The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1775-11-11 00:00:00

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MAREDANT'S ANTISCORBUTIC DROPS,
By Mr. NORTON's Appointment, Sold by DIXON and HUNTER, Williamsburg, at 9s. a bottle.
[None are genuine but what are signed by John Norton, in his own hand-writing, and in square bottles, with the following inscription on them, viz. John Norton, only proprietor and author of Maredant's drops.]
As a proof of the superior efficacy of Maredant's drops (prepared by Mr. Norton, surgeon, of Golden square, London) to any medicine hitherto known for the cure of the scurvy, leprosy, ulcers, the evil, fistula, piles, long continued inflammations of the eyes, and every other disorder arising from a foulness in the blood, the following extraordinary cures are referred to.
A MOST EXTRAORDINARY CURE BY THE USE OF MAREDANT'S DROPS.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, in Golden square, London. SIR, SEPTEMBER 26, 1775. I TAKE this method of returning you my most sincere thanks for the cure of my son, which was effected by your most excellent drops. Two years and a half ago, he had the smallpox; immediately after that, a most violent humour settled in both his hands, which were so bad that he entirely lost the use of them; the bones were so much affected that two pieces separated and came away. The humour in his hands was attended with almost as violent a one in his face, which formed an entire scab over the whole, and smelt intolerably: In short, he was in so much misery, and without hopes of recovery (as I had had the opinion of the most eminent without effect, who called it the King's Evil) that I despaired of his life. In gratitude for so extraordinary a cure, I have desired this to be made public: Any person, by calling at my house, the Talbot inn, in the Strand, may be informed of every particular, and see the child. CHARLES ASHLEY.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, Golden square, London. SIR, KILKENNY. IF mankind in general were ready to communicate to the public the benefit they receive from remedies by which they have got relief, many persons labouring under dreadful complaints, might be relieved at a small expence.
My wishes for the general good of mankind, as well as my gratitude for the benefits I have received, have induced me to send you my case, which you would do well to make public.
About 25 years ago I was afflicted with a most violent scurvy in my arms, which afterwards broke out in my face, in large ulcers and blotches, spreading so fast as to affect my eyes, accompanied with a loss of appetite, and pains in my back and breast during the said term of twenty five years. I applied to several eminent physicians, and tried various medicines prescribed by them, to little or no effect, which is well known to most of the inhabitants of the city of Kilkenny, where I have resided for upwards of thirty years past. At length, on seeing Maredant's drops advertised by your correspondent, Edmund Finn, printer, in Kilkenny, as being a powerful medicine for such disorders as mine, I was advised to try them, and accordingly bought four bottles, which I have taken, and have now the pleasure to acquaint you that my appetite is quite restored, the scurf and pimples have gradually left my face, and all parts of my body; and I now, thank God, find myself perfectly cured, and my skin as clear as ever it was. THOMAS HEWITT.
We certify the above Anthony Blunt, Mayor. safe to be fact, Luke Meagher.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, Golden square, London. SIR,
AFTER having been afflicted with a most violent scorbutic humour of 13 years standing, which rendered me incapable of business, I have the satisfaction to inform you, I am now perfectly cured, by the use of your Maredant's drops. You have my leave to publish this, hoping it may be the means of procuring benefit to others afflicted as I was.
Witnesses to the above cure: I am, Sir, FRANCIS LITEY, No. 3, Finch lane, Cornhill. Your humble servant, GEORGE LANGDON.
Sarah Rand, trunk maker, No. 57, St. Paul's churchyard.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, in Golden square. SIR,
ABOUT two years and a half ago, I was seized with a violent hoarseness and shortness of breath. I sent for a physician, who ordered me to be bled: I also took a great many medicines, but grew worse instead of better. My head ached so violently, that it prevented me getting any rest; my face and head broke out in large blotches, which spread so much that I was in daily fear of losing my eye-sight. The humour which discharged from my face was so very offensive, that I could hardly bear it myself; but by the use of your Maredant's drops, am effectually cured. Any person doubting of this, may be convinced of the truth, by calling on Mrs. Copson, at Brompton; or by inquiring of Mr. Orton, coal merchant, in Whitecomb street, near Leicester Fields.
I am, with respect, Sir, Your most humble servant, MARY COPSON.
The following cure authenticated by James Cowper, M. D. To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, Golden square.
SIR, I HAVE here enclosed you my certificate of Roderick Macdonald's being cured, in all appearance, of that rank scorbutic eruption, which for many years past has constantly resisted the power of a variety of medicines (taken by him, to my certain knowledge) until it vanished by the use of your Maredant's drops; for which he returns you his most grateful thanks; and, from motives of justice and humanity, as well as gratitude of your patient, you are at full liberty to make his case public, and my certificate of the cure. I am, Sir,
Your most obedient, and most humble servant, John Street, Cavendish square, JAMES COWPER. January 13, 1775.
P.S. I have just now seen and examined the case of Mrs. Mary Lute, on whom I find you have performed, a most miraculous cure of three years standing, of the scrofula, commonly known by the name of King's Evil. You must be very happy, when reflecting you have it in your power to give relief to so many suffering mortals, which such extraordinary cures prove you have.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, Golden square, London. SIR,
AS I esteem myself indebted to you (as a means in the hands of God) for health, I desire you would accept my thanks. It is 30 years since I had the measles, and have ever since had a scorbutic disorder, attended with bad digestion, an oppression at my stomach, a pain in my bowels, with sickness and fainting; violent eruption, a continual fever; great weakness of body, and rheumatic pains. Repeated colds had so increased my disorder, that my constitution grew too weak to bear any kind of medicine, and I had nearly given up all hopes. Your drops (which I had been desirous of trying some time before) were now my last resource; when I had taken about a bottle and a half, it threw out the humour as big as a half crown on both sides my neck, and was so sharp, that it flea'd the skin off. I immediately perceived the fever and cough to abate, and the humour continued discharging itself several months in great quantities. I now could digest my food better, and was freed from the pains in my stomach and bowels, and my cough, which had been settled above a year, was entirely removed. I deferred writing, as I expected my old complaint would have returned with the winter, which has not been the case.
You are welcome to make what use of this you please, for the benefit of those who labour under the like complaint. I am, Sir, your most obliged humble servant, School house, Hanover Street, ELIZABETH HADEN. Long Acre, March 31, 1775.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, Golden square, London. SIR,
WHEN in the West Indies in 1774 on board his Majesty's ship Montague, I was suddenly seized with a most violent swimming in my head, which rendered me incapable of walking the deck; I tried every means could be thought of in vain, viz. a feton, salivation, &c. till I had recourse to your most valuable Maredant's drops, which have perfectly cured me.
You have my leave to make this public for the good of mankind. I am, Sir, your humble servant, AQUILON, DEPTFORD, JAMES SOWTON, Dec. 9, 1774. Boatswain of his Majesty's ship Aquilon, at Deptford.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, Golden square, London. SIR,
ABOUT nine years since, I was seized with a most violent pain in my back, which was immediately followed by an universal numbness, and for three months before I took your drops, was entirely deprived of the use of my limbs; I tried several of the Faculty, and every other means recommended to me in vain, till advised to take the drops, by the first bottle of which, I was able to move my fingers just enough to be perceived; on taking the second, could raise my hands a little; by taking a few bottles more became able to feed myself; and, to the great surprise of every one who knew me, could walk with, and a little time after, without crutches. I now enjoy a perfect state of health, and can do my business as well as ever. I am, Sir, your obliged humble servant, KINGSTON, OXFORDSHIRE, ANNE CROXFORD. January 24, 1775.
Any person still doubting of the efficacy of this medicine, may (by applying to Mr. Norton, surgeon, the west side of Golden square, near Piccadilly, London, the only author and proprietor, where these drops are sold in bottles at 6s. each) be fully convinced of their good effects by being referred to many people of credit, who have been cured of the leprosy, scurvy, ulcers, the evil, fistulas, piles, long continued inflammation of the eyes, and every other disorder arising from a foulness in the blood. They may be taken in any season, without the least inconveniency or hindrance of business: They also perfect digestion, and amazingly create an appetite.
The Printers have also for Sale,
Dr. KEYSER'S famous PILLS.
THAT all Persons suffering under any Degree of the venereal Disorder may be encouraged to use the Means for their Recovery, which have hitherto been successful beyond all other In-
ventions of human Subtlety, some Particulars relative to them are now laid before the Public.
The Patient is most effectually cured without any Inconvenience to himself, or being exposed to the Shame or Confusion of his Disorder being known to the nicest Observer. When he is condemned to a torturing Salivation, he finds himself blessed in a Reprieve by substituting this Medicine, and it has ever been found a certain Cure after the noisome and excruciating Torments of filthy Salivations have failed.
His Majesty ordered the most rigid and nicest Examination, by twenty seven of the principal Physicians and Surgeons, to be made, not only immediately upon the Persons having been treated with the Medicine, but even for the Space of two Years afterwards, to see if the Cures of all the numerous Patients were durable; when, to the eternal Honour of Dr. Keyser, there was not found a single Instance of Failure.
This occasioned the King to establish an Hospital, where these Pills alone are administered, and from whence seven Thousand Soldiers have been in a short Time dismissed, perfectly restored to health. His Majesty, in Reward for such important Services to Mankind, has settled an Annuity of seven Hundred and fifty Pounds upon the ingenious Inventor.
The Cures are attested by the Duke of Bedford and Lord Ligonier in England, and the Dukes of Nivernois, Choiseul, and Praslin, in France.
The Gentlemen of the Faculty in Europe, after the most convincing proofs in Favour of the Medicine, gratefully contributed to establish the Reputations of Dr. Keyser's Pills; having pronounced the Use of them superior in Efficacy to all the Modes of Practice hitherto discovered.
They have perfectly restored Persons afflicted with dropsical Disorders, the Gravel, Palsy, Apoplexy, White Swellings, Stiff Joints, and the Asthma, and several Negroes from the West Indies have been cured of that Disorder, hitherto almost insuperable to Medicine, called the Yaws.
In the Rheumatism they have effected astonishing Cures, even in the most obstinate Stages of it, in many Parts of the Country.
They are sold by the Printers of this Paper, who have got a fresh Parcel lately from PARIS, in Boxes of 10s. 20s. and 40s. each.
Sketchley's new invented CONVERSATION CARDS,
Ornamented with forty eight Copperplate Cuts; calculated to amuse and improve the Mind, to learn those that play with them to speak with propriety, and tell a Story well.
It is natural to seek for Amusement or Diversion; the bad Effects of the common Cards daily shew us their pernicious Consequences; on the contrary, these Cards, the more they are played with the more they improve and instruct; they will exercise the Imagination, enlarge the Understanding, and every One that plays with them are sure to be Gainers: — To which is added,
THE COMPLETE FORTUNE-TELLER, by which Persons may inform themselves of the various Events that may befall them, without
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The NEW MANUAL EXERCISE, With the Rules and Articles to be observed for the Government of the AMERICAN ARMY.
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WHEREIN ARE ALSO CONTAINED, A Table of Court Days — a List of the Council and House of Burgessers of Virginia — List of Parishes, and the Ministers in them — The Governors and Visitors of William & Mary College — List of his Majesty's Land Forces, and of the Royal Navy, distinguishing the Regiments that are abroad, and the Ships on the American Station — Manner of collecting SALT PETRE, and making of GUNPOWDER, &c. &c. — With a Variety of other Matter, both instructive and entertaining.
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CAMBRIDGE, October 19.
INCE our last arrived in town, the Hon. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Lynch, and Benjamin Harrison, Esquires, from Philadelphia, a committee from the Continental Congress; the Honourable Matthew Griswold, Esq; Deputy Governor, and Wales, Esq; of Connecticut; the Hon. Nicholas Cooke, Esq; Deputy Governor and Commander in Chief of Rhode Island, and the Hon. John Wentworth, Esq; President of the Provincial Congress of New Hampshire. As the time for which the present army is raised will expire in two or three months, these Gentlemen, with the members of the Honourable Council of this colony, are appointed to confer with his Excellency General Washington, on the subject of forming and establishing another continental army, for the defence of the invaded rights of the united colonies.
HARTFORD, October 23.
Extract of a letter from an officer at St. JOHN'S, October 1.
ON the 16th of September we left the Isle aux Noix, in order to lay siege to St. John's: We had before sent a party of 100 men to Chambly, who hearing that some regulars were transporting provisions to St. John's, attacked them, took two prisoners, and a considerable prize, and then began to fortify about two miles distant from St. John's, in order to cut off communications, expecting soon a reinforcement from our army, but being discovered by the enemy at St. John's, a party of 200 regulars sallied out with field pieces, and our men being but half their number, and poorly fortified, were obliged to retreat to the woods.
"In this action Capt. John Watson, in Col. Hinman's regiment, was badly wounded, but is like to recover. We were then on our march through the woods for their relief, but too late! When we came to the place at which the battle was fought, we found the enemy in possession of our breastwork: They gave us a very heavy fire and then retreated back to the fort. Colonel Allen with a party, hath since had a battle near Montreal, and is taken a prisoner, with fourteen more. We have shut up St. John's, and expect soon to be in possession of that place. We are constantly playing on them with our cannon and bombs. The Canadians are chiefly on our side: The Indians are for us."
NEWPORT, October 23.
LAST Monday the Swan Capt. Ayscough failed for Boston, with two transport ships, several wood vessels, &c. The Swan, it is said, is to proceed from Boston to England. The above vessels carried round the live stock that was bought of the Brentons, that which was exported from Bristol, the rams taken from Dutch Island, &c. which it is thought is all the supply of that kind the ministerial forces will ever receive from this quarter, as the sea coasts of this colony are now pretty well guarded.
By a letter from a Gentleman at Falmouth, Massachusetts Bay, to his friend in this town, dated October 9, we learn, that 14 sail of transport ships were then in Penobscot Bay, in quest of wood and other necessaries; that Col. Cargill with a body of men had gone in search of them, it was hoped he would prevent their getting any supplies: Perhaps it was this fleet returned to Boston, last week, which occasioned the report of a number of ships and troops having arrived there from England.
NEW YORK, October 19.
The following are copies of letters which lately passed betwixt his Excellency Governor Tryon, and Whitehead Hicks, Esq; Mayor of this city.
SIR,
NEW YORK, October 13, 1775.
FROM undoubted authority from the city of Philadelphia, the Continental Congress have recommended it to the Provincial Congress, to seize or take up the officers of this government, and particularly myself by name: I am therefore to desire you will inform the corporation and citizens of this city, that I place my security here in their protection; that when that confidence is withdrawn, by any seizure of my person, the commander of his Majesty's ships of war, in the harbour, will demand that the inhabitants deliver me on board the fleet; and, on refusal, enforce the demand with their whole power: Therefore, anxious to prevent, if possible, so great a calamity to this city, as well as inconvenience to myself, I am ready, should the voice of the citizens be unfavourable to my staying among them, immediately to embark on board the Asia, requesting that the citizens will defeat every attempt, that may be made, to hinder my removal with my domestics and effects should that be their wish; since I returned to this province, with every honourable intention to serve them, consistent with my bounden duty to my Sovereign.
I am, Sir, your very obedient servant,
WILLIAM TRYON.
WHITEHEAD HICKS, Esq; Mayor of the city of NEW YORK.
SIR,
NEW YORK, October 14, 1775.
INSTANTLY upon the receipt of your Excellency's commands, signified by your letter of yesterday, I called the magistrates and assistants to a common council, upon its important contents. The members of the corporation unanimously expressed themselves upon this occasion in terms of the strongest affection and confidence, respecting their Governor; and I am persuaded, Sir, that their fellow citizens (for I consulted as many individuals without doors, as the time would permit) are utterly disinclined to your removal from the capital of your province.
The city committee, which is a very numerous body of reputable inhabitants, elected at a convention of the whole town, before your last arrival, were immediately convened, upon my acquainting the Chairman with your Excellency's letter, and in a very little time I had their sentiments in writing, under the signature of their Chairman, which I now communicate, as a confirmation of what it gives me the greatest pleasure to declare, that the citizens confiding in your friendship to a colony, which you have governed, with so much reputation, earnestly desire you will still continue your residence among us; and from the declarations and temper of the people, at large, I have not the least doubt of your enjoying the most ample protection. I have the honour to be, with the highest esteem and respect,
Your Excellency's most obedient servant,
WHITEHEAD HICKS.
His Excellency WILLIAM TRYON, Esq;
SIR,
NEW YORK, October 14, 1775.
I HAVE received your letter in answer to my application to the corporation and citizens of yesterday, to obtain their assurances either of protection while among them, or security to remove on board the King's ship; but as they have not authorized you, to pledge to me their assurances of security in either case, my duty in this hour of alarm, will not justify me to my Sovereign, in staying longer on shore, without positive declarations of their full protection under every circumstance.
I beg you will present my best thanks to the corporation and citizens, for their affectionate and friendly wishes towards me.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant,
WILLIAM TRYON.
WHITEHEAD HICKS, Esq; Mayor of the city of NEW YORK.
SIR,
NEW YORK, October 18, 1775.
WHEN your Excellency's letter of Saturday came to hand, the day was so far spent, that I had no prospect of an opportunity to take the sense of the citizens upon it, till Monday, and then unfortunately the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the committee, I mentioned in my last letter, and many of the members were out of town.
On Tuesday morning they met and deliberated upon it, and had a second Convention for that purpose in the evening, and the result of their Councils appear in the written answer they sent me, and which I now have the honour to transmit to your Excellency.
Permit me to add, Sir, that the friendly and respectful terms in which people of all ranks, express themselves, concerning your Excellency, on this occasion, and their anxiety at the thought of your retiring from the capital, are very satisfactory to the corporation, and in particular to your Excellency's
Most obedient humble servant,
WHITEHEAD HICKS.
To his Excellency WILLIAM TRYON, Esq;
SIR,
COMMITTEE CHAMBER, October 17, 1775.
HIS Excellency Governor Tryon's second letter to your worship of the 14th instant, has been laid before the committee. We flattered ourselves that the sentiments of respect expressed in answer to his Excellency's first letter to your worship, and the assurances that his information from Philadelphia was ill grounded, would have removed every suspicion of injury intended to his person or property.
We can with great truth assure his Excellency, that we are not apprehensive of the least danger to his person or property; and that he may rest assured, of all that protection from us, and our fellow citizens, which will be consistent with the great principle of our safety and preservation: Declaring, at the same time, that we have the utmost confidence in his Excellency's disposition to serve the true interest of this colony, and that he will, by his wise and prudent mediation, use his best offices to restore that harmony between Great Britain and the colonies so ardently wished for by us. The committee therefore cannot but again express their most earnest desire, that his Excellency would continue his residence among a people, who have the most grateful sense of his upright and disinterested administration.
We have the pleasure to acquaint your worship, that the above letter was unanimously approved of in a full committee,
And are, Sir, your very humble servant,
(By order of the Committee) ISAAC LOW, Chairman.
The Worshipful WHITEHEAD HICKS, Esq;
SIR,
On board the Halifax packet, Oct. 19.
FINDING your letter of yesterday insufficient for the security I requested from the corporation and citizens, and objectionable for the mode in which you obtained the sense of the inhabitants, my duty directed me for the present instant to remove on board this ship; where I shall be ready to do such business of the country as the situation of the times will permit. The citizens, as well as the inhabitants of the province, may be assured of my inclination to embrace every means in my power to restore the peace, good order, and authority of government. I am, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
WILLIAM TRYON.
WHITEHEAD HICKS, Esq; Mayor of the city of NEW YORK.
October 23. Last Friday night, John Bates, arrived here in a small schooner, from North Carolina, and acquaints us, that the Wednesday before he saw a ship lying ashore on her beam Ends at Brigantine Inlet, about half a mile to the southward of Little Egg Harbour, with her head on shore; that the same evening, a boat came out of Cranberry Inlet, with some people in her, three of whom appeared like Gentlemen, and said they had been a gunning, but their ammunition being out, they would be glad of a passage to New York; Capt. Bates took them on board, but soon after the wind came a head, he was obliged to put about and take shelter in Cranberry Inlet, where the next morning his company was taken from him by Capt. Loverman and a party of his men from Egg Harbour, who informed Mr. Bates he had taken all the rest of the crew, and that the ship they belonged to was a transport, and that he understood the Captain's name was Thompson.
We have since heard the ship above mentioned was from Boston, was cast away yesterday week, bound here, had 13 women on board, one of which is come to this town; that the crew are saved, but the ship gone to Pieces.
By Capt. Mersey, in 9 weeks from St. Ubes, we learn, that the Spaniards intend a second expedition against Algiers, and have demanded 5000 men from the Portuguese for that purpose, Capt. Mersey informs, that by the springing of a mine at Algiers, the Spaniards lost 5000 men besides those killed and wounded in the attack.
On the 12th instant arrived here on his return from the provincial camp at Cambridge, and on the 18th departed this life, of a fever, in the twenty eighth year of his age, MICHAEL CRESSOP, Esq; eldest son of Col. Thomas Cressop, of Potowomack, in Virginia: He was Captain of a rifle company now in the continental army before Boston. He served as a Captain under the command of Lord Dunmore, in the late expedition against the Indians, in which he eminently distinguished himself by his prudence, firmness and intrepidity, as a brave officer; and in the present contest between the parent state and the colonies, gave proofs of his attachment to the rights and liberties of his country. He has left a widow and four children to deplore the loss of a husband and a father; and by his death his country is deprived of a worthy and esteemed citizen.
His remains were interred the day following, in Trinity Churchyard, with military honours, attended by a vast concourse of people.
We are assured, that letters are received at Boston, which afford great reason to hope a reconciliation will take place between Great Britain and her colonies. General Gage had failed for England.
The following is the substance of the examination of Elijah Cable, of Fairfield, in Connecticut, taken on Friday last before the Provincial Congress, viz.
That he left St. John's on Friday the 13th, that there is about 4000 men at that place; General Montgomery is on the south side, and the Canadians on the east side; the bomb battery is 66 or 67 Rod from the fort, that they had set one barrack on fire in the fort, with the great mortar commonly called the Old Sow. On Saturday the 14th, when he was at the Isle-a-Noix, a very heavy firing began early in the morning, and continued until ten o'clock, when the firing ceased; what was the event of this action he could not tell, the wind being fair he set sail. He met General Woolfer near Ticonderoga; our people had taken from the regulars some blanket coats, stockings and shoes, four hogheads of rum, and some wine; that a party of the regulars went out in a floating battery to drive off our Canadians, about 500 in number, who were at work on the east battery, but were repulsed three days successively. Saw several Indians when he came away: Our people lie on the north side, about three quarters of a mile from the fort, and often go up and kill the sentinels. Provisions plenty, and the men in good spirits; our army had lately received a reinforcement of 600 men from different quarters: General Montgomery has a sloop, a schooner, and two row-gallies, each has a twelve pounder, and eight or nine swivels; a boom is across at Isle-a-Noix. Our people shot several holes through the King's vessel after she was hauled up. No fire when he left St. John's.
Saturday last Capt. Quackenbush arrived here from the camp at St. John's: He confirms the above account, with this addition, that the battery last constructed would rake the parade in the fort at St. John's.
A letter from a Gentleman at Powles Hook, dated last Saturday, at 4 o'clock, P. M. to his friend in this city, says, "I am just arrived here from Ticonderoga, where nothing material has lately transpired, but in hourly expectation of the news of St. John's being taken, as very heavy firing was heard on Saturday last."
The 6th instant several addresses were presented to General Gage previous to his departure for England.
By a letter dated Head Quarters, Cambridge, October 22, 1775, we can assure the public that the report of the burning of the town of Falmouth, is without foundation.
PHILADELPHIA, October 25.
Extract of a letter from QUEBEC, September 18.
THE 17th instant, at the request of the Lieutenant Governor, the British and Canadian inhabitants assembled on the parade, the latter were formed into eleven companies, the former into six. The British and Canadian militia for this place, will consist of about 1100 men, many of whom neglect, and others think the duty hard, and the greater part are dissatisfied with the conduct of Government, as every day convinces them that they are deceived. The snow Fell, of Whitbay, is taken into Government service, to be commanded by Capt. Napier, it is said she is to carry 18, 6, and 9 pounders; the ship Charlotte, belonging to Mr. Roach, of Rhode Island; likewise a sloop and a schooner of this place, cannot inform you what force they will carry; they have also a small vessel that is sent express to Boston. Our militia mount guard from nine to nine in the morning; as yet they have not received any ammunition, except four rounds in the evening, which gives reason to believe that Government is afraid to trust them with a larger quantity. The public in general are dissatisfied with Government, for not letting them know the true state of the province, which may be supposed much worse than it is represented, from the Governor's ordering his Lady to England; she has taken her passage in the ship Lydia, Capt. Deane, who is to sail on Friday next; there are many other Ladies who are preparing to leave the province; likewise some men, who are conscious that their conduct does not deserve civil treatment from the provincials, should they come into the province. It is currently reported here, that Mr. Livingston and Jerry Dugan, had raised 100 Canadians, the former with the title of Lieutenant Colonel, the latter with that of Major, who were near taking Lord Pitt and General Carleton, on the river Chamble. Government reports that on General Carleton's publishing a pardon for those that should come in at a certain time, that a greater part of them had abandoned their officers."
Extract of a letter from MANCHESTER, July 29.
"General Burgoyne has an uncle that lives near this place, and he received a letter from him last Sunday. He writes that the Americans are exceeding obstinate and their numbers incredible, and that he thinks them invincible.----Says Howe used many arguments with General Gage to prevail on him to permit him to go out to fight the provincials, but he gave him such substantial reasons against it that it dropped. He also writes that a great mistake had been made at the war-office, having sent the cannon without carriages. This was communicated to me by a person who heard the letter read."
Extract of a letter from an officer at the ISLE AUX NOIX, to his friend in this city, dated October 8.
"Our troops have been three weeks before St. John's, and have cut off all communication between the regulars there, and those Canadians who are their friends. They have gained some advantages in two or three skirmishes with them. Col. Allen has been taken prisoner from his trusting too much to the fidelity of the Canadians; for he took only 17 men and 70 Canadians with him: The latter deserted him on the appearance of 250 soldiers and others, who attacked him out of Montreal with two field pieces. Allen discovered the greatest personal bravery at the head of his seventeen Green Mountain Boys. They discharged thirty rounds a-piece, and then surrendered only for want of ammunition. Mr. M'Pheron, Aid de Camp to General Schuyler, is gone to Chamblee, with Major Browne, to alleviate the fears of the Canadians, who have desired a conference with our people."
Extract of a letter from CAMBRIDGE, October 19.
"The great hurry and business of this morning, and the immediate departure of the post, almost deprives me of the satisfaction of communicating the news of the day, which to me is very affecting. We sent down two floating batteries from Cambridge to fire on the town of Boston, the night before last, being informed they opened their playhouse that evening for this season. They fired seven shot a-piece, and one of their cannon bursted the eighth shot, tore off the side of one of the batteries, split her top or covering, sunk her, and wounded eight men with the Captain, one died that night, the others are in my hospital, and will do well, except one. They are burnt very much by the cannon cartridges that took fire on the bursting of the cannon, and are shocking objects. We have recovered the battery and brought her up."
"We are informed, that after the transports, with the four companies of artillery, had fallen down from Woolwich, countermanding orders came to detain them."
"Sunday se'nnight died of an apoplectic stroke, in the fifty fourth year of his age, the Honourable PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esquire, of Virginia, late President of the CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, and Speaker of the HOUSE OF BURGESSES of Virginia; a Gentleman who possessed the virtues of humanity in an eminent degree, and joining with them the soundest judgement, was the delight of his friends in private life, and a most valuable member of society, having long filled, and with great ability and integrity discharged the most honourable public trusts. To the truth of this, his family, his friends, and his country bear mournful testimony."
"And on Tuesday afternoon his remains were removed from Mr. Benjamin Randolph's, to Christ Church, where an excellent sermon on the mournful occasion was preached by the Rev. Mr. DUCHE, after which, the corpse was carried to the burial ground and deposited in a vault till it can be conveyed to Virginia."
The FUNERAL was conducted in the following order;
The three BATTALIONS, ARTILLERY
COMPANIES and RIFLE MEN of this CITY.
The CLERGY.
The B O D Y
WITH
The PALL, supported by
SIX MAGISTRATES.
HON. JOHN HANCOCK, Esq;
The MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
PHYSICIANS.
The MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY.
COMMITTEE OF SAFETY.
MAYOR and CORPORATION.
COMMITTEE OF CITY and LIBERTIES.
VESTRY of CHRIST and ST. PETER'S CHURCH.
C I T I Z E N S.
Extra of a letter from NEW YORK, dated October 25.
"A Gentleman belonging to this city, who is just returned from Lake George, says, that our northern arms has lately taken an escort of sixteen regulars, and a rich Frenchman, with provisions and clothing designed for the enemy. He saw them set out on their march from Albany to Hartford. He adds, that Captain

from New Hampshire, with 600 men, had gone to reinforce our army, and took post upon the side of the river; that a party of Canadians, friendly to us, has posted themselves on the opposite side; and a gondola belonging to the enemy, in which there appeared to be about 30 men, came opposite to the Canadians, who fired smartly on them, to avoid which they rowed to the opposite shore, where our men peppered them so well that they were thrown into great confusion, and got into the rapids, which carried them down the stream over a fall, where it is supposed they all perished. Letters in town from Albany advise, that Carleton's men at St. John's were in great want of fuel, and that General Montgomery is determined to storm the fort, if he cannot take it any other way.
I was present on this said 24th of June, when the particulars mentioned by Mr. Hall caused the greatest confusion, and a general murmuring ensued among the company; dissatisfied, that business so foreign to the design of their meeting should be intruded upon them, which could answer no other purpose but to injure Mr. Jones's interest, and create divisions among themselves.
What effect those reports have had upon the volunteers, and the opinion they entertained of Mr. Jones, is obvious from their conduct: He was only a few votes behind Capt. Francis Eppes (now Major Eppes) and by a very large majority chosen first Lieutenant, in which office he has served to the satisfaction of the company, and as a real friend to his country. Conscious of the integrity of his intentions, he remained unawed at the threats of Mr. Hall, and paid no regard to his letter; and this silence affords a strong presumption of his guilt! but others may impute it to some other cause.
I will not omit doing Mr. Hall justice in this particular, that he resolutely struck Mr. Jones, a man considerably smaller than himself. He has now published to the world a true and faithful narration of the actions of that memorable day. This additional circumstance may be of use in future to some historian. When his prowess was so freely exerted against a man with a sword by his side, who called his veracity in question, who can doubt, but when his liberty is at stake, he will shew himself faithful, just, valiant, and true!
I doubt not, Gentlemen, but many of your readers would join with me in heartily wishing that the present custom of inserting private disputes in the public papers (especially those that are of such a nature as Mr. Hall's) was laid aside; as our present disputes with Great Britain are so interesting as to engage sufficiently the attention of every one.
The impartiality so frequently displayed in your paper has induced me to request a publication of the above.
I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient and humble servant, A CONSTANT READER.
In COMMITTEE, Williamsburg, October 23, 1775. Ordered, THAT the Commissary of Musters in each district attend the battalion thereof only on the last day of their several meetings to perform battalion duty. Extra. JOHN PENDLETON, Clk. Com. Safety.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 8, 1775.
THE Attorney General's SLAVES and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, which were advertised for Sale at the next Meeting of the Merchants, will be sold the 25th Day of this Month, by JOHN BLAIR, } Surviving JAMES COCKE, } Trustees.
To be SOLD, or LEASED, A TRACT OF LAND containing about 800 Acres, lying in the lower End of Albemarle County, about 50 Miles from Richmond Town. The Land is of good Quality, affords excellent Pasturage, and lies within three Miles of a Landing on James River. Long Credit will be given, if sold; or it will be leased at a very moderate Rent, and Time allowed for making Improvements. The Terms may be known by applying to the Printers, or to the Subscriber, in the County of Richmond. RAWLEIGH COLSTON.
WOOLLENS.
THE Subscriber has on Hand a Parcel of exceeding good 6-4 CLOTHS, with necessary Trimmings, Prices from 5s. to 12s. Sterling per Yard. He would gladly dispose of the Whole on a reasonable Advance, or in Retail by the single Piece, and give Credit, on Bond, with approved Security, he has also for Sale, A LARGE QUANTITY OF BAR IRON, SEINE TWINE, &c. As I intend for Britain early in the Spring, I shall be obliged to those whose Accounts have been long standing to make Payment. JOHN STONEY.
TO BE SOLD, On WEDNESDAY the 22d Instant (November) by the Subscriber, THIRTY HEAD OF CATTEL E, FORTY HEAD OF S H E E P, AND TWO LARGE YOUNG H O R S E S. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to WILLIAM EATON.
To be rented, and entered upon immediately, A PLANTATION about 12 or 14 Miles above Manchester, lying on James River, sufficient to work four Hands, with ten Bushels of Wheat sown on the Plantation, a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Dairy, and Barn, belonging to the Estate, or the Orphan of David Trabue, deceased. The Plantation will be let to the highest Bidder on Friday the 24th Instant (November) by JOHN TRABUE. CHESTERFIELD. Guardian. I have several Plantations more to rent of my own Property. JOHN GORDON.
NORTHUMBERLAND, October 20, 1775. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named BEN. He is about 25 Years old, middle sized, and very black. When he went away (which is about 3 Months since) he had on such Clothes as Negroes commonly wear in Summer. He has a Scar over one of his Eyes, which was occasioned by a Burn when young; is a pretty good Sawyer, and can do a little at the Carpenter's Work. I will give £1. Reward to any Person who delivers him to me, if taken in this Colony; if in Maryland or Carolina, £10. I imagine some Person has forged a Pass for him, that he may travel as a Freeman. JOHN GORDON.
TAKEN up, in Analia, a BAY HORSE near four Feet eight Inches high, about 11 Years old, branded on the near Buttock P, the off fore Foot white, and appears to have been hurt in the same Knee. Pooled, and appraised to £10. AMBROSE HUTCHERSON.
YORK TOWN, November 7, 1775.
STOLEN from Fleet's Ferry Landing, on Mattaponi River, last Friday Night, a twenty five Hog-head FLAT, with her Sail, Covering, Anchor, Cable, &c. The Name is of Mulberry, and the Yard quare new. Two Sailors, who came Passengers down the River, from Tull's Warehouse, in the Flat, were missing at the same Time, and it is supposed have carried her to Norfolk, or up the Bay. Whoever secures the Flat, and will give me Intelligence to that I get her again, shall be handsomely rewarded. DAVID JAMESON.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a SORREL HORSE about 4 Feet 7 Inches and a Half high, about 16 Years old, with a Bell on, a Blaze Face, branded on the near Buttock three Dots, and several Dots on the near Side of his Rump, paces slow, and appraised to £1. Also a BLACK HORSE about 4 Feet 8 Inches high, very little White in his Face, has several Saddle Spots on his Back, branded on the near Shoulder JR, as near as can be made out, trots only, is about 12 Years old, and appraised to £1. JOHN COBBS.
TAKEN up, in Prince George, a RED STEER with a small white Spot on his Flank, about five or six Years old, marked with a Half Crop and a Slit in the right Ear, a smooth Crop and a Hole in the left Ear. Pooled, and appraised to 45s. MARK HARWELL.
WARWICK, November 1, 1775.
I INTEND to leave the Colony soon, for a few Months. In my Absence the Business will be conducted by my Brothers, David and George Leitch. The Debts contracted with Mr. Lightfoot and Mr. Graham, in Prince Edward County, are now in the Possession of George Leitch to collect. JOHN LEITCH.
RICHMOND, October 23, 1775.
To be RENTED for one or more Years, and entered upon directly, THE House and Tenement which Mr. Patrick Coutts, Merchant in this Town, presently possesses, belonging to the Estate of Capt. James Gunn. It is one of the most beautiful and healthful Situations in America. JAMES BUCHANAN, Guardian for the Heir.
WHEREAS Lord Dunmore, not contented with having involved the affairs of this colony in extreme confusion, by withdrawing himself unnecessarily from the administration of Government, and exciting an insurrection of our slaves, hath lately, in conjunction with the officers of the navy, proceeded to commence hostilities against his Majesty's peaceable subjects in the town and neighbourhood of Norfolk; captivated many, and seized the property of others, particularly slaves, who are detained from the owners; stopped all intercourse between the inhabitants of that borough and the other parts of the colony, except by such as are inimical to the rights of America; by means of whom provisions are supplied to the troops, and intelligence conveyed to his Lordship of every material transaction, whilst none of his pernicious designs can transpire in the country until they are manifested by the execution of them: The Committee of Safety, in order to counteract, as far as they can, so unjustifiable a partiality, have unanimously resolved, that no person whatsoever shall be allowed to pass to or from the borough of Norfolk, or town of Portsmouth, without a permit from the said Committee, or the committee of the county or corporation wherein such person resides, or from the commanding officer of one of the regiments, or of a detachment therefrom, or from the commanding officer of a company or detachment of minute-men or militia, in actual service at the time of such permit. And all committees, and all officers, civil and military, and all other persons, friends to America, are desired to attend to this resolution. By order of the Committee of Safety. JOHN PENDLETON, Jun. Clk.
ALL Persons that have any Demands against the Estate of James Allen, deceased, and likewise the Estate of Anne Allen, deceased, of Hanover County, are desired to lodge their Accounts, properly proved, with Capt. William Craighead of said County, or the Subscribers, in Prince Edward, by the 25th Instant (November) as the Estate will be divided by that Time. JAMES ALLEN, } Executors. CHARLES ALLEN, }
FOR SALE, ABOUT £1200 Sterling Worth of well assorted DRY GOODS, on very reasonable Terms, for Cash, or short Credit with approved Security. The Terms may be known by applying to the PRINTERS. WILLIAMSBURG, November 4, 1775.
NORTHAMPTON, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 1775. TO BE SOLD,
On Friday the 8th of December next, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. CHARLES NODEN, deceased, THREE Hundred and twenty five Acres of exceeding good LAND, mostly rich low Grounds, with a Plantation and all necessary Houses in tenable Repair, and cleared Land sufficient to work 8 or 10 Hands. The Land lies upon the north Side of Roanoke River, within three Miles of Halifax Town, in a Place well known by the Name of Occoquonia Neck. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed the Purchaser, on giving Bond and good Security; which Bond, if not discharged by the Day the Money becomes due, must carry Interest from the Date. THE EXECUTOR.
To be SOLD, or RENTED, THE HOUSES and LOTS of the late Elkanah Deane, deceased, pleasantly situated in Palace Street. There is a Well of good Water on the Premises, an exceeding good Garden and Pasture at the Back of the Dwelling-House, all well paled in; and there are several Springs, and a Run of Water through the same. The Houses are in good Repair, and some of them but lately built. ---And on Tuesday the 28th of November next will be sold, for ready Money, the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, a large Quantity of COACHMAKERS, JOINERS, and BLACKSMITHS TOOLS, belonging to the said Deceased. ---There are on Hand, and will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, an elegant PHAETON, and DOUBLE and SINGLE CHAIRS of several Sorts, finished in the best Manner. ELIZABETH DEANE, Administratrix.
N. B. All Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate Payment, and Bonds will be expected from all who do not settle their Accounts at the meeting of the Merchants; those who have any Demands against the said Estate are desired to bring them in, properly proved. WILLIAMSBURG, October 26, 1775.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 11.
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF The Hon. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esq;
Whose distinguished Virtues, in every Station of Life, GAINED HIM The Affection and Confidence of his Country.
DESCENDED from an ancient and respectable Family, He received a liberal and polite Education In William & Mary College.
Removing from thence to the INNER TEMPLE, He was advanced to the Degree of Barrister at Law, And appointed Attorney General of Virginia.
IN THIS OFFICE His Regard to the Peace and Security of Society, His Humanity and Benevolence To the Criminal his Duty obliged him to prosecute, WERE NOT MORE CONSPICUOUS Than his Learning and Integrity in his Profession.
After an extensive Practice in the General Court, He resigned his Law Employments; And, being elected SPEAKER of the House of Burgesses, Discharged the Duties of that high Office With such Ease, Dignity, and Impartiality, That he was frequently called to the Chair by the unanimous Voice of the Representatives of the People.
When the Measures of the British Ministry Compelled the American Colonies to unite their Councils In GENERAL CONGRESS, He was chosen FIRST DELEGATE for this Colony To that illustrious Assembly, And was by them unanimously elected their PRESIDENT.
While he was attending a third Time in that Great Council, A sudden Stroke of the Palsy deprived America of a firm Patriot, His Country of a wise and faithful Senator, His Acquaintance of an invaluable Friend, His Family of the most affectionate Husband And kindest Master; Upon the 22d Day of October, 1775, In the 54th Year of his Age.
The day before yesterday the Kingfisher and some tenders came to Burwell's ferry; she fired several cannon upon her way up, at the people on shore, but without doing any hurt, and it is said shot some balls through the warehouse at the ferry.
Deaths.] On Saturday the 14th ult. in the Flower of her Age, Mrs. FRANCES ANDREWS, Wife of the Rev. Mr. Andrews of Nansemond.
On Wednesday the 18th, Mrs. JUDITH BURGES, Wife of the Rev. Mr. Burges of Isle of Wight.
On account of the enormous expense and difficulty of procuring paper, the printers find it absolutely necessary, and it will for the future be expected, that all Gentlemen who wish to become subscribers to this gazette will pay half the subscription money upon entering their names.
WILLIAMSBURG LODGE, November 6, 1775. Ordered, THAT the Members of this Lodge go into Mourning for six Weeks for the late Hon. and worthy Provincial Grand Master PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esquire. GEORGE REID, Secretary.
To Mess. DIXON & HUNTER.
GENTLEMEN, PETERSBURG, Oct. 28, 1775.
As so remarkable a period as this, when the fate of kingdoms and provinces is depending, when your paper teems with the most important events, and conveys intelligence of the most alarming and interesting kind, --of the determinations of a powerful nation to enslave, --of the different motions of their fleets and armies to effect that purpose, --of the various exertions of the representatives of the united provinces, firmly resolved to maintain their liberty at the risk of every thing dear and valuable; at so important a crisis, I was surprised to see so large a part of your paper of the 21st taken up with a tedious relation of private transactions in which the public has no concern.
That a certain Isaac Hall and Joseph Jones should, on the 24th of June last, have some words and blows, is a very trifling affair, in which the public is no ways interested; and who, I presume, would have been obliged to the unprejudiced Mr. Hall, had he followed the advice of his friends, and the impulse of his own tender feelings, and laid aside the design, as the publication is not of much service to him. Persons in the highest stations of life have frequently opportunities of hearing the uprightness of their conduct called in question; and what pretensions Mr. Hall can have to escape through the world without any calumnies is best known to himself. If he thinks it foolish to attempt tracing these to their origin, can he expect he is so dear to the public that they will take the drudgery upon them to investigate those facts which he relates, when, in the beginning of his letter, he informs them they have no concern in it.
Whatever opinion Mr. Hall may have of the propriety of his behaviour, his understanding, candour, or spirit, the impartial public will entertain their own of the goodness of his heart, who, contrary to the advice of Gentlemen for whose opinions he said he had the highest value, endeavours (by dragging him forth before the public) to do a young Gentleman the greatest injury.

POETS CORNER.
The modern VENE, VIDI, VICI. (From a London paper.)
WE came, we saw, but could not beat, And so—we founded a retreat: On Roxbury-Hill again we saw 'em, And did, like devils, clapper-claw 'em;
TO BE SOLD,
At public Auction, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. JOHN TODD BICKERTON, deceased, at HANOVER Court-house, on the first Thursday in December next, being Court Day, ONE Tract of LAND lying on the Bird Creek, in Albemarle County, containing 700 Acres, with a Plantation cleared sufficient to work 7 or 8 Hands, and convenient Buildings for a Family.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Botetourt County, on the 13th of October last, a Convict Servant Man named JOHN MURPHEY, about 5 Feet 3 Inches high, with a large bushy Head of dark coloured Hair, is an Englishman, speaks plain, and writes well; he was dressed, when he went away, in a white Russia Drill Coat and Waistcoat, with Leather Breeches, but will probably change his Clothes (as he took with him a Variety of others) and attempt to pass for a Freeman.
JOHN MAY.
RUN away from Hampton, on Sunday last, a lusty Mulatto Fellow named ARGYLE, well known about the Country, has a Scar on one of his Wrists, and has lost one or more of his fore Teeth; he is a very handy Fellow by Water, or about the House, &c. loves Drink, and is very bold in his Cups, but dastardly when sober.
JACOB WRAY.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, the 12th of September last a bright bay HORSE about 6 Years old, 14 Hands and a Half high, shod before, branded on the near Buttock WA in a Piece, and has several remarkable Places about him, viz. a white Place under his Belly, which came by hard Riding, and has had the Hooks cut out of his Eyes.
WILLIAM GREENLEES.
TAKEN up, in Halifax, a DUN BAY MARE about 7 or 8 Years old, 4 Feet 6 Inches high, branded on the near Buttock with a Hook, has a small Star in her Forehead, and a few white Hairs round one of her fore Legs. Pasted, and appraised at 8l.
GEORGE MOORE.
TAKEN up, in Hanover, a FROSTY BAY HORSE about 8 Years old, 4 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, with a Blaze Face, his hind Legs white, and branded on the near Buttock L. Pasted, and appraised to 20l.
AUGUSTINE WOOLFOLK.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a BLACK MARE, with some white Hairs intermixed, about 10 or 11 Years old, 4 Feet 4 or 5 Inches high, trots and paces, her Back is much scarified, has some small Saddle Spots, and branded on the near Shoulder and off Buttock, as near as can be described, thus 5. Pasted, and appraised to 7l.
HENRY BELL.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, two BLACK STEERS, 3 Years old last Spring, marked with a Crop, Slit, and Under-keel in the right Ear, and a Crop, two Slits, and an Under-keel in the left; they have both white Faces, and white under their Bellies, some White near their Withers, and on the Ends of their Tails. Pasted, and appraised to 3l. 10s.
BENJAMIN HASKINS.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, a RED BRINDLE STEER, 3 Years old last Spring, marked with a Crop and Under-keel in the left Ear, and an Under-keel and Hole in the right, the Hole supposed to be torn out. Pasted, and appraised to 35s.
JOHN SMITH.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a BLACK HORSE, 14 Hands high, about 9 Years old, with a Star in his Forehead, has been worked, and is branded on each Buttock F. Pasted, and appraised to 10l.
JOHN CHILDERS.
TAKEN up, in King George, a DARK BAY MARE, 13 1/2 Hands high, and branded on the near Buttock I G, has two small Stars in her Forehead. Pasted, and appraised to 6l. 10s.
WILLIAM BURGESS.
TAKEN up, in Albemarle, a BAY HORSE about 4 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, about 7 Years old, with a Switch Tail and hanging Mane, has some white Hairs in his Forehead, trots altogether, and branded on the near Buttock. Pasted, and appraised to 10l.
GEORGE DUNCAN.
TAKEN up, in Albemarle, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE about 4 Feet 6 Inches high, 8 or 9 Years old, dark about the Legs, Mane, &c. he has a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, no Brand perceivable, shod before, and paces well and fast. Pasted, and appraised to 15l.
ROBERT WRIGHT.
FALLS of JAMES River, October 25, 1775.
AT the earnest Solicitation of many Gentlemen on Potomack, and influenced by my own Interest on that River, I have been endeavouring to open its Navigation from Tidewater upwards, and have been at considerable Expence in Preparation, &c. to forward that useful Work; but the Necessity of a Maryland Act of Assembly co-operating with one passed in Virginia, and which I have not yet been able to obtain, has obliged me to decline it for the present.
JOHN BALLENDINE.
I therefore inform the Public, that, having a Fee Simple therein, I am going on with the Canal at my own Expence, and will further risk my whole Fortune and Time on the Success of my Undertaking, and desire no Aid or Assistance until I make the Navigation safe and easy to Schooe Warehouse; expecting, nevertheless, the more large and generous Contributions from all who benefit when the Work is done.
WE the Subscribers, having settled the Accounts which have been produced to us for the Pay and Provisions of the Volunteer Companies, give Notice that the Commissioners purpose to meet again at Williamsburg, on Monday the 20th of next Month.
OCTOBER 25, 1775. WILLIAM LANGHORNE. HENRY KING. WILLIAM NORVELL. CHAMPION TRAVIS.
ON the 4th Day of November next, at the late Dwelling-House of Robert Harrison, deceased, late of Charles City County, will be sold to the highest Bidders, all the personal Estate of the said Robert, consisting of Stocks of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, and Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture.
NATHANIEL HARRISON, Administrator of Henry Harrison, deceased.
STRAYED from Frederickburg, on Saturday the 14th Instant (October) a GRAY HORSE turned of 4 Years old, about 14 1/2 Hands high, branded on the Buttock WP in a Piece, and has a small Piece of Skin rubbed off his Back by the Saddle.
JOHN LEWIS.
I intend to leave the Colony for a few Months. WILLIAM DAVIS.
A COMPANY of Gentlemen of North Carolina having, for a large and valuable Consideration, purchased from the Chiefs of the Cherokee Indians, by and with the Consent of the whole Nation, a considerable Tract of their Lands, now called Transylvania, lying on the Rivers Ohio, Cumberland, and Louisa; and understanding that many People are desirous of becoming Adventurers in that Part of the World, and wish to know the Terms on which Lands in that Country may be had, they therefore hereby inform the Public, that any Person who will settle on and inhabit the same before the first Day of June 1776, shall have the Privilege of taking up and surveying for himself 500 Acres, and for each titheable Person he may carry with him and settle there 250 Acres, on the Payment of 50s. Sterling per Hundred, subject to an yearly Quitrent of 2s. like Money, to commence in the Year 1780.
TO BE SOLD,
At the next Meeting of the Merchants, in WILLIAMSBURG, by Virtue of a Deed of Trust made to the Subscribers, THE Estate of John Randolph, Esq; his Majesty's Attorney General, consisting of his late DWELLING-HOUSE within the said City, and of the LAND adjoining, of several very valuable FAMILY SERVANTS, and a Variety of FURNITURE.
PEYTON RANDOLPH, JOHN BLAIR, JAMES COCKE.
Essex County, Sept. 10, 1775.
RUN away from the Subscriber, about the Middle of July last, a Virginia born Negro Lad named NED, who is about 18 Years of age, and about 5 Feet high; one of his Hands has a large Scar, occasioned by its being burnt when he was a Child, by which Means some of his Fingers grow together.
JAMES EDMONDSON.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Williamsburg, the 16th Instant (July) two Servant Men, JOHN STAUNTON, an Englishman, very talkative, 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, and striped and Check Trousers.
JOHN SHIPHARD.
CHESTERFIELD, October 15, 1775. A CERTAIN John Green, by Trade a House Carpenter and Joiner, was entrusted with two BLACK HORSES, one of them mine, the other Major Peterfield Trent's, to bring them from Mr. William Hardyman's in Charles City, up here, last Saturday the 7th Instant.
WILLIAM BLACK.
YORK Town, September 19, 1775. RUN away from Col. Philip Rootes, of King and Queen, a Negro Man named HARRY, who was some Years ago mortgaged to the Hon. William Nelson.
THE EXECUTORS.
DINWIDDIE, September 1, 1775. FOR SALE, on very reasonable Terms, several Tracts of valuable PATENTED LAND, some of which have Plantations with considerable Improvements thereon; also several Surveys and Entries of LAND, all lying in the Counties of Halifax, Charlotte, and Bedford.
NATHANIEL MANSON.
EIGHT POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, two indentured Servants named ROBERT SHAW and ANDREW INGLES, both Natives of Scotland, and Bakers by Trade. Each of them had on a Bearskin Jacket lined with Plaid, Osnaburg Trousers, old Shoes, and Half worn Castor Hats.
JAMES KIRK. ROBERT ADAM. GEORGE PURVIS.
TO BE SOLD,
THREE Thousand Acres of well timbered LAND, near Newmarket, in Caroline County, whereon are two Plantations in good Repair, with proper and convenient Edifices for farming or making of Tobacco.
JOHN BAYLOR.
TO BE SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline County, contiguous to Mataponi, containing about 2000 Acres of well timbered Land, the Property of Mr. Robert Baylor.
John Armistead of Caroline, and Mr. John Baylor, Executors.
FOR SALE, and very CHEAP,
THE Tract of LAND whereon I now live, in the lower End of Caroline County, that contains 470 Acres, and is known to be very good. The Improvements are, a new Dwelling-House 32 by 28 Feet, with three Dormants on a Side, two Fireplaces below, and one above, a good Cellar, the Kitchen 24 by 16 Feet, with all other Outhouses quite new, and the Plantation in fine Order for Cropping.
LE ROY HIPKINS.