The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1771-07-25 00:00:00

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BERLIN, April 20.
LAST Sunday the different Regiments which compose this Garrison marched out of Town, and were exercised by his Prussian Majesty, in the Presence of the King of Sweden, and of his Brother Prince Frederick Adolphus, who both expressed great Admiration at the Celerity and Exactness with which the Troops performed their various Exercises and Evolutions. His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia was also present at the Review, but immediately set out for his Country Seat at Rhinberg, to prepare for the Reception of his Swedish Majesty, who, with his Brother Prince Frederick Adolphus, went thither; where his Majesty proposes to pass a Couple of Days, and then to proceed on his Journey to Stockholm.
VIENNA, April 25. The Court has expressed the utmost Satisfaction with the Count Lasci, chief Superintendent of our military Operations, especially for his well planned Dispositions throughout the different Parts of the Kingdom, by which Means every Thing is on the most respectable Footing. Some Days ago their Imperial Majesties gave Audience to each of their respective Generals, who were sent for to Court; but the Subject, or Cause of the fame, has not yet transpired. There will be a little Camp pitched near Luxembourg, of which Prince Wincefflaus will have the Command.
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 8. The Porte returns Nothing but vague Answers to all the Propositions for an Accommodation by the Courts of Berlin and Vienna. The Resident of their Imperial Majesties had three private Meetings with the Kaimacan within fifteen Days, the Result of which was despatched to Vienna and Berlin.
ELBING, April 17. We have received Advice that the Russian Army under Count Romanzow is in full March. His Magazine is immense. Poland is taxed to furnish him with fifty five Thousand Bushels of Oats, three Thousand and eighty four Lasts of Wheat (the Last to consist of sixty Measures) and twenty five Thousand Carriages.
All our Advices confirm the happy Event of the entire Cessation of the Plague; in Consequence of which, after the first of next Month, the Prussians will no longer subject Travellers and Merchandises coming from Poland to perform Quarantine. Nevertheless, the Troops which formed the Cordon, for the above Purpose, are to continue.
PARIS, April 24. Since the Dispersion of the Members composing the Parliament of Paris, all Law Proceedings have been interrupted, and the Injury thus sustained by the Publick is beyond Expression. We promise ourselves, however, that Matters will soon return into their former Channel, as many Attorneys and Counsellors have submitted to the new Parliament, and engaged to resume their Functions.
April 29. By a Decree of the Parliament of the Court, the Arrest of the Parliament of Rouen of the 19th has been burnt by the Hands of the common Hangman, as a seditious Libel, infringing upon the Royal Authority, and the Laws of the Realm, as tending to render the King suspicious of the Sentiments of the Magistrates, to shake the Loyalty of the People, to withdraw their Obedience, and as falsely attributed to the said Parliament.
LONDON, May 2.
AS the Affair between Colonel Murray and Mr. Alderman Wilkes has caused some Talk, the following is sent us as the real Truth. The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Mr. Alderman Oliver being at Dinner with the Colonel, a Message came informing them that Mr. Alderman Wilkes was below Stairs. One of the Officers said, in a Joke, "let him come up." "No (replied Colonel Murray, Brother to the Duke of Athol) Mr. Wilkes is no Acquaintance of mine; if you want to see him you may, but not in this Place, while I am present. I am very happy in the Company of the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and Mr. Alderman Oliver, to whose Brother in the West Indies I owe my Life and Preservation; they are Gentlemen who do me Honour, they are Gentlemen of Property, but the other is a Stranger to me. "It is very odd, says Mr. Oliver, that this Man will always intrude himself upon Company;" and the Lord Mayor subjoined, "tell Mr. Wilkes I am at Dinner, and will see him any other Time."
Alexander Murray, Esquire, who was self-banished some Years since, for a Contempt of the House of Commons, has been lately recalled from his Exile by the King's Privy Seal.
May 4. The Inhabitants of Moravia and Bohemia being in great Distress from the Want of Corn, the Emperor sent Commissioners thither to examine into the State of the Granaries, as well publick as private; who reporting that the Scarcity was merely artificial, and owing to the Avarice of Individuals, there being Corn sufficient for two Years Consumption, his Imperial Majesty thereupon issued Orders to the Farmers to deliver Corn to such of his Subjects as had none to sow their Lands with, to be repaid in Kind at the next Harvest, and after reserving enough to themselves for the same Purpose, and for the Support of their Families, to deliver the rest at a fixed Price to the Magazines appointed for the Supply of the People.
May 7. They write from Virginia that near a Hundred of the principal Planters have entirely laid aside the Culture of Tobacco, and converted their Estates to Something more advantageous.
A Gentleman lately arrived from America says, that Business is now carried on there with the same Spirit and Facility as if it had never known Interruption; and that the natural Affections of the People for the Mother Country are revived far beyond what could have been expected, after such recent Disturbances.
The present King of Naples is now Prince of Spain, and Heir apparent to the Crown of that Kingdom, on Account of the Death of his late Brother, the Prince of Asturias; for whom the Court of Great Britain, and all the foreign Ministers resident here, will go into Mourning on Sunday next.
It is strongly talked of, at the west End of the Town, that the Duke of Argyle will very shortly have an important Post in the Ministry.
We hear from Portsmouth that the Boat Builders are immediately to begin eight Hundred flat bottomed Boats; which, according to the Order, must be completed in ten Days.
There is a Squadron fitting for Sea, to be under the Command of Lord Edgecumbe. The particular Ships are not yet named; but, according to all Appearance, the Destination of it will be out of Europe.
Whether the Boats now building are for Commodore Keppel, or Lord Edgecumbe, is doubtful.
The Troops are still in the Isle of Wight, and it is said the greatest Part of them will be embarked on Board the Transports which are victualling for these two Expeditions.
The above Intelligence, we are assured, may be depended upon, notwithstanding the pacifick Aspect all our national Concerns seem to wear. An Order was issued last Week to take an exact Survey of the State of all the Forts and Garrisons on the Coast of Scotland.
It is still said many Changes are to take Place soon after the rising of the Parliament, and that a Disolution will, in Consequence, ensue soon after. The following is given as Part of the Arrangement: The Duke of Grafton to be at the Head of the Treasury, and Lord North to continue Chancellor of the Exchequer; Lord Camden to be President of the Council, and before Michaelmas Term to have the Seals, and to be raised to the Dignity of an Earl. The foregoing Noblemen, contrary to all Expectations, are now upon very good Terms with each other. Lord Shelburne, it is said, is to be rewarded with the Secretaryship for the northern Department, for his breaking up of a certain Assembly.
Last Sunday a celebrated well known Preacher delivered a political Discourse, in a certain Church not far from St. James's, on the following Text, Out of the Naria cometh Exile.
A few Days since, as a Farmer and his Servant were ploughing up some fresh Lands in the Parish of Eickling, near the Vale of Belvoir, about ten Miles from Nottingham, in which Neighbourhood Camden tells us there was a Roman Station, the Ploughshare struck upon an Urn, or earthen Pot, broke it in Pieces, and scattered a great Number of Roman Coins, some Copper, and many Silver Ones, several as ancient as the Emperors Vespasian and Adrian, many of which were purchased by the Rector of Eickling.
On Wednesday the Prince of Wales, and his Brother the Bishop, accidentally seeing a Milkmaid's Garland, with a little Boy playing the Violin, and dancing a Hornpipe to his own Musement, his Royal Highness ordered him into one of the Apartments, and was agreeably entertained for some Time. On the Boy's departure his Highness gave him a Guinea, and the young Bishop another; besides which, a handsome Collection was made for him by the King's Domestic.
On Wednesday last the Lord Mayor and Alderman Oliver were released from the Tower, to the great Joy of all Glaziers and Tallow Chandlers, and the Grief of absolute Authority.
Yesterday Morning the Crown was privately sent for from the Tower to the House of Lords. At the same Time the Lord Mayor received a Letter from a Member of Parliament, acquainting him that the House would rise that Day; whereupon his Lordship sent to the Mansion House his Bed, Bedding, &c. in two Hackney Coaches. Immediately Summons were issued out to all the Common Council to meet at Guildhall, in Order to go from thence to the Tower. Orders were also sent to the Artillery Company to be under Arms in the Artillery Ground at twelve o'Clock, and to march to Tower Hill. Notice was likewise sent to the Goldsmith's Company, the Livery of that Company having come to a Resolution to walk before the Lord Mayor to the Mansion House; the Streets were covered with respectable Citizens, who strove to outvie each other in Plaudits; the Bells rang throughout London, and a general Joy prevailed; every Testimony that could be given of universal Approbation, of the noble and spirited Conduct of the two Magistrates, was forcibly expressed; at Night the City was illuminated, and the Names of CROSS and OLIVER re-echoed through every Street.
May 9. Yesterday his Majesty went in State to the House of Peers, and gave the Royal Assent to such Bills as were ready; after which his Majesty was pleased to make the following most gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament:
My Lords and Gentlemen, As the State of publick Business no longer requires your Attendance, I think it right, at this Season of the Year, to put an End to the present Session of Parliament.
The Satisfaction I have obtained from his Catholic Majesty for the Injury I had received, together with the Proofs which the Courts of France and Spain have given me, by laying aside their Armaments, of their sincere Disposition to preserve the general Tranquillity of Europe, have enabled me to reduce my Forces by Sea and Land. The Zeal with which you have exerted yourselves, upon the Apprehension of a Rupture with Spain, must convince the World of your affectionate Attachment to me, and of your constant Regard for the true Interests of your Country. On that Support I shall always rely for the Defence of my Honour, and for the Security of the Rights of my People.
With Regard to the Troubles which still agitate some Parts of the Continent, my Endeavours have never been wanting to bring them to an End; and in those Endeavours, you may be assured, I shall persevere.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons, It was with real Concern that I found myself called upon, by the Situation of publick Affairs, to ask of my faithful Commons more than ordinary Supplies for the Service of the current Year; and I cannot sufficiently thank you for the Unanimity, Cheerfulness, and publick Spirit, with which they have been granted.
My Lords and Gentlemen, While we acknowledge the Goodness of Divine Providence in preserving us from those Calamities with which some Parts of Europe have been afflicted, let me exhort you to employ your best Endeavours, in your several Stations and Counties, to render the national Happiness complete, by discouraging and suppressing all groundless Suspicions and domestic Disturbances. I have no other Object, and I can have no other Interest, than to reign in the Hearts of a free and happy People; and it is my earnest Wish that my Subjects may not be prevented, by any Mistakes or Animosity amongst themselves, from enjoying, in the fullest Extent, the Blessings of a mild and legal Government. The Support of our excellent Constitution is our common Duty and Interest. By that Standard I would with my People to try all publick Principles and Professions, and to look upon those as their most dangerous Enemies who, under any Pretence however, would persuade them to violate those Laws, and undermine that Authority, which the Constitution has provided for the Purpose of preserving the general Liberty and Happiness.
Then the Lord Chancellor, by his Majesty's Command, prorogued the Parliament to Tuesday the 23d of July next.
It may be depended on that a secret Measure is hatching in the Cabinet, which it is imagined will partly recover the Popularity of some ministerial Gentlemen.
Great Preparations are making for his Majesty's Journey to Portsmouth, for which Place he will set out the 14th of June, in Order to take a View of that and other Dockyards.
The King of Portugal published an Edict the 28th of March last, prohibiting the Importation of Woollen and Linen Manufactures from France and Holland; and allowing the Importation thereof from England and Ireland, Duty free.
Extract of a Letter from Greenwich, May 7. Yesterday his Majesty, attended by the Dukes of Gloucester and Cumberland, the French and Spanish Ambassadors, Generals Harvey, Johnstoun, and a great Number of the Nobility, reviewed the 10th and 11th Regiments of Dragoons, commanded by the Marquis of Lothian and Sir John Mordaunt, on Blackheath.
The Appearance of the two Regiments was very brilliant; they went through their Evolutions and Manoeuvres with the greatest Exactness before his Majesty, who was pleased to express his Approbation in the highest Terms.
The Charges were made with uncommon Rapidity; and though the Concurrence of People was so inconvincingly great that it was with Difficulty the Line of Guards could prevent the Spectators from crowding so as to be rode over by the Dragoons, yet we hear of no farther Accident that happened than one of the 11th, whose Horse fell in the Violence of the Charge.
May 10. The Lord Mayor finding himself seized yesterday Morning with a slight Fit of the Gout, by the Advice of his Friends set out for his House at Dulwich, to spend a few Days there for the Recovery of his Health, and Sir William Stephenson sat at the Mansion House in his Room.
Yesterday Mr. Alderman Oliver visited Earl Temple at his House in Pall Mall, and afterwards paid his Respects to other Noblemen, &c.
The Malcontents of Corsica keep the French in constant Alarms, frequently waylaying and killing any Parties they are able to overpower. To reconcile these Islanders to their new Yoke, the French King has resolved to appoint the principal Families to Offices of Trust, jointly with his natural born Subjects.
The Mob on Wednesday Night broke a great Number of Windows in the Strand, and left not a whole Pane in Somerset House Coffee Room.
Sir Fletcher Norton had a grand Levee at his House on Wednesday Evening, where the Mobility and others that paraded the Streets that Evening repaired, and testified their Regard by breaking most of the Windows.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Berlin to his Friend in London, dated April 27.
"I have Reason to think that the Cloud gathering in Germany will not disturb the present Peace of the Empire. My Barometer is, the actual State of Security and Tranquillity in which the King of Prussia remains; for, from the Knowledge I have of that Prince's Temper, and Way of acting, I have Reason to think that if he entertained but the remotest Suspicion of any hostile Intention against him, or dangerous Consequence to his natural Ally Russia, from the present Armaments of the House of Austria, he would not be so inactive, and appear so unconcerned. Besides, the good Understanding which apparently subsists at this Moment between him and the Court of Vienna confirms me the more in this Opinion, and induces me to believe that he is no Stranger to the present Views and Designs of that Power, which tend, it is thought, with the mutual Consent of the Courts of Berlin and Petersburg, to restore Tranquillity to Poland, and to oblige the Turks to a Peace with Russia, who, it is assured, has declared her Inclination to the Court of Vienna to treat with the Porte on Terms so moderate and equitable as gave the greatest Satisfaction to the Austrian Court. A very short Time, however, will soon discover the End and Intention of the present immense warlike Preparations of the House of Austria, with Regard to which the greatest Secrecy is observed at Vienna."
Extract of a Letter from the Hague, May 3.
"If some Letters from Madrid may be relied on, there seems to be a Coldness between the Courts of Madrid and Versailles, occasioned, it is said, by the King of Spain having been informed that the French King has some Thoughts of re-establishing the Jesuits within his Dominions; a Step which has so much affected the Spanish Monarch that he hath sent Orders to his Ambassador, resident at Paris, to declare to the Court of Versailles, that if it should take the Resolution of re-establishing that Society in its States, at a Time when Affairs are in so good a Train to annihilate totally that pernicious Society, by whose destructive Machinations France, preferably to all other Kingdoms, hath too severely suffered, his Catholic Majesty will find himself obliged to break the Treaty known by the Name of The Family Compact, and to declare that he will no longer, in any Manner, be bound by it; also that he will recall his Ambassador from Paris. If this is true, as these Letters assure us it is, his Most Christian Majesty will reconsider this Matter before he determines to recall the Disciples of Loyola into his Kingdom."
The Reason assigned for breaking open the Iron Gates at Serjeant's Inn is, that the Populace got Intelligence that the Recorder of London, who lives there, had given Directions to have the Gates shut much sooner than usual, to prevent any Illuminations in the Inn.
Wednesday Night a desperate Fray happened between the Mob and a Party of Chairmen, in St. James's Square; when two of the former, it is said, were killed on the Spot, and several, on both Sides, dangerously wounded.
May 11. There are several Letters in Town which positively affirm that the interior Provinces of Russia are almost depopulated by Means of the Wars, notwithstanding the Success of their Arms.
They write from Birmingham that fifteen Thousand Muskets, with Bayonets and Cartouch Boxes, were sent from thence in Waggons, to be shipped at Bristol for St. Petersburg, on the Empress's Account, the 24th Ultimo.
When the Lord Mayor came out of the Tower he gave ten Guineas to the Warders, as a Compliment for the Civility they showed to him and his Friends whilst he was under Confinement.
Extract of a Letter from the Hague, May 5.
"Letters just received from Paris mention that it was never more necessary for Persons there to devote themselves to the God of Silence than at this Time. Three Persons, who now probably regret not having kept their Lips sealed, were lately arrested, and conducted to Prison, as they were coming out of the Palace. Two others met with the same Fate as they were quitting the Chatelet."
Last Wednesday Night the Mob assembled before Lord North's House in Downing Street, and broke several of the Windows; likewise the Fan Light, and the two Lamps over the Door.
Sir Fletcher Norton came home not above Half an Hour before the Mob assembled in his Court Yard; they threw Stones so fast at the Windows that the Family were obliged to remain all the Time in the back Apartments.
A Gentleman sent a complimentary Card yesterday Morning to Sir Fletcher Norton, desiring to know how he did after the Riot; to which he is said to have returned for Answer, "that he was very easy, for he had not one Pair left."
This Morning their Majesties came from Richmond to the Queen's Palace, where Lord Rochford attended to deliver an Express to the King, which arrived last Night in Haste from the Hague.
On Wednesday Night his Majesty's Wardrobe at Richmond was broke open, and robbed of Valuables to the Amount of six Thousand Pounds.
We are assured that some very important Secrets, relative to the Expedition of a large Sum of the national Treasure, have been brought to Light, within these few Days, by the indefatigable Zeal of some patriotick Members.
We are assured, by recent Letters from Paris, that the States General have presented a Remonstrance to the French King touching the Injustice done to the Subjects of Holland who hold Annuities in that Kingdom.
A Loan of five Hundred Thousand Pounds is now negotiating by an Agent in London, at five per Cent. for the King of Prussia.
The sudden Change of Affairs in Lisbon, in Favour of the English Traders, we are assured, was effected by a Remonstrance sent from our Court by Captain Balfour, in the Venus Frigate.
It is a Fact that the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor received yesterday a Letter highly approving his Conduct with Respect to the Printers, from a Person in a distinguished Office at Court.
The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, since his Arrival at the Mansion House, has received upwards of two Hundred Cards of Congratulation from the Minority, on his Release from the Tower; to all which his Lordship returned suitable Answers.
We hear that the Ball and Entertainment intended to be given by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House will be on the 20th Instant.
Thursday Commissions were sent to Birmingham and Sheffield, to the Amount of fifty Thousand Pounds, for Goods to be got ready for Exportation to America.
The Rising of the Parliament on Wednesday was carefully concealed from most People, and it is said that even the Chancellor did not know of it till late on Tuesday Evening. Some People think that the Ministry showed great Timidity on this Occasion, and others say it was only designed to disconcert the Schemes formed for celebrating the Enlargement of the Lord Mayor and Alderman Oliver from the Tower, and to prevent Riots and Confusion. However, it had not that Effect, as the whole City was illuminated, and the Mob committed many Outrages, by breaking Windows, &c.
Last Tuesday Night a Duel was fought in the Green Park, between Lord V—— and Count A——, a Piedmontese Nobleman, in which the latter was wounded. The Detection of a criminal Amour was the unhappy Occasion of this Affair. Nothing could be more determined than the cool and resolute Conduct of the injured Husband on this unfortunate Occasion, which is of such a Nature that legal Redress must be the Consequence.
A private Letter from Rotterdam, received by the last Mail, mentions the Arrival of the Earl of Bath in that City, on his Way to England; and that he proposes to come over in the next Packet. It is added, that his Lordship is extremely weak, is unable to stir out of his Apartment, and eats Nothing but Milk and Vegetables.

A Letter from Copenhagen says: "Our King gains upon the Hearts of the People, approaching to Adoration. His whole Study seems bent towards making them a great and happy Nation. He seems to bid fair to realize the Idea of a Patriot King. As Princes are but a Sort of Trustees for the People, and are possessed of the Means to make them happy, it is Matter of Wonder that so few should have Inclination."
They write from Vienna that though the Preparations for opening the Campaign are continued with the same Expedition, and Artillery and warlike Stores daily sent off for Hungary, yet no Time is mentioned for the Emperor's Departure. This makes many People imagine that his Imperial Majesty will not fix the Time until after the Arrival of a Courier from Prince Lobkowitz at Peterburg.
Private Letters from Vienna mention that an Interview is proposed to take Place this Summer between their Sovereign and the King of Prussia.
A Correspondent observes, that the Clamour made about a Mob hired to luzzu a great Personage is now an unprecedented Measure, but was frequently done in both the late Reigns; and that the then Duke of Newcastle was well known to have hired and headed Mobs, in Behalf of those Monarchs, on several Occasions.
It is said that Lord North has it really in Contemplation to turn the various Royal Parks and Chases, except those only which are immediately appropriated for the Royal Residence, to Purposes of general Utility. This will be of great Benefit to the Kingdom, since it is a most melancholy Reflection that large Salaries are paid to keep such extensive Tracts of fine Country wholly barren, when the Price of Provisions is so exorbitant, and we are obliged to purchase from other Nations no inconsiderable Part of that Food which is absolutely requisite for Subsistence.
On Tuesday last seven ragged Fellows were posted in Guildhall, at the Time that the Court of Aldermen met. Mr. Townend and Mr. Sawbridge came together, and as soon as they entered the Hall one of the seven cried out, No Defectors, no Defectors . Another of them cried, Damn the Constitutional Club . Mr. Sawbridge stopped short, and seeing no Person in the Hall but these seven in a Hustle, he counted them with his Finger, and smiling said, "Hey Day! what only seven of you, and in such a ragged Plight! Mr. Wilkes should take more Care of your Clothing when he sends you of such Errands; his French Servants have better Liveries."
Lauchlan McLean, Esquire, is appointed to superintend the Lazarettoes for Quarantine at the different Ports, with a Salary of a Thousand Pounds a Year, and an Allowance of forty Shillings a Day for travelling Expenses.
Her Majesty's eldest Brother, the Prince of Mecklenburg Strelitz, is expected to arrive at Harwich on Monday Evening. Three of the King's Coaches are ordered to set off on Monday Morning.
They write from Dover, and Sandwich, that when the News arrived there that the Bill for prohibiting the Exportation of live Cattle, &c. had passed both Houses, great Rejoicings were made, not only in those Places, but in all the adjacent Parts; the Distresses of the Poor having been very great, on Account of the advanced Price of all Sorts of Provisions.
The late Catastrophe in the East Indies has so vastly damped the Spirit of Nabob-hunting, amongst the younger Sons of our People of Fashion, that instead of giving Premiums for Appointments, as usual, from five Hundred to a Thousand Pounds, it is supposed that overgrown Company, in Order to Keep up a proper Supply, will be soon obliged to allow handsome Donations for encouraging of young Gentlemen to enter into their Service.
Extract of a Letter from Gibraltar. "The Peace, or as Junius more properly calls it, the armed Truce, has restored Tranquillity, or rather Dulness, to Gibraltar; for we were never alarmed. The Spaniards are too contemptible to spread Fear any Where but among the present Ministry. Lord Chatham is the only Man among you that has a just Notion of them, for in Reality they are a poor Set of Priest-ridden Wretches. Spain was formerly a great Nation; at present its Name alone supports it. The military Spirit is extinguished, and the human Mind so debased by Superstition and Indolence that one Century would be hardly enough to restore what is now lost. Besides, the Country is not by a sixth Part sufficiently peopled; yet in England it is still reckoned a formidable Power, and much to be dreaded. Surprising, that the English Nation can be so ignorant!"
"This Letter comes by the Ramillies, Commodore Knight, which, together with the Centaur, Defence, Ajax, and Rippon Men of War, bring home the nineteenth and thirtieth Regiments of Foot. These Ships, after having performed this Duty, will, I suppose, as before, be laid up to rot."
GLASGOW, May 16. On Friday last arrived in Town Doctor Wilson, Dean of Carlisle, and on Sunday last preached an excellent Sermon in the English Chapel here.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in London, to his Friend in this City, dated May 4.
"Thursday Morning last, in our Passage from Newcastle to London, we had a very hard Gale of Wind, and in our Way through Yarmouth Roads two of our Hands were washed overboard. After getting through, we saw a Collier of about six Hundred Tuns Burthen strike upon Stamford Sand Bank, and go to Pieces within a Quarter of a Mile of us. There were three Passengers on Board, two Men and a Woman, the former of which perished; but the Woman and Crew happily saved themselves by taking the Longboat, and were taken up by a Vessel nearer them. Another Vessel of about seven Hundred Tuns struck upon a Sand Bank, but happily got off again. The Number of Wrecks upon this Coast has a very melancholy Appearance."
May 22. On Thursday last was married, at London, the Honourable Archibald Douglas, of Douglas, to Lady Lucy Graham, only Daughter of his Grace the Duke of Montrose.
PHILADELPHIA, July 4. We hear that above eight Hundred Weight of Cocoons, most of them excellent in Quality, have been already brought for Sale to the publick Filature in this City, and are now reeling off by very skilful Persons, the Silk produced from them being of extraordinary Beauty.
Extract of a Letter from London, dated May 1, 1771. "Things continue exactly in the same State as they have done for some Time past. The Peace is now become, in all Probability, permanent, both the Spaniards and we having actually disarmed. Fifteen Ships of the Line were ordered the other Day to be paid off, and yet it is intended to keep in Commission a much larger Number of Ships than we had before our late Armament. It now appears pretty evident that neither the Spaniards nor the French meant, in earnest, to break with us upon this Occasion. Happily for Great Britain, the internal State of France, and the various Causes of Discontent, which rather increase than abate among that People, and which actually threaten to terminate in some great Convulsion, leave us little Room to dread any Disturbance from that Quarter for a great While to come. And, so far as I am able to judge, the present Ministry, and every Thing else, respecting the Publick, will remain for some Time in their present Situation."
"The Papers will inform you that our Patriots are now falling out among themselves. The Seceders from the Supporters of the Bill of Rights now call themselves The Constitutional Society . Townsend, Sawbridge, and Oliver, are in Opposition to Wilkes and his personal Friends, the latter refusing to stand along with him for the Office of Sheriff next Midsummer Day. Horne and Wilkes, in particular, are at mortal Enmity. Whichever Party prevails, it must end in their Destruction. Wilkes himself is indefatigable in acting his Part; but I am convinced his utmost Efforts will be fruitless, and that his Glory is upon the Wane."
"American Affairs have not been so much as mentioned of late. Probably they will be resumed next Session, and some Regulations regarding Trade proposed that will tend to our mutual Benefit."
"We have had a very long and hard Winter, and hardly any Appearance of Spring yet; so very backward a Season I never remember before. The Price of all the Necessaries of Life is nearly doubled within these few Years; notwithstanding which, as Money is much circulated, and every Body in full Employment, we hear very few Complaints."
Saturday last seven Men and a Boy, being at Work in a Field near Mount Holly, a Flash of Lightning struck the Lad, and stunned him in such a Manner that it was doubtful whether he would live. The Men immediately carried him under a Tree at a little Distance, and began to rub him, and render him all the Assistance they could, when another Flash killed four of the Men outright; and the other three were struck down, and very much hurt, but we hear they, with the Lad, are likely to recover.
From the MASSACHUSETTS SPY, of June 27. To Governor TRYON.
SIR, As we hear the Presses in North Carolina are entirely at your Devotion, and even these confess it is dangerous to reason in Reach of your Artillery, I will presume to ask you some Questions in this Channel, which, though surrounded by Ships of War, dares tell the boldest Tyrant he is a Traitor and a Villain. These Questions you may answer as you please; or, being so notable a Patron of Pettifoggers, you may, by a Salary, prevail on our redoubled Impavidus to vindicate your Avarice, Ambition, Injustice, Perjury, Perfidy, and Murder.
Query 1. Was it not the evident Design, and an Object that lay near the Heart of that Father of his People, George the second, that the Carolinas should be settled with industrious Husbandmen?
Query 2. Would not your Fame have had a better Chance of reaching future Generations, in the Condition a good Man should wish, had you encouraged this gracious Undertaking by a strict and impartial Administration of Justice among your People, than by managing their Representatives in such a Manner as to impoverish a whole Province in building a Palace for you?
Query 3. Is not your avowed Connivance at the enormous Villainies of the Banditti of Robbers, your Judges, Sheriffs, and Pettifoggers, a Translation of all their accumulated Iniquities to yourself.
Query 4. By what Laws do you vindicate the Trial of an able and generous Planter by a Court Martial, and actually inflicting a Hundred Lashes upon him, for refusing to take Arms against his Brethren, drove by your intolerable and multiplied Oppressions to defend themselves?
Query 5. How do you account for the acknowledged Perfidy of opening on a People with a full Discharge of Artillery, &c. while under the sacred Bond of a Treaty, the Observance of which might have been expected even from a Saracen?
Query 6. What shall we in future think of the Term Loyalist, should it continue any Time to be exclusively applied to Extortioners, Traitors, Robbers, and Murderers?
Your direct and satisfactory Answer to each of these interesting Interrogatories is demanded by LEONIDAS.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 25.
ON Saturday last, the Business of the General Assembly being finished, his Honour the President gave his Assent to the Bill for the Relief of the Sufferers by the Loss of the Tobacco damaged or burnt in several Warehouses, and to such other Bills and Resolves as were ready, and then closed the Session with the following Speech.
Gentlemen of the Council, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Burgessess,
I AM now to return you my Thanks for the Readiness with which you have entered upon the Business I recommended to you, and for your constant Attention and Application to it. I am persuaded that your Conduct on this Occasion will be highly approved by your Country in general, and that those who will be relieved by the Act that is passed for that Purpose will always think of you with Honour and Gratitude.
Before I part with you let me entreat the Favour of your Assistance, in your different Departments, to preserve the Peace, Order, and good Government, in your several Counties, which I have the Pleasure to observe have subsisted during my short Administration.
I will not detain you longer than to acquaint you that I have thought fit to prorogue this Assembly to the fourth Thursday in October next; and it is, accordingly, prorogued to that Time.
In the Course of the last Session of Assembly, the Honourable the House of Burgessess came to a Resolution, nemine contradicente , that an elegant Statue of his late Excellency THE RIGHT HONOURABLE NORBORNE BARON DE BOTTECOURT, be erected in Marble, at the publick Expense, with proper Inscriptions, expressing the grateful Sense the House entertains of his Lordship's prudent and wise Administration, and their great Solicitude to perpetuate, as far as they are able, the Remembrance of those many publick and social Virtues which adorned his illustrious Character.
The Statue is to be immediately sent for to Great Britain, under the Direction of the Honourable William Nelson, Thomas Nelson, and Peyton Randolph, Esquires; Robert Carter Nicholas, Lewis Burwell, and Dudley Digges, Esquires. And the Treasurer is directed to pay for the same out of the publick Money in the Treasury.
The Eden, Nicholson, from London, is gone up the Bay. She brought Letters to the 15th of May, by which there is Advice of the Arrival of the Juno, M'Cunn.
The Speirs, Lusk, from Glasgow, is arrived in James River. She brings Advice of the Warwick, M'Vey, and Earl of Bute, Ramsay, being arrived at that Port.
Advertisements.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons who have any Demands against the Publick for Tobacco lost and destroyed by the late Fresh at Falmouth and Dixon's Warehouses, that the Commissioners appointed by Act of Assembly to settle the Accounts of the Tobacco so lost and destroyed will meet at Falmouth, in the County of King George, upon Wednesday the 28th of August, for that Purpose, when all Persons concerned are desired to attend.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons who have any Demands against the Publick for Tobacco lost and destroyed by the late Fresh at Stock's, Byrd's, Rocky Ridge, and Warwick Warehouses, that the Commissioners appointed by Act of Assembly to settle the Accounts of the Tobacco so lost and destroyed will meet at Richmond, in the County of Henrico, upon Tuesday the 3d of September next, for that Purpose, when all Persons concerned are desired to attend.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons who have any Demands against the Publick for Tobacco lost and destroyed by the late Fresh at Quantico Warehouse, that the Commissioners appointed by Act of Assembly to settle the Accounts of the Tobacco so lost and destroyed will meet at Dumfries, in the County of Prince William, upon the 16th Day of September next, for that Purpose, when all Persons concerned are desired to attend.
THIRTY Thousand Pounds of TOBACCO will be SOLD at publick Auction, for Cash, on the third Monday in August, being Essex Court Day, at the Warehouses in the said County pursuant to an Order of that Court, By the SHERIFF.
HANOVER Town, July 20, 1771. IMPORTED last Spring, in the SALLY, Captain Foster, from Glasgow, a sheeted BOX marked I S, No. 1, which has not yet come to Hand. Whoever gives any Intelligence thereof will much oblige JOHN SMITH.
HAMPTON, July 25, 1771. I INTEND for Great Britain immediately. JOHN CLUGSTON.
WESTMORELAND, NOMONY, July 11, 1771. IMPORTED in the Lord Camden, Captain John Johnston, last Fall, a BOX marked B in a Diamond, Number 2, containing Books. Whoever can inform me of it by Advertisement, or otherwise, shall be reimbursed the Expense, and esteemed a Favour by THOMAS BLAIN.
To be SOLD, in Pursuance of the Will of John Markham, deceased.
THE PLANTATION whereon he formerly lived, in Chesterfield County, about four Miles from Warwick, containing eight Hundred Acres, with a large Apple and Peach Orchard, a good Dwelling-house and other convenient Houses thereon. The Plantation is in good Order for Cropping, and will be delivered up in Time to sow Wheat. It will be sold altogether, or in Parcels, and the Payments made easy to any inclinable to purchase. The Terms may be known, and the Land seen, by applying to Vincent Markham, who lives on the Premises. BENJAMIN WATKINS, VINCENT MARKHAM, GEORGE MARKHAM, } Executors.
For SALE. THE LEASE of a STORE and WAREHOUSE in Peterburg, extremely well situated for Trade, being close to the Tobacco Warehouses, and convenient either for dry Goods or wet. The Terms may be known by applying to Mr. David Ross in Cockfield, or to WILLIAM BEATTIE.
To be SOLD. A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, containing five Thousand five Hundred and fifty seven Acres, in Ward's Fork, Charlotte County, which is in fine Order for Cropping, having all convenient Houses, Barns, Negro Quarters, &c. and under good Fence. It will be sold in Lots, or laid off in the old Survey. Also for Sale, eleven Hundred and twenty Acres on Buck Mountain. Long Credit will be given, if required. For Terms apply to BENJAMIN WALLER, JOHN WAYLES, RICHARD HANSON, } Attorneys for John Liddedale, Esquire.
STOLEN, a few Days ago, two Silver TABLE SPOONS marked with a Stag's Head, and five Silver TEA SPOONS marked I R. TWENTY SHILLINGS will be given to any Person that will bring them to the Post Office in Wil-Hamburg.
To be SOLD by JOSEPH KIDD, Auctioneer, &c. &c. on Monday the 12th of August, being JAMES CITY COURT DAY, at the Dwellinghouse of the Subscriber, in the City of Williamsburg.
ALL her HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting chiefly of several very good Feather Beds and Furniture, Mahogany and Walnut Tables and Chairs, several Looking-Glasses of the most fashionable Frames and Sizes, a neat plain Gold Watch, Riding Chairs, both double and single, with Harness new and complete, a small Tumbrel, two Carts, nine very good Cart Horses, with Harness, several Mens Saddles and Bridles, two large new Carpets of the best Kind, a Stock of very good Liquors of all Kinds, also a Negro Woman, and many other Articles too tedious to mention. Credit will be allowed until the 20th of April next for all Sums above fifty Shillings, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to JANE VOBE.
To be SOLD at publick Sale, on the 10th of November next, if fair, otherwise next fair Day.
FOUR Thousand Acres of LAND belonging to James Burwell, lying in the County of Isle of Wight, on James River, eleven Miles below Smithfield. It is very level, and extraordinary good for Grain and Stock, having firm Marishes belonging to it, and so convenient to Norfolk that whatever is made thereon may easily be carried there by Water. There is also a very fine Merchant Mill in the Neighbourhood thereof, the Proprietor of which will, no Doubt, readily take all the Wheat that can be made upon it. Oysters and Fish are to be had in Plenty, and extremely good. The Land will be laid off in Lots to suit Purchasers, and may be entered on the first of January next. Six Months Credit will be allowed from the Day of Entry, on Bond, with approved Security, being given to LEWIS BURWELL, DUDLEY DIGGES, THOMAS NELSON, Junior, RICHARD BAKER, NATHANIEL BURWELL, } Trustees.
CUMBERLAND County, July 15, 1771.
RUN away from the Subscriber, on Friday the 12th Instant, a likely Virginia born Negro Man of the middle Size, about twenty four Years of Age, with a remarkable Scar under his left Eye, occasioned by a Fall from a Horse. When he went off he had on a pair of dark coloured Virginia Cloth Breeches, a coarse Rolls Shirt, and an old Felt Hat, but in all Probability may change these Clothes, as he took with him a coarse Linen Shirt, and an old white Duffel great Coat. Whoever brings him to me shall have THREE POUNDS if taken in the Colony, or FIVE POUNDS if out of it, besides what the Law allows. RICHARD MOSELEY.
STRAYED from my Pasture, in Sussex County, about the Middle of April last, a dark bay MARE about four Feet six Inches high, branded on the near Buttock B, her Mane lately roached, Tail bobbed, and paces pretty well and easy. Whoever conveys the said Mare to Mr. Herbert Claiborne, at Puddledock, or Mr. Augustine Claiborne, Junior, at Gramer Place, in Dinwiddie, or to the Subscriber, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward. AUGUSTINE CLAIBORNE.
LEFT at my Plantation in Louisa, by a Negro named Jemmy, when he ran away from me, a bay coloured MARE about thirteen Hands and a Half high, branded on the near Buttock FK, shod before, and has a white Slip down her Face. Posted, and appraised to nine Pounds. Also several other Things. Any Person, on proving his Property, may have the above restored by applying to JOHN RICHMOND.
COMMITTED to Smithfield Jail, an out-landish Negro Man named JACK, a short black Fellow, and says he belongs to one Caleb Davis, in Chesterfield County, near Bermuda Hundred. Also a Negro Fellow who calls himself GEORGE CORN, and says he is free, but no Vouchers appearing to prove his Assertion, it is thought proper to advertise him. He is about fifteen Years of Age, five Feet three or four Inches high, Virginia born, and has on the usual Clothes of Plantation Negroes. Their Owners are desired to take them away, and pay Charges. JOHN TAYLOR, Jailer.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Mecklenburg County, two NEW NEGROES not capable of telling their Owners Names. One is a short Fellow, about thirty Years of Age, and the other a large Wench, who appears to be Something younger. The Owners may have them on proving their Properties and paying as the Law directs. RICHARD SWEPPSON, Jailer.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Chesterfield, on the 12th of July, a Negro Woman that cannot tell her Owner's Name. She is a short well set Woman, with large Breasts, and a round full Face, had on an Osnapbrat Shift, and Negro Cotton Petticoat and Waistcoat. The Owner is desired to prove his Property, pay Charges, and take her away. JAMES BALL, Jailer.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland, a red and white spotted COW with a good Bell on, marked with a Crop in each Ear, and an Underknot in the right. Posted, and appraised to three Pounds. JAMES AIKEN.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a red and white Pied HEIFER marked with a Crop in each Ear, and a Nick in the under Part of the left. Posted, and appraised to thirty five Shillings. JOHN ARCHER.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a white HORSE about four Feet six Inches high, and branded on the near Buttock O. Posted, and appraised to eight Pounds. RICHARD ROYALL.
TAKEN up, in Mecklenburg, a bright bay HORSE, branded on the near Buttock thus ∨, about four Feet seven Inches high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail. Posted, and appraised to eight Pounds. JOSEPH EASTLAND.
TAKEN up, in Isle of Wight, a Chestnut sorrel HORSE about four Feet six Inches high, with a Star in his Forehead, a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock B, paces naturally, and had a small Bell on. Posted, and appraised to five Pounds ten Shillings. WILLIAM BELL.
TAKEN up, in Amberst, a bright bay MARE about four Years old, one of her hind Feet white, but neither dockt nor branded. Posted, and appraised to three Pounds. RICHARD TANKESLEY.
TAKEN up, in Amberst, a small sorrel HORSE about four Feet five Inches high, trots and paces slow, with a small Star in his Forehead, a roached Mane and Switch Tail, and branded on the near Buttock C. Posted, and appraised to four Pounds. JOHN LEWIS.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a red and white pied HEIFER marked with a Half Moon on the upper Side of the right Ear, and a Crop and Half Moon on the upper Side of the left. Posted, and appraised to thirty five Shillings. BLACKMAN WARD.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a dark bay MARE about four Feet six Inches high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, some Saddle Spots, branded on the near Buttock thus ∨, and had on a Bell marked R. Posted, and appraised to seven Pounds ten Shillings. JOHN WHITE.
TAKEN up, in Orange, a bay HORSE about four Feet ten Inches high, has a Blaze in his Face, one hind Foot white, had a Bell on, and is branded on the near Shoulder 71, as near as can be made out. Posted, and appraised to eleven Pounds three Shillings. JOHN HENDERSON.

TAKEN up, in Prince William , an Iron gray MARE about thirteen Hands high, with a bushy Tail, dark Mane hanging on the off Side, spotted in the Face, undockt, but her Brand is unknown. THOMAS MASTERS.
LANDED from on Board the Ship Brunswick , Captain McLarty , last Voyage, five Coils of ROPE, without any Mark. The Owner, on proving his Property and paying Charges, may have it by applying to WILLIAM BEATTIE.
IMPORTED in the Boyd , Captain John Hartwell , from Glasgow , without a Bill of Lading, a CASK marked 1 & P, No. 1. The Owner may have it on applying to the Subscriber at Port Royal. JAMES DUNLOP.
FALMOUTH, July 12, 1771.
ALL Persons having had Dealings with Wodrow & Neilson , at their Store formerly kept at Falmouth , or elsewhere, are desired to take Notice that the Death of my Partner, Mr. John Neilson , obliges me to authorize and empower Mr. David Kerr , of the said Town of Falmouth , to settle all the said Company's Accounts, and to receive all Debts due to them. I farther give Notice, that, for the Purpose of speedily discharging what Debts the Company may owe, there are for Sale sundry valuable Tracts of LAND, two GRISTMILLS, several Town LOTS, NEGROES and MULATTOES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. between this and the first of November next; and if not disposed of by that Time, they will be then sold, on Credit, to the highest Bidder. ALEXANDER WODROW. The Store and Dealings at Falmouth , in the Name of William Leve and Company, continues as formerly.
FALMOUTH, July 12, 1771.
ALL Persons indebted to the late Copartnership of Messrs. Wodrow & Neilson are desired to take Notice that all Debtors who shall fail to come and settle their Accounts before the first Day of November next will be immediately dealt with according to Law, without Respect to any Person or Persons whatever. DAVID KERR.
RICHMOND, July 15, 1771.
THE Subscriber intending to leave the Colony immediately, those who have Business with him are desired to apply to Mr. Neil Campbell of this Place, in whose Hands his Affairs will be left. GEORGE DONALD.
ANY Persons who have got Numbers 75, 76, 90, and 117, Half Acre Prizes in the Honourable William Byrd's Lottery, will be allowed a reasonable Price for them by applying to the Subscriber at Rocky Ridge . ROBERT GORDON.
WE the Subscribers hereby give Notice that Mr. John Swan , of Albemarle County , is by us appointed to draw for all Goods, Menies, Provisions, &c. for the Use of the Iron Works we are concerned with in said County; and that any Order, or Orders, drawn by any other Person, or Persons, will not be paid or accepted by the Company. WILLIAM CABELL. EDWARD CARTER. ALEXANDER TRENT. THOMAS WALKER.
IMPORTED in the Peggy , Captain Asbourn , in May last, a Chest marked ISM , the I and S in a Piece over the M, containing GUNS, which through Mistake, I expect, has been landed contrary to my Directions. Whoever has it in Possession, and will inform me where it may be received, will much oblige JACOB MICHAUX.
AMELIA, July 12, 1771.
WANTED as a Tutor in a private Family, a single Man who is master of the Languages, and will teach English and Arithmetick. Such a Person, properly recommended, as well for his Abilities as his moral Character, may find Employment, and suitable Encouragement, by applying to DAVID GREENHILL. N. B. The School is worth FIFTY Pounds a Year, clear of Board.
CHARLESTOWN, South Carolina, April 11, 1771.
THE St. CECILIA SOCIETY give Notice, that they will engage with, and give suitable Encouragement to, MUSICIANS properly qualified to perform at their CONCERT, provided they apply on or before the first Day of October next. The Performers they are in Want of are, a first and second Violin, two Hautboys, and a Bassoon, whom they are willing to agree with for one, two, or three Years. JOHN GORDON, President. THOMAS LN. SMITH, Vice President.
THE Subscriber intending to leave this Colony shortly, desires those who have any Demands against her to make them known to her or Mr. Lewis Tyler , as she is very desirous of adjusting her Affairs before she fails. EDITHA ROBINSON.
THE imported Horse VALIANT , formerly the Property of the Honourable William Byrd , Esquire, stands at Richmond , in great Perfection, and will cover Mares this Season at fifteen Shillings a Leap. ALEXANDER & PETERFIELD TRENT.
To be LET , at WARWICK , on SATURDAY the 27th Instant , THE REPAIRING of the ROADS from FALLING Creek Bridge to WARWICK , and from thence to GRINDAL's Bridge. ARCHIBALD CARY. JOHN ESDALE. ROBERT DONALD. JOHN LEITCH.
THE Subscriber forewarns all Persons from taking an Assignment of a Bond he gave Reuben Staiton , of Buckingham , for seventy Pounds (thirty Pounds payable next December , and the Balance in December 1772) as the said Staiton has not complied with his Engagements. WILLIAM JORDAN.
HANOVER, July 12, 1771.
I INTEND for ENGLAND soon. RICHARD HARVEY.
WANTED ,
A DISCREET Person capable of teaching Children Latin , Arithmetick, &c. Any such applying to the Subscriber, near Aylett's Warehouse, King William County , will meet with good Encouragement from WILLIAM COWNE.
To be SOLD at King & Queen Courthouse , on Monday the 12th of August next, being Court Day , at publick Auction, or at any Time before by private Sale, under a Deed of Trust from Mr. William Hamlin , lately deceased,
ONE undivided Moiety, or Half Part, of eighteen Hundred Acres of LAND, with a FORGE and WATER GRISTMILL thereon, situate, lying, and being in the County of King and Queen ; which said Land, Forge, and Mill, were drawn as a Prize in Colonel Bernard Moore's Lottery, by the said Hamlin , and Philip Parr Edmondson , Gentleman. The Terms to be made known at the Time of Sale. THEODORICK BLAND. JOHN RUFFIN, Junior.
HAMPTON, July 15, 1771.
A MOSES Boat sixteen Feet long, six Feet wide, and two Feet four Inches deep, with a small Ring Bolt in her Head and another in her Stern, her upper Stake neither payed or painted, was taken from two Sailors, supposed to be run away, about six Weeks ago, which the Owner may have by applying to JOHN JONES.
To be SOLD , on the Premises, on Friday the 16th of August , by publick Sale,
THE LAND and PLANTATION whereon Mr. Joseph Watkins lately lived, in New Kent County , containing about six Hundred Acres, on Pamunkey River , adjoining next above the Land of Mr. Lewis Webb , who will be kind enough to show it to any Purchaser. It will be found to be a pleasant Seat, and a level and valuable Farm. A good Title will be made, and, if necessary, Credit allowed, to be declared on the Day of Sale. Possession to be delivered on the first of January next. EDWARD WATKINS. WILLIAM CAMPBELL.
To be SOLD for ready Money, or on Credit, A TRACT of LAND containing seven Hundred Acres, in Coachland County , on Little Bird Creek , where the Subscriber now lives, upon which are the following Improvements, a Dwellinghouse thirty eight Feet by twenty eight, with two Brick Chimneys, well finished both above and below, all convenient Outhouses, and a good Storehouse, a large Garden well paled in, very fine Orchards, and the whole Plantation in excellent Order for Cropping. It is a healthy Situation, well supplied with fine Water, and the Soil fit for Tobacco, Corn, and Wheat. Also a Tract of three Hundred Acres near joining the other, whereon are two small Plantations, and Orchards. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber on the Premises, to Mr. Neil Campbell , Merchant in Richmond , or to James Lyle , Merchant at Rocky Ridge , who have Power to dispose of the Lands. Deeds will be made, clear of every Encumbrance. JAMES GEORGE.
On Wednesday the 24th Instant , at Noon , will be SOLD on the Parade, in Norfolk , THE Brig INDUSTRY , about five Thousand Bushels Burthen, with all her Furniture, just arrived from Sea. The Vessel may be seen at Captain John Hutchings's Wharf, and the Terms of Sale may be known, and Inventory seen, by applying to GILCHRIST & TAYLOR.
To be SOLD at Fredericksburg , on Monday the 23d of September , being Fair Day (the Sale formerly advertised being prevented by Badness of Weather)
A BOUT fifty choice SLAVES , used to Cropping and Farming. Twelve Months credit will be allowed, on Bond, with Security, bearing Interest from the Date. I have also some other SLAVES to dispose of at private Sale, among whom are two Carpenters and a few House Servants. I will also sell the Plantation whereon I now live, in King George County , opposite to Fredericksburg , with or without the Ferry. Credit (if required) will be extended to one, two, or three Years, to suit the Purchaser. JAMES HUNTER.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Chesterfield Forge, in May last, two likely bay Horses, with roached Manes and bob Tails. One is about thirteen Years old, four Feet seven or eight Inches high, a thick well made Horse, trots and gallops well, and has a Star in his Forehead. As he was often drove in a Carriage, it is probable he may have the Mark of the Breastplate. The other is about five Years old, four Feet eight or nine Inches high, has been lately broke, but has no particular Mark that can be remembered. Neither of them are branded. Whoever delivers the said Horses to Mr. James Coupland , at the said Place, or to the Subscriber in Cumberland , shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. DAVID COUPLAND.
GLOUCESTER, July 11, 1771.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in February 1770, a likely Negro Fellow named ADAM , by Trade a Cooper and Sawyer, near six Feet high, of a yellow Complexion, down Look, rather slow of Speech, his Beard grows much under his Chin, has some gray Hairs on his Head, though but twenty five Years old, and one of his Shins has been Hurt. He was some Months advertised in the Virginia Gazette , and in the Night of the 25th Instant made his Escape from Mr. Spilley Coleman , at an Ordinary in Henrico County , who was bringing him from Orange County , North Carolina (where he had indented himself, by the Name of Thomas Jackson , to one Hugh Dobbins ) but has since been seen at the Plantation of Colonel William Macon , in New Kent . He had on, when he made his Escape, a Pair of coarse patched Rolls Trousers, a Cotton or white Plains Waistcoat much worn about the Sleeves, a pretty good brown Linen Shirt, but very dirty, a small new Felt Hat, and a Pair of old Shoes. He took Nothing with him but what he had on, which perhaps he may change the first Opportunity. He pretends to be a New-light, can read and write a little, and had when taken up a forged Pass. Whoever brings the said Negro to me in Gloucester County , or to Colonel William Macon of New Kent County , shall have FIVE POUNDS Reward if taken in this Colony and TWENTY FIVE POUNDS if out thereof. JOHN FOX.
THE STORE, adjoining the Subscriber's Shop, lately occupied by William Russell , is to be LET, and may be entered on immediately. JAMES GEDDY.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Launceston , on the 9th of this Instant ( July ) a Virginia born Negro Fellow named GEORGE , about twenty six Years of Age, five Feet seven or eight Inches high, a well made Fellow, tolerably black, has a small Scar across one of his Eyebrows, and a Nick in the under Part of one of his Ears, but which I cannot be positive. He speaks clear, discourse well, and plays well on the Fiddle. As he has some Time gone by Water, I expect he will endeavour to get on Board a Vessel, in Order to make his Escape. This is, therefore, to forewarn all Masters of Vessels either to harbour or carry him off. Whoever takes him up, and contrives him to me in the County above mentioned, shall have FIVE POUNDS Reward, if taken in Virginia , and if out of the Colony, TEN POUNDS, and all reasonable Expenses paid. RICHARD CHILTON. N. B. I would have any Person, should they take the said Runaway, to secure him well, as he is a very deceiving Fellow.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Chesterfield , on the 9th of June last, a Negro Fellow that cannot tell his Owner's Name. He is a well made Fellow, has a remarkable white Spot on one Side of his Neck, and has on an Osnaburg Shirt and white Plaid Breeches. The Owner is desired to prove his Property and take him away. JAMES BALL, Jailer.
COMMITTED to James City Prison , on Saturday the 13th Instant , a likely young Negro Fellow, who calls himself Thomas Stewart , and says he belongs to William Greig of Dinwiddie . He is a middle sized Man, and of a yellowish Complexion, has long Hair, and says he is by Birth a Freeman. The Owner is desired to send for him, and pay Charges. WILLIAM RUSSELL, Jailer.
NORFOLK, July 7, 1771.
IN Consequence of a legal Survey and Condemnation, as unfit for Sea, on Tuesday the 30th Instant will be sold at Portsmouth , for ready Money, for the Benefit of the Owners or Enforcers, the Hull, Materials, &c. of the Ship HANOVER PLANTER , Mrs. Livington late Master. GILCHRIST & TAYLOR.
NORFOLK, July 6, 1771.
RUN away, on Tuesday last, an indentured Irish Servant Man who goes by the Name of THOMAS FAY . He is about eighteen Years of Age, wears his own Hair tied behind, walks bad, and had on, when he went away, a spotted Flannel Jacket, light black gray Breeches trimmed with black, and took with him an old Snuff coloured Cloth Coat. Whoever takes up the said Servant, and delivers him to me, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble. FREDERICK ARMSTRON.
A BALE marked HP , No. 7, was brought from Shoals , by Mistake, and landed at the Subscriber's, in King and Queen County . The Owner is desired to take it away and pay the Charges. JOHN MEREDITH.
To be SOLD at Publick Auction, on Thursday the 22d of August , being Orange Court Day , at the Courthouse,
ALL the remaining Part of Ostia Tract , about five or six Hundred Acres. As this Land was formerly advertised, and fully described, it needs no farther Description. The Terms will be agreed upon by the Trustees, who will attend the Sale. 5
AS I intend to remove up the Country next Fall, I would sell my Plantation in King & Queen County , which consists of six Hundred and fifty five Acres of LAND, pleasantly situated on Mattaponi River , about six Miles above West Point , and has on it a very good neat convenient Brick House with two large Rooms, two Closets, and a Passage on a Floor, with good Cellars under it, two very pleasant Porticoes, one above and the other below Stairs, neatly finished, with Banisters and India Work, a very convenient Storehouse sixty Feet long, with two Floors and a Cellar, and all other Outhouses necessary, Garden, &c. in good Order. The Land is good for Corn, and with Manure will produce fine Tobacco. There is also belonging to the above mentioned Tract one Hundred Acres of Marsh, lying opposite, on the other Side the River, which is very convenient for getting Hay, &c. Any Person inclined to purchase may be shown the Terms, and know the Terms, by applying to JOHN MEREDITH.
Who has also for Sale another Plantation in King & Queen County , just below West Point , known by the Name of Gougl's Point , containing two Hundred Acres, adjoining the Land of Mr. Samuel Meredith , on which is a good Deal of Marsh that with little Expense might be made a valuable Meadow. The Land is well timbered, but no Improvements on it. I have also three LOTS in West Point for Sale, whereon is a neat little Dwellinghouse with two Rooms on a Floor, and an old Kitchen. The above mentioned Land will be sold together, or in separate Tracts, as may best suit the Purchasers. Tf
To be LEASED for a Term of Years, and entered upon by the 25th of November next,
A TRACT of LAND pleasantly situated, opposite to the Borough of Norfolk , commonly called Windmill Point , on which are two Brick WINDMILLS completely fitted for grinding, with a large BAKEHOUSE containing four Ovens and three Boiling Mills all under one Roof, a large Granary sufficient to contain four or five Thousand Bushels of Wheat, with some Negroes, among whom are Millers, Bakers, and a Wench; also a commodious Dwellinghouse with four Rooms on a Floor, and all necessary Outhouses belonging thereto. Any Gentleman inclined to take a Lease of the above Place may know the Terms by applying to Maurice Perrin , Esquire, of the Borough of Norfolk , or to the Subscriber on the Premises. ROBERT TUCKER.
To be SOLD , on long Credit, the three following Tracts of LAND, viz.
ONE Tract containing four Hundred Acres, lying in Spotsylvania County , on the Head of Bluff Run , about eighteen Miles from Fredericksburg . One other Tract lying in Amberley County , on Owen's Creek , containing four Hundred Acres; it is well timbered, and a good Soil for Tobacco and Indian Corn. One Tract lying in Pittsylvania County , on Sycamore Creek , near Captain Benjamin Clement's , containing two Hundred Acres; this is likewise good Tobacco Land. Any Person inclined to purchase either of the above Tracts of Land may know the Terms by applying to Mr. Charles Irving , Merchant in Albemarle County , or to the Subscriber in Richmond Town . The above Lands are the Property of John Loving , Senior, of Amberley County , but made over by a Deed of Trust to the Subscriber. Two Years Credit, or longer if required, will be given, on Bond and approved Security. Tf WILLIAM MITCHELL.
For SALE , and may be entered on immediately,
THE LOT and HOUSES, near Cabin Point Warehouse, at present occupied by Mr. Walter Peter . There are four Acres of Land well enclosed, a good Dwellinghouse, with all necessary Outhouses, also a Storehouse, Counting Room, and two Lumber Houses. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms by applying to JAMES BUCHANAN.
N. B. If the above Lot and Houses are not sold they will be rented for a Term of Years, not exceeding three.
RUN away from the Subscriber, at the Falls of James River , the Middle of last Month, a Negro Man named DAVY , belonging to the Hon. William Byrd , Esquire, about thirty Years old, five Feet eight Inches high, and very stout made; he is of a yellow Complexion, has a down Look, and a Defect in some of his fore Teeth. He is supposed to be lurking about Hanover Town , Petersburg , or gone towards Carolina . Whoever will apprehend the said Fellow, and bring him to me, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward; and if taken out of the Colony, FIVE POUNDS. Tf DAVID PATTESON.
HIS Majesty's Postmaster General having (for the better facilitating of Correspondence between Great Britain and America ) been pleased to add a fifth Packet Boat to the Station between Falmouth and New York , Notice is hereby given that the Mail, for the future, will be closed, at the Post Office in New York , at twelve of the Clock at Night, on the first Tuesday in every Month, and despatched by a Packet, the next Day, for Falmouth . By Command of the Deputy Postmaster General. ALEXANDER COLDEN, Secretary.
A Catalogue of BOOKS, STATIONARY, &c. to be SOLD at the Post Office, Williamsburg .
M IHLE's Elements of Surgery, in which are contained all the essential and necessary Principles of the Art, with an Account of the Nature and Treatment of surgical Disorders, &c. Illustrated with Copperplates.
The History of California, containing an accurate Description of the Country, the Custom of its Inhabitants, &c. 2 Vols.
Martin's Philosophical Grammar, being a View of the present State of Natural Philosophy.
The Roman History, from the Foundation of the City of Rome to the Destruction of the Western Empire. By Doctor Goldsmith. 2 Vols.
Harris on the acute Diseases of Infants, to which are added medical Observations on several grievous Diseases.
The History of the Roman Emperors, from Augustus to Constantine. By Mons. Crevier. 10 Vols.
The Christian Oratory, or the Devotion of the Closet displayed. By the late Reverend and learned Mr. Benjamin Bennet.
Hellmann's Lectures in Natural Philosophy.
Moral and political Dialogues between divers eminent Persons of the past and present Age.
The History of Greenland, containing a Description of the Country and its Inhabitants. By David Crantz. 2 Vols.
A critical History of the Life of David, King of Israel. By the late Reverend Samuel Chandler. 2 Vols.
A Dictionary of Husbandry, Garaging, Trade, and Commerce, and all Sorts of Country Affairs; illustrated with a great Number of Cuts. 2 Vols.
Dufresnoy's Chronological Tables of Universal History, sacred and profane, ecclesiastical and civil, from the Creation of the World to the Year 1743. 2 Vols.
Dryden's miscellaneous Works, containing all his original Poems, Tales, and Translations; with an Account of his Life and Writings. 4 Vols.
The Dispensatory for the Use of the Royal Hospital in Edinburgh.
Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles, and made easy to those who have not studied Mathematicks. By James Ferguson.
The Farmer's Guide, containing an Examination of many Subjects of great Importance to the Gentleman and common Husbandman. 2 Vols.
Tables and Tracts relating to several Arts and Sciences. By James Ferguson.
The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the Revolution in 1688. By David Hume, Esquire. 8 Vols.
The Life of Henry Prince of Wales, eldest Son of King James I. By Thomas Birch, D. D.
The Anatomy of the Human Body, with forty Copperplates. By W. Cheselden.
A Treatise on Venereal Diseases; giving an Account of their Nature, Cause, and Cure. By John Astruc, Physician.

POETS CORNER.
The Disappointed MILKMAID.
HOW poorly your Projectors fair, That build their Castles in the Air! Still towering on from Scheme to Scheme, They top OLYMPUS in a Dream;
The Practice of Piety, directing a Christian how to walk that he may please God. Potter's System of Practical Mathematics, with necessary Tables; the Whole in a most easy and plain Method, designed for the Use of Schools, and the Benefit of Carpenters, Joiners, Bricklayers, and other Artificers...
Mrs. Catherine Cockburne's Works, theological, moral, dramatick, and poetical; with an Account of the Life of the Author. Sermons on various Subjects and Occasions. By the late Reverend Samuel Wilson. Ogilvie's Poems, on several Subjects. 2 Vols. Hill's Family Herbal, giving an Account of all those English Plants which are remarkable for their Virtues, and of the Drugs which are produced by Vegetables of other Countries, with their Descriptions and Uses.
D U O D E C I M O S.
The Connoisseur. By Mr. Town, Critick and Censor General. Eloisa, or a Series of original Letters that passed between two Lovers, Inhabitants of a small Village at the Foot of the Alps; displaying the Eloquence of the Passions, the Charms of Virtue, and the Force of Imagination. By Mons. Rousseau. 4 Vols. Hervey's Meditations and Contemplations. 2 Vols.
Arabian Night's Entertainment, consisting of one Thousand and one Stories. 4 Vols. The Gentleman's Companion, and Tradesman's Delight. Bracken's complete Treatise upon the Art of Farniery. 2 Vols. Friendship in Death; in twenty Letters from the Dead to the Living; to which are added, Letters moral and entertaining in Prose and Verse. By Mrs. Elizabeth Rowe. 2 Vols.