The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1772-11-26 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
To the Earl of HILLSBOROUGH.
THERE is a degree of baseness to which we can hardly conceive a man, in an elevated station, can descend. Of all passions revenge is the least noble; and of all kinds of revenge, that upon the dead and defenceless is the most base.
What will the world think of your Lordship when I shall prove you guilty of gratifying this worst of passions, in this worst of ways? Nay more: You have gratified it, in violation of every feeling of humanity, of every principle of justice.
The story is not of so private a nature, that it ought not to be held forth to the public; and it will fully display the qualities of that mind, which makes you the fittest instrument that exists for the pious purposes of the court.
By a man of sense you had endeavoured to avoid conveying to the King, as was the duty of your office, the prayers of the people of Massachusetts Bay. You attempted to apologize for your own misconduct by fixing the blame upon their agent. He had too much honesty to countenance the misrepresentation, too much spirit to submit to the imposition. He stated the transaction and your Lordship in their proper colours. Incensed at this, you commanded his attendance in your own house. The good old man, on the verge of the grave, after a long life, respectable for integrity, benevolence, and honour, obeyed. There, with a ridiculous mixture of weakness and passion, you abused this venerable man in terms that would disgrace the tongue of the meanest clerk in office. You vented your indignation in the most illiberal invective, the most insulting reproaches.
Where, My Lord, was the Nobleman, where the Minister, where the man? Could not the laws of hospitality protect him? Could not his age, his character, defend him from abuse, which I am ashamed to repeat? What could move you to descend to pulling and passionate complaints so unworthy your high station? To use a language so unbecoming your rank? to offer insults so shameful from manhood to age? The good man made no reply, but—"this is fine treatment, my Lord, for an old man." I tell thee, recreant Lord, there was more real worth and honour in that old man than all the prostituted power of Princes can bestow!
But your revenge was not yet satiated. It pursued, and still pursues him beyond the grave. He soon slept with his Father, beloved and lamented. There remained no farther means of gratifying your enmity, but that of depriving his family of the salary that was due to him for some years services as agent to the province. You instructed your obsequious Governor Hutchinson to refuse his assent to the vote for that salary. The bill therefore for the payment of it was repeatedly rejected by the Governor, and to this hour it remains unpaid.
No colour of reason is or can be given for the refusal. He had been admitted by you as agent, treated with as such for many years, and this was the common salary annexed to the office. It was as much his due as any debt whatever; yet because it cannot be brought into a court of law, because it must be raised by the legislature, your Lordship effectually prevents the payment. You cannot pretend that he ought not to be paid, because he was not appointed by the whole court. Shameful and unjust as that objection is, it could lie only against recognizing him here as agent; but when he was recognized, when to your knowledge he did the business for many years, then to frustrate, by an arbitrary interposition of power, every attempt, by those who appointed him, to pay his family for his services what always has been paid for such services, is a measure which nothing but the meanest malice and injustice could suggest.
My Lord, if I have materially misstated any fact against you let me be corrected. I shall be happy to find, for the honour of human nature, that you are not so base as you appear to be. But I am too confident of the truth to entertain any such hope. It is not in your power to palliate your conduct, nor in mine to misrepresent it. Make then, my Lord, what atonement is yet in your power. Curb your unjust resentment, command your wretched Governor to do justice. He will obey you even in that. With this advice I shall now leave you. Find what relief you can from the contempt and detestation of the public in the gratification of your revenge, the soothings of your tyrants, and the emoluments of your place.
JUNIUS AMERICANUS.
CHARLESTOWN (South Carolina) October 12:
ON Wednesday last his Excellency the Right Honourable Lord Charles Greville Montagu, Governor in Chief, &c. of this province, arrived at Beaufort about seven o'clock in the evening, under a discharge of the cannon on the Bay street. The next day the cannon at Lyttleton's bastion saluted his Excellency, and the Gentlemen of the town paid their compliments.
The same day, being the day of the return of the writs of election at Beaufort, thirty four members of the Honourable the Commons House were sworn in before his Excellency the Governor, and were then directed to return to their own house and proceed to the choice of a Speaker, which having done; they informed the Governor thereof by a message, and desired his Excellency would be pleased to appoint at what time the Speaker might be presented for his approbation, and his Excellency appointed Saturday the 10th instant at twelve o'clock.
His Excellency being seated in the Upper House of Assembly, was pleased to command the immediate attendance of the Honourable the Commons House, who presented the Honourable Peter Manigault, Esquire, as their Speaker, of whom his Excellency was pleased to approve, and then opened the session with the following speech, viz.
The speech of his Excellency the Right Honourable Lord Charles Greville Montagu, Captain General, Governor in Chief, &c. &c. in and over his Majesty's province of South Carolina, to the General Assembly of the said province, at Beaufort, on Saturday October 10, 1772.
Honourable Gentlemen, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the Commons House of Assembly,
MY constant attention to preserve the laws of this province from violation was the only cause of my calling the General Assembly at this time. My knowledge of the situation of affairs in this country, and of her real interests, and my ardent wishes to promote them, induced me to summon this General Assembly to meet in this town. I have exercised, and shall continue to exercise the Royal prerogative, in such a manner, as, in my opinion, may promote his Majesty's service, and the general advantage of the people over whom I have the honour to preside: And while I am cautious, in the most extreme degree, that I do not violate the laws, I shall be perfectly satisfied with my conduct, so long as I exercise such powers only, as are constitutional. Such I shall always exercise with the best intentions, and with a corresponding firmness.
A long space of time having elapsed since the inhabitants of this province have received benefit from the deliberations of a Commons House of Assembly, many salutary laws have expired, and others are near expiring, which ought to be revived and continued; the people have not acquired such new laws as recent circumstances have rendered necessary; and the public creditors, for years past, are yet unpaid their just demands. I wish the Commons House of Assembly may remember, that a delay of justice is a denial of justice.
Being sensible of the only cause of the late public dissensions, and of the inconveniences and distress with which this province is loaded, I cannot but most sincerely lament the distressed situation of our public affairs: And, as there is not any instance of a lawful House of Commons having ever appropriated and caused money to be issued for public services, of their sole authority, and against the consent of the other branches of the legislature, or even having at any time claimed such a power; so, upon the principles of our constitution of law, and of reason, it cannot be allowed, that any Commons House of Assembly of this province, can, or ought to have any such power.
Careful as I am not to invade the constitutional rights of a Commons House of Assembly, it is my indispensable duty to endeavour to preserve to each branch of the legislature its native powers of legislation; and I do earnestly wish that the weighty affairs of this province may be deliberated upon, and transacted with, that truly patriotic spirit which can with magnanimity condemn and abandon any measure that is an alien to, incompatible with, and destructive of, the rights and powers of that mode of legislation, from which our own is modelled, and from which alone to the people of this province derive all their liberties as English subjects, and all those rights, privileges, and powers of legislation, which can be
legally exercised by their representatives in General Assembly.
By as much as you all prize and value the rights of English subjects, by so much let it be your care to demonstrate by acts, which are of much more consequence than words, a due veneration of that form and spirit of government which has granted, and now regulates and preserves, those invaluable privileges to the inhabitants of this province. As it is your interest to preserve the English spirit of government, so it is your interest to preserve, to each branch of the legislature, such powers as are peculiar or common to each. In this case the safest means to preserve the constitution is to maintain each particular part of it inviolate. Innovations are dangerous; they are, in general, sure to create contentions which, unhappily for mankind, too often make quick progress to anarchy. Wherefore let me recommend to you, in the strongest terms, that you be careful to endeavour to annihilate any innovation which, by violating constitutional privileges of legislation, thereby evidently tend to destroy that happy poise of power which is the peculiar characteristic and palladium of a legislature founded upon, and assimilated as nearly as may be, to principles of British legislation, the constitutional spirit of which is so admirably tempered and compounded that nothing can endanger or hurt it but attempts and innovations calculated to destroy the equilibrium of power between one branch of the legislature and the rest.
The Commons House of Assembly claiming to issue monies, for public services, of their sole authority, has so alarming a tendency, that it cannot be too anxiously guarded against. Such a measure is evidently capable of destroying and overturning every fundamental principle of that constitution of government which is the envy of admiring nations. To persist in such an unconstitutional claim would be, in effect, to declare a design to acquire a power which is inconsistent with the English constitution; a measure which, in the natural consequences of things, is pregnant with the most formidable and certain dangers to the true interests of the people of this province; but to annihilate an unconstitutional claim is most virtuous, and most honourable. Such a proceeding is the most infallible criterion of a true patriot, and a wise senator. By such a conduct you will, in the most laudable manner, discharge your duty to your King, to your country, and to yourselves. I am willing to hope for such a distinguishing proof of true patriotism from this Commons House of Assembly. Such a conduct will, of course, render the exercise of unusually exercised prerogative unnecessary, which, although to a few persons they may be displeasing remedies to operate against the orders of the state, are not therefore the less legal or inadequate to effect their ultimate end, the good of the people.
At this my first meeting with this General Assembly I chuse to deliver my sentiments thus fully and candidly upon a point of so high consequence as the preservation of our legislative powers in their native force. With the best intentions for the public service, I do recommend this most serious subject to your most attentive consideration. I shall, at all times, give every encouragement in my power to engage you to proceed to the consideration of public affairs, with that temper, candour, and benevolence, which must naturally prevail in public deliberations, when the public good is truly understood, and is really meant to be promoted. And, as I now have some reason to think that the speedy sitting of the General Assembly in Charlestown may induce such deliberations, and I pledge myself to you that at all times I shall exercise my authority in such a manner as I may think will have a tendency to induce such deliberations as may be of public benefit, I do prorogue this General Assembly to the 22d day of this instant, October, to be then holden at the usual place in Charlestown, and this General Assembly is accordingly prorogued.
C. G. MONTAGU.
Beaufort, Oct. 10, 1772.
PHILADELPHIA, November 4.
Captain Place, from Turks island, informs, that the inhabitants there are obliged to live on fish and fowl, not having any other provisions among them. He also informs, that in the late hurricane a snow, belonging to, and bound for New England, with a load of salt, broke her anchor, when the people were obliged to run her on shore to save their lives; and that a sloop, belonging to New England also, had struck on a rock, and was very leaky; notwithstanding

ing which the Captain and crew of the snow, with what materials they could save, took their passages in the said sloop.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 26.
By Mr. John G. Frazer, just arrived from the West Indies, we are informed that there was a plentiful supply of provisions in all the lately distressed islands. The troops from North America were safely arrived at the island of St. Vincent, and expected to engage the Charibs some time in October last.
At a GENERAL MEETING of the MERCHANTS, held in WILLIAMSBURG the 20th day of November, 1772.
THE late irregular and uncertain times of meeting at this place having much disconcerted the business transacted here, and as it appears generally dissatisfactory, and attended with much inconvenience, not only to a great number of the inhabitants of this colony, but particularly to such who come to trade with us from the neighbouring provinces; it is therefore unanimously agreed,
First, That we will hereafter engage to meet, and give our attendance in this city, either in person, or by our representatives, on the 25th days of January, April, July, and October. And, in order that Gentlemen who live at a distance may not be put to inconvenience, or have any doubt about the times of our meeting, it is agreed that this resolution shall be published in the Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania Gazettes, three weeks.
Secondly, That the following Gentlemen are appointed a committee of trade, viz. Matthew Phripp, John Lawrence, James Ingram, John Hamilton, Wills Cowper, Joseph Scott, Hector Ross, Thomas Montgomery, Robert Gilmour, Archibald Ritchie, Thomas Hodge, James Robinson, John Johnson, John Smith, Archibald Govan, Archibald Brice, Daniel McCallum, James Lyle, John Bowdoin, Edward Carr, William Reynolds, John Banister, John Tabb, Edward Brissbane, James Balfour, David Jamieson, and James Hubbard.
Andrew Sprowle is appointed Chairman of the said committee, and in his absence they are directed to chuse a Chairman for the time present.
Thirdly, That the said committee, or any twelve of them, and the Chairman, shall meet and adjourn, from time to time, as occasion may require, and shall have a right to call any of the subscribers before them who do attend at any of the general meetings here, and fail to come at the time appointed; and if the committee should not think their reasons sufficient, the delinquents do oblige themselves to pay into the hands of the Chairman of the said committee the sum of five pounds, to be appropriated to charitable uses, at the discretion of the said committee. And if the said fine is not paid on demand, the committee are directed and empowered to publish their names in the Virginia Gazettes, as persons who do not pay a proper regard to their solemn promises and agreements.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 25, 1772.
TWENTY POUNDS REWARD.
WHEREAS A LETTER BOX, placed by Capt. Robert Necks (commander of the ship Lunn & Lloyd , bound to London) at the Raleigh tavern, for the convenience of the merchants, now in this city, to receive their letters for Great Britain, was stole from the said tavern by some wicked disposed persons, last Sunday night, and several of the letters were found open in the street next day, and the bills of exchange and invoice that were therein taken out and destroyed: In order that the authors of that atrocious crime may be detected and punished, I do hereby offer the above reward to any person that will discover, and make known, the person and persons, or any of them, that perpetrated the said fact, or were concerned in removing and breaking open the said box, or any of the letters or packets that were therein, so that such offender or offenders be convicted thereof.
JAMES SOUTHALL.
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.
To be SOLD, at Richmond town, on Wednesday the 23d of December, at public auction,
TWENTY Virginia born SLAVES, mostly young fellows, among which is a good carpenter. The time of payment to be agreed on at the sale.
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 seed, 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 specially round, or by informing us, by post, where they may be had from. We have under our care a hoghead of merchandize, R, crowsfoot, RC, No. 1, imported in the Dawes , Capt. Brown , from London .
JOHN and GEORGE FOWLER.
Westland, November 22, 1772.
I 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 Fredericksburg , or to Mr. Crutchfield , near Hanover town, shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS.
MANN PAGE, jun.
TAKEN up, at Celey'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 forrel 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. Posted, 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. Posted, and appraised to 5l.
FRANCIS TALIAFERRO.
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania , on Whitethorn 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, sized bell on, and branded on the near buttock II. Posted, and appraised to 4l. 10s.
JOHN PAYNE.
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 stocks. 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 Bute 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.
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.
For SALE immediately, altogether, or in parcels, TWELVE HUNDRED acres of LAND in Suffex 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 Clemons, Mr. John Hoomes, and Mr. James Balfour, will show the lands, and treat with those who are inclined to purchase, as also the subscriber at Newcastle .
J. SYME.

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 Amherst , on Rucker's run, a bay mare, about 4 feet 10 inches high, shod before, branded on the off shoulder IS , 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 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.
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. Posted, and appraised to 6l. BENJAMIN TEMPLE.
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.
STRAYED in the beginning of October last, from Richmond town, a bright bay horse, about 15 hands high, trots and gallops, and draws well in a chair, has many saddle spots about his shoulders, and is branded on the near buttock 31 . Whoever returns him shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS.  JAMES OGILVIE.
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 . Posted, and appraised to 6l. JOSEPH CABELL.
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.
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.
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 Glaiborne , 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.
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 5. THOMAS J. MANION.
Falls of Potowmack , Sept. 10, 1772.
I 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 Potowmack 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 pots of twelve to twenty pounds each, or in tight 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 wish 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.
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 TC 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. WILLIAM OWEN.
AGREEABLE to my former advertisement, on Thursday the 10th of December will be exposed to public sale, at the storehouse of the subscriber, in Northumberland county, upwards of sixty fine SLAVES , among which are several tradesmen and house servants. Also on the same day, and the succeeding days, will be exposed to public sale, several horses and mares, eighty head of neat cattle, forty head of sheep, eighty head of hogs, some of which will be fattened for bacon, three hundred and fifty barrels of corn, twenty thousand pounds of tobacco, two riding chairs with proper harness, and several kinds of household and kitchen furniture, among which is a handsome and genteel eight day moon clock quite new, two copper kettles of about thirty gallons each, two writing desks and book cases, twelve feather beds, with bedsteads, curtains, and all other furniture complete, plantation tools, and many other things too tedious to mention. Likewise a sixty hoghead sloop compleat, two years old last April , several plantations or tracts of land, some of which are good, lying on Dividing creek; the others are hearty, fit for tobacco, wheat, or corn, are convenient to churches, courts, and many mills, and fish and oysters in abundance; on the dwelling plantation is a water grist mill, and well situated for custom. All the said plantations are in good order for cropping, with good and convenient houses thereon. The subscriber will attend from the 20th of November to the day of sale, in order to shew the lands to any persons that are desirous of purchasing them. If the day appointed for the sale be bad, so as to prevent people from repairing thither, it will be held the next fair day, and every other succeeding day, till all are sold. Some of the slaves will be sold for ready money, and credit allowed for the others, and lands and stocks, till April next, the purchasers giving bond, with good security; the bonds to bear interest from the date if not discharged when due. JOHN HEATH.
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 Whitethorn 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, in Northumberland , a bay mare colt, about 14 hands and an inch high, not branded. Appraised to 10l. KENNER CRALLE.
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.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte , near Maddox's mill, a bright bay mare colt, two years old, with a star in her forehead, and a snip on her nose, neither docked nor branded perceptibly. Posted, and appraised to 6l. DAVID MADDOX.
TAKEN up, in Louisa , a white fleabitten horse, 4 feet 6 inches high, 11 or 12 years old, paces tolerably well, docked very short, and branded on the near buttock T . Posted, and appraised to 9l. ISAAC THACKER.

T AKEN up, in Bedford , a red steer, two or three years old, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and a slit in the left. Posted, and appraised to 21. 5s. JOHN CHILES.
T AKEN up, in Prince George , a black horse, near 14 hands and a half high, branded on the near buttock U. Posted, and appraised to 31. 5s. WILLIAM ANDERSON.
T AKEN up, in Bedford , on Staunton river, a brindle cow, with some white spots on her belly, has on a small bell, with WM on it, marked with a crop in the left ear, and a half crop in the right. Posted, and appraised to 21. 15s. JOHN CHILES.
T AKEN up, in Spotsylvania , a small red bull, two years old last spring, has a short crop in the right ear, and the left clipped above and below, which makes it sharp. JAMES CRAWFORD.
T AKEN up, on Mulberry Island , Richmond county, a bay horse, four feet nine or ten inches high, branded on the near buttock with three dots, has a large bushy mane and switch tail, one or two saddle spots, a small white star in his forehead, paces slow, and appears to be 13 or 14 years old. Posted, and appraised to 10l. JOHN CREWDSON.
T AKEN up, in Cumberland , a red and white steer, marked with a crop and underkeel in each ear, and about 5 or 6 years old. Posted, and appraised to 31. JESSE MEADOW.
F O R S A L E, T HE 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 on LEASE, A VERY large and commodious HOUSE in the town of Interburg , 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.
T AKEN up, in Botetourt , a white mare about 13 hands high, 10 years old, trots naturally, branded on the near shoulder J, and on the off shoulder J, on the off buttock P, and on the near buttock with something that cannot be made out, has on an old bell, and bell collar, with a large double buckle. Posted, and appraised to 31. DAVID WALLACE.
T AKEN up in Cumberland a fitty black mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high, paces tolerably well, and neither docked nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 81. JOHN BURTON.
T AKEN up, in Louisa , near the head of Little River , a grey horse about 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a slit in one ear, but not branded. Posted, and appraised to 21. ZACHEUS COSBY.
T AKEN up, in Buckingham , on Appomattox river, an old black mare and colt, branded on the near shoulder T, and has a slit in her left ear. The colt is neither docked nor branded, and has a little white in his forehead. Posted, and appraised to 61. GEORGE WRIGHT.
T AKEN up, in Suffex , on the Poplar Swamp , a bay mare about 4 feet 7 inches high, appears to be 10 or 12 years old, has had a fistula, branded on the near shoulder SI, and appears to have had a sprain in her right hind leg, as it is greatly swelled. AMOS NEWSUM.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st day of December, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Hobbs'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.
T AKEN up, in Charlotte , at Little Roanoke bridge, a small sorrel mare, about 4 years old, feet 4 or 5 inches high, paces naturally, has a star on her forehead, hanging mane and sprig tail, and branded on the near buttock N. Posted, and appraised to 31. GEORGE THOMSON.
A NY one inclined 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.
HANOVER town, October 25, 1772. I HAVE appointed Mr. Alexander McAuly successor to the deceased Mr. Alexander Henderson , in the collection of the debts owing Messrs. Donald, Scot, and company , at Boswell's . As the accounts are now all due, and indulgencies having been granted to many of the debtors of that store, it is now fully expected that they will make settlements with, and speedy payments to, the collector. Any failure in this respect will occasion the most disagreeable, yet unavoidable steps, to enforce payments. JAMES DENNISTOUN.
MECKLENBURG, November 10, 1772. F O R S A L E,
A TRACT of LAND containing 812 acres, whereon the subscriber now lives; there is a good dwellinghouse, and all others convenient for a family; also land cleared, with barns thereon, sufficient for six or seven hands, and large orchards of apples and peaches. The land joins Mr. Lewis Burwell's on the Horsepen creek. It is needless to say anything about the quality, as I suppose no person would chuse to purchase without viewing it. I have another tract of uncleared land, lying in Prince Edward , that I should be glad to dispose of, containing 318 acres, on the branches of Boyer river, about seven miles from the courthouse. Also another tract of uncleared land, lying in Halifax county, containing 370 acres, on the branches of Straight Stone creek.
THOMAS CARLETON.
G EORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland , King, defender of the faith, &c. To James Edmondson , administrator, &c. of William Ramsay , deceased, and the heir at law of the said William , greeting: We command you and firmly injoin that, all other matters and excuses whatsoever set aside, in your proper persons, you be and appear before our Justices of our General Court, in chancery, at the Capitol in Williamsburg , on the first day of the next court, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against you by James Ritchie , and company. And this you shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of each of you 100l. Witness John Earl of Dunmore , our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg , the 5th day of November , in the 13th year of our reign. BEN: WALLER.
T AKEN up, in Norfolk , on the 25th of October , one JAMES McFARLING , with two Negroes and a Mulatto in his possession (whom it is imagined he stole) one of which belonged to Doctor Lyon in Baltimore , and the Mulatto answers exactly the description of the fellow advertised by Mary Purnall , in Mr. Rind's Gazette of the 29th of October , but will not confess that he belongs to any one. The said McFarling brought them here in a small schooner, of about 25 feet keel, which it is thought he also stole, and is now in our possession. Their respective owners are desired to apply, and prove their property. JAMES ATKINSON, BARNABAS LORRAIN.
R UN away from the subscriber, near Fauquier courthouse, on Sunday the 4th of October , a Negro woman named MILLA , of a yellow complexion, short and likely; had on a short striped Virginia cloth gown and petticoat, oznabrig shift and bonnet. I understand the endeavours to pass for a free woman. Whoever apprehends the said Negro so that I may get her, shall be well rewarded by JOHN HUDNALL.
To be SOLD, on the premises, on Monday the 22nd 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 shown to any person inclined to purchase by applying to John Dudley , overseer, on the premises.
T AKEN up, in Cumberland , a red and white steer, has a crop in the right ear, and a swallow fork in the left. Posted, and appraised to 11. 10s. JOHN SKIPP HARRIS.
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 exceedingly 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.
T AKEN up, in Amelia , a black mare about three years old, with a blaze face, her near hind foot white, has no brand perceivable, and about 4 feet 4 inches high. Appraised to 61. EDWARD BOOKER.
WARWICK, November 1, 1772. T HE 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 show it to any person inclining to purchase. PATRICK HUNTER.
THREE POUNDS REWARD F OR taking up, and bringing home, NAT and CATO , two runaway slaves, belonging to the subscriber, living in Middlesex . These fellows made their elopement on Monday the 9th instant, and took with them DOLL and SARAH , belonging to Joseph Gayle , of the said county. NAT is a tall stout made fellow, about 35 years old, of a dark complexion, badly shaped about the knees, has had for some time a rupture, for which he wears a truss, and may probably have it on when taken. He is not a Virginia born fellow, though he speaks very plain, unless frightened, then apt to stammer. CATO is a short black fellow, about 40 years old, not Virginia born either, but speaks tolerably plain. DOLL , a short well made woman, of a yellowish complexion, about 25 years old, and wife to NAT . SARAH , daughter of DOLL , a girl about 16 years old, of a very dark complexion. Mr. Gayle offers a reward of FORTY SHILLINGS to any person that will bring home Doll and Sarah , or TWENTY SHILLINGS for each, if taken within this colony, and if out thereof FIVE POUNDS . I mean to pay the above reward of THREE POUNDS , offered for NAT and CATO , if they are taken within this colony, and twenty miles from home, or THIRTY SHILLINGS for each; and if taken out of this colony, EIGHT POUNDS , or FOUR POUNDS for each. It is imagined these Negroes will endeavour to get out of the colony, as NAT has attempted it once before; therefore all masters of vessels are cautioned from carrying them away. GEORGE BIRD.
T AKEN up, in Albemarle , near the great mountains, a bay mare, branded on the near shoulder, buttock, and rump, IC, has a switch tail and hanging mane, a star on her forehead, and a lump on her belly. Appraised to 31. JAMES WHAREY.
T AKEN up, in Mecklenburg , a bright bay horse, out 12 years old, has a star in his forehead, and some saddle spots, about 4 feet 6 inches high, paces slow, and branded on the near buttock WL in a piece. Posted, and appraised to 31. 10s. THOMAS NETHERY.
T AKEN up, on John's creek, in Botetourt , a roan mare, about 13 hands 3 inches high, 11 years old, has a small star in her forehead, a natural pacer, and branded on the near shoulder IC. Posted, and appraised to 91. EDWARD CARVIN.
WARWICK, October 25, 1772. A S 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.
T AKEN up, in King George , a grey horse, branded on the near buttock LR, and about three feet nine inches high. Posted, and appraised to 21. WILLIAM BRYAN.
T AKEN up, in Louisa , a fleabitten mare about 4 feet 6 inches high, branded on the near buttock C, paces well, and appears to be very old. RICHARD PHILLIPS, sen.