The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1774-07-28 00:00:00

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GENTLEMEN, PERSUADED, as I am, that the Sincerity and Intention of the following Production of a serious Hour will plead for any Inaccuracy or Mistake which may have fallen to its Share...
It would be tedious here to set forth the Arguments of several British Authors, as well as many Parliamentary Debates, to ascertain the Number of Inhabitants in Great Britain...
Engagement simply between Man and Man was to be weighed in this Scale of Conscience, there cannot be an American but must agree with them; but, in such an affecting Alternative as Freedom or Slavery...
EXPERIENCE.
From the DANUBE, April 13. THE last Letters from the Ottoman Army advise that Hassan Basshaw, who, as well as the Bashaw of Widdin, has laid waste a Part of Wallachia...
The Russian Army is actually very formidable. The Turks expect that the Russians will again pass the Danube, and do their utmost to make themselves Masters of Varna and Silistria.
LONDON, May 3.
A PRIVATE Letter from Paris, received by yesterday's Mail, informs us that when the Post set out it was universally reported there that a most terrible Earthquake had happened at Naples...
The same Letter adds, that it was reported there that the Emperor of Germany was actually at Court, and observes the strictest incog. under the Name of Count Flanders...
A large Body of Troops is ordered to be embarked for the West Indies, as soon as possible.
Last Saturday a Motion was made in the Court of King's Bench, by Mr. Dunning, for a Rule to show Cause why an Information should not be granted against the Publisher of a Morning Paper...
From recent Advices received by several Merchants from France and Spain, it is their Opinion that we are like to come to a Rupture with these Kingdoms in less than six Months.
Saturday an Information was moved for in the Court of King's Bench, by Serjeant Whitaker, and seconded by Mr. Gould, against two Magistrates, to show Cause why they granted a Search Warrant to enter the House of Mrs. H. in the Night Time...
May 4. A Correspondent remarks, that the present Situation of General Gage puts him in Mind of the Fable of the Rats and Cat: The former, in Council, have all resolved that hanging a Bell about the latter's Neck was necessary for their common Safety...
By Letters from Berlin, we learn that his Prussian Majesty was seized with a violent Fit of the Gout, in the Night between the 11th and 12th Instant, that the Professor of Physick, Monsieur Mutzelin, was sent for at one o'Clock in the Morning from Berlin to Potsdam...
The Earl of Bute is preparing to set out for the Continent the latter End of this Month, from which People are led to conjecture that the Parliament will certainly be dissolved at the End of the present Session...
By Letters from Rome, we are informed that the Pretender and the Duke of Cumberland met at the Burial of a Cardinal; and after the most courteous, silent Address, which drew their Confusion, and the Eyes of the Spectators, they retired in the most princely Style.
The House of Commons yesterday read a second Time, and committed, the Bill for providing suitable Quarters for the Officers and Soldiers in his Majesty's Service in America.
They also ordered the Bill for the better Government of Quebec to be read a second Time on Monday, and the Lords to be summoned.
The Order of the Day was read for receiving the Report of the Bill for the impartial Administration of Justice in the Cases of Persons questioned for any Act done by them in the Execution of the Law, or for the Suppression of Riots and Tumults, in the Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England...
A Correspondent sincerely wishes that a correct List of the Names of the principal Incendiaries who are at present supporting American Roguery and Rebellion was laid before the Publick, that it might also be seen where the publick Indignation ought to be directed.
Extract of a Letter from Venice, April 10.
This Republick has given Orders (which are now putting in Execution) that the Islands belonging to it, which lie in the Adriatick, upon the Coasts of Epirus and the Morea, viz. Corfu, St. Maura, Cephalonia, and Zante, shall be strongly fortified, and garnished with 6000 Men from the Continent.
An Ox, which has been five Years in feeding by Peter Leigh, Esq; of Hadstock Lodge, in Lancashire, near seven Yards and a Half in Length, and six Yards and a Half in Breadth, weighing near two Tons, and valued at 100 Guineas, was last Week killed at Warrington.
A Report is very current in the City, that the Spanish Cities of Coquimbo and Chacabuco, in the South Sea, have fallen into the Hands of the Chilean Indians, who have massacred all the Europeans.
Extract of a Letter from Petersburg, April 21.
Lieutenant Colonel Wier is just arrived here from the main Army of General Bibikow, with Advice that the main Body of Pugatcheff's Army had been defeated, and be obliged to shut himself up in Orenbourg for Security.
By the French Mail, which arrived this Day, we received the following Letter, dated Versailles, May 11.
The 27th ult. his Majesty, being at Trianon, was seized with a Shivering, which was followed by a Fever, violent Pains in his Head and Loins, and a Tendency to vomit. The ordinary Remedies were immediately administered, and next Day his Majesty determined to be brought to Versailles.
May 5. An Order is issued for the Muster and Return of all the Forces in the Garrisons of England, Scotland, and Wales.
The French and Spanish Fleets now in the Mediterranean are known to amount to sixteen capital Ships of the Line, besides Frigates, and other small Vessels; and even their Merchant Ships are provided for fighting, as in Time of War.
As Sir Jeffery Amherst has, it is said, declared to a great Cabinet Councillor that he would engage to march from one End of North America to the other at the Head of 5000 Men, he, or some Friend for him, is desired to inform the Publick whether he meant as a Friend or an Enemy.
The mortifying Contempt with which the Premier received all the Offers of the Rockingham and Shelburne Gangs is never to be forgotten.

Hence, says our Correspondent, the Malignity of Polyphemus, the hungry Turbulence of Edmund, the pest Nothingness of B—s, the Oliverian Bronze of S—ge, the somniferous Ditties of D—ll, and the cadaverous Blasts of an old Dog Rose.
Never, in all the Annals of this Country, does it appear that the French were permitted to arm themselves, as in the present Case, at all Points, without being so much as questioned about their Intentions.
Some malicious Persons do not scruple to assert that the Ministry, instead of being concerned, are highly delighted at the American Bussies, as conceiving they may be rendered a Covering for other more capital Articles of Mal-administration.
We hear that Lord Chatham will be in his Place at the House of Peers to-morrow, when the American Bill is to be taken into Consideration; but few doubt its passing, as in the other House.
Whatever may be thought, it is certain that Lord Chatham's Advice has been much attended to for these three Months past, in every Thing that has been done by Government; from which we need not be at a Loss to know what are his Sentiments of the Americans, and what Measures ought to be taken with them.
May 7. The Bill for regulating the future Government of Massachusetts Bay was read a second Time yesterday in the Upper House, and committed for Monday next.
Yesterday the Order of the Day was read in the House of Commons for the third Reading of the Bill for the impartial Administration of Justice at Massachusetts Bay, in New England. A Debate arose, which lasted about three Hours; and upon the Question being put, whether the Bill should pass, the House divided, Ayes 127, Noes 24.
The Mask is at length thrown off. Open your Eyes, and see Popery established by —— in Canada, and Slavery in Massachusetts Bay. Heaven protect us, and grant that our Exporters may never become the Importers.
The King of Prussia has notified to our Ambassador at the Court of Berlin, that he will take off the Duties upon the Importation of British Woollen Cloths into his Dominions, provided no additional Duties be laid upon the Importation of his Linens into Great Britain. This will, it is thought, have considerable Weight against the Bill for the Relief of the Linen Trade.
It is whispered that the Duke of Grafton is again coming into Administration, and that a Resignation will very shortly take Place, in Order to make Way for him. It is also said that Lord Camden will be again at the Head of the Law, before the general Election. If these Facts should happen, it is evident they are intended only to serve some private Purposes, and therefore are not likely to be of a very long Date.
Yesterday Morning, about two o'Clock, a Fire broke out in King Street, at the House of Mr. Younger, of Covent Garden Theatre. Mr. Younger had not been long in Bed, and was just awakened Time enough to save his Life. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, who directed the Company of Performers at Richmond last Summer, were upon a Visit to Mr. Younger. Mr. Kennedy escaped, but not without being much burnt in endeavouring to save his Wife and other Women in the House. The Flames were so violent that the whole Building was soon down, as well as that adjoining to it; and notwithstanding the many Efforts to afford Assistance, Mrs. Kennedy, and a young Lady who slept on the one Pair of Stairs Floor, perished. Two of Mr. Younger's Apprentices, and a Girl, effected an Escape over the Tops of the Houses.
It has been confidently said, that a Dissolution of the Parliament is now in Agitation; and it is reported that Lord North opposes it, alleging that it ought to continue another Session, which makes out the seven Years. On the other Hand, it is urged, that as there is a Probability of a Rupture with America, we had better dissolve the Parliament now, and call a new One before that can happen; whereas, by delaying it till March, when the Parliament must of Course be dissolved, it will be attended with many Inconveniences, especially if there is a Misunderstanding with America, which will be avoided by making the Election now.
By Advices arrived here Express from Paris on Monday last, we learn that the Son and Brother of a Protestant English Peer of Parliament had been brought there in Chains, by Virtue of a Letter de Cachet, from one of the remotest provincial Towns in that Kingdom. However, as it is generally understood that no criminal or even civil Accusation has been legally adduced against their Countryman and Fellow Traveller, they have great Hopes that Lord Stormont, the present British Ambassador at the Court of Versailles, will strenuously insist not only upon this injured Englishman's immediate Release from Prison, but also that an honorable and adequate Reparation be made to this Country for so flagrant an Outrage of Treaties subsisting between the two Courts.
May 8. The Agents for the Colonies of New York, Philadelphia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, have received Orders to attend the Board of Trade on Monday next.
Extract of a Letter from Vienna, April 20. "In the Night between the 17th and 18th Instant the great Magazine at Diernkrotte, about four Miles from this Place, was set on Fire, and consumed; several of the Soldiers perished in the Flames. As that Magazine was to be shipped towards the Turkish Territories in a few Days, it affords great Suspicion at Court. The Emperor himself went thither in Order to examine the Event, and the strictest Inquiry is making about it."
Thursday was issued from the Treasury Office, Whitehall, twelve Months Clearings to the Regiments in Ireland, to the 25th of December last.
On Thursday was launched at Deptford a new Frigate of 28 Guns, called the Sphinx, built on Lord Ferrers's new Plan.
Yesterday a House fell down in Fashion Street, Spitalfields; and a Man, his Wife, and five Children, were buried in the Ruins.
A Farmer in the County of Tipperary, in Ireland, has invented a Preparation for staining Horses, or other Animals, whereby Horses of ever so different Colours are made to match. It also secures them from the Attacks of Flies, or other Insects, and may be privately marked in such a Manner that no Thief can be able to efface.
The Tax upon Tea, intended to be imported into America, will not, we hear, pay the Expense of collecting it, though it should be permitted in the full Extent contended for.
As the Emperor of Germany is this Month expected to pay a Visit to Paris, it is supposed it is not a mere Visit of Form. After he was raised to the above Dignity, he paid a Visit to the King of Prussia, and had some private Conferences with that Monarch, from which a lasting Friendship seemed to be cemented; and, by the late Acquisitions in Poland, he appears to have profited from it. What the Issue of his present intended Visit to France may be, Time will discover; but as Dominions are so easily dealt out of late, some States are not quite easy on the Subject. What is the Intention of taxing America? Only to partially bring into the Treasury a certain Sum for the Use of the King and the Ministry; while, at the same Time, the Nation loses three Millions annually.
We hear the Greenland Fishery is likely to be very successful this Year, near double the Number of Vessels having been fitted out, and the Accounts from them very favourable.
A Correspondent assures us that the greatest Part of the Ministry are for the Dissolution of the Parliament this Summer, but that the Premier is against it.
Orders are sent to the Searchers at the Seaports in Kent and Sussex to be very strict in examining the Passengers, of mean Degree, who go to France.
It is now determined that the King will not go to Portsmouth this Summer, but it is equally certain he will go to Plymouth, for which the necessary Preparations will soon be made.
By a Letter received from America, we are informed that Adams, Hancock, Row, Mackintosh, the four Leaders of the Bostonians, have got Notice of the Designs formed by Administration to seize their Persons, and have taken effectual Methods to evade the Orders sent over for that Purpose.
EDINBURGH, May 10. In the Course of this Week the following melancholy Affair happened in the Suburbs of this City. A Family of five Persons, viz. a Man and his Wife, and their two Sons, and a Servant Girl, who formerly had a Farm in the North, but, their Lease being out, could neither get a Renewal of it nor another Farm, without a considerable Increase of Rent, had disposed of their Stock, and went on Board the Bachelor, Captain Ramage, with an Intention of emigrating to America. Finding the Ship disagreeable, on Account of such a Number on Board, they came up to Town, and took a Room in an uninhabited House at the Head of the Pleasants on Tuesday Night, till the Ship should be ready to proceed on her Voyage. Having put a large Fire on the Hearth, and taken Supper, four of them went to Bed in the Room, but one of the Sons luckily went into another Room where there was no Fire, by which he saved his Life: for upon his awaking in the Morning, and coming in, he found his Mother and the Servant Girl both dead, and his Father and Brother speechless. His Brother died the same Day, and his Father on Thursday. They were all decently interred yesterday. The Cause of this melancholy Accident is attributed to sulphurous Coals, the Smoke of which in a close Room has been often productive of the like dismal Consequences.
Monday and Tuesday upwards of 200 Emigrants from the North went from Glasgow to Greenock, to take their Passage for America.
BOSTON, June 27. WE are credibly informed, that his Excellency the Governor has received the strongest Assurances from the Governor of Canada that 10,000 of his Majesty's truly loyal Subjects of that Province are ready to march at the shortest Notice, and are determined to defend his Majesty's Government, and the real constitutional Liberty of the British Empire, which they now enjoy the Sweets of, against all factious and disaffected Persons whatever.
By a Vessel arrived at Providence from Charles Town, South Carolina, we learn that the Inhabitants there had determined to send a Vessel Load of Rice, &c. to the labouring Poor in this Town, who must in a short Time be reduced to the utmost Distress for Want of Employ.
A Vessel with Wheat and other Grain, we are likewise told, is soon expected from Chester in Maryland, for the same benevolent Purpose. A Correspondent being lately asked to sign a Petition to the Board of Commissioners, in Order that the Coasters might not be obliged any longer to unload and reload their Wood again at Marblehead, before they can be permitted to come up to Boston, replied, "that he would never "petition to Hell for Fuel."
The present Tyranny produces glorious Effects in the Country Towns. The Passion for American Manufactures, and a Dislike to every Thing British, grows rapidly. I am convinced that the Oppressions we now suffer will, in the Event, be vastly advantageous; and promote the Growth, Wealth, and Independence, of America. The Non-consumption Agreement will cut up the whole System of Tyranny by the Roots, and fix the Freedom of this Country on a sure Foundation. This the Faction, who are conspiring to enslave us, are fully sensible of; and therefore every Art which Satan can devise, or his under Tyrants execute, will be employed to defeat this most salutary Measure. It is most certain, that there are but three Choices left for the Americans; they must either preserve their Rights by breaking off all Commerce with Britain, or defend them with the Sword, or submit to the Horrors of Slavery: Therefore, every Man ought immediately to determine what Part he will act, and declare his Opinion openly. At this Day, when the relentless Hand of Oppression is tearing out the Vitals of Freedom , and mocking Justice , Silence is Guilt, and Inaction is Infamy; the great Contention ought to be who shall do most for the Salvation of his Country. The greatest Crime Man can commit against Man is to destroy his Liberty, and consequently to defend it must be the highest Virtue. Therefore, whoever, in this important Day, when the Liberty of America trembles on the Brink of Ruin, shall not exert all his Powers to preserve it, must be regarded as an abandoned Wretch.
We hear from Haverhill, that the Reverend Mr. Parker having preached as a Bearer to the Reverend Mr. Barnard, deceased, the People of Mr. Barnard's Parish requested a Copy of his Sermon for the Press; and a Number of Gentlemen therein were pleased, at the same Time, to make a Present to him of a very handsome Suit of Clothes. The principal Promoter and Encourager of said Affair has likewise presented him with a new Wig. — We should think that this Kindness, extended to a needy Minister, in Connection with their repeated Respect and Generosity to Mr. Barnard's bereaved Family, would be one powerful Inducement to any of our promising and ingenious young Preachers to settle in the Work of the Ministry among such a People.
July 4. Since our last arrived a Number of Transports from Ireland, having on Board the 5th and 38th Regiments of Foot.
Three Transports are failed from hence, said to be gone to New York, to bring hither the Regiment of Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Friday last arrived here from England Vice Admiral Greaves, in the Preston Man of War of fifty Guns.
On Saturday last a Company of the Royal Train of Artillery, with eight Pieces of Cannon, landed here from the Castle, and are encamped on Powder House Hill, in the Common.
Captain Brown, in a Mast Ship, arrived at Portsmouth last Week from London, and brought with him 27 Chests of that pernicious and troublesome Commodity called TEA. Upon its being certainly known to be on Board, a Meeting of the Inhabitants was called, and a Committee chosen to wait upon Mr. Parry, the Consignee, to know whether he would consent to certain Proposals made to him, that the Tea should not be landed, but re-shipped; who, in a genteel Manner, gave them all the Satisfaction they could desire, and a Watch of 23 Men was appointed to guard it. And the third Day after it was put on Board another Vessel, and sent out of the Harbour with a fair Wind; and it is reported, that the above Tea is sent to Halifax.
The generous Present from our worthy Brethren of Windham, in Connecticut, consisting of 258 Sheep, which arrived in the Environs of this Metropolis the Week past, is gratefully acknowledged by the Inhabitants of the Town; and in our next we shall insert the sympathising Letter accompanying the same, together with the Proceedings of their Town on the 14th of last Month.
July 11. Wednesday last his Excellency Governor Gage came to Town from Salem.
We hear that the Acts for the impartial Administration of Justice in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, and for the regulating the Government of the said Province, are to take Place the first Day of August.
NEW YORK, July 4. Extract of a Letter from Boston, dated the 19th ult.
ON our Return from Salem, our Rejoicing was full, on the interesting Advice we received from all Quarters. Those worthy Members of Society, the Tradesmen, we depend on, under God, to form the Resolutions of the other Ranks of Citizens in Philadelphia and New York. They certainly carry all before them here! The Yeomanry in our Country Towns are another effectual Support. A Covenant is handing about among them, and signed by Thousands, not to purchase any British Manufactures imported after the 31st of August next. This will ensure a Non-importation in this Province, whether the Merchants are pleased to come into it or not. However, there seems to be no Disposition at all in the Body of the Trade here to counteract the Minds of their Countrymen.
"The last has been an important Week with us. The Tools of Power, suspecting Things were not going to their Minds in the General Court, endeavoured to influence the City to come into some Measures for the Payment of the Tea. They had Cabal after Cabal, and conceived they had extended their Influence so far, that one of the most plausible of them, in a Meeting of the Tradesmen held last Wednesday, ventured to recommend the Measure to their Consideration. Some smart Altercations ensued, and it clearly appeared that it was almost an unanimous Sentiment to suffer the last Extremities of Oppression rather than the least Shadow of a Concession should be extorted from them. Still more averse were they to making any Proposals to their Oppressors. On Friday came on the adjourned Town Meeting, which was attended by such Numbers that the Hall could not hold them; when, to anticipate every Pretence of a Willingness in the People to pay for the Tea, it was observed, that as that Scheme had been much recommended, both by Speaking and Writing, it was therefore requested that if any Gentleman had any Thing to offer on the Subject he would speak freely, that a Matter of such Importance might be fairly discussed, in Presence of the general Body of the People; but not a Man ventured to appear in Defence of Propositions fit only to be whispered in a Conclave of Addressers, composed of despicable or interested Persons, though there were among them a few Persons deserving of better Company, who had been unhappily drawn in to side with them."
"Thus Administration, notwithstanding the Terror of the Fleets and Armies already investing us, and hourly expected, have the Mortification to find that in neither the General Assembly of the Province, nor this general Meeting of the Capital, not so much as a single Symptom of Inclination appeared of complying with their Demand, though enforced with a distressing Blockade."
"I was yesterday informed that our Attorney General, who is also a Judge of the Admiralty for Nova Scotia, and a notable Instrument of the British Administration, was a few Days past at Salem, flattering the Members, on whom he could hope to make any Impression, with the Advantages of making a Concession, even the least, respecting the Payment for Tea; and it is said, that the ministerial Party are now talking of a private Subscription for that Purpose. If they choose to do so filly a Thing, we cannot help it; but it certainly will be but a poor Triumph to the Minister, if he may even be enabled to pretend that a few of his own Tools have lent their Names to cover his Defeat."
"I am credibly informed that the Soldiers desert in considerable Numbers. Eighty have left the Regiment at the Castle, and a Schooner sent up into one of our Rivers has lost all her Hands. Two Soldiers, of the new Comers, having gone off, the Officers are in great Perplexity how to proceed with them. They say, should they send Privates after them, it would be sending the Hatchet after the Helve; and should they go themselves, and even come up with them, they might certainly expect a Refusal."
July 18. Saturday last we received Advice from Albany of the Death of that truly great and good Man, Sir William Johnson, Baronet, at his Seat at Johnson Hall, on Monday the 11th Instant.
Arrived in James River, from Glasgow, the Peggy, Crawford, the Busley, Orr, and the Brunswick, M'Larty, by which we have received the following Advices, viz.
PARIS, May 11. YESTERDAY, between two and three o'Clock in the Afternoon, Most Christian Majesty expired at his Palace at Versailles, in the 64th Year of his Age, and the 59th of his Reign. The two last Reigns comprehended a Period of 131 Years, that is to say, from 1643 to 1774; and what is very remarkable, within that Time there have been no less than nine Monarchs upon the Throne of England.
The Countess de Barru left Versailles on Wednesday the 4th, and retired to the House of the Duke d'Aiguillon, at about two Leagues from Paris, to which Place she was accompanied by the Duchess d'Aiguillon.
LONDON, May 10. Substance of the Protest in the Upper House against the Bill for the better regulating the Government of Massachusetts Bay, in New England.
1. BECAUSE this Bill, forming a principal Part in a System of Punishment and Regulation, has been carried through the House without a due Regard to those indispensable Rules of publick Proceedings, without the Observance of which no Regulation can be prudently made, and no Punishment justly inflicted.
2dly. Because the Necessity alleged for this precipitate Mode of judicial Proceeding cannot exist. If the numerous Land and Marine Forces which are ordered to assemble in Massachusetts Bay are not sufficient to keep that Colony in any tolerable State or Order, until the Cause of its Charter can be fairly and equally tried, no Regulation in this Bill, or in any of those hitherto brought into the House, are sufficient for that Purpose.
3dly. Because the Lords are not in a Situation to determine how far the Regulations of which the Bill is composed agree or disagree with those Parts of the Constitution of the Colony that are not altered, with the Circumstances of the People, and with the whole Detail of their municipal Institutions. Neither the Charter of the Colony, nor any Account whatsoever of its Courts and judicial Proceedings, have been produced to the House.
4thly. Because they think that the Appointment of all the Members of the Council, which by this Bill is vested in the Crown, is not a proper Provision for preserving the Equilibrium of the Colony Constitution.
5thly. Because the new Constitution of Judicature provided by this Bill is improper, and incongruous with the Plan of the Administration of Justice in Great Britain; all the Judges being to be henceforth nominated by the Governor, and all (except the Judges of the Superior Court) are to be removable at his Pleasure. And the Appointment of the Sheriff is also by the Will of the Governor only, and without requiring in the Person appointed any local or other Qualification; a Magistrate of great Importance to the whole Administration and Execution of all Justice, civil and criminal, and who in England is not removable even by the Royal Authority, during the Continuance of the Term of his Office.
6thly. Because in this Bill is seen the same Scheme of strengthening the Authority of the Officer and Ministers of State, at the Expense of the Right and Liberties of the Subject, which was indicated by the inauspicious Act for shutting up the Harbour of Boston.
7thly. Because this Bill, and the other Proceedings that accompany it, are intended for the Support of that unadvised Scheme of taxing the Colonies, in a Manner new, and unsuitable to their Situation and constitutional Circumstances.
The Bill passed. Contents, with their Proxies included, 92. Not Contents, 20. — Dissenting Lords, Richmond, Portland, Abingdon, King, Effingham, Ponsonby, Rockingham, Abergavenny, Leinster, Craven, Fitzwilliam.
May 12. They write from Amsterdam, that above 300 Vessels have been fitted out in the different Ports of Holland for the Greenland Whale Fishery, which is the largest Number ever sent from thence.
Letters from Elsinore mention, that the Saratoffe , Captain Belchenoff, of 64 Guns, and 700 Men, was lately lost in a violent Storm near the Sound, and every Soul on Board perished.
A Letter received from an Officer on Board of a Ship belonging to Sir Peter Denis's Squadron, mentions that a Russian Man of War has had an Engagement with two Spanish Frigates in the Mediterranean, which lasted three Glases, when one of the Frigates was sunk, and a great Part of the Crew perished; the other, on seeing the Fate of her Consort, steered off in a shattered Condition, having lost her fore and main Topmasts, and a great Number of Men.
By an Order of the French Court, every tenth Acre of Land occupied by the Planters in the Islands of Martinico and Guadaloupe is to be applied to rearing Provisions, Cattle, &c.
It is said that in a few Days will be performed, in Hyde Park, a most capital Manoeuvre in the military Discipline. The second Battalions of the first and second Regiments of Guards are to have a Trial of Skill which performs their Exercise best, for a Wager of 500l. and proper skilful Officers are appointed to determine the Difference. Several considerable Wagers are depending on the Event.
Yesterday a Petition from several Natives of America was presented to the Upper Assembly, praying Leave to be heard against the Bill for regulating the future Government of Massachusetts Bay, and likewise against the Bill for the impartial Administration of Justice in the said Province; the same was accordingly read, and ordered to lie on the Table.
Another Petition was afterwards presented from Mr. Bolland, Agent for the Council of Massachusetts Bay, praying that he might be heard against the Regulating Bill. A Debate then arose, whether Mr. Bolland should be called to the Bar. At last the Question being put, the Contents were 21, not Contents 57.
The Order of the Day was then read for the Bill to regulate the future Government, &c. to be read a third Time; which being done, and the Question put, whether the Bill should pass, another strong Debate arose. The Duke of Richmond spoke first, and was answered by Lord Sandwich, Lord Lyttleton, Lord Shelburne, Lord Rochford, Lord Dartmouth, Lord Camden, Lord Mansfield, and the Marquis of Rockingham, which closed the Debate.
The Question was then put, and the House divided upon the Question, that the Bill do pass: Contents, with the Proxies, 92; not Contents, with the Proxies, 20.
Among other Articles of our Traffick to America, which there is the greatest Reason to fear will be irrecoverably lost, is that of Cordage, a great Quantity of which was usually exported every Year. A Rope-maker at Deptford, who used formerly to have Commissions annually for 4000l. has not the last Year sent 400l. The Dutch now supply almost all the Colonies.
The Duty on Wheel Carriages for the Year 1773, in Scotland, exceeded that of the two preceding Years near one Half.
Thursday a melancholy Accident happened at Totton. Two Children got a Bottle of Rum, which had been unfortunately placed on a Table, of which they drank so plentifully that one of them, a Boy, expired in a few Hours; the other, a Girl, was with much Difficulty recovered.
Extract of a Letter from Chatham, May 11. "This Morning, between twelve and one o'Clock, a most dreadful Fire broke out at the Work Shop of Mr. Kite, Tallow Chandler, in this Town, which consumed the same, with his Dwelling-house, and likewise the Dwelling-houses of the following Tradesmen, many of whom had not Time enough to save any of their Effects, viz. Mr. Hack, Grocer; Mr. Broughton, Appraiser; Mr. Waddup, Tailor; Mr. Hall, Braiser; Mr. Dove, Shoemaker; Mr. Ranbury, Perukemaker; Mr. Manners, Tailor; Mr. Austen, Baker; and Mr. Pearne, Hatter; also three Publick Houses, the Swan, the Trumpet, and the Three Tuns, with fifteen other adjacent Houses, viz. six in the Noah Ark Alley, six at the back Part of the Three Tops, and three at the back Part of Mr. Hall's, Braiser. Thus there are 28 Houses entirely burnt down in all, besides a Number of others which are greatly damaged, in the Whole to the Amount of about forty, so that it was near four o'Clock before the Fire could be got under; and had it not been for Mr. Best, Brewer, who, finding the Engines were in great Want of Water, very generously supplied them from his Storehouses with small Peers, it is supposed Half the Town would have been consumed. At present, this Place is a Picture of the greatest Distress. The above Calamity is said to have been occasioned by a Copper of Tallow boiling over. We do not hear of any Lives being lost, but the Damage is estimated at more than 15,000l. The Cries of the Distressed were beyond Description moving."
May 17. Prince Gallitzin, the Russian Minister at the Hague, has received an authentic Letter from Petersburg, dated April 19th, with the following Advices:
"Yesterday (the 18th of April) the Empress received at Czarskoe Zelo, by two Officers of Rank, the important and agreeable News that the Rebel, in Number 9 or 10,000 Men, commanded by the Impostor Pugatscheff, who styles himself Peter III. have been entirely defeated, and that himself with Difficulty escaped with four of his Companions. Seeing the Body of Troops under General Prince de Gallitzin advance, in Order to engage him, and rescue the Town of Orenbourg, which he kept shut up, he had assembled his best Troops in the Fortress of Tatischev, on the River Yain, which lay in the Way to Orenbourg. Prince

Gallitzin attacked this Place the 2d of April, and carried it Sword in Hand. The Rebels had 2000 Men killed on the Spot, 3000 taken Prisoner, and lost 36 Pieces of Cannon. The rest were dispersed, and the Impostor himself with Difficulty escaped. He afterwards went to another Fortress called Berda, not far from Orenbourg, where there were 4 or 5000 of his Men. However, he had not Time to take Shelter there; for the Governor of Orenbourg, hearing of his Defeat, sent a large Detachment to make an Attack upon the Rebels at that Place, and he, with about 1000 Men, in a Panic, abandoned Berda; but it is not doubted we shall have a good Account of them, Prince Gallitzin having sent Parties every Way to intercept the scattered Remains of them. Those who remained at Berda surrendered to the Governor of Orenbourg, and great Numbers of others surrender themselves every Day. Our Loss doth not exceed 150 or 200 Men. This happy Event seems to have put an End to an Affair which has made so much Noise throughout Europe, and been so much exaggerated by our Enemies."
Extract of a Letter from Madrid, April 17. "It is now the absolute and avowed Intention of this Court to take Part against the Russians in the Mediterranean; and for that Purpose are the Squadrons intended which have been fitted out at Cadiz and Seville, that which was fitted out at Ferrol having sailed for the West Indies. Orders have been sent to the two first mentioned Places to raise 4000 Seamen immediately, to man the Squadrons. This Resolution causes much Amazement, as it was the Opinion of most People that if Spain should take up Arms it would be in Favour of the Russians."
Extract of a Letter from Copenhagen, April 30. "His Majesty has resolved, and already given proper Orders, to unite the Baltic with the German Ocean, by navigable Rivers through his new Possessions in the Duchies of Sleswick and Holstein. He has likewise appointed a Committee to execute that Plan, consisting of the ablest Ministers; and Prince Charles of Hesse Cassel, as the President of that Committee, is invested with full Authority to adopt the best Measures concerning this grand Affair, a Plan which will be of uncommon Benefit to the Commerce of Great Britain, France, and Holland, and will enrich the Inhabitants of those two Duchies, but must of Course lessen his Majesty's Revenues upon the Sound, and must become greatly detrimental to his Subjects there."
"By a Letter from Leghorn there is Advice that four Russian and six Turkish Men of War have had an Engagement in the Archipelago, and after a very obstinate Contest two of the latter were burnt, and a third sunk; the other three, after losing the greatest Part of their Crews, were obliged to yield to the Russians."
"A Gentleman at Brussels writes to his Friend in London, that Parson Home has been there some Time, is turned Papist, and was married a few Days ago to a young Lady of the Name of F——, a Penitent in the English Convent there who, it is said will have a pretty Fortune."
"A Letter from Paris mentions that on the 29th ult. the Academy of Sciences expressed their Approbation (with many Eulogiums) of a secret Composition, then laid before them, which preserves all Sorts of Metals from Rust."
"They write from Gibraltar, that the L'Opalle, a French Frigate of 30 Guns, had been taken by the Emperor of Morocco's Corsairs in the Mediterranean, after a desperate Battle, wherein most of the Crew were massacred, and carried into Larache."
"The Zephir, Tyson, Alphin, and Endraught, Dutchmen of War, from the Mediterranean, are arrived at Plymouth, under the Command of Commodore Slott."
"All the China Ships which sailed last Year from London are arrived."
WILLIAMSBURG, July 28. IN the Triumph, Captain Rogers, arrived here near three Weeks ago from Leghorn, addressed, to Mr. Mazzei, we hear he has received sundry Seeds, Vine Cuttings, Plants, &c. together with a Number of Italian Emigrants, Husbandmen and Mechanics; and by him we learn that the Presents of Birds, Seeds, and Plants, sent by Mr. Mazzei to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, were graciously received, and that his Highness was pleased to order his Thanks to be given to Mr. Mazzei for his Attention, and to afford him of his Favour and Protection on all Occasions that may contribute to his Advantage and Success.
"The Resolves of the Counties of Gloucester and Elizabeth City came to Hand too late for this Week's Paper, otherwise we should with much Pleasure have published them. They contain the most patriotick Sentiments in the present critical Situation of Affairs in America, profess all due Allegiance and Obedience to his Majesty and his illustrious Family, and declare their Readiness to maintain and defend, at the Expense of their Lives and Fortunes, his sacred Person, Crown, and Dignity."
"A further Account of ELECTIONS, viz. For Norfolk County, THOMAS NEWTON and JAMES HOLT, Esquires. For Norfolk Borough, JOSEPH HUTCHINGS, Esquire. For Warwick County, WILLIAM HARWOOD and WILLIAM LANGHORNE, Esquires. For Accomack, SOUTH SIMPSON and ISAAC SMITH, Esquires. For Charles City, WILLIAM ACRILL and BENJAMIN HARRISON, Esquires. For King William, CARTER BRAXTON and WILLIAM AYLETT, Esquires. For King and Queen, GEORGE BROOKE and GEORGE LYNN, Esquires. For Surry County, NICHOLAS FAULCON and ALLEN COCKE, Esquires. For Sussex County, DAVID MASON and MICHAEL BEAU, Esquires."
"Deaths: Mrs. MARY BOOKE, of Gloucester County, in her 63th Year."
To the Gentlemen of the GENERAL CONVENTION. YOU are now to meet on one of the most important Matters that ever engaged the Councils of America; you are all well acquainted with the natural and constitutional Rights of your Country; the Resolves from your different Counties would reflect Honour on the ancient Grecian or Roman States. But in what Manner to oppose the growing System of Oppression which hangs over you, and to secure your Rights for the future, is the important Question to come before you. Permit a Fellow Subject to offer you his Sentiments.
"It is proposed that you shall immediately put a Stop to all Exports and Imports to and from Great Britain. We will consider these two Points separately."
"By stopping your Exports you will distress yourselves, without one good Consequence attending it. You will lessen the Revenue, it is true; but as that Revenue arises from the Duty which is paid by the Consumer in Britain, the Ministry will only alter the Mode of Taxation and laugh at your Folly. It is alleged too, that you are considerably in Debt to the British Nation. If that is the Case, let us not meanly take Advantage of the Times, and give Room for our Enemies to say that we are a Set of Men void of publick Faith, who do not deserve the Freedom we are contending for. Policy, Justice, and a proper Regard for our national Character, all forbid you to adopt this Plan. If we are obliged, at last, to struggle for our Liberties, with Arms in our Hands, let us not stain the Purity of a Cause with the least Tincture of Injustice. Let us excite the Prayers of the Righteous for our Success; and if we do fall, let us fall revered and lamented."
"The other Position is, that you should immediately stop all Imports from Great Britain. Let us examine into the Consequences of this Step. We will suppose that all America will unite in this Measure. You must then depend on your own Manufactures for the mere Necessaries of Life. But this you will be prevented from carrying into Execution; for as soon as you have openly avowed your Design of purchasing no more of the British Manufactures, the Ministry will immediately enforce that Right which they claim from regulating the Trade, of restraining you from making any of your own. It will be made Treason and Rebellion for any Man to manufacture the Produce of his own Estate; it will be made Treason and Rebellion not to import from Great Britain; nay it has already been done, by Governor Gage's tyrannical Proclamation, which you have all seen. This Measure then will only protract the Evil a little While, and increase the Weight of your Calamities. Such are the Fruits of allowing a Supremacy for regulating the Trade."
"Let us then, my Countrymen, throw aside all temporising Methods; let us assert our Liberties with a Spirit becoming Men who are deserving of them; let us authorise the general Congress of America to lay our Claims before the Nation, and demand a Ratification of them from the King in his British Parliament: Claims so just, and so similar to their own, that a brave and a generous Nation cannot withhold their Consent. But if this, through the corrupt Influence of the Ministry, should be denied us, we shall be prepared for the Alternative. Let us then protest against the Authority of Parliament in every Case whatever; let us forbid our Magistrates to be governed by their Acts, on Pain of incurring the just Indignation of an injured People; and, above all, let us remember, in Times of Necessity, that with the Sword our Forefathers obtained their constitutional Rights, and by the Sword it is our Duty to defend them."
AN AMERICAN CATO. "There was a Mistake in the 5th Middlesex Resolves, in our last Week's Supplement. The Words should be, "Reason and Policy" instead of "declaim against it," instead of declaim ."
To the Author of Considerations on the present State of VIRGINIA.
REMONSTRANCE, Petition, and Address, All these, still in vain, have been try'd; Why then on the Throne should we press Those Claims that have oft been deny'd? You tell us you're one of our Friends, And offer Advice without Fee ; Thy Pamphlet may answer thy Ends, Though burnt under Liberty Tree: But if, with a mischievous Aim, Our Councils you hope to mislead, You'll find, with Confusion and Shame, Your Wishes will never succeed. You ridicule Fasting and Prayer! Th' Effect 'tis presum'd, will be small, When known to be fond of good Fare, And not fond of Praying at all.
Advertisements.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 28, 1774. GEORGE HAMILTON, CARVER and GILDER, just from Britain , and now in this City, hereby informs the Publick that he intends carrying on his Business in all its Branches, viz. Looking-Glass Frames in Burnish or Oil Gilding, Girandoles, Ornaments and Decorations for Gentlemen's Houses, Chimney Pieces, Door and Window Cornices, Mouldings and Enrichments, Hall and Staircase Lanthorns, Picture Frames black and gilded, Ladies Toilet and Dressing Glasses; all the above after the new Palmyrian Taste.—— Any Gentlemen wanting Designs of the above Articles may be furnished either at their respective Houses in Town or Country, or at Mr. Edmund Dickinson's, Cabinet Maker; where old Frames may be re-gilded, and Glasses new silvered, History and Portrait Paintings (though much defaced) cleaned and renewed to their former Lustre, also Chairs and Chariots gilded.
CHARLOTTE, July 14, 1774. THE STORE in this County, heretofore kept by Mr. Robert Cunningham, for Account of Messrs. Alexander Speirs and Co. of Glasgow is now under the Direction of Mr. Christopher McCulloch. It is hoped that those who have Accounts still open on the Books will be speedy in their Application to have them settled. Such as have Claims on the Company, for Dealings with Mr. Cunningham, are required to make them known immediately, that they may be adjusted. The Store will be supplied to the usual Extent. JAMES FARLIE.
THE Ship RIUMPH will certainly sail for London in six Weeks, agreeable to Charter; and will take in Tobacco, on Liberty of Consignment, at 81 Sterling per Tun. Any Person inclining to ship Tobacco in her will be pleased to send their Orders to Mr. James Donald at Manchester, to Mr. Charles Duncan at Blandford, to Captain Rogers at Bermuda Hundred, or to the Subscriber at Curle's, who will be extremely obliged by the Assistance of his Friends. PHILIP MAZZEI.
WEST POINT, July 11, 1774. WE INTEND to leave the Colony. ALLEN CAMMERON. JAMES WALLACE.
WEST POINT, July 22, 1774. MR. STEPHE BINGHAM's Store at this Place was broke open last Night, and a Trunk belonging to the Subscriber robbed, from which were taken the following Articles, viz. A Silver Watch, Maker's Name Anico , No. 225, London , to which is a Steel Seal ciphered A in a Piece, and the Crystal of the Watch is broke; some Leather Snuff Boxes, of a new Construction; a superfine Black Coat and Waistcoat, Velvet Breeches, a light coloured Drab Coat with Silver plated Buttons, black Doekim Breeches, twenty white Shirts, most of them ruffled, marked A C , a Scarlet Cloak, Guuze Aprons, Ruffles, and Handkerchiefs, Linen Waistcoats and Breeches, Silk and Thread Stockings, a small Portmanteau Trunk, &c. Should any of the above Articles be offered for Sale I shall be obliged to any Person to stop them, and apply to Mr. Bingham at West Point , Mr. William Stevenson, Shoemaker in Norfolk , or to Capt. Goode at Portsmouth , who will pay all Charges, and give an adequate Reward. JAMES WALLACE. ALLEN CAMERON.
To be RENT'D from Year to Year, or for a Term of Years, and to be entered upon the 1st of September next, A CONVENIENT TENEMENT in this Town, at present in the Possession of Mr. Andrew Johnson; whereon is a commodious Storehouse, with a large Counting Room and Lodging Rooms under the same Roof, Lumber Houses of different Sizes, and for different Purposes, Stables, Chaihouse, and a Garden well paled in. Any useful Repairs may be made by the Tenant, and the Expense deducted out of the Rent. The Terms, which are extremely low, may be known by applying to me in Petersburg . BOLLING STARK.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, the 12th of May, a YELLOW BAY MARE, near fourteen Hands, with a Blaze Face, and had a bad Sore on her off Side. As she was bred in Prince Edward County, she will probably endeavour to return there. Whoever brings the said Mare to me, in Richmond Town , shall be well rewarded. (2) JAMES BUCHANAN.
YORK Town, July 27, 1774. MY Mulatto Fellow CORNELIUS ran away from this Town about five Weeks ago; he was apprehended at Fredericksburg , brought here and imprisoned, and last Night broke Jail. While he continued at Fredericksburg unmolested, he passed for a Freeman. His Wife, a Mulatto, was in Company with him; both were considered as free People, and hired in the Harvest by some Planters. Their Scheme was to get Money, and to proceed back upon the Frontiers of Virginia . Whoever apprehends the Mulatto Fellow in this Colony, and delivers him to me, will be entitled to a Reward of 51. or if secured in any of the County Jails, and immediate Notice thereof given to me, 31. If taken in Carolina, Maryland , or any other Colony, and delivered to me, 81. and if taken in another Colony, and secured in any of the County Jails here, 61. JOHN H. NORTON. N. B. The Fellow is middle sized; he carried with him a Russia Drill Position Coat and Waistcoat, and an old blue Livery Cloth Suit.
Five Pounds Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber, in Richmond Town , the 28th of June, a likely Negro Man named YORK, about 23 Years of Age, five Feet nine or ten Inches high, well made, has a Scar upon one of his Wrists, occasioned by a Burn, but I cannot tell which. Whoever delivers him to me, or secures him in any of his Majesty's Jails, so that I get him again, shall have the above Reward, besides what the Law allows. (4) DICK HOLLAND.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Cumberland , about the 7th of July, a likely Virginia born Negro Man named MOSES, about 24 Years of Age, and middle sized; had on, when he went away, a brown Linen Shirt, Hempem Rolls Breeches, white Plains Waistcoat, and Castor Hat about Half worn; carried with him a new Felt Hat, a Pair of Shoes, Worsted and Thread Stockings, a short striped Holland Coat and Waistcoat, and a Pair of Leather Breeches, which makes it probable he may alter his Dress. He is a sensible Fellow, and a great Rogue; pretends to have a Wife at Mr. Emanuel Jones's, in Williamsburg , where it is probable he may be lurking. Whoever will take up the said Negro, and secure him in any Jail, so that I get him again, shall have 40s. Reward, and if brought to me 31. (2) HENRY MACON.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Westmoreland , on Sunday Night the 10th of July, a Scotch Convict Servant named THOMAS SCOTT, by Trade a Tailor, about five Feet seven Inches and a Half high, rather thin made, pretty much marked with the Smallpox, wears his own light coloured Hair tied behind, has a down Look, is much inclined to drinking, fond of playing at Cards, will push himself into any Company, speaks much in the Scotch Dialect, and is fond of singing Songs; had on, when he went away, a Kind of Drab Cloth Coat, black Cloth Waistcoat, white short Osnaburg Breeches, white Thread Stockings, a black Silk Handkerchief about his Neck, and a Pair of double rimmed Silver Plated Buckles in his Shoes. He is tall, and carried with him, a Pink coloured Duty Coat and red Poplin Waistcoat they were only cut out, but I make no Doubt of his having got them made up, and wearing of them; also some Silver Lace, with which I imagine he will lace his Hat, which is not very old, though not very fine, and several coarse and fine Shirts. He made an Attempt to get over Mr. Fantleroy's Ferry on Rappahannock , but did not succeed. Whoever will bring the said Servant to me, or secures him so that I get him again, shall have a Reward of 101. besides what the Law allows. RICHARD CADDEEN.
FOR SALE, TWO THOUSAND Acres of LAND, lying on the River Shenando , in the County of Frederick , eight Miles above Alby's Gap . One Third of the Purchase Money to be paid on the Day of Sale, and an extensive Credit will be given for the Remainder. Mr. James Brown will show the Land to any Person inclining to purchase, and I shall be on the Premises the last Week in September next. (1) NATHANIEL BURWELL. ISLE of WIGHT, July 19, 1774.
To be SOLD, to the highest Bidder, on Monday the 1st of August, at the Subscriber's Plantation in King George, opposite to Port Royal, TWENTY very likely Virginia born SLAVES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls. Good Merchants Notes will be received, payable at the October General Court, and a Discount of five per Cent. allowed for ready Money. T. TURNER.
For SALE, MILLSTONES, Dutch FANS, RIDDLES for FANS; WOVE WIRE for ROLLING SCREENS, LOOKING GLASSES of every Kind, BRASS CHARIOT BOXES, BRASS CHAIR NAILS, BAR IRON, Madeira Wine, Demerara and Jamaica SPIRITS, and a strong Top CHAISE quite new. Newcastle, July 14, 1774. (1) JOHN SYME.
To be LET to the lowest Bidder (pursuant to an Order of Vestry of St. Paul's Parish) at Hanover Town, on Friday the 29th Instant (July) THE Building of a large commodious BRICK CHURCH, in the Lower Part of the said Parish, to be 80 Feet in Length, and 35 Feet wide, with a Cross projecting 20 Feet on each Side, and 35 Feet wide, according to a Plan to be produced that Day. A considerable Sum of Money will be paid down, and the future Payments made known at the Day of Letting. Bond and approved Security will be required of the Undertaker, for his faithful Performance in building the same. BENJAMIN ANDERSON, } Churchwardens. THOMAS GARLAND, }
For CHARTER, to any Part of EUROPE, THE Ship Anne , Thomas Wilson Master, Burthen 520 Hlds. or 14,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to me in Norfolk . JOHN WALKER. * * * Who has for Sale a Quantity of exceeding good coarse SALT, on reasonable Terms.
YORK Town, July 18, 1774. I INTEND to leave the Colony immediately, and shall return in a few Months. WILLIAM GOOSLEY.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Honourable General Court, and by Letter of Attorney from Colonel George Mercer of Virginia, now in London, will be sold at publick Auction,
ABOUT 3500 ACRES of LAND in the County of Loudoun , near West's Ordinary, about two live Miles from Leesburg , forty from Alexandria , and thirty five from Dumfries , on Potomack . This Land is well known, by the Description of Bull Run Mountains , and is very fertile. Also 6500 Acres on Shenando River, in the County of Frederick , opposite to Snickers's Ordinary, and binding on the River about seven Miles. As this Tract is Part of a Survey one of the first in that Part of the Colony, its good Quality cannot be questioned, it is well watered, will admit of two Mills on Land Streams, and others on the River; there are now on it six Plantations well improved for Cropping, 110 Slaves, and very large and choice Stocks of Horses (some of the Dray Breed) black Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep; which, together with the Crops of Corn and Wheat now growing (expected to be upwards of 2000 Barrels and 5000 Bushels) will be sold on the Premises, on the 24th Day of November next, or next fair Day. The Loudoun Lands will be sold at West's Ordinary, on the 21st Day of the same Month. Both Tracts will be laid off in Lots to suit every Kind of Purchaser, who may see them by applying to Mr. Francis Peyton, near the Loudoun Land, and Mr. William Dawson, who resides on the Shenando Tract. Among the Slaves are two good Blacksmiths, two Carpenters, and an exceeding truly and skilful Waggoner. The aged black Cattle, and grown Hogs, will be fattened for Slaughter. Purchasers above 251. will be allowed two-thirds their Credit, on giving Bond and Security to the Subscribers, who will be prepared to make Conveyances. (20) JOHN TAYLOR. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
RUN away from the Schooner Margaret , lying at Hobb's Hole , the 6th of July, a young Negro Man named DAVID, a very good Sailor, about 22 Years old, and very knapper kneed; had on, when he went away, a Pair of long Trousers, and a blue Jump Waistcoat, his other Clothing I do not remember. He is five Feet six or seven Inches high, and pretty black. Whoever apprehends the said Fellow, and delivers him to the Subscriber, in Northern Ireland County, or confines him so that I get him again, shall have 40s. Reward, besides what the Law allows; and as I imagine he will endeavour to get on Board some Vessel, I hereby forewarn all Masters of such from harbouring or carrying him away. (2) GEORGE DAMERON.
PORT ROYAL, June 22, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Mulatto Man named GILBERT, five Feet five or six Inches high, by Trade a Shoemaker, has had the Smallpox very bad, the Top of his Head is shaved, and he combs it back like a Woman; he carried off a good many Clothes, so that I cannot describe his Dress. The same Night he absented there went an Eastern Shore Vessel down the River, which I expect he got on Board of. It is probable he will change his Name to Gilbert Morris , pass for a Freeman, and if possible will try to get out of the Colony. He is a Baptist, and I expect will shew a little of it in Company. Any Person that will bring the said Slave to me, near Port Royal , shall have 50s. Reward, besides what the Law allows; and I hereby forewarn all Masters of Vessels from carrying him off, at their Peril. (2) JOHN EVANS, Senior.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Buckingham a Negro Woman named BESS; had on, and carried with her, a green Calimanco Petticoat, a striped Holland Waistcoat, a Negro Cotton Petticoat, a Virginia Cloth one striped with Copperas and filled in with blue Yarn, two Osnaburg Shifts, one new, the other old. Whoever brings the said Negro to me, at Buckingham Courthouse, shall have 51. Reward if taken in Carolina , and 40s. if in Virginia , besides what the Law allows. ARCHELAUS AUSTIN.

POETS CORNER.
The following Extract of Mr. ADDISON's Letter from Italy, to Lord HALIFAX, may not be unseasonable at this Time.
HOW has kind Heaven adorn'd the happy Land, And scatter'd Blessings with a wasteful Hand! But what avail her unexhausted Stores, Her blooming Mountains, and her sunny Shores...
WE the Subscribers, having for some Time
past experienced very great inconvenience arising from the Uncertainty of the Time of our Meeting in Williamsburg, have now resolved, and are determined, for the future, to meet there every 25th Day of October and April...
List of names: JAMES LYLE, ARCHIBALD RITCHIE, DANIEL MCCALLUM, ROBERT DONALD, JAMES FAIRLIE, JAMES DONALD, ALEXANDER BAINE, JOHN FISKE, WILLIAM MITCHELL, RICHARD ADAMS, ALEXANDER BUCHANAN, ANDREW CHALMER, EDWARD JOHNSON, NINTAN MINZIES, THOMAS MAIN, ROBERT RUTHERFORD, ARCHIBALD MCCALL, MCCALL & SHEDDEN, ADAM FLEMING, THOMAS RUSSELL, HECTOR ROSS, NEIL MCCOULL, JOHN LINDSAY, JAMES GIBSON, & Co., JOHN JOHNSON, ROBERT BURTON, ARCHIBALD BRUCE, ARCHIBALD GOVAN, ANDREW JOHNSTON, Jun., EDWARD BAISBANE, WILLIAM JOHNSON, THOMAS YOUNGER, SIMON FRASER, THOMAS HODGES, JAMES McDOWALL, DAVID COCHRAN.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE about three Years old, four Feet seven Inches high, has a small white Spot on his left Cheek, dockt, but not branded. Posted, and appraised to 7l. ROBERT EWING.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE COLT two Years old, four Feet two Inches high, a Star in his Forehead, and a Snip on his Nose. Posted, and appraised to 5l. JOHN AMONET.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a DARK BAY HORSE with several Saddle Spots, appears to be Hipshotten, has a few gray Hairs at the Root of his Tail, had on a Bell with a Patch at the Edge, and branded on the near Shoulder M. Posted, and appraised to 55s. JOHN PHELPS.
TAKEN up, in Spotsylvania, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE about four Feet seven Inches high, a Star in his Forehead, shod before, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock C. Posted, and appraised to 4l. JOHN TRUE.
TAKEN up, in Goochland, a large DARK BROWN STEER about five Years old, marked in the right Ear with a Crop and Under-keel, and branded on the left Horn HM in a Piece. Posted, and appraised to 3l. JOHN LEE.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a YELLOW BAY MARE about twelve Years old, thirteen Hands and a Half high, a Star in her Forehead, several Saddle Spots, and branded on the near Buttock H. Also a GRAY FILLY belonging to the Mare, about six Months old, with a Snip on its Nose. Posted, and appraised to 5l. JOHN AMONET.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, a small RED COW about four Years old, with Part of her Tail off, marked with a smooth Crop and Slit in her right Ear, and a Half Moon in the left. She has since had a Calf. Posted, and appraised to 55s. JOHN JONES.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, a small BAY HORSE about four Feet seven Inches high, appears to be ten Years old, a Star in his Forehead, and a Snip on his Nose. Posted, and appraised to 7l. THOMAS WELCH.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a Negro Man named FRANK, five Feet seven or eight Inches high, about 35 Years of Age, his left Thumb has a Cut on the Joint that he cannot move it, is a little bow-legged, and has been a good Deal whipped, as appears by his Back; had on a Check Shirt, and a Pair of Pompous coloured Breeches. He says he was imported about twelve Years ago by Colonel Tabb, and lived at his Home Plantation for some Time, but, for twelve Months past, he lived with one William Baldale, in Prince Edward, who he will not agree is his Master. The Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges. SAMUEL FARR.
COMMITTED to Bedford Jail, a Servant Man who says his Name is JOHN FORBES, and that he belongs to John Hook, in North Carolina, a thick well made Fellow, of a reddish Complexion, five Feet six or seven Inches high, and about fifty Years of Age. The Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges. SAMUEL FARR.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Isle of Wight, near Milner's Warehouse, on the 13th of June, a Mulatto Man named SAM, about 35 Years of Age, five Feet four or five Inches high, of a pleasant Countenance, a remarkable Scar on one of his little Fingers, and has lost some of his fore Teeth; had on, and carried with him, a Pair of brown Rolls Trousers, an Osnaburg Shirt, and an old Negro Cotton Jacket. I have heard he is making for Norfolk, in Order to get on Board some Vessel, and it is probable he may try to pass for a Freeman; all Masters of Vessels are therefore forewarned from harbouring or carrying him off, at their Peril. I will give 3l. Reward to any Person who will deliver him to me, or secure him so that I may get him again. MATTHEW JORDAN.
THE Sale of the deceased Colonel James Quarles's NEGROES, advertised to be at Aylett's Warehouse, on the 13th Instant, is, by Consent of Parties, deferred till the 10th of August, at which Time they will most certainly be sold, agreeable to the former Advertisement. GOODRICH CRUMP.
JOURNEYMEN WEAVERS, who come well recommended, will have good Encouragement on applying to me; in the Manufactory of Linen, Diaper, Damasks, Manchester Stuff, Gauzes, figured Cotton Counterpanes, &c. And I will give good Prices for SPUN COTTON, agreeable to the Fineness; or RAW COTTON, clear of Seed. GARDINER FLEMING.
JAMES CRAIG, AT THE GOLDEN BALL, WILLIAMSBURG, BEGS Leave to inform the Publick that he has just got an eminent Hand, in the WATCH and CLOCK MAKING BUSINESS, who served a regular Apprenticeship to the same in Great Britain, and will be much obliged to those who favour him with their Commands. He makes, and repairs, REPEATING, HORIZONTAL, and STOP WATCHES, in the neatest and best Manner. JEWELLERY, GOLD, and SILVER WORK, as usual, made in the neatest Manner, and on reasonable Terms, for ready Money only, at the above Shop.
WANTED, a COOK who can be well recommended. Apply to the Printer.
To be SOLD, THE Sloop PROVIDENCE, Burthen about 45 Tons, only nine Months old, very well built, neatly finished off, completely sound, has large Accommodations, and sails remarkably fast. For Terms apply to Captain Charles Thomas at Norfolk, or to BENJAMIN HARRISON, Junior.
RUN away from the Subscriber, who is removed from Boyd's Hole, on Potomack River, to Buckskin Creek on Nottoway River, Dinwiddie County, on Saturday the 2d of July, a likely well made Mulatto Fellow, named HARRY, about 22 or 23 Years of Age, five Feet ten or eleven Inches high, some Scars may be seen on his Arms and Back if stripped, has remarkable high Heels, speaks fair, and is very subtle and insinuating, is very fond of Dress, and cannot bear to go barefoot; had on, when he went away, a dark brown Cloth Livery Coat turned up with Green, Waistcoat of the same, striped Velvet Breeches, a white Shirt, Shoes and Stockings, all his Clothes a little ragged, and I do not doubt his having a Variety of them. He is very well known in many Parts of Virginia and Maryland, having constantly travelled with me. As he was bred in Fairfax County, it is probable he will make there to his Mother, an old Negro Woman formerly the Property of the late Parson Green of said County, but has, I believe, been set free some Years. All Masters of Ships, and other Persons, are hereby forewarned from harbouring or conveying him out of the Colony, and I will give 50s. Reward, besides what the Law allows, to any Person that will deliver the said Slave to me, or secure him in any Jail so that I may get him again. THEODORICK BLAND.
To be SOLD at Hanover Courthouse, on Thursday the 4th of August, being Court Day, FIFTEEN likely Virginia born SLAVES, belonging to the Estate of Doctor John Walker, deceased. Credit will be allowed until the 25th of December, the Purchasers giving Bond with approved Security to THOMAS SIMPSON, Administrator.
Those concerned are desired to take Notice, that I have fully empowered Mr. George Lumsden to transact the Business of the above Estate. The distressed Situation of the Estate puts it out of my Power to grant any Indulgence to its Debtors; and, as I intend to close my Administration as soon as possible, I request the Favour of those who have any Claims against the said Estate to bring them in, either to Mr. Lumsden or myself, properly attested, by the 1st of October at farthest.
To be SOLD by publick Vendue, at Stanton, on Tuesday the 16th of August, being Augusta Court Day,
TWO TRACTS of LAND belonging to Captain Matthew Harrison, lying in Hampshire, viz. One Tract of 317 Acres on the Drains of Left River, joining James Bryan; the other Tract contains 100 Acres, on the Drains of said River, joining John Price and Jacob Crisman. Plots of the said Land to be seen on the Day of Sale, in the Hands of Gabriel Jones, Esquire. Credit will be given for one Half of the Purchase Money till the 1st of April next, and for the other Half till the 16th of August 1775, upon giving Bond with approved Security to GEORGE MITCHELL.
Just IMPORTED from London, by Alexander G. Strachan and Co. a large Assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, and to be sold cheap for Cash, or Tobacco, at their Shop in Petersburg,
ALSO Keyser's Pills, Norris's Drops, Balm of Honey, Radcliffe's Purging Elixir, Daffy's and Squire's Elixirs, Walker's Jesuits Drops, Bateman's Do. Doctor James's Fever Powders, Turlington's Balm of Life, British Rock Oil, Anderdon's and Lochyer's Pills, Greenough's Tincture for the Gums, Freeman's and Godfrey's Cordials, Essence of Water Dock, Tincture of Golden Rod, Beaume de Vie, Pike's Ointment for the Itch, Hooper's Female Pills, Eau de Luce for the Headach, Eaton's Styptic, Hungary, Honey, Lavender, and Orange Flower Waters, White and Brown Sugar Candies, Barley Sugar, Comfits, Orange Chips, Preserved Ginger, Citron, Almonds, Raisins, Currants, Figs, Prunes, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Ginger, Pimenta, Black and Long Pepper, Íngel's, Hawthorn Shavings, Sago, Salop, Vermicelli, French and Pearl Barley, Smelling Bottles, Nourishers, Ivory Boxes for Lip Salve, Court Plaister, Teeth and Flesh Brushes, Nipple Glass's, Breast Pipes, Common and Best Lancets with Cases, Surgeons Pocket Instruments, Tooth Instruments, Ivory and Pewter Syringes, Marble and Glass Mortars, Glass Funnels, Bolus Knives, Title's Vitriolic Ether, Alum, Antimony, Brimstone, Blue-stone, Borax, Saltpetre, Cobalt, Arsenick, Rotten Stone, Scutellish Bone, Birdlime, Potash, Venice and Castile Soap, Spirit of Turpentine, Crucibles, Black Lead Pots, White and Red Skins, Brown Paper, Blue, Whited Brown, and Filtering Do. Corkwood, Pill Boxes, Vial and Bottle Corks, Tow, Lint, Vials, Galipots, Fine Hair Pencils, Gold and Silver Leaf, Canary, Mountain, and Rhenish Wines, Anchovies, Capers, Olives, East India Mangoes, Pickled Walnuts, Florence Oil, &c. Likewise the following Paints and Dyes, viz. Vermilion, Drop Lake, Dutch and Rose Pink, Prussian Blue, White and Red Lead, Verdigris, Orpiment, Yellow Ochre, Lampblack, Spanish Brown, and Linseed Oil for Painting. Dyes. Logwood, Redwood, Madder, Ground Do. Alkanet, Cochineal, Fustick Galls, Copperas, Wine Stone, White Tartar, &c. JAMES McCARTY.
COMMITTED to Nansemond County Jail, a Negro Man named LIVELY (Jesse, Jess, or Jessy) who says he belongs to Mr. Robert Mitchell in Richmond Town, James River. The Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges. WILLIAM WHITFIELD, Jailer.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, about the first Instant, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE above fourteen Hands high, from six to eight Years old, remarkably well set, paces, trots, and gallops, is short docked, his Mane and Tail remarkably black, has a Hole in one of his fore Hoofs occasioned by Gravel, but his Brand, if any, forgot. He was bred in Surry by Mr. Brown, but has been used in Lunenburg till last Winter and Spring. As he was missing a few Days after I had him, I have some Reason to think he was carried off by a runaway Negro Boy of this Town, who was seen at Williamsburg the last Meeting. I will give 3l. to any Person who will bring him to me. HENRY LOCHHEAD.
For LIVERPOOL, THE Ship GREENWOOD, Mackey Reed Master, loads at Norfolk, has two Thirds of her Cargo already engaged, can take in 200 Hhds. of Tobacco on Liberty of Consignment. Any Gentlemen inclining to ship by her will please to send their Orders to Mr. Richard Taylor of Petersburg, Mr. Richard Squire Taylor in King William County, or to us at Norfolk. GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH.
To be RENTED, from Year to Year, or for a Term of Years, BELVOIR, the beautiful Seat of the Honourable George William Fairfax, Esq; lying upon Potomack River in Fairfax County, about fourteen Miles below Alexandria. The Mansion House is of Brick, two Stories high, with four convenient Rooms and a large Passage on the lower Floor, five Rooms and a Passage on the second, and a Servants Hall and Cellars below, convenient Offices, Stables, and Coach House adjoining, as also a large and well furnished Garden, stored with a great Variety of valuable Fruits, in good Order. Appertaining to the Track on which these Houses stand, and which contains near 2000 Acres (surrounded in a Manner by navigable Water) are several valuable Fisheries, and a good Deal of cleared Land in different Parts, which may be let altogether, or separately, as shall be found most convenient. The Terms may be known of Colonel Washington, who lives near the Premises, or of me in Berkeley County. FRANCIS WILLIS, Junior.
At a Court held the 22d Day of APRIL, 1774, William and John Brown, Merchants and Partners, Plaintiffs, against John Knight, Ship Master, and George Kelly, Vendue Master, Defendants. In Chancery, This Day came, as well the Plaintiffs, by James Holt, Gentleman, their Council, as the Defendant, George Kelly, in his proper Person, who filed his Answer. And the Defendant, John Knight, being beyond Sea, on the Motion of the Plaintiffs, by their Council aforesaid, it is ordered that the said Defendant George, who hath confessed Effects of the said John Knight in his Hands, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such Effects, until the farther Order or Decree of this Court concerning the same; that the said Defendant, John Knight, do appear here the third Thursday in October next, to answer the Plaintiffs Bill; and that a Copy of this Order be, within fifteen Days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two Months successively, and published on some Lord's Day, immediately after Divine Service, in the Church of the Parish of Elizabeth River, in the County aforesaid, and be also posted up at the Door of the Courthouse of the said County. SAMUEL BOUSH, C. C.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Number of Vessels will be wanted this Summer to bring about 6000 Tons of SPODE from Mr. Brooke's Quarry on Rappahannock, and land the same on Cape Henry, for the Lighthouse. Any Person, or Persons, inclining 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.
For NEABSCO FURNACE, April 2, 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 Parts, 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. THOMAS LAWSON.
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 WILLIAM MARSHALL.
For SALE, ABOUT twelve Thousand Acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO LAND, in Amherst County, whereon are several Plantations and Improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty Hands. There is on the said Land for Sale a very valuable GRIST MILL, lately built, with a Stone Dam and a Pair of good Col. Stone 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. CARTER BRAXTON.