The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1775-07-28 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY,
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
ALEXANDER PURDIE, PRINTER.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 28.  O N monday last, the delegates from the several counties, &c. of this colony, met in convention at Richmond; when it was unanimously resolved, in the present exigency of affairs, to proceed to business in a legislative capacity. And by a gentleman who arrived last wednesday from the convention, we learn that it is determined upon to raise an army of 3000 men, exclusive of officers, and three troops of horse, for the defence of the lower parts of the country; and that 425 men are to be stationed at Fort Pitt, Point Pleasant, and Fort Gower, to watch the motions of the Indians. We are likewise informed, that companies of minute-men are to be kept in regular training in each county, and to be allowed full pay when on duty, who may be called out on any emergency; and the volunteer companies, it is presumed, will still pursue their very commendable and patriotick ardour to perfect themselves in the military art. [ It is now time for all GENTLEMEN VOLUNTEERS, who intend enlisting in their country's service, to be in readiness to repair to the DRUM HEAD (which will quickly sound through the different counties) where they will be kindly received, enter into present pay and good quarters, and be allowed a certain sum advance, to drink "Success to the liberties of America, and a happy issue out of all our troubles." ] GOD save the Twelve United Provinces! Huzza!
At the recommendation of the General Congress, we hear that 60 young gentlemen are to be immediately sent from this colony to the camp near Boston, to serve as cadets in the army under general Washington.
We learn from Fredericksburg, that it was currently reported there (and generally believed) that there had been a bloody engagement between the continental and ministerial armies the 5th of this instant, near Boston, in which both sides suffered great loss; but, in the end, that the regulars were totally defeated, and general Gage taken prisoner. That the inhabitants of Boston, during the battle, set fire to the town, and left it. And that the miserable remains of general Gage's army had taken refuge on board the fleet; in which, it is to be presumed, they will return to England, and be a means of rousing the nation's vengeance against the authors of the late infernal measures, by getting them brought to condign punishment, and others placed at the helm who will sheath the sword between brethren and fellow subjects, and restore tranquillity to the whole empire.
Extract of a letter from an eminent merchant in London, to his correspondent in Virginia, dated May 11.
"The gentlemen in America have deceived themselves, in supposing that their resolve to take no goods from this kingdom would ruin our trade. On the contrary, all the manufacturers in Great Bri-
tain are fully employed, and cannot make goods fast enough; neither can the Irish furnish the markets with linens sufficient for the demand. On that account, woollens, silks, and linens, are advanced from 5 to 10 per cent. This you may aver for fact; and if the resolve not to export the produce of their industry is adhered to, the colonies must soon be greatly distressed, as the king and parliament are determined that they shall not trade elsewhere, except by smuggling. All disputes may be easily adjusted by treaty, and not by violent measures. My sincere wish is for peace and harmony."
In addition to the above, it is asserted, in sundry other letters of the same cast, that the empress of Russia had granted the British nation an exclusive trade into her dominions, for the friendly part they took in her late quarrel with the Turks; and that she had engaged to furnish them with tobacco, on better terms than they can have it from America. It is likewise said, that she has promised the ministry her assistance to reduce (what they call) the rebellious Americans, for which purpose she has 40,000 Russian bears at their service, to tear us in pieces.---This is all dreadful news, if true; but it is well known to be a mere ministerial trick, and only calculated to deceive and frighten a few timid misery souls, who prefer their own sordid gain to the publick welfare.
In consequence of information, that a sum of money, to the amount of 900l. and upwards, had been carried off from the custom-house at Hampton, by some man of war's people, a party of the volunteers now in this city went and secured what publick money was in the receiver and auditor-general's offices, amounting to about 360l. also about 1000l. from the naval-office of the upper district of James river, and 300l. 14s. post-office money.
Detachments are likewise sent out to secure all monies in the hands of publick officers throughout the colony, for fear of its falling into the hands of our enemies.
Lord Dunmore's head-quarters are at present in the neighbourhood of Portsmouth, from whence he frequently makes friendly excursions over to Norfolk; and has now, we hear, got over all his [ill-grounded] fears of being assassinated. But his lordship and capt. Macartney, of the king's ship Mercury, are upon very indifferent terms, we are informed, and have lately had some smart altercation.
The General Convention of this colony has prohibited the exportation of grain, and all sorts of provisions, after saturday the 5th of August next.
A gentleman desires us to contradict a malicious report, propagated purposely to injure individuals in the town of Norfolk, and to draw upon them the censure and indignation of the good people in this colony, viz. that a party is formed in that place, with intention to oppose the measures now universally adopted in the country. Nothing (he says) can be more false
than this, or ought to gain less credit, when it is considered how vain would be their weak efforts in opposition to the power of united America. It is true, their local situation will not admit, at present, of offensive measures; but, as far as that does, they are not neglectful of military discipline, and preparation for defence, at the same time that they are forwarding the welfare of the country, equal with its most useful inhabitants, by their industry and attention to its commercial interests.
Last thursday one of the Dinwiddie volunteers was despatched to Norfolk with the following letter from the officers of the several volunteer companies in this city, to the committee of that borough:
Gentlemen,
W E judge you are sensible it requires no extraordinary genius to divide, and true wisdom despises the infamous task. You have hitherto shewn the diffusive spirit of benevolence to our cause, in your strictures on lord Dunmore's letters. We are therefore the more truly alarmed at a report which gives us too much grounds to fear you are, some of you, deserting the glorious cause; being informed, that there are volunteers recruiting in opposition to the continental plan. Our desire is, that you inform us of the verity of this report, that we may assist the proper side with all our force, as soon as we obtain authority from the Convention, which is at present sitting, before whom we shall not fail to lay the whole state of the case. We are, &c.
And on saturday he returned with the following answer from the committee:
To the officers of the VOLUNTEER COMPANIES in Williamsburg.
Gentlemen,
W E are happy in every expression of your attachment to the common interest of your country, and are glad we can inform you there is not the least foundation for the fears you have declared for our safety, upon an ill-grounded report that any among us are deserting the cause of their country, and enlisting against it. It is a report, we can assure you, that is totally devoid of truth. You may depend, we would not sit still as indifferent spectators of such hostile measures. The time may come when we may stand in need of your assistance, surrounded as we are by armed vessels and some suspected inhabitants. We trust we shall then receive it; and should the Convention, hereafter, think it necessary to quarter any of you among us, you may rest assured we shall welcome you with willing hearts and open arms.
We are, gentlemen, your humble servants, (By order of the committee)
WILLIAM DAVIES, secretary.
Last friday died suddenly, at Richmond, col. ROBERT BOLLING, one of the delegates for Buckingham. He was a very amiable, polite, and accomplished gentleman, a firm patriot, and possessed abilities which rendered him an ornament to his country.

Extract of a letter from one of the Virginia delegates, dated Philadelphia, July 5.
"The battle of Charlestown I expect you have heard, but perhaps not so as you may depend on. The provincials sustained two attacks in their trenches, and twice repulsed the ministerial forces, with immense slaughter. The third attack, however, being made with fixed bayonets, the provincials gave ground, retired a little way, and rallied ready for their enemy; but they, having been pretty roughly handled, did not choose to pursue. We lost between 60 and 70 killed, and about 150 wounded. The enemy had 1400 killed and wounded, of whom were about 500 killed. Major Pitcairn was among the slain; an event at which every one rejoices, as he was the commanding-officer at Lexington, first fired his own piece, and gave command to fire. On our side doctor Warren fell, a man immensely valued to the north. The New Englanders are fitting out privateers, with which they expect to be able to scour the seas and bays of every thing below ships of war; and may probably go to the European coasts, to distress the British trade there. The enterprising genius and intrepidity of these people are amazing. They are now intent on burning Boston, in order to oust the regulars; and none are more eager for it than those who have escaped out, and who have left their whole property in it: So that, their rage has got the better of every interested principle.
"Nobody now entertains a doubt but that we are able to cope with the whole force of Great Britain, if we are but willing to exert ourselves. It will indeed be expensive, extremely expensive; but people must lay aside views of building up fortunes during these troubles, and set apart a good proportion of their income to secure the rest. As our enemies have found we can reason like men, so now let us show them we can fight like men also. The Government of Pennsylvania have raised 35,000 l. to put their country in a posture of defence. There appear to be as many soldiers here as men. Powder is the great want, and towards having plenty of that nothing is wanting but salt-petre.
"The Congress have directed 20,000 men to be raised immediately, the greater part of which is already raised. Two millions of dollars also are voted. This is all I am at liberty to tell of their proceedings. As to the time of their rising, it is totally beyond conjecture, expresses after expresses daily coming from the northward; and the machinations of the people in office, on other parts of the continent, keep us from making any progress in the main business. At the same time, such an impatience for home seems to possess us all, that nothing keeps the Congress together but the visible certainty that, till our military proceedings are got into a good train, their separation would endanger the common cause greatly. If things cannot be got into such a state soon as they may be left, we must petition to be exchanged, for fresh hands, that we may return to our families.
P. S. After folding up my letter, we received an account, from an undoubted hand, that the mortality among the wounded regulars has been so great, that the killed on the spot, and those who have died of their wounds, make up 1000. The reason of this is, that they have been long confined to salt provisions, having not so much as a vegetable, a drop of milk, or even any fresh meat."
*** I will give 2 d. halpeny a pound for all clean LINEN RAGS brought to my office, or sent to the care of mr. John Holt, printer at Norfolk.
* If they are not able to come with any ships of War, or what else are they? Smuggling Traders, to be sure, may not annoy or interrupt. & Transports are guarded by Ships of War.
An easy method to extract NITRE out of nitrous earth and stones, with the purification of SALTPETRE.
TAKE any quantity of nitrous earths or stones, reduce them to powder, and therewith mix a third part of the ashes of green wood and quick-lime. Put this mixture into a barrel, or vat; and pour on it hot water, to about twice the weight of the whole mass. Let it stand thus for 24 hours, stirring it from time to time with a stick; then filter the liquor through brown paper, or pass it through a flannel bag, till it come clear: It will then have a yellowish colour: Boil this liquor, and evaporate till you perceive that a drop of it let fall on any cold body coagulates; then stop the evaporation, and let your liquor in a cool place: In the space of 24 hours crystals will be formed in it, the figure of which is that of an hexagonal prism, having its opposite planes generally equal, and terminated at each extremity by a pyramid of the same number of sides; these crystals will be of a brownish colour, and deflagrate in a live coal. Decant the liquor from these crystals; mix it with twice its weight of hot water; evaporate and crystallise as before; repeat the same operation till the liquor will yield no more crystals; it will then be very thick, and goes by the name of MOTHER OF NITRE.  The Southern Explorator
ADVERTISEMENTS.
JULY 26, 1775.
THE commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of the officers, soldiers, and others, who have claims against this colony on account of the late expedition on the Ohio, give notice, that they will attend at Fort Pitt, on thursday the 24th of August, to settle those in that part of Augusta west of the Allegheny mountains, and from the province of Pennsylvania; at Rumney, on the 11th day of September next, to settle those from Hampshire, and the province of Maryland; and at Winchester, the 14th of September, to settle the claims from Frederick, Berkeley, Dunmore, and the counties below these: Of which times and places all persons concerned are to take notice, and give their attendance.
RICHARD LEE. FRANCIS PEYTON. JOSIAS CLAPHAM. HENRY LEE. THOMAS BLACKBURN.
N. B. The former appointment at Winchester and Rumney is altered, on account of our necessary attendance at the Convention.
WHEREAS the commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of the militia, and of those who furnished provisions, &c. for the late Indian expedition under the command of col. Andrew Lewis, find it out of their power to attend agreeable to their former advertisement for that purpose, by reason of their necessary attendance on the Convention, they therefore give this farther notice, that they will attend at Staunton in Augusta county, on monday the 11th of September next, to settle the accounts from Culpeper, and that part of Augusta county lying on the east side of the Allegheny mountains, and those from Tyger's Bottom; at Botetourt courthouse, on friday the 22d of September, to settle the accounts from Botetourt; at Joseph Gray's, in Fincastle county, on wednesday the 4th of October, to settle the Fincastle accounts; and at Bedford courthouse, on monday the 16th of October, to settle the accounts from Bedford, and the neighbouring counties below the Blue Ridge of mountains: Of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice, and to give their attendance accordingly.
A PERSON of address and experience in TEACHING would be glad of conducting a family or small neighbourhood of children, from the first elements of learning, through the classicks, and the usual branches accompanying them. More particular information may be had from the printer.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 20, 1775
THERE is now living in my family, adjoining to this city, a negro girl called SARAH, who is about 14 years old, near 4 feet 7 inches high, somewhat slender made, and is very black; she says she is a Mundingo, but cannot tell her owner's name. I have been informed she was purchased by some person of Carolina, at Suffolk in Nansemond, and that she was in jail there since, consequently must have been advertised, as she was taken out to be sold for prison fees, but was turned loose at Smithfield, without any thing being farther done. She was there taken in by sundry families, as an object, and maintained for what little service she could do, being often troubled with choaking fits, which deprive her of the use of her limbs, as well as her senses. Her owner is desired to apply for her to me, at Whaley's free-school.
SAMUEL WALLACE.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Williamsburg, the 16th instant (July) two servant men, viz. JOHN STANTON, an Englishman, by trade a wheelwright, pitted with the smallpox, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, with short dark hair; had on, when he went away, a brown cloth coat and jacket, striped and check trousers, and is very talkative. ANDREW MACKGILL, a Scotchman, by trade a blacksmith, about 5 feet 7 inches high, wears short dark hair, of a swarthy complexion; had on a dark blue cloth coat and jacket, leather breeches, striped and check trousers. They may pass for sailors from the ships of war at York. I will give 3l. if taken within fifteen miles, and 5l. if at a greater distance, for each, delivered to me in Williamsburg.
JOHN SHIPHERD.
*** Since the above servants went away I have been informed that they have forged passes, which are signed John Dixon and John Randolph, and that the wheelwright calls himself by the name of Wilson.
TAKEN up at col. Carlyle's plantation in Fairfax county, about 5 miles from Alexandria, a MULE about 13 hands high, which seems aged, has a blemish in one eye, a brown list on the withers, back, and rump, two white rings on the neck, that seem to be done with a halter, is a female, and branded, or scarred, like this, L L , about eight inches long, on the off buttock. Posted, and appraised to 8l.
JOHN FRAZER.
TAKEN up in Fairfax, near the little falls of Potowmack, a DARK BAY MARE, unbranded, about 14 years old, about 14 hands and a half high, has some white hairs in her forehead, had on a small bell, and with her a horse colt two or three days old. Posted, and appraised to 9l.
NELSON REED.
TAKEN up in Bedford, two 3 year old STEERS, bob-tailed; one is a brownish red and white, marked with a smooth crop in the left ear, and a round crop in the right; the other is a red steer, with both ears short cropped. Posted, and appraised to 20s. each.
GEORGE STOVALL.
TAKEN up in Brunswick, a CHESTNUT SORREL MARE about 13 years old, 4 feet 5 inches high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the left buttock resembling 88. Posted, and appraised to 8l.
JAMES SMITH.

MECKLENBURG, July 15, 1775.
I INTEND to leave the colony shortly. EDWARD TARRY.
LOUISA, July 10, 1775.
THE subscriber, having taken great pains to make himself acquainted with the DISEASES of HORSES, will undertake to clear them of the GRUBS for 6s. a horse; and he will ensure that they never shall be troubled with them again, at the risk of paying four times the value of the horse, should he die. The ensuing four months being the most proper to doctor horses for the worms, I shall attend all publick places, if I get encouragement, and will do my utmost to give every person satisfaction.
JOHN TULEY TAYLOR.
MIDDLESEX, July 10, 1775.
THE subscriber begs leave to return his most grateful thanks to the publick for their many favours, particularly to his punctual customers, and hopes they will continue the same, as long as he merits them. He still continues to carry on the CHAIR-MAKING and BLACKSMITH business to their usual extent, where the publick may be served either in the best and cheapest manner, on short notice. As the times are grown very difficult for business, I most earnestly beg those that are indebted to be speedy in payment, which will enable me to carry on my business; otherwise it must cease for want of a capital, as it cannot be expected I can carry it on unless I get paid punctually.
On proper encouragement, I will oblige myself to supply my county, and a large number more, with all kinds of PLANTERS and CARPENTERS TOOLS, no ways inferior to those imported; and as the courts are shut up, I propose to work at a very reasonable price, for ready money only. Those who will please to favour me with their custom may depend on being faithfully and punctually served.
SAMUEL DANIEL.
HANOVER, July 25, 1775.
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 19th of this instant, PETER WILSON, an indentured servant man, about 24 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, has short yellow hair, a very down look, is well set, and round-shouldered; he is a native of Scotland, and speaks broad, is a butcher by trade, a good hostler, and a tolerable good weaver. It is supposed he rode a likely black horse about 4 feet 11 inches high, with a switch tail; and he carried away with him a black coat of superfine broadcloth, half worn, a jacket and breeches of white fustian, and a jacket of dark do. a new felt hat, a pair of country made pumps, and an old great coat. Whoever will secure the said servant, so that I get him again, shall have 40s. reward, besides what the law allows.
(tf) JOHN SYME.
TAKEN up in Stafford, near the Poplar quarter, a BAY HORSE about 14 hands and a half high, about 10 years old, has some saddle spots, appears as if he had been worked, shod all round, and branded on the near shoulder W. Also a DARK BAY HORSE about 4 years old, near 13 hands high, with a small star in his forehead, three white feet, shod before, and branded on the near buttock C. Possed and appraised, the first mentioned to 15l. the other to 4l.
JOSEPH REDDISH.
TAKEN up in Brunswick, a CHESTNUT SORREL MARE 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 8 or 9 years old, with a long star in her forehead, three white feet, paces slow, gallops well, and branded on the near buttock and off shoulder DM. Possed, and appraised to 15l.
GEORGE TWITTY.
JUST PUBLISHED,
THE MANUAL EXERCISE as ordered by his Majesty in 1764, together with plans and explanations of the method generally practised at reviews and field days. [Price 1s. 3d.]
ALL persons indebted to the estate of John Shermer, deceased, by old standing accounts, are desired to make speedy payment; and those who have demands against the said estate are desired to make them known, to
THRUSTON JAMES, DUDLEY RICHARDSON, GEORGE BOOTH, } exec.
JULY 28, 1775.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of Matthew Moody, deceased, are desired to make them known immediately; and those who are indebted to the said estate are also desired to pay their respective accounts to the subscriber, who is empowered to settle the same.
(1) W. RUSSELL.
LIST of tobacco remaining in Crutchfield's warehouse, which has been there upwards of three years.
I HA in a piece with a crow's foot between, No. 4, 1260, 144, 1116, executors of John Hudson. PH in a piece, No. 3, 1276, 122, 1154, Peter Hunter. WD No. 1, 1224, 146, 1078, and No. 2, 1167, 130, 1037, William Dickenson. AB. No. 1, 1190, 124, 1066, Andrew Beck. RD No. 4, 1127, 100, 1027, Richard Davis. IM with a crow's foot between, No. 2, 850, 100, 750, John Marshall. IA No. 1, 1120, 100, 1020, John Anderson. IDR, the D on the top, No. 6, 1310, 130, 1180, and No. 7, 1209, 124, 1078, John and Roger Dixon. DH No. 5, 1145, 133, 1012, David Hudson. WG No. 1, 1180, 125, 1055, William Garrett. PW No. 1, 1047, 130, 917, and No. 4, 1139, 125, 1014, Patrick Woodson. BW No. 1, 1043, 136, 907, and No. 2, 1026, 134, 892, Benjamin Woodson.
The 7 following hlds. have been in the warehouses before we were inspectors; and the old books being mostly destroyed, we cannot make out the makers names.
L in a diamond, No. 6, 1100, 124, 976. RH No. 1, 1066, 126, 940. PR No. 1, 1182, 122, 1060. PB No. 3, 922, 100, 822. IT No. 6, 990, 125, 865. AS No. 3, 743, 111, 632. IS and NG No. 1, 1129, 117, 1012.
(2) CLARKE & WINGFIELD.
RUN away from the subscriber in Charles City, last May, a likely young negro wench named NANNY, the property of Charles Carter, esq; of Corotoman; she is of a yellowish complexion, slender made, and is fond of dress. She had on, and took with her, a calico waistcoat and petticoat, one blue plains ditto, and sundry other apparel. She went off with a free negro fellow, who pretends being a doctor, commonly wears a laced hat, and is about 6 feet high; he has been guilty of stealing several horses from this county, for which he is fled, and, if taken, will certainly receive a punishment due to the offence. Whoever brings the said wench to me at Shirley shall have 3l. reward, or 4s. if secured so that she may be had again, and all reasonable expenses, paid by
JOHN CURRELL.
YORK TOWN, July 13, 1775.
ALL persons indebted to me are desired to pay their respective accounts to doctor Matthew Pope, and those who have any demands against me are desired to apply to him for payment.--- I have left with that gentleman, for sale, a cask of COOPERS TOOLS and AXES.
HOWARD ESTEN.
Twenty dollars reward.
RUN away from the subscriber, the following servants, viz. GERMAN CAMPION, an indentured servant, 30 years of age, born in Derbyshire, in England, professes farming, is about 5 feet 7 inches high, and has short dark hair; had on, and took with him, a blue half-thicks coat and breeches, a pair of rolls trousers, check and osnabrug shirts, a striped flannel pea jacket, shoes and stockings, and a worsted cap. RICHARD CLEAN, an indentured servant, between 30 and 40 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, by trade a joiner and house carpenter, says he is an Englishman, but I believe he is an Irishman, and wears his own hair, which is of a reddish colour; had on, and took with him, a brown coat with metal buttons, linen and cloth breeches, a pair of rolls trousers, check and osnabrug shirts, a fine hat more than half worn, and shoes and stockings. GEORGE CRAIG, an indentured servant, a Scotchman, and by profession a gardener; he is between 30 and 40 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, much pitted with the smallpox, has a pert way of speaking, is of a dark complexion, and wears his own hair, which is dark; he has a scar on the right side of his neck (and I believe on his left too) which appears to have been done with a knife; had on, and carried with him, a brown coat with metal buttons, a blue half-thicks coat and breeches, check and osnabrug shirts, a half worn fine hat, a pair of rolls trousers, and shoes and stockings. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, a convict servant, a Scotchman, and by trade a blacksmith, of a swarthy complexion, 37 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, wears his own dark hair, tied behind in a club, is a little pitted with the smallpox, has lost two of his fore teeth, and is a very proud fellow; had on, and took with him, two blue, one osnabrug and one striped Virginia cloth waistcoat, two osnabrug shirts, two pair of osnabrug and one pair of striped holland trousers, several pair of stockings, two pair of shoes, a black silk handkerchief, two felt hats, one of which he wears cocked, also a double-breasted Virginia cloth waistcoat lined (the fore parts) with Virginia cloth. WILLIAM COLTON, an indentured servant, five feet 8 or 9 inches high, slim made, dark hair, near-sighted, and his eyes generally inflamed, which probably might have been occasioned by the smallpox, of which disorder he is strongly marked, and has a deep scar on one of his arms above the elbow; he took nothing with him (that I know of) but an osnabrug shirt and trousers, and a half worn beaver hat cocked three ways. Whoever brings the said servants to John A. Washington, esq; or to me, in Westmoreland, shall be paid the above reward. JOHN TURBERVILLE.
COMMITTED to York prison, two indentured servants, viz.--- JOHN GRYMES, a Yorkshireman, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, about 25 years old, thin made, smooth faced, has a smiling countenance, short black hair, black eyes, a scar on the right side of his upper lip, and says he belongs to Samuel Cox, of or near Blandford, by trade a cooper. He has a bag with a variety of wearing apparel, also a pewter pint measure, a tin funnel, and a cooper's adze. His apparel is, a new bear skin short coat, a check shirt, long trousers, and country made shoes.---THOMAS COLEMAN a Londoner, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, about 25 years old, has a long thin visage, hazeleyes, dark straight hair, a small beard, remarkable short legs, a little pitted with the small pox, and is very pert when spoke to. He has on a bear skin short coat, a blue cloth jacket, Russia-drill breeches, long trousers, a check shirt, mixed worsted stockings, and half-worn country made shoes, with brass buckles.---The owner may have them, on paying charges.
WILLIAM MITCHELL.

SUSSEX, July 10, 1775. N OW in the possession of Mr. Robert Andrews, jailer at Sussex courthouse, a DARK BAY STALLION about 14 hands high, with glass eyes, a star in his forehead, is dockt, but not branded; he has one white hind foot, and some white on each of his feet. The said horse was found in the possession of a certain William Thomas (alias Morris Morrat ) who is committed to Sussex jail for horse-stealing, and, on his examination before a magistrate of this county, confessed, that, in conjunction with one Benjamin Pullam , of the province of North Carolina , he stole the said horse from one Mr. Norvell , of Henrico county. The owner, on proving his property, and paying charges, may have the said horse, of
JAMES JONES , sheriff.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 13, 1775. W HEREAS we the subscribers, executors of the estate of John Turner , deceased, late of this city, merchant, being duly empowered to act, have thought proper to discharge Mr. George Reid , who for 16 months past has had the management of the said Turner's business and settling the late partnership of Allan & Turner : This is to inform the publick, that we have appointed William Turner to settle the said estates, and that he alone is fully authorised to settle every transaction relative thereto. All persons indebted to said concerns are requested to make speedy payment, as the debts owing have been long due, and their creditors in Britain , as well as Mr. Allan's heirs, are very solicitous for remittances.
WILLIAM PEARSON , WILLIAM TURNER , executors.
JULY 2, 1775. T HE creditors of the reverend Robert Read , of Kent county, in the province of Maryland , are desired to apply to Mr. James Hubbard , attorney at law, in the city of Williamsburg , who will inform them of the only probable method they have of being paid. The application must be by the last of this month, or the middle of next.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
R UN away the 16th ult. JOHN ECTON DUCRECT , a native of Berne in Switzerland , who speaks very good French and tolerable English and Italian . He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, pitted with the smallpox, and very swarthy, almost as dark as a mulatto; wears his own hair, with a false tail, and is generally powdered, being a barber by trade. I have heard, however, since he went off, that he intended to cut off his hair, and wear a wig. He has been used to travel with gentlemen, and will probably try to get into employ that way, or with some of the barbers in Williamsburg , as he was seen at doctor Todd's tavern, on his way there, the 22d ult. He took with him a suit of brown and a suit of green clothes, the brown pretty much wore, and has had some rents on the back of the coat, the green almost new, a pair of new buckskin breeches, trousers that button down the legs, some white thread stockings and white shirts, a powder bag and some shaving materials, a prayer-book in French , and some old commissions for officers in the Swiss militia, by which he will probably try to pass. One of his testicles was swelled, which he says was occasioned by a kick he got on board the Justitia , capt. Kidd , the ship he came out in. Whoever secures the said convict, so that I can get him again, shall be paid the above sum by
RICHARD GRAHAM .
DUMFRIES, July 3, 1775.
THE subscriber intends to leave the colony for a few months. JOHN W. HOLT .
CHARLES CITY, July 10, 1775. B ROKE jail this day, two negro men, late the property of the Hon. William Byrd , Esq; now under sentence of death. MICHAEL , a black, handsome, well made fellow, a ditcher by trade, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and about 30 years of age. AARON , a yellow coloured well made fellow, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, 18 or 19 years of age, a blacksmith by trade. All persons are hereby required to apprehend the said slaves, and to secure them in any of the jails.
MILLIAM GREEN MUNFORD , sheriff.
REMAINING in Poropotank warehouse, Gloucester county, a hhd. of tobacco, inspected the 23d of February 1771, for Francis Willis , jun. No. 1, marked HWD in a piece, weights 1125, 95, 1030. The owner is desired to apply to the inspectors.
WILLIAM DUVAL . GEORGE BOOTH .
R UN away from the subscriber at Moss's neck , in Caroline county, about the middle of January last, a very likely Virginia born negro man, named RALPH , of a yellowish complexion, about six feet high, well made, and has remarkable large feet. He had on, when he went away, a light coloured flannel jacket bound with blue, German-serge breeches, osnaburg shirt, and a felt hat. He belongs to the Hon. Richard Corbin , Esq; and has been seen lurking about his plantations in Middlesex and King and Queen where it is probable he may be still. Whoever apprehends the said slave, and secures him so that he may be had again, shall have 5l. reward, and if taken out of the colony 10l. (4) GEORGE TURNER .
STRAYED away from the subscriber, on Thursday the 8th of June , a likely bay HORSE 5 years old, 14 hands and an inch high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, his hind feet white, above the first joint, and his left fore foot, just above the hoof; he has a star and snip, but no brand. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, in Essex county, or gives intelligence so that I may get him again, shall receive a reward of 20s. ROBERT BROOKE .
STRAYED or STOLEN from Mr. William Graves's , in York county, the 20th of May last, a small bay MARE about 13 hands and a half high, that paces naturally. Whoever brings the said mare to Mr. James Southall in Williamsburg , or to the subscriber in New Kent , shall have 20s. reward. WILLIAM FEARSON .
BRUNSWICK, July 8, 1775. COMMITTED to my custody, the 10th of last month; a likely Virginia born NEGRO GIRL , about 15 years old, who says her name is Betty , and that she belongs to Mr. William Black , late of Blandford . The owner is desired to pay charges, and take her away.
JOHN JONES , sheriff.
R UN away from the subscriber, at West Point , in King William county, the 21st of last December , a very likely Virginia born negro man, named MIKE , about 22 years old, six feet high, and flutters much; had on, when he went away, a suit of negro cotton, but may probably change his clothes. I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying him out of the colony. Whoever brings the said negro to me shall have 3l. reward, besides what the law allows, and if taken out of the colony 10l. (tf.) JOHN WEST .
FOR SALE. A TRACT of LAND , containing 3000 acres, whereon is a plantation which has employed, for some years past, twelve or fourteen slaves; this tract lies in the upper end of King William county. Also a tract lying in the lower end of the said county, containing 1100 acres, and pleasantly situated on Pamunkey river; a brick dwelling-house, with necessary offices, a fishing shore, and a lively fertility of soil, recommend the latter tract to any Gentleman who may be about to settle in life. Possession will be delivered on the 25th of December next, to the purchaser, or purchasers, who will have liberty of sowing fall grain. Mr. Benjamin Grymes , jun. of Orange , will make known particulars to any person who may be inclined to purchase the whole, or any part of the said tracts. Credit till the first of January 1777 will be allowed, by
JUDITH ROBINSON .
(tf.) LUCY ROBINSON .
BENJAMIN GRYMES , jun.
R UN away from the subscriber, in Gloucester county, on the 14th of this instant ( May ) a negro man named NED , about 19 or 20 years of age, five feet two or three inches high, rather of a tawny complexion, has some ringworms on his face, and some white hairs in his head; his clothing was an old brown coat, and a yellow striped cotton waistcoat. I bought him last March at the sale of Mr. John Shermer , in James City county, for Mann Page , junior, Esquire. He was brought from one of his quarters in King William county, and I have reason to believe that he will go to those parts, or to his mother, who lives with Mr. Thomas Booth , in Richmond town. Any person who will take up the said slave, and secure him so that I get him again, shall be paid 40s. by Mann Page , junior, Esquire, to whom the negro belongs.
(tf.) JAMES JONES .
For SALE at Tappahannock ,
A N exceeding likely young negro man, who is a very good house servant, understands taking care of horses, and is a tolerable good cook. If the purchaser is not perfectly satisfied with him after a month's trial, he may return him if in health.
(tf.) ARCHIBALD M'CALL .
To be SOLD in Amherst county,
FOUR THOUSAND acres of exceeding good tobacco LAND , being part of a large tract formerly advertised, together with a very valuable gristmill, upon Buffalo river. This land is equal to any that has yet been sold of the tract. The time of payment will be made agreeable to purchasers. Mr. Gabriel Penn , who lives near the land, is authorised to bargain for it, and will show it to any person inclined to purchase.
(tf.) CARTER BRAXTON .
For SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline county, near Newmarket , containing about 3000 acres of well timbered land, having thereon two plantations, in good repair, with proper and convenient edifices for farming, or making tobacco. For terms apply to the subscriber.
(tf.) JOHN BAYLOR .
For SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline county, contiguous to Mattapony , containing about 2000 acres of well timbered land, the property of Mr. Robert Baylor . The terms may be known by applying to Mr. Nathaniel Burwell in King William , Mr. John Armistead in Caroline , or Mr. John Baylor , executors. (tf.)
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