The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1777-10-17 00:00:00

The Virginia Gazette.
Printed by ALEXANDER PURDIE, at the POST OFFICE.
To be SOLD at Westover , the seat of the late Hon. William Byrd , Esq; in Charles City county, on Thursday the 6th of November next, if fair, otherwise next fair day, for ready money,
PART of the estate of the said deceased, consisting of forty likely Virginia born SLAVES , among whom are several very valuable tradesmen, particularly a fine blacksmith, a forgesman, colliers, carpenters, and very valuable miners; also the whole of his elegant and valuable household and kitchen furniture, five hundred ounces of fashionable plate, the plantation utensils, the whole of the stocks of horses, cattle, and sheep, the set of coach horses, together with the coach and chariot, several breeding mares, and some high-blooded colts, about 100 tuns of hay of last year's crop, in good order, and greatly improved by keeping, and many other articles too tedious to mention.
The EXECUTRIX.
The negroes will be well clothed.
To be SOLD for ready Money, THAT beautiful seat on Mattaponi river, where the late Speaker Robinson lived. There are 1381 acres of high land and 600 acres of marsh, equal to any in the country, and may be reclaimed at a very moderate expense. Besides the marsh, there are twenty acres of swamp, which may easily be converted into a valuable meadow. On the above tract there is a mill, which is rather out of repair at present, but may be made, without much expense, as valuable as mills generally are. The plantation is under good fences, and in proper order for cropping, with a young orchard of choice fruit. The dwelling-house is of brick, as convenient and well built as any in the state, two stories high, with four large rooms and a passage on each floor, and good cellars under the whole, with a very convenient brick kitchen, servants hall, and wash-house. The stables, coach-house, granary, &c. are large, and in good repair, and there is a garden walled in with brick. No situation can exceed this in beauty, and few in convenience. Any person inclined to purchase may be shown the land and houses by applying to Mr. Street , who lives on the spot; and the terms of sale may be known by applying to Burwell Basset , Esq; in New Kent , Mr. James Hill near Williamsburg , or to the subscriber at Mount Vernon , near Alexandria .
JOHN P. CUSTIS.
NEWBERN, Sept. 22, 1777.
THE fleur Louis Lajaylle , from Point Petre in Guadalupe , aged about forty three years, five feet eight, or nine inches high, with gray hair, which he wore commonly tied behind and frizzled, has a red mark on his temple, and speaks a little English , went from Newbern , by way of the North Landing , to Virginia , the twenty fourth of July last, to purchase tobacco, having a brig lying at Newbern , since which time no intelligence has been received from him. His partners, fearing he may have fallen sick, or that some other misfortune has happened to him, request the favour of any person who may have seen him to give advice thereof to Mr. Thomas Ogden , merchant in Newbern , and when and where he has been seen.---N. B. He proposed to go from Portsmouth up to Petersburg and Richmond , and may possibly have been at some of the warehouses on James river .---Two thirds of the said brig, burthen about two hundred and fifty tuns, all ready for loading, will be sold in the course of a month from this date.
WILLIAM RUSSELL.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 18, 1777. I HAVE in my possession a pair of chased GOLD STUDS, which were brought to my house by a negro girl, who says she found them in the street. They appear to have been much worn, and have a small stamp on the bottom of each. Any person who has lost them will apply to
WILLIAM RUSSELL.
FOR sale, in the county of Hanover , on Totopotomoy creek, a valuable TRACT of LAND containing about six hundred acres, whereon is a commodious brick dwelling-house with four rooms and a passage upon the first floor, and the same above stairs and in the cellar, with all convenient outhouses necessary for a family, and cleared land sufficient to work eight hands, with a barn and tobacco houses. It lies on the main road from Richmond town, at the falls of James river , to Hanover town, about twelve miles from the former, and six from the latter, and about eight miles from Hanover courthouse. It is remarkable for its being healthy, owing to its pleasant, high, and dry situation. It is convenient to several valuable mills, and to churches and meeting houses. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, on the premises.
JOSEPH SHELTON.
For SALE, MY house and lot in Williamsburg , at present the COFFEE HOUSE . For terms apply to me in Halifax, North Carolina , || JOHN WEBB.
WILLIAMSBURG, College Camp, Sept. 18, 1777. REUBEN REASON, a deserter from my company of state troops, about five feet six inches high, of a ruddy complexion, with short black hair, fluent of speech, and remarkably fond of his horsemanship and dress, quitted this camp about a fortnight ago, and is supposed to have enlisted into a light horse company of this state. Whoever delivers him to the commanding officer here shall be rewarded agreeable to law.
|| JOHN POPE, Captain. All those of the quotas of Captain Pope , Lieutenants Fields , Miner , and Clayton , who have received furloughs, are hereby ordered to repair, by the expiration of them, to this place.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Mecklenburg county, near King's Ford , the eighteenth of December last, AUSTIN , a large negro fellow five feet nine or ten inches high, about thirty years old, of a very yellow complexion, one of his hands (I believe his right) was burnt when he was young, which occasioned him to lose his thumb, and his fore finger is doubled up, and grows to his hand. It is probable he will change his name, and endeavour to pass for a free-man. Whoever delivers him to me shall have FIFTEEN POUNDS reward.
|| PETERFIELD JEFFERSON.
STOLEN from my plantation in Powhatan county, about thirty miles above the falls of James river , on Wednesday the tenth instant ( September ) a large black horse four feet nine or ten inches high, five years old last spring, paces and trots, has been worked all this summer, as may be seen by his shoulders, and I think he is branded on the near buttock DI in a piece. Also a large COPPER KETTLE, which holds twenty eight gallons, firm and good. I have some reason to think they are carried up the country, towards Roanoke . Whoever gives me intelligence, so that I get the said horse and kettle, shall have TEN POUNDS reward, or half that sum for either, and TWENTY FIVE POUNDS on conviction of the thief.
RICHARD LIGON.
MANCHESTER, September 1, 1777. THE subscriber will dispose of the following tracts of LAND at moderate prices, and allowed reasonable time to pay the money; or he will exchange them for small tracts of good tobacco land, not exceeding thirty miles from the falls of James river . One thousand seven hundred and fifty four acres in Bedford county, on both sides of the north fork of Otter river , has a good deal of cleared land upon it, a meadow, a large apple and peach orchard, produces tobacco of the best quality, and an extensive range for stock of all kinds. Three hundred and odd acres on the same water course, with about fifty acres of cleared land, and a good mill upon it with a never-failing stream. Two hundred and odd acres in Louisiana county, upon the South river , opposite to the Rev. Mr. Todd's , and formerly belonged to John and Thomas East , and I believe one of them now lives upon it; part of this tract is low grounds. One hundred and eight acres in the same county, where David Cosby , jun. formerly lived, on the main road to the courthouse, a small distance above where Mr. Juett kept ordinary some years ago. Four hundred acres on Mechunk creek , in Albemarle county, which formerly belonged to one Webster . Three hundred and thirty seven acres on the head branches of Cunningham's creek in Albemarle county, empties into the North river , and I understand one Hancock lives upon the land. Two hundred and twenty six acres in Amherst county, on Wilderness creek , which formerly belonged to David Davenport .----- acres in Goochland county, near Lickinghole church , and upon the main road where Francis Hilly formerly lived.---The above will direct any person inclined to purchase to a view of the lands, and I shall attend at Henrico courts in October and November next, to inform them of the prices and other particulars.
ALEXANDER BAINE.
PRINCESS ANNE, October 1, 1777. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. William Hunter , deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, and all who have demands against the same to make them known to
ELIZABETH TENANT, Adm.
FREDERICKSBURG, Sept. 8, 1777. FOR sale, two lots in this town fronting Mr. Charles Wallington's and the river, with a large granary, stable, &c. thereon, convenient to the Quarry Landing , paled in. Also the following tracts of land in Spotsylvania , one within seven miles of this town, on the road to Orange and Culpeper courthouses, known by the name of the Black Ordinary , containing eleven hundred acres. A tract of four hundred acres three miles higher up the same road, near Raines's ordinary . These tracts are well timbered, level, and good for farming. And three tracts within about three miles of Corbin's bridge , one of fifteen hundred, one of one hundred and thirty three, and the other of two hundred acres, which are chiefly to clear. The lots and lands will be shown, and the terms made known, on application to the subscriber.
JAMES SOMERVILLE.
HEAD QUARTERS, WILLIAMSBURG, October 1, 1777.
FINDING that the quotas of men draughted from the following counties, viz. Elizabeth City , Buckingham , Charles City , Essex , Henrico , King & Queen , Lancaster , Middlesex , Mecklenburg , New Kent , James City , York , Gloucester , and the city of Williamsburg , are to be retained in the service of this state, in lieu of a like number already given up to continental use, I am therefore to order and direct, that the said several quotas, with such officers as are within this state, do immediately repair to this station; and that the gentlemen officers, if they have, in consequence of a former advertisement of mine, delivered their men and money, as therein mentioned, to officers in continental service, that they, without delay, stop them from marching on, and that they repair to this place, and send the money by each such officer received, that proper applications may be made of it.
DAVID MASON, Col. fifteenth Virg. reg.
FOR sale, and may be entered on immediately, between four and five hundred acres of land in Hanover county, about twelve miles above Newcastle , and nine miles to Richmond , convenient to the courthouse and several very good mills. There is on the land a dwelling-house thirty two by twenty eight feet, four rooms below with three fire places, and two rooms above, a kitchen thirty two by sixteen feet, two rooms below and two above, with three fire places, a granary, two tobacco houses, and several convenient outhouses; very good apple and peach orchards, and about seventy thousand corn hills sowed in wheat. The plantation is in good order for cropping, and very kind for tobacco, wheat, or corn. Any person inclined to purchase the said land may know the terms by applying to Captain Thomas Austin , who lives in the neighbourhood, or the subscriber in Prince Edward county.
CHARLES ALLEN.
N. B. Corn, wheat, and fodder, may be had on the land, on reasonable terms.
If the land is not sold by the first of December , it will be rented for one year.
DESERTED last February , from Captain N. Burwell's company of artillery, STEPHEN KELSEY , about five feet eight or ten inches high, of a swarthy complexion, has light hair, a down look when spoke to, an impediment in his speech, and is supposed to be gone to N. Carolina . Whoever delivers him to the commanding officer in Williamsburg shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward.
|| WILLIAM MEREDITH, Capt. Lieut.
DESERTED from my company of continental artillery, JOHN NUTTLE , five feet five or six inches high, twenty one or twenty two years of age, has light hair, was bred to the sea, and is supposed to be gone to Philadelphia . Whoever delivers him to the commanding officer of the continental troops at York or Portsmouth shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward.
|| N. BURWELL, Captain of artillery.
To be RENTED,
SEVEN neat rooms, in the house occupied by Mr. Richard Charlton , in the back street, opposite to Mrs. Starke's , to gentlemen who choose to live private and furnish their own rooms. A good stable belonging to the premises, and immediate possession given at the meeting of the Assembly.
ROBERT GILBERT.
KING GEORGE county, October 1, 1777.
WHEREAS my wife Mary Fulligar has robbed my house, and left her bed without any provocation from me, I give this notice that I will not pay any debt of her contracting after this date, as this is the third time of her behaving in the like manner.
JOHN FULLIGAR.

WILLIAMSBURG, Oct. 17. Extract of a letter from York town, Pennsylvania, dated October 8, 1777.
OUR loss is pretty well fixed to seven hundred killed, wounded, and missing; that of the enemy not certainly known, but surely very great, as you may judge by the following intelligence, brought this evening by General Green's aid de camp, and which he says may be relied upon: General Agnew, Colonels Walcut, Abercrombie, and Thomas Byrd, from Virginia, with General De Heister's son, killed; General Kniphausen wounded in the hand; and between two and three hundred wagons, loaded with wounded, sent into Philadelphia. That General Howe had sent about two thousand Hessians over Schuylkill (denoting a retreat) and that he had refused to let any of the inhabitants of Philadelphia go to see the field of battle.
"General Schuyler writes us, the twenty ninth of September, that if superior numbers, health, and spirits, can give success, our army in the Northern department will have it this campaign.
"For my part, I do not despair of success in this quarter also. Another such battle as the last will totally unfit General Howe for pursuing farther hostilities this campaign, and again possess us of Philadelphia."
This moment an express arrived, with a letter from Capt. William Pierce, dated Skippack camp, 12 o'clock P. M. the day on which the above bloody battle was fought. It contains sundry particulars, but the printer has only time to relate the following, viz. Our glorious general, after an animating speech to his army, directed them to hold themselves in readiness to march at 6 o'clock, with two days provision, ordered large fires to be made in the camp, and the tents to stand till nine at night, when they were to be struck, and put into the baggage wagons. The army marched all night, arrived at Chetnut Hill about day-break, and immediately fell upon the enemy's picket guard, with such fury and firmness, that they were instantly routed, with great slaughter. The whole army then pushed towards Germantown, but were met by the main body of the British army consisting of about ten thousand men, when a hot and dreadful engagement ensued. After an incessant fire of cannon and musketry, for upwards of an hour, the enemy gave way in all quarters, and our men drove them, with fixed bayonets, for near two miles, when they formed again. Our men, with steadiness and intrepidity, broke them a second time, and they retreated in great disorder to Germantown, with our whole army in close pursuit of them, till they got about half way the town, when they took to the houses, and opened upon our men two or three field pieces with grape shot, which played with such violence that general Sullivan's division gave way, and we, in turn, were beat back better than two miles. Both armies, being greatly fatigued, shewed a willingness to discontinue the fight, and ours were ordered to march to Skippack creek, where they are now encamped. The enemy contented themselves with their last advantage, and retired to their old quarters at Germantown. They must have had 1000 killed dead on the field, and at least 1500 wounded. A Captain, and twenty five men, fell into our hands. Our loss does not exceed three hundred killed, and five hundred wounded. We brought off two field pieces, and two wagons loaded with baggage. General Nash is mortally wounded with a cannon ball. Col. Hendricks is wounded below the left eye, but likely to recover; he behaved with such heroism, that he was the admiration of the field. Lieut. Col. Parker, of the second Virginia regiment, a brave officer, got wounded in the leg, and it is said the bone is broke. Col. Matthew Smith, our deputy adjutant general, got his leg broke by a grape shot. Cornet Baylor, of the light horse, had one half of his foot shot away. Major Jameson had his horse killed under him, but he himself was unhurt. Capt. Dickinson was slightly wounded in the knee. Capt. Thomas Edmonds was so badly wounded, that he died in a few hours. Capt. Eutace, of the first Virginia regiment, was killed dead on the spot. Two Maryland colonels, of the name of Stone, were wounded, and many other officers, that I cannot recollect at present. The heroism and gallantry of the second Virginia regiment I cannot help particularly mentioning; they would do honour to any country in the world. It is universally believed they behaved the best of any troops in the field. Indeed the whole continental army is composed of a set of brave men; and if the different states would exert themselves to raise their different quotas, general WASHINGTON would put an end to the contest immediately. The artillery I cannot overlook; it was served, in every instance, to admiration. Col. Josiah Parker behaved like a hero. Brigade Major Scott does honour to his country, and in the action shewed himself to be one of the first military characters in our army. Capt. Moss, of the first Virginia regiment, I must not forget; he is truly a brave man. The Carolina troops fought like heroes.---The Delaware frigate fell into the enemy's hands, it is said by the treachery of the crew; but the river is still ours, and I am convinced Philadelphia will be again so in a few weeks.
Mr. PURDIE,
AS many of your readers must be much at a loss how to reconcile the accounts in the last week's papers, of General Washington's situation, with the accounts received, and I believe published, a week or two before, I think it not amiss to attempt to explain this difficulty. General Washington, after the battle of Brandywine, considering, that should he risk another battle so near Philadelphia, and be defeated, the enemy might not only possess themselves of the city, but of the invaluable military stores and provisions lodged there, retired with his army till he had secured
his stores and received some reinforcements. He then, without loss of time, returned, and marched out to the enemy, determined to give them battle, making an admirable disposition for the attack, which however was prevented, when the two armies were on the very point of engaging, by an excessive heavy rain, which poured down incessantly for twelve hours. Our army was so much weakened, and their ammunition and arms so damaged by being exposed to such a rain, in the open fields, being without tents, which had been removed previous to the intended attack, that it was absolutely necessary to retire once more for refreshment, and indeed principally to clean their arms and get a fresh supply of cartridges. In this interval, General Howe, whose men were better supplied with the conveniencies for securing their ammunition than our army, advanced towards Schuylkill. General Washington then crossed it, putting himself in a proper position to dispute the passage with the British army, which came up opposite to our army, and remained nearly so, several days, except that in that time they practised many manoeuvres to procure a passage. At length, filing off to our right, as if intending to pass above us, or to push after our stores to Reading, at midnight, by a countermarch, they fell down below us, and crossed on our left, and had, before they were discovered, so far gotten the start of us, that it was not possible to overtake them, if they meant to take possession of the city. Our General then followed them towards the city, which however he knew they could not keep, as it was almost impossible they should receive any assistance from the fleet, which was opposed by the frigates, forts, floating batteries, gallies, and fireships; nor could they expect any reinforcements through the Jerseys, as General Putnam was ready to oppose any such with seven or eight thousand men. Our immortal General saw, that the situation of the enemy was now worse than ever. If defeated, they could have no retreat; they were now below the fordable parts of the Schuylkill, and might be cut off from the supplies of provisions. On the other hand, the whole country was open to him for supplies, on a retreat. In this situation were things when he was represented as following the British army towards Philadelphia. It must be confessed that General Howe shewed great generalship in the feint he made, by which he gained the passage of the river; but it must also be insisted upon, that General Washington's disposition to prevent it was as good as could have been devised, for he was not only prepared to oppose them in their passage, wherever it was probable the enemy would attempt it, but he had placed two considerable bodies of troops on their rear, which however, by some misfortune or other, were surprised by the enemy, and prevented from performing the service intended. But this is not all; it was of more consequence to prevent the enemy from going to Reading, where our stores were, than to Philadelphia, and where there were only some cowardly Tories and Quakers. And when they filed to our right, the former appeared to be their principal object, and not the latter. From what has been said, I hope the difficulty above mentioned will be removed, and no one will suspect our General of neglect, or want of military skill. Indeed his vigilance and activity were so wonderfully displayed in his conducting the retreat from Long Island, and through the Jerseys, and so much military skill and spirit of enterprise exhibited on his attack on Trenton and Princeton, that no one could possibly suspect him of either; but if any one is so ignorant of the true character of this great man, and illustrious warrior, as to entertain any doubts of the propriety of the whole of his conduct in opposing the enemy's march to Philadelphia, I trust he will acknowledge his error on hearing the confirmation of the accounts just received of his having surprised and defeated the enemy stationed at Germantown.
Mr. PURDIE,
I WAS not at all surprised at the Scotch for not joining with America when she first began to oppose the British tyranny, because I knew they feared that unanimity here would have prevented farther disturbances, and would cut off all hopes of a diversion in favour of their exiled prince; but I am much at a loss to account for their leaving this country and returning to England without making the least effort to recall their beloved STUART, for certainly every man, who can submit to be governed by George III. might safely trust himself to the government of a STUART. And every one who is conscientiously attached to kingly government, and believes any thing about the divine right of kings, must confess, that he had rather swear allegiance to the pretender (as the English falsely call him) he being the rightful heir, than to George III. whose family was set upon the throne by a faction. How then can we reconcile the conduct of some Scotchmen, who were in the year 1745 actually in arms in defence of their lawful sovereign, and yet now refuse to abjure the usurper of his throne?
AN AMERICAN.
In COUNCIL, October 16, 1777.
THE Governor is advised to order all soldiers enlisted in the service of this state, that have not yet been on actual duty, to repair to this city without loss of time. And the Governor orders it accordingly, and expects that all concerned will pay due regard to this requisition, or otherwise they will be considered as deserters.
ARCH. BLAIR, clerk.
OCTOBER 17, 1777.
SIX lieutenants in the state regiment of artillery having failed, some of them to raise any men, and others to make return of their recruiting service, are therefore discontinued; and none is hereby given, that such persons will be appointed in their room as shall first apply and appear properly qualified. I also give notice to all the recruiting officers who are continued, as well in the regiment aforesaid, as in the three battalions of infantry, that the seventh day of the next month is appointed for their making returns of their enlistments.
By direction of his Excellency the Governor, in Council.
ARCHIBALD BLAIR, clerk.
FOR sale, a London made STILL, but little used, which stills ninety five gallons. Any person inclined to purchase may apply to the subscriber, in Nansemond county. 2p JONATHAN GODWIN.
SUFFOLK, October 6, 1777.
I DO hereby inform the publick, that I shall decline keeping a publick tavern on the thirteenth instant. Gentlemen passing may meet with private lodgings and entertainment for servants and horses.---Goods will be received and stored, and the utmost care will be taken of them, and all despatch given in their conveyance. Gentlemen's orders will be complied with.---I have a BILLIARD TABLE for sale, inferior to none on the continent. Any person inclined to purchase may see it, and know the terms, by applying to their humble servant, THOMAS LANGSTONE.
AS I am desirous of making provision for the payment of the debts of Peter E. Harrison, deceased, late of Bute county, North Carolina, I must request that his creditors as soon as possible make me acquainted with their respective claims. I hope they will bring in their accounts properly attested, as I shall pay none but what are. NATH. HARRISON, Adm.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Richard Hilyard, late of Charles City county, deceased, are desired to apply to the subscriber in the said county for payment, on or before the twenty sixth day of November next. Those who fail to apply on or before that time I shall think myself not obliged to pay, as I intend then to deliver up the estate to those that have a right to receive it. 2|| WILL. LENNARD, exec.
PRINCE GEORGE, Sept. 30, 1777.
THE Rev. Mr. William Courts having resigned, we are directed by the vestry of the parish of Martin's Brandon, in this county, to give notice, that the same is now vacant, and that any clergyman of the church of England, of good character, and properly qualified, will be received into the said parish. He will have a good glebe, with a commodious dwelling-house and other necessary houses in good repair, and in their opinion meet with a genteel provision.
RICHARD BLAND, } churchwardens. PLEASANT COCKE, }
STRAYED or STOLEN the eighth instant, out of my pasture near Southanna bridge, Hanover county, a bright bay horse eight years old, about four feet six or seven inches high, no brand, has been dockt, a large star in his forehead, one of his hind feet a little white, he paces, trots, and gallops well. Whoever delivers the said horse to me shall have ten shillings reward, if taken in the neighbourhood, and so in proportion to the distance; if stolen forty shillings, on apprehending the thief. 2|| RALPH FINCH.
To be SOLD or RENTED, and entered on immediately, SEVERAL valuable plantations in the counties of Cumberland and Powhatan; also four Lots on a square in the town of Richmond, near Mr. Galt's tavern. For terms apply to JOHN MAYO.
THE subscribers would willingly contract with any person for two tuns of SALT PANS, or BOILERS, holding from twenty to one hundred gallons each (those made at Zane's works we would prefer) to be delivered us in Lancaster at the current price those articles bear; for which we would engage to pay salt at the current price, to be delivered at Fredericksburg, the first we make. Should the above proposals be agreeable to any person, or persons, they will be pleased to signify their acceptance thereof, and also when we may expect to receive them, by an advertisement in this paper, or by letter addressed to either of us in said county, near the mouth of Corotoman river.
2p MATTHEW MYERS. HENRY TOWLES.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a FAIR will be held at Halifax town, in N. Carolina, on Thursday the sixth of November, to continue for three days, for the sale of horses, cattle, pork, tobacco, and every kind of country manufacture. 2p
FOR sale, by the subscriber at Portsmouth, a large quantity of MANNA, either by wholesale or by the dozen, PLAISTERS of different kinds, sorted, JALLAP, IPECACUANHA, RED PAINT ready mixed, SEINE TWINE, also a BOAT now lying at the North Landing, which carries from thirty to thirty six barrels, with her sails, &c. 4p
NICHOLAS GAUTIER.
CIRCUMSTANCES have made it necessary for me once more to desire the legatees to the estate of the late Capt. Francis Smith, deceased, to meet at my house on Monday the third of November next, that affairs may be placed in such a situation as will be for the interest of the whole. Those that may have accounts will please to bring them in such order as that a settlement may be made. THOMAS SMITH, executor.

For SALE, and may be entered upon this fall, THE subscriber's lots and house in the city of Williamsburg. The square, being surrounded by streets, is detached from all other buildings, and contains about eight lots, great part of which constitute a very large garden, well enclosed, and very well cropped. The dwelling-house is large and commodious, having four rooms on a floor, and is in pretty good repair. The offices are numerous and convenient, and some of them nearly as good as new. An exceeding fine spring is very convenient to the house. ---ALSO a very large and valuable pasture adjoining the city, and under a good enclosure. It includes several very fine springs, and a valuable piece of meadow pretty well reclaimed. ---Also a plantation on Powhatan swamp, containing about five hundred acres more or less, well wooded and watered, and about six miles from Williamsburg. It will work eight hands to advantage, and the buildings may be made convenient with little repair. There is on the land a very valuable young apple orchard, and a number of good peach trees. It contains a large quantity of very rich swamp; about fifteen acres are well reclaimed, and under a good fence, and yield a considerable quantity of fine hay every year.
(tf) RO. C. NICHOLAS. WILLIAMSBURG, October 16, 1777.
HAMPTON, Oct. 16, 1777.
THE Captains of the Navy of this Commonwealth are directed to allow no pay to the officers and seamen of their respective vessels, who are absent or furloughed, for such days as exceed the time they have furloughs for. By order of the Navy Board.
WALTER BROOKE, C. V. N.
SMITHFIELD, October 8, 1777.
I HAVE for sale an extraordinary fifty gallon STILL price two hundred pounds, which I will warrant to be as good as any in Virginia. 2p THOMAS SMITH.
To be SOLD at publick auction, for ready money, on Thursday the twenty third instant (October) at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, by the subscriber, near his house, in the city of Williamsburg, between thirty and forty head of valuable CATTLE, chiefly milch cows, and cows in calf; all of them used to range in the neighbourhood of the city. PETER MANY.
To be SOLD at publick auction, for ready money, on Monday the first of December next, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
THE noted ordinary, and tract of land adjoining thereto, belonging to the estate of Samuel Abley, deceased, situated about six miles above Williamsburg, on the main road leading from thence to Hanover. There is on the said land a good dwelling-house with three rooms on a floor and three large closets, and all other convenient outhouses. A good title will be made, and possession given the first day of January next.
ROBERT C. WARREN, executor.
To be SOLD at Mrs. Elizabeth Ransdell's, in Westmoreland county, near the courthouse, to the highest bidders, on Tuesday the 4th of November, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
PART of the estate of James Davenport, deceased, consisting of some choice negroes, amongst them a sempstress, cook, and spinners, household furniture of all kinds, a spinet, a guitar, a collection of good books, double chair and harness, several valuable horses, mares, and foals, amongst them a gray mare seven years old, with a filly at her side, got by Mr. Richard Hipkin's horse (she was got by York, her dam by Janus) and a gray horse colt two years old, out of the gray mare. One year's credit for all sums exceeding forty shillings will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and approved security, to bear interest from the date, unless punctually paid. All persons indebted to the estate are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have any claims to make them known by the day of sale, to
JOSEPH PIERCE, Adm.
SOLD at Powhatan election, by mistake, a quire of paper, in which were two sheets of written paper (a kind of rough day book) containing sundry accounts, also some receipts and other papers. Whoever has got the said papers is requested to take care of and deliver them either to Col. Turpin of Powhatan, or Mr. John Jefferson of Cumberland, with their own hands, or some very safe opportunity, which will be greatly acknowledged, besides being well paid for their trouble. ||
AS it is not improbable I may be advertised as a deserter, I have thought proper, in my own justification, should that be the case, to advertise the lieutenant's receipt for the man I had hired to take my place, which man has been since refused by Capt. Harris. Baxter Folkes. Received of Baxter Folkes a certain Lewis Laren, as a soldier in the continental army, for the term of three years, or during the war, in order to exempt the said Baxter Folkes from the service of a soldier in the continental army, agreeable to an act of Assembly for the more speedy completing the quota of troops for the commonwealth of Virginia, and other purposes. Sept. 15, 1777. HERON GIBBS, 2d lieut. 15th Virg. reg. ---The within named Baxter Folkes was one of the soldiers fixed upon by the commissioners of the county of Chesterfield, on Friday the 5th of September 1777, as a soldier to complete the company to be raised in the said county. Sept. 15, 1777. HERON GIBBS, 2d. Lieut. 15th Virg. reg.
To be SOLD for ready money, in Fredericksburg, on Monday the 27th instant (October)
ABOUT twenty likely Virginia born SLAVES, consisting chiefly of young breeding wenches and healthy children.
To be sold at publick auction, for ready money, at the plantation next adjoining the subscriber's on Powhatan swamp, in James City county, on Saturday the 20th instant (October) if fair, otherwise the Monday following, or the succeeding fair day, between forty and fifty head of CATTLE, amongst them seven draught steers, the rest are chiefly milch cows, or such as are supposed with calf.
ROBERT HIGGINSON.
CHOICE cotton and wool CARDS to be sold, wholesale or retail, at Mr. William Bradley's in Petersburg, and at Mr. William Smith's in Fredericksburg. p
THE subscriber is now settled in the houses lately occupied by Charles Williamson, near the academy in Prince Edward county, and proposes to take boarders on reasonable terms, the boarders finding their own beds. Good wages will be given for the hire of slaves. 2p PHILEMON HALCOMBE.
EDWARD CLARKE, and Stephen Hudson, who absented themselves without leave, are hereby ordered to repair to their company immediately, otherwise they will be deemed deserters, and treated as such.
1p ISAAC HOLMES, ensign.
RUN a way from the subscriber in Nansemond, a negro fellow, about 28 years old, and has a scar on one heel from which a fragment of bone has been extracted. THIRTY DOLLARS reward will be given to any person who brings him home. 2p JOSEPH M. GODWIN.
RUN a way from Williamsburg the fifth of October, PETER a black negro man slave about five feet nine inches high, very square well made, and likely, clad in an old negro cotton jacket and breeches, ozabrags shirt, and new shoes. He was lately purchased from Capt. Matthews of Gloucester, by John Fox, Esq; and is supposed to have gone towards his former dwelling, as he has a wife there. Whoever secures him, and delivers him to Mr. Fox, or to the printer of this Gazette, shall receive five pounds reward.
COMMITTED to the jail of Northumberland county, the 7th of September, an African negro about fifty years old, five feet six or seven inches high, has on a country linen shirt speaks bad English, but, as well as can be understood, says he belongs to Solomon Poley. The owner is desired to pay charges and take him away. p THE JAILER.
STRAYED from York town, a few days ago, a small dark bay horse about four feet seven or eight inches high, six years old, hanging mane and long tail, one hind foot white, a star in his forehead, has a very large head, and when rode keeps it down, paces and trots. Whoever will contrive the said horse to me, at York, shall receive five dollars reward. 2p WHITEHEAD COLEMAN, Lieut. Art.
STOLEN or STRAYED from the subscriber, in Fredericksburg, a small bay horse with a wen on his side near the size of a goose egg, trots, paces, and gallops and branded on the buttock with a blotch. Whoever brings the said horse to me, if taken 25 miles from home, shall have TWO DOLLARS reward, and if 50 miles off FOUR DOLLARS. 2p THOMAS BROWN.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's pasture, in Lunenburg county, a small bright bay mare 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 4 years old last spring, has a small star in her forehead, a remarkable thin head, hanging mane and switch tail, some saddle spots, is well gaited, and branded on the near buttock. Whoever delivers the said mare to me shall have five pounds reward, and on conviction of the thief double that sum. 1p JOHN MIZE.
Will be exposed to sale at Wakefield, in Surry county on Thursday the 30th instant (October) for ready money,
ELEVEN likely young Virginia born NEGROES. At the same time will also be sold, for ready money, all the estate of Mrs. Susannah Harrison deceased, consisting of cattle, sheep, and hogs, several beds, and many other articles necessary towards housekeeping, such as salt, iron pots of different sizes, and many other things too tedious to mention. ---The subscriber requests that all those who have any demands against the said estate will make them known on the day of sale, and those indebted to make immediate payment, to
NATH. HARRISON, Administrator.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from the 4th Virginia regiment, the following soldiers, viz. JESSE BECKS, thick and well made, and 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high. WILLIAM ARCHER, about the same height, with red hair, and much freckled. Whoever delivers the said deserters to the commanding officer at Williamsburg will have 100 dollars for each. p RICHARD C. ANDERSON.
HAMPTON, October 3, 1777.
LOST, riding out from Hampton, a red morocco POCKET BOOK worked with gold inscribed on one side C. M. inop. , and on the other, as well as I recollect, John Munnie . It contained receipts for the enlistment of men in the state artillery, likewise some certificates, together with thirty two pounds cash. Any person who will deliver the said book to me at this place, with what it contained, shall have FORTY DOLLARS reward. p RICHARD BOOKER.
ON Saturday night last, the 4th instant (October) broke jail at Lunfries, a certain SAMUEL THOMA, whom I enlisted in August as a soldier in the service of the United States of America, where he was committed for having unlawfully taken, or stolen, from Alex. Lyle, merchant, a sum of money, which was discovered upon him, and restored to the proprietor. I will give TWENTY DOLLARS reward to any person who will deliver him to Col. David Mason at head quarters in Williamsburg or to the commanding officer at Alexandria. He is about 5 feet 7 inches high, 22 or 23 years old, well featured, wears his hair, and says he was born in Augusta, of Irish extraction, to which county he may probably repair.
JOHN CRITTENDEN, 15th Virg. reg.
LOST in Williamsburg, the 18th of September a bond of Major George Stubblefield's dated about the first of last May, payable to the subscriber on demand, for 200l. currency, with a receipt on the back for 15l. I do hereby forewarn any person from taking an assignment thereof.
1p LARKIN SMITH.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from the ship Larter , lying at Fraser's ferry, Mattapony river, THOMAS POWELL, about 5 feet 3 inches high, about 25 years old, has a dark complexion a Roman nose a remarkable large upperfore tooth, and was seen in King George county, where he enlisted with Lieut. John Lonkerley, by the name of Thomas Newton. I expect he will go to some town in Maryland, as that was his place of residence. Whoever delivers the said deserter on board the ship Larter , or to the jailer of Fredericksburg, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges, paid by
2p RICHARD TAYLOR, Capt.
N B. A MASTER is wanted for the above ship.
DESERTED from my company in the second N. Carolina continental battalion, JOHN RIGS, about five feet six inches high, has a thin visage, black hair, and a down look. He afterwards enlisted with Capt. Thomas Bracy in the colonial service, at Portsmouth, and when I applied for him to Capt. Thomas Bracy, producing the said Riggs's receipt for the bounty, and a certificate for his having been legally sworn before a justice, he refused to deliver him up till he had a trial, and before that came on he made his escape from the guard at Portsmouth. Whoever secures the said deserter, so that I get him again, shall have TWELVE DOLLARS reward.
2p MANLOE TARRANT Capt.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 1st of November,
APLANTATION within two miles of Cabin Point, on the Bowling Alley road, whereon is a good dwelling-house and other convenient outhouses. The place is very conveniently situated for a merchant, publican, or tradesman. Terms will be agreed on at the day of sale.
2p DOILEY KEY.
To be SOLD at Orange courthouse, on Thursday the 23d instant (October) if fair, otherwise next fair day, for ready money,
TRACT of well timbered land, containing about 120 acres, lying within a few miles of the courthouse. Any person inclined to view the land will be shown it the day before the sale by applying to Mr. James Gaines, who lives near the premises. 2p RICHARD POLLARD.
To be SOLD at vendue, at Prince George courthouse, on Tuesday the first of November, being court day,
AN unimproved TRACT OF LAND, containing eight hundred and fifty two acres, lying on Warwicks swamp in the said county, about fifteen miles from James river, and joining the land Mr. Bonner lately bought of Mr. Thompson. About two hundred acres of the tract are good low grounds, and the whole is remarkably well timbered with white oak and pine. One half of the purchase money to be paid down, the other half at the end of one year. || W. GOOSLEY.
I have a new WAGGON, with a team of young horses, for sale.
COMMITTED to the jail of Sussex county, on the 13th of September, an outlandish negro man, who cannot, or will not, tell his master's name. He is 35 or 40 years old, 5 feet 4 inches high, and has had the smallpox. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges.
p JOHN BERRYMAN.

TAKEN up on Banister river, in Halifax , four BARROWS , marked with a crop in the right ear, and swallow fork and underkeel in the left; three of them are black and white, the other blue. Appraised to three pounds three shillings and fourpence. ---Also a dark bay mare about four feet three inches high, nine or ten years old, with long mane and tail, her left hind foot white, several white spots on her back, which appear to have been hurt by a saddle, paces and gallops remarkably easy, is shod all round, and branded on the near shoulder C B . Appraised to twelve pounds. || ISAAC COLES.
TAKEN up in Lunenburg , a DARK BAY HORSE COLT about two years old, four feet five inches high, has a small star in his forehead, appears to have been galled with a rope on his neck, his off hind foot white, but is neither docked nor branded. Posted, and appraised to twelve pounds. p  ROBERT SCOTT, sen.
TAKEN up in Loudoun , a BROWN MARE , and two COLTS . The mare is branded on the near shoulder J N . One of the colts is a bright sorrel, a year old last spring, has white feet, but not branded. The other is of a brown colour, and a last spring's colt. Posted, and appraised to twelve pounds. p  AMOS HOUGH.
TAKEN up in Amelia , a RED STEER six or seven years old, with a streak of white from the dewlap down his breast, has lost his left horn, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and an underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to five pounds. p  BENJAMIN WARD, sen.
TAKEN up in Lunenburg , a DARK BAY HORSE COLT about 3 years old this spring, 4 feet 9 inches high, with a small star in his forehead, a few white hairs on his back, some spots on his rump, part of his right hind foot white, is a trotter, but has no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to 25l. p  JOHN PAMPLIN.
TAKEN up in Cumberland , a BAY HORSE COLT about two years old, both hind feet white, but neither docked, nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 6l. 10s. p  ROBERT SMITH.
TAKEN up in Amberst , a RED COW about three or four years old, and marked with an underkeel and swallow fork in each ear. Posted, and appraised to three pounds. JOSEPH CABELL.
TAKEN up in Fluvanna county, a BAY HORSE colt, neither docked nor branded, about four feet four inches high, and two or three years old. Posted, and appraised to ten pounds. GEO. THOMPSON.
TAKEN up in Fluvanna county, a BAY HORSE four feet four or five inches high, twelve or fifteen years old, has had a fistula and sore back, paces and trots, had a small bell on with a leather collar and brass buckle, and branded on the near buttock C . Also a bay mare four feet seven or eight inches high, fifteen or sixteen years old, paces and trots, and branded on the near buttock P . Posted and appraised, the horse to six pounds sixteen shillings and fourpence, and the mare to fifteen pounds. ROGER THOMPSON.
TAKEN up in Bedford , on Seneca creek, a small WHITE HORSE about four feet high, had on a small bell, branded on the near buttock I P , and on the off shoulder O . Posted, and appraised to forty five shillings. p  JAMES VEST.
TAKEN up in Orange , a light bay horse about twelve years old, four feet nine inches high, with a blaze down his face, white on both his hind legs, a little white on his off fore foot, and appears to be a natural pacer. Posted, and appraised to twenty five pounds. p  CATLETT CONWAY.
TAKEN up in Goochland , on the branches of the Great Bird creek, a dark bay (or rather black) mare, about ten years old, has a star in her forehead, some saddle spots, paces naturally, and branded B D in a piece. Posted, and appraised to fifteen pounds. p  WILLIAM MARTIN.
TAKEN up on Stinking river, in Pittsylvania , a BLACK MARE nine years old, four feet four inches high, with hanging mane and switch tail, several saddle spots, her hind feet and near fore foot white, branded on the near shoulder P , and had on a bell. Posted, and appraised to eight pounds. p  MICHAEL FARRIS.
TAKEN up in Hanover , at Scotch Town , a DARK BAY MARE , in low order, four feet five inches and a half high, about sixteen years old, with a small star in her forehead, has the appearance of being formerly hurt on the off buttock, branded on the near shoulder M , and on the near buttock R . Posted, and appraised to seven pounds. BENJAMIN DICKENSON.
TAKEN up in Hanover , a YEARLING , all red, marked with an underkeel in each ear. Posted, and appraised to twenty shillings. JOHN EPPERSON.
TAKEN up in Charlotte , by Clement Read's executors, a sorrel horse about four feet nine inches high, eight or nine years old, has a long blaze in his face, a snip on his nose, trots, gallops, and paces, is docked, but has no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to twenty five pounds.
TAKEN up in Prince George , a BAY MARE about seven years old, four feet eight inches high, with a star in her forehead, a snip on her nose, but has no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to fifteen pounds. p  JOSEPH SIMMONS.
TAKEN up in Gloucester , two COWS and CALVES . One a white, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and an over and underkeel in the left. The other a red, marked with a crop, slit, and underkeel in the right ear, and a crop and swallow fork in the left. Posted and appraised, the white to four pounds thirteen shillings and fourpence, and the red to four pounds sixteen shillings and eightpence. CHRISTOPHER PRYOR.
TAKEN up in Charlotte , a SORREL MARE four feet four inches high, nine or ten years old, has a few white hairs in her forehead, and branded on both shoulders and buttocks D . Posted, and appraised to eight pounds. p  JOHN DANIEL.
TAKEN up in Amberst , a BLACK HORSE twelve or thirteen years old, about four feet six inches high, his mane in part roached, paces well, shod before, has several saddle spots, and branded on the near shoulder C D . Posted, and appraised to thirteen pounds. || ELIJAH CHRISTIAN.
TAKEN up in Charlotte , a dark bay horse about twelve or thirteen years old, four feet four inches high, has some saddle spots, is docked, but not branded. Posted, and appraised to fifty shillings. p  JOHN FOSTER.
TAKEN up in Amberst , a LIGHT COLOURED BAY MARE about three years old, four feet five or six inches high, her mane, tail, and legs, of a dark colour, appears to be unbroke, and branded on the near shoulder I . Posted, and appraised to eleven pounds. || JAMES LONDON.
TAKEN up in Amelia , near Lyle's ford, a RED COW about five years old, marked with a swallow fork and underkeel in the right ear, and a crop and overkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to fifty five shillings. || CHRIST. HUDSON.
TAKEN up at Lyle's ford, in Cumberland , a BAY HORSE six or seven years old, four feet seven inches high, appears to have been worked in a waggon, but is not branded. Posted, and appraised to eleven pounds. || JOHN FANAR.
TAKEN up in Cumberland , a small BLACK HORSE four feet four or five inches high, appears to be very old, has some saddle spots on his back, a white spot on his near buttock, and one on his off nostril. Posted, and appraised to five pounds. || LANGHORNE TABB.
TAKEN up in Halifax , four two year old CATTLE , viz. Two brindled steers, one with a star in his forehead, and two heifers, both brown, one of them white about the belly and legs, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and flower de luce in the left. Posted, and appraised to twenty shillings and sixpence each. || WILLIAM NEAL.
TAKEN up in Buckingham , an old BLACK HORSE four feet eight or nine inches high, with a blaze face, three white feet, several saddle spots, and marked with a slit in his right ear. Posted, and appraised to five pounds. || WILLIAM BUMPASS.
TAKEN up in Halifax , on Dan river, near Boyd's ferry, a white horse four feet six or seven inches high, twelve or thirteen years old, has a scar on his side, branded on the near shoulder O , and had on an old bell. Posted, and appraised to ten pounds. || THOMAS DOUGLAS.
TAKEN up in Caroline , a WHITE HORSE for feet eight inches high, and about sixteen years old. Posted, and appraised to eighteen pounds. AARON WEBSTER.
TAKEN up near the Manakin town, in Powhatan , a BAY HORSE four feet nine or ten inches high, about six years old, has a star in his forehead, some white on his off hind foot, some saddle spots, newly shod all round, and branded on the near buttock L D D . Posted, and appraised to thirty pounds. JAMES BRYANT, jun.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield , a bay horse seven or eight years old, four feet seven or eight inches high, with a saddle spot on his back, branded on the off buttock and near jaw N C , and on the near shoulder and buttock C . Posted, and appraised to twelve pounds. p  RALPH FAULKNER.
TAKEN up in Prince Edward , on Sailor creek, a FLEA BITTEN GRAY HORSE about four feet six inches high, about fifteen years old, shod all round, and branded on the near shoulder something like an H . p  ABRAHAM ESTES.
TAKEN up in Hanover , two stray horses, viz. One a gray, about four feet six inches high, about twelve years old, has glass eyes, a raw nose, hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near buttock 6 . The other a sorrel, about four feet seven inches high, about twenty years old, has a blaze face, a raw nose, and branded on the near buttock C . Posted and appraised, the gray to twelve pounds, and the sorrel to five shillings. PETTUS RAGLAND.
TAKEN up in Suffex , three BREEDING SOWS , two blue and white, the other a black, with a white face, all of them marked with a crop and slit in the right ear, and a smooth crop, slit, and nick, in the under side of the left ear. Posted, and appraised to forty shillings. p  WILLIAM DUN.
TAKEN up in Bedford , a BLACK COW about nine years old, with some white on her hind feet, white under the belly, and marked with a crop and slit in the near ear. || NAT. PATTERSON.
TAKEN up in Amberst , a GRAY MARE about six years old, four feet four or five inches high, shod before, paces naturally, branded on the near shoulder I D , and on the near buttock, imperfectly, I B . Posted, and appraised to fifteen pounds. p  JOSEPH WILSHER.
TAKEN up in Bedford , near the Pilot mountain, an IRON GRAY MARE COLT , about two years old last spring, four feet two or three inches high, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock resembling T W in a piece. Posted, and appraised to thirteen pounds. p  JOHN DICKSON.
TAKEN up in Bedford , a BLACK HORSE with gray hairs about his head and mane, about fourteen hands high, about sixteen years old, has some saddle spots, a half trimmed mane and switch tail, had on a small bell, and branded on the off buttock I C . Posted, and appraised to ten pounds. p  JAMES FOULDING.
TAKEN up in Scut Hampton , a DARK IRON GRAY MARE about four years old, four feet four inches high, with hanging mane and switch tail, her near hind foot white, and drags her hind feet. Posted, and appraised to twelve pounds. p  JAMES SUMMERELL.
TAKEN up on Buſs river, in Prince Edward , a brindled steer about four years old, his right horn droops a little, and marked with a slit in each ear; he came to my plantation about eighteen months ago, and at that time had a piece of another steer's tail fixed to his. Posted, and appraised to forty five shillings. || PHILIP WADE.
TAKEN up in Hanover , near Beech Creek ford, three COWS . One of them is all over black, three or four years old, and unmarked. One is a red brindled, about six years old, the other a dark brindled, three or four years old, with a motley face, and has some white under her belly; both marked with a swallow fork in each ear. Also a white sow about four years old, marked with a crop and slit in the right ear, and a crop and underkeel in the left. Posted and appraised, the cows to seven pounds, and the sow to twenty shillings. || ISAIAH HADEN.
TAKEN up in Cumberland , a REDDISH BULL two years old, with some white on his back, and marked with two swallow forks. Posted, and appraised to thirty eight shillings. || JOHN NETHERLAND.
TAKEN up in Cumberland , near Willis's lower bridge, a BRINDLED STEER about three years old, with a bob tail, marked with a crop and overkeel in the right ear, and a crop and underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to thirty shillings. || DRURY WOODSON.
TAKEN up in Halifax , on Catawba creek, a RED and WHITE PIED STEER about two years old, and a heifer, of the same age and colour, with a short tail, both marked with a crop and two slits in the right ear, and a slit and underkeel in the left. Posted and appraised, the steer to thirty shillings, and the heifer to twenty shillings. || THOMAS HILL.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg , on Bluestone creek, a GRAY HORSE about fourteen hands high, about eight years old, branded on the near shoulder 78 , and it appears to be the same on the buttock, but very dull. Posted, and appraised to twelve pounds. p  WILLIAM MITCHELL.
TAKEN up in Botetourt , near the Great Lick , a BLACK HORSE about six years old, thirteen hands and an inch high, with a small star in his forehead, three saddle spots on his back, branded on the cheek and near buttock L , and on the near buttock with a blotched brand, which appears thus, H . Posted, and appraised to seven pounds. p  THOMAS AKERS.
TAKEN up in Cumberland , at the Manakin town, the following strays, viz. An old BLACK FROSTY COW , with a calf; the cow has the points of her horns sawed off, is marked in the right ear with a smooth crop, and in the left with a crop and slit. Another black cow, with a good deal of white about her head, about three years old, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and a crop and slit in the left. One other black cow, with the ends of her horns sawed off, about six years old, marked with a smooth crop in the right ear, and the left cropt and slitted. Posted and appraised, the first to fifty shillings, the second to twenty five shillings, and the last to three pounds ten shillings. p  JOHN SCOTT.
TAKEN up in Bedford , a WHITE MARE with a small bell on, her near eye out, and branded on the near shoulder 6 . Posted, and appraised to eight pounds. p  WILLIAM VERDIMAN.