The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1773-12-09 00:00:00

Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
TO MRS. RIND.
MADAM,
A MATERIAL inaccuracy having been occasioned through oversight in the second of the following queries, as inserted in last week's gazette, it is requested, as a particular favour, that they may be printed again in your next. I am, Madam,
A FRIEND to the RIGHTS of MANKIND.
 I. Whether the ACT of TOLERATION be in force in Virginia ?  II. Whether (if it be) the General Court has any AUTHORITY under that Act, to licence MEETING-HOUSES, or refuse to register them, when applied to, for that purpose?  III. Whether (if it be not) the General Court derives this authority from any other law?  IV. Whether (if it does not) the General Court has a right, upon the principles of the COMMON LAW, to debar any person from worshipping God according to the dictates of his own conscience? 
L O N D O N, August 26.
WAR (says an evening paper) is talked of at the west end of the town with the most positive assurances. It is not mentioned as a thing which is to take place in a moment, but as a thing, the foundation of which is laid, and which must break out in a very short time. It is accordingly said that private preparations are making for this great event.
August 30. A very bold push has been made within these few days to dislodge Lord North, though it is well known his Majesty will hold him up while he can uphold a peace; but, if a war ensues, nothing can ensue Lord North.
It is a melancholy reflection, says a correspondent, that one sees in the same newspaper many fatal instances of a decay in trade, and accounts from every public place, that they never were so much crowded as at present.
August 31. On Tuesday last Capt. Scawen set off for Lisle in French Flanders, in order to meet Mr. Fitzgerald, and there finally settle the difference which unfortunately arose from the former giving his candid opinion at the Vauxhall dispute . Previous to his departure he informed his adversary, by a friend, that he should wait for him till Wednesday se'nnight [tomorrow.] Mr. Fitzgerald set out on Saturday afternoon, and, ere this, must be arrived at the place appointed. Capt. Scawen was attended to Dover by his father, where the latter affectionately embraced his son, telling him, "that as he had hitherto supported the character of a gentleman unimpeached, he was assured he would not now disgrace it, or his family, by a contrary mode of conduct; and that, unfortunate and affecting as the present trial was, he would rather attend his remains, than he should retract from what he had advanced." Here parental tears arose, which spoke more forcibly than any language, till at length they parted. Captain Scawen is attended, we hear, by Capt. Nugent, of the guards, and another gentleman; Mr. Fitzgerald by Capt. Guarragan, of the Irish brigades, and another friend.
September 1. We are assured that a new set of instructions are now preparing for the viceroy of a certain kingdom, as it seems he cannot follow the instructions he originally received.
One of the principal causes of the now apparent decay of a sister kingdom in arts, commerce, and manufactures, has been owing to the great number of their landed gentry constantly residing in this kingdom. As one obvious instance, among many others, of this assertion, there is an Irish nobleman resident here, who has drawn from Ireland, since the death of his uncle (which is not above seven years) no less a sum than half a million of money.
A gentleman who left Dublin on Tuesday se'nnight gives an account of a very great riot that happened there the day before. The Irish manufacturers (connived at by their masters) have for some time past be-
haved with great insolence to those who wore clothes of any other than their own manufacture. Ladies have had mullin gowns cut to pieces in the streets. Several gentlemen, with nankeen waistcoats and breeches, have had both cut to pieces, and obliged to go home naked. One day, last week, the rioters stopped a post chaise, and took out a gentleman from between two ladies, and after disrobing him of his nankeen waistcoat and breeches, put him into the chaise again. Such have been the exploits for a week or two past; but that day it was resolved to make a public procession, and figures were dressed up, representing Captain Nankeen and Miss Muffin. The figures were carried through the streets of Dublin, attended by a most riotous and insolent mob, in order to be hanged at the public gallows. The military were called out to keep the peace, and the lord mayor at their head, met the rioters in Francis street. Nothing could prevail upon them to disperse, and at last some of them (for great numbers were armed with pistols and cutlasses) fired upon the soldiers. The word then was given, and the soldiers fired and killed seven of the mob on the spot, and wounded twelve others, who are not expected to live. The gentleman from whom we have this intelligence saw the dead carried off. The mob afterwards broke the windows of one of the sheriffs, and a guard of Highlanders were posted at the mayor's house, to prevent the like outrage there.
By the same gentleman we learn that the crops of grain in Ireland have been never known more plentiful than they are at present. Wheat is cheaper there than in England as much as four shillings the barrel.
We are informed by a gentleman of veracity, just come from the west of England, that the harvest there cannot be got in, in many places, on account of the great dearth of labouring people; and that particularly about Weymouth, those that can be obtained, are hired at no less a sum than from 3s. to 3s. 6d. per day.
"Ill fares the land, to hast'ning ills a prey, Where wealth accumulates, and men decay."
September 7. A wag was saying, that the gold coin act was the best act of parliament that was ever passed for him, for, says he, before I could never keep a guinea in my pocket, and now I am troubled to get rid of them.
This day the following issues will be made from the paymaster general's office, Whitehall, to his Majesty's land forces, viz. 366 days pay of the general and staff officers, serving in North America, from the 25th of December 1771 to the 24th of December 1772, both days inclusive; 366 days pay of the garrisons in the plantations, from ditto to ditto; and 366 days pay of the commandants of the out ports in North America to the same time, &c.
It is said, from private dispatches, that the late successful attack of the Turks on a part of the Russian forces has so abundantly raised their spirits as to bid fair for future victories.
It is confidently asserted that letters of recall were last week privately sent off to Governor Hutchinson.
Some private dispatches of a very particular nature were lately sent off to the Earl of DUNMORE, governor of Virginia.
It is said that the post of captain general of the army will be bestowed on the Prince of Wales as soon as his Royal Highness comes of age.
A traveller declares that when he left Civita Vecchia in Italy (which was only a few weeks since) two vessels were preparing there to carry Jesuits to England.
On Saturday Mr. Harrison, inventor of the time piece for finding out the longitude, received the last payment of the 20,000l. for his useful discovery; the sum paid him was 9585l.
The bill for the abolition of the Jesuits in France is granted in return for restoring to the See of Rome Avignon, and other valuable dependencies.
The present French parliament's registering the edicts against the Jesuits will not enforce them greatly, as they are known to be the tools of the Monarch.
The insurrections at Constantinople are so frequent and dangerous, that the ambassadors there, and other public persons, avoid as much as possible going abroad.
However our ministers may affect incredulity, it is the general opinion that the Spaniards are only waiting a plausible occasion for the commencement of hostilities with a power that has most complaisantly permitted them to make the necessary preparations.
Such is the malice of the public in general, that it is said no step will be left untaken for the purpose of jockeying the King's friends out of their seats at the approaching election; but, adds our correspondent, it is to be feared the news is much too good to be true.
Extract of a letter from Petersburg, dated August 17.
"We expect soon to hear that our grand army has again passed the Danube; for we have received advice that Count Romanzow, after staying some time on this side of the said river, to refresh his troops, has left some regiments to guard the banks, and has marched thirty wrets to the west, in order to pass it there.
"In the account which her Imperial Majesty has made public, of the operations of her troops on the other side of the Danube, she declares, that in the engagement between General Weisman and Nyman Bacha alone, on the 3d of July, the Turks had 3700 men killed, and 1500 mortally wounded; and that they lost their camp, artillery, baggage waggons, standards, and all the vessels they had on the Danube, to a considerable amount, besides those lost in other engagements; and that she had the greatest reason to be satisfied with the conduct of her generals, and the bravery of her troops."
Extract of a letter from Leghorn, dated August 7.
"By some vessels just arrived in our road from the Black Sea we have learned the following intelligence, of which they were witnesses: On Sunday the 4th of July last five Turkish vessels, of 24 and 27 guns, on board of one of which was the commanding Bassa of the Turkish fleet, together with a zebec of 24 guns, met with two small Russian vessels of 14 guns each, commanded by the Sieur Kinsbergh, who had no more than 150 men on board. No sooner had the Turks discovered these two vessels than they sent a messenger (a Frenchman) to the Russian commander, desiring that he would surrender, as he could not possibly withstand six ships, any one of which was able to beat him. The Russian commanding officer made answer that surrendering was not his orders, but fighting, and he was ready to receive them. A battle ensued, and the Russians fired so briskly upon the sails, ropes, and masts, that after four hours engagement the Turks were obliged to sheer off, and the Russians kept themselves ready, expecting another attack; but the Turks did not return, and made use of the opportunity to escape. The Russians lost 40 men, and the Turks are supposed to have lost above 200."
N E W Y O R K, November 18.
A letter from Detroit of October the second says, "From the general behaviour of the Indians of the different nations in these upper countries, we have great reason to expect considerable trouble from them the ensuing spring; they are often killing both English and French traders, sending belts to all quarters, and say they are encouraged by other nations to take up the hatchet. They cannot surprize us. We are always on our guard against them. Major Basset is an excellent officer, and keeps up the most exact discipline, so that we have nothing to fear but for those who may be exposed on the communication."
We have certain advice by the packet, that a ship for New York, and another for Philadelphia, to bring the East India company's tea, were actually engaged, probably another for Boston; but that the matter was managed with the utmost secrecy, and every artifice would be used to introduce it by some means that we might least expect, or be able to counteract.
The report circulated about town, said to have come from a Nantucket man, that the East India company's tea was arrived at Boston , is undoubtedly a mistake, and probably took its rise from such a report which was published in the New Hampshire paper about three weeks ago, soon after the arrival at Boston of Capt. Scot, who had been solicited to bring the tea, but refused.
B A L T I M O R E, November 20.
The packet with the September mail is arrived at New York from Falmouth. The advices she brings are not very interesting. The most material paragraphs import, that the victory of the Turks over the Russians near Silistria was so complete, that, by the last advices received at Constantinople, there was not a Russian left on the right side of the Danube; that plenty reigned at Constantinople, and that the Ottoman fleets and armies were daily growing very respectable, the Mussulmen behaving with amazing

valour in their conflicts with the Russians; that the Turks have made a successful descent in the Crimea; that great part of the Russians forces in Poland were going to the assistance of General Romanzow, the left wing of whose army had been routed by the Turks since his defeat near Siliatria; that the Empress of Russia had raised the taxes on her subjects, for the support of her army and navy, her treasures being in a distressed state; that the King of Prussia was making the greatest warlike preparations throughout his dominions; that the magistrates of Dantzic stick fast in their allegiance to the King of Poland, and refuse to give up that city to the King of Prussia, but that it was feared they would not be able to maintain their freedom against such a powerful invader; that a Russian general officer had been assassinated at Warsaw, which had caused much disturbance; that the republic of Holland propose a speedy augmentation of their forces; that the French and Spaniards were fitting out several squadrons of men of war; that the former were about sending a fleet to the East Indies, on a secret expedition; that the British navy was in a very formidable state; and that a great riot had happened in Dublin, in the suppression of which several persons, some innocent ones, were shot dead by the military.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 9. The Richmond, Love, from Virginia for London, with tobacco, is safe arrived off Dover, after a tedious passage of nine weeks and four days.
Married, the Reverend Mr. BLAGROVE to Miss SALLY PELHAM, of this city; a very amiable young lady.
To be SOLD at GOSPORT, On FRIDAY the 17th instat (December) By VIRTUE of a DECREE of the COURT of VICE ADMIRALTY, A F L A T, And FIFTEEN PIPES of WINE, FOR READY MONEY. JAMES COCKE, MARSHAL.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 7, 1773. STOLEN from the subscriber last night, out of the house of Thomas Skinner, in this city, a portmanteau, a gilt trunk, a pair of leather breeches, and a pair of boots. The portmanteau contained different kinds of wearing apparel, part of which, with the portmanteau, are since found. The trunk contained sundry bonds, protested bills of exchange, and accounts, which can be of no value but to the owner, also inspectors notes for upwards of fifty hogheads of tobacco. A list of part only can at this time be ascertained, and is as follows: At Osborne's warehouse, passed this inspection, No. 129, 130, 364, in the name of Samuel Dalton; 18, 19, 20, 169, 170, 171, 414, 415, 416, Joseph Bais; 206, Charles Featherstone; 36, John Bough; 84, 85, 268, 269, William Moulson; 292, 293, 294, 295, Edmund Read; 235, Daniel Anderson; 420, James Stewart; and at Warwick warehouse, No. 51, William Hodge. The remainder will be published, when a list is obtained. Two silver and one pinchbeck watch were also contained in the trunk, marked with the following names and numbers; D. Cambro, London, 3109; James Ransam, London, 4173; D. Edmond, Liverpool, 41. I will give FIVE POUNDS reward on delivery of the trunk, with the contents, to Mr. James Southall here, or the subscriber at Warwick, and a farther reward of FIVE POUNDS on conviction of the thief. JOHN LEITCH.
To be SOLD, on Monday the 17th of January, at Colchester, in Fairfax county,
ALL the right and interest of Mr. John Bland, of London, merchant, in and to the freehold estate, and reversion after the expiration of a term of 500 years, in four lots of land, situated on Essex street, in the said town of Colchester, noted in the plan of the said town by the numbers 3, 19, 21, and 23; late the property of Mr. Benjamin Grayson, and by him mortgaged for the term of 500 years to Mr. David Loudon, and the reversion in fee afterwards mortgaged by him to Mr. Bland.—I am told the lot No. 3 is now in possession of Mr. Hector Ross, and has on it a good storehouse and stable, and that the lots No. 19, 21, and 23, have on them a good dwellinghouse, storehouse, and all convenient store houses, which are now occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson.—Mr. John Bland, junior, will attend the sale; and 12 months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on his giving bond, with security, payable to the trustees of Mr. Bland. PETER LYONS.
To be SOLD at Norfolk, on Monday the 20th instat (December) for ready cash,
A NEW country CRAFT, completely rigged as a sloop, will carry 1500 bushels of corn, and draws very little water. And on the 25th of January will be sold, before the Raleigh door in Williamsburg, the 852 acres of land in Prince George county, formerly advertised by me. One half of the purchase money to be paid down, the other in January 1775, with bond and approved security.
WILLIAM GOOSLEY. SOBER, single man, that can TEACH the ENGLISH and LATIN LANGUAGES, and WRITING and ARITHMETIC, will meet with good encouragement by applying to the subscriber in Middlesex. WILLIAM CHURCHILL.
THERE is now remaining in JOHN BOLING's warehouses the following TOBACCO, which has been inspected upwards of three years.
No. gross tare nett 753 1462 121 1341 Richard Whittion's note. 1245 1077 150 927 Bartholomew Zachary's note. 1508 1185 114 1071 Robert Mann's note. 925 1095 149 946 Rich. Booker's note to J. T. 1110 1164 116 1048 Thomas Hudson's note. 1414 1240 125 1115 Willes Well's note. 1404 1130 130 1000 Charles Cooke's note. 1405 1230 140 1090 Charles Cooke's note.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 5th day of January next, at Charles City courthouse, being court day,
A TRACT OF LAND belonging to the estate of William Dancy, deceased, containing 300 acres, lying on Chickahomony river, about 3 or 4 miles above its mouth, and is a very good soil for the culture of grain. Six months credit will be allowed, on bond and security being given to
WILLIAM ACRILL, Executor.
I HEREBY desire all persons to take notice that the following slaves, viz. Philip and James (men) Sarah, and her five children, William, Andrew, Kate, Jude, and Henny, Amy, and her two children, Bob, and an infant at the breast, now in the possession of my husband, Mr. Thomas Slaughter, of the county of Culpeper, or late of the said county, are my property, by virtue of a bond entered into by Mr. Slaughter to my father, Mr. William Clifton, of Fairfax county, deceased, before our marriage, securing the property of the said Negroes, Sarah, Philip, Amy, and James, and their increase, to me, for my sole and separate use, benefit, and advantage; also that Jack, a Negro man, now in his possession, is my property, by virtue of a devise to trustees, for my benefit, contained in the last will and testament of my mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Clifton, deceased.
ANNE SLAUGHTER.
For SALE, OR TO BE RENTED, THE subscriber's HOUSES near the ferry, who has about FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS sterling value of assorted EUROPEAN GOODS, which he will sell at a low advance for cash or short credit. All those who are indebted to him will settle the balance by the first of January next.
YORK town, ALLEN JONES. November 30, 1773.
WHOEVER has any claim against the estate of Capt. Scervant Jones, deceased, of Warwick county, is desired to make it known by the first of February, as the estate will then be settled by the executors. ROBERT LUCAS, A. JONES.
WANTED, IN THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE, For the ensuing YEAR, TWO good NEGRO BLACKSMITHS; those that have such to hire will be pleased to acquaint me by letter. CHARLES TINSLEY.
To be SOLD at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 24th of January, by virtue of a deed of trust from Mr. Joseph Calland to Robert Watters, Esquire, of Whitehaven,
A VERY valuable tract of LAND in the aforesaid county, known by the name of the LONG ORDINARY, containing about 800 acres. The land is well timbered, very level, the soil good, and the plantation in fine order, with cleared land sufficient to work 6 or 8 hands to advantage. There are upon it two complete sets of new buildings, commodious for two families. One set of the buildings is upon the main road, and are very profitably employed as a tavern, having a large house with three brick chimneys, kitchen, and other outhouses, also a new storehouse, with a lodging room and countinghouse. The tavern has generally rented for 50l. a year, exclusive of the storehouse. The other buildings are at a small distance from the tavern, very well finished, and convenient for a private family. At the same time will be sold sundry likely SLAVES. One half the purchase money to be paid when a conveyance is executed for the land, and a reasonable credit will be allowed for the remainder. Immediate possession will be given of the tavern and the houses on the road, with the plantation. The other houses will be given up next fall. EILBECK, Ross, and company.
RUN away last JULY, from the subscriber, in RICHMOND TOWN, a Negro man named WHARTON, about 22 years of age, a yellowish complexion, agreeable countenance, speaks well, has a smooth skin, is of the middle size, and very likely; he carried away several suits of clothes, so that his dress cannot be described. He has waited on and rode about with me for some months, and is acquainted in several parts of the country; but I suppose he is gone to Nansemond, as he was raised near the Old Town, or Suffolk, and sold, some years ago, by Mr. John Driver. I am told he has been seen at or near the house of Mr. Holloway. Whoever will take up the said runaway, and secure him in gaol, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS, but if brought to me FORTY, besides what the law directs. All masters of vessels, and others, are forbid to harbour or carry the said slave out of the country. PETERFIELD TRENT.
For SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND in Goochland, containing, by an old survey, 510 acres, lying on the waters of Geneto and Beaverdam, the soil very good, and its situation convenient, it being within twenty two miles of Richmond, and within half a mile of a merchant mill, where a ready market may be had for wheat, which this land produces as fine as any in the colony, and is on the river road from Richmond to Augusta; ready money may thereby be always had for corn, fodder, &c. There are about 70 acres cleared, and in good order for cropping; likewise houses suitable for an overseer and Negroes, and a small orchard. There are also a few acres of meadow land, which might be improved at a small expence. Twelve months credit will be allowed for one half the purchase money, and two years for the other half, if required. Apply to the subscriber, at Fourmile creek. JOHN PLEASANTS.
To be RENTED by the year, or for a term of years,
A TAVERN near Fourmile creek, lately occupied by John Christian, and formerly by Daniel Stone; it is on the main river road from Richmond to Williamsburg, and on a very public road leading from Petersburg to Newcastle. The dwelling house is commodious, having 4 rooms below stairs, and 2 above. There are suitable out houses, and, if required, others may be built, and land sufficient to work two or three hands. I will also let a garden and pasture. For terms apply to
JOHN PLEASANTS.
RUN away from the subscribers, in Fredericksburg, on the 22d of November, two servant men; the one a barber, named John Cockle, an Englishman, about five feet seven inches high, had on a chocolate coloured coat and jacket, blue cloth breeches, and a small fashionable hat; he wore his own short brown hair curled, speaks thick, and stoops a little in the shoulders. The other is a tailor, named John Driver, calls himself an Englishman, but has the Irish accent, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, with short bushy hair, had on a blue coat, red striped gingham jacket, and wilton breeches. Whoever takes up said servants, and delivers them to us, in Fredericksburg, shall have five pounds reward, or in proportion for either of them. JOHN ATKINSON, JAMES NEWTON.
CHESTERFIELD, November 19, 1773.
WHEREAS the partnership of Wright, Fowler, and company, was dissolved the first of October last, it is requested of all persons indebted to the said concern immediately to discharge their balances, as the situation of the concern will admit of no indulgence. Those who are unable, are desired to settle, and grant bond, with security, if required. The GOODS on hand will be sold on Thursday the 16th of December next, altogether, or in parcels, as may best suit the purchasers. The credit will be agreed on at the day of sale. Bond, with security, will be required. WILLIAM FOWLER.
Fredericksburg, November 1, 1773.
I INTEND to leave this colony the latter end of May next, for the space of 3 or 4 months, to make a tour down the rivers Ohio and Mississippi. As it would be rather inconvenient to keep public house during that time, I would willingly rent my lots and houses, which are in good repair, on reasonable terms, with or without furniture; they are well calculated for either a store, tavern, or private family. The gentlemen who now favour me with their company as boarders pay upwards of 200l. per annum, and the subscription lately made up for a purse to be run for during five years, at this town, greatly add to the public way of life. In case I rent the houses without furniture, I would sell greatest part on reasonable terms for ready money. Should any person be inclined to purchase the lots and houses, I would sell, on credit, for any term of years, not exceeding seven, paying interest from the day of sale, with approved security. I will also rent the merchant mills at the lower end of this town, formerly Mr. Roger Dixon's, which I have for six years, now in good repair, and the bake and dwellinghouses, with 25 acres of land adjoining, all conveniently situated for the grain trade.—I take this method to address myself to those gentlemen, officers, &c. who have claims for lands on the Ohio and Mississippi (and who are not already engaged) requesting their favours for laying such claims in my hands to get the same surveyed. To convince them of my best endeavours to serve them, and procuring the best lands, I will take part of each claim, which must induce every impartial man to think a care will be wanting to get the finest lands. A number of gentlemen, of undoubted probity, intend going, which will add greatly to the executing of a scheme of this kind.—I desire all persons who have any demands against me to apply before that time, in order to be satisfied in payment; to enable me to comply therein, all those indebted are desired to come and settle their accounts, to prevent costs, and the disagreeable trouble it will give their humble servant, B. JOHNSTON.
SURRY, November 20, 1773.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. William Edwards, deceased, are desired to pay their accounts immediately; and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to bring or send them to the subscriber by the 25th of December next. NICHOLAS FAULCON, jun. executor.

To the PUBLIC. PETER HARDY was indeed the Canadian I meant to shew in his true light, that he might not impose on the public. It is to him, not to his clerk, I address myself. In his advertisement of the 19th of August last he flatters himself he is well acquainted with the different branches of coach and chaise making, having studiously endeavoured to obtain them by a long course of practice in Europe; he means he would flatter the gentlemen of this colony to believe his notorious lies, as I can prove he never saw one yard of Europe, neither did he ever work for any coachmaker but me. Quere, where then did he get his knowledge in the coach and chaise way? Not in Canada, as there never was a coach seen there but one. My stile may be poor, but it is honest; such as you, or your clerk, cannot answer, but as lawyers commonly do, when they have a bad cause, by endeavouring to evade coming to the point. I think you have furnished me with a just appellation for yourself, of being a puffer . What I have asserted is truth. Learn to be honest, and speak truth, and then I will answer you when you please. Till then adieu. From your's, AN HIBERNIAN.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has got an extraordinary good painter who understands his business as well as any man in the colony. He is a good limner, landscape painter, &c. and an excellent hand at painting of coats of arms and cyphers on carriages. He can also paint any kind of pictures as well, and as much to the life, as those imported from England. Those that want such painting may depend on having it done in the best and most expeditious manner by applying to me, in Newcastle. CHARLES TINSLEY.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a middle sized gray fleabitten horse, about 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, no perceivable brand, and appears to be very old. Posted, and appraised to 4l. MOSES CAMBELL.
FOR SALE, AT OUR STORE IN NORFOLK, OZNABRIGS, faddlery, low priced hats, and checks in assorted packages, Cadiz salt, Barbados and Grenada rum, Barbados spirit, choice Lisbon wine in quarter casks, Madeira wine in pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks, of sterling New York, and Virginia quality; also coffee, ginger, pimento, Muscovado sugar, logwood, earthen ware, and European made cordage.
GREENWOOD, RITSON, and MARSH. *** Our brig BETSEY, Capt. Solomon Edey, will sail for Madeira in fourteen days, and return directly to Norfolk: Any of our friends, or those connected with the house of Messrs. Lamar, Hill, Bissett, and company, will oblige us by their orders for wines by her. — NORFOLK, November 20, 1773.
FOR SALE, TWO thousand acres of exceeding fine LAND for tobacco, wheat, or Indian corn, lying on both sides of Bull Run, in Loudoun and Prince William; about 300 acres of it are rich low ground and meadow land. It lies within 4 miles of two merchant mills, and about 10 miles of two other merchant mills in Loudoun, 30 miles from Colchester, Alexandria, and Dumfries. If any person or persons incline to purchase the whole, or any part of the said lands, they may be shewn them, and know the terms, by applying to Capt. Francis Peyton, in Loudoun county, who has full power to treat for the same, or to the subscriber. It may be laid off in lots of two, three, or four hundred acres (as may best suit the purchasers) with an equal quantity of low ground and meadow land to each lot. ROBERT BURWELL.
TO BE RENTED, A SET of HOUSES lately built in Caroline county, a little above the Bowling Green, on the main road that leads from Fredericksburg to Williamsburg, which are thought to be conveniently situated for a tavern; likewise a storehouse, suitable for a merchant. Any person inclinable to rent may know the terms by applying to Mr. Edmund Pendleton, near the premises. The house will be delivered on New Year's day. JOHN HOOMES.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, a dark coloured mare, about 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, branded on the near shoulder I, and on the near buttock R, paces well, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a blaze face, and has a bell on: she has been scalded for the fistula. Posted, and appraised to 6l. WILLIAM HANSFORD.
COBHAM, December 1, 1773. ON Monday the 20th instant will be LET , for one or more years, to the highest bidder, the FERRY from this place to James Town, as also a very commodious TAVERN . The trustees beg leave to inform all whom it may concern that they have, at their own expence, erected a tavern and other necessary houses, in order to accommodate travellers and passengers in the best and most convenient manner; and they expect that the goodness of the houses, which will be compleatly finished in a fortnight, will be an inducement to some honest and well behaved person to undertake it, who may expect every encouragement from THE TRUSTEES.
INTEND to leave the colony soon. SAMUEL NELSON.
ROBERT YOUNG , lately from London, intends to leave this colony shortly.
VIRGINIA, &c. At a GENERAL COURT , held at the Capitol October 23, 1773. William Goosley , plaintiff, against Messrs. Perkins , Buchanan, and Brown, of London, merchants, Thomas Adams, Sampson Matthews, and George Matthews, Patrick Coutts, Amos and James Ladd, William Acrill, Ryland Randolph, Major Wilcox and company, Thomas Stewart, James Watt, Meriwether Smith, William Smith, Carter Braxton, Corbin Griffin, Samuel Griffin, and William Griffin, defendants.
THE defendants Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, being beyond sea, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered that the other defendants, who have effects of the said Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, in their hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete, such effects, until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same; that the said defendants, Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be, within fifteen days, inserted in the Virginia gazette, for two months successively, and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of Henrico, in the county of Henrico, and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BEN: WALLER.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of Albemarle county, greeting: We command you that you summon Anne Manly to appear before our justices of our General Court, in chancery, at the Capitol in Williamsburg, on the first day of the next court, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against her by Samuel Gay; and this she shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. and have then there this writ. Witness John Earl of Dunmore, our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg, the 5th day of November, in the 14th year of our reign. BEN: WALLER.
WHEREAS the copartnerships of M c Keand and Buchanan, and M c Keand, Buchanan, and company, were dissolved about 18 months ago, by the death of two of the partners, this is to request all those indebted to the said companies to make speedy payment, either to Alexander Buchanan, who will attend in Richmond, or William Gregory, of Charles City, who is appointed to collect the debts due to the said copartnerships there. As great indulgence has already been given, suits will be commenced against all those whose accounts are not settled by the first of April next. JAMES BUCHANAN , administrator. To be SOLD , on the premises, on the third Thursday in June next.
THE very profitable ORDINARY , belonging to the subscriber, at KING WILLIAM COURT-HOUSE , with 600 acres of very valuable LAND adjoining to it. The place is so well known that it is unnecessary to describe it, or to point out the advantage of its situation, which is so central that it is daily resorted by travellers from all parts; so that it has constant custom. The ordinary, and some small tenements on the land, have rented for 170l. a year, and are now well worth 200l. a year, or more. The purchaser may have possession the first day of November next, and is to pay one fifth of the purchase money that day, and one other fifth annually after, until the whole is satisfied. Bond, with good security, for the payment thereof, must be given to the subscriber, who will treat privately with any person inclined to purchase before the day of sale. JOHN QUARLES.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Fredericksburg, a convict servant man named SAMUEL RANDALL , aged about 28 years, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and rather inclining to be fat, has short and strait dark brown hair, smooth complexion, a simple, innocent look, and is by trade a bricklayer; had on a white ground and black spotted swankin jacket without sleeves, brown linen shirt and trowsers, a pair of brown yarn stockings, and a pair of misfellow'd brass buckles in his shoes; he had no coat when he went away. Whoever secures him in any gaol in this colony shall have a reward of THREE POUNDS , and if brought to me FIVE POUNDS .—The said fellow went off the 2d of November. JOHN HAZLEGROVE.
RICHMOND, November 30, 1773. ALL those indebted to James and Robert Donald and company, at their stores late in this place, Albemarle, and Amherst, are requested to pay their balances to David Shepherd and James Miller, who are appointed to receive the same; and those who have demands against the said stores are desired to apply to them for payment. JAMES BUCHANAN.
*** As uncommon indulgence has been shewn to those indebted to the above stores, it is hoped they will, by making speedy payments, prevent any disagreeable application; and as many accounts are yet unsettled, those who neglect to close the same by bond or some other specialty, by the first of March next, must blame themselves for the consequence. David Shepherd will attend in Albemarle and Amherst, and the subscriber in Richmond, and the adjoining county courts. JAMES MILLER.
To Mrs. R I N D. MADAM, Please to insert the following order of council in your Gazette, and continue the publication of it three weeks, for the information of the officers and soldiers therein mentioned.
At a COUNCIL , held November 4, 1773, It was ordered, that the five certificates lately returned to the secretary's office for 72,299 acres of land (being the residue of the 200,000 acres promised by the Honourable Robert Dinwiddie's proclamation of the 19th of February, 1754) should be patented in the following manner, viz.
The survey for the tract of 7276 acres to George Washington and George Muse; the former to have 3953, and the latter 3323 acres.
The tract of 28,400 acres to the following persons, whose proportions thereof are mentioned after their names, viz. Robert Stobo's heir 9000, Jacob Vanbraam 9000, John Banes, representative of James Towers, deceased, 6000, Andrew Fowler 400, Thomas Napp 400, the representative of Arthur Watts, deceased, 400, John Fox, assignee of Jesse May, 400, Francis Self 400, Robert Stewart 400, Robert Murphy 400, John Smith 400, Alexander Bonny 400, the representative of William Horn, deceased, 400, and William M c Anulty 400 acres.
The tract of 7894 acres to the following persons, in the proportions, mentioned after their names, viz. William Bronaugh 6000, Doctor James Craik 1794, and George Muse 100 acres.
The tract of 6788 acres to the following persons, in like manner, viz. Andrew Wagener 2572, John West 1400, and George Mercer 2816 acres. And
The tract of 21,941 acres, in like manner, to the following persons, viz. To the heir of Col. Joshua Fry 7242, John Savage 2572, Thomas Bullett 2500, the representative of William Wright, deceased, 2500, John David Woelpert 600, Adam Stephen 2100, Andrew Lewis 2100, and Peter Hog 2100 acres.
In making the above allotment of these five tracts of land, it may not be amiss to remark, that those who were deficient of their respective quantities at the last distribution have been considered in the present; and as the issuing of these patents will compleat the grant of 200,000 acres, under the proclamation aforesaid, it is hoped, and expected, that all those who have contributed nothing, or partially towards the completion of it, will now (without more delay) think it reasonable and just to pay their several proportions of the expences attending this undertaking into the hands of theirs and your most humble servant, GEORGE WASHINGTON.
S W E E T H A L L, A VERY pleasant situation on Pamunkey river, with about 400 acres of high LAND , and several hundred acres of valuable marsh, will be sold on Thursday the 16th of December, at King William courthouse, being court day, to the highest bidder, for ready money, by virtue of a deed of trust from Mr. Roger Gregory to ROBERT RUFFIN.
To be SOLD , by the subscriber, at his house near Piscattaway ferry, in Essex county, at public auction, on Friday the 31st of December next,
TEN likely Virginia born NEGROES , all under 20 years of age but one, which is about 38, a good cook, and as handy a wench as any in the colony; also a couple of blooded colts, two yoke of oxen, with sundry other cattle, a parcel of sheep, inferior to few, and part of my household furniture. Six months credit will be allowed the purchasers, on their giving bond and security to WILLIAM YOUNG.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a bay mare, about 4 feet 7 inches high, 5 or 6 years old, branded on the off shoulder A, has some saddle spots on her back, a small white spot on her neck, and marked with an underkerl in each ear. Posted, and appraised to 8l. SAMUEL MARKSBURY.
THURSDAY, December 4, 1766. ORDERED , That the Clerks of the several County Courts in this Colony do transmit to the Clerk of this House, in the first Part of every Meeting of the General Assembly, a List of the Titheables in their Counties, containing the Names of such Titheables: and that they transmit also, at the same Time, a List of the public Charges of their respective Counties.
ORDERED , That the Clerk of this House do cause the same to be published in the Virginia Gazette. BY THE HOUSE OF BURGESSES. GEORGE WYTHE, C. H. B.
IN pursuance of a decree of the county court of Elizabeth City will be sold, at the dwellinghouse of John Casey, at Saltford's creek, in the said county, on Thursday the 16th of December, if fair, if not, the next fair day, the tract of land whereon the said Casey now lives, containing 62 acres, more or less, whereon is a good dwellinghouse, with some convenient out houses, lying about 5 miles from Hampton, and convenient for fishing, fowling, &c. likewise two Negroes, twelve head of neat cattle, two oxen, one pair of cart wheels, twenty head of sheep, two horses, and one mare, to satisfy a mortgage due to the estate of William Westwood, deceased. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving bond, with approved security, payable to the executors of said Westwood; the bonds to carry interest from the day of sale. The SHERIFF.

FOR SALE.
ABOUT twelve thousand acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO LAND, in Amherst county, whereon are several plantations and improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty hands. There is on this land for sale a very valuable GRIST MILL, lately built, with a stone dam and a pair of good COLOGNE MILLSTONES, which mill has for two years past got upwards of 100 barrels of toll corn, and is situated on a never failing stream. The land will be shewn by William Womack, who lives at one of the plantations, and the prices of the land made known by him. One or two years credit will be allowed, interest being paid for the second year, and also for the first, if the money is not paid agreeable to contract. The land is to be laid off and surveyed by Colonel William Cabell, at the expence of the purchaser. Deeds will be made, upon bond and approved security being given, either to Call, William Cabell, or the subscriber. Six per cent. discount will be allowed for ready money, or good merchants notes. If any person would chuse to exchange lands in the lower part of the country, on or near some navigable river, that are good, it is more than probable we should agree.
November } t f CARTER BRAXTON. 10, 1773 }
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 4th of January next, if fair, otherwise next fair day, at Samuel Watson's plantation, in Amherst county, about five miles from Penn's ordinary,
EIGHTY choice SLAVES, consisting of men, women, and children, most of whom are Virginia born, a large quantity of CORN and FODDER, sixty or seventy head of CATTLE, some PLOW HORSES, MARES and COLTS, and many PLANTATION UTENSILS. Credit will be allowed until the first day of April, 1775; but if payment is not made then the bonds to carry five per cent. interest from the day of sale. Bond and approved security to be given to Messrs. William Cabell, James Allen, John Hawkins, and William Womack, who are empowered to conduct the sale. Six per cent. interest will be allowed for ready money, and also for some merchants notes, after they have accepted orders drawn on them. At the same time and place will be rented, if not before sold, several valuable PLANTATIONS, in fine order for cropping, sufficient to work 30 hands, with all necessary houses. Some of the SLAVES will be sold for ready money. 6 CARTER BRAXTON.
At a GENERAL COURT, held at the CAPITOL November 6, 1773.
James Campbell, Archibald Campbell, James Parker, William Atcheson, Thomas Newton, executors, &c. of Robert Tucker, deceased, and John Hunter, plaintiffs, against Thomas Willison, Alexander M'Swain, and Archibald Ritchie, defendants, In chancery.
THE defendants Willison and M'Swain being beyond sea, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered, that the other defendant, who hath effects of the said Willison and M'Swain in his hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same; that the said defendants, Willison and M'Swain, do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a copy of this order be, within 15 days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. Anne, in the county of Essex, and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BEN: WALLER.
PETERSBURG, November 15, 1773.
THE death of Mr. Richard Booker occasions a discontinuance of the business carried on by him at this place by the firm of Richard Booker and company: This is therefore to request those who have had dealings with the said concern to pay off their respective balances immediately to Mr. Thomas Shore, who is properly authorized to receive and settle the same; likewise to treat with any person in want of the goods on hand, which consist of a large assortment suitable for the season.
3 The SURVIVING PARTNERS.
To be SOLD, in Charles City county, a plantation, lying upon a branch of Herring creek, containing 200 acres, 40 or 50 acres of which are good low grounds; also a dwellinghouse 28 by 18, and other houses; likewise some orchards. This is an excellent place for stock. Any person wanting to purchase may know the terms by applying to Capt. William Green Munford, who lives within 10 miles of the plantation. SYLVANUS GREGORY.
TAKEN up, in King George, a grey mare, paces naturally, branded on the near shoulder, and on the near buttock W. Posted, and appraised to 4l. ROBERT MACKEE.
TAKEN up, in Spottsylvania, a red steer, 5 years old, marked with a crop and slit in each ear. Posted, and appraised to 3l. 10s. ABRAHAM ESTES, senior.
THIS is to inform those whom it may concern that all the estate of Col. James Quarles, late of the county of King William, deceased, in the hands of Col. John Quarles, and his other legatees, are held by them, under the express condition of its being at all times liable for his the said James's engagements, of which there are many yet unsettled; therefore any sale, mortgage, or conveyance of any kind, made or done, or to be made or done, by any of the said James Quarles's legatees, for any part of said estate, will be invalid until all engagements are satisfied.
4 WILLIAM AYLETT, Executor.
PURSUANT to the will of Mr. John Smith, deceased, will be sold on the following days, viz. On Friday the 3d of December next, at the testator's plantation in King William county, a valuable stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, together with a large crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. And on Tuesday the 7th of the same month, on the premises, a very valuable tract of land, lying in Henrico county, on the Brook Swamp, about four miles from Richmond, and known by the name of Pick-enocky, containing, by an old survey, 200 acres, one hundred of which are very rich, well timbered low grounds, drained by an extraordinary piece of dam work, and the place is in good order for cropping, having a sufficient quantity of wheat now sowed thereon; likewise the stocks of all kinds, together with the crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. And on Tuesday the 21st of December, on the premises, a tract containing above 2000 acres of rich, well timbered land, lying in Goochland county, on James river, near the mouth of the Great Bird, and opposite to Elk Island, having on it a plantation sufficient to work sixteen hands, and the soil very suitable for tobacco, wheat, and corn. This land will, in order to suit the purchasers, be divided into several lots before the day of sale. At the same time and place will be sold 91 valuable SLAVES; 15 of which belong to the estate of Mr. Joseph Smith, deceased; likewise a large stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, together with the crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. One half of the purchase money for the lands to be paid the 1st of May next, and the balance 12 months after that time. Credit for the slaves, stocks, &c. will be allowed till the 1st of July next, the purchasers giving bonds and security, which are to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. If either of the above mentioned days of sale should prove unfair the public may depend that the sale will be the next succeeding fair day.
t d f WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor of John, And administrator of Joseph Smith, deceased.
P. S. There will be 40 slaves more sold in Goochland, at the Bird plantation, opposite to Elk Island, on the above mentioned day, viz. the 21st of December; for whom the purchasers, if required, may have longer credit. And on Wednesday the 1st of December will be sold at the late Mr. John Smith's plantation, in Hanover, all the stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, on credit till the 1st of July. W. A.
A YOUNG gentleman, who has lately taken his batchelor's degree at Nassau Hall college, in New Jersey, would be glad of employment as a private or public TUTOR, and will wait on any gentleman, on notice being given by letter, directed to Mr. William Carr, postmaster at Dunfries, if the terms proposed are approved.
ON Monday the 29th of this month will be sold all the personal estate of the late Mr. John Tyler; also the houses and lots, and a young cook wench with two children. Six months credit for all sums above forty shillings for the personal estate, and twelve months for the houses, &c. Bond and security will be required by
JOHN TYLER, Executor.
AS I am desirous of purchasing a place more convenient to my business, I would willingly sell 550 acres of land, from five to six miles and a half of Williamsburg, about 400 of which are under good ash and oak timber, adjoining Powhatan swamp. The price of the above I could with safety leave to the neighbours to fix, and the payments shall be as follows, to wit, one third of the money in December twelvemonth, and so on yearly till paid.
3 JOHN TYLER.
To be SOLD and entered upon immediately, A TRACT of LAND containing 1300 acres, more or less, on Pianketank river, in Gloucester county. It is needless to be particular about it as it is the same I advertised last year and then gave a full account of it, since that time I sold it to John Atkinson, Esq. of Maryland, who refuses to take the property unless he can have the option to offer it to the public. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to me in Middlesex. I want part of the money at the meeting of the merchants, and for the remainder I will give reasonable credit. AUGUSTINE SMITH.
TAKEN up, in Augusta, a chestnut sorrel mare, 12 hands high, about 12 years old, with a small bell on, branded D S on the off shoulder, has a small star, and paces naturally. Posted, and appraised to 5l. 10s. JONATHAN WATTERS.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber, living in Westmoreland, the 12th of August last, an Irish convict servant man named MATTHEW THARP, by trade a gardener, about 5 feet 5 inches high, well made, much pitted with the small pox, has short dark hair, but generally wears a dark wig over it clubbed; had on, and took with him, a pair of leather breeches, light coloured cloth coat, old striped jacket, several white and oznabrig shirts, one check ditto, an old brown holland coat, striped holland trousers much stained, shoes and stockings of many sorts, a hat almost new, with a band and buckle. This fellow was convicted last June Oyer court was a twelvemonth for horsestealing. Whoever will secure him in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that I get him, shall receive the above reward. I have been credibly informed that some time after the said Tharp eloped, he went down to Williamsburg, and applied to John Randolph, Esquire, for a pass, which he obtained.
JOSEPH PIERCE.
FOR SALE.
SEVERAL valuable tracts of LAND, adjoining each other, or both sides of Chappawamick Run, in the counties of Stafford and Prince William, containing 2600 acres, being the seat whereon the subscriber formerly resided. These lands are situate four miles above Aquia warehouses, and four miles below the town of Dumfries, the soil of more than half of it exceeding good; there is on it as fine a mill seat as any in the colony, upon a large and never failing stream. There is a great appearance of iron ore, and a large quantity of white oak and pine timber, a tolerable commodious dwellinghouse, a great number of convenient outhouses, good orchards, and several tenements in order for cropping. There are also 200 acres of fine meadow ground, half of which was sowed in timothy last fall and this spring. A more particular description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed that any person inclined to purchase will view the premises, and the subscriber earnestly entreats all such to form their ideas of the value of this estate from their own observations, and not from any accounts they may receive from others, as there are some persons, who are thought good natured, worthy men, amuse themselves with decrying the property of their neighbours, even at the expence of truth, and under the mask of friendship to the person injured. And the subscriber is more particular in this caution, as he hath formerly received several severe injuries of that kind from one in that neighbourhood. The above lands are under the incumbrance of two mortgages; the one for a considerable sum, made by the subscriber himself, the other for an inconsiderable sum, made by the person of whom he purchased one of the small tracts, which mortgages are to be first paid out of the money arising from the sale. For terms apply to THOMSON MASON.
FOR SALE.
THE public STOREHOUSE in that part of the town of Richmond called Shockoes, rented at fifteen pounds a year; the two half acre lots, No. 400 and No. 670, in the same town; the valuable lot of one hundred acres of timbered land, near the same, known by the description of No. 799; also the two half acre lots, No. 116 and No. 267, in the town of Manchester or Rocky Ridge, on the south side of the falls of James river. For terms apply to Joshua Storrs of Richmond, or to the subscriber. THOMSON MASON.
YORK town, june 9, 1773.
THE subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the will of their testator, the late Honourable William Nelson, desire that all persons who were indebted to him will endeavour to make as speedy payments as possible. Those who have accounts open on his books, and who cannot immediately discharge the balances, are desired to give their bonds. This request is the more necessary, as most of the legacies bequeathed by the testator are to be paid in ready money, and he has directed that his younger sons' fortunes be placed out at interest upon undoubted securities, so soon as it can be done. Those who have any demands are desired to make them immediately known.
THOMAS NELSON, HUGH NELSON, THOMAS NELSON, jun. RO. C. NICHOLAS.
TO BE SOLD.
ABOUT fourteen thousand acres of exceeding good LAND in the county of Pittsylvania. For terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose, of Amherst, who is ready with any person inclined to purchase, and empowered to make a legal title.
t f THOMAS LOMAX.
TAKEN up, in Goochland, a bay mare and a young colt, the mare is about 4 feet 6 inches high, 6 years old, and is branded on the near shoulder and buttock A; her mane has been roached. DAVID MADDOX.
TAKEN up, in King William, a small brown heifer, marked with a swallowfork and half crop in each ear, the two hind feet white a little above the hoofs, and some white in her flanks. Posted, and appraised to 11. 10s. ANNE PATMER.