The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1774-04-28 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
With the freshest ADVICES,
FOREIGN and DOMESTICK.
IN CIVITATE LIBERA LINGUAM MENTEMQUE
LIBERAS ESSE DEBERE. Suet. in Tib. S. 28.
Printed by ALEX. PURDIE, and JOHN DIXON, at the POST OFFICE.
TREASURY OFFICE, April 10, 1774.
THE several Inspectors and all other Persons whatever, who are in Arrear to the Treasury, are desired to discharge their respective Balances in the Course of the present General Court without Fail, as no Indulgences can be given.
RO. C. NICHOLAS, Treasurer.
The following Letter, addressed to Lord NORTH, appears to be of the highest Importance. It is therefore printed without Abridgment.
MY LORD,
AS the Arbiter of the Affairs of these Kingdoms I address your Lordship, and cordially hope to engage the impartial Attention of your Understanding, while I lay before you Truths too important to be neglected at this Crisis, when the Happiness of a brave and loyal People, from wrong Apprehensions, is likely to be sacrificed to ministerial Power.
The American Revenue Act has long been Matter of Contention, and some of our most judicious Members have advised the Repeal, wisely considering it as the only Means to prevent, perhaps, the total Defection of the Colonies; but this Advice, though so evidently calculated for the general Good, has been disregarded, the Duty on Tea continued, an Article it is well known the Americans refused to import, and lately the East India Company have been authorised to send over great Quantities, consigned to Gentlemen whom they thought proper to depute their Agents, for it does not appear there was any Order from the Merchants, by which Stratagem it was doubtless expected they would quietly have acknowledged the Legality of the Act. The Event has proved the contrary; they are nobly unanimous in their Determinations to refuse it, and in Consequence of this Refusal the publick Prints assure us several Ships are now fitting out for that Station with all possible Expedition, probably to oblige them.
Sensible dispassionate Men, my Lord, will never be convinced by Violence; and Obedience is so certain an Indication of Weakness, that, for your own Honour, it will be necessary to deliberate.
I have lived some Years in America, have studied the Disposition of the Inhabitants, and am, though a Native of England, sincerely interested in their Happiness.
They are a polite, well improved People, justly tenacious of their Liberty, and thoroughly sensible of its Value. From the Cradle they are taught to boast their Privilege, nor will they ever patiently endure the Yoke of Oppression. They are oppressed, they are injured. Had they ever refused to grant his Majesty such Supplies as were honourably requested, or in any other Instance been defective in Loyalty or Obedience, there would be some Excuse for these Proceedings; on the contrary, nothing can be alleged against them with Justice, but that they will not surrender their Birthright, and persevere in their Determinations to raise such Monies as the Exigencies of the State require, by such Methods as shall be least injurious to the Happiness of Individuals. Is it possible an English Parliament, even if the Members of which it is composed were wholly disinterested, should know properly how to levy Contributions on a Country at so great a Distance, and with which they are in general so little acquainted? Have not the Americans Representatives of their own? And do they ever pass a Law without the Royal Approbation? Why then will you not grant them the Privilege which other Subjects in the same Predicament enjoy, the Privilege of raising their Money in a Mode they most approve? Surely nothing can be more reasonable.
Should your Lordship attempt to enforce, by military Discipline, Laws they do not acknowledge legal, the Consequence will, I fear, be fatal; for so determined are these generous People to preserve inviolate their Rights, so justly are they animated by their Apprehensions of Subjection, that they would encounter patiently the most terrible Difficulties rather than submit. Yes, they would
Dare the vast Volumes of your thundering Ore, And dye th' Atlantic's Verge with noble Gore, ere they would suffer themselves to be dispossessed of the inestimable Blessings they now enjoy, to purchase which their Forefathers endured the greatest Distress, and lived content in unfrequented Woods, divested of all the Comforts and Necessaries of Life.
Considered morally, my Lord, it is a very serious Matter to interrupt the Peace of Thousands; and the Man who can calmly agree to Measures that are destructive to his Fellow Creatures must be a bad Member of Society, and an open Violator of the Laws of Christianity.
Your Lordship, I am told, makes particular Profession of Faith in this divine Doctrine, and I have heard your constant Endeavours to avoid War attributed to very worthy Motives. If this be true, my Lord, England has only to lament that the Abilities of your Head do not keep Pace with the Virtues of your Heart, and America may hope that your Conduct at this Juncture will not be such as shall rise up in Judgment against you.
His Majesty, from Misrepresentation, may be inclined to think his Subjects in the Colonies obstinate and rebellious. It is difficult for a Prince to know the Truth. It is more difficult still to consider himself simply as a Man, and to unite his own Interest with that of his People; but whenever they are separated there is Danger, and the more arbitrary the Prince the more miserable the Subject, and the less his Attachment to his Sovereign.
The King has not, in any of his Dominions, more affectionate or valuable People than the Americans. On every proper Occasion they have given undoubted Proof of their Loyalty, and were actually very valiant during the last War. As Father of his Country, and Head of the legislative Body, they honour him; but when he gives his Royal Assent to Laws without due Consideration, they never fail to oblige and lament it.
A thorough Knowledge of the Constitution of this Country makes a Part of their Education; and as they are in general remarkably anxious for the publick Good, they never forget it. I sincerely wish, my Lord, as much might be said, with Truth, of those at home who have the Management of the most important Concerns; but it will, I fear, ever be Matter of Lamentation, that great Men are so totally debilitated by Diffipation as to render even such Capacity as Heaven has bestowed useless. That your Lordship may never tremble at the Tribunal of the Most High for the Abuse of yours, and that England and her Colonies may never look back with Horror to this Period, is the unaffected Hope of R.
P E T E R S B U R G, January 7.
THE greatest Preparations imaginable are making here to put our Army on the Danube in a Condition to open the next Campaign with Vigour, and we are not less assiduous in the naval Department. In short, there is not the least Appearance of a Peace. Though the last Enterprises against Varna and Silistria did not succeed, the Court is not in the least dissatisfied with the Conduct of Count de Romanzow,
who performed what was wished for; which was, to drive the Turks from the Borders of the Danube, and to secure good Winter Quarters for our Troops.
January 25. On Saturday last Letters were received from General Bibikow from Cazan, where he waited the Arrival of the rest of the Troops that were to join him before he marched to attack the Revolted. The Wife and Children of the Cossack who is at the Head of them were taken Prisoners by a Party of Russians, a few Days before the Date of those Letters.
WARSAW, January 19. A Duel was fought near this Place, last Week, between Major Wilde and Captain Muller, two Russian Officers, who, though great Friends before, quarrelled on the Road as they were bringing Despatches from the Russian Army in Moldavia. They, however, agreed to deliver their Despatches previous to their Encounter; after which, they, with their Seconds, proceeded to the chosen Spot, when the Major desired the Captain to fire first, which he did, and wounded his Adversary. The Major then fired his in the Air, and said to the Captain, "You have fired; it is I that gave the Offence, for which I sincerely ask your Pardon. Are you content with this Request? If not, you have your Choice; we have still each a Pistol, and our Swords." The Seconds, touched with the Candour and Openness of Major Wilde, desired it might end where it was, and they were immediately reconciled to each other.
VIENNA, January 15. We have had this Day, about Half an Hour after one o'Clock in the Afternoon, two very smart Shocks of an Earthquake, which were felt in almost every House in Vienna, but without causing any Damage, as we have yet heard. The Weather was calm and pleasant, and a gentle Thaw, with Sunshine.
PARIS, January 21. Some Officers, lately returned from Corsica, say that the Island is still infested with Banditti, who are supported by the Inhabitants of the Country; the last of whom are so jealous of their Liberty, that they will rather encourage all Manner of Outrages than submit to Government.
HAGUE, February 18. Letters from Venice advise, that the Republick of that Name has concluded an Alliance with the Court of Petersburg, by which she engages to join the Russian Fleet with nineteen Men of War of the Line, besides Frigates, Bomb Vessels, &c. flattering herself that by this Means she may recover the Morea, and other Possessions in the Archipelago, which the Turks have taken from her. If this News proves true, it is probable the Porte may suffer some great Losses in the Levant.
We hear that the Marquis de Noailles, Ambassadour from France at the Hague, in a Conference he lately had with the States General, invited them, in the Name of the King his Master, not to look with Indifference on the Behaviour of the Courts of Petersburg, Vienna, and Berlin, with Respect to their Partition of Poland; but endeavour to stop their Progress, and maintain a Balance of Power in Europe. It is not known what Answer their High Mightinesses gave to this Invitation, but it is assured that France has intimated the same Thing at the Court of Great Britain.
PARIS, February 13. On Sunday the 30th ult. a great Number of Persons wanting to cross the River Seine, between the Town of Mans and Sablé, above sixty crowded into the Ferry Boat; soon after which the Boat put off, and the Water running very rapidly, it overset. Some saved themselves by swimming, others were taken up by Boats which put off to their Assistance, but 45 perished, among whom were several Women with Child. The Town of Noyen was in the greatest Consternation on hearing of the Accident, some whole Families being amongst the Drowned.
LEGHORN, January 28. On the 19th Instant a terrible Storm suddenly arose here, which broke a great many Windows, and made the Sea rage in such a Manner that several Ships in the Harbour were driven on Shore, and some lost; among them the St. George, and two others laden with Oil, Salt, and Coral, bound for London.
The Captain of a Ship arrived from Tunis reports, that three Days before his Departure an Earthquake happened there, which did considerable Damage, and occasioned the Loss of several Ships in the Harbour.
L O N D O N, February 2.
ON Thursday last Lord Mansfield, and the rest of the Judges of the Court of King's Bench, gave their Opinion in the Matter relating to the arresting of General Gansell; which was, that the General was legally arrested. The Caption being therefore held good, he is to remain in Jail until he hath satisfied his Creditors, or is otherwise discharged by due Course of Law.
February 3. A Person who was Commander of a trading Vessel that belonged to Jamaica, but lately arrived from Spain, gives the following Account of the Usage of the Spaniards to the Englishmen whom they have imprisoned under Pretence of their carrying on an illegal Trade. He says, that three Years and four Months ago, being out upon a trading Voyage, and in Want of Water, he put into the Havannah for some, where his Vessel was seized, and he and his Men loaded with Irons and thrown into Prison, where he met with many more of his Countrymen. He says he was kept there two Years, during which Time there was no other Meat allowed for the English Prisoners but Bullocks Liver and Lights; at the End of two Years forty of them were released from that Prison, and the rest condemned to Slavery. From the Havannah they were carried in Irons to Cadiz, where they were again put into Prison, and kept one Year more, but at better Allowances and better Usage, because the Consul there sent them Provisions; and last November he procured their Discharge, after three Years Imprisonment, and robbed of all their Property.
February 4. Last Saturday a young Woman with a Child in her Arms, and big with another, applied to Alderman Wilkes, who sat at the Mansion House for the Lord Mayor, for a Pardon to the Parish to which she belonged, saying that she was married to a Black, who was a Slave to a Merchant in Lothbury, but that having no Wages he was not able to support her. The Alderman granted a Warrant to bring her Husband before the Lord Mayor; accordingly he was yesterday brought before his Lordship, when the poor Fellow declared that he was born in Guadalupe, of Negro Parents; that he had served his Master in England fourteen Years, but was never allowed any Wages; that when his Wife lay in he applied to his Master for a little Money for her Support, but without Success; and in the Course of his Examination he expressed such tender Feelings for the Distress of his Wife and Child, that it drew Compassion from all present. Upon which his Lordship discharged him from his Master, telling him that he was not a Slave, according to the Laws of this free Country; and that if he should be molested in getting Bread for himself and Family, to apply to him, and he would see Justice done. His Lordship then gave him a Guinea, and the Gentlemen present subscribed another towards his Support, till he could get Employ; and recommended him to an Attorney in the Mayor's Court, to bring an Action against the Master for the Recovery of his Wages for the fourteen Years he had served him in England.
The Peggy, Stuart, from Liverpool and Wexford, bound for Dublin, went on Shore at Bray Head, about six Miles from Dublin, in a hard Gale of Wind, on the 17th ult. The next Night the Inhabitants came in great Numbers (after plundering the preceding Day a Sloop, Captain French, from Bourdeaux, for Dublin, laden with Brandy, of which they drank to such Excess that fourteen died on the Spot; the Captain of the Sloop, and five Men, were drowned) which the Hands kept off for some Time, but being overpowered, were obliged to leave the Vessel to save their Lives, when the Russians began to plunder the Vessel
of every Thing they could lay their Hands on, and scarce left a Timber belonging to her.
February 9. This Day there was a numerous Meeting of the Annuitants of Messrs. Douglas, Heron, and Co. at the King's Arms Tavern in Cornhill, when the Proposals made by the Chairman, Mr. Glover, for Redemption of their Annuities, were unanimously, generously, and laudably accepted; and the unanimous Thanks of all the Annuitants present were given to Mr. Glover, for the Part he has so generously and disinterestedly undertaken, for bringing the Affairs of the said Messrs. Douglas, Heron, and Co. to so fair a Prospect of a speedy and happy Conclusion.
February 11. They write from Paris, that a short Time since a Dispute arose at Marseilles, between the Officers in Garrison there and the People of the Town, the Circumstances of which are as follows. Some Officers being in the Boxes at the Playhouse, and conversing pretty loud during the Performance, one of them (for the Sake of enjoying the Company of his Friends more at his Ease) sat upon the Front of the Box with his Back to the Pit. The Company in the Pit looked upon this Behaviour as indecent, and called to him to seat himself properly, which he accordingly did. The other Officers thought they were insulted upon this Occasion, and determined to be revenged. Accordingly the next Evening a great Number of Officers went to the Play, and dispersed themselves in different Parts of the House; those in the Boxes all turned their Backs upon the Audience and determined to continue in that Situation. The Company in the Pit resenting their Behaviour, a great Riot ensued; and the Officers in the Pit abetting their Companions, collared some of the Town's People, and Sword in Hand drove them out of the House. In a very short Time upwards of 4000 Inhabitants, all armed, assembled about the Playhouse; and probably great Mischief would have ensued, if a very respectable Inhabitant had not harangued the enraged Multitude, and prevailed with them to disperse, on a Promise of procuring them a proper Satisfaction for the ill Behaviour of the Officers. The Commandant of Marseilles immediately ordered all the Officers to retire into the Citadel, and remain there; and then sent an Express to Court, with an Account of what had happened, and the Step he had taken. In the Meantime, the Serjeants perform the Duty of the Officers. By Letters since received, we are informed that Orders have been sent to Marseilles for a severe Punishment being inflicted on the above Officers.
February 12. On Wednesday Night, about twelve o'Clock, a Hackney Coachman, supposed to be in Liquor, drove his Coach down the Stairs at Iron Gate into the Thames, whereby himself and Horses were drowned. The Watchmen there could have saved the Man, but he would not be taken from the Box without they could save his Horses.
Letters from Dantzick, by the last Mail, advise, that since Sweden has been declared an absolute Monarchy the Liberty of the Press exists no longer, having survived the Era about eighteen Months. These Letters add, that it is remarkable the Liberty before allowed was so restrained that every One who published was obliged to put his Name to his Work, or leave his Name with the Bookseller that sold it; which, if neglected, the Bookseller was looked on as Author, and liable to any Penalties inflicted on Trial. But this was not allowed under the new Form of Government.
February 16. On Monday Night, in the House of Commons, on the Examination of the Printer of a daily Paper, relative to a Letter published in his Paper, reflecting on the Speaker, the Printer informed the Assembly that he received the Letter from Mr. Horne, and was the more induced to believe the Contents true because he saw the Copies of two Petitions, the one signed Thomas de Grey, Esq; the other William Tooke, Esq; but did not read the former Part of the Letter, which he hoped would be imputed to that Hurry which the Nature of his Business subjects him to. He added, that during the Course of twenty Years, in which he has been in Business, he never before incurred the Displeasure of the House; that he voluntarily obeyed the Summons, and threw himself upon the Mercy of the House. A Motion was afterwards made for his Commitment to the Custody of the Serjeant at Arms, and another was made for his Commitment to Newgate; but, on a Division, the Numbers were for the former Motion 152, for the latter 68, and he was accordingly committed to the Custody of the Serjeant at Arms.
At ten o'Clock the same Evening Mr. Horne received a Notice from a Messenger of the House of Commons, acquainting him that Mr. Woodfall, the Printer of the Publick Advertiser, had, at the Bar of that House the same Day, informed the House that the Letter in his Paper, on the Friday before, reflecting on the Character of the Speaker, was delivered to him by the Reverend John Horne; and the Notice, which was dated Monday, February 14th, concluded with these Words: "Ordered, that the said Reverend John Horne do attend this House upon Wednesday next."
To which Mr. Horne, on Tuesday, returned the following Answer: To J. HASTELL, Esq; Clerk of the House of Commons.
"Sir, late last Night I received a Notice, signed with your Name, of an Order which the House of Commons made yesterday for the Attendance of a particular Person on Wednesday next. I apprehend that Notice must have been intended for some other Person, and delivered to me by Mistake, of which I informed the Bearer the very Moment after I read it; at the same Time adding, that whenever the House of Commons shall desire my Attendance I will pay to them all proper and prudent Respect. I have the Honour to be, Sir, your most obedient humble Servant, JOHN HORNE."
Mr. Horne did not attend yesterday according to Order, for which, as a Contempt, he was ordered to be taken into Custody.
On Tuesday Complaint was made to the House of a Letter, published in two of the daily Papers, signed A South Briton; which was voted a scandalous, false, and seditious Libel, tending to alienate the Affections of his Majesty's Subjects. Ordered, that the Attorney General do prosecute the Publishers.
February 17. This Morning the Deputy Serjeant at Arms to the House of Commons went to a Gentleman's House in Serjeant's Inn to inquire for Mr. Horne. He was informed that he was not within, but would be there about twelve; at which Time the Serjeant came again, and found Mr. Horne in Company with the Gentleman of the House, who desired him and the Person with him to walk in. And on the Serjeant's telling his Business, Mr. Horne said he was ready to attend him when he pleased, and accordingly he went to the House of Commons with the Serjeant in a Carriage. On their Arrival at the House, the Serjeant at Arms gave Information of his having Mr. Horne in Custody in one of the Rooms belonging to that House. The Speaker informed the House, that when the Prisoner was brought to the Bar no Questions could be proposed to him but from the Chair. Mr. Horne was then called in, and made a long Defence, to exculpate himself from holding the House in Contempt. He said "he hoped his Letter to the Clerk of the House, his Answer to the Messenger, and, above all, the Readiness he had shown in being taken into Custody that Day, would prove that he did not hold the House in Contempt." He was ordered to withdraw, and Mr. Oliver made a Motion, "that as Mr. Horne had exculpated himself from the Charge alleged against him, of holding the House in Contempt, he be now discharged from the Custody of the Serjeant at Arms." A strong Debate ensued, whether the above Motion should be put, or not; which was carried against Mr. Oliver. Several Questions were proposed to the Speaker to be asked Mr. Horne; and Mr. Horne was called in, and the Minutes of the Proceedings on Friday last, and the Minutes of Monday, were read to him. The Speaker then called upon him for his Defence. Mr. Horne informed him that he should be glad to demean himself by the

Rules and Orders of the House, and desired his Instructions accordingly. He particularly wished to know whether what had been read to him was the Charge or the Evidence: The Speaker told him, the Charge. Mr. Horne then said, he presumed the House meant that he should put in his Plea; after a Pause, he was answered in the affirmative, on which Mr. Horne immediately said, "he should plead there, as in any other Court of Justice, not guilty." He was then ordered to withdraw; and being again called in, was asked "if he chose to have Mr. Woodfall before him." This he agreed to; and on the Question, Mr. Woodfall said, "that he received the Letter from that Mr. Horne; that it was that Mr. Horne's Writing, and that he delivered that Mr. Horne a Proof of the Letter before it was published; that he went to Mr. Horne as soon as he received a Summons to attend, and that Mr. Horne desired him to give him up as the Author." Upon this Mr. Horne was asked for his Defence. He refused to make any, till he had heard the Evidence against him; as he said it was unusual to punish a Man upon a bare Charge, without the Charge being properly supported by Evidence. Mr. Horne then asked Mr. Woodfall whether he was not at present under the Sentence of the House? Mr. Woodfall answered, that he presumed he was. Mr. Horne then objecting to Mr. Woodfall's Evidence, as he was not at large, they were ordered to withdraw, and a Debate arose whether Mr. Woodfall's Evidence was competent; after which an Order was made for the Attendance of three of Mr. Woodfall's Compositors, and the Question for Adjournment was put, which was carried by a Division of 144 to 40. The House having continued to sit till past ten o'Clock, adjourned the farther Prosecution of the Business to yesterday.
Three of Mr. Woodfall's Compositors attended yesterday, according to Order, and being called to the Bar, were examined; but their Evidence not being sufficient to prove Mr. Horne the Author of the Letter reflecting on the Speaker, he was ordered to be discharged, on paying his Fees.
February 21. A few Days ago was determined at Edinburgh, before Lord Auchincloss, a curious Cause relative to the Game Laws, the final Determination of which will be of Importance to Scotland. An Action of Damages was brought by the Marquis of Tweedale against two Gentlemen for breaking through his Enclosures at a Fox Chase. The Hardship of having Enclosures destroyed, and the Detriment it must be to the Improvement of the Country, was insisted on for the Pursuer. The Defenders alleged, that as Foxes were noxious Animals, it was doing Service to the Country to destroy them, and there was no more Harm in breaking through Enclosures to do so than it would be to use the same Means to catch a Thief. Judgment was given for the Defenders.
February 25. A Petition was presented yesterday to the Lower Assembly, in Behalf of the Printer of the Publick Advertiser, who had been ordered into the Custody of the Serjeant at Arms, for printing a Letter reflecting on the Speaker, praying that he may be discharged from his Confinement. A Motion was made that he be brought to the Bar of the House, reprimanded, and discharged, paying his Fees. It passed in the negative.
Extract of a Letter from Rome, January 20.
"People here are greatly surprised at the Behaviour of the Jesuits in Prussia and Russia, who not only refuse to quit the Habit of their Order, agreeable to the Pope's Brief, but continue to preach, confess, and receive Novices, and have even elected a Vicar General."
Notwithstanding the Prejudices usually entertained against Ministers, it must be acknowledged that Lord North's Conduct on the late Affair relative to the Printer and Mr. Horne was equal sensible and ingenious. Not a Man in England entertained the least Doubt of Mr. Horne's Guilt, yet as there was not a Sufficiency of legal Evidence to prove the Guilt Lord North was against the Conviction; and when many of the popular Members talked of Horne's Acquittal as a Thing that would disgrace the House without Doors, his Lordship greatly replied, that the House could "only be disgraced by Absurdity or Injustice, that Government neither wished for Offences nor Offenders, and that Gentlemen might as well "say the Judges sitting at the Old Bailey were disgraced whenever a Prisoner before them was acquitted, through a Deficiency of legal Evidence, as say that the Acquittal of Mr. Horne would bring a Disgrace upon the Commons of England." He added, "that to convict Mr. Horne without legal Evidence would indeed be a ready Way to bring real Disgrace upon the House, and that he would rather bear the Censure of a Thousand Fools than deserve the Condemnation of one sensible Man by an unwarrantable Action."
The new Canal from Liverpool to Leeds is now open for many Miles, and in the Course of a few Weeks will be navigable as far as Wigan.
March 1. It is not a little extraordinary, that though no Parliament has ever been more calumniated than the present, the warmest Advocates of Popularity unanimously agree that no Parliament has ever done more real Good for the People. The single Measure of perpetuating Mr. Grenville's Bill, General Burgoyne declared, on Friday Night, an Act of greater national Benefit than our very Magna Charta; and surely Infatuation itself must now open its Eyes when that individual House of Commons, so long branded with the deepest Stigma of Venality, is the only one which has ever yet laid an effectual Restraint upon Corruption. The Report of the Death of the French King, in all Probability, is a mere Report. The French Gazette on Monday last, which was received on Friday, gives no Hint of such an Event; on the contrary, an Article dated Versailles, the preceding Day, informs us that the King and Royal Family that Day signed the Contract of Marriage between the Marquis de St. Denis with Lady de Berbancois.
Extract of a Letter from Constantinople, January 27.
"An Express has just arrived from Adrianople with an alarming Account of the Janisaries there having mutinied on the Death of the Emperor Mustapha, and refused to acknowledge the Sultan Abdulhamet for their Sovereign, and have declared the Sultan Selim in his Stead. They had possessed themselves of the whole City, and confined the Kaimacan, and some other Officers who had refused to join them. The Kaimacan of this City is preparing Troops to disperse them. They write from the Hague, that the States have forbid any of their Seamen entering into the Russian Service."
We are assured that an additional naval Force is ordered to be kept up in the Mediterranean, for which Preparations are said to be making.
It is said the real Cause of having no State Lottery this Year is that the Arrears in the Civil List will be paid out of the Sinking Fund, and that no Part of the national Debt is to be paid off.
It is remarkable how extremely fortunate it is for the Messrs. Adams that there was no State Lottery last Year, and that there is to be none this Year; the Publick can now have no other Opportunity than the Adelphi Lottery, of playing for a great Prize, till November 1775.
Many of the most eminent Architects and Master Builders in London are Adventurers in the Adelphi Lottery.
The Hittings, Seats, and Gallery, and all the other Preparations necessary for the Drawing the Adelphi Lottery, in the great Room in Exchange Alley, are entirely completed.
March 3. The Substance of the Address which the House agreed to last Friday, and which has since been presented to his Majesty, was to offer the Congratulations of the House on the happy Delivery of the Queen, and on the Birth of another Prince; and to assure his Majesty, that every Increase of his illustrious Family affords the most unfeigned Joy and Satisfaction to his faithful Commons, and endears his Majesty and his Royal Consort still more to the Hearts of his People.
On Tuesday the House of Commons went into a Committee to consider of the present State of the Linen Manufacture. Messrs. Anderson and Goldy were called to the Bar; the Sum of their Testimony was, that the Linen Manufacture of Scotland had decreased between two and three Millions of Yards in the Course of the last Year; that the Value of what was stamped during the same Period was short of the preceding Year 226,000 l. that the Average Price of the Cloth sold in the Year 1769 was 12 d. 3 1/2ths the Yard, and in the Year 1773 but 9 d. 5 1/2ths; that four whole Counties (Glasgow and Paisley included) out of 6000 Looms, had 2500 unemployed; that the Proportion of those that were in general idle was at least a Third; that out of a certain District in the County of Sutherland 600 out of 1800 Spinners had emigrated, and so in Proportion in several other Places therein specified; that some of the Linens of 1771 were still on Hand unsold; and, on the Whole, that there were not, in the Beginning of the present Year, much more than Half the Weavers employed throughout the Kingdom of Scotland and North of England.
S A I L E M, March 29.
YESTERDAY Evening came to Town Mr. WILLIAM GODDARD, Printer at Philadelphia and Baltimore. He has brought Letters from the Committee of Correspondence at Boston to the Committee here, on the Subject of establishing Post Offices and Post Riders on a new Plan, independent of the unconstitutional Laws of a British Parliament. We hear that a Meeting on the Affair will be held some Time to-morrow, when there is no Doubt but every Wellwish to his Country will cheerfully lay Hold of an Opportunity to arrest the Channel of publick and private Intelligence out of the Hands of a Power openly inimical to its Rights and Liberties.
WILLIAMSBURG, April 28.
HIS Excellency the Governor has just issued the following Proclamation: "Whereas I have Reason to apprehend that the Government of Pennsylvania, in Prosecution of their Claim to Pittsburg and its Dependencies, will endeavour to obstruct his Majesty's Government thereof under my Administration, by illegal and untractable Commitments of the Officers I have appointed for that Purpose, and that that Settlement is in some Danger of Annoyance from the Indians also, and it being necessary to support the Dignity of his Majesty's Government, and protect his Subjects in the quiet and peaceable Enjoyment of their Rights, I have therefore thought proper, by and with the Consent and Advice of his Majesty's Council, by this Proclamation, in his Majesty's Name, to order and require the Officers of the Militia in that District to embody a sufficient Number of Men to repel any Insult whatever; and all his Majesty's Liege Subjects within this Colony are hereby strictly required to be aiding and assisting therein, as they shall answer the contrary at their peril. And I do farther enjoin and require the several Inhabitants of the Territory aforesaid to pay his Majesty's Quitrents, and all publick Dues, to such Officers as are or shall be appointed to collect the same within this Dominion, until his Majesty's Pleasure therein shall be known. Given under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony, at Williamsburg, this 25th Day of April, 1774, in the 14th Year of his Majesty's Reign."
D U N M O R E. G O D S A V E T H E K I N G."
The Betsy, Ross, from London, is arrived at Norfolk, in which came Passenger CARY MICHELL, Esq; Collector of the Customs at Hampton. The Juno, M'Cunn, from Glasgow, is arrived in York River.
On Friday the 15th was run for, over the Course at Fredericksburg, the Match for 100 Pistolets, between Roundhead, the Property of Maximilian Robinson, Esq; and Moore Fauntleroy, Esq; the Mare Miss Sprightly. The Heat was doubtful for the first two Miles; but in going the third round, the Horse took the Lead, and won his Race hollow. Bets, at starting, were two to one upon Roundhead; at running the first two Miles, even that the Mare won the Heat.
We learn that the Fredericksburg May Fair Purse of 50 l. will be run for the 24th, when it is expected there will be great Sport, there being some of the first running Nags in training for it; among them the noted Miss Alsp, belonging to Moore Fauntleroy, Esq; and Kitty Fisher, a gray Mare the Property of William Fitzhugh, Esq; of Chatham. She ran at the last Annapolis Races, from whence she brought a Sweepstake and one of the Subscription Purse.
We also hear that the Gentlemen in Dumfries are establishing a Jockey Club there, which is to be much on the same Footing with that at Fredericksburg. They have secured an exceeding good Ground; and the Subscription being patronized by the leading Gentlemen in the Place, there is little Room to doubt of its Success.
Marriages. Mr. RICHARD HALL, Attorney at Law in Maryland, to Miss MOLLY LEE of Virginia.
***** WILLIAMSBURG, April 21, 1774. ***** DOUBTS having arisen, it seems, in many Parts of the Country, about the Time of the Meeting of the General Assembly, I have Authority to assure the Publick, that the Day appointed for that Purpose is the first Thursday in the ensuing Month. ***** JOHN BLAIR, Cl. Con. *****
To Messrs. PURDIE & DIXON. GENTLEMEN, NORTHAMPTON, April 15, 1774.
A REGARD for the Memory of a most worthy Man induces me to request you will insert, in your next Gazette, the following Sketch of the Reverend RICHARD HEWITT's Character. It is a faithful Representation of that good Man, as delineated by the worthy Clergyman, the Reverend Mr. Isaac Avery, who preached his Funeral Sermon, and of which this Character is the Conclusion. To understand it the better, it may not perhaps be improper to premise something of the foregoing Part of the Sermon. The Text is in the 12th Chapter of Daniel, and the 3d Verse: "And they that be wise shall shine as the Brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to Righteousness as the Stars for ever and ever."
After expatiating on this Subject, in a learned, clear, and perspicuous Manner, and after doing it all the Justice the Nature of the Text may well admit of, he proceeds in this Manner: "Surely none could have a better Title to look up with full Assurance for the Consummation of this happy Event than our dear, dear departed Friend. Blessed by the God of Nature with that Strength of Judgment, that Quickness of Apprehension, that Sprightliness of Imagination, which, even without Cultivation, would have shone unrivalled, he omitted no Opportunity of Improvement that his Country could afford, an extensive Knowledge of Mankind attain, or the most assiduous Application to study procure. As a publick Speaker, his Discourses were always important, his Subject well adapted, his Style animating and elegant, concise, and perspicuous; his Pronunciation free, agreeable, and entertaining. With what Pleasure have ye often sat, while Truth, clad with persuasive Eloquence, caught your Attention, and the divine Precepts, the Language of his own Heart, flowed irresistibly, sunk deep in every Heart, and even 'Foes to Virtue wondered why they wept.'"
"Free from Bigotry and Superstition on the one Hand, and from Libertinism and Profanity on the other, he formed his Plan upon that just Observation,
"Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper Knowledge of Mankind is Man." "Empty Speculations were generally neglected, and the most important Principles of Morality, agreeable to that Form of sound Doctrine delivered to us in the Holy Scriptures, were insisted on; as he knew, and often lamented, that there were too many "Who all the sacred Mysteries of Heaven To their own vile Advantage shall turn, Of Lucre and Ambition; and the Truth With Superstition and Tradition taint, Left only in those written Records pure."
"In the several Relations which he sustained in private Life, both of Husband, Parent, Brother, or Master, of Neighbour or Friend, every Thing that I could say would fall infinitely short of his Merit. Such a courteous Demeanor! such engaging Sweetness! such cordial Benevolence! none in his Company, that snatched the Heart of every One who was happy enough to be of his Acquaintance. The Strength of his Benevolence, the Warmth of his Affection to Mankind, often prevented the Desires of the Distressed, by giving them Assistance unasked."
"The Poor around him, encouraged by his known Goodness, looked up to him as to a common Father; and I doubt not but the Blessing of them that were ready to perish has often ascended to the Throne of God, as an acceptable Sacrifice."
"Lent by Heaven to bless Mankind, he had many Faculties peculiarly his own. He had an inimitable Method of rendering his Instruction, and even his Admonition, agreeable. From him Reproof was delivered with a better Grace, and generally better received, than a Compliment from others. Around his Board such Brilliance of Fancy, such Sprightliness of Wit, such Refinement of Taste, such cordial and sincere Good-nature, that the Breast of Sorrow forgot to heave, and to be present was to be happy."
"His exemplary Life and Morals, his faithful and strict Adherence to every Point and Duty of his clerical Function, are Circumstances too well known to you all, and render it needless for me to say any Thing on that Head. Let it therefore suffice, that whatever may be said of the Virtuous and Upright, the Wise, the Just, the Good, was centred in him."
"And his Connexions and the Community in general mourn the Loss of as fair an Example, as great a Blessing and as great an Ornament to Society, as this, or any other Country, could ever boast."
"But why should I enlarge? I trust his Character is indelibly written on your Hearts. He needs not my Applause. I doubt not, ere now, he has received that divine Commendation, "Well done, thou good and faithful Servant."
"It remains, therefore, that we make a proper Use of his Instructions and Example. Let his Virtues be ever before our Eyes, and let us endeavour to pursue them, that, when it shall be our Turn to follow him, we may, as he did, with the utmost Composure, Serenity, and Cheerfulness, meet the King of Terrors, and wing our Flight to the Regions of eternal Rest and Happiness."
Captain George Ashburn thinks it necessary to contradict a Report of Captain Leitch's informing him at Sea that there was some Distemper on board his Ship, it being entirely without Foundation.
The Members of the Society lately instituted for promoting useful Knowledge are desired to attend at the Capitol on Tuesday the 3d of May, that being one of the Days appointed for their annual Meetings.
Entered in the Upper District of JAMES RIVER. April 22. Ship Peter, Thomas Lang, from Glasgow, with European Goods.
27. Brigantine Marquis of Granty, John Mauger, from Guernsey, in Ballast.
Cleared Outwards.
April 27. Snow Unicorn, John Alkew, for Whitehaven, with 202 Hhds. of Tobacco, 6 Barrels of Flower, and 2000 Staves.
Entered in the Lower District of JAMES RIVER. April 7. Brigantine John, John Duncan, from Hispaniola, with 30 Hhds. and 97 Tierces of foreign Molasses.
14. Sloop Betsy, John Avery, from Bermuda, in Ballast.
15. Sloop Rachel, Joseph Seymour, from Bermuda, in Ballast.
Cleared Outwards.
March 29. Ship Nestor, John Harrison, for Cadiz, with 120 Barrels of Flower, 200 Bushels of Pease, 100,000 Hogheads, 10,000 Pipe, and 10,000 Barrel Staves.
29. Ship John, John Hunter, for Leghorn, with 10,000 Bushels of Wheat, 190 Bags and 154 Barrels of Ship Bread, 5000 Feet of Boards and Scantling, and 900 Staves.
31. Brigantine Lord Dunmore, James Neilson, for Nevis, with 1000 Bushels of Corn, 300 Bushels of Pease, 30 Barrels of Pork, 240 Barrels of Flower, 60 Barrels of Bread, and 10,000 Shingles.
April 1. Sloop Agatha, Thomas Edger, for Barbados, with 110 Barrels of Flower, 1200 Bushels of Corn, 20 Barrels of Pork, and 20,000 Shingles.
1. Brigantine Hansford, Lemuel Cornock, for Antigua, with 2298 Bushels of Corn, 30 Barrels of Pork, 30 Barrels of Flower, 11 Bushels of Pease, 500 Oak Staves, and 50,000 Shingles.
4. Brigantine Polly, Giles Stanton, for Lisbon, with 893 Bushels of Corn, 282 Bushels of Wheat, 2030 Staves, and 200 Feet of Plank.
5. Sloop Defiance, John Rider, for Plymouth, with 1400 Bushels of Corn, and 12 Bushels of Beans.
5. Brigantine Peggy, Jonathan Barrot, for Grenada, with 12 Bushels of Corn, 58,000 Feet of Scantling, 6000 Staves, 210,000 Shingles, and 200 Feet of Plank.
6. Sloop Content, George Dames, for North Carolina, with 12 Packages of Brush Dry Goods, 11 Barrels of Flower, 31 Barrels of Bread, and 1500 Bushels of Salt.
6. Sloop Polly, Joseph Todd, for Barbados, with 1650 Bushels of Corn, 120 Bushels of Pease, 25 Barrels of Pork, 15 Dozen of Hams, and 80,000 Shingles.
6. Brigantine Douglass, Francis Russell, for Jamaica, with 9500 Feet of Scantling, 9500 Feet of Plank, and 26,900 Shingles.
7. Brigantine Liberty, Robert Cook, for Cadiz, with 1770 Bushels of Wheat, 3554 Bushels of Corn, 200 Barrels of Flower, 6000 Staves, and 23,000 Shingles.
7. Brigantine Nancy, George Wise, for Antigua, with 47,000 Feet of Scantling, 60,000 Shingles, 10,000 Feet of Boards, 1000 Hogheads, 140 Shaken Casks, and 92 Bushels of Pease.
7. Sloop Norfolk Packet, Francis Gilbert, for Philadelphia, with 42 1/2 Bushels of Wheat, 5 Hhds. and 19 Barrels of Coffee, 7 Tuns, 1700 Wt. 2 Quarters, and 14 lb. of Hemp, and 1 Dozen of Skins.
7. Sloop Robert, John Sinclair, for Antigua, with 220 Bushels of Oats, 325 Bushels of Corn, 19 Barrels of Pork, 15 Barrels of Flower, 198 Bushels of Pease, and 4600 Shingles.
8. Ship Hawke, Jacob Gilsheus, for Cadiz, with 8578 Bushels of Wheat, and 622 Barrels of Flower.
9. Ship Catharine, James Patrick, for Cadiz, with 9000 Bushels of Wheat, 590 Bushels of Corn, and 90 Bushels of Pease.
11. Ship Nancy, Robert Miller, for Grenada, with 1500 Bushels of Corn, 14 Barrels of Meal, 12 Barrels of Flower, 2 Barrels of Hams, 1200 Feet of Plank, 30,000 Staves and Heading, 4000 Hoops, 10,000 Shingles, and 1 Hhd. of Tobacco.
12. Ship Betsy, Samuel Croftwhite, for Liverpool, with 241 Barrels of Tar, 1546 Barrels of Turpentine, 2 Casks of Indigo, and 15,000 Barrel Staves.
Advertisements.
TREASURY OFFICE, April 26, 1774.
Having been represented to me that Doubts are entertained in several Parts of the Country of the Goodness of some of the Treasury Notes of the last Emission, because there are found double Numbers of some of the Bills, I think it necessary to inform the Publick that the upper Number of each Bill only denotes the Number of the Book out of which it was taken, and that the lower Number shows the Series of the Bill; both of which are of singular Use to the Treasury, where the original Books, with their Counter Checks, are carefully preserved. The Paper on which the Money was impressed consisted of single Slips, each containing two Bills; fifty of those Slips were bound in separate Books, which were numbered from Book 1 to 78 inclusive; so that, of the Notes in Circulation, there may be found one Hundred, whose upper Numbers are the same, though the lower Numbers are all different. The Manner in which it was proposed to fill up these Bills was explained, and universally approved, at the last Session of Assembly, and I did not suppose the smallest Doubts could arise in any Part of the Country. I have endeavoured to trace every Report that has been circulated to the Prejudice of the new Money, and can truly declare that I have not the least Reason to suspect that any of it has been counterfeited. I will not presume to say it is impossible to be done; but am hopeful that the great Difficulties, which must attend it, have discouraged even an Attempt. These Bills, however, will be very speedily called in, and I am persuaded that all Doubts and Scruples will be effectually removed.
(2) RO. C. NICHOLAS, Treasurer.
THE Subscriber has for Sale on the most reasonable Terms, and to be entered upon immediately, a valuable Tract of LAND lying on both Sides of Turable Creek in Halifax County, within two Miles of the Courthouse, containing 702 Acres, about 100 of which are cleared Land, under a good Fence; there is on the said Land a good Dwelling House completely finished, a Dairy, Kitchen, Quarter, and sundry Tobacco Houses, all new. I have also for Sale 402 Acres of WOODLAND, lying on both Sides of Straight Stone Creek, in the lower End of Pittsylvania County. For Terms apply to the Subscriber, on the first Plantation.
NATHANIEL HUNT.
STOLEN from the PALACE, about four Months ago, a BULL DOG of a dark brown Colour, with some White on his Neck and Breast, had an Iron Collar, and answers to the Name of Glasgow.—Stolen likewise, about six Weeks ago, two brown and white Puppies of the POINTER BREED, a Dog and Bitch, with long Tails.—A Reward of 20s. will be given for each, upon their being brought to the Post Office, Williamsburg.

WILLIAMSBURG, April 28, 1774.
AS I intend leaving the Colony about the last of next Month, and to return some Time in October, I think it necessary to acquaint my Customers that the Business in the Meanwhile will be carried on by my Son William Nicolson , whom I flatter myself will use his best Endeavours to give general Satisfaction.
ROBERT NICOLSON.
This Day was published, and to be SOLD at both Printing Offices, Price 2s. 6d.
A CANDID REFUTATION of the HERESY imputed by Ro. C. NICHOLAS, Esq; to the Reverend S. HENLEY.
NORFOLK, April 21, 1774.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Number of Vessels will be wanted this Summer to bring about 6000 Tons of STONE from Mr. Brooke's Quarry on Rappahannock, and land the same on Cape Henry, for the Lighthouse. Any Person, or Persons, inclined to engage in such Work, are desired to treat with Matthew Plipp , Paul Loyall , and Thomas Newton , Esqrs. The Directors of the Lighthouse will also be glad to purchase one or two FLAT BOTTOMED VESSELS, from 80 to 120 Tons Burthen.
BASSETT MOSELEY.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the Publick, that he still continues to keep TAVERN a little below the College, and can entertain ten or twelve Gentlemen genteelly, with good Stabling, &c. for their Horses. All those who please to favour him with their Custom may depend upon being used in the best Manner, by their humble Servant,
CUTHBERT HUBARD.
HANOVER, March 24, 1774.
SOME Time ago purchased a Tract of Land in Spotsylvania County of one Joseph Herndon , and have paid him all the Consideration Money, except 100l. which becomes due in April next, for which the said Herndon has my Bond with Mr. Garrett Bland Security, this is therefore to forewarn any Person from taking an Assignment of the said Bond, as I am assured he cannot make me a good Title to the Land.
AARON FONTANE.
ALL Persons who have any Demands against the Estate of Joseph Royall , deceased, either by Deeds of Trust, Mortgages, Bonds, &c. are desired to make them known immediately; and those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate Payment, as no Indulgence can be granted.
PETER EPES, Sheriff.
YORK Town, April 25.
WILLIAM DAVIS, Tailor, begs Leave to inform the Publick that he carries on his Business in this Place, and will be much obliged to those who may please to favour him with their Custom (especially such as he is indebted to) as he will ever make it his Study to pay a strict Attention to their Commands. He will furnish the following Articles complete, for ready Money, viz. A Suit of best superfine Cloth, middle Size, 71. 10s. Do. of Casimir, 81. Do. of Duroy, lined throughout, 41. 5s. Do. of Sagathy, lined, 41. 15s. A best Barb Coating Surtout Coat, 21. 18s. A Barb Coating Coat and Waistcoat, 31. 10s. He will likewise wait upon any Gentlemen, within twenty or thirty Miles, to serve them; and he makes LADIES RIDING DRESSES, in the genteellest Manner.
HANOVER TOWN, April 20, 1774.
GERMAN OSNABRUGS, ROLLS, and several Bales of RUSSIA DRILLINGS, to be sold at a low Advance, for ready Money or short Credit, by THOMAS SIMPSON.
Wanted Immediately,
ABOBER JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER who understands Mens and Womens Work. Such a One will meet with good Encouragement by applying to me, in Williamsburg.
JOHN SCLATER.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND in Kingston Parish, Gloucester County, containing 500 Acres, lying on a large Creek which makes out of East River, a fine Place for Fish and Oysters. There is Land cleared sufficient for six Hands, an Overseer's House, and other out Buildings. The uncleared Land abounds with a great Quantity of White Oak and Pine Timber; the Timber supposed, by good Judges, to be worth 1000l. WILLIAM PLUMMER.
THE DELAWARE LOTTERY. FOR RAISING THE SUM OF 5625 POUNDS (OR 15,000 DOLLARS) FOR THE USE OF THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY.
THE SCHEME.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Amount, and Number. Includes prizes of 6000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 10 dollars.
7087 Prizes. First Ticket drawn, for the first 12 Days, 100 - - 1200. 22,913 Blanks. Last drawn, - - - 200. N. B. These are not included in the Prizes numbered.
20,000 Tickets, at Five Dollars each, are 100,000 Dollars. Not two Blanks to a Prize.
THE growing Importance of the COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, for the Use of which the above Lottery is designed, is now generally known through every Province of America. It has hitherto subsisted, and been raised to its present Situation, entirely by the Favour of the Publick. In the Centre of North America, and in a pleasant healthy Country, it is well fitted for the most extensive Usefulness. The Success which hath attended the vigorous Efforts already made to raise its Funds, and furnish the Means of a complete and finished Education to all who are sent to it, has encouraged those concerned in the present Attempt, especially as several very judicious Persons have warmly recommended it, signifying their Surprise that at a Time when so many have taken this Method of promoting publick Undertakings a SEMINARY of such Importance should not also put in for a Share of the general Benevolence. This, added to other Schemes for the Support and Improvement of the College, will afford to many Friends of that Institution an Opportunity of contributing, with very little Risk of losing, and a considerable Chance of Gain to themselves, who would not incline that the small Sums they could spare should appear in a Subscription Paper.
N. B. The above Lottery was intended to have been drawn in the Month of December, but is postponed till the 23d of May next, when it will peremptorily be drawn. The Delay has been chiefly occasioned by the Neglect of those Gentlemen, engaged in the Sale of the Tickets, not sending an Account thereof to the Managers in Time.
A few TICKETS are left for Sale at the POST OFFICE in Williamsburg, where the Prizes (after deducting 15 per Cent. for the Purposes of the Lottery) will be paid to the fortunate Adventurers who purchased from thence.
WILLIAMSBURG, April 28, 1774.
THE Subscribers beg Leave to inform the Publick that they have lately opened Shop next Door below Mr. Anderson's Tavern, where they make and sell all Kinds of JEWEL LERY, GOLD and SILVER WORK, MOURNING RINGS, &c. on the most reasonable Terms. those who please to favour them with their Business may rely on its being faithfully discharged, by their humble Servants, JOHN & WILLIAM ROWSAY.
VIRGINIA, &c.
At a General Court held at the CAPITOL the 23d of April, 1774.
George Riddell and Jaquelin Ambler, Plaintiffs, against Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, late of London, Merchants, William Gosley, Thomas Adams, Sampson & George Matthews, Patrick Coats, Amos & James Ladd, William Arill, Ryland Randolph, Major Wilson, & Co. Thomas Stewart, James Watt, Meriwether Smith, William Smith, Carter Braxton, Corbin Griffin, Samuel Griffin, and William Griffin, Defendants.
THE Defendants, Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, being beyond Sea, on the Motion of the Plaintiffs, by their Counsel, it is ordered that the other Defendants, who have Effects of the said Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, in their Hands, as is suggested, do not pay the said Effects to the Defendant Gosley, or any other Person, nor convey away or secrete the same, until the further Order or Decree of this Court concerning such Effects; that the said Defendants, Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, do appear here on the first Day of the next Court, to answer the Bill of the Plaintiffs; and that a Copy of this Order be, within fifteen Days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two Months successively, and published on some Lord's Day, immediately after divine Service, in the Church of the Parish of Henrico, in the County of Henrico, and be also posted up at the front Door of the Capitol, in the City of Williamsburg.
BEN. WALLER.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder at Henrico Court-house, in Richmond, on Monday the 6th of June,
THE TENEMENT lately occupied by Mr. James Buchanan, on Part of which Byrd's Warehouse now stands. It may, with Convenience, be divided into three separate Tenements, one of which will include a very good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Smokehouse, Dairy, and a Garden under good Paling. The second will include a very good Brick Store, a large commodious Lumberhouse, and the Reversion of Byrd's Warehouse. The third joins the Lands of Colonel Thomas Turpin, whereon are the Houses now in the Tenancy of Messrs. Trent and Mr. Powell. There is a good Stable on this Lot, and a large new House that may, at a small Expense, be converted into a Dwelling-House, or Store. The Situation of these Lots, and Convenience of the Houses, will sufficiently recommend them to those who view them. They will be sold altogether or separately, which ever shall appear most advisable. Half of the Money to be paid at, or before, the Meeting in November next, and the Remainder by the first of May 1775. The Bonds to bear Interest from the Date, unless the Agents of Messrs. James and Robert Donald, and Co. should agree upon other Terms on the Day of Sale. Any Person inclining to purchase may be shown the Premises, and know the Terms at large, by applying to Mr. James Buchanan.
JAMES MILLER.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, before the Raleigh Tavern, at the Meeting of the Merchants in Williamsburg,
A TRACT of LAND on Chickahominy River, in James City County, containing upwards of 650 Acres, just above Barrett's Ferry, and about twelve Miles from Williamsburg. It is good for Grain or Tobacco, a fine Place for Stock, Fishing, and Fowling. The Terms of Payment will be published a few Days before the Day of Sale, and a Plan of the Land shown by GOODRICH BOUSH.
NORFOLK, April 25, 1774.
To be SOLD by the Subscriber, at Stafford Courthouse, on the second Monday in June, if fair, otherwise first fair Day,
THREE TRACTS of LAND adjoining each other, and lying in Stafford County, on Potomack Creek, on one of which is a very commodious Tavern, and other necessary Houses, Garden, &c. within a few Yards of the Courthouse. The Situation is very advantageous for the Publican Business, and remarkable for Fish and Fowl. Fifteen Acres of the Land were laid down in Timothy about four Years ago, and there are very near forty Acres of Marsh, which might be easily reclaimed, at a small Expense. The Terms will be made known on the Day of Sale.
GEORGE DENT, Junior.
RICHMOND Town, Henrico County.
RUN away, on Thursday the 21st of April, two indentured Servants, one named CHARLES BUTLER, an Englishman, by Trade a Saddler and Harness Maker, five Feet nine Inches high, well made, has very black Hair, and a remarkable black Beard; had on, when he went away, a dark coloured Barb Coating Waistcoat, a Pair of Russia Drab Breeches, a Pair of Black Do. white Thread and Worsted Stockings. The other named THOMAS FARRILL, an Irishman, by Trade a Tanner, five Feet seven or eight Inches high, stout made; had on, and took with him, an old green Coat, a Pair of old white Breeches, white Shirt, old Worsted Stockings, and old Shoes. Whoever takes up the said Servants, and secures them in any Jail so that I get them again, shall have 31. for the Saddler, and 40s. for the Tanner, besides what the Law allows; and if brought to Richmond, all reasonable Charges will be paid by MILES TAYLOR.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from Colonel John Thornton's, on the 13th Instant, a DARK BAY HORSE about four Feet nine or ten Inches high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, is somewhat Crest-fallen, his Brand (if any) forgot, and appears to be about nine or ten Years old. Any Person that will deliver the said Horse to me, or Jeremiah Lew, at Mr. Houson's, in Fredericksburg, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward.
JOHN DUNCAN.
TAKEN up, in Dorchester County, Maryland, a likely Virginia born NEGRO WOMAN named DOLL, has a Scar under her left Eye, the Toes which ought to be largest are smaller than the others, and they ride over one another. She was taken up the 17th of January last, and says she ran away from Gloucester Neck, in Virginia. She has been advertised in the Maryland Gazette. The Owner may have her of the Subscriber, on the Mouth of Hungar River, on proving his Property, and paying as the Law directs.
WILLIAM TRAVISS.
TAKEN up, in Halifax, two WHITE SOWS, with some black Spots, marked with a smooth Crop in the left Ear, and a Crop and a Slit in the right; also five SHOATS unmarked, spotted black and white, and about a Year old. Posted, and appraised to 30s.
WILLIAM WILEY.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, a GRAY HORSE about ten Years old, four Feet five or six Inches high, a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, and branded on the near Buttock, as near as can be made out, C M in a Piece. Posted, and appraised to 71. 10s.
JOHN WILBOWIN.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a DARK GRAY MARE about thirteen Hands high, two Years old, a Star in her Forehead, and branded on the near Buttock K. Posted, and appraised to 51.
CHRLES IRBY.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, a DARK BROWN STEER about three Years old, marked with a Crop and Half Crop in the left Ear, and a Crop, Hole, and Slit, in the right. Posted, and appraised to 30s.
WILLIAM PURNALL.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a BLACK HORSE about six Years old, about four Feet five Inches high, a Star in his Forehead, hanging Mane and Switch Tail, paces, trots, and gallops very well, and branded on the near Buttock K. Posted, and appraised to 61.
ARRILL MEAD.
THE Fair in Richmond Town begins the second Thursday in May (being the 12th) the Puffs will be run for the first Day of the Fair, by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, carrying Weight for Age, according to the Rules of Racing. Certificates will be expected for the Age of the Horses, &c. Any Horse under Size, will be allowed Weight for Size. All Horses, &c. to be entered with James Cunn, the Day before.
N. B. Any Person that is inclined to start a Horse may become a Subscriber, by sending a Line to James Cunn.
FOR SALE, and to be seen in Williamsburg, from the first of May, and for some Time after, the high blooded Horse
MASTER STEPHEN. He is young, strong, and large; has a good Bottom, and runs fast. Whoever may be inclined to know his Pedigree, or to see him, may be satisfied by applying to Phil: L. Lee, at his House in Williamsburg.
MATTHEW MOODY, Jun. living at the lowest House at the Capital Landing, begs Leave to acquaint the Publick that he keeps, at all Times, fine Queen's Creek OYSTERS, fresh from the Rocks, which will be dressed agreeable to the Taste of those who may please to favour him with their Custom, and with the greatest Expedition. TEA and COFFEE to be had likewise, if required; and a good BOWL OF PUNCH.
FOR SALE,
FOUR Half Acre LOTS in the Town of Richmond, lying near the Middle of that Part of the Town at present inhabited. These Lots are very level, and form a Square fronting a Street each Way. For Terms apply to Thomas Stegar in Cumberland, or the Subscriber in Manchester. JAMES LYLE.
NORFOLK, April 18, 1774.
TAKEN up, and stored by the Subscriber, after lying two Days and Nights on the Wharf without Doors, a Hoghead of RUM. The Owner may have it on proving his Property and paying Charges. JOHN SCHAW.
HENRICO, April 12, 1774.
HAVING nearly finished my Executorship on the Estate of Daniel Adkins, deceased, this is to inform whom it may concern, that on Monday the 18th of July I intend delivering up what Estate may remain in my Hands, agreeable to the Directions of his Will. Those who have Claims against the Estate are desired to make them known before that Time, as I shall pay no Accounts produced afterwards.
ROBERT ADKINS, Executor.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at Goochland Courthouse, on Monday the 20th of June, being Court Day,
A TRACT of rich well timbered Land lying opposite to Elk Island, in the said County, belonging to the Estate of Mr. John Smith, deceased, containing 2000 Acres, which will be put up in four separate Lots. Likewise a Tract containing between 3 and 400 Acres, lying on both Sides the Little Bird Creek, near the Head thereof, in said County. Those Lands having been fully described in a former Advertisement, renders it unnecessary here. The Time of Payment will be made known on the Day of Sale, and Bonds with good Security required of the Purchasers, by WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor.
The Purchasers at the different Sales of the Negroes and personal Estate of Joseph and John Smith, deceased, are desired to take Notice that their Bonds will, in a very short Time, become payable, and that no Indulgence can, or will, be allowed to any Person. I shall constantly attend at the County Courts of Henrico and Hanover, and the Meeting of Merchants in Williamsburg, in Order to receive Payment. Those who have open Accounts on the Books of John Smith, deceased, are once more requested to come and settle.
MILNER's, March 25, 1774.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Publick that he has opened Tavern in this Place, and provides the best Entertainment, Lodging, and Stabling. The Favour of the Publick, and of his Friends, is humbly requested, as he will endeavour to merit it by a strict Regard to their Accommodation. On this Occasion he cannot refrain his grateful Acknowledgments to the Author of a Letter signed Inspector, inserted in Messrs. Purdie & Dixon's Gazette the 14th of January, 1774, for his humane Interposition in his Behalf, and exposing to due Obloquy the Conduct of his Persecutors; who, under the Pretence of Law, most flagrantly violated Justice. From what Experience he has had, he flatters himself that his Removal from Norfolk hither will be greatly to his Advantage. ROGER PEARSE.
FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Fairfax County, the 4th Instant (April) near the little Falls of Potomack, a likely Country born Negro Fellow, named GEORGE, straight made; had on, when he went away, an old Cotton Jacket pretty much worn on the left Shoulder, a Pair of old gray Broadcloth Breeches with some Silver Twist Buttons on them, a middling fine old white Shirt, a Pair of old white Cotton Stockings, a Pair of British made Shoes about Half wore, with a Pair of plain Iron Buckles in them, and a Boy's Leather Cap. He is a slow spoken Fellow, was formerly the Property of one John Hightower in Carolina, whose firm Bill of Sale I have in my Possession, and he is supposed to have gone that Way. Any Person who will apprehend the said Fellow and commit him to Jail, or bring him to me, shall have the above Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid. JOHN HUNTER.
ROCKY MILL, HANOVER County, April 14, 1774.
RUN away from the Subscribers, on the 27th of March, two indentured Servant Men, namely, JOSEPH GOTHARD, by Trade a Cooper, has a Scar over one of his Eyes and Ankle; had on a Drab coloured Frieze Jacket, with Metal Buttons, old Leather Breeches, a Half worn Hat, a Pair of Sale Hose, and a Pair of coarse Shoes. THOMAS JACKSON, by Trade a Coachman, about thirty Years of Age, of a ruddy Countenance, about five Feet eight Inches high, with light Hair; had on an old Hat, dark Broadcloth Coat much patched, an old Virginia Cloth blue twilled Jacket, with Pewter Buttons, without Sleeves, a Pair of very narrow Duck Trousers patched on each Knee with new Osnabrugs, a Pair of Country Shoes, and black Hose. Whoever will deliver both the above mentioned Servants at New-castle, or the above mentioned Place, shall receive 51. or 50s. for either, if taken in the Colony; and if in any other, reasonable Satisfaction will be made by the Subscribers. JOHN SYME. JOHN CHRENSHAW.
STRAYED away from Williamsburg, on Tuesday last, a small young SORREL HORSE with a Blaze Face, his hind Footlock white, has a short hanging Mane and Bob Tail, but has no Brand that can be remembered. Whoever brings the said Horse to the Post Office in Williamsburg, shall have TEN SHILLINGS Reward.
NEWCASTLE, HANOVER County, April 14, 1774.
STOLEN, or STRAYED, from Mr. David Richardson's Pasture, on the 3d of this Month, a likely DARK BAY MARE, about four Feet eight Inches high, paces slow, somewhat low in Flesh, and branded on the near Buttock with an O, which appears to be blotched. The said Mare is supposed to have been rode off by some Negro belonging to a Gentleman near Richmond Town, on James River, and is supposed to have been rode either over to King & Queen County, or to or near Richmond Town. Whoever brings the said Mare to me, or gives such Intelligence that I get her again, shall have 22s. Reward. JOHN BLACKWELL.
N. B. Perhaps the above Mare may be stolen by some white Servant, and rode off towards the Borders of Carolina.

POETS CORNER. ODE to SPRING.
H AIL! genial Goddess, bloomy Spring, Thy blest Return, O! let me sing, And aid my languid Lays; Let me not sink in Sloth supine, While all Creation at thy Shrine Its annual Tribute pays. Escap'd from Winter's freezing Power, Each Blossom greets thee, and each Flower, And, foremost of the Train, By Nature's artless Handmaid dress'd, The Snow-drop comes in lillied Vest, Prophetick of thy Reign. The Lark now strains his tuneful Throat, While every loud and sprightly Note Calls Echo from her Cell; Be warn'd, ye Nymphs, that listen round, A beauteous Maid became a Sound, The Maid that lov'd too well. The bright-hair'd Sun, with Warmth divine, Bids Tree and Shrub, and swelling Vine, Their Infant Buds display; Again the Streams refresh the Plains, Which Winter bound in icy Chains, And sparkling blest his Ray. Life-giving Zephyr breathes around, And instant glows th' enamell'd Ground, With Nature's varied Hues; Not so returns our Youth decay'd, Alas! nor Air, nor Sun, nor Shade, The Spring of Life renews. The Sun's too quick revolving Beam Apace dissolves the human Dream, And brings th' appointed Hour; Too late we catch his parting Ray, And mourn the idly wasted Day, No longer in our Power. Then happiest he whose lengthen'd Sight Pursues, by Virtue's constant Light, A Hope beyond the Skies; Where frowning Winter ne'er shall come, But rosy Spring for ever bloom, And Suns eternal rise.
WILLIAM ASHBURN, Cutler from London , has opened Shop near the Capitol in Williamsburg , and makes and sells all Sorts of Knives, Razors, Scissors, Surgeons Instruments, and Box and Spring Fleams on a new Construction, which are much approved by the most eminent Farriers in Great Britain ; also grinds and repairs all Sorts of Edge Tools in the above Branch, cleans Fire Arms, and makes Springs and Screws for Do. All such as please to favour him with their Custom may depend on the utmost Punctuality and reasonable Charges, and Commissions from the Country duly executed.—Razor Strops made and dressed.—Direct to the Care of Mr. George Simmons, Peruke Maker.
CAMPBELL THOMSON, HERALD AND COACH PAINTER, TAKES this Method to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen that he has opened Shop opposite the new Hospital, in Williamsburg , where he carries on the Painting Business; he likewise paints all Kinds of Landscapes with Accuracy, and repairs all Kinds of Painting and Gilding in the most elegant Manner. Those who please to employ him may depend on a full Exertion of his Abilities to give general Satisfaction. N. B. He will take a Negro Boy as an Apprentice.
MATTHEW PATE, STAYMAKER, OPPOSITE THE CHURCH, WILLIAMSBURG, BEGS leave to inform the Ladies that he has got an eminent Hand from London , and intends carrying on his Business in all its Branches. He makes turn and single Stays, Jumps, Half Bone Stays, Stays to buckle before, pin or button, and covered Coats. Those who please to favour him with their Commands may depend upon having them executed in the neatest and best Manner, and at the lowest Rates. (2) He works for ready Money only.
MOST of the Bonds due to the Estate of George Christopher White , of Amelia County , deceased, having been due a considerable Time, it is expected that Payment will be made the ensuing Meeting of the Merchants in Williamsburg , after which Time no Indulgence can be given. BALFOUR & BARRAUD.
I HEREBY give this publick Notice, that Jeremiah Skidmore , who was murdered in Bedford County , in Virginia , last December, by his Servants, has some small Estate in my Possession, which the Heirs of the said Jeremiah may have by applying to ROBERT ALEXANDER, Administrator.
SUFFOLK, Nansemond County, March 29, 1774. I HEREBY forewarn all Persons from travelling through my Lands in Chuckatuck . SAMUEL SWANN.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Doctor John Walter , deceased, of Hanover Town , are requested to make immediate Payment; and those who have any Demands against the said Estate are desired to make them known to THOMAS SIMPSON, Administrator.
ESSEX, April 2, 1774. I INTEND to leave the Colony soon, for a few Months. JOHN LIVINGSTON.
SUFFOLK, March 29, 1774. THIS is to give Notice that I will not be answerable for any Horse which may hereafter be ordered to my Pasture, but will take the greatest Care in my Power that they are neither stolen nor stray away. SAMUEL SWANN.
TAKEN up, in Lunenburg , a BAY HORSE about twelve Years old, about four Feet six Inches high, shod before, has several Saddle Spots, his Mane Cut, except a small Quantity hanging on the right Side, a long Bob Tail, and branded on the near Buttock H S, and on the near Shoulder H. (ii) THOMAS TABB.
B O L T O N, A HORSE belonging to the Estate of William Lightfoot , Esq; deceased, stands at Sandy Point , in Charles City , and will cover Mares at fifteen Shillings the Leap, and forty five Shillings the Season. He is a beautiful Bay, upwards of fifteen Hands high, and is an imported Horie. S P O R T S M A N, A LARGE black Horie, of the Dray Breed, will cover at Seven Shillings and Sixpence the Leap, and twenty five Shillings the Season. Good Care will be taken of the Mares, and as good Pasturage as any in the Colony gratis, but will not be answerable for any that may get away. (ii) JOHN PIERCE.
NEABSCO FURNACE, April 1, 1774. RUN away from the Neabsco Furnace , on the 16th of last Month, a light coloured Mulatto Man named BILLY or WILL , the Property of the Honourable John Taylor , Esquire. When I tell the Publick that he is the same Boy, who, for many Years, used to wait on me in my Travels through this and the neighbouring Province, and, by his Pertness, or rather Impudence, was well known to almost all my Acquaintances, there is the less Occasion for a particular Description of him. However, as he is now grown to the Size of a Man, and has not attended me for some Time past, I think it not amiss to say that he is a very likely young Fellow, about twenty Years old, five Feet nine Inches high, stout and strong made, has a remarkable Swing in his Walk, but is much more so by a surprising Knack he has of gaining the good Graces of almost every Body who will listen to his bewitching and deceitful Tongue, which seldom or ever speaks the Truth; has a small Scar on the right Side of his Forehead, and the little Finger of his right Hand is quite straight by a Hurt he got when a Child. He had on when he went away a blue Fearnought and an under Jacket of green Baize, Cotton Breeches, Osnaburg Shirt, a mixed blue Pair of Stockings, a Pair of Country made Shoes, and yellow Buckles. From his Ingenuity, he is capable of doing almost any Sort of Business, and for some Years past has been chiefly employed as a Founder, a Stone Mason, and a Miller, as Occasion required; one of which Trades, I imagine, he will, in the Character of a Freeman, profess. I have some Reason to suspect his travelling towards James River , under the Pretence of being sent by me on Business. Whoever apprehends the said Mulatto Slave, and brings him to me, or to his Master, the Honourable John Taylor of Mount Airy , or secures him so as to be had again, shall have double what the Law allows, and all reasonable Charges paid by (ii) THOMAS LAWSON.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the Subscriber, on the 15th of March , an IRON GRAY HORSE three Years old this Spring, about fourteen Hands high, trots and canters, but neither dockt nor branded. Whoever brings the said Horse to me at Swineyard's , in Charles City , shall have THREE POUNDS Reward. WILLIAM COLE.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick , a DARK BAY HORSE , appears to be old, four Feet two Inches high, a Star in his Forehead, a white Spot on each Side of his Neck, has had a Fistula, but no Brand perceivable; had on, when taken up, a Bell marked M W. Posted, and appraised to 4l. (ii) JAMES DUGGAR.
TAKEN up, in Bedford , a BLACK MARE about four Feet five Inches high, with a large Star in her Forehead, had on a small Bell, branded on the near Shoulder W , and on the near Buttock E . Posted, and appraised to 6l. (ii) ABEDNEGO HAILE.
NORFOLK, March 26, 1774. THE Subscribers have lately received from the CARRON MANUFACTORY , in Scotland , a small Consignment of NAILS , from 4d. to 3d. which they will sell on short Credit, at a very moderate Advance; and as they have Directions from the Proprietors of this Manufactory to receive Orders on them for either NAILS or STEEL , they would be much obliged to their Friends who deal in those Articles for their Orders, which, from the Assurances given them, they make no Doubt will be executed on as good Terms as from any Part of Britain . (6) INGLIS & LONG.
*** Who will be in Want of a very large Quantity of the WHITE HOMINY BEANS next Year, and will give good Encouragement for the Cultivation of them.—They have to Charter, to any Part of Britain , a NEW SHIP now lying at Baltimore in Maryland , which will carry 7 or 800 Hogheads of Tobacco, and can be in Virginia the Beginning of May . Two ANCHORS , of 1400 Weight each, are wanted for this Ship. (6)
ESSEX County, April 2, 1774. IN Consequence of the Death of Mr. James Campbell of Essex , who was acting Attorney for Messrs. John, William, and James McCall, McCall & Elliott, and McCall, Elliott, & Snodgrass , in the Business formerly under the Management of Mr. William Snodgrass , we have received from his Executors the Books and Papers of said Company, and have put them into the Hands of Mr. James Gordon to collect. We therefore earnestly request all indebted to those Concerns to pay off immediately, as no farther Indulgence can be given. Mr. James Gordon will reside in Tappahannock , and attend Essex, Middlesex, Gloucester, and King and Queen Courts . (6) ARCHIBALD McCALL. JOHN SNODGRASS.
KING WILLIAM, March 31, 1774. PLANK and SCANTLING to be sold by the Subscriber at his Saw Mill near Aylett's Warehouse, Mattaponi River , upon the most reasonable Terms, and of the following Kinds, viz. White Oak, Black Walnut, Sweet Gum, Ash, Poplar, Birch (which makes elegant Furniture) best Yellow Heart Pine for Flooring, and clear of Heart and Sap if required, common high Land and Slath Pine for other Uses. A reasonable Credit will be allowed, and European or West India Goods received in Payment. I shall prepare several Sets of Plank and Scantling for executing Hobday's Wheat Machines , which, or any other Kind of Plank or Scantling, I can send to Norfolk , or any Part of York River . Orders, which may come by the Post to the Post Office at Aylett's , will be duly complied with. I have also for Sale a Quantity of excellent Madeira WINE , of the London and New York Qualities , in Hogheads and Quarter Casks, on twelve Months Credit, and will receive Corn or Wheat in Payment. (tf) WILLIAM AYLETT.
DOCTOR HAMMOND'S strong SPECIFICK PILLS are an infallible Cure for the YAWS , in every Stage, even the most inveterate; also for the Remains of the VENEREAL DISEASE , by bad Cure, or frequently contracted. Both these Disorders will be entirely eradicated, even where Salivation fails, by the Use of this Medicine. Likewise it will speedily remove a recent Contradiction of the last mentioned Complaint. Sixty Pills in each Box, Price 12s. 6d. Sterling each. And if any are dubious of the great Efficacy of these Medicines, it is requisite to acquaint them that a great Quantity of them has been sold in the West Indies these eight Years past; and that it has absolutely cured the Yaws, &c. which the Surgeons themselves declare. Beware of Counterfeits, for this most infallible Medicine was never sold for less than the above mentioned Price in the West Indies ; and each Box is folded up with printed Bills and Directions, signed by the Author, Thomas Hammond, M. Br. Bristol, or London , in his Hand Writing, or they are not genuine. Strong Specifick Pills 12s. 6d. Sterling each Box. Mild Do. 7s. 6d. Do. Antimonial Essence, 6s. 6d. Rose Water, 1s. Sold by Captain Thomas James only, at Bermuda Hundred , on James River , whose Stay will be until the 25th of this Month. (4#)
To be SOLD, to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 5th of May, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, at the late Dwelling-House of Mr. James Buchanan, deceased, at Cabin Point, ALL the personal Estate, consisting of several fine HORSES , a good Stock of CATTLE, SHEEP, and HOGS , Utensils of HUSBANDRY , and valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE .—At the same Time and Place will be sold fourteen very likely NEGROES , belonging to the Partnership of James Buchanan and Thomas Simmons , deceased, late Merchants and Partners. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed the Purchasers for all Sums above 25s. on giving Bond with approved Security, to bear Interest from the Date, unless discharged by the 15th of May , 1775. (4) HENRY SIMMONS, BEN. SIMMONS, } Administrators.
*** All Persons who have any Demands against the Partnership of Buchanan & Simmons , or against the Estate of James Buchanan , are desired to make them known immediately, that due Regard may be paid to the Dignity of the Debts; and those indebted are requested to be speedy in discharging their Balances.
To be SOLD, together or in Parcels, THAT fertile and well timbered Tract of Land lying in Princess Anne County , known by the Name of GIBBS'S WOODS , whereon are several Settlements, and whereof Jeremiah Tinker , Esq; Grandson of the late Governor Gibbs now stands seized, under the Deed of Gift of his Mother, the Daughter and Heiress of the said Governor Gibbs . Persons inclining to purchase may be informed of the Terms by applying to Mr. James Parker , Merchant in Norfolk , or to Edward Foy , in Williamsburg , who will give an undoubted Title. (tf)
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 14th of June next, to the highest Bidder, on the Premises, ALL the LOTS in Suffolk Town belonging to the late Partnership of Gibson, Granbery, and Co. upon which are several good and convenient Warehouses, a Tat House , a Dwelling-House and Storehouse, and all necessary Outhouses. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security. (6)
TAKEN up, in Berkeley , a BAY MARE and BAY HORSE Colt; the Mare about twelve Hands high, and branded on the near Buttock Y ; the Colt is upwards of a Year old, but neither dockt nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 5l. 10s. (ii) BENJAMIN RANKEN.
A SOBER Man that is well acquainted with Hair Dressing and Wig Making , may meet with good Encouragement by applying to the Subscriber. (tf) GEORGE LAFONG. *** Any Person who has a Servant's Time to dispose of that understands the above Business, may apply as above.
GODOLPHIN , a full blooded Horse, by Fearnought ; out of an imported Mare, will stand this Season at Mr. Richard Taylor's , near Petersburg , to cover Mares, at twenty Shillings Leap, or three Pounds the Season, payable in October . Those Gentlemen who are inclined to send Mares may be assured that the greatest Care will taken of them, but I will not be answerable for any that shall get away. (7) GEORGE BAYLOR.
FOR SALE, A TRACT of LAND in Amelia County , containing 500 Acres, about four Miles below the Courthouse, it is remarkable fine Land for Grain, and will bring good Tobacco. The Plantation is in good Order for Cropping, sufficient to work six or eight Hands, with all necessary Houses. Any Person inclining to purchase may depend on having a Bargain, and know the Terms by applying to (tf) WILLIAM MARSHALL.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE FARM of 1500 Acres, within sixteen Miles of Petersburg . The Terms may be known on Application to the Subscriber. (tf) HENRY SKIPWITH.
NEWMARKET (Caroline) December 1, 1773. RUN away from the Subscriber, the latter End of October 1772, a likely Mulatto Man named RANDOLPH , about thirty Years of Age, five Feet eight or nine Inches high; he had on, when he went away, a Suit of Green, with red Livery. As he has many Acquaintances about Williamsburg , it is probable he is lurking about that Place. Whoever delivers the said Slave to me shall have THREE POUNDS Reward. (tf) ROBERT BAYLOR.
For SALE, A BOUT twelve Thousand Acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO LAND , in Amberst County , whereon are several Plantations and Improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty Hands. There is on the said Land for Sale a very valuable GRIST MILL , lately built, with a Stone Dam and a Pair of good Cologne Millstones, which Mill has for two Years past got upwards of 100 Barrels of Toll Corn, and is situated on a never failing Stream. The Land will be shown by William Womack , who lives at one of the Plantations, and the Prices of the Land made known by him. One or two Years Credit will be allowed; Interest being paid for the second Year, and also for the first, if the Money is not paid agreeable to Contract. The Land is to be laid off and surveyed by Colonel William Cabell , at the Expense of the Purchaser. Deeds will be made upon Bond and approved Security being given, either to Colonel William Cabell , or the Subscriber. Six per Cent. Discount will be allowed for ready Money, or good Merchants Notes. If any Person will choose to exchange Lands in the lower Part of the Country, on or near some navigable River, that are good, it is more than probable we should agree. (tf) CARTER BRAXTON.
To be SOLD, SEPARATELY or TOGETHER TWO TRACTS of LAND. One lies in Albemarle County , on Hardware River , about five Miles from the great River, containing 370 Acres, 100 of which are the best Kind of low Grounds, and situated so as always to have the best Range for Stock of any Land between the Capes and Little Mountains. The other Tract lies in Goochland County , on Lickinghole Creek , near the Three Notched Road , and contains 700 Acres. The high Land is equal to any in these Parts, fine for Tobacco and Wheat, or any Kind of Grain or Meadow. About 200 Acres are cleared, now under good Fences, laid off in three Fields, and in fine Order to work about ten Hands to great Advantage. The Improvements are a good Dwelling-house, Kitchen, Smokehouse, a Dairy, four good Tobacco Houses, with Negro Quarters, and other convenient Buildings, also a fine Apple and Peach Orchard. The Place is pleasantly situated, has fine Water, is as healthy as any Part of the Colony, and is convenient to Church or Providence Meetinghouse, and several Mills, besides one on the Land turned by a Spring Branch to grind for three or four Families the whole Year, and is not in the least unhealthy, as the Water may be ground off every Day. Credit will be given for Part of both Tracts. Any Person inclining to purchase may know the Terms by applying to Mr. William Mitchell , Merchant in Richmond , or to the Subscriber, who will show the Land. (tf) WILLIAM PRYOR. GOOCHLAND, November 3, 1773.
ALL Persons may be supplied with this PAPER at 12s. 6d. a Year, and have ADVERTISEMENTS (of a moderate Length) inserted in it for 3/ the first Week, and 2/ each Week after.*** All Sorts of PRINTING WORK done at this Office in the neatest Manner, with Care and Expedition.