The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1773-07-15 00:00:00

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P E T E R S B U R G, April 20.
THE Winter, which has been so mild in almost all the North, appeared with the greatest Rigour in the Climates near the Pole, particularly in Norway and Lapland; but in Siberia, it was so severe that the like was never observed before. The 20th of December was the most remarkable: At four in the Morning the Mercury was congealed, as well in the Thermometers as Barometers, it was at the same Time clot-
GENOA, April 12. They write from Madrid, that the Court has sent Orders to the Commandant of Carthagena to fit out the Monarch, the St. John Baptist, and the Triumph, of 70 Guns each; and that a Body of between 15 and 20,000 Men is to advance towards the Provinces of Murcia. Those Advices add, that 4000 Tents are to be sent to Barcelona, for the Use of those Troops.
April 22. A French Tartane, which arrived yesterday, has brought an Order for the Consul of that Nation to stop all the French Seamen in this Port, and send them to Toulon, to serve on Board the Fleet fitting out there. The Captain of this Tartane is charged with the same Orders for the French Consuls at all the Ports of the Mediterranean.
LISBON, April 13. About five o'Clock yesterday Morning several Shocks of an Earthquake were felt here. The Inhabitants were terribly alarmed, and most of them quitted their Houses and fled into the Fields. Providentially, these Shocks have been attended with no other Consequence than that of spreading a great Consternation among the People.
TANGIER, April 14. On Monday last, between five and six in the Morning, we were alarmed by a violent Shock of an Earthquake, which lasted about two Minutes, and has destroyed 98 Houses, and shaken the Town so much that the remaining Houses must be rebuilt. We hear of only three Lives lost; but Numbers of the Inhabitants have been dragged from under the Ruins, very much bruised. Yesterday, about Half an Hour after eleven, we felt another Shock, though not so violent as the former.
LEGHORN, April 16. The Captain of a French Vessel lately arrived here says that he was obliged to sail from Marfeilles in great Haste, by Reason that on the Day of his Departure they began taking, without Regard to Persons, the Sails from on Board all the Merchant Ships there, in Order to send them to Toulon, to man the thirteen Ships of War and six Frigates fitting out at that Port.
MADRID, April 19. On the 13th Instant, at about five o'Clock in the Morning, two violent Shocks of an Earthquake were felt here, which lasted for the Space of a Minute, but happily did no material Damage. The same Shock was felt at Cadiz, but we do not find that the Sea was affected thereby.
PARIS, May 10. There is now depending, before the Superior Council of Clermont, a Cause not a little diverting, though of a very singular Nature. A Person travelling in that Part of the Country took up his Lodging at an Inn, where he was found next Morning senseless, stiff, and cold; and, in short, in such a State as permitted not the least Doubt of his being dead. The Parson of the Place, being informed of the Affair, went to the Inn, and sent for a Notary to take an Inventory of the Traveller's Effects. A Hundred Louisd'ors were found in his Portmanteau, which the Notary deposited in the Parson's Hands. The latter thought the Money could not be put to a better Use than expending it on the Stranger's Funeral Obsequies: Accordingly, he made Preparations for a grand Burial, to which he invited all the Priests of the neighbouring Villages, forgetting not the Opportunity to regale them, and consequently ordering a sumptuous Entertainment; but just as they were going to proceed to the Ceremony the supposed dead Man showed Signs of Life, and soon recovered from his Trance, when the first Words he uttered were to ask for his Portmanteau. The astonished Parson related to him what had passed; but the Man, regardless of the Honour which the good Priest intended to have paid to his Memory, and refusing to partake of the Feast which was prepared, insisted upon having his Money. The Parson told him it had been employed on his Account, and that it was impossible for him to return it. This odd Adventure hath occasioned a Lawsuit, the Decision of which is impatiently expected.
The Count D'Eftaing is continually in this City, and it is not known when he will set off for Toulon; at which Place, however, they are still very busy in equipping the Fleet, but are as yet uncertain as to its Destination.
L O N D O N, April 29.
IT is said that the Island of St. Vincent is to be established a separate Government from that of the Grenades, and that his Excellency General Dalrymple, the Conqueror, is to be appointed Governor; the brave Major Rogers, Lieutenant Governor, and Superintendent of India or Carab Affairs; and the Honourable Otis Robinson, Esquire, Chief Justice and Secretary of the said Island; and all of them to have good Salaries paid from England.
A Letter from Hamburg, dated April 4th, informs us that a Person named Muttefbach, a Clerk in an Office in that City, aged about twenty Years, lately fell into a profound Sleep, and that the Gentlemen of the Faculty there had caused him to be bled several Times in the Arms, and used every other Method they could devise to awake him, but without Success; but that, after sleeping for 32 Days, he awoke of himself the 21th of March. On Examination, his Health was found to be no Way impaired; it was thought proper, however, not to suffer him to go out, nor to take what Quantity of Nourishment he chose, as he was troubled with an insatiable Hunger. A like Accident happened to him some Years since, but his Sleep then lasted only three Days.
May 1. Should England be engaged once more in the Broils on the Continent, the Leaders of the Cabinet have very lately declared that not a single English Regiment shall be sent to Germany, as Troops can be hired from the German Princes, and supported for one Half of the Expense; whilst ours will be employed at the same Time to more useful and advantageous Purposes, in another Part of the World. Experientia docet.
The Duchess of Gloucester has discharged two of her Royal Husband's favourite Domesticicks, because they were overheard pitying their Master for leading such a tiresome Life with this truly dignified Lady. It seems that Rage sometimes transports her to such a Height of Fury, that poor Spouse is obliged to quit the House, which he actually did last Week, and would not return till Madam wrote a Letter of Apology.
The most extraordinary Affair happened at six o'Clock on Wednesday Morning in Piccadilly, perhaps, that was ever heard of. A Man disordered in his Senses, with only his Shirt on, booted and spurred, jumped out of a two Pair of Stairs Window into the Street, without even falling down, or in the least hurting himself, but immediately walked up the Street toward the Haymarket, declaring, "that he had been ill used, and that before he returned from Sir John it should be settled."
This Day two Women drank Geneva at the Ship in Bell Yard, Temple Bar; when, after drinking three Quarters each, the victorious Heroine tossed off the fourth, and immediately dropped down dead.
On Monday last was killed at Sittingbourn, near Canterbury, the surprising large Ox which has for some Time attracted the Attention of the Publick. It is supposed, by the best Judges, that the Weight of it is about 95 Score. The Hide is bought by a Coachmaker, and measures between each Extreme 18 Feet, the Width 9 Feet 11 Inches and a Half, and the Weight of it 170lb. This extraordinary Creature measured on the Breast, when alive, 3 Feet 2 Inches, and is allowed not only to be the largest but the handsomest and finest proportioned Creature ever seen in this Kingdom; and from the Appearance and delicate Colour of the Meat, it is likely to be as excellent to the Taste as it was wonderful to behold. The Heart weighed 11 lb. and the Fat is computed at 15 Score. Before he was killed he was turned loose into a large Yard, to satisfy the Curiosity of a very great Concourse of Spectators, who were all astonished at his amazing Bulk. He was 8 Years old, and has been 3 Years in fattening.
Extract of a Letter from Gibraltar, April 4.
"The great Number of Ships which the Emperor of Morocco, and the respective States of Barbary, are now fitting out, are most certainly designed to assist the Grand Seignor. These Preparations, added to those making by the different States of Europe, seem to indicate that the Mediterranean Sea will soon become the grand Theatre of naval War. The Dey and Regency of Algiers have fitted a stronger Fleet than any of the other Powers, having no less than 80 Ships from 80 to 50 Guns each."
The Officers of the Troops at St. Vincent's have sent over a Petition to his Majesty, setting forth the great Expenses they have been at during the late Expedition, and the Danger they were exposed to by the Unwholesomeness of the Climate; and therefore praying, that when the newly acquired Lands are to be sold, or given away, they may have the Offer of Part of them.
Friday their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland took an Airing in a Pheton, and called at several Cottages to inquire into the State of the Poor in the several Parishes round Windsor, when their Royal Highnesses humanely contributed to the Relief of such industrious Labourers as are unable, through the high Price of Provisions, to procure for their Families.
We hear from Chester of the following singular Circumstance which happened there, and which is known and avowed by many Persons of that City. A Woman who, in the melancholy Catastrophe of the 5th of November last, had been much bruised and burnt, particularly on the Back of both Hands, and on the left Eyebrow, was discharged pretty well, after a long Confinement in the Infirmary. April 10th she was delivered of Twins, still born, the one having a Blister as large as a Pigeon's Egg on the Back of each Hand, the other a similar one over the left Eye, corresponding to the Injuries the Mother had received from the Fire, which (though she continued tolerably well for some Time after her Delivery) at length occasioned her Death the 13th of last Month.
May 5. Colonel Barré, we hear, intends bringing in a Bill for augmenting the Pay of the Army in general, which at present is so very inadequate, considering the high Price of Provisions.
It is confidently asserted, at the west End of the Town, that Lord North is greatly embarrassed to find out some Pretence for continuing Lord Stormont at the Court of France, as his Lordship has signified his Desire of being recalled, and given strong Reasons for the Necessity of his leaving France.
A Gentleman whose Situation and Connections in Life afford him an Opportunity of learning what passes in many of the Seaports of Europe, says he has lately received an Account that the Court of Spain has been for some Time withdrawing their Ships, as it were by Stealth, from every Port in Spain to Ferrol, where a very formidable Fleet may be sent to Sea at a very short Notice.
May 6. Yesterday the Upper Assembly agreed to the Report of a Bill for regulating the Importation and Exportation of Corn.
Leave is given to bring in a Bill to prevent the Imitation of Bank Notes.
A Memorial is said to be hourly expected at St. James's, from the Court of Versailles, declaratory of the real Intentions of that Court in Regard to the present War between the Turks and Russians.
By Advices from Morocco, we learn that the Emperor's Son has gone off with almost all his Father's Treasures, and had retired into the Country, at the Head of a numerous Body of Rebels; and, when the Letters came away, the Emperor was preparing to follow him with a powerful Army.
To-morrow the Earl of Sandwich, accompanied by the Earls Gower, Rochford, and Suffolk, will go to Portsmouth to view and examine the State of the Shipping there.
The Russian General Tottleben, who died lately at Warsaw, is said to have declared, just before his Death, that two Things only troubled him: The first was, that he should die in his Bed; the second, that he found he should not live to receive an Answer from the Empress his Sovereign to a Memorial which he had laid before her in Favour of the Republick of Poland.
Last Week a noble Lord discovered the most convincing Proofs of a Crim. Con. between his Lady and the Representative of a great Potentate.
The Ministry wait with Impatience the Return of Mr. Slaughter, one of his Majesty's Messengers, with a categorical Answer from the Court of Madrid relative to the great naval Armaments made in that Kingdom.
We are informed, by Letters from Paris, that the Prince of Condé hearing a Noise a few Nights since in an Apartment adjacent to his Bedchamber, rang the Bell for his Valets, who found two Rogues concealed. The Prince first interrogated them himself, and then they were conducted to the Lieutenant of the Police, who committed them to Prison. These Villains (our Correspondent says) were furnished with Instruments called English Picklocks, with which they could open all Sorts of Locks with the greatest Ease, and of which Experiment was made by one of the Thieves before M. de Sartine, who gave him Hopes of Pardon if he would discover all his Accomplices, who are said to be very numerous.
Extract of a Letter from Chatham, May 5.
"Orders are received at this Dockyard for our Artificers to work one Tide a Day extra for four Months; they accordingly began to work last Saturday.
"The Triumph and Marlborough Guardships, of 74 Guns each, are under Orders to sail from this Port to the Nore; the Wind being unfair, they were detained here for several Days past, and still remain for a fair Wind to carry them to the Nore, at which Place they are to wait till farther Orders.
"His Majesty's Ship Ramillies of 74 Guns, Invincible of 74, and Ardent of 64 Guns, which were ordered to be fitted for Guardships to lie at this Port, are now countermanded."
Orders are given for all the Officers belonging to his Majesty's Ships of War to repair to their respective Ports immediately.
When the Command of the Fleet was lately offered to Admiral Saunders, instead of cringing to the Ministry, to thank them for their intended Favour, this brave Sailor waited on the King, and told his Majesty, that "although he detested the present Ministry, that, even oppressed with Illness and Infirmities as he was, the arduous Task should be accepted, and the Service of his King and Country preferred to every other Consideration, even Life itself."
Upon the Application of Admiral Elphinstone to the Court of Peterfburg, for the Payment of Wages that were due to several English Pilots
and Surgeons that had served under their Command on Board the Russian Fleet in the Archipelago, the Empress has given Directions to her Minister residing here to pay whatever Sums the Admiral may draw on him for the Discharge of those Debts, as also for every Thing else that he contracted for while in the Service of Russia that remains unpaid; and several of the Pilots, or their Attorneys, have been paid.
An Edict has been published at Peterfburg, renewing, under the most severe Penalties, the Prohibition of sending Gold and Silver out of the Russian Empire.
It is reported that a Treaty is on Foot with the Emperor of Morocco, for ceding to France a very commodious Part on the African Coast, contiguous to Guinea.
They write from Brest, that a great Number of Galley Slaves are ordered to be shipped from different Parts of France for Port L'Orient, to be employed on the publick Works in that Province.
In Tooley Street, Southwark, live a married Couple who have five Children, and the Ages of the whole Family put together amount to no more than 47 Years and a few Days.
Extract of an authentic Letter from Peterfburg, April 20.
"There are now fitting out for Sea, at Revel and Riga, the following Ships of War: Six from 90 to 74 Guns, ten from 74 to 60, eighteen from 60 to 40, and 24 Sail of Frigates and Sloops, besides four Bombs and two Fireships. They are to be manned with the utmost Expedition, and we hear will then be divided into four Squadrons; two of which are destined for the Mediterranean, and the other two are to remain in the Baltic. We hear that the Grand Duke will take upon himself the supreme Command of all the Navies."
Notwithstanding the Report lately propagated, that the French had laid aside their naval Preparations, we can affirm that a Squadron absolutely failed from Brest, about the Middle of last Month, under the Command of M. de la Jonquiere, in which were the following Ships of War: Le Serieux of 66 Guns, Le Diamant 56, Le Jason 52, Le Rubis 52, and Le Gloire of 44 Guns, all completely manned; and we are informed, that they are very busy at that Port, in Order to get the Remainder of the Fleet ready to put to Sea by the Beginning of next Month.
France, at any Time, by ordering a Fleet to be fitted out, can lower our Stocks six, eight, or ten per Cent. perhaps with no other Purpose than doing so, by which a French Ministry might enrich themselves; and, if the Game was frequently played, a great Deal of Money might be drawn from this Country.
By the foreign Prints it should appear that the States of France and Spain are in as great Uncertainty with Respect to a War as ourselves; or rather, probably, that we shall have no War at all. The Court of Versailles, we are told by them, is perfectly fluctuating in her Councils; and they write from Barcelona, that in Consequence of the Arrival of a Courier there, to embark immediately eight Battalions of the Walloon Guards, an Embargo was instantly laid upon all Shipping in that Port, but that the very next Day Orders arrived to countermand these Dispositions. Such contradictory Accounts are hourly imported that even the Adepts in the Mysteries of Politicks are at a Loss what Conclusions to draw from them.
Letters from Genoa say, it is certain the late Edict in relation to Dress, &c. is strictly enforced, and proves of great Advantage.
Saturday fe'night, being May Day, a new Gown, two Shifts, Aprons, a Pair of Stockings, two Pair of Shoes, and Half a Crown in Money, were given away at Gunnerbury House to sixty poor Women and Girls, by Order of the Princess Amelia.
The five Gentlemen appointed by the Creditors of Sir George Colebrooke to examine the State of that Gentleman's Shop and private Debts, reported, that, after a very complete and strict Investigation, they had found the Balance of Sir George Colebrooke's Effects, after discharging all Debts due by the Shop, as well as his own private Debts, amounted to 315,000 l. But upon inquiring into the Nature and State of Mr. G——'s large Debts, they thought it proper to write off 120,000 l. as the largest possible Loss which Sir George could sustain from the Advance he had imprudently made to this unfortunate Brother in Law, and which had been the Source of his temporary Suspension in his Affairs. After making this large Deduction, which they acknowledged did exceed any Sum they could possibly suppose that in the Worst of Events it would amount to, there still remained to Sir George Colebrooke and Family 195,000 l. besides the eventual Chance of the Reversion of the Chilham Estate in Kent. They observed, however, that out of this Sum they had thought proper to deduct 69,000 l. which had been settled on Lady Colebrooke and Children, which reduced the Balance to 126,000 l.
On Tuesday fe'night a Fire broke out in one of the Caverns without the City of Zutphen, in Holland, in which nine Soldiers, a Serjeant, and a Child, were burnt to Death, nine or ten more dangerously burnt, and of the whole Company, which consisted of upwards of 40, only four or five Men are fit to do Duty; all their Baggage and Arms were destroyed. Three of the Burghers of Zutphen, who ran to the Assistance of the Soldiers, had the Misfortune to be drowned.
Letters from Cadiz mention that an Account lately received there of an Earthquake having happened in several Spanish Islands in America, which had done considerable Damage, and that a great Number of Persons lost their Lives.
The Empress of Russia hath sent Orders for buying up some Irish Poplins, to be worn by her Imperial Majesty and the Ladies of her Court.
A Morning Paper says: By Letters from Cairo, we learn that Ali Bey has just given a Proof of his Proficiency in the Art of Financing, which outdoes all that any of the three Northern Allies have given. He has obliged the Jews to pay him a considerable Sum, one Half of which, he told them, was in Part of Interest and Indemnification, and for Non-enjoyment of the great Sums their Ancestors borrowed, and feloniously carried off, from the ancients Egyptians; and the other Half is Part of the Interests due upon the fine not paid for the Murder of Jesus Christ. We recommend this Transaction to the serious Consideration of the Courts of Vienna, Peterfburg, and Berlin, and hope they will depute a solemn Embassy to Ali Bey, to congratulate him on the great Improvement he has made in the Art of appropriating our Neighbours Goods. The Superiority of Ali Bey over his three Rivals is evident, for first, he does not prove his Claims by antiquated Record, of disputable Authority, but by Books known and allowed to be authentic by the Jews themselves. In the next Place, his Claims are inexhaustible; for, setting the original Debt at no more than the Purchase Money of the legitimate State of the House of Brandenburg, the accumulated Interest arising thereon will make such an enormous Sum, that, according to Dr. Price's Calculation, a Mass of Gold equal to the whole Body of the Earth would not discharge it.
May 7. A never failing Remedy, to destroy Rats out of any House, Warehouse, Ships, &c. Take Sponges, and after having cut it into small Pieces, as much as a Rat can swallow, soak it in melted Honey; put these Pieces in Plates, near their Holes, and a few Experiments will show the superior Effect of this simple Method to that of any of the numerous Pretenders who call themselves Rat Catchers.
It is whispered at the west End of the Town, as a Court Secret, that a considerable Sum of Money has been lately issued out of the Treasury to serve the Exigencies of two Royal Dukes.
Orders are given from the War Office for six covered Waggons to be got ready at the Tower to carry Stores and Accoutrements to his Majesty's Forces in Scotland.
May 8. Yesterday Morning Mr. Hind, one of his Majesty's Messengers in Ordinary, arrived at the Secretary of State's Office with Despatches from Madrid.

It is said some Advices from Constantinople seem to insinuate that a Peace between the Turks, and their successful Enemies the Russians, is nearer Completion than the uninformed Politicians on this Side the Channel dream of.
Some very interesting Despatches were brought this Morning to St. James's, by a foreign Courier, from the Lords Regents of the Electorate of Hanover. Summons were issued for a Cabinet Council to meet this Afternoon, at St. James's.
They write from the Hague, that the Dutch East India Company had given Orders for three Thousand Recruits to be immediately raised, and sent out with the first Opportunity, to reinforce their Asiatic Settlements.
Private Letters from Madrid inform us, that the Court has despatched several Expresses, one after another, to the Havannah, the last of which was forwarded from Cadiz by a clean Frigate furnished with Oars, for Expedition's Sake, in Case of Calms or contrary Winds.
We are informed that the French are now assiduously, both openly and secretly, endeavouring to bring about a Reconciliation between the Turks and Russians. On what strange Principles are the Politicks of that Court founded! It is but a little While since all their Art was employed to widen the Breach, which now all their Fineness is exerted to close.
We hear, from good Authority, that there will be a Lottery for the present Year, notwithstanding what has been asserted to the contrary.
Mr. Smith, of Covent Garden Theatre, we hear, is about entering into holy Orders.
We are assured that the Duchess of Cumberland is pregnant, and that it has been formally declared to the King.
Yesterday was published his Majesty's Proclamation (dated the 6th Instant) for discontinuing the Bounties offered for Seamen and Landmen to enter themselves on Board his Majesty's Ships of War; setting forth, that as his Majesty finds it no longer necessary to continue the Armament at Sea, therefore it is thought fit to revoke and annul the Proclamation of the 22nd of April last, and to declare that the Payment of the several Bounties thereby offered shall cease from and after the 6th Instant.
A Gentleman of an enterprising Genius in the Fortune-hunting Way, well known at all publick Places, is at last, through Mistake, married, we hear, to a Lady as enterprising as himself. This fair One appeared frequently this Winter at the Opera and Playhouses, dressed extremely brilliant, had a vast Change of superb Jewels, which she dispensed, in the Decoration of her Person, to the highest Advantage, and had also a very respectable Acquaintance with her own Sex in the fashionable World; all which rendered her so irresistible to the industrious Gentleman that he pursued her incessantly, and after a close Siege of six Weeks he condescended to give him her Hand. During the Courtship, to the connubial Moment, he never once inquired into her Fortune; her Connexions put her above Inquiry. But in less than a Fortnight he found his Way to her Casket, and privately taking away some of the Diamonds, went to a Jeweller to dispose of them, when, to his horrid Confusion, he was informed they were false Stones; upon which he went home, replaced the imagined Treasure, and, without giving a single Hint to his Bride, decamped that Night, and has not been since heard of.
May 10. Yesterday there was a Cabinet Council at St. James's, on the Subject of some important Despatches received from the Continent.
We are informed, that some Orders lately despatched to the British Commanders on the West India Station were in Consequence of Advice received that the French are forming some Designs on the Spanish Continent of America, said to be prejudicial to the Interests of Great Britain.
It is reported, but we know not yet with what Foundation, that a Treaty is now in Agitation between our Court and the States General, for reciprocally guaranteeing to each other their several Settlements in the East Indies.
Letters from Barcelona and Carthagena, brought by yesterday's Mail, confirm that the fitting out of Ships at those Ports, and the Enrolment of Sailors on the Coast of Spain, had been countermanded by Orders from the Spanish Court.
Mr. Wedderburne yesterday employed the whole Exertion of his Powers in Vindication of Lord Clive; he was up exactly an Hour and a Quarter. He observed, in the Course of his Harangue, that the select Committee had attended to the Conduct of Men, and not made a general Inquiry into the Affairs of the East India Company. Sir William Meredith, in Reply, observed, that it was very true the Committee had done so, and that the Consequence was the Discovery of those Facts upon the Table; a Disgrace to the India Company, and a Dishonour to the Nation.
Advice is just received from Corke that a French Frigate had foundered off the Old Head of Kingsale, and all the Crew perished.
The most friendly Intimacy now subsists between the Dukes of Cumberland and Grafton, the latter being upon all Occasions a most strenuous Advocate for the former.
The French Ambassador, it is said, has actually solicited his Court for a few Days in Order to transact some particular Business, which has been complied with.
On Saturday Orders were given from the Admiralty Office for recal-ling the Serjeants of Marines from the Counties where they are gone to enlist Men for that Service.
A recent Advice has confirmed the Intelligence that the Emperor of Germany, with all the Princes of the Empire, have consented to the Establishment of the Society of Jesus not only in Germany, but in all the Austrian Dominions in Italy, &c. so that the Holy Fathers are likely to be as flourishing as ever they were.
They write from Paris, of the 30th of April, that the Abbé de Caullincourt, Almoner to the King, who died there lately, had contracted immense Debts, beyond what his Income could possibly discharge. The Abbé de la Galiciere, his Friend, seeing him miserable on Account of his being about to die a Bankrupt, went, unknown to him, paid all his Debts, and returning presented him with full Acquittances for the Whole into his Hands, though he was then on his Death Bed. This is an Act so generous, and disinterested, that it deserves to be carried down to the latest Posterity.
Extract of a Letter from Gibraltar, April 12.
"This Morning, at Half past five, we had a violent Shock of an Earth-quake here, which lasted forty or fifty Seconds. Luckily no Damage was done in Town, nor was it felt on Board the Ships in the Harbour."
The L'Apollon, a French Man of War, foundered in a hard Gale of Wind off the Land's End, and all on Board perished.
In the Course of last Month no less than sixty two Commissions of Bankruptcies passed the Great Seal, an Instance of which has not been known in the Memory of the oldest Man living.
Extract of a Letter from Panzance, April 24.
"Our Fishermen have caught, in the Course of this Week, upwards of forty Hundred Thousand Mackerel; they sold in our Market at 3 d. a Score, which is exceeding low. Our rebellious Tanners are at present very quiet, but we cannot sell our Tia in London at any Rate. Many Cornish Gentlemen have theirs by them to the Amount of 16 or 18,000 L. Worth each, and cannot draw for one Farthing; by which Means Trade in general, in this County, is at so low an Ebb that I never saw the like for Badness."
May 12. We hear from Norfolk and Suffolk, that several Farmers in those Countries are going to cultivate the Growth of Carrots; as they have been found, by Experience, to be of excellent Use in feeding of Cattle, and will be of great Utility to the Husbandry in Case of Scarcity in Grass.
Last Friday, as a Man was going to take a Bird's Nest out of a Tree near Lambeth, his Foot slipped, and the Tree being hollow, he fell down the Hole, where he remained till Sunday Morning, before he could make any Body hear to give him Assistance, and then was with great Difficulty got out.
Some Gentlemen from London a few Days ago passed through Glou-cestre, Express to Hereford, to search the Register of All Saints Church for the Age of David Garrick, Esquire, in Order to determine a Bet of 500 Guineas, which was laid that Mr. Garrick was 60 Years of Age. The following is a Transcript of the Register:
Chris: David, Son of Mr. Peter and Arabella Garrick, baptised Febru-ary 23, 1716.
It is certain that within these twelve Months upwards of 400 Carriages have been laid down, the Owners, who were before very well able to keep them, not being able to support that Expense now, there being such a Scarcity of Money in the Kingdom. Thank Fordyce for this.
A literary Correspondence is kept up between his Prussian Majesty and some great Persons in this Kingdom, by which he is informed of many curious Articles long before they are published in London.
It is said that our Court have remonstrated very lately against certain Treaties of Commerce, now on the Carpet between Portugal and Hol-land.
The King of Prussia has for some Time been studying the Writings of Plato, and has profited so much by them that he thinks himself suffi-ciently qualified to make Trial of the following Opinion of the above Phi-losopher: "Mankind can never be fully and completely happy till the whole World is governed by one Monarch; then there will be no Occa-sion for foreign Wars; Interest, Jealousy, Ambition, will no more arm Sovereign Princes against one another; the Complaints of so many who groan under the Dominion of Tyrants, who rob and oppress them, will
then cease; wicked and perfidious Men will no more find an Asylum in foreign Kingdoms, and all Nations will then become one Family, beloved by their only King and Father, who will make it thrive and flourish." We need not wonder, indeed, if he should aspire to be a God!
Admiral Saunders, it is whispered, is highly displeased with Adminis-tration on Account of some Transactions that have occurred between the issuing of the two Proclamations. Upon the Whole, it is reported that the Deference has not been paid to him which a Man in his Capacity has a Right to expect.
Extract of a Letter from Genoa, April 10.
"We have just received authentick Advice that the Russians have made a Descent, and entirely possessed themselves of Succania, on Ro-mania Minor, without any Loss of material Consequence. The Descent was unexpected by the Turks, and the Bashaw of Corinth surrendered the important City to the successful Muscovites, without striking a Stroke or firing a Gun. The same Advices add, that Part of the Russian Fleet was preparing to make an Attack on the Island of Candia, which the Turks have lately been assiduous in fortifying."
They write from Genoa, that the Republic had just fitted out four Men of War, which were going down to Algiers to demand Restitution of some Merchant Ships taken by the Dey's Corsairs.
Extract of a Letter from Plymouth, May 3.
"Amongst all the Improvements made in all our refined Arts, few come up to that of our plated Wares, as they are scarcely to be discovered from real Silver. But this Art is not only confined to Metals, for some of our Farmers Wives in this Neighbourhood possess the Art of making plated Butter. A Farmer, with upwards of 2000 L. Property, was detected on Monday last in the Market selling plated Butter upon Hog's Lard. The Butter was no thicker round the Lard than a Crown Piece. The Farmer was taken to the Guildhall; and, as he could pro-duce no Patent, he was obliged to pay about nine Pounds, Fine and Cost, for the Ingenuity of his Wife. A Gentleman's Servant bought four Pounds of the same Sort of a Man, but the Artist hath not been disco-vered."
May 13. We have been assured, that a formal Requisition hath been sent to a neighbouring Court, to recall their Ambassador, in Conse-quence of an Affair of Gallantry with a Lady of Rank.
They write from Martinico, that several new Fortifications are carry-ing on both in that Island and at Guadaloupe; and that the French are buying up, by Commission, several Bermuda built Vessels, Privateers in the late War, to be employed, as they give out, as Guineamen.
They write from Boston, in New England, that some French and Spa-nish Agents were lately committed to the Town Jail for inveigling Ship Carpenters, Caulkers, &c. to go to the Havannah, on Promise of great Encouragement.
The Chairman of a certain Committee has publickly declared, that he will impeach a well known Nabob.
At a certain Town in Gloucestershire, a Widow, in good Circum-stances of Life, has lately been delivered of a Child, the Father of which is said to be her own Son, a Youth about 17 Years of Age, who absconded about three Months ago.
Some Letters from Lisbon mention that a Rupture between Portugal and Spain is much apprehended there, in Consequence of some unfavour-able Advices which have been lately received from Madrid.
Advice was yesterday received at the India House, over Land from India, containing an Account of an Action that had lately happened be-tween their Forces at Bombay and a Prince of the Country, who had made some Encroachments upon the Company's Territories in that Pro-vince; that their Troops had been successful, and had taken a principal Town of the Enemy by Storm; but that unfortunately their Commander in Chief, General Wedderburne, had been killed in the Action.
Yesterday a full Board of Admiralty was held, when it was agreed to reduce the Number of Seamen and Marines to the late Complement; and Orders were sent to the Commissioners of the Dockyards for that Purpose.
Letters from Warsaw, of the 24th ult. advise, that several Persons who had been in Prison, under a strong Guard, for upwards of twelve Months, on Suspicion of being concerned in the Plot against the King's Life, have just found Means to make their Escape.
A Fashion has lately prevailed, of the Ladies wearing a Piece of Iron within their Stays, to confine them to a particular Shape. This has been attended with fatal Consequences, by the Iron rusting; and it occasioned a Cancer in the Breast, of which Mrs. Dormer, of Drury Lane Theatre, died.
We have been favoured with the following Account of the Legacies, &c. of the late Lord Berkeley: To Miss Egerton, Sister to the Bishop of Durham (his Lordship's Executrix) Berkeley Square for her Life, &c. to the Amount of about 60,000 L. To Earl Berkeley, of Berkeley in Gloucestershire (a very distant Relation of his Lordship) 20,000 L. with all his Plate and Pictures, four large Estates in Somerset, two Estates in Dorset, and (after Miss Egerton's Death) Berkeley Square, which is estimated 15,000 L. a Year at the Expiration of the present Leases. To Commodore Byron, his Estates in Yorkshire and Hampshire, estimated at 20,000 L. To each of the Commodore's Daughters 5000 L. and 2000 L. to each Son. To Lady Sophia Egerton, 2000 L. To the Honourable Mrs. Wodehouse, his Lordship's Niece, 5000 L. To Major Egerton, 2000 L. To three of the Major's Daughters, 500 L. each. To Colonel Egerton, 1000 L. To the Archdeacon of York, 1000 L. To Miss Da-vison, an Annuity of 50 L. a Year. To his Servants as follows: His Gentleman 600 L. his Valet de Chambre 500 L. his Housekeeper 500 L. his London and Home Stewards 200 L. each; his Butler, Bailiff, Coach-man, House Maids, Laundry and Chamber Maids, 100 L. each; his under Steward and Family 400 L. his Groom and Family 150 L. his Gar-dener and Postilion 50 L. each. To the Bath, Bristol, Middlesex, and St. George's Hospitals, 1000 L. each; and to the Poor of Bruton, 100 L.
May 14. Wednesday Night a Board of Admiralty was suddenly held, though Lord Sandwich was not in the Country. Several Captains of the Royal Navy received their final Orders to go down to the respective Ports where their Ships lie, though they had been permitted but the Day be-fore to go into the Country on their own private Concerns. It is rumoured that this sudden and unexpected Turn of Affairs is owing to a Courier's Arrival from the Court of Versailles on Wednesday, with an Account that the Spanish Ships have set Sail. All is Bustle, or Business, throughout the whole Department of the Navy. Several Messengers were instantly despatched to Lord Sandwich, and to the different Ports and Dockyards. The Board sat till nine o'Clock at Night.
Yesterday Notice was given at the Bank, that from the 24th of June no Bills of Exchange would be discounted under 5 L. per Cent.
The Queen of Denmark is not going back to Copenhagen, nor is she coming here. Certain it is that she is destined to remain at Hanover for Life, unless the King her Husband becomes perfectly reconciled to her again, and particularly requests her Return, which is not likely at present.
Yesterday the Tower was shut up, and no Persons whatever permitted to pass through, on Account of the Delivery of Gunpowder to his Ma-jesty's Ordnance Office.
It was this Morning asserted, as a Fact, that the Spaniards have begun Hostilities in the Mediterranean; that they have taken a Vessel laden with Corn and other Provisions from America, bound to Gibraltar, and have carried it into Valencia.
It was this Morning declared upon Change, that private Letters from Barcelona say that one of his Britannick Majesty's Ships have been, by Order of the Governor, denied Entrance into that Harbour, though in Distress, having lost her Rudder, and that she was obliged to make for another Port to repair. These Letters farther add, that great Preparations are making there for War; and that the Fortifications of that Place have lately been repaired, and new Works added to them.
May 15. We hear that a new System of punishing Criminals, the en-tire Invention of Lord Mansfield, will be laid before the Lower House in the Course of a few Days.
Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, May 13.
"Two Expresses arrived this Morning to countermand the Discharge of Seamen, and the sailing of the Ships to Plymouth, at the same Time ordering the Seamen already discharged to be re-entered."
The following News came by yesterday's Post from a Gentleman who arrived at Portsmouth, from London, on Thursday Morning. "In my Road to this Place I met 4 or 500 Sailors going to Town, who had been discharged from the Ships; and when I came here an Express was just arrived, with Orders to turn off no more, as also to send after those gone, to bring them back again, and to man the Ships with all Expedi-tion. Yesterday this Town was quite flat and dead, the poor Sailors sold their Beds for a Shilling a Piece, which had been provided for them a few Days before, and 10 s. 6 d. stopped out of their Wages for the same. Numbers of them begged Charity of me upon the Road, declaring they had not a Penny to help themselves. All is Hurry and Bustle to-day, but it is imagined it will end in Smoke. The Gunpowder sent from the Warehouses to the several Ships was no sooner in than ordered back, which was complied with; now it is ordered to the Ships again."
A Number of Journeyman Silk Weavers have lately been engaged by Danish Agents to embark for Copenhagen, on Promise of good Encou-ragement in the Silk Manufactures established in that City.
May 18. Letters which arrived yesterday from Paris bring the most authentick Accounts of the Spaniards still continuing to arm most vigo-rously, as they have most undoubted Intelligence that the Emperor is marching a very powerful Army into the Kingdom of Naples, to coun-teract which Army the Spaniards are now actually embarking twenty Thousand Land Forces for the Protection of the Kingdom of Naples. The same Letters positively assure, that the King of England has actually en-gaged to send a powerful Fleet into the Archipelago to assist the Russians, in Consequence of which timely Aid the Subjects of Great Britain are to be permitted the Navigation of the Baltic Duty free.
Fresh Orders are again issued from the Board of Admiralty for augment-ing each Company of Marines with twenty Men.
It is said that a Squadron of Men of War, with a Regiment of Foot, will sail in a few Days for the Mediterranean.
We learn by a Letter from Paris, dated the 11th of May, that two Expresses arrived there from Madrid in 24 Hours. The first occasioned a Council to be held, after which a Courier was sent to Toulon; where-upon Lord Stormont went to the Duke d'Aiguillon, and was closeted for two Hours with him. His Lordship required to be informed of the Contents of the last Despatch from Spain, otherwise he should retire to England. The Duke d'Aiguillon desired his Excellency to meet him in the Evening at Choisy, where the King was; which he did, and the same Evening, his Excellency, upon the Answer, despatched a Courier to his Court.
The Moment before our Correspondent sealed his Letter it was publick in Paris that the Spanish Ambassador was gone, so that the Family Compact is at an End. It is certain, that since the late Peace Spain has built and repaired a formidable Fleet, which is well manned; her Troops are upon a good Footing, her Fortifications at home and abroad are re-paired, Spain has less Debts, and more Cash and Credit, than any Power in Europe.
A Messenger, who had been but a few Hours coming from Paris, ar-rived at the Secretary of State's Office on Saturday Night last, it is said brought from our Ambassador a Confirmation of the News that has alarmed our Ministry in the Course of last Week. The French, it seems, have actually pursued the Measures they first set out upon, notwithstanding their Assurances to the contrary; but the Spaniards have exceeded them in Insolence, and it is supposed will meet with Chastisement in a few Days, for yesterday Expresses were sent to Portsmouth and Plymouth to enter all the Men that came, and to give more Bounty Money than what was offered in the late Proclamation. War now, therefore, seems in-evitable.
Extract of a Letter from Toulon, April 20.
"The Squadron fitted out here will not be delayed. Fresh Orders have just arrived to the Intendant and Commissaries of Marines to put the full Complement of Men on Board each Ship, with Provisions, Stores, &c. for eight Months. All the Vessels will be ready for sailing in less than a Fortnight; but their Destination, or the particular View in fit-ting them out, cannot be truly ascertained, as every Person is very secret respecting them."
Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, May 13.
"The French Ambassador, by Desire, was yesterday permitted to have a long Conference with his Majesty."
An Evening Paper of Saturday last says, a Foreigner of high Rank (the French Ambassador) was detected one Night last Week, at Portsmouth, taking a View of the Works in Disguise. He had been invited to dine on Board a Man of War, with some English Nobility, but excused himself on Pretence of being fatigued with the Journey, when he took that Op-portunity of going round the Fortifications in a Boat without any At-tendants.
By an Extract of a Letter, from Utrecht, we are authorised to inform the Publick that the Design of the French and Spanish Fleet, which will consist of thirty Sail, in Conjunction with the Turks, will pass the Dar-danelles in Order to destroy the Russian naval Force in the Black Sea, and thereby prevent the Russian Armies, or any of their Allies, from being supplied with Provisions from different Quarters; which must infallibly prevent their making any farther Progress in the Ottoman Empire than they have already done, and by enforcing this Plan the Turks are in great Hopes of having a more successful Campaign than any hitherto, more especially as the English Fleet is a long Way astern of them, and before it can come up with them the Passage will be stopped.
The Banking Business being at a very low Ebb, was the Occasion of the present Bill in Parliament relating to Bankers, to make their whole Estate liable for their Debts; and it is reckoned a good Finesse to establish Credit.
May 19. On Sunday Evening last an anonymous Letter of a very singular Nature, wrote in the Spanish Language, was dropped in the Pur-licus of St. James's, and is said to contain some very interesting Matter.
From our Correspondent at the Hague, dated the 12th Instant: "The last Courier from France has occasioned a general Ferment in the general State Assembly, and the Diplomatic Body. The Spanish Ambassador is very busily in endeavouring to justify the Conduct of his Court, but his Behaviour appears entirely opposite to peaceable Terms. The Prussian Ambassador seems very uneasy about the Despatch he has received from his Court since the last Courier he sent to Berlin; they suspect that no-body is informed of the Contents but the Russian Minister, who went the same Night to General Yorke. The French Minister has been sent for, and did not depart from these Conferences till between two and three o'Clock in the Morning. Never was more Money spent here by the Mi-nisters than at present, in Order to keep a Watch one upon the other; but nobody can guess the true Cause of it, so secret are their Negotiations."
A Number of Messengers have now Orders to be ready, at a Moment's Warning, to set off for France, Spain, or Russia, if required.
The Court of France has artfully diverted our Ministry, for several Days past, with Proposals, Messages, Answers, &c. in Order to conceal their real Intentions, which were to facilitate the treacherous Schemes they have been hatching since the Commencement of the War between the Turks and Russians. They have now actually succeeded so far that it will cost England much Trouble, Expense, and many Men, to stop their Progress. These Transactions ring through the World, and draw so many Eyes upon us as quite look into all our weaker Parts: Our Pro-tection is no longer relied upon by the Russians, nor our Alliance courted; the neighbouring Nations first despise then venture to insult us, for Man-kind are apt to imagine that where there is no Council there can be no Strength. It is true our Arms have been dreadful in the Field, and our Fleets have been the Terror of the Main; but they are to be feared, who, after all their martial Tools, can be so easily defeated in the Cabinet?
May 20. By private Letters from Spain we hear that the Number of registered Seamen already embodied, and put in Pay, on the Western Coasts of that Kingdom, amounts to 14,000.
A Treaty of Marriage is on Foot, and in a Day or two will be con-summated, between Lord Viscount Townshend, late Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and Miss Nancy Montgomery, Daughter of William Montgo-mery, Esq; of St. James's Square.
Yesterday Lord Rockingham was in the House of Lords, for the first Time since his late Indisposition.
We are informed that seven Ships of the Line, three Frigates, and two Bomb Vessels, are off for the future to be always kept completely manned, and in constant Readiness to sail, on the shortest Warning, to any Part of the Globe, as Occasion may require.
They write from Brest, that the Court of France has lately ordered the Number of Seamen on the Marine List to be augmented with 15,000 Men.
Extract of a Letter from a Member of the Virginia Assembly, dated March 14, 1773, to his Correspondent in London, submitted to the serious Con-sideration of the British Merchants trading to that Colony.
"Our Assembly is now sitting. Almost 37,000 L. new Paper Notes of Credit are to be emitted to redeem those that are now in Circulation, not-withstanding the Redemption of 800,000 L. of them should have taken Place in 1770, and the Taxes have been actually received for that Purpose. Would it not be wise in the Merchants in Britain to endeavour at obtain-ing Instructions from the King to our Governor not to assent in future to any of our Acts of Assembly for emitting Paper Money?"
Private Letters from Cadiz say, that his Catholic Majesty has lately sent, by Express, new Instructions to his several Governors in the Spa-nish West Indies.
A private Letter from Rochelle gives an Account that eight West India Ships, and three Barks, laden with Corn, were stranded behind the Island of Oleron.
The British Ministers at foreign Courts have received Instructions to declare that the Fleet now fitting out by this Nation, and destined for the Mediterranean, is in Consequence of the Court of Versailles and Madrid having each given Orders for sending a Squadron into that Sea. As this is, undoubtedly, the real Occasion of our present Armament, it highly behoves us to take Care that it be sufficiently strong, in Conjunction with the Russian Fleet, to make Head against that of the French joined with the Spanish, which Event may be reasonably expected.
By Letters from Jamaica, we are assured that the Fortifications of Port Royal, and every other Part of the Island, have been put into the best State of Defence possible.

Yesterday being the Anniversary of her Majesty's Birthday, who then entered the 30th Year of her Age, his Majesty received the Compliments of the Nobility and foreign Ministers at St. James's, as did her Majesty at her Palace.
The Racehorse and Carcafs are fitting out for an Expedition to the North Pole, under the Command of the Honourable Captain Phipps. Mr. Lyons is appointed by the Board of Longitude to make Observations in Astronomy, Natural History, and Philosophy. The principal Design of the Voyage is to examine the Countries and Seas near the Pole, and to endeavour to find a Passage this Way to Japan, which is now a Voyage of about ten Months; whereas, if a Passage could be found by the North, it might be performed in seven Weeks. A very large Collection of Instruments is prepared for this Expedition, for making Observations and Experiments on the State of the Atmosphere in the frigid Zone; two Watches of Mr. Arnold's Construction, and one made by Mr. Kendal, after Mr. Harrison's, are to be examined, to see if they be useful to find the Longitude in those cold Climates. This Ship will sail in a few Days.
The King of Prussia has an Army of 240,000 fighting Men. How is such a large Body of Troops to be clothed, fed, and paid? Either by the Ruin of his Subjects, or by letting them seize, plunder, and destroy, the Territories of the neighbouring Princes. The Monarch who keeps up a large standing Army, in Time of Peace, tells all the World that he designs to find an Enemy whenever he pleases.
The Earl of Corke, in a Letter from Florence, written in the Year 1755, makes the following Observation, which a Correspondent says he thinks is prophetic: "The Ball of Empire may hereafter roll westward, and may stop in America; a World unknown when Greece was in its Meridian Glory, a World that may save the Tears of some future Alexander."
A private Letter from Paris says, it is certain the united Fleets are ordered into the Mediterranean, to support the Turks at all Hazards.
Extract of a Letter from Gosport, May 18. "Our Fleet here, which consists of 15 Sail of the Line, four Frigates, and three Sloops, is equipping with all Despatch, so as to be ready on a Moment's Notice to sail."
The Ministry are now at a Stand about what Measures to take at this alarming Crisis; they are unwilling to engage any more Men, as also to turn off any Men. They are quite in a State of Uncertainty both at Portsmouth and Plymouth, and know not which to prepare for, War or Peace.
Nothing has passed between the Courts of England and France for this Week past.
Wednesday Lord Townshend was married to Miss Montgomery. She is said to be about 17, and his Lordship about 50 Years of Age.
May 22. It is now generally believed that the Parliament will not rise, at least, till after the Middle of July.
Yesterday a Messenger arrived at Lord Rochford's Office, with some Despatches from Lord Stormont, at Paris.
Yesterday a Board of Admiralty was held, at which several Naval Officers attended and received their Commissions, after which some fresh Orders were sent to the Commissioners of the different Dockyards.
On Thursday Orders were sent from the Admiralty for three Frigates to put to Sea immediately, one of which is to cruise off Cadiz, one off Toulon, and the other off Brest.
It is reported that the Portuguese Ambassador delivered a Memorial of great Importance last Thursday to one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State.
They write from Paris, that the Chevalier de Turgot failed from Rochelle some Time last Month on Board a Man of War of 70 Guns, accompanied by another Ship of 60 Guns, with all Sorts of Provisions. He has taken only 300 Soldiers, but a great Number of Troops will soon follow him, the Destination of which is kept a profound Secret.
They write from Vienna, that Bets are laid there, of a Hundred to five, that Peace between Russia and the Porte will be proclaimed before the Expiration of two Months.
Letters from Hanau advise, that the reigning Princess of Hesse Darmstadt, accompanied by her three Daughters, arrived the 7th ult. at that Place; and, after resting at Philipshut, took her Route for Berlin, with the three Princesses. It is not determined whether they are to go to Petersburg, or whether the Grand Duke of Russia will go to Berlin incog. to make his Choice of one of them for his future Spouse.
It is confidently asserted, at the west End of the Town, that our Court has received Intelligence of some Attempts meditating in the Cabinets of France and Spain against this Kingdom and Portugal, which has occasioned two Expresses to be sent to Lisbon with the Particulars; and some Letters from Lisbon advise that a Rupture is looked upon as unavoidable between Portugal and Spain, the latter having already committed some Hostilities upon the Portuguese in the Brazils.
By Advices from France we are informed that the Toulon Squadron is completely manned, and by this Time ready to sail.
Several Merchants in Town have received Letters that the Spanish Fleet has actually put to Sea.
From Wales we hear that the Inhabitants of Bangor were much alarmed, on the 22d of last Month, with the Shock of an Earthquake, which shook the Bishop of Bangor's Palace, and threw down some Chimneys.
Letters from Trowbridge, in Wiltshire, mention the Death of William Temple, Esq; who, among other Legacies to his Friends, it is said has left Mr. Wilkes 500l.
At a new erected Meeting House near Cold Bath Fields, there is a Board hung out, with the following Inscription, "Preaching here every Morning at six o'Clock." This is the first Sign of the Kind we ever remember to have heard of.
Several Spanish Men of War, with a Number of Transports, failed last Month, from different Ports in Spain, for the Coast of Guinea, in Order to join the French Squadron already there, after which Junction it is said some important Blow is intended to be struck.
The Master of a Vessel just arrived in the River says that an English Frigate of 32 Guns, which was stationed off Cadiz, to watch the Motions of the Spaniards at that Port, was chased a Day and Night by three Spanish Men of War, but at length got clear off, with the Loss of her fore Topmast, which they shot away.
Several clean Ships are ordered to reinforce the British Squadron on the Coast of Africa, where they are to remain a Twelvemonth.
We are assured, from good Authority, that the Duke of Cumberland had yesterday an Audience of his Majesty.
The Dukes of Gloucester and Cumberland have many Engagements upon their Hands this Summer; they and their Ladies, it is supposed, will honour most Places in England with their Company.
None of the late Orders sent to Portsmouth and Plymouth for entering Men, and getting a Fleet ready with all Expedition, have been yet countermanded; so that it is imagined War will be heard of in a very short Time, especially if we consider that little or nothing has been received from the Powers whom we suspect to render our Preparations unnecessary.
His Majesty, after the Review of the Scots Greys on Blackheath on Saturday last, ordered them 55 Guineas, as he was greatly pleased with the alert and exact Performance of all their Manoeuvres and Evolutions.
They write from Jamaica, that the Spaniards have for some Months past been employed in rendering Cumberland Harbour, on the Island of Cuba, 23 Leagues south east from St. Jago de Cuba, both for Navigation and Defence, one of the completest Havens in all the Spanish West Indies.
By a Dutch Ship, just arrived from the East Indies, we have an authentic Account that the French are making very great hostile Preparations, and that the Islands of Mauritius and Bourbon have been new garrisoned from Europe.
Extract of a Letter from Petersburg, May 12.
"The Claim which Prince Charles of Saxony sets forth to the Duchies of Courland and Samogitia, which will be litigated in the Grand Diet of Poland, will be strongly opposed by the Empress of Russia, in Favour of her Son the Grand Duke, who pleads a Will made by the late John Ernest de Biron, Duke of Courland, in his Favour. The above mentioned Duchies have been looked upon by the Russian Sovereigns as immediately under their Influence and Disposal; and in Consequence the Empress will oppose the Claim of a foreign Prince, who is strongly supported by the Emperor of Germany and the King of Prussia, whose Views her Imperial Majesty begins to look upon with Eyes of Distrust."
Preparations, we are told, are making for their Majesties to visit some Part of England, but what Part is not yet known.
We are informed that the Fleet under the Command of Commodore Shuldham, for the Protection of the Newfoundland Fishery, is to be augmented to seven Sail, besides Sloops and small Craft.
By a Vessel from the Mediterranean, which touched at Barcelona in her Way home, we have Advice that several Merchant Ships are detained in that Port by the impressing of their Hands to serve on Board the Spanish Men of War fitting out there.
Mr. Fuller's Amendment gave Rise to the Debate, and was the Matter on which the House divided. The Debate was exceedingly interesting, and the Whole of it conducted with great Spirit, Sense, and Candour; and it is allowed, by the Friends of Lord Clive, that throughout the whole Inquiry Lord North behaved with the greatest Propriety and Impartiality.
He acknowledged the great Obligations the Company were under to Lord Clive, that he had been the Means of making them rich and opulent, and which they might still continue to be if proper Regulations for their future Conduct at home and abroad took Place, without which their Affairs would be ever unsteady. The Promise made by Lord North, not to take an Advantage by summoning his Forces for Friday last, and which he faithfully observed, has proved his Lordship a Man of Honour. The principal Speakers were, Colonel Burgoyne, Sir William Meredith, Lord North, Sir George Saville, Mr. Fox, Mr. Stanley, Mr. Fuller, Lord George Germaine, Mr. Cornwall, the Attorney and Solicitor General, Mr. Norton, Mr. Dowdeswell, and Lord Barrington.
The various and opposite Opinions which reigned in the House of Commons respecting Lord Clive are really worthy Observation. Most of the Members of the two Committees have honestly owned that they went in with a very bad Opinion of the noble Lord, and came out great Admirers of his Character and Conduct. It certainly must be apparent to every judicious, impartial Person, that the Resolutions of the two Committees were mostly pointed at Lord Clive: He seemed to be the only Object they kept their Eye upon, and they followed him with a persecuting Spirit; and no Doubt, had the first Motions against him been carried, personal Impeachment would have followed; but he evaded them. Who is there but will say, on thorough Reflection, that the Minister was his Friend? Who is there but will say that the noble Lord has been guilty of many Crimes, but then his Services spoke "Trumpet-tongued" in his Favour? And he was modest enough to record them himself, with many Exaggerations. Like another Cæsar, Veni, vidi, vici . Lord Clive adds, "I fought, I subdued, I extirpated," in Matters where it is well known he had not the least Concern. But these Boasts interested the House in his Favour; these Members who were not recommended to exculpate him gave him their Votes out of Generosity, and some out of mere Pity. The noble Nabob may now rest in peaceful Possession of Fortune and Honour; an English Parliament has confirmed the worst of Crimes to be virtuous and meritorious Services.
YORK, May 11. Last Tuesday, at Wooller Fair, in Northumberland, a Tinker sitting upon the Grass in the Middle of the Sheep Market, was deprived of two of his upper Teeth in the following Manner. Being intoxicated with Liquor, his Head now and then went fee saw up and down, which a large Ram observing, and taking his Noddling for a Challenge (which is very natural for those Animals, especially when brought up in a House, as it appears this had) ran full Speed right against the Tinker's Head, when the Horns struck right against his Teeth, beat out two, and shattered the Remainder.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 15. ON the 7th of April last, his Majesty, by an Order in Council, was pleased to direct all the Governors and Commanders in Chief in North America not to issue any Warrants for surveying Land, pay any Grants of Land, or grant any Licences to purchase Lands from the Indians, without his Majesty's express Directions, and until his Royal Will and Pleasure should be farther signified, except to such Officers and Soldiers as are entitled to Grants for Land by the Royal Proclamation of October 1763. Those Orders were accordingly despatched to every Governor and Commander in Chief on the Continent.
The Orphan House in Georgia was consumed by Lightning on the 30th of May last, although defended by a large Iron Rod with three Points, which was inserted five or six Feet into the Ground. Very little of the Furniture was saved; but luckily the two Wings, which stand detached from the House, were preserved.
The Richmond, Paterson, from Glasgow, and Peggy, Fisher, from Liverpool, are arrived in James River.
[MARRIAGES.] Mr. HENRY SKIPWITH, to Miss TABITHA WAYLES of Charles City; and Mr. JAMES BRAY JOHNSON, to Miss REBECCA COCKE, of the same County.
[DEATHS.] Mr. ROBERT RUFFIN, one of the young Gentlemen in the Secretary's Office, much regretted by all his Acquaintances.
Mr. BAKER, SURGEON DENTIST, being now returned to this City, performs all Operations on the Teeth, Gums, and Sockets, as usual; and is ready to renew them gratis upon all, formerly under his Care, who, through Inattention or Neglect, have not been completely cured of the Scurvy.—He intends next Month for Fredericksburg Springs, and to return by October.
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N. B. I would be glad to take an Apprentice, a Lad of good Parts, not more than fourteen Years old, whose Parents or Guardians will find him Clothes. Such a one shall be taught the Business I now follow, in its different Branches.
WARWICK, June 7, 1773. I THINK it necessary to inform the Publick that the 7000 Acres of Land, lying in Bedford County, with the Improvements thereon, consisting of a Forge and Saw Mill, &c. which were lately advertised by Robert Harper and Thomas James for Sale, are made over, by a Deed of Trust, to James and Robert Donald and Company, as Security for a Debt due them for Dealings at their Rocky Ridge and Bedford Stores. (tf) PATRICK HUNTER.
A R I C H A R M O I S I N S I L K G O W N, CASSOCK, and SASH, IS FOR SALE At the Printing Office, at 50 per Cent. on the STERLING COST.
TO BE SOLD, TWO Thousand five Hundred and twenty Acres of LAND in Cumberland, commonly known by the Name of SAINT JAMES'S; one Thousand four Hundred and twenty Acres in the Counties of Goochland and Cumberland, on both Sides of James River, opposite to Elk Island; and one Thousand four Hundred and eighty Acres on Herring Creek, in Charles City County. 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. (tf)
GIVEN to some Craft, by Mistake, a PORTMANTEAU TRUNK directed, on a Card, to Mr. Gwin Hamilton, Merchant in Norfolk. Whoever brings it to me, on Board the Ship Virginia, in York River, or to Mr. Richard Brown in York Town, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward, (2tf) HOWARD ESTEN.
RICHMOND, July 3, 1773. AS the Partnership of Hogg and Rowland is expired, I earnestly request the Favour of all those indebted to the same to settle their Accounts immediately with me, either by Payment or Bond. I shall attend Hanover and Goochland Courts, and will be constantly at home the rest of my Time, for that Purpose. I give this timely Notice that I may settle the Affairs of the Partnership, and pay the Debts due therefrom, by the 1st of October next, at which Time I intend for Britain. All those who have open Accounts on the Books the 1st of September may be assured they will be put into an Attorney's Hands, without farther Notice, or Distinction of Persons. ZACHARIAH ROWLAND.
To be SOLD, RENTED, or LEASED, SEVERAL Tracts or Parcels of valuable LAND, in Culpeper, very cheap. For Terms apply to the Subscriber, near the Courthouse, in the said County. NATHANIEL PENDLETON.
To be SOLD, at the late Dwellinghouse of Doctor William Torborn, deceased, in Charles City, on Thursday the 26th of August, ALL the personal Estate of the said Torborn, consisting of HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, and SHEEP, all Kinds of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, a Quantity of Books on Physick, and Surgeons Instruments. Six Months Credit will be allowed, on giving Bond and Security to (2tf) PETER DUN, Executor.
N. B. All Persons indebted are desired to make speedy Payment, and those who have Demands against the Estate are requested to make them known.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, on Saturday the 24th Instant (July) THE DWELLINGHOUSE, and several LOTS, belonging to Mr. Joseph Trott, in the Town of Newcastle, made over in Trust to Mr. John Smith, deceased; also all his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, together with a RIDING CHAIR, a likely NEGRO Man Servant, two HORSES, and sundry other Things. Credit will be allowed for all Sums above twenty-five Shillings till the 1st of April next, on giving Bond and Security, to carry Interest from the Date if not punctually paid. The above mentioned Estate will certainly be sold that Day, and the Sale begin at ten o'Clock. (2) WILLIAM ANDERSON.
DANIEL GRANT, Who lately kept TAVERN at the Sign of the Buck, near PHILADELPHIA,
BEGS Leave to inform the Publick that he hath opened an INN and TAVERN, at the Sign of the Fountain, in that large and commodious House lately built by Mr. Gough, in MARKET Street, BALTIMORE Town, MARYLAND. He hath provided every Thing for the Accommodation of Gentlemen, their Servants, and Horses, in the best Manner; and those who choose to favour him with their Custom may be assured of his best Endeavours to merit their Approbation. He takes this Opportunity of returning his most grateful Thanks to the Gentlemen who did him the Honour to frequent his former House; and as it shall ever be his Study to please, he hopes for a Continuance of their Favours.
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from Providence Forge, in New Kent, on the 7th Instant (July) two Negro Men, namely: COOPER, about thirty five Years of Age, about five Feet ten Inches high, hoops a little when he walks, shows his Teeth much when he talks, is a slim made Fellow, wears a Truss, and is clothed in an Osnaburg Shirt, and Trousers of Hempen Rolls. The other is named BEN, about five Feet eight Inches high, about the same Age of the other, well made, of a grave Countenance, and clothed as the other. They both had Shoes, one Pair of which has the Soles thick set with Hobnails. They formerly belonged to Colonel Benjamin Grymes of Fredericksburg, where it is expected they are gone. Whoever delivers them to Mr. William Douglas, at the said Works, shall have THREE POUNDS Reward for each, and FIVE POUNDS for either if taken at a greater Distance than twenty Miles, with a reasonable Allowance for conveying them to the Forge.
We also offer a Reward of THIRTY SHILLINGS each for apprehending and conveying to the said Forge two other Runaway Negroes, namely: GUY, about fifty Years of Age, about five Feet ten Inches high, had on a blue Jacket, and Osnaburg Shirt and Trousers of Hempen Rolls. He formerly belonged to Captain Thomas Dixon, near Hampton, and is supposed to be lurking about Williamsburg, or gone down to his former Master's Neighbourhood. The other, named JOE, is about thirty five Years of Age, five Feet ten Inches high, well made, and belongs to Mr. Julius Allen of James City, in whose Neighbourhood it is expected he is lurking. (tf) JORDANE & HOLT.
SEVENTY Thousand Weight of TRANSFER TOBACCO to be SOLD, for ready Money, at Southampton Courthouse, on Thursday the 12th of August, being Court Day, by the Churchwardens and Sheriff. (tf)
For SALE, in the Town of Newcastle, THREE LOTS on the main Street, whereon is a large and commodious Dwellinghouse, Kitchen, Dairy, and Smokehouse, a Garden newly paled in, and every other Convenience for a Family. The Whole is in very good Order, and will be sold at the October HANOVER Court. In the mean Time, we would treat privately with any Person that wants to purchase. SAMUEL PEARSON. WILLIAM JOHNSON. CHARLES TINSLEY.
RUN away from the Subscriber, on the 1st of April last, a Mulatto Slave named DAVID, about twenty two Years of Age, five Feet eight or nine Inches high, a cunning artful Fellow, with a fly Look, slim made, a little knock-kneed, has small Legs, says he is of the Indian Breed, and went down to the General Court, as I imagined, to sue for his Freedom, but has never returned. Whoever brings him to me in Dinwiddie, about twenty Miles from Petersburg, shall have THREE POUNDS TEN SHILLINGS Reward, or THIRTY SHILLINGS if secured in Jail, and Notice given me thereof. WILLIAM CUSZENS.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, at Cabin Point, a DARK BAY HORSE about four Feet five or six Inches high, with a Star in his Forehead, a hanging Mane and long Bob Tail, is a little Cat-hamm'd, and I believe have a Brand, but it cannot be described. He was raised by James Worthing, deceased, in Brunswick, near Eaton's Ferry. Whoever brings him to me shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. (tf) ARCHIBALD DUNLOP.
NORFOLK, July 4, 1773. THE Subscribers intending to send a VESSEL to Madeira, will be much obliged to any Gentlemen for their Orders for Wine. MATTHEW PHRIPP. THOMAS NEWTON.
TO BE SOLD, AT AUGUST SUSSEX COURT NEXT, ABOUT FIFTY THOUSAND WEIGHT OF TRANSFER TOBACCO, FOR READY MONEY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUSSEX COUNTY, AND ALBEMARLE PARISH.
WHEREAS many of the Gentlemen who purchased Negroes of the Subscribers last Summer have hitherto made but very partial Payments, this is therefore to inform all those who are still indebted to us, that, unless they are punctual in discharging their Bonds and Notes at the ensuing Meeting of the Merchants, in Williamsburg, the same will be put in Suit immediately after, without any farther Notice, or Respect of Persons. (5) JOHN LAWRENCE, WILLIAM CALL, & Co.

POETS CORNER.  The RETROSPECT of LIFE.  R ICHES, Chance may take or give; Beauty lives a Day, and dies; Honour lulls us while we live; Mirth's a Cheat, and Pleasure flies. Is there nothing worth our Care? (Time, and Chance, and Death, our Foes) If our Joys so fleeting are, Are we only ty'd to Woes? Let bright Virtue answer, No; Her eternal Powers prevail, When Honours, Riches, cease to flow, And Beauty, Mirth, and Pleasure, fail.  WILLIAMSBURG, July 8, 1773.
BRICKLAYERS or PLAISTERERS  May have good Encouragement, For the remaining Part of the Season, by applying to SAMUEL SPURR.
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 Chimneys, 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.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 8, 1773.  LOST , between Mr. William Norvel's and this Town, the lower Part of a GERMAN FLUTE, with a Silver Key to it. Whoever brings it to me shall have TEN SHILLINGS Reward. (2) ANTHONY SINGLETON.
SWAN'S POINT, July 7, 1773.  RUN away from the Subscriber, on Monday the 21st of last Month, a likely Virginia born Negro named STOBO , about twenty seven Years old, five Feet ten or eleven Inches high, well made, very active, and has a large Scar near his left Elbow. He ran off to avoid an Examination of Hot-stealing, and was only clothed in an Onabrug Shirt, white Russia Drill Breeches, and a Felt Hat bound with black Ferret. He was chiefly employed as a Ferryman at this Place, and may attempt to get on Board a Vessel to make a farther Escape. It is most probable he may be harboured in James City , Hog Island , Cabin Point , or Merchant's Hope , where he is well acquainted. If he is taken within twenty Miles, and brought to me, I will give FOUR DOLLARS Reward, SIX DOLLARS if between twenty and thirty Miles Distance, TEN DOLLARS if between thirty and fifty, and in Proportion for any greater Distance. If he is committed to any Jail in the Colony, the above Reward shall be paid in Proportion to the Distance, together with all reasonable travelling Expenses, and what is allowed by Law.—He is outlawed. (2||) THOMAS FENNER.
STOLEN from the Subscriber, on Saturday the 1st of May last, out of Mr. John Towc Toweatt's Pasture, in Prince George , a dark bay HORSE about four Feet seven Inches high, ten Years old this Spring, has a thick Mane and Tail, paces, trots, and gallops, and branded on the near Buttock with a Hears, and a long Stroke near it which happened by a Scald, and has some white Hairs in it. Whoever delivers him to Mr. William Parsons in Prince George , or to me in Norfolk , shall be well rewarded. JAMES NICHOLAS PARSONS.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 8, 1773.  COMMITTED to the publick Jail, from Prince Edward , a Negro Fellow named TOM , who either knows not or will not tell to whom he belongs. As there is Reason to believe he has not the Clothes on in which he made his Elopement, a Description of them is unnecessary. He is about five Feet eight Inches high, appears to be about twenty five Years of Age, of a pretty dark Complexion, with a Scar deeply impressed in his Forehead resembling a Hook, and being a new Negro, cannot speak to be understood. The Owner is desired to pay Charges, and take him away. (12) PETER PELHAM.
COMMITTED to Isle of Wight Jail, a Negro Boy who calls himself BILLY WICKETT , and says he belongs to David Copeland of Cumberland . The Owner is desired to prove his Property, and pay Charges to JOHN TAYLOR, Jailer.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward , a bay MARE about four or five Years old, four Feet six or seven Inches high, with a small Star in her Forehead, and branded on the near Buttock O. Potted, and appraised to six Pounds. (||) JAMES SCOTT.
TAKEN up, in Augusta , a small bay roan MARE and COLT; the Mare is about five or six Years old, a natural Pacer, blind of the right Eye, and branded on the left Shoulder TB; the Colt is about nine Months old. Potted, and appraised to six Pounds ten Shillings. (||) GARRETT GREEN.
TAKEN up, in Orange , a dark bay MARE about six or seven Years old, four Feet four or five Inches high, but no Brand perceivable; also a bay COLT about two Years old, with a Star in his Forehead, and a Snip on his Nose, neither docked nor branded. Potted, and appraised, the Mare to three Pounds, and the Colt to five Pounds. (||) JOHN BICKERS.
TAKEN up, in Henrico , a large black and white STEER, marked with a Crop and Underkeel in the right Ear, and branded on the left Horn I. Potted, and appraised to fifty five Shillings. (||) WILLIAM PERKINS.
JUST IMPORTED from London, in the VIRGINIA, Captain ESTEN, by ALEXANDER G. STRACHAN and Company, and to be SOLD reasonably, at their Shop in Petersburg.
A FRESH Assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, chymical and galenical. Also white and brown Sugar Candy, Barley Sugar, Orange Chips, Caraway Comfits, Almonds, Jar Raisins, Figs, Tamarinds; Anchovies, Olives, Capers, Canary, Mountain, and Rhenish Wines, Bateman's Pectoral Drops, Anderson's and Lockyer's Pills, Squire's Grand Elixir, Turlington's Balsam, Britisb Rock Oil, Greenough's Tincture for the Teeth and Gums, James's Fever Powders, Jesuits Drops, Hill's Pectoral Balsam of Honey, Norris's Antimonial Drops, Hungary Water, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9. Tooth and Flesh Brushes, Ivory Black, Rotten Stone, Wash Balls, Artenick, Aquafortis, Aqua Regia, Borax, Roch Alum, Alkanet, Antimony, Brimstone, Verdigris, white and blue Vitriol, French and Pearl Barley, Inglingas, Harthorn Shavings, Sago, Vermicelli, Salop, Gold and Silver Leaf, Marble Mortars, Bolus Knives, Sieves, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Female Ditto, cut Smelling Bottles, Ditto in Cases, Ladies Sticking Plaister, red and white Sheepskins, Nipple Glases, Breast Pipes, Ivory and Box Cloyter Pipes, Tow, Lint, Vials, Gallipots, Pill Boxes, Spirits of Turpentine, best Florence Oil, Black Lead Pots, Crucibles, &c. &c.  N. B. Orders to the above Shop will be despatched with all convenient Expedition, by JAMES McCARTY, Apothecary and Surgeon. Where may may be had small Casks of Medicines, with Directions proper for Families, &c.
SUSSEX, June 23, 1773.  THE Subscriber intending to leave this Colony about the first of September next, for a few Months, and being desirous of adjusting all his Affairs before his Departure, so as to admit of no Dispute, either with Debtor or Creditor, earnestly entreats all who have any Demands against him, by Bond or otherwise, to make Application, and they shall be paid in Money or Bonds; but if it is not agreeable to a Creditor to settle in that Way, they shall have Bond, with undoubted Security, either personal or otherwise, to pay any Balance that may remain unpaid in a few Months. He likewise hopes that all those indebted to him will be kind enough to apply and discharge their respective Balances, or give Bond, &c. payable in a short Time, which will better enable him fully to discharge his Engagements, being determined to do between this and April next. I shall depute Mr. Daniel Fipher , and Mr. James Mason , of Brunswick , and Mr. John Cargill of Suffex , to transact my Business during my Absence. DAVID MASON.
NORFOLK, June 29, 1773.  AS I intend for Great Britain soon, and to return in a few Months, all Persons indebted to me, or to the late Concern of Archibald White and Company, or to the Estate of Archibald White , deceased, are desired to make Payment before or at the Meeting of the Merchants next Month, after which Time no Indulgence will be given, but all Bonds, Accounts, &c. will be put into the Hands of an Attorney, with Orders to commence Suits immediately, without Respect of Persons. Any Matters relative to the Concern of Archibald White and Company will be transacted in my Absence by Anthony Walke , Esquire, of Princess Anne ; and such of my own Affairs as may remain unsettled at my Departure will be managed by Messrs. Eilbeck, Roff, and Company , of this Place, whom I have properly empowered to do so. Such as have Claims against me are desired to make them known, without Loss of Time, in Order that they may be adjusted. JOHN MACLEAN.
NORFOLK, June 28, 1773.  THE Subscriber being now set up in Business on his own Account, makes and sells all Kinds of BOOTS and SHOES, finished in the neatest Manner, with as good Materials as can be procured in Britain, and charged at the lowest Rates. He solicits the Favour of the Publick, and of his former Customers, assuring them of his utmost Attention and Care to deserve a Continuance of their Custom. His Shop is on the Parade, next Door to that of Captain Phripp , Senior. WILLIAM FORSYTH.
THE Person who is in Possession of the HALF ACRE LOT No. 171, in the Town of Manchester , laid off from the Lands of the Honourable William Byrd , in Chesterfield , may hear of a Purchaser by applying to the Printer.
THE Ship BETSEY , Burthen 460 Hogsheds, lately built at Norfolk , will be at Bermuda Hundred in a few Days, to take in Tobacco on Liberty of Consignment to any Merchant in London at eight Pounds a Tun Freight. Any Persons inclined to ship are desired to send their Orders to me, the Master on Board, or at the neighbouring County Courts, where I shall attend. The Ship will be ready to sail the Beginning of September, at farthest. WILLIAM POWER.
FOR SALE,  A MULATTO BOY between seventeen and eighteen Years of Age, who is a very valuable Servant, having been brought up from his Infancy to House Work; he is an excellent Waiter, can dress Hair and Wigs, and has been used to travel with his Master. He is healthy, sober, and honest, and sold for no Fault. For Terms inquire of the Printer.
BUTE County, North Carolina, June 14, 1773.  AS I intend to move into Virginia , I will sell the following Tracts of LAND in this County, namely: The Tract and Plantation whereon I now live, containing about 1600 Acres, lying on Sandy Creek , about six Miles from the Courthouse, two and a Half from Church, and a Hundred from Petersburg , with a very bold and constant Stream of Water running through it, on which the Purchaser will find it very convenient to erect a Mill; about 300 Acres of the Land are cleared, mostly fresh, and in good Order for Cropping in Corn and Tobacco with twenty five Hands, as there are now in Tendence on it about three Hundred and thirty Thousand Tobacco Hills, with a great Plenty of House Room for laying up the same, besides what is in Corn, Wheat, &c. Also a Tract of about 500 Acres about six Miles from the above, whereon is a small fresh cleared Plantation, with about eight Thousand Corn Hills, and twenty five Thousand Tobacco Hills. Two Hundred Acres on Shoock , about six Miles from Bute Courthouse, with about fifty Thousand Corn Hills and sixty Thousand Tobacco Hills in Tendence, which is all the cleared Land upon it. About 600 Acres within two Miles of the aforesaid Courthouse, good for raising Grain and Stock, but has no Improvements on it. Also about 700 Acres within six Miles of the Courthouse, good for raising Grain and Stock, with about twenty Thousand Corn Hills cleared thereon. About 500 Acres on Hab Quarter Creek , within three Miles of Colonel Eaton's , with a fresh cleared Plantation of about forty Thousand Corn Hills, and thirty Thousand Tobacco Hills, which is all the cleared Land on this Tract. On the first mentioned Tract two and three Thousand Weight of Tobacco per Hand has been generally made. I will take sixteen Hundred Pounds Virginia Currency for the first named Tract; one Half the Purchase Money to be paid down on giving Possession, which may be any Time this Fall or Winter ensuing, and for the other Half I will take two Hundred Pounds a Year still paid. For farther Particulars, of the other Tracts, inquire of the Subscriber. WILLIAM TABB.  N. B. I will take Negroes in Part, or all, of the first Payment for the first mentioned Tract, and will sell Stocks of CATTLE, SHEEP, CORN, &c.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 26th of August, if fair, otherwise next fair Day,  A VERY valuable Tract of LAND on James River , in Amberst County, a few Miles below Doctor William Cabell's , containing about six Hundred Acres of high and low Grounds, running about a Mile on the River. It is about Half the Tract on which John Howard formerly lived, including the Dwellinghouse, &c. and a beautiful Situation to live on, with cleared low Grounds sufficient for a good Plantation, a remarkable natural Fish Pond, and a Fishery for white Shads. The Place is suitable for Wheat, as well as for Tobacco or Hemp. At the same Time will be sold, if a suitable Price should be offered, an Island adjacent, and the remaining Part of the aforesaid Tract of Land, either separate or altogether. Part of the Purchase Money will be wanted at the Day of Sale, on the Premises, or in October next at farthest, and the Remainder will be made easy to the Buyer, by sundry Payments, as shall be then agreed on. THOMAS PROSSER, } Trustees. NEIL CAMPBELL, } WILLIAM PRESTON, }  N. B. An undoubted Title, in Fee Simple, will be made by the Trustees, and, if required, I also myself will join in the Conveyance. JOHN HOWARD.
To be SOLD, either by publick or private Sale, on Thursday the 15th of JULY, being Norfolk County Court Day,  A TRACT of LAND, containing 550 Acres, lying on the Head of Old Mill Creek , in the aforesaid County, well timbered with White Oak and old Pine, and joins a Juniper Swamp about two Miles from a Landing. Also a Piece of LAND, 50 Acres, more or less, on the south Branch of the said County, about two Miles from Norfolk , convenient to Fish and Oysters, with a small Apple Orchard and Dwellinghouse thereon. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms, and see the Lands, by applying to the Subscriber, in Norfolk Borough. PETER SPARROW, Senior, } PETER SPARROW, Junior, }
COMMITTED to Suffex Jail, on the 13th of May last, a Virginia born Negro Man who says he belongs to Mr. Hugh Huson of Fredericksburg , and that his Name is PHIL ; he is about five Feet seven or eight Inches high, about thirty Years old, very black, and has on the usual Clothing for labouring Negroes, except a white Hat. The said Fellow was advertised before, but at that Time he would neither tell his Master's Name nor his own. The Owner is desired to pay Charges and take him away. (||) JOHN BERRYMAN, Jailer.
TAKEN up, in Caroline , a small black HORSE, branded on the near Buttock I, trots, and has had a very sore Back. Potted, and appraised to fifty Shillings. WILLIAM JETER.
TAKEN up, in Amberst , a dark bay HORSE about four Feet seven or eight Inches high, one hind Foot white, has some Saddle Spots, some white Hairs in his Forehead, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock AE. Potted, and appraised to ten Pounds. (||) JAMES GATEWOOD.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania , a black MARE about four Feet five Inches high, two or three Years old, undocked, her off hind Foot white, paces naturally, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock B. Potted, and appraised to eight Pounds. (||) JEHU MORTON.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania , a bright bay MARE about four Feet four or five Inches high, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock, but not legible enough to be described; she has on a large Bell with a Patch and several Cracks in it, and the Collar is in two Pieces. Potted, and appraised to six Pounds, (||) JOHN WAREN.
HANOVER, June 17, 1773.  THE Subscriber intends to leave the Colony very soon, and desires that all Persons who have Demands against him will apply for Payment before the 1st of August next. The Concerns, in this Colony, of Messrs. Farell and Jones of Bristol , Merchants, will be left under the Direction of Mr. John Winston , Merchant in Hanover ; to whom all Persons indebted to the said Gentlemen, and who have declined their Correspondence with them, are desired to pay their respective Balances. It is hoped no one will compel him to the Necessity of pursuing disagreeable Methods to enforce Payment, after the great Indulgence that has been already given. (6) THOMAS EVANS.
TO BE SOLD,  A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, containing 1800 Acres, lying on Swift Creek , in Chesterfield County, very convenient to Trade, not exceeding five Miles from Petersburg or Osborne's Warehouses, and with a very little Expense a good Mill may be erected on it. I will sell it altogether, or in Parcels, as may best suit the Purchasers. The Terms may be known by applying to me, in Chesterfield . (6) JOHN RANDOLPH.  N. B. Any Person inclined to purchase may see the Land by applying to me, or to my Brother, P. Randolph , in the said County.
For SALE, or to be LEASED for a TERM of YEARS,  A LOT in the Town of Newcastle , conveniently situated on the main Street, whereon is a large commodious Storehouse thirty six Feet by twenty six, a Granary fifty Feet by thirty two, a Stable, Chair House, &c. and the whole in very good Order. For Terms inquire of SAMUEL PEARSON. (tf)
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,  A YOUNG Man who has been brought up in a Store, understands Book-keeping, is capable of taking Charge of a Store, &c. and can be well recommended. Apply to the Printers. (tf)
FIVE POUNDS REWARD.  RUN away from the Subscriber, in Charles City , last March was a Twelvemonth, a very light Mulatto Fellow named JESSE , about eighteen Years of Age, five Feet eight or nine Inches high, his Hair is long, and usually tied, has lost some of his fore Teeth, and I expect he will endeavour to pass for a Freeman. Whoever brings him to me, or secures him so that I may get him, shall have the above Reward. (6||) CHARLES CHRISTIAN.
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. (tf)
SUFFOLK, May 26, 1773.  WHEREAS , by the Death of Mr. Josiah Granbery , the Partnership of Gibson, Granbery, and Company , is dissolved, it is therefore requested that all Persons indebted to that Concern do settle their Accounts, without Loss of Time, either by paying them or giving Bonds for their respective Balances, in Order that the Books may be closed. The Business is now continued under the Firm of James Gibson and Company , and Orders complied with in the same Manner as heretofore.  All Persons who have any Demands against the said Concern, or the Estate of Josiah Granbery , deceased, are desired to give in their Claims, that they may receive Payment. (6)
TO BE SOLD,  A BOUT fourteen Thousand Acres of exceeding good LAND in the County of Pittsylvania . For Terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose of Amberst , who will treat with any Person inclined to purchase, and be empowered to make a legal Title. CAROLINE, May 7, 1773. (tf) THOMAS LOMAX.
TO BE SOLD,  A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, containing about sixteen Hundred Acres, more or less, lying on the River Shenando , in Berkley County (formerly Frederick ) which is one of the most flourishing Counties in Virginia . The Land is exceeding good, well timbered, and adapted to the raising of all Kinds of Grain, as well as Tobacco, and has the Advantage of a very fine Stream of Water, on which is a Blomery with two Fires, a good Stone Merchant Mill with two Pair of Stones, a Saw Mill, a Distillery conveniently situated, a Smith's Shop, a Cooper's Shop, and many other Outhouses. There are about a Hundred and fifty Acres of Land cleared, and about fifty Acres of Meadow may be made with a very small Expense, one Half of which may be watered any Day in the Year. A Stock of Cattle, Horses, and Hogs, some Household Furniture, and all Kinds of Utensils proper for carrying on the above different Branches of Business, will be sold with or without the Land. For farther Particulars inquire of Mr. William Little , on the Premises. Credit will be allowed for Part of the Purchase Money, the Purchaser giving Bond, with Security if required. For Terms apply to the Honourable George William Fairfax , Esquire, Carlyle and Dalton in Alexandria , or Preson Bowdoin in Norfolk . (Tf)
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