The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1771-01-17 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
Some Account of RUSSIA.
RUSSIA is one of the most extensive states that we know of in the whole habitable world. It contains considerably more territory than all the rest of Europe put together. Its length, from the frontiers of Livonia to Kamtschatka, or nearly opposite to Japan, is above twelve thousand wersts, which are 714 German miles, reckoning seven wersts to a mile (about 6856 English miles) its breadth extends from the 4th degree of latitude to beyond the 70th. But then this vast empire is very far from being so well cultivated and peopled as most of the other nations in Europe. There are deserts from 80 to 120, and even to 200 English miles, in which there is not a living soul to be found; though some parts of these deserts are situated in a very good climate, and have the best soil that could be wished. True it is that in some places there is a deficiency of wood and water; in others there is every thing that is necessary for human life, and yet are deserts for want of inhabitants. In short, this empire could very easily afford subsistence for treble the number of inhabitants it contains. The following account may furnish some grounds of judgment on this point. According to the last numbering, in the year 1744 and 1745, of the people of these provinces which properly constitute Russia, there were seven millions of males, from the age of four years to that of sixty, who pay the capitation or poll tax. Seven millions more might be allowed for women, children, and old men. The Russian nobility, with their families, might be computed at five hundred thousand. The officers of the revenue, and clerks of the chancery, who form a class apart, are, with their wives and children, reckoned about two hundred thousand. For Livonia, Ingwa, and Finland, provinces which are not comprehended in the capitation, there are allowed six hundred thousand souls. As for the Cossacks of the Ukraine, of the Don, of the Jaick, as well as for the different nations of heathens that inhabit Siberia and the frontiers of Asia and Japan, they are computed at a million eight hundred thousand; the total making about eighteen millions four hundred thousand individuals.
The following letter was sent by Robert Morris, Esq; to the Chairman of the Supporters of the Bill of Rights, resigning the office of Secretary to that Society.
GENTLEMEN, THE post which I have held in your society I shall ever esteem to be one of the greatest honours of my life, and the only sort of place I ever desire to accept. With what zeal, or abilities, I have promoted the common cause of liberty, you are best able to judge: Such as these have been, they still shall never be wanting for the same purposes, when I conceive myself capable of exerting them to effect. Some success has, without doubt, already attended the operations of our society; but my own judgment is, that an unhappy necessity will require operations of a different nature, before we shall have fulfilled the duty, which, as patriots, we owe to our country. In an age, spiritless and abandoned as the present, it is something to have proceeded thus far. It is through our means that the claim of a free representation has not long ago been crushed in its birth. Hitherto it has been suppressed by the mere dint of superior force; and now waits impatiently to be vindicated by the noble resentment of an injured people. Through us the persecution of an individual, who by the name of countryman has every title to our support, has been rendered almost ineffectual; and the abettors of it, however dignified, have become the scorn and hatred of the people. It has not been my fault if that Gentleman has not been sufficiently rewarded for all his troubles; I wish to see him superior to his enemies, easy in his circumstances, as I know him to be independent in his principles. This he deserves from the humanity, the gratitude, and, if we have a desire not to see a similar proscription repeated in our days, from the good senses of this nation. As for those perpetual candidates for power, pension, or office, both within the senate and without, I equally detest and adjure them all, whether they are possessed of present confidence or not; I hold them enemies to the liberty of the common people, impostors in politics, and the scourge of this kingdom.
Much is wanting to give a prospect of success to our opposition against the ministers of government. We are not without abuses, but without the legal means of reforming them. The whole frame of administration is corrupt. It is a farce to call the Parliament a compleat and adequate representation of the people; against this more than the Middlesex election states us in the face: It is in vain therefore to resort to them, or postpone our hopes to the feeble remedy of a septennial choice; a choice, placed in such hands, as never to come expressive of the sense of the community. Petitions and remonstrances have been tried without effect. There remains however the good courage of the English nation, which I hope (though there has long appeared too great a deficiency of spirit) will never fail to shew itself when the measure of
oppression is fully compleated. I am in little doubt, that both the periods will soon arrive; till which, though I should wish to prevent the occasion, I shall reserve myself, being of opinion, with those respectable antients, who held it criminal not to take a part in the commotions of their country.
Having given this account of my principles, and these reasons for my conduct, I must now resign the office of Secretary, which I have been honoured with in your society from its commencement. I shall still be proud of being associated with men, who I am persuaded, have effectually removed themselves, by the decisive part which they have taken against the most favourite and determinate measures of the court, from trust, honour, or employ, whilst the present system of affairs continues. The support of Mr. Wilkes, that victim to a woman's wrath, is a test to which the great leaders of parliamentary opposition will never submit. They behold in him an unfortunat-able barrier to the expected gratifications of all their labours. We have seen them separate themselves from him and from his cause (unless where they could make it subservient to their own ambition) as they would from an infection; and whilst they continue so separated, I shall look upon them as interested men, more studious to do themselves good than their country. These are not the persons from whom we are to expect subscriptions, solemn covenants, stipulations and confederacies. Such are the instruments and resources of more honest men, for which the time already approaches; but to which they shall never will be driven, unless in mere despair of obtaining places; a matter which it is not impossible may soon happen, through the happy obsequiousness of the superior powers; and thus they, who never could be virtuous before, be rendered so, from the want of other temptation, in despite of themselves and their own evil inclinations.
For my own part I will confess, that the cause of Mr. Wilkes, as an injured and persecuted individual, has been the first and hitherto only motive of my appearing in public. I have the satisfaction to say, that I leave this cause in a better situation, at least, than when I found it; though not the vanity to think, that much of our success (which indeed ought to have been greater) has been owing to my endeavours. I am resolved however not to act any longer in the office of Secretary. I should not have undertaken it at first, but in expectation that it would have soon fallen to the lot of others in turn. I have repeatedly desired leave to resign, and as constantly received no other answer than your compliments upon my conduct. I must now therefore resign without leave, because I cannot continue in my office with the same alacrity I have done, being tired of my share of the burthen, and having something else to do. As for the odium which may have fallen upon my name, from the conspicuous part I have appeared in, I shall esteem that my greatest reward; being satisfied it will come from a quarter whose enmity will be my greatest honour. When you proceed to the election of another Secretary, I hope your choice will fall upon one much more worthy than,
Gentlemen, Your devoted and obedient humble servant, ROBERT MORRIS.
BOSTON, December 17.
At the Superior Court held in this town, last Wednesday, came on the trial of Edward Manwaring, Esq; an officer of the customs, Mr. John Munro, notary public, Hammond Green and Thomas Greenwood, who had been charged with firing guns out of the custom-house on the evening of the 5th of March, and indicted by the Grand Jury for the murder of those persons that were killed at that time, and for which Manwaring, &c. were imprisoned. After a few hours trial, they were acquitted.
Friday last Kilroy and Montgomery, who were convicted of manslaughter, at the late Superior Court held here, were branded in the hand in open court, and discharged.
Dec. 24. Monday noon, 12 o'clock. We this moment hear, that Capt. Dixey arrived at Nantasket, late last evening, in 9 weeks from London: Capt. Dixey left London the 14th of October, the Downs, and the lands end the 31st. War was not proclaimed when Capt. Dixey left England. The greatest naval preparations were still making, and more ships put into commission—A new bounty of three pounds sterling given to seamen to enter.—The greatest number of sea officers perhaps ever known was at the levee at St. James's, the 11th of October, many of whom kissed the King's hand on their appointments.—A very great squadron were fitting out at Spithead.—Many cruizers in the channel, and every thing has the greatest appearance of war.—A battle has been fought between the Russians and Turks, by which the fate of the Turkish empire seems to be determined.—A second courier was arrived from Madrid, who brought no favourable answer to the demands of the English court.
The Parliament was to meet the 13th of November; summonses being sent to every Member of both Houses in the kingdom, and it was supposed it would be the fullest House ever known.—We hear American affairs were to come on early in the session.
His Honour Lieutenant Governor Hutchinson is appointed Commander in Chief of this province, with a salary of 1500l. a year sterling.
Hon. Andrew Oliver, Esq; Lieutenant Governor, with a salary of 300l. sterling per annum.
And, the Honourable Thomas Flucker, Esq; Secretary. Honourable Benjamin Hallowell, jun. Esq; appointed one of the Commissioners of the Board of Customs, in the room of the Honourable John Temple, Esq; came passenger in Capt. Dixey.
George Meservy, Esq; is appointed Collector of Piscataqua, Robert Hallowell, Esq; is appointed Comptroller of this port.
Several watchmen of the town have informed they have for several mornings past discovered a star, as they call it, or a meteor, about 4 o'clock in the morning in the N. E. which continues for some time rising and lowering like a lantern to a kite.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 24.
Extract from the votes and proceedings of the General Assembly of the colony of New-York.
Die Jovis, 10 ho. A. M. the 13th December, 1770. A motion was made by Mr. De Noyellis, in the words following, viz.
Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE that Alexander M'Dougall may be ordered to attend forthwith at the bar of this House, to answer to a complaint I have to make against him, for being the supposed author or publisher of a certain paper, directed 'To the betrayed inhabitants of the city and colony of New-York;' and signed, 'A Son of Liberty,' dated the 16th of December, 1769. And a debate arising upon the said motion, and the question being put thereon, it was carried in the affirmative, in manner following, viz.
   For the affirmative. For the negative.     Mr. Boerum, Col. Seaman,   Mr. Rapalje, Mr. Billopp,   Mr. Clinton, Capt. Seaman,   Mr. De Witt, Mr. Kilam,   Mr. Ten Eyck, Mr. Van Cortlandt,   Mr. De Noyellis, Capt. De Lancey,   Mr. Gale, Col. Phillips,   Mr. Jauncey, Mr. De Lancey,   Mr. Van Kleeck.  
Ordered therefore, That Alexander M'Dougall attend this House forthwith. Ordered, That the Serjeant at Arms attending this House, serve him with a copy of this order forthwith.
The Serjeant at Arms attending at the door, was called in; and being asked what he had done with respect to summoning Alexander M'Dougall to attend at the bar of this House, answered, that he was attending accordingly.
The said Alexander M'Dougall being then called in, Mr. Speaker acquainted him, that he was charged by a Member of this House, with being the author or publisher of a certain paper, entered on the printed journals of this House, on the 18th day of December, 1769, page 45, directed 'To the betrayed inhabitants of the city and colony of New-York;' and the same being read, Mr. Speaker asked him, whether or not he was the author or publisher of the same? To which said M'Dougall replied, 'That as the Grand Jury and House of Assembly had declared the paper in question to be a libel, he could not answer to the question. Secondly, That as he was under prosecution in the Supreme Court, he conceived it would be an infringement of the laws of justice, to punish a British subject twice for one offence, for that no line could be run, that he might be punished without end: But he would not be understood to deny the authority of the House to punish for a breach of privilege, when no cognizance is taken of it in another court.'
And upon Mr. Speaker's asking, whether the foregoing words of said M'Dougall, were not a contempt of the authority of this House, a debate arose, and the question being put thereon, it was carried in the affirmative, in manner following, viz.
   For the affirmative. For the negative.     Mr. De Noyellis, Mr. Boerum,   Mr. De Lancey, Mr. Ten Eyck,   Mr. Jauncey, Mr. Van Cortlandt,   Capt. De Lancey, Mr. Rapalje,   Mr. Billopp, Capt. Seaman,   Mr. Kilam, Col. Seaman,   Mr. Clinton.   Mr. Gale,   Mr. Van Kleeck,   Col. Woodhull,  
Resolved therefore, That Alexander M'Dougall, in his above reply, does deny the authority of this House, and is therefore guilty of a high contempt.
And the said M'Dougall refusing to ask pardon of the House for the said contempt,
Ordered therefore, that the said M'Dougall be taken into custody by the Serjeant at Arms attending this House.
Ordered, That the Speaker issue his warrant to the gaol keeper of the city and county of New-York, commanding him to receive the said M'Dougall into safe and secure custody, and him to keep prisoner in the common gaol of the said city and county, until he shall be thence discharged by due course of law; and that the Serjeant at Arms convey the said M'Dougall, and deliver him to the keeper of the said gaol.
To his Excellency the Right Honourable JOHN, Earl of DUNMORE, Captain General and Governor in Chief, in and over the colony of New-York, and the territories depending thereon in America, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same:
The humble ADDRESS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the said colony.
May it please your Excellency, WE his Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the General Assembly of the colony of New-York, beg

leave to return your Lordship our most hearty thanks for your speech, and with pleasure congratulate your Lordship on your safe arrival in your government.
The Representatives of the people regard, with the highest satisfaction, this peculiar mark of his Majesty's paternal attention to the welfare and happiness of this faithful colony, on the appointment of a Nobleman of your Lordship's distinguished rank, to preside over us, while your Lordship's amiable character affords the most pleasing prospect of a happy administration.
The favourable disposition shewn by the inhabitants of this colony, to renew the commercial intercourse with the Mother country, will, we trust, be the means of effecting a cordial reconciliation between Great Britain and the colonies, so necessary at all times for the security and preservation of both; and recommend us to the favour of our most gracious Sovereign.
The violent proceedings of the Spaniards, in dispossessing his Majesty's subjects of their settlement at Fort Egmont, in time of profound peace; and the considerable armaments preparing at home, afford just cause to apprehend that hostilities will ensue: We are therefore affected with the deepest sense of gratitude to find that, if a war should happen, your Lordship has the strongest assurances that this part of his Majesty's dominions will be a principal object of his care and attention. The necessary measures to be taken for its protection against the sudden attempts of an enemy, demand our earliest deliberations.
The other matters recommended to us will have our most serious consideration.
The confidence your Lordship places in our zeal for his Majesty's service, the favourable opinion you have conceived of this colony, and your readiness to promote its welfare, give us the most sensible pleasure; and we assure your Lordship, that nothing shall be wanting on our parts to render your administration acceptable to your Royal master, agreeable to yourself, and beneficial to the colony.
By order of the General Assembly, Assembly Chamber, } Dec. 18, 1770. } JOHN CRUGER, Speaker.
His Excellency Lord DUNMORE'S ANSWER.
Gentlemen, I RETURN you my warmest thanks for your address. The assurances you give me, that nothing shall be wanting on your parts, to render my administration acceptable to my Royal master, and beneficial to the colony, is highly pleasing to me: it will add the greatest weight to my endeavours for the same purposes, and be the surest means of obtaining such desirable ends.
Saturday last his Excellency the Right Honourable Lord Dunmore gave his assent to the four following acts, passed this session; after which the General Assembly, with the approbation of his Excellency, adjourned till Thursday the third day of January next, to o'clock in the morning.
An act, further to continue an act, intitled an act for granting to his Majesty the several duties and impositions on goods, wares and merchandizes imported into this colony therein mentioned.
An act to continue an act, intitled an act to restrain hawkers and pedlars within this colony from selling without licence.
An act for collecting the duty of excise on strong liquors retailed in this colony, from the first day of January, in the year of our Lord 1771, to the first day of February, 1772, inclusive.
And, an act to continue an act, intitled an act to prevent frauds by bills of sale, which shall be made and executed after the first day of March, in the year of our Lord 1769, in the counties therein mentioned.
L O N D O N, October 8.
A BOUT four years ago, as a Lady and her servant were returning from a visit late in the evening, at the corner of one of the courts in the Strand, she saw a great crowd, which was occasioned by the constables who came to apprehend the unhappy women who infest those places. The Lady was obliged to stop till the mob was a little dispersed, when to her great surprize, a pretty young creature broke loose from one of the constables, and threw herself at her feet, imploring her, in a most pathetic manner, to protect her, saying, Indeed, Madam, I am not hardened in vice; I was once the delight of my parents, as much as you may be of yours. The Lady was much moved, and happening not to be so outrageously virtuous as to deny her pity to a poor, fallen, fellow creature, asked the name of the Magistrate before whom she was to be carried. It being one the Lady was acquainted with, she procured her discharge that night; and, on making proper enquiry into her affairs, found her to be a well educated person, and that a little money, properly applied, would pay her debts, and enable her to get a genteel living by painting fan mounts. The Lady was soon after obliged to leave London, and thought nothing more of the affair. A few months ago, however, she received a parcel containing a beautiful piece of chintz, and several other things of value, with the following letter:
Madam, You may remember a poor creature you snatched from infamy; she is now the wife of a very worthy and wealthy Gentleman; she begs your acceptance of this small token of her gratitude:—She signs no name for obvious reasons.
B O S T O N, December 24.
The Earl of Dunmore has opened the sessions of the General Assembly at New-York with a short but very pointed speech, which raises our expectations of what may be the reply from both Houses. His Lordship esteems himself "peculiarly happy in being at the head of a province, whose example has been the happy means of renewing that mutual intercourse between the Mother country and her colonies, which is so much the interest of both to preserve uninterrupted." His Lordship goes on, "This salutary reconciliation, effected by the people of this province, cannot fail of endearing them in a particular manner to our most gracious Sovereign." All this plainly refers to the part taken by the merchants
and traders of New-York towards vacating the non-importation agreement, and breaking that union among the colonies in this as well as other very important points, which have proved so embarrassing to an administration remarkably tender of the rights both of Britain and America. His Lordship's heart seems to be full upon this occasion, and his compliments are high; some may perhaps imagine at first view his partiality to his new government may have biased his mind on this occasion, for the people of New-York very warmly disclaimed the honour his Lordship so liberally bestows upon them for this measure, and very courteously endeavoured to transfer this glory to the Bostonians , they warmly denied their having done any thing to the prejudice of the non-importation agreement, and freely gave the whole merit of this reconciling step to their brethren in this province; this they did in the most public and explicit manner, in which they were aided by our common friends the Commissioners , and some very fair publications from the custom-house books said to have been printed under their auspices. But doubtless his Lordship was thoroughly convinced before he made his speech, that the good people of New York were in this instance too complaisant to their neighbour, and were modestly declining an honour which no other province could justly claim. They have however lost nothing by this singular modesty, for his Lordship has with great justice and a good grace given the palm to those who merited it; and doubtless more substantial rewards, if not already, will soon be conferred by a grateful administration upon some individuals for so seasonable and important a service. It is however very unfortunate for this poor town that a measure, while it is considered as base and odious, should be laid at our door, and as soon as it begins to be viewed in a different light that both the honours and the gains should be transferred to our neighbours.
N E W - L O N D O N, Dec. 14.
One James Watson, who has for some time worked in this town at repairing clocks and watches, on Monday night last went off privately with between 20 and 30 watches and a clock, belonging to different persons in this and the neighbouring towns.
WILLIAMSBURG, January 17. To the P R I N T E R.
S I R,
A S I owe to society many obligations, to discharge them with honour is my highest ambition. Providence hath placed me in a situation, which confines the exertion of my abilities within a narrow sphere: To their utmost boundary, however, I would wish to extend them. It is with a view to this, that I beg leave, to communicate to the public, through the channel of your paper, the result of a long experience respecting the preservation of grains, for which we are indebted to M. Adanson. The insects to which grains are most liable, will, together with their eggs, be effectually destroyed, if the grains affected can receive the heat of above 90 degrees of Reaumur's thermometer (near 240 of Fahrenheit's) from which, or even 100 degrees (260 of Fahrenheit's) they will be so far from suffering, that they will be rather improved, both for the miller and baker.
CAROLINE, December 29, 1770. To PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esq; MODERATOR.
S I R,
P RAY excuse us in having so long neglected to inform you that the subscribers to the association in Caroline (amounting to 348) did, in the month of August last, meet on due notice given, and elected us, together with James Taylor, William Woodford, and John Taylor, Gentlemen, to be of their committee. We are, with great esteem, Sir,
Your most obedient humble servants, EDMUND PENDLETON, WALKER TALIAFERRO.
JANUARY 10, 1771.
E XCLUSIVE of those 20 NEGROES, advertised to be sold at Hanover court-house, on the 23d instant, under execution, for ready money, as also those 15 advertised to be sold on the same day and place, with credit, there will be the further number of 10 or 12 very likely Virginia born SLAVES offered for sale, for ready money only, or merchants notes, payable at the April General Court, which will make near 50 Negroes that will be sold on that day.
To all whom this may concern.
W HEREAS I made an agreement some time in the year 1767, with Mr. William Oldham , of the county of Prince William , to farm from him 150 acres of land in the said county, during the life of Mrs. Mary Foulke , widow, and relict of Mr. James Foulke , of Northumberland county, deceased, at the rate of four pounds Virginia currency per hundred each year, for which the said Wm. Oldham did promise to give a lease; and whereas the said William , notwithstanding his promise aforesaid, hath refused to give a lease according to his agreement, and I am apprehensive will sell the land aforesaid, these are to give notice to all persons, that there is such an agreement, and that as I have possession of the premises, I will not give up to any subsequent purchaser, but intend to bring a suit in chancery against him, in order to compel him to make good his agreement aforesaid. Given under my hand this 26th of November, 1770.
JOHN BRETT.
JANUARY 12, 1771.
To be SOLD at the plantation on which William Stubbs now lives, in Gloucester county, near Mr. James Hubbard's , on Tuesday the 29th instant,
TEN very likely Virginia born N E G R O E S,
Amongst whom is a good carpenter. Sundry sorts of household and kitchen furniture, fifty barrels of corn, one hundred feet of loddar, three or four thousand bundles of blades, and a large parcel of corn shocks. Time of payment will be agreed on at the sale. A large discount for cash. Bonds, &c. to be payable to John Hughes and John New . WILLIAM STUBBS.
DUMFRIES, January 8, 1771.
Messrs. James and William Carr Lane , of Louann county, sold a parcel of convicted servants this last fall: As the bonds arising from the sale are in the hands, and assigned over to the subscribers, we desire all persons indebted to be punctual in discharging their bonds to us, as we can allow of no indulgence.
JOHN NELSON, CUMBERLAND WILSON.
Fredericksburg, January 8, 1771.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Spotsyl-
via county, a Negro man, who says his name is CHARLES , and when asked what country he belongs to, says Fulmar , and cannot speak other English to be understood; he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, appears to be about 18 years old, has on a cotton jacket and breeches, and an oznabrig shirt, has been in gaol two months, according to law; since which he was delivered to the constable, who gave a receipt to convey him to the next constable, to be conveyed to the public gaol, who has failed so to do, or otherwise acted in such a manner that the Negro has returned to me within these few days. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges to BENJAMIN JOHNSTON, Gaoler.
AYLETT'S, October 5, 1770.
WHEREAS Messrs. Murdocks, Donalds, and Co. of Glasgow , have discontinued their trade at this place, I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books to come and settle them; and in order to prevent disputes hereafter, bonds will be required for their respective balances, for which purpose I will attend regularly at this place during the ensuing winter and spring, unless when the General and Oyer Courts, or any of the neighbouring county courts, intervene. As personal application to every one concerned cannot be made, therefore due regard is hoped will be paid to this advertisement. Those who fail to settle in due time must blame themselves for laying me under the necessity of bringing suits against them without further notice; as those who shew the greatest readiness to settle may expect the greatest indulgence.
The GOODS on hand will be sold by wholesale, on very reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to ARCHIBALD GOVAN.
To be SOLD , to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 31st day of January, 1771, at the house of Col. Bernard Moore , in King William county,
ONE thousand eight hundred acres of LAND for the life of Col. Bernard Moore , lying on Mattaponi river, in the said county, being the land whereon Colonel Moore lives. Also the fee simple estate in 1125 acres of exceeding fine well timbered land, lying in the said county, on Pamunkey river, below Ruffin's ferry, where Colonel Moore formerly lived. The above lands are subject to Mrs. Moore's dower. At the same time will be sold, all the personal estate belonging to Colonel Moore , consisting of a quantity of plate, household and kitchen furniture, horses, hogs, sheep, cattle, corn, fodder, plantation utensils, and 16 house servants. And on Tuesday the 5th of February, being the day after Henrico court day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at Richmond town, in the said county of Henrico , the remainder of Colonel Moore's slaves, being near 100, amongst which are tradesmen of several sorts. All the above estate hath been conveyed to the subscribers as trustees, for the purpose of paying Colonel Moore's debts. As it is the desire of the trustees to make the most of the estate for the benefit of the creditors, they request that the persons that have mortgages on, or demands against the estate, will attend the sale, to assist them, and see that every thing is conducted to their satisfaction. Twelve months credit will be allowed for the above estate, the purchasers giving bond, with approved security, to
CARTER BRAXTON, GEORGE WEBB, THOMAS WALKER, THOMAS JEFFERSON, and JACK POWER, } Trustees.
To be LET to the lowest bidder, at the glebe, in Berkeley parish , Spotsylvania county, on the last Friday in January next,
THE building a GLEBE HOUSE 28 by 26 feet, a plan of which will be shewn at the day. Also a barn and a garden. The undertaker to be paid at laying the next levy.
OLIVER TOWLES, and others, } Commissioners.

DUMFRIES, January 1, 1771. On the 4th of March next, at Prince William court-house, will be SOLD, A TRACT of LAND , containing about 800 acres, within three miles of Dumfries, on which is a neat dwelling-house, pleasantly situated, and other convenient houses for cropping. And on the 2d day of April next, at Winchester, will be sold, a tract of land in Frederick county, containing 200 acres, known by the name of David Wood's creek. The said lands were directed by Capt. Wm. Bennett, deceased, to be sold by his Executors, to satisfy his creditors. Long credit will be given for great part of the purchase money. WILLIAM CARR.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, by virtue of a decree of Hanover court, at the court-house, on Wednesday the 23d of this instant (January) THIRTEEN LIKELY VIRGINIA BORN S L A V E S,
consisting of men, women and children, of the estate of James Blackwell, jun. to satisfy his creditors. Three years credit will be allowed for the greatest part of the money, and 12 months for the remainder, giving bond and good security.
At the same time and place will likewise be exposed to public sale, about TWENTY valuable Virginia born SLAVES, men, women, and boys, for ready money, taken by virtue of executions, by the sheriff of Hanover.
NANSEMOND, Sack Point, January 5, 1771. To be LET upon FREIGHT to Whitehaven, or Glasgow, THE ship Brothers, of Whitehaven, Thomas Williamson, master, British built, five years old, burthen 170 tons, or thereabouts, now lying at Sack Point, Nansemond river. For terms apply to the Captain on board.
RUN away from the subscriber in Westmoreland county, in Virginia, on Sunday the 23d day of December, 1770, MATTHEW THORP, an Irish convict servant, about 27 years of age, is very remarkable, having a blemish on his left eye, and the third finger of his right hand he cannot bend inwards, one of his legs has several hard lumps, occasioned by the bite of a dog, his hair is very black, and much neglected; he took with him two Virginia cloth jackets, a purple and white crape coat unlined, a brown holland ditto, an old livery coat, most of the yellow lining tore out; likewise a good double breasted flannel jacket, a pair of buckskin breeches, and a pair of purple and white Aberdeen knit hose, and a pair of country made shoes to tie; as to linen and stockings it is uncertain what he had, as the subscriber has lost several shirts, and sundry thread hose, which it is probable he took; he has been seen lately in Richmond county. Whoever brings him to the subscriber, shall receive THREE POUNDS current money reward. GILBERT CAMPBELL.
PURSUANT to the Act of the General Assembly we the Subscribers this Day repaired to the public Treasury and having examined the Treasurer's Accounts of Receipts and Payments since the last Settlement, and carefully compared them with the proper Vouchers, find them all fairly and justly stated. The Balance remaining in his Hands due to the public Account amounts to seven hundred and sixty-seven Pounds five Shillings and four Pence three Farthings. The Balance received for sundry Taxes appropriated to the Redemption of the old Treasury Notes amounted to eight thousand one hundred and eleven Pounds thirteen Shillings and six Pence half Penny, of which we have burnt and destroyed six thousand six hundred and forty-nine pounds Seventeen Shillings and six Pence, and left in the Treasurer's Hands in Gold and Silver one thousand four hundred and sixty-one Pounds sixteen Shillings and an half Penny the Balance. There also appears to have been received of the Taxes and Duties appropriated to the Redemption of the new Treasury Bills the Sum of three thousand three hundred and thirty-four Pounds four Shillings and seven Pence, which, together with the other two Balances, the Treasurer produced to us and the Whole remains with him to be accounted for at a future day. Given under our Hands this 27th of December, 1770. LEWIS BURWELL, JOHN RANDOLPH, JOHN BLAIR, jun. BEN: WALLER, GEORGE WYTHE.
WILL BE SOLD, On Friday the 9th of February, at Mecklenburg court-house, TWENTY-FIVE likely VIRGINIA born N E G R O E S, among which are several young wenches that have tended in a house; the others are men, women, and children. They will be sold for ready money, or good merchants notes, payable the ensuing April General Court. The title indisputable, and will be made so to the purchasers on the day of sale. FRANCIS WILLIS.
NORFOLK, January 1, 1771. Just imported from Liverpool, in the ship Young Samuel, Robert Smith, master, and to be sold by the subscribers, SALT, COALS, CORDAGE of all sorts and sizes, SAIL CANVAS, ANCHORS, REFINED SUGAR, &c. &c. BOLDEN, LAWRENCE, & Co. N. B. Said vessel will take in TOBACCO or DEER SKINS for Liverpool at a very moderate freight.
WILL, a Negro man slave belonging to the Honourable John Taylor, Esq; run away from Chatterton quarter, in Stafford county, about the 10th of October last; he is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has lost some of his toes off one or both his feet, and is bald on the top of his head, occasioned by what is called a scald head; had on a blue fearnought jacket; otherwise clothed as Negroes generally are. Any person who delivers him to Mr. Thomas Lawson, at the Neahsco iron works, the overseer at Chatterton, or the subscriber, shall receive a reward of THREE POUNDS, paid by GRIFFIN GARLAND.
Cumberland county, December 9, 1770. THIS is to forewarn the public, that I gave my note of hand to Joseph Hull, deceased, for the payment of one hundred and twenty-five bushels of wheat, at the market price (to discharge a debt of 25 l. which note is paid off, but unjustly kept by the administrator of the deceased; I therefore give this notice to prevent any person taking an assignment of the above, for I never intend paying it again. THOMAS TURPIN sen.
PORTSMOUTH, January 2, 1771. FIFTY choice Virginia born SLAVES will be sold at Rocky Ridge, on Monday the 4th of February next, the time of payment for which will be made convenient to purchasers, and an undoubted title made to the SLAVES, by 4 HUGH M'MEKIN.
Pursuant to an Act of Assembly, on Thursday the 31st of January next, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, FIVE hundred and fifty acres of exceeding good LAND, now in the possession of John Rootes, adjoining the land whereon Gloucester court house stands, the line running within a few yards of the court-house door. The land will be sold altogether, or in parcels, as may best suit the purchasers. Six months credit will be allowed for two thirds of the money, and twelve months for the remainder, on giving bond and security to THE TRUSTEES. N. B. Mr. Francis Whiting will show the land to any person inclined to view it before the day of sale.
DUMFRIES, December 17, 1770. To be CHARTERED to any port in EUROPE, THE snow Hibernia, Capt. John Robertson, burthen 150 tons or thereabouts, a strong well built vessel, properly found, and ready to go to sea on the shortest warning. THOMAS MONTGOMERIE.
On Thursday, the 31st of January next, will be exposed to sale, at Gloucester court-house, for ready money, A PARCEL of choice SLAVES, now in the possession of John Rootes, in order to satisfy a judgment obtained in Gloucester court, by the Honourable William Nelson, against THE TRUSTEES. RICHMOND county, December 23, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber on Thursday the 20th instant, a convict servant man named JOHN EWEN, a joiner by trade, has been in the country about 3 years, is about 5 feet 6 inches high, a little pitted with the small-pox, has light grey eyes, and wears his own hair, which is light brown, short, curled, and bushy, and is about 24 years of age; had on when he went away a new blue fearnought jacket, British make, and such as sailors usually wear, country made shoes not blacked, yarn stockings and leather breeches. I imagine he will endeavour to pass for a tailor, and get off in some vessel. Whoever secures the said servant so that I get him again, shall receive a reward of FORTY SHILLINGS; and if brought home reasonable charges, paid by WILLIAM BUCKLAND.
FREDERICKSBURG, December 14, 1770. Pursuant to the will of Dr. John Sutherland, will be set up to the highest bidder, and SOLD in the town of Fredericksburg,
A WHOLE acre LOT in the said town, situated on the main street, and now in the occupation of Mr. James Robb. There is every convenient house on the said lot suitable for a merchant or private Gentleman, and all at present in tolerable repair. The purchaser to have possession of the same at the expiration of Mr. Robb's term, which happens next October. An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser, and six months credit allowed, on bond and approved security. The sale will be before Captain Weedon's door, on the 3d Thursday in February. ROBERT BRENT.
BLADENSBURG, Maryland, Nov. 15, 1770. TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away last night from the subscriber, an English indentured servant man named THOMAS BEVAN; he came from London some time in May last in the ship Vulture, Captain Thomas Jordan, and is a button maker by trade, is about 25 years of age 5 feet 4 inches high, wears short lightish coloured hair, is of a pale complexion, and pitted with the small-pox. He had on and took with him a suit of mixed grey broad cloth, trimmed with basket buttons, a light coloured beaver skin coat with flat metal buttons, a lead coloured jacket and breeches of drugget (the jacket short and double breasted) a pair of dark blue silk knit breeches lined with brown Holland, a red striped jacket of silk damascus, a new castor hat, a pair of single channel boots with silver boot buckles, and a pair of silver plated spurs, and sundry other wearing apparel not particularly known. He also took with him a small bay horse, branded on the near shoulder B. Whoever takes up the said servant, and brings him to me, shall receive the above reward. JAMES MILLER.
TAKEN up in Dinwiddie county, on Gravelly run, a likely half blooded sorrel mare, about six years old, 4 feet 8 or 9 inches high, not branded, has had a roached mane, and bob tail, but grown out, her near hind foot white half way to her knee. Potted, and appraised to 10 l. WILLIAM EPPES, jun.
To be SOLD, pursuant to the last will and testament of Benjamin Du Val, deceased, on the premises, in Henrico county,
ALL the estate of the said Benjamin Du Val, consisting of a valuable tract of land on Tuckahoe creek, containing 386 acres, and 23 bushels of wheat sown thereon. Also a good dwelling-house, with all convenient out houses; there are about 80 acres of fine meadow land, some of which will bring good tobacco. Likewise all the stock of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, corn, wheat, fodder, and a very good still that holds 50 gallons, a parcel of carpenter's and joiner's tools, a good set of surveyor's instruments, 6 choice wheat fans with two riddles in each, that work both together, 18 choice slaves, mostly Virginia born; among them a good pair of lawyers, a carpenter and cooper; 4 valuable house wenches and cooks, all the plantation utensils, and many other articles too tedious to mention. Two years credit will be given for the land, and 12 months for all sums above 25 l. to bear interest from the date; but if the money is paid on the day it becomes due, the interest will be abated. The purchasers must give bond, with approved security. All persons that have any demands against the said estate, are desired to make them known by the day of sale, and those indebted, to pay off their accounts. The sale begins on Thursday, the 17th of January, 1771. ROBERT DU VAL, Executor.
To be SOLD, pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Jones, deceased, the following tracts of LAND, viz.
SEVEN hundred and fifty acres, lying in Pittsylvania county, adjoining the lands of Mr. Benjamin Terry, 900 acres, lying in Halifax county, adjoining the lands of Ephraim Hill and John Phelps, 640 acres, lying in Charlotte county, on Twitty's creek. Any person inclined to purchase any of the above mentioned lands, may know the terms by applying to Col. Paul Carrington of Charlotte county. If the tract lying in Charlotte county is not sold at private sale, before Charlotte court day, in April next, it will be that day, at the court-house, sold to the highest bidder, on 12 months credit, the purchaser giving bond and security to 3 JOHN SCOTT, Executor.
RUN away, without any known provocation, the 19th of November, 1770, from the subscriber, near Orange court house, Virginia, four likely Negro men slaves, to wit, SAMBO, alias SAM, from Africa about 19 years ago, about 32 years old; the other three are Virginia born; EDM is aged 22, and BEN and TOM about 17 each. They have got new cotton suits, capes to their jackets, and cotton wrappers to their legs, shoes of stiff leather, hind quarters entirely without seam, and the bottoms very broad and nailed. SAM is of a middle stature, large over, and stooping in the shoulders, has had for some years past an excrescence or swelling under his left ear, his back marked by whipping when young, though much indulged lately; he carried with him an old grey fine cloth coat, a brown linen ditto, a blue stuff jacket, white shirt, a kind of laced hat, with a black band, &c. a box to carry part of his cloaths, talks badly, though a sensible artful fellow, and is a tolerable blacksmith. EDM is tall, straight, more yellow than the others, took with him green bound cloth wrappers, grey false stockings, one of them patched, has dyed his cotton jacket brown, and put pockets in and cuffs to it. BEN is rather tall of his age, his wool low down his forehead, eye-brows large and prominent, appears to be swelled about his eyes, though natural, and has a jacket of the same cloth of Sam's coat. TOM is not so tall as Ben, middle sized of his age, remarkable large feet, long bony face, large teeth, and apt to shew them, lips a little, and has an old felt hat, part of the brim burnt. Any person or persons that will secure, and contrive intelligence thereof, or convey to the subscriber's house, all or any of the above mentioned slaves, shall, according to the service, &c. have an immediate AMPLE REWARD. JAMES WALKER.

CAME to my plantation, some time in July, two oxen, one a dark brindled, the other a red and white spotted, marked with a crop and slit in the right ear, and a slit and under keel in the left. Posted, and appraised to 61. ELIZABETH COOKE.
For SALE, or to be RENTED for one year, and entered on immediately,
EIGHT hundred and fifteen acres of LAND in Albemarle county, lying on Hardware river, on which there is a large store, a good dwelling house, kitchen, barn, stable, and other convenient houses. The land is very level, and will produce good corn, wheat, or tobacco; and the plantation is in very good order. Any person inclinable to purchase, or rent, the above plantation, may come and see the place. The terms, and time of payment, will be made known by James Buchanan, merchant at Richmond; or by the subscriber, who lives on the premises. [6w] PETER DAVIE.
To be SOLD at the plantation where Mr. Robert Alcock lives, in the county of Culpeper, on the last of February next, TWELVE thousand acres of LAND, lying on the fork of Rappidan, and Robinson's river, in the said county. Credit will be given till the 25th of October following, the purchasers giving bond and security to the executors of the Honourable Philip Grymes, Esq; and a discount allowed, at the rate of 5 per cent. per ann. for prompt payment. The land will be sold in parcels, and Mr. Alcock has directions to shew it to any person who is desirous of seeing it before the day of sale. CHARLES GRYMES, BENJAMIN GRYMES, jun.
HARDWARE RIVER, Albemarle, Dec. 10, 1770.
WHEREAS Messrs. James and Robert Donalds, and company, of Glasgow, have discontinued their trade at this place, I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books (or Messrs. Peterfield Trent's and Hector McAlister's) to come and settle them; and in order to prevent disputes hereafter, bonds will be required for their respective balances; for which purpose I will regularly attend at this place after the first of January next. Those who fail to come and settle their accounts after that time may depend on their accounts being put in suit, without farther notice, and must blame themselves for being put to expence and trouble, which I would willingly avoid. As it will be out of my power to make personal application to every one with whom I have business, it is expected those concerned will pay strict regard to this advertisement. PETER DAVIE.
THE subscriber having given up the management of the store kept by him at Shoccoe, on account of James and Robert Donald, and Company, of Glasgow, requests that all those who are indebted to him on open account, will come and settle their respective balances. Bonds, or other specialties, to prevent disputes, will be required; for which purpose he will attend regularly at this place till the first of September next. This advertisement, together with the indulgence already given, will, he flatters himself, prevent a more disagreeable application. The goods at that store are now sold under the direction of Alexander Buchanan, where the customers may be supplied on reasonable terms. [6w] JAMES BUCHANAN.
KING and QUEEN, December 13. 1770. WHEREAS my apprentice William Bray absented himself from my service some time in June, 1769, I therefore forewarn all persons from employing or entertaining him, under any pretence whatever. THOMAS HILL.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Amherst county, a likely Negro fellow who calls himself PAUL, appears to be 23 years of age, is 5 feet 6 inches high, and has lost three of his fore teeth; has on an osnabrig shirt and trowsers, and a leather hat. He was lately brought into this county by one James Ray, supposed to be a runaway servant, and now in gaol on suspicion of felony. The Negro says he is a tanner by trade, and is the property of John Patrick, who some time past kept a store and tan-yard in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and at present lives on Susquehannah in Baltimore county, Maryland. The owner of the said slave is desired to send for him, and pay charges to RICHARD ALLCOCK, Gaoler.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Chesterfield county, the 30th of last June, a mulatto man slave named AARON, who brought suit against my father, Henry Randolph, in the General Court, for his freedom, in the name of Aaron Grifling, but the suit was determined last October was twelve months in my father's favour, though probably the said fellow may change his name, and endeavour to pass for a freeman, as many of his colour got their freedom that court. The said fellow is 22 years of age, is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, marked on each cheek I. R., the letters are very dull, has strait hair, and a very remarkable set of teeth, which ride one above another. The said fellow is now out-lawed. Whoever brings his head, separate from his body, shall have TEN POUNDS reward, and if brought alive, or secured so that I may get him, FIVE POUNDS. JOHN RANDOLPH.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned not to carry said fellow out of the country.
FAUQUIER county, October 10, 1770. RUN away from the subscriber, the 4th of this instant, a mulatto fellow named WILL, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, about 34 years of age, is well set, has a smooth insinuating way of talking, he has a small scar under one of his eyes, though as I never took notice of it myself don't know on which side of his face, he has a large scar upon his right leg, occasioned by the cut of an ax: Had on when he went away a blue duffil coat lined with red shalloon, an osnabrig shirt and trowsers, a felt hat about half worn, a pair of coarse store shoes, with brass buckles; he took with him a pair of Russia drill breeches, two waistcoats, one a light coloured frize, and the other a black duroy, and an osnabrig coat. He has worked some time at the carpenters and coopers trade, though knows but little of either, but is a tolerable good turner, and has taken with him several of his tools, though as they may be troublesome to carry he probably may sell them, and being an artful subtle fellow, imagine he will go as much in disguise as possible, to prevent suspicion. Having reason to believe, from the information of his companions, that he intends to steer his course for the back country or the upper part of Maryland, I will give to any person that will deliver the said fellow to me, in Fauquier county, near the court-house, 31 reward, if taken up in this county or any of the adjacent counties, if out of the colony, 51. besides what the law allows. JAMES SCOTT, jun.
October 1, 1770. THIS is to forewarn all persons from trusting the wife of the subscriber, or to transact any business with her, on my account, as I will not pay any more debts of her contracting, nor allow her receipts to be good. THOMAS YOUNGHUSBAND.
FREDERICK, July 2, 1770. THE subscriber thinks proper to inform the public, that he purposes beginning to inoculate the SMALL-POX on the 12th day of September next, and to continue the same until July following, at his house, six miles from Winchester: The situation healthful and agreeable. The terms for each patient TWO PISTOLES for inoculation, and 20s. a week for board. He flatters himself that his experience in Europe, and his repeated success in inoculating in this county, will render any account of his being regularly qualified, unnecessary. To these he chooses to appeal, rather than speak confidently of himself. Patients may depend upon every necessary accommodation; likewise the greatest care and tenderness; and need not be under any apprehension of confinement. JOHN M c DONALD.
Maryland, August 15, 1770. THE subscriber, who has been regularly bred to the practice of PHYSIC and SURGERY, gives this public information that he begins to inoculate on the 5th of September, and continues till the last of June 1771, at his house which stands about half a mile from Baltimore Town, on a healthy situation, with a very agreeable prospect. The price (as before) TWO PISTOLES, and twenty-five shillings per week for board. The sickness is really trifling, and the confinement none. They may safely return to their homes in 21 days. Those that choose to come, are requested not to alter their diet, and to give timely notice, that necessary care may be taken to prevent their being disappointed. NEGROES will be insured at five per cent. The subscriber declares he has inoculated upwards of eight thousand, and has lost but seventeen, and they died more from obstinacy and a too great indulgence, than from the small-pox. HENRY STEVENSON.
WARWICK, Nov. 3, 1770. THE subscriber intending to leave this colony soon, requests all those indebted to the store he keeps for Messrs. James and Robert Donald and company of Glasgow, to pay their respective balances; at least to settle their accounts by bond or other specialty, for he would willingly prevent disputes with his successor. The business at this store, will be carried on to its usual extent by Mr. Simon Fraser, and their stores in Prince Edward and Mecklenburg will be continued as formerly. ROBERT DONALD.
TAKEN up in Amherst, a black mare, with a blaze in her face, and not branded, about 6 years old, 4 feet and a half high, her near hind foot white, and some white on her off, a half roach mane, her tail bobbed, but grown out, and her near fore foot white, and trots. Appraised to 81. 10s. JOEL CASH.
TAKEN up at the subscriber's quarters, in Fauquier county, the following cattle, viz. At the mill quarter, a blackish coloured steer, with some white in his face, marked in the right ear with a crop and underkeel, the left long and underkeeled. At the pignut quarter, a reddish brindled cow (who has had a calf since taken up) marked in the right ear with an underkeel, the left cropped and underkeeled. The steer is appraised to 41. the cow and calf to 31. 10s. PEARSON CHAPMAN.
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, situated in Nansemond county, 7 miles from Suffolk, and 27 from Norfolk; it contains 179 acres, one third of which is uncleared, and has on it a two story brick house, with all convenient out houses. Any person inclinable to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscribers. JAMES MURDOUGH, Nansemond, t. f. BRYAN CROSBIE, Portsmouth
WARWICK, Nov. 7, 1770. WHEREAS I intend for Great Britain some time in the ensuing fall, I have thought proper to give this early intimation of my design to my customers, to enable them with more convenience to come and settle their accounts, before my departure, by giving bond, or other specialty, for their balances. The propriety of this measure is so obvious that I flatter myself it will be readily complied with. The business after the first day of September next, will be carried on under the management of Mr. James Fairley. JOHN ESDALE.
WHEREAS I have the following tracts of LAND in Bedford, Pittsylvania, and Botetourt counties for SALE, and have estimated the value of each tract, for which I will take NEGROES, TOBACCO, HEMP, and WHEAT, as far as 20001. I have also about 3000 acres to sell for Col. Archibald Cary, and about 14000 acres, the remains of the Randolph's land, for the Pleasants.
  700 Acres, the Royal Forest, 100 acres in plantation, with large orchards, whereon hath been made upwards of 1000 gallons of brandy in one year, £. 600   2200 Acres, with three plantations, a good saw-mill and grist-mill, with bouting cloths for merchant and country work, all which goes by water, 1000   900 Acres, on Little Otter river, with plantation, &c. 500   400 Acres, Little Otter square, 200   330 Acres, Fear's place, plantation, &c. 150   530 Acres, Preston's place, plantation, &c. 120   300 Acres, Crab Forest, plantation, &c. on Goose Creek, 150   300 Acres, on Crab Orchard Creek, and Goose Creek, 100   650 Acres, on Blackwater, and Simmons's Run, Pittsylvania, 140   363 Acres, on Mill Creek, plantation, &c. 100   453 Acres, on Glady branch of Goose Creek, 100   7500 Acres, on Stanton river, Indian Run, and Gill's Creek, with two plantations, at ten pounds per hundred, 750   286 Acres, on Stanton river, 60   368 Acres, on Gill's Creek, plantation, &c. 100   1000 Acres, on Blackwater river, with two plantations, &c. 100   3000 Acres, in partnership with Capt. Iham Talbot, 300   15000 Acres, in Pittsylvania, at ten pounds per hundred, 1500   2500 Acres, on Goose Creek, at ten pounds per hundred, 250   15500 Acres, in Botetourt county, at ten pounds per hundred, 1550 
Any person inclinable to purchase may see the land by applying to me, at New London, in Bedford county. W. MEAD.
Indian creek, Northumberland county, May 30, 1770. RUN away from the subscriber three slaves, viz. a dark Mulatto named MICHAEL, about 5 feet 7 inches high, is well set, about 25 years old, by trade a shoemaker; also a light Mulatto, about the same size, named LEWIE, one of his arms has been broke, which occasions a stiffness in it; he is a brother of Michael's, and are supposed to be together; also a Negro, about 40 years old, named WILL, by trade a carpenter, about 5 feet 6 inches high; he is supposed to be about York. Whoever will deliver them to me shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS reward for each, besides what the law allows. JOHN SMITH.
TAKEN up in Cumberland county, a dark brown steer, about 3 years old, marked on the right ear a slit and overkeel, the left a swallow fork and underkeel. Posted, and appraised to 11. 10s. EDWARD TABB.
TAKEN up in Amherst county, on the branches of Rucker's Run, a small bright bay mare, about 4 feet 2 inches high, branded on the near shoulder O, with a stroke in the middle, has some saddle spots on each side of her back, a hanging mane and twitch tail, a hollow star in her forehead, and has a mealy streak down her nose. Appraised to 31. JOHN DEPRIEST.
TAKEN up in Amherst county, on Tye River, a sorrel mare, about 4 feet 8 inches high, has a blaze face, and branded on the near buttock SD. ALEXANDER CISNALL.
TAKEN up on Castle Creek, in Amherst county, a black mare, one of her hind feet is white, paces, is very much surfeited, and branded on the near shoulder R. Appraised to 41. 10s. JAMES BROWN.
TAKEN up on the head of Buffalo creek, Botetourt county, a dark grey horse, 13 hands high, about 6 years old, a natural trotter, his near fore foot white, branded on the off shoulder H, and on the near buttock G. Posted, and appraised to 41. 10s. JOHN GIBSON.