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GENTLEMEN,
S the Real Associator is resolved to persevere in his opinion respecting the author of the Queries (although in his last declaration he hath thought proper to garble his mode of expressing it) he cannot but think me as partly , at least, obliged to defend them. But, before I proceed to their defence, it will be proper for me to observe—as I never professed myself an associator—that, whatever may be offered by me upon
this subject, I should be considered, not as speaking my own sentiments, but, the sentiments of an ASSOCIATOR ; that being the character I am compelled to assume. I mention this, lest I should be thought to censure the conduct of Mr. Norton, where none, but associators, will think he deserves it. For, notwithstanding any thing that the Real Associator may have asserted, I appeal to Mr. Norton's SON , whether I have not, from the commencement of our acquaintance, uniformly exerted myself to the utmost of my power, in subservience to his interest.
The first of the Queries was this: "How comes it to pass that a man, who from his office , as well as his outward professions, ought to be a warm friend to his country, should be so much on the high ropes at the sentence given by the York committee against a ship belonging to his friend at London; who, it is admitted on all hands, had knowingly violated the association of this country with respect to the importation of tea?" That the case of Mr. Norton's ship underwent the solemn adjudication of the York committee, I presume, is too notorious to be denied. Their determination I will not repeat, but many I believe who recollect it (together with the resolutions of the Gloucester committee) will think that the Querist, as an associator, had sufficient authority for saying that, with respect to the importation of tea, the association of this country had been knowingly violated. But, whether it was admitted (to have been so) on all hands, when the Queries were written, can only be determined by a proof from the Real Associator that the author, at the very time of his writing them, knew to the contrary. What precise idea the words, being so much on the high ropes , were designed to convey it is not easy to settle; but if the author of the Queries deserved the appellations of "DAMNED RASCAL, DAMNED SCOUNDREL, and DAMNED VILLAIN" (which I understand were those he was publicly honoured with, and afterwards affirmed by the Real Associator to have deserved) they may be severally assigned to each of the Queries, and will serve as no equivocal proof that the Real Associator was (as he himself acknowledged, provoked by the Associator, and, therefore, in his language) on the high ropes , at his only propounding the question. If so, it may be fairly presumed that the Associator had some reason for asking it. For, if he had not, a simple negation would have been the properest answer. That the Real Associator, who holds an office in his country, and hath outwardly professed himself a warm friend to it, ought actually to be so, I trust, he will not deny.
Quere the second: "How comes it to pass that this same Gentleman, after having promoted on his part, as far as he was able, the general non-importation scheme, should secretly supply himself with goods, for two or three years to come, purchased in this country; by which means he has avoided the effects of a non-importation, directly contrary to the true spirit of the association?"
In his answer to this question the Real Associator acknowledges his having thus encouraged the non-importation scheme, and, also, that he bought up goods not only for his own use , but, likewise, "for the estates of several young Gentlemen and one old Gentleman." Whether the quantity which he confesses to have purchased was not enough to be called a supply for two or three years , must be left for your readers to judge; and, also, whether it be agreeable to the true spirit of the association that a few monied men, because they have it in their power, should, be authorised to oppress a far greater part of the community they live in, by laying up a stock of goods which, from their own confession, they do not immediately want. The committees of Prince William and Richmond, if I am not mistaken, have declared their opinion on this head, in the most public manner; and, even, the Real Associator himself hath pronounced his own condemnation, in offering, at prime cost , such articles as he so providently purchased, although he had no immediate occasion for them.
Quere the third: "How comes it to pass that this very Gentleman, when the acts of trade constitute one of the main grievances of America, should solicit for, at least not prevent, his son's appointment to the office of a Comptroller, whose duty it will be to see those laws carried into execution?"
Here the Real Associator, hath trod as lightly as possible, on the ashes, for fear of the coals beneath. This Quere, however, should not have been so slightly passed over. Before 1763 the Collector was deemed a sufficient officer for receiving his Majesty's revenue. Since that time, the British Parliament hath thought proper to impose further taxes upon the colonies, "for the more effectual collection and security of which" the office of Comptroller was established. And, that these very acts of Parliament do, really, constitute the main grievance of America is plain, beyond a doubt, to every one who will consult the proceedings of the Congress. Now, had the Queries been written by me, the barb of the last arrow should have been pointed much keener. I would have asked the Real Associator, whether, before the application was made for the office, his approbation was not desired and obtained? Whether it was not made by his son-in-law? Whether it did not
pass through the hands of that Gentleman's father? Whether "the friend of his son's friend" was not Mr. MAUDUIT, whose respectable abilities have been most indefatigably exerted, from the year sixty three , against—what every REAL Associator must esteem—the AMERICAN cause ? And, whether the disposal of the Comptroller's office at his suit, be not generally regarded as the reward of those very exertions, from that Minister whom America execrates?
Gentlemen, I cannot conclude without thanking you for the opportunities you have given me of defending my character from the insinuation, unprovoked, and wanton abuse of the Real Associator. Every friend to freedom will behold with indignation the threats made use of to restrict the liberty of your press. Is it because their deeds are good that they love darkness rather than light? Threats of this nature come from that quarter with a very ill grace. The liberty of the press may no doubt be abused, but, notwithstanding the treatment I have met with, may I perish if I would restrain it! Where this liberty is enjoyed a state cannot be enslaved, and where it doth not exist no state can be free. It was with great repugnancy that I engaged in the present dispute, for necessity could only have compelled me. What I have written is submitted to the judgment of an impartial public, without either a hope, or a fear.
I am, Gentlemen, Your obliged humble servant, S. HENLEY.
To the FREEMEN of VIRGINIA.
Committee Chamber (NORFOLK) March 6, 1775.
TRUSTING in your sure resentment against the enemies of your country, we, the COMMITTEE elected by ballot for the borough of NORFOLK, hold up for your just indignation Mr. John Brown, merchant of this place. We are fully sensible of the great caution with which public censure should be inflicted, and at all times are heartily disposed to accomplish the great design of the association by the gentle methods of reason and persuasion; but an unhappy proneness to unmanly equivocation, which has so much distinguished Mr. Brown, and for which he has in more than one instance been censured by the voice of the people, added to the present manifest discovery of his secret and direct attempt to defeat the measures of the Congress, in the case now before us, and of some very unjustifiable steps taken to conceal his disingenuous conduct, hath precluded us from the milder methods we would wish to adopt, and compelled us to give the public the following narration:
On Thursday the 2d of March this committee were informed of the arrival of the brig Fanny , Capt. Watson , with a number of slaves , for Mr. Brown ; and, upon inquiry, it appeared that they were shipped from Jamaica, as his property, and on his account; that he had taken great pains to conceal their arrival from the knowledge of the committee, and that the skipper of the slaves , Mr. Brown's correspondents, and the Captain of the vessel, were all fully apprized of the continental prohibition against that article. These circumstances induced a suspicion that Mr. Brown had given orders for the slaves himself, which he positively denied , asserting that he had expressly forbidden his correspondents to send any, as being contrary to the association; for the truth of which he appealed to his own letter-book. The Secretary being desired, at the request of Mr. Brown , to attend him to inspect the orders said to have been given, reported, that he had had some slight and hasty glances at letters written between the middle of December and beginning of January, and was sorry to say he had seen one directed to Mr. Henderson , another to Mr. Livingston , both of the date of December, and a third to Messrs. Campbells of the 1st of January, all containing positive and particular orders for remittances to be made him in slaves , at the same time hinting the necessity of secrecy , as it is an article (he writes) he could not avowedly deal in. The Secretary also reported, that he had seen a postscript, written a few days after the determination of this committee directing the return of a slave imported from Antigua, in which postscript Mr. Brown writes his correspondent to send him in no more than two Negro lads , as it would be dangerous to sell them here. But his orders to his other correspondents appear to have been so positive that they were complied with, notwithstanding his friend writes him that good slaves would sell to more advantage in Jamaica than in Virginia.
From the whole of this transaction, therefore, we, the committee for Norfolk borough, do give it as our unanimous opinion that the said John Brown has wilfully and perversely violated the Continental Association, to which he had, with his own hand, subscribed obedience; and that, agreeable to the 11th article, we are bound "forthwith to publish the truth of the case, to the end that all such foes to the rights of British America may be publicly known, and universally contemned as the enemies of American liberty, and that every person may henceforth break off all dealings with him."
MATTHEW PHRIPP, Chairman.
  JAMES TAYLOR.  JOHN BOUGH.    JOHN HUTCHINGS.  JAMES HOLT.    JOHN LAWRENCE.  NIEL JAMIESON.    JOSEPH HUTCHINGS.  ROBERT TAYLOR.    THOMAS NEWTON, jun.  THOMAS CLAIBORNE.    THOMAS RITSON.  SAMUEL INGLIS.  
Extract from the minutes.
WILLIAM DAVIES, Secretary.
AT a committee held for Cumberland county (VIRGINIA) on Saturday the 18th of February, 1775, present George Carrington Chairman, William Fleming, John Mayo, Littleberry Mosby, Joseph Carrington, Richard James, Carter H. Harrison,
George Carrington, jun. John Netherland, Robert Smith, Maurice Langhorne, Benjamin Wilton, Joseph Calland, Frederick Hatcher, Edward Carrington, John Woodson, the Rev. John H. Saunders, and Charles Woodson, jun.
Resolved, that the members of the committee now present will give a premium of three shillings per pound to the first person, or company of persons, who shall, within eight months from the date hereof, produce to the said committee, or the Chairman thereof, fifty pounds weight of good gunpowder, manufactured in America, on due proof that the same was made wholly of American materials.
Resolved, that whenever a suspicion shall arise of any merchant in this county having infringed the association of the late Continental Congress, the person or persons suspecting such infringement do make information thereof, to any three or more members of this committee, and if, upon inquiry, they think the same well grounded, they shall forthwith inform the Chairman, and he call a meeting of the committee to take it under consideration.
Signed by GEORGE CARRINGTON, Chairman.
AT a committee held for Cumberland county, on Friday the 10th of March, 1775, present George Carrington Chairman, William Fleming, John Mayo, Joseph Carrington, Littleberry Mosby, Carter H. Harrison, James Pleasants, George Carrington, jun. William Smith, Robert Smith, Maurice Langhorne, Benjamin Wilton, Richard Eggleston, Frederick Hatcher, Edward Harkins, Edward Carrington, John Woodson, Henry Macon, and Charles Woodson, jun.
Resolved, that the following address of thanks be presented to the Delegates who represented this colony in the late Continental Congress:
To the Hon. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esq; RICHARD HENRY LEE, GEORGE WASHINGTON, PATRICK HENRY, jun. RICHARD BLAND, BENJAMIN HARRISON, and EDMUND PENDLETON, Esquires.
Gentlemen, "Permit us in behalf of ourselves, and of our constituents, to acknowledge our grateful sense of your faithful discharge of the trust reposed in you by the unbought suffrages of your countrymen, in the important services you have rendered them at the present alarming crisis of affairs."
"We beg leave to declare our full approbation of, and hearty concurrence in, the prudent and pacific measures adopted by the late Continental Congress, of which you formed so respectable a part; and to assure you that we will exert our utmost diligence and zeal to carry the same into effect: At the same time, when we reflect on the manner in which the schemes agitated against the colonies for their destruction have been conducted, we should be greatly wanting in our duty and prudence, did we not extend our views to the most unhappy events, and endeavour, as far as circumstances will permit, to prepare for every contingency."
"With hearts deeply impressed with the pleasure of handing down to posterity your names, and those of your worthy brethren of the Congress, as the friends and guardians of your country, of beholding your wise measures applauded and adopted by every city, town, and county, throughout British America, and overflowing with the warmest wishes for every blessing on you and your posterity, we beg leave to assure you, that we shall be ready to risk our lives and fortunes in your defence, when any personal insult shall be offered you by the tools of an incensed and corrupt administration, and that we are your affectionate countrymen, and much obliged humble servants."
Signed by GEORGE CARRINGTON, Chairman.
Messrs. DIXON & HUNTER, The committee for BRUNSWICK county desire the favour of you to insert the following acquaintance of Mr. ALLAN LOVE in your gazette.
AT a meeting of the committee for Brunswick county, the 2d of February, 1775, the Rev. Mr. Thomas Lundie in the chair: It having been represented to the said committee, that Mr. Allan Love, merchant, had uttered several injurious and reproachful expressions against the Americans, and the association, he was this day summoned to appear before them; he accordingly came, and several witnesses having been examined, it was resolved, that the charges alleged against the said Love were not well supported; and that it does not appear that he has in any instance violated the association: The said Allan Love having signed the association, and mentioned it as his opinion that the British Parliament has no right to tax the Americans, and being apprehensive that the reports above referred to may prejudice him with many whose favourable opinions he flatters himself he has enjoyed, and wishes to retain, desires the proceedings of this committee, so far as relate to him, may be laid before the public. It is therefore resolved, that a copy thereof be transmitted to the printers, to be inserted in the gazette.
JAMES ALEXANDER WATSON, C. C.
CHARACTER of an HONEST MAN.
HE looks not to what he might do, but what he should . Justice is his first guide, the second law of his actions is expedience. His simple uprightness works in him that confidence which oft times wrongs him, and gives advantage to the subtle, when he rather pities their faithlessness than repents of his credulity. He hath but one heart, and that lies open to sight. His word is his parchment, and his yea his oath, which he will not violate for fear, or loss. When he is made his friend's executor, he scorneth to gain by orphans, or to ransack graves, and therefore will be true to a dead friend, because he sees him not. He discovers the fault of what he sells, and restores the overseen gain of a false reckoning. When his name is traduced, his innocence bears him out.

with courage, and he will either triumph in his integrity, or suffer with it. His ear is the sanctuary of his absent friend's name, of his present friend's secret. He would rather want than borrow, and beg than not pay; and he loves actions above words. Finally, he hates falsehood worse than death; he is no man's enemy, and it is a question whether more another man's friend, or his own; and, if there were no Heaven, yet he would be virtuous.
L O N D O N, December 22.
TWO large ships laden with arms, &c. are said to have lately failed from France for America; in consequence of which, orders are said to have been given for two sloops of war to go in quest of them.
We hear that it is proposed to withdraw the troops entirely from America, and to block up their ports by a fleet of men of war, as the money which is spent there by the army may be a means of enabling the colonies to hold out longer than they otherwise could do.
Dec. 24. Yesterday a full Board of Admiralty was held, at the breaking up of which orders were given for fitting out four ships of the line with all expedition, but where they are destined for is not yet known.
A Gentleman who arrived from France last Monday says, that the French now carry on a very considerable trade with the Americans in tea and piece goods; that the ships carry them to the back settlements, from whence they are carried by land to the principal towns, and they bring back, in return, corn, and all kinds of provisions, of which there is a great plenty. He says that the French seem highly pleased at England's quarrelling with her colonies, which has thrown a considerable branch of trade into their hands.
A few days ago, Lord Storrington waited on the French Monarch, in order to intreat him to check certain merchants, his subjects, in an obnoxious trade they had lately commenced with our colonies. The King replied that his Lordship's information was not new, nor his application necessary, for he had already given orders that his subjects should not cherish rebellion in that quarter of the globe.
The ship which conveyed George I. to Britain is now employed in the coal trade from the Firth of Forth. This occasioned the following epigram:
Behold the far fam'd bark, that wafted o'er Her favourite Brunswick to Britannia's shore! How sad the change of sublunary things! Coals she exports, who once exported Kings.
H O U S E O F C O M M O N S, Dec. 21.
The report from the committee of ways and means being made yesterday in the House, on putting the question for agreeing to the land tax of 3s. in the pound, Mr. Hartley, member for Kingston, arose, and after remarking upon the alarming accounts from the Congress in America, wished that the determination of the question might be postponed till after the holidays, as it was impossible to determine what measures were meant to be pursued with respect to America, and until it was known what part Administration meant to take no one could say, whether the peace establishment now proposed, and in part agreed to, was a proper one or not. This introduced a spirited debate, in which Mr. Townshend, Mr. Rigby, Sir W. Meredith, and Mr. Cornwall, had a considerable share; but Mr. Burke spoke much longer than the rest, and most pathetically lamented the situation of America, highly ridiculed the conduct of Administration, and placed the situation of General Gage in a clear point of view. He observed, that he knew not for what purpose Administration sent an army there; but that if it was judged expedient at all, it should have been an army of execution, not an army of observation. That the General, in his last letters had represented himself as being at once besieged, and besieging; that he complained his cannon had been stolen, and other insults offered to his troops; but that he had the happiness to command a patient army. On the idea of a patient army, the honourable member expatiated with great freedom, and kept to his point; that if an army was at all necessary, it should be executive; but that he knew no business General Gage had there, in so lamentable a situation; that if he shed a drop of the blood of his fellow subjects, he would open a sluice for a torrent on both sides, and God knows where it might end; while, on the other, if he did not, he must be exposed, with the army, to such tameness and patience as no army ever shewed before. He observed that they had had a speech breathing nothing but war with America, for which thanks had been voted, and now they had supplies breathing nothing but peace, for which he supposed thanks were likewise to be given. On the whole, the Gentlemen on this side of the question, apprehensive that a vote of credit might be moved for at the close of the session, were willing to postpone the resolution concerning the land tax till after the holidays; when, being better informed of the state of our own country, they might be enabled to judge of the prudence of having reduced the navy establishment, and of the sufficiency or insufficiency of the proposed land tax aid of 3s.
On the other hand, Sir W. Meredith complained of the impropriety of the present conversation tending to inflame the minds of the people, by furnishing matter for the news-papers; wished it had been avoided, as the Gentlemen had no proposition to offer, and then justifying the measures already taken by Administration. He observed, in reply to Mr. Burke, that General Gage had been sent to Boston for three very great purposes; first, to protect the magistrates; secondly, to protect the property of the merchants, which had been grossly violated; thirdly, to enforce the execution of the acts of the British Parliaments, which points he had in a great measure accomplished; and he added, that such steps would not have been necessary if the Declaratory bill, repealing the stamp act, had never been brought into that House. Mr. Burke retorted, that if the Declaratory act was the accursed thing that had caused all the mischief, they had nothing to do but to toss it overboard. For his part, he was ready to sacrifice every thing for peace with America, but he was still of opinion that General Gage and his troops had no business at Boston; that the magistrates of Boston were said to be in an asylum; he had heard of asylums for thieves, but never of asylums for magistrates; nor could he conceive how they could be said to be protected, while they could not officiate, but were only in an asylum; that the troops had been sent to protect the commerce of the merchants after all trade was at an end; and that, as to the execution of the acts of Parliament, General Gage could not be said to have enforced them, since the Americans had not yet submitted to them. His severe sarcasms on the Ministry were more proper for the ears of the members than the public. A very candid short speech from Mr. Cornwall closed the conversation, and the House agreed with the committee.
S A V A N N A H (GEORGIA) Jan. 25.
On Friday last the following addresses were presented to his Excellency, viz.
To his Excellency Sir JAMES WRIGHT, Baronet, Captain General, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over his Majesty's Province of GEORGIA, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same.
The humble ADDRESS of the UPPER HOUSE of ASSEMBLY.
May it please your Excellency,
WE, his Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Council of Georgia in General Assembly met, beg leave to return your Excellency our most cordial thanks for your truly affectionate speech to both Houses of Assembly at the opening of his session.
We receive with pleasure and gratitude the information you have been pleased to give us of the favourable reception the petitions from both Houses met with from our most gracious Sovereign, and that his Majesty had been pleased to order troops for our protection, in case we had been unhappily engaged in an Indian war.
After having had the experience of your Excellency's prudent and equitable administration for upwards of fourteen years, we can have no doubt of your real and friendly concern for the true interests of this Province. The language of your Excellency's speech, upon a subject of the highest importance to the people of Georgia, is so truly paternal, that every unprejudiced person must be convinced of its being dictated by a heart warm with love and affection for the people over whom you preside; and we hope it will meet with that return of gratitude and attention which the affectionate spirit it breathes, and the great importance of the subject merits.
It is with the deepest concern we see the alarming lengths to which the present unhappy disputes between the mother country and the colonies are carried; lengths that threaten a dissolution of all good order and government, and of that union on which the happiness and prosperity of both countries ultimately depend.
But, whilst we lament these unhappy divisions, and disapprove of all violent and intemperate measures, and at the same time declare it to be our pride and glory to be constitutionally connected with Great Britain by the closest and most endearing ties, and that we dread nothing more than a dissolution of those ties; yet, anxious for the present welfare of our country, and the interests of our posterity, our ardent wish is, that his Majesty's American subjects may enjoy all the rights and privileges of British subjects as fully and effectually, in all respects, as the inhabitants of Great Britain do; and to the end, it now appears highly necessary that the constitutional rights of his American subjects may be clearly defined and firmly established, that so they may hold those inestimable blessings on such a footing as will unite the mother country and the colonies by a reciprocation of benefits, and on terms consistent with the spirit of the constitution, and the honour, dignity, and safety of the whole empire. And we with and hope to see a matter of such importance taken up in a constitutional way by both Houses of Assembly, not in the least doubting, but that if such prudent and temperate measures are adopted by the legislatures of the other provinces, we shall see them crowned with that success which may remove the unhappy divisions now subsisting, and bind us to our mother country by the ties of interest, love, and gratitude, and establish the prosperity, power, and grandeur of the British empire, on foundations which may last till time shall be no more. Nor can we doubt of success, when we reflect that we are blessed with a King who glories in being the equal father of his people, and therefore can and do submit our cause with full confidence to his royal wisdom and paternal goodness; neither will we suppose that a British Parliament, that great and august body, who have so often generously asserted and defended the liberties of other nations, will disregard the equitable claims of their fellow subjects.
We entirely agree with your Excellency in opinion, that where there is no law there can be no true liberty, and that it is the due and regular course of law, and support of government, which can alone ensure to us and our posterity the enjoyment of our lives, liberty, and property.
We will cheerfully concur in the several matters recommended by your Excellency, and give them that serious attention which the utility of them requires.
By order of the House.
N. JONES.
His Excellency's ANSWER.
Honourable Gentlemen,
THE loyalty and affection expressed towards his Majesty in this address, gives me the greatest satisfaction, as it likewise does to see that your sentiments, on the very important matters mentioned, in many respects coincide with my own; and happy would it have been for America had the several legislators proceeded in the manner you propose.
I return you my best thanks, Gentlemen, for your kind opinion of my regard for, and wishes to serve, this province.
To his Excellency Sir JAMES WRIGHT, Baronet, Captain General, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over his Majesty's Province of GEORGIA, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same.
THE ADDRESS of the C O M M O N S H O U S E of ASSEMBLY.
May it please your Excellency,
WE, his Majesty's dutiful and loyal subjects, the Commons of Georgia in General Assembly met, return your Excellency our thanks for your speech to both Houses on the opening of this session. We are greatly obliged to his Majesty for his gracious intentions; but allow us, Sir, to observe, that we apprehend the province was actually involved in a war when we submitted our petition for assistance, and whilst we confess our real obligations to your Excellency for your conduct, assiduity, and perseverance, and render you our warmest acknowledgment for putting a happy end to that war, we cannot but with horror reflect on the dreadful crisis to which this province must have been reduced, had we experienced no other resource than those dilatory succours which administration meant conditionally to afford us.
We cannot be less affected by, and concerned for the present alarming situation of our affairs between Great Britain and America than your Excellency; we must be equally insensible not to feel our numerous grievances, and not to wish them redressed. It is that alone which every good American contends for; it is the enjoyment of our constitutional rights and liberties that softens every care of life, and renders existence itself supportable. At the same time, in all our proceedings, we shall studiously avoid every measure that shall not appear to us at once strictly consistent with our duty to his Majesty, and the interest, liberty, and welfare of our constituents. We shall, on all occasions, exert ourselves to accomplish every assurance we have already made, or may make to your Excellency, and will not fail to take into consideration the bill which you are pleased to point out and recommend.
When the public accounts and estimates are laid before us, we will give them proper attention.
By order of the House.
WILLIAM YOUNG, Speaker.
His Excellency's ANSWER.
Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the Commons House of Assembly,
I AM sorry that I must beg leave to differ with you in opinion, with respect to the state we were in when your petition to his Majesty was given to me, and which I immediately transmitted. It is true that several people had been murdered by some Indians, but I conceive that could by no means be called being actually involved in a war with that nation. They were murders committed by a small party only of the Creek Indians, without the concurrence or even the privity of the nation, and disavowed by them as soon as they knew of it; and I apprehend something farther was necessary, before we could be said to be engaged or involved in an actual war with the Indians; and every account I received from them after that time was favourable, and shewed rather a pacific than an hostile disposition; and which accounts I always transmitted to his Majesty's Secretary of State, as it was my duty to do.
It gives me great pleasure to observe my conduct approved of by the Representatives of the people, and for which I thank you. I have every inducement to serve the province, and to promote the welfare and happiness of the people, and which I shall continue to do to the utmost of my power; and, on the other hand, I can-
not doubt but you will also approve of my endeavours to discharge my duty to the Crown with honour and integrity; and let me assure you, Gentlemen, that no man can more with his Majesty's American subjects the full and perfect enjoyment of their constitutional rights and liberties than I do.
JAMES WRIGHT.
The Delegates from the several parishes and districts of this province convened here last Wednesday, and have met every day since.
B O S T O N, February 27.
IT is said, a large number of shackles are made and making in this town, but for whom and what, occasions various conjectures.
The General Assembly of New Hampshire is, by proclamation, put off to the 4th day of May. And, we hear that Governor Wentworth has cashiered a number of civil and military officers who were known or suspected to have been lately concerned in dismantling his Majesty's fort in that province, among whom are, Col. Folsom and Major Sullivan, members of the late Grand Continental Congress.
March 2. His Excellency General Gage having information that some brass cannon were deposited in or near Salem, he sent an officer to endeavour to discover where they were lodged; at the same time he ordered a transport to receive on board a detachment of the 64th regiment under the command of Lieut. Col. Leslie, to bring away the above cannon. They landed at Marblehead last Sunday, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and marched immediately to Salem, where they were informed, by the officer sent forward, that he had been in the place where the cannon was supposed to have been concealed, but found none: But the commanding officer having received intelligence that some trucks were seen going out of Salem that morning, he continued his march the road they were said to have taken; but coming to a draw-bridge over an arm of the sea, he found the people on the opposite side had taken it up to prevent his passage: He desired it might be immediately let down; but they refused; saying, it was a private road, and that he had no authority to demand a passage that way: On this he determined to ferry a few men over in a gondola (which then lay on the bank) as soon as it could be got afloat; the people discovering this intention immediately jumped into her, and with axes cut through her bottom; Col. Leslie seeing this, ordered a party to drive them out of her, some of the people however, having obstinately refused to quit her, the soldiers were obliged to use force; upon this a clergyman complained of the usage the inhabitants were receiving, when Col. Leslie told him that if the bridge was not immediately let down they might expect worse treatment; the clergyman then prevailed with the proprietor to let down the bridge, and the troops marched on, leaving a party in possession of the bridge till they returned, which they soon did, it being dark; and hearing nothing more of the trucks they went in search of, they then went back to Marblehead, and embarked on board the transport between eight and nine o'clock that night, and returned next morning to Boston.
W I L L I A M S B U R G, March 25.
THE Brig Fanny, from Jamaica, is arrived at Norfolk, with slaves, but is immediately to return with her whole cargo. Captain Sampson, who arrived there after the first ult. with salt for ballast, which he was allowed to store till his vessel could be refitted, is now taking it on board to carry back again.
On Monday last the Delegates from the several counties in this colony convened at Richmond; on Tuesday and Wednesday the proceedings of the late Continental Congress were read, and unanimously agreed to; after which the Convention voted their thanks to be presented to the Gentlemen who composed that respectable body, and particularly to the worthy members who represented this colony, for having faithfully discharged the important trust reposed in them.
A letter from Glasgow, of the 24th of January, says the Parliament met on the 19th, according to their adjournment in December.
The North American merchants in London, at their assembly on Wednesday the 11th of January last, agreed to a resolution for presenting their petition to Parliament, and that a committee should advertise the meeting at large on a day for that purpose. The petition, in substance, was as follows:
"First stating to the House the several particulars of the extensive trade carried on between this country and America, as it "respected the barter of commodities; the balance of cash, as well as the negotiation of exchange in several parts of Europe; It next stated how this very extensive trade was hurt by the several revenue bills affecting North America, passed since the repeal of the stamp act to the year 1773. It then concluded by praying redress in these particulars, as well as in the operation of all other acts which may affect the general trade carried on between this country and North America." The whole was couched in decent, manly terms; and, in point of style, good sense, and precision, shewed the committee appointed for drawing it up very equal to the great trust delegated to them.
The Minerva, Leitch, and Ocean, Ewen, from Glasgow, in ballast, are arrived in James river. These vessels have brought no later papers than those we received by Capt. Lang last week.
The Thomas, Captain Blows, failed from York on the 15th instant, with 1500 bushels of corn, being the contribution of the inhabitants of that county to the suffering people of Boston.
DEATHS.] Mr. ADIEL MILBY, one of the Representatives in Assembly for Northampton county.
Mrs. PRISCILLA DAWSON, relict of the late Commissary Dawson.
Mr. EDWARD CARY AMBLER, of Jamestown, in the 16th year of his age. Though it pleased the Almighty Creator to cut him off in the bloom of youth, just when those seeds of virtue, which his affectionate parent had carefully sown in his tender breast, were blossoming, and about to diffuse their sweets around, and thereby to deprive mankind of those benefits which would have flowed from his bountiful hand; yet, as long as he lived, he was employed in improving those talents with which nature had endowed him, and walking in those paths which were chalked out for him by his ancestors, leading to eternal happiness, in exercising the duties of a dutiful son, and affectionate brother. He early discovered a natural love of virtue, and constantly pursued it with unremitting ardour, till he has obtained what is the chief end of all pursuits. It is true his death is lamentable, and none more worthy of sorrow; yet, let not his relations' grief be immoderate, and let Horace's consolation dry their tears.
"Quod si Threicio blandius Orpheo Audiam moderere arboribus fidem, Non vanæ redeat sanguis imaginis, Quam virgæ semel horrida Non lenis precibus fata recludere Nigro compulerit Mercurius gregi. Durum. Sed levius fit patientia Quicquid corrigit eil nefas."
HOR. L. 1, 24 Ode, V. 13.
What though you can the lyre command, And sweep its tones with softer hand Than Orpheus, whose harmonious song Once drew the listening trees along, Yet ne'er returns the vital heat The shadowy form to animate; For when the ghost-compelling God Forms his black troops with horrid rod, He will not, lenient to breath Of prayer, unbar the gates of Death. 'Tis hard: But patience must endure, And sooth the woes it cannot cure.
FRANCIS.

ADVERTISEMENTS.
HANOVER, March 22, 1775.
IMPORTED by the Subscriber, last Summer, in the London, Capt. Moses Robertson, from London, a CASK marked M in a □ No. 2, containing seven Dozen of narrow Hoes, two Dozen of broad Do. and one Dozen of Axes, which has never come to Hand. As the said Ship went up Rappahannock, it is probable the Cask may be landed somewhere on that River. I shall be much obliged to the Person who has received it, to inform me by Letter where it may be had; or, if sent to Mr. David Cochran at Newcastle, I will very gladly pay the Expense. (||) WILLIAM MACON.
MARCH 4, 1775.
WHEREAS Parks Smith hath this Day, on Oath, delivered a Schedule of his Estate to Garland Anderson and Thomas Garland, Esquires, Justices of the County of Hanover, to satisfy four Executions, which are due to Cuninghame and Co. John Syme, Hogg and Rowland, and one Fox, amounting to one Hundred and forty odd Pounds, and in his Schedule has entered a Debt by Bond for 951. which is due from George Fulford of Newbern, in North Carolina, to the said Parks Smith; the Bond we understand is in the Hands of Capt. Francis Smith of Hanover County: We hereby give this public Notice, forewarning the said George Fulford, or any other Person, from paying any Part of the said Bond to any other than to the Sheriff of the said County. WILLIAM HENDERSON, for Cuninghame and Co. JOHN SYME.
FOR SALE,
A NEW Brig, Burthen about 115 Tons, now on the Stocks, and ready for launching. Her upper Timbers are altogether of Black Walnut, Cedar, Locust, and Mulberry. The Terms of Sale will be made known to any Person inclining to purchase, by applying to the Steward at Stratford, the Seat of the late Hon. Philip Ludwell Lee, Esq; in Westmoreland County.
TO BE SOLD,
On the 13th Day of APRIL next, at the late Dwelling Plantation of Colonel BURGESS SMITH, deceased, in LANCASTER County, TWENTY five choice VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES, consisting of Men, Women, and Children, among which is an extraordinary good Blacksmith, who also understands Boat Building; an elegant new Chariot, and Harness for four Horses, to drive with or without a Box, all the Household and Kitchen Furniture, the Stocks of Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, several Horses, about fifty Barrels of Indian Corn, fifty Bushels of Wheat, and a few Hhds. of Tobacco. Credit till the 10th Day of May 1776, giving Bond and approved Security, to bear Interest from the Date if not punctually discharged. All Persons having Demands against the said Estate are requested to give them in before the Day of Sale, properly authenticated, specifying the Dignity thereof. PHILIP SMITH, BURGESS BALL, THOMAS B. GRIFFIN, } Admin. MARCH 17, 1775.
MARCH 20, 1775.
WHEREAS Mr. Good hath advertised my Horse Janus this Season, contrary to his Agreement with me in every Respect, I do hereby give Notice to those that put Mares to him, that the Season is to expire the 15th of August next, and further, that those who do not pay the Money when their Mares are done with the Horse, shall pay Interest from the first Cover, &c. (||) JEPH. ATHERTON.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN & JAMES THOMPSON, AT THEIR SHOPS IN PETERSBURG, FOR CASH ONLY,
LINSEED OIL,—Paints of sundry Colours. Painters' Brushes. Putty, Gold Leaf, &c. &c. Rhubarb. Jalap. Glauber and Epsom Salts. Jesuits Bark. Shavings of Hartshorn. Sago, Salop, Ichthyocolla. China, Sarsaparilla. Gum-Arabic, Camphor. Ipecacuanha. Manna, Magnesia, White and Yellow Arsenic. Yellow Zinck. Aquafortis. Sweet Oil. Spirits of Turpentine. Castor Oil, &c. &c. Bateman's Drops. Squire's, Radcliffe's, Daffy's, Fraunce's, and Boflock's ELIXIRS. Freeman's and Godfrey's Cordials. Anderson's, Hooper's, Lockyer's, and Chase's PILLS. Dr. Walker's Jesuits Drops. Dr. Pike's Ointment for the Itch. Doctor Norris's Antimonial Drops. Dr. Keyser's Pills. Dr. Birt's excellent Anti-venereal Drops. Ingredients for Bitters. Stoughton's - Ditto. Greenough's Tinctures for the Scurvy and Tooth-Ach. Balsam of Honey. Syrines. Apothecaries Searches, Measures, and Weights. Glass Mortars and Funnels. Logwood, Redwood, Madier, and a few Hatter's Trimmings. Surveyor's Instruments. Dutch Quills, Black Lead Pencils, &c. &c. (2)
FOR SALE, THE HIGH BLOODED HORSE
DOTTEREL.
HE is full 15 Hands 3 Inches high, and remarkable for the Strength and Beauty of his Form, being in every Respect worthy of his high Descent, which is from the best Stock in England, as may be seen by his Pedigree, in the Hand Writing, and signed by Sir John Pennington, who bred him. The Gentlemen of the Turf are well acquainted with Dotterel's Performances in Great Britain, and that he was esteemed the swiftest Horse in England (Eclipse excepted.) He is remarkable sure for getting Colts, and they are uncommonly beautiful and fit for the Turf or Road. The above-mentioned Pedigree may be seen, and the Terms of Sale made known to any Person inclined to purchase, by applying to the Steward at Stratford, the Seat of the late Hon. Philip Ludwell Lee, Esq; in Westmoreland County.
JAMES CITY, March 25, 1775.
RUN away from Hog Island, where he was hired about twelve Months ago, a Virginia born Negro Man named JACOB, 23 or 24 Years of Age, about 5 Feet 8 or 9 Inches high, straight on the Shoulders, his Neck rather long, his Face small, and Cheeks yellow; he speaks quick, and stammers a little; his Lips are not thick, but seem a little longer than common; he holds his Head high, is a little knock-kneed, and turns out his Toes. Whoever delivers the said Negro to me, or secures him in any Gaol, so that I get him again, shall have FIVE DOLLARS Reward, and if out of the Colony, TEN DOLLARS. WILLIAM SPRATLEY
RUN away from the Subscriber, on the South Fork of the South Branch, in Hampshire County, a Servant Man named JOHN YOUNG, an Englishman; he took with him a Linsey Frock, lips in his Speech, stoops very much when he walks, and his Hair clipped on his Forehead.—Also two NEGRO MEN, one named JOE, with a Linsey Frock, and other Clothes usual for a labouring Slave. He ran away before, and was taken up at Port Royal, to which Place it is probable he intends again. The other Negro is named DICK, with the same Kind of Apparel that Joe had, and one of his Feet is much longer than the other. They took with them a Rifle and Ammunition, a large Buck-skin and Elk-skin dressed, and a Tow Sheet and Bag.—Whoever brings the said Servant to me, or secures him so that I may get him, shall have 40s. Reward, besides what the Law allows; and who ever brings me the said Negroes shall have what the Law allows. (||) JACOB BRAKE. I forewarn all Persons from harbouring them, and Masters of Vessels from carrying them off the Continent.
MARCH 13, 1775.
RUN away last October, a middle sized Negro Wench named HANNAH, she pokes her Neck out very much, is long thin visaged, and wants an upper fore Tooth, had on a Check Petticoat, one brown Linen Ditto, and a blue Stuff Jump Jacket. She may probably be lurking about Occoquan Works, or at Mr. William Bailey's Quarter in Loudoun, as she had a Husband at each. Whoever brings her home shall receive 31. Reward if taken in the Colony, if in any other Colony, 101. GOWRY WAUGH.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Bedford County, last Year, a Servant Man named DANIEL CONNOR TERELAGH; he understands playing on the Bagpipes well, had on a new German Serge Coat, and took with him a bay Horse about 4 Feet 5 or 6 Inches high. Whoever brings the said Servant to me, near Mr. Roff's Store, in the aforesaid County, shall have 101. Reward, paid by MILES BARROTT.
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, near the upper Church, in Middlesex, last Saturday Night, a Convict Servant Lad about 21 or 22 Years old, a Native of London, a jobbing Blacksmith by Trade. He is small made, about 5 Feet 1 Inch high, has straight Hair, not long enough to tie behind, no Beard, and a remarkable masculine Voice for a Person of his Size. He has been in the Country four Years last September, and was sold by Mr. Hodge to one Strother, by Strother to Roger Bell, by said Bell to Reuben Daniel of Orange County, and by him to me. He served his Time to a Screw-maker, but I have learned him to do all Kinds of jobbing Smiths Work exceeding well. He pretends to understand Brads and Silver Work, but is no great Artist at it, and can neither read nor write. He had on, and took with him, a Virginia Cotton Kersey wove Coat, Russia Drill Breeches, a Pair of old English Buckskin Ditto, a Wilton Jacket mixed with Red, a blue Jump Jacket without Sleeves, and very coarse, a Pair of white Cotton Stockings, a Pair of pale blue Virginia Yarn Ditto, one Pair of Sale Do. mixed with Red, a Pair of old Shoes, a Pair of turned Pumps, and I think he had a Pair of Silver Buckles, a Stone set Brooch, a fine Holland Shirt, an Osnaburg Shirt, a Muslin Neckcloth, and a small fine Hat, almost new. I will give five Pounds if taken in the Colony, and secured in any Gaol; or, if taken out of the Colony, and brought Home, the above Reward. I forewarn all Persons from harbouring or employing him; and all Masters of Vessels are cautioned, at their Peril, from carrying him out of the Country, or harbouring him. SAMUEL DANIEL.
N. B. As I had my House robbed the Night before he went away, I suspect him to be the Thief, and to have taken away two new Cotton Shirts.
HAMPTON, March 20, 1775.
STRAYED from the Post Office, Williamsburg, some Time in the early Part of February, a small BLACK HORSE, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, much inclined to pace, rather dull, if any Brand not perceivable, when lost, trimmed behind the Ears and Legs. Whoever secures him so that I get him again, shall have a Reward of 20s. paid by FRANCIS RIDDLEHURST.
STRAYED from Mr. George Webb's, in New Kent, about a Fortnight ago, a bright BAY HORSE about 13 Hands and a Half high, drags his hind Feet very much, and is a natural Pacer. Whoever brings him to the Subscriber, in James City County, shall have 20s. Reward. DUDLEY RICHARDSON.
COMMITTED to James City County Gaol, a Negro Fellow named HARRY, who says he belongs to Col. Francis Tomkies of Gloucester. His Owner is desired to send for him, and pay Charges to ROBERT HYLAND, Gaoler.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, near the Head of Cabb Creek, a large BLACK MARE about 5 Feet high, with a small Blaze in her Face, the off fore Foot and both hind Feet white, has Saddle Spots on both Sides of her Back, near her Withers, a Switch Tail and hanging Mane, her Sides rubbed, no Brand perceivable, and has a Blemish in her near Eye. Pasted, and appraised to 131. RICHARD EDWARDS.
TAKEN up, in Halifax, a brindled COW and pied YEARLING, the Cow marked with a Crop in the left, and a Slit in the right Ear, with a white Back and Belly; the Yearling is unmarked. Pasted, and appraised to 35s. ARMISTEAD WATLINGTON.
TAKEN up, in Henrico, a large brindled COW, with a white Back, marked with a Crop in the right Ear, and an Under-keel in the left. JOHN BRYAN.
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF All Kinds of STATIONARY, At Dixon & Hunter's Printing Office:
BEST Writing Paper, Imperial, Royal, Medium, Demy, Thick and Thin Post, Propatia and Pot, by the Ream, or smaller quantity; Gilt, Plain, and Black Edge Paper for Letters; Parchment; Inkpowder; best large Dutch Quills and Pens; red and black Sealing-Wax and Wafers; Memorandum Books; Red Ink, in small Vials; Red Inkpowder; Peunce and Pounce-Boxes; Black Lead Pencils; all Sizes of neat Morocco Pocket Books; all Sorts and Sizes of Pewter Inkstands; best Edinburgh Inkpots, for the Pocket; best Playing Cards.—Legers, Journals, Day-Books, and all Sorts and Sizes of Blank Books for Merchants Accounts or Records. Blanks of all Kinds for Merchants, County Court Clerks, &c. &c. &c. Old BOOKS new BOUND, and all Kinds of BOOK-BINDING done at this Office, either in the NEATEST or CHEAPEST Manner, according to Directions; and where any Thing in the PRINTING BUSINESS is expeditiously performed, on moderate Terms.
FEARNOUGH
STANDS at Hick's Ford, in Brunswick County, and will cover Mares at 61. the Season, payable in October, 40s. the single Cover to be paid down, or 31. if booked. I have exceeding good Pasturage, but will not be liable for any Mares that may get away, or be stolen. W. EDWARDS.
CRIPPLE,
GOT by old FEARNOUGH out of a fine blooded Mare, a beautiful Bay, stands at my House this Season, and will cover at 40s. the Season, 15s. the Leap, but for Cash 10s. and 30s.—those who put by the Leap to pay at the Stable. Pasturage gratis, but will not be answerable for any that may get away. (||) WILLIAM O. WINSTON.
JUPITER,
THE noted JANUS Colt, bred by Capt. James Bell of Sussex, is now the Property of the Subscribers, and in great Perfection, being as fat a Horse as any in the Colony. He is of a fine Bay, stout and strong, and allowed, by good Judges, to be equal in Swiftness to most Horses on the Continent; his Colts, for Spirit and Speed, are inferior to none. He will stand the ensuing Season at Mr. William Richardson's, in Sussex County, and will cover at 20s. the Season, if paid by the 25th of December next, if not, 25s. and will ensure live Colts at 40s. each, the Money to be paid at the Dropping of the Colt. Mr. Richardson has good Pastures, and great Care will be taken of all Mares that may be left in his Care, but will not be liable for any that may chance to stray away, or be stolen. JAMES MASON. JOHN RIVES.
REGULUS
STANDS at my Plantation in Chesterfield, near the Falls of James River, and will cover Mares at 20s. the Season, 15s. the Leap, 10s. the Season. Pasturage gratis, but I will not be liable for any that may be stolen, or get away. DAVID PATTESON.
ROCKINGHAM,
A FINE bay Colt, 4 Years old this Spring, 15 Hands 3 Inches high, and as well proportioned as any Horse in the Country, will stand within Half a Mile of Bute Courthouse, North Carolina, to cover Mares at 20s. the Leap, and 41. the Season, Virginia Money. Good Pasturage for the Mares, and Entertainment for Gentlemen's Servants, gratis; great Care shall be taken of the Mares, but I will not be liable for any that may get away. ROCKINGHAM was got by old PARTNER, upon a fine Mare imported by Col. Thomas Nelson. (||) JOHN WILLIS.
S L O E
WILL begin to cover the 1st of April, at my Farm near York Town, for 10s. the Leap, or 40s. the Season. There will be a Pasture for the Mares, and great Care taken of them; but will not be answerable for any that may stray. As it will be inconvenient to collect so small a Sum from each Individual, it is expected that the Money will be sent with the Mares, or they will not be received. THOMAS NELSON, Jun.
PILGRIM,
A FINE black Horse, 5 Feet 2 Inches high, high blooded, and only 7 Years old, now stands in the upper End of Spottsylvania, in the highest Order, and will cover Mares this Spring at 6s. the single Leap, 20s. the Season, or 30s. to ensure. The greatest Care shall be taken of the Mares, but will not pay for any that may get away. (||) W. & FRANCIS COLEMAN.
WHEREAS I purchased of Agnes Walsh, of the Province of Maryland, a Lot containing Half an Acre, in the Town of Staunton, with a Wood Lot of 50 Acres belonging to the same, for the Consideration of 521. 10s. current Money of Virginia; for the Payment of which Sum I (together with Mr. Felix Gilbert) entered into Bond, payable to the said Agnes some Time in the Month of March next; and whereas, since the said Purchase was made, I have received Notice from a certain Samuel Gay, that he has a prior Title to the said Lot and Land, cautioning me against making any Improvement on the said Lot: These are therefore to forewarn all Persons from taking an Assignment on the said Bond, as I am determined not to pay the same until the Matter respecting the Title is cleared up, or until the said Agnes Walsh doth enter into Bond, together with good Security, in the penal Sum of one Thousand Pounds for the Security of said Title, as I purpose building a Merchant Mill, and other Houses, near to that Value. From under my Hand, this 27th Day of February, 1775. SAMPSON MATHEWS.
JUST ARRIVED,
The JUSTITIA, Captain KIDD, WITH ABOUT ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY HEALTHY SERVANTS,
CONSISTING of Men, Women, and Boys; among whom are many TRADESMEN, such as Carpenters and Joiners, Bricklayers and Plaisterers, Shoemakers, Barbers and Hair Dressers, several Weavers, Cutlers, Curriers, and Bakers, a Tanner, a Tailor and Staymaker, a Blacksmith, a Painter, a Printer, a Bookbinder, a Miller, a Stocking Weaver, a Schoolmaster, a Hatter, a Silk Dyer, and others. There are also many Farmers, and other Country Labourers, Gentlemen's Servants, &c. &c. The Sale will commence at Leeds Town, on Wednesday the 22nd Instant (March) and be continued till all are sold. A reasonable Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to (2) THOMAS HODGE.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And to be sold by DIXON and HUNTER, at their PRINTING OFFICE, in WILLIAMSBURG,
The OFFICE and AUTHORITY OF A JUSTICE of PEACE
Explained and digested under proper Titles. To which are added, Full and correct PRECEDENTS of all Kinds of PROCESS necessary to be used by Magistrates; in which also the Duty of SHERIFFS, and other PUBLIC OFFICERS, is properly discussed. By RICHARD STARKE, Esquire.
A FEW BOXES OF
KEYSER'S FAMOUS PILLS TO BE SOLD AT THE POST OFFICE.

POETS CORNER.
NEXT MORNING.
WHAT means this fury in my veins? This fire that hisses through my brains? Ah me! my head! my head! My pulses beat; parch'd by my tongue; Dry are my palms; my nerves unstrung; And every sense is fled.
Now nauseous qualms my bosom heave, And, Oh! such sad sensations give, Too exquisite to name! In dizzy mists my eye-balls swim; A languor creeps o'er every limb, And all unmans my frame.
What crime, or what offence of mine, Could so provoke the Powers divine This punishment to send? Poison to man I never gave; Ne'er wish'd my father in his grave; Nor ever stabb'd my friend.
But patience! I deserve it all. What name shall I my folly call? My folly! Oh! 'twas madness. With blooming health my bosom glow'd, And fill'd my heart with gladness.
Freedom, with sweet contentment join'd, And fortune too with smiles was kind, To crown my happy days; No fears my humble state annoy'd; Life's every blessing I enjoy'd; And peace smooth'd all my ways.
When lo! a cruel spoiler came; Disguis'd with friendship's sacred name, A treacherous design: He talk'd of mirth, and joy, and jest; His arts prevail'd; he gave a feast; And Oh! he gave me wine.
Frequent and full the glass I quaff; Louder and more no man could laugh; I thought not of to-morrow; But dire misfortunes did succeed; To-morrow brought an aking head, And fill'd my heart with sorrow.
Oh! fatal and accursed hour, And claret's more pernicious power: How could a friend do this? To cheat me with a seeming joy, And in a moment to destroy Whole years of treasur'd bliss.
Restore, restore the genial day; Restore my spirits free and gay, And give me back my senses; Happy, if e'er again I find Dear health of body, peace of mind; I'll smile, and pity Princes.
But farewell peace, and farewell riot: For sober ease and decent quiet, The bottle I resign; Firm to pursue this better plan, To drink small-beer, and make the man, Fair temperance, ever thine.
WILLIAMSBURG, March 18, 1775.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to acquaint the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has engaged a Person, from London, who is a Proficient in PAINTING, PLAISTERING, and PAPER-HANGING, and hopes to give general Satisfaction to all those who please to employ him; which will much oblige
Their humble Servant, JOHN LOCKLEY.
THE Apothecary's Business carried on at Petersburg by Alexander Glass Strachan and Co. being now discontinued, all Persons indebted to the said Concern are desired to make speedy Payment to Mr. Bolling Starke (one of the Partners) who has undertaken the Collection, and who will discharge all just Demands against the said Company.
TWENTY FIVE
VIRGINIA born SLAVES,
Consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, to be sold to the highest Bidder, on the 8th of April, for ready Money, Tobacco, or Merchants Notes payable to Mr. Charles Duncan, at my Plantation in the lower End of Amelia County, on Appomattox River, known by Name of Goose Island. ROBERT KENNON. PETERSBURG, March 10, 1775.
AMELIA, March 4, 1775.
RUN away, or stolen, the 1st of December last, a Virginia born slave named SAM, about 5 Feet high, pretty well set, has a remarkable Scar on his Breast, which seems as if occasioned by the Lash of a Whip, his Sides and Back are much scarified by Whipping, had a Wart of an uncommon Size on the Top of his left Shoulder, is very dim sighted, and in the Night Season almost entirely deprived of Sight. He had on, when he went away, a Jacket and Breeches made of Blanketing, a very coarse Rolls Shirt, an old patched Hat, but neither Shoes nor Stockings. This Fellow formerly belonged to one Mr. Nathaniel Friend of Chesterfield. I have great Reason to imagine he was stolen; I will give 5l. on Conviction of the Thief, and 40s. to any Person who gives me Intelligence of him, so that I may get him again. RULER RICHARDSON.
TAKEN up, in Nansemond, a RED COW, with a white Face, some Red round her Eyes, marked with a Crop and Nick under the right, and a Crop and Halfmoon under the left Ear. JESSE BATTLE.
TAKEN up on Blackwater, in Surry County, a dark gray COLT about two Years old, 4 Feet high, neither docked nor branded. Pasted, and appraised to 3l. WILLIAM BROWNE, Jun.
NIMROD STANDS at Richard
Taliaferro's, near Williamsburg, and covers at 10s. a Leap, 30s. the Season, and 3l. to ensure. He is of a Chestnut Colour, fifteen Hands and a Half high, got by old FEARNOUGHT, out of a PARTNER Mare near whole Blood, and is rising five Years old. Good Pasturage for Mares, but I will not be answerable for Accidents. RICHARD TALIAFERRO, Junior.
FIFTY very likely SLAVES,
Some of them very valuable Tradesmen, will be sold at the Richmond Fair, for ready Money, by THE SHERIFF of King William.
NORFOLK, January 4, 1775.
WHEREAS a Report has been propagated, that I am not duly authorised to act as a Notary Public, but that my sole Warrant for so doing is an Assignment of a Commission formerly granted to Mr. Thomas Burke, late of this Borough, and that, in Consequence thereof, no Credit ought to be paid to the Seal of my Office: My own Character and Interest both call upon me, thus openly, to contradict such Report, by assuring the Public in general, and those in particular whom it may concern, that I act under a Commission issuing from his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, granted to me, and to which I qualified before his Excellency the Earl of Dunmore, and that, being registered as a Notary Public in his Majesty's Office of Faculties in Chancery, all Faith and Honour is due to Certificates under the Seal of my Notarial Office, where Business committed to my Care will be executed with Accuracy and Despatch. As I continue to transact Business as Insurance Broker, Orders from any Part of the Country for Endurance will be properly attended to, and the greatest Care taken to procure good Men to the Policies. JAMES ARCHDEACON.
N. B. I have for Sale a few Hogheads of excellent OLD JAMAICA SPIRITS, JAMAICA COFFEE, ANTIGUA RUM, GINGER, LOAF SUGAR, &c.
TO BE SOLD,
THREE Thousand Acres of well timbered LAND, near Newmarket, in Caroline County, whereon are two Plantations in good Repair, with proper and convenient Edifices for farming or making of Tobacco. For Terms apply to the Subscriber. (tf) JOHN BAYLOR.
The beautiful, high blooded, bay Horse
GODOLPHIN,
In full Perfection, stands this Season at Capt. Henry Delony's, in Mecklenburg County, where he will cover Mares for a Guinea the Leap, or 5l. for the Season. Those Gentlemen who send their Mares for a single Cover are desired to send the Money with them; and those that will pay for the Season shall be discharged on Payment of three Pounds by the last Day of August next. He will find good Pasturage gratis, but will not be answerable for any Mares that may be stolen, or stray away.
HANOVER TOWN, March 14, 1775.
WANTED, ON CHARTER FOR Bristol,
A VESSEL,
BURTHEN about two Hundred and sixty Hogheads. JOHN & RICHARD BURNLEY.
TO BE SOLD,
At public Sale, on WEDNESDAY the 26th of APRIL next, if fair, otherwise next fair Day, for ready Money, on the Premises,
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, containing 373 Acres, situated on North River, in Kingston Parish, Gloucester County, whereon Mrs. Letitia Ransone now lives. There is a good Dwelling-House, with two Rooms on a Floor, several convenient Outhouses, and a very good Orchard. It is convenient to Fish and Oysters of the best Sort. At the same Time and Place will be sold several likely Virginia born SLAVES. The Widow has her Right of Dower in the Land.
TO BE SOLD,
A TRACT OF LAND in Caroline County, contiguous to Matapony, containing about 2000 Acres of well timbered Land, the Property of Mr. Robert Baylor. The Terms may be known by applying to Mr. Nathaniel Burwell of King William, Mr. John Armistead of Caroline, and Mr. John Baylor, Executors.
TO BE SOLD,
Before Mr. GUNN's Door, in RICHMOND TOWN, ALL the personal Estate of WILLIAM RANDOLPH, Esq; deceased, consisting of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, a neat CHARIOT, with four HARNESS, several high blooded COLTS, a fine breeding MARE, and about ten Dozen of old MADEIRA WINE. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed for all Sums exceeding five Pounds, the Purchasers giving Bond with approved Security to
The ADMINISTRATORS. N. B. At the same Time will be sold two valuable NEGRO CARPENTERS.
THE Meeting of the Treasurer, Trustees, and Subscribers, to the Fund for the Relief of Clergymen's Widows and Orphans, is hereby appointed to be held on Saturday the 6th of May next.
The Officers for the present Year are, the Rev. John Camm Treasurer, the Reverend Messrs. Pryse Davies, Devereux Jarratt, William Bland, John Bracken, Thomas Price, and Alexander Lundie, Trustees; the Rev. William Harrison Forenoon Preacher, and the Rev. Robert Andrews Afternoon Preacher. JACOB BRUCE, Clerk.
FOR SALE,
SEVERAL VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND LYING in HALIFAX and PITTSYLVANIA Counties. Any Person inclinable to purchase may apply to the Subscriber, near Booker's Ferry, in Halifax County. JOHN SMITH.
APOLLO
Stands at the Subscriber's, in BRUNSWICK County.
HE was got by FEARNOUGHT, on an imported Mare of the best Blood, whose Pedigree is in my Possession, and will be shown to any Person inclinable to see it. His fine Form, beautiful Colour, and extraordinary Performances on the Turf, strongly recommend him. He will cover Mares the ensuing Season at 30s. the Leap, 4l. the Season, or 6l. to have the Privilege of sending a Mare till she brings a Colt. As the Horse cost me a very large Sum, it is hoped those who put mares will pay the Money as soon as they can with any tolerable Convenience. Extraordinary good Pasturage will be provided, and the utmost Care taken of the Mares; but the Proprietors must not expect to be indemnified for those which may get away. RICHARD ELLIOT.
Wants Employment,
ASOBER Man, of about 30 Years of Age, who is well acquainted with Business, writes fair and correct, understands the Mathematicks, can make a good Translation from the French, and has a fair Character from the Gentlemen with whom he lived for three Years past. Inquire of the Printers hereof.
RUN away from the Subscriber, about
the first of January last, a very bright Mulatto Man named STEPHEN, 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, about 22 Years of Age, well set, has a remarkable broad Face, with a Mole on the Side of his Nose, and a Scar upon one of his Legs. He was clothed in Negro Cotton Waistcoat and Breeches, Osnaburg Shirt, and a Pair of blue Gambadoes; his Hair is cut close off the Top of his Head, and the Front Part combed back. His Wife PHEBE went away with him, a remarkable white Indian Woman, about the same Age, and was with Child; she has long black Hair, which is generally clubbed, and carried off with her a blue Negro Cotton Waistcoat and Petticoat, a Virginia Cloth Waistcoat and Petticoat, and a Virginia Cloth Bonnet. She can spin well, and I imagine they will both endeavour to pass as free. Whoever apprehends the said Slaves, and brings them to me, in Dinwiddie, near the Courthouse, or secures them in Gaol, so that I get them again, shall have 10l. Reward from HENRY HARDAWAY.
For SALE, and very CHEAP,
THE Tract of LAND whereon I now live, in the lower End of Caroline County, that contains 470 Acres, and is known to be very good. The Improvements are, a new Dwelling-House 32 by 28 Feet, with three Dormants on a Side, two Fireplaces below, and one above, a good Cellar, the Kitchen 24 by 16 Feet, with all other Outhouses quite new, and the Plantation in fine Order for Cropping. Its Situation is equal to any Forest Place whatever. I will give Credit till next Christmas, when Possession may be had. (tf) LE ROY HIPKINS.
MANCHESTER, Feb. 11, 1775.
THE Subscriber intending for Britain
by the ensuing Fall, proposes to sell the following Tracts of LAND, viz.—About 2000 Acres in Bedford County, lying on both Sides of the north Fork of Otter River and Hurricane Creek, about 100 Acres of which are cleared, and produce Tobacco of a fine Quality; there are several Houses upon the Land, large Peach and Apple Orchards, and a good Meadow. The Land lies well, and is a remarkable good Place for raising Stock of all Kinds, having excellent Range upon the Mountains joining it.—Also another Tract of Land containing about 300 Acres, a Mile below the other, with a Grist Mill upon it, lately built, a Stone Dam, and a never-failing Stream. There are little more Improvements upon this Tract, but the Soil is good, and would make a valuable Settlement.—A valuable and well known Tract of Land in Hanover County, called Half Sink, on Chickahominy River, containing, by a late Survey, 667 Acres, a great Proportion of which is rich low Ground, affording a vast Quantity of large white Oak Timber. This Plantation lies 11 Miles from Richmond Town, is in good Order to work ten Hands, and has the necessary Houses upon it, lately built.—Also four LOTS in the Town of Richmond, where Mr. James Vaughan formerly kept Ordinary, with Houses thereon, two of which are new, and the Pasture fenced with Posts and Rails. It is a suitable Place for a Tavern, or would afford Conveniencies for three private Families.
The above Lands may be entered upon next Fall, and the Lots at the Expiration of the present Year they are rented for. I shall be glad to treat with any Person who inclines to purchase. ALEXANDER BAINE.
I want to purchase the Half Acre Lot at Rocky Ridge, No. 132, drawn to Ticket No. 373 in Col. Byrd's Lottery. A. B.
For SALE, or CHARTER,
A BRIGANTINE,
Now on the Stocks, and will be launched in a few days, BURTHEN one Hundred and twenty TUNS. She is well calculated, and built of excellent Materials. Good CREDIT will be allowed, to those who may incline to Purchase, for the greatest Part of the Money. Apply to me in Suffolk. SAMUEL COHOON.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Caro-
line County, near Capt. James Upshaw's, on Tuesday the 3d Instant (January) a very likely Mulatto Fellow named LEMON, about 26 Years old, 5 Feet 10 or 11 Inches high, had on, and carried with him, a light coloured Wilton Coat, a Beaver Coating great Coat, and a Pair of red plush Breeches, but may change his Clothes, and have many others with him. As he is an artful designing Fellow, and once before attempted his Escape, and got as far as Hobb's Hole, I suppose he will try to pass for a Freeman, having endeavoured to procure an Indenture. I forewarn all Masters of Vessels, &c. from carrying him out of the Colony. Whoever brings the said Fellow to me shall receive 3l. Reward, besides what the Law allows, and if taken out of the Colony, 10l. JOHN MARTIN.
TO BE SOLD, or RENTED,
(Preference will be given to the first)
A PLANTATION on Allen's Creek in Mecklenburg, within a Mile of Roanoke, consisting of about 120 Acres of Land, the Property of Messrs. Alexander Donald and Co. and whereon the Subscriber now lives. The Land of itself is valuable, exclusive of the Improvements, which are a good Dwelling-House, with other necessary Outhouses, and a large and convenient Storehouse, 32 by 44 Feet. There are about 20 Acres of the low Ground well set in Timothy and Clover, and notwithstanding this dry Summer, 15 Acres of it have yielded above 30,000 Weight of Hay, which, with about 300 Bushels of Oats in the Straw, some Indian Corn, 40 Head of Cattle, 50 Head of Sheep, and some Hogs, will be sold on reasonable Terms. The Purchaser may have Possession of the Premises as soon as he pleases, and long Credit (if required) will be allowed for the Land, on his giving Bond and Security. It is expected the Store will be continued, and of Course the Purchaser will have the Benefit of the Board of the Storekeepers, and besides the Situation of the Place (being on Taylor's Ferry Road) makes it well calculated for a Tavern. (tf) EBENEZER MACHARG.
PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1774.
RUN away from the Subscriber, a Mu-
latto Boy named SAM, about 16 or 17 Years old, of a very light Complexion, and will endeavour to pass for a free Boy, has gray Eyes, brown Hair, a smooth artful Tongue, is a great Villain, but a very good Barber. In the Month of June last he was put in York Jail, on suspicion of having stolen some Money in Williamsburg. He made his Escape from thence and got to Norfolk, where he was put in Jail and sent to me by Water. The next Day (September 20th) he made his Escape from my Overseer, and has not since been heard of. He was born in Frederick Town, Maryland, has lived in Fredericksburg, Norfolk, and York Town, and is well acquainted with most Parts of Virginia. He was very meanly clad, having been so long in Jail, but it is probable will procure Clothes. I will give 40s. Reward to have him committed to any of his Majesty's Jails, if taken in the Colony of Virginia, and if out of the Colony 5l. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are hereby forewarned from carrying him out of the Country, or employing him. (tf) JOHN BLAND.