The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1770-10-04 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
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VIRGINIA, sc.
By His EXCELLENCY the RIGHT HONOURABLE
NORBORNE Baron de BOTETOURT,
His Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the said Colony and Dominion, and Vice Admiral of the same:
A PROCLAMATION
For proroguing the GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
WHEREAS the General Assembly stands prorogued to the 25th Day of next Month, and whereas I find no urgent Occasion for the said Assembly's meeting at that Time, I have therefore thought fit, by and with the Advice of his Majesty's Council, by this Proclamation, in his Majesty's Name, farther to prorogue the said Assembly to the 4th THURSDAY in NOVEMBER next.
GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony, at WILLIAMSBURG, this 27th Day of SEPTEMBER 1770, and in the tenth Year of his Majesty's Reign.
BOTETOURT.
GOD save the KING.
History of the origin and tenets of the sect of the ANABAPTISTS, from Dr. Robertson's history, lately published, of the reign of the Emperour Charles V.
AMONG many beneficial and salutary effects of which the reformation was the immediate cause, it was attended, as must be the case in all actions and events wherein men are concerned, with some consequences of an opposite nature. When the human mind is roused by grand objects, and agitated by strong passions, its operations acquire such force that they are apt to become irregular and extravagant. Upon any great revolution in religion such irregularities abound most at that particular period, when men, having thrown off the authority of their ancient principles, do not yet fully comprehend the nature, or feel the obligations, of those new ones which they have embraced. The mind, in that situation, pushing forward with the boldness which prompted it to reject established opinions, and not guided by a clear knowledge of the system substituted in their place, disdains all restraint, and runs into wild notions, that often lead to scandalous or immoral conduct. Thus, in the first ages of the Christian church, many of the new converts, having renounced their ancient creeds, and being but imperfectly acquainted with the doctrines and precepts of Christianity, broached the most extravagant opinions, equally subversive of piety and virtue; all which errors disappeared, or were exploded, when the knowledge of religion increased, and came to be more generally diffused. In like manner, soon after Luther's appearance, the rashness or ignorance of some of his disciples led them to publish absurd and pernicious tenets, which being proposed to men extremely illiterate, but fond of novelty, and at a time when their minds were turned wholly towards religious speculations, gained too easy credit and authority among them. To these causes must be imputed the extravagances of Munzer in 1525, as well as the rapid progress which they made among the peasants; but though the insurrection excited by that fanatic was soon suppressed, several of his followers lurked in different places, and endeavoured privately to propagate his opinions.
In those provinces of Upper Germany, which had already been so cruelly wasted by their enthusiastic rage, the magistrates watched their motions with such severe attention that many of them found it necessary to retire into other countries; some were punished, others driven into exile, and their errors were entirely routed out. But in the Netherlands and Westphalia, where the pernicious tendency of their opinions was more unknown, and guarded against with less care, they got admittance into several towns, and spread the infection of their principles. The most remarkable of their religious tenets related to the sacrament of baptism, which, as they contended, ought to be administered only to persons grown up to years of understanding, and should be performed not by sprinkling them with water, but by dipping them in it. For this reason they condemned the baptism of infants; and rebaptising all whom they admitted into their society, the sect came to be distinguished by the name of Anabaptists. To this peculiar notion concerning baptism, which has the appearance of being founded on the practice of the church in the apostolical age, and contains nothing inconsistent with the peace and order of human society, they added other principles of a most enthusiastic as well as dangerous nature. They maintained that among Christians, who had the precepts of the Gospel to direct, and the spirit of God to guide them, the office of magistracy was not only unnecessary, but an unlawful encroachment on their spiritual liberty, that the distinctions occasioned by birth, or rank, or wealth, being contrary to the spirit of the Gospel, which considers all men as equal, should be entirely abolished; that all Christians, throwing
their possessions into one common stock, should live together in that state of equality which becomes members of the same family; that as neither the laws of nature, nor the precepts of the New Testament, had placed any restraints upon men with regard to the number of wives which they might marry, they should use that liberty which God himself had granted to the patriarchs.
Such opinions, propagated and maintained with enthusiastic zeal and boldness, were not long in producing the violent effects natural to them. Two Anabaptist prophets, John Matthias, a baker of Haerlem, and John Boccold, or Beukels, a journeyman tailor of Leyden, possessed with the rage of making proselytes, fixed their residence at Munster, an imperial city in Westphalia, of the first rank, under the sovereignty of its Bishop, but governed by its own Senate and Consuls. As neither of these fanatics wanted the talents necessary for such an undertaking, great resolution, the appearance of sanctity, bold pretensions to inspiration, and a confident and plausible manner of discouraging, they soon gained many converts. Among these were Rothman, who had first preached the Protestant doctrine in Munster, and Cnipperdolling, a citizen of good birth, and considerable eminence. Emboldened by the countenance of such disciples, they openly taught their opinions; and, not satisfied with that liberty, they made several attempts, though without success, to seize the town, in order to get their tenets established by publick authority. At last, having secretly called in their associates from the neighbouring country, they suddenly took possession of the arsenal and Senate house in the night time, and running through the streets with drawn swords, and horrible howlings, cried out alternately, Repent and be baptised, and Depart ye ungodly. The Senators, the Canons, the Nobility, together with the more sober citizens, whether Papists or Protestants, terrified at their threats and outcries, fled in confusion, and left the city under the dominion of a frantic multitude, consisting chiefly of strangers.
Nothing now remaining to overawe or controul them, they set about modelling the government according to their own wild ideas; and though at first they showed so much reverence for the ancient constitution as to elect Senators of their own sect, and to appoint Cnipperdolling, and another proselyte, Consuls, this was nothing more than form: For all their proceedings were directed by Matthias, who, in the style and with the authority of a prophet, uttered his commands, which it was instant death to disobey. Having begun with encouraging the multitude to pillage the churches, and deface their ornaments, he enjoined them to destroy all books except the Bible, as useless or impious; he appointed the estates of such as fled to be confiscated, and sold to the inhabitants of the adjacent country; he ordered every man to bring forth his gold, silver, and precious effects, and to lay them at his feet. The wealth amassed by these means he deposited in a publick treasury, and named Deacons to dispense it for the common use of all. The members of his commonwealth being thus brought to a perfect equality, he commanded all of them to eat at tables prepared in publick, and even prescribed the dishes which were to be served up each day. Having finished his plan of reformation, his next care was to provide for the defence of the city; and he took measures for that purpose, with a prudence which favoured nothing of fanaticism. He collected vast magazines of every kind, he repaired and extended the fortifications, obliging every person without distinction to work in his turn; he formed such as were capable of bearing arms into regular bodies, and endeavoured to add the vigour of discipline to the impetuosity of enthusiasm. He sent emissaries to the Anabaptists in the Low Countries, inviting them to assemble at Munster, which he dignified with the name of Mount Sion; that from thence they might set out to reduce all the nations of the earth under their dominion. He himself was unwearied in attending to every thing necessary for the security or increase of the sect, animating his disciples by his own example to resist no labour, as well as to repine at no hardship; and their
enthusiastick passions being kept from subsiding by a perpetual succession of exhortations, revelations, and prophecies, they seemed ready to undertake or to suffer any thing in maintenance of their opinions.
Mean while the Bishop of Munster, having assembled a considerable army, advanced to besiege the town. On his approach Matthias sallied out at the head of some chosen troops, attacked one quarter of his camp, forced it, and after great slaughter returned to the city, loaded with glory and spoil. Intoxicated with this success, he appeared next day brandishing a spear, and declared that, in imitation of Gideon, he would go forth with a handful of men and smite the host of the ungodly. Thirty persons, whom he named, followed him without hesitation in this wild enterprise; and, rushing on the enemy with a frantic courage, were cut off to a man. The death of their prophet occasioned at first great consternation among his disciples; but Boccold, by the same gifts and pretensions which had gained Matthias credit, soon revived their spirits and hopes, to such a degree that he succeeded him in the same absolute direction of all their affairs. As he did not possess that enterprising courage which distinguished his predecessor, he satisfied himself with carrying on a defensive war; and, without attempting to annoy the enemy by sallies, he waited for the succours he expected from the Low Countries, the arrival of which was often foretold and promised by their prophets. But, though less daring in action than Matthias, he was a wilder enthusiast, and of more unbounded ambition. Soon after the death of his predecessor, having by obscure visions and prophecies prepared the multitude for some extraordinary event, he stripped himself naked, and marching through the streets, proclaimed, with a loud voice, that the kingdom of Sion was at hand; that whatever was biggest on earth should be brought low, and whatever was lowest should be exalted. In order to fulfil this, he commanded the churches, as the most lofty buildings in the city, to be levelled with the ground; he degraded the Senators chosen by Matthias, and, depriving Cnipperdolling of the consulship, the highest office in the commonwealth, he appointed him to execute the lowest and most infamous, that of common hangman, to which strange transition the other agreed, not only without murmuring, but with the utmost joy; and such was the despotism and rigour of Boccold's administration that he was called, almost every day, to perform some duty or other of his wretched function. In place of the deposed Senators he named 12 Judges, according to the number of tribes in Israel, to preside in all affairs; retaining to himself the same authority which Moses anciently possessed, as legislator of that people.
Not satisfied, however, with power or titles which were not supreme, a prophet, whom he had gained and tutored, having called the multitude together, declared it to be the will of God that John Boccold should be the King of Sion, and sit on the throne of David. John, keeling down, accepted of the heavenly call, which he solemnly protested had been revealed likewise to himself, and was immediately acknowledged as monarch by the deluded multitude. From that moment he assumed all the state and pomp of royalty. He wore a crown of gold, and the richest and most sumptuous garments. A Bible was carried on his one hand, a naked sword on the other. A great body of guards accompanied him when he appeared in publick. He coined money stamped with his own image, and appointed the great officers of his household and kingdom; among whom Cnipperdolling was nominated Governor of the city, as a reward for his former submission.
Having now attained the height of power, Boccold began to discover passions, which he had hitherto restrained or indulged only in secret. As the excesses of enthusiasm have been observed in every age to lead to senual gratifications, the same constitution that is susceptible of the former, being remarkably prone to the latter, he instructed the prophets and teachers to harangue the people for several days concerning the lawfulness, and even necessity, of taking more wives than one, which they asserted to be one of the privileges granted by God to the saints. When their ears were once accustomed to this licentious doctrine, and their passions inflamed with the prospect of such unbounded indulgence, he himself set them an example of using, what he called, their Christian liberty, by marrying, at once, three wives; among which the widow of Matthias, a woman of singular beauty, was one. As he was allured by beauty, or the love of variety, he gradually added to the number of his wives until they amounted to fourteen, though the widow of Matthias was the only one dignified with the title of Queen, or who shared with him the splendour and ornaments of royalty. After the example of their prophet, the multitude gave themselves up to the most licentious and uncontrolled gratifications of their desires. No man remained satisfied with a single life. Nor to use their Christian liberty was made a crime. Persons were appointed to search the houses for young women grown up to maturity, whom they instantly compelled to marry. Together with polygamy, freedom of divorce, its inseparable attendant, was introduced, and became a new source of corruption. Every excess was committed of which the passions of men are capable, when restrained neither by the authority of laws nor the sense of decency; and, by a monstrous and almost incredible conjunction, voluptuousness was ingrafted on religion, and dissolute riot accompanied the austerity of fanatical devotion.
Mean while the German Princes were highly offended at the insult offered to their dignity by Boccold's presumptuous usurpation of royal honours; and the profligate manners of his followers, which were a reproach to the Christian name, filled men of all professions with horror. Luther, who had testified against this fanatical spirit on its first appearance, now deeply lamented its progress; and exposing the delusion with great strength of argument, as well as acrimony of style, called loudly on all the states of Germany to put a stop to a phrensy no less pernicious to society than fatal to religion. The Emperour, occupied with other cares and projects, had no leisure to attend to such a distant object; but the Princes of the empire, assembled by the King of the Romans, voted a supply of men and money to the Bishop of Munster, who, being unable to keep a sufficient army on foot, had converted the siege of the town into a blockade. The forces raised, in consequence of this resolution, were put under the command of an officer of experience, who approaching the town towards the end of spring, in the year 1535, pressed it more closely than formerly, but found the fortifications so strong, and so diligently guarded, that he

draft not attempt an assault. It was now above 15 months since the Anabaptists had established their dominion in Munster; they had, during that time, undergone prodigious fatigue in working on the fortifications, and performing military duty. Notwithstanding the prudent attention of their King to provide for their subsistence, and his frugal and regular economy in their publick meals, they began to feel the approach of famine. Several small bodies of their brethren, who were advancing to their assistance from the Low Countries, had been intercepted, and cut to pieces; and, while all Germany was ready to combine against them, they had no prospect of succour. But such was the ascendant which Beccold had acquired over the multitude, and so powerful the fascination of enthusiasm, that their hopes were as sanguine as ever, and they hearkened with implicit credulity to the visions and predictions of their prophets, which assured them that the Almighty would speedily interpose, in order to deliver the city. The faith, however, of some few, shaken by the violence and length of their sufferings, began to fail; but, being suspected of an inclination to surrender to the enemy, they were punished with immediate death, as guilty of impiety in distrustful the power of God. One of the King's wives, having uttered certain words that implied some doubt concerning his divine mission, he instantly called the whole number together, and commanding the blasphemer, as he called her, to kneel down, cut off her head with his own hands; and so far were the rest from expressing any horror at this cruel deed, that they joined him in dancing with a frantick joy around the bleeding body of their companion.
By this time the besieged endured the utmost rigour of famine; but they chose rather to suffer hardships, the recital of which is shocking to humanity, than to listen to the terms of capitulation offered them by the Bishop. At last a deserter, whom they had taken into their service, being either less intoxicated with the fumes of enthusiasm, or unable any longer to bear such distress, made his escape to the enemy. He informed their General of a weak part in the fortifications, which he had observed, and assuring him that the besieged, exhausted with hunger and fatigue, kept watch there with little care, he offered to lead a party thither in the night. The proposal was accepted, and a chosen body of troops appointed for the service; who, scaling the walls unperceived, seized one of the gates, and admitted the rest of the army. The Anabaptists, though surprised, defended themselves in the market place with valour, heightened by despair; but being overpowered by numbers, and surrounded on every hand, most of them were slain, and the remainder taken prisoners. Among the last were the King, and Enniperdoling. The King, loaded with chains, was carried from city to city, as a spectacle to gratify the curiosity of the people, and was exposed to all their insults. His spirit, however, was not broken or humbled by this sad reverse of his condition; and he adhered with unshaken firmness to the distinguishing tenets of his sect. After this he was brought back to Munster, the scene of his royalty and crimes, and put to death with the most exquisite and lingering tortures, all which he bore with astonishing fortitude. This extraordinary man, who had been able to acquire such amazing dominion over the minds of his followers, and to excite commotions so dangerous to society, was only 26 years of age.
Together with its monarch, the kingdom of the Anabaptists came to an end. Their principles having taken deep root in the Low Countries, the party still subsists there, under the name of Mennonites; but, by a very singular revolution, this sect, so mutinous and sanguinary at its first origin, hath become altogether innocent and pacifick. Holding it unlawful to wage war, or to accept of civil offices, they devote themselves entirely to the duties of private citizens, and by their industry and charity endeavour to make reparation to human society for the violence committed by their founders. A small number of this sect, which is settled in England, retains its peculiar tenets concerning baptism, but without any dangerous mixture of enthusiasm.
BOSTON, Sept. 6.
WE hear that on Friday last a young child of Mr. Ruggle's, at Roxbury, being left alone, unfortunately fell into a tub of hot beer, and was scalded to death.
We hear from Danvers that one day last week a lad about 11 years old, as he was gathering whortle berries, was bit in the small of one of his legs by a rattlesnake, soon after which the whole limb swelled very much. He continued in great pain for several days; and though the pain is considerably abated, he is still supposed to be in great danger, notwithstanding a variety of applications have been made use of, for relief.
Last Thursday, about noon, was consumed by fire, at Salisbury, the house of Mr. Abel Morrill, with almost all their household furniture and wearing apparel, a considerable quantity of grain, &c. to the value of 250. lawful money, at least. The house was newly repaired, at more than 100. l. expense. It was set on fire by the wind blowing the fire into some light combustible stuff that lay in the corner of the kitchen chimney, which, the doors being all open, soon communicated to the whole house; and every thing being very dry, all was involved, in a few moments, in one devouring flame.
Tuesday the Reverend Mr. Whitefield set out for Salem, Marblehead, Portsmouth, &c. having, while here, preached to very crowded audiences; at some times, it is thought, there have been between 5 and 6000 souls.
A few weeks since the operation for the hare lip was performed, to great perfection, on a young man in Milton, near Brush Hill; and a child in Boston has received as much benefit from the operation as the case would admit of, by Mr. Hall, surgeon to the 14th regiment. The impression these unhappy lights are apt to make on married women should be an inducement to have this defect in nature rectified early in life, as there are numerous instances of the mother's affection having impressed her offspring with the like deformity.
Sept. 10. We hear there will be the greatest meeting of the trade and inhabitants of this town at Faneuil hall, next Thursday, that ever was known; that all business will be laid aside on that day, and the shops and warehouses shut up; that the whole attention of the town will be employed to settle, upon the surest basis, the non importation agreement, that it may be permanent, against the least infraction; and that a number of warehouses will be taken up for the housing and reshipping of all goods that may arrive at any time after that day contrary to the agreement, until the act imposing a duty on the remaining article, tea, is totally repealed.
We hear the students of the senior class of Harvard college have engaged to take their degrees, the ensuing commencement, in cloth of our own manufacture.
O patriotick sons of Harvard! May thy measures, together with the exertions of thy fathers, be the means of working out the salvation of our country. Go on in thy noble exertions for thy country's cause, and may your patriotick zeal never cease to fire that noble seat of science! Hold down your heads ye fops and beaus, and strip yourselves of your imported gaiety; and strive to promote the good of this country, by encouraging your own manufactures: For that is the only way to get the balance of trade on our side, and to get rid of those grievances which we now labour under.
Last Saturday was kept as a festival by the Hon. Board of Commissioners, and the officers belonging to them, now at Castle William, &c. &c. it being the anniversary of the Board's constitution. The said day (Sept. 8th) in capitals, is in their lists of holidays, hanging up in all the customhouses on this continent!
Friday last Captain Preston, and the soldiers imprisoned here, for the massacre on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned, and all pleaded not guilty. The trial is put off to an adjournment, the 23d of October next.
NEWHAVEN, August 15. Last Sunday morning, the 12th infant, deputed this life Mr. Daniel Taylor, of Danbury, in Connecticut, aged 94 years, wanting about two months. He was a reputable farmer, of an unblemished character, and much esteemed for his integrity and piety. He was father to Captain Daniel Taylor, of Danbury, and to the Rev. Nathaniel Taylor of New Milford. The father of the deceased was Mr. Thomas Taylor, one of the first settlers of Danbury; he lived to the 91st year of his age, had ten children, not one of them died under the 57th year of his age, and but one of them died under 80. There are still living two brothers and two sisters of the deceased, who were all together with him the day before his death. Their several ages are as follows: The deceased 94, eldest surviving brother 89, the youngest brother 83, the eldest sister 86, the youngest sister 83; in all, 433 years. The two eldest sons of the family lived each of them to be 90 years of age, which, being added, makes seven of the family to have lived 613 years; and four of them are still living, enjoying a comfortable state of health, and a good sound constitution of body. This aged Gentleman lived to see four children of the fifth generation; that is, his grandchildren's grandchildren.
NEW YORK, August 30.
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Rhode Island to his correspondent in this city.
NEWPORT, August 21, 1770.
As you are a signer of the New York importation agreement, you may be willing to know what part the Boston committee have been lately acting here. In the beginning of last week we had information that the Boston committee were coming to inspect into the conduct of our committee, and satisfy themselves whether we had really stored any goods or not. This intelligence exasperated the inhabitants so much that nothing was heard or talked of but tarriug and feathering of Molineux and his party. They arrived the end of the week, but came with a moderate spirit indeed, and they soothed and softened our committee that they were allowed to return unhurt. However, they were sufficiently alarmed; for although they had bespoke dinner, and proposed to have stayed two or three days, yet they put off in the first boat that returned to Providence, which was about one o'clock, so that they were only a few hours in this town.
A meeting of the trade, as they call themselves, assembled yesterday forenoon, at our courthouse, and renewed their agreement of non importation; and the same day, in consequence of this, the committee here wrote and forwarded a letter to the committee at Boston, requesting that they would use their interest with the southern provinces, and recommend them to an open trade with them as formerly. The meeting was composed of merchants that trade to the West Indies, a few traders to Philadelphia, and the lower class of mechanicks, who, after insisting that all the nails should be delivered up, carried all before them. None of our importers thought it necessary to oppose this, having been promised great indulgencies by our committee. Broad hints were given them that there would be two doors to the store that should receive their goods; a fore door to receive them, and a back door to re-deliver them. This hint was taken by our committee from Molineux, and the two Gentlemen who came from Boston with him. In short, we have agreed to act the same double part they have ever acted at Boston; and now while our importers can thus receive their goods, and expose them to market as formerly, no one gives himself any trouble about the matter. These are fine times for the importers here; no kind of goods remains long on hand, and we put an advance of 15 or 20 per cent. on all goods beyond our former profits. Our stores are often open, and many thousands of dollars are taken from Connecticut, and country customers, in the night time.
At Providence, the Boston committee could do nothing; and after they had tried every method, without success, they told one of the B's, who are merchants there, and high sons of liberty, that if this colony, and the neighbouring seaport towns round Boston, did not stand by them, they must give up; for their party was become very low at Boston, and that call for importation very high.
We hear that a rum distillery is now established in the town of Wilmington, North Carolina, which must occasion a constant demand for molasses, and render it a staple commodity for that port.
NEW BERN, Sept. 7.
WHILE the neighbouring colonies, and even our neighbouring towns in this province, have been loud in forming and entering into associations for non importation, this town has been quite silent on the important subject, which, to our neighbours, might seem a tacit confession of our lukewarmness in this momentary business, wherein, we may now clearly perceive, entirely hinges American liberty: But such has been the patriotick spirit prevailing in this town that at this day all the merchants here cannot produce, for sale, a single yard of osnabrugs, negro cloth, coarse linens, or scarcely any European goods at all; and we do not know any thing that would now more embarrass a Gentleman than to be able to furnish himself with a suit of clothes, complete, from all the stores in town. But, to crown and complete this noble spirit, the whole town cannot now furnish a single pound of bohea tea, that useless and destructive plant, which has so universally spread its baneful influence throughout all America. It is true, indeed, that European goods are expected in here in the fall, but we are authorised from the importers themselves to say that not a single article but what comes strictly within the purview of the Virginia association will arrive among us.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 4.
OUR worthy and much esteemed Governor has been indisposed, for some days, with a fever; but he is now much better, and in a fair way of recovery.
ARRIVAL S.
Lord Camden, Johnston, in Potowmack, Enperour, in York, and Watters, Dixon, in James river, from London. Virginia, Thompson, from Liverpool, Lord Clive, Murray, from Hull, Neptune, Ewing, Gordon, Andrew, Robert, Smith, and Blandford, Troop, from Glasgow, in James river.
THE VIRGINIA ALMANACK for 1771 is now published, and selling off as fast as possible, at the old price.
Entered in the upper district of James river.
Sept. 28. Homer, Robert Haffie, from the lower district, with European goods.
28. Virginia, Alexander Thompson, from Liverpool, with European goods.
October 1. Peggy, Thomas Ramsay, from the lower district, with European goods.
1. Pearl, John Spier, from Glasgow, with European goods.
To Mess. PURDIE & DIXON.
GENTLEMEN, A FEW days after I sent you my last piece I received your paper of the 30th of August, and was much surprised to find my old friend C. R. in it, especially as he had never communicated any such intention to me, whom he generally consults when he has any matter of importance in hand; but as the old Gentleman prides himself very much upon stealing a march upon me (a phrase he uses when he keeps his design a secret until the execution discovers it) I drew a snare, and entered upon the pe-
rusal of his performance, when I soon found that he and I differed widely in our opinions concerning The Customer. He looked upon him as our friend, and honoured him as such, whereas I had regarded and treated him as our bitterest enemy. It was unlucky for me that I had not taken C. R.'s opinion of The Customer when he first made his appearance, which is an usual thing with me on such occasions. I was therefore obliged to review The Customer, and though that requisition to publish my English authorities still stuck in my throat, upon the whole, the judgment formed by C. R. seemed to be the justest; for in every other part, except that already mentioned, I cannot say but that he has done me the justice I deserve. This mistake of mine will, however, have this use, that it will satisfy him and C. R. of my ability to defend any of us when really attacked, and will convince The Customer that his new office will by no means be an idle one. Indeed I expect he will begin to exert himself immediately, as I think my last piece contains many deep strokes, at least I know I took no little pains that it might; but for fear he should not discover them, as they are not, I believe, obvious to every capacity, I will lend him some assistance. What I value myself most upon is my ingenious method of proving the great punctum of ridicule , that is, the proportion of 1 to 3 to be just. You may remember I mentioned a good deal of taking the ratios of 1 to 3, and 3 to 1, reciprocally; and by that means effected what I desired. I have since thought of a much plainer method of stating my old arguments, which, after reminding you that the comet's velocity was thrice as quick as that of the seven stars, and pre-supposing that V shall stand for velocity, C for comet, and P for the seven stars, as the ancients, I have read, called them Pleiades, is as follows:
1. V of C : V of P :: 3 : 1. 2. V of P : V of C :: 1 : 3.
Therefore, by taking the two first terms of the first proportion, and the two last of the second, we have, 3. V of C : V of P :: 1 : 3. Q. E. D.
And this, forsooth! is the mighty matter about which A. B. has given us so much of his own laugh. According to my way of thinking, he would have been much better employed in tearing the ruff off his old c-k. Now I defy any shallow wit, or sham mathematician, to rob me of the honour of being the author of the foregoing proportion. Old Euclid, though he invented a great many, and some of them very clever ones too, has it not in his catalogue, unless some malicious person may have inserted it since the 13th of this month. I remember I couched several beauties under the allegory of the drone without a sting , and a mere gallant to the Queen of the Society , but I find I have covered them up so artfully that it is out of my own power at present to unveil them; for you know, dear Purdie, we have not always the same penetration. A figure of the upright spindle sticking in a man's gourd would look very pretty if it was handsomely delineated upon a piece of paper, especially with all the circles about it, viz. That of the heavens, and that of the extreme boundary of the eye-light, upon a plane or superficies, together with the concave of the heavens (glorious!) contributing to form this boundary; and then again these circles divided into degrees, and the quantity of the arches marked off, and lastly the different radii, and all their respective horizons, described. I do believe it would make a finer appearance than those comets did which C. R. saw, upon paper, moving with their huge fiery tails, in all directions. If Mr. Henry, the map maker, will undertake this business, and will execute it as well as he did his map of Virginia, I will myself subscribe for twelve draughts, and will get many of my friends to do the same. One thing, however, I would advise him to, which is, to put every thing in its proper place, and not where he might think it would look best, which I fancy he has done in the above mentioned work. I would have The Customer, by all means, to take notice of my account of the Copernican and Ptolemaick systems , as it shows that I have drank at the fountain head; and then he may, accidentally, observe that my quotation from Moliere proves me the man of polite learning. In short, if he is qualified for that station wherein C. R. has fixed him, he need not pass over a single sentence without displaying his talents to the best advantage.
B— E—
To Mess. PURDIE & DIXON.
GENTLEMEN,
I BELONG to a club in this town, that meet once a week, and who, though we differ now and then about politicks, are all of us very sincere friends to liberty and America. At our last meeting a question was put how far the present modes of association are consistent with our notions of the natural rights of mankind.
Various reasoning was advanced for and against their consistency, but what made the greatest impression on all present were the observations of a worthy member, a native of this country, whose great sense, and goodness of heart, will ever secure to him the esteem of all those that have the happiness of his acquaintance, and who could never, in friendly disquisitions of this nature, confine his regard to a corner.
After expatiating on the origin and helpless state of man, as an individual, he very feelingly pointed out, both from nature and reason, the early necessity for their forming themselves into society, for mutual support; and after giving a general detail of the various modes of government, introduced into the world from the earliest ages to the present time, he concluded with observing, but with the utmost deference to characters, that the mode of our present associations had, as far as they could be supposed to operate, a tendency to defeat the original end and design of all society: For, says he, here we see property seized, detained, nay destroyed, at the arbitrary will of a few individuals. But, adds he, after some pause, every society has laws for its own protection against the incursions of individuals; and it is the felicity of community, said he, in these latter ages, that no one can in this, nor in any other civilized country under the sun, unlawfully seize, detain, destroy, or convert to his own use, the property of another, with impunity.
MERCATOR.
Advertisements.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 4, 1770.
NOTWITHSTANDING the frequent applications, and repeated promises, of several that are still indebted to Mr. Charles Goore of Liverpool, little regard is paid thereto. This is therefore to inform all concerned that if they do not pay, or settle, this October General Court, they must expect to be sued, without farther notice. All those who have balances due from the said Mr. Charles Goore, by applying to me here, and producing the proper vouchers, will have immediate satisfaction.
JACOB ALLAN.

PEGGY 3t Cottone
July 1 st 1770
Just imported in the PEGGY, Captain ASHBURN, and to be sold by the subscriber, at the corner store a little below the Capitol, Williamsburg;
KENDAL cottons, blue and green half-thicks for house negroes clothing, bed blankets, negro do-yard and 6-4 wide duffils, friezes, fearnoughts, 6-4 wide broadcloths of all prices, blue and green rugs, spotted do. German ohnabugs, brown and white sheeting, 3-4, 7-8, and yard wide Irish linens, of all prices, brown Russia sheeting, 8-4 wide diaper for table cloths, huckaback, Russia drab, bed ticking, cambricks and lawns, 6-4 wide mullin, striped and flowered kentings for aprons, very low, great variety of china, glass decanters, plain and cut, gold basket buttons, silver plated do. six thread black satin for breeches, black everlasting, and sundry other articles, too tedious to mention. Those that please to favour me with their custom may rely I shall go very low.
WILLIAM LEWIS.
To be SOLD, for several hundred pounds less than was offered about twelve months ago,
THE pleasant and healthy seat of BOSWORTH, with the flock of cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep; also about 300 l. worth of genteel furniture. Any Gentleman inclined to purchase is desired to view the land and improvements between this and the 4th of December, at which time I shall be at Bosworth , and stay about a fortnight. Captain Samuel Meredith or Mr. John Starke, who live adjoining, will be ready, at any time, to show the land. It was a mystery to me, until very lately, why this place was not sold before this time; but, from several Gentlemen of undoubted veracity, I have lately been informed that a person in the neighbourhood of Bosworth has taken more than common pains to misrepresent this seat, &c. I refer Gentlemen to a former advertisement in regard to the goodness of the land, houses, &c. and when they have seen it they will know what kind of person he must be that, to do me an injury, had meanly, and privately, propagated so many fallacies to prevent my selling this place. Off of this land at least 30 l. a titheable, one year with another, may be made. The land I some time ago sold, belonging to this tract (which was falsely said to be all the good land I held in Hanover ) will be sold with Bosworth . I have been very ungentlely treated by several persons that have long been in my debt; and rather than disappoint Gentlemen I am indebted to, I propose to sell Bosworth for less than half its real value.
ANTHONY WINSTON.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 4, 1770.
JAMES GEDDY, Goldsmith, near the Church, Williamsburg,
HAS on hand a neat assortment of COUNTRY MADE GOLD and SILVER WORK, which he will sell reasonably, for cash; likewise a small, but neat assortment, of imported JEWELLERY (ordered before the association took place) among which are paste shoe, knee, and flock buckles, hair pins, thimbles, mocho and crystal in gold and silver, tortoiseshell and horn poll combs, fashionable plated spurs, &c. &c. He has also for sale, on six months credit, a likely NEGRO WENCH, about eighteen years old, with her child, a boy.
For FREIGHT, or CHARTER, to any port of Europe or the West Indies,
THE brigantine JOLLY BACCHUS, Henry Lamont master, now lying at Norfolk , burthen about 300 bhd. or 8000 bushels of grain, an exceeding good vessel, well fitted and found, has made but one voyage, and has good accommodation for passengers. For terms apply to the subscriber, in Norfolk .
JOHN MACLEAN.
WHEREAS the subscriber, in 1768, gave his bond to William Hudson , of Charles City county, for the payment of 200 l. current money, for the purchase of a tract of land, since which the subscriber hath paid the said 200 l. to the said Hudson , and his order, but did not take in the said bond: This is to caution any person from taking an assignment of the same, as there is nothing due thereon.
JESSE BRADLY.
CABIN POINT, October 1, 1770.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the publick that he has opened TAVERN at this place, where those who please to favour him with their company may depend upon the best entertainment, being now furnished with every necessary for that purpose. The ferrage at Swan's Point being lowered to the old price, I am hopeful will induce the Gentlemen from up the country to come this road to Williamsburg .
FRANCIS MORELAND.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 4, 1770.
AT the house generally known by the name of Col. Custis's , Gentlemen may be accommodated with very good LODGING, &c. upon reasonable terms. There is a very elegant parlour, which is intended to be appropriated to the use of the lodgers. Those whose business will permit them to keep regular hours will be most agreeable.
JOSEPH KIDD.
Good pasture adjoining the house, well fenced.
October 1, 1770.
THIS is to forewarn all persons from trusting the wife of the subscriber, or to transact any business with her, on my account, as I will not pay any more debts of her contracting, nor allow her receipts to be good.
THOMAS YOUNGHUSBAND.
AND as I find it is not in my power to pay my creditors until my brother's arrival, which I expect in two or three months (without great disadvantage) beg they will please to give me that indulgence. In the mean time, those who have any demands against me are desired to send their accounts before that; and I hope such as are indebted to me will not any longer delay payment, or to discount with any of the merchants to whom I am indebted. If not, I certainly am excusable in giving such accounts to an attorney.
THOMAS YOUNGHUSBAND.
Just imported from London, Bril Glasgow, and to be sold reasonable subscribers, who have moved from they formerly occupied to one of the stores belonging to the estate of the late Tucker, next door to Mess t Balfour Barraud's,
A COMPLETE assortment of EUROPEAN and EAST INDIA GOODS suitable for the season, among which there are some very fashionable flowered and striped silk LUSTINGS and BROCADES, with white trimmings, for Ladies wear. They have also on hand a considerable quantity of WEST INDIA GOODS, MADEIRA wine of the sterling and New York quality, and very good TENERIF; which they will sell reasonably, for cash, or short credit.
LOGAN, GILMOUR, and Co.
NORFOLK, October 1, 1770.
AS I at this time labour under a severe disorder of body, which confines me from looking after my business, as a BUTCHER, and in hopes of recovering of my former health, I shall for some time resign the said business, in favour of William Junkison and Co. who will carry on the same in all its branches. In the mean time I hope for the continuance of the favour and interest of those persons whom I have had dealings with, for there respective flocks, to the persons whom I have here resigned too. All persons that have any claims against me are desired to bring in their accounts, that they may be settled; and those who are indebted to me are requested to make speedy payment, or give bond, with good security.
WILLIAM SIMPSON.
On Tuesday the 16th of this month will be sold at vendue, at Col. Ruffin's ordinary in King William, for ready money, or tobacco notes,
A PARCEL of Irish linens of different qualities, white and brown sheetings, hempen rolls, osnaburgs, Dutch blanketing, green and blue plains, green, blue, and gray halfthick, gray fearnoughts, yarn and plaid stockings, broad hoes, No. 1 to 4, broad axes and lopping do. to the amount of 400 l. sterling, all lately imported from London. The sale will begin at ten o'clock.
YORK, October 1, 1770.
WILLIAM GOOSLEY.
I have a quantity of West India RUM for sale.
To be sold, for ready money, on Wednesday the 21st of November next, if fair, otherwise next fair day, at the late dwelling house of John Semple , deceased, in the county of King and Queen,
ALL the estate of the said John Semple , consisting of 1200 acres of land, more or less, Subject to the dower of Elizabeth Semple , his widow, in the whole; to the dower of Joanna Prince , widow of Francis Prince , deceased, in 100 acres, part thereof; and for the life of Sarah Roberts , widow, in 40 acres, another part thereof. There is on the said land a convenient dwelling-house, and all necessary outbuildings, built since the year 1764, a large apple and peach orchard, three tenements on the same, one in the tenure of Isabel Thomas , at the yearly rent of 10 l. a year, seven years of her lease yet unexpired; the other two in the possession and tenure of John Walden the elder, and James Walden his son, tenants at will. Also thirteen negroes, variety of good household and kitchen furniture of all sorts, flock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs. Taken in execution, by virtue of a decree of the Hon. the General Court, against the said John Semple , for and on account of his the said John Semple's becoming security for Philip Rootes , late sheriff of the said county, for nonpayment of the taxes due to his Majesty in the years 1765 and 1766. The sale will be continued until all are sold, by The SHERIFF.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Halifax , on the 13th ult. a negro fellow named CUFFEY , about 25 years old, five feet six inches high, a slender built fellow, very sensible, speaks tolerable good English, though Jamaica born; he had on when he went away a lightish coloured Newmarket coat, a red short jacket, old blue breeches, old felt hat much torn, old shoes, with pewter buckles. He was formerly the property of Mr. Joseph Williams , in Dublin county, North Carolina , on the waters of Cape Fear , and it is supposed will endeavour to make his escape that way, with an excuse that he now belongs to Mr. Williams , and is going to where he formerly lived. Whoever apprehends the said negro, so that his owner may get him again, shall have 20 s. reward, and if taken in Carolina 40 s. besides what the law allows.
JAMES SMITH.
CABIN POINT, October 1, 1770.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the subscriber, on the 30th of August last, a chestnut sorrel horse, about 14 hands high, nine or ten years old, has a star in his forehead, a roached mane and bob tail, some saddle spots, paces well, trots and gallops, has no brand perceivable, but had a bell on. Whoever conveys the said horse to me shall have 40 s. reward.
FRANCIS MORELAND.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from Fighting creek , a likely bay mare, with some white in her face, some saddle spots, and is branded, I believe, with an R, or WR in a piece. She is near 14 hands high, is a high spirited creature, trots altogether, and belongs to the estate of William Randolph , Esq; deceased. Whoever brings her to me, in Cumberland county, shall have 20 s. reward.
RICHARD EGGLESTON.
COMMITTED to the jail of Goochland county, a lad about 17 years of age, on suspicion of his being a runaway. He is of a fair complexion, with long brown hair, his dres is an old felt hat, osnaburgs shirt and trousers, a short double breasted jacket of striped Virginia cloth, country made stockings, a pair of store shoes, and one buckle. He has given various accounts of himself since he was taken up, and he now says that he is a convict servant, the property of William Bartlet of Loudoun county, that his name is William Adams , by trade a weaver.
ROBERT COLEMAN.
Robert Coleman
JUS Reed, with 139 healthy servants, men, women, and boys, among which are many tradesmen, viz. Smiths, bricklayers, plasterers, shoemakers, house carpenters, joiners, weavers, barbers, peruke makers, a clerk, a hatter, ropemaker, plumber, a glazier, a bookbinder, a printer, a painter, a manumaker, several sempstresses, and others; there are also farmers, waggoners, and other country labourers. The sale will commence on Wednesday the 10th of October, at Leeds town , on Rappahannock river . A reasonable credit will be allowed, with approved security, to
THOMAS HODGE.
TAKEN up, in Botetourt , a sorrel mare, two years old, about 4 feet 2 inches high, has a small ratch in her face, is a natural trotter, but has no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to 30 s.
WILLIAM M c BRIDE.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 27, 1770.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber are desired to come, without fail, by the 25th of October, and either pay or give bond and security for what they owe. No longer indulgence can be given.
CHRISTOPHER AYSCOUGH.
For SALE,
THREE hundred acres of valuable land, pleasantly situated, four miles from Halifax town, in North Carolina , whereon is a very good and convenient dwelling-house, a well framed kitchen, and all other necessary outbuildings. The land is esteemed very good for grain, has a good apple and peach orchard, is remarkable for its excellent range for cattle and hogs, and lies on the main road leading from the town to Ingle's old courthouse. Also 200 acres of very good tobacco or corn land, which, from its situation, affords fine range, being surrounded almost by a fertile piece of meadow ground, adjoining the aforesaid tract. Also 200 acres adjoining the first mentioned tract, on Panther branch, is likewise good land for tobacco or corn, and borders on Elk marsh. The subscriber begs leave to inform those who have any inclination to purchase all, or any one of the aforesaid tracts of land, that he will readily take either tobacco, hogs, negroes, or money, for the same.
JOHN GEDDY.
N. B. I will give seven shillings an ounce for OLD SILVER.
Pursuant to a decree of the HUSTINGS court, and with the agreement of the mortgagees and trustees to Mr. William Kennon's estate, will be sold at MECKLENBURG courthouse, on Monday the 15th of October,
SIXTY choice SLAVES, most of them Virginia born; being the remainder, and the most valuable, of those belonging to Mr. William Kennon . Among them are several valuable tradesmen and house servants. Six months credit will be allowed, upon bond, with good security, being given to
JAMES BELSCHES.
Wanted immediately,
AN usher to the grammar school. The stipend is 75 l. sterling per annum, with perquisites, and board in the college. If any farther intelligence should be desired, it may be had by application to the President.
WILLIAM & MARY college
Sept. 17, 1770.
Just imported, and to be sold by the subscriber, at Hanover town ,
A FRESH assortment of GOODS suitable for the season. My acquaintance with Mr. Johnson's late customers, in particular, gives me reason to hope they will take their dealings with me; and if so, they, and others who apply to me, may depend on good usage, and being well and regularly supplied.
JOHN M c GEORGE.
SPOTSYLVANIA, Sept. 17, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber, near Fredericksburg , a light mulatto man (who may easily pass for a white man) named JACK , though very probably he may change his name to JOHN WILKINSON , about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, and well made; had on when he went off a brown sultian coat, canvas waistcoat, and light coloured cloth breeches. He has gray eyes, and dark brown hair, which he wears tied behind; is much addicted to drinking, which makes him forward, otherwise very much reserved. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and delivers him to me, at my house, shall receive 3 l. reward, besides what the law allows.
MANN PAGE.
N. B. All masters of vessels are hereby forewarned from harbouring or carrying off the above mentioned fellow, at their peril.
Robert Coleman

EN up, in Henrico , a black horse, out feet six inches high, appears to be very old, has pot, a short bushy tail, and branded on the near side is also branded on the shoulder resembling MR, manner that it cannot be made out. Posted, and 31. THOMAS WATKINS.
WEST POINT, Sept. 15, 1770.
E partnership between Frazer and Tremlett being now dissolved, all persons indebted thereto are requested to pay their respective accounts, or give bond to their respective creditors, and those to whom the partnership is indebted are requested to make their demands known, that the books may be closed.
JOHN G. FRAZER. RICHARD TREMLETT.
Ship LUNN & LLOYD, Sept. 13, 1770.
WILLIAM BLACKBURN, of Great Brook Street, Hanover Square, London, came to Virginia in 1754 or 5, and lived several years with Major William Taliaferro, of King and Queen. His friends have not heard from him long while, and are very desirous of knowing whether he is yet alive; if he is, and will apply to Captain Robert Necks, of the ship Lunn & Lloyd , in James river, he will hear of something greatly to his advantage. ROBERT NECKS. N. B. If the said Blackburn should be dead, it will be acknowledged a favour of any person who will be pleased to acquaint the subscriber thereof, by sending a line to the printing office.
For SALE,
THE dwelling house in Fredericksburg , with all the outhouses, and near a lot and a half of ground, where I formerly lived; also two lots, with stables for upwards of twenty horses, and a room for carriages. The above would suit a publican extremely well, the house being very commodious for that purpose, as there is a large room 40 by 20, one ditto 17 by 20, two 17 by 10, all with fire places, and a hall 20 feet square between the two buildings, with a porch on each side, and five rooms above stairs, three of which have fire places. The large room would make a good ball room or a good store room, and the back building would suit a merchant with a family. For sale also, a large building erected for a BLOMARY, with three lots of ground, that might easily be converted into a glass house, which is much wanted in this colony, and might be plentifully supplied with good cinder and proper sand, on easy terms. The above building would make a good THEATRE, which might be very beneficial to the town in general, and country adjacent, if proper persons, and of good demeanor, were to perform. For terms apply to the agent, who will return an answer with expedition. 4 B. GRYMES.
FREDERICKSBURG, Sept. 12, 1770.
WHEREAS my wife some time ago left me, and before she did run me considerably in debt; and as I understand she is harboured about this town, and very likely may continue the same practice, much to my prejudice: I hereby forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting. I likewise forewarn all persons from harbouring or concealing her, if they would avoid being prosecuted as the law directs. WILLIAM PAUL.
Wanted immediately, A JOURNEYMAN shoemaker who is master of his business. Such a one will meet with good encouragement by applying to FREDERICKSBURG, Sept. 18, 1770. HESLOP & BLAIR.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield , a brindled steer, marked with a swallow fork in the right ear and a slope in the under part of the left, and branded on the left horn HMin a piece. Posted, and appraised to 31. CHARLES BURTON, jun.
For SALE,
THE lease of a STORE and WAREHOUSE in Petersburg , extremely well situated for trade, being close to the tobacco warehouses, and convenient either for dry goods or wet. The terms may be known by applying to 6 WILLIAM BEATTIE.
To be SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND in Suffex county, not more than one mile from Notoway river, supposed to contain upwards of 400 acres, being part of a tract held by the subscriber, of 1002 acres, on the river. The land is fine for corn and wheat, and with a little manure very good for tobacco. It is well timbered, hath on it a good apple orchard, a small dwelling-house, a good smokehouse and dairy, and a very good spring within about 200 yards of the house. There is a large field cleared, which is very fresh and good, having never been tired or tended for many years. I am not certain as to the number of acres, therefore I propose, upon selling it, to have it surveyed, and shall sell it for that reason by the acre. There is a swamp, of fine rich soil, belonging to it, containing upwards of 50 acres, which will always serve as manure for the land. It may be entered upon the first of January next, and some cash will be required then; for the remainder the purchaser may have credit until the first of January 1772, on giving bond, with approved security, to 44 JOHN VERELL.
To be SOLD, on Wednesday the 21st of November next, to the highest bidder, on the premises,
THREE thousand acres of choice LAND in Culpeper county, on the Robison river, late the property of Colonel Philip Rootes. For the convenience of purchasers, the land is laid off into lots, and will be either sold in that manner or altogether. An undoubted title will be made to the purchaser; and twelve months credit will be allowed, upon bond, with approved security, being given to the Gentleman that is to attend the sale. 9
SUSSEX, August 15, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber, the 18th instant, a Negro man slave named DAVY, about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high. He is a well made sensible fellow, and used to work in the crop; had on when he went away a Virginia cloth shirt, leather breeches, a brown cloth waistcoat, and a felt hat. I gave him leave to go to see his wife, who lives at Mr. Cornelius Loftin's, in this county, and he is supposed to be lurking about in that neighbourhood. It is suspected that he has had dealings with a woman of infamous character in this neighbourhood, named Anne Albuwell , and that she has advised him to run away; as I am informed she did before, when he stayed out near two months. Whoever brings him to me shall have 10s. reward, besides what the law allows. Tf JOHN VERELL.
HANOVER town, July 25, 1770.
THE subscriber having discontinued the store kept by him in this town, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts immediately, by payment or otherwise. This advertisement, together with the indulgence he has already given, will, he hopes, save farther application, as all those who do not comply with it may expect to have their accounts put into an attorney's hands, without other notice, or respect of persons. He has a quantity of goods, which he will sell on reasonable terms, for ready money or short credit. Tf JOHN SMITH.
Pursuant to an act of Assembly, on Monday the 8th of October next, will be exposed for sale, on the premises,
TWO thousand seven hundred and forty acres of LAND, belonging to the estate of WILLIAM ARMISTEAD, Esq; deceased, lying in the county of Middlesex , on the rivers Rappahannock and Pianketank . The land will be laid off in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Six months credit will be allowed for one half the purchase money, and twelve months for the remainder, on giving bond, with approved security, to 74 RALPH WORMELEY, WILL. CHURCHILL, PHIL. L. GRYMES, } Trustees.
N. B. The trustees may be treated with at any time before the day of sale, at their respective dwelling-houses, in the county aforesaid.
FREDERICKSBURG, July 10, 1770.
I HAVE just completed a MERCHANT MILL within 200 yards of Fredericksburg , and convenient to a landing where sea vessels may quickly load that do not draw more than ten feet water. I expect to be able to manufacture upwards of 20,000 bushels of wheat in a year, which is more than my present stock can afford to supply the mill with, without some assistance of my friends. I therefore propose to manufacture wheat for merchants, or others, on the following moderate terms: I will grind, bolt, and pack the flower, coarse and fine, for 4d. sterling for every bushel of wheat delivered to me, and deliver all the bran, or for 3d. sterling if the bran is left as my own; and I shall charge no more than 1s. 4d. sterling for each flour barrel and nailing, and 1s. 8d. sterling for each bread barrel and nailing, and I will deliver it at the landing or mill, as the owner may choose. I cannot undertake to manufacture a less quantity than 100 bushels for any one person on the above terms, a less quantity I shall require the usual toll for; and if the merchants in my neighbourhood, or elsewhere, will encourage me largely, I will agree not only to take my pay in wheat for manufacturing (if they choose it) at the market price, but for whatever flower or ship bread they may buy of me I will agree to take one third of the price in West India or other goods, at the market price, and the other two thirds in cash on three months credit. I am ready to treat with any Gentleman who may be willing to make a trial of this trade, which I think would be to our mutual advantage, especially as the people of this country, now going largely on making wheat, will pay the merchants in that commodity. I would recommend to all dealers in wheat to buy none but what is threshed or trod out on a plank floor, and to weigh it; if it turns out 60 wt. per bushel the profit will be worth while, as well to the maker as the buyer, but if under that standard the real loss will be equal to a penny a pound for what it falls short of that weight in each bushel. I am willing to contract for a number of years for the purchase of wheat, and for the sale of flower and ship bread. 3m. ROGER DIXON.
For SALE,
A PLANTATION, situated in Nansemond county, distance from Suffolk seven miles, from Norfolk twenty seven. It contains 179 acres, one third of which is not yet cleared, has on it a very good two story brick house, with outhouses proper. Any one inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to James Murdaugh in Nansemont , or Bryan Croftie in Portsmouth . Tf
For SALE, or to be RENTED for a term of years, and entered upon immediately,
THE capital prize drawn in Col. Byrd's lottery consisting of a DOUBLE FORGE and GRIST MILL, at the falls of James river, with two acres and a half of land adjoining, the use of the landing, the canal, which affords a never failing stream from the river, with ten feet of land on each side, as also 2000 acres of land, the farthest part of which is not more than two miles from the works, and estimated to be as good as any high land on James river. As the very beautiful and advantageous situation of this place, part of which overlooks the mouth of the falls, convenient to four principal towns, in the centre of the colony, capable of great improvement, has been so fully described in the plan of the said lottery, I shall only add that all the works were built in the year 1765, and are now in good repair; that the mill has been well accustomed for 60 years past, and is known to be worth at least 200l. a year at present; that the said works, lying in the heart of a wheat country, the forge may be converted into a merchant mill, and 100,000 bushels of wheat manufactured in the year, and where a saw mill may easily be erected, there not being more than 150 acres of the said land cleared, and all the rest well timbered, which renders it still more valuable. If not sold privately, or rented, between this and the 5th of November next, it will then be exposed to publick sale, or rented, before the Raleigh tavern. The terms, which will be reasonable, any person may be acquainted with, in the mean time, by applying to me, in Williamsburg , or directing a line for me, to be left at the Post Office; and the land and works viewed, at any time, by applying to Mr. Thomas Bowden , who resides on the premises. HENRY MORSE.
HANOVER & DALE 1770.
WHEREAS, Messrs. Murdochs, Donalds , and company, of Glasgow , have discontinued their trade at Hanover town, I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books to come and settle their respective balances, for which purpose I will give constant attendance at this place during the ensuing winter and spring; the General and Oyer courts, and the adjoining county court days, excepted. To prevent future disputes, bonds will be demanded of all who are indebted to the store, and satisfaction made to those who have balances in their favour. As it is impossible for me to make personal application to every one with whom I have business, it is expected those concerned will pay strict regard to this advertisement. Such as fail to make settlements in the time limited may depend on their accounts being put in suit, without farther notice; and must blame themselves for being put to expense and trouble, which I would gladly avoid. The houses and lots in this place are to be disposed of; and the goods on hand will be sold by wholesale, on very reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to me. Tf JOHN JOHNSON.
To be RENTED, or SOLD,
THE WHARFS, STORES, and DWELLING-HOUSE, with a GARDEN, and all convenient outhouses, in the town of Portsmouth , at present occupied by the subscriber. The situation and conveniences are the best in the place, and so well known as to render any farther recommendation unnecessary. 8 JAMES MARSDEN.
To be SOLD, pursuant to a decree of the General Court, on Tuesday the 30th of October next, before the Raleigh tavern, in Williamsburg ,
AN exceeding valuable tract of LAND, whereon Mr. Anderson Stith lived, lying on Pamunkey river, in King William county, about four miles above Page's warehouse, containing 1143 acres, 300 of which are very fine low grounds. The dwelling-house stands on a high hill, from whence there is a beautiful prospect, and a full view of the low grounds, which are near a mile wide before it. The land, in general, produces fine tobacco, wheat, and corn, and is remarkable for fine grass. Reasonable credit will be allowed the purchasers, and the terms made known at the time of sale, by the subscriber, who has a right of dower in it. JOANNA STITH, Executrix.
RUN away from the subscriber, a likely young negro fellow named BEN, of a yellow complexion, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high. He formerly belonged to Mr. George Thomas of Hanover county, and may perhaps be lurking in that neighbourhood; or may attempt getting on board of some vessel, and pass for a freeman, as he has been used to go by water. Whoever takes up the said fellow, and conveys him to me, living on the Great Bird , Albemarle county, shall have 40s. reward, besides what the law allows. PHILIP THURMOND, sen.
NORFOLK, Sept. 24, 1770.
RUN away on Monday the 17th instant, from on board the Schooner Amelia , lying at Portsmouth , a negro fellow named WILL MORRIS, about 5 feet 7 inches high, and appears to be about 40 years of age; had on when he went away an old white flannel waistcoat, short white trowsers, mixt worsted stockings, soled shoes, and a greasy flapped hat. Whoever secures the said negro in any of his Majesty's jails in this colony shall have 40s. reward, and if brought to Norfolk 31. paid by 44 INGLIS & LONG.
To be LET to the lowest bidder, on Monday the 8th of October, at Osborne's ,
THE building of a CHURCH in the lower part of Dale parish, Chesterfield county, containing 1964 feet on the foundation. For farther particulars apply to Archibald Cary , John Bott , or Peter Fitzpatrick ; who, on the letting of the said building, will present a plan. 24
A YOUNG man, well recommended, capable of being a TUTOR or BOOKKEEPER, lately from Britain , by applying to John M c Lean of Norfolk , his terms will be made known.
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