The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1775-10-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY,
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
ALEXANDER PURDIE, PRINTER.
In COMMITTEE, at Hanover town, the 21st day of September 1775.
RESOLVED, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the commissary or contractor appointed in each district should provide for the battalion thereof under the said appointment the several articles necessary for their encampment and discipline, described by an ordinance of Convention as follows, to wit: TENTS of the same kind as directed for the regulars, KETTLES, CANTEENS, DRUMS, FIFES, and a stand of COLOURS, with the following motto on one side,
VIRGINIA.
FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY. And on the other side, the name of the district.
(a copy)
JOHN PENDLETON, jun. clerk.
THE COMMITTEE of SAFETY earnestly recommend it to the committees of the several counties to lose no time in collecting and forwarding the PUBLICK ARMS, according to the order of Convention; and also, to elect their militia officers, where it is not done, and forward their certificates to this committee, that commissions may be made out, and the militia embodied as soon as possible. By order of the committee.
JOHN PENDLETON, jun. clerk.
L O N D O N, July 3.
NOTHING decisive, in respect to America, is as yet agreed on by his majesty's ministers. The question hangs, whether the force of general Gage shall be pushed to the extremity for the reduction of New England? Whether the troops shall be drawn off, and the ports blocked up? Or whether, if possible, to meet the terms of the May Congress? This last seems to be the wish of the premier, and the inclination of his master; but others, particularly the Bedford party, cry out for war. Should they prevail, there appears to be little doubt, but, as America was conquered in Germany, it will be lost in the cabinet.
It requires not a moment's hesitation to pronounce the measures taken with America mischievous, wicked, and arbitrary. Mischievous, as they affect the interests of individuals; wicked, as they tend to dismember the empire; arbitrary, as they violate the rights of Englishmen. Who regards about the motives or causes? These are the effects. And ministers, who are so amply paid for doing the publick business are fools, if they did not know the bad policy of these measures; or villains, if, knowing it, they resolved to pursue them.
Such are the blessed effects of the conduct of our wise ministry, that a saddler in Chiswell street, Moorfields, who employed twelve men in making saddles for exportation to America before the present disturbance, now employs only two. The other poor men, who have some of them families, are destitute of work, and consequently their wives and innocent offspring are starving,
Last week an old woman at Bury St. Edmund's, who had for near 11 years past taken relief from the town, was obliged to shift her situation and take fresh lodging. In removing her humble furniture, the bottom of an old cupboard dropped out, and with it upwards of 50l. in silver, and as much gold as amounted in the whole to 74l.
July 5. It is now proved, that the opponents in America to the despotick measures of administration are not a mere factious party; that none refuse compliance to the regulations of the Congress but a few wretched tools of power, who would, like Esau, sell their birth-right for a mess of pottage.
If the Americans who lately fought in their own defence, in the defence of their chartered liberties, in defence of their undoubted properties, in defence of their wives and their little ones, nay more, in defence of the constitution; if these men were rebels, then every man who joined in the glorious revolution, every man who drew his sword in this kingdom to oppose an arbitrary Stuart, was an arrant rebel.
The 67th regiment of foot is ordered to embark from Scotland to Ireland, and the royal regiment of Highlanders, now in that kingdom, are ordered over here to be augmented to 100 men a company, besides non-commissioned officers; after which they are to be sent to America, to remain there.
July 7. It seems too apparent, to every impartial considerer, that ministry, not content with oppressing the people by a standing army, to enforce their arbitrary measures, intend to call in foreign auxiliaries, to keep peace in a kingdom where liberty is so much revered, while their poor deluded countrymen are sent to slaughter their fellow-subjects in America.
We are assured, from persons of distinction in France, that the duke de Choiseul now triumphs over his enemies, and will soon appear again as premier. If so (and of which there is very little or no doubt) a war with France and Spain, whatever assurances are given to the contrary, will, whenever opportunity serves, doubtless immediately ensue.
Certain advice is received, that the French are fitting out, in all their ports, a number of ships of war, having some grand project to put in execution, either in Europe or America.
Advice is certainly received from Cadiz, that several Spanish men of war have lately sailed from different ports in Spain, to meet in a certain latitude, and proceed for Pensacola; which place, we are assured, the Spaniards are certainly determined to take possession of.
July 10. There is nothing this ministry wish for more than to persuade the people of England to approve their cruel proceedings against the Americans; in order to effect which, they now circulate a piece of news which they pretend is authentically received from America, purporting,
“that the American Congress have resolved to reject every conciliatory measure, and to make war, not to preserve their liberty, but to be independent of England.” We know that nothing can be more the reverse of the truth. That they will not agree to any conciliatory measure which this ministry can offer is most certain; they would be fools indeed if they trusted men whose principles they know to be hostile to freedom. The truth is, they insist upon a change of ministers prior to any accommodation whatever; and if the people of England choose to prefer the continuance of such ministers in office to the restoration of peace and happiness, the Americans cannot be blamed if they refuse to listen to any terms which they can propose. If the friends of the constitution are put into the ministry, the Americans will readily repose confidence in their assurances, and return to their allegiance on the footing they were governed in the late reigns; if not, they will soon find that all England will be their enemies, and that by flying in the face of Whig ministers they will effectually ruin America as well as England. If these Tory ministers, however, are suffered to direct the helm much longer, we shall have no right to blame the Americans if they resolve on never being governed by a country that gives such a proof of its not having publick spirit enough to rescue itself from destruction.
A correspondent observes, it is high time to have done with whining to the ministers of state (whose necks are in jeopardy) after their ministerial declarations both in and out of parliament relative to their prosecution of unconstitutional measures, and recollecting that every just request has been disregarded by them. In the present application, he rests his hope and confidence on the king's wisdom. A wise prince will act from himself with his people, without regarding the counsel of interested ministers.
We have reason to fear that the Congress now sitting at Philadelphia will publish a manifesto, in which they will proclaim to all the world the reasons of their separation from Great Britain, and an invitation to all Europe to trade with them, and to assist them in their determined resolutions never more to submit to the parliament of England.
One of the deputies to the Continental Congress in America concluded a speech in the remarkable words of Cato: “Do thou, great liberty, inspire our souls, and make our lives in thy possession happy, or our deaths glorious in thy just defence.”
Extract of a letter from Edinburgh, July 4.
“A few days since arrived here from Virginia, Jonathan Watson, of Ringshall, in the county of Suffolk, esq; formerly major in lord Orwell's regiment of Suffolk militia, with part of his family. Their departure was occasioned by the violence of the disturbances which prevail in that colony.”

July 12. Letters by the Charming Peggy mention, that the Congress have had the terms of reconciliation in debate; and that, as far as their opinions could be collected, they amounted to this proposition: That when the grievances of America should be redressed, and when hostilities should cease, they would take it into their contemplation whether Great Britain should not be eased by the colonies contributing to their own establishment.
A letter from dr. Franklin, of the 21st ult. says, that there was the utmost unanimity in the proceedings of the Congress; that they had resolved to prosecute the war against the ministry vigorously; and that he had no thoughts of returning, till matters were finally settled.
Instinct has undoubtedly, in some instances, the advantage over reason. Mr. Pennant, in his tour through Scotland, makes a very judicious observation on this matter. On his visiting Mount Stewart, the seat of the earl of Bute, he observes, "that throats, and other birds of song, fill the groves with their melody: nothing disturbs their harmony: For instinct, often stronger than reason, forbids them to quit those delicious shades, and wander, like their unhappy master, into the ungrateful wilds of ambition."
The only remedy to remove the present dispute is to withdraw the army from America; and there will, in course, be no want of an American revenue.
Repeal the revenue acts, for they are unconstitutional; as also that which shuts up the port of Boston, and prohibits the Americans from fishing, as being founded in tyranny.
Abolish the mock courts of admiralty, and board of commissioners of customs.
Let this be done, and harmony will be restored between Great Britain and America; and all will, as formerly, be in peace. And whenever the crown wants the assistance of America against France or Spain, or any other enemy, let the king, through his governors, ask the assistance of his faithful Commons in America, which his predecessors have ever done, and the colonies have always freely given and granted. No other mode will ever procure a reconciliation; but, on the contrary, will end in a revolution.
Several Americans in the interest of government, we are informed, will shortly be created baronets.
A certain general officer, who served in America during the last war, we are assured, has lately been entreated to take upon him a command in America, which invitation he refused with disdain, and it is thought he will shortly throw up all his emoluments under government.
July 17. Those wretched drudges of the minister, says a correspondent, whose daily subsistence depends on the prostitution of their pens, are now pouring their calumny on general Gage, only because he possesses the essential virtues of humanity and prudence. What but the sanguinary minds of a ministerial hireling, what but the corrupt nature of such an execrable being, could wish for a battle between the generals Gage and Putnam, in which so many thousands of our fellow-subjects on both sides would inevitably be destroyed?
The circumspect and rational conduct of general Gage may be compared to that of Julius Cæsar, when his army was advanced near the Rubicon. "If (said he) I do not cross this river, I am undone; and should I cross it, what multitudes shall I ruin!" The British commander says, "If I do not slaughter the Americans, I offend my masters; and should I slaughter them, how mankind will curse me!"
It is a fact, that dr. Franklin told one of the ministry, who was making some very positive assertions with regard to America, that he, the minister, possessed a most dangerous ignorance in believing
he knew what never did or could possibly exist. There is a stupid simplicity in some people (added the doctor) which believes the most incredible things."
They write from Gibraltar, that an obstinate engagement has happened in the Mediterranean, between a Spanish man of war and six Algerine zebecs, wherein the Algerines lost 500 men, and the Spaniards had 30 killed and 40 wounded. Forty of the Algerines, who, after many attempts, boarded the Spanish ship, were cut to pieces. The action lasted four hours.
Friday afternoon the Mary and Elizabeth, Falkoner, with despatches for the General Congress at Philadelphia, sailed from Gravesend for the Downs.
Lightly as the ministers affect to treat the civil war of America, it is a war for which they must one day answer. The late resolutions of the American Congress will awaken this country, the West Indies will soon feel the baneful effects, Great Britain will feel them to her vitals. And is a great publick distress to be endured? For what? To preserve in office a set of the most incapable and mischievous ministers this country ever saw! When this country is roused, as soon as it will be, some sacrifice must be made. An offended people will demand it. An execution upon Tower Hill may become as necessary in 1776 as shooting an admiral was in 1757. The latter inspired the nation with courage; happy will it be if the other inspires us with virtue.
Four thousand more troops are going to be sent to America, at the request of general Gage; and we are assured some Hanoverian troops will be embarked for Ireland, to do duty in that kingdom, in the room of those sent to America.
July 19. Six sloops of war, of 16 guns each, are ordered to be put into commission, which are to be employed in carrying despatches to and from America, the Mediterranean, West Indies, &c. as occasion may require.
Saturday four men of war of 50 guns each, and eight frigates, were put in commission, to man which press warrants are expected to be issued every hour.
Unless the publick can prevent the ministry from getting the sinews of war, which is money, all petitions to the throne will be of no consequence.
It is certain that the ministry depend on the credit of the Bank; but if the people will be wise, and keep their own money, peace will then be soon restored to America. The Bank is supposed to have about four millions in specie notes, two millions on drawing account, and about 200,000 l. in post bills.
LORD DUNMORE, in his address to the people of Virginia, from on board a ship of war (after running away from Williamsburg without any kind of danger, as appears by the joint testimony of the Council and Assembly there) says, "he "fled for fear the people should do an act "which would involve that colony in the "greatest calamities, and render the "breach with Great Britain IRREPARABLE:" Here is an instance of SELF-IMPORTANCE with a witness! Bad as the times are, it is hoped, by all true Englishmen, that EXALTING half a score of the ministerial nobility would not render the unhappy quarrel between us and our colonies IRREPARABLE. Perhaps the bringing some of them to Tower Hill may be the likeliest way to repair the breach.
Since the publication of the most unconstitutional proclamation ever yet issued by the best of governments, the ENGLISH on this side of the water are hourly uniting in favour of their oppressed and proscribed brethren.
The most cordial toast ever circulated round the social board is, Sammel Adams , one of the delegates to, and John Hancock , president of, the American Continental Congress .
As it is said the Thane has discovered an inclination to take another flight from the British dominions, would it not be proper that some effectual measures should be taken to prevent him? Whoever has been the secret cause of the calamities that are come upon us ought not to be suffered to depart the kingdom, but to atone for his guilt as Strafford did.
Monday morning all the shipwrights, except four, who absented themselves from Portsmouth dockyard on account of their wages not being augmented to 2s. 6d. per day, to the amount of near 400, were discharged, never to be employed again.
Yesterday morning, at 6 o'clock, all the horse guards who were on duty at Whitehall were sent in great haste to Woolwich, in order to suppress the disturbances which have arisen by the shipwrights leaving the yard, on account of the mode of labour called task-work, imposed upon them by the admiralty and navy boards.
July 21. It is said that the ministry have declared to their most intimate friends, that if they can weather the present storm there will be an absolute necessity to pass some popular bills in parliament, in order to regain the forefeited esteem of the publick.
To the honour of the present ministry, it must certainly be allowed, that they are as courageous and spirited as any of their predecessors. They seem to wish for an increase of enemies, that they may have an opportunity of manifesting their contempt of danger. It is certain they have cut out a pretty deal of business for themselves; they have against them the city of London, a majority in the kingdom, also Ireland, and all America; and, if reports are true, will soon have the addition of France and Spain to the rest of their enemies.
It is said the Americans have had it for some time in contemplation to call for the assistance of the several maritime powers in Europe, in order to render them free and independent.
The three Boston generals, it is said, have issued orders to give no quarters to the provincials, but to burn and plunder every place they are permitted to pass through.
Private letters from Paris say, that that court is upon an affair that must give the English nation great uneasiness. They are, notwithstanding, under no apprehensions of a war; as, according to these accounts, they are persuaded the English are not in a condition to prosecute one, from the heaviness of their national debt, their civil war in America, and the discredit they apprehend the ministry to be in.
The court of Spain, upon the requisition of our ambassadour, that no Spanish subject should hold any correspondence or give any assistance to the American rebels, gave for answer, "that the example was too dangerous to be encouraged by his catholic majesty, were he even on bad terms with the court of London; but that, being (as he is) in perfect amity with the British nation, the requisition made by his excellency was in some measure improper, as it might give a suspicion of jealousy, where all was harmony and mutual confidence."
The court of Spain have issued orders to admit no British American vessel into any of their ports in Europe; but they expect, in return, that our cruisers will not prevent lumber ships from our American settlements from entering the French ports in the West Indies, and we hear orders are given in consequence. Our friends and allies the States General have issued orders of the same kind, but they expect they are not to be obeyed.
The premier, we are assured, declared a few days since, that the late American acts shall never be repealed whilst he has any connexions in the cabinet, and that every possible step shall be taken immediately to bring the rebels to subjection.

At a meeting of the committee of AMELIA county, at the courthouse, on Monday the 11th of September 1775.
RESOLVED , that the most cordial thanks of the inhabitants of this county are due to JOHN TABB and JOHN WINN, esq; for their disinterested and unwearied attention to the preservation of the just rights and liberties of the people of this country, by assisting at the several conventions that have been held in the colony, and that at their own private expense, although they have been repeatedly offered the cheerful contributions of their constituents for bearing the expenses of their attendance; and that all the members of this committee do accordingly wait on the above gentlemen with their thanks, and the thanks of the county in general.
This committee have never entertained the least doubt but that the interior counties of this colony would all of them most cordially, in case the lower counties, and those exposed to the danger of an invasion, should be attacked (by the ministerial plunderers who are now doing every thing in their power to distress and oppress his majesty's faithful subjects on this continent) give them every assistance and protection in their power; and have therefore hitherto taken it for granted, that as their humanity, and their sincere affection for all their fellow-subjects engaged in the glorious struggle for our dearest rights, could not be questioned, formal invitations would be needless. But as several of the upper counties have lately published their sentiments on this subject, we think it proper to declare, that we will not be behind them in acts of humanity and brotherly affection; and therefore we do hereby, for ourselves and our constituents, most heartily assure our friends and countrymen of the lower counties, that when the day of distress may come upon them, and they find it necessary to quit their habitations, that we will then receive them with the utmost cordiality, and that we will afford to as many of their families as we possibly can every comfort and protection which it may be in our power to give.
Resolved, that these proceedings be published in the Virginia gazette .
WILLIAM ARCHER, chairman.
JOHN PRIDE, clerk.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
To be SOLD at the meeting of the merchants in October,
ALL mrs. Rathell's stock in trade, consisting of many different articles. I request all who are indebted to the said mrs. Rathell will be so kind at this meeting as to pay off their accounts to John Tazewell, esq; of this city, or to the subscriber, at mrs. Rathell's store, who are authorised to receive such debts.
M. BRODIE.
N. B. At the same time will be sold a large bow window, with bars and shutters, some show glasses, and glass cases.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 5, 1775.
STOLEN or STRAYED from the rev. Samuel Sheild's plantation, at Pocofon, in York county, a DEEP SORREL HORSE about 6 years old, near 14 hands high, goes remarkably well, has a long tail and hanging mane, in which there is a lock of white hairs, but neither dockt nor branded. Whoever delivers the said horse to me shall have 20s. reward.
WILL. SHELDON SCLATER.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg, a black and white spotted BARROW about 3 years old, with a long tail, marked with a smooth crop in the right ear, and an underkeel, or half-moon, in the left. Posted, and appraised to 22s. 6d.
(2) RECHENS BRAME.
WANTED immediately for the army, CAMP KETTLES, either of tin or brass, to hold about three gallons; a large quantity of DUCKING, or RUSSIA DRAB, for tents; OSNABRUGS, for hunting shirts; CHECKS, coarse white LINEN, or country made LINEN, for under shirts; also BLANKETS and coarse STOCKINGS. Any person who has any of the above articles for sale will be pleased to inform me by letter, per post, directed to be lodged at the post-office, Aylett's,---CANTEENS are also much wanted, and it is requested of the respective committees to make immediate inquiry after those taken from the magazine, and contrive them to the head-quarters; not omitting these that are damaged, which may be repaired.---I will also give ready money for any quantity of SALT PETRE, SULPHUR, or LEAD.
*** SPADES, SHOVELS, and MATTOCKS, are also wanted. Those who have them will apply as above.
WILLIAM AYLETT, contractor.
W A N T E D,
A GOOD negro BLACKSMITH, for whom a reasonable price will be given.---Also a HOUSEKEEPER, who is a single woman, and can come well recommended.---Inquire of the PRINTER.
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 21st of August last, an English convict servant lad named JOHN SHAW, 18 or 19 years of age, about 5 feet high, has short dark brown hair, a smooth face, only a remarkable scar on his forehead, just between his eye-brows, has lost one of his eye teeth, which he says was pulled out when he was young, has a number of scars on his legs, and has a kind of a drag in his walk when tired. He took with him a good white shirt, osnabrugs jacket and trousers, a fusty coloured silk handkerchief, one checked do. felt hat, and a pair of silver shoe buckles. He is a smooth-tongued fellow, and talks so plain that any person would take him to be country born. Whoever brings the said servant to me, near Westmoreland courthouse, or secures him in any of his majesty's jails, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward.
WILLIAM MARMADUKE.
STRAYED from York town, about three months ago, a young BRIGHT BAY MARE 14 hands 3 inches high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, has some marks occasioned by working in a cart and plough, trots and gallops, throwing her tail in an awkward manner, and is probably forward with foal. As she was bred by col. Syme in Newcastle, she may have gone that way. Whoever delivers her to mr. George Dabney, near the forks of Hanover, or to the subscriber, shall have 20s. reward.
HUGH NELSON.
TAKEN up in Cumberland, two strays, viz. one a BRINDLED HEIFER 3 years old, marked with a crop and slit in the right ear, and a smooth crop in the left; and a RED STEER 2 years old, marked with a crop and two slits in the right ear, and a slope in the upper side of the left. Posted, and appraised, the heifer to 30s. and the steer to 20s.
|| GEORGE CARRINGTON.
TAKEN up at my plantation near Petersburg, in Dinwiddie county, a MOUSE-COLOURED HORSE about 10 years old, 14 hands high, with a star in his forehead, his mane has been roached, but is since grown out, and hangs on each side, paces naturally, is cat-hammed, and branded on the near shoulder AN in a piece. Posted, and appraised to 10l.
ROBERT NEWSUM.
THE honourable COMMITTEE of SAFETY having appointed me commissary of provision to the two Virginia regiments, and instructed me to make my purchases as dissuasive as possible, I hereby give notice, that I will attend at Fredericksburg on Saturday the 14th of October, at Louisa courthouse on Tuesday the 17th, at Cumberland courthouse on Thursday the 19th, at Pride's ordinary, in Amelia county, near col. Tabb's, on Saturday the 21st, and at Petersburg on Tuesday the 24th of the same month, in order to contract or receive proposals for BEEF, PORK, and FLOUR, for victualling the said regiments; also a quantity of STALLED BEEF, to be delivered at different periods, from January till June next, and a large quantity of beef and pork, over and above the quantity necessary for said regiments, to be laid in store for future contingencies. I expect every person who has provisions to dispose of will come with their lowest terms, as they will probably not meet with another opportunity, and that such as I am not well acquainted with will provide good security for the performance of their contracts.
*** I want to purchase two good WAGGONS and TEAMS.
JOHN HAWKINS.
FREDERICKSBURG, September 6, 1775.
THE subscriber intending to quit public business after the first day of January next, would rent his house and lot in this town upon reasonable terms, which would suit any person inclinable to keep TAVERN, it being situated in the centre of the town, and has been long accustomed by the first gentlemen of this and the neighbouring colonies. It is large and commodious, there are all convenient out-houses, including a storehouse on the main street, an exceeding good garden, a well of fine water within a few steps of the door, a billiard table, &c. &c. Any person inclining to rent the same shall have the refusal of all the liquors on hand, consisting of best Madeira wine, old arrack, port wine, and spirits, with any part of the household and kitchen furniture; they giving bond, with approved security, for payment of the same.
All persons indebted to me are desired to settle their accounts, and give bonds for such as they cannot conveniently discharge; and those who have any demands against me will be pleased to make them known. (5) GEORGE WEEDON.
SEPTEMBER 25, 1775.
THE commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of the pay and provisions of the VOLUNTEER COMPANIES who have been lately called into actual service, for the defence of the lower parts of the country, give notice, that they will attend at Williamsburg, on Tuesday the 11th of next month, at which time and place all persons concerned are desired to give their attendance.---William Langhorn. Henry King. John S. Wills. William Norvell. Champion Travis.
To be SOLD at Stratford, the seat of the late honourable Philip Ludwell Lee, esq; in Westmoreland county, on Thursday the 19th of October next,
THE famous high-blooded horse DOTTEREL, greatly distinguished on the turf in England, and in high estimation in this country for getting foals of beauty and form, whose pedigree will be shewn on the day.---At the same time and place will be sold, a considerable number of COLTS and FILLIES from Dotterel.---Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to the administrators; and if the money is not punctually paid when due, the bonds are to carry interest from the date.
N. B. Five per cent discount will be allowed for ready money.

LOST on the road between Stratford in Westmoreland, and col. Thomas Ludwell Lee's, the 13th instant, a RED LEATHER POCKET-BOOK ; containing several letters and papers of consequence, and thirty odd pounds paper currency of Virginia. Whoever has found the said pocket-book, and will convey the same to col. Lee of Stafford, or doctor George Steptoe of Westmoreland, will be most amply rewarded. JAMES STEPTOE.
WANTED to the battalion of minute, men in the lower end of the Northern Neck , an ADJUTANT who is well acquainted with the duty of that office, agreeable to the order or directions of his majesty in the year 1764. As this is the only officer in the minute service whose pay will be constant for nine months in the year, it is hoped such as are qualified will readily engage. Also wanted, a DRUMMER and FIFER , who can teach others the duty, to act as drum and fife-majors. The CHAPLAIN's place to said battalion is not yet engaged.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, on monday the 16th of October, at York,
FIVE hogheads of TOBACCO , saved out of 14 delivered to mr. Edward Hughes's man Isaac, to be put on board the Prospect , capt. Norwood, but drove on shore, and damaged in the late storm. JAMES MILLS, & co.
To be SOLD by the subscribers, at their store, by wholesale, at a low advance.
ABOUT 400 l. sterling value of European goods, consisting chiefly of broadcloths and trimmings, low priced friezes, sagathies, and duroys, mens fine and felt hats, ditto worsted stockings, mens and womens gloves and mitts of various kinds, womens satin and silk hats and bonnets, nuns thread, fine plain and flowered lawns, plain and spotted silk gauze, a good assortment of tin ware, several kinds of crockery ware, pewter dishes, basons and plates, broad and narrow axes, several pair of stock cards for preparing wool for finer cards, with many more saleable articles.
Likewise a new built STOREHOUSE and GRANARY with cellars flush. The storehouse is 36 feet by 18, completely finished off, is so constructed that it can, with very little expense, be converted into a dwelling-house, and is very pleasantly situated on the main street. There is spare ground sufficient on the lot to build two other houses on. The granary is 52 feet by 20, completely constructed for the reception of dry and wet goods, and grain. Credit will be allowed until the 25th of April next for one half the purchase money, and until the 25th of October following for the other half, on giving bond with approved security to
2|| JACOB FAULCON, & co. COBHAM, September 18, 1775.
Essex county, September 10, 1775.
RUN away from the subscriber, about the middle of July last, a Virginia born negro lad named NED , who is about 18 years of age, and about 5 feet high; one of his hands has a large scar, occasioned by its being burnt when he was a child, by which means some of his fingers grow together. He has a flat face and long head, which is remarkably sharp on the top. His clothes were such as is common for working negroes, and he was seen going down the country. Whoever will secure the said negro, so that I get him again, shall have a reward of 40s. besides what the law allows.
(tf) JAMES EDMONDSON.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1775.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the several captains of the REGULAR FORCES , whose companies are completed, are forthwith to march their recruits to some place at two miles distant from the city of Williamsburg, there to halt, and to make immediate application to col. THOMAS BULLITT , in the said city, for farther orders. P. HENRY, jun.
JAMES CITY, September 22, 1775.
I INTEND to leave the colony immediately.
JAMES GREENHOW.
WESTOVER, September 19, 1775.
IN  July last the high sheriff of Charles City advertised two negroes, MICHAEL and AARON , late my property, who broke jail and escaped whilst under sentence of death. As I know they are daring and dangerous villains, capable of attempting the most horrid crimes, I hereby promise a reward of 3l. for each, to be paid on their being returned to the jail of Charles City . Michael is a ditcher by trade, a handsome black fellow, about 30 years old, under the middle size; he is very artful, and speaks fluently. Aaron is a blacksmith by trade, of a yellow complexion, near 20 years old, 6 feet high, and well made; he has a down look, and remarkable long fore teeth. I am informed their haunts are in Prince George, Charles City, New Kent, and Hanover .
W. BYRD.
YORK TOWN, September 19, 1775.
RUN away from col. Philip Rootes , of King & Queen , a negro man named HARRY , who some years ago was mortgaged to the hon. William Nelson . It is with good reason suspected that he is lurking about West Point , and that he is harboured by some of col. Thomas Moore's negroes. Whoever secures and delivers the said negro, either to col. Rootes or to one of us, shall have 40s. reward.
(tf) THE EXECUTORS.
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 flutters 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.
COMMITTED to the jail of Elizabeth City , a negro fellow who calls himself PLIMIH , and says he belongs to col. Andrew Lewis of Botetourt ; he has on common negro clothing, and is 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges.
|| JOHN M'LACHLIN, jailer.
COMMITTED to the jail of Elizabeth City , a negro fellow who calls himself BIB , and says he belongs to mrs. Peter at Cabin Point ; he has on common negro clothing, and is 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges.
|| JOHN M'LACHLIN, jailer.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Caroline , near the Reedy mill, a BLACK STEER about two years old, marked with a crop in the right ear, and a crop and under-keel in the left. Posted, and appraised to 27s. 6d.
|| SAMUEL NORMENT.
TAKEN up in Cumberland , a BLACK HORSE , 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, with a blaze in his face, his near hind foot white, has lost an eye, has a hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the off shoulder M. Posted, and appraised to 7l. THOMAS HARRIS.
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.
FOR SALE,
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.
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 S A L E,
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 S A L E,
TRACT of LAND in Caroline county, contiguous to Mattaponi , containing about 2000 acres of well timbered land, the property of mr. Robert Baylor . The terms may be known by applying to mr. Nathaniel Burwell in King William , mr. John Armistead in Caroline , or mr. John Baylor , executors. (tf)
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N E W Y O R K, September 20.
WE are authorised to assure the publick, that yesterday the mayor informed the committee of safety, "that governor Tryon acquainted him he had received a letter from lord Dartmoth, informed him that orders had been given to the commanders of his majesty's ships in America, that in case any more troops should be raised, or any fortifications erected, or any of his majesty's stores taken, that the commanders of the ships of war should consider such cities or places in a state of rebellion."
By a gentleman who left Cambridge on tuesday last, we are informed that they enjoy a good state of health in the provincial camp, not burying two people in a week; that the dysentery had made its appearance, but was now totally eradicated. Also that a number of troops, under the command of col. Arnold, marched for Quebeck on tuesday last; and that the inhabitants of Boston were not near so sickly as they had been some time ago.
Extract of a letter from Annapolis, September 8.
"I have been much astonished at the behaviour of some of those captains of men of war who are stationed upon our coasts. They seem greedily to anticipate the horror of blood-shedding; and although war is not yet proclaimed, nor any hostilities ordered by parliament against the colonies in general, yet, confiding in their strength, they daringly assault our towns, and destroy lives upon the least provocation whatever."
P H I L A D E L P H I A, September 19.
Intelligence received by the Congress from general Schuyler, September 18, 1775.
GENERAL Montgomery, from information received on the 25th of August, being apprehensive that the enemy's armed vessels might get into the lake unless an immediate movement was made to the Isle aux Noix, resolved to proceed with what force he could carry, of which he advised general Schuyler, who was at Albany attending the Indian treaty. General Schuyler, upon receipt of this, immediately left Albany, and on the 30th arrived, very much indisposed, at Ticonderoga, which place he left the 31st, after having given the proper orders for bringing up the artillery, &c. &c. On the 4th of September, general Schuyler joined general Montgomery at Isle la Motte. On that day both moved on, and arrived at Isle aux Noix. On the 5th, general Schuyler drew up a declaration, which he sent among the Canadians. And as it was judged going to St. John's, weak as he was (his numbers not exceeding 1000) might have a good effect on the Canadians, and encourage them to join, he resolved upon the measure, and accordingly early on the 6th embarked, and, without any obstruction, proceeded towards St. John's. When he arrived in sight of the enemy's works, and at the distance of about two miles, the enemy began to fire from their fortress, but without doing any damage; he approached half a mile nearer, and then landed, without opposition, in a close deep swamp. After being formed, his army marched in the best order they could, in grounds marshy, and covered with woods, in order to approach and reconnoitre the fortresses. Major Hobby, and capt. Mead, of the Connecticut forces, being on the left, and a little advanced, were attacked in crossing a creek by a party of Indians, from whom they received a heavy fire; but our troops gallantly pressing on them,
they soon gave way, and left us the ground. In this rencounter we lost a serjeant, a corporal and three privates killed, one missing, and eight wounded, three of whom are since dead. Besides these, major Hobby was shot through the thigh, but not dangerously; and capt. Mead received a slight wound through the shoulder, as did lieutenant Brown in the hand. The surviving wounded are in a fair way of recovery.
Night now coming on, our generals drew their men together, and cast up a small intrenchment, to defend themselves, in case of an attack in the night.
In the evening, general Schuyler received certain intelligence that the enemy's fortifications were complete, and plentifully furnished with cannon; that one of their vessels was launched, and would be ready to sail in three or four days, and is to carry 16 guns.
He also learned, that in the afternoon's engagement five Indians were killed, and four badly wounded, besides several others, the condition of whose wounds was not known; and that capt. Tyce, of Johnstown, was wounded in the belly.
On the 7th, in the morning (having been undisturbed through the night, excepting by a few shells, which did no other damage than slightly wounding lieutenant Mills) it was thought most adviseable to return to the Isle aux Noix, throw a bomb across the channel, erect the proper works for its defence, and to prevent the enemy's vessels from entering the lake.
Upon this general Schuyler ordered the troops to embark, and he returned to the Isle aux Noix without any molestation; where, when the express came away, he was erecting proper works to secure the entrance into the lake, and to be in readiness on the arrival of farther reinforcements, which were expected, to take the advantage of any events that may happen in Canada.
Published by order of the Congress.
CHARLES THOMPSON, secretary.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, July 26.
"The news is just arrived of the miscarriage of the expedition against Algiers. It is apprehended to have been caused by the misconduct of the general. The troops disembarked in the morning, and the Algerines gave them battle. The Moors seemed defeated, and ran; when the Spaniards following, fell in with 80,000 in ambush, who gave them battle, in which a total defeat took place. The remains of the Spanish army embarked again the same night, and proceeded over to Alicant. The gazette says, 600 were killed, and 1800 wounded; but private letters say some 4000, others 5000 killed, and 5000 wounded, with the loss of their cannon, and it is apprehended their cavalry, and the flower of the Spanish troops. So many officers of distinction are killed, that the court are in mourning."
"Last night an order from the king was proclaimed here, that every person (except the eldest sons of the nobility and clergy) should appear and give in their names, without exception, for soldiers."
W I L L I A M S B U R G, October 7.
THE King & Queen company of minute-men, under the command of capt. George Lyne, who arrived here last tuesday, set out this morning for Hampton, where we hear they are to be stationed for some time.

Since our last arrived three companies of regulars, commanded by capt. Seayres of Essex, capt. Johnson of Fairfax, and capt. Green of Culpeper.
Capt. Nicholas, of this city, having completed his company of regulars, they were last tuesday reviewed by the district committee, and received; as was capt. Anderson's company of minute-men yesterday, by the city committee.
Last week a vessel from the West Indies, with a cargo of rum, sugar, &c. consigned to capt. Phripp of Norfolk, was seized by the ministerial pirates , and sent to Boston, for the use of their brethren in wickedness there; who now begin to stand in need of artificial spirits , to support their drooping courage.
And on saturday, between 2 and 3 o'clock after noon, an officer with 12 or 13 soldiers, and a few sailors, landed at the county wharf in Norfolk, under cover of the men of war (who made every appearance of firing on the town, should the party be molested) and marched up the main street to mr. Holt's printing-office, from whence, without the smallest opposition or resistance (although there were some hundred spectators) they deliberately carried off the types, and sundry other printing implements, with two of the workmen, and after getting to the water side with their booty gave three huzzas, in which they were joined by a crowd of negroes. A few spirited gentlemen in Norfolk, justly incensed at so flagrant a breach of good order and the constitution, and highly resenting the conduct of lord Dunmore and the navy gentry (who have now commenced downright pirates and banditti ) ordered the drum to be beat to arms, but were joined by few or none; so that it appears Norfolk is at present a very insecure place for the life or property of any individual, and is consequently deserted daily, by numbers of the inhabitants, with their effects.
We hear that lord Dunmore is exceedingly offended with the Virginia printers, for presuming to furnish the publick with a faithful relation of occurrences, and now and then making a few strictures upon his lordship's own conduct, as well as that of some of his delightful associates , such as Dicky Squire and little white-headed Montague . Some of their actions have certainly deserved the severest reprehension, to say no worse; for which the printers appeal to the whole world, even Fredy North himself, and the immaculate John Bute .---It seems his lordship has it much at heart to destroy every channel of publick intelligence that is inimical to his designs upon the liberties of this country, alledging that they have poisoned the minds of the people ; or, in other words, laid open to them the tyrannical designs of a weak and wicked ministry, which have been supported, in character , by most of their slavish dependents . It is to be hoped, however, that neither his lordship, nor any other person (however dignified) will have it in his power to succeed in so diabolical a scheme , only fit to be accomplished among Turks , and never could have been devised but by a person of the most unfriendly principles to the liberties of mankind.
We hear that a PRESS is soon to be set up on board the ship which lord Dunmore lately seized from mess. Eilbeck, Ross, & co. under his lordship's own immediate inspection, with proper assistants ; so that we may soon expect to see the GOSPORT CHRONICLE published by authority, which it is said is to contain, occasionally, the commentaries of a certain illustrious chief's wars in Vandalia , some curious anecdotes , diverting stories , and a number of other valuable and interesting particulars , which no doubt will ensue to this new publication a very extensive circuit, and consequently redound to the credit and interest of its noble proprietor.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, to his friend in Virginia, dated September 16.
"After speaking of the two petitions from the city of London to the Throne, respecting America, formerly published, their reception, and the resolutions of the city thereupon, he says: "These proceedings seem to lead to something important in favour of America. Letters to---mention, that the ministry now declare, that the matter must be made up with America; and to another gentleman in this city, that no more troops are to be sent to America. The ministry are in the utmost consternation ; and the American cause gains ground daily with the people."
By a letter from another gentleman in Philadelphia, dated Sept. 25th, we have the agreeable intelligence that mrs. NELSON , mr. WYTHE and his lady, mr. FRANCIS L. LEE and his lady, with their several servants, are safely through the smallpox.
Marriages. ] ROBERT PAGE , esq; of Mansfield, to miss ELIZABETH CARTER , of King George.
At a meeting of the committee for Hanover county, September 5, 1775.
W HEREAS I the subscriber have been charged with saying many things injurious to the American cause, and in particular with declaring that this country was in a state of rebellion, and aimed at a state of independence, more than opposition to parliamentary taxation; and whereas due proof is made thereof, before the committee of this county: Now, in order to atone, to the utmost of my power, for the injury that may possibly have been done by me, I do hereby declare, that I am heartily sorry for such my offence; and I do hereby promise, in future, to conduct myself so as to give no just cause of complaint to my countrymen, but to contribute my utmost to the success of the measures adopted for the defence of American liberty.
THOMAS ANDERSON.
HANOVER, September 5, 1775.
The said Thomas Anderson having signed the above concession, is acquitted from farther prosecution; and it is ordered that the clerk do forthwith transmit the same to the printer, to be published in the Gazette.
BARTLETT ANDERSON, clerk.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A CURRIER, who is a good workman. Such a one will have good encouragement, by the month, six months, or a whole year, from WILLIAM PEARSON.
M R. Henry Shelton, of Albemarle county, having a bond of mine, with mr. David Anderson, jun. security, for 60l. payable the 16th of February 1779, bearing interest from the 16th of February last, this is to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of the said bond, as I do not think I am indebted to mr. Shelton a single shilling, and believe him to be a trifle in my debt.
MATTHEW ANDERSON, jun.
CABIN POINT, September 28, 1775.
W HEREAS I gave two bonds to Stephen Sorsby of Surry county, for a piece of land lying therein (one of 100l. payable March 1, 1774; the other for 200l. payable March 1, 1775) this is to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of the said bonds, as I understand the land is entailed, and I am resolved not to pay them until a good title is made.
FRANCIS MORELAND.