The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1773-09-02 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
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VENICE, May 21.
TWO Vessels are arrived here from the Island of Chios, which bring Advice that on the 17th of April the Russian Fleet which lay at the Isle of Chios, and consisted of 42 Sail of the Line, besides Frigates, Sloops, Gallies, Transports, &c. was divided into three Squadrons, one of which was to sail for the Coast of Syria, to support the Operations of Osman Pacha, who is in Possession of Jerusalem; another against the Isle of Candia, which has been lately put into a State of Defence; and the third, under Count Orlow himself, was to make a Descent upon the Morea.
The Squadron sent against the Island of Candia lost a great Number of Men, with four of their Ships, occasioned by running into the Harbour of the Town of Candia, which for many Years past had been in a neglected Situation, but of late the Turks had cleaned it out, and run an Iron Chain of great Thickness across it under Water, which not being known to the Russians, four of their Ships struck upon it, and sunk immediately.
TEMESWER, May 23. Since Hostilities have recommenced between the Turks and Russians they have had several Skirmishes and severe Conflicts, in which Victory has indifferently declared herself for either Party; but soon after the Action near Silistria, on the 28th of last Month, in which the latter came off victorious, we have received certain Advices that they have been repelled with a very considerable Loss.
MARSEILLES, May 17. According to the last Letters received from Acre, which are dated the 15th of March, Ali Bey was at that Time still at Joppa, which he was fortifying. He waited the Decree of the Nile to re-enter Egypt, the Governor of which Kingdom, being informed of his Designs, is making the necessary Dispositions to oppose him.
CRONSTADT, May 12. We have just received certain Accounts that a considerable Body of Turks, after passing the Danube, were entirely defeated by the Russians near Jaloniza; the Ottomans had 10,000 Men either killed or made Prisoners.
May 19. The Turks, knowing there was only a Garrison of 1000 Men at Giurgewo, intended to make themselves Masters of that Place by Surprise, and accordingly 5000 Men marched out of Ruschuk, in Order to pass the Danube and put their Scheme in Execution; but they were no sooner embarked than the Russians saluted them in such a Manner from the Fortresses that several of the Ottoman Vessels were sunk, and all the rest put into such Disorder that most of the Turks were killed or drowned in the Danube, except 372, who were made Prisoners.
DRESDEN, June 2. We have received a very disagreeable Account of great Damage having been done by a Storm of Thunder and Lightning in the Circle of Voigtland, in this Electorate; the whole Town of Reichenbach is entirely reduced to Ashes.
LONDON, June 14
LORD Chatham has written a long and very able Letter to a noble Law Lord on the Subject of East India Affairs, declaring his unavoidable Resolution (on Account of the bad State of his Health) to remain in his present Retreat, "an inactive, though not unafflicted Spectator, of the Depredations of the Minister on the Constitution of his Country," but strongly recommending it to the noble Lord to exert his own Powers, and in his (Lord Chatham's) Name to recommend it to all his Friends in the Upper House to oppose the Minister Inch by Inch.
Private Letters from the Hague absolutely say: "It is now publicly known that the four Men of War that failed for the West Indies are borrowed by the King of Portugal, and that the States are to be allowed 300,000 l. Sterling for the Use of them for five Years."
It is said the Board of Admiralty is to entertain his Majesty, during the three Days the Royal Ensign flies at Spithead, on Board the Barfleur; and that the Contractor for the three Royal Banquets is allowed 4000 l. Her Majesty does not accompany the King on this Occasion.
We are informed that his Majesty, after reviewing the Ships at Portsmouth, will sail round the Isle of Wight, in one of the Royal Yachts.
Extract of a Letter from Vienna, May 28.
"We have this Moment received the News of a dangerous Insurrection amongst the new raised Troops which were embodied in the Frontier Provinces, especially in Croatia, where they have murdered their Commander, and most of the other Officers, plundered the military Chest, and then marched off for Turkey.
The Resolution of the City of London, not to address his Majesty on Occasion of the Duchess of Gloucester being falsely delivered of a Princess, is said to have determined several other Corporations, contrary to their former Intentions, to take no Notice of that Event.
There is too much Reason to think that when the three combined Powers have divided Poland they will proceed farther. These Powers are said, from the Beginning, to have had three great Points in View: Russia is determined, if possible, to secure the Navigation of the Black Sea and the Bosporus; the Object of Austria is the Conquest of Belgrade, Servia, Bulgaria, Moldavia, and Wallachia; and of Prussia, the Possession of the Coasts, Ports and Towns of the Baltic, together with the City of Dantzick.
Orders are given for three Frigates of War to be ready, with all Speed, for the Malabar Coast.
The House of Commons have passed the Stock-jobbing Bill, and have voted 8750 l. to Mr. Harrison, as a Reward for his new invented Time-keeper, and resolved that the Duty of 30 s. on every Negro imported in the Islands of Jamaica and Dominica do cease, and in Lieu of it a Duty of only 2 s. 6 d. be laid on each Head so imported.
It is thought that Paris, and the Watering Places, will be less visited this Summer than for many Years past; for if the Trip to Portsmouth does not sink the Finances of most to so low an Ebb that they must be contented to remain in Obscurity the Remainder of the Summer, there is another Show contrived to succeed it, which is the Installation of Lord North, the Chancellor of the University of Oxford, the Beginning of next Month.
Letters from Warsaw, dated June 2d, advise that Field Marshal Count Romanzow had crossed the Danube with his whole Army, and that News of the greatest Importance was hourly expected.
We hear Lord Hillsborough will set out for Ireland the Beginning of next Month. It is said his Lordship is to deliver some verbal Instructions, of a most important Nature, to a great Officer in that Kingdom.
Extract of a Letter from Alexandria, March 22.
"Yesterday we had a terrible Gale of Wind, in which were lost ten French Ships, and two Turkish; they were mostly laden for Smyrna and Constantinople."
Despatches are said to be received from the British Ambassador at Madrid, signifying that the Spaniards would not disarm their Fleet, though his Excellency remonstrated very spiritedly on that Subject with the Spanish Minister, who said their naval Armament was intended for the Spanish West Indies, to keep in Awe some of their rebellious Subjects.
The following is to be the Line of Battle at Spithead. The Albion to lie and moor to the eastward, and the Kent to lie and moor to the westward. The Ships to be the Length of two Cables asunder, so that the Fleet will extend five Miles.
D I V I S I O N S.
   Right Honourable Lord Edgcumbe, Vice Admiral of the Blue.   Frigates. Ships of the Line. Commanders. Guns. Men.     Cerberus, Albion, S. Barrington, 74 350   Raisonable, Graves, 64 300   Dublin, Ourray, 74 350   Boyne, Burnet, 64 300   Torbay, Drake, 74 350   T. Pye, Esquire, Vice Admiral of the Red.   Somerfet, E. Hughes, 64 300   Lenox, Rotham, 74 350   Worcester, R. Hughes, 64 300   Royal Oak, Balfour, 74 350   Orpheus, Barfleur, Vernon, 90 400   Centaur, Bentinck, 74 350   Asia, King, 64 300   Terrible, Arbuthnot, 74 350   St. Alban's, Douglas, 64 300   R. Spry, Esquire, Rear Admiral of the White.   Triumph, Suckling, 74 350   Edmont, Jekyll, 74 350   Ocean, Knight, 90 400   Thames, Resolution, Hotham, 74 350   Marlborough, Evans, 74 350   Kent, Fielding, 74 350  
To the NAVIGATORS in general,
I lately discovered a most ingenious Man in Deptford. His Name is William Foxon; he has been a Carpenter in the India Service, and in the different Voyages which he has made has constructed a most useful and ingenious Machine, which he calls a Hydrometer, a Compound Word, derived from the Greek, of Water and Measure, (i. e.) to measure the Way of a Ship more exactly than by heaving the Log, and therefore, with more Propriety, it may be called a perpetual Log.
For some Time past the People at Portsmouth and Gosport would not let any Lodgings, without stipulating for an extraordinary Sum for the Week his Majesty was to be there. From 14 to 20 Guineas are given only for a Bedchamber for that Time, and the People there laugh in their Sleeves at the Cniosity of such a give it, as the first Broadside from the Fleet will put an End to any Thing being seen of the Fleet, as they will be enveloped in Clouds of Smoke.
Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, June 11.
"Last Night Lord Edgcumbe came down here, and hoisted his Flag on Board the Dublin Man of War at Spithead. There are now three Admirals here, namely, Edgcumbe, Pye, and Spry, and their different Squadrons of Ships are this Morning forming into the Line of Battle, against the King comes down. Several Ships, supposed to be the Royal Yachts, with Lord Sandwich, &c. on Board, are now within Sight. The Ships are all to be finely decorated with Colours; several Vessels, entirely laden therewith, are come here from the several Dockyards. Several Lords of the Admiralty, and Commissioners of the Navy, came here last Night, in Order to get every Thing ready for his Majesty's Reception. The Arrangement of the naval Preparations, for the Entertainment of his Majesty at Portsmouth, will be as follows. The King is expected to
set off, at three in the Morning, on the 21st or 22d Instant. Parties of the Light Horse are to be lodged at different Parts of the Road, to conduct him. When arrived at Portsmouth, he will go on Board the Barfleur, Admiral Pye. The Admiral goes first in his Barge, the Lords of the Admiralty next, and the King in the next. The Admiral, as soon as he gets on Board, before the King's Barge arrives, salutes with 21 Guns; and when the King arrives on Board, the rest of the Fleet salute him with 21 Guns. The King dines in the great Cabin, in which one Plate and Cover is only laid. He then asks the Admiral to invite the Company who are to dine there, which will consist of Lord Sandwich, the Admiral, two of the senior Captains, two of the Lords of the Admiralty, and such of the great Officers of State, foreign Ministers, Nobility, &c. as are present each Day. In the Evening he will return as he came, and be saluted as before. He will then proceed to the Commissioner's of the Dockyard, where a Royal Bed is prepared for him, and the next Morning rides out round the Fortifications of Portsmouth, and has a Levee upon his Return to the Commissioner's. After which he goes in his Barge to survey the Fleet, and afterwards dines on Board the Barfleur as before, and returns early in the Evening, Time enough to reconnoitre and examine the Dockyard. The next Day he embarks on Board the Yacht prepared for his Reception, and when he is in the Midst of the Fleet they discharge all their Guns, in Order to make a great Smoke and Confusion, that his Majesty may lose Sight for a short Time of the whole Fleet, during which Confusion the Admiral orders the Ships to be dressed with entire new Colours, that the King may at once be surprised and entertained at so noble an Appearance. After which, on a Signal made by Admiral Pye, Lord Edgcumbe's Fleet gets under Way, that the King may have an Opportunity of seeing his Fleet go to Sea. The King again dines on Board the Barfleur, returns to the Commissioner's at Night, and next Morning sets off for London.
A great Number of small Vessels from the Coast of France have already arrived at Spithead, and many more are expected. Extract of a Letter from Mr. Malone, an Irish Gentleman at the Havannah, dated April 24.
"The Guasco, Don Pedro Aurillas, a Spanish Frigate of 30 Guns, is just arrived here from the Coast of Chili, in South America, and brings the melancholy Intelligence to the Spaniards of the native Chilese having absolutely repopulated themselves of best Part of that Country, having partly extirpated and partly drove all the Europeans from it. This Insurrection began at the latter End of the Year 1771, and continued to the Middle of last Year, with amazing Success on the Side of the Chilese, who possessed themselves of the whole Island of Chiloe, and several Towns on the Sea Coast of Chili, together with the Cities of Concepcion, Coquimbo, Villarica, &c. They likewise attacked St. Jago, the Capital, Baldivia, and the Town of Imperial; but were, after doing much Damage, repulsed. The Governor of Lima ordered a Fleet of four Sail of the Line, three Frigates, and some smaller Vessels, with Troops, Ammunition, and Stores, to sail for Chili, to assist the Spaniards, while the Governor himself gathered an Army of 40,000 Men, mostly Indians and Mestizos, and marched himself at the Head of them. After a tedious March, the Army arrived on the 10th of July 1772, in the Valley of Arave, where they found a Body of 24,000 Chilese, drawn up to oppose them. The Spanish Troops charged them, and after a little Stand the Chilese seemed to make a Retreat towards Arave, and the Spaniards followed them; but being drawn into a narrow Pass, where fresh Numbers of the Chilese poured in upon them, they made such Havock that the Governor himself, with between 11 and 12,000 Men only, made good a Retreat, and got into the City of Baldivia, which they fortified and strengthened. On the 22d of July, the Chilese, to the Amount of 100,000, invested the City, and having a Number of Field Pieces with them, continued the Siege with great Fury. In the mean Time the Ships from Lima arrived in the Harbour of Baldivia, and threw their Men and Supplies into the City, which protracted the Siege until the 2d of August, when the Indians entered the Breach; and setting Fire to every Part of the City, murdered, without Distinction, Spaniard, Negro, and Indian. The Governor of Lima, and the Governor of Baldivia, with most of the Spaniards of Note, and about 4000 others, escaped on Board the Ships, where the Treasures were lodged before; the rest of the Spaniards, and their Indians, either fell Sacrifices to the Fury of the Chilese, or made a Retreat to the Country. Baldivia was soon burnt down to the Ground, and the Chilese razed every Part of it, so that scarce a Vestige remains. The Ships sailed immediately back for Callao, except the Guasco, which was despatched with these Advices to Old Spain, but put in here for Provisions."
On Saturday last the very best Joints of Beef, Veal, Pork, &c. were sold in Whitechapel Market, on an Average, at 4d. a Pound.
It is said, that in the Cause between Lord Sandwich and Miller, the Printer of the old free spoken London Evening Post, the Plaintiff has withdrawn the Record.
It is said that larger Orders have been given, within this Week, for Goods to be exported to America, than at any one Time for three Years past.
June 16. The Accounts from Moldavia, and the Neighbourhood of the Danube, are so opposite and irreconcilable that there is no speaking of them with the least Certainty or Precision; no less than five different Engagements having happened near Sulitza, Babadach, Jaloniza, Ruzhich, &c. in which Victory has been claimed on both Sides.
We hear that the Bill now drawing up by a noble Law Lord (Lord Mansfield) with Respect to the Disposal of Criminals, will contain, among other Things, that no Person shall hereafter be transported to the Colonies, but be either sent to serve in the East Indies, or be shut up for a certain Term, or for Life, in strong Houses, four of which are to be erected in every County, where those who are not bred to Trades are to be kept to hard Labour. This Regulation is said to be in Consequence of a Remonstrance from the Provinces of Virginia, Maryland, and Connecticut, complaining of the Inundation of Vagabonds from Great Britain and Ireland.
Extract of a Letter from Petersburg, June 10.
"We have just received the melancholy Intelligence here of the entire Loss of four Russian Ships of War, in a Storm off the Coast of Ternrock, near the Straits of Caffa, in the Black Sea. They were drove ashore on some Rocks, and soon went to Pieces; only 34 Men escaped out of all the Crews, which amounted to 1500. These Men were by a Tartarian Vessel landed on the Crimea, and from thence the Intelligence was sent to Petersburg."
Letters from Venice say, that all the Ships of War belonging to that Republic are now fitted out for Sea, and many of them cruising in the Adriatick.
It is reported that a certain Personage intends to order a present to be distributed amongst the common Men belonging to the Fleet.
Orders are sent to Ireland for all the Regiments from which Draughts have been made for foreign Service to be immediately completed to their full Establishment.
June 19. The Russians have been victorious in many little Engagements; but if once they should be soundly beaten, the Bigotry of the Turks would inflame their national Ardour to such as to prevent a single Muscovite from returning.
The King will set out on Tuesday Morning, at three o'Clock, and proposes being at Portsmouth at about 12 o'Clock. He is to be escorted upon the Road by Burgoyne's Light Horse, and enter Portsmouth with the Life Guards, all the Ambassadors will be there, and the Moment the Review is over, Admiral Spry, with 10 Sail of the Line, is to proceed to Sea upon a Cruise in the Channel.

The first Disposition for the Fleet at Spithead, by which the Whole was to be ranged into one Line, being found too extensive and inconvenient, the Flag Officers have delivered out the following Disposition, by which the Ships are formed into two Lines, and so placed that those in the second Line will be opposite to the Intervals or opening in the first, and the Whole will appear but as one Line to Persons approaching from Portsmouth. The two Lines are at three Cables Length asunder, and the several Ships in each Line at two Cables Length from one another. Such Ships as are to be dressed or adorned with a Proportion of Colours are here marked with an Asterisk, the Ships of the Admirals with a Cross, and the Royal Residence (where the Lords of the Admiralty will also be) with a Dagger.
   North Line of capital Ships. South Line of capital Ships. Lines of Frigates and Sloops, Thames, Orpheus, Cerberus.     Raisonable. *Albion.   Boyne. *Dublin.   Somerfet. Torbay.   Worcester. Lenox.   *Barfleur. *Royal Oak.   Asia. Centaur.   St. Alban's. Terrible.   Egmont. Triumph.   Resolution. *Ocean.   *Kent. Marlborough.  
It is said that no Part of the Royal Family will accompany his Majesty to Portsmouth.
It is reported that a certain Gentleman has brought an Action against the Messenger who about three Years ago, by Order of a great Assembly, conveyed him to Newgate.
Lord North moved an Address to his Majesty, that he would be graciously pleased to confer some Mark of royal Favour upon General Robert Monckton, for his signal Services, by granting to him a large Quantity of Land in the ceded Islands, or to show his royal Favour in other Manner his Majesty should think fit. It passed nomine contradictente .
It is said that the East India Regulating Bill, with several others now ready, will receive the Royal Assent on Monday next.
The Parliament will be prorogued the first Week in July.
By Accounts from Mequinez, by Way of Gibraltar, we learn that the Emperor's Son, who had eloped with a large Sum of Money, is taken and carried back a close Prisoner.
WHITEHALL, June 11. The King has been pleased to appoint Patrick Tonyn, Esquire, to be Captain General and Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Province of East Florida, in the Room of James Grant, and to confer the Honour of the most honourable Order of the Bath on Robert Gunning, Esquire, Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, at the Court of Petersburg.
PORTSMOUTH, June 17. This Morning three Companies of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, from Woolwich, marched into this Place. They are quartered in different Parts of the Town, and came on Purpose to exercise the Guns on the Fortifications during his Majesty's Stay here. When his Majesty goes afloat, the Admirals and Captains, in their twelve and ten oared Boats, are to row in the following Order.
   V. Admiral Pye.   Lords of the Admiralty.   K I N G.     R. Ad. Spry, Com of the Navy L. Edgcumbe.   The Captains of this Division The Captains of V. Admiral Pye's The Captains of his Division   two and two, according to Seniority. two and two, according to Seniority. two and two, according to Seniority.  
When the Royal Standard appears without Blockhouse Point, the whole Fleet is to man their Yards; and when Admiral Pye makes a certain Signal, all the Ships are to salute with 21 Gns. So soon as the King's Standard is hoisted on Board the Barfleur, 21 Gns more are to be fired from each Ship; and when his Majesty proceeds, either in his Yacht or Barge, through the Fleet, and passes the Ships in Review, each Ship, as he approaches her, is to give three Cheers and fire 21 Gns. His Majesty is to be conducted back by the Boats, in the same Order as he came.
The second Day, during the first Salute, the Ships appointed to dress are to display their Colours, so that as soon as the Smoke disperses they will be seen in full Parade. After the King is on Board and saluted, the Frigates upon a Signal, are instantly to get under Sail, pass under the Stern of the Barfleur, lower their Topsails, and salute with 21 Gns. His Majesty returns as he came. The third Day the same will be repeated, and Lord Edgcumbe's whole Squadron is to get under Sail and go off to Plymouth. And when the King goes on Shore each Captain is to wear the Pendant of his proper Division, upon a Staff, at the Head of his ten oared Barge.
CHARLESTOWN (South Carolina) July 13.
ON Thursday last, before his Honour the Lieutenant Governor pro-rogued the Commons House of Assembly, the Honourable Rawlins Lowndes, Esq; their Speaker, laid before them a Letter by him received from the Speaker of the House of Burgessess in Virginia, inclosing the Resolutions of that House on the 12th of March last, which, being read, were unanimously approved of; and it was immediately RESOLVED, "That Mr. Speaker, and eight of the other Members of the standing Committee of Correspondence, be a Committee to enquire for, and obtain Intelligence, upon the several Matters mentioned in the said Resolutions, and to correspond with the Committee appointed by the said House of Burgessess, and Committees appointed, or to be appointed, in our other Sister Colonies respecting the same. That Mr. Speaker do transmit the Thanks of this House to the Speaker and Members of the said House of Virginia, for communicating the said Resolutions to this House, as well as for their steady Attention to the general Interest of America."
BOSTON, August 9.
ON Wednesday, the 28th of last Month, came on before a special Court of Admiralty, in this Town, the Trial of Ansell Nickerson, for Piracy and Robbery on the High Seas. The Examination of the Witnesses for the Crown and Prisoner held until Friday Night, when the Court adjourned until Tuesday last, ten o'Clock, when Samuel Fitch, Esquire, Advocate General, after re-examining several of the Witnesses for the King, applied the Evidence on the Crown Side. The Afternoon, and the next Day, were taken up by John Adams and Josiah Quincy, Junior, Esquires, Counsel for the Prisoner in his Defence, and on Thursday Afternoon last the Advocate General closed the Cause. The Court then told the Prisoner, if he had any Thing farther to say in his Behalf, he would have an Opportunity the next Day, and then adjourned to ten o'Clock next Morning. The Court then meeting, proceeded to ask the Prisoner if he had any Thing farther to offer the Court in Addition to what his Counsel had already said; upon which the Prisoner expressed his Wishes that certain Witnesses (who he apprehended would testify in his Favour) had been present, and concluded with saying, that "if I lose my Life, I am innocent of the Crime laid to my Charge." The Court then gave Order that all Persons depart, except the Register; and having considered the Evidence, &c. for about two Hours and a Half, the Prisoner was again called in, when the President told the Prisoner, "The Court have considered of your Offence, and they do not think that the Evidence offered to them is sufficient to support the Charge alleged against you in the Information, and therefore adjudge you not Guilty." Motion was then made by the Prisoner's Counsel that he might be discharged; and the Advocate General not objecting, it was granted. The Prisoner being informed of it, respectfully bowed to the Court, and said, "I thank God, and the Honourable Court, for my Deliverance." The Court was then adjourned without Delay. Thus ended a Trial for the most surprising Event which has happened in this, and perhaps any other Age of the World.
It is reported that in a late Trial of great Expectation four of the Judges were for Acquittal, and four for Condemnation; and the Court being equally divided, an Acquittal of the Prisoner followed of Course.
The Whaleman's Account of the Hope armed Schooner, Captain Dawson, being lost (as mentioned in the Papers) was premature, as the Captains Freeman and M c Neal, arrived here from Quebec, inform that they failed from thence in Company with Captain Dawson, in the said Schooner, bound to Halifax.
PHILADELPHIA, August 11.
BY Captain King, from North Carolina, we are informed that a large Top-sail Schooner, loaded with Indigo, Coffee, Cotton, Mohogany, &c. commanded by Captain Samuel Green, and bound from Providence for this Port, foundered in the Gulf Stream, in the Latitude of Cape Lookout; the Vessel went down so quick that the People had but just
Time to get into their Boat, and had scarce got clear of her before she disappeared. They all got on Shore at Cape Lookout the 22d of July.
Extract of a Letter from London, May 26. "I take the first Opportunity of acquainting you that the East India Company have obtained Leave, by Act of Parliament, to export their Teas from England Duty free; and in a short Time, perhaps a Month, a Cargo will be sent by them to Boston (subject to the Duty payable in America) to be sold in that Place on their Account, and they mean to keep America so well supplied that the Trade to Holland for that Article must be greatly affected."
The Form of Government of the new Province on the Ohio is received here, and the whole Business relative to it will be finished by the July Packet.
August 16. We hear, from different Parts of the Country, that the violent Rain which fell last Week occasioned such Floods as never were known here before; Mills, Bridges, Fences, &c. suffered greatly, and the Lofs which many People have sustained by the overflowing of the Creeks is very considerable.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 2.
WE hear from York, that on Thursday last there came on a violent Gale of Wind, at N. E. which did great Damage to the Vessels there. The Lightfoot, Captain Dunsey, was obliged to cut away all his Masts, and Captain Miller, of the Snow Planter, was drove from his Moorings, and lost two Anchors, and two Cables. Several small Crafts were also drove on Shore.
To the PRINTER.
THE Essay on Vines, which appeared in a former Gazette with the Signature of R. BOLLING, is entitled to the Approbation of the Publick. It had its Source, without Doubt, in that holy Zeal which warms the Breast of every true Patriot in Matters that concern the Happiness of his Country; but this Zeal is sometimes destructive of its own Purpose; and may have fatal Consequences when not accompanied with a thorough Knowledge of the Affair in Agitation.
I shall be permitted, I hope, without incurring the Charge of Fondness for Dispute, or Inclination to give Offence, briefly to examine a favourite Doctrine of Mr. Bolling's. He seems to have condemned all the native Grapes of this Country, to the Fate of never producing any other than a mean Wine, "for (says he) they want Fire, their Juices are not spirituous enough to furnish the Wine obtained from them with a sufficient Body." This is certainly true with Respect to the Grapes which grow wild in the Woods, or wherever Chance has scattered their Seeds. But, has Experience ascertained the Degree of Improvement of which these Grapes are capable? Has any one transplanted the Vines, enclosed, cultivated, and dressed them, after the Manner practised in the most celebrated Wine Countries? If all this has been done, and yet their Product has appeared not superior to that of the wild unmanaged Vine, I yield, and acknowledge myself deceived in my Attempt; but no one, I imagine, has a Right to condemn it until the Experiment has been fairly made.
To develop a little my Notion by an Example, I shall suppose that a Vine Stock of an Inch Diameter, growing wild, may produce ten or twelve Branches, and about three Hundred Bunches of Grapes. A Stock of the same Sort and Size, being cultivated, and properly managed, will have only one or two small Branches left, with two Eyes each, which may produce at the next Shoot three or four Branches, and eight or ten Bunches of Fruit. Now the same Quantity of Spirit a Substance which in the first Instance is diffused through about three Hundred Bunches seems in the second to be concentrated in eight or ten, from which one may form an Idea of the Difference that will be found in the Wine obtained from these different Stocks. The native Vines which I planted about two Years since have from four to ten Bunches each; and their Grapes are as big again as the wild, although they do not ripen until the End of September, or the Beginning of October. What I have said, if it meets with the Credit it merits, may serve to remove a Part of the Prejudice entertained, without any good Reason, against our native Grapes.
I agree, with all the experienced Cultivators of Vines, that the Grapes which ripen latest are the best; and more than one Half of the seventy Species, which we have in this Country, become ripe between the Middle of September and the 15th of October.
Had Colonel Bolling ever been in Canada, he must have been convinced, as I was by my own Eyes, that the unfruitful Vines of that Country differ too much from those we have here to make their ill Fate an Argument against the Cultivation of our own Grapes. Upon the Whole, we ought not to blame his Endeavours to introduce amongst us a better Sort of Plants than we at present enjoy; but I doubt exceedingly their Success.
I am the Publick's Obedient Servant, A. ESTAVE.
ANECDOOTE.
LAST War an Attack was made by the English on a French Island, upon which an Engagement ensued. The French were defeated, ran, and were pursued. The Captain of one of our Transports, lying off the Place, observing the French routed, landed to see the Field of Battle. He naturally ran to the Assistance of his Countrymen; and the first who attracted his Notice was a Grenadier groaning under his Wounds, which proved to be mortal. The Captain eagerly asked, what he could do to alleviate his Misery? "If you mean, Sir (said the Grenadier) to serve me, take, Oh take! the Cantoone from my Back, and carry it speedily to that poor wounded Frenchman lying yonder, who has been incessantly calling Vater, Vater, Vater . By far the greatest Part of my Misery, Sir, since the Battle, has been that I could not carry it to him myself." The Captain flew to execute the humane Request: The Frenchman drank greedily; the Grenadier saw it; he smiled, a Smile of Happiness; nodded a Look of grateful Thanks to the Captain, and expired.
Advertisements.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 2, 1773.
TO be SOLD, on Tuesday the 14th of this Instant, at his late Dwellinghouse in this City, all the PERSONAL ESTATE of John Blair, Esquire, deceased, also of Doctor James Blair, deceased, consisting of a Variety of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and other Things necessary for a Family, too tedious to enumerate. The Sale will begin at ten o'Clock, and six Months Credit will be allowed those who purchase (from either Estate) to the Value of fifty Shillings, they giving Bond and Security to JOHN BLAIR, Executor. (2)
WILLIAMSBURG, September 2, 1773.
ALL Persons who have any DEMANDS, not already made known, against the Estate either of my late Father or Brother, are requested to advertise me of them without Loss of Time, as I shall endeavour very soon to close my Accounts of the Administration of both of them, in Order to which, I take this Opportunity of informing the several Persons indebted to either of the said Estates, that they must not expect a longer Forbearance. (2) JOHN BLAIR, Executor.
WHEREAS very little Regard being paid to our last Advertisement relative to the Estate of Mr. Thomas Hornsby, deceased, we do now acquaint those Persons whom it may concern, that unless they do settle their respective Debts, due to the said Estate, with Joseph Hornsby, by the ensuing October General Court, that they will be put into an Attorney's Hands, with Orders to commence Suits without Respect to Persons.
BEN: WALLER, JOHN PRENTIS, JOSEPH HORNSBY, WM. HORNSBY, } Executors.
MANCHESTER, August 23, 1773.
AS Mr. Neil Campbell gives up the Charge of Messrs. Henderson, M c Caul, and Company's Business the 1st of September, it will then be put under the Direction of Mr. William Mitchell, who will carry it on. The Debts due to Mr. George Rippen and Co. will at that Time be put into the Hands of Mr. William Cutk- best to collect, and as those indebted to that Company need not be put in Mind of the long Indulgence they have already had, it is expected they will be speedy in discharging their Balances, to prevent the disagreeable Alternative of bringing Suits. JAMES LYLE.
WARWICK, August 22, 1773.
ALL those indebted to the Estate of Robert Paterson, deceased, late of Hanover County, are again requested to pay Mr. Malcolm Hart, of Hanover Town, who is properly empowered to receive the Debts. ROBERT DONALD, Administrator.
THE Subscriber is empowered to sell the LAND whereon James Murrell lives, lying in Amherst County, on Rock Fish River, and about twenty Miles from James River, containing about 300 Acres, a considerable Part of which is low Ground. Likewise the Tract whereon Groves Harding lives, lying in the same County, on the south Side of Rock Fish, and about six Miles from James River, containing about 700 Acres. The Terms may be known by applying to those who reside on the Premises, Mr. William Mitchell, in Richmond, or to the Subscriber, in Albemarle County. CHARLES IRVING.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 1, 1773.
AS I am desirous of discharging all the DEBTS of the late Mr. William Drummond, in the speediest Manner, I purpose to sell the well known, beautiful, and conveniently situated Place called PORTO BELLO. Whoever is inclined to purchase, may know the Terms by applying to my Brother, John Tyler, who will frequently be in Williamsburg between this and Christmas. It may not be amiss to say that a third of the Purchase Money must be paid down on the Delivery of the above Place, which will be on New Year's Day. This is thought necessary, because there are many young Negroes, who, if exposed to Sale by Execution, will sell to a great Disadvantage; but I hope this rigorous Method will not be prosecuted by those who have it directly in their Power, as my Integrity is pledged to do ample and immediate Justice to every Creditor. (1) RACHEL DRUMMOND.
NORFOLK, August 31, 1773.
I CONTINUE to RECEIVE and SELL GOODS, at publick and private Sale, on COMMISSION, and sometimes receive them to be forwarded to different Places, for which I charge an Equivalent to the House Rent and Trouble in storing and delivering. And whereas I am informed that whoever stores Goods, and charges Storage, is liable for any Accident that may befall them while in his Possession, I beg Leave to inform the Public, that, from the Number of Accidents which frequently happen in this Place, I will not be liable for any Goods in my Stores that are lost by Accident, but assure them the greatest Care and Precaution will be taken for the Safety of any committed to my Care. (2) GEORGE KELLY.
To be SOLD at Vendue, at Accomack Courthouse, the last Tuesday in September, 40,000 Weight of TRANSFER TOBACCO.
KING'S MILL, September 20, 1773.
BURWELL'S FERRY To be LET. For Terms inquire of LEWIS BURWELL.
For SALE.
A PARCEL of exceeding good OSNABRUGS just imported, for which Credit will be allowed until the 25th of January next, the Purchaser giving Bond with approved Security. For Particulars apply to the Printers of this Paper. A Merchant has by him about 100 HOGSHEADS of TOBACCO passed at the Inspections on York River, which he wants Freight for to London immediately. Any Person having Ship Room for this Quantity, may be informed of the Terms offered by the Shipper, on applying as above. WILLIAMSBURG, September 1, 1773.
To be SOLD at Newcastle, on the 25th of October,
TWO FORTY HOGSHEADS FLATS, which have been running about eighteen Months; likewise five NEGRO MEN, who have been used chiefly to the crafting Business. Six Months Credit will be allowed, on giving Bond and Security to FRANCIS IRWIN, and the Executors of Mr. John Smith. (3)
To be SOLD, by Virtue of a Deed in Trust made to the Subscriber, at Hanover Courthouse, on Thursday the 7th of October, for ready Cash,
BULL FIELD, a fine Tract of low Grounds, and level Land, containing about 600 Acres, on the North Fork of Pamunkey River, in the said County. There are good Improvements on the Land, but as I presume no Person will purchase without first viewing it, a particular Description is not necessary. At the same Time will be sold about thirty Virginia born NEGROES, for ready Money. JOHN HAWKINS.
To be SOLD for ready Money, on the 25th of October, at Fauquier Courthouse, if fair, otherwise next fair Tract,
TWO TRACTS of LAND, in the said County, on Pignut Ridge, each containing 232 Acres, adjoining the Land of Captain William Downing. No Part of either Tract cleared, the lower Part of each adjoins Bread Run, where there is excellent Land for Tobacco, and remarkable good for Stock. They are not more than a quarter of a Mile distant from each other, within less than two Miles of a good Overshot Mill, and convenient to Church, Courthouse, &c. and I am told, from good Authority, not above thirty Miles from Quantico. An undoubted Right will be made by (2) LINDSY OPIE.
To be RENTED to the highest Bidder, for one Year, or a Term of Years, on Thursday the 2d of September, the noted ORDINARY at Bermuda Hundred, which, with the Outhouses, has been lately put in good Repair. Bond and Security will be required of the Person renting it, by the Executors,
THOMAS WORSHAM. WILLIAM GILES. (52)
To be LET to the lowest Bidder (pursuant to an Order of Southampton Court) on Friday the 10th Instant, at the Courthouse, the BUILDING of a PRISON.
It is proposed to have Apartments for Debtors, Criminals, and the Jailer's Family. A Plan of the Building will be shewn, and the Payments made known, on the Day appointed, by A. JONES. JAMES RIDLEY. HENRY TAYLOR. THOMAS BLUNT. CHARLES BRIGGS. RICHARD KELLO. (2)
COMMITTED to the Jail of Norfolk
County, on the 26th of August, a NEGRO MAN, who says his Name is Charles, and that he belongs to Mr. John Cabell of Buckingham. The Owner may have him by applying and paying the Fees. SAMUEL PORTLOCK, Jailer.

WILLIAMSBURG, September 1, 1773.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, last Week, a likely BRIGHT BAY HORSE , near fourteen Hands high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, one of his hind Feet white, has a Scratch down his Face by a Bite he received from a Horse a few Weeks ago, and has a small Scar just behind the Saddle Seat; if any Brand the Mark is forgot. I will give TWENTY SHILLINGS on his Delivery to me.
September 1, 1773.
ROBERT PRENTIS.
TAKEN out of my Pasture, in King Wil- iam, near Todd's Bridge, the 12th of August at Night, a SOR-REL HORSE , about four Feet eight Inches high, with a Star in his Forehead, a bushy Mane and Tail, branded on the near Buttock I C, about eight Years old, and has been drawn about a Year in a Waggon. It is thought he was taken by a Negro Fellow of Mr. Gowan's, who run away about that Time, and it is supposed he carried him towards Fredericksburg or Gloucester , as the Fellow had been used to those Places. I will give TWENTY SHILLINGS to any Person that will bring him to me, or give me Notice where I may get him.
(113)
JOHN CATLETT.
THREE POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, the 21st of last June, a likely Vir- ginia born NEGRO FELLOW , named Stobo , about 27 Years old, five Feet ten or eleven Inches high, has a large Scar near his left Elbow, is outlawsed, and was advertised in this Paper in July. I am informed he has been seen at Petersburg , at Captain Noble's , and other Parts of Prince George , as also in some Parts of this County. I will give the above Reward to any Person who will bring the said Slave to me at Swan's Point , or FORTY SHILLINGS to have him secured in any Jail, and Notice given to
THOMAS FENNER.
SURRY, August 26, 1773. N. B. The Person who left an old Silver Watch with me, Maker's Name Kipling , London , No. 3487, as a Pledge for the Payment of 24 Shillings, Cash lent, and a small Account of 5s. 9d. which he promised should be in fourteen Days from the 20th of February last, will please to take Notice that if Payment is not made in two Months from the Date hereof, I shall expose the said Watch to publick Sale, in Order to satisfy the above.
TAKEN up, in Lunenburg, on Juniper Creek, a small RED ROAN MARE, about six Years old, near four Feet four Inches high, branded on the off Shoulder a has a hanging Mane, a Switch Tail, a small Bell on, and paces well. Posted and appraised to five Pounds.
(11)
HENRY HALLEY.
To be SOLD on THURSDAY the 4th of NOVEMBER next, before the RALEIGH Tavern, to the highest Bidder,
THE exceeding fine Plantation and TRACT of LAND in Chesterfield County , at the Falls of James River , belonging to the Subscriber, which contains upwards of 2000 Acres, and, on Account of its Richness and Situation, is deservedly esteemed the most valuable in the Colony, nay equal to any in America. It is in good Order for Cropping; and about 250 Acres will be sowed in Wheat this Fall, from which may be expected to be reaped at least 5000 Bushels. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and approved Security to
(11) WILLIAM BYRD, and his Trustees.
NORTHUMBERLAND, August 11, 1773.
I INTEND to leave the Colony immediately. WILLIAM FORSYTH.
FREDERICKSBURG, August 17, 1773.
AS I am a Creditor of Mr. John Semple for about 900l. and have been requested by many of his Creditors to attempt to secure their Debts, my Duty and Inclination have led me to bestow much Thought on the State of his Affairs; and, from the best Information I can get, I am persuaded there is no possible Means of getting a Shilling in the Pound, unless some such Plan is adopted as herein will be mentioned, which Mr. Semple not only consents to, but says he is willing to do any Thing the Creditors shall approve. For this Purpose I am named to request all Mr. Semple's Creditors to give their Attendance at Captain Wesson's , in Fredricksburg , on the 21st of September next, being the second Day of the Fair; and those who cannot attend in Person are requested to instruct those they can confide in, who can attend, to act for them. That such may the better instruct, the Plan is here mentioned.
Mr. James Lawson having obtained a Mortgage on Mr. Semple's whole Estate, to secure the Payment of about 20,000l. Sterling, including about 900l. for Advances made by Messrs. Crawford, Pagan, and Hamilton , while they were in Partnership with Mr. Semple , it is thought this Mortgage may be set aside as to so much. A Hope also subsists of doing so as to Mr. Lawson's Part. But be the Merits of these Points as they may, a Suit is now depending in the Honourable the General Court for that End, and will be prosecuted. This will necessarily take up some Time, and until a Determination no Sale can be made of Mr. Semple's Estate, without submitting to the Claim of Mr. Lawson , which, from Papers delivered me by Mr. Semple , I will venture to pronounce is so circumstanced, as to the Part of Messrs. Crawford, Pagan, and Hamilton , that it ought not to be submitted to without a Decree in Favour of it. Consequently something must be done in the Interim, and Mr. Semple agrees to convey every Interest he has to such of his Creditors as will grant him a Letter of License, for a reasonable Time; which, in Truth, is but a small Concession on the Creditors Part, for besides that Mr. Semple's Person will not be worth one Farthing, he who imprisons him, in his present State of Health, will be little less than a Murderer. Such of the Creditors as have been already consulted think that the Furnace, which Mr. Semple can put them in immediate Possession of, may be carried on to a considerable Advantage. It is a Fact, that, well managed, it will produce 7 or 800 Tuns a Year, which may be brought to Navigation, at convenient Seasons, for less than 25s. Currency a Tun; this, and the Expense of making, must be advanced by the Creditors. Five per Cent. on their Debts will certainly be very sufficient, and even Half that will do in Cash; every Thing but Provisions may be had for Goods, which may be had on Credit. But can the Whole, or a larger Advance, be objected to? Can any one doubt a Furnace, the best provided with Oak and Wood of any on the Continent, and also furnished with several Slaves, Horses, and Cattle, will not clear the farther Expense of making the Iron, especially when it is considered that there is a Forge, in the Neighbourhood, that has contracted for 3000 Tuns annually, and would gladly enlarge the Contract? If any such there are, let them doubt on. Mr. Semple will make a Conveyance to such as will accept it. For my Part, I am one that will, and I know many others; and it is for the Sake of Justice that this Acceptance is delayed till the Time proposed, when, however, I declare my Readiness to yield my Opinion to that of the Majority. At this Meeting it will be expected that all the Creditors, who shall accede to the Settlement, will liquidate their Demands, and contribute ratably, and in Proportion to their Debt, towards a Fund for defraying the Expense of the Prosecution of the Lawsuit against Mr. Lawson , and the Charge of this Advertisement. One per Cent. not to exceed five Pounds for any one Creditor, will suffice. Those who decline this need not expect to have any Benefit from the Labour of others.
(2)
JAMES MERCER.
ALL Persons who have any Demands against JOHN SUTHERLAND , deceased, late Physician at Fredericksburg , are desired to send in their Claims, properly proved, to Colonel Fielding Lewis of the said Town, on or before Wednesday the 8th of September next. No Regard will be paid to those brought after that Day.
(2)
GEORGE III. by the Grace of God, of
Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to the Sheriff of Amberst County , greeting: We command you that you summon Daniel Edmonds to appear before the Justices of our said County Court, in Chancery, at the Courthouse, on the first Monday in next Month, to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Alexander Spiers, John Bowman, & Co. and this he shall in no wise omit, under the Penalty of one Hundred Pounds; and have then there this Writ. Witness Edmund Wilcox , Clerk of our said Court, at the Courthouse, the 6th Day of August, in the 13th Year of our Reign. EDMUND WILCOX.
AS I intend to leave this Colony the first of
October , for a few Months, I desire all Persons indebted to my Father's Estate to come and make Payment, and those who have any Demands against it to attend and receive what is due to them; likewise all indebted to me, on my own private Account, to come and settle, as well as those who have any Demands against me. I appoint my Brother, John Pettway , my Attorney in my Absence. (11) EDWARD PETTWAY.
WOOLLENS.
THE Subscriber has now upon Hand several Bales of coarse Wool- lens properly assorted for a Store, from 60 to 80l. Sterling Value, also a large Quantity of COARSE CLOTHS and TRIMMINGS , in small Bales, from 3s. 6d. to 12s. Sterling a Yard, which he intends selling by the Bale, or retailing by the Piece. He expects more coarse Woollens, of all Sorts, in very soon. He sells at a low Advance, for Cash or short Credit. Any Person applying to him, at Mr. John Woodside's in Norfolk , or at the General Courts, may depend on being served to Satisfaction. (11) JOHN STONEY.
To be RENTED for one Year, and entered on at Christmas , the ORDINARY at Todd's Bridge, in King and Queen County , now occupied by the Subscriber, who will make known the Terms.
BETTY TODD.
To be SOLD, on Saturday the 25th of September, to the highest Bidder, on the Premises,
A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND in Amelia County , containing 183 Acres, more or less, being the Plantation whereon William Manire lately lived, and sold by Virtue of a Deed of Trust from him to Andrew Johnston & Co. Forty Pounds to be paid on the Day of Sale; and twelve Months Credit will be allowed for the Remainder, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security to
ANDREW JOHNSTON, Junior.
To be SOLD, and entered on immediately, 850 Acres of LAND in James City County, on Ware Creek, and about a Mile from York River .
THE Creek affords about 100 Acres of very good Meadow , extraordinary good Fishing and Fowling, and is large enough for Boats and Flats to come up and down. The Land is remarkably good for Stock of any Kind, well timbered, lies convenient to Church and Mills, and is about fourteen Miles from Williamsburg . It may be seen by applying to Major Dudley Richardson , who lives near the said Land. Any Person inclined to purchase may have it for 25l. the 100 Acres; one Half of the Money to be paid on the Acknowledgment of the Land, and twelve Months Credit will be allowed for the Payment of the other Half. CHARLES ALLEN.
HOBBS'S HOLE, August 23, 1773.
RUN away last Night, from the Subscri- bers Mill near this Place, two Convict Servant Men, imported last Spring, in the Jusitia , Captain Gray ; namely, PETER ROBB , by Trade a Baker, born in Scotland , rather turned of thirty, has a very sharp and artful Countenance, light blue Eyes, and light curled Hair cut short, about five Feet six Inches high, very straight and well made, except his Legs, which are rather small, speaks very slow and smooth, and is very plausible in his Answers. He had on, and carried with him, a blue Fearnought Jacket, and blue Cloth Breeches, both with black Horn Buttons, and too large for him; a Sailor's blue Jacket, with small white Buttons on both Sides of the Breast, a brown Linen Coat, Jacket and long Trousers, the Jacket with Sleeves, one or two striped Holland and as many Osnaburg Shirts, a Hat cocked very sharp, Glasgow coarse made Shoes, square carved yellow Buckles, one Pair of Thread and one Pair of Worsted Stockings. He has much the Appearance of a Sailor, and probably will endeavour to pass for one.
JOHN FARRELL , by Trade a Cooper, born in Ireland , and has a good Deal of the Brogue; he is a sickly looking Man, pockpitted, about thirty five Years of Age, five Feet four or five Inches high, his Features are coarse, Eyes blue, Hair pretty light and cut short, his Legs seem to be swelled, and he stoops much and walks badly. He had on, and carried with him, a blue Fearnought Jacket, blue Cloth Breeches tied at the Knees with Tape, both too large for him, and with black Horn Buttons, a red and white cross striped Cotton and Linen Jacket double breasted, a large new Felt Hat cocked behind, a black Silk Handkerchief tied round his Neck, a Pair of black and a Pair of gray Worsted Stockings, new Shoes with square Brass Buckles, brown Linen Coat, Jacket, and Trousers, and several striped Holland and Osnaburg Shirts.
They have both been whipped a few Days ago for Hog-stealing, and their Backs must still be sore.
Whoever takes up the said Runaways, and delivers them to the Subscribers, shall have THREE POUNDS Reward for each, if taken fifty Miles from this Place, FIVE POUNDS if at a greater Distance, or TEN POUNDS if out of the Colony; and if secured in any other Province, so as we may get them by sending for them, FIVE POUNDS Reward for each. M C ALL & SHEDDEN.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, near Robert Crooke's Mill, a RED HOG, about three Years old, cropt in both Ears, with one Slit in the left and two in the right Ear. (11) THOMAS FROST.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 19, 1773.
ALL those who became Purchasers at the Sale of the Estate of Joseph Scrivener , deceased, are hereby reminded that their Bonds will become due the 15th of next Month, and that such as fail discharging them punctually will immediately be sued, without Respect of Persons. Those likewise who are indebted thereto by open Account, or otherwise, will please to advert to the above Notice. THE EXECUTORS.
For SALE,
A TRACT of LAND lying on the Waters of Geneto and Beaver Dam, in Gooshland County , containing, by a late Survey, 510 Acres. The Soil is of the red Kind, produces fine Tobacco in its natural State, and is excellent for Wheat. There are a small Orchard, and suitable Houses for an Overseer and Negroes. About seventy Acres of the Land are cleared, and in good Order for Cropping. A farther Description would be useless, as it is presumed a Purchaser would incline to view the Premises, which will be shown by William Widram , in whose Tenure the Land now is. For Terms apply to the Subscriber, at Four Mile Creek . J. PLEASANTS.
To be RENTED by the Year, or for a Term of Years,
A TAVERN on the River Road from Richmond to Williamsburg, which was formerly occupied by Daniel Stone , and late in the Tenure of John Christian . The Dwellinghouse is commodious, having four Rooms below and two above Stairs. There are Outhouses, Garden, Pasture, and Land also, if required, sufficient to work two or three Hands. This Place would suit a Tradesman, particularly a Tailor, which is much wanted in the Neighbourhood, provided he could keep a good House. For Terms apply to the Subscriber. J. PLEASANTS.
PETER HARDY, Coach and Chair Maker.
BEGS Leave to inform the Publick he has opened Shop at the Brick House belonging to Colonel Cuffin's Estate, near the Mad House, where he intends to carry on his Business in its various Branches, in the most elegant and best finished Taste, particular Care being had to the Goodness of the Work as well as the ornamental Part, viz. Carving, Gilding, Painting, and Japanning, all which different Branches he flatters himself to be well acquainted with, having endeavoured to obtain them by a long Course of Practice these several Years in Europe , and has the Pleasure to say he has given Satisfaction to all Gentlemen who have been pleased to honour him with their Custom in this Country. Also ELECTRICAL MACHINES of all Sorts, with Directions how to use them.
Having lately provided himself with an extraordinary good Workman in the BRASS FOUNDRY Business (whose Knowledge in that Art he would venture to affirm is equal to any in America , if not superior) the Publick may be supplied with all Kinds of BRASS WORK upon the most reasonable Terms. For the better Execution of the various Branches of Business he is engaged in, he hopes Gentlemen will pay the Cash on Delivery of their Work, which will be gratefully acknowledged. Let Orders be ever so small, the greatest Attention will be paid to them.
N. B. Two or three Journeymen, well acquainted with the COACH and CHAIR Business, will meet with good Encouragement, on proper Application; and he would take two reputable Lads, as Apprentices.
** The best Price given for OLD BRASS delivered in Williamsburg . WILLIAMSBURG, August 17, 1773.
PRINCE GEORGE, August 1, 1773.
I INTEND to leave this Colony soon. ARCHIBALD LUNDIE.
DUMFRIES, August 16, 1773.
THE SNOW HIBERNIA, John Robertson Master, is now taking in TOBACCO at Quantico , Potomack River , on Liberty of Consignment to London , at eight Pounds Sterling per Tun. All Persons, desirous of making Use of this Opportunity, are requested to forward their Orders as soon as possible to the Captain on Board, or to the Subscriber. WILLIAM SAVAGE.
HANOVER TOWN, August 5, 1773.
WENT away, on Tuesday Night last, FOUR- TEEN NEW NEGROES. Any Person bringing any of them shall be well rewarded by JOHN BURNLEY.
For SALE,
THE following TRACTS of LAND in Buckingham County, viz. 3270 Acres on Sharp's Creek , about four Miles from the Mouth of State River , near 100 Acres cleared, about 200 bearing Apple Trees, a considerable Peach Orchard, and several other Kinds of Fruit. The Land lies very well, is good, and has as large a Range as any in the Colony. 307 Acres within Half a Mile of the Courthouse. 200 Acres on Payne's Creek . 328 Acres near Appomattox , adjoining the Lands of Messrs. James Walker and Joel Watkins , about thirty Acres cleared, and Orchards of sundry Sorts.
At Cumberland Court , on Monday the 27th of September next, the following TRACTS of LAND in that County,
TWO Hundred Acres adjoining Mr. John Jefferson , about forty cleared, and Orchards of several Kinds.
200 Acres on Buckingham Road , near two Miles below the Long Ordinary , about fifty cleared, and in good Order for Cropping.
800 Acres, on which are the Long Ordinary , and a great many valuable Improvements. With this may be had 300 Barrels of Corn, Stocks of all Kinds, and Household Furniture. Any of them may be entered upon in November next. One Third of the Purchase Money to be paid on making the Conveyance for the Land, and for the Remainder sufficient Time will be allowed for Payment, on having good Security. (5) JOSEPH CALLAND.
To be SOLD, on Friday the 17th of September, on the Premises, pursuant to an Act of Assembly,
A TRACT of Land in King and Queen County , containing about 1000 Acres, lying upon the Dragon Swamp , the Property of Mr. William Todd . The Land is very good, has all Conveniencies for Cropping, and enough of it cleared to work at least twelve Hands. It will be sold altogether, or in Parcels, as may best suit the Purchasers; to whom 12 Months Credit will be allowed, they giving Bond and approved Security to
GEORGE BROOKE, GREGORY BAYLOR, WILLIAM LYNE, JOHN TAYLOR CORBIN, RICHARD TUNSTALL, Junior, } Trustees.
N. B. Possession will be given on the 1st of January next.
WHEREAS a young Man of the Name of WILLIAM TOPPING , who lived in Chowan County, North Carolina , some Time in the Month of January last set off from home on a Journey to Philadelphia , where he was soliciting the Recovery of an Estate, and has never since been heard of, his Friends anxiously request any Person who may know any Particulars concerning him to be kind enough to mention them in a Line directed to Mr. Topping at Edenton , and to convey the Letter by Post. He intended to go by Water from Norfolk to Baltimore , in Case he could not readily meet with an Opportunity of a Passage directly by Sea to Philadelphia . He was a short, thin, well looking Man, about thirty Years of Age, wore his own Hair, had on a Brick Dust coloured Coat and Waistcoat, with a light Surcoat, and was something remarkable for wanting two of his upper fore Teeth. He had with him about 50l. North Carolina Currency, in Gold, many authenticated Proofs tending to establish his Title to some Lands in Pennsylvania , and several Letters and Packets for different Gentlemen in that Province. His Friends are thus particular in describing him only from a Fear that he has suffered some melancholy Accident, as they have not the least Suspicion of his Honesty; and they will consider themselves much obliged to all Persons who can give any Particulars of him, that will take the Trouble to communicate them as above directed. (6)
WESTMORELAND, August 9, 1773.
ON Friday, the 6th Instant, escaped from  Vaulter's Ordinary , in Essex County , near Mico's , through the Connivance of Cornelius Slavin and his Wife, in whose Custody they were (for being handcuffed they could not have made their Escape if they had not been let loose on Purpose) two Runaway white Servant Men, whom Simmons Evert was bringing from New London , in Bedford County , to their Master, Richard Lee , in Westmoreland County , namely, WILLIAM WALKER , alias SMITH , a Convict, and by Trade a Gardener; he is a slim made, has white Teeth, which he shows when he speaks or laughs, short straight black Hair, blue Eyes, thin Village, a coarse Voice and a Cough, and has a remarkable Swing in his Walk. THOMAS PUT- TRELL, an indentured Servant, by Trade a Butcher, and understands Gardening and Farming; he is a trunchy well made Man, round faced, with a fair Complexion, Hazel Eyes, brown Hair, which curls in his Neck, white Teeth, which he shows when he speaks or grins, and talks quick. He had a Butcher's Steel with him. The above Servants are meanly clothed, unless they have a Wallet of Evert's Clothes with them, which was in Slavin's Custody, is missing, and contained two Pair of Leather and Nankin Breeches, a Nankin Jacket, two Pair of white Thread and one Pair of black Worsted Stockings, a Glass Pocket Bottle, a white Hickory Stick, with a Dagger in it and a Pewter Ferret to it. When Evert called at Slavin's in the Evening, in Order to induce him to stay all Night, Slavin told him the Smallpox and Flux were at Leeds or Hobb's Hole , and in almost every House on the Road between his Ordinary and those Places; and the next Morning he would not get his Horse for him, which obliging him to go after the Horse himself, in his Absence, the Servants were allowed to make their Escape. Evert also says Slavin called the Servants Fools for attempting to make their Escape by Land, and told them they should have gone off by Water to Norfolk , which makes it probable they will attempt to pass for Sailors. I will give a Reward of FIVE POUNDS for each of them, if they are secured in any Jail so that I get them, or are delivered to me in Westmoreland County . RICHARD LEE.

POETS CORNER.  To H A R M O N Y.  DAUGHTER of Heaven, whose magic Call, From Nothing, bade this wonderful All In beauteous Order rise; Thou who at Nature's earliest Birth, Saw'st vernal Fragrance clothe the Earth, And brighten all the Skies! Thee I invoke, whose sacred Sway Hath bound the Earth, the Air, and Sea, In one eternal Chain: Come then, O come, celestial Maid, Be present to thy Votary's Aid, And harmonize the Strain! Even as the Sun incessant pours On Herbs, and Trees, and Fruits, and Flowers, His vivifying Ray, So may thy hallow'd Fire impart Fresh Joy and Gladness to the Heart, Along the Realms of Day. When Folly, with her Hydra Hand, Extends her Empire o'er the Land, And stalks with Giant Stride, O prop fair Virtue's sinking Cause, Defend our Rights, protect our Laws, And stem Corruption's Tide! The starry Host shall fade away, Eternal Nature shall decay, Whilst thy pacific Beam Rolls on, and shall for ever roll, From Day to Day, from Pole to Pole, An unexhausted Stream. Ere Space was Space, or Time was Time, Thy Power, thy Energy sublime, With dazzling Lustre shone; And shall, when Time and Space are past, In undiminisht'd Glory last, Immortal, and alone. For when, at Fate's resistless Name, The Spark that warms thy vital Frame Ascends its Kindred Skies, Then, like the Phenix from the Fire, An Offspring, beauteous as its Sire, Shall from thy Ashes rise. Come then, and let thy Daughter fair, Divine Benevolence, be near, And Fortitude, thy Friend; Let firm Integrity be nigh, And Freedom, with terrific Eye, Thy solemn Steps attend: That Freedom which, in Days of Yore, Display'd the Impotence of Power, And Vanity of Pride; Warm'd by whose Flame great Tully taught, And Cato bled, and Cæsar fought, And Alexander dy'd: That Cause whose animating Fire Our great Forefathers did inspire To vindicate their Right; O let us now transmit it down, From Age to Age, from Sire to Son, With everlasting Light! And, lo! through all the peopled Air, Unbounded Multitudes prepare, To join the festive Throng; All Nature celebrate thy Praise; And Dryads, Fauns, and Satyrs raise The hymeneal Song. So, when thy Orpheus strikes the Strings, Then Mufick waves her Purple Wings, And undulates around; The Groves, with all their Echoes mourn And sympathetic Rocks return The inexpressive Sound.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Isle of Wight County, two Negro Men, who call themselves JUPITER and ISAAC, and say they belong to Mrs. Rebecca Nichols, of Brunswick County. One is an old Fellow, the other is young, and their Clothing is such as Country Negroes generally are clad in. The Owner is desired to pay Charges and fetch them away. JAMES TAYLOR, Jailer.  TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, near the Falls of James River, an old black COW, marked with a Crop and Underkeel in each Ear, and has some White about her Face and Belly. Also an unmarked HEIFER and much like the Cow, and a brindled YEARLING with a white Face, unmarked. Posted, and appraised to six Pounds five Shillings. ROBERT GOODE.  THIS is to give Notice that the STORE in Prince Edward, kept by Mr. Andrew McKenzie for Messrs. Alexander Speirs, John Bowman, and Co. will, on the 1st of September next, be placed under the Direction of Mr. James Crofts. As Mr. McKenzie will leave the Colony this Winter, it is desired that all Persons, who have Accounts upon said Books for Dealings with Mr. McKenzie or Mr. French, will immediately apply and have them settled, by Bond or other Specialty. Those who do not can expect no Indulgence. JAMES FAIRLIE.  PORTSMOUTH, July 20, 1773.  AS I no longer propose doing any Business on my private Account, it is therefore requested that all Persons indebted to me do settle their Accounts, without Loss of Time, either by paying or giving Bonds for their respective Balances; and such as have any Demands against me are desired to make them immediately known, in Order that my Books may be closed. The Business is now continued under the Firm of John Goodrich and Co. and Orders complied with as usual. JOHN GOODRICH.  PROPOSALS for PRINTING A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, AT NORFOLK, ENTITLED THE NORFOLK GAZETTE, AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER. By WILLIAM DUNCAN. SUBSCRIPTIONS will be taken in by the different GENTLEMEN intrusted with PROPOSALS. To the PUBLICK.  THE Publisher hopes of them, that from his Attention to their Interest, by procuring the earliest Intelligence, his Method of Arrangement, Assiduity in endeavouring to insert nothing but what may be really useful as well as entertaining, the Work will be promoted and supported. He flatters himself, from their Candour in judging of such eventual Publications, that he shall be happy enough to merit a Share of their Approbation. The Price of the Paper, and that for Advertisements, will be the same as those published in WILLIAMSBURG. A Specimen of Paper, Size, and Arrangement, may be expected by some; but as the Publisher will not be in the Country for some Time, he does not purpose that any Thing of that Nature should be shown until he carries the Work into Execution.
BEING very desirous to give Satisfaction to the Creditors of my Brother William Ruffin, deceased, in the Discharge of their Debts, I request them immediately to inform Major William Browne, Colonel Richard Taliaferro, Junior, Mr. John H. Cooke, or myself (all of whom are nominated Executors) with their several Demands, that proper Provision may be made for the Payment thereof. And as the tedious Indisposition of my Brother disabled him from a due Attention to his Affairs, for a considerable Time before his Death, whereby many of his Engagements were not kept with that Punctuality which he wished, and intended to observe, it is hoped his Creditors will so far consider his Situation as to excuse his seeming Remissness, and not burthen his Estate with unnecessary Costs of Lawsuits. All Indulgence to his Estate will be as gratefully considered as if granted to Their very obedient humble Servant, (6) JOHN RUFFIN. Junior.
For SALE, immediately, altogether, or to any Number of Persons that will agree on a Division among themselves,
TWELVE HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND, in Sussex, one Mile below the Courthouse, and joining Nottoway River for about a Mile, which affords Plenty of Fish, and makes near 100 Acres of low Ground well stocked with Cypress and other Timber; in the Banks are Plenty of Shells very good for Lime. Great Part of the high Land is rich, on which there is a pretty Situation for a House, and sufficient cleared for ten or twelve Hands to cultivate Grain on: Mr. Clements, Mr. Homes, or Mr. Balfour, will show the Lands; and for Terms apply to David Ross, Esquire, Merchant at Petersburg. (tf) J. SYME.
For SALE, three Thousand Acres of LAND, in Brunswick County, on Meherrin River.
PART of this Land is that valuable Plantation whereon my Father resided, and has as large a Body of as rich low Ground as any in the Colony. There are four or five Hundred Acres cleared, most of which are under good Fence, and in fine Order for Cropping. The Remainder is found very serviceable in Pasturage, which it yields in the greatest Perfection. The Improvements consist of an ancient Dwelling-house, many convenient Outbuildings, and several new and substantial Barns. A farther Description is unnecessary, as a Person, unacquainted with the Land, would no Doubt incline to see it before he bought. It may not, however, be improper to observe, that it may be divided into two advantageous Settlements, which would be found extremely valuable to Persons who resided on them. But my Residence out of the Colony makes me desirous of disposing of them, which I will do on very advantageous Terms to a Purchaser, allowing him Liberty to name the Time of Payment within five or seven Years, paying the annual Interest punctually. The Terms of Sale may be known on Application to my Brother, who lives adjoining the Lands, or to me in Newbern, North Carolina. (4) ISAAC EDWARDS.
THIRTY POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscribers, three Convict Servant Men. JOHN RICHARDSON, a House Carpenter and Joiner, 5 Feet 5 or 6 Inches high, about 28 Years old, of a light brown Complexion, speaks pretty quick, and had on a brown short Coat. JOSEPH REEVES, a Bricklayer and Plaisterer, 5 Feet 8 or 9 Inches high, about 21 Years of Age, of a fair Complexion, and has been lately sick, which makes him look badly. RICHARD BENNETT, a jobbing Blacksmith, 5 Feet 2 or 3 Inches high, about eighteen Years old, is very pert, somewhat sly, and had on a very dark brown long skirted Coat. They all had on, and took with them, Osnaburg Shirts and Trousers, some Check Shirts, and old and new Hats. It is supposed they are all gone for North Carolina, where it is supposed three other Servants, that ran away about the Middle of May last, went likewise. Their Names are, JOHN EATON, a Ship Carpenter, 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, about 25 Years old; he had on a blue Cloth Coat and Breeches, and a Silk Damask Waistcoat. WILLIAM STEEL, a Cabinet Maker, 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, about 17 Years old, and of a fair Complexion; he had on a light coloured Cloth Coat and Breeches. ALICE WALKER, thick and stout made, of a red Complexion, and passes for John Eaton's Wife. They were imported last March into Rappahannock, in the Yustitia, from London, and are all English People. For the first three a Reward of 40s. will be given for each, if taken in Virginia; if in any other Province, 5l. For the last three, a Reward of 5l. will be allowed for each, on delivering them to us in Richmond Town, Falls of James River; or if secured in any Jail, so that we get them, 20s. for each of the first three, and 40s. a Piece for the other three. All Masters of Vessels are forewarned from harbouring, employing, or carrying them out of the Country, at their Peril. (4) SAMPSON & GEORGE MATTHEWS. RICHMOND, August 2, 1773.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Charles City County, a NEGRO MAN, with a large Scar under his left Ear, who cannot or does not choose to speak a Word of English, and it is supposed belongs to Mr. Trent of Richmond Town. The Owner is desired to pay Charges, and fetch him away. (||) JOHN GREGORY, Deputy Sheriff.
STRAYED from the Subscriber's Pasture, in Elizabeth City, a BAY HORSE about 13 Hands and a Half high, with a Star in his Forehead, trots and gallops, and branded on the near Buttock R S. Whoever brings the said Horse to me shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. (||) JOHN READE.
THREE POUNDS REWARD.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, in Chesterfield, on the 24th of April last, a GRAY MARE about 4 Feet 7 Inches high, about 6 Years old, with a hanging Mane and undock Tail, is badly gaited, branded on the near Buttock I F, was bred in the upper Part of North Carolina, and it is supposed has gone that Way. Whoever delivers the said Mare to me, near Verina Ferry, shall have the above Reward. (5||) GEORGE WOODSON.
TAKEN up, in Augusta, a DARK BAY MARE about 13 Hands high, 6 or 7 Years old, has a small Star in her Forehead, a Lump on her hind Foot, is a Trotter, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock I S. Posted, and appraised to five Pounds. JAMES TELFORD.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, a RED WORK OX, marked with a Crop and two Slits in the right Ear, and a Swallow Fork in the left. Posted, and appraised to four Pounds. CHARLES TURNBULL.
TAKEN up, in Augusta, a DARK BAY MARE about 12 Hands and a Half high, thirteen Years old, and branded like the Figure 9. Posted, and appraised to five Pounds. ROBERT YOUNG.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a LIGHT BAY MARE four Feet four or five Inches high, 8 or 9 Years old, has some White in her Forehead, paces and trots, and branded on the off Buttock S. Posted, and appraised to seven Pounds. (||) MARTIN KING.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, a BLACK HORSE about four Feet five Inches high, and branded on each Buttock with a Dot. Posted, and appraised to eight Pounds. (||) JOHN WILLIAMSON.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland, a RED STEER marked with a Crop and two Slits in the left Ear, and a Half Crop (or Underkeel) in the right. Posted, and appraised to thirty Shillings. JOSEPH CALLAND.
For SALE in the Town of Newcastle, THREE LOTS on the main Street, whereon is a large and commodious Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Dairy, and Smokehouse, a Garden newly paled in, and every other Convenience for a Family; the Whole in very good Order. They were lately the Property of William Muir, of the said Town, and will be sold at the next October Hanover Court, by Virtue of a Deed of Trust from him to (tf) SAMUEL PEARSON. WILLIAM JOHNSON. CHARLES TINSLEY.
NEWCASTLE, July 14, 1773.  THE Subscribers have on Hand between six and seven Hundred Pounds Sterling Worth of EUROPEAN and EAST INDIA GOODS, which they will dispose of at a low Advance, by Wholesale, and make the Terms of Payment convenient to the Purchaser. We request the Favour of all those indebted to us to come and settle their Accounts immediately, by Bond or Payment, otherwise they may be assured their Accounts will be put into an Attorney's Hands, without Respect to Persons. (tf) JOHNSON & TINSLEY.
INOCULATION.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the Publick that he has opened a very convenient House, in a pleasant Situation, near New Brunswick, for the Reception of such Persons as propose taking the SMALL-POX by INOCULATION. The best Attendance will be given, and every Thing proper for their Accommodation shall be furnished, at the moderate Rate of about NINE DOLLARS in ordinary Cases. Many are deterred from being inoculated on Account of fore Arms, Boils, and large Abscesses, often attending the common Method of treating the Disease, but more especially from the ill Effects of the too free and indiscriminate Use of Mercury, by which many (though they recover the Smallpox, yet the Constitution being injured) soon fall Victims to some other Malady, or lead a Life of Pain for many Years. All these Inconveniences are avoided by a particular Method of preparing the Patient, the most efficacious, and the least detrimental to the Constitution (in many Instances without the Use of Mercury) by the Manner of conveying the Infection, and by the subsequent Treatment of the Disease, without the least Confinement; the Advantages of which, the Publick may be assured, have been fully demonstrated in the Treatment of between six and seven Hundred Patients under the Subscriber's Care, in the Space of two Years, without the Misfortune of losing one; nor has there happened the least Accident to any while under his Care. N. B. Any Persons in the Colony of Virginia, inclining to be inoculated at said Place, may be accommodated with Passages by a regular and convenient Stage from Baltimore Town to New Brunswick, in New Jersey. (4) JOHN COCHRAN.
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 has a Brand, but it cannot be described. He was raised by James Wortham, deceased, in Brunswick, near Eaton's Ferry. Whoever brings him to me shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. (tf) ARCHIBALD DUNLOP.
To be SOLD by Auction, at Prince George Courthouse, on Tuesday the 14th of SEPTEMBER, being Court Day,
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND on Warwick Swamp, in the said County, being the unimproved Moiety of the Tract on which Mr. John Thompson, Junior, now lives, containing about 792 Acres, and will be sold altogether, or divided, as may suit the Purchasers; also a small Piece adjoining the former, containing 60 Acres. Credit will be allowed till the 1st of January 1775, on giving Bond, with approved Security. These Lands were formerly in Dispute between Captain John Thompson and his Son John; but as they have both joined in a Conveyance to me, the Title is now indisputable. Any Person desirous to purchase may see the Land by applying to Mr. Nathaniel Harrison of Sussex, near the Premises. (8) W. GOOSLEY.
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. (tf) FRANCIS EPPES. HENRY SKIPWITH.
TO BE SOLD, And may be entered on immediately, A VALUABLE Tract of LAND in Brunswick, containing about 1000 Acres, of which about 100 Acres are cleared. On the Plantation is an exceeding good Dwelling-house, underpinned with Brick, with three Brick Chimneys, a Kitchen with a Brick Chimney, and all other Outbuildings necessary for a Family and Cropping, all new built; also a very fine Apple and Peach Orchard. The Land lies within twelve Miles of Hick'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.  COMMITTED to the publick Jail, from Prince George, 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.
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 (tf) SAMUEL PEARSON.
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. (tf) THOMAS NELSON, Junior. HUGH NELSON. RO. C. NICHOLAS.
TO BE SOLD, ABOUT fourteen Thousand Acres of exceeding good LAND in the County of Pittsylvania. For Terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose of Amherst, who will treat with any Person inclinable to purchase, and is empowered to make a legal Title. CAROLINE, May 7, 1773, (tf) THOMAS LOMAX.
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