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VIRGINIA.
AT a meeting of the committee of the county of Sussex at the courthouse, the 25th day of September, 1775. Michael Blow, Esq; Chairman of this committee, being charged with expressions inimical to the common cause of America, moved that he might leave the Chair to make his defence against so heavy a charge, which, by the unanimous consent of this committee, he did; and Doctor Thomas Peete, by the unanimous vote of this committee, was placed therein. Whereupon the said Michael Blow, Esq; appeared, and with great candour informed this committee, that true it is, that in private conversations with many persons he had unguardedly, but with no design or intention to prejudice our most noble and just stand against the designs of a tyrannical, wicked, and venal Administration and Parliament, expressed his disapprobation of some particulars of the proceedings of the late convention held at Richmond, particularly in regard to the wages of the officers of the intended forces to be raised, and the resolutions that took place on the petition of certain Britons, but declared, upon his honour, that he had no intention in his said conversations any ways to inflame the minds of the people, and was extremely sorry to find it had been so construed. Whereupon, after mature deliberation, it was unanimously resolved, that this committee, from a retrospective view of the conduct of the said Michael Blow, Esq; and the zeal he hath shewn in the common cause, are satisfied that the said Michael Blow, Esq; in his said conversations, had no intentions inimical to the good of the common cause, and therefore do recommend it to all persons to consider him as a zealous friend to American liberty, and that this resolution be published in the several VIRGINIA gazettes.
THOMAS PETEE, Chairman.
AT a committee held for Charlotte county, the 28th day of October, 1775, the Rev. Mr. Thomas Johnston being summoned to this committee, on the information of sundry witnesses, that the said Johnston on Monday the 16th day of this month, at the ordinary of Mr. John Tankersly, with a bowl of grog in his hand, drank success to the British arms, appeared, and after due proof being made of the said charge, the said Johnston was pleased to make a full confession thereof, and in the most equivocal and insulting manner, attempted to vindicate the said expressions: The committee being desirous to reclaim Mr. Johnston from such sentiments, and receive him again into friendly communion, expostulated with him on the impropriety of his conduct, and recommended it to him to draw up and sign a recantation of such principles, with a shew of contrition for his behaviour, whereby his indiscretion might be forgiven; the said Johnston at length produced a paper, affecting to make amends to his country for his wishes against it, which being adjudged insufficient, the committee required some alteration, which Mr. Johnston pretended to make, still treating the inquiry with contempt and disrespect. The committee having also called upon him for a justification of his conduct, in continuing to deal with a certain Christopher M'Connico of the said county, who was held up as a violator of the Continental Association, and ordered to be published in the Virginia gazette on the 8th day of February last; Mr. Johnston confessed he had dealt, and did continue to deal with the said M'Connico, since his publication. After sufficient proof had been made thereof, this committee consider the said Thomas Johnston to have acted as an enemy to America, and ought to be deemed as such by every good member of this community, and further do recommend it to all the people of the said county in particular, and country in general, to withdraw and cease all other and further communication and intercourse with him.
By order of the committee,
An extract from the proceedings, THOMAS READ, Chairman. WILLIAM JAMESON, Clerk.
LONDON, August 26.
Y the Hague gazette it appears, that the Swiss regiment, Von Buch, in covering the retreat with the Spaniards at Algiers, lost almost every man. The Spaniards ascribe their ill luck to the troops having attacked the Algerines too soon; but if the truth was known, it would no doubt come out, that the officers wanted skill, and the men discipline; for the Spanish troops are now the worst disciplined of any in Europe.
In the year 1765, the Spanish Court endeavoured to introduce the Prussian exercise among the Walloon guards; but the scheme was obliged to be laid aside, as they could not learn it; yet those regiments are the flower of the Spanish infantry.
The officers of the 32d regiment, now at Chatham barracks, have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to embark for America.
Two additional companies are to be added to all the regiments destined for America; and two additional battalions raised to augment the royal Americans.
The plumbers at the tower are now casting great quantities of buck shot in imitation of those used by the Americans.
Some of the King's messengers, it is whispered, are ordered to pursue the same conduct as they did in the year 1745; from which it is supposed, we shall soon hear of some patriots, as they call themselves, being in custody.
Tuesday 50 brass cannon, with their proper furniture, were shipped off from the tower for the use of the army in America;
and yesterday about as many more were sent on the same errand; they are of 12, 18, and 24 pounders.
Orders are prepared, and will be sent off in a few days to Gen. Gage, to cause proclamations, of a like import with that issued at Boston on the 12th of June, to be issued in the other provinces in America.
Five hundred leather hatchet cases have been lately made by order of Government for the use of the pioneers in America.
On Friday last a number of hands were employed all day at the tower, in shipping large pieces of cannon, mortars, many stands of arms, and other warlike instruments, for the use of the army in America, and for the use of those troops that are to embark from Corke to reinforce the above army.
On Friday clothes for 12,000 men were shipped on board a transport, to be sent to the army in America; at the same time 50 drummers and fifers embarked, having been draughted out of the several regiments for that purpose.
General Gage is certainly coming home, for the purpose of being here during the winter, to offer his advice, and enable Administration to know what preparations are proper to make against the ensuing spring, when he is to return again. It is also said he is in possession of some papers that will rise in judgment against those honest patriotic Gentlemen who have all along been distinguishing themselves for a set of daring rebels. Reflecting on this, and other circumstances, we may naturally expect that the ensuing winter will furnish historians with matter as extraordinary as is now to be found in the History of England.
We are told the English troops at Boston are distressed for want of diet, and those in the American camp in great distress for want of linen; so that one army will be eat up with the scurvy, and the other with vermin.—Gunpowder is good for both maladies.
Among the measures lately taken in France, for the general improvement of the kingdom, is one that deserves universal imitation, that of gaining a knowledge of the people in the kingdom. M. Meffance hath been employed to examine the registers of many of the provinces, and his report is, that the number of souls in France is, 23,909,400; but he is prosecuting his inquiries for a further examination, in order to gain as much accuracy as possible, without an actual enumeration.
A negotiation of the most interesting nature is carrying on between our Court and his Prussian Majesty.
All the officers in the French army and navy, who are in England, have received orders to repair to their respective corps with all expedition.
Not many weeks ago General Gage had an extraordinary commission sent him, making him Governor and Commander in Chief of all America; soon after this he procured leave of absence to come to England, a few days after that his leave was countermanded; and within these two or three days a still more extraordinary commission has passed the great seal for him.
A great quantity of woollen cloths, of different kinds, are preparing with the utmost expedition to be sent to Boston, for the use of the army at Boston, under the command of General Howe.
The report of the day is, that the Empress of Russia, in return for the services afforded her in the war with the Turks, has offered Great Britain assistance in quelling the disturbances in the colonies.
August 28. Private letters received from Boston, dated July 29, mention, that General Gage had made a general muster of his army, and had 9000 men fit for the field, exclusive of marines.
It is said, if the Hanoverian troops were to go to America instead of Gibraltar, that Putnam would mash them as small as turnips.
A most respectable body of the Roman Catholics of the county of Tipperary, in Ireland, lately took the new oath of allegiance to his Majesty George III. before the Mayor and Recorder.
Extract of a letter from HAMBURGH, August 18.
The advices from Hanover become more and more interesting. Besides the five battalions, consisting of 5000 men, who are already marched to Stade, to embark there for Port Mahon and Gibraltar; new orders are just received for ten battalions more, to march to Stade, and to embark for England; and we are informed from undoubted authority, that the King of Great Britain has actually taken 10,000 Prussian troops into his service. These troops are to be quartered in Hanover, and to be in readiness on the shortest notice, and Marshal Lichtenstein set out for Berlin a few days ago, in order to regulate the march of those troops, and to provide every thing necessary for them.
Extract of a letter from General BURGOYNE to Lord STANLEY, his brother in law, grand son and heir apparent to Lord DERBY, dated BOSTON, June 25.
Boston is a peninsula, joined to the main land only by a narrow neck, which on the first troubles General Gage fortified; arms of the sea, and the harbour surround the rest on the other side, one of these arms to the north is Charlestown; or rather was, for it is now rubbish, and over it a large hill, which is also (like Boston) a peninsula; to the south of the town is a still larger scope of ground, containing three hills, joining also to the main by a tongue of land, and called Dorchester Neck; the heights as above described, both north and south, (in the soldier's phrase) command the town, that is, give an opportunity of erecting batteries above any that you can make against them, and consequently are much more advantageous. It was absolutely necessary we should make ourselves masters of these heights, and we proposed to begin with Dorchester, because from particular situation of batteries and shipping (too long to describe, and unintelligible to you if I did) it would evidently be effected without any considerable loss; every thing was accordingly disposed, my two colleagues and myself, (who, by the bye, have never differed in one jot of military sentiment) had, in concert with General
Gage, formed the plan; Howe was to land the transports on the point, Clinton in the center, and I was to cannonade from the Causeway or the Neck, each to take advantage of circumstances: The operations must have been very easy; this was to have been executed on the 18th. On the 17th, at dawn of day, we found the enemy had pushed intrenchments with great diligence during the night, on the heights of Charlestown, and we evidently saw that every hour gave them fresh strength; it therefore became necessary to alter our plan, and attack on that side. Howe, as second in command, was detached with about two thousand men, and landed on the outward side of the peninsula, covered with shipping, without opposition; he was to advance from thence up the hill which was over Charlestown, where the strength of the enemy lay; he had under him Brigadier General Pigot; Clinton and myself took our stand (for we had not any fixed post) in a large battery directly opposite to Charlestown, and commanded it, and also reaching the heights above it, and thereby facilitating Howe's attack. Howe's disposition was exceeding soldier like, in my opinion it was perfect. As his first arm advanced up the hill, they met with a thousand impediments from strong fences, and were much exposed. They were also exceedingly hurt by musketry from Charlestown, though Clinton and I did not perceive it till Howe sent us word by a boat, and desired us to set fire to the town, which was immediately done; we threw a parcel of shells, and the whole was instantly in flames; our battery afterwards kept an incessant fire on the heights; it was seconded by a number of frigates, floating batteries, and one ship of the line. And now ensued one of the greatest scenes of war that can be conceived; if we look to the height, Howe's corps, ascending the hill in the face of the intrenchments, and in a very disadvantageous ground, were much engaged; to the left the enemy pouring in fresh troops by thousands, over the land, and in the arm of the sea our ships and floating batteries cannonading them; strait before us a large and noble town in one great blaze; the church steeples being of timber, were great pyramids of fire above the rest; behind us the church steeples and heights of our own camp, covered with spectators of the rest of our army which was not engaged, the hills round the country covered with spectators, the enemy all in anxious suspense, the roar of cannon, mortars and musketry, the crush of churches, ships upon the stocks, and whole streets falling together in ruins to fill the air; the form of the redoubts, with the objects above described, to fill the eye, and the reflection that perhaps a defeat was a final loss to the British empire in America, to fill the mind, made the whole a picture and a complication of horror and importance beyond any thing that ever came to my lot to be witness to.
"I much lament Tom's absence—it was a fight for a young soldier that the longest service may not furnish again, and had he been with me he would likewise have been out of danger, for except two cannon balls that went an hundred yards over our heads, we were not in any part of the direction of the enemy's shot. A moment of the day was critical. Howe's left were staggered, two battalions had been sent to reinforce them, but we perceived them on the beach, seeming in embarrassment what way to march, Clinton, then next for business, took the part without waiting for orders, to throw himself into a boat to head them, and arrived in time to be of service. The day ended with glory, and the success was most important, considering the ascendancy it gave the regular troops; but the loss was uncommon in officers for the numbers engaged.
"Howe was untouched, but his aid de camp, Sherwin, was killed; Jordan, a friend of Howe's, who came engage de le coeur, to see the campaign, a shipmate of ours on board the Cerberus, and who acted as aid de camp, is badly wounded. Pigot was unhurt, but he behaved like a hero. You will see the list of the losses. Poor Col. Abercrombie, who commanded the grenadiers, died yesterday of his wounds. Capt. Addison, our poor old friend, who arrived but the day before, and was to have dined with me on the day of the action, was also killed; his son was upon the field at the same time. Major Mitchell is but very slightly hurt; he is out already. Young Chetwynd's wound is also slight. Lord Percy's regiment has suffered the most, and behaved the best; his Lordship himself was not in the action. Lord Roden behaved to a charm; his name is established for life."
His nephew the Hon. Thomas Stanley, Esq; (and brother to Lord Stanley) who is gone a volunteer to Boston, in his Majesty's service.
Sept. 4. Yesterday the Experiment man of war, of 50 guns, Captain Francis Bankes, having completed her complement of men, fell down from Purfleet to the Downs, in order to proceed to America. This ship is said to be one of the completest vessels in his Majesty's service; she has an hundred oxen and two hundred sheep, and a considerable quantity of preserved vegetables on board for the use of the army at Boston.
We hear from undoubted authority, that, notwithstanding the stoppage in the American trade, the sinking fund increases; the account ending at midsummer last greatly exceeding the same period of the year preceding.
It is confidently reported at the west end of the town, that Sir Jeffery Amherst will be appointed Governor and Commander in Chief in America, but that he will not leave England till the beginning of February.
The last letters from Boston bring advice of the death of Major Spendlove, of the 43d regiment, of the wounds he received in the engagement on Bunker's Hill. It is remarkable of this Gentleman, that he served with an unblemished character upwards of 40 years in the same regiment; was four times in the gazette among the wounded officers in America, viz. when the brave General Wolfe fell on the heights of Abraham; at the reduction

of Martinico; at the taking the Havannah; and in the fatal business, when the bravery of his conduct excited the particular approbation of the commander in chief.
There are two men of war stationed at the mouth of the Noer, with orders to search every outward bound vessel, and to fire on any that refuses to be searched. This step is become necessary, for on Tuesday a quantity of powder was seized in the river shipped on board an American bound vessel.
Lord Cornwallis, with several other young officers and Gentlemen, have offered their service to his Majesty as volunteers, to go with the troops now destined for America, which was accepted, and their equipages are preparing to embark.
A letter from Madrid, dated August 5, says, "All our men of war are returned to Alicante and Carthagena. The troops that were employed against Algiers are also returned, and are quartered in those towns. They will soon be sent back to their respective garrisons."
Several old disciplined men in the guards, are now marked down to go as serjeants with the troops now raising in different parts of the kingdom to America.
They write from Dublin, that the recruiting parties have had great success, having enlisted a number of men, as no exception is made to their being Roman Catholics, contrary to the usual custom; and it is thought that a number of White Boys have enlisted, that they may escape the justice that is due to them for the many crimes they have been guilty of.
Wednesday upwards of 300 barrels of gunpowder were shipped off from the tower for America, together with several pieces of cannon and their carriages.
Sept. 6. The Prussian and Hanoverian ministers had a conference with his Majesty, and the Secretaries of State, at Kew yesterday, said to be on the subject of taking foreign troops into our service.
It is computed, that should the American war continue but for three years, the very expence of the naval and military force, necessary to complete the reduction of that continent, will amount to at least, ten millions sterling, over and above our usual peace establishment. Add to this at least as much more, which we shall lose in trade, commerce, and manufactures, besides the lives of 100,000 gallat Englishmen, on the lowest computation.
The case of Putnam is now like that of Bobadil; send ten thousand more---kill them; ten more---kill them; twenty more---damn me, kill 'em all.
GALWAY (in Ireland) August 17. Last Monday the 28th regiment received the route for Cork, whither the first division is to begin its march hence on Friday the 25th instant, and will be followed by the second and last division the next day, in order to join the other regiments who are to embark there for America.
ATHLONE, August 19. Yesterday arrived in town one company of the 17th regiment of foot from Stockstown, two from Granard, and early this morning two companies more from Carick-on-Shannon, who joined the remainder of the regiment here, and are under orders for America.
Extract from Ertick's Naval History.
THE Saxons, after the death of Egbert, changing their system of politics, let their navy drop; and by a fatality, to which none but a people reserved for punishment by an over-ruling providence would have yielded, resolved to leave their coasts naked, to fortify their cities, and to fight the enemy after they should land. This fatal mistake, permitting the enemy to land without interruption, enabled the Danes to unite their forces; and at last to drive the inhabitants from the coasts, and to gain settlements for themselves. In one of their expeditions, they sailed up the Thames with three hundred and fifty vessels, BURNT ALL THE TOWNS ON THE SHORE , landed their men, and laid the country, for many miles within land, waste with fire and sword. It is true that Ethelwolf did at last force them to retire, but they returned, and landed in the west, with a more powerful fleet, and committed such outrages, that when ALFRED ascended the throne of England, the country lay desolate, the cities and great towns were demolished, and the people consumed by continual war, and fighting nine or ten battles in a year, which exhausted their wealth, their strength, and their spirits. So that instead of resolving to make any further stand in defence of their liberty and property, they seemed determined to submit to the yoke of slavery, rather than to expire with a precarious freedom.
Such was the ruinous condition of the Saxons, when Alfred began his reign over them. However this wise and magnanimous Prince presently infused new spirits and better hopes into his bleeding subjects. He represented to them the iniquity of those councils in former reigns, which preferred a land to a sea war, and engaged them, as the best security against invasions, to build ships of a proper construction to defend the coast against the naval force of their enemies; and, in consequence of this advice, we find they immediately set about a reformation of their naval affairs, and to build ships of a new construction, devised by the King himself, capable of holding sixty rowers, and in all respects double to the largest ships then in use. When this navy was completed, Alfred took especial care to have it manned with experienced sailors, and commanded by officers of untainted courage and fidelity, and ordered them to put to sea, with an express prohibition neither to receive or give quarters. By which he released himself from the incumbrance and hazard which arise from a number of prisoners on board of a ship, and intended to strike terror into those rovers who, as they kept no faith in their treaties, he thereby declared were unworthy of mercy.
The first encounter between this navy and the Danes was off the Isle of Wight. The King informed that six pirates of an unusual size infested those parts, he ordered nine of his new ships to sail in quest of them; and his commands were so punctually executed, that they were all except one, either sunk or taken; and the men that survived, were hanged as pirates. At Winchester, A.D. 897, in this single year the Saxons destroyed not less than twenty ships, and all their men, on the south coast only.
SPEECH of his Excellency WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Esquire, Captain General, and Commander in Chief in and over the province of NEW JERSEY and the territories thereon depending in AMERICA, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same, &c.
TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SAID PROVINCE, CONVENED AT BURLINGTON.
Gentlemen of the Council, and Gentlemen of the Assembly, I HAVE called this meeting that you might have an opportunity of transacting such business as the public exigencies of the province require.
Having lately said so much to you concerning the present unhappy situation of public affairs, and the destructive measures which have been adopted in the colonies under the pretence of necessity, and as I do not yet see that the urging any more arguments on that head has a chance of producing any good effect, I shall not endanger the harmony of the present session by a further discussion of the subject.
It is necessary, however, that you should be informed, "that his Majesty laments to find his subjects in America so lost to their own true interest as neither to accept the resolution of the House of Commons of the 20th of February, nor make it the basis of a negotiation, when, in all probability, it would have led to some plan of accommodation; and that, as they have preferred engaging in a rebellion which menaces to overthrow the constitution, it becomes his Majesty's duty, and is his firm resolution, that the most vigorous efforts should be made both
by sea and land to reduce his rebellious subjects to obedience: But it is hoped that, unfavourable as the prospects are at present, the time will come when men of sense, and friends to peace and good order will see the fatal consequences of the delusions, which have led to the measures the people of America are now pursuing, and that we may yet see the public tranquillity re-established on the ground of the terms held out by his Majesty and the Parliament."
It is likewise proper that you should know, "that the commanders of his Majesty's squadrons in America have orders to proceed, as in the case of a town in actual rebellion, against such of the sea port towns and places, being accessible to the King's ships, as shall offer any violence to the King's officers, or in which any troops shall be raised, or military works erected, other than by his Majesty's authority, or any attempts made to seize or plunder any public magazine of arms or ammunition."
Although the King's officers in this province have not as yet (except in one or two instances) met with any insults or improper treatment from any of the inhabitants, yet such has been the general infatuation and disorder of the times, that, had I followed the judgment and advice of some of my best friends, I should ere this have sought (as other of the King's Governors have done) an asylum on board one of his Majesty's ships. But as I am conscious that I have the true interest and welfare of the people at heart (though I am so unhappy as to differ widely in opinion with their representatives respecting the best means of serving them in the present crisis) I shall continue my confidence in that affection and regard which I have on so many occasions experienced from all ranks during my residence in this colony. I have, indeed, the stronger inducement to run this risk, and to use my influence with the crown officers to do the same, because our retreat would necessarily be attributed to either the effect or well grounded apprehension of violence, and of course subject the colony to be more immediately considered as in actual rebellion, and be productive of mischiefs which it is my earnest inclination and determination to prevent as far as may be in my power. Let me therefore, Gentlemen, entreat you to exert your influence likewise with the people, that they may not, by any action of theirs, give cause for the bringing such calamities on the province. No advantage can possibly result from the seizing, confinement, or ill treatment of officers adequate to the certain damage such acts of violence must occasion the province to suffer.
However, Gentlemen, if you should be of a different opinion, and will not, or cannot answer for our safety, all I ask is, that you would tell me so in such plain language as cannot be misunderstood. For as sentiments of independency are by some men of present consequence, openly avowed, and essays are already appearing in the public papers to ridicule the peoples fears of that horrid measure, and remove their aversion to republican government, it is high time that every man should know what he has to expect. If, as I hope, you have an abhorrence of such design, you will do your country an essential service by declaring it in so full and explicit terms as may discourage the attempt. You may always rely on finding me ready to co-operate with you in every proper expedient for promoting peace, order, and good government; and I shall deem it a particular happiness to have an opportunity of being instrumental in saving this province from the present impending danger.
WILLIAM FRANKLIN. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Nov. 16, 1775.
SAINT JOHN'S, November 2, 1775. ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION proposed by Major Charles Preston for his Majesty's fort of Saint John's, in the province of Canada.
ARTICLE I. All acts of hostilities shall cease on both sides till the articles of capitulation shall be agreed upon and signed.
Answerer. Agreed. Article II. The garrison shall be allowed the honours of war, and suffered to proceed with their baggage and effects to the most convenient port of America, from thence to embark for Great Britain, as soon as they shall be furnished with transports and provisions, by his Excellency General Gage, or the Commander in Chief of his Majesty's troops in America.
Answerer. The garrison shall march out with the honours of war; this is due to their fortitude and perseverance. The noncommissioned officers and privates shall ground their arms on the plain south of the fort, and immediately embark on board such boats as shall be provided for that purpose. The officers shall keep their side-arms, and their fire-arms shall be kept up in a box, and delivered to them when these unhappy disputes are ended, if they do not chuse to dispose of them before. The garrison must go to Connecticut government, or such other province as the Hon. the Continental Congress shall direct, there to remain till our unhappy differences shall be compromised, or till they are exchanged. Our prisoners having been constantly treated with a brotherly affection, the effects of the garrison shall not be withheld from them.
Article III. An officer or quarter master from each corps shall be allowed to pass to Montreal upon parole of honour, there to transact and settle the business of his respective corps, and to bring up their baggage, cloathing, and pay; for which purpose they shall be furnished with carts and bateaus.
Answerer. Agreed to, in the fullest latitude. Article IV. The Canadian Gentlemen, and other persons residing in this province, and now at St. John's, shall be permitted to return unmolested to their respective homes, with their arms and baggage, and remain secure in their property and effects.
Answerer. Answered in the second article, the Canadian Gentlemen and others being part of the garrison. Article V. The sick and wounded shall be taken proper care of, and permitted to join their respective corps, or return to their respective homes, upon their recovery.
Answerer. The sick and wounded shall be taken care of by their own surgeons, and when recovered, follow their respective corps. Article VI. As soon as the above articles shall be signed, Major Preston will deliver up the fort, with the ammunition, provisions, &c.
Answerer. To-morrow morning, at eight o'clock, the garrison will march out, having first collected their baggage and effects together in a convenient place for embarkation, and leaving a guard for its protection. The officers must be upon honour with respect to their baggage, for should any Canadian or other effect his escape, his baggage shall be given as plunder to the troops. The quarter master general, with proper commissaries, will attend at eight o'clock to receive the artillery, ammunition, naval stores, &c. The deserters from the continental army shall not be included in the stipulation for the garrison. The commanding officer to sign and deliver the articles of capitulation by sunset this evening.
PROVIDENCE (Rhode Island) Nov. 11.
An act has passed the House sequestering the estates of Thomas Hutchinson, Esq; late Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay, Gilbert Deblois, Dr. Thomas Moffat, Samuel Sewall, George Rome, Jahleel and Benjamin Brenton, and several other estates within this colony, the owners of which are avowed enemies to the liberties of America.
Thursday last, in the afternoon, an engagement happened in the bay between two privateer sloops from this place, and a schooner, a bomb-ketch, and three tenders, from Newport; the engagement lasted till night, when the enemy's vessels heered off,
and were chased several miles by our cruisers. Two of the tenders got back to Newport the same night, one of them much damaged in her masts and rigging. Our vessels received little or no damage.
Four vessels bound to Boston, have been taken and carried into Beverley and Salem. A wood vessel, that had been taken by the enemy, has been retaken by one of our cruisers at the eastward, and a midshipman and five seamen made prisoners.
We learn that Capt. Vandeput, has within a few days past, given private notice to his friends in New York, to remove themselves and effects from the city, as he every day expects orders to bombard it, which orders he is determined to execute.
By accounts received from Albany, we are informed, that the garrison of Fort St. John, which surrendered to General Montgomery, was arrived at Fort George; they amounted it is said to 652, besides women and children, and will be removed to the towns of York, Lancaster, and Reading, in Pennsylvania.
WATERTOWN, Nov. 13.
A GENTLEMAN who lately came out of Boston assures, that the rebels in Boston, by order of their General, Howe, have taken down the pulpit and all the pews in the Old South Meeting House, and are using it for a Riding-school; this he saw. Thus we see the house once set a part for the true worship and service of God, turned into a den for thieves!
Thursday last there being a very full tide just at high water, about 300 of the enemy made a descent, on an island surrounded by water at Lachmere's point, from on board four men of war lying off West Boston, and carried off 5 or 6 cows, and 2 or 3 horses, with the fentries on the island. Our troops being eager to get at them, some of them waded breast high in water to get over to the enemy, who on seeing our people coming to attack them, soon decamped; and (by a deserter last Friday night from Boston) we hear with the loss of seventeen killed and wounded.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in IRELAND, to the famous tarring and feathering Colonel [NESBIT] in BOSTON; dated August 20, 1775.
"I congratulate you on your happy escape in the late engagement you had with those sons of liberty ---I am now beginning to think, notwithstanding the wise politics of this town, that the Americans are a damn'd set of puritanical rascals; [ well said O'Donnolly ,] and if we had not begun with them now, that they would in a very short time have totally shaken off their dependence on Great Britain. However I hope by the reinforcements we are now sending, they will soon be quieted."
* Meaning a determination to stop enlisting men for Boston.
Extract of a letter from a Major in IRELAND, to an officer in Boston, dated DUBLIN, August 22, 1775.
"I am now preparing to embark as Major of the 55th. I will now take my chance with you. We will embark in three weeks at furthest, and hope to eat a Christmas dinner with you, [ possibly in the shades ] of such fare as you may have. [ That is, of drinking Irish beef and potatoes .] I shall treat you with some good drink. Pray get a good hut for me on Bunker's Hill. [ Fore-fighted indeed! ] You will have from better authority than mine the great armaments for the spring: I believe the Yankees will repent all their mistaken courage; I suppose they are mad; [ and so is he in coming over .] their enthusiasms drives them on to fight; but in constitution they have not stamina, nor in resources have they the means to carry on a war. [ He knows nothing about it .] Therefore I think this business will soon be settled.---I was just about to send you a power of attorney to manage my New York grant. [ This was probably made to get him to go to Boston .] I regret poor Abner; but we must all submit to our fate. You and I will have very rich faces in the spring. [ He means tatarwound in the Indian fashion .]
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22.
WE hear a Gentleman in New Jersey having occasion to pull down an old barn, from the earth under it, collected upwards of forty pounds of good saltpetre.
On Friday last, Major Stopford and other officers, with their band of music taken at Chamblee arrived at Trenton, in New Jersey, where they are to remain prisoners of war, till exchanged.
Extract of a letter from LONDON, September, 1775.
The proclamation issued here lately, is known to be in part designed to encourage spies and informers, that some of the friends of liberty and America may be ensnared; Gentlemen in America will therefore excuse their correspondents here, if, from this time, they do not receive regular answers to their political letters, since they must all know, that a Sandwich is villain enough to make use of every means, however base, to accomplish his wicked purposes; that a Jefferies now fills the chief seat of criminal justice. As a proof of the charge against the first; you are referred to his conduct in the case of John Wilkes, Esq; the present most worthy chief magistrate of the city of London; and to Mr. Searle, an eminent merchant of Philadelphia, who knows of the blackest plot contrived within this month, by that atrocious villain, to ruin him, Mr. Alderman Lee, and several other friends of liberty in England, because they are known to be friends of America. The character and principles of Lord Chief Justice Jefferies are too well and publicly known, to need a comment or explanation. It is therefore absolutely incumbent on every person in America, who has any letter on political subjects from any person in Great Britain, immediately to destroy the same, as I can assure you, it is a most undoubted fact, that persons are employed by Administration, almost in every colony to get either by fraud, bribery, or theft, any letters that have been written from hence to America on political subjects. Gentlemen will consider, that when in America, they are not in the power of our blood-thirsty Jefferies, and his wicked instruments of rapine and murder---the Bedford party; therefore they may always communicate, without fear of danger, what they think proper their friends here should know. Public occurrences here may be known from the daily papers, but private intelligence will be difficult to convey, since Ministers are masters of the ports both in Great Britain and America, as well as of the sea; and especially, as the general commercial communication will soon be at an end; it is therefore left with America to devise some plan of communication that may be safe.
Tuesday last arrived here from Virginia, the Lady of his Excellency General Washington, the Lady of General Gates, J. Curtis, Esq; and Lady; and Lewis, Esq; who, we are informed, will set out for Cambridge on Monday next. They were escorted into the city by the officers and light infantry of the second battalion, and by the Gentlemen of the light horse.
Extract from the VOTES of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Thursday, November 9, 1775. A.M.
The Committee appointed to prepare and bring in a draught of instructions for the Delegates of this province in Congress, reported an essay for that purpose, which being read, and considered, was agreed to by the House, and is as follows, viz.
"GENTLEMEN, THE trust reposed in you is of such a nature, and the mode of executing it may be so diversified in the course of your deliberations, that it is scarcely possible to give you particular instructions respecting it.
We therefore, in general, direct, that you, or any four of you, meet in Congress the Delegates of the several colonies now assembled in this city, and any such Delegates as may meet in Congress

next year; that you consult together on the present critical and alarming state of public affairs; that you exert your utmost endeavours to agree upon, and recommend, such measures as you shall judge to afford the best prospect of obtaining redress of American Grievances, and restoring that union and harmony between Great Britain and the colonies so essential to the welfare and happiness of both countries.
Though the oppressive measures of the British Parliament and Administration have compelled us to resist their violence by force of arms, yet we strictly enjoin you, that you, in behalf of this colony, dissent from, and utterly reject, any propositions, should such be made, that may cause, or lead to, a separation from our Mother Country, or a change of the form of this government.
You are directed to make report of your proceedings to this House.
Signed by Order of the House, JOHN MORTON, Speaker.
Nov. 9, 1775.
TO THE PRINTERS.
GENTLEMEN,
I AM not under the least apprehension that I shall suffer any injury by the production of a certain Luther, in your gazette of the 18th instant, which carries upon it the visible features of malice and disappointment. Unless the honesty of the man's principles, in piously exhorting "the subscribers to the academy to withhold their contributions," should merit a little encomium, there is but one intimation in his performance to which I shall pay the least regard. He supposes that the presbytery of Hanover are to be "visitors" of the academy, directly contrary to the assurances which I gave to the public in my advertisement. Although I might rely upon my credit with the world, at least as much as a man who seems afraid to acknowledge his name; yet, because the insinuation is plausible, I shall explain that matter. It is true the presbyterian clergy first conceived the measure, as friends to the interests of learning and virtue, which had lain neglected long enough, and under their auspices it acquired considerable maturity. But, far from being governed by contrasted notions, that they might extend the utility of the institution, they have now yielded the power of visitation, and of managing the general concerns of the academy, into the hands of Trustees who are chiefly members of the church of England. Let him produce an instance of equal candour from those of any other church. On his meritorious principles we could form no very flattering hopes, who will not suffer a dissenter, though ever so well qualified, to have any connexion with the management of a place of education. And so great is his zeal upon this head, that he makes no scruple to recommend the grossest iniquity to rob them even of the smallest share in an institution which they have the merit of erecting, and the still greater merit of establishing on a catholic plan. I hope I have already given sufficient assurances to the public of the candour of my intentions, and of the catholicism of the principles I shall inculcate in the course of education. If there yet remains a scruple in the minds of any of the good people of this colony, I shall not attempt to remove it by replying to anonymous scribblers, but by my practice, and the reputation of my scholars. And if any man hereafter shall think proper to vent his slanders under the concealment of a feigned name, he shall enjoy the glory of the combat and the victory to himself: He merits no attention from the public, nor from me.
SAMUEL S. SMITH.
S A L T.
IT is known to be one of the most universal necessaries of life; the want of it is almost as intolerable as the want of bread. The scarcity of this necessary article among us begins already to be sensibly felt, and is daily increasing, which is likely to be followed by most alarming consequences. But ever bountiful Providence, always ready to help those who use their best endeavours to help themselves, hath placed an inexhaustible store of salt within our reach, if we will but exert our industry in collecting it from salt-water; not to mention the sea coast and the eastern shore, where our unhappy circumstances have thrown great difficulties in our way, the western shore of the bay, and the shores on both sides of all the rivers, to a considerable distance from their mouths, afford a coast of many hundred miles extent proper for this purpose. The process of procuring salt from salt-water is so simple that the most ignorant may perform it, and proper instruments so ready in every hand as to make it easy, since every iron vessel, from the smallest pan to the largest kettle, may be made an apt utensil for this useful purpose. The nearer the sea the greater will be the quantity made, and the trouble in making less; but as far up as the rivers are, salt, and even where they are only brackish, more or less, may be procured by the simple process of boiling till the water is evaporated, taking care, towards the last part of the operation, not to let the heat be so violent as to cause it to burn black. Another necessary caution is to use no brass or copper vessel, which would prove dangerous from the verdigris. All that is necessary, is to induce all who are conveniently situated to undertake it immediately; which necessity perhaps may make them do for their own use, and a handsome bounty might encourage them to undertake for others.
It is hoped that our Worshipful House of Delegates, now sitting in Convention, most assiduously and indefatigably employed for the good of the public weal, will not omit to take this important matter into their most serious consideration, and contrive some salutary plan for the effectual relief of the dreaded evil, and thereby, in the amplest manner, provide for the safety, ease, and satisfaction of their constituents in this matter.
I am
The public's friend,
And humble servant,
WILLIAM & MARY College, December 8, 1775. JOHN DIXON.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 9.
WE learn from Great Bridge, that the enemy have kept an incessant cannonading upon our troops for several days past, from a stockade fort which the Governor has erected there, and that two men were killed. A Gentleman from thence mentions some part of their fortifications to be in possession of our men, and that they had taken several prisoners, with a considerable number of arms. It is said the enemy have met with great loss from our rifle-men, &c. and that Lord Dunmore's friends are deserting daily.
We have the pleasure to inform our readers that the disturbance in Hanover, on account of the present scarcity of salt, has subsided, the committee having fallen upon proper measures for that desirable purpose. A quantity of salt has been collected, and is in store to be disposed of to those who are in the greatest want.
Several companies from No. Carolina, have joined our troops under Col. Woodford at the Great Bridge. It is said they are commanded by Col. Howe, and have several field-pieces with them. We hourly expect to hear of the total overthrow of Lord Dunmore's forces.
A few days ago one of the men of war fell in with a ship load of servants, from Great Britain or Ireland, whom his Lordship has taken into his service.
No authentic intelligence is yet come to hand of the taking of Montreal and Quebec, as the latest northern publications were not received by yesterday's post.
Last Tuesday arrived in this city Edmund Randolph, Esq; from the camp at Cambridge.
Friday the 1st instant the General Convention met at the town of Richmond, from whence they adjourned to the college in this city, where they are now sitting; Edmund Pendleton, Esq; President.
Thursday evening three companies set out from hence on their march for Norfolk.
Extract from a letter to a Gentleman of this city, from an eminent house, dated LONDON, Sept. 5, 1775.
"We are made exceedingly unhappy by the acts of parliament relative to the colonies, and for the dreadful consequences that must ensue; God only knows where it will end. The Governor's conduct has been most shameful; we are told it is highly disapproved even by his friends on this side the water. We sincerely join you in wishing that the Almighty may dispose the contending parties to bring about a happy and honourable reconciliation."
By John Walker, Esq; (a commissioner appointed by the Hon. the Congress for superintending Indian affairs in the southern district) who is just returned from that quarter, we learn, that those Indians are perfectly peaceable; and that, if properly attended to, there is very little danger but they will continue so.
"ALBEMARLE, November 27, 1775."
"Resolved, that this committee are affected with the deepest anxiety on account of the distressed situation to which many of the poor inhabitants in the lower parts of this country are, or may be reduced, by being driven from their habitations, and do therefore earnestly recommend to all the good people of this county to furnish all such as may be in need thereof with such lands, Houses, and other accommodations, as may be in their power to spare; and each member of this committee doth, for himself, resolve to enter cordially into this humane design."
"Ordered, that the above resolution be published in the Virginia gazettes. JOHN WALKER, Chairman."
Last Sunday was found within a mile of Dr. Ridley's in Southampton county, deposited within the earth, in a very obscure place in the woods, a crucible that will contain about a quart of melted metal, with two of a smaller size; in the large crucible were several pieces of copper beat together to the size of a man's fist, one piece of silver which appears to be the bottom of a tankard, and one half of a Spanish milled dollar, the other part melted off. At the distance of about twenty yards from where the above things were found, was built up with bricks to the height of about two feet, a thing resembling the funnel of a chimney, with several bars of iron across about the middle, and by it lay about a bushel of coal. Whoever owns the above things may have them by proving their right, and applying to NOVEMBER 28, 1775. ARTHUR BASS. THOMAS SLEDGE.
On account of the enormous expense and difficulty of procuring paper, the printers find it absolutely necessary, and it will for the future be expected, that all Gentlemen who wish to become subscribers to this gazette will pay half the subscription money upon entering their names.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Just come to Hand, and to be SOLD at this
PRINTING-OFFICE,
A large and exact VIEW of the late
BATTLE at CHARLESTOWN,
Elegantly coloured, Price one Dollar.
Also an accurate MAP of
The present SEAT of CIVIL WAR,
Taken by an able Draughtsman who was on the Spot at the late Engagement. Price one Dollar.
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY, Nov. 23, 1775.
AT a Meeting of the Trustees of this Academy, held on the 10th Instant, Captain PHILIP HALCOMBE was elected Steward. The Steward is appointed to furnish good and wholesome Diet to the Students; one Half of the Meat at least to be fresh, and one Half of the Bread to be made of the fine Flour of Wheat. And he obliges himself to furnish Servants to keep their Rooms clean and in good Order, for which Services he is to receive at the Rate of eight Pounds Currency per Annum; forty Shillings of this always to be paid at the Beginning of the Year, to enable him to procure good Provisions, and at a cheap Rate. The Students will be obliged to provide their own Beds, or to pay a moderate Hire for them, and to buy their own Candles, and Washing, which they may do at a small Expence. For some Years they will be permitted to take their Wood off the Land belonging to the Academy, gratis. I have the Pleasure to inform the Public, that notwithstanding the principal Building of the Academy is at present so incomplete, the Steward will remove his Family thither immediately; and before the 1st of January he will be able, with the Assistance of a few Neighbours, who live well, and are within less than two Miles of HAMPDEN-SIDNEY, to accommodate all the young Gentlemen who may be put under my Care. I presume we shall not need the Assistance of the Neighbourhood longer than till next Summer, when the Buildings will be chiefly erected.
SAMUEL STAN. SMITH.
N. B. I have taken Care to furnish the Library with all the School Books that are necessary in the Course of Education, which the Students may make Use of at a very moderate annual Rate, and save themselves a great Expence in buying Books.
THE Business lately under the Manage-
ment of Mr. Archibald Cunison , deceased, on Account of Buchanans, Hays, and Company, Merchants, in Glasgow , we have put into the Hands of Mr. Robert McKittrick , who will reside at Halifax Town for the Purpose of settling and collecting the Debts due their Milner's Store in Virginia , and their Halifax Deep Creek, Windsor, and Orange Stores , in Carolina. All Persons indebted to the Company for Transactions with Mr. Cunison , or for Dealings at any of the said Stores, and have it not in their Power to pay off their Accounts, are requested to make Settlements as speedily as possible. Whoever has any Demands against the Company for Transactions with Mr. Cunison , will please to make them known to Mr. McKittrick , who will pay them.
WILLIAM BUCHANAN & ANDREW MAC KENZIE, Attorneys for Buchanans, Hays, and Company, Merchants, in Glasgow .
TO BE SOLD,
TWO Lots lying on the main Street in the Town of Fredericksburg ; on which is a large Dwelling-House, and all other necessary Houses for a Family; also a large new Granary. Long Credit may be had, if required, on giving Bond and approved Security to the Subscriber, living in Orange County .
JAMES ROBB.
MANCHESTER, DEC. 4, 1775
I intend to leave the Colony
immediately, for a few Months.
WILLIAM THOMSON.
FREDERICKSBURG, December 5, 1775.
I INTEND to leave the Colony early next Spring, and therefore earnestly request those who have had Dealings with me, and whose Accounts are still unclosed, to come and settle them. Mr. James Finland will transact Business for me till I return.
HENRY MITCHELL.
PORT ROYAL, Nov. 25, 1775.
THE Subscriber has had two HORSES stolen from him since last Summer, one a BRIGHT BAY , with a Star in his Forehead; he is about 13 Years old, was shod before, and trots very well. It was thought he was stolen by one John Ware , who at that Time went Home to Amberst County , in his Way to Carolina . The other is a DAKK BAY , with a Blaze in his Face; he was shod before, and branded A S , paces a little, and trots well. This last was stolen out of my Stable in Port Royal. I will give twenty dollars to any Person who delivers both to me, or ten Dollars for each. ROBERT GILCHRIST.
To be LET to the highest Bidder, at Nansemond Courthouse , for the ensuing Year, on Monday the 18th Instant (December)
THE well accustomed TAVERN in the Town of Suffolk , which for many years past was kept by Samuel Swann , deceased. The many Conveniencies belonging to this House are too well known to require a particular Description; and therefore it is sufficient to say, they are equalled by very few, and excelled by none in the Colony. Bond and Security will be required. JOHN SWANN, Executor.
FOR SALE,
On Appomattox River, near Petersburg ,
THE Plantation whereon I now live, in a pleasant and agreeable Situation; the Land is good, or the best in the Neighbourhood, and the Improvements on it are, a Brick House 40 by 20 Feet, with Kitchen, Quarters, Stable, Barns, and all other convenient Outhouses, Orchards, &c. Also a well improved LOT in the Town of Blandford , where an Ordinary has been kept for several Years past, that has never rented for less than 75l. a Year. I think it needless to mention the Improvements, particularly as the Price it has rented for will show that they are good, and a great Plenty of them, and as good water on the Lot as any in the Colony. The Terms may be known by applying to the Subscriber, on the Premises. JOHN BUTLER.
COMMITTED to the Gaol of G Chesterfield County , a short well made Negro Man, who says his Name is PUNCH , that he belongs to Thomas Norman of Granville County , in the Province of North Carolina ; his Clothing is a blue great Coat, much to Pieces, two Pair of Osnabrug Trousers, a Country Cloth Waistcoat, and a Shirt. The Owner is desired to prove his Property, pay Charges, and take him away. JAMES BALL. Gaoler.
TAKEN up, in Orange , a BRIGHT BAY MARE about 4 Years old, about 13 1/2 Hands high, has a few white Hairs in her Forehead, some white Hairs on her off hind Foot, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock F C or P C . Potted, and appraised to TEN POUNDS . LAWRENCE TALIAFERRO.
TAKEN up, in Hanover , a WHITE BOAR HOG , with both Ears cropped, has two Slits in the right Ear, and one Slit in the left Ear, and an Underkeel in both Ears. Potted, and appraised to SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE . JOHN BLACKWELL.
TAKEN up, on Kataruba Creek, Charlotte County , a brinded and white pied Steer, about 4 Years old, marked with two smooth Crops and a large Underkeel in each Ear. Potted, and appraised to 40s. (11) THOMAS SPRAGGENS.
Seven Pounds Reward.
STOLEN, and carried off from Mr. William Hardyman's , in Charles City , the 7th of October last, by a certain John Gwynn , TWO BLACK HORSES , with SADDLES and BRIDLES ; one of them is the Property of Major Peterfield Trent , the other of the Subscriber. One of the Horses is about 14 1/2 Hands high, without any Brand that I remember, or any White about him; has a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, droops in his Rump, about 7 Years old, paces fast, and remarkably easy; with him was a small Hunting Saddle, with a Hogskin Seat, a Saddle Cloth and Housing of blue Cloth, in a Piece, and bound round with buff-coloured Cloth, in imitation of Lace. The other Horse, which is Mr. Trent's Property, had a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, about 13 Hands high, trots and gallops, and when out of Hand very hard to catch; I am neither acquainted with his brand nor age. On him was a large Hunting Saddle, with a quilted Buckskin Seat, and a Leather Slip Cover that fitted exactly to the Saddle. The said John Gwynn is by Trade a House Carpenter and Joiner; a middle sized Man, wearing his own light brown Hair, and had on a light blue Cloth Coat, with, I think, Metal Buttons; his other Articles of Dress I cannot recollect. He stutters so very remarkably, that, when attempting to speak, the Muscles of his Face, and most Parts of his Body, seem as if convulsed. I understand he worked some Time on Colonel Fielding Lewis's House at Fredericksburg , with Mr. Jerome in Williamsburg , and lately on Mr. Carter's House at Shirley , in Charles City . He also has lived with the Man with whom he served his Time, at St. Inego's , in Saint Mary's County, Maryland ; it is therefore probable he may have gone that Way, and it is requested of the Gentlemen at the different Ferries on Potomack to take Notice of such a Traveller. The largest black Horse was bred by, and purchased of, Capt. John Ottoway Clarke , in St. Mary's County, Maryland . I will give 40s. for the Horses and Saddles, delivered here, and allow reasonable Expenses in bringing them, and 5l. on Conviction of the Villain, who I hope will be secured in some Gaol convenient to where he may be apprehended. CHESTERFIELD. WILLIAM BLACK.
Since the above Date, the small black Horse got away from Gwynn , somewhere about Charles City Courthouse , and was taken up in Shirley Pasture , and brought Home, together with the small black Saddle, without any Saddle Cloth. It has been discovered, since Gwynn went off, that he obtained Credit from Mr. James Lyle , Merchant in Manchester , to the Amount of above 8l. by Means of a forged Order in the Name of Mr. Hardyman of Charles City .

POETS CORNER.
Mess. Dixon & Hunter,
GENTLEMEN, YOUR giving the following verses a place in your Poets Corner will very much oblige A CONSTANT READER. Verses addressed to Dr. COLLIN RIDDICK, of Newcastle; not the incense of flattery, but the tribute of a grateful heart, for the many favours received by his humble servant, M—N.
'TIS there in search of useful love to glow, And all the various means of health to know What potent juices in each growth are found, That shoots on high, or creeps along the ground; That crown the forest, or the cultur'd field, The flowery garden, or the weedy wild. 'Tis thine the maniac's fury to allay, With lenient arts to cool the fever's rage; To disappoint the anxious mother's fears, And give the parent to the children's tears; While mountebanks, of late so numerous grown, Thrive by all nations folly, and their own, For current gold exchange a lying bill, And as hir'd murderer's take a price to kill, Be these forgot, who (children of a day) As earth-born meteors glitter to betray, Not such thy aim; and sure heaven design'd In thee to give a blessing to thy kind. Attentive still to sorrow's plaintive cry, Thou look'st on pity with a brother's eye; Nor indolently proud; nor learn'dly vain, In action gen'rous, and in heart humane; The sick, the poor, still ready to befriend, God's and thy heart's esteem thy glorious end; O! be thou blest with all that Heav'n can send, Happy thy life, and happy be thy end; And when at last (far distant be the day) Relentless death shall mark thee for his prey, (For tuneful Garth is gone, and mighty Mead, Pope, Arbuthnot, lies slumbering with the dead) May thy free spirit mount the fields above, And join these genius's in that land of love. M—N.
SONG BOOKS and SCHOOL BOOKS FOR SALE at this OFFICE:
SONG BOOKS.
The Masque, a new Collection of the best English, Scotch, and Irish Songs, Catches, Duets, and Cantatas. The London Songster, or polite Musical Companion, to which are added a genteel collection of the various Toasts, Sentiments, and Hob Nobs now in Fashion. The Robin, or Ladies polite Songster, Allan Ramsay's collection of Scotch Songs.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Cicero, Horace, Ovid's Epistles and Metamorphoses, Salust, and Terence in Usus Delphini. Castellio's Bible, 4 V. Clarke's Justin, Salust, and Nepos; Cole's, Young's and Ainsworth's Latin and English Dictionaries, Dunlap's Greek Grammar, Bailey's Exercises Latin and English, Entick's Latin and English Dictionary, Mair's Tyro's Dictionary, Rudiman's Greek Testament, Holm's Greek, and Latin ditto. Gradus ad Parnassum.—Clarke's Introduction to the making Latin, Clarke's Erasmus, and Florus, Mair's Introduction, Salust and Vocabulary, Esop's Greek and Latin Fables, Ruddiman's Latin Grammar, and Rudiments. Willimott's Examples, Cicero's offices, Grammatical Exercises, Lilly's and Ward's Latin Grammar, Beza's Latin Testament, London Vocabulary.
TO BE SOLD
At PUBLIC AUCTION, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. JOHN TODD BICKERTON, deceased, at HANOVER Courthouse, the first Thursday in January next, being Court Day,
ONE Thousand eight Hundred and forty six Acres of LAND lying on Falling River, in the County of Bedford; also eight Virginia born NEGROES, consisting of 4 Men, 3 Women, and 1 Child, all young, and very likely. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to THE EXECUTORS. Mrs. Martha Bickerton claims her Dowry in said Land.
FOR SALE, at the Subscriber's Plantation near Williamsburg, on Saturday the 16th of this Instant (December) about 120 BARRELS of INDIAN CORN, a large Quantity of exceeding good FODDER, and a Stock of valuable CATTLE, with two WORK-HORSES. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, giving Bond and Security, to carry Interest from the Date if not punctually discharged.
JOHN WATKINS.
Thirty Pounds Reward.
BUTE County, NORTH CAROLINA, 1775.
R UN away, about the 20th of March last, from William Tabb, a Slave named CHARLES, of the Indian Breed, about 23 Years of Age, with straight black Hair, light Complexion, and had on a blue Duffel Jacket, &c. He was branded by his late Master (Robert Temple) with the Letters R and T, one on each Cheek, and was raised in Prince George County, Virginia, which Road it is imagined he has taken, or down towards Edenton, or may be lurking about Halifax, in this Province. Also strayed from Mr. Henry Merritt's, in Brunswick County, Virginia, about the last of April, a small CHESNUT SORREL MARE, branded on the Shoulder and Buttock, but the Brand forgot; she has a flaxen Tail and Mane, both very thin, was docked very short, had a Switch Tail, some White in her Face, and one or two white Feet. Run away likewise, from Robert Goodloe, the 13th of September last, a likely Mulatto Man Slave named SAM, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, 21 Years old, well made, wears his own Hair, much curled; he had on a fine white Broadcloth Coat, which has been turned, a lapelled green Sagathy Waistcoat laced behind, with Breeches of the same, an old Beaver Hat, Thread Stockings, and Country shoes. He stole from me a likely black MARE, 6 Years old, 4 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, well made, and branded on the near Buttock R G; also a new Country made Bridle and new Scots Saddle, with a checked Swanskin Saddle-Cloth. Whoever will secure the Slave CHARLES in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that his Master may get him again, shall have 15. Reward, or 31. if brought home; 40s. will be given upon Delivery of the Mare: And whoever brings the Mulatto named SAM, &c. to the Owner, if taken within this Province, shall have 101. if in South Carolina 151. if in Georgia 201. or Half the Reward if secured so that he may be had again; he is outlawed, and 101. will be given for his Head. All Persons are forewarned from harbouring or employing the above Slaves. WILLIAM TABB. ROBERT GOODLOE.
R UN away from the Subscriber, the first of June last, a likely Virginia born Slave named SIMON, about 25 Years old, 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, has remarkable large Feet, a Scar near his Chin, and has lost the End of his Finger on his left Hand. He has been seen lurking about Mr. William Robins's, in Robins's Neck, Gloucester County; and it is thought he is now there, supported and harboured by said Robins's Negroes, who are his Relations. Whoever will apprehend the aforesaid Slave, and deliver him to me, in James City County, shall have 31. Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN STRINGER.
RICHMOND, November 17, 1775.
I INTEND TO LEAVE THE COLO- NY for a few Months. 2|| Wm. CUTHBERT.
TO BE HIRED
For the ensuing Year, at KING WILLIAM Courthouse, on Friday the 29th Instant (DECEMBER) if fair, otherwise next fair Day,
ABOUT fifty likely Virginia born NE- GROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, several of which are good House Servants, being Part of the Trust Estate of Col. Philip Johnson. Bond and Security will be required, to carry Interest from the Date if not punctually discharged.
All Persons who hired the above Negroes last Year are desired to return them at the Place and Day above-mentioned, properly clothed; and as the Bonds for their Hire will carry Interest from the Date if not immediately discharged, it is expected all possible Payments will be made, in Order to prevent that Inconvenience. Those in Arrears for old Hire will be pleased to pay their respective Balances as soon as possible, to
JOHN WATKINS, for the Trustees.
AS the Revenue arising from the 2s. per Hogshead on Tobacco, will not be sufficient to defray the Expences of Government, and it is expected no further Payments will be made during the Continuance of the present Troubles, I think it proper to inform such Officers and others, who have been usually paid out of that Fund, that the whole of the Revenue to the 25th of October last will be exhausted by the Payment of such Salaries, as are authorised by his Majesty's immediate Warrants.
RICHARD CORBIN, D. R. G.
WARWICK, November 15, 1775.
R UN away from the Subscriber's Plantation in Prince Edward County, on Saturday the 11th Instant, four Negro Fellows, viz. PRINCE, CATO, CHARLES or TRASH, and BILLY BURTON. Prince is a very large Fellow, is an African, and speaks badly, and is very drunken and quarrelsome, he is notable for being an excellent Swimmer and Diver. Cato, a thick well Made Fellow about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, is also an African, and speaks very broken English, and is a tolerably sober well behaved Fellow. Charles or Trash, for he will answer to either Name, is a Native of Jamaica, a small slim Made Fellow, about 5 Feet 4 or 5 Inches high, and about 25 Years of Age. Billy Burton, a Mulatto, a stout young Lad, about 19 or 20 Years of Age, was raised at this Place, and is a very well behaved Fellow. All of them but Trash were clothed this Fall in Dutch Blanket Coats and Breeches, Trash had Clothes such as Water Negroes generally wear, though he and all the others had other Clothes with them, so that it is probable they will change their Drefs. ROBERT DONALD. N. B. Since the above Date Burton is returned; I will give 40s. Reward for apprehending each.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 24, 1775.
ALL Mrs. Rathell's Stock in Trade, which were advertised for Sale at the Meeting of the Merchants, will be sold by Vendue, for ready Money, on the 10th and 11th of December next. I most earnestly request all those indebted to the said Mrs. Rathell, will immediately pay off their Accounts to John Tazewell, Esq; of this City, or the Subscriber, who are authorised to receive such Debts, as I intend for Great Britain immediately. M. BRODIE. N. B. At the same Time will be sold a large BOW WINDOW, with Bars and Shutters, some SHOW GLASSES and GLASS CASES.
CAROLINE, November 14, 1775.
WHEREAS a Certain William and James Sutton, of this County, have, by the Assistance of a Negro Fellow who worked some Time with me, made a Number of Spinning-Wheels, the Work of which is very bad, and have ravelled about the Country, calling themselves my Sons, and selling the same in my Name; this is to acquaint the Public that the said Wheels are not of my Make, and that in future I will sell none but what is branded with the Initials of my Name, I D. I also forewarn the said Suttons, and every other Person, from selling any Spinning-Wheels in my Name, at their Peril. JOSEPH DEJARNATT, Senior.
JUST PUBLISHED,
Virginia ALMANACK
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ADJOINING the House of JAMES FRENCH, in the new Town of Petersburg, is carried on by the Subscribers a Manufactory of Men's BOOTS and SHOES, also Women's Leather, Cloth, Callimanco, Silks, and Satin Shoes; all of which are made after the newest Fashion, and equal in Goodness and Workmanship to any imported from London, many of the Hands having worked with Dufbury and other capital Tradesmen in that Branch. As we purpose continuing and carrying on this Business to a considerable Extent, we shall endeavour to do the Work well, and at a moderate Price; but no Credit will be allowed by (6) JOHN BLANEY, & Co.
PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1775.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to acquaint the Public that he proposes carrying on the following Branches of Manufacture, at Mr. Billy Haley Avery's, the lower End of this County, viz. All Kinds of Linen, twilled and plain, Damask, Diaper, Linen and Cotton, Satin, Lustrine, Gauze for Muskito Curtains, corded, figured, and plain Dimity, striped and plain Mullin, Fustians, &c. By the Importance of these Branches of Manufacture the Subscriber hopes to draw the Attention of the Public, and by his Assiduity in carrying them on, and his Endeavours to render Satisfaction, he hopes to merit general Approbation. JOHN CRAWFORD.
He will also weave Shalloons, Woollen Cloth for the Fulminating Mill, at 1s. per Yard, Warping and Sizing included.
DINWIDDIE, September 1, 1775.
FOR SALE, on very reasonable Terms, several Tracts of valuable PATENTED LAND, some of which have Plantations with considerable Improvements thereon; also several Surveys and Entries of LAND, all lying in the Counties of Halifax, Charlotte, and Bedford. Any Person inclined to purchase may see the Land, and know the Terms, by applying to Mr. Joseph Medley in Halifax, or to Mr. Thomas Paultett or William Harvey, Junior, of Charlotte. Good Titles will be made the Purchasers by Mr. Alexander Shaw of this County, who is properly authorised to act for me during my Absence from this Colony, for a few Months. (tf) NATHANIEL MANSON.
Essex County, Sept. 10, 1775.
RUN away from the Subscriber, about the Middle of July last, a Virginia born Negro Lad named NED, who is about 18 Years of age, and about 5 Feet high; one of his Hands has a large Scar, occasioned by its being burnt when he was a Child, by which Means some of his Fingers grow together. He has a flat Face and long Head, which is remarkably sharp on the Top. His Clothes were such as are common for Negroes, and he was seen going down the Country. Whoever will secure the said Negro, so that I get him again, shall have a Reward of 40s. besides what the law allows. JAMES EDMONDSON.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Wil- liamsburg, the 16th Instant (July) two Servant Men, viz. JOHN STAUNTON, an Englishman, very talkative, by Trade a Wheelwright, pitted with the Smallpox, about 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, with short dark Hair; had on, when he went away, a brown Cloth Coat and Jacket, and striped and Check Trousers. ANDREW M'GILL, a Scotchman, by Trade a Blacksmith, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, wears short dark Hair, of a swarthy Complexion; had on a dark blue Cloth Coat and Jacket, Leather Breeches, and striped and Check Trousers. I imagine they will endeavour to pass for Sailors, as from the ships of war. I have heard that they were seen going towards North Carolina, and will give 51. for each if secured in any Gaol. JOHN SHIPHARD.
YORK Town, September 19, 1775.
RUN away from Col. Philip Rootes, of King and Queen, a Negro Man named HARRY, who was some Years ago mortgaged to the Hon. William Nelson. It is with good Reason suspected that he is lurking about West Point, and that he is harboured by some of Col. Thomas Moore's Negroes. Whoever secures and delivers the said Negro, either to Col. Rootes or to one of us, shall receive 40s. Reward. THE EXECUTORS.
ALEXANDRIA, June 5, 1775.
EIGHT POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, two in- dented Servants named ROBERT SHAW and ANDREW INGLES, both Natives of Scotland, and Bakers by Trade. Each of them had on a Bearskin Jacket lined with Plaid, Osnaburg Trousers, old Shoes, and Half worn Castor Hats. Their Bundles consist, as it is supposed, of two Match Coat Blankets, two Pair of Leather Breeches, two Osnaburg Shirts; two Check Shirts, and two red Jackets. Shaw is about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, has a swarthy Complexion, dark short frized Hair, a long Scar on his right Arm, appears bold, and talks much. Ingles is about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, has short straight Hair, swarthy and long featured, has a Scar over his right Eye, his right Leg is sore, he is fond of Liquor, and talks more in his Country Dialect than Shaw. THOMAS WALSON, a Convict, about 27 Years of Age, a Barber by Trade, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, has a Laddish down Look, brown straight Hair, a little knock-kneed, and a leering Look; had on, and took with him, two white Linen Shirts, an old Drab coloured Cloth Coat, one red and one striped Holland Jacket, one Pair of new Drilling Breeches, one Pair of old Buff coloured Stocking Breeches, one Pair of white and one Pair of white and blue spotted Stockings, a new Felt Hat bound with black Ferreting, has a black Silk Handkerchief, and some other Things which cannot be described. WILLIAM LEE, by Trade a Cooper, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, marked with the Smallpox, has a remarkable large Nose, speaks thick, and is impudent; he took with him a yellow Bull-Dog, with cropped Ears, one Side of his Face white, has a Glass Eye, and white Breast and Neck, is very fond of going into the Water, and answers to the Name of Turk. The said Lee had a Variety of Clothes, which cannot well be described. Whoever takes up, and secures the said Servants, shall have the above Reward, or 40s. for each, paid by JAMES KIRK. ROBERT ADAM. GEORGE PURVIS. (tf—||3s.)
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.
TO BE SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline County, contiguous to Mattaponi, 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. (tf)