The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1770-11-22 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
With the latest ADVICES,
FOREIGN and DOMESTICK.
IN CIVITATE LIBERA LINGUAM MENTEMQUE
LIBERAS ESSE DEBERE. — Suet. in Tib. §. 28.
Printed by ALEX. PURDIE, and JOHN DIXON, at the POST OFFICE.
TRIESTE, August 13.
THE Russian and Turkish squadrons, after the two combats which they fought, the one near Napoli di Romania, and the other in the seas of Andros and Tenedos, retired in order to repair their damages, the first to Sidre or Andros, and the latter to Samos. We have since learned by several letters that the Turks returned to Napoli di Romania, where the Russian squadron had followed them, and debarked their troops near Muchli, and erected some batteries, the fire from which sunk two Ottoman vessels; that the other Turkish ships had been all destroyed, except two galliots; that the Russians had taken two ships, laden with ammunition, from Constantinople; that the batteries continued to fire on the place, and had destroyed the walls of Fort Palameda, and it was believed the town would soon surrender.
WARSAW, Sept. 1. General Romanzow wrote the following account to the Russian Ambassador here. "The small remains of the Turkish army is easily to be seen from this side the Danube; it is at present near Isaccia. The defectors from thence mention that the Viziar is there at present himself, that he has put many Bashaws in irons, and yesterday beheaded four of them; in a word, the Turkish troops who have escaped from us and crossed the Danube (in doing which many were drowned) have dispersed themselves in different parts, and an uncommon and deadly fear reigns among them all. Among the prisoners at Limilow are twenty of the principal Turkish officers."
August 15. By the last courier from Count Panin we have advice of that General having opened the trenches before Bender the 21st ult. and that he began to batter the town. The commanding Seraskier has burnt down the beautiful suburbs, and seems as if he would hold it out to the last extremity.
August 18. General Weymann and Major Wilde have received a particular account of the victory of the first instant, at the conclusion of which General Romanzow mentions that a body of his troops had approached the Danube opposite Isaccia, and obliged a great party of Turks to surrender themselves prisoners, by cutting off their retreat. It is said that the Russians have got possession of the Grand Viziar's military chest. General Baur is advanced as far as the Danube; he has taken 30 more pieces of cannon from the Turks, and sunk many vessels belonging to the enemy, which occasioned great numbers of the Turks to return and surrender themselves prisoners, the number of whom increases so much that more troops must be sent to guard them. There are already 11,000 men prisoners, and the dead are reckoned at about 7000 more.
HAMBURG, Sept. 24. By letters from Warsaw we have advice that Prince Galitzin had beat the confederates, and taken all their cannon, baggage, and horses; and farther, they had received advice, by express from Count Panin, that the Tartars of Bessarabia had submitted to the dominion of the Empress, on condition that they should be allowed to choose their own Chan, or chief. The plague, so far from ceasing, actually rages within 24 miles of Warsaw.
The Russians continue the siege of Bender, with great vigour; and as the Tartars in the neighbourhood have submitted to Count Panin, it is thought it must soon surrender.
MARSEILLES, August 31. The entire defeat of the Turkish fleet, and the stopping the return of our ships from the Levant, joined to the invasion and devastations in the Morea, have caused many considerable bankruptcies here.
LEGHORN, Sept. 7. The Russian squadron, which is cruising off Tenedos, has taken 40 vessels for Constantinople, many with provisions, and others with most valuable Asiatick and African effects. The commanders of these vessels knew not of the defeat of the Turkish fleet.
HAGUE, Sept. 19. We have reason to doubt the intelligence lately from Venice, in relation to an insurrection at Constantinople, wherein a foreign Minister was said to be killed, as other letters of a later date from those parts mention nothing of it.
LONDON, Sept. 3.
WE hear that it has been already notified to some of the New York agents, in the interest of the Ministry, with a view to its being communicated to the inhabitants of that city, that peculiar and honourable mention shall be made of them in the speech at the opening of the sessions, for their late conduct in renewing their commercial intercourse with Great Britain.
Extract of a letter from Count Romanzow to the Empress of Russia, delivered by Brigadier Ozeroff.
"In the pursuit of the enemy, after the battle at the river Larga, I was apprised that they had been joined by another very numerous body, commanded by the Grand Viziar in person, who had passed the Danube. About eight o'clock in the evening they fired their camp, at a mile's distance from us. At first all the Tartars posted themselves over against our left wing, but soon after they extended themselves to our rear. Though I had but just before detached a considerable body of our troops to escort a convoy of provisions coming from Falci, and who were then engaged with the enemy, who had fallen upon the rear of the convoy, I nevertheless determined to prevent their design, by attacking their camp, considering more the valour of your Majesty's troops than the inequality of numbers. At five o'clock the next morning I was astonished to find that they had fortified their camp, during the night, with no less than three intrenchments, stronger than those from whence the Chan had been so ced out. Never have your Majesty's troops fought a battle which was more obstinately disputed than this. They forced their way to the camp through a numerous body of the enemy, among whom were the bravest of the Janizaries, who received and surrounded us at about a quarter of a mile from their intrenchments. The fire from their batteries and small arms continued five hours, without intermission; however, at nine, by the help of our artillery, but more especially by the united force of our bayonets, we broke through the first intrenchment. I did not perceive that the enemy showed any want of bravery in their defence, until they saw their infantry briskly repulsed by our brave troops in every sally. In pursuing on this occasion the assistance of the Almighty, I again charge with all our forces, and at length made way to their last intrenchment, which they were unable to defend any longer. The Grand Viziar then, with all his troops, among whom was the Polish rebel Potolski, fled with the utmost precipitation towards the Danube, about twenty miles from the field of battle. Their whole camp, with all their tents, equipages innumerable, and artillery, consisting of 143 pieces of brass cannon, together with all their ammunition, and above 7000 carriages loaded with provisions, fell into our hands. To conclude, I entreat your Majesty to permit me to compare the conduct of your troops in this action to the behaviour of the ancient Romans; for, like them, your Majesty's troops do not inquire how strong the enemy is, but only where they may be found. Brigadier Ozeroff, whom I have despatched with the news of this important event, is the person who in my fight, at the head of his regiment of grenadiers, repulsed the last and most furious effort of the Janizaries, and pursued them with equal intrepidity and speed, which first opened our way to victory; therefore I thought myself bound, by duty and justice, to prefer him to the honour of waiting upon your Majesty with the earliest intelligence of it."
Letters from Leghorn, dated August 18th, say: "We have just now received certain advice from the Archipelago that the Russian fleet under Admiral Elphinstone had at last come up with the Turks, near the island Scio, the 16th of July, and had entirely destroyed them."
Friday no less than five ships were taken up in the river on the merchants account, to export British manufactures to New York.
Letters from Paris, of the 20th past, say that the Parliament seems determined to continue to sit, and all the Chambers assembled, during the vacation, if their grievances are not redressed. The same advices add that the deputation of the Parliament of Brittany, consisting of 19 magistrates of Rennes, who are forbid to pass through Paris in their way to Compeigne, were expected that evening at Verberie; and that 20 magistrates of the Parliament of Bourdeaux have also received orders to repair to Court, for having issued an arrest, similar to that of Paris, against the Duke d'Aiguillon, and for having signified to the dutchy of that name that they would no longer acknowledge its prerogatives as a peerdom.
We can assure the publick, from undoubted authority, that Lord Holland is indefatigable in forming a coalition of parties against the ensuing session. Though Lord Chatham and his friends still keep aloof, the Marquis of Rockingham and his party have listened to the proposals; and Mr. Burke has, in consequence of these overtures, been in conference with Lord Holland several times within this fortnight past, particularly on Tuesday last, for above four hours. What the plan of accommodation is has not as yet transpired.
Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, August 31.
An estimate has been made of the loss sustained by the fire in the dockyard, and transmitted to the Admiralty, amounts to no more than 149,880 l. 3 s. 4 d. halfpenny.
Sept. 4. By the last letters transmitted from our Minister in Prussia, it appears that the King of Prussia has some plan in which even his own favourites have not a correct idea, and are intrusted with the execution of the preparatory steps, grand execution he reserves for himself.
Extract of a letter from Leghorn, August 20th ult.
The following is the substance of letters received dated the 20th ult. That two English ships are under the command of Captain Bodie in the R channel of Scio. The Captain declared on the 1st of July, the Russians having followed the fleet to Scio, found them at the bottom of the gulph, and being resolved to attack them, they found Count Alexis Orloff was in the centre, with three Russian ships, Greig, Admiral Spiridoff, and Admiral Elphinstone on each side; Count Feder Orloff was on the right, who, quitting the line, attacked the Turkish fleet, cut their main cable, and set their ships on fire, and came so near the Turkish fleet that the soldiers tore the Turkish standard out of the hands of the Turks, and threw a quantity of grenades, which set the Turkish fleet on fire; but her masts and yards were on fire, but her masts and yards were on fire, the Russian Admiral's, she was on fire, half an hour afterwards. Her masts and yards were on fire, Feder Orloff, and 24 officers were killed, and themselves in the barge. The Russian fleet was composed of 14 ships, two large caravelli, 5 frigates, and two packet boats. The Russian fleet was composed of 14 ships, two large caravelli, 5 frigates, and two packet boats. The Russian fleet was composed of 14 ships, two large caravelli, 5 frigates, and two packet boats.
Sept. 5. When the post left Naples it was reported the Russian Admiral had summoned the cities of Smyrna and Scanderoon to surrender to her Imperial Majesty, on pain of a bombardment.
A letter from York mentions that a Nobleman, at the late races there, offered to give 3000 guineas for the horse Eclipse, which the owner refused.
Extract of a letter from Paris, August 27.
The Pope has addressed a brief to his Majesty, complaining of the number of impious and irreligious works that are continually publishing in this kingdom, and entreats his Majesty, as the eldest son of the church, to suppress this licentiousness. The clergy have joined in this request, and accordingly seven of this kind of publications have been condemned by the Parliament to be burnt. The titles are as follows: 1st, the Sacred Contagion, or the True History of Superstition, &c. 2dly, God and Man, theological works, but reasonable, &c. 3dly, Discourses upon the miracles of Jesus Christ, translated from the English of Woollaston, &c. 4thly, A Critical Examination of the Apologetics for Religion, &c. 5thly, An Impartial Examination of the principal religions in the world. 6thly, Christianity Unveiled, or an examination of the Principles and Effects of the Christian religion. 7thly, The System of Nature, &c.
The last letters from India confirm the present peace and security in the countries where the English have the concern. Somero and Sujah Dowla, discounting the treaty refusal of Heider Ally to join with them, have a full intention to support the East India Company, and the design they were meditating is to go up the back stairs to the Oude.
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VIRGINIA, &c.
At a General Court held at the CAPITOL, November 5, 1770.
John Spoor, and Matthias Spoor, Executors, &c. of John Woodrich Spoor, deceased, plain-tiffs, against John Judia, late of Frederick county, Virginia, and Henry Grapel, defendants,
THE defendant John Judia being beyond sea, and not having entered his appearance according to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that the other defendant, who hath effects of the said John Judia in his hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same; but that he deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be of value sufficient to satisfy the demand of the plaintiffs, unto the said plaintiffs, upon their giving security to the clerk of this court for the return of such effects; in such manner, and to such persons, as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is ordered that the said defendant, John Judia, do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be, within fifteen days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively; and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of Frederick, in the county of Frederick; and he also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg.
BEN. WALLER.
THE decree for the sale of Mr. Anderson Stith's land, on Pamunkey river, having been altered last General Court, prevented its being sold at the time formerly advertised; therefore notice is now given that it will certainly be sold pursuant to the last decree, on Tuesday the 18th of December next, before the Raleigh tavern in Williamsburg. The tract contains, according to a late survey, 1143 acres, 330 of which are exceeding fine low grounds. There is on it a delightful situation for a dwellinghouse, the land in general very good, is remarkable for producing fine grass, and lies within four miles of Page's warehouse. Twelve months credit will be allowed for one third of the purchase money, two years for another third, and three years for the residue, paying interest for the whole after the first year. Bond, with good security, will be required; and the subscriber, who has a right to dower in the land, will relinquish it to the purchaser, reserving only the liberty of living on her dower one year, if she shall think fit.
JOANNA STITH, Executrix.
RICHMONDAY"> RICHMOND town, Nov. 14, 1770.
IMPORTED last December, in the Indus-try, Captain Lowes, two casks of HARDWARE, marked PH in a piece, No. 1 and 2, which have not come to hand. Whoever can inform where they may be had will oblige THOMAS ADAMS:
To be LET, or SOLD,
ALARGE dwellinghouse, outhouses, lot, &c. in York town, opposite to the Hon. Thomas Nelson's. For terms apply to Mr. William Gosley, on the premises.
For LONDON,
THE ship BLAND, Hugh Wylie master, now loading at Port- mouth, and will certainly sail by the first of next month. As she has good accom- modation for passengers, those who incline to go in her will please to signify their intention, by letter or otherwise, by the 25th instant, to the Captain, addressed to the care of Mr. Robert Shedd, mer- chant in Portsmouth.
For FREIGHT, to any part of Europe or the West Indies,
THE brigantine FANNY, William Westcott master, now lying ready at Norfolk, burthen about 300 bds. or 7000 bushels, well fitted, has made but one voyage, and has good accommodation for passengers. For terms apply to the said Cap- tain, or to the subscriber; who has Liverpool SALT for sale. WRIGHT WESTCOTT.
HENRY FLEMING, from the house of Fisher, Bragg, and Company, wholesale ironmongers and saddlers in Whitehaven, begs leave to acquaint the publick that he is just arrived at Norfolk, and has opened store with a good assortment of the following kinds of goods, viz.
HARDWARE of all kinds; nails and faddlery of their own manufacture; Kendal cottons, printed and checked ditto; bed rugs, boots, cords, and blankets; cordage; bearskins, fearnoughts, broadcloths, plains, and trim- mings complete; fustians; filletings; laces; Irish linens, and sheeing; osnabrugs; handkerchiefs, copperplate, printed, and checked; halfticks; kerseys; half jersey; serges; nankenees; denims; ribands; silk purples; silk mits; silk knee garters; gloves of all kinds; garters; stockings of all kinds; shoes, chiefly wo- mens; sewing silk and threads of all kinds; night caps; necklaces; fans; pins; earthen ware; pipes; paper; skein and skeleton wire; cart ware; braziers, tin, and pewter ware; grindstones; guns; pistols; and several other kinds of European goods, too tedious here to mention.
Where, at any time, upon the shortest notice (by letter, or otherwise) merchants and tradesmen may be supplied, wholesale, as low as in England, save only for expenses attending the import- ation and commission.
And to accommodate those who may be pleased to favour them with their orders, they intend carrying on a manufactory of SAD- DLERY goods at Norfolk; where may be had every article in that branch, made in the newest and neatest fashion, and in every respect agreeable to fancy.
At the same time, they beg leave to thank their friends in this country for favours already conferred, and to assure them that all possi- care will be taken to merit their continuance; and that such a stock of HARDWARE, SADDLERY, &c. will be always ready at Norfolk, that, with general articles, they may be assured of an immediate supply.
TAKEN up, in Augusta, a gray horse 8 or 9 years old, branded on the near shoulder HF, and on the near buttock LF. JOHN FUDGE
HAMPTON, Nov. 10, 1770.
I HAVE opened TAVERN at the sign of the King's Arms, in the well known house formerly occupied by Mrs. Mary Brough, where due care shall be taken to render satisfaction to those who please to favour me with their custom. WILLIAM M'CAA.
For SALE, or to be RENTED for one year, and may be entered upon the first of Janu- ary next,
THE HOUSES and LOTS in Tappa- hanock where the subscriber now lives. There are four half acres lots, in a square, fronting the courthouse, and paled in, on which there is a brick dwellinghouse with three rooms above stairs and three below, and cellars under the whole, as likewise all necessary outhouses for a family, with stables, chairhouse, &c. On said lots there is likewise a neat and convenient storehouse, a good warehouse, and a stable for two horses, at present rented; but if the lots, &c. are sold, the store, warehouse, and stable, will be delivered up on the first of January 1772. For terms apply to WILLIAM WOODROP. There is a good GRANARY, with a cellar under it, and standing near the river, which may be rented.
To be SOLD, on the premises, on Thursday the 20th of December next, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
ABOUT 500 acres of good LAND in Kingston parish, Gloucester county, extending at least two miles on East river. On it is a very good dwellinghouse with two brick chimneys, and all convenient outhouses, also a store- house underpinned with brick, which has a brick chimney and a good cellar, with apple orchards that produce 3000 gallons of cider, and a quarter with two brick chimneys. It is a remarkable place for fish and oysters, there are several fine springs on the land, and it is well calculated for publick business, being in the middle of the parish, the warehouses upon it, and navigable water to them. There are four other houses at the warehouses, and the whole rent for upwards of 40 l. a year. Also a tract adjoining the above, containing about 170 acres, more than one half of which is wood land. An undoubted title will be made to the purchasers, the entail being regularly cut off by a writ of Ad Quod Damnum. It will be sold altogether or in parcels, as may best suit the purchasers; and any person will be treated with before the day of sale, and shown the land, by applying to CALEB HUNLEY.
AYLETT's, October 15, 1770.
WHEREAS Messrs. Murdochs, Donalds, and company, of Glasgow, have discontinued their trade at this place, I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books to come and settle them; and in order to prevent disputes hereafter, bonds will be required for their respective balances, for which purpose I will attend regularly at this place during the ensuing winter and spring, unless when the General and Oyer courts, or any of the neighbouring county courts, intervene. As personal application, to every one concerned, cannot be made, due regard, it is hoped, will be paid to this advertisement. Those who fail to settle in due time must blame themselves for laying me under the necessity of bringing suits against them, without farther notice, as those who show the most readiness to settle may expect the greatest indulgence. The goods on hand will be sold by wholesale, on very reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to ARCHIBALD GOVAN. Those concerned are desired to take notice that I have en- gaged Mr. William Harris to assist me in settling and collecting the debts due to Messrs. Murdochs, Donalds, and company, at their store at Aylett's. Any payments made to him will be good.
HANOVER town, Sept. 26, 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 applica- tion 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. JOHN JOHNSON. N. B. The ORDINARY and LOTS lately possessed by Mr. William Clarke are also to be sold, and entered on immediately. There being at present no publick house kept in this place, the purchaser will undoubtedly meet with good encouragement.
TWENTY Gentlemen of the association having, by their letter of the 7th instant, desired me to call a general meeting of the associators on matters of importance, I do hereby request the attendance of the associators on Friday the 14th of December next, at the Capitol, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Moderator.
NORTHUMBERLAND, Nov. 1, 1770.
I INTEND to leave the COLONY immediately. JOHN DOAK.
For WHITEHAVEN, and will sail in six weeks,
THE brig Nancy, Ralph Elliot master, now lying at Norfolk, burthen about one hundred and fifty tons. Freight apply to aid master, or the sub- scriber. Who has for sale HARDWARE, IRISH LINEN, WOOLLENS, and CHECKS, in assorted packages, with REFINED SUGAR, and crates of low priced EARTHEN WARE, imported in said vessel.
THIS is to forewarn all persons from trusting the wife of the subscriber, or to transact any bu- siness with her, on any account, as I will not pay any more debts of her contracting, nor allow her receipts to be good. THOMAS YOUNGHUSEAND.
CUMBERLAND, October 23, 1770. THE subscriber intends to leave the co- lony, shortly, for a few months. GEORGE CARRINGTON.
WARWICK, Nov. 7, 1770.
WHEREAS I intend for Great Britain some time in the ensuing fall, I have thought proper to give this early intimation of my design to my customers, to enable them with more convenience to come and settle their accounts, before my departure, by giving bond, or other specialty, for their balances. The propriety of this measure is so obvious that I flatter myself it will be readily complied with. The business, after the first day of September next, will be carried on under the management of Mr. James Fairley. JOHN ESDALE.
For CHARTER, to any part in Britain or the Straits,
THE NANCY, Isaac Thompson master, burthen about 380 bds. or between 9 and 10,000 bush- ls of grain. Which will be ready to take in a cargo in about a fort- night. For particulars inquire of me, in Norfolk. THOMAS THOMPSON.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland, two mares. One is black, about 4 feet 8 inches high, has some saddle spots, and branded on the near buttock O; the other is white, about 4 feet 4 inches high, and branded on the near buttock IE. They had both roached manes, and bob tails, and were shod all fours. Potted, and appraised, the black to 10 l. and the white to 5 l. HENRY HARMAN.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, four head of hogs, two of them white sows, a black one, and a white barrow with a bob tail; the white sows are wattle, and are all marked with a swallow fork and underkeel in the right ear. Potted, and appraised to 40 s. THEODORICK WEBB.
TAKEN up, in Halifax, a bay stoned colt one year old last spring, neither docked nor branded; also a dark bay mare about 4 feet 7 inches high, has two white streaks on the right fore leg, a sprig tail and hanging mane on the right side, and branded on the near shoulder G, part of it very dull. Potted and appraised, the colt to 50 s. and the mare to 6 l. JOHN OWEN.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a black horse about 4 feet 5 inches high, with a star in his forehead, a snip on his nose, one hind foot white, has a short dock, and is branded on the buttock X. Potted, and appraised to 5 l. ROBERT JONES.
TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a dark bay horse 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, near 18 years old, with a small snip on his nose, a very fore back, a small piece taken out of his left ear, branded on the near shoulder SB, and on the off buttock AB in a piece. Potted, and appraised to 30 s. GEORGE TRAYLOR.
TAKEN up, in Fauquier, a strawberry roan horse about 14 hands high, branded on the near shoulder and on the near buttock I S L. JOHN HOPPER, sen.
TAKEN up, in King George, a bay mare with a hanging mane and switch tail, has several saddle spots, paces in the bridle, and branded on the near side. Potted, and appraised to 5 l. ELIZABETH MASSEY.
TAKEN up, in Southampton, a mealy for- rel (or bright bay) mare, about 4 years old, 4 feet 7 or 8 inches high, has a star in her forehead, her hind feet white, branded on the off shoulder and near buttock S. Potted, and appraised to 7 l. JOHN MYRICK.
TAKEN up, in Lunenburg, a bay mare about 9 years old, about 4 feet 5 inches high, appears to have had a fistula, has a short mane and tail, some saddle spots, paces slow, branded on the near shoulder with one dot, and on the near buttock with three dots. Potted, and appraised to 4 l. 10 s. DAVID JOHNSON.
TAKEN up, in Hanover, a chestnut for- rel mare 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, with a long mane and long bob tail, branded on the near shoulder W, and on the near but- tock M. Potted, and appraised to 5 l. JOSEPH FOSTER.
TAKEN up, in Halifax, a gray mare 6 or 7 years old, 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, branded on the near shoulder X, and on the off shoulder D. Potted, and appraised to 5 l. BARTLET MILLAN.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, a brindled fleer, 5 or 6 years old, marked with a crop and swallow fork in each ear, and a half moon under the right. Potted, and appraised to 40 s. JOHN HARPER.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, two brindled fleers, marked with a slit in each ear, 4 or 5 years old, and one of them with some remarkable white spots about his forehead. Potted, and appraised to 4 l. 5 s. SAMUEL WOODS.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a black horse about 4 feet 4 inches high, with a hanging mane and spring tail, branded on the near shoulder L, and on the near buttock with the bottom of a woman's stirrup iron. Potted, and appraised to 7 l. SAMUEL WALKER.
WE hereby give notice to Nathaniel W. Dandridge, Esq; and his creditors, to meet at Hanover town, on Monday the 3rd of December next, when we will render an account of our transactions, and make dividends, agreeable to the terms of the deed of trust made to us by the said Dandridge in behalf of his creditors. JOHN WAYLES. WILLIAM MACON. ROBERT ANDERSON. JOHN JOHNSON.

POETS CORNER. On the DISSECTION of a BODY.
OBSERVE this wonderful machine, View its connection with each part, Thus furnish'd by the hand unfeen, How far surpassing human art!  Should ablest imitators try, With utmost skill, to form a-like, Could they so charm the curious eye? Could they with equal wonder strike?  See how the motion of each part Upon some other still depends, When all a mutual aid impart, Conducive to their various ends.  Will't we th' amazing frame explore, More secret wonders still we spy, Yet there remain ten thousand more Hid from the microscopic eye.  Here may the stupid atheist see Convincing proofs, which all combine To overthrow his wretched plan, And speak the maker's hand divine.  What great emoluments accrue To those who's nature's laws obey? From such instructions in her view, Ye sons of Esculapius say!  Though God has call'd the life he lent, Each vital function, dormant laid, Here we trace nature's deep intent, And see how once the springs were play'd.  These tubes convey'd the purple juice, Which with new strength supply'd the whole; And here branch'd forth the nerves, whose use Was to keep converse with the soul.  This silent preacher points us out The cause of many a latent ill, Which heretofore lay hid in doubt, Baffling each effort of our skill.
WARWICK, Nov. 3, 1770.
THE subscriber, intending to leave this colony soon, requests all those indebted to the store he keeps for M ss . James and Robert Donald and company of Glasgow, to pay their respective balances; at least to settle their accounts by bond or other specialty, for he would willingly prevent disputes with his successors. The business at this store, will be carried on to its usual extent by Mr. Simon Fraser, and their stores in Prince Edward and Mecklenburg will be continued as formerly. ROBERT DONALD.
AMHERST, Nov. 1, 1770.
LOST , about two years ago, the 2d and 3d volumes of SMOLLETT'S HISTORY, out of the house of Mrs. Anne Rose. The owner would be very glad to have them returned, if borrowed; if otherwise, information where they may be had will be taken kind.
PATRICK ROSE.
SURRY, Nov. 1, 1770.
I HAVE a likely young NEGRO FELLOW, a blacksmith (with a set of tools) which I would sell on reasonable terms. He understands something of ship work, as he was a year at the business, and also coarse country work. The purchaser will have credit until the first of May next, on giving bond and security, or a merchant's assumpsit for the money, which must be paid at Williamsburg.
COLIN CAMPBELL.
WESTMORELAND, NOMONY, October 31, 1770.
AS I intend to leave the colony the ensuing spring, I hereby give notice to those who are indebted to Mess rs . James Hunter, William Campbell, and company, of Ay r , who have open accounts upon their books, to come and settle them; and in order to prevent disputes hereafter, bonds will be required from those that do not make immediate payment. I expect all persons concerned will pay due regard to this advertisement, as all accounts unsettled, after the first day of May next, will then be put in suit. The goods now remaining in the store will be sold by wholesale, on reasonable terms; and twelve months credit allowed, bond and security being given to JOHN SINCLAIR.
To be SOLD at PRINCE EDWARD courthouse, on Thursday the 20th of December next,
ONE hundred and forty SLAVES, amongst which are several good tradesmen, and some valuable house servants. Credit will be allowed until the Oyer and terminer court in JUNE next, the purchasers giving bond and good security. A proper allowance made for ready money. The notes of merchants will be received; and their bills of exchange, for the greatest part of the slaves, will be taken in payment. An in-disputable title will be made to the purchasers.
To be SOLD, or LEASED, upon reasonable terms,
THREE lots in the town of Petersburg, viz. One lot where Francis Newsum formerly lived (a fine dry situation, and convenient to a good spring) on which is a genteel dwellinghouse 36 feet by 28 with two brick chimnies, a fine dry cellar under the house, three rooms and a passage on the lower floor, and two rooms and a closet above, with five fireplaces, a kitchen and shop, under one roof, 40 feet by 20, with a brick chimney, also a good smokehouse and dairy. One lot where John Parker formerly lived, on which is a good dwellinghouse 28 feet square with two brick chimnies, a cellar under part of the house, four rooms upon the lower floor, and two rooms above, with five fireplaces. All the above houses have been built but a few years. One lot opposite to the first, on which is a small dwellinghouse with a brick chimney. Also 500 acres of very good land in Dinwiddie county, lying on Hatcher's run, adjoining the land of Col. John Banister, on which is a very convenient place for a mill. For terms apply to Edward Stabler, merchant in Petersburg, or to the subscriber in Charles City.
LITTLEBERRY HARDYMAN.
PETERSBURG, Nov. 2, 1770.
LANDED from on board the Brunswick , Capt. Alexander M c Larty, last voyage, a piece of German osnabrugs; which the owner may have on proving his property, and paying the expence of this advertisement, by applying to WILLIAM BEATTIE.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, at King William courthouse, on Thursday the 20th of December, being court day,
ATTRACT of LAND in the said county, containing 130 acres, known by the name of Golden's , being within three miles of Ruffin's Ferry , on which are improvements fit for cropping. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond and security to GEORGE THOMAS. DAVID COCHRAN.
RICHMOND, Nov. 1, 1770.
I INTEND to leave the colony soon. JOHN FARQUHARSON.
To be SOLD for ready money, on Monday the 2d of December, at Low Point, on Chippox creek, Surry county,
A BALE of DUTCH BLANKETS , imported in the Lord Clive , Duncan Murray master, for the benefit of the ensurers. WALTER PETER.
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 27th instant, to the highest bidder, on the premises, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND (lately belonging to William Moore ) near Freeman's bridge , on the north side of Nottoway river , in Suffolk county , containing, by estimation, 1002 acres, though supposed to be more. The land being well known, it needs not much describing; however, it is, in general, fine for corn and wheat, and a great part for tobacco, having near 200 acres of rich low grounds, and some very fine high land little inferior to the low grounds, neither much cut down. It has on it a good dwellinghouse with a hall and chamber, and two chambers up stairs, a large commodious outhouse with brick chimnies, a new and commodious plank kitchen with a convenient cellar, a good floored barn, two other barns and all other necessary houses, with a good still fixed in a good still house, and three good apple orchards. It lies about 20 miles from Petersburg, 25 from Cabin Point , one mile only from a good mill, and one mile and a half from Nottoway church . It may be entered on the 1st of January next, and credit will be allowed for half the purchase money until the 1st of February 1772, and for the other half until the 1st of February 1773, bond and approved security being given to JOHN VERELL.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, at Hanover courthouse, on the first Thursday in December next, being court day,
ATTRACT of LAND in the said county, about eight miles above the courthouse, in the forks of Pamunkey , belonging to the estate of Charles Goodall , deceased. As this land has been formerly advertised, and a particular description given thereof, I think it needless to give any farther description of the same. The terms will be made known at the day of sale. | SAMUEL OVERTON, Executor.
To be SOLD, pursuant to the last will and testament of Edward Pye Chamberlayne, deceased, at Buckingham courthouse, on the second Monday in December, being court day,
ATTRACT of LAND lying in the said county, adjoining the land of Captain Richard Chamberlayne , and containing 200 acres. The plantation is in good order for working about eight hands, is of a fine soil for tobacco, and may be entered on immediately. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to REBECCA CHAMBERLAYNE. PHILIP W. CLAIBORNE. } Executors. RICHARD S. TAYLOR.
To be SOLD on reasonable terms, and may be entered on immediately,
A NEW DOUBLE FORGE with four fires and two hammers, a GRISTMILL and SAWMILL, with dwelling houses, smith's shop, stables, three horse teams, four wagons, and other utensils, all in good order. There is belonging to and adjoining the forge 1100 acres of well timbered land, about 30 acres of which is very proper for meadow ground; and about 200 acres of well timbered land about five miles from the forge, on which there is a large body of excellent iron ore. The forge and mills are situated on a never failing stream of water on the head of Nanticoke river , within two miles and a half of a landing on said river, which leadeth into Chesapeake bay ; and within 14 miles of a landing on the Broad Kill creek , which leadeth into Delaware bay ; as also within five miles of two furnaces. The works are in an excellent part of the country for a store, and very convenient to be supplied with pig metal from the two neighbouring furnaces, or from any part of Chesapeake bay , being so near a landing on a river that proceeds out of that bay. As the stream of water on which the above works are situated is sufficient for them, together with a furnace eight or nine months in the year, they would suit a purchaser who inclined to build a furnace, especially as there is a body of ore convenient, and the erecting a furnace there would be attended with a small expense, as it would suit on the same stream, where every thing is in order but barely erecting the furnace. Any one inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to Thomas Blain in Westmoreland, Mr. Jacob Allan in Williamsburg, or Joseph and Samuel Shankland on the premises. UNITY FORGE, Nov. 1 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber, some time last May, a mulatto man named MILFORD, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, slim made, and about 22 years old. One of his hands has been burnt, which has occasioned the upper joint of one of his fingers to grow down and join to the next; one of his arms has been broke, near his wrist, which may be perceived, as it was not well set. He passes for a freeman, by the name of WILL, and I understand was employed for some time on board Mr. Hodge's vessel, and since that has been taken up and put in Stafford jail , from which he broke out the first of this month, and craft a Potomack river in a canoe, in company with a negro belonging to Col. Harrison of Nanjemoy . I expect he will get on board the vessel, and pass for a sailor. Whoever will apprehend the said fellow, and deliver him to me, in Orange county , shall receive THREE POUNDS reward, besides what the law allows. All masters of vessels are hereby forewarned from harbouring or carrying off the said fellow. LAWRENCE TALIAFERRO.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Stafford , near Boyd's Hole , on Monday the 23d of July, a mulatto servant man named FREDERICK M c FARLAN, about 28 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches high, a likely well made fellow, had on a green plains jacket without sleeves, osnabrugs shirt, and short breeches. On the day he went away he broke open one of my negro quarters, and stole the following clothes, viz. a white cloth coat, a pair of black knit breeches, a pair of black waistled stockings, and a pair of white thread ones, two pair of silver buckles, one pair of which had silver tongues and anchors, one pair of pumps, a fine new hat, two new brown shirts, and one white one. I have been lately informed that a person answering his description applied to one Lyburn , a skipper of a sloop that lay at Port Royal , to get employment on board; but the said Lyburn , being apprehensive he might not be free, would not employ him, and that he saw him a few days afterwards, on board a vessel loading salt (from on board the ship Falmouth ) and bound to Nanjemond . I do hereby promise a reward of THREE POUNDS, besides what the law allows, to any person that will deliver him to me. JOHN STUART.
RUN away from my plantation in Mecklenburg , about the first of August last, a negro fellow about 40 years old, 5 feet three inches high, speaks very little ENGLISH, one of his fingers has been hurt, and is much smaller than the rest; he was clothed as field negroes generally are. I imagine he is in North Carolina , as he was taken up in that province and committed to Hertford jail , from whence I got him last December. Whoever will deliver him to BURRELL BROWN on the said plantation, or to me near PETERSBURG , shall have 40 s. reward. PETER JONES.
AMELIA county, Nov. 1, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber, the 19th of May last, a likely Virginia born negro fellow named TOM , about 26 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, very well made, talks much, has a long visage, with a down look, and was clothed in the usual negro dress. He was formerly the property of one Tompkins of Gloucester ; and I am well informed he has been frequently seen lurking about the plantation of Mr. William Hubbard , near Poplar Spring church , in said county, where he has a wife. Whoever will apprehend and secure him in the above county jail shall have FORTY SHILLINGS reward, on notice given to JAMES HENDERSON.
To be SOLD, for twelve months credit, at Kemp's warehouse in Middlesex county, on Monday the 3d of December, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
SIX hundred and twenty four acres of land, being part of that very valuable and fine plantation known by the name of Elliot's , lying on Pianketank river , which abounds with the finest fish and oysters; it is convenient to church and mill. It will be sold altogether, or in parcels, as may best suit the purchasers. Bond, with approved security, will be required by WILLIAM CHURCHILL. CHURCHILL JONES.
Just IMPORTED, A LARGE and fresh assortment of goods , suitable for the season; and to be sold by the subscriber, at Aylett's warehouse , on reasonable terms. Tf JAMES GOVAN.
NORTHUMBERLAND, October 12, 1770.
I WANT a bale of OSNABRUGS, marked N B No. 7, which was imported in the Bogle last May. As several Gentlemen on Rappahannock river had goods by the same ship, I imagine it has been sent, through mistake of Captain Boyd , to some one of them; who will please to inform me, either by a letter, or an advertisement in this paper, where to send for it. Any charges they have been at shall be thankfully paid by ROBERT GILMOUR.
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.
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 brickhouse, with outhouses proper. Any one inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to James Murdaugh in Nanjemond , or Bryan Croobie in Portsmouth . Tf
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LONDON, Sept. 25.
B Y a person arrived in town from Newcastle we are informed that a French Lady there, on her travels, had the curiosity last week to descend into the colliery at Long Benton, which is sixty six fathom deep, and went through all the various workings therein; she likewise hewed a piece of fine coal, which she proposes to carry with her to France. On her return to the bank she made the workmen a very handsome present.
A certain Countess had signified her intention of attending at Court on Saturday, but was given to understand it would be much more agreeable to decline it. For why, said a great and amiable Lady, should she come to be mortified, and no notice (consistent with decorum) can be taken of her?
Extract of a letter from Plymouth, Sept. 21.
"Last night press warrants were sent hither, and early this morning the press gangs went on board the merchant ships, and stripped them of all the hands they thought useful, before it was known in town. They secured the impressed men in a tender, came on shore, and in the publick houses and in the streets picked up many good sailors. The men of war fitted out here have taken in all their stores, and will be ready to sail as soon as the marines can be put on board; but that cannot with safety be done until a marching regiment comes into town to do duty in their room."
Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, Sept. 23.
"Last night we had a very hot press here; they got near 160 men."
"His Majesty's frigate Kennington is at present countermanded from her voyage to Barbados, and ordered into the channel."
"We hear that the Hon. Admiral Keppel is to hoist his flag here on board his Majesty's ship Royal William, and to proceed to sea with a superb fleet. We press here day and night."
Mr. Buzaglo, of Catharine street, in the Strand, has lately finished one of the most elegant warming machines, for the House of Burgesses of Virginia, that ever was seen in this or any other kingdom. In the front there is an exquisite figure of Justice, with the balance in her right hand, on her left Magna Charta, and underneath the constitutional inscription "Pax Aris et Focis;" on the one side are the arms of the colony, finely executed to attract the attention, while on the other a number of ingenious devices furnish the fancy with a most agreeable exercise. The machine is ten feet high, universally allowed to be a masterpiece of workmanship in its way, and has been honoured with an inspection from many of the principal Nobility.
Sept. 26. The following letter was sent from the Admiralty to Lloyd's coffeehouse, Lombard street, dated Admiralty, Sept. 24th. "The Favourite sloop being arrived at the Mother Bank, from Falkland islands, with an account that five Spanish frigates, with land forces and artillery on board, arrived at Port Egmont, the beginning of June last, and dispossessed his Majesty's forces of their settlement there, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you therewith, in order that the same may be made publick among the merchants, and others, who may be interested in this information."
The following is said to be an exact account of the ships sent by the Spaniards from Buenos Ayres to take possession of Falkland islands, viz. One frigate of 30 guns, 190 seamen, and 100 soldiers; three frigates of 28 guns, 803 seamen, and 340 soldiers; one frigate of 20 guns, 110 seamen, and 84 soldiers.
It is said that the Favourite sloop was beat off the island three several times by the Spaniards.
It is reported that all the papers and journals kept on board the Favourite sloop of war, from Falkland island, have been ordered up from Portsmouth, for the inspection of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty; and that the above sloop is ordered into dock, and her crew on board the guardships.
It is said Lord Chatham is much against the tedious form of demanding the restitution of Falkland islands from the Spaniards; his Lordship, as they have first begun hostilities, being of opinion that some important blow should be struck immediately on our part.
Conferences have been held almost every night, for a fortnight past, at Powis House, in Ormond street, between his Excellency the Spanish Ambassador and most of the other foreign Ministers. Some nights these conferences lasted from eight o'clock until near two the next morning.
Their Royal Highnesses the Princess Dowager of Wales and Duke of Gloucester's domestick servants are all ordered to be in waiting on Monday next, being the day they are expected home.
Not less than nine messengers have been sent from the Spanish Ambassador's, within the course of a fortnight past, to the Court of Madrid.
An Ambassador extraordinary from the Court of Portugal is daily expected here, on business of great importance.
When the Spanish Ambassador was asked concerning the truth of some important intelligence received by our Court, he very politely assured the Secretary that he could not return an answer until he had received farther orders from Madrid.
Saturday his Grace the Duke of Northumberland was at Court, and had a conference with his Majesty.
Messengers were on Monday sent to several members of the Privy Council in the country, to repair to town directly.
Yesterday, at the farther prorogation of the Parliament to the 13th of November, the Earl of Rochford sat as Speaker for Lord Mansfield, and the head clerk supplied the place of the Speaker of the House of Commons.
The time of the meeting of the Parliament to transact business will be finally determined tomorrow, in Council, at Whitehall.
Some say it is the determined resolution of the present Ministry rather to resign in a body than, on any terms whatever, to form a coalition with any of the opposite party.
There is a report that 10 Spanish sail of the line, with between 3 or 4000 troops, are hovering about Jamaica. Intelligence of this nature, it is asserted, was transmitted also near three months since, by Commodore Forrest, a few days before his death.
Yesterday morning, early, an extraordinary packet failed with instructions to the Governor of Jamaica.
Extract of a letter from Jamaica.
"A vessel arrived here from Honduras brings a confirmation of a report before current that the Spaniards, by an order from Old Spain, had destroyed all the mahogany lying on the small bays, to prevent our traders coming on that coast; and that two vessels have returned, since the above transaction, without any wood on board."
All visitors are forbid entering Lord Rochford's office at this particular time. His Lordship being Secretary to the northern department, makes it imagined the Russian affairs now engross the business of that office.
The last letters from Gallipoli mention that upwards of three hundred Greek inhabitants had just been butchered by the Turkish soldiers, in their passage through that city, to guard the straits of the Dardanelles.
On the 2d instant a Venetian squadron, well manned, with frigates, failed down the Adriatick; but their destination was not known.
The formidable French fleet in the Mediterranean, we are informed, is far inferior to what has been represented. That before Tunis, which has been so much exaggerated, in fact, consists of no more than two ships of the line and a few frigates; they have another ship or two in a different station, and that is the whole of their force in those seas.
Extract of a letter from Paris, Sept. 10.
"For upwards of a year past the Court of Aids not having obeyed the letters of command that had been sent them for the registering of the free gifts from the towns, the Duke of Orleans went last Friday, in the King's name, to require the same to be registered. The consternation that appeared in the countenance of that Prince was very remarkable; the speech he made on the occasion could scarce be heard; that of the first President was not more audible, but is said to be extremely nervous and pathetic. The same court had prepared remonstrances concerning the carrying off the two members of the court of the Parliament of Rennes, who, as being members of the Court of Aids at Rennes, seemed to authorise that of Paris to take that step; but the King, who will not allow of confederacies among the several Parliaments, will suffer them still less among other courts of magistracy. It is assured that his Majesty has refused to receive them."
Yesterday several merchants waited on the Lords of the Admiralty, praying their Lordships attention to the homeward bound ships from North America in general, and Newfoundland in particular, as to the security of the men, and received for answer that the merchants might depend on due attention being paid to their request.
It is said that the Lords of the Admiralty have ordered two fourth rate men of war, two sloops, and a zebec, to cruise for three months in the bay of Biscay.
We are assured that six ships of the line are ordered to be immediately completed for service, before any other of the present armament.
It is talked that Admiral Rodney will command the fleet of observation intended to cruise between Ushant and Cape Finisterre.
Richard Hughes, Esq; is appointed to the command of his Majesty's ship the Centaur.
Yesterday was held a full Board of Admiralty, when divers Lieutenants and Purfers on the half pay list were put upon full commission.
The Lords of the Admiralty have ordered 14 frigates to be put into commission.
The Sandwich of 90 guns, Royal William of 80 guns, Lenox and Elizabeth of 74 guns each, are ordered to be commissioned at Gosport.
We hear that another battalion will be raised and added to the royal regiment of artillery.
Monday two speculating jobbers in Exchange alley, lost 3000 l. by the fall of bank stock.
The press for seamen began in Ireland the very day it did in London.
They write from Bristol that the press gang, immediately upon its appearance there, was joined by a great number of volunteers, and was very successful otherwise.
Extract of a letter from Gravesend, Sept. 24.
"This afternoon the officers of a man of war went on board the Duke of Richmond East Indiaman, in order to press the men. When they came on board, the commanding officer was told by the chief mate of the Indiaman that the seamen had seized the arms chest, and were determined not to be pressed. On this, at high water, the man of war dropped alongside the Duke of Richmond; the chief mate hailed the man of war, and told the Captain the seamen were armed, and determined to resist, and that he could not be answerable for the consequence, if they persisted in pressing the people. However, the man of war laid the India ship alongside, and a scuffle ensued, in which one man on board the India ship was killed, and several dangerously wounded. Notwithstanding this, they would not suffer the man of war's people to enter the ship; on which these last thought it advisable to sheer off, and the India ship's people came on shore, and set out for London."
The major part of the sailors on board the East India company's ships have refused to proceed on their voyages under forty shillings per month, and safe protection.
Yesterday a press gang, in their longboat, passing by a merchant ship on this side Deptford, ordered the latter to bring to, when one of the crew gave the Lieutenant very ill language; upon which the Lieutenant ordered the gang to row alongside the vessel, and promised the merchantmen that he would not press one of them if they would give up the man who had abused him. This they agreed to; he went on board, and laid hold of the sailor, who desired he might fetch his things out of the hold. This was consented to, and he soon returned with a brace of pistols, swearing that the first man that touched him he would shoot through the head; which the officer endeavouring to do, the sailor shot him dead on the spot.
Yesterday upwards of a hundred coalheavers were seized by press gangs, and conveyed on board tenders to be carried to the guardships; they had refused to work on board the colliers, though offered protections, and were sculking on shore at Wapping and Rotherhithe.
The Lord Mayor is said to have had an altercation on the subject of pressing, with the Lords of the Admiralty, and the regulating Captains have been ordered to make a submission to his Lordship for pressing some people in the city.
We are credibly informed that the press warrants do not extend to the taking any housekeeper, notwithstanding he has been at sea.
Mr. Adam has obtained protections for all his workmen employed in the new buildings called the Adelphi, in Durham yard.
The press for seamen, which is now extended to every part of this kingdom, has already advanced the price of fish at Billingsgate upwards of ninety per cent.
Saturday there was a general press for recruiting his Majesty's marines in the borough of Southwark, when upwards of 200 persons were impressed for that purpose; and on Monday 150 of them were returned, as fit and able men to serve their country.
On Sunday and Monday last about 150 Spitalfields journeymen weavers entered as volunteers, at the places of rendezvous below bridge.
Monday the wife of a cooper, in Spitalfields, hung herself in the necessary. It is supposed the occasion of committing this rash action was owing to her husband being pressed last week, who left her with three small children, and big with a fourth.
The Lord Mayor has given an invitation to all the Aldermen to dine with him, at the Mansion House, next Saturday.
Miss Catley, from Smock Alley, Dublin, is engaged at Covent Garden theatre, at 15 l. a week.
Yesterday the building committee of the city of London Lying In hospital waited on the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, to request his Lordship would do them the honour of laying the first stone of the new hospital, at the corner of the city road, when they were politely received; his Lordship accepted the invitation, and contributed genteelly towards the said building.
The Spaniards have taken care to be armed at all points to receive us. A new Governor of Cadiz has put that place, and the adjoining coast, into a proper state of defence; and General O'Reily, who arrived at Madrid in July or August from the Havannah, assured his Catholic Majesty that every place in that part of the world had been visited by him, and was left in thorough repair.

The young Gentleman who performed Lord Aimworth, in the Maid of the Mill, last night, at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, was received with general applause.
The intelligence brought by the Favourite sloop is considered only as a confirmation of the commencement of hostilities by the Spaniards, even before the Tamar sloop, which arrived in May, left that place. The accounts then published agree in substance with the letter sent on Monday night from the Admiralty Office to Lloyd's coffeehouse, with respect to the number of ships and the forces sent by the Spaniards, who had landed before the Tamar sloop came away. Our force there at that time was too small to make any resistance, being only two sloops of 16 guns; and it is looked upon as the best method they could pursue for one to bring some the intelligence the soonest possible, and for the other to watch their motions as long as the Spaniards would suffer them to continue, which was until the beginning of June, when they took possession of Port Egmont.
After the notice given to the merchants that they may take care to secure their effects, some people have been sanguine enough to lay wagers that war will be declared within the course of the month. These, however, who are more to be depended on, say that an event of so much importance will hardly take place before the meeting of Parliament, and that the Ministry will venture upon no step of that kind without the concurrent sense of the legislature. In the mean time, however, the most vigorous preparations will be made, and all things got in readiness to act with spirit, if a war should then be found unavoidable.
On Friday last two expresses, on the back of one another, passed through Bromley, on their way to Hayes.
It is reported that Lord North waited upon the Earl of Chatham, a few days since, at his Lordship's seat at Hayes, but upon what business is a profound secret.
The Earl of Chatham, it is said, is in the highest credit with a great personage; his declaration, when he pledged his honour in the House of Lords that the Spaniards had already struck a blow against us in some part of the world, being now verified.
It is now generally conjectured that Lord Chatham's intelligence came by means of the King of Prussia; a friendly correspondence having commenced between that illustrious sovereign and the patriotick Earl when in power, which has ever since continued.
This day a Privy Council was summoned to meet, supposed to be on the subject of a war with Spain.
Last night 20 per cent. was given to insure ships from the Leeward Islands, but to return 15 in case of no war before their arrival.
A Board of Admiralty is to be held tomorrow at the Admiralty Office, Charing Cross, when some material matters respecting the several fleets of ships now fitting out will be taken into consideration.
It is reported that the commissions have been taken from two officers on board a man of war, in consequence of great complaints of their conduct during the time they were invested with the power of impressing seamen.
Last night four sailors, belonging to the Duke of Richmond East Indiaman, who were wounded on Monday last by the crew of the Lyx man of war, were brought to St. Thomas's hospital. One has received a dangerous wound in the thigh, and the ball is not yet extracted; another received a ball in the breast, which came out between the ribs. It is thought these two cannot recover. The other two are wounded very terribly, in the calf of the leg.
Yesterday afternoon several ships at Gravesend, homeward bound, were stripped of all their men and mates, not leaving them any hands to bring them to their moorings in the river.
Yesterday the press was very hot about Wapping and Shadwell, when they picked up a great number of loose and idle fellows.
The Russian fleet was at anchor, the 16th of August, between the island of Scio and the Asiatic continent.
A correspondent assures us that Admiral Elphinstone is a Yorkshire Gentleman by birth, but descended from a second son of James the first Lord Balmerino, who attended King James I. in 1603, into England, and marrying a Gentlewoman of fortune, he settled in York; and his posterity have continued there ever since. The present Admiral was in the sea engagement, off Toulon, with Admiral Matthews, in 1743, and with Lord Anson off Cape Finisterre, in 1747; after which he conducted the fleet of Sir George Pocock, through the gulf of Florida, in May 1762.
A committee of merchants of this metropolis is already appointed to conduct the American business during the ensuing session of Parliament.
By this day's mail there is advice of the death of Prince William Adolphus of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel, Major General and Colonel of a regiment in the Prussian service, and Knight of the Golden Eagle, who was serving as a volunteer in the Russian army. His illness was a sore throat, which carried him off in nine days. He was born in May 1745.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY. A challenge was sent on Friday morning from Mr. F—, the Common Councilman (who so remarkably distinguished himself by his polite behaviour at the feast, the day before, at the Mansion House) to a certain great magistrate, in consequence of which the parties met, with two friends, that evening, at the King's
Arms tavern in Cornhill, when the former accused the latter of inhospitable behaviour, and swore he would have satisfaction; the other calmly replied he was ready to satisfy him in any manner he chose, and proceeded to draw his sword, on which Mr. F. suddenly jumped from his opponent, and cried out murder! murder! This alarmed some company in the house, who immediately rushed into the room, where they found Mr. F. in a terrible agitation, who declared, upon an explanation of the affair, that "he did write the challenge, but he by no means meant to fight with swords, or pistols, but only to take a punch at his Lordship's head ."
A Gentleman well skilled in calculation has declared that during the time he was present in the parlour at the Mansion House, on Thursday last, he can safely make affidavit that the oaths sworn among the sober citizens, on account of the disappointment at dinner, supposing them to be paid for according to law, at a crown each, would amount to the sum of two hundred and twenty five pounds ten shillings .
Letter from Lieutenant Mackenzie, in the Russian service, from on board her Imperial Majesty's ship Switoffsk, off Scio, in the Archipelago, to his friend here, dated July 29th.
DEAR SIR, THE day after my last letter we sailed for Scio, having intelligence that the Turkish squadron was there. Commodore Grigg, in the morning, was sent to reconnoitre the road between Scio and the main. In the afternoon the Commodore made the signal for seeing the enemy, consisting of 28 vessels, and two ships of the line, working out; but on seeing our fleet they returned in, and joined their squadron, on which our General Admiral made the signal for a general chase, in order to get sight of the enemy before night. At seven the next morning the General Admiral made a signal to prepare for battle, and at half past seven we got sight of the Turkish fleet, consisting of 15 sail of the line, three large frigates, seven large armed ships, besides gallies, all at anchor. The General Admiral then made a signal for all commanders to come on board, to hold a council of war; and it was immediately agreed for Admiral Spiritoff to lead the van, the General Admiral to lead the main body, and Admiral Elphinstone to bring up the rear. At ten the signal was made to form the line, and they immediately bore down upon the enemy. At eleven the Turkish Admiral began to fire, and our headmost ships began to engage. At three quarters after Admiral Spiritoff came alongside the Turkish Admiral, and began to engage very desperately. Having his topmast sheets shot away, he was obliged to board sword in hand. Soon after the Turkish Admiral was set on fire; and his mainmast falling on board Admiral Spiritoff, set him on fire also, and in about five minutes after both the ships were blown up. The remainder of the Turkish squadron cut their cables, and pushed in for the harbour of Chisime. The whole of our fleet came to an anchor off the harbour; they cannonaded us the whole night. We kept heaving of bombs, and firing bomb shells, all the night; but our shot not taking the proper effect, we hauled off. The Turks, having got a battery erected on shore, kept continually firing. We were employed in making two fireships; and on the 26th, our fireships being prepared, a council of war was held on board the Lord High Admiral, the result of which was that at midnight four ships of the line, two frigates, and a bombketch, should bear down upon the enemy, all under the command of Commodore Grigg, and that the fireships should go in upon the enemy. Accordingly the signal was made, at half past twelve, to weigh; so we got under way to bear into the harbour, as also the two fireships, the one commanded by Captain Lieutenant Dugdale, and the other I had the honour to command. After a desperate fire from our ships, our signals were made to bear down upon the enemy, which was answered by them. Captain Dugdale and I determined fairly to lay our vessels alongside the enemy, before we set them on fire; but his boat's crew not understanding him so well as could be wished for, his vessel was set on fire before it was close enough. I, finding that, bore away something from him, for fear of catching fire. I then luffed up for the centre of the enemy's ships; my grapplings at my fore yard arm caught the bob stay of one of their largest men of war, and, to my good fortune, I set my vessel on fire, and in about five minutes the Turkish ship was all in a blaze. I got off, thank God, without scar or wound, and brought all my men safe off, though closely pursued by the enemy. The moment I came on board the Lord High Admiral I was congratulated on my being made a Captain. The next morning, about seven o'clock, the whole of the Turkish fleet were entirely burned, except one, which was towed off by our boats.
Advertisements.
Falls of POTOWMACK, Nov. 10, 1770.
ON the 10th of December next, at this place, if fair, otherwise next fair day, will be sold near one hundred hogheads of choice TOBACCO, with a considerable quantity of WHEAT and CORN, for ready cash, bills of exchange, or merchants notes; likewise fifty head of SHEEP, with some very likely COLTS, a set of SMITH'S TOOLS, a set of COOPER'S do. and a considerable quantity of HOUSEHOLD furniture, consisting of a number of good FEATHER BEDS, TABLES, CHAIRS, and other necessaries, too tedious to mention.
The lands in Prince William and Fauquier will then be sold, to the highest bidders, viz. 499 acres on Powell's run , in Prince William , within eight miles of Dumfries , and a fine roal. It is well watered, and abounds with white oak in such quantities that great advantages may be made from staves; besides, it is tolerable land, and affords at least one half meadow grounds, and the best range for stock of all kinds. Another tract adjoining, containing 150 acres, with a settlement, and much the same advantages in timber, meadow grounds, &c. well watered. Another tract near Captain Davis's , in the said county, on the branches of Occonquan , containing 400 acres; a plantation thereon that rented for 800 lb. of tobacco. Also a small tract in Fauquier , containing 91 acres, rich low grounds, lying on Cedar run , well timbered, and is very valuable. Any person inclined to purchase any of those lands may depend on a bargain, and may have near three years credit, on giving bond and approved security.
At the same time and place I propose letting out, for a number of years, all those valuable improvements at the said falls, on the following reasonable terms. The merchant mills at the landing, with two pair of stones, and all conveniences, together with the room above, 151 feet long by 36, for cooling of flour and storing large quantities of wheat. The said mills are sufficient to manufacture, in the space of twelve months, 50,000 bushels into good merchantable flour, with proper attendance. The whole thereto belonging, I would let out for the sum of 150 l. a year. The bakehouse with three ovens, all complete, with fine bread rooms, &c. and firing very convenient, for the sum of 40 l. a year. The stores, granaries, cellars, and counting rooms, well situated at the landing, and very convenient, where large vessels may meet with despatch, either to load or unload, and is well calculated for a considerable trade, to be let for 50 l. a year. The publick house, well finished, with ten fireplaces, good cellars, and very convenient to take in boarders, a fine French cook, and firewood sufficient, altogether, for 50 l. a year. A new gristmill for two pair of stones, just above on the same stream, built for the country custom, for the annual rent of 100 l. although the last year's toll from the country will exceed 200 l. at the lower mills. A sawmill likewise, at the same place, and timber convenient, for 60 l. a year. The houses and gardens on the hill, with firewood, &c. for 20 l. a year.
The country gristmill and sawmill are not quite finished, but I shall readily discount for completing out of the rent, as likewise for any thing necessary to be done at or about the other improvements, so that there shall be no complaint on delivering up in good repair.
There are also about forty lots for sale, including the tobacco warehouses, which are very conveniently situated to the landing, and will be sold very reasonable as town land. Each lot is subject to a ground rent of 7 s. 6 d. sterling, payable to the Hon. Philip Ludwell Lee, Esq. A good title will be made to the purchasers, in fee.
The great advantages at the falls are so well known that there needs nothing more at present but just mentioning that it abounds with fine building stone, has fine cool water from the best of springs, and is a remarkable place for fishing the whole season through. It is the most convenient landing to the back country, and must be allowed to be one of the best places for the purchasing of wheat on Potowmack , as well as for disposing of all kinds of merchandise, being ten miles and a half nearer to the back trade than Alexandria .
I likewise give notice, and do earnestly request the meeting of all my creditors at the falls on the day appointed, that whatever balance I may fall short in payment they may depend on being well secured in a just compromise from the estate I hold in lands and slaves, the profits to be applied for that purpose; and those who have not adjusted and settled their accounts with me are desired to do it any time between this and the said 10th of December. I will attend, and be ready to give all the satisfaction in my power.
JOHN BALLENDINE.
Just imported from LONDON, in the Two SISTERS, Captain TAYLOR, and to be SOLD by the subscriber, at the store next door to the POST OFFICE, on the most reasonable terms, for ready money, a very large and fashionable assortment of MIL-LINERY, and other goods suitable for the season, viz.
VERY rich China tafetas of all colours, white lustrine, fine chintz printed cottons, linens and calicoes all wide, book muslin, striped and thick all wide do. long lawns, cambricks, clear lawns, plain all wide and yard wide gauze, striped, flowered, and sprigged do. catgut, parison, new fashioned terefas, laced and flounced casting handkerchiefs, checked gauze do. spotted, striped, bordered, and flowered do. yard wide black silk handkerchiefs, striped bordered lawn do. beautiful flower cups, egrets, plumes with leaves, single do. lace and gauze caps, fashionable suits of gauze, genetee puffs, great variety of ribands, new fashioned figured and plaited do. silver stomachers, shenell, riband, lace, and flowered do. best Italian nosegays and breast flowers, shenell in bunches, very nice hair rolls and tates, single and double curls, woolpacks, paste combs, plain, hollow backed, tortoiseshell, and horn do. paste sprigs, marcasite and pearl birds, marcasite and pearl half moons, very large French paste sprigs, do. star pins and fancy do. union and thistle sprigs in close work, do. in form of leaves, real gmet do. marcasite, &c. a genteel assortment of necklaces, fine French , shot, and oval wax, agates, jet and common do. real and mock garnet do. pearl and set necklaces, do. earrings, bugs, fine stone buckles, London gilt do. in sets, bath, pinchbeck, and common do. all sizes of velvet collars, beaded do. all sorts of wedding, second mourning, and ivory fans, in cases, common do. plain and bordered lawn aprons, striped and minionet lawn do. Jacob's ladder , edging, minionet and blond laces, slops to work muslin with, Lyle's and other threads, needles, pins, tapes, silver thimbles, pinchbeck, ivory, and common do. earpicks, toothpicks, childrens blue caps and feathers, waiting boys do. Ladies riding hats and feathers, gloves for do. cap wire, Gentlemens very fine furred hats, watch strings, purses, thread gloves, white silk, buckskin, beaver, yellow wash, and black shamois do. Ladies black and white silk gloves and mits, nice grained kid, coloured lamb, purple, and black shamois do. Didbury's and Davis's shoes, blue and white satin pumps, calimanco and leather shoes, boys and girls do, childrens black and blue bonnets, gloves for do. mens best spun silk hose, do. raw silk, marble do. fine worsted do. white, gray, and black do. for women, boys and girls do. plain and flowered satin cloaks and bonnets, Denmark hats, Gentlemen and Ladies Morocco pocket hooks and glasses, ivory combs, plain do. in cases, tortoiseshell do. buffalo sliding knives and forks, tortoiseshell penknives, common do. black calimanco ruffel quilts, double camblets, flannels and checks, fashionable broadcloths, trimmings suitable for do. Babt coating, Irish and other linens, scissars, snuff boxes, toys, Queen's china, and confectionary of all sorts, with a multiplicity of other articles too tedious to enumerate.
MARY DICKINSON.
N. B. She returns those Gentlemen and Ladies who have honoured her with their custom her most cordial thanks; and as the above will be sold on lower terms than the former, she hopes it will be an inducement for a continuance of their favours, which will be gratefully acknowledged by
Their very humble Servant.
M. D.