The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1772-12-03 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
Qui visum vitam dat.—In tenebris lucens.
CICERO.
THE infinitely wise Author of nature has assigned the eyes and ears the most useful and important offices of life: The structure of those delicately tender organs is so exquisitely minute, the mechanism and properties of their various parts so admirably curious, that they may be stiled, with propriety, the miracles of nature. The great variety of dangers and diseases, manifest and occult, to which those precious senses are exposed; the little attention that hitherto has been paid to the improvement of this most noble and most delicate science; and so few, properly qualified, have engaged in its practice, that to study them in any degree suitable to their importance is full business for life.
The inestimable blessing and great advantages which attend a perfect enjoyment of the sight and hearing are obvious to all; though, like every other blessing, more justly estimated by their loss; but the deplorable and truly pitiable condition of the blind and deaf is attended with such solitary discomfort, such gloomy ideas, and constant uneasiness of mind, as no one can be truly sensible of who has not, in some measure, experienced it himself. How noble therefore, how deserving of the nicest cultivation, must that art be, that can restore sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, speech to the dumb, and keep in order the springs of those master-pieces of creative wisdom! That art must needs be divine, because, thus assisted, our minds are inspired with the grandest apprehensions of Almighty God!
To the INHABITANTS of BRITISH AMERICA, Dr. GRAHAM, OCULIST and AURIST, Most respectfully offers his best services, and acquaints them that he may be consulted at his house, the corner of Fifth and Market streets, in this city, in all disorders of the eye, and its appendages; and in every species of deafness, hardness of hearing, ulcerations, noise in the ears, &c. Those persons who have had the unspeakable misfortune of being born deaf and dumb, and those who labour under any impediment in their speech, by applying personally, as above, will probably be assisted.
The anatomy and diseases of the human body, in general, have always been his favourite study; but the structure and disorders of those sympathetic and nearly connected organs, just mentioned, have for several years particularly engaged his attention and practice: From thence he hath deduced, on rational principles, methods of cure, improved and confirmed, by the most accurate observations, in the course of a most extensive and peculiarly successful practice.
The candid and intelligent inhabitants of these parts of the British colonies can readily distinguish true merit from pretended knowledge. All, therefore, that Dr. Graham chooses to say concerning his medical abilities is, that after several years study at the justly celebrated University of Edinburgh, he has travelled in pursuit of knowledge, in his favourite branches, attending the infirmaries and hospitals, as well as the lectures of most eminent professors in Europe. These considerations, added to his having had far more experience as an oculist and aurist than any other of the profession on this vast continent, encourage him to hope for some share of the confidence of the public, for whose service and benefit he thus publicly declares his utmost abilities shall be exerted.
Notwithstanding it has ever been a custom with the professed oculists and aurists of Europe to conceal their method of practice, and to refuse to communicate to any one the knowledge they possessed, yet as his concerns in England will not permit him to remain long in America, and in order that his method may be rendered of as diffusive utility as possible, he proposes to instruct and appoint, in the course of his progress through America, after a series of actual practice, one person in every province, to succeed him in treating, after the most improved method, the diseases of the eyes and ears; and to communicate to them, from time to time, such discoveries and improvements as may result from future practice. A premium will be expected, and none need apply but those who have been regularly bred to the profession of physic or surgery.
Since his arrival in this city in November, 1771, upwards of 400 patients have been cured or relieved of the following disorders; many of which had been of very long standing, and deemed altogether incur-
able by other practitioners, viz. Total, partial, and periodical blindness; weakness and dimness of sight; squinting; pain, swelling, and inflammation of the eyes; spots, specks, and films, occasioned by the smallpox, colds, blows, and extraneous substances; falling off of the hairs of the eyelashes, weak, watry, red, spongy, and ulcerated eyelids, involuntary weeping of the tears; tumours and excrescences; fistula lachrym. Total and periodical deafness; thickness of hearing; pain and inflammations, cracking, itching, continual and remitting noises and sounds in the ears; offensive runnings, occasioned by colds, swelling, swimming, picking and improper applications, long and severe sickness; ulcerations with carries of the bones; polipi, &c. and several persons born deaf and dumb, who have made very considerable advances in speaking and hearing; insomuch that perfect cures will probably be effected.
Those persons whose eyes are utterly perished, or sunk in their head, may have the deformity removed by artificial eyes, so curiously fixed and adapted to the orbits, as to have, in appearance, the beauties, motion, &c. of the natural eye in its healthy state. The Doctor proposes to leave this city in the beginning of May, 1773. Those, therefore, who have occasion for his assistance, are desired to apply as soon as possible.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 1772.
BOSTON, November 2.
WEDNESDAY last the freeholders and other inhabitants of this town met at Faneuil Hall, to enquire into the grounds of a report that prevails that salaries are appointed to the Judges of the superior court of judicature of this province, whereby they are rendered independent of the grants of the General Assembly for their support, contrary to antient and invariable usage, and to take such measures thereupon as might be proper upon so alarming an occasion.
After the coolest and most candid debate and deliberation, the town came into a very full vote (there being only one hand held up against it) to prepare a decent and respectful message to the Governor, for the first purpose aforesaid. And in the afternoon such a message was prepared, setting forth that the report above mentioned had spread a general alarm among all considerate persons, who had heard it, in town and country; such an establishment being considered as tending rapidly to complete that system of slavery which originated in the House of Commons of Great Britain, assuming a power and authority to give and grant the monies of the colonies without their consent, and against their repeated remonstrances. This draught of a message was freely canvassed, and finally accepted, by a very full vote, nemine contradicente , and thereupon William Phillips, Esquire, the Honourable James Otis, Esquire, Mr. Samuel Adams, Dr. Joseph Warren, Dr. Benjamin Church, Mr. Timothy Newell, and Colonel Thomas Marshall, were appointed to wait on his Excellency with the same:
Then the meeting was adjourned until Friday at ten of the clock in the forenoon, to receive his Excellency's answer, and to proceed to such further measures as may be judged proper. It is observable that, throughout the whole debates, the citizens concerned in it manifested the greatest good humour and patience with each other, the whole town being deeply sensible of the importance of the matter before them.
The MESSAGE above mentioned is as follows:
May it please your Excellency, THE freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, legally assembled in Faneuil Hall, beg leave to acquaint your Excellency that a report has prevailed, which they have reason to apprehend is well grounded, that stipends are affixed to the offices of the Judges of the superior court of judicature, &c. of this province, whereby they are become independent of the grants of the General Assembly for their support, contrary to antient and invariable usage. This report has spread an alarm among all considerate persons who have heard of it, in town and country; being viewed as tending rapidly to complete the system of their slavery, which originated in the House of Commons of Great Britain, assuming a power and authority to give and grant the monies of the colonies without their consent, and against their repeated remonstrances. And, as the judges hold their places during pleasure, this
establishment appears big with fatal evils, so obvious that it is needless to trespass on your Excellency's time in mentioning them.
It is therefore the humble and earnest request of the town that your Excellency would be pleased to inform them whether you have received any such advice relating to a matter so deeply interesting to the inhabitants of this province, which gives you assurance that such an establishment has been, or is likely to be made.
Attest.
WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk.
On Friday the town met according to adjournment, and the committee which had been appointed to wait on the Governor reported from his Excellency the following answer to their message, viz,
GENTLEMEN,
IT is by no means proper for me to lay before the inhabitants of any town whatsoever, in consequence of their votes and proceedings in a town meeting, any part of my correspondence as Governor of the province, or to acquaint them whether I have, or have not, received any advices relating to the public affairs of the government. This reason alone, if your address to me had been in other respects unexceptionable, would have been sufficient to restrain me from complying with your desire.
I shall always be ready to gratify the inhabitants of the town of Boston upon every regular application to me, on business of public concernment to the town, as far as I shall have it in my power, consistent with fidelity, to the trust which his Majesty has reposed in me.
T. HUTCHINSON.
Province House, Oct. 30, 1772.
To the inhabitants of the town of Boston, in town meeting assembled at Faneuil Hall.
The foregoing answer being read, it was moved that a committee be appointed to prepare a humble petition to the Governor, praying that he would be pleased to order a session of the General Assembly at the time to which it now stands prorogued; and Mr. Otis, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Cushing, were appointed accordingly; who reported a draught, which being read, it was voted that the same Gentlemen who had before carried the message of the town, wait on his Excellency with the following petition, viz.
To his Excellency the Governor of the province. The PETITION of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, legally assembled by adjournment in Faneuil Hall, on Friday, October 30, 1772,
Humbly sheweth,
THAT your petitioners are still greatly alarmed at the report which has been prevalent of late, viz. that stipends are affixed to the offices of the Judges of the superior court of judicature of this province, by order of the Crown, for their support.
Such an establishment is contrary not only to the plain and obvious sense of the charter of this province, but also to some of the fundamental principles of the common law; to the benefit of which all British subjects, wherever dispersed throughout the British empire, are indubitably entitled.
Such a jealousy have the subjects of England for their rights, liberties, and privileges, and so tender a regard has been shewn to them by his Majesty, that notwithstanding the provision made at the revolution, that the Judges of the King's superior courts of law there should hold their commissions, not at pleasure, but during good behaviour; and since that time for their support his Majesty, among other the first acts of his reign, was graciously pleased to recommend it to Parliament, and an act passed that their commissions should not cease at the demise of the King; whereby every thing possible in human wisdom seems to have been done to establish an impartiality in their decisions, not only between subject and subject, but between the Crown and the subject. Of how much greater importance must it be to preserve from the least supposable bias, the Judges of a court, invested by the laws of this province, which have been approved of by his Majesty, with powers as fully and amply to all intents and purposes whatsoever, as the courts of King's Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer, within his Majesty's kingdom of England have, or ought to have?
Your Excellency will allow your petitioners, with due submission to repeat, that this establishment appears to them pregnant with such fatal evils, as that the most distant thought of its taking effect fills their minds with dread and horror.

These, Sir, are the sentiments and apprehensions of this metropolis: Expressed however, with due deference to the sentiments of the province, with which your petitioners are anxiously solicitous of being made acquainted.
It is therefore their earnest and humble request, that your Excellency would be pleased to allow the General Assembly to meet at the time to which it now stands prorogued; in order, that in that constitutional body, with whom it is to enquire into grievances and redress them, the joint wisdom of the province may be employed in deliberating and determining on a matter so important and alarming.
Then the meeting was further adjourned till Monday at three of the clock in the afternoon, to receive an answer to the petition, and take such further measures as this most important affair may require.
On the 21st of September Mr. Silvanus Ripley, and his companion and interpreter Lieut. Joseph Taylor, returned to Dartmouth college from their mission to the Indian tribes in Canada, and brought with them ten children from those tribes, to receive an education at that school; two of them are children of English captives, who were taken by the Indians in former wars; one of them a grandson about 8 years old, of Mr. Tarbull, who was taken from Groton above 60 years ago; he greatly rejoiced to see them on this occasion: The old Gentleman was hearty and well, and expressed great affection to his relations in New England, and desired they might be informed of his welfare; he was the eldest chief of that village. A grandson of Mrs. Eunice Williams, who was captivated with her father, the Rev. Mr. Williams of Deerfield, in the year 1704, would have come with them, but was sick with the measles; but he is expected in the spring. The number of Indian children at the school is 18.
Last Tuesday fe'nnight, a young man, named Clark, son of Mr. Amos Clark, of Westerly, who had been at a husking in that town, and returning late in the evening, was suddenly, while standing at the fire, taken with a numbness in one of his hands, which soon spread itself over his body, and put an end to his life in less than two hours after he was seized with the disorder.
NEW YORK, November 9.
A letter from Detroit of the 29th of September says, "Yesterday Ishiwabami and Shawaneese, two Ottowa Chiefs, with two young men of their nation, came in here from Saginaw Bay, and brought a letter from one Beaulieu (a French trader there) to Major Basset, our commandant, informing him that Phineas Pond (an English trader) with his two battomen, were murdered by the Chippawas, on their way from Michilimackinac to this place, near river Au Gre. Ishiwabami spoke to Minitowabe (one of the murderers) and reproached him for his behaviour, in seeking to disturb the tranquility of the land when all was peace and quietness; he answered that liquor was the cause of it, they were drunk. Major Basset sent back the messengers to day to tell the Chiefs and principal people of the nation, that he insists absolutely on their delivering up the murderers, that he will not pardon them on any other condition, and will put a stop to their trade, &c."
A Gentleman in England writes his friend here, that the sending such great quantities of ship timber in rafts to England, will sink the price of ships there, and raise it in America.
The sloop Thomas, T. Roberts, master, belonging to Norfolk, in Virginia, bound to St. Vincents, on the 28th of August, lat. 21, 25, lon. 59, 40, in a severe gale lost his mast, boom, square sail yard, main sail and the rigging thereunto belonging, with cabouse, &c. In this deplorable condition we lay ten days, when near the east end of Hispaniola, a French ship, the Tortola, from France, bound to Cape Francois, Captain Frescarob, with great humanity took us in tow, and conducted us safe into Cape Francois, with the whole of our cargo, where we arrived on the 17th day of September 1772. Any printer who sees this is desired to insert it, and oblige their humble servant,
THOMAS ROBERTS.
We hear from England that the ingenious Mrs. Wright, whose surprizing imitations of nature, in wax work, have been so much admired in America, by a diligent application and improvement in the same employment, has recommended herself to the general notice and encouragement of persons of the first distinction in England, who have honoured her with peculiar marks of their favour; and as several eminent Personages, and even his Majesty himself, have condescended to sit several times, for her to take their likenesses, it is probable she will enrich her collection, and oblige her friends in America with a view of the most remarkable persons of the present age, among which will be the immortal, inimitable GARRICK, whom she had began. She has already compleated, and sent over to her house in this city, where they may be seen, the most striking likeness of the celebrated Dr. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, of Philadelphia, now in London, and of Mrs. CATHARINE McCauley, so much admired for her great learning, fine writing, and amiable character.
PHILADELPHIA, November 11.
On Saturday last KAYASHUTA, the great Seneca Chief, returned to this city from Johnson's Hall, where he has been on a visit to Sir William Johnson, of the greatest importance to the colonies. The entertainment he received, when last here, at seeing a few electrical experiments, has so much engaged his attention and admiration, that, we are informed, his first enquiry at his return was, whether he could not have another opportunity of seeing thunder and lightning produced by human art; and we hear he is determined to attend Mr. Kinnerley's lectures at the college on Thursday and Friday evenings next.
The forts Chartres and Pitt are, by orders from England, destroyed, the barracks levelled to the ground, and abandoned by the garrisons, who are soon expected, as they are on their way for this city. We are assured the frontier inhabitants of this province have presented the Governor with a petition on that subject, who has referred them to General Gage, at New York, but we fear the application is without success.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 3.
On Saturday last were united in the sacred and indissoluble bands of holy wedlock NATHANIEL BURWELL, Esquire, of Carter's Grove, and Miss SUSANNAH GRYMES, of Brandon.
— — — — A matchless pair; In whom the human graces all unite: With equal virtue form'd, and equal grace, The same, distinguish'd by their sex alone: Her's the mild lustre of the blooming morn, And his the radiance of the risen day.
THOMSON.
Last Monday being the feast of St. Andrew, which is the time appointed by the charter of this city for electing a Mayor, JAMES COCKE, Esq; was chosen into that office for the ensuing year. At the same time Doctor JAMES BLAIR was made an Alderman (in the room of George Wythe, Esquire, resigned) and Mr. JOHN DIXON one of the Common Council.
On Sunday last was married, at Norfolk, Mr. CHAMPION TRAVIS to Miss BETSEY BOUSH, daughter of Mr. SAMUEL BOUSH, of that place.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD, by EDWARD CUMINS, At the NEW PRINTING OFFICE In WILLIAMSBURG,
THE S T O R E R, OR THE AMERICAN SYREN: BEING A COLLECTION OF THE NEWEST AND MOST APPROVED S O N G S. Price one PISTEREEN.
FREDERICKSBURG, December 1, 1772.
HAVING still a very large assortment of European and other GOODS on hand, suited to both fall and spring, I would willingly lump off the whole, or in parcels assorted, at a very low advance, for cash, tobacco, bills of exchange, or at short credit with security. Mean time I will sell them in small parcels, or by retail, at 50 per cent. advance, on first sterling cost (by real invoice) for ready money, or tobacco. Among the above is a full assortment of RUGS and BLANKETS of almost all kinds and prices, striped DUFFILS of various prices, and COVERLIDS.—I must earnestly request all those whose bonds and accounts are due to make speedy payments, and save me from the disagreeable necessity I am under of putting to immediate diligence all bonds and accounts over due that are not paid this fall, or very early next spring, and that without respect to persons. The Gentlemen and others indebted, by paying particular attention to this, will very greatly oblige
GEORGE MITCHELL.
AS the estate of Mr. Abraham Simpson, deceased, will not be sufficient to pay all his debts, and being desirous to settle my administration as soon as possible, I hereby give notice that if any person has a demand against the deceased, by bond, or other specialty, if not made known immediately, I shall pay the money, in my hands, in discharge of such accounts as have been already produced.
JOSEPH BROCK, Administrator.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, on Gravelly Run, a small bay mare, about 3 years old, 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, has a blaze face, paces naturally, branded on the near buttock 5, and has never been docked. Posted, and appraised to 7l.
WILLIAM EPPES.
TAKEN up, in Albemarle, on Michum's river, a bay mare, about 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, paces naturally, about 4 years old, branded on the near buttock —Io, has a hanging mane, and sprig tail, and is unbroke. Posted, and appraised to 8l.
THOMAS MASTOCKTON.
To be SOLD, at public vendue, on Wednesday the 4th of December, at Norfolk,
THE Schooner Thomas, a fine vessel, mulberry and cedar frame, has made only two voyages, and is well calculated for the West India trade. The terms of payment will be made known at the day of sale. THOMAS NEWTON.
WHEREAS the administrator of Mess. Sprowle and Crooks's estate did advertise last January for all persons indebted to the said estate to make speedy payment; and as little or no regard has been paid to that notice, those that are still indebted are once more desired to make immediate payment, as the administrator is determined to deliver their accounts into the hands of a lawyer immediately, in order to commence suits against them.
ANDREW SPROWLE.
WE the subscribers take this method of informing the public that a stage is now carried on between Philadelphia and Baltimore, by the way of Wilmington and Charles Town: The advantages that will attend this stage, we hope, will induce every person that wants a quick dispatch to Baltimore to favour us with their custom. As Wilmington is situated on Christiana, two miles from Delaware river, and Charles Town, on North East river, eight from the mouth of Elk river, we shall never be detained by contrary winds, which is frequently the case with other stages. Foudrey and Bush's stage leaves the Crooked Billet wharf, in Philadelphia, every Wednesday, and returns every Friday: Patrick Hamilton's stage waggon leaves Charles Town every Thursday, and returns every Friday from Wilmington; and his packet leaves Charles Town every Saturday, and returns every Wednesday. Passengers pay from Philadelphia to Wilmington two shillings; from Wilmington to Charles Town five shillings; from Charles Town to Baltimore four shillings. Goods are received in Philadelphia by Messieurs Edwards and Marris, Chestnut street wharf.
PATRICK HAMILTON, FOUDREY AND BUSH.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the Reverend Mr. Boucher's, in Prince George county, Maryland, the 4th of October last, a convict servant named Samuel Carter, alias Gasford, belonging to the subscriber in Stafford. He was transported in the ship Thornton, to Rappahannock river, last June, which, I am informed, he boasts is not the first time of his having been transported to America. He is about twenty three years of age, of the middle size, and wears his own brown hair, which probably he may cut off, the better to disguise himself. He rode off a small bay blooded horse, trimmed, with a ridged mane, his foretop cut off, his tail bobbed short, and has a small white spot on one of his ears, it is uncertain whether he is branded or not, but believe he is with IM in a piece. The said fellow likewise took with him a portmanteau containing some wearing apparel of mine, and several suits of his own, particularly a blue coat with a red cape, a waistcoat of the same, and a wilton waistcoat and breeches; carried also with him a very good German flute, which he plays very well on, and is very fond of. Whoever will deliver the servant and horse to me, or to Dr. Richard Brooke in Maryland, shall be entitled to the above reward, or one half for either of them. CLEMENT BROOKE.
FOR SALE,
ABOUT eleven hundred ACRES of LAND, lying in Orange county, thirty miles from Fredericksburg, on the road to the courthouse. For particulars enquire of Capt. Reubin Daniel, who is empowered to treat for the same. The land may be laid off in parcels, as best suit the purchasers. An indisputable title will be made, and twelve months credit allowed. GEORGE DANIEL.
WE last spring imported, in the Two Sisters, Capt. Field, from Liverpool, one hoghead of earthen ware, IGF, No. 3, thirteen sacks of salt, a box of garden feed, IP, No. 1, and a box ditto, WW, No. 2. None of the above goods have yet been received by us, and doubt not but they are lodged on some part of James river. Whoever may have received them will oblige us by sending them speedily round, or by informing us, by post, where they may be had from. We have under our care a hoghead of merchandise, R, crowfoot, RC, No. 1, imported in the Danvers, Capt. Brown, from London. JOHN and GEORGE FOWLER.
WESTLAND, November 22, 1772.
INTEND to leave the colony in a few months. My business, in my absence, will be conducted by Mr. Thomas Vaughan. PEYTON SKIPWITH.
STRAYED from the subscribers, about three months ago, a likely bay horse, of the middle size, he is young, but we cannot exactly tell his age, nor are we certain of his having any brand; he came from Lunenburg county, where we understand he had been raised by hand, is remarkably gentle, but very mischievous, is slack of courage, goes dull and heavy, and has a small wart on one of his ears. Whoever produces the said horse, or gives information sufficient for his recovery, shall receive a reward more than adequate to all the trouble and expence it may cost them. JOHN and GEORGE FOWLER.

To be SOLD, at the plantation where Mr. Benjamin Robinson, junior, formerly lived, near Robinson's mill in Caroline county, on Monday the 21st of December next,
A PARCEL of choice Virginia born SLAVES, and a large quantity of corn and fodder, belonging to his estate; upon credit till the 25th of April next, the purchasers giving bond, and approved security to
The ADMINISTRATORS.
NORFOLK, November 24, 1772.
THE subscriber, having convenient stores for the reception of GOODS, still continues to receive and sell goods, at public and private sale, on commission, and begs leave to inform the public that the greatest punctuality will be observed in payment of the proceeds at any juncture. He also begs leave to return his employers and friends his most hearty thanks for their favours heretofore received, and hopes for a continuance of their custom so long as they find him punctual, which shall be his constant endeavour to abide by.
GEORGE KELLY, V. M.
By decree of King & Queen county court, To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 14th of December next, being court day,
A TRACT of LAND containing 400 acres, whereon Benjamin Pynes now lives, subject to the dower of Mrs. Pynes if she survives him, and lying near the lower church in St. Stephen's parish, in the county aforesaid, with convenient buildings thereon. Three months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond, and approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
HUMPHREY and EDWARD HILL.
WHEREAS William Glascock, junior, did, on the 2d instant (November) take up, and break open, a letter directed to Messrs. William and Thomas Glascock, from Mr. John Blackburn, merchant in London, covering an account of a certain sum of money he the said Blackburn has received, for and upon account of the said William and Thomas, which is ready; and as he the said William Glascock, junior, holds up the said letter and account, it is suggested that he will forge the names of William and Thomas Glascock, as drawers to an exchange: Therefore caution is given hereby that such draught will be protested, as Mr. Blackburn is already cautioned not to accept any bill, without proper advice, which the said William Glascock, junior, knows not how to write.
T. GLASCOCK.
STRAYED, or stolen, from Mr. Mann Page's plantation, near Hanover town, the 15th of July last, a dark bay horse, about 14 hands and a half high, with a short switch tail, and hanging mane, not branded, has a remarkable scar on his nose, and trots and gallops well. Whoever brings him to me, near Frederickburg, or to Mr. Crutchfield, near Hanover town, shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS.
MANN PAGE, jun.
TAKEN up, at Geley's, the plantation of Colonel Wilson Cary, a cypress pettiauger, 22 feet long, and 3 feet wide, has usually carried four oars, and is marked in the stern 444444. The owner may have the said vessel by paying the charge of this advertisement, and a reasonable allowance to the takers up.
THOMAS WOOTEN, jun.
TAKEN up, near the Long Ordinary, in Dinwiddie, a small red steer, his face, head, and belly white, has a half crop and slit in the right ear, and a swallowfork in the left, his horns are sawed, and appears to have been under yoke. Appraised to 40s.
BENJAMIN WATSON.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland, a sorrel horse, with a blaze in his forehead, has a switch tail, branded on the near buttock M, about 4 feet 5 inches high, paces naturally. Possed, and appraised to 8l.
SAMUEL ALLEN.
TAKEN up, in Spotsylvania, a bay horse, about 4 feet 6 inches high, with a hanging mane, and switch tail, has saddle spots on each side of his back, white marks under his belly, and branded, or scarr'd, on the near buttock I. Possed, and appraised to 5l.
FRANCIS TALIAFERRO.
For SALE immediately, altogether, or in parcels, TWELVE HUNDRED acres of LAND in Sussex county, seven miles below the courthouse, adjoining Nottoway river for about one mile, which affords plenty of fish, and makes near 100 acres of low grounds, well stocked with cypress, and other timber. In the banks are plenty of shells, very good for lime. Great part of the high lands are rich, and fit for tobacco, which is not common in that part of the country. Mr. Benjamin Clemonds, Mr. John Hoomes, and Mr. James Balfour, will shew the lands, and treat with those who are inclined to purchase, as also the subscriber at Newcastle.
J. SYME.
TAKEN up, in King William, four head of cattle, viz. one red and white cow, a red heifer, with a white flank, one ditto with a white face, and one dark yearling, marked with an overkeel and underkeel in the left ear, and a crop and underkeel in the right. Possed, and appraised to 6l.
BENJAMIN TEMPLE.
To be SOLD, at the Rocky Ridge, on Tuesday the 15th of December,
ALL that exceeding fine plantation, and tract of land, belonging to the subscriber, lying at the falls of James river, in Chesterfield county, containing upwards of 2000 acres, which, on account of its richness and situation, is deservedly esteemed the most valuable plantation in this colony, and equal to any in America. It is in good order for cropping; about 250 acres of it are sowed in wheat this fall, from which may be expected to be reaped at least 5000 bushels. There is a very good dwelling-house on it; and although it has been thought the low grounds were much injured by the great fresh, yet the present crop, which was planted where the fresh was supposed to do most damage, is as flourishing as could be wished for. Any person inclined to purchase may satisfy himself, by viewing and examining it before the sale. The tobacco warehouses at the Rocky Ridge, the profitable ferries on each side of the river, and the very valuable fishery, known by the name of Sandy Bar, with several of the one hundred acre lots in Henrico county, will then also be offered for sale.—At the same time and place will be sold, upwards of a hundred fine SLAVES, among which are many valuable tradesmen; also the stocks of cattle, horses, &c. belonging to the falls plantation. Twelve months credit will be allowed for the whole. Bond and good security to be given by all the purchasers of the lands, slaves, and stocks; and the bonds to carry interest from the date, if not discharged when due.
W. BYRD,
And his TRUSTEES.
To be SOLD, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 14th of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
A VERY valuable PLANTATION on Roanoke, in Mecklenburg county, about 65 miles from Petersburg, and known by the name of Black's ferry, about 250 acres of which are remarkably fine low grounds, and well adapted for growing good tobacco, a very good natural meadow, and a fine range for all manner of flocks. There is at the place a public ferry, established by act of Assembly, already very valuable, and promises to be as much so as any on the river, being thought the nearest from Petersburg, Blandford, &c. to the large tobacco settlements in Butte county, and other places of North Carolina. A considerable time will be given for payment, and the terms made known at the day of sale. At the same time and place will be sold, a quantity of corn, fodder, &c. on twelve months credit. Bond and security will be required.
WILLIAM BLACK.
To be SOLD, the first day of January next, on the dwelling plantation of the late Mr. Thomas Edwards, of Northumberland county,
ALL the NEGROES, STOCK, and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, belonging to the said estate. Credit will be allowed till the 25th of April next, the purchasers giving bond, and approved security to
THE EXECUTOR.
To be SOLD, at Fauquier courthouse, on Tuesday the 15th of December next,
EIGHTY FOUR choice SLAVES, thirty of them very fine Africans, and the remainder Virginia born. The credit that will be given for the greatest part of them will be one half in June next, and the other half next June twelvemonth, with interest from the date, if not paid punctually. About twenty of them must be sold for ready money, or very short credit. The public may depend that the above number of slaves will be there that day, let the weather be ever so bad, and an undoubted title made the purchasers by
JOHN HAWKINS.
To be SOLD, at Urbanna, on Monday the 28th of December (being Middlesex court day) if fair, if not, the next fair day,
ALL the personal estate of David Ker, Esquire, deceased, consisting of several valuable Virginia born SLAVES, a great variety of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, all new, and many of the packages not yet opened; also several HORSES, and a SINGLE CHAIR. Credit will be given till the first day of October next, on giving bond, with approved security; the bonds that are not discharged when due, to bear interest from the date. There is a large and well chosen collection of LAW, PHYSICAL, and other BOOKS, which will be sold by private sale.—All persons having any demands against the said estate are requested to bring them in, that they may be discharged; and those that are indebted are desired to pay the same to Mr. William Graham, or to the subscriber, as no indulgence can be given.
JAMES GREGORIE, Executor.
CARTER'S DOUBLE MILL, Westmoreland, Nov. 15.
WANTED here a BAKER well skilled in the art of making both white and brown biscuit. Any person, thus qualified, may know the wages that will be given, either by applying to the printer of this paper, or to
HENRY FRANCKS.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a black horse, about 4 feet 6 inches high, with a star in his forehead, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock S. Possed, and appraised to 6l.
JOSEPH CABELL.
On the third Thursday in December next will be sold, at King William courthouse, at public auction,
A VERY valuable tract of LAND, known by the name of Tuckerman's, and lying a little below Ruffin's ferry, on Pamunkey river. By a late survey the high land belonging to this tract amounts to 650 acres, and adjoining to it are upwards of a thousand acres of exceeding valuable marsh, which may, with great ease, be reclaimed. If any person, having an inclination to purchase the said land, chuses to view the same, he is desired to apply either to Mr. Holt Richefon, or to Mr. William Claiborne, who live near, and will shew the land, and its bounds.—As some doubts have arisen formerly about the legal conveyance of this land, it is necessary to say, that at the day of sale all the mortgagees will concur in the disposal of it, as well as the proprietor, and the purchaser may rely on having an indisputable title. The time of payment will be made known on the day of sale.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Hanover county, adjoining the seat of Mr. John Skelton, containing 337 acres, on which are necessary houses for a plantation, in good order for cropping; there is on the said land a fine place for a meadow, a creek running through it. Likewise a good apple and peach orchard. Credit will be given till June for one hundred and fifty pounds, and June twelvemonth the balance, with bond, and approved security. I likewise propose selling the place I purchased of Mr. Smith, the tract containing 212 acres, with a good dwellinghouse, kitchen, storehouse, stable, barn, &c. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber. I also beg the favour of those indebted to me to make payment; and those who have any demands are desired to make them known.
JOHN THORNTON.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania, on Whittethorn creek a bay mare, 4 feet 8 or 9 inches high, 11 or 12 years old, with a roach mane and bob tail, has some saddle spots, her left eye blind, has a middl. fixed bell on, and branded on the near buttock IL. Possed, and appraised to 4l. 10s. JOHN PAYNE.
To be SOLD, by the proprietors, at public vendue, on the first day of April, 1773, together, or in parts, as may best suit the purchasers, for cash, or short credit,
THE OXFORD FORGE, or BLOOMERY, in Bedford county, with all the lands thereunto belonging, being 6000 acres, well timbered, advantageously situated for coaling, the stream is good, there are several banks of ore, sufficient for any number of iron works the owner or owners may think proper to erect. The quality of the iron that has already been made in the bloomery, or blooming way, is not inferior to any on the continent. There are two seats for furnaces, the farthest not exceeding a quarter of a mile from the ore banks; and we can venture to assure any person or persons, that may incline to purchase, that a furnace may be built at either of the said places as cheap, and carried on at as small expence, as at any place in America. Pig or bar iron may be exported at a small expence, as the forge lies within one mile of James river, which affords an easy carriage within six or seven miles of navigation. The country in which the said works are situated is very extensive, and as there are no iron works to intercept their market, the demand for iron will be very great. A considerable part of the said lands is very capable of farming, or planting. There is also a large quantity of meadow ground. The terms of sale may be known by applying either to Robert Harper, of Berkeley county, Thomas James, late of Carlisle ironworks, in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, or to Benjamin Elledge, on the premises, who will shew the lands, &c. Indisputable titles will be made the purchasers.
ROBERT HARPER, THOMAS JAMES.
N. B. There is an exceeding good sawmill within a hundred yards of the forge, with sundry conveniencies for mills of any other kind, which the purchaser may think proper to erect.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Prince George, a well made Negro man who calls himself JAMES, and says he belongs to Burwell Brown upon Nottoway river; has on an oznabrig shirt, cotton jacket, and crocus trowsers. He is about 30 years of age, and 5 feet 4 inches high. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges to
HENRY BATTE.
General Post Office, New York, Nov. 1, 1771.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on account of the new regulation of the post from Canada, which is to arrive every Tuesday evening at this office, and the weekly post from the eastward and southward arriving every Wednesday, the mail going from hence by the packets will, for the future, be closed at twelve o'clock at night, on the first Wednesday in every month (being the same time it closes at the General Post Office in London for America) and a packet despatched therewith, the next day, for Falmouth.
By command of the Deputy Postmaster General.
ALEXANDER COLDEN, Secretary.

THE subscriber am the manufacturer of SNUFF and TOBACCO, who formerly resided at Bladenburg , in Maryland , and at this time have a quantity of very good old snuff by me, grown better by age, which I would willingly dispose of by wholesale on very reasonable terms; that is, in such a manner as to allow the purchaser a very good profit in retailing it. Those who incline to become customers to me may be furnished with any quantity on notice given, and it shall either be packed in Weston's or Kippen's bottles, or in country made pots, agreeable to orders. From my own observation, patriotism in Virginia and Maryland is not so dormant but it may be awakened by a proper application to a person's real interest; and I am convinced that many Gentlemen, through choice, and taste likewise, would prefer mine to foreign snuff, provided they could be furnished with it in their own neighbourhood; which induces me to think that the Gentlemen merchants can have no objections to procure it for them, when I can assure them that customary commissions will be allowed them, or that they will have a sufficient profit in retailing it. However, such Gentlemen as would take one dozen bottles, or more, at a time, and lodge payment for the same with some merchant convenient to them, shall have it at my wholesale prices; and I will engage to deliver the same to their orders at general landing places, on both sides of the rivers Potomack and Rappahannock , and at Norfolk for Gentlemen on York and James rivers, they paying package and freight, the charge whereof will be very small, and shall not forget to recommend it to the care of their merchant. The prices will be as follow: For one dozen, or more, of snuff, commonly called plain Scotch , in Kippen's bottles, three dollars per dozen; in Weston's bottles five dollars per dozen; and in proportion for pots. Those who chuse it, may have the snuff packed in bulk, either in large casks from thirty or forty pounds each, to four or five hundred pounds, at two shillings and eight pence, Maryland currency, per pound, payable in dollars, at seven shillings and six pence each, exclusive of the charge for pot or cask. I likewise make round high toast at two shillings and six pence, rappee at four shillings, and Spanish snuff at five shillings, Virginia currency, per pound, when six pounds, or more, are taken at a time. The two latter kinds, either plain or scented, at choice of the purchaser. I would gladly enforce an encouragement of my manufacture by a reiteration of my good opinion of the taste of the Gentlemen and Ladies of Virginia and Maryland , as well as of the readiness and willingness of the merchants to oblige them, by taking quantities of me for the purpose of retailing; and would recommend it to Gentlemen at a distance to give their orders to their merchant, who will forward them to me; all which orders shall be strictly and punctually complied with, both as to the kinds of snuff they may direct, and in every other respect. Those Gentlemen merchants who may receive snuff from me, to be distributed by them to Gentlemen in their neighbourhood, shall be entitled to 10 per cent. for their trouble; and I only request from them a remittance of the balance, after deducting their commissions. A collection of all orders that may be offered them is therefore desired, and their forwarding them to me immediately by post, or otherwise, will be acknowledged a particular favour. I would likewise furnish cut tobacco of two sorts, viz. shag and saffron; the first for chew, the latter for the pipe; provided orders of consequence enough to induce me to manufacture it are timely received. The price of each will be nine pence, Virginia currency, per pound, by the dozen, and in smaller quantities at ten pence per pound. I have now only to observe that those Ladies and Gentlemen who are not already acquainted with the quality of my snuff and tobacco (which I affirm to be good) may receive information from many Gentlemen concerning it, in most parts of Virginia and Maryland , who have heretofore had trial of both; and I with for no other recommendation. I humbly conceive that the interest of the public is concerned in the encouragement of country manufactures, and I shall, in future, if properly supported by it, in this very useful branch of its commerce, gratefully acknowledge the favours that may be conferred on the public's very humble servant,
RICHARD THOMPSON.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber has opened a TAVERN in the town of Alexandria , on Water street, in the house where Mr. Andrew Wales formerly lived, where all Gentlemen travellers, and others, who please to favour him with their company, will meet with good entertainment both for themselves and horses.
JOSEPH COURTS.
TAKEN up, in Westmoreland , a white horse, about 9 years old, 13 hands high, and branded on the near buttock with something resembling Q. posted, and appraised to 6l. JOHN PRICE.
FINDING it extremely difficult to collect the money due for the inspection of tobacco, the inspectors at Byrd's and Shockoe warehouses are determined to ship no tobacco, for the future, from the said warehouses, unless the inspection money is sent with the orders; and the Captains of ships are desired to take notice thereof, in order that they may not meet with disappointments.
TAKEN up, in Amberst , on Rucker's run, a bay mare, about 4 feet 10 inches high, shod before, branded on the off shoulder I S, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a small saddle spot near her wethers, and has on an old bell. Posted, and appraised to 12l. JOHN DEPRIEST.
TAKEN up, in Gloucester , a black steer, with a slit in the right ear, and a piece taken off of the left. Posted, and appraised to 3l.
WILLIAM DUVAL.
TAKEN up, on the head of Elk , in Bedford , a middle sized black mare, about 4 feet 5 inches high, her hip slipped, and her left thigh broke, branded on the near shoulder, but cannot tell with what, has a hanging mane and switch tail, some saddle spots, and some white hairs in her forehead and tail, is a natural pacer, and about 11 years old. Posted, and appraised to 6l.
THOMAS JONES MANION.
TAKEN up, on the head of Elk , in Bedford , a grey mare, about 4 feet 3 inches high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, has a snip on her nose, branded on the off buttock I, about 9 or 10 years old, and trots altogether. Posted, and appraised to 5l.
THOMAS J. MANION.
TAKEN up, in Mecklenburg , a grey mare, about 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, much fleabitten, has several large saddle spot, branded on the near shoulder and buttock T C in a piece, and appears to be very old. Posted, and appraised to 2l.
MOSES OVERTONE.
TAKEN up, on Dan river, in Pittsylvania , a roan mare, about 8 years old, near 14 hands high, has a short switch tail, and sloping ears, branded on the near shoulder and buttock C, trots, and has a star in her forehead. Posted, and appraised to 10l. WILLIAM OWEN.
TO BE SOLD,
TWO LOTS in the town of Falmouth , which are very convenient for a private family, and may be easily made so to a merchant or ordinary keeper, for either of which they are well situated, being contiguous to the warehouse. They may be entered on next April , from which time the purchaser may have credit for two or three years, on giving bond and security for the payment, with interest to be paid annually. If no purchaser should offer before Christmas , I will rent the same on reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to Mr. James Buchanan , who lives on the premises, or to the subscriber.
WILLIAM KNOX.
TAKEN up, near Lunenburg courthouse, a small black mare, both her hind feet white, a small blaze in her face, some saddle spots, branded on the off buttock LT, and has on a pretty good bell. Posted, and appraised to 5l. JOHN WHITE, sen.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania , on Whitehorn creek, an old black mare, and young colt; the mare has a long tail, and hanging mane, about 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, branded, as well as can be perceived, WE, and has a small bell on. Posted, and appraised to 3l. JOHN PAYNE.
TAKEN up, on Banister river, in Halifax county, a small sorrel mare, about two years old, has a white spot on her forehead, and branded on the buttock with a dot. Posted, and appraised to 4l. RICHARD DANIEL.
TAKEN up, in Albemarle , a black mare, about 4 feet 11 inches high, branded on the near shoulder 3, and on the near buttock H, has a small saddle spot on her near side, and trots naturally. Posted, and appraised to 13l. ALEXANDER MACKINZIE.
TAKEN up, in Mecklenburg , a small black mare about 4 feet 2 or 3 inches high, 11 or 12 years old, trots, paces, and gallops, branded on the near shoulder and buttock RB, has a small star in her forehead, some saddle spots, and has had a fistula. Posted, and appraised to 4l. EDWARD COLLEY.
TAKEN up, in Orange , a bay mare, about 4 feet 3 or 4 inches high, with a star in her forehead, and a snip on her nose, has some saddle spots, but neither docked nor branded. Also a grey horse colt, about two years old, about 3 or 4 years old, neither docked nor branded, and is unbroke. Likewise a bay horse colt, about two years old, has a star in his forehead, but neither docked nor branded. Posted, and appraised, the grey colt to 5l. and the bay to 3l. WILLIAM RIDDELL.
To be SOLD, on the premises, on Monday the 22d of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Gloucester county, adjoining the seat of Jonathan Watson , Esquire, containing about 1800 acres, on which are all necessary houses for a plantation, in very good repair, and land enclosed sufficient to work thirty hands. There is on the said land a fine swamp for a meadow, about ten acres of which are already cleared; also an orchard of Hughes's apples, and several other choice fruits. Twelve months credit will be allowed for one half the purchase money, and two years for the remainder, upon bond, and approved security. JOHN FOX.
** The above land is very convenient to navigation, &c. and will be shewn to any person inclined to purchase by applying to John Dudley , overseer, on the premises.
At the same time and place will be SOLD,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND, containing 400 acres, now in the possession of Robert Kemp , known by the name of Col. Buckner's Dragon Quarter , with all convenient houses thereon, adjoining Turk's ferry. The land is exceeding good for tobacco and grain. Also a number of valuable SLAVES Likewise flocks of all sorts. The time of payment will be agreed on at the day of sale. Good titles will be made by THOMAS WHITING.
WARWICK, November 1, 1772.
THE subscriber has for sale about five thousand acres of LAND, lying in different parts of Pittsylvania county, and mostly upon Smith's river, the soil of which is well calculated either for making tobacco or hemp. The terms may be known by applying to John Rowland , who lives near the land, and will shew it to any person inclining to purchase. PATRICK HUNTER.
WARWICK, October 25, 1772.
AS the store formerly kept by Alexander Stewart at Rocky Ridge , for James and Robert Donald , and company, is now broke up, and the debts put into my hands to collect, all those indebted for dealings there are desired to pay off their accounts immediately, or settle their balances by bond; and those who have any demands against the store are desired to apply to me for payment. PATRICK HUNTER.
Who has for sale a TRACT of LAND lying on the forks of Roanoke , in Mecklenburg county, containing about 600 acres, on which is an exceeding good dwellinghouse, storehouse, and other necessary buildings, as also several valuable improvements. As the land lies within sixteen miles of the courthouse, and eighty from Petersburg , it would answer any person very well who intends keeping a back store.
TAKEN up, in Northumberland , a bay mare colt, about 14 hands and an inch high, not branded. Appraised to 10l. KENNER CRALLE.
ANY one inclineable to purchase four half acre LOTS at the falls, viz. No. 383, on the north side. No. 618, on the north side of James river, No. 47, on the south side of ditto, and No. 136, on the same side of ditto, may know the terms by applying to the printer hereof. The tickets are at present lost, or mislaid, but the property will be fully ascertained, and an indubitable title made to the purchaser.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st day of December, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Hobb's Hole, being Essex court day.
A VERY valuable tract of LAND, adjoining the town of Tappahannock , containing about 700 acres, the soil inferior to none in the colony for wheat, corn, or tobacco; also two lots in the said town of Tappahannock , with houses on each. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and security to
SARAH SCANDRETT, GRIFFING BOUGHAN.
FOR SALE,
THE following TRACTS of LAND in Pittsylvania county, viz. Four hundred acres on Banister river, 770 acres on Beaver creek, 345 acres on Burch's creek, 380 acres on Leatherwood , 400 acres on Snow creek.
These lands were formerly the property of Mr. Samuel Gordon , deceased. The price, and time of payment, may be known by applying to JERMAN BAKER.
To be LET or LEASE,
A VERY large and commodious HOUSE in the town of Petersburg , built for a tavern, and well fitted for that business; it is two stories high, has a number of very convenient lodging rooms, and large and small rooms for the entertainment of guests. Any person qualified for the business of a tavern keeper, with a proper capital, may find this as advantageous a situation as any on the continent. Apply to the subscriber, who lives on the premises. THOMAS EGLETON.