The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1778-10-16 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
Printed by ALEXANDER PURDIE, Printer to the Commonwealth.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 27th of November, if fair, otherwise next fair day, for ready money, or loan office certificates, and to be entered upon the first day of January next,
A VERY valuable plantation lying in King William county, upon Pamunkey river, containing eight hundred or a thousand acres, very conveniently situated to church and mills, and about two miles from Hanover town, from which town to the said plantation there is navigation for large flats. The first low grounds are very rich, and heavily timbered with large white and red oaks, and other timber; the second low grounds are exceedingly fertile, and remarkably fine for Indian corn, wheat, &c. The high land is good, particularly for tobacco, and very well timbered with pine and red oak. There is a fine stream running through the land, sufficient to furnish water for one or two mills; and on each side of the said stream is fine meadow land, as there also is upon the first low grounds. Any person inclinable to purchase may be shewn the land by applying to Mr. William Jones who lives near it, or to the overseer who lives upon it. * * * Upon Tuesday following, the first day of December, will be sold for ready money, upon the aforesaid plantation, some horses and blooded mares, a large flock of horned cattle, hogs and sheep, corn, fodder, &c. for ready money.
7|| THOMAS JONES.
To be SOLD on the premises, on Tuesday the 10th of November, for cash or loan office certificates,
A TRACT of LAND lying on Pockick run, in Fairfax county, containing one thousand two hundred and forty one acres, within eight miles of the town of Colchester, and convenient to church and warehouses. Any person inclinable to see the land may apply to William Williamson or Thomas Windsor, who lives on the spot. 2|| GEORGE YERBY.
On Monday the 21st of December (if fair, otherwise the next fair day) will be sold at the late dwelling-house of Capt. James Walker, deceased, in the lower end of Westmoreland,
A BOUT twenty negroes, men, women, and children, among whom are house servants very valuable for their approved honesty and diligence in their several employments, five yoke of work oxen, some cattle, kitchen furniture of various kinds, and all the plantation utensils, with the crops of corn, fodder, and tobacco. Ready money, or loan office certificates, will be expected in payment by
THE ADMINISTRATORS.
To be SOLD at my plantation in Prince Edward, on Great Sailor creek, on Tuesday the 15th of December, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
A LL the corn and fodder, the stocks of cattle and hogs, on six months credit, the purchasers giving bond and security. At the same time will be rented the plantation, for one year, on which is a good apple and peach orchard, two good framed tobacco houses, a good overseer's house a dairy, a log quarter, and land sufficient to work six hands, under a pretty good fence. * * * I shall attend the sale, and in the meanwhile any person inclinable to rent the plantation may know the terms by applying to me in Powhatan.
7|| RICHARD EGGLESTON, Senior.
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 10th of November, at the subscriber's plantation on Deep creek, in Halifax county, North Carolina, for ready money,
T EN plantations lying all convenient to the place of sale, fundry negroes, consisting of men, women, boys, and girls, pretty large stocks of cattle and hogs, &c. The sale to continue till all is sold. * * * Run away from the subscriber, a negro man about five feet four inches high, well set, of a yellow cast, has a scar upon his nose, about thirty years old, was formerly the property of Mr. John Bower in Charles City county, and has been gone about five years. I will give thirty pounds reward to any person who delivers him to me. 1|| NICHOLAS LLOYD.
A LL persons indebted to the estate of Francis Robinson, deceased, of Lunenburg county, are desired to make speedy payment; and those who have any demands against the same are requested to bring in their accounts, properly attested, by the first of December, as the estate will be settled on that day by
1|| LUCRETIA ROBINSON, } Adm. EVERARD DOWSING, }
S TRAYED or STOLEN from Scotchtown, in Hanover county, about the 11th of September last, a dark coloured firel horse, without any white about him, about four feet ten inches high, about seven years old, has a heavy look about the head and eyes, a thick mane and switch tail, is a natural pacer, was bred in Culpeper, and has been used to go in a waggon; his brand, if any, is forgotten. Whoever conveys the said horse to me at Scotchtown, or gives such intelligence as I get him again, shall have ten dollars reward, and on conviction of the thief ten pounds.
HIGGINSON KING.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Friday the 4th of December, at the late dwelling-house of Mr. George Baskerville, deceased, in Mecklenburg county, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
A LL the lands belonging to the said estate, consisting of several very valuable plantations. One of them lies upon Roanoke river, great part of it exceeding fine low grounds, whereon is a large dwelling-house with four rooms on a floor, all other convenient houses, and a fine apple orchard of the best fruit, sufficient to make four or five thousand gallons of cider; and another on Phyllis creek, the land very valuable for the cultivation of tobacco, corn, or wheat, and there is a plantation sufficient to work five hands to advantage, with a small dwelling-house almost new. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and security to
7|| JOHN BASKERVILLE, Executor.
* * * I have to dispose of four hundred acres of land adjoining the low ground tract, which is very valuable, with a plantation sufficient to work four hands, and a small dwelling-house.
To be SOLD at Lunenburg courthouse, on Thursday the 12th of November, being court day, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A TRACT of LAND in the said county, containing six hundred and forty three acres. It lies within four miles of the courthouse, and is good for the culture of tobacco, wheat, and corn. Major James Johnson will show the land to any person inclinable to purchase. THOMAS EVANS.
F OR sale, a tract of land on Grassy creek in Granville county, N. Carolina, containing two hundred and two acres of good tobacco land, whereon is a dwelling-house, barn, &c. and about twenty five acres of cleared ground. * * * Also to be sold, or rented yearly or for a term of years, the well accustomed tavern and plantation lately occupied by Mr. Jonathan Patterson in Lunenburg county, containing five hundred acres, on which is a good dwelling-house, storehouse, and all other necessary buildings. * * * Likewise for sale, a likely NEGRO MAN about twenty two years of age. * * * For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the last mentioned premises. 1|| JOHN POWELL.
NORFOLK county, Tanner's creek, October 3, 1778.
F OR sale, and will be launched this month, a BOAT of the following dimensions, viz. 43 feet keel, 16 feet 8 inches beam, 7 feet hold, 15 feet rake forward, 5 feet rake abaft, and is supposed by good judges to be a fast sailing vessel. For terms apply to 1|| KADER TALEOT.
I HEREBY give notice to all persons who have any claims or demands against the estate of Alexander Caver, late of King William, to make them known to me, properly adjusted, by the 10th day of December next, as I propose settling the estate by that time. I therefore shall not look upon myself as answerable for any demands after that time, therefore all persons indebted to that estate are desired to make immediate payment to
1|| ROBERT KING, Executor.
T HE subscriber is in want of two single men, of good character, to act as OVERSEERS for the ensuing year, to each of whom he will pay fifty pounds per annum. He will also give good wages to a GARDENER, who comes well recommended.
BEN: HARRISON, Junior.
SUFFOLK, October 5, 1778.
A LL persons who have claims against the estate of Thomas Langston, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, as the estate will be settled by the first of January next. 2|| THE ADMINISTRATRIX.
A GREEN silk UMBRELLA was found on Friday the 2d of October between Colchester and Fredericksburg. The person who found it lodged it at Mr. William Smith's in Fredericksburg, from whence the owner may obtain it on proving his property and paying the charge of this advertisement.
R UN away from the subscriber, living in the lower end of Hanover, two negro fellows, viz. Will, about five feet eleven inches high, between twenty and thirty years of age, very black, has remarkable white eyes, large and remarkable white teeth, stout and well made. Jack, about five feet two inches high, bow-legged, has a remarkable scar in his forehead resembling a horse's hoof, and is lamed by the kick of a horse. They took different kinds of clothing with them. Whoever delivers them to me, or gives such intelligence as I get them again, shall have twenty dollars reward. 1|| GEORGE M'DOUGAL.
To be RENTED for one year, at Kennon's warehouse, on Wednesday the 29th instant (October)
S EVERAL valuable plantations belonging to the estate of William Kennon, deceased. Bond and security will be required.
2|| FRANCIS WILLIS.
C OMMITTED to the jail of Goochland, a negro lad about seventeen or eighteen years of age, named Jack, belonging to Benjamin Dickson of Halifax. Mr. Dickson is desired to apply for said negro, pay charges, and take him away.
1|| WILLIAM GEORGE, Jailer.
C OMMITTED to Southampton jail, on the 9th day of July, a negro man named Pompey, who says he belongs to Kincaid Peterson of North Carolina. He is about sixty years old, his head very gray, had on a homespun shirt and breeches, an old fusticot coat, and an old felt hat. His owner is desired to pay charges and take him away.
1|| JOHN SCOTT, Jailer.
Twenty POUNDS Reward,
F OR apprehending and bringing home Cuthie, a negro woman formerly advertised by the Rev. John Cameron of this parish. She ran away some time last December, is Virginia born, about 28 years of age, near five feet two or three inches high, has a very round face, a remarkable gap between her two lower fore teeth and a large scar on the outside of one of her legs. Her dress, when she went away, was a coat and jacket of double wove yarn and cotton cloth, striped with blue and yellow, and several articles of tow and cotton cloth, which it is probable she may have changed before now. I have some reason to think that she is gone to York county, where she has several relations at the plantations of Mr. Robert Shield, junior, and Mr. Simon Holiar, at or in the neighbourhood of which places I imagine she is harboured by her connexions. Whoever delivers the said slave to me in Mecklenburg shall have the above reward, or one half thereof if secured in any jail that I get her again. 1|| ROBERT MUNFORD.
N. B. Samuel Goad, Esq; will pay forty dollars to any person that will deliver the above runaway to him at Williamsburg, at any time during the present session of Assembly.
S TRAYED from South Quay, on the 4th of September last, a large light bay horse, branded on the near buttock NP in a piece, with a thin mane and short tail. Also a small bay mare, with a white saddle spot on her back about the size of a dollar, has large ears, appears very port when she looks up, and goes very easy in a slow pace or short canter. They were seen about Roundhill in Southampton, near Col. Kello's. Whoever delivers them to Mr. Reuben Herbert at South Quay, or the subscriber in James City, near Green Spring, shall have ten dollars reward.
GOODRICH BOUGH.
As publick business calls me often from home, should any person want to purchase my land, formerly advertised, he may know the terms by applying to Mr. John Boush in Williamsburg, who will treat for the same in my absence. G. B.
S TRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Williamshure, about the middle of September last, a bay horse near fourteen hands high, seven years old next spring, one of his hind feet white, has a brown streak down his rump, a small star in his forehead, his hind parts thin, his mane hangs thick, trots slow, and canters easy. Whoever will deliver the said horse to me shall have four dollars reward. 1|| JAMES NICHOLS.
S TOLEN from the subscriber, in the upper end of Chesterfield, the 24th of September last, a bay horse about four feet nine or ten inches high, four years old, has a star in his forehead, a switch tail, his mane has formerly been roached, there is a small scar on the inside of his hind leg, and paces, trots, and gallops well. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, or gives such intelligence as I get him again, shall have twenty dollars reward, and one hundred dollars on conviction of the thief. 1|| JOHN FARRAR.
S TOLEN from the subscriber, in the night of the 30th of September, a likely bay horse four feet ten or eleven inches high, branded on the near buttock 4 IA, has a star in his forehead, a snip on his nose, with a white streak running up his face, one hind foot white, hanging mane and switch tail, has docked, drags a little when he trots, gallops paces slow and short. Thirty dollars reward given to any person that will deliver the said horse to the subscriber, in the upper end of Charles City, or one hundred dollars on conviction.

WILLIAMSBURG, October 16.
THE Bird, Capt. M'Gee, a letter of marque mounting twelve carriage guns, in two months from Nantz, arrived at York last Thursday, in which vessel came passengers Dr. David Stewart of Virginia, and Dr. Robert Pringle of South Carolina. On the passage they took a prize, bound from Leghorn to Newfoundland, and belonging to the island of Jersey, with about a hundred and fifty tuns of salt on board, which is arrived, but looked for daily.
Pringle has favoured us with the following ad- viz That before he left Nantz accounts were arrived of an engagement having happened, off the British channel, on the 27th of July, between the French fleet commanded by M. D'Orvilliers, consisting of thirty two ships of the line, besides frigates, and the British squadron under the orders of Admiral Keppel, which amounted to thirty line of battle ships, and several frigates. There were various reports of the engagement, but it was the current opinion that no great advantage had been gained on either side. The French fleet was returned to Brest, having two or three ships much damaged, and about five hundred men killed and wounded. It was not known whether the English fleet had returned into port, or only into the channel, but it is very certain that they were obliged to retire, and generally believed that Admiral Keppel was killed. What other damage they sustained was not known. M. Chastaut, one of the French Admirals, with his son, were both wounded, and his nephew was killed. The Duke de Chartres, who commanded the third division of the fleet, got much credit by his gallant behaviour during the engagement.
That the French navy is now upon a more respectable footing than ever it has been, amounting to upwards of fifty ships of the line, either on or fit for service; and that a resolution of his Most Christian Majesty, to reward and provide for all the friends and relations of those in his navy or army, who shall be killed in defence of their country, has given great satisfaction to all his subjects, and no doubt will be attended with the most happy consequences to France. He lately gave an instance of his humanity and generosity to the widows and friends of some officers who had behaved well in an engagement with an English frigate; and has allowed many privileges to all those who shall sit out privateers against the enemy, allowing them cannon and ammunition free of cost, and even given up his part of the prize money.
That some little time ago, by the appearance of affairs in Europe, it was thought that whole continent would be in a state of war, as hostilities were actually commenced between his Prussian Majesty and the Emperor of Germany, and some small advantages had been gained by the former; but about the first of August accounts were received at Nantz, that those two powers had agreed to a cessation of arms for six weeks, and a day and place of conference were appointed, when it was thought their disputes would be settled amicably.
That most people were of opinion, that Spain only waited for the arrival of the fleet to declare in favour of the measures adopted by France; but that nothing had yet been done, notwithstanding its being safely conducted into port.
That there has been no formal declaration of war between the British and the French Courts, but they have done what is equal to it, reprisals being ordered to be made, and vessels captured of both nations.
That some French ships of war had carried two prizes into Brest, an English sloop of war, and a privateer of fourteen guns; but that a number of American vessels had been lately captured by the Guernsey and Jersey privateers, which swarm on the coast of England.
That the last accounts from England mentioned nothing particular, only that those deluded people were still in hopes that their commissioners would effect a reconciliation with the United States of America.
That there have been a great many failures among the most capital mercantile houses in London, Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow, and other trading towns; and that many more were daily expected.
That the African trade, in the opinion of the most sensible men in England, is totally lost, and but little regretted.
That General Burgoyne's arrival in England was no small surprise to the Ministry, and was as much disconcerted by them on his appearance as he had been caressed on his setting out for America, to execute the wicked orders of those parricides to liberty and their country. He complained much of being hindered to appear in the presence of his sovereign, and said hard that there should be an inquiry into his conduct; but the Ministry and their adherents would not permit it, alleging that he had no right to it in his present situation, being only a prisoner. The Minority averred, however, that their principal objection arose from a tenderness to their own reputation, which indeed was at the very lowest ebb already, and needed their utmost skill and finesse to save them from impending ruin.
That the Parliament, after several prorogations, was to meet in October.
That Capt. Paul Jones, of the Ranger American privateer, who lately paid a visit to Whitehaven, and the seat of Earl Selkirk in Scotland, had bought up all the place which his people carried off from St. Mary's Isle, and wrote a very complaisant letter to the Countess, informing her Ladyship that the whole now packed up and ready to be delivered when she will please to send for it; and that he had no objection to the Earl, her husband, but only to get him in his possession, to facilitate the American prisoners in England, most grievous hardships and me prison.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, October 5.
"The enemy, it is generally believed, will leave New York this fall, and tend considerable reinforcements to the West Indies, &c. But I doubt their leaving New York. They came into the Jerseys about ten days ago; foraging and destroying was their intention, in which they have succeeded. They came as far as Hackback, near which place they surrounded Col. Bayley's detachment, and have taken twenty of his dragoons and their horses, with some officers, amongst which I am afraid is the Colonel himself, and Major Clow."
Extract of another letter from the same gentleman, of a later date.
"I wrote you a few days ago, to which I refer, and am sorry to say our friend Col. Bayley and Major Clow are no more. Both are said to be dead of their wounds, and many of our men were put to death after they had surrendered."
Last Sunday the river rose at Richmond to a very great height, which did not begin to abate till Tuesday morning, owing to the great rains which have fallen up the country, and in the neighbourhood of Richmond. It is supposed much injury has been done by the fresh in its progress, and sundry gentlemen about Richmond have suffered considerably, by the loss of their crops, stocks, &c.
His Excellency General Washington's head quarters are removed from White Plains to Fredericksburg, in the state of New York, twenty two miles eastward of the Kill, where, and in its vicinity, the grand American army is now encamped.
MARRIAGES. PETER RANDOLPH, Esq; to Miss SALLY GREENHILL of Amelia.
Mr. JOSEPH GODWIN, of Nansemond, to Miss PATSY WILKINSON, of the same county.
IN COUNCIL, October 14, 1778.
THE several officers appointed by the Governor and Council to enlist men to fill up the continental regiments to be raised in this state, agreeable to an act of the last session of Assembly, are hereby required personally to appear at the Council chamber in Williamsburg, on the last day of this month, to render an account of their proceedings.
By order of the Governor in Council. ARCH: BLAIR, Clerk.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 14, 1778.
THE committee, appointed by the clergy of this state, for the purpose of calling them together whenever the exigencies of the Church appeared to require it, being of opinion that matters of the highest importance demand a speedy and very general convention of the Clergy, do most earnestly request their Reverend Brethren to attend at the college in this city on the 12th day of November.
At a Court of Admiralty, held at the town courthouse in the city of Williamsburg, the 4th day of October, 1778.
ORDERED, that proclamation be made in the Virginia Gazette, for three weeks successively, requiring any person interested in the sloop Lydia and cargo, re-captured by the Tartar, an American vessel of war, and libelled in this court by Capt. Taylor, commander thereof, to come into court and claim the same as the law requires; otherwise the court will proceed to judgment and execution thereupon, as the law directs. (A Copy) P WILLIAM RUSSEL, Clerk.
BY decree of the Hon. Court of Admiralty, will be sold in Williamsburg, on Thursday the 22d instant (October) the prize sloop Lydia, captured by the Tartar, Capt. Taylor, about fifty tuns burthen, and extremely well found. Likewise her cargo, consisting of between six and seven hundred bushels of salt, some dry goods, such as broadcloths, linens, checks, blankets, silk, thread, and worsted stockings, bed quilts, gilt buttons, tea, &c. &c. The sloop, with an inventory of her appurtenances, may be seen by applying to Capt. Taylor, lying in the mouth of Queen's creek, or to the subscriber.
BEN. POWELL, Marshal.
ON Thursday the 29th of this instant (October) will be sold for ready money, at Mr. Timberlake's in the town of Petersburg, between fifteen and twenty HORSES, MARES, and blooded COLTS. Among them are severally good matches, and some beautiful young mares rising three years old. Also some NEGROES, accustomed to the management of the above horses. JOHN BANISTER.
To be SOLD at West Point, by wholesale only, the following goods just imported in the ship Bird, Capt. M'Gee, from Nantz.
SALT, iron, steel, coarse cloths, with buttons, thread, &c. Shoes, mens and womens leather and calimanco, worsted and thread stockings, sailors waistcoats, brown linen and white ditto, loaf sugar, cotton and wool cards, felt hats, nails, blankets, a choice assortment of medicines, bohea tea, paper, &c. &c. There is also for sale, at the same place, a few pipes of good Madeira and Sherry wines, a fine collection of chintzes, calicoes, white linens, and sundry other kinds of goods lately imported from the West Indies. Tobacco, bills of exchange on France or Holland, or cash, will be received in payment. CARTER BRAXTON.
ALL those to whom the estate of the Reverend Richard Hewitt is indebted are desired to give in their accounts, properly attested, immediately; and those who are indebted to the said estate must expect no farther indulgence from EDWARD HARWOOD, Adm.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 15, 1778.
LAST night I was robbed of a pair of superfine white broadcloth breeches with very remarkable silver spangled buttons, also of a continental forty dollar bill, and a five pound bill of Virginia money of an old emission, dated, as well as I recollect, in 1757, besides sundry bonds and receipts of no consequence to any person but myself. I will handsomely reward the person who shall discover the thief, or return my papers. JOHN MAY.
To be SOLD for ready money, at publick auction, on the premises, to the highest bidder, at four o'clock in the afternoon, Tuesday the 27th instant (October)
THE houses and lots back of the church walls in Williamsburg, at present occupied by Mr. Richard Collins. Whoever wishes to purchase the said houses and lots, by private bargain, may apply to the subscriber, at William & Mary college, before the day of sale. Possession to be had on the 1st day of January 1779. The subscriber intending to leave this state shortly, desires those who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against him to bring them in. 2p JAMES WILSON.
To be SOLD by publick vendue, on Friday the 30th instant (October) at Suffolk,
THE brigantine Magdalen, about eighty bds. burthen, together with her rigging, sails, anchors, cables, &c. She is esteemed a very fine sailer. 2p G. VENEL.
To be Sold at publick auction, on Monday the 16th of November, on the premises, a tract of land in Amelia county, containing between 7 and 800 acres, belonging to the estate of the late Col. Richard Tunstall, deceased, of King & Queen county, also the stocks of all kinds, crops of corn, &c. on the said plantation. Credit will be given for part of the sale of the land, which will be made known at the sale and the stocks, &c. sold for ready money.
RICHARD TUNSTALL, Exec. GEORGE BROOKE,
ON Friday the 23d of October will be sold at publick sale, at the plantation of Col. Andrew Monroe, deceased, in the Irish neck, Westmoreland county, between thirty and forty head of very fine cattle, and the stock of hogs belonging to the said plantation, for ready money. The sale to begin at twelve o'clock. Also to be rented for a single year, or leased for a few years, on Friday the 30th of October (if fair, otherwise next fair day) a valuable plantation in Loudoun county, near Newgate. The above plantation will be rented either in lots or altogether, as may best suit the purchaser. Bond with good security will be required, and if not punctually discharged to bear interest from the date. JOHN MENRO.
WANTED.
TWO or three journeyman SHOEMAKERS who understand their business, to whom the greatest encouragement will be given by applying to the subscriber, near Milner's in Isle of Wight county. ROBERT JORDAN, Junior.
WANTED immediately, a person who understands the FULLING BUSINESS. Such a one, coming well recommended, will meet with the best encouragement by applying to the subscriber, living on Choptank in Stafford county. 1p JOHN HARDY.
RICHMOND town, October 6, 1778.
THIS being the month appointed for the general settlement of the accounts relative to the Chatham rope yard, the members of that concern are requested to attend at Mr. Galt's in Richmond, on the 20th instant. WILLIAM DANDRIDGE, Junior.
WOODSTOCK, October 1, 1778.
BONDS and accounts due to the estate of Col. John Carter, deceased, will be put into an attorney's hands to bring suit upon, unless discharged within six weeks from the date hereof, during which time I shall be ready to settle with those who will attend at this place. Any who have demands against the estate may have them discharged by applying to 2p CATESBY WOODFORD.
DINWIDDIE County.
COMMITTED to my custody, on Friday the 18th of September, Robert, a negro man who says he belongs to Mr. Isaac Moss of Charlestown in South Carolina. He is about the middle stature, appears to be thirty years of age, speaks sensibly, and says he was formerly one of the post riders in the south state. He had with him a silver hilted sword, and a variety of good clothes, among which are five pair of old silk stockings marked d d, a pair of yellow breeches striped red, marked W. C. under the waistband, a blue silk handkerchief marked T. B. No. 1. These being the most remarkable things by which he may be known, I shall not enumerate every particular, as it would take up half a sheet of paper. The owner is desired to apply for him, and pay charges to 3p ABRAHAM SMITH, Sheriff.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Capt. William Buckner's, junior, in Caroline county, the 13th of June last, a sorrel horse four years old, four feet seven or eight inches high, with a star in his forehead, a small snip on his nose, saddle spots on each side of his back, paces and gallops well, and at times trots. Whoever delivers the said horse to me in King George county, or to Capt. William Buckner in Caroline, or gives such intelligence as he may be got again, shall have ten pounds reward. 2p Wm. TYLER.

To be RENTED on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 12th of November, being New Kent court day, for the term of seven years.
THE valuable ordinary and plantation at the said courthouse, at present occupied by Mr. Robert Warren. The buildings and repairs to be made will be agreed on the day of renting.
BURWELL BASSETT.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a FAIR will commence at Halifax town, in N. Carolina on the first Thursday in November, to continue for three days.
To be SOLD at the Neck plantation in Essex county, of the late Mr. John Rowzee, deceased, on Tuesday the 20th instant (October) for ready money.
ALL the stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, the crop of corn and fodder, and plantation utensils; and on Thursday following, being the 22d of same month, will be sold at the decedent's late dwelling-house, in the same county, a variety of household and kitchen furniture, among which is a quantity of plate, flocks of all kinds, corn and fodder, and many other things too tedious to mention. All persons who have claims against the said decedent's estate are desired to make them known on that day, and those indebted thereto to make payment.
RICHARD ROWZEE, Executor.
To be LEASED for ten years, or SOLD, according to the directions of the last will of Doctor William Flood, deceased.
THE seat of Kinsale, in the lower part of Westmoreland county. It is beautifully situated on Yeocomico river, about seven miles from Pocomoke, and twenty from the bay of Chesapeake, both of which being in view, very much improve the prospect. The depth of water is such that large ships have received their lading at the landing. The dwelling-house has eight commodious rooms, and besides the usual buildings and offices there is a large new storehouse, containing six rooms, and a well built granary three stories high, from which grain may be discharged into vessels of considerable burthen. As the money is to be placed in the publick funds, the purchaser will be required to warrant its receipt, either at the continental or state loan offices, before a conveyance will be made by
THE EXECUTOR.
The sale will be on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 26th instant.
For SALE,
UPWARDS of one thousand acres of land lying on both sides of Appomattox river, in Buckingham and Prince Edward, great part good tobacco land, and the whole good for any sort of grain. The improvements as follows, viz. A large dwelling-house with two brick chimneys finished off in the best manner, a brick cellar under part of the house, twenty two by eighteen kitchen with brick chimney, barns, granaries, and other necessary houses, garden, &c also two hundred and fifty apple trees of the best fruit, two thousand bearing peach trees, a great variety of other sorts of fruit trees, also a very good grist mill, with a large pair of Cologne stones, bolting cloths, &c. which stands on a never failing stream. Also five hundred and twenty three acres of good level land in Buckingham, about four miles from the above, on which there is a fresh plantation sufficient to work four hands to advantage, a small dwelling-house, and about twelve hundred peach trees regularly planted. Also two hundred and eighteen acres of very good woodland, well timbered, near this last tract. Possession may be had on New Year's day next. || THOMAS REDD.
To be SOLD by private sale,
TWO thousand one hundred and eighty three ACRES OF LAND lying in New Kent county, about three miles from Cumberland, well adapted to wheat, corn, and tobacco, with a sufficient quantity of exceeding good meadow land easily reclaimed, on which is a plantation in good order, well fenced in, with a good overseer's house, negro quarters, and barn, &c. The land will be shewn by Mr. Trotter, who lives on the premises. CARTER BRAXTON.
MESS. Loerner & Marck have opened a store at Kemp's Landing, and sell, at very reasonable prices, the following articles, lately imported from France, Viz. Salt, French brandy, nails, sail cloth, cordage, yarn for cordage, sail twine, seine twine, fishing lines, lead lines, linens, calicoes, checks, handkerchiefs, hats, wool and cotton cards, green and bohea tea, medicines, cloth, stockings, window glass, paper, cambricks, needles, pins, thread, silk, mohair, a pair of swivels and other fire arms, with other articles too tedious to be enumerated. ||
To be RENTED for a term,
THE ferry at JAMES TOWN. The terms to be known of Mrs. Ambler in Hanover. (tf)
RUN away from the subscriber, a negro man named Ben, whom Mr. Shepherd purchased of Mr. Willison of Cabin Point. Whoever will apprehend the said negro shall receive twenty dollars reward, and charges paid by the subscriber near Portsmouth. HOWARD POOL.
STRAYED from the publick pasture near Williamsburg, a bay horse, the property of the state, branded on the near shoulder H, and on the near buttock V P. Whoever delivers him to me shall have twenty shillings reward.
WILLIAM FINNIE, Q. M. Q.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 9, 1778.
HEREBY inform the publick, that I will not be answerable for any horses that escape, or may be stolen, while in my custody; but I promise, that the greatest care shall be taken to prevent such accidents.
ROBERT ANDERSON.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 28, 1778.
HEREBY give notice to all persons in the American United States, that a certain Hamilton Baucom, who pretends to be a lawyer, and travelled through this state, from North Carolina, into some part of Maryland, has carried away from the subscriber, through a breach of trust, and by forgery, four hundred and two pounds thirteen shillings and sevenpence. It is therefore hoped that the publick in general will beware of such a villain, and, if possible, secure him in some of the jails belonging to these states.
MATTHEW VAN ALSTYN.
DESERTED from Richmond town, in Henrico county, John Griffiths, thirty years old, five feet eight inches high, who says he lived in Lancaster county, and is of no trade. He has a thin visage, is much addicted to drink, and when drunk very talkative. Whoever delivers the said deserter to me at Petersburg, or to any officer in the first regiment of light dragoons, shall have twenty dollars reward.
JOHN WHITE, Cornet.
TAPPAHANNOCK, Sept. 18, 1778.
ALL those whom it may concern are desired to take notice, that I have a conveyance in fee simple, properly and legally executed on the 26th of July 1775, from John Taylor of the parish of St. Anne in the county of Essex, for the land whereon the said Taylor lives, containing two hundred and eleven acres, which conveyance has never been recorded, owing at first to the interruption of the sessions of the General Court, where it was necessary to record it, because an entail of the said land had been docked by writ of Ad quod damnum, and since, to the death of one of the witnesses, and the absence of the rest. This notice is given, lest some innocent person should be inconsiderately led to purchase a bad title.
ARCHIBALD RITCHIE.
To be SOLD, on Wednesday the 18th of next November, at the subscriber's old plantation in the lower end of Fauquier county,
TWO stud horses. The one a fine bay, near fifteen hands high, six years old next spring, and was got by the imported horse Fearnought upon a full blooded Soler John mare. The other a dapple gray, near fifteen hands two inches high, eight years old next spring, and was got by Ariel upon a half blooded mare. Ariel was got by Traveller out of the late Col. Tasker's mare Selma. About eighteen or twenty mares and colts, mostly full blooded, and mixed between Fearnought and Soler John. Also for sale immediately, two STILLs that work 211 gallons, and are as good as new, and about 200 weight of HOPS. The stills will be sold either together or apart.
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CUTHBERT BULLITT.
To be SOLD at Beaufort in North Carolina, at publick sale, on Monday the 2d of November next, if fair, otherwise next fair day, and to be continued,
A LARGE, valuable, and well chosen assortment of A GOODS lately arrived in the ship Dean, Capt. Barnard Margolle, from France, consisting, amongst other articles, of cloths, linens, and blankets, an assortment of each, shoes, hats, caps, stockings, cotton and wool cards, green and bohea tea, window glass, an assortment of medicines, spices, nails, knives and forks, penknives, needles, padlocks, coffee mills, sleeve buttons, cork screws, snuffers, scissors, razors, sirrup irons, spoons, buckles, carpenters and blacksmiths tools, door locks and hinges, fishing hooks, gamblers, bridle bits, scales and weights, whips, pencils, sealing wax, combs, snuff-boxes, thread, sewing silk, mohair, sail duck, salt, brandy, wines, &c. &c. bp
Two or three large new PILOT BOATS to be sold, fitted completely for sea, or otherwise; also a BRIG well found, that is now gone up to South Quay. For terms apply to SAVAGE & WESTMORE.
ALL the gentlemen merchants and others are hereby desired to attend to the numbers and weights of five hds. of tobacco, as below mentioned. I accidentally lost them out of my pocket on Sunday last, on the road between Manchesters and Petersburg, in a small pocket book, with about forty or fifty pounds Virginia currency. Should any of the said tobacco notes be offered either for sale or in the discharge of a debt or debts, I shall be much obliged to any gentleman that will secure the notes and advise me of the same at Petersburg.
No. 614-1454-137-1317. Davis's. } 1297-1222-135-1087. No. 1537-1292-142-1150. Bollinbgrove } 1538-1291-142-1149. 1431-1175-100-1075.
SAMUEL OLDHAM.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1778.
AS I intend to decline the practice of physick in the neighbourhood of York, I flatter myself that all those who have accounts with me will settle them between this and the first day of December next, without farther notice. What remain unsettled at that time will be put into the hands of an attorney.
I have a complete set of SHOP UTENSILS, with a few useful MEDICINES, to dispose of, on reasonable terms. CORBIN GRIFFIN.
THE proprietors of the ferries at WESTOVER and MAYCOX hereby inform the publick, that their respective boats are now become totally unfit for service, and (though perhaps not irreparable) may remain so for some time. When passengers can be properly accommodated, notice will be given.
DESERTED from Col. Haze's regiment continental service, two soldiers named Richard Reynolds and Robert Reynolds, who are both Virginians, and were listed in Caroline county; they are much of a size, about six feet high, slim made, dark complexion and black hair, and Richard has a cast in one. They were lately at work at one Mr. Wilkin's in King George, near Fort Royal. Whoever apprehends the said deserters, and delivers them to a continental officer to be conveyed to their said regiment at head quarters, shall receive forty dollars, or twenty dollars for each. JOHN TAYLOR, Major.
DESERTED from the Safeguard galley, George Ethott, Esq; commander, the following sailors. William Standley, a Yorkshireman, about five feet nine inches high, of a light complexion, somewhat addicted to liquor, and fond of company; his clothing uncertain. Bartholomew Arshbold, an Irishman, of a black complexion, about five feet seven inches high, slim made, has much of the brogue, and is pitted with the smallpox; his clothing uncertain. John Stean, a Freckman, about five feet six inches high, of a black complexion, and speaks very little English. Whoever secures the said deserters in Williamsburg, or delivers them to me at Chickahominy ship yard, shall have thirty dollars reward, paid by DAVID LARKIN, Lieut.
WANTED, a steward for Hampden Sidney academy for the next year. The trustees will meet on this business the last Thursday in next month, when all persons desirous to undertake it are requested to attend. The high price of provisions will oblige them to raise the board considerably; but when the rates of these, as well as every other article, the first and the present year, are considered, it is expected the costs will not exceed that of the former. ||
THE subscriber would dispose of by way of barter for other lands, or sell for cash, loan office certificates, or on long credit, several improved lots in the town of Richmond, viz. A tenement consisting of a dwelling-house, kitchen, dairy, store and lumber house, and a well shaded stable, with a garden and lot under good paling, occupied by Mr. Bryce, late merchant at this place, whose lease expires on the 17th of October. The publick situation of this lot, immediately on the main street and the road to the warehouse, is peculiarly adapted to trade. The lots whereon I now live, on which is a commodious two story dwelling house, with every necessary outhouse. A lot with a granary and stable, adjoining the above. An hundred acres of well timbered land within two miles of the town, twenty acres of which may, at a small expense, be made valuable meadow. Two unoccupied lots divided by a small stream, and a lot near the river, whereon Byrd's old warehouses stood. The terms will be made known by Mr. John M'Keand, or JAMES CURRIE.
STRAYED from Baylor Walker's plantation in Orange county, some time last spring, a black mare, neither dockt nor branded, three years old, about four feet ten inches high, and has a large head. A reward of ten dollars will be given to any person that will give such information as they may be had again, by applying to James Coleman on the plantation, or the subscriber in King & Queen. ROBERT HILL.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 13, 1778.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, early in September, a bay mare four years old, about fifteen hands high, branded with the bottom of a stirrup iron, one of her hind hoofs white on the inside, and a few white hairs within one of her nostrils. Also a red and white cow, her marks forgot; and a red bull yearling with a hole in one ear, and a slit in the other. As the cow was bred in Gloucester, it is supposed she may be at some plantation on York river. A reward of ten dollars will be paid on the delivery of the mare, and five for the cow and calf. ROBERT ANDERSON.
STOLEN out of my pasture in Caroline county, on the 16th of this instant (September) in the night, three horses. One a bay, four feet eight or ten inches high, trots slow, is a little saddle backed, and branded on the shoulder and buttock HF. A black horse, four feet eight or ten inches high, dull and low in flesh, and branded on one of his buttocks IS. A fleabitten gray horse, four feet six inches high, is very dull, and branded, but the brand forgot. Whoever takes up the said horses, so that I get them again, shall have ten dollars reward for each, and on conviction of thief, or thieves, fifty dollars. GEORGE TO
The bay horse belongs to John T in Rockingham county.

To be SOLD, on Saturday the 7th of November next, for ready money, or Loan Office certificates,
ALL the stock of cattle (being upwards of sixty head) and the hogs, belonging to the subscriber's plantation in the upper end of James City county, situate on York river and Tassanah's creek, together with a quantity of fodder. The sale will begin at ten o'clock in the morning, at the said plantation, which the subscriber is also willing to dispose of, either altogether or in parcels, and will be at all times ready to treat with any person desirous of purchasing the same. There are, on different parts of the tract, a good plantation houses; also a quantity of valuable marsh, as may be seen at any time by applying to the overseer. The whole tract is held for 1528 acres. JOHN BLAIR.
911 BETWEEN twenty and thirty SLAVES (among them a very valuable blacksmith, with his tools) will be sold by the subscriber to the highest bidders, before the Raleigh in this city, on the 8th day of December next, for ready money, or for certificates of the loan office of the United States, or this state. The sale will begin at four o'clock in the afternoon. JOHN BLAIR.
W A N T E D,
ONE hundred WAGGONERS, or team drivers, for the army of the United States, to serve for one year at least, unless sooner discharged, in consideration whereof each waggoner or team driver shall receive pay at the rate of ten pounds per month, and one ration a day; and in case any such waggoner or team driver so enlisted shall produce a certificate from the waggon master general of his good behaviour after six months service, he shall receive a suit of clothes by way of bounty.
(4) WILLIAM FINNIE, D. Q. M. & N. B. I have for sale an elegant PHAETON with harness complete. W. F. WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 30, 1778.
Maryland, Prince George's county, Sept. 15, 1778 HAVING been lately informed that Mr. William Molleson of London, merchant, stopped payment in May last, and having, as his agent, and as agent for Messrs. William and Robert Molleson, become security for the payment of debts in this country to a considerable amount, I have determined to collect the debts of the said William Molleson, and William and Robert Molleson, for the purpose of satisfying the claims for which I may be liable, and other debts due by the said William Molleson, or William and Robert Molleson, in America. I therefore request all those who are indebted to the said William Molleson, or William and Robert Molleson, to make immediate payments to me. And those who have claims against the said William Molleson, or William and Robert Molleson, to notify the same to me, and, as soon as can be, bring in a state of their several claims, legally attested. If any person, or persons, who have any bills drawn by me upon the said William Molleson, or William and Robert Molleson, or endorsed in the course of my agency for him or them, do not, within a reasonable time after notice of this advertisement, bring in the same, I shall not hold myself bound to pay the money due thereon, nor shall I consider myself liable to discharge any engagement made by me as agent for the said William Molleson, or William and Robert Molleson, if the persons, to whom made, neglect to make application for payment of the money, in consequence thereof, within a reasonable time. THOMAS CONTER.
To be Sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 31st instant (October) on the premises,
TRACT of land containing three hundred and fifty acres, lying on Meherrin river, in Southampton county, very rich, and the most of it tenderable low grounds. A considerable part is cleared and in order for cropping, and there are some good buildings and an orchard on it. HARDY BEALE.
FOR benefit of owners, or ensurers, will be sold at publick vendue, on Thursday the 9th instant (October) if fair, otherwise next fair day, the brigantine NORFOLK, as she now lies at Mr. John Hutchings's wharf, with all her materials separately or together, as may best suit the purchasers. She has several new sails, and will carry about 110 bds. of tobacco. An inventory of her furniture, &c. will be shewn at the day of sale. (2) PHILIP & BOWDOIN.
LEFT in Williamsburg about the last of July, by my negro boy who ran away from Charlottesville, a black mare about fourteen years old, four feet six inches high, has a star in her forehead, a white spot on one side of her neck, one hind foot white, paces, trots, and gallops well, and is shod before. Whoever gives the subscriber, living in Charlottesville, Albemarle county, such intelligence as he may get the said mare again, shall have ten dollars reward. JOHN JOUETT.
COMMITTED to Hampshire county jail, two runaway negroes, who are both outlandish, speak much broken, and are of a middle size. They say they belong to one John Barrow in Georgia, and that he lives near one Mr. Burley's, where long leaf pine grows. One of the said negroes says his name is Simon, the other Sampson. The owner is desired to come and prove his property and pay charges to
ABRAM JOHNSON, Sheriff.
For SALE, to the highest bidder, on the 20th day of November, and possession to be given immediately,
TRACT of LAND whereon the subscriber lives, containing about nine hundred acres, with a good dwelling-house, and other convenient houses suitable for the reception of a family. It lies in the upper end of King & Queen county, about eight miles from Tuck's bridge. This tract of land includes the place well known by the name of New Town, or Gardiner's Ordinary, and, from experience, think it to be as good a situation for a tavern and store as any country place I am acquainted with, and has houses necessary for the purpose. An extensive credit will be allowed the purchaser for two thirds of the money. Any person inclined to purchase before the day of sale may know the terms by applying to
(6) JOHN HIPKINS.
THE commonwealth of Virginia to the sheriff of Mecklenburg county, greeting: You are commanded to summon Robert Seat to appear before the justices of the said county court in chancery, at the courthouse of the said county, on the second Monday in next month, to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against him by Thomas Hamlin; and this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. And have then there this writ. Witness John Brown, clerk of the said court, the sixteenth day of April, in the second year of the commonwealth.
JOHN BROWN.
To be SOLD for ready money, or Loan Office certificates,
MY valuable estate on the Eastern Shore, containing six hundred acres of land, lying in Northampton county, five hundred acres of which are equal, if not superior, to any in the country for its excellence of quality, prospect, and advantageous situation for trade, binding on Old Plantation creek, which abounds with all kinds of fish. The plantation is in good order, with a good overseer's house, negro quarters, barns, and other houses, with a good apple orchard and most excellent spring. Also one hundred acres within a few miles of the above plantation, well timbered, but has no improvements.
SMITH'S ISLAND (alias Cape Charles) containing two thousand six hundred acres more or less, famous for its advantageous situation for raising stock of all kinds, being sufficient to support a thousand head of cattle without the least expense. The cattle are good beef all the winter. There is also a number of deer on this island.
MOCOON ISLAND, containing fourteen hundred acres more or less, superior to Smith's island for raising horses and sheep; in short, very fine for raising all kinds of stock, and abounds in fine cedar, very large, and proper for building vessels. These islands are capable, under good management, of being made immensely valuable. I would likewise dispose of the stock on the plantation and islands, upon which are about two hundred and fifty head of cattle. The purchaser may be supplied with corn and fodder, &c.
Possession will be given the first of January. The land and islands will be shewn by Mr. Street, who lives on the premises. I would rather sell the whole together, but a sufficient price would induce me to dispose of either the islands separate from the manor plantation. The land will not be sold before November. The terms will be known by applying to Mr. John P. Poyse in New Kent county, or the subscriber. JOHN P. CUSTIS.
Just imported from Bourdeaux, and to be sold by Bajieu Laporte and Galvan Debernoux, at their store in Edenton, N. Carolina, the following merchandise, of English and French manufacture, viz.
SUPERFINE broadcloths of different colours, middling and coarse broad and narrow cloths, plain, spotted, striped, and flowered mullins, fine and coarse linens, fine and coarse cotton checks, fine, middling, and coarse brown osnabrugs, superfine, middling, and coarse calicoes, cambricks, buttons of different metals, superfine and coarse flannels, common woollen cloths, fine and coarse durants, plushes of different colours, ready made shirts, sewing twine, sail duck, English and French pins, Whitechapel and common needles, gilt and silver buttons, sleeve buttons, shoe and knee buckles, sail needles, spurs, towels, playing cards, cotton and wool cards, window glats, fishing lines, rich China ware, earthen ditto, green and bohea tea, black pepper, claret in cases, best Coniac brandy in cases, curry combs and brushes, ivo y combs, horse combs, snuff boxes, spoons, candlesticks and snuffers, nails, cork screws, thin bar iron, German steel, a good assortment of shot, blankets, thread hose, razors and penknives, spring knives, English made knives and forks, some carpenters tools, corks, tin plates, tea spoons, pencils, fine thread, white, and other colours, checks, files, &c. &c.
To be SOLD by Messrs. Elliott & Davis at Petersburg and Benjamin Harrison, jun. Esq; at Berkeley,
A LARGE quantity of BISCUIT baked last winter and spring, also a quantity of old FLOUR. I wish to engage a quantity of pork barrels to be delivered at any time before the first of March next, on James, York, Rappahannock, or Potomack rivers, to be made of seasoned white oak, clear of sap, and the staves to be of the full thickness required by law. A generous price will be paid, and the barrels received monthly from the first of November. Those who are willing to engage will be pleased to advise me immediately, and I will inform them of the persons who will receive and pay for them.
(tf) WILLIAM AYLETT, D. C. G.
For sale in the city of Williamsburg, and to be entered upon at Christmas,
THE house and lot wherein the late Mr. Richard H. Singleton lived, on the main street leading to York town; likewise a back lot adjoining, whereon is a small dwelling-house, chair house, and a good stable, with a warehouse under the same roof. Time of payment will be made agreeable to the purchaser. For terms apply to the subscriber in New Kent, or Mr. Alexander Purdie in Williamsburg.
WILLIAM LEWIS.
N. B. I have for sale a few bds. of good West India RUM.
THE executors to the estate of the late Col. Isaac Read, deceased, finding it very inconvenient for them to attend the county courts in which Col. Read practised, to deliver to the proper persons their bonds and other papers put into his hands as an attorney, gives this timely notice, that they will attend on Monday the second of November next, at his late dwelling-house in the county of Charlotte, for the purpose of delivering to the several claimants their papers. Those who remain indebted to his estate for fees are requested to settle and pay up their respective balances as soon as possible.
JOHN COLEMAN, ) Exec'rs. THOMAS READ, )
In the High Court of Chancery, at the Capitol in the city of Williamsburg, Sept. 10, 1778.
THE court being informed by the counsel attending, that they have been so lately engaged in any of the business as not to be prepared to argue their clients causes, and it appearing probable that many suitors have not had notice of the establishment of this court, notwithstanding the order at their last adjournment, the court are of opinion that a farther continuance of their present session for this term is unnecessary.
It is therefore ordered, that a copy of the said order of the 10th of April last be republished two months in each of the Virginia Gazettes, in order to admonish all persons concerned, unless they take the proper steps to bring their suits to a hearing, they must expect to have them dismissed.
BENJAMIN C. WALLER, C. H. C. C.
In the High Court of Chancery, at the Capitol in the city of Williamsburg, April 14, 1778.
UPON considering the state of the causes depending in this court, that many gentlemen who formerly acted as counsel have declined the business, and that the parties may not have sufficient time to prepare for prosecuting and defending their suits, and nothing being offered to make the farther attendance of the judges necessary, it is the opinion of the court, that an adjournment to the next term should now take place; and it is ordered that publication be made in each of the Gazettes, for three weeks successively, that this court will at the succeeding session, to commence on the 4th day of September next, proceed in course to the hearing such causes as may be ready for their determination, of which it is expected that all persons concerned will take due notice, and prepare themselves accordingly.
BENJAMIN C. WALLER, C. H. C. C.
F O R S A L E,
FORTY TWO tenements, whereon are largely above 200 houses, lying and being on Ratcliff highway, Pennington street, King David's fort, Trot's court, and George Yard, in the parishes of Stepney (otherwise Sion Heath) St. George, St. Paul, Shadwell, and St. Mary Matfelon (otherwise Whitechapel) within the liberties of the city of London, in the county of Middlesex, in the kingdom of Great Britain. One of the tenements, by King David's fort, contains a field, and one in George Yard a riding ground. Two of these tenements only are subject to the rack, all the rest being leased out upon a free rent. The annual amount of the rents is not mentioned, as the owner of this estate has empowered his agent in London to grant new leases, an account whereof is not as yet come to hand. Any person inclined to purchase may apply to Mr. Herbert Claiborne at Ruffin's ferry, on Pamunkey river. Continental or Virginia Loan Office Certificates will be received in payment. 8 p
RUN away from the subscriber in the state of Virginia, on the 4th of June, Benjamin Harwood, a mulatto, the son of a white man. He is under the middle stature, square made, thin of flesh, lantern jawed, about forty years of age, has lost two or three of his fore teeth, chews tobacco, has often readily passed for a free man, very much addicted to drunkenness, is a very good hustler, ditcher, and gardener, and generally keeps his bushy head of hair, or wool, nicely combed. I purchased him a few weeks before he eloped of Mr. Robert Skipwith in Dinwiddie county, on whom he formerly waited. The last I heard of him he was near the falls of James river, a few miles behind a brigade of waggons returning from the southward to Frederick county, in the state of Maryland, and pretended to belong to some person with those waggons. I have also been informed that he several times applied to the waggon master (a Mr. Goode) to enlist him a soldier, insisting that he was a freeman. If taken in Maryland, or any of the neighbouring states, and delivered to me at Hog Island, near Williamsburg, I will pay ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward, or half that sum for securing him in some publick jail and giving me notice, so that I get him; and if taken in this state, Fifty Dollars for delivering or securing him, so that I get him.
(tf) PETTON SKIPWITH.