The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1775-07-07 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY,
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
ALEXANDER PURDIE, PRINTER.
LONDON, May 10.
A MERICAN affairs now engross all conversation, at the tables of the great; and at a petit souper given some time ago by a noble Lord, not less celebrated for his political abilities than for his gallantries and dissipation, the following question was put by his Lordship to a private Gentleman, whose reply carries more weight with it than all the long essays and florid speeches which have appeared in publick upon the subject. "Well, Sir, what do you think of this damn'd American business?" "Faith, my Lord, I think all long-winded reasonings upon the matter very absurd. Experience is the best schoolmaster in politicks, as well as in arts. The King's grandfather, in the course of a long reign, had various and frequent occasions to raise extra supplies, in the times of publick difficulty and danger; and the ministers understood the art of squeezing money from the people, as well, or better, than their successors, yet they never thought of double-taxing America, already obliged to take all our manufactures at the high prices they bear, when loaded with home taxes on the first materials, excises on the necessaries of life for the poor manufacturer, and an extravagant profit to the luxurious chief manufacturer, who now lives better than many foreign princes. The navigation act, my Lord, is a perpetual tax on America, and you have no right to any other."
Extract of a letter from PHILADELPHIA, March 31.
"Every thing amongst us is quiet, but regular trainings go on in New England, Maryland, and Virginia, and a determined spirit of opposition every where prevails. Should the ministry persist in pursuing forcible measures, the Americans will certainly be embodied, and act, at least, on the defensive. Their number, and situation, will give them great advantages; but success on either side will be dreadful, as the thought of Englishmen spilling each others blood must be shocking, to every lover of his country. How strangely infatuated are your ministry! they may lose every thing, but can gain nothing, by the contest. Should they conquer for the present, it will cost them infinitely more to preserve their superiority than they will ever acquire by taxes; they will teach us to despise the English nation, and a few years more will put it for ever out of their power to keep us in subjection. A time will come, when (as the good bishop of St. Asaph says) they may think themselves happy in the habit of commanding ; but if they break the bonds of affection, that habit will be no more."
Anecdote.] When the late Sir Peter Warren returned from the conquest of Cape Breton, he happened to dine in London with a number of land and sea officers. One of them, a gentleman of rank, told Sir Peter, that he did not take Cape Breton by the usual methods of powder and
ball, but by prayer and fasting; to which Sir Peter replied, don't banner my praying soldiers; I will at any time take 2000 of them, and fight them against 4000 of your God-damne soldiers, and beat them too."
CAMBRIDGE.
The following is a copy of a paper found among those of the late JOSIAH QUINCY, Esq; delivered to him, signed by an intimate acquaintance of mine, an eminent merchant in London.
WILLIAM GORDON.
Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, May 6, 1775. T HE Quebec bill recalls to my mind some considerations, which lead me to think that it is fraught with infinitely more mischief to Britain and America than most of its opposers are aware of; and that the planners and promoters of this bill will, in the end, be found to have advanced the interest of France, to the destruction of that of Britain, in a much more eminent degree than has hitherto been done by the very worst minister that ever lived.
The late Thomas Hollis, Esq; well known in America, on account of his many liberal benefactions, gave the following account of himself to a gentleman from whom I had it, viz. That the said Thomas Hollis had always the worst opinion of Lord Bute's principles, and believing him to have no attachment either to George III. or his family, did, when the last peace (that is, of Paris) was negotiating, at his own expense, send abroad a gentleman, whose sole business it was to watch every motion, and discover every secret relating to this peace. The gentleman thus sent by Mr. Hollis so far succeeded, as to discover that there were four secret articles; and Mr. Hollis enumerated the four following to my friend, and he to me, very soon after the peace, and long before any one of them was ever talked of being carried into execution:
 I. That a Popish bishop was to be fixed, by the King, in Canada.  II. That the Popish religion was to be established there.  III. That bounds of Canada were to be fixed.  IV. That Canada, when thus fixed, was to be given back to the French. 
Now, Sir, when this account was first related to me, as it was long before any thing of this kind was agitated, I own I did not believe it possible that Bute could be bold enough to make such an infamous treaty, and therefore was at a loss how to controvert an authority so good, or to dispute an evidence which was so circumstantial; but I own, as I have now lived to see three of those secret articles executed, I firmly believe that the fourth will be as strictly observed, and that Canada, restored to the French, thus fixed and improved, will enable France to distress our colonies, and in the end give a mortal stab to the trade, the liberty, and glory of Britain. When I see either King, ministers,
or people, plan, execute, or acquiesce in measures so evidently ruinous to their own true interest, I am at a loss to discover what are the leading principles on which such infatuation is founded. No sagacity can suggest any adequate motives.
N. B. When Lord Bute was at Venice, he attended mass constantly, in a publick manner.
PHILADELPHIA, June 12.  Extract of a letter from London, dated April 10, 1775.
Y OUR fate now depends on the brave and spirited conduct of yourselves, for you see the diabolical plot that is deep laid against you: Bribes, and undue influence, have obtained the late and the present acts for blocking up your trade, and taking those unwarrantable measures against the colonies, and the sense of the people.
"This day 100,000 of the most worthy inhabitants of London and Westminster nobly and decently marched up, with no previous notice but the newspapers mentioning that the livery of London had called a common council, and had a consultation to send a petition and remonstrance to the king against the present measures going on in the council, and the proceedings against their brethren in America. This day will be remembered in history, for John Wilkes and the King to meet on such a solemn occasion, no less than the lives and property of all America, and the whole English nation. Great will be the event of this day. The lord mayor, aldermen, liverymen, recorder, remembrancer, and city officers, all went up in procession. A copy of the king's answer is to be sent to you, which answer will rouse up the blood of the English; and all America will now see that they must fight, and that they have no hopes left. The glory of Old England is no more! all is lost! God is about to move the kingdom; and soon, very soon, the king will see his counsellors have deceived him, for the people of England will not bear their insults: The bank and the stocks will fall, as no trade is carried on with spirit until the spring; and now all begins to stop, all things are in an uproar, the city is affronted, the people insulted, the island of Great Britain exposed to the French and Spaniards, no remittances from the merchants as usual, the great expense to keep up the war, together with fighting against our own people, and in the most unjust cause that ever disgraced a kingdom. All men of sense are astonished, and tremble. England has taken her last legal steps, and done all they lawfully can do, and now depend on the Americans to help themselves, and on their own feelings that the Americans will act like men of virtue and wisdom; and that all will oppose the greatest tyrant that ever yet was seen, who now is hardened Pharoah-like."
"The Quakers in England have petitioned the king themselves as a people, and now attended the city petition; all join in

one voice against the ministry, and are all faithful to the people in America. The Quakers are most hearty in the cause, and see the dreadful consequences of a civil war. Our forefathers did not think that ever a king of England would break his oath and murder his subjects in cool blood, and take their money and rob his people, without giving them any opportunity to defend themselves but by the sword; this is dreadful, and dreadfully true. May the God of our forefathers direct you so to defend your rights, and property, as will teach us to depend on the justice of our cause, and the hearty love of our country, in full confidence of a complete victory; this is the hearty prayer of thousands.
"My house is crowded all day, with inquiry, how will the colonies behave? Will they act like men? Or are they such poltroons as lord Sandwich said they were? In his speech in the House of Lords, he said that the Americans are cowards, will not fight, are men of a mean spirit, dastardly poltroons, all noise and bully, and that a few soldiers would soon make them submit; but God forbid that my worthy friends in America should add disgrace to ruin, and make the cause of God and man of no effect. The fleet is sailed, or sailing. General Gage has drawn bills on the treasury, 24,000l. for secret services, to pay the tools of government in all the different colonies. Such bad policy must bring on ruin. Many of the hungry dependents on the king have asked for places, and you will not only have taxes to pay, and a standing army set over you, but you will have all those vile cattle to maintain. You will have all your blessings taken away, if you submit; but if you stand firmly out, and demand your rights, and are determined to fight, the ministry will be obliged to send you offers of peace, and make satisfaction for all the damage you have already sustained, and be glad of a reconciliation; for England cannot possibly live without you. The silence of the people was occasioned by fear of the bank, as the national debt is so great; but now the tobacco and oil, and other revenues from America, bring to England two millions. This is proved from the custom-house books, which the chamberlain of London has been at the expense and trouble to collect and lay before the king; yet his heart is hardened like iron, and, as Pharaoh, he will drive his chariot into the German sea, without a host of his nobles to attend him."
NEW YORK, June 22.
THE following resolutions are reported to have passed in the Continental Congress, at Philadelphia, viz. Immediately to strike a continental currency, of TWO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS; to raise 15,000 more men, 5000 of them to be stationed at New York; that Col. WASHINGTON was appointed commander in chief of the American forces, and was going to Boston with 1000 rifle-men.
PHILADELPHIA, June 23. Extract of a letter from East Greenwich, June 15.
THE recruits from Ireland are some of them arrived in Boston, and others daily arriving, so that it is apprehended they will all get into Boston in a few days. Some of the horse are landed. General Gage is building a number of flat-bottomed boats, and it is supposed his troops are to be transported in them, either to Cambridge or Dorchester Neck, and that there will be warm work; how the affair will terminate, God only knows. The American army consists of about 16 or 17,000 men, posted partly at Cambridge and partly at Roxbury. It is said they are in high spirits, and want to be in action.
A letter (of which the following is a copy) was received at New York, and forwarded from thence by yesterday's post.
NORWICH, June 19, 1775.
"Dear Sir,
I UNDERSTAND, by Mr. David Trumbull, that, by an express from Cambridge, his Honour our Governor has advice, that, on our people attempting to take possession of Bunker's Hill, and Dorchester Point, they were attacked by the regulars, shipping, &c. Five men of war hauled up at Charlestown, and covered the landing of a body of men, who drove our people from Bunker's Hill; that three colonels in our service are wounded, col. Gardiner mortally; how many are slain on either side is uncertain; this happened on Saturday about noon.--At Charlestown, when the post came away, our people kept their ground, and had made a stand. How they had fared at Dorchester, do not hear. General Putnam was safe when the express came off, and preparations were making for a general attack.
"Col. Tyler must be on the march as soon as possible, without confusion. I shall procure teams as fast as I can, and have them ready to take in the baggage. Col Jabez Huntington desires I would despatch an express immediately, to have the troops forwarded; he sent orders in writing yesterday."
The Honourable the General Congress have appointed GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; of VIRGINIA, generalissimo of the American forces.
On Tuesday last the three battalions of this city and liberties, together with the artillery company, a troop of light-horse, several companies of light-infantry, rangers and rifle-men, in the whole about 2000, marched out to the commons, and, having joined in brigade, were reviewed by General WASHINGTON, who is appointed commander in chief of all the North American forces by the Honourable Continental CONGRESS, when they went through the manual exercise, firings, and manœuvres, with great dexterity and exactness. By an express which arrived here on Saturday evening, we have the following account of a battle at Charlestown, on Saturday the 17th of June, instant.
ON Friday night, the 10th instant, 1500 of the provincials went to Bunker's Hill, in order to intrench there, and continued till Saturday, 10 o'clock, when 2000 regulars marched out of Boston, landed in Charlestown, and plundering it of all its valuable effects, set fire to it in ten different places at once; then dividing their army, part of it marched up in the front of the provincial intrenchment, and began to attack the provincials at long shot; the other part of their army marched round the town of Charlestown, under cover of the smoke occasioned by the fire of the town. The provincial sentries discovered the regulars marching upon their left wing. Upon notice of this given by the sentry to the Connecticut forces posted on that wing, Capt. Norton, of Ashford, with 400 of said forces, immediately repaired to and pulled up a post and rail fence, and carrying the posts and rails to another fence, put them together for a breastwork. Capt. Norton gave orders to the men not to fire until the enemy were got within 15 rods, and then not till the word was given. At the word's being given, the enemy fell surprisingly; it was thought, by spectators who stood at a distance, that our men did great execution.
The action continued about two hours, when the regulars on the right wing were put into confusion, and gave way; the Connecticut troops closely pursued them, and were on the point of pushing their bayonets, when orders were received from General Pomeroy for those who had been
in action for two hours to fall back, and their places to be supplied by fresh troops. These orders being mistaken for a direction to retreat, our troops on the right wing began a general retreat, which was handed to the left, the principal place of action, where Captains Norton, Chester, Clark, and Putnam, had forced the enemy to give way, and were before them for some considerable distance, and, being warmly pursuing the enemy, were, with difficulty, persuaded to retire; but the right wing, by mistaking the orders, having already retreated, the left, to avoid being encircled, were obliged to retreat also with the main body. They retreated with precipitation across the causeway to Winter's Hill, in which they were exposed to the fire of the enemy from their shipping and floating batteries. We sustained our principal loss in passing the causeway. The enemy pursued our troops to Winter's Hill, where the provincials, being reinforced by General Putnam, renewed the battle with great spirit, repulsed the enemy with great slaughter, and pursued them till they got under cover of their cannon from the shipping; when the enemy returned to Bunker's Hill, and the provincials to Winter's Hill, where, after intrenching and erecting batteries, they on Monday began to fire upon the regulars on Bunker's Hill, and on the ships and floating batteries in the harbour, when the express came away. The number of provincials killed is between 40 and 70; 140 are wounded. Of the Connecticut troops 16 were killed; no officer among them was either killed or wounded, excepting Lieutenant Grosvenor, who was wounded in the hand. A Colonel, or Lieutenant Colonel, of the New Hampshire forces, is among the dead. It is also said, that Dr. Warren is undoubtedly among the slain.
The provincials lost three iron six-pounders, some intrenching tools, and a few knapsacks.
The number of regulars which first attacked the provincials on Bunker's Hill was not less than 2000. The number of the provincials was only 1500, who it is supposed would soon have gained a complete victory, had it not been for the unhappy mistake already mentioned. The regulars were afterwards reinforced with 1000 men. It is uncertain how great a number of regulars were killed or wounded, but it was supposed, by spectators who saw the whole action, that there could not be less than 4 or 500 killed. Mr. Gardner, who got out of Boston on Sunday evening, says, that there were 500 wounded men brought into that place the morning before he came out.
This account was taken from Capt. Elijah Hide of Lebanon, who was a spectator on Winter's Hill, during the whole action.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 7.
LAST Sunday the Fowey man of war returned to her moorings before York town, with Lord DUNMORE and Captain Foy on board; having only proceeded as far as the capes with the Magdalen Schooner, which carries Lady DUNMORE, and the rest of the Governor's family, immediately to England.--And on Tuesday, the Otter sloop, Capt. Squires, fell down to the mouth of York river; intending, we hear, to cruise along the coast, and seize all provision vessels.
The following intelligence may be depended on as authentick, viz. That the General Congress have voted an army of 15,000 men to be forthwith raised, which it is expected will be augmented, and TWO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS to be struck; Col. Washington to be commander in chief, and under him the Generals Ward, Lee, Putnam, and Schuyler; Major Gates to be Adjutant-General. Captains Morgan and Stinson marched from our frontiers, for Boston, the 29th of June, with 2000 rifle-men, which were desired by General Washington.

The Peter, Lang, from Glasgow, and Warwick, M c Vey, from Barcelona, are arrived in James river. Capt M c Vey informs us, that on the 10th of May a Spanish man of war of 70 guns, two Zebecks of 30 guns each, and a Maltese frigate of 30 guns, with 160 transports under their convoy, having on board upwards of 20,000 of the best troops of Spain (which he saw embark) and a large quantity of materials for a siege, sailed from the port of Barcelona, and were to rendezvous at Carthagena, till joined by another squadron from Cadiz; then to proceed to Oran, on the Barbary coast, and it was said were to go and besiege Algiers, although there were various reports as to the place of their destination. On the 17th of May, off Cape de Gatte, he met the fleet from Cadiz going to the rendezvous at Carthagena.
In the course of this week, above 170 men, from different counties, have arrived in this city, a large party of whom mount guard every night. The remainder are daily expected, to make up the full complement of 250.
Marriages. ] Mr. JAMES HUBARD, jun. of Gloucester, to Miss MOLLY WHITING, of King and Queen.
Mr. CHURCHILL ARMISTEAD, of Gloucester, to Miss BETSEY BOSWELL, of the same county.
Rev. SAMUEL SHEILD, Rector of Drysdale parish, Caroline, to Miss MOLLY HANSFORD, of York county.
Deaths. ] Mr. JOHN TABB, clerk of Mecklenburg; who is succeeded by Mr. JOHN BROWN, in the Secretary's office.
At a meeting of the WILLIAMSBURG VOLUNTEER COMPANY, on Saturday the 1st of July, 1775.
Present, a majority of the COMPANY. The following letter to this company, from the independents and committee for the county of Albemarle, were read, and ordered to be recorded.
Gentlemen, THE first company of the independents for the county of Albemarle are highly pleased with the resolves of the Gentlemen volunteers in Williamsburg, and have been truly alarmed at the late arbitrary proceedings carried on in that city. We think that every apostate to the American cause should be properly stigmatised. We coincide with you in opinion, that the landing any force in this colony will not only be a dangerous attack, but a sufficient cause to justify us with our countrymen in any opposition; and we are determined, at all events, to act on this occasion, as men of spirit ought to do, in defence of their natural rights, and their country's cause. With great respect, we remain, Gentlemen, Your humble servants, CHARLES LEWIS, captain. GEORGE GILMER, } lieutenants. JOHN MARKS, } CHARLOTTEVILLE, June 1, 1775.
Gentlemen, THE committee of the county of Albemarle rejoice at the spirit shewn by the independent company of Williamsburg, and they are determined, with them, to look on the landing of armed force in this colony, not only as a dangerous attack, but as an open declaration of war, and will, with all their might, at all events, endeavour to oppose it, and every arbitrary proceeding; and we think it would be proper to fix on some general and certain method of communicating an alarm.
We hope that all apostates to the American cause will be properly stigmatised by the Assembly. With great respect we remain, Gentlemen,
Your very humble servants, Isaac Davis, Charles Lewis, John Coles, William Sims, Nicholas Lewis, David Rodes, James Quarles, George Gilmer, John Henderson, jun.
To the Reverend Mr. SHEILD.
SIR, YOU must not be surprised to find me addressing you, in this publick manner. I am a stranger to your person and place of residence, and can think of no way more proper to apply to you, in a case extremely interesting to myself. I understand that you are a native of this country, lately returned from England, in holy orders; that, upon your arrival here, in my absence from the colony, you declared, with much confidence, I had solicited, by letter, some person in administration for a pecuniary appointment under government; that, in return for such a favour, I had promised to exert myself to carry into execution the ministerial measures against the rights and liberties of America; and that you had seen a letter to this purpose, subscribed with my name.
A young clergyman, who is just entering into publick life, would, I suppose, be very cautious of singing out reports which reflect upon the characters of other men, unless he was certain of the truth of them. I now, therefore, call upon you to make good your charge; or to make a publick atonement to me, for the high insult you have offered my character.
I have been honoured, for more than thirty years, with the affection and confidence of the county I live in, as their first representative in General Assembly; and I have received, from the representative body of my country, the pleasing approbation of my publick conduct, by their twice appointing me one of their delegates at the General Continental Congress. You, Sir, have attempted to deprive me of this honour, and this confidence; and to load me with publick contempt and infamy, which I most justly merit, if your charge is true.
If, therefore, you refuse to comply with my reasonable demand, you may rest assured that I will take another method to vindicate myself from the infamous and invidious falsehood you have so industriously and boldly propagated against me. I am, Sir,
your humble servant, RICHARD BLAND.
NORFOLK, July 5. ON Wednesday last the ship Johnson, belonging to Mr. Gildart of Liverpool, and loaded by Messrs. Ashtons, was spoke with at the capes by some persons employed by the light house-company. She had come in the Sunday before, and went up the bay, but hearing she would not be suffered to land any of her cargo, but might probably meet with a disagreeable reception, she had put about, and was then following the Magdalen armed Schooner out to sea. She appeared very deep in the water, and the captain of her said there were great commotions in England, much greater than he had known in the time of war.
As there is reason to expect the speedy arrival of the others laden with goods from Great Britain, a careful watch should be kept, that they may meet with their deserts.
A brig lately loaded by Gibson, Donaldson, and Hamilton, of Suffolk, with a large quantity of provisions, was lately seized by some of the tenders, and taken to Boston for the supply of the navy and army.
From Princess Anne, we hear that on the eastern shore of that county lately drifted there several parts of a wreck, quantities of hay, a drummer's uniform, and some other military habits, which make it probable that one of the transports has been lost near that shore.
The commission from the Congress to General Washington, we are informed, is addressed in these words: To our beloved brother George Washington, Esq; captain
general and commander in chief of all the forces of the united colonies." It is said General Lee is the third in command, and that Samuel Griffin, Esq; late of this colony, is appointed his aid-de-camp. Major Thomas Mifflin, a delegate in the Congress for Pennsylvania, is aid-de-camp to General Washington. The General set out on the 18th of last month from Philadelphia, to take the command of the grand American army, near Boston. He is accompanied by General Lee, and was attended a few miles from Philadelphia by the troop of light-horse, and by all the officers of the city militia on horseback, who parted with our celebrated commander with the most ardent wishes for his success.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
A VESSEL capable of carrying 1500 barrels, to Britain. Whoever can furnish such a one will please to signify the same to Alexander Purdie, at his printing office.
JUNE 26, 1775.
THE delegates appointed by the counties and corporations of the colony are desired to meet at the town of Richmond, in the county of Henrico, on Monday the 17th of July next.
PEYTON RANDOLPH, President.
HAMPTON, June 20, 1775.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the publick, that the King's Arms tavern at this place, formerly kept by her late husband, William M'Caa, deceased, is still continued open by her; and, farther, to assure any Gentlemen disposed to favour her with their custom, that they may depend upon her utmost endeavours to keep the house in the best manner.
SARAH M'CAA.
N. B. Proper accommodations will be provided for horses, and Gentlemen may depend upon their being taken due care of.
FREDERICKSBURG, June 19, 1775.
AS I intend to leave the colony for a few months, all persons who have any claims against me are desired to call and have them settled. I must request all those who are indebted to me to pay off as far as they can, and give bond for their balances. Mr. Lachlan Campbell will carry on the business in my absence, and he is properly authorised to receive all sums due to me, and to settle every just demand against me.
(4) JOHN GLASSELL.
FINCASTLE, May 21, 1775.
RUN away from the subscriber, living on Neck creek, near Mr. Thompson's mill, an Irish servant man named THOMAS BENSON, about 5 feet 9 inches high, wears his own long black hair tied, and has lost the half of his left hand little finger; had on a home made flax linen shirt, a pair of tow linen trousers, and carried with him a blue home made cloth coat, a red and yellow silk and cotton waistcoat, buckskin breeches, a raccoon hat, a brass mounted long smooth-bore gun, marked on the side-plate MM 1769, and on the barrel W. MORGAN, a shot-bag and powder-horn, a canister with 2 lbs. of powder, a falling axe, a pocket compass, &c. &c. He likewise stole his indentures, and, being a very good scholar, it is probable he may make an assignment on them. He is supposed to be with Samuel Ingram's servant man, as they both went off about the same time. Whoever secures the said servant, so that I get him again, shall have 5l. reward, and, if out of the county, reasonable charges, paid by
NATHANIEL MORGAN.

FINCASTLE, June 1, 1775.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Archibald Campbell, late of Botetourt county, deceased, are desired to make speedy payment; and those who have any demands against the same are desired to make them known, immediately, to
ISRAEL CHRISTIAN, adm.
Forty shillings reward,
FOR JAMIE , a tall black fellow, with large head and face, has lost part of one of his fore teeth, who ran away from the subscriber last night, and is supposed to have got on board some vessel. All masters are forbid to carry him out; his clothing a light coloured fearnought waistcoat, and such other as is common for plantation slaves.
AUGUSTINE MOORE.
YORK TOWN, June 29, 1775.
FINCASTLE, June 1, 1775.
RUN away from the subscriber, last night, within 9 miles of English ferry, on New river, an Irish servant man named THOMAS WELSH , about 21 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches high, is well made to his height, of a fair complexion, and speaks bad English. He was clad in a hunting shirt filled with wool, buckskin breeches, linsey leggins, a wool hat, and his shoes nailed all round, both heels and soles. He has a smooth-bore gun with him, and is supposed to be along with Nathaniel Morgan's servant man. Whoever secures the said servant, so that he may be got again, shall have 50s. reward, if taken in the county, if out thereof 5l. paid by
SAMUEL INGRAM.
JOSEPH MEARS.
RUN away from the subscriber, in York town, on Sunday the 18th of this instant (June) an indented servant man, who came in by the name of John O'Brian, but his true name is JAMES BRENON . He is a tailor by trade, a good workman, and can write very well; therefore it is probable he may forge a pass, under some feigned name. He has short dark hair, a remarkable long head, slender made about the arms and body, is about five feet and a half high, and was born in Dublin. He wore a brown mixed cloth coat, nankeen breeches, and a striped waistcoat. Whoever apprehends the said servant, and will convey him to me, or secure him so that I get him again, shall have 5l. reward, paid by
WILLIAM DAVIS.
STOLEN from Mr. John Fitzhugh's pasture, in Stafford, near the courthouse, on Sunday night, the 11th instant (June) a likely bay HORSE about 14 hands high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, has a fresh scar under his throat, occasioned by a late swelling, which has reduced his plight very much, paces and canters so well as to be an exceeding fine riding horse, and branded on the near buttock TF in a piece. It is more than probable, indeed I think it certain, that the said horse was taken off by one William Gray, a joiner, who cloped from these parts the same night on account of some misdemeanors which he had been committing in Falmouth, and for which he was, at that time, pursued by a justice's warrant. The said Grey is a likely young fellow about 22 years of age, rather taller than middle size, wears his own dark curled hair, takes snuff to excess, which affects his speech very perceptibly. He told some of his comrades that he was going to Bedford county, from whence he lately came, but how far to believe this is uncertain. Whoever will find and produce the said horse to me shall have 40s. reward, and 5l. if the thief can be detected and brought to justice.
GEORGE FITZHUGH.
NOTICE is hereby given, that there are now remaining, in Osborne's warehouse, in Chesterfield county, six hogsheads of tobacco, mark, numbers, weight, and names, as follows which have been inspected upwards of three years.
No. 701, gross 1213, tare 128, neat 1085, estate of James R. Bradby, note out. No. 2012, gross 1114, tare 113, neat 1001, George Foster, Sandy creek. No. 2108, gross 1224, tare 120, neat 1104, Henry Cox, Cumberland, note out. No. 2236, gross 1388, tare 128, neat 1260, estate of James R. Bradby. No. 2237, gross 1150, tare 128, neat 1022, estate of do. No. 2254, gross 763, tare 113, neat 650, estate of do.
EDWARDS & GRAVES.
RUN away from the subscriber, ROBERT ROBINSON, a valuable joiner and carpenter, about 28 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, makes a good appearance both in person and in dress, wears his own dark coloured hair cut short before and behind, has a clean skin, and is of a thin make; had on, a fashionable good beaver hat, a fine cloth coat, of a parson's gray colour, with hair buttons, white Russia drill breeches, and a double breasted waistcoat of corded light jeans or fustian, light blue worsted stockings, single channel pumps not much wore, and wears in his sleeves either a pair of black or a pair of oval purple buttons set in yellow metal. He was born in the south of Scotland, worked long in the city of Edinburgh, and in the town of Kelso upon Tweed, and also undertook and built a church at Inverness, in the north of Scotland. The said servant was purchased three weeks ago at Monday point, on Potomack, from on board the Friendship, Capt. Park, from Glasgow. He speaks broad, writes a good hand, and may probably make himself out a pass. All masters of vessels are cautioned against receiving him, and I will give 3l. to any person that will deliver him to me, in Lancaster county, besides what the law allows.
(tf.) MUNGO HARVEY.
Forty shillings reward,
TO any person who has found, and will restore, a silk pocketbook with three paper bills, two of five pounds each, and one of ten shillings. The book was lost between the mouth of Quantico and Dumfries, on the 30th of last May. The five pound bills were enclosed in a letter, directed to Capt. Carr; one number 635, emitted the 24th of May MDCLX, the other number 109, emitted the 7th of April MDCLXII.
(4) CUTHBERT BULLITT.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, containing 3000 acres, whereon is a plantation which has employed, for some years past, twelve or fourteen slaves; this tract lies in the upper end of King William county. Also a tract lying in the lower end of the said county, containing 1100 acres, and pleasantly situated on Pamunkey river; a brick dwelling-house, with necessary offices, a fishing shore, and a lively fertility of soil, recommend the latter tract to any Gentleman who may be about to settle in life. Possession will be delivered on the 25th of December next, to the purchaser, or purchasers, who will have liberty of sowing fall grain. Mr. Benjamin Grymes, jun. of Orange, will make known particulars to any person who may be inclined to purchase the whole, or any part of the said tracts. Credit till the first of January 1777 will be allowed, by
JUDITH ROBINSON.
(tf.) LUCY ROBINSON.
BENJAMIN GRYMES, jun.
GLOUCESTER, June 15, 1775.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of Dr. Thomas Clayton, late of this county, deceased, are desired to send in their accounts, properly proved; and those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, or give bond for their respective balances.
THOMAS WHITING, executor.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Gloucester county, on the 14th of this instant (May) a negro man named NED , about 19 or 20 years of age, five feet two or three inches high, rather of a tawny complexion. has some ringworms on his face, and some white hairs in his head; his clothing was an old brown coat, and a yellow striped cotton waistcoat. I bought him last March at the sale of Mr. John Shermer, in James City county, for Mann Page, junior, Esquire. He was brought from one of his quarters in King William county, and I have reason to believe that he will go to those parts, or to his mother, who lives with Mr. Thomas Booth, in Richmond town. Any person who will take up the said slave, and secure him so that I get him again, shall be paid 40s. by Mann Page, junior, Esquire, to whom the negro belongs.
(tf.) JAMES JONES.
RUN away from the subscriber, at West Point, in King William county, the 21st of last December, a very likely Virginia born negro man, named MIKE , about 22 years old, six feet high, and stutters much; had on, when he went away, a suit of negro cotton, but may probably change his clothes. I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying him out of the colony. Whoever brings the said negro to me shall have 3l. reward, besides what the law allows, and if taken out of the colony 10l. (tf.) JOHN WEST.
For SALE at Tappahannock,
AN exceeding likely young negro man, who is a very good house servant, understands taking care of horses, and is a tolerable good cook. If the purchaser is not perfectly satisfied with him after a month's trial, he may return him if in health.
(tf.) ARCHIBALD M'CALL.
To be SOLD in Amherst county,
FOUR THOUSAND acres of exceeding good tobacco LAND, being part of a large tract formerly advertised, together with a very valuable gristmill, upon Buffalo river. This land is equal to any that has yet been sold of the tract. The time of payment will be made agreeable to purchasers. Mr. Gabriel Penn, who lives near the land, is authorised to bargain for it, and will show it to any person inclined to purchase.
(tf.) CARTER BRAXTON.
For SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline county near Newmarket, containing about 3000 acres of well timbered land, having thereon two plantations, in good repair, with proper and convenient edifices for farming, or making tobacco. For terms apply to the subscriber.
(tf.) JOHN BAYLOR.
For SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline county contiguous to Mattapony, 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 in King William, Mr. John Armistead in Caroline, or Mr. John Baylor, executors. (tf)
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At a meeting of the committee for Cumberland county, held on Friday the 21st of April, 1775.
THE chairman recommended that the committee should take under consideration the proceedings of the late Provincial Convention, held at Richmond town, in the county of Henrico, from Monday the 20th of March to Monday the 27th of the same month. The committee accordingly proceeded to the consideration thereof, and, after the maturest deliberation, came to the following resolutions:
Resolved unanimously , that this committee do cordially approve the proceedings and resolutions of the late Provincial Convention, and also recommend it, in the strongest terms, to the inhabitants of this county, to observe them in every particular, and that they use every means in their power to carry them into effect.
Resolved unanimously , that the most cordial thanks of this committee, and of all the inhabitants of this county, are justly due to the Hon. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esq; and the rest of the worthy delegates who represented this colony in the late Provincial Convention, for their cheerful undertaking and faithful discharge of the trust reposed in them, and for the wisdom and spirit displayed in their proceedings.
GEORGE CARRINGTON, chairman.
At a meeting of the committee for Cumberland county, held on Wednesday the 3rd of May, 1775.
Resolved unanimously , THAT the thanks of this committee, and of all the inhabitants of this county, are justly due to Captain CHARLES SCOTT, and his independent company, for their spirited offers of their service in defending this colony against wicked invaders, and their cheerful appearance at this place to-day, in readiness to march forwards, on a late alarm; and that this committee, in behalf of themselves and their constituents, do accordingly present to the said Captain Scott, and his company, their most cordial thanks as aforesaid.
GEORGE CARRINGTON, chairman.
At a meeting of the committee for Cumberland county, held on Wednesday the 17th of May, 1775.
MR. chairman opened the business of the day, by laying before the committee informations lately received by express from the northward, respecting the government of New York; amongst which is a resolution of the Maryland Provincial Convention, for immediately suspending all exportations from that province to Quebec, Nova Scotia, Georgia, and Newfoundland, or any part of the fishing coasts or fishing islands, and to the town of Boston, until the Continental Congress shall give farther directions thereon; whereupon the committee, after the maturest deliberation, came to the following resolutions:
Resolved unanimously , that this committee doth heartily approve of the said resolution of the Maryland Provincial Convention, as well concerted, upon the view of the present conjuncture of affairs, and doth recommend it as a proper rule of conduct to all men.
Resolved , that the present alarming situation of American affairs, especially in the province of New York, renders it absolutely necessary that a Colony Convention be immediately called; and this committee do recommend it to ROBERT CARTER NICHOLAS, Esq; in the most earnest terms, to call a Colony Convention as speedily as possible, provided the General Assembly,
now called to meet on the first Thursday in June, shall be prorogued to a farther day.
The following address to the inhabitants of the lower parts of Virginia was proposed, and unanimously agreed to:
Friends and Countrymen,
“ We the committee for the county of Cumberland, taking into our serious consideration the unremitting efforts of despotick administration to effect the total subversion of American liberty, aided by the wicked and venal tools of corruption, who are endeavouring, by the basest misrepresentations and falsehoods, to effect an unnatural division between the mother country and her colonies, covering their wicked design under the specious pretence of duty and attachment to our gracious sovereign, and the sacred laws of the British empire, and also the unhappy situation to which you will be reduced in case of an hostile invasion of this colony, do, for ourselves and our constituents (should such a distressing circumstance take place) most cordially invite you to remove so many of your wives and children into this county as the inhabitants thereof can conveniently entertain, where they will meet with the best protection and accommodations we are able to afford.”
GEORGE CARRINGTON, chairman.
COMMITTEE CHAMBER, FREDERICK county, June 19, 1775.
THE late conduct of Patrick Henry, Esq; relative to his making reprisals from the king's receiver-general, for the powder so clandestinely taken from the colony magazine, being laid before this committee, they took the same into consideration; when it was
Resolved unanimously , that an express be immediately despatched to Williamsburg, with the following address to the printer.
Mr. PURDIE, SIR.
WE should blush to be thus late in our commendations of, and thanks to, PATRICK HENRY, Esq; for his patriotick and spirited behaviour in making reprisals for the powder so unconstitutionally (not to use a term more harsh, which perhaps it deserves) taken from the publick magazine, could we have entertained a thought that any part of the colony would have condemned a measure calculated for the benefit of the whole; but as we are informed this is the case, we beg leave, through the channel of your paper, to assure that Gentleman that we did from the first, and still do, most cordially approve, and commend, his conduct in that affair. The good people of this county will never fail to approve and support him, to the utmost of their power, in every action derived from so rich a source as the LOVE of his COUNTRY.
We heartily thank him for stepping forth to convince the tools of despotism that free-born men are not to be intimidated, by any form of danger, to submit to the arbitrary acts of their rulers; and hope he knows us better than to suppose any proclaimed distinctions, respecting the property of the powder, can ever make us condemn actions so worthily achieved, or forsake the achievers.
And, more fully to express our sentiments, we cannot but wish he had proceeded to secure what arms and ammunition might remain after the plunder of the magazine.
An address from the Council, to the good people of this colony, being laid
before the committee, it was, after mature deliberation,
Resolved unanimously , that the following be transmitted to the publick printer, in answer thereto.
This committee, considering the very extraordinary powers assumed, and exercised, by the Council of this colony, are induced the more attentively to investigate their conduct on this alarming crisis, and to express their abhorrence and detestation of having the generous struggles for liberty branded with the opprobrious terms of licentious and ungovernable .
The peace and good order of the community in their county (and they have been informed it is general through the colony) they will venture to say, has been preserved inviolate, and the people as governable as in times of the most profound tranquillity, unless frequent meetings to perfect themselves in MILITARY EXERCISES, and a steady resolution to oppose, to the last extremity, all invaders of their just rights and liberties, be deemed a licentious and ungovernable spirit . THEN, INDEED, they must glory such a spirit has gone forth, and pledge their faith to their countrymen that nothing but death shall rob them of their part of it.
This committee has seriously considered, according to the recommendation of the Council, the probable consequences of the conduct which hath been lately pursued, and are of opinion it is the only method to obtain a redress of their grievances. Every lenient measure, they think, has already been tried, without success (a circumstance with which their HONOURS would seem to be unacquainted) and they have nothing left but tamely to submit, or resolutely oppose, of which two, they hope, the latter will be the choice of every American.
This committee would have wished not to doubt the integrity of the Council, nor to make any odious distinction , from the important place they hold in the state; but when such odious epithets as LICENTIOUS and UNGOVERNABLE are made use of to stigmatise men labouring in the glorious cause of liberty, and they must say, in their opinion, the conduct of a man to whom they hold themselves, and the whole colony, much obliged, for his patriotick behaviour, they conceive it their duty to speak their minds without disguise, to any man, or set of men, under heaven.
(A copy from the minutes)
WILLIAM HETH, clerk.
At a meeting of the committee for the county of Sussex, at the courthouse, on Monday the 8th of May, 1775.
P R E S E N T,
David Mason, Augustine Claiborne, Michael Blow, Henry Gee, John Cargill, William Nicholson, William Blunt, Robert Jones, John Peters, John Mason, junior, James Jones, George Rieves, Richard Parker, and George Booth, Gentlemen.
Resolved , THAT the thanks of this committee be given to the Rev. Mr. CAMPBELL, for his excellent prayer of this morning, prior to the committee entering upon business.
This committee taking into consideration a paragraph which appears in the publick newspapers, said to be extracted from a letter written to Lord Dartmouth, one of his Majesty's principal secretaries of state, by Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, on the 24th day of December last,
Resolved unanimously , as their opinion, that the said extracts (being fraught with calumny, falsehoods, and illiberal reflections against the good people of this colony in general, who are now, and for some

time past have been, contending for their dearest rights, in the most decent and orderly manner) can be no other than a wicked and detestable forgery, or the work of some dirty ministerial sycophant, intending to widen our present unhappy differences with the mother country, and impress the people of this colony with unfavourable sentiments of a ruler who, they are unwilling to believe, would so meanly forfeit that general esteem he had, by a mild and pacific administration, so generally acquired. With this opinion of the said extract, this committee cannot forbear, however reluctantly, to observe, that a late manœuvre, in seizing the powder in the publick magazine of this colony, and privately conveying it away in the night, together with his evasive answer to the address of the corporation of the city of Williamsburg, presented to his Lordship upon that occasion, but too plainly points out to this colony that the first magistrate has swerved from the line of conduct which has hitherto marked his administration, and impressed this committee with an idea that his private wishes are unfavourable to the welfare of this colony and the liberties of mankind. No other motives, we presume, could have actuated him to the commission of an act conceived in secrecy, and brought forth in darkness; the design of which was evidently to render (at least as far as in his power so to do) this colony defenceless, and lay it open to the attacks of a savage invasion, or a domestic foe, which a late proclamation threatens us with, and which his Excellency could not be ignorant of.
Resolved unanimously , that it is absolutely necessary that this county be put into the best posture of defence possible; and, to that end, that a meeting of the people be convened at the following places, on the following respective days, that is to say: Those that muster under Captains Moore, Judkins, and Mason, at Brown's Quarter, on Tuesday the 16th instant; those that muster under Captains Jones, Smith, Hill, and Marrable, at the High Hills, on the 17th; and those that muster under Captains Nicholson, Parker, Reeves, Irby, and Harrison, at the plantation lately belonging to Captain James Jones, on the 19th; and that they, and every of them, do bring with them, to the said several meetings, what arms they and every of them have. And this committee do earnestly request the field-officers and captains to attend the said several meetings, in order to animate the people, in the present time of danger, to compliance of the resolutions of the late Convention.
Resolved unanimously , that we the members of this committee, now present, and every of us, will, in order to raise a sufficient sum of money to purchase ammunition, in this time of imminent danger, pay, by way of contribution for that purpose, the sum of 10l. current money, on or before the first day of June next; and as we doubt not but the absent members of this committee will do the same for themselves, therefore Messrs. John Cargill, James Jones, and George Reeves, are requested immediately to purchase ammunition for the use of this county, to the amount of 200l. current money, the present members engaging to indemnify them in such purchase, and that they make report of their proceedings to the next committee.
Resolved unanimously , that a committee of intelligence and correspondence be appointed, of the following persons, that is to say: Messrs. Blow, Peete, Nicholson, Cargill, Gee, David Mason, Claiborne, and Blunt; that upon they, or any one of them, receiving an alarm, he or they do forthwith fall upon the best methods in his or their power to give notice of such alarm, throughout this county, and also to some one or more of the committees of South-
ampton and Brunswick fixing upon the most convenient place for the people to rendezvous at, being guided therein by the quarter threatened most with an invasion, insurrection, or other attack.
Ordered , that the proceedings of this day be transmitted by the chairman, as soon as may be convenient, to the press, in order to their publication.
MICHAEL BLOW, chairman.
Frederick county committee, May 27, 1775.
Resolved unanimously , THAT the thanks of this committee be presented to the Rev. Charles Minn Threlston, and Col. Isaac Zane, who represented this county in the late Convention, from a just sensibility of a faithful discharge of the trust reposed in them.
Resolved unanimously , that this committee do recommend to the representatives of this county to use their influence, in the ensuing session of Assembly, to procure adequate satisfaction to the officers and soldiers who bravely ventured their lives, in defence of their country, in the late expedition against the Indians; and also to those who advanced their property, on the credit of the publick, for the support of the army.
Whereas it is expected that proposals will be made to the Assembly, on behalf of administration, to levy a certain sum of money annually, disposable by Parliament, it is therefore earnestly recommended to our representatives to oppose such proposal to the utmost of their abilities, and to express their determined resolution to reject any proposition whatever, which may be offered, while an armed force remains on this continent, for the purpose of compelling submission to parliamentary mandates; and every requisition for levying money on their constituents, coming through any other channel than the official servants of the crown; the uses to which such monies are to be applied being always expressed in such requisitions. And we would have it understood, as the sense of this committee, that no measures with administration, which may affect the liberties of America, ought to be agreed to, on behalf of this colony, without the concurrence of our sister colonies.
Resolved unanimously , that the several arbitrary and illegal proclamations lately issued by Lord Dunmore, his seizure of the colony powder, and his gross misrepresentations of the state of this colony to the ministry, render it highly necessary to regard with peculiar attention whatever comes through his hands.
Ordered , that the clerk transmit a copy of the above to the publick printer.
WILLIAM HETH, clerk.
AT a meeting of the committee for the county of Middlesex, on Monday the 17th of April, 1775, a complaint being lodged against one Thomas Haddin, an inhabitant of said county, for refusing to sign the continental association, and reviling the same, the committee ordered him to be summoned to appear before them this 22d of May; and it plainly appearing that he had been summoned, but that he not only refused to appear, but expressed himself in terms of the highest contempt, both of the association and committee:
Resolved therefore , that the said THOMAS HADDIN be held forth to the publick as an enemy to American liberty.
Ordered , that a copy of the above be transmitted to the printer of the Virginia Gazette, and that he be requested to print the same.
LODOWICK JONES, clerk.
JUNE 6, 1775.
At a meeting of the committee for the county of MIDDLESEX, present ten members.
IT having been reported, by one John Parsons, a ship-builder, that goods to a
considerable amount, contrary to the association of the Continental Congress, had been landed at Urbanna, on Thursday the 25th ult. and put into the store of Mr. James Mills & Co. the committee convened, and after the strictest inquiry, and the testimony of a witness, being first sworn, it appeared that the report had not the least foundation. To the end, therefore, that the publick may not be imposed on by such false and groundless reports, the committee think it their duty to declare, that the Gentleman concerned in said store have never, as far as they know, or believe, been guilty of the smallest breach of the association; but, on the contrary, have adhered to the same with a scrupulosity becoming the friends of American liberty.
Ordered , that a copy of the above be sent to the printer of the Virginia Gazette, and that he be desired to print the same.
SAMUEL KLUG, chairman.
At a committee held at PITTSYLVANIA courthouse, on Wednesday the 22d of February 1775.
A COMPLAINT being made to this committee, that a certain John Pigg had violated the association, by drinking, and making use of in his family, the detestable East India TEA, and also that he the said Pigg had taken uncommon pains in order to defeat the intention of the said association, by exclaiming much against the measures adopted by the General Congress; upon which the said Pigg was summoned to appear before the said committee to answer the said charge, which he absolutely refused to do, declaring to the person who gave him notice to attend, that his intention was to do as he pleased, and that he should not pay any regard to the summons of the committee: Whereupon it is the opinion of this committee, that the said PIGG ought to be looked upon as a traitor to his country, and inimical to American liberty. And it is recommended to all people to break off all intercourse and connexion with the said Pigg, until such time as he reinstates himself in the good will and affection of all the good people of this county.
Ordered , that the clerk of this committee do transmit the above proceedings to the different printers in Williamsburg, and beg they will publish the same in their papers.
WILLIAM P. MARTIN, clerk.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
J U S T I M P O R T E D, A CARGO of SALT from St. Ubes and Lewis town, in the ship Molly , Capt. Cowan; which will be sold on board said ship at Hobb's Hole, or by the subscriber in Urbanna. JAMES MILLS
REMAINING in Gray's Creek warehouse a hhd. of tobacco, inspected upwards of three years, entered in the books to the estate of Henry Harrison, No. 496, 638 122, 516. SAMUEL JUDKINS HENRY MORING.
COMMITTED to York jail, the 28th ult. a MULATTO LAD 5 feet 4 inches high, thin made, who says his name is Peter Weeks, and that he belongs to John Parker of Accomack county; has on an old duffil jacket, striped Virginia-cloth breeches, and an old ragged shirt. — Like wise, on the 1st of this instant (July) BLACK LAD 5 feet 3 inches and a quarter high, thin made, has the wool on his crown cut close, says his name is John Thompson, and that he belongs to William Hack of Accomack county; has on a ne osnabrug shirt, old purple colour breeches, and a fustian or jeans coat with metal buttons. The owners are desired prove their properties, and pay charges. WILLIAM MITCHELL