The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1777-09-12 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
High HEAVEN to GRACIOUS ENDS directs the STORM!
E D U C A T I O N.
THE great want of publick schools for the education of youth, and the important advantages arising to the community from a proper cultivation of the human mind in its early state together with the expectations of a recompense for discharging, with credit, so laborious and useful an undertaking, have induced the reverend mr. Andrews , and mr. Swinton , to form a resolution, of opening a school at the glebe in Suffex , at Christmas next. As a knowledge of Latin and Greek has always been judged necessary for some professions in civil and active life, gentlemen who choose to send their children will have them instructed in those languages after the most approved methods; and as teaching boys only these who are to be brought up to trade and business, or the mechanical arts, is rather spending their time to little purpose, they will be enabled to acquire a grammatical knowledge of their own tongue, and taught to read, with propriety, the best English authors, Writing , Accompts , Geography , the most useful branches of the Arithmeticks , and French . The strictest care will be taken of their morals, and decent behaviour; and they will be guided in the paths of religion, according to the doctrine of the church of England . The price of board in the neighbourhood is at present 12l. a year, finding themselves bedding. Tuition 5l. a year, the one half to be paid at admission, the other at the expiration of the year. 4||
Sept. 1, 1777.
To be SOLD for ready money, on Thursday the 2d of October, at the plantation that lately belonged to major Burges Ball , in Lancaster county ,
ONE hundred head of cattle, 80 head of sheep, a number of hogs, a fine six oared barge, several thousand feet of both plank and scantling, a quantity of fine reddish coloured flag stone, ten horses, corn, wheat, and fodder, the sale to continued till the whole is disposed off.
HENRY ARMISTEAD.
RICHMOND, August 28, 1777.
RUN away from the subscriber at this place, on Tuesday last, a likely young negro man slave named TAPEEY , about 20 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, had on when he made his escape an osnaburg or Virginia linen shirt, a pair of canvas trousers, tarred, and a round hat. He is an entire stranger to the country above Portsmouth , and was seen on the road 6 miles below this place, enquiring for Williamburg and Hampton , where he intends. I expect to find his escape on board some of the British ships of war. I will give 20 dollars reward to any person who delivers him to me, Robert Mitchell in Richmond , or 10 dollars for securing him in any jail in this state, and giving me notice thereof at Portsmouth .
GEORGE KELLY.
FOR sale, the following tracts of land in the upper end of Caswell county , North Carolina , viz. The first lying on both sides of Country Line creek, containing by estimation 1850 acres, on which are several plantations, and 100 acres of cleared land or upwards. On one of the plantations is a large dwelling-house built with brick, two stories high, with four rooms on a floor, a workhouse 24 by 16 with a stone chimney, a kitchen 20 by 16 with a stone chimney, a dairy, smokehouse, and all other necessary outhouses, gardens, &c. The whole new and in good repair, an apple orchard of about 300 bearing trees of the best kind of fruit, and a large peach orchard. The land is very rich, and good for tobacco, wheat, corn, &c. lies within 90 or 100 miles of Cross Creek , and will afford 150 or 200 acres of choice good meadow land. The situation is remarkably high and pleasant, and the springs (which are very plenty) equal to any on the continent.---On another of the plantations (which lies on the main road to Petersburg and Halifax ) is a dwelling-house 24 by 16 with a brick chimney, an office 16 by 12 with a brick chimney, and a kitchen; a warehouse 24 by 16, a storehouse 20 by 16, and a tub mill newly built on a very good stream.---The second tract, lying within 2 or 3 miles of the above, contains by estimation 1240 acres, and is exceedingly level, very rich, well timbered and watered.---I have also several other smaller tracts, lying in the same neighbourhood to dispose of. Any person inclinable to purchase any of the above-mentioned lands may be shewn the whole, or any part thereof, by applying to the subscriber, who now lives on the premises, or in his absence to David Hart , contiguous thereto, who is empowered to sell, &c. ||
NATH: HART.
DURING my absence from this state, I have appointed mr. David Owen of Powhatan county to settle and receive all monies due to me, and to give proper discharges for the same. It is hoped that all persons indebted, either by bond or open account, will pay off as soon as possible, to enable mr. Owen to discharge the debts due from
1|| HUGHES WOODSON.
ALEXANDRIA, August 30, 1777.
FOR sale, a schooner now lying at this place, four years old, completely fitted for sea, with new sails, rigging, &c. Burthen about 250 barrels. Any person inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to
ROBERT M'CREA.
DESERTED from my company in the 2d Virginia regiment, James Brown , about 22 years old, of a fair complexion, and about 5 feet 10 inches high. I expect he is in North Carolina . Whoever delivers the said deserter to a continental officer shall have 20 dollars reward.
2|| FRANCIS TAYLOR, capt.
140 DOLLARS Reward.
DESERTED from col. William Grayson's regiment, the following soldiers, viz. John Russell , 21 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, light hair, hazel eyes, thin visage, and fair complexion. George Russell , 19 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, sandy hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, and slow of speech. William Harnes , 20 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dark hair, and fair complexion. Reuben Farrington , 20 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, light hair, blue eyes, and very fond of drink. Upon his enlistment, he obtained a furlough for 20 days; having failed to meet agreeable thereto, I am informed he has made for some of the northern states. Joseph Younger , about 24 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, yellow curled hair, gray eyes, and thin visage. Abraham Childress , 30 years of age, 6 feet high, short black hair, gray eyes, and fair complexion. James Kyle , 21 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, black curled hair, remarkable large nose, swarthy complexion, and by trade a hatter. The four first mentioned enlisted with me in Pittsylvania county , the next two in Halifax , and the last in Charlotte . I will give the above reward for the whole, or 20 dollars for each, on their being delivered to any continental officer on their march to head quarters, or to myself at Peytonsburgh in Pittsylvania county .
|| RO. RAKESTRAW, 1st lieut.
N. B. The three first mentioned have since enlisted with capt. John Dooly , and are gone with him to Georgia .
CHARLOTTE county, Sept. 2, 1777.
DANIEL TUCKER, and John Thomas , soldiers in the 4th Virginia regiment, are desired to meet me at the above courthouse, on the 15th instant, without fail. 1|| JOSEPH HOLT.
To be RENTED, and entered into the 1st of November next,
A HOUSE in the town of Manchester , with two rooms below, two above, and a cellar underneath; also a kitchen, stable, and garden adjoining. For terms apply to
5|| A. STEUART.
Twenty DOLLARS reward.
RUN away from the subscriber in Fairfax county , near Alexandria , about the 10th of August , a young negro man named JOE , about 21 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, well made, has a round face, which is full of small bumps, a mole on his neck, and large flat feet. Had on when he went away an osnaburg shirt and trousers, but may probably change his clothes; he can read and write. I have understood that he wants to enlist as a freeman. Whoever takes up the said negro and brings him home, or secures him so that his master may get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
CHARLES JONES.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2.
A GENTLEMEN arrived in town last week from New Jersey informs us, that general Sullivan, with 1500 men, under generals Smallwood and Borre, went from Morrisstown last Thursday se'night at noon, crossed at Elizabeth town point, and was on Staten Island at day-break the next morning. One party went towards New York, till they got in sight of it; the other went towards Amboy. In their course they killed many of the new levies, and took colonels Allen, Barton, and Dongan, 2 majors, 4 captains, 6 lieutenants, 2 surgeons mates, and 203 privates, with which they crossed to Amboy about 2 o'clock. About 3 o'clock the rear guard of our army, consisting of 126 men, was attacked, and twice repulsed the assailants, who suffered much in killed; but our party, having expended all their ammunition, were obliged to surrender, among which are col. Antil, major John Stewart of Maryland, a major of col. Hazen's regiment, and two other majors, with 6 or 7 other officers. Four officers of ours are missing.
We hear that since the enemy have landed at Elk the number of prisoners and deserters from them amounts to 60. Friday last several were brought to this city.
By the accounts of deserters from the enemy, their situation must be very disagreeable and distressing, as the number of sick is considerable, having increased greatly since they landed, and they are so closely observed by the militia that they dare not venture out far to procure fresh provisions. That numbers of seamen, as well as soldiers, are determined to desert the first opportunity; the latter in particular are greatly dissatisfied, on account of their bad provisions, for which even best part of their pay is stopped, as they do not receive more than 2 d. halfpeny a day, and when that happens to be paid them it is not in their power to purchase any vegetables, which the poor fellows are now more desirous of than ever they were of liquor. And that soon after their landing they lost near 30 horses, having turned them into a corn field, where the creatures eat to such excess that they expired before the English farriers could discover their disorder, and administer any thing to their relief.
Head Quarters, Aug. 28, 1777.
SIR,
A MESSENGER is just arrived with the enclosed letters from general Arnold and colonel Gansevoort. I am happy in communicating them to your excellency. Great honour is due to col. Gansevoort, lieut. col. Willet, and the officers and soldiers of the garrison under their command. I cannot too warmly recommend them to Congress. The gallant defence of fort Stanwix must convince all the western nations of Indians of the superiority of the American arms. I am, sir, your most obedient humble servant,
HORATIO GATES.
His excellency JOHN HANCOCK, esq; president of CONGRESS.
Head Quarters, Aug. 28, 1777.
SIR,
IN the packet, I have the honour to transmit to your excellency a copy of a letter I received last night from major general Arnold. The defeat and disgrace with which the enemy have been obliged to retreat from Fort Schuyler, added to the complete and brilliant victory gained by general Starke and col. Warner, at Bennington, gives the brightest lustre to the American arms, and covers the enemies of the United States with infamy and flame. The horrid murders and scalpings paid for and encouraged by lieut. general Burgoyne, previous to his defeat at Bennington, will for ever stain the honour of the British arms. In one house, the parents, with six children, were most
cruelly butchered, and this polite macaroni paid ten dollars for each of their scalps. Heaven has, I hope, in store, some punishment for such unheard of cruelties. I am, sir, your most obedient servant,
HORATIO GATES.
The hon. JOHN HANCOCK, esq; Fort Schuyler, Aug. 22, 1777.
DEAR SIR,
THIS morning, at 11 o'clock, I began a heavy cannonade upon our enemy's works, which was immediately returned by a number of shells and cannon. About 3 o'clock several deserters came in, who informed me that general St. Ledger with his army was retreating with the utmost precipitation; soon after which I sent out a party of about 60 men to enter their camps, who soon returned and confirmed the above account. About 7 o'clock this evening Hanjort Schuyler arrived here, and informed me that general Arnold, with 2000 men, were on their march for this post, in consequence of which I send you this information. I am, dear Sir, yours, &c.
PETER GANSEVOORT, colonel. To the hon. general Arnold, or officer commanding the army on their march to Fort Schuyler.
Mohawk river, 10 miles above Fort Daton, Aug. 23, 1777, 5 o'clock P. M.
Dear General,
I WROTE you the 21st instant from the German Flats, that, from the best intelligence I could procure of the enemy's strength, it was much superior to ours, at the same time enclosed you a copy of the resolutions of a council of war, and requested you to send me a reinforcement of 1000 light troops. As the enemy had made their approaches within 200 yards of the fort, I was determined at all events to hazard a battle, rather than suffer the garrison to fall a sacrifice. This morning I marched from the German Flats for this place; but the excessive bad roads, and necessary precautions in marching through a thick wood, retarded us so much, that we have but this moment reached this place, where I have met an express with the enclosed letter from col. Gansevoort, acquainting me the enemy had yesterday retired from Fort Schuyler with great precipitation. I am at a loss to judge of their real intentions, whether they have returned home, or retired with a view of engaging us upon the road. I am inclined to the former, from the account of the deserters, and from their leaving their tents, and considerable baggage, which our people have secured.
I shall immediately detach about 900 men, and make a forced march to the fort, in hopes of coming up with the rear, and securing their cannon and heavy baggage. I am, dear general, your affectionate obedient humble servant,
B. ARNOLD.
Hon. major-general GATES. Fort Schuyler, Aug. 24, 10 o'clock at night.
Dear General,
I WROTE you yesterday, that the enemy had retreated from this place. At 5 o'clock this evening, by a forced march of 22 miles, through a thick wood, I reached this place, in expectation of harassing the enemy in their retreat. Col. Gansevoort had anticipated my design, by sending out a small party, who brought in four royals, and a considerable quantity of baggage, with a number of prisoners and deserters. The enemy went off with the greatest precipitation, leaving their tents standing, their provisions, ammunition, &c. &c. which have fallen into our hands.
I am, dear general, your affectionate, B. ARNOLD.
Hon. major general GATES Published by order of Congress. CHARLES THOMSON, sec'y.
IN CONGRESS, June 14, 1777.
RESOLVED, that the FLAG of the United States be THIRTEEN STRIPES, alternate red and white; that the union be THIRTEEN STARS, white, in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
Extract from the minutes.
CHARLES THOMSON, sec'y.
BALTIMORE, September 2.
A DESCENT has been made on Long Island, by general Parsons, who took 100 of the new levies, and 6 pieces of brass cannon, and released a number of Americans, who were prisoners.
We have taken 100 of the enemy prisoners, near Elk, and 16 more have deserted to our army. Their army consists, it is said, of 12 000. General Washington has 14,000 regulars, and will soon have 8 or 10 000 militia.
Died.] At Philadelphia, Col. READ, of Virginia.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 12.
A LETTER from Philadelphia, dated the 1st instant, says: "An express arrived from the Northward last night, which brought us the agreeable intelligence of general Arnold's having raised the siege of Fort Schuyler. The enemy retired with precipitation, after having made regular approaches to within 200 yards of the fort. They left behind them their tents, and a quantity of baggage. General Arnold is in pursuit of them, and we expect soon to hear of his having overtaken them, and possessed himself of their cannon, &c. Our affairs in Maryland wear a pleasing aspect; scarcely a day passes but either prisoners or deserters from the enemy are brought to this city, and our light troops harass them exceedingly. General Washington has a good army with him."
Another letter, dated the 2d instant, says: "General Arnold has raised the siege of Fort Schuyler, causing the enemy to abandon their encampment, with such precipitation that they left behind them four royal howitzers, and much baggage and stores, which fell into our hands. Several regiments of militia, in going to join general Starke, fell in with the remains of Baum's party, whom they secured, every man of them, amounting, with those killed and taken by general Starke, to 1700."
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated the 1st instant.
"General Howe moves very slowly on, not having advanced above 8 or 10 miles in a week. His main body is now between the Head of Elk and their place of landing, and his advanced parties about two miles on this side, upon Gray's Hill. General Washington's head quarters are at Wilmington, and his main body about 8 miles advanced towards the enemy. If general Howe should insist on coming forward, I suppose a battle must ensue, and that shortly. The militia turn out with spirit, and in considerable numbers. We have already, in various and successful skirmishes, taken 84 prisoners; and 20 have deserted. Capt. Lee (son of our friend col. Henry) of Bland's light horse, brought 24 of the enemy in prisoners the other day. I believe they rather exceeded in number the whole of his troop."
Married, WARNER LEWIS, jun. esq; of Gloucester, to miss MOLLY FLEMING, of Cumberland.
Hyman, god of chaste desire, Select the brightest torch with care; Beauty, genius, love inspire, And hail with joy the happy pair. Wit enlivens beauty's charms, WARNER saw the union here; Her angel form his vision warms, Her virtues claim his vows sincere.

Deaths ] Mrs. JUDITH BURWELL, of Carter's creek, in Gloucester; a most amiable lady, and much regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
CAMP, Cross Roads, August 20, 1777. ALL officers, commissioned or non-commissioned, belonging to my brigade, composed of the 2d, 6th, 10th, and 14th Virginia regiments, and of col. Walter Stewart's Pennsylvania regiment, who are absent either on furlough or without leave, are hereby ordered to join their respective regiments immediately, such only excepted as may have obtained furlough from his excellency general Washington which are not yet expired. Particular attention must be paid to this order, as a different conduct cannot be justified in the active part of a campaign.
G. WEEDON, Brig. Gen.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 8, 1777. THE officers of the 6th Virginia regiment at present in the recruiting service are desired to repair to Frederickburg, with their recruits, by the 10th day of October next. Blankets must be brought with them. THOMAS MASSIE, capt. 2|| 6th Virginia regiment.
WANTED immediately, four or five hands acquainted with working up TIN SHEET into kettles and canteens, to whom generous wages will be given, by applying to the subscriber in Williamsburg. WILLIAM AYLETT.
Wanted Immediately,
A CAREFUL man, to take charge of a parcel of negroes and waggons, from this to Georgia. To such a one employment will be given either by the month or year, with good wages.
S. J. CUTHBERT.
Williamsburg, Sept. 9, 1777.
NAVY BOARD, Sept. 9, 1777. THE Board, agreeable to a resolution of yesterday, took into consideration the complaint of Thomas and George Bonwell, sailors belonging to the brig Northampton, against Francis Bright of the said brig; and having had sundry witnesses sworn and examined, on consideration whereof, it is the opinion of the Board that the allegations set forth in the said complaint have not been proved, and that the said complaint is altogether frivolous, and without any kind of foundation.
1|| W. DREW, clerk.
FAIRFAX, Mount Vernon, Sept. 9, 1777.
THOSE gentlemen who are indebted to the subscriber, on bonds, are earnestly requested to up pay the interest due on their several bonds. It would be very convenient and agreeable to the subscriber if the gentlemen could discharge the principal; and it is expected they will do the justice to pay the interest. Those who are indebted by dealings with Mr. Hill will please to settle their accounts with him, as soon as possible. I will take young negro men or boys in payment.
JOHN P. CUSTIS.
N. B. Wanted, two likely MULATTO Boys, of the proper size for porters.
PETERSBURG, Sept. 4, 1777.
I HAVE in my possession a small boat, which was brought to this place by a certain Matthias Williams (alias Hundley) from Gloucester, who was taken on his way down the river, having stolen flour on board, and in carrying him to a magistrate made his escape. The boat, I have been informed, was found in the bay some time past, by the said Williams and others, who failed to advertise her. She is about 15 feet keel, and appears to have been built for a ship's longboat, though now decked and rigged in the manner of a sloop. The owner on proving his property may have her of || PETER R. BOOKER.
TWO thousand five hundred lbs. of damaged BACON, to be sold at York, on Saturday the 20th instant.
W. AYLETT, D. C. G. P.
To be sold at King and Queen courthouse, on the second Monday in October next, being court day.
A TRACT of land in this county, containing about two acres of high land, and about 48 acres of Dragon Swamp, which is well timbered with cypress, &c. This land was purchased of one Richard Wyatt, by major Harry Gaines, deceased, and by the said Gaines conveyed to the administrators of John Robinson, esq; deceased.
GEORGE BROOKE.
FOR sale, the much celebrated Gulaers, as likely a stud horse as any in Virginia; he is full large, his blood extraordinary good, and in full perfection. Any person inclined to purchase such a horse cannot be better supplied than by applying to the subscriber in the lower end of Louisa county. 4|| JAMES DILLARD.
FOR sale, a TRACT of LAND, containing about 500 acres, lying on Nottoway river, near Freeman's bridge, in Sussex county, about 20 miles from Petersburg, and nearly the same distance from Cabin Point, whereon are many improvements, particularly a neat well built dwelling-house, two rooms below and two above with passages, a deep dry cellar, bricked from the foundation, and brick chimneys; also a most excellent orchard of the best fruits for cider. The crop of grain and fodder of the current year is also for sale. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to col. Herbert Claiborne of King William, or to the subscriber on the premises.
(2) W. CLAIBORNE, jun.
To be SOLD on the premises, on Wednesday the 24th (instant) September,
A TRACT of LAND in Hanover county, lying on Stag creek, about ten miles above the courthouse, containing about 5 or 600 acres, belonging to the estate of William Tompkins, deceased, which land will be surveyed, and the just quantity ascertained before the day of sale. The said land may be shewn by any of the neighbours before the time, or by the executors the day before the sale. The purchase money must be paid on making a good title.
2|| JOHN MINOR, BEN. TOMPKINS, FRANCIS TOMPKINS, } ex'ors.
DESERTED from the state troops at Portsmouth, Thomas Short, who is a native of Virginia, and has a family in Chesterfield county, where he is supposed to be lurking. The said Short is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, well made, dark complexion and dark hair, is fond of drink, and very talkative when intoxicated. I will give ten dollars reward on his being delivered to the commanding officer at Portsmouth or Williamsburg.
|| FRANCIS SMITH, capt.
STRAYED from Mr. Aven Cocke's, in Surry county, a sorrel horse about 14 hands high, with hanging mane and switch tail, not branded that I remember; the said horse was pressed in Williamsburg, to go to Smithfield. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, in Williamsburg, shall have 40s. reward.
2|| EDW. DIGGES, lieut.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 27, 1777.
A HORSE pressed by me in the country service on the 21st instant, which I was informed was the property of Mr. Joseph Hornsby; he is a black, with a star in his forehead, about 14 hands high. The owner to apply to Mr. Rose of this city, for the above horse.
||2 EDW: DIGGES, lieut.
I GAVE Thomas Gibson, of Prince Edward county, an assignment for 281. 12s. 6d. and I desire that no person will take any assignment of it, as I intend never to pay it.
1|| WILLIAM JONES, sen.
To be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 18th of this instant, at the late dwelling place of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph, deceased,
SUNDRY household and kitchen furniture; likewise will be sold, on Saturday the 20th instant, at Pocohontas, some likely young negro wenches and children, for ready money, to discharge a mortgage from the said Elizabeth Randolph and Grief Randolph to John Archer, deceased, Archibald Cary.
JOHN ARCHER, executor. CHESTERFIELD, Sept. 6, 1777.
Ten pounds reward.
RUN away from the subscriber last night, an Irish indented servant man named John M'Carthy, by trade a weaver, well made, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, dark hair, which he wears plaited and clubbed, and long at the sides, sharp visage, fair complexion, hath a smooth soft voice, and something delicate. He took with him the following clothes, viz. two tow linen shirts, crocus trousers, green cloth jacket, without sleeves, a short brown cloth coat, one white linen jacket, one pair of white yarn stockings, coarse shoes, and a jacket and breeches of twilled cotton filled in with black yarn; he is supposed to have stolen a dark bay horse 4 or 5 years old, 15 hands high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock with an S. Also an old saddle mended both behind and before, and a stiff bridle. Whoever will deliver the said servant to me, or my manager at Raspberry Plain near Leesburg, shall receive the above reward. The owner hath also advertised a reward of forty shillings for his horse.
THOMSON MASON.
Loudoun, August 24, 1777.
STOLEN from the subscriber living in Loudoun county, near Welp's ordinary, the 27th of August last, at night, a bright bay horse about 14 hands and an inch high, with a star in his forehead, and branded on the near buttock, but do not remember his brand; he is a natural pacer, and is apt to change his feet when rode, and shod all fours, the shoes much worn, hanging mane and switch tail, near his withers the mane is worn off by the collar; he is about 11 or 12 years old. Any person that will secure the thief and horse shall have five pounds, and for the horse only seven dollars, paid by
1|| WILLIAM WALROND.
GLOUCESTER, Sept. 1, 1777.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a court martial will be held in this county on Monday the 22d instant, to appoint an ADJUTANT, whose salary will be about 80l. per annum, raised by subscription, exclusive of what is allowed by law.
|| WARNER LEWIS, county lieut.
DESERTED from the brig Northampton, at Frazar's ferry, on Mattapony, the 4th instant, John Anthony, a stout well made fellow, Portuguese born, and as dark as a mulatto; he is rather knock-kneed, and had on a London brown coat faced with red. Also Osmond Sandal, Englishman, very much pock marked, a stout well made fellow with short light hair; also Thomas Brown, an Englishman, very round shouldered with a large Roman nose, and very gray eyes. Also Thomas Jeffery, a lad of about 19, thin visage, a smooth face, and short light hair. Thomas Brown has a smooth face and short black hair. Whoever will apprehend the said deserters, and deliver them to me on board the said brig, shall receive ten pounds reward for each of them.
1|| FRANCIS BRIGHT.

At a meeting of the Visitors and Governors of William & Mary College , held on Friday the 29th of August, 1777,
It appearing, from the report of the committee appointed to examine the College funds, that great losses have been sustained for many years from the lowness of board hitherto paid by the students and scholars, and that such losses are likely to be greatly increased hereafter by the enormous advance in the prices of provisions, and other necessaries,
Ordered, that the board of students and scholars be increased to 261. per annum, to be paid half yearly in advance, and to commence on the 25th day of September next; and that a copy of this order be published three weeks successively in the Virginia Gazettes .
Extract from the minutes.
JACOB BRUCE, clerk.
LANCASTER, July 30, 1777.
ALL persons having demands against Burges Ball , esq; are desired to make them known, and apply for payment to the subscriber, who is empowered to discharge them. HENRY ARMISTEAD.
Twenty dollars reward.
SOME time ago enlisted Peter Pritchett into the 14th regiment, who has since secreted himself, and will not join my company; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, very well made, has dark hair, and it is supposed he is lurking about in the upper end of Dinwiddie county. Whoever will apprehend him, and secure him so that he is made to join the regiment, shall be entitled to the above reward. 2|| PETER JONES.
COBHAM, Sept. 2, 1777.
I PROPOSE setting out for Charlottesville , in South Carolina , between the 15th and 18th of this month, and to return in ten or twelve weeks. I would negotiate bills of exchange, or dispose of tobacco, and lay the money out in goods at the customary commission, and whilst I remain there would receive and execute any orders for goods that may be sent me. Any person that may be inclinable to come into my proposals will be pleased to lodge their orders with Carter Braxton , esq; of West Point , or with their humble servant,
(2) JACOB FAULCON.
Mr. Nicholas Faulcon , jun. will transact any business for me during my absence, on my own account; and Mr. John Wesson , for the copartnership of Jacob Faulcon & co. is hereby authorised to settle and receive all balances due the same until I return
To be RENTED,
A VALUABLE tenement on Shocko hill, adjoining the town of Richmond , with 100 acres of very good land, under a good fence, fit for grain or pasturage. There is on the land a good brick dwelling-house with two rooms and a passage below, and three above, also convenient outhouses. To be rented likewise, two good storehouses, suitable either for merchants or small families, there being fire-places in each of the back rooms. The whole may be entered upon next October, and terms known by applying to the subscriber in Powhatan . 2|| THOMAS TURPIN.
I HAVE for sale, at Petersburg , a large quantity of WATCH CRYSTALS, by the gross. 2||
WILLIAM WRIGHT.
ONE shilling per pound for BACON will be given by the commissary at Williamsburg , and waggons furnished to fetch it from the Capitol or College lands. 2||
JUST imported from St. Domingo , and to be sold by the subscribers in Fredricksburg , jesuits bark, Epsom salts, calomel, jalap, sal nitre, sal tartar, aloes, camphire, quicksilver, sal volatile, gum arabic, &c. || JOHN RICHARDS. HALL & HORNER.
Twenty DOLLARS Reward
FOR apprehending of Richard Bishop , a deserter from my quota of state troops; he is about 5 feet 9 inches high, rather slim, has dark hair, and had on a blue coat turned up with red. He is now lurking about in Charles City county, where he has a family, and at one Perkins Thompson's . I will give the above reward if the said deserter is delivered to the commanding officer in Williamsburg . || JOHN DUDLEY, lieutenant.
RICHMOND, August 26, 1777.
THE new ROPERY now erecting at this place, by Archibald Cary and company, is in immediate want of a manager who perfectly understands the conducting and managing of that branch of business; also two or three good spinners, to whom extraordinary wages will be given, and proper dwelling-houses provided for them convenient to their work. The company proposes that the manager shall (if he chooses) be interested in one share, and the money advanced him, clear of interest, until he finds it convenient to repay it, also to furnish him with a complete dwelling-house and all other convenient outhouses, garden and pasturage, rent free, either for a single man or family. Provisions for the same at the expense of the company. His annual wages to be fixed upon application to me. The sooner application is made the better. None need apply but those who can be recommended as perfectly understanding the afore-mentioned branch of business,
JOSHUA STORRS, manager. for Archibald Cary, & Co.
BERKELEY county, August 1, 1777.
ANY person inclined to purchase LEEDS , a full blooded beautiful horse, may know the terms on which he may be had by applying to Mr. Francis Willis in Gloucester county, Mr. William Edwards in Brunswick , or of the subscriber in Berkeley . I cannot with certainty assert the age and blood of Leeds , though I think the information I had was this, and I believe it may be relied on: His age 11 the ensuing spring, his sire old Fearnought , his dam got by old Jolly Roger , his granddam full blooded, and imported; he was, I believe, bred by Mr. Max. Robinson near Leeds town, and by him sold to col. Peter P. Thornton . By application to either of those gentlemen, his age and pedigree may be ascertained. Leeds is full 15 hands high, a good sorrel, with a small streak in his forehead, one hind foot white. He has stood three years in this county, has had a sufficient number of mares each year, gets beautiful colts, and is in very high repute. He may be had on very reasonable terms, as I propose going into the service, and expect to march by the 20th of September, and conceive it would be hazardous to keep a horse of his value during my absence; besides which, I propose to decline railing horses until my return from the service. I have yet a few very good blooded mares for sale, four two year old colts, two good riding horses, a pair of sorrels 15 hands high, who match and draw well, one of them 8 years old, the other 6, and three waggons and teams, or the teams without the waggons. The horses are young, large, strong, in good order, and have been well managed.
FRANCIS WILLIS, jun.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 22d of September,
TRACT of land containing 200 acres, in Amelia county, lying on Well creek , about 3 miles below the courthouse, it being the land that Robert Thompson , deceased, formerly lived upon. One half of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, the other half the first day of October 1778, for which bond with security will be required, and the bond to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
WILLIAM THOMPSON, for self and others.
Five per cent. discount will be allowed if the other half of the money is paid on the day of sale.
RUN away from the subscriber living in the upper end of Henrico , the 21st of this instant (August) a likely Virginia born negro man about 6 feet high, stout made, of a yellowish complexion, and has lost part of the little finger of his left hand. As I have reason to believe he will attempt to pass for a freeman, by the name of James Loney , I hereby forewarn all persons from harbouring or employing him, and masters of vessels from carrying him out of the country, at their peril. Whoever delivers the said negro to me shall have 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars if secured in any jail, so that I get him again.
BENJAMIN JOHNSON.
PRINCE WILLIAM, Rippon Lodge , August 1, 1777.
WANTED, a manager for a farm, on which there are 200 or more tithables, and plenty of land opened to carry on business to advantage. Either a yearly salary, or a fixed proportion of the crops, will be given, as can be agreed on. I could wish the person applying to have a wife who would undertake the charge of a dairy, raise poultry (of which last she may have a share) and also take under her care three or four spinners. Any person properly qualified to undertake such business must procure certificates from gentlemen of character, of his abilities, integrity, and sobriety, without which he need not give himself the trouble of an application.
T. BLACKBURN.
FOR sale, in Charlotte county, about 12 miles from the courthouse, and one from Fuqua's ferry, on Staunton river, 1000 acres of good land for tobacco, corn, wheat, flax, &c. well improved for 6 or 8 hands, whereon is a good dwelling-house with four rooms on the lower floor, two remarkable good chimneys, one brick and the other stone, a large garden, kitchen, dairy, and spring house, an exceeding fine granary, tobacco houses, and a still house with two stills, the houses chiefly new, and well built, also apple and peach orchards sufficient to make 500 gallons of brandy and 1000 gallons of cider, convenient to church, sundry mills and fisheries, there being several within two miles from the said dwelling-house. Also 1113 acres of very good land in Pittsylvania county, about 25 miles from the above tract, unimproved, well timbered and watered, with exceeding fine range for stock. Any person inclinable to purchase must apply to the subscriber, now living on the Charlotte tract, before the first of September, as he will then set out to the south, and not return till Christmas.
THO: CARTER.
The said land will still be for sale after Christmas, if not purchased before September. T. C.

L O N D O N, May 5.
BY a gentleman just returned from Portsmouth, we are informed that when the Exeter was cruising in the channel, in a hard gale of wind, she drove into the bay of Biscay, where she met with the Robuste, a French ship of 74 guns, who hailed her, and inquired what she was doing in those seas. She was answered a hard gale of wind had drove them from their station, being on a cruise after the American ships bound to France; she informed the Exeter, that her orders were to cruise there, and protect the Americans against the English. The gentleman also says the French captain offered a copy of his instructions for that purpose, and was prepared to execute them with rigid attention. He had his tops manned, the swivels loaded ready for engaging, the tom-pions out of his great guns, and the matches lighted. This, the gentleman informs us, is a true state of the matter. Extract of a letter from Rotterdam, March 30, 1777.
“Yesterday the prince of Anspach arrived here with a regiment of chasseurs, to guard the recruits going to America, and prevent mutiny and desertion. Never was there exhibited in any age or country a more shocking spectacle; the poor wretches were many of them bound hands and feet, and transported in waggons and carts, but notwithstanding this precaution many of them found means to desert, and others were shot by the chasseurs in attempting to do it. No words can express the indignation which I felt from the barbarous treatment of these poor peasants (none of them were soldiers) thus torn from every attachment of country, of consanguinity, and of friendship, and sold to suffer and perish by the fatigues, diseases, and dangers, of a long voyage, and distant cruel war. Their prince too discovered some emotions, but they were from vexation, for the loss he was likely to sustain by those of his recruits who either deserted, or were shot before their actual delivery to the purchasers. At length, however, the greatest part of these wretches were embarked; and the prince, like a true father of his people, returned to enjoy the price of their blood; which may not only enable him to recover his lost credit with his tradesmen, but perhaps, like the worthy prince of Hesse, to make the tour of Italy.
It is said that the German troops lately sent to America, in passing through a part of the Prussian dominions, came to a bridge where his Prussian majesty had been used to receive a toll for all the cattle passing over it; and that the king's officers, considering the troops who were thus sold to foreign service as no better than beasts, actually rated them as cattle, and refused them a passage until the toll was paid.
BON MOT. Lord Stormont whose time is chiefly employed in circulating reports to discredit the Americans, having in a very serious manner lately told a French nobleman that six battalions in Washington's army had laid down their arms, the nobleman applied to Dr. Franklin to know whether the story was truth, ( une verite ) to which the doctor answered, Non Monsieur, ce n'est pas une verite, c'est seulement un Stormont No, sir, it is not a truth, it is only a Stormont.” This answer was afterwards handed about amongst the wits of Paris, and the word Stormont has since become the cant phrase for a lie.
DUBLIN, May 24. We hear from Derry, that the American vessel lately put into that harbour with flax seed, and other commodities, is under an arrest, till it can
be determined whether her clearance from New York, now under his majesty's obedience, and a passport signed by general sir William Howe, shall be allowed as exemptions from the late act for the confiscation of American property.
A gentleman who was formerly lord chief justice of this kingdom, lately died here, and it is reported has bequeathed to his majesty a fortune in money and estates, to the amount of 300,000l. to enable him the better to carry on the war against his rebellious subjects in America.
PHILADELPHIA, August 23.
WE hear from Princeton, in New Jersey, that the attention of the publick in that state is strongly drawn to the execution of a law for confiscating and selling the estates of Tories who had openly taken part with the enemy. These paricides had a day assigned to them, within which they had room for repentance; which being now past, all who persisted in their guilt are treated according to the tenour of the statute in the eastern counties. These sales are soon to be holden in the western parts of the state.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR sale, a tract of land in the lower end of Goochland, near col. Syme's Rocky Mill, containing 412 acres, whereon is a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke-house, dairy, and barn, with land sufficient to work 8 or 10 hands. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, living in the upper end of Powhatan. 5|| EDMOND LOGWOOD.
FOR sale, in the state of N. Carolina, Butts county, 600 acres of land not inferior to any upland in said county, new cleared enough to work four hands, under exceeding good fence, with a good peach orchard, and a quantity of fine apple trees. It is as beautiful a place as any in this state, and might be made so (viz.) from any large water course. The crop of corn, stock of cattle and hogs, to be sold with the premises.---Also another tract on Fishing creek, in said county, containing 250 acres with a plantation thereon, and land cleared sufficient to work four hands, with a good peach orchard; also the stock of cattle, hogs, and crop of corn.----As I suppose no person will purchase without seeing, there needs no farther description, but for terms apply to the subscriber on the first mentioned premises. || JOSHUA MABRY.
FOR sale, the pleasant and healthy seat called SCOTCH TOWN, in Hanover county, 23 miles above Hanover town, and 27 above Richmond. The quantity of land is 1000 acres, 400 of which are cleared and under proper enclosures for farming. The soil is very good, and there is very fine meadow cleared and to clear in sufficient quantity. The best white marle is found there in abundance. The dwelling-house is about 88 feet long and 36 feet wide, very commodious, with a garden, and all office houses fit for the reception of a large family. Negroes, or money, will be accepted in payment. For farther particulars apply to col. Syme, in Hanover, or the printer of this Gazette.
A GOOD WEAVER will meet with proper encouragement by applying to the subscribers, in Mecklenburg county. LEWIS BURWELL. JOHN MURRAY. ALEX: GORDON. ASA OLIVER.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of William Vaiden, deceased, of New Kent county, are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested, and they shall be paid. All those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment to 2|| JOSEPH VAIDEN. } executors. JACOB VAIDEN, }
UPON Wednesday the 15th of October will be sold at vendus, at the late dwelling plantation of the deceased mr. John Hamilton, upon Mount Calvert manor, near Upper Marlborough, Prince George's county, Maryland, several horses, mares, and foals, amongst them a bay mare 7 years old, with a filly at her side, got by Sprightly, she was got by Figure, her dam by Dove, grandam by Othello, great grandam was the famous Selima, imported by the late Benjamin Tasker, esq. A black mare 6 years old, full sister to the above bay mare, with a foal at her side, got by Sprightly. A black colt rising two years old, who was got by Don Carlos out of the black mare; a bay filly rising two years old, out of the bay mare got by Ranger. Figure was got by Figure, he was got by the Beaufort Arabian, his dam by Standart, and was own brother to sir James Lowther's Jason. Young Figure's dam was old Marcannia, she was got by Victorious, her dam by old Partner, her grandam by Merlin, her great grandam by Makeless. Victorious was got by Ruffler, his dam by Hutton's gray Barb. Dove was got by young Cade, his dam by Teaser, grandam by Scawen's Arabian, out of the Garner mare, who won six king's plates. Othello was got by Crab, out of Panton's Bonny Lass, Selima was got by the Godolphin Arabian. Sprightly was got by Wildman's Babram, his dam by old Babram, his grandam by Sedbury, out of lord Portmore's Ebony. Sedbury was got by old Partner, his dam by Woodcock. Bonds, with approved security, or Maryland currency, will be received in payment. THOMAS HAMILTON.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on the second Monday in October next, at the town of Leesburg, Loudoun county, agreeable to the last will and testament of col. George Johnston, deceased,
FIVE half acre lots of ground in the said town, one of which has valuable and convenient buildings thereon, well situated for trade or a tavern. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, upon giving bond and approved security.-----As mr. Johnston has directed this, with some other part of his estate, to be sold for the payment of his debts, and the education of his two younger brothers, it is desired that the creditors will, as soon as they conveniently can, furnish mr. Hugh Nelson of Berkeley county (who will be authorised to settle the business of the said estate) with the amount of their demands, that the executors may be enabled to know how much of the said money will be left, and regulate the education of the children accordingly.
|| ARCH: JOHNSTON, } exec. LEVEN POWELL, }
Wanted Immediately,
ONE or two SURGEONS MATES for the hospital at York. MATTHEW POPE.
COMMITTED to Spotsylvania jail, on the 9th of this instant (August) as a deserter, John Malady (or Malow) who says he was enlisted by lieut. Catlett.

RICHMOND, August 21, 1777. FOR sale, a quantity of FLOUR, lying at Warwick . Any person in want may apply to me in Richmond .
PETER STONER.
THE creditors of William Irby , late of Charles City county, deceased, are requested to make their several demands known to me, on or before the court to be held for the said county in October next, at which time the court propose to make provision for the payment thereof.
THO: HOLT , Sheriff of Charles City .
WANTED , a quantity of OLD LINEN , proper for making lint and bandages, at the several stations of the troops of this state. Five shillings per pound will be allowed for all such linen, delivered to the hospital surgeons at Williamsburg, York, Hampton, and Portsmouth . Those whom the advanced price will not induce to bring in an article so necessary to our army should reflect on the sufferings which their relations, friends, and countrymen, may be exposed to from the want of it. J. M'CLURG.
FOR sale, on reasonable terms, the following tracts of land in Virginia , viz. Eight surveys in Hampshire , containing 1800 acres. Three tracts in Dummore county, containing 3000 acres. One tract in Frederick , containing 442 acres. Three tracts in Fauquier , containing 3000 acres. These lands being of different quality, any person inclinable to purchase may be shewn the several tracts by applying to the subscriber, who will attend the courts in October in the respective counties where the lands lie. Letters for the subscriber may be directed to the post office, Dumfries . ROBERT SCOTT.
Williamburg, August 27, 1777. A QUANTITY of exceeding fine JESUIT'S BARK to be sold either wholesale or retail, at a reasonable price, by NORTON & BEALL.
A good exchange will be given for bills on any part of Europe , or the West Indies .
WANTED , four or five people that have been bred to the rope-making business, to whom I will give good encouragement. Or I would purchase SERVANTS , bred to that business. I have all kinds of CORDAGE for sale, at all times. 4|| WILL: HEPBURN.
TO be LET for one year, or a term of years, the large commodious house and store formerly occupied by Roger North , deceased. The house is situated on the main street in this town, and has every necessary convenience for a merchant or tavern-keeper. For terms apply to 6|| C. NORTH , administratrix.
All persons indebted to the estate are desired to settle their accounts, and those who have any demands to apply for payment. C. NORTH , admr.
TAKEN up in Hanover , a brindled and white pied heifer about a year old last spring, has lost an eye, marked with a crop and slope in the right ear, and a crop in the left. Posted, and appraised to 20s. || Joseph Brown.
TAKEN up in Augusta , a black horse about 7 years old, about 14 hands high, has a star and snip, trots and paces some, his hind feet white, a little of the heel of the off fore foot white likewise, and branded on the near shoulder P. Posted, and appraised to 16l. || Thomas Galbreath.
TAKEN up in Brunswick , a black and white steer about 3 years old, marked with an overkeel and nick in the right ear, and a crop in the left. Posted, and appraised to 30s. Lewis Brown , jun.
TAKEN up in Augusta , a pied white and brindled cow, with a kind of long heart in her face, is middle sized, about 8 years old, her left ear cropped, and the right ear slit about half way, with the under piece cut off. Posted, and appraised to 3l. || Nehemiah Harrison.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg , near Taylor's ferry, a sorrel horse about 4 feet 7 inches high, 7 or 8 years old, with white mane and tail, paces, trots, and gallops, is a horse of spirit, and branded on the near buttock HP in a piece. Posted, and appraised to 20l. || Thomas Anderson.
TAKEN up in Bedford , a bay horse about 4 feet 6 inches high, with a small star in his forehead, a large saddle spot on the off side, had a bell on with a double buckle, branded on the near shoulder N, on the off shoulder I R, and on the near buttock F. Posted, and appraised to 16l. || John Chiles.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg , on Roanoke , near the fork, a dun bay horse about 4 feet 8 inches high, 6 years old, shod before, and branded on each buttock C. Posted, and appraised to 9l. || Daniel Gold.
TAKEN up in Hanover , a bright bay mare 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, with a star in her forehead, a snip on her nose, her near hind foot white up to the fetlock, and a switch tail. Posted, and appraised to 12l. || Benjamin Timberlake , sen.
TAKEN up in Augusta , a mouse coloured mare about 4 years old, 13 hands and a half high, a natural trotter, branded on the near shoulder S, and on the near buttock B. Posted, and appraised to 11l. || Valentine Causell.
TAKEN up in New Kent , a sorrel horse 4 feet 4 inches high, about 13 years old, with a blaze in his forehead, his near hind foot white to the fetlock, and branded on the near buttock C. Posted, and appraised to 13l. || Samuel Mannin.
TAKEN up in Halifax , a gray horse about 7 years old, about 4 feet 4 inches high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock resembling the letter V and an X over it, remarkably saddlebacked, and is undockt. Posted, and appraised to 3l. || Fulker Fulker , son.
TAKEN up in Bedford , a black horse 4 feet 8 inches and a half high, 8 years old, appears to be hipshot, and walks a little lame, has a hard knot on his near shoulder, three white feet, some small white spots in his face, some saddle spots, and had on a small bell. Posted, and appraised to 15l. || Joseph Tweedy.
TAKEN up in Augusta , near Staunton , a dark coloured mare 4 years old, 13 hands 1 inch and a quarter high, with a bright star in her forehead, some part of her tail bobbed, her mane trimmed on both sides, but the centre grows natural, is a trotter, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock D: C. Posted, and appraised to 15l. || William Hamilton.
TAKEN up in King George , near Leeds town, a gray horse about 14 hands high, with hanging mane and switch tail, is a natural pacer, but not branded. Posted, and appraised to 5l. || Anne Hungerford.
TAKEN up in Spartsylvania , a dark bay horse about 8 years old, 4 feet 6 inches high, with a star in his forehead, and some saddle spots. Posted, and appraised to 20l. || Samuel Hildrup.
TAKEN up in Charlotte , near Burwell's mill, a gray mare about 4 feet 6 inches high, 7 or 8 years old, and had a small bell on. Posted, and appraised to 11l. || Valentine Mullins.
TAKEN up in the upper end of Charlotte , on Turnip creek, a small black horse about 14 years old, with a star in his forehead, a snip on his nose, several saddle spots, his hind feet white, paces and trots, but has no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to 8l. || John Wood.
TAKEN up in Charlotte , near the Mosgford bridge, a black horse 4 feet 6 inches high, 4 years old, is dockt, but not branded, Posted, and appraised to 12l. || Joseph Cole.
TAKEN up in Spartsylvania , a red brindled yearling steer, marked with a crop in the right ear, and a crop and two slits in the left. Posted, and appraised to 25s. || Joel Parish.
TAKEN up in James City , a bay horse about 4 feet 4 inches high, with a blaze face, his near hind foot white, and branded on the near buttock I. Posted, and appraised to 10l. || Edmond Bacon.
TAKEN up in Isle of Wight , a middie sized roan horse about 12 years old, has a blaze in his face, white feet and legs, carries his off hind leg straight, trots and canters pretty well, and paces slow. Posted, and appraised to 5l. || John Prestons.
TAKEN up in Dinwiddie , a brindled cow, marked with a crop, hole, and halfmoon in the right ear, and a halfmoon, under and over, in the left; also a heifer, of a reddish colour, about two years old, unmarked. Posted and appraised, the cow to 45s. and the heifer to 25s. || John Eppes.
TAKEN up in King & Queen , a two year old black filly, about 4 feet high, a natural pacer, but neither dockt nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 5l. || Henry Mickelburrough.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield , a bright bay mare about 4 feet 7 inches high, about 6 years old, with a star in her forehead, but neither dockt nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 15l. || Ralph C. Anderson.
TAKEN up in Dinwiddie , on the Great creek, a white horse, much fleabitten, 4 feet 7 or 8 inches high, 10 or 11 years old, with hanging mane and switch tail, has long fetlocks, branded on the near shoulder W. and on the near buttock HP in a piece. Posted, and appraised to 15l. || Peter Jones , jun.
TAKEN up in Orange , a red steer about 3 years old, marked with a crop in the right ear, and a crop and underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to 25s. || John Bledsoe.
TAKEN up in Essex , near Holt's shop, a small 3 year old heifer, with a yellowish back, dark brown sides, white head to the ears, white belly and legs, and a little of the tail, but has no ear marks. Posted, and appraised to 30s. || William Watkins.
TAKEN up in Bedford , a red steer about 3 years old, with a white face, some white under his belly, the end of his tail white, marked with a crop in the right ear, and an underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to 30s. || Joseph Blankenship.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield , a red heifer with some white hairs under her belly and breast, and marked with two smooth crops and a nick in the under part of the right ear. Posted, and appraised to 50s. || Henry Stratton.
TAKEN up on Back river, in Elizabeth City , a brindled cow about 8 years old, and marked with a slit in each ear. Posted, and appraised to 4l. 10s. || James Wallace Bailey.