The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1777-05-09 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD
High HEAVEN to GRACIOUS ENDS directs the STORM!
LONDON, Jan. 6.
Lord and general Howe, in their letters since the Gazette, have given government to understand, that it is in vain to contest with the Americans. Their enthusiasm is such, that if they are subdued for the moment in one corner, they will break out in another; it is mere Cadmean work. Ministry hang their heads on this news; for, by all their returns, the spirit of independence is now higher than it has yet been.
There is no more probability of the campaign in America being over than at first, and to raise supplies for another year will effectually undo this deluded and infatuated country.
Jan. 13. Two ordnance vessels are to sail with the first convoy to New York, whose cargoes, it is computed, will cost near 50,000l.
It is much questioned, by men of intelligence, whether the rupture with America was not embraced by the ministers as a fortunate opportunity of abridging the liberties of this nation.
When the Leicester house cabal existed, the republican governments in America were eye-sores to that faction.
There are papers, in existence, which demonstrate that the plan now pursuing against America was framed so early as the year 1750. A model of government was drawn up, a part of which consisted in destroying the popular governments in the colonies. The insurrections at Boston afforded administration an opportunity of correcting the mischiefs occasioned by those governments.
King William was not so careful of his papers as he should have been, or they never would have fallen into the hands of Sir John Dalrymple. Certain persons, deep in the secrets of Leicester house, have been rather incautious; their papers, at a convenient season, will throw light on some transactions of the present day.
It is reported with confidence, at the west end of the town, that a French army, consisting of upwards of 70,000 men, will cross the Rhine early in the month of April, while two other armies, of 40,000 each, are to assemble on the confines of France, bordering upon the dominions of the kings of Spain and Sardinia. These great preparations are making, it is said, in consequence of a grand alliance agreed on between the courts of Vienna, Versailles, Madrid, Naples, and Turin.
Extract of a letter from Paris, Jan. 9.
“Dr. Franklin is visited by many of the first rank of all nations, excepting the Scotch, and them he absolutely denies seeing, for he says those people were the sole cause of the ruin of his country. He has almost every day private conferences with the ministry, and great respect is paid him. The English ambassador looks on him with a jealous eye, and watches all his motions very strictly; but it is generally believed here, that whatever the Doctor asks of the court of France will be readily
granted him. Many young gentlemen pay their court to him, in hopes of getting employment in the service of the provincials, most of whom have been taught the use of arms from their infancy. It is thought most of them will embark for America early in the spring.”
The success of general Howe having occasioned many encomiums to be bestowed on him in presence of a secretary of state more eminent in the cabinet than in the field, a favourite, observing that his lordship rather sickened at military praise, paid him this well timed compliment, “One Nestor is worth ten Alexanders.”
Jan. 23. Yesterday morning, at 4 o'clock, lord Stormont arrived at his house in St. James's place, from whence we may naturally conclude that the House of Bourbon have at length thrown away the mask of fidelity.
Lord Chatham lies dangerously ill at Hayes.
A private letter this day from Bristol says, that last Monday night another attempt was made to burn that city; that a fire broke out near Wells's sugar house, and another in a hay loft; that a candle was found lighted at both ends amongst some shavings, and some combustible matters lay near both places.
It is said that lord Weymouth, by a proper and spirited memorial, demanded the restitution of the ship Vine, of Hull, which was laden at Charante (a French port near Rochford) with brandy, linseed, &c. for Hull, and was taken by the American privateer which brought Dr. Franklin; and it is said that the French court, so far from complying with this request, have permitted the ship and cargo to be publickly sold at Nantz.
Yesterday there was a court of aldermen. Sir Watkin Lewes made a motion relative to pressing men in the city, which was seconded by mr. alderman Sawbridge, and carried unanimously; and the court resolved unanimously, “That this court do request the right hon. the lord mayor to order the city marshals to patrol the streets, and to take to their assistance a sufficient number of constables, to apprehend such people as they may find illegally depriving persons of their liberty, and detaining them under colour of press warrants, or committing any other breach of the peace.”
Jan. 28. Lord North will on Monday next appoint a day for laying some papers before the House of Commons, and founding a motion on them relative to the settlement of America.
Instructions are sent to lord Stormont, at the court of Versailles, to demand the delivery of Dr. Franklin, in order that he may be sent to England. In case of a refusal, his lordship has orders to return home immediately.
Extract of a letter from Bristol, Jan. 19.
“This city seems threatened with destruction. This morning, about 6 o'clock, a fire, the most dreadful known for many
years in this city, broke out in the warehouse of mr. A. Brown, bookseller, and communicated to those of mr. Levey, in Bell lane, which were almost all full of Spanish wool. Matches and other combustibles were discovered in the warehouses, which it is imagined were placed there in the night, though the fire did not appear till the hour above mentioned. Most of the wool, &c. was saved, though greatly damaged; but the warehouses which form one side of Bell lane are entirely consumed. The Bell tavern, on the other side the lane, caught fire three or four times, but by the assistance of the engines, which were well supplied with water, it was prevented from spreading farther; which had it done, in all probability not only that lane, but the greatest part of Broad street and Small street must have been destroyed. About the time that the fire broke out, a quantity of combustibles was found on the key, among a number of barrels of oil, to which the villains had attempted to set fire, but providentially were disappointed in their diabolical scheme. These alarming circumstances have determined the principal inhabitants to patrol the city every night.---Postscript, 1 o'clock. I have just returned from the council house, where several persons have been examined, most of whom were discharged. Two, however, I am informed, are sent to Bridewell. Thank God, the fire is now extinguished.”
Another letter from Bristol, dated January 19th, relates the foregoing particulars, and adds, the damage sustained by the gentlemen concerned is estimated at near 15,000l.
On Monday night the press was hotter on the river than at any time since it broke out. All the coasting vessels, colliers, outward bound ships, and even fishing boats, were stripped of their men.
Yesterday a messenger arrived at St. James's, from lord Grantham at Madrid, which brought advice that a squadron of Spanish men of war, with troops and engineers on board, are sailed from Cadiz. To what part they are bound is not known. In consequence of the above intelligence, despatches were immediately sent from the admiralty office to Plymouth, Chatham, and Portsmouth.
BOSTON April 3.
Last week a ship of 20 guns, and a brig of 14, arrived in a safe port from France, laden with goods and warlike stores.
Extract of a letter from Nova Scotia, dated Menis, Feb. 20.
“I embrace this opportunity of sending a line or two, and not so much to let you know that we are well, as to let you know that Falmouth is to be taken this spring. Four ships with troops are to come from Halifax early in the spring, and I believe some from the southward. Their intention is to get possession of Casco Bay, and join it to this government. I hope you will take care of yourself.”

PHILADELPHIA, April 16.
Extract of a letter from London, Jan. 24.
I DO not know how I am to live, when bankruptcies are flying around me every day. Two houses in the West India trade broke for near 1,200,000l. and many others have gone. In short, distress is almost universal; for since the famous 1772, no such bankruptcies have been known as within these four months past, and things seem to look worse and worse every day. None but contractors and treasury men are likely to live. Be firm, and persevere to the last, I beseech you; nothing is wanting to ensure success to the good and glorious cause but unanimity, perseverance, and firmness, since this year will prove the last dying struggle with us. Extract of a letter from London, Jan. 24.
"The proceedings at New York, which are concealed from you, exceed by far any thing that history tells us of, except in the days of the second triumvirate at Rome. The same game will, unquestionably, be played wherever they have the same power. This year, I trust, will make all things right. The AMERICAN FABIUS has hit on the true plan to save his country."
A party of armed Tories lately made their appearance near Newark, when they were attacked by the militia, who killed a captain and two privates, and put the rest to flight.
April 24. The enemy's ships still continue in our bay, where they have taken and burnt several vessels bound in. The enemy make it a general practice to burn all the vessels that they take, belonging to this continent.
Extract of a letter from Bound Brook, April 17.
"Deserters all affirm, that the enemy have tin boats at Brunswick, to be carried in waggons to the Delaware, as supports for bridges, on which the army are to pass over.
Extract of a letter from an officer at camp near Bonham town, April 15, 1777.
"A detachment under the command of capt. Alexander Patterson, of the Pennsylvania 12th regiment, commanded by col. Cook, attacked the picquet guard of the enemy at 2 o'clock this morning about 400 yards from Bonham town, and after a short, but obstinate engagement, the whole of the guard, 25 in number, was killed and taken prisoners. Lieut. Frazer, of the 71st regiment, was killed on the spot. The enemy, though advantageously posted, did not attempt to support their guard, but retired with precipitation to their works. Our officers and soldiers behaved with the greatest coolness and courage on this occasion; their conduct would do honour to the best disciplined troops. We had lieutenants M c Albatton and Reily, of col. Cook's regiment, wounded, but not mortally."
April 26. A letter from a merchant in London to his correspondent in Bassetterre, St. Kitt's, says: "The capture of so many Jamaica ships has occasioned a rapid rise in the price of sugars. Mr. Manning, two days ago, sold some of Mr. Taylor's sugars at 48s. 6d. It has also occasioned the stoppage of a very capital Jamaica house (Satigold and Jackson) whose unsettled negotiation amounts to the enormous sum of near 800,000l. Another Jamaica house is said to have given way, and those have involved a banking house here, and a house at Bristol, the last for 50,000l. Mr. Jackson above mentioned, is said, waited on lord North, to acquaint him, that it was necessary to give his house some support, or their ruin would involve so many others, and the consequences would be too fatal to mercantile credit. He said they have a large sum in specie on board the Pallas frigate, one of the Jamaica convoys, which is not yet arrived. It is generally imagined that sugar will be at fifty
odd shillings per cent. Many more failures are apprehended.
In a late London paper is the following paragraph, "They write from Paris, that a certain Scotch officer, having imprudently expressed a desire of affronting Silas Dean, ambassador from the American Congress, was prevented by an order of court, authorising the putting him under arrest; but that, through the good offices and generous interposition of Mr. Deane, the Scotchman, after proper concessions, was discharged."
April 29. We learn, by an express arrived in town yesterday, that general Carlton is within 45 miles of Ticonderoga. The garrison at that place is commanded by general Wayne.
BALTIMORE, April 29.
WE hear that the state of Massachusetts Bay have already completed their quota of 15 battalions, most of which have taken the field.
The Pennsylvania Board of War have issued orders for the removal of stores and provisions from Philadelphia, and for prohibiting flour in barrels being brought to that city.
Thomas Hutchinson, esq; late governor of Massachusetts Bay, died in London on the 17th of January last.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 9.
LAST Monday the General Assembly of this commonwealth met at the Capitol, but there not being a sufficient number of either House to proceed to business, the members present adjourned themselves from day to day till yesterday, when the Hon. ARCHIBALD CARY, esq; was chosen Speaker of the Senate, and the Hon. GEORGE WYTHE, esq; Speaker of the House of Delegates.
The Raleigh armed brig, Edward Travis, esq; commander, had the misfortune last Saturday night, it being exceedingly dark, to run foul of the Thames frigate, mounting 32 guns, outside of the capes, when she was taken. Capt. Travis had that day convoyed out a number of merchantmen, who all got safely to sea.
We have the pleasure to inform our readers, that general WASHINGTON has lately received considerable reinforcements, and it is hoped will soon be in a condition to measure swords with the enemy. A spirited exertion of the several states, this campaign, under the conduct of so able, so virtuous, and excellent a commander, will ensure our freedom and happiness for ever.
By capt. Lennis, just arrived, who left Cape Francois the 20th of April, we have the following advices, viz. That four armed vessels sailed with him, one of 24, and one of 16 guns, bound for Virginia, with warlike stores, and two of 14 guns for South Carolina, with 100 tuns of lead. These vessels were from Old France, and only touched at the Cape; and the masters and passengers said, that a number of other vessels were fitting out in France for the continent of America, among them two 36 gun frigates (almost ready to sail) with dry goods, &c. &c. &c. That the Americans meet with the greatest encouragement, and most friendly treatment, at Cape Francois. That the Sturdy Beggar privateer, belonging to Maryland, has taken a Guineaman with 400 slaves, and carried them into a safe port on the island of Hispaniola; and that the captain of the Sturdy Beggar told him he had taken a snow but a little while before, which was retaken.
Capt. Sinclair is also just arrived, with small arms, dry goods, &c. from France; and a gentleman came passenger with him, who has resided a number of years in London, but lately thought it prudent to de-
camp, with despatches from our ambassadors at the court of France to the Hon. the Congress of the United American States. Capt. Sinclair, on his passage, took a schooner from the Grenades, with 123 hds. of rum, 2 do of molasses, and 30 barrels of coffee, which he parted with off the coast of North Carolina, and makes no doubt he is arrived by this time in a safe port in that state, as he had a fair wind.
About 1 o'clock in the morning, last Tuesday se'nnight, capt. James Parker, with seven other prisoners, who lately made their escape from Alexandria, went to Mrs. Thompson's ferry on Potowmack, armed with muskets, &c. from whence they took the ferry boat and one negro man. They then proceeded to Cape Lookout, and boarded a sloop, which they robbed of some candles and a quantity of biscuit, and then seized a pilot boat belonging to one Hungerford, whom they obliged to carry them to Nanticoke river, on the Eastern Shore, where, after holding a consultation, they landed, throwing their arms overboard, and discharging the pilot and negro, who returned home on the Sunday after. Bartlett Goodrich, and another of the prisoners, did not go upon the expedition with capt. Parker; and adjutant Davies has come back to Alexandria, we hear, after safely convoying those whom he had taken charge of.
The brig Gloucester, capt. Vaughan, in 8 days from Charlestown, is arrived in York river, with salt, rum, and molasses.
A farther account of ELECTIONS, viz. For Amherst, Gabriel Penn and Hugh Rose, esqrs. Augusta, Samuel M c Dowell and John Poage, esqrs. Botetourt, Patrick Lockhart and John Bowyer, esqrs. Brunswick, Frederick Maclin and Henry Tazewell, esqrs. Sussex, Henry Gee and Gray Judkins, esqrs. Charlotte, William Hubard and James Speed, esqrs. Halifax, Micajah Watkins and Nathaniel Terry, esqrs. Amelia, John Winn and Thomas Bolling Munford, esqrs. Mecklenburg, Henry Delony and Joseph Speed, esqrs. Pittsylvania, Peter Perkins and Abraham Shelton, esqrs. Prince Edward, William Booker and John Morton, esqrs. Northumberland, William Eskridge and Daniel Muse, esqrs. Richmond, William Smith and Williamson Ball, esqrs. Lancaster, Cyrus Griffin and James Gordon, esqrs. Westmoreland, Richard Lee and Richard Henry Lee, esqrs. King George, Joseph Jones and Thomas Jett, esqrs. Stafford, William Fitzhugh and Charles Carter, esqrs. Prince William, Cuthbert Bullitt and Jesse Ewell, esqrs. Fairfax, George Mason and Philip Alexander, esqrs. Loudoun, Josias Clapham and Thomson Mason, esqrs. Frederick, Isaac Zane and John Smith, esqrs. Fauquier, Martin Pickett and Hugh Nelson, esqrs. Culpeper, French Strother and Birkett Davenport, esqrs. Spotsylvania, Beverley Winslow and George Thornton, esqrs. Orange, William Moore and Charles Porter, esqrs. Berkeley, Philip Pendleton, and Thomas Hite, esqrs. Hampshire, Abraham Hite and Joseph Neaville, esqrs. Dunmore, Abraham Bird and John Tipton, esqrs. Northampton, Nathaniel L. Savage and Thomas Parsons, esqrs. Essex, John Edmondson and William Smith, esqrs. Middlesex, Beverley Daniel and James Montague, esqrs. Princess Anne, William Robinson and John Thoroughgood, esqrs. Norfolk county, John Wilson and Matthew Godfrey, esqrs. Norfolk borough, William R. W. Curle, esq.
SENATORS. Archibald Cary, esq; for Chesterfield, Amelia, and Cumberland. Thomas Ludwell Lee, esq; for Westmoreland, King George, and Stafford. Henry Lee, esq; for Prince William and Fairfax. William Ellzey, esq; for Loudoun and Fauquier. James Walker, esq; for Spotsylvania, Orange, and Culpeper. Robert Rutherford, esq; for Frederick, Berkeley, and Hampshire. Southby Simpson, esq;

for Accomack and Northampton. Warner Lewis, sen. esq; for Gloucester and Middlesex. Paul Carrington, esq; for Charlotte, Halifax, and Prince Edward. James Holt, esq; for Princess Anne, Norfolk, and Nansemond. Richard Mitchell, esq; for Lancaster, Richmond, and Northumberland. Sampson Matthews, esq; for East Augusta and Dunmore. John Jones, esq; for Brunswick, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg. Edwin Gray, esq; for Dinwiddie, Southampton, and Sussex. Thomas M. Randolph, esq; for Henrico, Goochland, and Louisa.
URBANNA, May 5, 1777.
ALL persons who have any just claims against John M Dowell , esq; and company of Glasgow , are requested to make them known without loss of time, and they shall be paid, as I purpose declining their business immediately.
BENNETT BROWNE.
To be LET at Buckingham courthouse, the second Monday in June next, being court day,
THE building of a brick courthouse, 50 feet in length, and 32 feet from the front to the back of the building, the court room to be 20 feet wide, with a wing on each side 20 feet by 15, the wall to the water table to be three bricks thick and 3 feet high, and from the water table to the top two bricks thick and 12 feet high, a chimney with a fire-place to each of the small rooms, the roof to be hipt, and covered with plank and shingles of heart pine, a modillion cornice to the eaves, the inner walls to be plastered and whitewashed, the bench, bar, and other inside work, to be finished in a genteel manner, the particulars of which will be agreed on at the time of letting the work. One third of the money to be paid when a sufficient number of bricks for the building are made and burnt, one other third when the walls shall be raised, and the remainder when the whole shall be completely finished; for the performance of which, by the last day of October 1778, bond and security will be required of the undertaker, by
(4) JOHN BERNARD, } trustees. JOHN COX, }
May 7, 1777.
WILLIAMSBURG MANUFACTORY, May 6, 1777.
HAVING employed an exceeding good heckler, regularly bred to the business in England, at this manufactory, any persons who have flax to dress may have it done in the best and most expeditious manner, on reasonable terms; the price of heckling to be paid before the flax is taken away, although it would be equally agreeable to receive a part thereof in payment.
We purpose to purchase rough materials for manufacturing, and when wrought up to vend the same. To the planter and farmer we leave the business of raising hemp, flax, cotton, and wool; and for any of these articles, we give ready money. We sell hemp and flax in small quantities, properly prepared for spinning.
This manufactory is situated within a few steps of the Capitol Landing , extremely convenient to the counties of York and Gloucester , and to the Eastern Shore , from whence any thing may be easily conveyed by water. Good encouragement is given to SPINNERS, if they are persons of good character; and a MISTRESS SPINNER we are in immediate want of, to whom good wages will be given, provided she comes well recommended. We are also in want of a WOOL COMBER.
We are glad to have the factory visited by those whom it may be agreeable to, but hope no person would wish to do it so much injury as to take any steps that may induce the people employed there to leave it.
JOHN CRAWFORD, manager.
Mr. PURDIE,
AS I superintend the business of my father in his ordinary, and other affairs in Williamsburg , I think it my duty to support the credit of the same against every attempt that any scoundrel may dare make against it, more especially at this juncture, when he is gone to his home in Mecklenburg , and thereby rendered unable to answer for himself. I observe, in your paper, of the 18th of last month, a certain Joseph Cheatham has set forth a piece endeavouring to prejudice and defame the business aforesaid under my care, and therefore, that the publick may know his assertion of being charged 3s. for only one lodging and pasturage is as false as his alledging he could get nothing to eat himself, this I declare, upon my honour (and am ready to depose it) that for 3s. the wretch had a lodging, pasturage, and his horse twice fed; and as for the house not being able to diet him, I appeal to fifty gentlemen, who then, the last Venire days, put up with me, if they did not find the greatest plenty. How my father may take my answering this false, scandalous, dirty, and nonsensical piece, I know not, because, judging from his temper, he never regards scurrility when it springs from the hands of one so much beneath his notice; and for the publick, in troubling them upon so trifling an occasion. I hope they will excuse me. Mr. Cheatham's very earnest request and caution to the publick, not to call upon me gives me, no other uneasiness, but as, with those not acquainted with him, it may make some impression upon, and therefore to such I address myself, that for their custom, and all others of a civilized disposition, I shall be obliged, promising them, at the same time, that they may be assured of being accommodated in my house upon terms no more extravagant than the exigency of the times require, and other publicans of the same place are accustomed to charge.
MATTHEW MARABLE, jun.
To be SOLD by auction, before the Raleigh door in Williamsburg , agreeable to the last will and testament of the late Hon. William Byrd , esq; on the 20th instant, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon,
A BRICK house in the said city with four rooms on each floor, now inhabited by the reverend Mr. Bracken , together with all convenient outhouses, and six lots adjoining enclosed. The premises are in good tenable repair, and will be shewn to such persons as incline to become purchasers, any day till the sale. The terms of the sale are for ready money, but those who have demands against the estate, by bill of exchange protested, or judgment, will have the same allowed by
The EXECUTRIX.
WHEREAS the TANYARD near this city, late the property of Mr. William Pearson , deceased, is now occupied by the subscriber and company, they intend carrying on that business to the greatest extent they possibly can, and will give ready money, and the highest price, for all hides and skins; and as an inducement to those that have either to dispose of, and should want leather, they may depend on being first supplied with what they have occasion for, as good, and on as reasonable terms, as by any other person in this state. And as this business, carried on here, may be of great service to the neighbourhood, they hope to have the preference of all the hides and skins sold near this city. They flatter themselves they will be able to give general satisfaction, the subscriber being well acquainted with the business, but particularly the currying part, which is so very necessary.
WILLIAM PLUME, & co.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 8, 1777.
I HAVE appointed Mr. Foster Webb , jun. to assist in numbering the treasury notes. GEORGE WEBB, treasurer.
MAY 5, 1777.
WHEREAS I the subscriber have purchased a TRACT of LAND from James Wilkinson , in the county of Amelia , and paid him part of the purchase money, I do hereby forewarn all persons from purchasing the same, as I intend to compel the said Wilkinson to comply with his contract, which hitherto he has refused.
2|| JOHN TRULY.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Monday the 16th of June, at Dinwiddie courthouse, being court day,
THE land and plantation whereon the said courthouse stands, containing about 300 acres, whereon are all convenient houses for tavern-keeping. Possession will be given January 1st 1778, and credit allowed the purchaser till January 1783, upon giving bond, &c. to carry interest from the time of getting possession.
4|| MATTHEW MAYES. May 7, 1777.
To be SOLD at Petersburg, on Saturday the 24th of this month,
A QUANTITY of Madeira WINE , by the hhd. or quarter cask. This wine is of a good quality, has been some years in the West Indies , and is fit for immediate use. (2) DAVID ROSS.
MAY 5, 1777.
THE trustees of Culpeper GRAMMAR SCHOOL having indulged the subscriber, with the whole profits of said school for the ensuing five years, he begs leave to assure the publick that the same care in the education and morals of his pupils may be depended on as formerly. His method, and the classics taught by him, are the same with those of the celebrated Closeburn school. Every scholar furnishes one cord of wood, or 5s. at his entry; and punctual payments, at the rate of 5l. per annum, are expected quarterly, or every half year, as may be required. The neighbourhood is very convenient for boarding, and the place healthy. He will take four boarders himself, at 12l. each, if they bring bedding, otherwise 15l. one half the money paid at entrance.
(2) ADAM GOADLET.
DESERTED from Williamsburg , the 2d instant, Jesse Galden , a soldier in capt. John Pope's company of regulars in the service of this state; he is an impudent fellow, subject to drink, shakes his head frequently when conversed with, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, and about 25 years of age, dark complexion. Ten dollars reward will be paid for delivering him to the commanding officer at Williamsburg . --- William Clarke , of Louisa county, is desired to repair to Williamsburg immediately, to join said company, or he will be deemed a deserter.
2|| WILLIAM PETTIT.
TAKEN up at my plantation in James City county, near Williamsburg , two small horses, about 13 hands and a half high; they appear to be about 12 years old. One is flea-bitten, and branded on the near buttock with two letters, but cannot make out what they are. The other horse is a rusty black, with a short sprig tail, his near hind foot white, with some saddle spots, and white hair on each side of his shoulders, occasioned by the collar, and not branded. The owner may have the said horses on paying the expense of keeping, and the cost of advertising, by applying to
James Southall.
N. B. The above flea-bitten horse, since being advertised at the courthouse, is dead. The black horse is appraised to 6l.

WILLIAMSBURG, May 5, 1777.
I INTEND to leave the country immediately.
|| JOSHUA HARDCASTLE.
To be SOLD at publick vendue, on Thursday the 15th of May, at Burwell's ferry, near Williamsburg,
THE sloop Washington, with all her tackle and apparel, agreeable to inventory to be seen on the day of sale. She is about 4500 bushels burthen, 3 years old, and her frame mulberry and cedar. At the same time and place will be sold a few quarter casks of WINE.
1|| JOHN HOLLOWAY.
WESTMORELAND, April 26, 1777.
THE subscriber, now teacher of the Belles Lettres in the county of Westmoreland, intends to open a publick school in the town of Frederickburg, about the first of July next; where he will teach the English, French, Latin, and Greek languages, arithmetick, geometry, trigonometry, geography, and astronomy, with several other branches of literature to qualify young gentlemen for the pursuit of civil or military employments. His price will be five pounds current money of Virginia per annum for each pupil, to be punctually paid in quarterly payments. Such gentlemen as choose to favour him with the education of their sons may depend that nothing shall be neglected, on his part, for their progress in learning, and the cultivation of their morals.
5|| JOHN LOWE, A. M.
To be SOLD at Cumberland town, on Friday the 23d instant,
A PARCEL of sails, some rigging, four pair of screws, two cables and anchors, and some water casks, formerly belonging to the ship Oxford.
2|| JOHN RICHARDS. JAMES TAYLOR, & CO. HALL & HORNER.
For S A L E,
BETWEEN 7 and 8000 acres of exceeding fine high land, lying in the lower end of Bedford county, on the branches of Whipping and Hill creeks; likewise 1400 acres on Finnywood and the branches of Bluestone, in Mecklenburg county, whereon is a good plantation with land enough cleared to work 10 or 12 hands to advantage. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser, and may be known by applying to Thomas Gordon (who has for sale 6000 acres of land on the waters of Snow and Turkey Cock creeks, near Pittsylvania courthouse) near Blandford, or to 6|| WILLIAM MURRAY.
RUN away from the subscriber in Amelia, on the 3d of March last, a negro man slave named SAM, about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches, well made, has a flat nose, large feet, and had on when he went away a Newmarket coat made of lightish coloured brown cloth, also a Virginia cloth jacket, cotton warp, and filled in with yarn, striped yarn breeches, double wove, his shirt cotton and thread; he is a carpenter by trade, and is a good cooper. He can read print, pretends to a deal of religion, has been a good fiddler, and is acquainted with many parts of Virginia. I have a suspicion that some malicious person has given him a pass to travel to North Carolina, or some other parts of North America. I will give 40s. reward for apprehending the said runaway, if taken up in Virginia, 5l. if taken up in any other state, and 6d. a mile for bringing him home, besides all reasonable expenses paid. 2|| WILLIAM GREEN.
THIS is to give notice to the following soldiers, enlisted by lieut. Bowker and ensign Baskerville, that they are to meet at Cumberland courthouse on or before the 15th day of May, in order to follow their company to the Northward, viz. Josiah Clark of Buckingham, William Goalman of Henrico, Eake Brown, Thomas Watkins, John Day, and Samuel Vawter, of Cumberland, and Anderson Green of Buckingham. The above soldiers are requested to pay due regard to this advertisement, and if not obeyed they will be considered as deserters, and treated accordingly.
2|| HUGHES WOODSON, 1st lieut.
WHEREAS lieut. John Mercer, of the 3d Virginia regiment, delivered me a list of four soldiers recruited by him for the service of the United States, and left orders with me to carry them to camp, which recruits, after a most diligent search and inquiry, I can neither find nor hear of; and as it is inconvenient for me to stay any longer, they are hereby ordered to repair to camp immediately. Their names are, William Aslop, James Givion, Archibald Macbane, and Daniel Macneil.
1|| JAMES HANSBROUGH.
ALEXANDRIA, April 17, 1777.
THE death of mr. John Dalton dissolving the partnership of Carlyle and Dalton, there will be sold at publick sale in Alexandria, on Monday the 18th of May, being Fairfax court day, 8 NEGRO MEN, six of which are good smiths. They have served regular times to the trade, and do all kinds of ship and planters work, shoe horses, &c. One of them has been used to gun work, and is a good nailor. One of the others is a waterman, and pilot in this river and bay. The other is a plantation negro.---At the same time will be sold 4 complete sets of smiths tools, a quantity of new and old iron, steel, &c. two Schooner flats, one of which carries 45 and the other 25 hhds of tobacco, with their rigging, sails, anchors, and cables. The terms of sale will be fixed on the day.
N. B. The negroes have all had the smallpox.
APRIL 25, 1777.
WAS taken at Portsmouth, in Sept. 1775, a small moses built boat 14 feet long, with mulberry frame, a ring bolt in her stern, and another in her stern post; she was drove ashore in the gull, has been formerly advertised, and was appraised to 4l. Any person who proves his property in said boat, within six months from this date, shall receive the valuation, by applying to the subscriber, near Cabin Point, in Surry county.
|| JOHN COCKE, jun.
PITTSYLVANIA, HALIFAX OLD TOWN, March 17, 1777.
DESERTED from capt. William Lane's company of the 2d Georgia battalion, the following soldiers, viz. Stephen Rice, an Englishman, 30 years of age, about 5 feet 2 inches high, has short red hair, a fair complexion, pitted with the smallpox, and deformed in the right shoulder. John Miller, an Englishman, 32 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, has dark coloured hair, a fair complexion, and is well made. Sylvester Cary, an Irishman, 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, well made, has a dark complexion, with black curled hair. They were enlisted in Loudoun county, and I am apprehensive they will return to the said county. Any person who will apprehend the said deserters, and secure them in any publick jail, shall have 60 DOLLARS reward, or 20 DOLLARS for either of them.
|| ELISHA MILLER, lieut. 2d. Georgia battalion.
GLOUCESTER county, May 2, 1777.
HAVING rented Capahosick ferry, lately occupied by mr. Thomas Wells, the subscriber begs leave to inform the publick, that all travellers, and others, may be well accommodated, and quickly despatched. || JOHN SCOTT.
DUMFRIES, April 26, 1777.
TEN dollars reward for Samuel Hamilton, who enlisted in my company of guards on the 11th of February last, his county unknown. He is a slim made lad, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, is freckled, and wears his own red hair. Upon his enlistment he had a furlough for ten days, and has since failed to appear agreeable thereto.
|| CLEON MOORE.
Ten Pounds Reward.
RUN away from the subscribers, two indentured servants, both shoemakers, one named WILLIAM HANAN, the other CLOUD MORRISON. Hanan is an Englishman, about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 5 inches high, has a down look, his eyes remarkably red, appear to be very sore and watery, has fair hair, wears it short, and is fresh coloured; he had on, and took with him, an old light blue cloth coat tore on the shoulders, a white kersey jacket, a new check shirt of Virginia cotton, a small brimmed hat, old leather breeches, and old shoes and worsted stockings. It is likely they will change their clothes, and names. Cloud Morrison is a Scotchman, nearly the same height, but stout made, thick legs, his hair is light brown and curls pretty much, speaks broad, and is much pitted with the smallpox; had on green clothes when he went away, is a good scholar, and perhaps may forge passes for themselves. It is thought they will make for North Carolina. Who takes up the said servants, and will lodge them in any jail, so as their masters may get them again, shall receive the above reward, and if brought home to mr. James French in Petersburg, reasonable charges shall be paid by
ELIAS BARNABY. ARCH: MIDLIMEST.
N. B. Five pounds shall be paid for either of them.
RUN away from the subscriber in Goochland, the 17th of October 1775, a Virginia born negro man named ARTHUR, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, 35 or 40 years old, of a yellowish complexion, raw boned, clean limbed, walks quick, has lost several of his upper teeth, has a thin hollow foot, is very artful, and smiles when spoken to. He carried with him a variety of clothes, which he stole. Whoever delivers him to me shall have 5l. reward, or 50s. if secured so that I get him again. 4|| WILLIAM POWELL.
RUN away from the subscriber in Mecklenburg, on Bluestone creek, a likely negro fellow named JACK, who has one of his fore teeth blue, and formerly belonged to mr. Thomas Gilchrist in Nansemond county. I hear he intends for Southampton, or to Suffolk. He had on, and carried with him, a snuff coloured coat, a pair of leather breeches, stockings, two pair of shoes, a very good broadcloth coat bound, a country cloth copperas coat, and sundry other clothes. Whoever delivers the said fellow to me shall be well rewarded. 1|| CHARLES CLAY.
TAKEN up in Prince Edward, a pied bull about 3 or 4 years old, marked with a crop and overkeel in the right ear, and a crop and slit in the left. Posted, and appraised to 25s. || Joseph Read.