The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1774-08-18 00:00:00

PHILADELPHIA, July 27. IN ASSEMBLY, JULY 22.
The House taking into their most serious Consideration the unfortunate Differences which have long subsisted between Great Britain and the American Colonies, and which have been greatly increased by the Operation and Effects of divers late Acts of the British Parliament,
Resolved unan. THAT there is an absolute Necessity that a Congress of Deputies from the several Colonies be held as soon as conveniently may be, to consult together upon the present unhappy State of the Colonies, and to form and adopt a Plan for the Purposes of obtaining a Redress of American Grievances, ascertaining American Rights upon the most solid constitutional Principles, and for establishing that Union and Harmony between Great Britain and the Colonies which is indispensably necessary to the Welfare and Happiness of both. Therefore,
Resolved unan. That the Honourable Joseph Galloway, Speaker, Samuel Rhoads, Thomas Mifflin, Charles Humphreys, John Morton, George Ross, and Edward Biddle, Esquires, be, and they are hereby appointed a Committee, on the Part of this Province, for the Purposes aforesaid; and that they, or any four of them, do meet such Committees or Delegates from the other Colonies as have been or may be appointed, either by their respective Houses of Representatives, or by Convention, or by the Provincial or Colony Committees, at such Time and Place as shall be generally agreed on by such Committees; and that the Speaker of this House be directed, in a Letter to the Speakers of the Houses of Representatives of the other Colonies, to inform them of these Resolves.
General Gage's Proclamation, inserted in the Boston Newspapers, inviting "ALL" those Soldiers who have deserted from the Army lately arrived there to return to their Regiments, confirms the Accounts which are daily received of the general Disaffection of the Soldiers, and of their Unwillingness to be employed in destroying the Liberties, and shedding the Blood, of their American Fellow Subjects.
Since our last arrived here, and at Newcastle, the Snow Charlotte, Captain Gaffney, from Waterford, with 110 Passengers, and the Ship Hope, Captain M c Clanahan, from Newry, with 220.
NEWBERN, July 15.
BY an authentick Account from Cross Creek, the Perpetrator of the horrid Murder and Robbery committed there some Time ago is discovered, and proves to be Mr. Patrick Travers himself, the Owner of the Store that was robbed, who is now in Jail, and is soon to take his Trial for that atrocious Crime. The Goods were the Property of several Persons, and were found buried near Mr. Travers's Sawmill; and the Linens, and other perishable Articles, were mostly spoiled. When we consider Mr. Travers as a Gentleman who had long lived at Cross Creek in the Character of a worthy Member of Society, and a Man of Property, we shall be much at a Loss to account for his Inducement to murder his Storekeeper, and rob the Store. Surely something more than Avarice must have tempted him to violate the sacred Tie of Friendship, and so daringly offend against his God and his Conscience.
By a Vessel arrived at Norfolk, from Philadelphia, we have the following Advices, viz.
WARSAW, May 24.
SINCE the 15th Instant, the Prussian Troops greatly increase in Great Poland; their Commanding Officers, as in Time of War, have sealed up Orders, which they dare not open till they arrive at certain Places. Six Hundred Men of the Laffaw Regiment, and 500 of the Ingersleben Regiment, with a Train of Artillery, are just arrived at Kujavia, which foretells a new Violation which the King of Prussia intends to commit in that Province.
Another Prussian Camp draws together near Graudnitz, at which the King himself is expected on the 5th of next Month; and proper Orders have been given to the Magistrates of Thorn to send a certain Quantity of Hay, Oats, Straw, and a certain Number of large Baggage Waggons, to that Place, for the Use of the Camp.
The Russian Minister here has received Intelligence from the Russian Grand Army, that on the 15th ult. the whole Army was between Jalowiza and Brailow, a few Miles from the Banks of the Danube; that Count Romanzow left Jassy on the 12th ult. in order to take the Command in chief of the Army, and to pass the Danube.
On the 18th, 19th, and 20th Instants, we had such a severe Frost that all the Rivers were covered with Ice, and several People on the Road were frozen to Death.
PARIS, June 6. The King holds frequent Privy Councils, to which only the Duke de Nivernois, M. de Maurepas, and M. de Sartine, are admitted; from which, it is presumed that these Noblemen will be brought into the Ministry. It is pretended that the King, upon opening his late Majesty's Strong-Box, found upwards of 200,000 Louisd'ors in Specie. His Majesty has taken from the Duke d'Aiguillon his Regement, which is looked upon as a very unfavourable Omen for that Minister.
LONDON, May 23.
MONDAY Evening Captain Elphinstone arrived in Town Express from Sir Peter Dennis, Commander in Chief of the King's Ships in the Mediterranean, with an Account that the Dey of Algiers had behaved with the utmost Insolence and Contempt to our Flag, and peremptorily refused to receive Mr. Fraser as Consul from hence, nor would he suffer him to remain in the City. He concluded by ordering the English Men of War to leave the Bay directly, with which the Admiral complied.
The Emperor of Germany continues raising Troops in every Part of his Dominions, with the greatest Expedition, and is filling all his Magazines with Stores.
The new French King's Mode of dismissing his Grandfather's Ministers contained some Degree of Hurlour. He sent Word to the Duke d'Aiguillon and the Chancellor, that they had been too near Lewis XV. to be admitted into the Presence of his Successor, as he has not yet had the Smallpox, and that it was to avoid an Infection that he had confined their female Friend (Madam Barré) to a Convent.
Extract of a Letter from Chatham, May 20.
"Yesterday sailed from this Port to Blackwells his Majesty's Ship Scarborough, of 20 Guns, Captain Chads, at which Place she is to take in her Powder and Guns, after which she is to proceed with an Express to Boston, and when she returns back is to be employed in Channel Service."
Letters from Amsterdam advise, that the Directors of the Dutch East India Company have made a formal Protest against the Conquest lately made by the Forces of the English East India Company of the Kingdom of Tanjour, and that the Protest had been sent to the States General.
May 25. They write from Dublin, that Orders have been issued for completing the full Number of effective Men, eight Regiments of Foot, on that Establishment; for which Purpose, recruiting Parties have begun to beat up for Volunteers.
The King's Troops in the Electorate of Hanover at this Time amount to 18,000 Regulars, besides eight Regiments of Militia, and seven other Regiments in the different Garrisons.
The Earl of Chatham has taken a House in Pall-mall for his Residence.
Extract of a Letter from Paris, May 16.
"The Countess de Barré is still at Pont aux Dames, forbidden to speak to any Person whatever, or to keep up any Correspondence. The King hath seized all her Possessions, and left her only 12,000 Livres per Annum."
"The following Ladies are exiled, viz. The Duchesses de Langeac and Mazarine, the Marchioness de Mirepoix, and the Countess de Valentinois."
May 30. During the late Debates on American Measures, in the Upper Assembly, a Noble Duke, remarkably distinguished for his Popularity, in the Course of his Speech, said, "That if the Americans were thus to be treated, he could not help wishing them Success in their Resistance." Upon which Lord Mansfield got up, and after apologising for Expressions spoken in Heat of Argument, said, "he was very sure the Noble Duke would correct himself." His Grace soon after rose, but instead of correcting himself re-worded his Expression, and formally appealed to the Bench of Bishops whether it did not well become a Christian to with Relief to all those who were heavy laden. [ The above is supposed to be the Duke of Richmond. ]
Extract of a Letter from Elsinore.
"The King of Denmark has made some material Alterations in the Affairs of this Kingdom. The Duke of Holstein, his Majesty's Uncle, is made Commander in Chief of the Army, Admiral Ruyter presides over the Naval Affairs, the Queen Dowager is seldom seen at Court, and Prince Frederick is entirely excluded from State Affairs. However, there is not the least Prospect of an Accommodation taking Place with the Queen Matilda."
The Troops that are embarked for America are provided with Ammunition equal to 64 Rounds per Man.
June 1. By a Letter from Constantinople, we are informed that a Congress is actually held at the Army of the Grand Visar to negotiate a Peace, and that some Russian Officers of Rank arrived at Constantinople,
and were presented to the Kaimakan, after which they returned to the Turkish Grand Army; so that the Intelligence from every Quarter agrees, that Peace is very near at Hand.
A Number of Weavers, for Want of Employment here, have within these few Weeks engaged themselves for Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.
The Report that the Parliament will be dissolved soon after the Adjournment is not true, Lord North having informed the House, when they went into a Committee on the State of the Gold Coin, on May 9th, that he should propose several Resolutions, some of which he should move to have passed into Laws, others to lie on the Table for the Discussion of Members for some Time, and others to lie for next Session, which he imagined would commence about October; and on being asked, by some Members, why the House was to meet so soon again, he answered, that as the next Session would be the last of the present Parliament it would be proper to meet early, to finish their Business, that a new Parliament might be chosen the Spring following.
June 3. A Bill was brought in, pursuant to the Resolutions of the Committee of Ways and Means on Friday, which were agreed to by the House on Tuesday last, for levying Duties on certain Articles of Import into the Colonies of Quebec. It was read a first Time, and ordered to be read a second Time.
Yesterday, by Virtue of a Commission from his Majesty, the Royal Assent was given to the following Bills, viz.
The Bill for raising a certain Sum by Loans on Exchequer Bills. The Bill to provide commodious Quarters for the Officers and Soldiers in America.
The Bill for continuing an Act for allowing the Exportation of Rice from Carolina and Georgia, to the southward of Cape Finisterre, The following are the Heads of Lord Chatham's Speech in the House of Lords on Friday last, on the third Reading of the Bill for the quartering of the Soldiers in North America.
He began by taking a very extensive and philosophical View of the first Settlements in America, which, he said, had been planted by any other Kingdom than ours, the Inhabitants would have probably carried with them the Chains of Slavery, and a Spirit of Despotism; but as they were, they ought to be remembered as great Instances to instruct the World to what a Stretch of Liberty Mankind will naturally attain when they are left to the free Exercise of themselves. He then condemned several Parts of the late Conduct of the Americans, particularly that of the Bostonians relative to the Tea, which he said was contrary to all the Laws of Policy, Civilization, and Humanity; but though he thus, in the Candour of Opinion, and on an important Question, when every Thing should be laid open and impartially examined into, condemned some Part of the American Conduct, he must reprobate the Whole of Government's Acts relative to Taxation; that this was his former Opinion, and he should maintain it till Death; that this Country had no Right under Heaven to tax America; that it was contrary to all the Principles of Justice and civil Policy; and that neither the Exigencies of the State, the Growth of Power, nor even the Acquiescence in the Taxes, could justify upon any Occasion whatever. He concluded by going into the Conduct of the Rockingham Party, which he severely reprehended.
He spoke for an Hour and ten Minutes, seemed no Way impaired in his Voice, Strength, or oratorical Abilities, and was listened to with profound Attention.
The States General have been repeatedly applied to by Sir Joseph Yorke, on Account of some Encroachment on several Parts of our Trade in the East Indies, but could never obtain any but evasive and indefinite Answers.
The following seems a convincing Proof that the Negotiation between the Turks and Russians for a Peace is now a real one. A young Gentleman who applied the other Day at the Russian Ambassador's, received for Answer, that his Excellency had received Instructions not to engage any more Persons either for the Navy or Army of her Imperial Majesty.
The Council held yesterday at St. James's, we are told, was employed on some interesting Advices received from America the preceding Evening.
The Report in the Papers from Dantzick, that the King of Prussia was extremely ill, is not true; that Monarch, the Beginning of last Week, having, three or four Days successively, reviewed his Troops, after which he gave a splendid Entertainment to the Princes and other General Officers, and then set out for Potsdam.
June 6. On Saturday his Excellency William Tryon, Governor of New York, attended at Court for the first Time since his Arrival from that Province, and was most graciously received by his Majesty.
Extract of a Letter from Paris, May 26.
"The Speech of Lewis XVI. to his Ministers, in Council, the 20th of May, 1774. "My just Grief must now give Way to the more pressing Duties of Royalty. I have assembled you in Order to make my Intentions known to you. I mean to be regularly present in Council, and take the Advice of such whom I shall think worthy of it, by their Wisdom and zealous Attachment. Let every one of you be prepared, at the Time to be by me appointed, to hold himself in Readiness, and deliver to me a true and faithful Account of his Transactions in the Department allotted to him, and receive my Commands, for the Execution of what may be determined in my Council. As I have nothing in View but the Good of my Kingdom, and the Happiness of my People, your Concurrence alone to these Objects will secure to you my Approbation."
"The King coming through Paris on Friday last, in his Way to the Meute, an incredible Number of People flocked about his Majesty, rending the Air with Vive le Roy . Long live the King! The young Monarch, moved at these Tokens of their Loyalty and Attachment for his Person, put his Head out of the Coach, and repeatedly exclaimed, Vive mon Peuple! Je vais donner tous mes Sains pour vous rendre heureux . Long live my People! your Happiness shall be the principal Object of my Care." His Majesty, farther to testify his Heart-felt Satisfaction, ordered the Price of Bread to be lowered a Livre.
"A Plan of a general Economy is now preparing, under his Majesty's own Direction."
"Twenty Millions of Livres are to be taken off the Land Tax. The Circulation of Corn, and all Sorts of Grain, is allowed throughout the whole Kingdom, but none to be exported to foreign Parts."
The real Design of the Quebec Bill, we hear, is to make it a military Government, by Way of Check to several Provincial Assemblies and Proprietary Rights of the other Provinces on that Continent; and for this Purpose it is certainly very properly situated, as it lies behind New England, New York, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, and on all Occasions may be of great Use in keeping up that Superiority of the Mother Country over the Colonies, which Government has, of late, found to be very difficult. In the present political State of Quebec, it is likewise surprisingly adapted to this Purpose: The Canadians, sensible of the Freedom they have hitherto enjoyed under the British Government, prefer it much to their former French Government; and as the same Time, sensible of the Commotions and Squabbles between the Governors and Assemblies of several Provinces around them, look upon Assemblies and Civil Governments as the Means of stirring up Difficulties between the King and his Subjects, which the peaceable Canadians wish above all Things to avoid, and are therefore very well content to have a military Government established, having hitherto been so happy under one, and not yet contaminated with what is called the American Spirit of Liberty and Independence. The Projector of the Quebec Bill, that now makes so much Noise, being kept so industriously a Secret, causes many Conjectures; and several Persons have been talked of as the Father of this despotick Bantling, which no One cares to own. Among these are a Member of the Treasury Bench, a great Civilian, and an unpopular Nobleman.
The following has been proposed by a noble Lord (not in Administration) for terminating the Disputes with the Americans: The Tea Act to be repealed, and a certain stipulated Sum to be raised by the House of Assembly in each Province annually; and an Act of Oblivion to pass for all that has happened since the passing that Act.
Letters from Genoa, by the last Flanders Mail, advise, that the Misunderstanding between the Courts of London and Morocco became more serious every Day, and that the Emperor would not permit the English to carry from thence any Provisions without discharging all the Duties laid upon them.
June 8. Governor Johnstone, after stating his Objections to the Principles of the Canada Bill, and to the Extension of Canada (which another Member informed the House was no less than eleven Millions four Hundred Thousand Acres more than was claimed by France) read a List of Propositions, which he said appeared to him to be contained in the Bill; among which are, that a State of Slavery is better than a State of Freedom; that the Popish Religion is better than the Protestant; that Juries are unnecessary, and therefore to be disused; that Monopolies are useful to Trade; that French Laws and commercial Regulations are preferable to English; and that the Constitution, which our Ancestors had framed with so much Wisdom, and established at the Expense of so much Blood and Treasure, is to be destroyed by their wiser Sons.
The Nancy, Lockyer, which arrived in the Downs, carried Tea to New York; but it is not being suffered to be landed, she has brought it back.
Madame de Barré has never been confined by Letter de Cachet; her Retreat to a Nunnery is mere Form; she has neither Estates in Land, nor Money in the Funds; she was allowed 30,000 Livres a Month. Her Sister accompanied her to the Nunnery, and lives with her. They are visited by those whom they choose to see; all Reports to the contrary are fabulous.
A Messenger was last Night sent off with some Instructions to the British Ambassador at Madrid, concerning the Affairs of Crab Island. While some imagine this Matter as likely to prove a Bone of Contention, others, with more Reason, think it will terminate amicably.
June 10. Yesterday there was a grand Levee at St. James's, and also a Privy Council, said to be in Consequence of Despatches received from Boston. Sir Jeffrey Amherst attended, and had a long Conference with his Majesty.
A Courier arrived last Week with Intelligence from Mr. Murray, his Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople, that a Russian Plenipotentiary had arrived in that City with full Powers to negotiate an Armistice between the belligerent Powers, in Consequence of which a Cessation of Arms is soon expected to take Place.
Governor Johnstone, in his Speech on Monday last, in the House of Commons, said, that the Number of People computed to be in Canada was wrong, when stated to be 150,000; for that in 1766, by an exact Account taken, in which the Age, Sex, &c. of every Person, was mentioned, there appeared to be only 74,000, 7000 of which were Savages; and that if they had increased in eight Years to 150,000, he would be bound to say they had generated much faster than even Frogs do.
All the Officers belonging to the Regiments in the West India Islands, who are absent upon Furlow, are ordered to join their respective Corps immediately.
Extract of a Letter from Gosport, June 6.
"Since my last the Commissioners went to Spithead, and paid his Majesty's Ship Scarborough two Months Advance; and in a few Hours after they proceeded for Boston with Money to pay the Troops, and with an Express of the Determinations of our Court."
The King has been pleased to appoint Thomas Oliver, Esq., to be Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, in America, in the Room of Andrew Oliver, Esq.; deceased.
By Advices from Corsica, it appears that a Plot had been formed to cut off all the French in that Island, on Ascension Day; which probably would have taken Place, but that it was discovered by a young Girl, a Native of Corsica, anxious for the Preservation of her Lover, a Frenchman.
We are informed the Export Trade of the Islands of Jersey and Guernsey will shortly be regulated upon a new Plan, so as to benefit his Majesty's Revenue in a very considerable annual Sum.
BOSTON, July 25.
MASSACHUSETTS BAY.
By the GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAMATION.
For the Encouragement of Piety and Virtue, and for preventing and punishing of Vice, Profanity, and Immorality.
IN humble Imitation of the laudable Example of our most gracious Sovereign George III. who in the first Year of his Reign was pleased to issue his Royal Proclamation for the Encouragement of Piety and Virtue, and for preventing of Vice and Immorality, in which he declares his Royal Purpose to punish all Persons guilty thereof, and upon all Occasions to bestow Marks of his Royal Favour on Persons distinguished for their Piety and Virtue: I therefore, by and with the Advice of his Majesty's Council, publish this Proclamation, exhorting all his Majesty's Subjects to avoid all Hypocrisy, Sedition, Licentiousness, and all other Immoralities, and to have a grateful Sense of all God's Mercies, making the divine Laws the Rule of their Conduct.
I therefore command all Judges, Justices, Sheriffs, and other Officers, to use their utmost Endeavours to enforce the Laws for promoting Religion and Virtue, and restraining all Vice and Sedition; and I earnestly recommend to all Ministers of the Gospel that they be vigilant and active in inculcating a due Submission to the Laws of God and Man; and I exhort all the People of this Province, by every Means in their Power, to contribute what they can towards a general Reformation of Manners, Restoration of Peace and good Order, and a proper Subjection to the Laws, as they expect the Blessing of Heaven.
And I do farther declare, that in the Disposal of the Offices of Honour and Trust, within this Province, the Supporters of true Religion and good Government shall be considered as the fittest Objects of such Appointments.
And I hereby require the Justices of Assize, and Justices of the Peace in this Province, to give strict Charge to the Grand Jurors for the Prosecution of Offenders against the Laws; and that, in their several Courts, they cause this Proclamation to be publicly read, immediately before the Charge is given.
GIVEN at the Council Chamber in Salem, the 21st Day of July, 1774, in the 14th Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE III. by the Grace of GOD, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c.
By his Excellency's Command, THOMAS GAGE. THO. FLUCKER, Secy.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
On Wednesday last Captain Giddings arrived at Portsmouth in nine Weeks from London; but has brought no Tea, nor any late News, as has been reported.
The same Day arrived there the Sloop from Halifax which lately carried the Tea from that Place. The Captain assures, that he safely landed that disagreeable Commodity there, though much against the Minds of the Inhabitants, who are determined not to purchase it. Tea is sold there at Half a Dollar a Pound.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman of the first Character and Fortune in Charlestown, South Carolina, to his Friend at Boston, dated July 12.
"Your Situation at this Time is truly hazardous and trying, but you will not fail for Want of Support, because all British America are your Friends. For God's Sake, be firm and discreet at this Time. The good People of this Colony have sent you one Sloop Load of Rice, and we shall send you more. I should suppose that a Non-importation and Non-exportation would bring us Relief, which I think seems to be the Sense of almost all the Colonies, and a Measure that would place America in such a consequential Point of View as would astonish all Europe. I think we have the Cards in our own Hands; but if we do not play them with Caution, we shall be juggled out of the Game."
"Our Fears are about you, that you may despond, and give up; for I am sorry to see you have so many Adders in your own Bosom, who may sting you to Death. Pity it is that Hutchinson should have gone home with so many Names to Address; it will do you no Good, but much Hurt, I fear."
"At this Time of imminent Danger, Politics should be the Theme of the Day, and our Dreams at Night should be of the Situation of our Country. However bad it is, if Boston does but persevere, and be prudent, her Sisters and Neighbours will work out her Salvation, without Recourse to Arms. Unanimity must be the great leading Star."
A Correspondent says, it is expected that the Congress will recommend to the People of this Continent to enter into an Engagement not to purchase any Goods of the English East India Company, or their Factors, until the Company hath made Compensation to Boston, and other Towns on the Continent, which have suffered in Consequence of said Company's basely sending their detested Tea to America.
PHILADELPHIA.
IN ASSEMBLY, JULY 23.
Instructions to the Committee of Assembly appointed to attend at the GENERAL CONGRESS.
GENTLEMEN, THE Trust reposed in you is of such a Nature, and the Modes of executing it may be so diversified in the Course of your Deliberations, that it is scarcely possible to give you particular Instructions respecting it. We shall therefore only in general direct, that you are to meet in Congress the Committees of the several British Colonies, at such Time and Place as shall be generally agreed on, to consult together on the present critical and alarming Situation and State of the Colonies; and that you, with them, exert your utmost Endeavours to form and adopt a Plan which shall afford the best Prospect of obtaining a Redress of American Grievances, ascertaining American Rights, and establishing that Union and Harmony which is most essential to the Welfare and Happiness of both Countries. And, in doing this, you are strictly charged to avoid every Thing indecent, or disrespectful to the Mother State. You are also directed to make Report of your Proceedings to the next Assembly-Signed, by Order of the House,
JOSEPH GALLOWAY, Speaker.

WILLIAMSBURG, August 18.
By an Express from the Frontiers, we learn that Colonel McDonald had just arrived from Wahatomakie, a Shawanese Town on the Muckingham, which he has destroyed, with all their Plantations round it, taken three Scalps, killed several of the Indians, and made one Prisoner, with the Lofs of only two of his People, and six wounded; and that an Expedition is planned against some of their other Towns, which, if successful, will probably put an End to the War.—Several Parties of Indians are daily seen on this Side of the Allegheny Mountains, but they have done but little Mischief of late, except scalping one Family on the Head of Cedar Creek.
Extract of a Letter from Fredericksburg, dated the 19th Instant.
On Saturday last arrived in Town two Gentlemen from Halifax in Nova Scotia, which Place they left some Time in July; who inform, that just before their Departure 840 Casks of Tea arrived there, which they understood was to be stored. They wanted to procure a Freight for a Ship, which, they say, brought in Palatines to Halifax; and we learn, by a Gentleman from Alexandria, that the Committee at Port Tobacco had written to the Gentlemen of that Town, acquainting them of 16 Casks of Tea being some Where in Potomack River, so that it is not unlikely but it may have been brought by the above Gentlemen from Halifax, as a Venture, to try the Temper of the Virginians.—On the 16th two Gentlemen came here from Boston, who trade from that Port to this Place; they bring the most pleasing Accounts from our Brethren there that can be expected, considering their present Circumstances. Having sustained the first Shock of a total Stoppage to their Navigation, they now rest contented as to that, and have applied themselves more to the Cultivation of their Lands, improving their Stocks, the building and repairing Houses, levelling and mending their Streets, Ship building, &c. and are particularly attentive to military Discipline, in so much that the Officers of the Regulars acknowledge they have no Superiors. The greatest Harmony subsists between the King's Troops and the Country People; and, to the Honour of the Officers it is spoken, they seem to vie with each other in showing Respect to the Inhabitants, allowing the Soldiers to take no Liberties with them, and punish all who offend against good Government.—The Provisions, &c. sent them from the different Colonies, are stored, and regularly served out to the labouring Poor, who are kept in constant Employ by the wealthy Part of the Province.—Old Jenkins the Express, came to Town last Night from Lord Fairfax's, where he left his Excellency the Earl of Dunmore, waiting the Arrival of some Arms and Ammunition from your City, that are hourly expected." The Lonsdale, Grayson, from Whitehaven, is arrived in York River, and the Mary & Jane, Chapman, from London, at Norfolk, it is said with a Quantity of TEA on Board; but as the Market for that Commodity is now pretty well over here, at least for some Time, it is more than probable that it will be carried back to London, where the fine Folks there may do with it as they please.
Mr. PURDIE.
SIR, I CERTAINLY agree with your Correspondent, the Englishman, that Combinations entered into by one Part of the Empire against another are contradictory to the Principles of Government. It puts me in Mind of the ancient Fable, which represents the Members conspiring against the Belly, to the Ruin of the whole Body. I beg Leave to reverse the Table, as follows. My Plan is natural, my Moral is just, and the Conclusion happy. In former Times, the Members were extremely industrious to provide Necessaries and Conveniences for themselves, and especially Plenty of Victuals for the Belly; from whom, they were persuaded, they all derived their Nourishment. By this Means the whole Body, with a good Constitution, and a florid Complexion, grew up to such Vigour and Stateliness that it was the Admiration of all that saw it. But soon after the Belly began to swell; and as our Desires increase with our Acquisitions, the more he received the more he craved. He turned so voracious and thirsty, and welled to such a Degree, that People apprehended a Dropfy. Having experienced the Affluence and Indulgence of the Members, he insisted that the Face should not look so gay, nor the Tongue talk so much; that the Hands should work, and not write; that the Back should pinch itself in Clothes; that the Head should go without a Hat; and that the Feet should have no Nails in their Shoes, or even go without Shoes altogether; and that all possible Savings should be poured into his Guts. The Members began to grumble, and to remonstrate; but in vain, for the Belly had no Ears. At last, by the Foresight of the Eyes, the Eloquence of the Tongue, and the Activity of the Hands, together with the unanimous Concurrence of all the other Members, the BELLY found it necessary to submit to a wholesome Regiment, and to shrink to its natural Dimensions. The Consequence was, that the Body recovered its former Vigour, the Face smiled with Cheerfulness, and the Cheeks were covered with Roses. D. R.
Mr. PURDIE,
SOME Time ago I saw a little Manuscript, writ by a very ingenious Gentleman, upon the present Situation of our Affairs. In it the Author has admitted this remarkable Sentiment: THE ENORMOUS DEBT AMERICA OWES TO FOREIGNERS IS THE ONLY TYRANT WHICH NEEDS GIVE HER ALARM. I possess, Sir, a Fortune adequate to my Wishes, enough to supply me with all I can reasonably desire; yet I live below my Level, have found a Want of a Thousand necessary Things, and have felt, on many Occasions, my Benevolence restrained, to my own Mortification, and the Distress of Indigence, because I owe. This, however, is private Matter; but the following Circumstance, with many similar, involves great Consequences. I wanted a Piece of Linen. An industrious Irish Family had manufactured an exceeding fine Piece, and offered me the Purchase for its Value. I was restrained from encouraging the Industry of that Family by having paid away all my Money, and was compelled to run farther in Debt, upon very ill Terms, because I could find Credit. The Linen remained long in the Hands of its Makers; and they have determined, from well earned Experience, to make no more fine Linen. It is in vain to wish to be either humane, publick spirited, or even agreeable and sociable, until our Estates are unfettered. As for Encouragement to Manufactures, or any other laudable Enterprise, we can, in general, only speculate; to effect is next to impossible. Let the great Gentlemen of the Land (i. e. the great Debtors, the great Slaves, the great Partners of just Demands) dare to appear simply in publick, and frugally in private. Let their Ladies resign Finery to Mrs. Alice Duffing, and others of her Vocation. They will have willing Imitators.
The Dutch, in the Aurora of their Liberty, took the Garb of Beggars, Gueux; and My Lords the States General could never effect any Thing until they could carry about them two or three Days Provision of Bread and Cheese, in the Refectory of their Trunk Breeches.
It is obvious, that the coarse Cloth, and Bread and Cheese, were nothing in themselves; but the Dutch, when determined to be vain no longer, found the amazing Resources, they possessed, in what, a little before, was dissipated in the mere Gratification of Vanity. The total Suppression of that Passion, so prevalent in the human Mind, showed that a sincere Attachment to their Country had absorbed every other Affection. Until some such Symptoms disclose themselves in Virginia, Gentlemen will only appear talkative, when talking Patriotism.
Their publick and their private Affairs, however, give them every Reason to be serious. The Laws for robbing, or, in Default of quiet Delivery of the Spoil, for starving some of the Boonians, and cutting the Throats of the Remainder (Laws made in the true Spirit of Highwaymen) demonstrate plain enough the abject Condition of our Legislatures, since the King has taken the Lords and Commons into a Partnership of his Sovereignty over us; and as for Individuals, let every one consider what Meanness transpires through all the Magnificence of the most splendid Debtor. I am, Sir, the Bait flares me in the Face — a Debtor, A CONTRITE DEBTOR.
P. S. Suppose America should be obliged (by her Deficiency in Virtue) to submit to British Taxation, it is evident that if the Power be used to any Purpose it must cost Great Britain her Manufacturers. The Manufacturers will not get the Money we pay in Taxes, at least not those we now support, they must come over to America. It is easy to destroy old, but not so easy to establish new, Combinations. Let the present Manufacturers of Britain be ruined, and to fill their Places she will not have others.
P. S. It is worth While to compare the different Spirit of a British and a Provincial Taxation. Suppose a Provincial Assembly to address their Constituents about a Tax — it would say something equivalent to — Brethren, our common Interest requires us to furnish a Sum of Money; let us raise it.
Suppose the Parliament to address the Colonies, — Villains, the King wants Money for our Purposes; therefore, Rand and Robbery it, or you shall be murdered!
I defy all the Logicians in the World to make the above appear a false Representation of the Matter, or in the least exaggerated. "Britons are famous for Generosity," &c. "Let it never be said that Slavery are countenanced by the bravest and most generous People on Earth, by a People who are animated with that heroic Passion, the Love of Liberty, beyond all Nations ancient and modern," &c. See BEATTIE, third Edition, P. 463, 464.— There is more of such preposterous Matter, which I have not Patience to copy. In what Part of the British Dominions has not this Reign presented the Horrors of Despotism?
Advertisements.
YORK Town, August 17, 1774.
ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, whose Accounts have been upwards of twelve Months standing, are desired to come and discharge them, or give Bond and Security if required, and I shall be obliged to those indebted by Bond to pay the Interest due thereon. Those that fail complying with this Request may depend that I will put their Accounts and Bonds in Suit, immediately after the Courts of Justice are opened. Mr. Thomas Chamberlain Amory, who has kept my Books for some Time past, will attend a Month at my Store from the Date hereof, in Order to settle and close my Accounts. SEYMOUR POWELL.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 18, 1774.
THE Subscriber having opened a Shop at the Back of the Raleigh Tavern, intends carrying on the SHOEMAKING Business in all its Branches, as he has got some good Hands, and will do every Thing in his Power to serve Gentlemen and others, who may please to employ him, upon the shortest Notice, and on reasonable Terms; but, at the same Time, he intends to work no Kind of Leather, or any Thing else, but what is within the Limits of the Association, and he works for ready Money only. THOMAS SKINNER.
WILLIAM ASHBURN, Cutler from London, has opened Shop near the Capitol in Williamsburg, and makes and sells all Sorts of Knives, Razors, Scissors, Surgeons Instruments, and Box and Spring Fleams on a new Construction, which are much approved by the most eminent Farriers in Great Britain; also grinds and repairs all Sorts of Edge Tools in the above Branch, cleans Fire Arms, and makes Springs and Screws for Do. All such as please to favour him with their Custom may depend on the utmost Punctuality and reasonable Charges, and Commissions from the Country duly executed.—Razor Strops made and dressed. (2||)
FOR SALE,
THE noted and well accustomed TAVERN in James City County, about fifteen Miles from Williamsburg, on the main Road leading to New Kent Courthouse and Ruffin's Ferry, with about 500 ACRES of LAND in good Order for Cropping, having six Fields under good Fencing. The Time of Payment will be made very easy to a Purchaser, and the Land, &c. shown by applying to the Subscriber, on the Premises. (tf) THOMAS DONCASTLE.
To be SOLD, to the highest Bidder, at Amelia Courthouse, on the 10th of January next, TWENTY very likely SLAVES, to satisfy a Debt due to James and Robert Donald, & Co. Credit will be allowed till the 10th of October 1775. Bond and Security to be given to the said Company; and if Payment is not made to the Day, the Bonds to carry Interest from the Date. (7) WILLIAM WATSON.
NEW YORK, July 27, 1774.
FIFTY POUNDS REWARD, WHEREAS, on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable Sum in Half Johannes, of nine Pennysweight, to be delivered by him at Quebec, and as he has not yet made his Appearance there, with other suspicious Circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the Money. He is a Native of England, about six Feet high, swarthy Complexion, very dark keen Eyes, and pitted with the Smallpox, of a slender Make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small Impediment in his Speech. He lived some Time in Boston, from whence he removed to Quebec, assuming the Character of a Merchant in both Places; he was also once in Trade in Newcastle, Virginia, and has a Brother settled there. It is believed he went on Board Captain John F. Prun, for Albany, and took with him a blue Casimir and a dark brown Cloth Suit of Clothes. Whoever secures the said Joseph Thorp, in any of his Majesty's Jails on this Continent, shall be entitled to ten per Cent. on the Sum recovered, and the above Reward of 50 l. when convicted. Apply to Curson and Seton of New York, Joseph Wharton, Junior, of Philadelphia, Robert Christie of Baltimore, James Gibson and Co. Virginia, John Bondfield of Quebec, Melatiah Bourne or John Rowe of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this Joseph Thorp, since the 19th of June last past, or know any Thing of the Route he has taken, that they convey the most early Intelligence thereof to any of the above Persons, or Greenwood, Rifson, and Marsh, in Norfolk, or to Robert Pleasants and Co. at Four Mile Creek, Henrico County; the Favour will be gratefully acknowledged. All Masters of Vessels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent. (tf)
I INTEND to leave the Colony immediately. THOMAS SHEARER.
A GENERAL MEETING of the Subscribers, for opening a Navigation through the Falls of James River, is desired at the House of Mr. James Gunn in the Town of Richmond, on Monday the 5th of September next.
ARCHIBALD CARY. RO. C. NICHOLAS. WILLIAM CABELL. JOHN BANISTER. RICHARD ADAMS. JOSEPH CABELL. JOHN WOODSON. JOHN TABB. WILLIAM FLEMING. JOHN MAYO. CARTER BRAXTON.
AUGUST 7, 1774.
RUN away on the Night of the 9th Instant (August) from the Subscriber, near Hanover Town, two indent Servants, viz. WILLIAM MATTOX, a tall thin Man, about five Feet ten Inches high, wears his own short Hair which curls behind, and is of a dark brown Colour, is much pitted with the Smallpox, and commonly has sore Eyes. I some Time ago gave him a Pass to go to Williamsburg, or Petersburg. MARY MATTOX, Wife to the above, a small slender Woman, with light coloured Hair, and pitted with the Smallpox; had on, when she went away, a Check Gown and an old black Silk Hat, but what other Clothes I do not remember. I will give 5 l. Reward to any Person who conveys them to me, or 50 s. for either of them, and I hereby forewarn all Masters of Vessels from harbouring or carrying them out of the Colony. (||) WILLIAM TINSLEY.
RUN away, on Sunday the 14th of this Instant (August) from the Plantation of James Pride, Esq; two indent English SERVANTS, viz. EDWARD GRYMES, by Trade a Bricklayer, about 24 Years old, five Feet six or seven Inches high, wears his own dark brown Hair, and is much pitted with the Smallpox; had on a white Plaid Jacket, blue Breeches, and a new Felt Hat. WILLIAM BALDING, by Trade a Carpenter and Joiner, about 22 or 23 Years old, a small sized Man, with short light coloured Hair; had on an Osnaburg Jacket and Trousers, and a coarse white Shirt. Whoever brings them to their said Master, or the Subscriber, or secures them in any of his Majesty's Jails so that they may be got again, shall have 20 s. Reward for each, besides what the Law allows, and all Masters of Vessels are forewarned not to carry them out of the Colony. (||) WILLIAM CHANCEY.
COMMITTED to Chesterfield Jail, a Negro
Man who says his Name is JOHN EMANUEL, he has passed for a Number of Years as a Freeman, and says he was brought into this Colony by a Spanish Vessel which was cast away on our Bay, the Master's Name John Chip, that they were taken from the Wreck and carried into Norfolk, where he served some Time with Colonel Hutchings as a Sailor, on Board one of his Vessels that went up and down the River. He has a little Negro Boy with him named JACK CAWN, who he says is free, and the Son of one Fanny Cawn, now living in Norfolk. The Owners, if they are Slaves, are desired to prove their Property, pay Charges, and take them away; or if any Person knows of their being free, they will oblige them by giving Information thereof. JAMES BALL, Jailer.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Henrico County, a Negro Man who calls himself DONUS, and says he belongs to Mr. Churchill Anderson of King and Queen County. The Owner is desired to take him away, and pay Charges to the Jailer, living in Richmond. (||)
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a BAY ROAN MARE four Feet two Inches high, and branded on the near Buttock D. Possed, and appraised to 5 l. THOMAS PAYNE.
IF WILLIAM LEADAM, who came to America some Years ago, from the Town of Beverley in England, and lived somewhere about Ocracoke in North Carolina, be living, and will apply to the Postmaster in Williamsburg, he may hear of something to his Advantage; if dead and left any Issue, it will be taken kind of any One to inform him, that he may communicate the same to his Relations in England. (||)
To be RENTED annually, or for a Term of Years, SWAN'S POINT FERRY and BOATS, with two good Dwelling-Houses, all necessary Outhouses, an exceeding fine Pasture, and Land sufficient to work four Hands, under a good Fence. For Terms apply to the Subscriber. (tf) JOHN HARTWELL COCKE.
SWAN'S POINT, August 3, 1774.
AGREEABLE to the Wish of many Gentlemen (my Friends) I have rented the Houses, &c. at Col. Bland's Mill, in Prince George, and intend (God willing) to open Tavern there the first of January next. I have contracted that the Houses shall be in good Repair, and furnished with a good Stable, &c. As I have an extensive Acquaintance with Gentlemen who travel that Way, shall hope for small Favors when convenient, and will endeavour to deserve them. Many small Debts are due to me for Ferriage, &c. at this Place, which would be of infinite Service in my present Circumstances, and I hope they will be discharged before my Departure, nor shall I have any Inclination to keep such Accounts in future. (2||) THOMAS FENNER.
WE will dispose of the Lots and Improvements in Fredericksburg, where the Brewery now stands. There are three Lots and a Half. On the Lot and Half situate on the River are the Brewhouse, Malthouse, Comptinghouse, Cooper's Shop, &c. all new, and in good Order for carrying on the Brewing Business. We would also sell the Implements and Stock belonging to the Brewery. The other Lots are contiguous and paled in, having thereon a small Dwelling-House and Stable, with Stalls for eight Horses. The Terms may be known by applying to William Woodford. (2||) JONES & WOODFORD.
To be SOLD,
TWO likely young Virginia born NEGRO WOMEN about seventeen Years of Age each; they are good Spinners, and understand most Sorts of Household Work, though of late they have been employed in Plantation Business, and are reputed very good Hands. A reasonable Credit will be given to a punctual Purchaser, on giving Bond with good Security. ELIZABETH MARTIN. KING WILLIAM, August 1, 1774.
To be RENTED for a Terms of Years, A VALUABLE PLANTATION in Prince George County, about four Miles from Blandford, containing 500 Acres, upon which is a good Dwelling-House, all necessary Outhouses, Barns, Orchards, &c. being the Place whereon Mr. William Peybrels, deceased, lately lived. For Terms apply to Major Peter Peybrels, near the Premises. (||)
To be SOLD, or LEASED for a Term of Years, THE LAND whereon Sussex Courthouse now stands, containing between 5 and 600 Acres, exceeding good for Grain, well watered, and a tolerable Place for Stock. It will be needless to describe the Improvements thereon, as any Person inclined to purchase, or lease it, would choose to take a View of it before making any Contract. Any One inclined to purchase may have long Credit, for three Fourths of the Money; and any Person inclined to rent it for a Term of Years may have it with all Necessaries for carrying on a Tavern, together with a valuable Slave, or the Place only, as may best suit. The Terms may be known, either for Sale, or leasing it, by applying to Colonel David Mason, or the Subscriber, on the Premises. JOHN BERRYMAN. HANOVER Town, August 1, 1774.
I INTEND for Britain immediately, and in my Absence do appoint Mr. George Brakenridge my Attorney. HARDIN BURNLEY, Junior.
For SALE by the Subscriber, for Cash, at a reasonable Advance,
UPWARDS of fifty Pounds Sterling Value of LINEN DRAPERY, lately imported in the Arnold, Captain Waterman, containing Irish Linen from 9d. 1/2 to 2s. per Yard, German Osnabrugs, Hempen Rolls, White and Brown Sheeting, Brown Holland, &c. Any Person in Want of such a Package of Goods may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber, in Gloucester County. (2) THOMAS CHAMBERLIN AMORY.
To be SOLD,
A THOUSAND Acres of rich well timbered LAND, lying on Little Roanoke Creek, about two Miles above the Bridge, 400 Acres of which are low Grounds, equal in Value to any in the Neighbourhood — I have also for Sale 300 Acres of good high Land, about four Miles above the above mentioned Track. Any Person desirous of purchasing may be shown the Land, or be made acquainted with the Terms, by applying to Mr. Joseph Morton, who lives near the Premises, or to the Subscriber at Chatsworth. The Land will be sold altogether or in Parcels, as may be most agreeable to the Purchasers. Bond with good Security will good Security will be expected, and the Money is to be paid in twelve Months. BEVERLY RANDOLPH.
To be SOLD, or RENTED,
A COMMODIOUS STOREHOUSE on the Beach, adjoining to Mr. Richard Brown's Store, with a Compting Room, a Loft above for Grain or Sail-making, and a good Stone Cellar. For Terms, which shall be made easy to the Purchaser, apply to the Subscriber in York Town. GEORGE RIDDELL.
PETERSBURG, August 3, 1774.
RUN away from the Subscriber, the Beginning of last Month, a Negro Slave named JOE, who has gone for some Time as Skipper of one of my Flats. He is a remarkable stout well made Fellow, about five Feet ten Inches high, was imported some Years ago from the Spanish Main, but still speaks English very indistinctly; his Dress, when he went off, consisted of a dark coloured Duffel Coat, Plaiding Jacket, and Osnaburg Shirt and Trousers. Whoever will apprehend the said Slave and convey him to me, or secure him in any Jail and advise me thereof, shall be entitled to a Reward of 40 s. besides the Allowance granted by Law. EDWARD BRISBANE.

POETS CORNER. Extract from INDEPENDENCE. An ODE. By the late Dr. SMOLLETT.
S T R O P H E. THY Spirit, Independence, let me share! Lord of the Lion Heart and Eagle Eye, Thy Steps I follow with my Bosom bare, Nor heed the Storm that howls along the Sky. Deep in the frozen Regions of the North, A Goddess violated brought thee forth, Immortal Liberty! whose Look sublime Hath blanch'd the Tyrant's Cheek in every varying Clime, What Time the Iron-hearted Gaul, With frantic Superstition for his Guide, Arm'd with the Dagger and the Pall, The Sons of Woden to the Field deftly'd; The ruthless Hag, by Wefter's Flood, In Heaven's Name urg'd th' infernal Blow, And red the Stream began to flow, The Vanquish'd were baptis'd with Blood!*  A N T I S T R O P H E. The Saxon Prince in Horror fled, From Altars stain'd with human Gore; And Liberty his routed Legions led, In Safety to the bleak Norwegian Shore. There in a Cave asleep the lay, Lull'd by the hoarse-reounding Main; When a bold Savage pass'd that Way, Impell'd by Destiny, his Name Dufdain. Of ample Front the portly Chief appear'd, The hunted Bear supply'd a shaggy Vest; The drifted Snow hung on his yellow Beard, And his broad Shoulders bray'd the furious Blast. He stopp'd, he gaz'd, his Bosom glow'd, And deeply felt th' Impression of her Charms; He seiz'd th' Advantage Fate allow'd, And strait comprifs'd her in his vigorous Arms.  * Baptis'd with Blood. Charlemagne obliged 4000 Saxon Prisoners to embrace the Christian Religion, and immediately after they were baptis'd ordered their Throats to be cut. Their Prince Vitikind fled for Shelter to Gortrick, King of Denmark.
WE the Subscribers, having for some Time past experienced very great inconvenience arising from the Uncertainty of the Time of our Meeting in Williamsburg, have now resolved, and are determined, for the future, to meet there every 25th Day of October and April; of which we give this publick Notice, that those who have Business to transact with us may know when to attend.
  JAMES LYLE.  NEIL JAMIESON.    ARCHIBALD RITCHIE.  JAMES GLASSFORD.    DANIEL MCALLUM.  WILLS COWPER.    ROBERT DONALD.  MATTHEW PHRIPP.    JAMES FAIRLIE.  JOHN HAMILTON.    JAMES DONALD.  THOMAS SIMPSON.    ALEXANDER BAINE.  JOHN GILMOUR.    JOHN FISHER.  CHARLES GILMOUR.    WILLIAM MITCHELL.  JOHN HAY, & Co.    RICHARD ADAMS.  BENJAMIN BAILEY, & Co.    ALEXANDER BUCHANAN.  ANTHONY WARWICK.    ANDREW CHALMER.  INGLIS & LONG.    EDWARD JOHNSON.  FIELDING LEWIS.    NINIAN MINZIES.  ARCHIBALD CUNISON.    THOMAS MAIN.  HENRY MITCHELL.    ROBERT RUTHERFORD.  JAMES ROBISON.    ARCHIBALD MCALL.  JAMES SOMERVELL.    MCALL & SHEDDEN.  WILLIAM HENDERSON.    ADAM FLEMMING.  JOHN GLASSELL.    THOMAS RUSSELL.  ANDREW CRAWFORD.    HECTOR ROSS.  RICHARD HANSON.    NEIL MCCOULL.  JAMES INGRAM.    JOHN LINDSAY.  WILLIAM HARRISON.    JAMES GIBSON, & Co.  EDMUND PENDLETON, Jun.    JOHN JOHNSON.  JOHN BAIRD.    ROBERT BURTON.  THOMAS SHORE.    ARCHIBALD BRUCE.  PATRICK COUTTS.    ARCHIBALD GOVAN.  MOSS ARMISTEAD.    ANDREW JOHNSTON, Jun.  EILBECK, ROSS, & Co.    EDWARD BISSANE.  JOHN TABB.    WILLIAM JOHNSON.  CORNELIUS CALVERT.    THOMAS YOUNGER.  ROBERT PLEASANTS, & Co.    SIMON FRASER.  THOMAS EVANS.    THOMAS HODGE.  EDWARD STABLER.    JAMES McDOWALL.  DAVID RUSSELL.    DAVID COCHRAN.  GEORGE PURDIE.  
ROBERT BRUCE, WATCHMAKER,
At the House above Mr. ANDERSON's Tavern, MAKES and REPAIRS all Sorts of WATCHES and CLOCKS , and will be much obliged to those who please to employ him. He returns his most grateful Thanks to his former Customers, and begs a Continuance of their Favours. (||) ** WATCHES sent from the COUNTRY shall be done with Expedition, and returned with Care.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Amberst County, the 10th of July , a Mulatto Woman Slave named SALL , though commonly goes by the Name of Sally Grey ; she is of a middle Size, well shaped, Virginia born, and about 25 Years old; had on, when she went away, a brown Linen Jacket and Petticoat, and I cannot learn that she carried any other Clothes with her. She is of a numerous Family of Mulattoes, formerly belonging to a Gentleman of the Name of Howard , in York County, from whence I purchased her a few Years ago, and where probably she may attempt to go again, or perhaps into Cumberland , or Amelia , where I am informed many of her Kindred live. I shall esteem it a particular Favour of those Gentlemen who have any of her Relations in their Possession, to have her apprehended, if she is discovered lurking about their Plantations; and I will give a handsome Reward, besides what the Law allows, to any Person who will deliver her to me. (6) GABRIEL PENN.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 3, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named BEN , middle sized, well set, very black, has lost his right Eye, stoops a little when he walks, appears to be about 50 Years old, and speaks such broken English that it is scarce possible to understand what he says; had on, when he went away, an Osnaburg Shirt, and an old Pair of white Russia Drab Breeches pretty much torn. Whoever apprehends the said Slave, and conveys him to me in Williamsburg , shall be rewarded for their Trouble, besides being paid what the Law allows. PETER PELHAM.
LANEVILLE, August 3, 1774. STRAYED from hence the 12th of last Month, a likely BLACK HORSE , three Years old last May, about fourteen Hands high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail. He has been very lately broke to the Saddle, though never rode much. Whoever brings him to me shall have FIVE DOLLARS Reward. RICHARD CORBIN, Junior.
DUMFRIES, July 28, 1774.
THE DUMFRIES JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of 100 GUINEAS will be run for on Tuesday the 25th of November next, which is fixed on for the first Day of the Dumfries Races for this Year. No Person will be allowed to start a Horse, Mare, or Gelding, for this Purse, but an actual Member of the Club. There will be a Subscription Purse run for the second Day, and another the third Day of the Races, the Particulars about which will be advertised hereafter. A Premium of 5 GUINEAS will be given to the Person who brings the largest and fattest Bullock to this Market the Saturday before the Races, a Premium of 3 GUINEAS for the six largest and fattest Muttons, and a Premium to the Person or Persons for the two largest and fattest Veals. (4) RICHARD GRAHAM, Secretary.
HALIFAX, July 22, 1774.
I INTEND to leave the Colony Immediately. THOMAS MURDOCH.
WILLIAM & MARY College, July 28, 1774.
I INTEND to leave the Colony soon. SAMUEL SHELD.
NORFOLK, July 30, 1774.
WILL leave this Colony, in a few Weeks, (||) JOHN BRUCE. ** The School, kept here by Mr. Bruce , for some Years past, will be continued to its usual Extent by Mr. Stevenson . The Debts that shall become due to the said School in Mr. Bruce's Absence will be collected by Mr. James Ingram , his Attorney, to whom such as intend to enter any new, or withdraw any of the present Scholars, will be pleased to make known their Intentions.
To be SOLD, on Friday the 2d of September, at the late Dwelling-House of Mr. Thomas Tinsley, deceased, in Hanover Town,
NINE very valuable SLAVES , together with all his personal Estate, consisting of every Kind of useful and fashionable Household and Kitchen Furniture, a valuable Stock of Cattle, Hogs, Horses, and Sheep. At the same Time will be rented the Lot and Houses thereon, being a Dwelling-House, Smokehouse, Dairy, Kitchen, Stable, Billiard House, two very good Shops, and a Garden well paled in. The Buildings are all in good Repair, and remarkably well calculated for keeping a Tavern. Twelve Months Credit for all Sums above 25s. will be allowed the Purchasers, on giving Bond with approved Security to the Subscriber, who requests the Favour of all Persons indebted to the Estate to make speedy Payment; and those who have Demands against it to make them known, without Delay, to Leighton Wood, Junior , who is empowered to adjust the same. All Debts not punctually discharged are to carry Interest from the Date of the Bonds. (4) AGNES TINSLEY, Administratrix.
To be SOLD, for ready Cash, at Amelia Courthouse, on Thursday the 25th of this Instant (August) being Court Day,
A TRACT of LAND , containing by Estimation 100 Acres, whereon the said Grigg now lives, and adjoining the Lands of Thomas Pavery , George Hightower , and George Long . It is sold by Virtue of a Deed of Trust from William Grigg , to John Tabb , Esq; and Richard Booker and Co. THOMAS SHORE.
CABIN POINT, July 28, 1774.
STRAYED from this Place, about two Months ago, a SORREL HORSE with a roached Mane and Bob Tail, is about fourteen Hands high, and seven Years old. Any Person who will give me such Intelligence of the said Horse as I may get him again shall have 40s. Reward, and if they deliver him here he will be allowed reasonable travelling Charges. JOHN WRIGHT.
TAKEN up, in Mecklenburg, eight HOGS , marked with a Crop, Slit, and Underkeel in the right Ear, and a Crop and Slit in the left. Also thirteen unmarked SHOATS. Posted, and appraised to 7l. 19s. (||) RICHARD SWEPPSON.
TAKEN up, in Surry, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE , about eight Years old, fourteen Hands high, his two hind Feet white, paces slow, canters, shod before, docked, but not branded. Posted, and appraised to 20l. WILLIAM BROWN.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a BLACK MARE about four Feet two Inches high, twelve Years old, and has a Star in her Forehead. Posted, and appraised to 35s. (||) WILLIAM HOWLE.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a small BLACK MARE about four Feet three Inches high, has a few Saddle Spots, branded on the near Buttock I, and marked with an Underkeel in the right Ear. Posted, and appraised to 5l. (||) THOMAS JAMES.
FOR SALE,
TWO THOUSAND Acres of LAND, lying on the River Shenando , in the County of Frederick , eight Miles above Abby's Gap . One Third of the Purchase Money to be paid on the Day of Sale, and an extensive Credit will be given for the Remainder. Mr. James Brown will show the Land to any Person inclined to purchase, and I shall be on the Premises the last Week in September next. (tf) NATHANIEL BURWELL.
ISLE of WIGHT, July 19, 1774.
Five Pounds Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Richmond Town, the 28th of June , a likely Negro Man named YORK , about 23 Years of Age, five Feet nine or ten Inches high, well made, has a Scar upon one of his Wrists, occasioned by a Burn, but I cannot tell which. Whoever delivers him to me, or secures him in any of his Majesty's Jails, so that I get him again, shall have the above Reward, besides what the Law allows. (4||) DICK HOLLAND.
To be SOLD,
THE Sloop PROVIDENCE , Burthen about 45 Tuns, only nine Months old, very well built, neatly finished off, completely found, has large Accommodations, and fails remarkably fast. For Terms apply to Captain Charles Thomas at Norfolk , or to BENJAMIN HARRISON, Junior. (tf)
PETERSBURG, June 26, 1774.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Subscriber , about the first Instant, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE above fourteen Hands high, from six to eight Years old, remarkably well set, paces, trots, and gallops, is short docked, his Mane and Tail remarkably black, has a Hole in one of his fore Hoofs occasioned by Gravel, and I believe had no Brand. He was bred in Surry by Mr. Brown , and has since been owned by several Persons in Prince Edward and Lunenburg . As he was missing a few Days after I had him, I have some Reason to think he was carried off by a Mulatto Boy of this Town, who run away then and was seen in Williamsburg this last Meeting. I will give 5l. to any Person who will bring him to me. HENRY LOCHHEAD.
For SALE,
MILLSTONES , Dutch FANS, RIDDLES for FANS, WOVE WIRE for ROLLING SCREENS, LOOKING GLASSES of every Kind, BRASS CHARIOT BOXES , BRASS CHAIR NAILS , BAR IRON , Madeira WINE, Demarara and Jamaica SPIRITS, and a strong Top CHAISE quite new. NEWCASTLE, July 14, 1774. (tf) JOHN SYME.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Honourable General Court, and by Letter of Attorney from Colonel George Mercer of Virginia, now in London, will be sold at publick Auction,
ABOUT 3500 ACRES of LAND in the County of Loudoun , near West's Ordinary, about twelve Miles from Leesburg . Lots from Alexandria , and thirty five from Dumfries , on Potowomack . This Land is well known, by the Description of Bull Run Mountains , and is very fertile. —Also 6500 Acres on Shenando River, in the County of Frederick , opposite to Snicker's Ordinary, and binding on the River about seven Miles. As this Tract is Part of a Survey one of the first in that Part of the Colony, its good Quality cannot be questioned, it is well watered, will admit of two Mills on Land Streams, and others on the River; there are now on it six Plantations well improved for Cropping, 110 Slaves, and very large and choice Stocks of Horses (some of the Dray Breed) black Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep; which, together with the Crops of Corn and Wheat now growing (expected to be upwards of 2000 Barrels and 5000 Bushels) will be sold on the Premises, on the 24th Day of November next, or next fair Day. —The Loudoun Lands will be sold at West's Ordinary, on the 21st Day of the same Month. Both Tracts will be laid off in Lots to suit every Kind of Purchaser, who may see them by applying to Mr. Francis Peyton , near the Loudoun Land, and Mr. William Dawson , who resides on the Shenando Tract. Among the Slaves are two good Blacksmiths, two Carpenters, and an exceeding trusty and skilful Waggoner. The aged black Cattle, and grown Hogs, will be fattened for Slaughter. —Purchasers above 25l. will be allowed twelve Months Credit, on giving Bond and Security to the Subscribers, who will be prepared to make Conveyances. (20) JOHN TAYLOR, GEORGE WASHINGTON.
For LIVERPOOL,
THE Ship GREENWOOD , Mackey Reed Master, loads at Norfolk , has two Thirds of her Cargo already engaged, can take in 200 Hds. of Tobacco on Liberty of Consignment. Any Gentlemen inclining to ship by her will please to send their Orders to Mr. Richard Taylor of Petersburg , Mr. Richard Squire Taylor in King William County, or to us at Norfolk . (tf) GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH.
To be RENTED, from Year to Year, or for a Term of Years,
BELVOIR , the beautiful Seat of the Honourable George William Fairfax , Esq; lying upon Potowomack River in Fairfax County, about fourteen Miles below Alexandria . The Mansion House is of Brick, two Stories high, with four convenient Rooms and a large Passage on the lower Floor, five Rooms and a Passage on the second, and a Servants Hall and Cellars below, convenient Offices, Stables, and Coach-House adjoining, as also a large and well furnished Garden, stored with a great Variety of valuable Fruits, in good Order. Appertaining to the Tract on which these Houses stand, and which contains near 2000 Acres (surrounded in a Manner by navigable Water) are several valuable Fisheries, and a good Deal of cleared Land in different Parts, which may be let altogether, or separately, as shall be found most convenient. The Terms may be known of Colonel Washington , who lives near the Premises, or of me in Berkeley County. (tf) FRANCIS WILLIS, Junior.
NORFOLK, April 21, 1774.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Number of Vessels will be wanted this Summer to bring about 6000 Tuns of STONE from Mr. Brooke's Quarry on Rappahannock , and land the same on Cape Henry , for the Lighthouse. Any Person, or Persons, inclined to engage in such Work, are desired to treat with Matthew Phripp , Paul Loyall , and Thomas Newton , Esqrs. The Directors of the Lighthouse will also be glad to purchase one or two FLAT BOTTOMED VESSELS , from 80 to 120 Tuns Burthen. (tf) BASSETT MOSELEY.
NEABSCO FURNACE, April 1, 1774.
RUN away from the Neabsco Furnace, on the 16th of last Month, a light coloured Mulatto Man named BILLY or WILL , the Property of the Honourable John Taylor , Esquire. When I tell the Publick that he is the same Boy, who, for many Years, used to wait on me in my Travels through this and the neighbouring Province, and, by his Pertness, or rather Impudence, was well known to almost all my Acquaintances, there is the less Occasion for a particular Description of him. However, as he is now grown to the Size of a Man, and has not attended me for some Time past, I think it not amiss to say that he is a very likely young Fellow, about twenty Years old, five Feet nine Inches high, stout and strong made, has a remarkable Swing in his Walk, but is much more so by a surprising Knack he has of gaining the good Graces of almost every Body who will listen to his bewitching and deceitful Tongue, which seldom, or ever speaks the Truth; has a small Scar on the right Side of his Forehead, and the little Finger of his right Hand is quite strait by a Hurt he got when a Child. He had on when he went away a blue Fearnought and an under Jacket of green Baize, Cotton Breeches, Osnaburg Shirt, a mixed blue Pair of Stockings, a Pair of Country made Shoes, and yellow Buckles. From his Ingenuity, he is capable of doing almost any Sort of Business, and for some Years past has been chiefly employed as a Founder, a Stone Mason, and a Miller, as Occasion required; one of which Trades, I imagine, he will, in the Character of a Freeman, profess. I have some Reason to suspect his travelling towards James River , under the Pretence of being sent by me on Business. Whoever apprehends the said Mulatto Slave, and brings him to me, or to his Master, the Honourable John Tayloe of Mount Airy , or secures him so as to be had again, shall have double what the Law allows, and all reasonable Charges paid by (tf) THOMAS LAWSON.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Amelia County, containing 500 Acres, about four Miles below the Courthouse, it is remarkable fine Land for Grain, and will bring good Tobacco. The Plantation is in good Order for Cropping, sufficient to work six or eight Hands, with all necessary Houses. Any Person inclined to purchase may depend on having a Bargain, and know the Terms by applying to (tf) WILLIAM MARSHALL.
For SALE,
ABOUT twelve Thousand Acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO LAND , in Amberst County, whereon are several Plantations and Improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty Hands. There is on the said Land for Sale a very valuable GRIST MILL , lately built, with a Stone Dam and a Pair of good Cologne Millstones, which Mill has for two Years past got upwards of 100 Barrels of Toll Corn, and is situated on a never failing Stream. The Land will be shown by William Womack , who lives at one of the the Plantations, and the Prices of the Land made known by him. One or two Years Credit will be allowed, Interest being paid for the second Year, and also for the first, if the Money is not paid agreeable to Contract. The Land is to be laid off and surveyed by Colonel William Cabell , at the Expense of the Purchaser. Deeds will be made upon Bond and approved Security being given, either to Colonel William Cabell , or the Subscriber. Six per Cent. Discount will be allowed for ready Money, or good Merchants Notes. If any Person will choose to exchange Lands in the lower Part of the Country, on or near a navigable River, that are good, it is more than probable we should agree. (tf) CARTER BRAXTON.