheme.
"It is given out here, by some of the Crew, that your Chamber of Commerce have written Letters to Captain Chambers, offering, if he will be easy, and return, they will pay him for his Tea, and provide him the Command of a good Ship. But this Report gains no Credit here."
June 9. Saturday last being the Anniversary of his Majesty's Birthday, when he entered the 37th Year of his Age, at 12 o'Clock his Excellency General Haldimand, attended by a Number of Gentlemen, walked to the Commons, where they were received by a Royal Salute from the Train of Artillery, and the Royal Welch Fusiliers then under Arms; after which his Excellency returned to his Residence, where his Majesty's and other loyal Healths were drank, under the Discharge of a Royal Salute from Fort George, his Majesty's Ship Swan, James Ayscough, Esq; Commander, and sundry other Vessels in the Harbour. In the Evening some very curious Fireworks were exhibited, and a small Number of Houses were illuminated; but the Generality of the Inhabitants (though perfectly well affected to his Majesty's Person and Family, and preferring the English Constitution to every other Form of Government) were too deeply impressed with the melancholy Situation of all the British Colonies to assume the least Appearance of publick Rejoicing, while it remains in Suspense whether we shall be Freemen, by maintaining our Rights, or submit to be Slaves.
Every Town in every Colony of America, from which we have yet heard, consider the Case of Boston as their own, and agree in Sentiment to unite their Strength, and exert every Faculty, in the most determined persevering Endeavours to preserve their Rights and Liberties against the tyrannical Encroachments of Great Britain. To this End, a Congress is soon expected; and a total Suspension of all commercial Intercourse between the Colonies and Great Britain and Ireland, at least, it is generally believed will very soon take Place.
PHILADELPHIA, June 13.
On Wednesday last the following Petition was presented: To the Honourable JOHN PENN, Esq; Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Province of Pennsylvania, &c.
The Petition of sundry Inhabitants of the Province of Pennsylvania: Humbly represents,
THAT since the Receipt of the Assembly of this Province the Proceedings of the British Parliament towards America, and particularly an Act lately passed against the Town of Boston, have filled the Minds of your Petitioners, and others, their Fellow Subjects, with deep Anxiety and Concern. That your Petitioners apprehend the Design of this Act is to compel the Americans to acknowledge the Right of Parliament to impose Taxes upon them, at Pleasure. That the Precedent of condemning a whole Town or City unheard, and involving all its Inhabitants of every Age and Sex, and however differing in political Sentiments or Action, in one common Ruin, gives universal Alarm. Deeply impressed with these Sentiments, and at the same Time solicitous to preserve Peace, Order, and Tranquillity, we do earnestly entreat the Governor to call the Assembly of the Province as soon as it can conveniently be done, that they may have an Opportunity not only to devise Measures to compose and relieve the Anxieties of the People, but to restore that Harmony and Peace between the Mother Country and the Colonies which have been of late so much and so unhappily interrupted. And your Petitioners shall ever, &c.
Signed by near 900 respectable Freeholders, in and near the City of Philadelphia.
To which his Honour was pleased to return the following ANSWER:
GENTLEMEN, UPON all Occasions, when the Peace, Order, and Tranquillity of the Province, require it, I shall be ready to convene the Assembly; but as that does not appear to be the Case at present, I cannot think such a Step would be expedient, or consistent with my Duty.
Extract of a Letter from Bedford, May 30.
"I suppose you have heard of the Indians being killed at Whaling. Since that Time Indian White Eyes, Mr. Duncan, and Mr. Saunderson, who were sent down the River from Fort Pitt in Order to accommodate Matters with the Shawanese, are returned, but had hard Work to get back. The Delawares, who at present seem to be Friends, had enough to do to save their Lives. The poor Traders, down among the Shawanese, no Person can tell whether they are dead or alive. White Eyes, on his Return to Fort Pitt, said the Shawanese were for War, and that forty odd of them are at present out, intending a Stroke (as is supposed) at some Part of Virginia. The Delawares say they will not go to War, but there is no Dependence upon them; we expect every Day to hear of their striking in some Quarter. It is lamentable to see the Multitudes of poor People that are hourly running down the Country; such of them as stay are building Forts. God knows how it will turn out with them. We intend, as soon as we hear of any Damage being done, to erect Fortifications here. The Shawanese themselves say that they have nothing against Pennsylvania, but only Virginia; but we may depend, as soon as they strike Virginia, they will also fall upon us."
MONDAY, June 6, 1774.
WHEREAS, in the Pennsylvania Packet of this Day, it is mentioned, that "on Wednesday last, being the Day when the Act for shutting up the Port of Boston took Effect, the Bells of Christ Church were muffled and rang a solemn Peal, and that the Houses of Worship were crowded, &c." we are desired, by the Rector of that Church, to acquaint the Publick that the Bells were not rung with his Knowledge or Approbation, and that, by his express Direction, there was no particular Observance of that Day in either of the Churches under his Care. It is well known that the Established Church is restrained from any religious Observance of Days except those appointed by the Church, or the publick Authority of Government.
On Tuesday the 7th Instant the following Horses started for the Jockey Club Purse of 100l.
   1st Heat. 2d Heat.     James Delancey, Esq; his bay Mare Slamerkin, Governour Eden's Chestnut Horse Slim, 1 1   Mr. John Delancey's black Horse Auctioneer, 2 2   And on Thursday the 9th the following Horses started for the Purse of 50l. diff.   Mr. John Delancey's black Horse Auctioneer, 1 1   Governour Eden's bay Horse Why-Not, 2 2    A Letter from the Committee of the City of Philadelphia to the Comm. of Boston, sent by Mr. Paul Riviere, May 21st, 1774.
GENTLEMEN, WE have received your very interesting Letter, together with a Letter from the Town of Boston, and the Vote they have passed on the present alarming Occasion; and such Measures have been pursued thereon as the Shortness of the Time would allow. To collect the Sense of this large City is difficult; and when their Sense is obtained, they must not consider themselves as authorised to judge or to act for this populous Province, in a Business so deeply interesting as the present is to all British America.
"A very respectable Number of the Inhabitants of this City was, however, assembled last Evening, to consult what was proper to be done; and after reading the sundry Papers you transmitted to us, and also a Letter from the Committee of Correspondence in New York, the enclosed Resolves were passed, in which you may be assured we are sincere, and that you are considered as now suffering in the general Cause.
"But what farther Advice to offer you, on this sad Occasion, is a Matter of the greatest Difficulty; which not only requires more mature Deliberation, but also that we should take the necessary Steps to obtain the general Sentiments of our Fellow Inhabitants of this Province, as well as of our Sister Colonies. If satisfying the East India Company for the Damage they have sustained would put an End to this unhappy Controversy, and leave us on the Footing of constitutional Liberty for the future, it is presumed that neither you nor we could continue a Moment in Doubt what Part to act; for it is not the Value of the Tax, but the indefeasible Right of giving and granting our own Money (a RIGHT FROM WHICH WE CAN NEVER RECEDE) that is the Matter now in Consideration.
"By what Means the truly desirable Circumstance of a Reconciliation and future Harmony with our Mother Country, on constitutional Grounds, may be obtained, is indeed a weighty Question: Whether by the Method you have suggested, of a general Non-importation and Non-exportation Agreement, or by a general Congress of Deputies from the different Colonies, clearly to state what we conceive to be our Rights, and to make a Claim or Petition of them to his Majesty, in firm, but decent and dutiful Terms (so as that we may know by what Line to conduct ourselves in future) are now the great Points to be determined. The latter Method, we have Reason to think, would be most agreeable to the People of this Province, and the first Step that ought to be taken. The former may be reserved, as our last Resource, should the other fail; which, we trust, will not be the Case, as many wise and good Men in the Mother Country begin to see the Necessity of a good Understanding with the Colonies, upon the general Plan of Liberty as well as Commerce.
"We shall endeavour, as soon as possible, to collect the Sentiments of the People of this Province, and of the neighbouring Colonies, on these grand Questions; and should also be glad to know your Sentiments thereon. In the Meantime, with sincere Fellow Feelings for your Sufferings, and great Regard to your Persons, we are, &c."
Extract of a Letter from one of the Members of the House of Assembly of New Jersey, and one of the Committee of Correspondence, which consists of nine Members, dated June 2, 1774.
"I returned yesterday from New Brunswick, where six of our Committee met. We answered the Boston Letters, informing them that we look on New Jersey as eventually in the same Predicament with Boston, and that we will do every Thing which may be generally agreed on. We have signed a Request to the Governor to call the General Assembly, to meet at such Time as his Excellency may think proper before the first of August next. Our Committee is well disposed in the Cause of American Freedom."
ANNAPOLIS, May 30.
To the PRINTERS. A Publication of the enclosed Proofs, supported by a considerable Number of the Inhabitants of the City of Annapolis, will, it is presumed, furnish the most authentic Grounds for determining the Sense of the Majority on a Question of the last Importance.
WE whose Names are subscribed, Inhabitants of the City of Annapolis, conceive it our clear Right, and most incumbent Duty, to express our cordial and explicit Disapprobation of a Resolution which was carried by 47 against 31 at the Meeting held on the 27th Instant.
The Resolution against which we protest, in the Face of the World, is the following: "That it is the Opinion of this Meeting that the Gentlemen of the Law of this Province bring no Suit for the Recovery of any Debt due from an Inhabitant of this Province, to any Inhabitant of Great Britain, until the said Act be repealed."
DISSENTIENTS.
I. Because we are impressed with a full Conviction that this Resolution is founded in Treachery and Rashness, in as much as it is big with Backruptcy and Ruin to those Inhabitants of Great Britain, who, relying with unlimited Security on our good Faith and Integrity, have made us Masters of their Fortunes; condemning them, unheard, for not having interposed their Influence with Parliament in Favour of the Town of Boston, without duly weighing the Force with which that Influence would probably have operated, or whether, in their Conduct, they were actuated by Wisdom and Policy, or by Corruption and Avarice.
II. Because, whilst the Inhabitants of Great Britain are partially despoiled of every legal Remedy to recover what is justly due to them, no Provision is made to prevent us from being harassed by the Prosecution of internal Suits, but our Fortunes and Persons are left at the Mercy of domestick Creditors, without a Possibility of extricating ourselves, unless by a general Convulsion; an Event, in the Contemplation of sober Reason, replete with Horror.
III. Because our Credit, as a commercial People, will expire under the Wound; for what Confidence can possibly be reposed in those who shall have exhibited the most avowed and most striking Proof that they are not to be bound by Obligations, as sacred as human Invention can suggest!
WILLIAMSBURG, June 23.
BY Letters from Fort Pitt (since rebuilt called Fort Dunmore) of the 7th Instant, there is Advice that two Days before a Family on the west Side of the Monongehela, consisting of a Man, Woman, and six Children, were killed and scalped by a Party of Indians, with many Circumstances of Cruelty; and that a Man has been killed near Grave Creek, on the Ohio. The Day following another Man was killed on the Monongehela, by the Indians.
Yesterday Afternoon died in this City, after a short but severe Illness, Mr. Hugh McMEXIN, of Norfolk, Merchant. He was cut off at the very Prime of Life, being only in his 32d Year, and had every good Quality belonging to a Gentleman; being a sincere Friend, an agreeable Companion, of a most humane and benevolent Temper, and, in short, was universally esteemed by all who had the Pleasure of his Acquaintance, by whom his Death is now most sincerely regretted.
The Neptune, Punderford, from London, is arrived in York River, and the Brigantine Friendship, from Boston, in James River.
Advertisements.
NORFOLK, June 20, 1774.
WHEREAS the Concern of Hector Mac Alester and Co. was dissolved on the first Instant, the Partners thereof, from a Desire of bringing their Affairs to a speedy Conclusion, once more request all Persons indebted to them to make immediate Payment, either to Robert Donald of Warwick, or the Subscriber in Norfolk; and as it is not in their Power to extend farther the Indulgence which, for a long Time, has been granted to many, they hope that due Regard will be paid to this Application. Those who have any Demands against the said Concern are desired to make them known, that they may be adjusted and paid. The Subscriber will continue to do Business in this Place on his own Account, and solicits the Favours of his Friends.
HECTOR MAC ALESTER.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 23, 1774.
KEYSER'S PILLS, in 30s. 15s. and 7s. 6d. Boxes, to be sold at the Subscriber's Shop in this City.
JOHN M. GALT.
FOR SALE.
TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY FIVE Acres of Land in Giles County , lying in Potomac Parish , upon which there is a very good Mill on an excellent Stream of Water. It will be laid off in Lots, for the Convenience of Purchasers; and as it is entitled Land, Application will be made to the next General Assembly for an Act to dock the Entail. Mr. Lewis Booker will show the Land, and make known the Terms.
WILSON M. CARY.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, on Monday the 11th of July, on the Premises,
A LOT in the Town of Blandford , whereon is a good Storehouse, and a large Warehouse. Credit will be allowed till the 25th of April next, the Purchaser giving Bond and good Security to
JOHN BAIRD.
To be SOLD, by Execution, for ready Money, at Aylett's Warehouse, on Wednesday the 13th of July,
TWENTY SEVEN likely Virginia born Negroes, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, belonging to the Estate of Colonel James Quarles, deceased, and taken to satisfy three Judgments obtained in York Court by the Executors of Philip W. Claiborne, deceased.
GOODRICH CRUMP, Sub Sheriff.
To be SOLD, on Wednesday the 29th Instant, at the Plantation of John Kerby, late of Charles Parish, deceased,
ALL his personal Estate, consisting of large Stocks of fine CATTLE, SHEEP, HORSES, and HOGS, a new double CHAIR, a neat SAILING BOAT, and sundry HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond with approved Security to the Subscriber; those who fail to discharge their Bonds, within twenty Days after they become payable, must pay Interest from the Date.
THOMAS KERBY, Executor.
To be SOLD, on Thursday the 1st of September, at Hanover Courthouse,
A TRACT of LAND in Hanover County, containing 795 Acres, adjoining the Lands of Mr. Truett and Mr. Gaddes Winston, is about fourteen Miles from Page's Warehouse, and about twelve from the Town of Richmond. There is a large Quantity of excellent Pine Timber upon it, the Soil is good for Wheat and Indian Corn, and the Whole is divided into Lots of 265 Acres each, for the Convenience of Purchasers. Credit will be allowed until October 1775, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security; and the Bonds to carry Interest from the Date, if not discharged when they become due.
LEWIS BURWELL, LEWIS BURWELL, Junior. June 22, 1774. ANNE CAMPBELL.
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, about 300 Acres of which are rich low Ground and Meadow Land. It lies within four Miles of two Merchant Mills, and about ten Miles of two other Merchant Mills in Loudoun; thirty Miles from Colchester, Alexandria, and Dumfries. If any Person or Persons incline to purchase the Whole, or any Part of the said Lands, they may be shown them, and know the Terms, by applying to Captain Francis Peyton, in Loudoun County, who has full Power to treat for the same, or to the Subscriber. It is laid off in Lots of two, three, and four Hundred Acres, with an equal Quantity of low Ground and Meadow Land to each Lot. (1 M. tf.) ROBERT BURWELL.
FOR SALE.
FIVE HUNDRED Acres of rich LAND in Charlotte County, on Little Roanoke Run, near the Courthouse; there is a small Plantation upon it. A good Bargain will be given, reasonable Credit allowed for Payment, and an undoubted Title made. The Subscriber lives near the Land, and will show it to any Person who may apply for that Purpose. JOHN PETTUS.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at Goochland Courthouse, on Monday the 18th of July, being Court Day,
A TRACT of rich well timbered Land lying opposite to Elk Island, in the said County, belonging to the Estate of Mr. John Smith, deceased, containing 2000 Acres, which will be put up in four separate Lots. Likewise a Tract containing between 3 and 400 Acres, lying on both Sides the Little Bird Creek, near the Head thereof, in said County. Those Lands having been fully described in a former Advertisement, renders it unnecessary here. The Time of Payment will be made known on the Day of Sale, and Bonds with good Security required of the Purchasers, by
WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor.
N. B. The Meeting of Merchants in Williamsburg having prevented me from attending on the 28th of June, it may be necessary to assure the Publick that the above mentioned Land will certainly be sold on the Day now appointed.
The Purchasers at the different Sales of the Negroes and personal Estate of Joseph and John Smith, deceased, are desired to take Notice that their Bonds will carry Interest from the Date, if not paid by the 1st of July; which, added to the distressed Situation of those Estates, I hope will induce them to make immediate Payment.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 20, 1774.
LOST, a Warrant under the Hand and
Seal of His Excellency the Earl of Dunmore, granted to Edward Wilkinson, and by him assigned to me, for 200 Acres of Land in Augusta on the Western Waters, and directed to the Surveyor of that County. Any Person that will deliver the same to Mr. James Southall of this City, or to me in Berkeley County, shall have 20s. The Publick are hereby warned against taking a Conveyance of the said Warrant, and the several Surveyors are requested to observe this Advertisement. (2l) ROBERT RUTHERFORD.
YORK TOWN, June 20, 1774.
TAKEN off a Bench before Mr. Allen
Jones's Store, on the 11th of this Instant, a neat SILVER WATCH with an enamelled Dial Plate, open Work over the Balance Wheel, and the other Work remarkably neat; I think made by Robert Jones, Liverpool, No. 1600, and the Chain is broke. Whoever brings the said Watch to the Subscriber shall have 20s. (2) ANTHONY ROBINSON.
STRAYED from Mr. Page's Plantation, in
Hanover County, a BAY MARE about fourteen Hands one Inch high, has had two or three Colts, seven Years old, but never was broke, a long Mane and Tail undocked, a Star in her Forehead, one of her hind Legs at the Pastern Joint much hurt, and bends considerably. As she was brought from Amherst last Spring, it is probable she will endeavour to return there. Whoever gives me Notice of the said Mare, or brings her to me in King William, shall be well rewarded. CARTER BRAXTON.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Sub-
scriber, the 8th of May last, a likely BAY MARE four or five Years old this Spring, about four Feet nine Inches high, a Star in her Forehead, her hind Feet white, one as high as her Hock, was lately foundered, and is shod all round. I will give 3l. to any Person that will deliver her to me in Peterburg, or on Conviction of the Thief 4l. HENRY MORISS.

RUN away in May last, from the Subscriber in Prince George , near Noble's Warehouse, a tall Mulatto Woman Slave named JEAN about 35 Years old, thin visaged, and the End of her left Thumb off; the carried with her sundry Suits of Clothes, and it is supposed she is gone towards Green Spring in James City, or Williamsburg, or Urbanna in Middlesex, as she has Acquaintances thereabouts. Whoever takes up the said Slave and delivers her to me, or secures her in any Jail so that I get her again, shall have 40s. Reward, besides what the Law allows. It is imagined she will endeavour to pass for a free Woman. (2||) DAVID HOBBS.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a DARK BAY HORSE about four Feet six Inches high, five Years old, a few white Hairs in his Forehead, his near fore Foot and both his hind Feet white, a small white Spot on his right Cheek. Part of his Mane has been trimmed to a Roach, the other Part long, with a Switch Tail; had on a small Bell with a Leather Collar and Buckle tied with a Hempen String, and branded on the near Buttock S L. Also a BLACK MARE about four Feet four Inches high, eight Years old, hanging Mane and Switch Tail, a Star in her Forehead, a Snip on her Nose, a small white Spot on her near Hip, appears to have had a Fistula, branded on the near Shoulder L, and on the near Buttock S. Posted, and appraised, the Horse to 91. and the Mare to 71. WILLIAM JONES.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a SORREL GELDING about two Years old, four Feet five Inches high, neither docked nor branded, has several small white Spots about him, one on his Back, his off hind Foot white, a small Star in his Forehead, several white Hairs in his Mane, and is very gentle. Posted, and appraised to 101. WILLIAM JONES.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick, FIVE HOGS , viz. three spayed Sows and two Barrows, marked with a Crop and Half Crop in the right Ear, and a Swallowork in the left. Posted, and appraised to 51. HENSLEY GRUBBS.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a BLACK HORSE , supposed to be very old, his left Eye out, has many Saddle Spots on each Side of his Back, and branded on the near Buttock T. Posted, and appraised to 45s. RICHARD BANKS.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a YELLOWISH BAY MARE about eighteen or nineteen Years old, four Feet eight or nine Inches high, shod before, appears to have had a Fistula, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock, but the Brand cannot be made out. Posted, and appraised to 31. RICHARD BANKS.
TAKEN up, in Louisa, a RED BRINDLED STEER about three Years old, marked with a Crop and Slit in the left Ear, and an Underkeel in the right. Posted, and appraised to 30s. (||) JOHN BOSWELL.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, a BLACK MARE about four Feet five Inches high, seven or eight Years old, a small Star in her Forehead, some Saddle Spots, a Roach Mane and Switch Tail, paces, trots, and gallops, no Brand perceivable, and had on an old Bell with some Pewter round the Staple. Posted, and appraised to 61. (||) GEORGE WALTON.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a BLACK HORSE about four Feet eight Inches high, five Years old, three white Spots under his Belly, a small Bell on, paces, trots, and gallops, and branded on the near Shoulder S. Posted, and appraised to 121. 10s. (||) WILLIAM DUDLEY.
CHARLES CITY, June 6, 1774. HAVING entered into the Executorship of the Estate of Peter Eppes, late of Charles City County, I find great Difficulty, from the disordered Situation of his Papers, and imperfect State of his Accounts, to gain a sufficient Insight into his Affairs; particularly his Administration on the Estate of his late Brother Temple Eppes, which was managed in such a careless Manner that few Vouchers or Entries appear on his Books for many considerable Sums that I know he paid for that Estate, which leads me to conclude there may be many more in the same Situation. I shall therefore be under an Obligation to those Gentlemen who had Money due from Temple Eppes at the Time of his Death, and received Payment of his Administrator, if they will inform me of the same, either by a Line, or through Mr. Thomas Pleasants of Henrico County. WILLIAM ROYAL.
PETERSBURG, June 8, 1774. AS I purpose giving up the Charge of the Store now under my Management at this Place, on Account of Messrs. William Cuninghame and Co. of Glasgow, to Alexander Horsburgh, on the 1st of September, I beg the Favour of all those who have had Dealings with me, on Account of the above mentioned Company, to settle their Accounts before that Time, and grant Bond or other Specialty, that no Dispute may arise thereafter. The Store will be supplied with Goods, and carried on to the same Extent as usual, by Mr. Horsburgh. THOMAS GORDON.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the Publick, that (as soon as the Courts proceed on their Dockets) he proposes to practice as an Attorney in the County Courts of York and James City, and in the Court of Hustings at Williamsburg, and to continue his Practice in New Kent and Charles City Courts; and as his whole Time and Attention will be employed in this Business, he thinks he can safely promise the utmost Diligence and Punctuality in it. He proposes to attend, at his Lodgings (at Mrs. Rind's) in Williamsburg, the Day before (or after) the Courts of York, James City, and the Hustings, and in all publick Times, to receive the Commands of those that will employ him; and at other Times, his Clients Letters left there will be forwarded to him in New Kent by a careful Hand, who will receive and pay such Money as Williamsburg as the Convenience of his Clients requires. Titles will be examined, and Conveyances drawn with Care and Despatch, by B. DANDRIDGE. (||)
PRINCE EDWARD, June 10, 1774. I WANT to hire for one, two, or three Years, a BLACKSMITH who understands the Business in all its Branches. If any One that can come well recommended, as an industrious, sober, obliging Man, will apply before the 1st of September, I will give him Wages sufficient to encourage him to persevere in his Business. HENRY B. LIGHTFOOT. (||)
NORFOLK, June 15, 1774. THE Subscriber continues to receive and sell GOODS at publick and private Sale, on Commission; and returns his most hearty and sincere Thanks to his Employers and Friends for their Favours heretofore received, and hopes for a Continuance of them so long as they find him punctual, which shall be his constant Endeavour. GEORGE KELLY. (2)
To be SOLD, at publick Auction, at Westmoreland Courthouse, on Tuesday the 27th of September, being Westmoreland Court Day,
TWENTY very likely Virginia born SLAVES. Credit will be allowed until the 10th of November following, on giving Bond and good Security; the Bonds to bear Interest from the Day of Sale, if not punctually discharged. RICHARD PARKER.
To be SOLD, by Decree of Hanover Court, the 9th of July, on the Premises, THE HOUSES and LOTS in the Town of Newcastle, lately in Possession of William Muir, pleasantly situated on the main Street, and the Building very convenient to live private or publick, as the main Road runs close by, leading to Newcastle Bridge. Twelve months Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and approved Security to SAMUEL PEARSON. WILLIAM JOHNSON.
For LIVERPOOL. THE Ship GREENWOOD, Mackay Reed Master, loads at Norfolk, has two Thirds of her Cargo already engaged, can take in 200 Hhds. of Tobacco on Liberty of Consignment. Any Gentlemen inclining to ship by her will please to send their Orders to Mr. Richard Taylor of Petersburg, Mr. Richard Squire Taylor in King William County, or to us at Norfolk. GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH.
A valuable Sale of LANDS. To be sold, a TRACT of LAND in Berkeley and Frederick Counties, containing 12,076 Acres; it lies seven Miles on each Side of Shenandoah River, the Quantity on the east Side, being only a Slip of low Ground, is inconsiderable; the Quality of the Land is remarkably good, and the Conveniences attending it great. There are two plentiful Streams of Water running through Marishes three Miles in Length, some of which are already reclaimed Meadows, and the rest, at a very small Expense, might soon be reduced to the like State. On each Side of the Streams Mills might be erected and Furnaces, the Land affording Stone, Lime, Iron, and Lead Ore. On one of the Streams I have already erected a complete Merchant Mill, with a Pair of the best French Burrs for grinding of Wheat, and a Pair of common Stones for grinding of Indian Corn; besides this, there is near the Dwelling-House a Tub Mill, and on the other Stream there is a valuable Saw Mill. There are five settled and improved Plantations; on one of them is a wood-Stone House, two Stories high, with two Rooms on a Floor, a Kitchen, Dairy, and all other convenient Outhouses; on another Plantation, where Michael Pike lived, there is a good Stone House; and at the other Plantations there are Overseers Houses, Negro Quarters, Barns, Stables, Tobacco Houses, &c. The above Tract shall be either partitioned off in Lots of 1000 or 500 Acres, or sold bodily to one Purchaser. Belonging to this Estate there are 112 Negroes to be disposed of, together with all the Stocks of Cattle, equal to any in the Colony, Horses, Mares, Colts, Hogs, &c. likewise all the necessary Implements for the Planter or Farmer. Any Person or Persons inclining to purchase are desired to make their Proposals to me at Roanoke, on Rappahannock River, or to leave them with the Overseer, who lives at the House Plantation, and will show the Land. In November I shall be on the Premises, and may then be personally treated with. Part of this Land, and some of the Negroes, belong to my eldest Son, who leaves to me the Disposition thereof, and will confirm any Engagement I enter into on his Part. (6) RALPH WORMELEY.
For SALE. A WELL accustomed ORDINARY in the Town of Blandford, which has always rented for 751. a Year, it having many valuable Improvements and Conveniences. Any Person inclining to view the Premises, and to be acquainted with the Terms, may apply to the Subscriber near said Town; who will also dispose of the Household and Kitchen Furniture, if it suits the Purchaser. JOHN BUTLER, Senior.
To be SOLD, on Thursday the 10th of November, at the Rocky Ridge, ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY choice SLAVES, late the Property of John Wayles, Esq; deceased. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to FRANCIS EPPES. HENRY SKIPWITH. (6) ** Five per Cent. Discount for ready Money.
STRAYED from the Falls Plantation, in Chesterfield, the Beginning of March last, two Mares, one of them a fine BAY, nine or ten Years old, four Feet six Inches high, a large Star in her Forehead, her near hind Foot white, bushy Mane and Switch Tail, paces, trots, and gallops, her Brand, if any, not remembered. The other is a LIGHTER BAY and somewhat larger, about twelve Years old, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, paces pretty fast, and canters, her Brand resembles INH in a Piece, but very imperfect. They were both supposed, when they went away, to be with Foal by my Horse Ranter. They went off together, and as one was bred in Prince George, and the other in Mecklenburg, or Brunswick, it is uncertain whether they might make down James River or outwards; but, as they have been gone some Time and not heard of, it is supposed they are gone out, and as they work well, may be kept up for that Purpose. I will give 41. to whoever brings them to the said Plantation, and if taken up at any considerable Distance pay reasonable Charges, and 101. to detect whoever may have kept them up to work, without doing what the Law directs. WILLIAM BLACK.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, out of Mr. Alexander Spotswood's Pasture, about the 21st of May, a BAY MARE about four Feet nine Inches high, a small Star in her Forehead, one hind Foot white up to her Footlock, and one of her fore Hoofs is mixed with black and white Hairs, her Sides are rubbed with Traces, and she is branded on the near Buttock I B. Whoever brings the said Mare to me, or gives me such Information that I get her again, shall have 30s. Reward, paid by me near Port Royal. (2||) JOHN CATLETT.
YORK TOWN, June 16, 1774. RUN away last Night from the Ship London, at Anchor before this Town, WILLIAM BECKLY, and NED, or MARGATE, two young Seamen belonging to the said Ship, who also stole the Jolly Boat, and some Provisions; the Boat has the Ship's Name on some Part of her and on the Oars, is painted white, has a white Bottom, and is very small. A Reward of 20s. will be given for the Sailors and the same for the Boat, besides what the Law allows, upon their being brought to the Ship. MOSES ROBERTSON.
RUN away from the Subscriber in Norfolk, on the 5th Instant, an Apprentice Boy named WILLIAM FORBES, about twenty Years old, a Silversmith by Trade; had on, when he went away, a Bearskin Jacket lined with Flannel, a Pair of white Breeches, white Shirt, Thread Stockings, and a Pair of English made Shoes with Pinchbeck pierced Buckles. He stoops in his Shoulders, wears his own Hair, and sometimes treads a little knock-kneed; he is very much given to Drink, and when drunk affects to imitate the Irish Accent. Whoever will take up the said Apprentice, and deliver him to the Subscriber in Norfolk, shall have 31. Reward; I forewarn all Masters of Vessels, and others, from harbouring him at their Peril. JAMES MURPHREE.
Five Pounds Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber, in Prince George, on Monday the 23rd of May, an indentured Servant Man named BENJAMIN PARROT, born in London, 32 Years of Age, five Feet six or seven Inches high, by Trade a House Carpenter, tolerably well made, dark Complexion, short black curling Hair, and has a down Look; had on, when he went away, a white Broadcloth Coat lately turned, a Lead coloured Cloth Waistcoat, white Russia Drill Breeches darned at both Knees, a white Irish Linen Shirt, a Pair of white Thread Stockings (one of which is much finer than the other) a Pair of coarse Shoes with very large Silver plated Buckles, and a very deep brimmed Felt Hat; he likewise took with him two new Check Shirts, and a Pair of new Osnaburg Trousers, which he carried in a Virginia Cloth Wallet, marked S M. The above Servant came in with Captain Leitch, of the Elizabeth, about two Months ago. Whoever secures the said Servant, so that I get him again, shall have 31. or if delivered to me at Flower de Hundred, the above Reward. (||) JOSHUA POYTHRESS, Junior.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 16, 1774. WENT away last Week, a Negro Man named CATO, about five Feet four Inches high, speaks bad English, and is supposed to be gone to Mr. Peter P. Thoyton's in Northumberland, to his Wife. Whoever delivers him to the Subscriber shall have 40s. JOHN CARTER.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a BLACK HORSE about four Feet four Inches high, and appears to be ten Years old, a Blaze in his Face, some Saddle Spots on his Back, but no Brand. Posted, and appraised to 71. EDWARD BRYER.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in York County, the 7th Instant (June) a small Mulatto Wench about fifteen Years old, named SALL, who took with her all her Wearing and Bed Clothes, amongst which were several Dutch Blankets. There went off with her, as her Husband, a Mulatto Fellow belonging to John Hattley Norton, Esq; and as they were seen to go by Colonel Harwood's Mill, I have Reason to believe they are lurking about Williamsburg or Jamestown. Whoever secures the said Wench, so that I get her again, shall have 20s. PHILIP DEDMAN.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Nansemond County, on the 2d Instant (June) a dark Mulatto Man named JACK, about 32 Years of Age, five Feet six Inches high, well made, bow legged, more so in the right than the left, has a Number of Scars on his Back, occasioned by a Whip for his Villainy, he is very artful and crafty, so that whoever takes him up must be very careful or else he will make his Escape. He took with him several Changes of Apparel. Whoever delivers the said Slave to me shall have TEN DOLLARS Reward if taken in the Colony, and if out thereof TWENTY DOLLARS. N. B. I forewarn all Persons from carrying him out of the Colony, at their Peril. SAMUEL BRADLEY.
RICHMOND TOWN, June 11, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named LIVELY (alias Jeff or Jeffery) about 35 Years of Age, well made, is pitted with the Smallpox, talks good English, but has an Impediment when confused or talks fast, has a small Sore close to his Nose under the right Eye, likewise the Mark of a Cut plain to be seen on the left Side of his Face, is a Sailor by Trade, and probably will endeavour to pass for a Freeman. I understand he is gone for Norfolk, with a View, I suppose, to get on Board some Vessel. I therefore caution all Masters of Vessels from harbouring or employing him, at their Peril; and I hereby offer a Reward of 40s. to any Person who apprehends him, and secures him so that I get him again. ROBERT MITCHELL.
••• I have a LOT of LAND on Shocco Hill, adjoining the main Road, for Sale; also about 100 Acres of Land two Miles the other Side of Westham, adjoining the main Road that leads to Stanton, which I will either sell or exchange.
RUN away from the Subscriber, about the 20th of April, a Mulatto Fellow named PETER BROWN, by Trade a Painter, but can do Carpenters Work, about 35 or 40 Years of Age, five Feet eight or nine Inches high, of a dark Complexion, slim made, thin Visage, has lost several of his upper fore Teeth, is fond of Singing and sings well, has several Suits of Clothes, therefore I cannot describe his Dress. He was some Years past tried for a Robbery, and found guilty, but obtained the Governor's Pardon on suffering one Year's Imprisonment. After that Time he was sold to Mr. John Fox of Gloucester, with whom he lived one or two Years; he then ran away and passed for a Freeman in the Counties of King William, Caroline, and Hanover, where he was taken up and brought home. As he has a Wife at Mr. Benjamin Hubbard's, it is likely he may be lurking in that Neighbourhood, or near Petersburg, where he was raised. Whoever takes up the said Runaway, and delivers him to me at Osborne's, shall have 40s. Reward. All Persons are forbid from harbouring or carrying him out of the Colony. PETERFIELD TRENT.
RUN away from the Subscriber, on Sunday the 22nd of May, in Hanover County, an indentured Servant named DENNIS McDONALD, about five Feet six Inches high, commonly has a sore Leg, a very remarkable Scar on his left Leg, and a Scar on his right Instep, occasioned by a Scald; had on, when he went away, a darkish coloured Frieze Coat, brown Linen Shirt and Trousers, a Pair of Sale Stockings and Shoes, and a Pair of plated Shoe Buckles. I forewarn all Masters of Vessels from carrying him out of the Province; and whoever delivers him to me shall have 40s. Reward, besides what the Law allows. (2||) GEORGE NORVELL.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Surry County, a Negro Woman who says her Name is JENNY, and that she belongs to William Hobbs; her Clothing is of Negro Cotton. The Owner is desired to take her away and pay Charges. MICAJAH COGGAN, Jailer.
HANOVER TOWN, June 8, 1774. AS I intend for Great Britain soon, all Persons indebted to me, or to Mr. Samuel Gift of London, are desired to make immediate Payment, and those who have any Demands against me to make them known; and as I am about to settle with the Executors of Mr. John Smith, for the Transactions at the Store kept by him for Mr. Gift at Hanover Town, such as have Demands against that Store, and the Debtors to it, who claim Discounts for their Dealings with Mr. Smith, are now desired to produce their Accounts without Delay, that they may be examined and settled by Mr. Smith's Executors, for I shall not allow any Demands or Discount of that Sort that may be offered after the above Settlement is made, nor can I grant farther Indulgence to those Debtors, upon any Account. THOMAS SMITH.
JUNE 9, 1774. THE Snow CARLISLE, William Binsley Master, Burthen about 360 Hhds. lying at Ruffin's, on Pamunkey, will take in Tobacco, upon Liberty of Consignment, to any Merchant in Liverpool, at 81. Sterling a Tun. Those inclining to ship are desired to send their Notes or Orders to Richard Squire Taylor in King William County, or to the Captain, who will attend the neighbouring Courts.
IF the Bonds and Accounts due us for Goods sold in Essex and Gloucester are not discharged before the 20th of July, they will then be put into the Hands of our Attorneys, without farther Notice, or Respect of Persons. Tobacco will be taken in Payment, at the current Cash Price. Our Assistant, Johnny Blair, Junior, will be collecting in and about that Neighbourhood till the Time mentioned, and has Authority to settle and give Receipts for JOHN & GEORGE FOWLER. (||)
JUNE 7, 1774. THE Debtors to Messrs. Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, late of London, Merchants, having paid no Regard to a former Advertisement, I think it expedient to call on them in this Manner once more to request Payment of their Debts to me, as Attorney of the Assignees under the Commission of Bankrupt. I am advised, that under this Commission, which issued the 5th of August 1773, every Interest which Messrs. Perkins and Co. then had became vested in the Assignees under their Effects; that the Assignments to Messrs. Barlow and Co. and Messrs. Holland and Co. of January and April 1773, being executed by Perkins and Brown alone, were for that Reason (without offering any other) incomplete and superseded by the Assignment under the Commission aforesaid; and that Payments and Engagements to pay to Messrs. Barlow and Co. and Messrs. Holland and Co. under Colour of their respective Assignments, are absolutely void; and that the Assignees under the Commission have yet a Right at Law to recover all the Debts due to Messrs. Perkins and Co. But, to remove all Objections, I will indemnify every Person for what I shall receive of them for Debts contracted with Messrs. Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown. CHARLES YATES.
PETERSBURG, June 2, 1774. THE Subscriber intends to leave the Colony soon, and to return in a few Months. During his Absence, the Business, at present under his Management, will be conducted by Mr. Emanuel Walker. EDWARD BRISBANE.
UNDER a Deed of Trust, from Robert Briggs, to Richard Taylor and Co. will be exposed to Sale, to the highest Bidder, for ready Money, on Monday the 27th Instant (June) at Brunswicks Courthouse, being Court Day, the said Briggs's Land and Plantation, on Wapoa Creek, in the said County, whereon he now lives, containing, by Estimation, 300 Acres. RICHARD TAYLOR.

POETS CORNER.
PEACE.
PEACE, heavenly Goddess! born on balmy Wings, Flies o'er high Palaces, where Noise and Mirth, Eternal Foes to Rest, incessant roar;
MARCUS GIBBIN, youngest Son of the Reverend John Gibbin, of King's County Ireland, who came to the back Settlements in Philadelphia about 25 Years ago, and acted in the Capacity of a Schoolmaster, be living, he is requested to write an Account of his Situation and Circumstances to Mrs. Martha Gibbin, in Stephen Street, Dublin, and he will have an Answer to his Advantage. For farther Particulars inquire of Marcus Gibbin, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. (2l)
PORTSMOUTH, June 15, 1774.
A PURSE of 100 GUINEAS to be run for by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, over the Two-Mile Course at this Place, the best two Heats in three, on Thursday the 8th of September, carrying Weight for Age, agreeable to the Articles of the said Purse, which are to be seen in the Hands of Mr. Richard Nestor Merchant there, with whom all Horses starting for said Purse are to be entered, the Day before the Race at farthest. The Money to be paid to the Winner immediately after the Race. It is also proposed to have two more Races, one on the Friday following, for 50 l. the other on Saturday, for 30 l. which will be advertised particularly, as soon as the Subscriptions are full.
For LONDON,
THE Ship Liberty, William Outram Master, has two Thirds of her Cargo already engaged, and for the Remainder will take in Tobacco, on Liberty of Consignment, at 8 l. Sterling per Tun. Any Gentlemen who are inclined to ship will please to send their Orders to the Captain on Board, Mr. William Meredith on Mattapony, Mr. William Stephen at York Town, Mr. George Lorimer at Urbanna, or Mr. William Porter at Fredericksburg.
For SALE,
THE TRACT of LAND formerly advertised by the Subscriber, lying in Louisa County, containing, by Estimation, 1200 Acres, more or less. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms by applying to REBECCA CHAMBERLAYNE.
To be SOLD, on Thursday the 30th Instant (June) on the Premises,
FOUR Hundred and twenty eight Acres of LAND in Surry County, joining Cabin Point, late the Property of Mr. John Cocke, Senior, whereon are two Grist Mills, a Saw Mill, two convenient Warehouses at Low Point Landing, and several other Houses on the Land, Part of which joins the Creek, where a Merchant's Mill could be erected at a small Expense. Any Person inclined to purchase may see the Land by applying to the Subscriber, at Cabin Point. The Terms of Payment to be agreed on at the Day of Sale. ARCHIBALD DUNLOP.
To be SOLD, and entered on the 1st of September, THE only Tavern in the Town of Manchester, at the Falls of James River, with every Convenience for a Publick House, several of the Outhouses newly finished. Besides the Houses used for the Tavern there is a good new House well finished, with two Rooms below and two above, where the Family may live quite retired, a large Garden newly paled in, with about five or six Acres of Land, which run near 300 Feet on the main Street, in a valuable Part of the Town, and capable of great Improvement. At this Tavern constantly board twenty Gentlemen at 25 l. per Annum, besides Servants. Long Credit will be given for Part of the Money, on giving Bond with approved Security. BETTY TODD, Junior.
Just imported from London, in the London, Captain Robertson, and to be sold at my Shop in Williamsburg,
A LARGE Assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES. Also fine Sallad and Common Oil, best Durham Mustard, Jar Raisins, Currants, Brinkwell's Purging Elixir of Peppermint, a great Variety of Patent Medicines, Pickles, Spices, Candies, &c. &c. WILLIAM PASTEUR.
To be SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND on Charles River, York County, containing about 600 Acres, Part of which is Marsh, that may be drained for very little Expense. The Situation of this Place is very convenient for a Family, as it lies upon a River that abounds with Oysters and fine Fish, particularly Sheepheads, is within 200 Yards of a Mill, and two Miles of the Church. My Reason for selling it is, my having bought a Tract more convenient to me. Whoever inclines to purchase may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber, in York Town. THOMAS NELSON, Junior.
To be SOLD,
THE Ordinary, Ferry, Storehouse, Warehouse, and other Improvements at Boyd's Hole, on Potomack River, in the County of Stafford, with 200 Acres of Land adjoining, now in the Possession of Mr. Alexander Grant, but belonging to the Trustees of Mr. John Bland of London, who hold it of William Fitzhugh, Esq; under a Lease made by him to Mr. Bland about seven Years ago, for a Term of forty Years, at the annual Ground Rent of 35 l. The Houses are all new, having been built by Mr. Bland since the Commencement of his Lease. The Ordinary is thirty Feet long and twenty Feet wide, has three Rooms and a Passage below Stairs, and four Rooms above, all well finished. The Kitchen is large, and has two Brick Chimneys. The Storehouse is commodious, with a Counting Room at one End and a Lumber Room at the other. The Warehouse is eighty Feet long and twenty Feet wide, underpinned with Brick, and has a good Cellar under Part of it. There are convenient Stables, and all proper Outhouses for the Ordinary and Store, which will be shown by Mr. Grant to any Person inclined to purchase, and may be entered on immediately. The Terms may be known by applying to Mr. Grant on the Premises, Mr. John Bland at Blandford, or of the Subscriber in Hanover County. PETER LYONS.
To be RENTED, for a Year, or Terms of Years, not exceeding seven, and entered on at Christmas, TWO Thirds of a Plantation in York County, on Queen's Creek, containing between 4 and 500 Acres of Land, within three Miles and a Half of Williamsburg, and two from the Oyster Rocks in York River, which Situation, if the Person renting enters into that Way of Business, makes it very valuable. There is on the said Plantation a very good Dwelling-House, and all necessary Outhouses, in good Repair, and the Plantation under a good Fence. It will be rented with, or without, a sufficient Number of Negroes to work it, and a good Stock of Cattle, &c. If it is not rented by the 30th of September, the Stocks of Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep, will be sold some Time in the Fall, of which Notice will be given; at the same Time the Plantation will be rented to the highest Bidder; and, on the 31st of December, the Negroes will be hired before the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg. Likewise two Thirds of about 500 Acres of Land, within two Miles of Williamsburg, upon the main Road to York Town, whereon are two Plantations, to be rented as above. Bond, with sufficient Security, to be given to the Executors of Mr. Frederick Bryan, deceased. For farther Particulars apply to William Moody, Junior, or Frederick Bryan, in York County.
STRAYED from the Plantation of Mr. William Mitchell, in Goochland County, about the latter End of March, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE four Feet six or seven Inches high, strong and well made, his Mane and Tail lately grown out, trots and gallops, and has been used to draw in a Chair. He was seen, soon after he went away, in Cumberland, near Carter's Ferry, making, as is imagined, towards Amelia, where he was raised. Whoever delivers the said Horse to Mr. John Snodgrass in Goochland, or the Subscriber in Richmond, shall have 20 s. Reward. ARCHIBALD BRYCE.
STOLEN, or STRAYED, last November, from the Subscriber, a BAY STALLION near five Feet high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, no Brand that I remember, but a remarkable Cut, formerly made, in his Neck, which leaves a Sink that will hide your Thumb, paces slow, canters well, and trots hard. Whoever brings him to me, at Richmond, shall have 5 l. Reward. PATRICK COUTTS. (4)
PORTSMOUTH, May 16, 1774.
THOSE indebted to the Copartnership of Love, Mitchell, and Co. are hereby requested to be speedy in their Payments, that I may be enabled to discharge the Debts due by the Concern in Time. I continue the Business as usual, and will be glad to execute the Orders of my Friends for such Articles as are to be had at this Market. ALEXANDER LOVE.
HANOVER, May 18, 1774.
THE Partnership of Burnley and Braikenridge being dissolved on the first of September last, we desire all Persons who have any Demands against us on that Account, or as Factors for Messrs. Weare and Co. to bring them in for Payment. Those indebted to us for Negroes, sold from the Ships Polly and Thomas in 1772, are hereby desired not to fail making Payment this Meeting, as no farther Indulgence can be given. HARDIN BURNLEY. GEORGE BRAIKENRIDGE.
N. B. We want a Ship on Charter, of about 300 Hogheads, for Britain.
To be SOLD at Belvoir, the Seat of the Honourable George William Fairfax, Esq; in Fairfax County, on Monday the 15th of August next (pursuant to his Direction)
ALL his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE of every Kind, consisting of Beds and their Furniture, Tables, Chairs, and every other necessary Article, mostly new, and very elegant. Ready Money will be expected from every Purchaser under 5 l. and twelve Months Credit allowed those who exceed that Sum, upon their giving Bond and approved Security, to carry Interest from the Date, if the Money is not paid within forty Days after it becomes due. (6) FRANCIS WILLIS, Junior.
To be RENTED, from Year to Year, or for a Term of Years,
BELVOIR, the beautiful Seat of the Honourable George William Fairfax, Esq; lying upon Potomack River in Fairfax County, about fourteen Miles below Alexandria. The Mansion House is of Brick, two Stories high, with four convenient Rooms and a large Passage on the lower Floor, five Rooms and a Passage on the second, and a Servants Hall and Cellars below, convenient Offices, Stables, and Coach House adjoining, as also a large and well furnished Garden, stored with a great Variety of valuable Fruits, in good Order. Appertaining to the Tract on which these Houses stand, and which contains near 2000 Acres (surrounded in a Manner by navigable Water) are several valuable Fisheries, and a good Deal of cleared Land in different Parts, which may be let altogether, or separately, as shall be found most convenient. The Terms may be known of Colonel Washington, who lives near the Premises, or of me in Berkeley County. (tf) FRANCIS WILLIS, Junior.
To be SOLD, pursuant to an Act of Assembly, on Monday the 1st of August, being Prince William Court Day,
THE Glebe Land of Dettingen Parish, in the said County, adjoining the Lands of the present Incumbent, the Reverend James Scott, situated on Quantico Run, about nine Miles from Dumfries, containing about 400 Acres; the Soil is fine for Wheat or Tobacco, and there may be made a considerable Quantity on the same. HENRY LEE, } Churchwardens. LEWIS RENO, }
WILLIAMSBURG, June 2, 1774.
WHEREAS my Wife Rebekah Dunkerton, alias Martyr, has eloped from me and behaved herself in a very indecent Manner, I therefore forewarn all Persons from trusting her on my Account, as I will pay no Debts of her contracting after the Date hereof. TOMKINS MARTYR.
MAY 14, 1774.
A DIVIDEND of the Cash collected from the Estate of Mr. Robert Brent will be made, in Dumfries, by the Trustees, the first Monday in July; at which Time and Place it is requested the Creditors will have their Accounts, properly adjusted, that every Person's Proportion may be ascertained. (6)
NANSEMOND, April 20, 1774.
WHEREAS the Concern of the Subscribers, by the Death of one of the Partners, is now dissolved, it is most earnestly requested of all those indebted to them, either in this Colony or North Carolina, to make immediate Settlement, by Payment or Specialty, as those who fail to comply need expect no Indulgence; and all those who have Demands against the said Concern are desired to make them known, and they shall be adjusted. The Books, &c. belonging to their Store in this County, are put into the Hands of Mr. John M'Dowall, who is properly authorised to collect and grant Receipts, and will settle with all those who have Demands against the said Company. The Business will be carried on at their different Stores in this Colony and North Carolina, with the same good Usage, and Indulgence given as usual, under the Firm of Archibald Hamilton and Co. and the Management of Mr. John Hamilton. (tf) JOHN HAMILTON, & Co.
NORFOLK County.
At a Court held the 22nd Day of APRIL, 1774. William and John Brown, Merchants and Partners, Plaintiffs, against John Knight, Ship Master, and George Kelly, Vendue Master, Defendants, In Chancery.
THIS Day came, as well the Plaintiffs, by James Holt, Gentleman, their Council, as the Defendant, George Kelly, in his proper Person, who filed his Answer. And the Defendant, John Knight, being beyond Sea, on the Motion of the Plaintiffs, by their Council aforesaid, it is ordered that the said Defendant, George, who hath confessed Effects of the said John Knight in his Hands, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such Effects, until the farther Order or Decree of this Court concerning the same; that the said Defendant, John Knight, do appear here the third Thursday in October next, to answer the Plaintiffs Bill; and that a Copy of this Order be, within fifteen Days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two Months successively, and published on some Lord's Day, immediately after Divine Service, in the Church of the Parish of Elizabeth River, in the County aforesaid, and be also posted up at the Door of the Courts house of the said County. SAMUEL BOUSH, C. C.
For SALE,
THE noted and well accustomed TAVERN in James City County, about fifteen Miles from Williamsburg, on the main Road leading to New Kent Courthouse and Ruffin's Ferry, with about 500 ACRES of LAND in good Order for Cropping, having six Fields under good Fencing. The Time of Payment will be made very easy to a Purchaser, and the Land, &c. shown by applying to the Subscriber, on the Premises. (4) THOMAS DONCASTLE.
For SALE, by the Subscribers in NORFOLK, SINGLE and double refined London SUGAR; Madeira WINE of the London, New York, and Virginia Qualities; Jamaica and Barbados SPIRITS; Barbados and Leeward Island RUM; Muscovado SUGARS; Coffee, Ginger, Pimenta, Molasses, Liverpool bottled Beer, Cheese, Anchors, Sail Canvass, Irish LINENS in small Packages, &c. &c. (7) JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co.
To be let on CHARTER, to any Part of Europe, or the West Indies,
THE Brigantine Hamilton, Burthen about 300 Hogheads, a new Vessel now on the Stocks, and will be ready to take on Board by the first of June. For Terms, apply to me in Norfolk. (tf) ROBERT GRAY, & Co.
NORFOLK, April 21, 1774.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Number of Vessels will be wanted this Summer to bring about 6000 Tons of STONE from Mr. Brooke's Quarry on Rappahannock, and land the same on Cape Henry, for the Lighthouse. Any Person, or Persons, inclined to engage in such Work, are desired to treat with Matthew Prapp, Paul Loyall, and Thomas Newton, Esqrs. The Directors of the Lighthouse will also be glad to purchase one or two FLAT BOTTOMED VESSELS, from 80 to 120 Tons Burthen. (tf) BASSETT MOSELEY.
NEABSCO FURNACE, April 1, 1774.
RUN away from the NeabSCO Furnace, on the 16th of last Month, a light coloured Mulatto Man named BILLY or WILL, the Property of the Honourable John Taylor, Esquire. When I tell the Publick that he is the same Boy, who, for many Years, used to wait on me in my Travels through this and the neighbouring Province, and, by his Partness, or rather Impudence, was well known to almost all my Acquaintances, there is the less Occasion for a particular Description of him. However, as he is now grown to the Size of a Man, and has not attended me for some Time past, I think it not amiss to say that he is a very likely young Fellow, about twenty Years old, five Feet nine Inches high, stout and strong made, has a remarkable Swing in his Walk, but is much more so by a surprising Knack he has of gaining the good Graces of almost every Body who will listen to his bewitching and deceitful Tongue, which seldom or ever speaks the Truth; has a small Scar on the right Side of his Forehead, and the little Finger of his right Hand is quite straight by a Hurt he got when a Child. He had on when he went away a blue Fearnought and an under Jacket of green Baize, Cotton Breeches, Osnaburg Shirt, a mixed blue Pair of Stockings, a Pair of Country made Shoes, and yellow Buckles. From his Ingenuity, he is capable of doing almost any Sort of Business, and for some Years past has been chiefly employed as a Founder, a Stone Mason, and a Miller, as Occasion required; one of which Trades, I imagine, he will, in the Character of a Freeman, profess. I have some Reason to suspect his travelling towards James River, under the Pretence of being sent by me on Business. Whoever apprehends the said Mulatto Slave, and brings him to me, or to his Master, the Honourable John Taylor of Mount Airy, or secures him so as to be had again, shall have double what the Law allows, and all reasonable Charges paid by (tf) THOMAS LAWSON.
ROCKY MILL, HANOVER County, April 14, 1774.
RUN away from the Subscribers, on the 27th of March, two indentured Servant Men, namely, JOSEPH GOTHARD, by Trade a Cooper, has a Scar over one of his Eyes and Ankles; had on a Drab coloured Frieze Jacket, with Metal Buttons, old Leather Breeches, a Half worn Hat, a Pair of Sale Hose, and a Pair of coarse Shoes. THOMAS JACKSON, by Trade a Coachman, about thirty Years of Age, of a ruddy Countenance, about five Feet eight Inches high, with light Hair; had on an old Hat, dark Broadcloth Coat much patched, an old Virginia Cloth blue twilled Jacket, with Pewter Buttons, without Sleeves, a Pair of very narrow Duck Trousers patched on each Knee with new Osnaburgs, a Pair of Country Shoes, and black Hose. Whoever will deliver both the above mentioned Servants at Newencastle, or the above mentioned Place, shall receive 5 l. or 50 s. for either, if taken in the Colony; and if in any other, reasonable Satisfaction will be made by the Subscribers. (tf) JOHN SYME. JOHN CHRENSHAW.
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.
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 Calogne 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.