The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1773-12-02 00:00:00

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W A R S A W, August 20.
A REPORT is current here that the Turks have made a successful descent in the Crimea. There are said to be great numbers of French officers in the Turkish armies.
The Russian troops in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, those in Red Russia, and those quartered at Anacow, have just received express orders to hold themselves in immediate readiness for marching to reinforce Count Romanzow's army in Moldavia. A draught of 6000 men is likewise made from the 10,000 quartered in this city, and the contiguous country, which are likewise to march for Moldavia, on the same account. These troops, which were composed of veterans, were excellent guards to the new acquisitions of Russia, in Poland, and certainly would not have been removed, but on account of great urgency.
Cracow, August 19. The Austrian troops have been preparing for their departure from this city a long time past, and on the 17th instant they entirely evacuated it, and marched off towards the city of Sandomir, in the palatinate of the same name. The next day a large body of Russians, amounting to 1400 foot, and 200 horse, arrived, and were immediately quartered on the inhabitants, in the four quarters of Cracow, Casimir, Shardonia, and Cleparia. The people complain of the hardships suffered by maintaining such a number of foreign troops, but in vain. The Russians are in possession of the castle, and all the other principal places of this city.
Copenhagen, August 21. His Danish Majesty has for some time past paid a very strict attention to the business of the state, and had shown an alertness and spirit which, contrasted with his long habit of despondency, gives the greatest pleasure to the whole Danish court; he is particularly examining into the state of his army and navy, and has had made several regulations in both.
Hamburg, August 24. We have received advices here that the Emperor of Germany is to be at Tropau the 27th instant, and the King of Prussia at Neiss the same day, and that there is to be an interview of those two Monarchs at Brieg, which is situate between the two forementioned places.
The court of Petersburg has just published an ample detail of the operations of Count Romanzow's army; this piece contains 21 pages in quarto. The field marshal says, "That the loss of the Russians consisted of 20 officers of different ranks, and, in the whole, in about 1100 men, with 3 pieces of cannon; that the loss of the Turks amounted to above 5000 men killed, 47 pieces of cannon, their whole camp, besides ammunition and provision of every kind; that they also lost 38 ships and many trophies. Eighty christian families recovered their liberty at the same time." The field marshal then relates his reasons for repassing the Danube, viz. "That the cavalry, harried by continual skirmishes and pursuits, and having, besides, no other forage for the horses but a bad kind of bulrushes, he found himself obliged, by the inconveniences, by the heats and the wants of refreshments, which the army could not receive on the other side
of the Danube, to repass that river. It is easy to judge what state the troops were in on the other side of the Danube, when the horses could not be unbridled one moment, and the greatest part of the infantry were obliged to be every night under arms.
Hague, August 28. The plan proposed for augmenting the troops of this republic is sent to the respective towns and provinces for their approbation. The augmentation proposed is 1368 horses, and 8927 men.
The reigning Landgrave of Hesse Darmstadt is expected here in a few days from Brussels. This prince has already received, on account of the approaching marriage of one of his daughters to the Grand Duke of Russia, some very magnificent presents, particularly a collar of the order of St. Andrew, richly set with brilliants, a most superb snuff-box, and 50,000 rubles in ready money.
Vienna, August 24. Since the Russians were driven from before Silistria nothing interesting has been received from either of the two armies. We only learn that General Romanzow was encamped the 13th ult. at Gala Braila, and that the Grand Vizier hath not changed his position.
Marseille, August 20. Though at present we perceive no extraordinary movement in the arsenal at Toulon, nevertheless there are 11 ships of the line and 5 frigates ready to sail at an hour's notice; and we hear that preparations are making in several parts of this kingdom; at the founderies they work night and day in casting cannon, shot, and shells.
Berlin, August 16. Artillery, of a new invention, to be carried on horseback, is now quite ready for use in the arsenal at Potsdam.
L O N D O N, September 1.
By advices over land, by way of Constantinople, we learn that a terrible fire happened lately at Basria, a province in Persia, which destroyed several silk manufactories, one of which contained 1700 bales of kelkodapesend, or city silk, and 850 bales of charbais, or brocade silk, each weighing 276 pounds, all of which were entirely consumed.
Tuesday last, at 35 minutes past 10 in the evening, was determined a match between Thomas Walker, Esquire, of Mickleham, in Surrey, and Capt. Adam Hay, for 400 guineas, which was won by the latter. Mr. Walker rode his own Hackney, and Capt. Mulcaster rode for Capt. Hay. They set out at six, on Monday morning, from Portland Street, London, and the winner arrived at Ouse Bridge, York, in 40 hours 35 minutes; York is 200 miles from London. Mr. Walker's horse tired within six miles of Tadcaster, and is supposed will die. They rode the first 90 miles in six hours. The winning mare drank 12 bottles of wine during the journey, and on Thursday was so well as to take her exercise on Knave's-mire.
On Thursday last General Gansell, who, through the means of some of the soldiers on duty in Saint James's Park, effected an escape about a twelvemonth since from some sheriff's officers, who had him in custody, was arrested on a writ of 16,000l. at his apartments in Craven Street in the Strand. The bailiffs broke into his room, when he immediately fired a pistol, and shot one of them in the arm; they nevertheless secured him, dragged him in his night gown and slippers up the street, and lodged him safely in the house of Mr. Stanhope, a sheriff's officer.
Letters from Petersburg mention that the Russians, in the late battle at Silistria, and in their retreat from thence, lost 18 other officers of high rank, besides General Weissman.
Mr. Yates, in performing the part of Major O'Flaherty, in the West Indian, at Birmingham, has introduced a new Irish bull: When he is giving Capt. Dudley an account of his life, &c. he says, "That I might now enjoy three hundred a year if I had not been a fool; I was offered it for my life, captain, upon condition of being shot in the place of Admiral Byng."
Lord Chatham, we hear, has had a Prussian nobleman upon a visit to him for some weeks, and it is said they have been travelling about the country together.
The approach of war is certain; the most authentic intelligence confirms it; all parties are preparing, and France avows it. England is restrained from speaking aloud, only through fear of alarming the nation too suddenly.
The British fleet is now in almost a compleat state of repair, and it is said that the late naval review was not intended merely for a shew, but that the ap-
proaching storm was foreseen, and the device of the review was hit upon to make us prepare for it with a good grace, without alarming either the enemy or the nation.
The court of East India directors, by their declaration published on Wednesday last, propose, for their September sale of teas, 25,000 chests, and 9 bags, which, together with the amazing stock in hand of private property, would incline a reasonable man to expect a reduction of the price of that commodity—were it not for the artificial tricks of the speculators, &c.
Lord Hillsborough, like a real patriot, is constantly improving his estates, and, by letting only small farms to his tenants, encourages agriculture and industry among the poor Irish, to whom he acts more like a father than a landlord.
Several new grants of land in East Florida and the ceded islands have lately passed the great seal.
Letters from Constantinople say that they are in no dread of a visit from the Russians since their ill success in the two last engagements, when they were obliged to repass the Danube, with very great loss of brave officers as well as soldiers.
The Turks and Russians, by the interposition of the courts of England and France, are likely to become reconciled before Christmas. The Empress is now more pliable since she has lost one of her bravest generals, and been rather unsuccessful in other respects; therefore the terms of reconciliation will not be so humiliating on the part of the Turks as those offered at the late congress.
They write from Toulon that the armaments at that port, which have been discontinued some months, are again ordered to be continued by direction of the superintendents of the marine department, but on what account they are commenced is difficult to determine.
A disagreement is lately said to have happened in council, relative to a certain American governor. Some were for his removal by way of pleasing the Bostonians, and at the same time rewarding him equivoquently in private; but the majority insisted that a rattle had been held up to the public enough; there was now no occasion for timidity. Whatever measures they took should be really ostensible.
The Ottoman power and that of Saint Ignatius seem nearly destroyed; the Jesuits have outlived their order, and the Mufti's Rants in the divan are perhaps the groans of Mahometism.
They write from Dublin that some noble personages are expected to embark there for England about the middle of the month, in order to present a petition to his Majesty, which has already been signed by upwards of 700 respectable persons.
An additional duty will be laid next sessions on all foreign china, as well European as from the East Indies, in order to encourage our own manufacture, which is now arrived at great perfection.
A lord lieutenant of Ireland is now talked of to succeed the present, of the most marvellous kind ever yet sent over; but he has proved himself possessed of every ministerial requisite, and therefore cannot be ineligible.
Should a continental war be inevitable, it is said that a certain little territory, till within these few years wholly unknown to the English, will be the grand object of our manoeuvres and protection.
Every other business is now laid aside, and the King and ministry are daily employing their thoughts about colony affairs. It seems they are extremely anxious to have this intricate work settled before the meeting of parliament, as a Sanhedrim investigation is what they would by all means avoid.
It is said to be an absolute fact, and may be depended on, that the moment the Huntingdonshire election is over the Duke of Grafton will succeed Lord Sandwich at the admiralty, and upon those conditions only his grace has consented to continue lord privy seal.
Lord Sandwich has gone down to his seat at Hinchingbrooke, to be present at the meetings in the county of Huntingdon, for the nomination of candidates at the ensuing election.
The election for Huntingdon will exceed that ever memorable one in Westminster between Lord Trentham (the present Lord Gower) and Sir George Vandepuit; and it is computed that what with the douceurs, places, money distributed, annuities, presents to freeholders, and tavern bills, the whole expences will amount to near 80,000l.

The exporting of tea to America is looked upon by some as one of the most critical enterprizes the East India company ever embarked in; for who can be sure, after all the attending expence and trouble, that the Americans will buy at all?
As her Majesty advances in her pregnancy her health is better, and her physicians have positively given it as their opinion that she is not in so much danger as they first apprehended.
In order that the Sovereign may have leisure to deliberate on the whys and wherefores of political resolutions, it is said one levee day in a fortnight will be abridged between this and November next.
The last express which arrived from Ireland has put the ministry into a perspiration, in which they will continue, it is thought, throughout the winter, if ever so cold.
September 4. According to authentic advices from Constantinople (says a letter from Vienna) about three thousand French officers, belonging to the train of artillery, arrived at the army of the Grand Vizier the beginning of the present campaign, which has been of inconceivable hurt to the Russians, and has given great umbrage at the court of Petersburg. These French officers (adds our correspondent) it is very plain, have not entered into the Turkish service of their own accord as volunteers, as it is well known the encouragement given by her Imperial Majesty to volunteers of every nation exceeds that of the Turks, notwithstanding which, there is not a French officer in her service.
Count Romanzow's resolution to repass the Danube was supported by some positive assurances of assistance from the courts of Vienna and Berlin.
Orders are given from the war office for the 27th regiment of foot to be embarked at Portsmouth, for Halifax in Nova Scotia.
The Deptford man of war, of 40 guns, Captain Riddle, is sailed from the Downs for Antigua, with a regiment of foot on board.
September 7. On Saturday afternoon an express arrived, with an account of the duel between Captain Scawen, of the first regiment of guards, and George Robert Fitzgerald, Esquire, nephew to the Earl of Bristol, the particulars of which are thus related: They agreed to stand at the distance of twelve yards. Mr. Fitzgerald fired a brace of pistols, and both missed; upon which Capt. Scawen nobly declined firing, and thus the matter ended. Capt. Nugent, of the first regiment of guards, was Mr. Scawen's second, and Capt. O'Fagan was second to Mr. Fitzgerald. Capt. Pigott, of the horse guards, and Mr. Purdue, assistant surgeon to the first regiment, also accompanied Mr. Scawen.
It is said that before Mr. Scawen went to Lisle to meet Mr. Fitzgerald he caused all his tradesmen to be paid their full demands.
On Saturday evening the news came to Carshalton of Capt. Scawen being safe arrived from fighting the duel with Mr. Fitzgerald. The bells were immediately rung upon the occasion, a bonfire made of 300 barrels, and the whole village seemed to express great joy.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, dated August 31. "According to the last letters from Hamburg, two Prussian commissaries are now in that city, endeavouring to establish a company of merchants, who shall, for the future, have all the merchandise that passes by the way of Hamburg into the dominions of the King of Prussia, go through their hands, for which they are to pay a duty of six crowns per cent. on their coming in, and the same on going out of the country. These letters add, that the Emperor and King of Prussia had a private interview the 17th instant; some say at Neiss, and others at Breig in Silesia, in which they gave each other reciprocal assurances of the greatest friendship."
In an ample detail of the operations of the Russian army on the other side the Danube, printed at Petersburg, and which consists of 21 pages in quarto, among other reasons for the retreat, the following is mentioned: "Our cavalry was so harassed by continual skirmishes with the Ottomans, and by the bad forage, that they could no longer sustain the fatigue; During the whole time they were obliged, by the alertness of the enemy, to be under arms. Want of water was another hardship they underwent, particularly the corps that were detached to reconnoitre the Grand Vizier's army. In the night they were exposed to the rains and winds, without covering, and in the day were continually harassed by fresh bodies of troops, which were renewed by others, who fought with fury to revenge their former losses; whilst we (says the narrative) were obliged, with small fatigued bodies of men, to attack numerous bodies who were reposed in places fortified by nature, and of easy defence."
In another place the narrative informs us, "That when the Russian columns advanced towards Osman's retrenchments, they were furiously assailed by the Spahis that were in ambuscade, who were no sooner dispersed by our artillery, than they were replaced by the Janissaries from the retrenchments, who fell on our right wing with horrible noises, by which means 200 newly enrolled men, unacquainted with their manner of attack, ran off, and put the rest of the corps into disorder; but luckily the last division came on, and, keeping up a continual fire, gave the former time to rally; after which Col. Klitschka took possession of their retrenchments, and not one of the enemy would have escaped, had they not retired into Silistria."
In the camp which the Russians took possession of before Silistria were found the orders of the Grand Vizier to Numan Pacha, which were "for him to fall on the back of the enemy whilst they were attacking Silistria, by which means not one of the infidels could escape; and that, if Numan did not succeed, he had to fear disgrace from the Sultan, and punishment from the Holy Prophet."
Copy of the sentence passed by the GENERAL COURT MARSHAL, at Patna, upon Lieutenant Colonel Sir Robert Fletcher.
"The president and members having taken into mature consideration the whole evidence for and against the prisoner, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Robert Fletcher, together with his defence, are of opinion that he is guilty of mutiny, the crime laid to his charge, by a breach of the third and fourth articles of the second section of the articles of war. The prisoner having excited sedition, and after coming to the knowledge of a mutiny, or intended mutiny, having delayed to give information thereof to his commanding officer, the court do therefore adjudge him, and he is hereby adjudged to be cashiered."
A letter from Petersburg lays as the French ministry disavow any permission to the officers serving as volunteers in the Turkish armies, the commander is resolved for the future not to admit them as prisoners of war.
The French ambassador, by an unbecoming haughtiness, it is said, irritated the Venetian state to declare in favour of the Russian alliance.
The insurrections at Constantinople are so frequent and dangerous that the ambassadors there, and other public persons, avoid as much as possible going abroad.
Would it not be a little hard, asks a correspondent, should an insurrection in a neighbouring kingdom be the consequence of the ministerial darings and ministerial manœuvres, that the people should be branded with the name of rebels , who were peaceable, loyal, and uncomplaining, until roused by unwarrantable attacks on their property and liberties?
It is thought that some measure will be taken on the meeting of parliament to check the spirit of emigration, which now reigns throughout this unhappy kingdom.
It is the general opinion that if the powers concerned in mediating the differences between the Turks and Russians join together heartily in the cause a peace may be brought about in a short time, the two belligerent powers seeming equally desirous to put an end to the war.
NEW YORK, November 18.
Extract of a letter from London, dated September 18.
"The exultation of those who never wished well to the new colony on the Ohio are now at an end; they are convinced, that in spite of all the late newly exerted opposition to its existence, every thing is certainly in the most promising way to its completion, and that, in all probability, the next packet will carry to America proper documents for its establishment. Two ships were chartered by the East India directors to carry their tea to your port and Philadelphia; they have not yet taken in their lading, but they have come to a final resolution to send it, as it is to be shipped on such terms as, we are told, may remove the objection to your receiving it, for no duty is to be paid on its being landed. Major Sutherland, with the Scotch fusileers, and Col. James, with the royal artillery, have got safe back to us again. Mr. William Kelley was married a fortnight ago to Mrs. Ashe, a lady of very elegant connections, with a noble fortune. Lord Lyttleton died about a fortnight ago, at his delightful seat at Hagley; his valuable manuscripts are fallen into Mr. Garrick's hands, who will publish them with all the magnificence due to the supremely exalted character of that exemplary nobleman. His lordship has left a son.—The General Romanzow, waiting for succours of men, ammunition, and provisions, on our side of the Danube, is meditating a stroke, which may prevent the Grand Signior from ever boasting of another victory over him. His joy on the success of his arms near Silistria will be very short lived; for if the Muscovites should not prove strong enough to wrest his European dominions from him the Imperial and Prussian forces will be employed to effect it. In the mean time, a formidable body of excellent troops are, by the Czarina's order, in march from Poland to reinforce the Russian general; for he stands in great need of recruits. Although there is very little agreement amongst the persons who compose the present administration, there seems to be no likelihood of England's being engaged in a war; at least it will not happen immediately. The general election must be for some time the principal subject of their application; so that with foreign powers, matters must be huddled up as well as possible, until the crown has secured a parliament to its liking. General Gansell has got into another scrape; his friends much regret his embarrassment, as he is certainly a most amiable man. The particulars of his arrest and resistance is in all the newspapers, to which I refer you for other occurrences, which I have not time to relate in this letter."
By accounts from the northward, of the 6th instant, we are informed that the chiefs of the six Indian nations, to a considerable number, were just then arrived at Johnson Hall, on occasion of the late murder committed by some Senecas on four French traders, on Lake Ontario, and that the chiefs have
taken great pains to collect the peltry, and procure restitution for the friends of the unhappy sufferers, but that the conference was not opened.
A letter from a commander of one of our ships in the London trade mentions that the East India company persist in their former resolution of shipping tea to this continent, and had appointed a vessel to carry it to Philadelphia, and another to this port.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 2.
Last Tuesday, being the anniversary of St. Andrew, and the day appointed for chusing a mayor and other officers of the corporation for this city, JOHN BLAIR, Esquire, was elected mayor for the ensuing year, Doctor WILLIAM PASTEUR was chosen an alderman, Mr. ROBERT MILLER one of the common council, and Mr. JOHN CARTER chamberlain, in the room of Col. JOHN PRENTIS, who has resigned.
We hear from Richmond courthouse that the great match run there the 15th of November between Yorick and Gift, five miles one heat, weight 180lbs. was won easily by the former, who ran his ground in 12 minutes and 27 seconds, although he had a rowel in him, and had not received his regular sweats for six weeks. The old horse is now preparing to cover next season.
The Lucy, Driver, from Salem, and the Triumph, Frigate, Rogers, from Leghorn, are arrived in James river; in the latter, we hear, many gentlemen came passengers, in order to settle and cultivate VINES in this colony.
FRIDAY, December 3. This day were executed at the gallows, near this city, pursuant to their sentence, Adam Rutter and John Currie, for horse-stealing, and John Elliott, for burglary.
FOR SALE, AT OUR STORE IN NORFOLK, OZNABRIGS, saddlery, low priced hats, and checks in assorted packages, Cadiz salt, Barbados and Grenada rum, Barbados spirit, choice Lisbon wine in quarter casks, Madeira wine in pipes, hogheads, and quarter casks, of sterling New York, and Virginia quality; also coffee, ginger, pimento, Muscovado sugar, logwood, earthen ware, and European made cordage.
GREENWOOD, RITSON, and MARSH.
*** Our brig BETSEY, Capt. Solomon Edey, will sail for Madeira in fourteen days, and return directly to Norfolk: Any of our friends, or those connected with the house of Messrs. Lamar, Hill, Bissett, and company, will oblige us by their orders for wines by her. —NORFOLK, November 20, 1773.
FOR SALE, TWO thousand acres of exceeding fine LAND for tobacco, wheat, or Indian corn, lying on both sides of Bull Run, in Loudoun and Prince William; about 300 acres of it are rich low ground and meadow land. It lies within 4 miles of two merchant mills, and about 10 miles of two other merchant mills in Loudoun, 30 miles from Colchester, Alexandria, and Dumfries. If any person or persons incline to purchase the whole, or any part of the said lands, they may be shown them, and know the terms, by applying to Capt. Francis Peyton, in Loudoun county, who has full power to treat for the same, or to the subscriber. It may be laid off in lots of two, three, or four hundred acres (as may best suit the purchasers) with an equal quantity of low ground and meadow land to each lot. ROBERT BURWELL.
TO BE RENTED, A SET of HOUSES lately built in Caroline county, a little above the Bowling Green, on the main road that leads from Fredericksburg to Williamsburg, which are thought to be conveniently situated for a tavern; likewise a storehouse, suitable for a merchant. Any person inclinable to rent may know the terms by applying to Mr. Edmund Pendleton, near the premises. The house will be delivered on New Year's day. JOHN HOOMES.
To be SOLD, by the subscriber, at his house near Piscataway ferry, in Essex county, at public auction, on Friday the 31st of December next,
TEN likely Virginia born NEGROES, all under 20 years of age but one, which is about 38, a good cook, and as handy a wench as any in the colony; also a couple of blooded colts, two yoke of oxen, with sundry other cattle, a parcel of sheep, inferior to few, and part of my household furniture. Six months credit will be allowed the purchasers, on their giving bond and security to
WILLIAM YOUNG.
COBHAM, December 1, 1773.
ON Monday the 20th instant will be LET, for one or more years, to the highest bidder, the FERRY from this place to James Town, as also a very commodious TAVERN. The trustees beg leave to inform all whom it may concern that they have, at their own expence, erected a tavern and other necessary houses, in order to accommodate travellers and passengers in the best and most convenient manner; and they expect that the goodness of the houses, which will be compleatly finished in a fortnight, will be an inducement to some honest and well behaved person to undertake it, who may expect every encouragement from THE TRUSTEES.
INTEND to leave the colony soon. SAMUEL NELSON.
ROBERT YOUNG, lately from London, intends to leave this colony shortly.

LOST , on Friday the 26th of November, in Peterburg, or between there and Nottoway river, a black leather POCKET BOOK, containing, to the best of my remembrance, a note of hand of William Beattie's to Peter Williams, a bond of Thomas Cardwell's to Peter Williams, a bond of Peter Green's to Winfield Mason, assigned by him to Lewelling Woreham, and sundry other accounts, that I cannot recollect, a plain gold ring, marked S W, and a plain gold breast buckle, wrapped up in paper. Whoever has found the same, and will bring it to me, or leave it at Joseph Jones and company's store, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS reward. JOHN WILLIAMS.
THE subscriber, who was regularly bred a farmer in England, and has been in the service of a gentleman in the East Jerseys upwards of 4 years, also served Lewis Burwell, Esquire, 4 years, 3 of which he was manager for him, offers himself to any gentleman who may want such a person. Agriculture and the art of husbandry, in all its branches, I also profess. I am well acquainted with the making of tobacco, and grain of all kinds; likewise the management of stock. Any gentleman may be acquainted with my character by applying to Lewis Burwell, Esquire, in Gloucester county.—Please to direct to me, at PURTON, in Gloucester county. ROBERT MOUNTAIN.
*** I am a married man, and have one child.
VIRGINIA, sc. At a GENERAL COURT, held at the Capitol October 23, 1773.
William Goosley, plaintiff, against Mess. Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, of London, merchants, Thomas Adams, Sampson Matthews, and George Matthews, Patrick Coutts, Amos and James Ladd, William Acrill, Ryland Randolph, Major Wilcox and company, Thomas Stewart, James Watt, Meriwether Smith, William Smith, Carter Braxton, Corbin Griffin, Samuel Griffin, and William Griffin, defendants.
THE defendants Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, being beyond sea, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered that the other defendants, who have effects of the said Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, in their hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete, such effects, until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same; that the said defendants, Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown, do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be, within fifteen days, inserted in the Virginia gazette, for two months successively, and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of Henrico, in the county of Henrico, and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BEN: WALLER.
RICHMOND, November 30, 1773.
ALL those indebted to James and Robert Donald and company, at their stores late in this place, Albemarle, and Amherst, are requested to pay their balances to David Shepherd and James Miller, who are appointed to receive the same; and those who have demands against the said stores are desired to apply to them for payment. JAMES BUCHANAN.
*** As uncommon indulgence has been shown to those indebted to the above stores, it is hoped they will, by making speedy payments, prevent any disagreeable application; and as many accounts are yet unsettled, those who neglect to close the same by bond or some other specialty, by the first of March next, must blame themselves for the consequence. David Shepherd will attend in Albemarle and Amherst, and the subscriber in Richmond, and the adjoining county courts. 2 JAMES MILLER.
WHEREAS the copartnerships of M'Keand and Buchanan, and M'Keand, Buchanan, and company, were dissolved about 18 months ago, by the death of two of the partners, this is to request all those indebted to the said companies to make speedy payment, either to Alexander Buchanan, who will attend in Richmond, or William Gregory, of Charles City, who is appointed to collect the debts due to the said copartnerships there. As great indulgence has already been given, suits will be commenced against all those whose accounts are not settled by the first of April next. JAMES BUCHANAN, administrator.
To be SOLD, on the premises, on the third Thursday in June next,
THE very profitable ORDINARY, belonging to the subscriber, at KING WILLIAM COURT-HOUSE, with 600 acres of very valuable LAND adjoining to it. The place is so well known that it is unnecessary to describe it, or to point out the advantage of its situation, which is so central that it is daily resorted by travellers from all parts; so that it has constant custom. The ordinary, and some small tenements on the land, have rented for 170l. a year, and are now well worth 200l. a year, or more. The purchaser may have possession the first day of November next, and is to pay one fifth of the purchase money that day, and one other fifth annually after, until the whole is satisfied. Bond, with good security, for the payment thereof, must be given to the subscriber, who will treat privately with any person inclined to purchase before the day of sale. JOHN QUARLES.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Fredericksburg, a convict servant man named SAMUEL RANDALL, aged about 28 years, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and rather inclining to be fat, has short and strait dark brown hair, smooth complexion, a simple, innocent look, and is by trade a bricklayer; had on a white ground and black spotted swanskin jacket without sleeves, brown linen shirt and trowsers, a pair of brown yarn stockings, and a pair of misfellow'd brass buckles in his shoes; he had no coat when he went away. Whoever secures him in any gaol in this colony shall have a reward of THREE POUNDS, and if brought to me FIVE POUNDS.—The said fellow went off the 2d of November. 3* JOHN HAZLEGROVE.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of Albemarle county, greeting: We command you that you summon Anne Manly to appear before our justices of our General Court, in chancery, at the Capitol in Williamsburg, on the first day of the next court, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against her by Samuel Gay; and this she shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. and have then there this writ. Witness John Earl of Dunmore, our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg, the 5th day of November, in the 14th year of our reign. BEN: WALLER.
S W E E T H A L L,
A VERY pleasant situation on Pamunkey river, with about 400 acres of high LAND, and several hundred acres of valuable marsh, will be sold on Thursday the 16th of December, at King William courthouse, being court day, to the highest bidder, for ready money, by virtue of a deed of trust from Mr. Roger Gregory to ROBERT RUFFIN.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a bay mare, about 4 feet 7 inches high, 5 or 6 years old, branded on the off shoulder A, has some saddle spots on her back, a small white spot on her neck, and marked with an underkeel in each ear. Posted, and appraised to 8l. SAMUEL MARKSBURY.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, a dark coloured mare, about 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, branded on the near shoulder I, and on the near buttock R, paces well, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a blaze face, and has a bell on; she has been scalded for the fistula. Posted, and appraised to 6l. WILLIAM HANSFORD.
To Mrs. R I N D.
MADAM , Please to insert the following order of council in your Gazette, and continue the publication of it three weeks, for the information of the officers and soldiers therein mentioned.
At a COUNCIL, held November 4, 1773. IT was ordered, that the five certificates lately returned to the secretary's office for 72,299 acres of land (being the residue of the 200,000 acres promised by the Honourable Robert Dinwiddie's proclamation of the 19th of February, 1754) should be patented in the following manner, viz.
The survey for the tract of 7276 acres to George Washington and George Muse; the former to have 3953, and the latter 3323 acres.
The tract of 28,400 acres to the following persons, whose proportions thereof are mentioned after their names, viz. Robert Stobo's heir 9000, Jacob Vanbraam 9000, John Banes, representative of James Towers, deceased, 6000, Andrew Fowler 400, Thomas Napp 400, the representative of Arthur Watts, deceased, 400, John Fox, assignee of Jesse May, 400, Francis Self 400, Robert Stewart 400, Robert Murphey 400, John Smith 400, Alexander Bonny 400, the representative of William Horn, deceased, 400, and William M'Anulty 400 acres.
The tract of 7894 acres to the following persons, in the proportions, mentioned after their names, viz. William Bronaugh 6000, Doctor James Craik 1794, and George Muse 100 acres.
The tract of 6788 acres to the following persons, in like manner, viz. Andrew Wagener 2572, John West 1400, and George Mercer 2816 acres. And
The tract of 21,941 acres, in like manner, to the following persons, viz. To the heir of Col. Joshua Fry 7242, John Savage 2572, Thomas Bullett 2500, the representative of William Wright, deceased, 2500, John David Woelpert 600, Adam Stephen 2100, Andrew Lewis 2100, and Peter Hog 2100 acres.
In making the above allotment of these five tracts of land, it may not be amiss to remark, that those who were deficient of their respective quantities at the last distribution have been considered, in the present; and as the issuing of these patents will compleat the grant of 200,000 acres, under the proclamation aforesaid, it is hoped, and expected, that all those who have contributed nothing, or partially towards the completion of it, will now (without more delay) think it reasonable and just to pay their several proportions of the expences attending this undertaking into the hands of theirs and your most humble servant, GEORGE WASHINGTON.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of Richard Cocke, of Brunswick, deceased, are desired to make them known immediately; and those indebted, it is hoped, will make payment without farther notice. 2* LEMUEL COCKE, Executor.
F O R S A L E,
ABOUT twelve thousand acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO LAND, in Amherst county, whereon are several plantations and improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty hands. There is on this land for sale a very valuable GRIST MILL, lately built, with a stone dam and a pair of good COLOGNE MILLSTONES, which mill has for two years past got upwards of 100 barrels of toll corn, and is situated on a never failing stream. The land will be shewn by William Womack, who lives at one of the plantations, and the prices of the land made known by him. One or two years credit will be allowed, interest being paid for the second year, and also for the first, if the money is not paid agreeable to contract. The land is to be laid off and surveyed by Colonel William Cabell, at the expence of the purchaser. Deeds will be made, upon bond and approved security being given, either to Call, William Cabell, or the subscriber. Six per cent. discount will be allowed for ready money, or good merchants notes. If any person would chuse to exchange lands in the lower part of the country, on or near some navigable river, that are good, it is more than probable we should agree. November } 10, 1773 } t f CARTER BRAXTON.
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 4th of January next, if fair, otherwise next fair day, at Samuel Watson's plantation, in Amherst county, about five miles from Penn's ordinary,
E IGHTY choice SLAVES, consisting of men, women, and children, most of whom are Virginia born, a large quantity of CORN and FODDER, sixty or seventy head of CATTLE, some PLOW HORSES, MARES and COLTS, and many PLANTATION UTENSILS. Credit will be allowed until the first day of April, 1775; but if payment is not made then the bonds to carry five per cent. interest from the day of sale. Bond and approved security to be given to Mess. William Cabell, James Allen, John Hawkins, and William Womack, who are empowered to conduct the sale. Six per cent. interest will be allowed for ready money, and also for some merchants notes, after they have accepted orders drawn on them. At the same time and place will be rented, if not before sold, several valuable PLANTATIONS, in fine order for cropping, sufficient to work 30 hands, with all necessary houses.
*** Some of the SLAVES will be sold for ready money. 6 CARTER BRAXTON.
THURSDAY, December 4, 1766.
ORDERED , That the Clerks of the several County Courts in this Colony do transmit to the Clerk of this House, in the first Part of every Meeting of the General Assembly, a List of the Titheables in their Counties, containing the Names of such Titheables; and that they transmit also, at the same Time, a List of the public Charges of their respective Counties.
ORDERED , That the Clerk of this House do cause the same to be published in the Virginia Gazette.
BY THE HOUSE OF BURGESSES.
GEORGE WYTHE, C. H. B.
IN pursuance of a decree of the county court of Elizabeth City will be sold, at the dwellinghouse of John Caley, at Saltford's creek, in the said county, on Thursday the 16th of December, if fair, if not, the next fair day, the tract of land whereon the said Caley now lives, containing 62 acres, more or less, whereon is a good dwellinghouse, with some convenient out houses, lying about 5 miles from Hampton, and convenient for fishing, fowling, &c. likewise two Negroes, twelve head of neat cattle, two oxen, one pair of cart wheels, twenty head of sheep, two horses, and one mare, to satisfy a mortgage due to the estate of William Westwood, deceased. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving bond, with approved security, payable to the executors of said Westwood; the bonds to carry interest from the day of sale. The SHERIFF.
SURRY, November 20, 1773.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. William Edwards, deceased, are desired to pay their accounts immediately; and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to bring or send them to the subscriber by the 25th of December next. 2 NICHOLAS FAULCON, jun. executor.
For S A L E,
BETWEEN seven and eight hundred acres of LAND, in the lower end of Goochland, equal in quality to any land in the neighbourhood, being a very fine fertile soil, extremely well adapted either for tobacco, wheat, or Indian corn. The sale will be on Tuesday the 17th day of December next, on the premises, where Edward Barnett lives. The land lies within 20 miles of the town of Richmond, to which there is an excellent fine road. The terms will be one third payable in April twelvemonth, another third April two years, the last April three years. Bond and security will be required, and interest from the date, if each payment is not punctually made. I shall attend there three or four days preceding the day of sale, in order to shew it to any one who inclines to purchase; in the mean time it will be shewn by Edward Barnett. † 2 THOMAS TOWLES, STOCKLEY TOWLES.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a middle sized gray fleabitten horse, about 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, no perceivable brand, and appears to be very old. Posted, and appraised to 4l. * MOSES CAMPBELL.

To be LET, on charter, The ship CANADIAN, Captain ABBOTT, Commander, Burthen about 400 hogsheds, or 10,000 bushels. For TERMS apply to JOHN TABB, in Petersburg. At a GENERAL COURT, held at the CAPITOL November 6, 1773. James Campbell, Archibald Campbell, James Parker, William Atcheson, Thomas Newton, executors, &c. of Robert Tucker, deceased, and John Hunter, plaintiffs, against Thomas Willison, Alexander M c Swain, and Archibald Ritchie, defendants,
In chancery. THE defendants Willison and M c Swain being beyond sea, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered, that the other defendant, who hath effects of the said Willison and M c Swain in his hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the further order or de- cree of this court concerning the same; that the said defendants, Willison and M c Swain, do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the plain- tiffs bill, and that a copy of this order be, within 15 days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published on some Lord's day, im- mediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. Anne, in the county of Essex, and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BEN: WALLER.
FOR SALE, THE tenement at present occupied by Captain James Gunn, in that part of the town of Rich- mond called Shockoes, on the north side of the falls of James river, with a number of convenient houses upon it, well adapted for either a merchant, tavern- keeper, or private Gentleman, rented at forty pounds a year; also the public storehouse at the same place, rented at fifteen pounds a year; the two half acre lots, No. 400 and No. 670, in the same town; the valuable lot of one hundred acres of timbered land, near the same, known by the description of No. 799; also the two half acre lots, No. 116 and No. 267, in the town of Manchester or Rocky Ridge, on the south side of the falls of James river. For terms apply to Joshua Storrs of Richmond, or to the subscriber. THOMSON MASON.
TAKEN UP, in Fauquier, a dark brindled cow, marked with a crop in her right ear, and un- derkeel in her left. Posted, and appraised to 2l. BRERETTON JONES.
TAKEN UP, in Halifax, a black mare, about 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a roach mane and switch tail, some saddle spots, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock with a heart and diamond. Posted, and appraised to 2l. §
We could have wished that the writer of the above advertisement had sent his name.
TAKEN UP, in Fauquier, three stray steers; one a brindle, with a white face, and some white under his belly, marked with a slit and an overkeel in the right ear, and a crop in the left; he is thought to be four years old. One of them is red, with a white ring between his horns, some white under his belly, marked with a slit in the right ear, and a crop in the left; thought to be the same age of the other. The other is of a brownish colour, and both ears are short. * JAMES FREEMAN.
TAKEN UP in Mecklenburg, a bay mare, about 7 years old, 4 feet 6 inches high, docked, but has no perceivable brand, has some white hairs in her forehead, and trots altogether. Posted, and ap- praised to 7l. 10s. * JAMES EASTER.
RUN AWAY from the subscribers, at Mr. Lewis Ball's, on the 14th of October, 5 convict servant men, which were taken from on board the Taylor, yesterday morning, at Four Mile creek, viz. Oliver Martin, 22 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, brown complexion, born in Ireland, by trade a housecar- penter and joiner, and had an old brown coat, red waistcoat, and trousers; he is peart and well looking. Jonathan Boothman, 23 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, an Englishman, dark brown complexion, and had on a white cotton waistcoat and trousers; he has a thief look. Paul Preston, 30 years of age, 5 feet high, born in Pennsylvania, sandy complexion, and had on a blue waistcoat and black lasting breeches; well looking. John Thompson, 35 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high; born in New England, dark complexion, and had on a blue waistcoat, cotton ditto, black breeches and trousers; of a surly look. John Gaga- hagan, 43 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, an Irishman, black complexion, and had on a light coloured coat, leather breeches, and blue waistcoat; well looking. The first mentioned four are all sea- men, and the latter a grocer. Whoever takes up and secures them, or any of them, so as we may get them again, shall have twenty shillings reward for each, if taken within 20 miles of Richmond, and if farther, forty shillings for each. All masters of vessels are fore- warned from harbouring or carrying either of the said convicts out of the colony, at their peril.
4 SAMPSON & GEORGE MATHEWS.
THIS is to inform those whom it may concern that all the estate of Col. James Quarles, late of the county of King William, deceased, in the hands of Col. John Quarles, and his other legatees, are held by them, under the express condition of its being at all times liable for his the said James's engagements, of which there are many yet unsettled; therefore any sale, mortgage, or conveyance of any kind, made or done, or to be made or done, by any of the said James Quarles's legatees, for any part of said estate, will be invalid until all engagements are satisfied.
4 WILLIAM AYLETT, Executor.
THOSE indebted by open accounts to the store lately kept by the subscriber in Port Royal are requested to come and settle, pay off, or give bond, as he will be under the necessity to order suit on all accounts which may be open after November next. He has for sale seven hundred and forty pounds ster- ling value in DRY GOODS, which he will either barter for tobacco, corn, wheat, or West India goods, or sell on credit at a very low advance, the purchaser giving bond and approved security to
4 ROBERT GILCHRIST.
PURSUANT to the will of Mr. John Smith, de- ceased, will be sold on the following days, viz. On Friday the 3d of December next, at the testator's plantation in King William county, a valuable stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, together with a large crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. And on Tuesday the 7th of the same month, on the premises, a very valuable tract of land, lying in Hen- rico county, on the Brook Swamp, about four miles from Richmond, and known by the name of Pick- enocky, containing, by an old survey, 200 acres, one hundred of which are very rich, well timbered low grounds, drained by an extraordinary piece of dam work, and the place is in good order for cropping, having a sufficient quantity of wheat now sowed thereon; likewise the stocks of all kinds, together with the crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. And on Tuesday the 21st of December, on the premises, a tract containing above 2000 acres of rich, well tim- bered land, lying in Goochland county, on James river, near the mouth of the Great Bird, and opposite to Elk Island, having on it a plantation sufficient to work sixteen hands, and the soil very suitable for tobacco, wheat, and corn. This land will, in order to suit the purchasers, be divided into several lots before the day of sale. At the same time and place will be sold 91 valuable SLAVES; 15 of which belong to the estate of Mr. Joseph Smith, deceased; likewise a large stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, together with the crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. One half of the purchase money for the lands to be paid the 1st of May next, and the balance 12 months after that time. Credit for the slaves, stocks, &c. will be allowed till the 1st of July next, the purchasers giving bonds and security, which are to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. If either of the above mentioned days of sale should prove unfair the public may de- pend that the sale will be the next succeeding fair day.
t d f WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor of John, And administrator of Joseph Smith, deceased.
P. S. There will be 40 slaves more sold in Gooch- land, at the Bird plantation, opposite to Elk Island, on the above mentioned day, viz. the 21st of Decem- ber; for whom the purchasers, if required, may have longer credit. And on Wednesday the 1st of Decem- ber will be sold at the late Mr. John Smith's planta- tion, in Hanover, all the stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, on credit till the 1st of July. W. A.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has got an extraordinary good painter who understands his business as well as any man in the colony. He is a good limner, landscape painter, &c. and an excellent hand at painting of coats of arms and cyphers on carriages. He can also paint any kind of pictures as well, and as much to the life, as those imported from England. Those that want such painting may depend on having it done in the best and most expeditious manner by applying to me, in Newcastle.
3 CHARLES TINSLEY.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living in West- moreland, the 12th of August last, an Irish convict servant man named MATTHEW THARP, by trade a gardener, about 5 feet 5 inches high, well made, much pitted with the small pox, has short dark hair, but generally wears a dark wig over it clubbed; had on, and took with him, a pair of leather breeches, light coloured cloth coat, old striped jacket, several white and oznabrig shirts, one check ditto, an old brown holland coat, striped holland trousers much stained, shoes and stockings of many sorts, a hat al- most new, with a band and buckle. This fellow was convicted last June Oyer court was a twelvemonth for horsestealing. Whoever will secure him in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that I get him, shall receive the above reward. I have been credibly informed that some time after the said Tharp eloped, he went down to Williamsburg, and applied to John Randolph, Esquire, for a pass, which he obtained.
JOSEPH PEIRCE.
TAKEN UP, in Surry, three stray cattle, viz. a steer about 5 or 6 years old, one cow about five years old, and another cow about 3 years old; they are all of a deep red, white faces, bellies, and feet, and marked with a swallowfork in the right ear, and a crop and slit in the left. They have been posted, and appraised to 6l. 2s. 6d. EDWARD BROWN.
FOR SALE, SEVERAL valuable tracts of LAND, adjoining each other, or both sides of Chappawamick Run, in the counties of Stafford and Prince William, containing 2600 acres, being the seat whereon the sub- scriber formerly resided. These lands are situate four miles above Aquia warehouses, and four miles below the town of Dumfries, the soil of more than half of it exceeding good; there is on it as fine a mill seat as any in the colony, upon a large and never failing stream. There is a great appearance of iron ore, and a large quantity of white oak and pine timber, a tolerable commodious dwellinghouse, a great num- ber of convenient outhouses, good orchards, and several tenements in order for cropping. There are also 200 acres of fine meadow ground, half of which was sowed in timothy last fall and this spring. A more particular description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed that any person inclinable to purchase will view the premises; and the subscriber earnestly entreats all such to form their ideas of the value of this estate from their own observations, and not from any accounts they may receive from others, as there are some persons, who are thought good natured, worthy men, amuse themselves with decrying the property of their neighbours, even at the expence of truth, and under the mask of friendship to the person injured. And the subscriber is more parti- cular in this caution, as he hath formerly received several severe injuries of that kind from one in that neighbourhood. The above lands are under the in- cumbrance of two mortgages; the one for a con- siderable sum, made by the subscriber himself, the other for an inconsiderable sum, made by the person of whom he purchased one of the small tracts, which mortgages are to be first paid out of the money arising from the sale. For terms apply to THOMSON MASON.
YORK town, June 9, 1773. THE subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the will of their testator, the late Ho- nourable William Nelson, desire that all persons who were indebted to him will endeavour to make as speedy payments as possible. Those who have ac- counts open on his books, and who cannot imme- diately discharge the balances, are desired to give their bonds. This request is the more necessary, as most of the legacies bequeathed by the testator are to be paid in sterling money, and he has directed that his younger sons fortunes shall be placed out at in- terest upon undoubted securities, so soon as it can be done. Those who have any demands are desired to make them immediately known.
THOMAS NELSON, HUGH NELSON, THOMAS NELSON, jun. RO. C. NICHOLAS.
TO BE SOLD,
ABOUT fourteen thousand acres of exceeding good LAND in the county of Pittsylvania. For terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose, of Amherst, who will treat with any person inclinable to purchase, and be empowered to make a legal title.
t f THOMAS LOMAX.
W O O L L E N S. THE subscriber has now upon hand several bales of coarse woollens, properly assorted for a store, from 60l. to 80l. sterling value. Also a large quan- tity of coarse cloths and trimmings, in small bales, from 3s. 6d. to 12s. per yard sterling, which he in- tends selling by the bale, or retailing by the piece. I also expect more coarse woollens in very soon of all sorts. I sell at a low advance for cash, or short credit. Any person applying to me, at Mr. John Woodside's, in Norfolk, or at the general courts, may depend on being served to satisfaction.
JOHN STONEY.
To be SOLD and entered upon immediately, A TRACT of LAND containing 1300 acres, more or less, on Pianketank river, in Glou- cester county. It is needless to be particular about it as it is the same I advertised last year and then gave a full account of it, since then I sold it to John At- way Clarke, of Maryland, but as he refuses to take it, necessity obliges me once more to offer it to the public. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms by applying to me in Middlesex. I want part of the money at the meeting of the merchants, and for the remainder I will give reasonable credit.
t f AUGUSTINE SMITH.
W O O L L E N S. JUST IMPORTED in the Kingston Packet, Joseph Turner, master, a few bales of WOOL- LENS, consisting of low priced BROADCLOTHS, DUFFILS, FRIZES, with suitable trimmings, a few bales of DUTCH BLANKETS, and a quantity of SEINE TWINE; which I will sell on reasonable terms, for ready money, or short credit. JOSHUA STORRS.