The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1773-11-18 00:00:00

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The Pursuit after HAPPINESS.
IT is a very commendable undertaking for a Man, in his Youth, to pursue that Course which seems the best calculated to render his future Days happy; yet how shall he determine which this is when he sees all Mankind, though hastening to the same Goal, yet each pursuing a different Track? Diffident of his own Judgment, by Conviction of its Fallacy, how shall a young Man obtain this elusive Being, Happiness, so universally sought after? His Thoughts are so confused, by the Variety of Ways taken by its Pursuers, that he knows not which to follow; and loses Half the Time appropriated to its Enjoyment, in deliberating on the Method of obtaining it. And how lamentable is it to reflect that so few of Mankind possess this inestimable Jewel! How many do we see who seem satisfied with the poorest Imitations of it, and court a Shadow through a pretended Love for the Substance! Pretended, did I say? And surely pretended it must be, for such foolish, sordid, and sensual Substitutes, could never be caressed with Avidity and Pleasure. Whither shall I find thee then, O Happiness! or where is thy Place of Residence! Shall I search for thee in the Harlot's Lap? Thou art not there. Or seek thee in the Epicure's Delicacies? Yet do I not find thee. Thou neither residest in the Hoard of the Miser, or attendest on the Luxuries of the Extravagant. The ambitious Man grasps at Power, at Honour, at Fame. He clasps them to his Bosom, and thinks his Heart is satisfied; but he soon discovers his Mistake, for he misses thee, and fain would he exchange the applauding Voices of Thousands for thy Friendship and for thy Presence.
To what can these Mistakes be owing? Perhaps to a ridiculous Kind of Pride, more than any other Cause; for when Happiness is sought in Places where she never came, the Pursuer is ashamed to confess to the World that he is deceived and disappointed of his Object. Custom softens the Severity of Virtue, and makes its Practice pleasant; and I fear it too often rivets the Mind to Vice, and that too of such a Nature as to have no other Recommendation to its Execution.
The Fanatic, the Atheist, the Miser, and the Spendthrift, would with you to suppose them happy. How far they err, a small Degree of Reflection will convince an impartial Inquirer; yet, by a Continuance in his Follies, each courts the Title, till by Custom they inure themselves to the Belief or Practice of the greatest Absurdities. Talk with an Academic, he acquaints you that the World is vain and insipid; he reasons gravely on the Folly of pursuing the glittering Tinsel of polite Life, and describes, with ill-natured Satire, the Tediousness and Wearisomeness of modish Conversation; at the same Time informing you that Happiness is acquired only by an extensive Knowledge, launches out in Praise of the Beauties of Homer, and with a Kind of Ecstasy describes the Pleasures of Solitude and learned Ease. He is acquainted, he tells you, with the Ancients, Men who made Reason their Rule of Action, and who lived in an Age of much greater Perfection than the present. These are his Counsellors, and his Companions; these are his Monitors, and his Friends. In short, he speaks with farcical Contempt of the present Age, and concludes with an Assurance that Happiness is confined to the Libraries of the Studious. But how wrong and false his Ideas are, we need not take much Pains to discover; a slight Examination of his Life will be sufficient. It is one continued Scene of Gloom and Spleen; and so uniform does it appear, that, like a Piece of Machinery, it seems confined to a single Course. No tender Passions, no social Feelings, warm his insensible Heart; his Mind, incapable of the Impressions of Society, secludes itself from the Comforts of it, and with a dangerous Partiality pronounces itself perfect, without ever having met with Temptation, or even Opportunity to sin.
And is this the boasted Happiness! this the only Mode of obtaining her! Surely no: Nature forbids. Why are the tender Feelings of Benevolence impressed on our Nature, but to be exerted? Am I, like a Vegetable, to be confined to one Spot? Am I to refuse the soft, pleasing, sympathising Delights of Alliance, and despise the Ties of Affinity? Nature, Reason, and Experience, all exclaim at such a Conduct, and jointly declare it to be far, very far, distant from the true Road to Happiness.
These Reflections operated so strongly on me that I could not avoid leaving my Study to join in the Pursuit of this fleeting Form, Happiness. Disgusted at the stiff, formal, methodical Regularity of the Academic, which on Reflection appears so disgusting, I left my Chamber with hasty Steps, resolving to make my Way into Society and Life, into Gaiety and Enjoyment, at once. I did so, but here also I was mistaken. The first distinguished Character that attracted my Attention was an Officer dressed in the Regalia of his Uniform. Smitten with the beautiful Appearance of his external Adornments, "No Doubt (said I) but I have at last met with my wished for Happiness." Eager to be acquainted with him, I accosted him. He, with an easy free Air, returned my Salute, and our Friendship seemed confirmed at the first Interview. I acquainted him with the Object of my Pursuit, and told him that though I had hitherto, in Idea, sought it in vain, I hoped I had now found it in the Merits of his Profession. "Ah, my Boy (cried he) with a Voice rather vociferous, which I then foolishly attributed to Courage! Valour becomes a Man, it is this gives him the distinguished Excellencies over his Fellow Creatures. Honour is his Reward, and a Reward worthy his Pursuit. The Paths of Glory are the Paths of Happiness; for Death himself, to a brave Man, shows no Terrors or frightful Appearances. Fear not, my Lad (continued he) but here you will obtain that, in the Pursuit of which you complain of having already spent so much Time."
This Speech, delivered with Energy, had a strong Effect upon me. Methought I had never seen any Thing noble before. My Search seemed to end here, and I was about to conclude that Happiness resided only in the Camp and Scenes of War. But Reflection, though suppressed or evaded for a Time, will at length force its Way into the Heart. I could not help considering how despicable must that Man appear, to superior Beings, whose whole Life had been spent in contriving and executing Plans for the Annoyance of Society. Benevolence condemned the Practice; the Reasoning was too forcible. I found myself once more mistaken, and as far from the Point I aimed at as when I first set out.
I left the noisy Camp with Disgust, and despised myself for thinking I could work a Way to Happiness through the Distresses of my Fellow Creatures. Meditating on the Course which I should next pursue, I knew not whither I was wandering to. The Sun approached very near the Horizon, and offered himself to my View without Pain or Uneasiness. The Shadows also were lengthened, to their utmost Lengths, ere I recollected that I had been walking towards Horley Wood, where dwelt the venerable Hermit Edmund. I had heard much of his Fame, that he had sacrificed his Youth in Defence of his Country; but not meeting with the Encouragement due to his Merit, and at the same Time happening the Death of a young Lady for whom he entertained the warmest Affection, he relinquished the Pleasures of Life, not with Aversion and Discontent, but to indulge himself uninterrupted in the Recollection of past Interviews, and to prepare himself for that unknown Country to whose Boundaries he daily approached. My Situation admitting of no Alternative, I quickened my Pace, to reach his "lonely Cell, and peaceful Hermitage."
Directing my Steps towards a glimmering Light, I soon arrived at his Habitation. The Door stood open, ready to receive the wandering Feet of the Unfortunate. The Hermitage consisted but of one Room, at the upper End of which lay a Matrafs woven with Grass; near it stood a Table, whereon was placed a Lamp, before which Edmund lay prostrate in Prayer. I thought I heard him repeat, with Hesitation, the Name of Leonora. He made a Pause when he had uttered it, and moved his Hands to his Eyes; but he soon recovered himself, and seemed to continue his Devotions. I did not interrupt him, but stood awfully pleased with the Solemnity of the Scene. My Heart was not dismayed, but a
tranquil inexpressible Serenity ruled within me. In short, I never had experienced so much Happiness in my Pursuit, as I then did by mere Accident. When Edmund had finished his Ejaculations, he lifted himself from the Earth, and sitting down on the Matrafs viewed with great Attention a small Something taken out of his Bosom, which had the Appearance of a Miniature Picture, being tied round his Neck with a Piece of black Riband.
It was then I had Leisure to contemplate his Figure. His Face was the mildest I had ever beheld; in it appeared "the Wisdom of the Serpent, tempered with the Innocensiveness of the Dove," though Time had here and there left Marks of its Ravages. His Eyes were radiant and clear, though diffused with a dewy Moisture when he looked with attentive Composure on what he held in his Hand; which having regarded for some Time, he lifted them towards Heaven with a Transport which exceedingly enlightened his Countenance, and said, with a Warmth of Expression, "May the Almighty keep the Original, as I preserve the Copy!" Then opening his Bosom, he placed the Picture (for such I presume it was) with his right Hand immediately on his Heart, where he held it till he fastened his Vesture to retain it. When he had performed this small Rite, his Countenance gradually relaxed into its usual Composure.
It was then, and not till then, that I approached nearer, and discovered myself to him. He received me with an honest Welcome, and spread before me some delicious Vegetables, and reached me some pure Water from a Vessel in one Corner of the Room. When we had recruited Nature, we began to enter into Conversation with each other. I then acquainted him with the Object of my Pursuit, and related to him the Success of it; adding, that from his Experience I hoped to receive some Directions which would prove useful to my attaining it. The Countenance of the venerable Hermit was gladdened. "It is with Pleasure (said he) my Son, I acquaint you that I can favour your Pursuit. With me dwells a Virgin, whose Name is Religion, whose Presence is essentially necessary to obtain thy wished for Aim. Without her thou never couldst have obtained it; but being attended by her, and following her Directions, do not despair of Success." At this Instant the Virgin made her Appearance; she was arrayed in a white Vesture, Emblem of her Purity; neat, but not gaudy; her Countenance was the Picture of Health and Serenity. Indeed she seemed to diffuse it around her, for every Object brightened at her Approach. "Friend (said she) be assured, as long as you have me for your Companion, you cannot fail of being happy. Happiness is not confined to Place or Age; she is to be met with in every innocent Gratification which this Life can offer, therefore refuse none of them. But remember, that being a Native of Heaven, and not of Earth, it never here arrives at true Perfection. Such as it is, however, it well rewards the Cultivation. In all thy Researches after her, it shall be thy own Fault if I do not attend thee, perhaps invisible to others, yet thou shalt sensibly feel my Presence. For the present, take these short Admonitions with thee: Act honourably, be virtuous, be religious, and be happy."
L O N D O N, August 26.
IT is computed that no less than 120 considerable Merchants, Bankers, and Traders, have been absolutely ruined since June 1772; owing to Speculation, made Bills, and every Species of deceitful Credit.
The Wife of a Shepherd, at a Village near Konigberg, in Prussia, having been brought to Bed lately of three live Children, two Daughters and a Son, at an Interval of 24 Hours between each, and this unexpected Increase in the poor Man's Family having thrown him into great Embarrassment, the Chamber of War and Domains, by Command of his Prussian Majesty, have given Orders for taking Care of the Mother, and providing the Children with Nurses. The Father is said to be turned of sixty by some Years, and the Mother in the 56th Year of her Age; and they have already several Children married.
If the Ministry adopted their present pacific System of Politicks through a Consciousness of the Inability of the Nation to prosecute a War with Vigour, even Enemies might applaud their Principles, whilst they censured their Measures. Many weighty Reasons might be urged, and that too with great Propriety, in favour of the Continuance of Peace: An exhausted Treasury, an immense and daily accumulating Load of Debt, a famished Poor, burthensome Taxes, and even the Supplies which might be expected, in Case of national Distress, from the Sinking Fund, by the Ministers unmerciful Hand anticipated, publick Credit at the lowest Ebb, Specie wanting, and Ireland drained of its Resources; the Colonies, owing to a Series of ill Usage, in a Flame; and, as a commercial Country, the Balance of Trade to many Places considerably against us. In such a Situation, what can'tempt us to a Declaration of War? With whom are we to declare it? Is it because the Russians undertake Crusades that we are to accompany their Banners to the Dardanelles? Is it because the Grand Seignior happens to be a Mahometan that we are to join in his Overthrow, or support him from falling? What is it to Great Britain whether the Prussian Monarch or the Emperor agree or disagree? Let the northern Powers adjust their Differences amongst themselves; they are best qualified for the Task. Whilst France and Spain continue amicably inclined, even through Interest, we, through Policy and Respect to the deplorable State of the Nation, should avoid a War; for notwithstanding what gloomy News Collectors may announce of the "gloomy Aspect" of the continental Affairs, the Squabbles of a Pack of beggarly German Potentates are Nothing to us. All the Noise and Uproar that Scourge of his Species, the Prussian Despot, can make, all the Explosions from the chaste Czarina's Bombs, will, if suffered to pass unnoticed, like harmless Thunders, break beneath our Feet. Besides, if War commences, who, in the Name of Heaven, is to conduct it? Lord North faints at the Sight of a Musket, and is seized with convulsive Tremours at the Sound of a Cannon. Destitute then as we are of Ministers to conduct, and of Money to carry on a War, let us be content to be ruined in a peaceful Manner. At least, if we do take up Arms, let us first destroy our domestick before we chastise the Insolence of our foreign Foes.
A Gentleman of Note, lately from North America, has said, that to his certain Knowledge the Court of France has two or more Gentlemen of Observation in almost every Province on that Continent, who have the English Language, with a friendly engaging Deportment, and are very industrious in removing from the Minds of the Colonists the old Bugbear Ideas which have hitherto prevailed in North America, viz. "That the Pope and the Devil are inseparably connected with French Faith, French Alliance, and French Commerce."
A Gentleman returned from the Island of St. John's, in the Gulf of St. Laurence, assures us that the Settlers turn themselves to the Farming Business, and that the Soil is rich, and produces excellent Crops of the finest Wheat in America.
If we may give Credit to a recent Report, Affairs upon the Continent, in which our Court is deeply interested, have a very gloomy Aspect, and Advices have been lately received here that have justly alarmed the Vigilance of the Ministry. A northern Potentate, whose Plan of Operations has, to all Appearance, been limited to the Acquisition of a long coveted Territory in Poland, and to extending his Influence over the Commerce of the Baltick, now begins (though with all the seeming Tardiness incident to the German Phlegm) to direct his Motions towards another Quarter. Naturally restless and turbulent, but deliberately cautious through Subtlety, he keeps invariably fixed to a leading Maxim in his political Code, to prevent even Conjecture from throwing a Glimpse on the deep laid Schemes of his Cabinet, till he has brought them to the Point of a sudden and decisive Execution. It is an unfortunate Circumstance, that those Distractions in which he has taken so considerable a Part, and which,
to an indifferent Spectator, would seem to counteract, have rather served to favour his Designs. However, it is certain that previous to any Act of Hostilities the usual Etiquette adopted by the modern Powers will be scrupulously observed, as a Manifesto of a very extraordinary Nature is daily expected to be transmitted to the foreign Ministers. But a short Time must, undoubtedly, either refute or confirm this Intelligence.
We are informed that the yearly Balance of Trade with the Kingdom of Portugal is computed to have lessened near 300,000. within the last twelve Years.
Moore's Balance Pall Windlass was proved before the first Lord of the Admiralty, and four of the Commissioners of his Majesty's Navy, in Deptford Yard, last Wednesday. The Trial was made against the common Windlass, over which Moore's had so greatly the Advantage that it was resolved to introduce his Windlass immediately into his Majesty's Service.
We hear a large Saving is proposed to be made in future Construction of Ships of War, by laying aside the expensive Practice of ornamenting the Sterns and Quarters with gilt and carved Work, which, in each Ship of the Line, we are told amounts to upwards of 1000l. Sterling.
The Bishops of the Holy See have received Orders to seize upon the Effects of all the Jesuits in the Ecclesiastical State, in the Name of the Papal Chamber.
It is said that upwards of 30,000 Soldiers have been enlisted in this Kingdom for the Hon. East India Company's Service, since the Commencement of the last War; which is an extraordinary Drain of laborious Hands, and a real Loss to the Nation, when it is considered that scarce one in four Hundred ever returns home.
The Process against the Jesuits at Rome goes on, at length, without intermission. The Cardinal Legate went, according to the last Letters, to the House of Jesuits at Ferrara; and having assembled all the Members, showed to them the Pope's Brief, which commissioned him to deal with them very cavalierly. He first visited the College Library, which he sealed up; from thence he passed to each of the Rooms, sealing each; finally, to the Church. Their Archives, Treasures, Effects, &c. were all sealed in like Manner, and every Thing was transferred with the greatest Severity. During the whole Time the House was surrounded with Troops, so that every Thing was done under the Point of the Musket. From this House they proceeded to the Society's Colleges at Regnacavalla and Catignoble.
Queen Matilda's Health is said to be so very much on the Decline that Nature refuses the Nourishment it requires, and her Physicians have given their Opinions that unless she changes the Climate before the Winter sets in she cannot recover. In Consequence of this, it is supposed, her Majesty will be here by the Beginning of September.
A new Comedy, called the Modish Wife, written by Mr. Gentleman, is in Rehearsal at the Theatre in the Haymarket.
By a Gentleman arrived this Week from Copenhagen, we are credibly informed that there are at present upwards of 500 British Manufacturers of different Kinds in the Kingdom of Denmark, where great Encouragement is also given to Workmen in the Linen, Thread, and Stocking Manufactures, from Glasgow, and other trading Towns in Scotland.
The Death of Mr. Wheatley, to whom the precious Letters of Messieurs Hutchinson and Oliver were addressed, hath providentially proved highly serviceable to Great Britain and her Colonies. Had that Gentleman not obliged us by his Departure to the Regions unknown, the infamous Designs of a treasonable Cabal might have been carried into Execution; at least, the Americans would not have been able so clearly to discriminate between their secret and avowed Enemies. It is now evident, to Demonstration, that a fatal Blow was aimed at the Liberties of America; they were, in Mr. Hutchinson's Style, to be abolished.
Monsr. Garchier is appointed Charge des Affaires at this Court, in the Absence of the Count de Guignes. This is the Gentleman who was said, in our last Account from France, to be ordered to leave our Court on Occasion of the late Revolution in the Ministry in Favour of the Duke de Choiseul.
Letters from Prussia say: "The Court of Berlin seems impatient at the Delay of the Negotiations between the Minister from the Empress of Russia and the Magistrates of the City of Dantzick, in Consequence of which the Russian Minister has given the Dantzickers to understand that if they do not relinquish their Demands to the Right of Customs from the 9th of July, and acknowledge his Prussian Majesty's territorial Right to the Canal, the Russian Minister will leave that City; the Consequence of which is expected to be, the Prussian Army's taking Possession of the whole Territory of Dantzick."
The formidable and successful Attack on the Moors does the Spaniards great Honour, and is the certain Means to protect their Commerce.
The Association of the landed Gentlemen in Ireland, for encouraging Agriculture, will soon be attended with good Effects to that Kingdom.
Yesterday a Council was held on American Affairs, but nothing decisive, it is said, was agreed on, owing to the various Accounts received from thence.
C H A R L E S T O W N, October 1.
LETTERS from West Florida inform us that it is thought the Seat of Government will be removed to the Mississippi, and that a new Customhouse is actually established at Manchack, where it is expected a Regiment will be stationed. The Tribe of Arkansaw, and some other Indians, who had removed to the western Side of the Mississippi, being dissatisfied with the Spaniards, are returned to the British Territory.
His Excellency Sir James Wright, Baronet, Governor of Georgia, has been pleased to give Directions for raising a Troop of Rangers, to be employed in keeping good Order among, and for the Protection of, the Inhabitants in the new ceded Lands in that Province, above Little River.
A great Number of counterfeit Cob Doubloons is now circulating here, which are not easily known, being full Weight, and look nearly as well as the good Ones.
October 12. The late Order of his Majesty, in Council, to put a Stop to the granting of Lands in this Province, we hear will not affect those Persons who had before surveyed or petitioned for Lands, and that they will have Grants passed for them.
On the 16th of last Month a Schooner belonging to Captain Gilbert Harrison of this Port, and a small Schooner belonging to Virginia, were lost at Grenada, in a Gale of Wind which happened there.
October 15. Yesterday Lieutenant John Thomas, of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, sailed for Manchack, on the River Mississippi, being appointed by the Honourable John Stuart, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, to be Deputy Superintendent for the Arkansaw, and some other Tribes of Indians.
On Friday last arrived here from the North of Ireland, another Ship with about 250 Passengers, intending to settle in this Province.
Extract of a Letter from London, August 2. "The Lords of Trade have reported in Favour of the new Settlement on the Ohio, and it now remains with the King and Council to confirm their Opinion; which it is expected will be done soon, notwithstanding the Retardments thrown in the Way by some, who view the Interest of their Country, in this Matter, in a different Light."
B O S T O N, October 18.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Barbados in the Friend in this Town, September 11.
THE Legislature of this Island have this Day despatched a Law for his Majesty's Confirmation, to make Barbados a free Port, the Staple Commodities of the Island only excepted."

NEW YORK, November 1.
THURSDAY last the Gentlemen and other Passengers that arrived here last Monday night in the Ship Pearl, Captain Tucker, from that Part of North Britain called Glengary, embarked in a Sloop for Albany. On going on Board they drank his Majesty's Health, and Prosperity to the Province, and expressed the highest Sense of Gratitude for the Civilities shown them by the Inhabitants of this City.
Friday Morning last his Majesty's Royal Regiment of Welch Fusileers, and the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, now in this Garrison, were reviewed by his Excellency our Governor's Honour, on the Road to Greenwich, facing the North River. The Troops went through many new Manoeuvres; much to the Satisfaction of a prodigious Multitude of Spectators, who were highly pleased with every Part of their Performance.
Yesterday Morning, between twelve and one o'Clock, many of the Inhabitants of this City were alarmed by an unusual Motion of the Earth which shook them in their Chambers, and occasioned a Motion of China Ware, Glass, &c. &c. affecting their Minds with an Apprehension of its being an Earthquake; it was preceded by violent Rain, and immediately succeeded by very awful Lightning and tremendous Peals of Thunder.
Extract of a Letter from Montreal, October 3.
"On Friday the 17th Instant his Majesty's Bufo was fixed up at the Place d'Armes, in a Portico of the Tuscan Order erected for that Purpose, in grateful Memory of his Majesty's Benefaction to the unhappy Sufferers at the dreadful Fire which raged in this City on the 18th of May 1765. At eleven o'Clock his Majesty's 26th Regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Templar, was drawn up on the Place d'Armes, and the Grenadier Company detached with the Colours and Pioneers to the Recollets Convent, where the Bufo had been deposited on its Arrival from England, till a proper Place should be determined upon to fix the same; from whence it was born by six Gentlemen (the Committee formerly appointed for the Distribution of the Money to the Sufferers) accompanied by a large Concourse of People, composed of the principal Inhabitants of the Town, the Musk playing God save the King the whole Way. The Moment the same was fixed upon the Pedestal there was a Salute of 21 Guns from the Citadel, which was followed by three general Discharges from the Regiment and three Cheers, when the Head was knocked out of a Hoghead of Wine given on the Occasion by Monsieur De la Corn St. Luc, and his Majesty's Health was drank by the Gentlemen present, and the rest distributed to the Men of the Regiment and the Populace. The Ceremony, which ended about one, was conducted with the greatest Decency, Order, and Regularity, and to the great Satisfaction of all the Spectators, whose Cheers appeared elated at the View of this Remembrance of their gracious Sovereign. An elegant Dinner, Illuminations, and a Ball for the Ladies concluded the Whole. The following are the Words engraved on the Pedestal: "Temporal and eternal Happiness to the Sovereign of the British Empire, who relieved the City of Montreal from the dreadful Fire of 1765."
PHILADELPHIA, October 27.
WE hear that the General Assembly of the lower Counties have appointed a Committee of the House to correspond with the Committees of the other Houses of Representatives on the Continent, to inquire into the Nature, &c. of the new Court opened at Rhode Island, for inquiring into the Affair of the Gaspé Schooner, and to have a particular Attention to such Acts of the Parliament as may in any Wise affect America.
On Friday last arrived here the Ship Crawford, Captain Smith, from Cowes, with 300 Palatines.
The Week before last a very shocking Tragedy happened in Lancaster County, which is related as follows: One Brand, an ancient Man, had lately made his Will, and left the Farm on which he lived to his eldest Son. This appeared a partial Act to his youngest Son, and enraged him to such a Degree, that he quarrelled with his Brother; and one Evening, at Supper, the Dispute about the old Man's Estate got to such a Height that the youngest Brother ran up Stairs, got a loaded Gun, and shot his Brother through the Heart, of which Wound he instantly died; after this he beat his ancient Mother in a cruel Manner, and set Fire to his Father's Barn, filled with Grain and Hay, which was entirely consumed, and then set Fire to the Mansion House, but the Flames were extinguished before much Damage was done to it; and, to fill up the Measure of his Iniquity, he cut his own Throat, but the Wound not proving mortal, he was next Day apprehended, and committed to Lancaster Jail.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 18.
THE William, Thompson, from London, and the Brilliant, Bennett, from Glasgow (via Liverpool) are arrived in James River.
[Deaths.] Mr. RICHARD BOOKER, Merchant in Petersburg, of a lingering Illness. He was an amiable young Gentleman, and is much regretted among his numerous Friends and Acquaintances.
Captain JOHN HYLTON, at Bermuda Hundred, Comptroller of the Customs in the upper District of James River.
Advertisements.
THURSDAY, December 4, 1766.
ORDERED, that the Clerks of the several County Courts in this Colony do transmit to the Clerk of this House, in the first Part of every Meeting of the General Assembly, a List of the Titables in their Counties, containing the Names of such Titables; and that they transmit also, at the same Time, a List of the publick Charges of their respective Counties.
Ordered, that the Clerk of this House do cause the same to be published in the Virginia Gazette.
By the House of Burgess.
(4) GEORGE WYTHE, C. H. B.
Just ARRIVED from London, in the Ship Bland, Captain Danby,
AN Assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, to be SOLD by the Subscriber, by Wholesale and Retail, at a moderate Advance, for ready Money. ALEXANDER GORDON.
Most of the Patent Medicines, such as Norris's Drops, Keyser's Pills, &c. &c.
PRINCETOWN, New Jersey, November 1, 1773.
THE Publick is hereby informed that at the COLLEGE here young Gentlemen are instructed in all the Branches of LITERATURE, with the utmost Care. There has been lately brought from London a complete philosophical Apparatus, every Part of which was examined and approved by Persons eminently skilled in Natural Philosophy, Mathematics, and Astronomy, to which is added the Orrery constructed by David Rittenhouse, Esq; of Pennsylvania. The greatest Attention is paid to the Improvement of the Youth in the English Language, and pronouncing English Oration. All such as desire it, may also learn the French Language. The Place is remarkably healthy and pleasant, and so small as greatly to favour the Order and good Government of the College.
There is also a Grammar School, in which young Boys are perfected in the English, and taught the Latin and Greek Languages, Writing and Arithmetick, preparatory to the College. Those also who desire their Children only to be instructed in the Latin and French, Geography, and the practical Branches of the Mathematics, without going through a full College Course, may have them so taught; and they have the Liberty of attending the publick Lectures on Composition and Criticism, and on Chronology and History, and of residing in College, provided they conform themselves exactly to the College Regulations, as to the Hours of Study and Recreation.
The Expense of Board and Education, unless they are placed at a high Board, will not exceed twenty Pounds Sterling a Year, to which must be added Clothes, Books, and Pocket Money, which Gentlemen may estimate for themselves, according to the Way in which they choose their Children should be supported.
PETERSBURG, November 15, 1773.
FOR CHARTER, the SHIP Canadian, Captain Abbott, Burthen about 400 Hogheads, or 10,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to JOHN TABB.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 11, 1773.
BEING detained in this Place to relieve my
Special Bail, it will be impossible for me to be ready by the Time mentioned in my last Advertisement; therefore, to give my Creditors that Satisfaction which is necessary, I am obliged to set the 10th of January instead of the 30th Instant. And as Mr. Philip Barbour has altered his Resolution of staying till next Fall, and intends to be at Roanoke Creek by the 1st of March, in Order to proceed down the Ohio and Mississippi to West Florida, with whom my Wife is desirous of going, it is hoped both my Trustees and Creditors will attend to this Notice.
However whimsical my going to the Mississippi is looked on by some, who are prejudiced by the Reports designing Persons have circulated about the Soil and Climate, I have incontrovertible Proof to give not only of the Goodness of them, but that every Thing necessary to support a Family is already to be had there, either for Cash or Produce of the Country, there being already an Importation of 20,000. Sterling Worth of Goods from London, besides a large Importation from Philadelphia this Spring, which are vending at a Town called Maybach, upwards of 200 Miles up the River Mississippi.
As the deservedly famous Mr. Franklin has observed that the People increase so fast in America as to double every twenty Years, and the Ministry seem fixed against granting any more new Colonies (at this Juncture, however) I would recommend it to those, who are desirous of improving their Fortunes, to consider how rapidly the Lands must be settled by such a Number wanting them, and how advantageous it would be to those who get the first Foothold. And as an Inducement to Numbers, whose Distress, as well as Inclination to serve their Offspring, I can, with Pleasure, inform them, from such Authority as will stand the Test, that two Crops of Indian Corn, three of Indigo, three of Tobacco, and two in general of Rice, are to be made in a Year, also that Cotton is to be raised to a great Advantage, to which is to be added a plentiful Supply of fine Fish, Fowl, Deer, Bear, Buffalo, &c. Also that Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, &c. are to be had more reasonable than in Virginia, and Horses at two Dollars, or five Gallons of Rum.
Having said enough to entice even the Indolent, shall now observe that if any Doubt arises I should be glad to give those within a reasonable Distance a publick Meeting, and those who live at too great a Distance a publick Answer. B. GRYMES.
THE Royal Exchange, Thomas Woodford Master, lying at Bermuda Hundred, will take in Tobacco, on Liberty of Consignment to London, at eight Pounds Sterling a Tun. Orders will be received by Mr. Patrick Coutts, at Richmond, or on Board the said Ship. Great Part of her Cargo is already engaged. F. WOODFORD.
BERKELEY, November 15, 1773.
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, who has lately taken his Batchelor's Degree at Nassau Hall College, in New Jersey, would be glad of Employment as a PRIVATE or PUBLICK TUTOR, and will wait on any Gentleman, on Notice being given by Letter directed to Mr. William Carr, Postmaster at Dumfries, if the Terms proposed are approved.
A good COOPER, who can be well recommended, will meet with Encouragement by applying to BENJAMIN HARRISON, Junior. To be SOLD upon the Premises, on Friday the 3d of December, to the highest Bidder, by Virtue of a Decree of Pittsylvania Court, THE LAND and PLANTATION whereon Colonel Archibald Gordon formerly lived, in the lower End of said County, containing 535 Acres more or less, esteemed one of the best Plantations in that Part of the County, has valuable Improvements, and an exceeding fine Range. One Hundred and thirty five Pounds of the Purchase Money to be paid on the Day of Sale, and the Time of Credit for the Balance to be then agreed upon. Any Person, inclined to view the Land, may apply to Mr. Thomas Meredith, living near the Land. HALIFAX, November 1, 1773, JOHN SMITH.
To be SOLD at Cumberland Town, on Monday the 29th Instant (November)
ALL the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE of James Underwood, deceased. And on Tuesday the 14th of December, at Landy Richardson's, in Louisa, will be SOLD between thirty and forty Head of fine CATTLE, belonging to the said Estate, at six Months Credit.
Also, on Saturday the 18th of December, will be SOLD at Thomas Underwood's, in Goochland, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of the said James Underwood, deceased, a TRACT of LAND adjoining the said Thomas Underwood, and contains 200 Acres more or less, at twelve Months Credit.
The Purchasers to give Bond and Security to the Executors. RICHARD ADAMS. GEORGE PARKE.
N. B. There will also be SOLD at Cumberland Town, the 29th Instant (November) a forty Hoghead FLAT, and one of 25 Hogheads, HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, and sundry other Articles belonging to Adams and Underwood, at six Months Credit, on giving Bond and Security to R. A. Surviving Partner.
To be SOLD on Tuesday the 14th of December, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, at the late Dwelling-House of Colonel William Macon, in New Kent,
A VERY valuable Stock of CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS, and HORSES, all the Crop of CORN and FODDER, some HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, with several other Articles. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security, to carry Interest from the Date, if not punctually paid. WILLIAM MACON, } Executors. HENRY MACON, }
To be SOLD on Thursday the 9th of December, at Burwell's Ferry, if fair, otherwise next fair Day,
ALL the personal Estate of Mr. Samuel Coke, deceased, consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, HORSES, a SENE very little worn, CARPENTERS TOOLS, and sundry other Things. Credit will be allowed for all Sums above forty Shillings until the first of October next, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security to JUDITH COKE, Administratrix.
N. B. Any Person inclining to rent a GRIST MILL convenient to Williamsburg, known by the Name of Coke's Mill, may know the Terms at the above Sale, or of Mr. John Brown in Williamsburg.
To be SOLD on Wednesday the 22d of December, at the House of Mrs. Lucy Dixon, in Frederickburg,
A TRACT of LAND in Culpeper County, about six Miles above Germanna, known by the Name of Jones's, containing about 400 Acres, upon which is a Dwelling-House and sundry other Buildings lately built. Likewise eighteen valuable SLAVES. Credit will be allowed till the 10th of June, upon Bond with approved Security, to carry Interest from the Date, if not punctually paid, to JOHN DIXON, Administrator. THOMAS DIXON, Mortgagee.
N. B. I desire those who bought Negroes of me last December to take Notice that their Bonds become due the 15th of next Month, and beg they will not fail to discharge them at the Time of the above intended Sale. A Compliance with this Request will save them a Year's Interest, and the Consequence of Neglect will be a Suit immediately against every Person failing. JOHN DIXON.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 25th Instant (November) before Mr. Southall's Door, in Williamsburg,
A TRACT of LAND containing 200 Acres, in Fauquier County, about six Miles below York Town, which was sold last April Court by Richard Anderson, of Louisa. One Half of the Money to be paid down, and twelve Months Credit will be allowed for the other Part. (1) NINIAN MINZIES.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, the 3d Thursday in December, upon the Premises, in Obedience to a Decree of Gloucester Court,
ABOUT 400 Acres of good CORN and TOBACCO LAND, pleasantly situated on Carter's Creek in the said County, adjoining the Seat of Lewis Burwell, Esq; There is upon it a comfortable Dwelling-house with several Offices, and a good Apple Orchard. Credit will be allowed the Purchaser till the first of May next, on giving Bond and approved Security to the Sheriff.
N. B. At the same Time will be SOLD Mr. Zachariah Row's Right, in Reversion, to the Dower Slaves now in Possession of Mrs. Rebecca Row, Widow of the late Mr. Benjamin Row, deceased, on the above Terms of Payment.
Dr. SILVER WATCH (W. Kipling, London, No. 3487)
1773. TO Sundries by Account, or Memorandum, in P. & D's. Gazette, August 26th, £. 1 9 9 3/4. August 26. To Proportion of said Advertisement, 0 1 3. October 26. To Cash paid the Crier at Sale, 0 0 7 1/2. November 9. To Cash paid P. & D. for this Advertisement, To Balance Credit per Contra, due the Person who left the Watch with me, and payable, on Demand, to his personal Application, 0 5 0. 1 0 10. £. 2 17 6
THOMAS FENNER, Cr.
1773. October 26. By James Gilchrist, for the above Watch sold him this Day at Surry Court by Vendue, £. 2 17 6
November 9. By the Balance per Contra, (Errors excepted.) (211) THOMAS FENNER.
RUN away from the Subscriber, near Williamsburg, about a Fortnight ago, a Negro Man named JACK, of a very small Size, about forty Years old, and has lost his left Eye. Whoever delivers him to me shall have 10s. Reward, besides what the Law allows. ANDREW ESTAVE.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Princess Anne County, a Negro Man named PRECEPT; he formerly belonged to Mr. Andrew Gostier, and says he now belongs to Eleanor Taylor, of Accomack. The Owner is desired to take him away and pay Charges to GEORGE JAMISON, Jailer.
TAKEN up, in Prince William, near Joseph Florence's Ordinary, a SORREL MARE about thirteen Hands and a Half high, her left Foot is white behind, has some white Spots about her Neck and Shoulders, branded on the near Shoulder D, and on the near Buttock G. Also a SORREL HORSE COLT one Year old this Spring, belonging to the said Mare. They are posted, and appraised to $1. 10s. (11) WILLIAM FOSTER, Junior.
TAKEN up, in Goochland, a BLACK MARE about four Feet ten Inches high, seven or eight Years old, and branded on the near Buttock J. Posted, and appraised to 201. (11) DEVERIX JARRATT.
TAKEN up, in Louisa, a BLACK MARE eleven or twelve Years old, four Feet eight Inches high, a Scar on her right Thigh, some white Hairs in her Tail, branded on the near Shoulder C, and on the Buttock B. Posted, and appraised to $1. (11) GEORGE ADAMS.
PORT ROYAL, October 10, 1773.
THOSE indebted by open Account, to the Store lately kept by the Subscriber, in Port Royal, are requested to come and settle, pay off, or give Bond, as he will be under the Necessity to order Suit on all Accounts which shall be open after November. He has for SALE 7401. Sterling worth of DRY GOODS, which he will barter for Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, West India Goods, or sell on Credit, at a very low Advance, the Purchaser giving Bond and approved Security. (4) ROBERT GILCHRIST.
Just IMPORTED in the Ships Neptune and Bland, and to be SOLD at John Carter's Store, in Williamsburg, the following Goods, viz.
SUPERFINE and coarse Broadcloths, German Serges, Beaver and Bath Coatings, Dutch Blankets, Halfthicks, Osnabrugs, Rolls, fine and coarse Irish Linens, Damask Tablecloths and Napkins, Cambricks, Lawn, Muslins, Mene Buckskin Gloves, Womens and Girls Thread and Leather Gloves, Net Hoods, Glove Knots, black Catgut and Patent Net, black and white spotted Blond, Cotton Threads, India-Ditto, Flofs Silk for working Ciguet, white and black Thread Edgings and Lace, Womens white and coloured Satin Pumps, Womens and Girls Calimanco Pumps, Childrens Purple and red Morocco Leather Pumps, Mens and Boys fine and coarse Hars, Ladies Riding Hats trimmed, Hair Brooms, painted Hearth Brooms, Plate Baskets, brown Copper Tea Kitchens, Copper Tea Kettles and Trivets, Coal Scoops, Cinder Shovels, round Iron Fenders, square Iron Chaffing Dishes, Locks and Hinges of all Sorts, Glue, Sers of Bed Screws, wooden and Brass Casters, Brass Door Knockers, Brads and wooden Screw Pullies, yellow and white Chair Nails, Brass Chaffing Dishes, House Bells, Scales and Weights; Jar Raisins, Currants, Almonds, Figs, white and brown Sugar Candy, Barley Sugar, Coriander Comfits, white and coloured Carraway Comfits, candied Orange Peel and Chips, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, white Ginger, Pepper, Allspice, Anchovies, Capers, Olives, India Mangoes, pickled Barberrys and Samphire, Linseed Oil, white Lead, Lampblack, Verdigris, Dutch Pink, Umber, Vermilion, Prussian Blue, Alum, Brimstone, Rotten Stone, Powder Blue, Fig Blue, Starch, Saltpeetre, best Sallad Oil, Sacks of Salt, Playing Cards, old Gin, Hardham's best Strauburg, No. 9, Bohea and very fine Hyson Tea, Chocolate, Coffee, Mustard, &c. &c.
For SALE, At our STORE in PORTSMOUTH, Madeira, Tenerif, St. Michael's, Calcarella, and Malaga WINES.
Loaf and Muscovado SUGARS. West India and Northward RUM. Jamaica and old Barbados CANE SPIRIT. COFFEE. PIMENTA. CHOCOLATE. WHEAT FANS. MARBLE SLABS. A few HOLLAND made IRON CHESTS. And a Quantity of fresh South Carolina RICE, and SOLE LEATHER. INGLIS & LONG.
NORFOLK, October 25, 1773.
FOR CHARTER, the SNOW Hopewell, John Aylett Master, Burthen about 340 Hogheads, or 10,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to (if) GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH.

ALL Persons indebted to the Partnership of Purdie & Dixon are hereby requested to make immediate Payment, as every Account which remains unsettled after the ensuing Court will be put into the Hands of an Attorney. Mr. William Russell will collect the Debts due to the said Partnership in York and James City Counties.
PURDIE & DIXON.
NORFOLK, November 8, 1773.
THE Subscriber has a Vessel that will sail for Madeira early in December. He proposes to be in Williamsburg, at the Meeting of the Merchants, when he will be much obliged to his Friends for their Orders for Wine, &c.
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MATTHEW PHRIPP.
For S A L E,
THE LOTS near the Capitol in Williamsburg, held in Coparcenary by the Orphans of the late John Palmer, whereon is an exceeding good Brick House two Stories high, also a small wooden One, very convenient for a Gentleman's Study, with two Rooms, all other necessary Outhouses, and a Garden. The Payments shall be made easy to the Purchaser, and a good Title when Possession is given, which will be on the 1st of January.
LEWIS TYLER.
DUMFRIES, November 7, 1773.
To be SOLD at Cockpit Point, on Wednesday the 1st of December, for ready Cash, by the Administrator, all the ESTATE of Travers Downman, deceased. There are several very likely Slaves, and some of them are remarkable good Watermen.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at Dumfries, on the 10th of December, a NEW SCHOONER of about 1200 Bulhels. Burthen. Three Months Credit will be given, and undoubted Security required. The Bond to carry Interest from the Date, if not paid at the Time. (2)
To be RENTED for a Life, or Term of Years, as may be agreed upon, or the Interest of my LEASE to be SOLD,
HOG ISLAND FERRY and ORDINARY, to which there is a fine Plantation, in excellent Order. For the Crop of Wheat now growing thereon I will oblige myself to allow to a Purchaser one Hundred Pounds; but if I leave the Place, I shall reserve the Crop to myself. As much Money as I have received in twenty Days by the Premises will satisfy me for the annual Rent.
H. U. ST. GEORGE.
STOLEN out of the Subscriber's Shop, or given to a wrong Person by Mistake, a SILVER WATCH with a Silver Dial Plate, Maker's Name Hipling, London, No. 3723. I should be obliged to any Master Watchmaker who stops the said Watch, and any Person bringing it to me shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward.
JAMES GEDDY.
N. B. Just IMPORTED, and SELLING at the lowest Price, an Assortment of PLATE and JEWELLERY, consisting of Table and Tea Spoons; Tureens, Punch, and Pap Lades; Paste Shoe, Knee, and Neck Buckles; Corals, Buttons in Gold and Silver, Seals in Ditto, Paste and Crystal Earrings, Lockets plain and ornamented, plated Spurs, Ditto Buckles, Paste Pins and Combs, Watch Chains and Keys, Brooches, Rings, &c. &c.
J. G.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 7, 1773.
RUN away last Sunday Morning, from the Subscriber, an English Servant Man named SAMUEL JOHNSON, of a middle Size, thin Village, has dark Hair tied behind, stoops a little in his Shoulders, is much subject to Liquor, and at those Times very talkative and fond of singing; he had on a light coloured Cloth Coat and Jacket, blue gray Breeches much dusted with Flower, a black Handkerchief round his Neck, his Hat cocked, and pretty long before. He is a Baker by Trade, pretends to be well acquainted with the City of London, and says he has been in the East Indies. Whoever brings the said Servant to me, or secures him so that I get him again, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward, and all reasonable Expenses paid.
JOHN DRAPER.
N. B. All Masters of Vessels are forewarned from carrying him out of the Colony.
RUN away from the Subscribers, at Mr. Lewis Ball's, the 14th of October, at Night, five Convict Servant Men, who were taken the Day before from on Board the Taylor, at Four Mile Creek, viz. OLIVER MARTIN, 22 Years of Age, five Feet ten Inches high, of a brown Complexion, born in Ireland, is pert and looks well, and by Trade a House Carpenter and Joiner; he had on an old brown Coat, and red Waistcoat and Trousers. JONATHAN BOOTHMAN, an Englishman, 23 Years of Age, five Feet five Inches high, of a dark brown Complexion, and a thievish Look; he had on a white Cotton Waistcoat, and Trousers. PAUL PRESTON, a Pennsylvanian, thirty Years of Age, five Feet high, of a sandy Complexion, and good Countenance; he had on a blue Waistcoat, and black Everlasting Breeches. JOHN THOMPSON, born in New England, 35 Years of Age, five Feet four Inches high, of a black Complexion, and surly Look; he had on a blue Waistcoat, another of Cotton, black Breeches, and Trousers. JOHN GAGAHAGAN, an Irishman, five Feet four Inches high, 43 Years of Age, of a black Complexion, is a well looking Man, and by Trade a Grocer; he had on a light coloured Coat, blue Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches. The four first are Seamen. Whoever takes up and secures them, or any of them, so that we may get them again, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward for each, if taken within twenty Miles of Richmond, and if farther, FORTY SHILLINGS for each.
SAMPSON & GEORGE MATHEWS.
N. B. All Masters of Vessels are hereby forewarned from harbouring or carrying either of the said Convicts out of the Colony, at their Peril.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a DARK BAY MARE supposed to be about ten Years old next Spring, about four Feet two Inches high, has a Star in her Forehead, a Snip on her Nose, is Crest fallen, a natural Pacer, and branded on the near Shoulder I. Potted, and appraised to 5l. (||)
JAMES MEREDITH.
NORFOLK, October 30, 1773.
WHEREAS many Debts are still due to Mr. William Orange, late of this Place, and as no longer Indulgence will be granted, I request the Favour of all Persons indebted to make immediate Payment, as those who fail paying off before the first of January next will be sued, without farther Notice.
GEORGE GORDON.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 1, 1773.
ALL Persons indebted to the Partnership of A COCKE and WRAY are requested to discharge their respective Balances without Delay. They hope this Notice will be sufficient, to prevent farther Trouble.
PRINCE EDWARD, November 1, 1773.
ALL those who have any Demands against the Estate of the Reverend James Garden, deceased, are desired to make them known by the 1st of December; and those indebted to the said Estate are requested to make speedy Payment, to the Administrators.
NORFOLK, October 30, 1773.
AS I intend for Great Britain early in the Spring, I once more request all Persons indebted to the Estate of MATTHEW ROTHERY, deceased, also to ROTHERY and MOHUN, to come and make Payment. All who fail to do it before the 1st of January will be sued, without farther Notice. And those who have any Demands against said Estate are desired to make them known, that they may receive Payment.
MARY ROTHERY, Executrix.
N. B. To be SOLD a 100. Share in the Town Point Company Concern, likewise a very valuable Negro Fellow, who has worked at the Smith's Business some Time; and still continues at the principal Shop in Town, sundry Smith's Tools, several exceeding good House Wenches with their Children, and some very fine Negro Girls, all to be sold at private Sale.
To the DEBTORS of Mess. Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, in the Colony of VIRGINIA.
SIRS, FREDERICKSBURG, October 26, 1773. I AM directed by several Gentlemen in London, Creditors of the said Mess. Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, to insert the following in the Virginia Newspapers, viz.
GENTLEMEN, TAKE Notice, that a Commission of Bankruptcy, under the Great Seal of Great Britain, bearing Date the 4th of August, 1773, hath been awarded and issued against William Perkins and William Brown, late of London, Merchants, and Partners with Thomas Buchanan, of the Colony of Maryland, Merchant, and that you are not to pay any Debt, which may be due and owing by you to the Estate of the late Copartnership, to any Person or Persons whatsoever, without the Order, in Writing, of the Assignees, who shall be duly chosen under the said Commission, of which due Notice will be given as soon as they are chosen. I am farther advised, that sundry Debts due to that Partnership in this Colony, amounting to upwards of 70,000 l. Sterling, a List whereof is enclosed me, and which I shall have at the ensuing Meeting of Merchants in Williamsburg, have been assigned over to Mess. Barlow and Company, who have Possession of the Bankrupts Books. Also, that they understand other extraordinary Assignments have been made by Mr. Brown; all which, they say, they have great Reason to believe will be set aside, not being executed by all the Partners. Until this Matter is determined, it is hoped the Concerned will, for their own Security, pay proper Regard to the Creditors Notice, and this Information, by their Order, from your humble Servant,
CHARLES YATES.
Just IMPORTED from London, in the Bland, Captain Danby, and to be SOLD at my Shop in Williamsburg,
A LARGE and complete Assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, the best and freshest in their Kinds. Doctor Novis's Antimonial Drops, at 5l. the Dozen, and 50l. the Half Dozen; Keyser's Pills, at 12l. 6d. a Box; James's Fever Powders, Turlington's and Fria's Balsams, Doctor Hill's Pectoral Balsam of Honey, Godfrey's and Freeman's Cordials, Essence of Water Dock, Elixir Bardana, Daffy's, Squire's, and Stoughton's Elixirs, Jesuits and Bateman's Drops, Anderson's and Lockyer's Pills, Greenhow's Tincture for the Gums and Teeth, Ditto for the Toothach. Also best Durham Flower of Mustard, Saltpetre, Sago, Salope, fine Sallad Oil, Anchovies, Capers, Olives, pickled Walnuts, fine Jar Raisins, Currants, Figs, candied Ginger, Nutmegs, Barley Sugar, white and brown Sugar Candy, black Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, a large Quantity of Gold and Silver Leaf, best London Lancets, Smelling Bottles, Ivory and Pewter Syringes, Tooth Brushes, Prussian Blue, Verdigris, red and white Lead, Vermilion, &c. &c. &c.
WILLIAM PASTEUR.
N. B. I am in Want of a NEGRO CARPENTER, and will give a good Price for one that I like. W. P.
For L O N D O N, With Liberty of Consignment to any House, at eight Pounds Sterling a Tun Freight;
THE Bland, Michael Danby Master, being ready to receive TOBACCO from James and York Rivers. Those Gentlemen who are inclined to ship by this Opportunity are requested to deliver their Notes and Orders to Mr. P. Lyons, in Hanover, or Mess. Field and Cault, in Petersburg. The Captain, who will attend the approaching Meeting of the Merchants at Williamsburg, may likewise be treated with for Freight.
THE DELAWARE LOTTERY. FOR RAISING THE SUM OF 5625 POUNDS (or 15,000 DOLLARS) FOR THE USE OF
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY.
THE SCHEME.
   1 Prize of 6000 Dollars is 6000 Dollars.   2 - - - 2000 - - - are 4000   4 - - - 1000 - - - are 4000   10 - - - 500 - - - are 5000   20 - - - 200 - - - are 4000   30 - - - 100 - - - are 3000   60 - - - 50 - - - are 3000   6660 - - - 10 - - - are 66600   7087 Prizes. First Ticket drawn, for the first 12 Days, 100 1200   12,913 Blanks. Last drawn, 200    N. B. These are not included in the Prizes numbered.
20,000 Tickets, at Five Dollars each, are 100,000 Dollars. Not two Blanks to a Prize.
THE growing Importance of the COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, for the Use of which the above Lottery is designed, is now generally known through every Province of America. It has hitherto fulfilled, and been raised to its present Situation, entirely by the Favour of the Publick. In the Centre of North America, and in a pleasant healthy Country, it is well fitted for the most extensive Usefulness. The Success which has attended the vigorous Efforts already made to raise its Funds, and furnish the Means of a complete and finished Education to all who are sent to it, has encouraged those concerned in the present Attempt, especially as several very judicious Persons have warmly recommended it, signifying their Surprise that at a Time when so many have taken this Method of promoting publick Undertakings a SEMINARY of such Importance should not also put in for a Share of the general Benevolence. This, added to other Schemes for the Support and Improvement of the College, will afford to many Friends of that Institution an Opportunity of contributing, with very little Risk of losing, and a considerably Chance of Gain to themselves, who would not incline that the small Sums they could spare should appear in a Subscription Paper.
As most of the Tickets are already engaged, many Gentlemen of extensive Acquaintance having interested themselves in this Measure, the Publick may depend that the Lottery will be drawn some Time in the Month of December, at Newcastle upon Delaware, under the Inspection of Gentlemen of Character, who are to be upon Oath for the faithful Discharge of the Trust reposed in them; and a List of the Prizes will be published in the Virginia Gazette, for the Satisfaction of those who purchase Tickets in that Colony.
TICKETS may be had at the Post Office in Williamsburg, where the Prizes (after deducting 15 per Cent. for the Purposes of the Lottery) will be paid to the fortunate Adventurers who purchased from thence.
FREDERICKSBURG, October 26, 1773.
FOR CHARTER to any Part of Europe, the SHIP Ritchie, William Robertson Master, Burthen about 380 Hogheads of Tobacco. She is immediately expected at Hampton. For Terms apply to Neil McConll, who will be in Williamsburg about the 9th of November.
For S A L E,
A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND lying in Chefe-field, containing 1800 Acres, with a fine Apple Orchard, a great Quantity of Meadows and Maules, with fine Fishing and Fowling. It does not exceed five Miles to Peterfburg, nor six to Osborne's.
A TRACT of LAND lying in the aforesaid County, containing 1600 Acres, which is well timbered, and lies level. At a very small Expense may be erected upon it a fine Grist Mill, on Swift Creek. It is convenient to Peterfburg and Osborne's, not exceeding six Miles to either. I will sell this Tract of Land altogether, or in Parcels, as may best suit the Purchaser.
Also a TRACT of LAND in Amelia, containing 1250 Acres, with a very good Dwellinghouse, Kitchen, and all other necessary Outhouses, a fine Apple and Peach Orchard, an exceeding good Grist Mill, and the Plantation is in good Order for Cropping.
Any Person, inclined to purchase the above Tracts of Land, may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber in Chefe-field.
(6) JOHN RANDOLPH.
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust from James Walker to Mess. William Cuningham and Company, of Glasgow, will be SOLD at Peytonburg, in Pennsylvania, on Tuesday the 23rd Instant (November) for ready Money,
THIRTY VALUABLE VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES. Also 444 Acres of LAND on Mry Creek, Halifax County, a likely NEGRO FELLOW, sixteen Head of CATTLE, sixteen Head of SHEEP, and sundry HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE; the Property of Francis Arnold, and made over, by Deed of Trust, to satisfy a Debt due to the above mentioned Company. THOMAS GORDON.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 25th of this Instant (November) before the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg,
A TRACT of LAND on Chickahominy River, in James City County, containing upwards of 650 Acres, just above Barrat's Ferry, and about twelve Miles from Williamsburg. It is good for Grain or Tobacco, a fine Place for Stock, Fishing, and Fowling. Wheat will be taken in Part of Payment; and six Months Credit will be allowed for one Half the Purchase Money, and twelve Months for the Remainder.
GOODRICH BOUSH.
JAMES MARTIN, Plaintiff, against RICHARD OGLEBY, and THOMAS OGLEBY, Defendants, In CHANCERY.
GEORGE III. by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to the Sheriff of Bedford County, greeting: We command you that you summon Richard Ogleby to appear before the Justices of our said County Court of Chancery, at the Courthouse of the said County, on the fourth Monday in next Month, to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against him, and Thomas Ogleby, by James Martin; and this he shall in no Wise omit, under the Penalty of 100l. and have then there this Writ. Witness James Steptoe, Clerk of our said Court, the 30th Day of September, in the 13th Year of our Reign. JAMES STEPTOE.
GEORGE III. by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to the Sheriff of Bedford County, greeting: We command you that you summon Peter Finney to appear before the Justices of our said County Court of Chancery, on the 4th Monday in next Month, to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against him by James Robinson; and this he shall in no Wise omit, under the Penalty of 100l. and have then there this Writ. Witness James Steptoe, Clerk of our said Court, the 30th Day of September, in the 13th Year of our Reign. JAMES STEPTOE.
JAMES LYLE, Plaintiff, against GEORGE PHILLIPS, EDMUND JENNINGS, JAMES CALLAWAY, and JEREMIAH EARLY, Defendants, In CHANCERY.
GEORGE III. by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. to the Sheriff of Bedford County, greeting: We command you that you attach the Body of Edmund Jennings, so that you have his Body before the Justices of our said County Court of Chancery, at the Courthouse of our said County, on the fourth Monday in next Month, to answer us as well of a certain Contempt by him to us offered, as it is said, as upon those Things which to him shall then and there be objected, and farther to do and receive what our said Court shall in that Part consider; and have then there this Writ. Witness James Steptoe, Clerk of our said Court, the 30th Day of September, in the 13th Year of our Reign. JAMES STEPTOE.
STRAYED or STOLEN, from Mr. Bucktrout, in Williamsburg, about the 24th of October, a small BAY MARE about four Feet three Inches high, a small Star in her Forehead, never was docked, and had a small BAY COLT with her. Whoever brings them to Mr. Bucktrout, in Williamsburg, or to Mr. John Bailey, on Back River, Hampton, shall have 15s. Reward. ROBERT KING.
N. B. It is supposed she is gone towards Back River, as she was red there.
STRAYED from New London, in June last, a CHESTNUT SORREL HORSE about ten Years old, four Feet nine Inches high, a small Star in his Forehead, his Neck is sunk at his Shoulders; had on a small Bell with a round Buckle to the Collar, trots and paces, and branded on the near Shoulder TM in a Piece. Whoever brings him to me shall have 20s. Reward. JOHN CALLAWAY.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 2, 1773.
STRAYED or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, about the Beginning of this Court, a BAY HORSE about thirteen Hands and a Half high, a Star in his Forehead, a roached Mane, but has no Mark that I recollected. Whoever brings the said Horse to me shall be amply rewarded for their Trouble. JOSEPH KIDD.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 4, 1773.
RUN away from the Subscriber, the Negro Boy so well known in this City by the Name of FIDDLER BILLY who is of a yellowish Cast, snart, and likely. He belongs to the Estate of Edward Nicholson, deceased; and I hired him of Mr. Benjamin Weldon the Executor. Whoever delivers him to me shall have 20s. Reward, besides what the Law allows; and I hereby forewarn all Persons from harbouring him. WILLIAM FEARSON.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Mecklenburg, a new Negro Fellow about five Feet three Inches high, has lost Half of his left Ear, a Scar on his left Cheek, he cannot (or will not) tell his Owner's Name, has on a Pair of old Crows Trousers, and an old Blanket. The Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges. RICHARD SWEPSON, Jailor.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland, a ROAN MARE about twelve Years old, four Feet high, and branded on the off Shoulder and near Buttock. Potted, and appraised to 3l. MOSES HUDGENS.
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THE MINUTE.
THROUGH all Creation, whatsoe'er we call, By due Distinction, either great or small, Obtains its proper and specific Name Just as Comparison may fix its Claim.
To be SOLD on Thursday the 25th of this Instant (November) before the Raleigh Tavern, to the highest Bidder,
THE exceeding fine Plantation and TRACT of LAND in Chesterfield County, at the Falls of James River, belonging to the Subscriber, which contains upwards of 2000 Acres, and, on Account of its Richness and Situation, is deservedly esteemed the most valuable in the Colony, nay equal to any in America.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick, a GRAY MARE about three Years old, four Feet three Inches high, neither docked nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 5l. (||) WILLIAM FERGUSON.
TAKEN up, in Fauquier, a YELLOW BAY MARE seven or eight Years old, about fourteen Hands high, with a Star in her Forehead, a Snip on her Nose, three white Feet, shod all round, her Mane Half roached, a Sprig Tail, paces very well, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock L. Posted, and appraised to 15l. (||) JOHN LUTTRELL.
TAKEN up, in Botetourt, a DARK BROWN MARE about thirteen Hands high, five Years old, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock I. Posted, and appraised to 5l. JAMES SCOTT.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a RED COW and CALF; the Cow is marked with two Crops and two Underkeels in the left Ear. Posted, and appraised to 45s. (||) JOHN PHELPS.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, three SHEEP, two white Ewes and a black Ram, with a Bell on; the Ewes have both Lambs, marked with a Crop and Overkeel in each Ear. Posted, and appraised to 29s. (||) MARY CRENSHAW.
THE Subscriber has a neat Assortment of EUROPEAN and INDIA GOODS for Sale, which he will lump off cheap for Cash, Bills of Exchange, or Tobacco; and will give long Credit, if desired, upon Bond with Interest, and approved Security. (5||) G. MASON.
NORFOLK, October 29, 1773. FOR CHARTER, to any Part of Europe, the SHIP Sparling, William Priestman Master, Burthen about 500 Hogsheds, or 12,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to (5) JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co. Who have for Sale a Quantity of Liverpool SALT.
THE Subscriber has just opened TAVERN in the Town of Newcastle, in the new House lately built by Mr. Charles Tinsley for that Purpose, and well adapted for the Business, having an extraordinary good Pasture very convenient to it. All who will favour him with their Custom may depend they shall be well accommodated, and great Care taken of their Horses. (tf) DAVID CLARKE.
FOR CHARTER, the SHIP Neptune, Archibald White Master, Burthen about 400 Hogsheds, or 10,000 Bushels. For Terms apply to the Subscribers. JOHN GREENWOOD. (5||) JOHN LAWRENCE.
THE Subscriber, from several Years Experience of the very bad Management of Overseers, together with his own Want of a proper Knowledge in the Business of either the Farmer or Planter, though in Possession of Lands extremely well calculated for raising Wheat, Tobacco, or Indian Corn, has come to the Resolution to offer for SALE the following TRACTS of LAND, all of which may be entered upon at Christmas, namely,
That beautiful Seat and Plantation on Mattaponi River, in King and Queen, whereon John Robinson, Esquire (late Treasurer) lived, containing 1381 Acres of high Land, and about 650 Acres of very valuable Marsh, also a very good geared Water Grist Mill in proper Repair, the Toll of which maintains near sixty in Family, besides several Horses, stands within 100 Yards of the River, and, at a small Expense, may be constructed into a very convenient Merchant Mill. The Improvements on this Seat, I am credibly informed, cost better than 5000l. and in Point of Convenience, Taste, or Situation, is exceeded but by very few in the Colony, and so well known that a particular Description is unnecessary.
A Tract of very valuable Land in King William, formerly the Property of Colonel Bernard Moore, and known by the Name of Woromonkoke, containing 1780 Acres, and running near three Miles on Pamunkey River; the Soil is remarkably good for Wheat, Tobacco, or Corn, and is generally allowed to be as valuable and convenient a Plantation, for the Number of Acres, as any in the lower Parts of the Country. There are on this Tract a Dwellinghouse seventy Feet long and twenty wide, in which Colonel Moore formerly lived, with many good and convenient Outhouses, and very fine Peach Orchards. There also is, belonging to and adjoining this Land, a good Water Mill lately rebuilt on a fine and constant Stream sufficient to carry two Pair of Stones in the driest Times, situated between the Branches of York River, not above a Mile from either, and is capable of being easily made a very valuable Merchant Mill, Mattaponi being navigable up to it. When the late Speaker's Administrators advertised some Part of this Tract, in two Parcels, they say of the lower Part, containing 586 Acres, "It abounds with such a Quantity of White Oak, that it is thought 1000l. Worth of Plank and Timber may be got off it." See the Gazettes, May 10, 1770.
Another Tract on Roanoke, in Mecklenburg, Virginia, known by the Name of Black's Ferry, 6 1/2 Miles from Petersburg, about 250 Acres of which are very rich low Grounds well adapted for raising good Tobacco, a fine natural Meadow, and good Range for all Sorts of Stock. There is, at this Place, a publick Ferry established by Act of Assembly, already very profitable, and promises to be as much so as any on the River, being thought the nearest, from Appomattox, to the large Tobacco Settlements in Bute County, and other Places in North Carolina.
On the two first Plantations there are and will be put in the Ground 250 Bushels of Wheat, and as the Mills do more than maintain all the Hands and Horses necessary to be kept on these Plantations, all the Corn made thereon will be always for Market. There are large Stocks of all Sorts at all the three Places, which the Purchasers may have, with Corn, Fodder, Hay, and most Sorts of Plantation Utensils. The Terms of Sale are, one Eighth of the Consideration Money next Christmas, when Deeds are passed and Possession given, another Eighth the April Term following, and the remaining three Fourths to be paid in three annual Payment, without Interest, upon Bond and Security being given to (4) WILLIAM BLACK.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the Publick that he has got an extraordinary good PAINTER, who understands his Business as well as any Man in the Colony. He is a good Limner, Landscape Painter, &c. and an excellent Hand at painting all Sorts of Signs, Coats of Arms, and Ciphers on Carriages. He can paint any Kind of Pictures as well, and as much to the Life, as those imported from England. All those who want such Painting may depend on having it done in the best and most expeditious Manner, by applying to me in Newcastle. (tf) CHARLES TINSLEY.
Pursuant to the Will of Mr. John Smith, deceased, will be SOLD, on Friday the 3d of December, at his late Plantation in King William,
A VALUABLE Stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, a large Crop of Corn, Fodder, and Plantation Utensils. And on Tuesday, the 7th of the same Month, will be SOLD, upon the Premises, a very valuable TRACT of LAND known by the Name of Picknack, lying in Henrico, situated on the Brook Swamp, about four Miles from Richmond, and contains, by an old Survey, 200 Acres, 100 of which are very rich well timbered low Grounds drained by an extraordinary Piece of Dam Work, and the Place is in good Order for Cropping, having a sufficient Quantity of Wheat now sowed upon it. Likewise all Kinds of Stock, together with the Crop of Corn, Fodder, and Plantation Utensils.
And on Tuesday the 21st of December will be SOLD, on the Premises, a TRACT of rich and well timbered LAND containing above 2000 Acres, and lies in Goochland, on James River, near the Mouth of the Great Bird, and opposite Elk Island. There is upon this Land a Plantation sufficient to work sixteen Hands, and the Soil is very suitable for Tobacco, Wheat, and Corn. For the Convenience of Purchasers it will be divided into several Lots, before the Day of Sale. At the same Time and Place will be SOLD 91 valuable SLAVES, fifteen of whom belong to the Estate of Mr. Joseph Smith, deceased, likewise a large Stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep, with the Crop of Corn, Fodder, and Plantation Utensils.
One Half of the Purchase Money for the Lands to be paid the 1st of May, and the Balance twelve Months after that Time. Credit for the Slaves, Stocks, &c. will be allowed till the 1st of July, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, which is to carry Interest from the Date, if not punctually paid. (10) WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor of John Smith, And Administrator of Joseph Smith.
N. B. If it should rain on any of the above mentioned Days, the Publick may depend the Sale will be the next fair Day.
There will be forty SLAVES more SOLD in Goochland, at the Bird Plantation, opposite to Elk Island, on the above mentioned Day (the 21st of December) for whom the Purchaser, if required, may have longer Credit. And on Wednesday, the 1st of December, will be SOLD, at the late Mr. John Smith's Plantation in Hanover, all the Stock of HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, and HOGS, on Credit till the 1st of July.
WOOLLENS. JUST IMPORTED in the Kingston Packet, Joseph Turner Master, a few Bales of WOOLLENS, consisting of low priced BROAD-CLOTHS, DUFFILS, FRIEZES, with suitable Trimmings; a few Bales of DUTCH BLANKETS, also a Quantity of SEINE TWINE; which I will sell on reasonable Terms, for ready Money or short Credit. (tf) JOSHUA STORRS.
To be SOLD on the Premises, the 15th of December, A VALUABLE Tract of TOBACCO LAND, in Albemarle County, containing about 2300 Acres, Part of it excellent low Grounds, through which runs Buck Mountain Creek. There are upon it an Overseer's House, a new Tobacco House, and Apple and Peach Orchards. Any Person inclined to purchase the Whole, or any Part thereof, may know the Terms on the Day of Sale, which will be advantageous, as long Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and approved Security.
At the same Time and Place will also be sold the Stock of CATTLE, HOGS, HORSES, CORN, FODDER, PLANTATION UTENSILS, &c. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed for all Sums above 25 Shillings, (8) JOHN GARLICK. SAMUEL GARLICK.
WE have lately imported a Quantity of EUROPEAN GOODS, in small assorted Packages, which we will sell at a low Advance, for Cash or short Credit; namely, KENDAL COTTONS, SADDLERY, IRISH LINENS, OSNABRUGS, low priced HATS, CHECKS, stamped COTTONS, SUITS of CLOTHES with TRIMMINGS, RUSSIA LINEN, DUFFILS, &c. We have also for Sale, a Quantity of Cadis and Lantana SALT, GINGER, PLIMENTA, and choice Lisbon WINE in Quarter Casks. (tf) GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH.
For SALE, sundry Tracts of LAND, in Orange County, North Carolina, namely,
FIVE Hundred and thirteen Acres on Dan River, formerly the Property of George Lumpkin, has on it convenient Houses, good Orchards, and a good Quantity of fine low Grounds.
147 Acres on Hagan's Creek, on which is a remarkable good Seat for a Mill, and is convenient to the above Tract.
320 Acres on Mill Creek, which formerly belonged to Abraham Miles, has on it some Improvements, and is good Land for Hemp or Tobacco.
270 Acres on North Hico River, which also belonged to Abraham Miles, and is exceeding good Land.
Also one Tract of Land in this Colony of 25 Acres, being an Island in Dan River, Pittsylvania County, which is said to be the best Fishing Place on that River.
The above Lands are about 140 Miles from the Falls of Appomattox. For a more particular Description of them any Person, inclining to purchase, may be informed by applying to Mr. Roger Atkinson, or Mr. John Jones, at Petersburg. I shall be in Williamsburg at the November Meeting, and will there let such as want to buy know the Price for the Whole, or any separate Parcel, and allow a reasonable Credit. Bond, with approved Security, will be required at the Time Deeds are executed. (9) CHARLES YATES, Attorney in Fact for the Assignees of Younger, Wilkinson, & Co. FREDERICKSBURG, September 15, 1773.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 10, 1773.
COMMITTED to the publick Jail, from Cumberland, a Runaway Negro Man called TOM, five Feet ten Inches high, remarkably black, his Face much scarified with his Country Marks, both Ears bored, his right with four Holes and his left five, appears to be upwards of forty Years old, and cannot speak to be understood, had on a Crocus Shirt and Trousers. His Owner is desired to take him away and pay Charges. (12) PETER PELHAM.
TO BE SOLD,
FIVE Hundred and fifty Acres of LAND in the County of Charles City, with a convenient Dwellinghouse and other Improvements, Two Hundred and twenty Acres, in the same County, pleasantly situated on James River.
Two Thousand five Hundred and twenty Acres in the County of Cumberland, commonly known by the Name of Scrim James's.
And one Thousand four Hundred and twenty one Acres in the Counties of Goochland and Cumberland, on both Sides of James River, opposite to Elk Island.
The above TRACTS of LAND were of the Estate of the late John Wayles, deceased, devised to the Subscribers, and are now offered for Sale. Persons disposed to purchase may be informed of the Terms, on Application to any one of the Subscribers; and the Times of Payment will be made easy, on giving Bond and Security to (tf) THOMAS JEFFERSON. FRANCIS EPPES. HENRY SKIPWITH.
WOOLLENS.
THE Subscriber has now upon Hand several Bales of coarse Wool-lens properly assorted for a Store, from 6s. to 8s. Sterling Value, also a large Quantity of COARSE CLOTHS and TRIMMINGS, in small Bales, from 3s. 6d. to 12s. Sterling a Yard, which he intends selling by the Bale, or retailing by the Piece. He expects more coarse Woollens, of all Sorts, in very soon. He sells at a low Advance, for Cash or short Credit. Any Person applying to him, at Mr. John Woodside's in Norfolk, or at the General Courts, may depend on being served to Satisfaction. (tf) JOHN STONEY.
For SALE, immediately, altogether, or to any Number of Persons that will agree on a Division among themselves,
TWELVE HUNDRED ACRES of LAND, in Sussex, one Mile below the Courthouse, and joining Nottoway River for about a Mile, which affords Plenty of Fish, and makes near 100 Acres of low Ground well stocked with Cypress and other Timber; in the Banks are Plenty of Shells very good for Lime. Great Part of the high Land is rich, on which there is a pretty Situation for a House, and sufficient cleared for ten or twelve Hands to cultivate Grain on. Mr. Clements, Mr. Hoomes, or Mr. Balfour, will show the Lands; and for Terms apply to David Rose, Esquire, Merchant at Petersburg. (tf) J. SYME.
NEWCASTLE, July 14, 1773.
THE Subscribers have on Hand between six and seven Hundred Pounds Sterling Worth of EUROPEAN and EAST INDIA GOODS, which they will dispose of at a low Advance, by Wholesale, and make the Terms of Payment convenient to the Purchaser. We request the Favour of all those indebted to us to come and settle their Accounts immediately, by Bond or Payment, otherwise they may be assured their Accounts will be put into an Attorney's Hands, without Respect to Persons. (tf) JOHNSON & TINSLEY.
TO BE SOLD, And may be entered on immediately,
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND in Brunswick, containing about 1000 Acres, of which about 100 Acres are cleared. On the Plantation is an exceeding good Dwellinghouse, underpinned with Brick, with three Brick Chimneys, a Kitchen with a Brick Chimney, and all other Outhouses necessary for a Family and Cropping, all new built; also a very fine Apple and Peach Orchard. The Land lies within twelve Miles of Hick's Ford, and joins the Road to Eaton's Ferry. A good Title will be made the Purchaser, and the Terms may be known by applying to the Subscriber, at Cabin Point. (tf) ADAM FLEMING.
YORK Town, June 9, 1773.
THE Subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the Will of their Testator, the late Honourable William Nelson, desire that all Persons who were indebted to him will endeavour to make as speedy Payments as possible. Those who have Accounts open on his Books, and who cannot immediately discharge the Balances, are desired to give their Bonds. This Request is the more necessary, as most of the Legacies bequeathed by the Testator are to be paid in Sterling Money, and he has directed that his younger Sons Fortunes shall be placed out at Interest upon undoubted Securities, so soon as it can be done. Those who have any Demands are desired to make them immediately known. (tf) THOMAS NELSON. THOMAS NELSON, Junior. HUGH NELSON. RO. C. NICHOLAS.
TO BE SOLD,
ABOUT fourteen Thousand Acres of exceeding good LAND in the County of Pittsylvania. For Terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose of Amherst, who will treat with any Person inclined to purchase, and is empowered to make a legal Title. CAROBINE, May 1, 1773. (tf) THOMAS LOMAX.