The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1770-02-15 00:00:00

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HERE is a remarkable difference between the English and French in their mode of social life. The Gentlemen in France, in all periods of life, and even in the most advanced age, never associate with one another, but spend all the hours that can be spared from business or study with the Ladies, with the young, the gay, and the happy. It is observed that the people of this rank in France live longer, and, what is of much greater consequence, live more happily, and enjoy their faculties of body and mind more entire, in old age, than any people in Europe. In Great Britain we have certain notions of propriety and decorum which lead us to think the French manner of spending their hours of freedom from business extremely ridiculous, but if we examine very attentively into these sentiments of propriety we shall not perhaps find them to be built on a very solid foundation. We believe that it is proper for persons of the same age, of the same sex, of similar dispositions and pursuits, to associate together; but here we seem to be deceived by words. If we consult nature, and common sense, we shall find that the true propriety and harmony of social life depends upon the connexion of people of different dispositions and characters, judiciously blended together. Nature has made no individual, nor no class of people, independent of the rest of their species, or sufficient for their own happiness. Each sex, each character, each period of life, have their several advantages and disadvantages, and that union is the happiest and most proper where wants are mutually supplied. The fair sex should naturally expect to gain, from our conversation, knowledge, wisdom, and sedateness; and they should give us, in exchange, humanity, politeness, cheerfulness, ease, and sentiment. The levity, the rashness, and folly of early life, is tempered with the gravity, the caution, and the wisdom of age; while the timidity, coldness of heart, and languor, incident to declining years, are supported and assisted by the courage, the warmth, and the vivacity of youth. Old people would find great advantage in associating rather with the youth than with those of their own age. Many causes contribute to destroy cheerfulness in the decline of life, besides the natural decay of youthful vivacity. The few surviving friends and companions are then dropping off apace; the gay prospects, that swelled the imagination in more early and happy days, are then vanished, and along with them the open, generous, unselfish temper, and that warm heart which dilated with benevolence to all mankind. These are succeeded by gloom, disgust, suspicion, and all the selfish passions which sour the temper and contract the heart. When old people only associate with one another they mutually increase these unhappy dispositions, by brooding over their disappointments, the degeneracy of the times, and such like cheerless and uncomfortable subjects. The conversation of young people dispels this gloom, and communicates a cheerfulness, and something else perhaps which we do not fully understand, of great consequence to health and the prolongation of life. There is an universal principle of imitation among mankind, which disposes them to catch instantaneously, and without being conscious of it, the resemblance of any action or character that presents itself. This disposition we can often check by the force of reason, or the assistance of opposite impressions; at other times it is unremovable. We have numberless examples of this in the similitude of character and manners induced by people living much together, in the sudden communications of terror, of melancholy, of joy, of the military ardour, when no cause can be assigned for these emotions. The communication of nervous disorders, especially of the convulsive kind, is often so astonishing that it has been referred to fascination or witchcraft. We will not pretend to explain the nature of this mental infection, but it is a fact well established that such a thing exists, and that there is such a principle in nature as a healthy sympathy, as well as a morbid infection. An old man who enters into this philosophy is far from envying or proving a check on the innocent pleasures of young people, and particularly of his own children. On the contrary, he attends with delight to the gradual opening of the imagination, and the dawn of reason; he enters, by a secret sort of sympathy, into their guileless joys, that revive in his memory the tender images of his youth, which, as Mr. Addison observes, by length of time, have contracted a softness inexpressibly agreeable; and thus the evening of life is protracted to a happy, honourable, and unenvied old age.
From the LONDON CHRONICLE.
To the ELECTORS of GREAT BRITAIN. GENTLEMEN, PRAY give me leave to expostulate a moment with those of you who are, or intend, to become petitioners. That the people of England have a right to petition the Throne, when they think themselves injured, is beyond dispute. That they are really injured when the Ministry interferes in elections of members of Parliament is equally indisputable. What is their request? A dissolution of Parliament. Why a dissolution of Parliament? Because, say they, our representatives have deceived us; we expected they would be the guardians of the constitution, and oppose every encroachment of the Ministry. I beg your pardon, my worthy countrymen; I am certain you could have no such expectations, unless I suppose you the most ignorant of human beings. You voted for your members because you were ordered so to do by your landlord, which landlord you knew had some motive either to oblige or oppose the Ministry. How many hundreds of you have sold your votes for the paltry consideration of a few guineas? Who are the members that voted with the Ministry? Are they not, to a man, dependents on the Crown. But is this a new thing? Did you not know that all pensioners, placemen, officers at land or at sea, always will vote with the Ministry? What reason had you to suppose such members of the House of Commons more patriotick than the Bench of Peers in the upper House, who have too much gratitude ever to oppose their patrons and benefactors? In short, my fellow countrymen, if you are really undone you may thank yourselves for it. A nation that would preserve its liberty should possess some virtue. This nation
at present, I fear, possesses very little. Let me put you to the proofs: Suppose your petition granted, suppose the Parliament dissolved, are you determined never to sell your votes, never to choose for your representative a placeman, a pensioner, an officer, or the son or dependent of a Peer? If this be not your determination I say your petitions are ridiculous, and your new Parliament will be no better than the old. But if you mean not only to be free yourselves, but also to bequeath liberty to your posterity, you must not only elect independent men, but you must also insist on their promising that they will do all in their power to promote the following three essential bills:
 First, a bill to exclude all placemen, pensioners, officers, and sons of Peers, from sitting in the House of Commons.  Secondly, a bill to limit the duration of Parliaments to three years, and to regulate the election of members by ballot.  Thirdly, a bill to ascertain the privilege of members of Parliament, to the intent that neither House may judge of offences committed against themselves.  Without this last act the people of England are under as arbitrary a government as any people in Europe.
BRITANNICUS.
To the PRINTER.
WHILE the theatres are exhibiting a ridiculous jubilee, in commemoration of a dead deer-stealer, the patriots have lately enjoyed the exalted satisfaction of celebrating a nobler jubilee in honour of a live patriot. You have already been told of the 45 cannon discharged at Lambeth, echoed by the same compliment of artillery from Westminster-bridge. You have heard of the disinterested publicans, who took the halfpenny off the poster, and sold it at threepence per pot. Give me leave to acquaint you with the order of procession in the pageant exhibited on this occasion: About six o'clock in the evening, the streets being illuminated, the bells ringing, bonfires blazing, taps running, with every other demonstration of joy, the pageant proceeded from the sutling house of the Lumber Troop, in the ward of Faringdon Without, of which John Wilkes, Esq; is the rightful Alderman.
The PAGEANT.
 Exhibiting the characters of patriotism.  Marrowbones and cleavers, two by two.  Robert Jones, Esq; bearing the standard.  The Lumber Troop, with flags and favours, inscribed Wilkes and Liberty.  Forty five journeyman printers.  Electors of Faringdon Without.  Mrs. Macaulay, in the character of the historick muse.  Supporters of the Bill of Rights, two by two.  Samuel Vaughan, Esq; with an affidavit.  Sir Francis Blake Delaval in the chair, with the ensigns of Knight of the Bath, and the resolution on the Coventry address.  JUNIUS, with a mask.  Lord Chatham, without the seals.  Parson Horne, half black, half red, bearing a parboiled lobster, as an emblem of church militant.  The mob from St. George's Fields.  The bier of young Aiken.  Midship x petitioners.  The effigy of Macquirk on a gibbet.  Surrey petitioners.  Sir Joseph Mawbey, in a tub chariot, drawn by hogs.  The bear of Liberty, used at the time of the city address, attended by Alderman White of Manchester, and 44 journeyman tallowchandlers, with 45 dozen of candles, as funeral lights.  St. Bride's bells ringing muffled as the hearse passed.  Coach of Lord Mayor in posse.  Sheriff Sawbridge, led by the nose.  Sheriff Townsend, hopping.  Kearsey, with the North Briton No. 45.  A pillory.  Williams, in a hackney coach, No. 45.  Humphrey Coates, on an empty hoghead.  Virginia merchants, smoking tobacco.  Ghost of Jack Cade.  Dr. Brocklesby and Dr. Musgrave.  A triumphal car, containing the bust of Mr. Wilkes, drawn by the members of the Beef Stake club, singing Mr. Wilkes's parody on Veni Creator.  Glaziers breaking windows.  Tallowchandlers calling for lights.  Apprentices, chimney-sweepers, street-walkers, &c. &c. huzzaing Wilkes and Liberty.  In this order the pageant proceeded through Fleet market, over Blackfriars bridge, cross St. George's Fields, gave three cheers to the patriot prisoner in the King's Bench, and repeated some lines on the Essay on Woman under his window; from thence they crossed Westminster bridge, and spent the evening at the Surry tavern, drinking 45 loyal toasts, and rejoicing at the entrance of the great patriot into the 45th year of his age. LIBERTAS.
LONDON, October 21.
THE following circumstance happened not long ago at a church in the city, when they were publishing the bans of matrimony. A countryman, lately come to town, cried out aloud "God speed them well," which put the minister to the stand, thinking he had forbid the bans; and when he desired to know what he had to allege against them, the countryman replied it was a custom to say so in his country, the North of England, and he hoped the expression could do no harm any where. This answer did not a little please the minister and congregation, and the bans were published a second time, to the no small joy of the anxious bride and bridegroom.
Nov. 2. We hear from Stainton, near Newcastle, that a few days ago Mr. H—, schoolmaster there, was married to Miss Ward; however the bridegroom, ere the honey moon was out, made a proposal to the bride's mother to be off the bargain, which she readily agreed to, on his paying the expenses attending the marriage, and other charges until the time of separation.
The following is part of Dr. Musgrave's speech at the castle of Exon, October 5.
"But perhaps the Gentleman would suggest that the fact of my carrying an information to Lord Halifax is not fully proved. The answer to this is easy: The address has been published now five weeks, in all which time the persons concerned have not contradicted it; they have not inquired, say it should seem, by their delays, that they dare not inquire into it. What better proof of this fact can any man desire? Or does the Gentleman allow that but is doubtful whether Lord Halifax was under any obligation to attend it, whether it might not be too frivolous to merit any regard, and therefore thinks I ought to exhibit it before I lay what he calls a burthen upon the country? I will make him easy as to that point: I lay no burthen upon the country, or upon any man; I take it all upon my own shoulders. I myself impeach him; and the only thing I wish, or desire, is to have my impeachment heard, which, believe me, Gentlemen, never will be heard, unless you concur in requesting it."
Mr. Short, who had told the Doctor that he should produce the proofs of his charge against Lord Halifax.
Nov. 7. Letters from Copenhagen, of October 16th, say: The King our sovereign having testified his approbation, during his residence in England, of many civil and military establishments, intends to build two hospitals, at Copenhagen and Bergen, for disabled seamen. The hotel of the invalids is already begun. The English fashions and furniture prevail in the capital, and the young Noblemen learn that language, a circumstance very agreeable to the Queen.
An evening paper says that a great personage, talking a few days ago to a Knight who has the direction of the new paving of the streets, paid him a compliment upon that subject, saying that the state cash rolled smoothly over the new pavement to the Parliament House. The Knight said that he wished his Majesty had a new Parliament House as well as a new pavement leading to it, for that at present it was not suitable to the grandeur of this nation. The great personage replied, I have no objection to a new Parliament House, but I am determined to keep the old furniture.
At a meeting of those who call themselves the Friends of Liberty at Newcastle, in order to consider upon a petition to his Majesty, Sir Walter Blacket spoke with great ability and perspicuity against the measure. He concluded his speech with declaring "that he would sooner cut off his right hand than sign a request to the King to interfere with the resolutions of the Commons of England."
Extra of a letter from Hexham, October 20.
Yesterday being the anniversary of Mr. Wilkes's birth day, the patriotick club here met at the Gray Bull inn, at the signal of a peal of bells, to drink that worthy Gentleman's health, and other constitutional toasts. A shrine of liberty was placed in the center of the table, to which every member was severally to address himself, by an extempore piece of poetry, in support of the cause. Mr. J— W—, schoolmaster, who has so often distinguished himself, was called to the chair, and made his tuneful offspring in so pathetic a manner that every member was ready to march up to the throne; and after lauding the Ministry, and several of his good neighbours, in the sublimest taste, was so exhausted as scarce to be able to lift his hand to his head. However, to show his willingness and inclination to martyrdom, he exerted his utmost spirit in chucking the salt glass, and before the liquor had passed, too suddenly opening his mouth, to cheer the toast, instantly expired, in the firmest and most heroick agony, with Wilkes, Liberty, and Wine, in his mouth. He was decently interred this day; the pall supported (according to Magna Charta) by six worthy members, who have already declared their fixed resolution to follow his glorious example. After the funeral the following epitaph was spoken extempore, and voted for new. com.
Here lies J— W—, who in rhyme, Sweet Liberty! address'd thy shrine, And instantly was choak'd with wine.
Nov. 11. Last week James Boswell, Esq; presented Mr. Garrick to General Paoli, who expressed great satisfaction at being acquainted with our Rolscius; and we hear that a tragedy of Shakespeare is soon to be performed before the General, at Drury Lane theatre.
Yesterday James Boswell, Esq; set out for Scotland. General Paoli has delayed his visit to Scotland until next spring.
In one of yesterday's papers is advertised, a publick house that will give content . "Would to Heaven (says a correspondent) the present Ministry would take it, as the house might then perform what they cannot!"
Nov. 20. Saturday a Council, said to be on affairs of great importance, was held at the Cockpit, Whitehall, at which his Grace the Duke of Grafton, Earl Gower, President of the Council, &c. assisted.
The same night some despatches were sent away for the Governor of Gibraltar.
A letter from a Gentleman of Devon says: The Devonshire instructions, read at the meeting, and which were penned by Dr. Musgrave, were disagreed to by almost every freeholder who gave his attendance, by the refusal of their signatures; notwithstanding which Dr. Musgrave applied to the under sheriff that those instructions might be engrossed, and signed by the sheriff to authenticate them. He replied that he would not engross them, and that he hoped the sheriff would act a wiser part than by setting his name to give that as the act of the county which he knew nine parts out of ten were averse to. A few days after I met the sheriff, who expressed his approbation of his under sheriff's behaviour.
Much having been said about an affront alleged to have been given to a Noble Duke, relative to the commission of the peace, for the county of Leicestershire, the true state of the affair is said to be as follows:
"The C—, ex officio, issues out of his office all commissions of the peace. The names of the persons to be appointed are read over, perhaps in open council, but they are never made an object of discussion. The C— has a list from the Lord Lieutenant, which he generally adopts; but he is perfectly at freedom to choose others, either from his own knowledge, and good opinion, or the information of men acquainted with Gentlemen who are reckoned the most proper for preserving the peace of the county."
"Two Gentlemen, not recommended by the Duke of Rutland, became, by the latter means, to be comprehended in the commission for the county of Leicestershire. His Grace, upon his first view of the subject, construed into design what really was an accident."

He wrote to the premier, who had never heard any thing of the matter, and consequently could not be blamed. The affair rested with a great officer in the law. The thing was explained, and his Grace was satisfied.
The Russian Ambassador, who departs tomorrow, we hear, is appointed Vice President of the Admiralty of all Russia, and Admiral of the galleys. It is said the Empress has conferred those honours on his Excellency on account of his spirited behaviour to the French Ambassador.
The Court of Petersburg has adopted the Prussian system in her councils; the most profound secrecy is observed in the cabinet on every occasion, lest their operations should draw on them the jealousy of other northern powers, before their plan of conquest is completed.
We hear that notwithstanding the intervention of the Courts of France and Spain the Court of Vienna is resolved not to quit its pretensions to the marquisate of Final, together with several other districts in possession of the Genoese.
We hear from Paris that an epidemical distemper rages with great violence in that city, and carries off numbers of people almost suddenly.
The constituents of the city representatives begin to enforce their rights. Both Bridge and Town wards have advertised for the inhabitants to meet and consider of proper persons to be elected Common Councilmen for the year, and it is supposed most of the other wards will follow their example.
The six pirates ordered for execution are to be hanged on Thursday se'nnight, at Execution dock.
From private letters, by the way of Genoa, it is certain the Venetians are apprehensive of an approaching rupture with some great power, and while their fortifications and troops are doubling on the land side all approach of an enemy by sea has been rendered impracticable, if not impossible, by the sinking large hulks across the channels of their lagunes, fortified also by booms and chains. The Proveditor General of the gulf has also been ordered to muster ten thousand seamen.
We hear every officer on furlough belonging to his Majesty's garrison of Minorca will soon receive orders to join his respective corps.
It is rumoured that the garrison of Gibraltar will be strongly augmented, by a speedy embarkation of some regiments of foot from Portsmouth.
Letters from Civita Vecchia inform us that the Pope had given orders for several armed feluccas, and half galleys, to be fitted out to cruise against the Tunisians and Algerines, whose corsairs continue to commit great depredations on the coasts of the ecclesiastical state.
An Ambassador Extraordinary from the republic of Venice is expected soon in London, on affairs of great importance.
They write from Copenhagen that the Court had resolved to prosecute the war vigorously against the Algerines.
The Court of Berlin has given orders for some ships of war to be constructed at Embden.
This morning an express arrived at St. James's from the electorate of Hanover.
According to recent letters from Leghorn the Senate of Genoa have of late been not a little perplexed at a demand of the Russians for leave to winter part of their fleet in that port, as it was foreseen that either by granting or refusing this request much offence would be given to some of the highest European powers.
Various are the conjectures respecting the republic of Genoa; but it is generally believed the warlike stores preparing at that place are to be employed in the service of France and Spain, and it is positively affirmed by some that the King of Sardinia has already taken up arms against the republic.
There is so little demand for merchandise in our West India islands that our merchants seem indifferent whether or not they continue to trade to those parts.
The time of Mr. Wilkes's enlargement now drawing nigh, the premier and his juncto are deeply engaged planning new schemes to farther oppress that Gentleman.
An ingenious artist has now in hand a curious piece of silver ornament, for the chimney-piece of her Majesty's bedchamber at St. James's, which will cost an immense sum of money.
This day was read at the Royal Exchange his Majesty's proclamation proroguing the Parliament to the 9th day of January next.
It is now confidently asserted that the seal of the highest consequence to the nation will be continued in the hands of the worthy possessor, until an abler and juster person can be found. If that is the case, his Lordship must be obliged to hold it during life.
His Excellency the Russian Ambassador's baggage that is lost is valued by him at 100,000 roubles, viz. 20,000 l. sterling.
WILLIAMSBURG, Feb. 15.
ON Thursday last died at his house in Sussex, much regretted, JOHN EDMUNDS, Esq; Attorney at Law, and one of the Burgesses for that county.
To be sold at the POST OFFICE (price 3/6) A state of the importations from Great Britain into the port of Boston, from January to August 1769.
To Mess. PURDIE & DIXON.
GENTLEMEN, By inserting the following you will oblige, if not all, at least one of your readers. PHILO HOMINIS.
IN perusing the life of that great oracle of wit, the celebrated Dean Swift, I was much entertained with the following passage: "He performed the duties of the church with the utmost punctuality, and the most rational devotion, not only in his publick and solemn addresses to God, but in that transient act of adoration, which is called saying grace, and which generally consists only in a mutter and a bow, in which the speaker appears to compliment the company, and the company each other. Dr. Swift always used the fewest words that could be uttered on the occasion with propriety and edification, but he pronounced them with an emphasis and fervour which every one around him saw and felt, and with his hands clasped in each other and lifted to his breast; and it is hoped that those who can no otherwise emulate the character of Swift will attempt it in this act of religious decorum, and no longer affect either to be wits or fine Gentlemen by a conduct directly contrary to so great an example."
As the devout wish of the serious biographer hath not yet been universally adopted in Virginia, especially at our county courts, it reminded me of a paragraph in a sermon I heard delivered by a plain honest parson, who, after demonstrating the duty and propriety of saying grace, inveighed against the neglect of it, in this truly familiar but striking manner. "I am at a loss by what name to call such a practice. Shall I say it is a heathenish practice? I recall the word, for the heathens used to say grace at table. Shall I call it a brutish custom? Nay it is even worse than that, for that domestic animal the dog will with gratitude wag his tail, and gratefully lick and kiss the hand of his benefactor who throws him a crust; yea the dull ox knows his owner, and the more stupid as his master's crib, where he hath eat, but such people do not know and acknowledge the divine hand that feeds and supports them. Indeed then (continued he) I can think of nothing so proper as to call it a boggish practice, for such persons exactly resemble the hogs, who go into the woods and feed on the acorns on the ground without once looking up to the tree from whence they fall; so these two legged swine feed on the dainties of Heaven without looking up, in grateful adoration, to the bountiful author of all their mercies, and, as Solomon says, "Go to the ant thou sluggard, consider her ways, and be wise." So may I not say to you, go to the hogs, ye stupid creatures, consider their ways, and learn to say grace."
A correspondent desires us to ask the inhabitants of Bruton parish the following question: Would it be more eligible, ye Brutonians, and would ye not with more cheerfulness pay the assessment, to have money raised upon you to mend the streets of Williamsburg, and the roads to the College and Capitol landings (which are very much in want of repair) than to be taxed to pay for a STEEPLE, which is much about as like one as the Emperor of Morocco's pigeon house, or the thing upon the Turkish mosques which they call a minaret, where a fellow knocks upon a piece of wood with a mallet to call the Mussulmen to prayers?
Entered in the upper district of James river.
 Feb. 3. Betsey, John Thom, from New York, with 1 barrel of fish, 6 barrels of cider, 1 box of candles, 6 kegs of bread, 1 chair, 2 hhd. of rum, and 12 tons of bar iron.  3. Watwick, Andrew Macvey, from Barbados, with 63 hhd. of rum, and 26 slaves.  5. Betsey, Crowell Hatch, from Boston, with 1 hhd. of claret, 1 hhd. of brown sugar, 55 hhd. 5 casks, and 5 barrels of rum, 1 tun of iron ware, 10 boxes of candles, 2700 ounces and 8 dwt. of silver, 8 casks of molasses, and 1 chair.  14. Commerce, David Conkie, from Cork, in ballast. 
Cleared.
 Feb. 2. Liberty, Andrew Breeding, for Piscataway, with 800 bushels of Indian corn, 15 barrels of pork, 10 barrels of bread, 10 barrels of seconds, and 15 bushels of pease.  3. Virginia, Alexander Thomson, for Glasgow, with 330 hhd. of tobacco, 8000 staves, and 400 hoops.  3. Walter, Richard Hunter, for Glasgow, with 447 hhd. of tobacco, 7000 staves, and 1 hhd. of rum.  3. Katie, James Clark, for Greenock, with 433 hhd. of tobacco, 13 tons of pig iron, 7000 staves, and 4 hhd. of skins.  3. Alexander, John Cameron, for Lisbon, with 4600 bushels of wheat.  5. Cuninghame, William Wylie, for Glasgow, with 519 hhd. of tobacco, 12,800 staves, and 1 hhd. of rum.  12. Swallow, Robert Standly, for Salem, with 1042 bushels of Indian corn, 715 bushels of wheat, and 1 barrel of brown sugar.  12. Newport, Samuel Edwards, for Salem, with 1600 bushels of Indian corn, 300 bushels of wheat, 50 bushels of pease, 7 barrels of pork, and 10 bushels of beans. 
Advertisements.
KING GEORGE, Feb. 7, 1770.
THE circumstances of the dispute between the executors of the late Col. John Champe and Mr. Benjamin Grymes were, I believed, so generally known that, conscious of having done nothing but what was just, and altogether free from a spirit of persecution, I contented myself under his frequent and publick reproaches, not indeed from a supposition that he might repent and do me justice, but from a belief that his character was well known, even to a proverb. This kind of disregard I thought ever to have preserved; but his advertisement of Jan. the 8th last, in Mr. Rind's Gazette of the 18th of the same month, has made me break my resolution, and request the publick ear to as short a contradiction as possible of what he has unjustly accused me in that and other advertisements. That of Sept. 24th, 1767, contains so many, that to enumerate them would require room for much the greatest part of it; a few instances will do. He blames me for multiplying suits, which were no doubt necessary, in the present times, for unkenelling the fox, which however he might have prevented, and I believe it had been to his advantage. There indeed he confesses that he concealed the Negroes, which was an acknowledgment I did not expect; but he should have added that he sent them out of the colony, and afterwards, by misrepresentation, got my execution stopped, without being obliged to give me any security for my property, consisting to a great value in Negroes, now exposed to unnatural risk, at any rate, to that of being longer exposed, under him, to hardships and barbarity. Thus the chance of losing became very great, and even now (owing in some measure to this circumstance) my demand is far from being satisfied; add to this the uncommon hardship of being obliged to account for what I gained on the sales of Negroes, which I had purchased as a common bidder, at places where the sales were made at his particular desire. In that same September 24th he makes me break engagements I never made, rave when quite cool, insult the sheriff, swear like himself, without provocation, and, in short, do many things which might well enough become him, but of which I think no man ever had, nor I hope ever shall have reason to accuse me. Were I to make use of such strange figures as he does in that what do you call it of September 24th, I might reconcile the greatest contradictions, and even say that Mr. Benjamin Grymes is a man of modesty and truth. Now for his last advertisement, the cause of this address, there he is once more at confession that I purchased the furnace legally, I suppose, for he does not say to the contrary, yet he still keeps me (illegally) from possessing it, either from the timidity of affairs, or from some defect in our laws, which it would seem cannot put a man into possession of what he has fairly purchased, and in my case at a very dear rate too. But here comes the secret: He says I sold it to him. When, Mr. Grymes? Where, Sir, did I sell it to you? What did I get for it? Who is to pay me? What! no writings between us about a matter of such consequence, especially when you know I would not take your word for a shilling? The tale tells badly. He says he has it under hand; I challenge him to produce any letter of mine in which there is any thing more (by any possible interpretation) than an offer, provided he would give me such security as I should like for fulfilling the terms to be agreed on. This he amused me with, but never produced. Indeed I imagine it was now out of his power, for confirmation of which see his letter of 29th September, 1769, annexed, and copied exactly from the original. Since then nothing has passed between us about the furnace except one letter of October 2d, to which I never made any answer, from this account of this bargain he says I made, and from the letter already referred to, I think it appears very plainly that, unless a man is bound by making an offer of any thing which is not accepted on the terms offered, I cannot be said to have sold the furnace to Mr. Grymes. But as this is an appeal to the unjudged, I leave it to them to determine how far I may be justly blamed, and how much I have been blamed unjustly. WILLIAM CHAMPE.
Mr. GRYMES's letter referred to.
Col. William Champe, S I R,
Sept. 29, 1769.
THE express returned only last night from Col. Thornton, and, as I promised you should hear from me immediately, I now send my son with this, to whom I have given Col. Thornton's letter to Mr. Holladay and myself, which he will give you a sight of, upon honour not to communicate the contents to any one. You will plainly see the inconsistencies between this and former letters laid before you, also the transactions last April court, in regard to your motion, when Col. Pendleton plead Col. Thornton's privilege, and Col. Tayloe had the direction of that affair. If you peruse the letters, I am to be chargeable; but, to convince the world of the mistake, I shall be ready to move off on notice.
You will see I am enjoined to call a meeting, but on comparing the two letters you will find what dependence there is, so that you can determine whether to trust to such a chance or procure a tenant, or look out for a market for the works. I should be glad to know if you will rent the furnace to my son to work up the stock we have provided, as it will be attended with great expenses to move it to Maryland. We have not been able to get men to do the needful yet, about making a wheel, putting in a hearth, repairing
houses, &c. that the place is like a wreck; I wish you could see it. Being now entirely deserted by my pretended friends, I am at liberty to try to get security; but part of a sentence in Col. Thornton's letter to me seems to forbid it, so that I am in doubt what steps to take, and must remain so until I hear from you. I had rather rent to blow up this stock than ask any person to be my son's security, lest I should be refused, or censured by my creditors. I have done every thing on my part, to do justice to all my creditors, which I hope they will own, for my peace sake; and as I think you cannot reproach me justly, I hope you will be silent on that head, and not mention the indiscretion of others, who may possibly have more to answer for than the loss of my estate. I am your humble servant, B. GRYMES.
To be SOLD at Petersburg, on Wednesday the 7th of March, to the highest bidders, ONE hundred fine VIRGINIA born SLAVES.
Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond with approved security; and five per cent. discount will be allowed for ready money. Gentlemen merchants notes, payable in April General Court, will be taken as payment, and the above discount allowed. T. L. LEWIS BURWELL.
The Right Hon. NORBORNE Baron de BOTETOURT, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same,
To the several SHERIFFS, and other persons herein concerned.
WHEREAS the officers of his Majesty's revenue of quitrents have represented that many of the sheriffs who had the collection thereof have neglected to come and settle their accounts with the Auditor, or to pay and discharge their balances to the Receiver General, by which many considerable sums are now in arrear and due to that revenue, I do therefore, by and with the advice and consent of his Majesty's Council, and in his Majesty's name, hereby strictly charge and command the several persons hereafter pointed out for such neglects, and all others for them concerned, to come in before the last of March and settle with the Auditor, as also to pay and discharge the sums due from them to the said Receiver General, at Williamsburg, or they may depend on having their bonds prosecuted by the Attorney General immediately; and to that end the clerks of the several counties are hereby commanded to bring in, or safely convey, to his Majesty's Attorney General, all the bonds of such sheriffs for the years they are deficient, as specified below (except for those years marked †, for which judgments are already obtained) and in case any of the said sheriffs, or their securities, are now dead, to certify to the said Attorney General the names of the heirs, executors, or administrators, of such persons, that they may be called into court to answer for those so deceased.
A list of the deficient SHERIFFS.
 † Accomack, 1763 Charles Stokeley.  do. 1766 }  do. 1767 } Covington Corbin.  Albemarle, 1764 Moses Jones.  do. 1767 John Fry.  do. 1768 Nicholas Lewis.  Augusta, 1766 }  do. 1767 } Andrew Lewis.  † Bedford, 1766 }  do. 1767 } Samuel Hairstone.  do. 1768 Richard Stith.  † do. 1754 Joseph Ray.  † Brunswick, 1761 }  do. 1762 } Thomas Twitty.  Buckingham, 1765 }  do. 1766 } Robert Bolling, jun.  † do. 1767 John Fearn.  do. 1768 Benjamin Howard.  Caroline, 1762 John Sutton.  do. 1766 Anthony Thornton.  do. 1767 }  do. 1768 } William Tyler.  Charles City, 1768 Philip P. Edmondson.  † Charlotte, 1767 }  do. 1768 } James Taylor.  Dinwiddie, 1766 John Jones.  Goochland, 1768 John Bolling.  Hanover, 1768 Samuel Overton.  † Henrico, 1757 }  do. 1768 } Benjamin Duvall.  † Halifax, 1764 James Terry.  do. 1757 Hugh Moore.  † do. 1763 Thomas Cobb.  do. 1767 }  do. 1768 } William Hoskins.  James City, 1767 }  do. 1768 } William Norvel.  Isle of Wight, 1768 Nicholas Parker.  † King William, 1763 Thomas Chamberlayne.  do. 1768 John Quarles.  Louisa, 1765 William Johnson.  do. 1766 William Smith.  do. 1767 }  do. 1768 } Thomas Ballard Smith.  Lunenburg, 1766 Joseph Williams.  do. 1768 Daniel Claiborne.  New Kent, 1767 Francis Foster.  do. 1768 George Webb.  Orange, 1768 Richard Thomas.  Prince George, 1768 Alexander Morrison.  Pittsylvania, 1767 }  do. 1768 } Benjamin Lankford.  Southampton, 1768 Charles Colby.  Spotsylvania, 1767 Joseph Brock.  Surry, 1751 }  do. 1752 } Lemuel Cocke.  Suffex, 1764 Lawrence Gibbons.  do. 1767 }  do. 1768 } Michael Bleau.  Warwick, 1768 William Langhorne.  York, 1765 }  do. 1766 } Anthony Robinson.  do. 1767 }  do. 1768 } Thomas Chisman. 
And whereas it has been represented by the Auditor that great inconvenience attends the settlement of the rent rolls with the collectors, by their separately accounting for the lands in their respective precincts, it is farther ordered that for the future the high sheriff, his deputy or deputies, in each county, do, on or about the last of May in every year, attend at the Auditor's office with two copies of the rent roll of their county, alphabetically digested, that a final settlement of the whole county may at once be completed; and in order to effect this, and prevent the like inconvenience in future, no such partial settlements will be admitted by the Auditor.

To be SOLD, on Wednesday the 14th of March next, at the plantations of John Lidderdale, Esquire, at Ward's fork, in Charlotte county,
A VERY valuable TRACT OF LAND, containing 557 acres, remarkable for producing fine tobacco and wheat, is well watered, having many fine streams on it, and is an excellent place for stock. There are three plantations cleared sufficient to work 30 hands, under good convenient houses, barns, Negro quarter, order for cropping; and for the convenience of the purchaser, the land may be viewed at any time. It will be sold together as one tract, or in lots of about 400 acres, from the old place to be sold about 100 choice SLAVES, amongst which is a great number of women, and girls, an exceeding good cooper and carpenter, with his tools, and several fine handy fellows that have been foremen or managers at the out quarters. Also, at the same time and place, will be sold several yoke of fine draught oxen, all the flocks of cattle, hogs, and horses, with the crop of corn and fodder; likewise the carts, ploughs, and working tools, belonging to the plantations. Three years credit will be allowed for the land, on paying interest after the first year, and twelve months credit for the slaves and stock. Bond, with approved security, will be required.
BENJAMIN WALLER, JOHN WAYLES, RICHARD HANSON, } Attorneys in fact for John Lidderdale, Esq.
N. B. Five per cent. discount will be allowed for ready money.
WILLIAMSBURG, Feb 15, 1770.
HAVING now imported another large and fresh assortment of white, osnaburg, and coloured Scotch THREADS, of all sorts, which I dispose of wholesale and retail, on very reasonable terms, at the store formerly occupied by Mr. Jeremiah Baker, storekeepers may be supplied with any quantity as low as they can import them.
JACOB ALLAN.
N. B. In a few months I shall have a STOCKING WEAVER from Britain. All those who are pleased to have work of that kind shall have it well and expeditiously done.
ALL persons that have any just demands against the estate of Dr. William Wills, surgeon, late of Richmond town, deceased, are desired to make them known, that proper methods may be taken to have them paid. All those that are indebted to the said estate are requested to come and settle their accounts, or suits will be brought without farther notice.
On Tuesday the 20th of this instant (February) will be rented, at Mr. James Vaughan's, in Richmond town, the houses and lots where Dr. William Wills lately lived, also 200 acres of land, with a plantation, within two miles of Richmond; and at the same time and place will be hired out 12 Negro slaves. Also will be sold, to the highest bidders, the stocks of horses, cattle, hogs, corn, fodder, plantation utensils, and the household and kitchen furniture. The terms to be agreed on at the day of sale.
THOMAS PROSSER, TURNER SOUTHALL, } Executors.
STOLEN from on board the Peggy's flat, lying at Petersburg, on the 6th instant, the following tobacco notes.
   No. Not.     At Blandford, 534 1183 James Shelton.   1236 1142 do.   1237 1194 do.   783 1120 John Freeman.   1313 1114 do.   349 1120 do.   Robert Bolling's, 861 1089 Joseph Royster.   John Bolling's, 470 1220 Abraham Sallett.   604 1105 Jacob M'Gehee.   105 1021 James Murray's est.  
Whoever returns the above notes to Mr. Richard Booker, at Petersburg, or to the subscriber, shall have 40s. reward, and no questions asked. If they are offered for sale it is desired they may be stopped, as the tobacco will not be delivered for them.
WILLIAM ASHBURN.
A YOUNG man of University education, understanding the languages, natural and moral philosophy, and the mathematics, likewise book-keeping and accounts clearly, writes an extraordinary hand, has an extraordinary hand, has had the management of several stores, and the collection of debts to a very large amount, would be glad of employment in some genteel business, on reasonable terms. He can bring an unexceptionable character. Any Gentleman wanting such a person may either advertise or apply to Mr. Purdie by letter.
ISLE OF WIGHT, Feb. 10, 1770.
WHEREAS my wife Elizabeth Allmond has eloped from my bed and board, this is to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, for I will not pay any debt she may contract.
WILLIAM ALLMOND, sen.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 15th of March next, at Halifax courthouse, being court day,
TWO valuable TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the estate of Mr. Anderson Stith, deceased. One of the tracts lies on the rivers Dan and Hyco, in Halifax county, and contains 1000 acres; and the other lies on Coleman's creek, in the said county, and contains about the same quantity. And on Tuesday the 10th of April next will be sold, at Prince George courthouse, being court day, a tract of well timbered land, belonging to the said estate, containing about 100 acres, lying in the said county of Prince George, about four miles from James river, near the land of Mr. Pinckard. Twelve months credit will be allowed for one half the purchase money, and two years for the other half, the purchasers giving bond and good security to
Tat. JOANNA STITH, Executrix.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 15th of March next, at Halifax courthouse, being court day,
A TRACT OF LAND, lying on the head of Grafty creek, in the county of Halifax, containing about 1000 acres, which belonged to Major Harry Gaines, of the county of King William, deceased. Two years credit will be allowed, the purchaser paying interest after the end of the first year, and giving bond and good security to the administrators of John Robinson, Esq. deceased.
Tat.
WHEREAS Mr. HENRY ALLEN, of Elizabeth City county, did on the 18th of December 1768 advertise two small plantations on Back river, near Hampton, with 50 acres of wood land near the plantations, I take this method to inform him that I have 594 acres of good land in Brunswick county, lying on the Cat Tail creek, with a good plantation, very well supplied with houses and orchards, and cleared ground sufficient to work six or eight hands, and well timbered and watered which I will give him in exchange for his land on Back river and, after seeing each others lands, if there is any boot deferre it shall be paid. My plantation is convenient to market, both Carolina and Petersburg. If the said Allen should be inclined to exchange, he may advertise it in this paper, that I may know his mind; and let him mention in the advertisement what time he will come and view my land, and afterwards I will come down and view his, as I will swap or sell a great bargain in mine.
ANTHONY IRBY.
THE subscriber not long since advertised 800 acres of valuable low grounds in Gloucester, and since has been told, by some of his friends, it was imagined by some Gentlemen without a full determination of selling. How to express myself in terms fully to their satisfaction I am still at a loss, but do aver I am not only desirous of selling the above tract, but will sell 500 acres more of the same low grounds adjoining, with a meadow which separates the two plantations, and a little below that there is an old mill dam which distinguishes each tract by the stream, which runs as near as may be in the middle, besides a very valuable mill adjoining these tracts, which for upwards of fifteen years has never got less than 150 barrels of corn, and very frequently 200, with 60 or 70 bushels of wheat, a year. I will likewise sell 2500 acres of high land, which joins the tract of 500 acres, and extends near two miles back, leaning towards Gloucester courthouse, the upper part of which tract is called Cheeseman swamp, and has this great advantage of a remarkable fine swamp, both sides my property, for near a mile, and which may be made into a fine meadow. I have been exact in the quantity of each tract, having examined the quitrent roll, and have paid quitrents for 27 years for the lands specified as above, so I have taken all the pains I can not to lead the purchaser into a deception. There are many reasons which make me desirous of selling these several tracts of land (and I will do it on reasonable terms) particularly to clear myself from some aspersions which, more or less, I find no man can avoid, as the world little knows I was, at the immediate request of a very indulgent father, urged in the most pressing manner to make several mortgages, by application to him from several London merchants, which within a few hundred pounds was contracted by himself before he made the estate over to me, with several Negroes, none of which can be touched until those debts are discharged, which make other creditors lie under a great disadvantage. What can I do more! I hope after this the generous and humane will not molest my person, and wait an event which I am sincerely desirous of complying with to any person who pleases to apply; and as I am very sensible no prosperity can elate me, I humbly hope no adversity shall depress me, and have long since been convinced the utmost we can hope for is contentment, and am persuaded if all the happiness in this world centred in one person it would not make a very happy being. An indisputable title will be made in these lands, which are mortgaged to the mortgagees, and
Their humble servant, FRANCIS WILLIS.
RUN away from the subscriber, in King William county, near Bull swamp, as soon as two or three days of warm weather approached, a very clean made young fellow, named JOHN H. whom I employed, for the year, as an overseer of the first rank; he has remarkable short hair, and long teeth. Any person that will apprehend and bring him to my meadow, on the aforesaid swamp, shall have a reward of large PRICK OF SWEET SCENTED TOBACCO, at Quarles's warehouse. 11 RICH.
CUMBERLAND, RUN away from in this county JACK who appear to be about 22 y is a stout black fellow, about high, speaks remarkable quick, and his whiskers grow down his face. Joshua is about the same height of Jack, but not so thick, has a deceitful smile when he speaks, and has a wen over one of his eyes. They are well clothed in the usual manner for Negroes, but it is probable they will change their clothes, as they are cunning and of a roguish disposition. I expect they will make towards Norfolk and the lower parts of Carolina, as I purchased them there a few years ago. Whoever brings me the said runaways, or secures them so that I get them again, shall be amply rewarded by JOHN MAYO.
NANSEMOND, Jan. 31, 1770. RUN away from Isle of Wight county, about six months ago, a likely well made Negro fellow named WILL, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, and about 20 years of age. He was formerly the property of Col. Lemuel Riddick, and is the same fellow that was valued in his lottery at 701. and drawn by Solomon Shepherd, jun. of whom I purchased him. It is imagined he is now in the neighbourhood of Col. Riddick's, or Mr. Shepherd's. Whoever takes him up, and delivers him to me at Milner's warehouse, in Nansemond county, shall have a reward of 40s. besides what the law allows. 4 ANTHONY WARWICK.
RUN away from the subscriber in Buckingham a young Negro fellow named SOLOMON, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, well made, has a large scar behind one of his ears, supposed to be occasioned by a burn, and had on when he went away a good suit of Negro cotton, but has several kinds or sailors clothes with him, which he will very likely wear while gone. He is an African born, and speaks very good English, and is a very sensible artful fellow. He lately belonged to a Gentleman in Norfolk, to which place he will probably endeavour to get. Whoever takes up the said Negro, and will deliver him to Mr. Neil Campbell in Richmond, or secure him so that I get him again, shall have 51. reward. DAVID PATTISON.
RUN away from the subscriber's plantation, on Namoosen, in Dinwiddie county, last September, a very likely Negro girl named POLLY, about 15 years of age, tall and spare, and of a dark complexion. Whoever apprehends her, and conveys her to me in Prince George, shall have 40s. reward. 2|| WILLIAM ROBERTSON.
Isle of Wight, Nansemond, Norfolk county, Norfolk town, Princess Anne, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, NORFOLK.
RUN away from the subscribers, on a day night last, an English indented servant man named JOHN HAUKE, by trade a shoemaker, about 5 feet 4 inches high, 23 years of age, wears his own light brown curled hair, fair complexion, pitted with the smallpox, and halts in his walk, occasioned by one of his legs being shorter than the other; had on when he went away a dark coloured coat, jacket, and breeches, with sundry other clothes. He went off with one William Oaven, a cooper. Whoever takes up the said runaway, and conveys him to us, or secures him in any of his Majesty's jails, so that we may get him again, shall have 40s. reward, besides what the law allows. 2|| JAMES CAMPBELL, & Co.
To be SOLD, pursuant to a late act of Assembly, on Wednesday the 21st of February, on the premises,
THE manor Plantation of the late John Robinson, Esq. where Mrs. Robinson now lives, on Mattaponi river, in King and Queen county, and the lands thereto adjoining and in the neighbourhood belonging to the estate, containing about 4000 acres, with the flocks, tools, crops of corn and fodder, thereon. The manor plantation is beautifully situated, commanding a fine view of the river and marshes for many miles. There is on it a large genteel two story brick house, with four rooms and a large passage on a floor, and every convenient outhouse in good order, and a large falling garden enclosed with a good brick wall; also a very good geared water grist mill, and a fine marsh adjoining, sufficient to support 500 head of cattle.
On the river, just above the said plantation, is another plantation, on which Turner's warehouses are, pleasantly situated, and has on it a good dwelling-house, with two rooms on a floor, and several outhouses in tenable repair. The whole land suits for the culture of tobacco, corn, and wheat, and will be laid off in lots to suit purchasers. At the same time and place will be sold upwards of 80 SLAVES, among which are two coachmen, the house servants, two carpenters, and sundry valuable slaves. A year's credit will be allowed for all sums above 20s. on giving bond and security to
EDMUND PENDLETON, PETER LYONS.
To be SOLD, by virtue of a power of attorney granted to the subscribers, altogether or in parcels, as will best suit the purchasers,
THREE thousand acres of LAND, in Charlotte county, on Horsepen creek, great part of which is exceeding good tobacco land, whereon is a very good grist mill, dwelling-house, and other necessary houses for cropping, a good orchard with about 400 bearing apple trees, and ground cleared sufficient to work 10 or 15 hands. The time of payment will be made easy, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to
EDWARD WADE, THOMAS COLLIER, JOHN COLLIER.

W A N T E D, To PURCHASE, or HIRE, THREE or four NEGRO FELLOWS. Any person that has such to dispose of, in either way, is desired to apply to THOMAS NELSON. York, Jan. 31, 1770.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland, a gray mare, about 4 feet high, with a hanging mane and bob tail, branded on the near buttock S, and on the off shoulder 7; olted, and appraised to 35 s. THOMAS HARRIS.
Burwell's Ferry, Feb. 1, 1770. THIS is to acquaint the publick that I have rented the house and ferry at this place, both which I propose keeping in the best order. All travellers may expect a speedy passage, and good entertainment for themselves and horses. Goods lodged in the storehouse will be taken proper care of, and not be deli- vered until the storage is paid. In a short time I shall have horses, chairs, and carts, to hire, at a minute's warning, and shall be much obliged to all who favour me with their custom. SAMUEL COKE.
On Tuesday the 27th of February next will be SOLD, at the plantation where Richard Wrinn lives, near Birchen Island bridge, in Surry county,
THE PERSONAL ESTATE of Henry Browne, Gentleman, deceased, consisting of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and utensils of husbandry. Six months credit will be allowed, on giving bond and approved security. All persons who have any demands against that estate are de- sired to make them known, and those indebted to it are requested to make payment, to JOHN EDMUNDS, } Executors. WILLIAM BROWNE, }
THE subscriber, TAVERN KEEPER, in Halifax town, North Carolina, has removed from the house he formerly lived in to that lately occupied by Thomas Wild, in the same place. He takes this method to acquaint all Gentle- men, who please to favour him with their custom, that they may depend upon being well used, and genteely accommodated. WILLIAM MARTIN.
To be SOLD, next Hanover April court, and may be entered upon immediately, THE plantation whereon the subscriber now lives, in King William county, six miles above Aylett's warehouse, con- taining 850 acres or upwards, whereon is a dwelling-house, and other outbuildings suit- able for a family, and fine apple and peach orchards. The plantation is in good order for cropping, with a new built barn, &c. and is extreme good land for tobacco and wheat. Two thirds of the money to be paid down, and the remainder in October next. JEFFERY GRISLEY.
To be SOLD, THE PLANTATION and LAND the subscriber now lives on, in York county, containing 92 acres, lying within four miles of York town, and on Pobjigate's creek, joining the land of Mr. Francis Peters; whereon is a dwelling-house, kitchen, a new barn, a corn house and dairy, a new garden 80 feet square well paled in, is very convenient to the church and mill, and has a fine navigable landing within 100 yards of the said buildings, where the best of fish and oysters may be had. Any person inclined to purchase must pay 100 l. on acknowledgment, and the remainder in three years. The price may be known by applying to WHITEHEAD LESTER.
TAKEN up, in Lunenburg, a brown cow, with a lump on the left side of her neck, and marked with a smooth crop in each ear; potted, and appraised to 35 s. THOMAS STONE.
TAKEN up, in Caroline, a bay mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high, appears to be with foal, but not branded; potted, and appraised to 6 l. JAMES CONDUIT.
TAKEN up, in Caroline, a bright bay horse, with a blaze in his face, his fore feet white, and branded on the near buttock W; potted, and appraised to 3 l. RICHARD BOULWARE.
RUN away from the subscriber, a tailor, living near Col. Tabb's, in Amelia county, on Monday the 15th of this month (January) an apprentice lad named Charles Worsham, between 17 and 18 years of age; had on when he went away a dark coloured cloth jacket, with buttons and button holes to the flaps, a pair of dark coloured duffel breeches, an osnabrug shirt, a pair of white ribbed yarn stockings, a pair of Virginia shoes without straps, and an old felt hat. He took with him a red and white dog, valued much by the subscriber. Whoever apprehends the said apprentice, and conveys him to me, if taken in Virginia shall have a reward of 20 s. besides what the law allows, and if out of the colony 5 l. THOMAS DAVIS.
TAKEN up, in Isle of Wight county, and now in prison, a Negro fellow named HERCULES, who says he belongs to David Sheppard, in Albemarle county. The owner may have him, on paying charges, by applying to JOHN TAYLOR, Jailer.
On the 20th day of March next (if fair, otherwise next fair day) will be SOLD on the premises, to the highest bidder,
THE subscriber's plantation in New Kent county, two miles above the Long Bridge, ten from good warehouses on York and James rivers, fourteen from New- castle, eighteen from Richmond, and eight from Mr. Holt's forge. It contains about 500 acres of level land, 200 of which are excellent sow grounds, proper for wheat, tobacco, or meadow; great part of the remainder is fine tobacco, the rest very good corn land, and the uncleared ground abounds with large white and red oaks, cypress, and ash. There is also on it a good situation for a mill, with a pretty good stream of water, which might be made sufficient for the whole summer at a small expense, by letting a neighbouring run into it. The buildings, which have been finished within four years, consist of a handsome and commodious dwelling-house, with its offices, an overseer's house, and several large framed barns and tobacco houses. The plantation is now in excellent order for cropping, as there is a large opening under very good fences, and the ground is fresh. At the same time and place will also be sold the SLAVES, HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, TOOLS, and FURNITURE. Credit will be allowed for all sums exceeding 5 l. to the 25th of October next, upon bond and good security, and 5 per cent. discount for ready money. Those inclined to purchase the land may be shewn it any time before the day of sale, by PETER RUSSELL.
N. B. Having been informed that many persons have been hitherto prevented from purchasing this plantation by a malicious report that I had won it at play of Col. Burwell Bassett, I think it requisite to assure the publick that the said report is a most groundless calumny, as I never had any gaming transactions with that Gentleman, of which I make no doubt he will suffi- ciently satisfy whoever will take the trouble of asking him; nor is it under any encumbrance whatsoever. P. R.
FREDERICKSBURG, Dec. 9, 1769. NEWMARKET, a plantation on Pamunkey river, in Spotsylvania county, will be sold on the premises, to the highest bidder, the 1st of March next. It contains about 800 acres, equal in quality with the lands adjoining it. There are very good improvements, the house, which has brick chimneys, is large and neat, is situated on the main road to Hanover, and is one of the best country places in the colony for an ordinary. And on the 8th of the same month a plantation near Mr. Aquila Johnson's ordinary, in Caroline, and within 20 miles of Fredericksburg, formerly occupied by Mr. Morison, will be sold at Caroline courthouse. It contains about 4 or 500 acres, and has a very good house, with other necessary improvements, and is a healthy agreeable situation. I propose the purchasers shall have three years credit, on giving bond with good security, bearing interest after a twelvemonth. They may be entered on immediately. WILLIAM REID.
VIRGINIA, sc. At a General Court held at the Capitol, November 6, 1769. Muscus Livingston, of London, mariner, and Ar- chibald Ritchie, plaintiffs, Against John Day, of London, merchant, a bankrupt, Pitman Clements, John Webb, Muscus Garnett, Henry Garnett, Augustine Garnett, John Sale, James Noell, Richard Hopkins, Robert Reynolds, John Upshaw, William Roane, Thomas Roane, Theophilus Feaver, Thomas Feaver, William Thomas, Samuel Henshaw, John Samuel, Robert Payne Waring, and Francis Waring, defen- dants, In chancery.
THE defendant, John Day, being beyond sea, and not having entered his appearance according to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that the other defendants, who have effects of the said John Day in their hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the farther order or decree of this court concerning the same; but that they deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be of value sufficient to satisfy the demand of the plaintiffs, unto the said plaintiffs, upon their giving security to the clerk of this court for the return of such effects, in such manner, and to such persons, as the court shall here- after adjudge. And it is ordered that the said defendant, John Day, do appear here on the first day of the next court to answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be within fifteen days inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months suc- cessively, and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. Anne, in the county of Essex, and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BEN. WALLER.
THE executors of Colonel CARTER, late of Clive, hereby desire to give notice that the lands upon Broad run and Kettle run, in the counties of Fauquier and Prince William, appertaining to that Gentleman's estate, will be exposed to sale, on Tuesday the 15th of May next, for ready money, to the highest bidders, for the several lots into which those lands will be laid off. Their value and convenience have been suffi- ciently set forth in a former advertisement for this purpose, and it is presumed every person intending to purchase has long before this time made himself sufficiently acquainted with their goodness. They contain upwards of 12,000 acres. The sale to begin at Captain George Nevill's, in the county of Fauquier, and continue until the lots are all sold. Ttl.
For SALE, SIX hundred acres of LAND, in Roan county, North Carolina, on the south side of Dan river, and is esteemed exceeding rich. The river runs round it in a circular manner, and forms two thirds of the line. For terms apply to the subscriber, in Charlotte county. WILLIAM JAMESON.
and forty acres or very good LAND, lying in Brunswick county, on both sides of Sturgeon creek, with undry valuable improvements on. The time of payment will be agreed on at the day of sale. The EXECUTORS. COMMITTED to Suffolk jail, in Nansemond, a Negro man named MOSES, about 36 or 37 years old, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, says he is a freeman, has lost one of the fore teeth of his lower jaw, his upper teeth rotten, and has a scar on his right cheek. The owner may have him, on paying charges, of WILLIAM GRANBERRY, Ja r .
WILLIAMSBURG, Feb. 1, 1770. THE subscriber, who is removed from New Kent to his house in this city, which was late the property of Mr. Thomas Cobb, and is on the street leading to the Capitol landing, has opened store, and intends selling upon as low terms as any where in the country. The following are the ar- ticles he has now on hand, viz. Kendall cottons, striped duffel blanketing, blue, green, and spotted rugs, 5 4 do. 18, forrest cloths, 6-4 frieze, bearskin, duffels, fearnought, German ferggs, blue and green hair thickets, black, white, blue, and green worsted plush, black fatinnet, womens black, scarlet, and cloth coloured woaks, black, white, blue, green, and cloth coloured durants, shalloons of all colours, half yard and yard wide venetians, silk ginghams, striped linens, red and white and blue and white striped holland, checks, brown holland, white and coloured Russia drab, India nankeen, silk, printed, and check handkerchiefs, plain and flowered silk gauze, cambricks, lawns, womens stays, womens silk, furred, and Leghorn hats, womens black and coloured silk bonnets, Holland and diaper tapes, flock tape, plaited flocks, common and Whitechapel needles, pins of all sorts, fans, fiddle strings, skeleton wire, spectacles, silver and brass thimbles, womens calimanco shoes of all colours, blacking balls, 3-4, 7-8, and yard wide Irish linens of all prices, 9-8 white and brown sheet- ing, German and British osnabrugs, brown rolls, bras and iron candlesticks, two feet rules, augers, chisels, cupboard and trunk locks, hinges, butchers knives, shoe knives, spades, frying pans, iron pots, saddlers tack, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d nails, nar- row and broad hoes, broad axes, cotton cards, powder, shot, copperas, mens and boys beaver, castor, and felt hats, window glass 8 by 10 and 10 by 12, wine glasses, glass tumblers, Queen's china, consisting of dishes, plates, cups and saucers, bowls, pint and quart mugs, white stone plates, agate do. china bowls of all sizes, blue, white, and red and white china tea and coffee cups and saucers, earthen and stone ware of all sorts, silk and lawn searches, sifters, pewter, consisting of plates, dishes, basons, tea and table spoons; also nutmegs, cloves, mace, cinnamon, pepper, allspice, ginger, single refined sugar, tea, coffee, and all sorts of West India commodities. JOHN LEWIS.
N. B. I will take tobacco, wheat, corn, oats, or any of the country produce, for the above articles.
ALL Persons may be supplied with this PAPER at 12 s. 6 d. a Year, and have ADVERTISEMENTS (of a moderate Length) inserted in it for 3 s. the first Week, and 2 s. each Week after. — * * All Sorts of PRINTING WORK done at this Office in the neatest Manner, with Care and Expedition.