The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1773-04-29 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
MR. RIND,
YOUR readiness to oblige the public upon every occasion with what may either tend to expose the measures taken by the Ministry, and their tools, to oppress the colonies, or which may point out a way to get their grievances redressed, has induced me to enclose you the VOTES and PROCEEDINGS of the INHABITANTS of the town of BOSTON, and to request, in the name of many of your readers, that you will publish the whole of it in your useful Gazette in such portions as will be convenient for each paper.
A CUSTOMER.
A T a meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, duly warned, and legally assembled, in Faneuil Hall, on Wednesday the 28th of October, 1772, and from thence continued by adjournments to Monday the 2d of November following, it was moved, that a committee of correspondence be appointed, to consist of twenty one persons, "to state the rights of the colonists, and of this province in particular, as men, as christians, and as subjects; to communicate and publish the same to the several towns in this province, and to the world; as the sense of this town, with the infringements and violations thereof that have been, or, from time to time, may be made; also requesting of each town a free communication of their sentiments on this subject." Whereupon the following Gentlemen were nominated and appointed for the purposes aforesaid, to make report to the town as soon as may be, viz. the Honourable James Otis, Esquire, Mr. Samuel Adams, Dr. Joseph Warren, Dr. Benjamin Church, Mr. William Dennie, Mr. William Greenleaf, Joseph Greenleaf, Esquire, Dr. Thomas Young, Mr. William Powell, Mr. Nathaniel Appleton, Mr. Oliver Wendell, Mr. John Sweetser, Josiah Quincy, Esquire, Capt. John Bradford, Richard Boynton, Esquire, Capt. William Mackay, Major Nathaniel Barber, Deacon Caleb Davis, Mr. Alexander Hill, Mr. William Molineux, and Mr. Robert Pierpont.
A true copy;
Attest. WILLIAM COOPER, T. C.
AT a meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, duly warned and assembled in Faneuil Hall according to law, on Friday the 20th of November, 1772, then and there to receive and act upon the report of a committee appointed at a former meeting, on the 2d of the same month, and such other things as might properly come under the consideration of the town; the Honourable JOHN HANCOCK, Esquire, being unanimously chosen Moderator, the Chairman of said committee acquainted him that he was ready to make report, and read the same as follows: The committee appointed by the town, the 2d instant, "to state the rights of the colonists, and of this province in particular, as men, as christians, and as subjects, to communicate and publish the same to the several towns in this province, and to the world, as the sense of this town, with the infringements and violations thereof that have been, or, from time to time, may be made; also requesting of each town a free communication of their sentiments on this subject," beg leave to report,
First, A state of the rights of the colonists, and of this province in particular.
Secondly, A list of the infringements and violations of those rights.
Thirdly, A letter of correspondence with the other towns.
I. Natural rights of the colonists as MEN.
Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First, a right to life; secondly, to liberty; thirdly, to property; together with the right to support and defend them in the best manner they can. These are evident branches of, rather than deductions from, the duty of self-preservation, commonly called the first law of nature.
All men have a right to remain in a state of nature as long as they please; and in case of intolerable oppression, civil or religious, to leave the society they belong to, and enter into another.
When men enter into society it is by voluntary consent; and they have a right to demand and insist upon the performance of such conditions, and previous limitations, as form an equitable original compact.
Every natural right, not expressly given up, or from the nature of a social compact necessarily ceded, remains.
All positive and civil laws should conform, as far as possible, to the law of natural reason and equity.
As neither reason requires, nor religion permits, the contrary, every man living in or out of a state of civil society has a right peaceably and quietly to worship God, according to the dictates of his conscience.
"Just and true liberty, equal and impartial liberty," in matters spiritual and temporal, is a thing that all men are clearly entitled to by the eternal and immutable laws of God and nature, as well as by the law of nations, and all well grounded municipal laws, which must have their foundation in the former.
In regard to religion, mutual toleration, in the different professions thereof, is what all good and candid minds, in all ages, have ever practised, and both by precept and example inculcated on mankind; and it is now generally agreed among christians that this spirit of toleration, in the fullest extent, consistent with the being of civil society, "is the chief characteristical mark of the true church."* Infomuch that Mr. Locke has asserted and proved, beyond the possibility of contradiction on any solid ground, that such toleration ought to be extended to all whose doctrines are not subversive of society. The only sects which he thinks ought be, and which by all wise laws are, excluded from such toleration, are those who teach doctrines subversive of the civil government under which they live. The Roman Catholics or Papists are excluded, by reason of such doctrines as these, "that Princes excommunicated may be deposed, and those they call Hereticks may be destroyed without mercy, besides their recognizing the Pope in so absolute a manner, in subversion of government, by introducing as far as possible into the states, under whose protection they enjoy, life, liberty, and property, that solecism in politics, imperium in imperio , † leading directly to the worst anarchy and confusion, civil discord, war, and bloodshed.
The natural liberty of man, by entering into society, is abridged or restrained so far only as is necessary for the great end of society, the best good of the whole.
In the state of nature every man is, under God, judge, and sole judge, of his own rights, and of the injuries done him: By entering into society he agrees to an arbiter , or indifferent judge, between him and his neighbours: but he no more renounces his original right than by taking a cause out of the ordinary course of law, and leaving the decision to referees, or indifferent arbitrators. In the last case he must pay the referees for time and trouble; he should also be willing to pay his just quota for the support of government, the law, and the constitution, the end of which is to furnish indifferent and impartial judges in all cases that may happen, whether civil, ecclesiastical, marine, or military.
"The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority of man; but only to have the law of nature for his rule."‡
In the state of nature men may, as the Patriarchs did, employ hired servants for the defence of their lives, liberties, and property, and they should pay them reasonable wages. Government was instituted for the purposes of common defence, and those who hold the reins of government have an equitable natural right to an honourable support from the same principle "that the labourer is worthy of his hire." But then the same community which they serve ought to be the assessors of their pay. Governors have no right to seek and take what they please. By this, instead of being content with the station assigned them, that of honourable servants of the society, they would soon become absolute masters, despots, and tyrants. Hence as a private man has a right to say what wages he will give in his private affairs, so has a community to determine what they will give and grant of their substance for the administration of public affairs; and in both cases more are ready generally to offer their service, at the proposed and stipulated price, than are able and willing to perform their duty.
In short, it is the greatest absurdity to suppose it in the power of one or any number of men, at the entering into society, to renounce their essential natural rights, or the means of preserving those rights; when the grand end of civil government, from the very nature of its institution, is for the support, protection, and defence, of those very rights; the principal of which, as is before observed, are life, liberty, and property . If men, through fear, fraud, or mistake, should in terms renounce or give up any
* See Locke's letters on toleration.
† A government within a government.
‡ Locke on government.
essential natural right, the eternal law of reason, and the grand end of society, would absolutely vacate such renunciation; the right to freedom being the gift of GOD ALMIGHTY, it is not in the power of man to alienate this gift, and voluntarily become a slave.
II. The rights of the colonists as CHRISTIANS.
These may be best understood by reading and carefully studying the institutes of the great lawgiver and head of the christian church, which are to be found clearly written and promulgated in the New Testament.
By the act of the British Parliament, commonly called the toleration act, every subject in England, except Papists, &c. was restored to, and re-established in, his natural right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience; and by the charter of this province it is granted, ordained, and established (that is, declared as an original right) that there shall be liberty of conscience allowed in the worship of God to all christians, except Papists, inhabiting, or which shall inhabit, or be resident, within said province or territory.* Magna charta itself is in substance but a constrained declaration, or proclamation and promulgation, in the name of King, Lords, and Commons, of the sense the latter had of their original, inherent, indefeasible, natural rights;† as also those of free citizens equally perdurable with the other. That great author, that great jurist, and even that court writer, Mr. Justice Blackstone holds, that this recognition was justly obtained of King John, sword in hand; and peradventure it must be one day, sword in hand, again rescued and preserved from total destruction and oblivion.
III. The rights of the colonists as SUBJECTS
A commonwealth or state is a body politic, or civil society of men, united together to promote their mutual safety, and prosperity, by means of their union.‡
The absolute rights of Englishmen, and all free men in or out of civil society, are, principally, personal security, personal liberty, and private property.
All persons born in the British American colonies are, by the laws of God and nature, and by the common law of England, exclusive of all charters from the Crown, well entitled, and by acts of the British Parliament are declared to be entitled, to all the natural, essential, inherent, and inseparable rights, liberties, and privileges, of subjects born in Great Britain, or within the realm. Among those rights are the following, which no man, or body of men, consistently with their own rights as men and citizens, or members of society, can for themselves give up, or take away from others.
First, "The first fundamental positive law of all commonwealths or states is the establishing the legislative power, as the first fundamental natural law also, which is to govern even the legislative power itself, is the preservation of the society."§
Secondly, The legislative has no right to absolute arbitrary power over the lives and fortunes of the people; nor can mortals assume a prerogative not only too high for men, but for Angels; and therefore reserved for the exercise of the Deity alone.
"The legislative cannot justly assume to itself a power to rule by extempore, arbitrary decrees; but it is bound to see that justice is dispensed, and that the rights of the subjects be decided, by promulgated, standing, and known laws, and authorized independent judges;" that is, independent, as far as possible, of Prince and people. "There should be one rule of justice for rich and poor; for the favourite at court, and the countryman at the plough."§
Thirdly, The supreme power cannot justly take from any man any part of his property without his consent, in person, or by his representative.
These are some of the first principles of natural law and justice, and the great barriers of all free states, and of the British constitution in particular. It is utterly irreconcilable to these principles, and to many other fundamental maxims of the common law, common sense and reason, that a British House of Commons should have a right, at pleasure, to give and grant the property of the colonists. That these colonists are well entitled to all the essential rights, liberties, and privileges, of men and freemen, born in Britain, is manifest, not only from the colo-
* See 1 Wm. and Mary, St. 2 C. 18. and Massachussetts charter.
† Lord Coke's inst. Blackstone's commentaries V. 1. pa. 122. the bill of rights and the act of settlement.
‡ See Locke and Vattel.
§ Locke on government. Salus populi suprema lex esto.
|| Locke.

by charters in general, but acts of the British Parliament. The statute of the 13th of Geo. 2. c. 7, naturalizes even foreigners after seven years residence. The words of the Massachusetts charter are these: "And further our will and pleasure is, and we do hereby for us, our heirs, and successors, grant, establish, and ordain, that all and every of the subjects of us, our heirs, and successors, which shall go to and inhabit within our said province or territory, and every of their children which shall happen to be born there, or on the seas in going thither, or returning from thence, shall have and enjoy all liberties and immunities of free and natural subjects within any of the dominions of us, our heirs, and successors, to all intents, constructions, and purposes, whatsoever, as if they and every of them were born within this our realm of England." Now what liberty can there be where property is taken away without consent? Can it be said with any colour of truth and justice that this continent of three thousand miles in length, and of a breadth as yet unexplored, in which, however, it is supposed there are five millions of people, has the least voice, vote, or influence in the decisions of the British Parliament? Have they altogether any more right or power to return a single member to that House of Commons, who have not inadvertently but deliberately assumed a power to dispose of their lives, liberties, and properties, than to choose an Emperor of China! Had the colonists a right to return members to the British Parliament it would only be hurtful, as, from their local situation and circumstances, it is impossible they should be ever truly and properly represented there. The inhabitants of this country, in all probability, in a few years, will be more numerous than those of Great Britain and Ireland together; yet it is absurdly expected by the promoters of the present measures that these, with their posterity to all generations, should be easy, while their property shall be disposed of by a House of Commons at three thousand miles distance from them, and who cannot be supposed to have the least care or concern for their real interest; who have not only no natural care for their interest, but must be in effect bribed against it, as every burden they lay on the colonists is so much saved or gained to themselves. Hitherto many of the colonists have been free from quitrents; but if the breath of a British House of Commons can originate an act for taking away all our money, our lands will go next, or be subject to rack rents from haughty and relentless landlords, who will ride at ease while we are trodden in the dirt. The colonists have been branded with the odious names of traitors and rebels only for complaining of their grievances: How long such treatment will, or ought to be borne, is submitted.
* See the act of the last session relating to the King's dock yards.
[To be continued]
NEW YORK, April 19.
Extract of a letter from Albany, April 3.
"I saw John Wall executed yesterday for being in connection with those who counterfeited the PAPER CURRENCY of this province; two others were hanged with him for that fact. Wall was a hardened villain, and I believe a great rogue; as he hung on the gallows, I had the curiosity to take up his cap, and saw, as I had before heard, that he was cropped. Such work as he and his fellow prisoners made the day before they were executed was never known here before; they got off their bolts in the night, and made their escape out of gaol, but were soon apprehended, and their irons renewed; the next morning (when they were to be executed) they had them off again, barred the room they were confined in, bid defiance to the sheriff and his party, and were determined to kill any person that should attempt to take them out; the militia, and the whole city, were obliged to be got under arms. Wall and his two fellows kept them off, and none dared to go in. As they were to die at any rate, Wall set fire to the gaol, and expected to die so; but the inhabitants soon brought the engines, and extinguished it. His next contrivance was thus: He got about two pounds of powder from some malicious fellow, put it in a bottle, and had a match to put to it when the sheriff or any other person dared to venture in. They thus kept the city in an uproar for some time; at last a party suddenly broke in upon them, and, according to his scheme, he fixed his match to the bottle, which he held in his hand, but through the mercy of Providence the powder did not take fire. After which they were carried to the gallows, and executed according to their desert. Wall seemed to die a penitent, and sung psalms at the place of execution."
PHILADELPHIA, April 21.
Capt. Shewell, from Hispaniola, informs that the French are very strict at the cape, searching every vessel that arrives from America. Just before he failed they took a sloop belonging to New York, laden with flour, and a sloop belonging to Rhode Island; the Captains and crews are confined in gaol, as well as many others. He further informs us that a Gentleman from Rhode Island was in gaol there, and had been tried and sentenced to forfeit his vessel and cargo, and to stand in the pillory for three hours, with a label at his breast; and that the French are determined to suppress the American trade, as they are now supplied with provisions from Old France.
On Sunday night, the 17th of January, in a violent storm, at W. N. W. the brig Indultry, Captain
Savage, from this port for Drogheda, laden with 600 hogheads of flaxseed, lumber, apples, &c. was forced up Dingle Bay, and wrecked on the banks and shoals at the bottom of the bay, near the Peninsula of Inch, already infamous for many shipwrecks. The Captain and cook were drowned, and the remainder of the crew escaped with the utmost difficulty.
Extract of a letter from St. David's, in Pembroke-shire, dated January 29.
"On Monday night the 18th of January, a ship of 200 tons burthen, from Philadelphia to Newry, in Ireland, laden with linseed, &c. was driven by a storm, near the rocks of St. Elvis, within a mile of Solva harbour, in St. Bride's Bay, where she let go her anchor; and as soon as it was day she was deserted by the people of Solva, when four stout, dexterous seamen, Henry John, William Mortimer, William Wilcock, and Peter Richards, went out of Solva harbour to assist the ship, and bring the people on shore. Finding it impossible to save the ship, they brought some of the people off, and landed them safe at Solva; they returned again to the ship, and brought another load off. Among that number was a young Gentleman lately married, who begged of them to bring his wife the next trip. He eagerly waited to receive her; but as they were coming through the eastern sound a dreadful sea broke upon them, and turned the boat upside down, and our good humane neighbours, this young Lady, and a woman with a child at her breast, perished in the sight of numbers of distressed spectators, among whom were the father of Mortimer, Peter Richards's wife, and the unfortunate stranger. I must not pretend to picture the scene of grief and lamentation that ensued, but I cannot omit telling you that the unhappy stranger exclaimed— Oh! my dearest Fanny, thou didst quit the best of parents to follow me;—unknown to them I took thee away;—I alone am accessory to thy death;—how shall I inform them of thy destiny? —In distraction he tore a parcel of letters he had in his hand,—Poor old Mortimer's fate is truly melancholy, his son and daughter both drowned within a twelve-month. Henry John's widow and four small children are great objects of pity, but not more so than his aged father and mother, who, past their labour, he had taken to his house to spend the rest of their days with the cheerful consent of his wife, who made it her study to cherish them in the tenderest manner. Soon after this affecting accident the Captain of the ship and several others were coming in the ship's boat, but she shared the same fate as the other, and all were drowned except the Captain, who got astride the keel of the boat, and three others, one of whom was taken off the keel with the Captain, one swam ashore, and a third was picked up by another Solva boat, which, in spite of all dangers, put out to their relief. From what I can learn there are twenty one lives lost; some were women and children. Many of their bodies are thrown on shore. John and Richards were buried this afternoon, and Fanny is to be buried tomorrow at Whitechurch. The four brave men who went to the relief of the ship were people of most excellent characters in their stations; the three first mentioned were masters of sloops in the coasting trade, and Peter was a foremast man. This last act of benevolence is a sufficient proof of their excellent hearts, and no doubt will recommend them to greater bliss than this world can give."
WILLIAMSBURG, April 30.
This morning Doctor GRAHAM, Oculist and Aurist, from PHILADELPHIA, arrived at his apartments in this city.
Last Sunday arrived in Potowmack, from London, in 31 days, the Nelly Frigate, Capt. Gregg, in whom came passenger Major Molleson, who informs us that the tobacco merchants remain punctual in their payments, notwithstanding the general distress which has prevailed over every other branch of commerce: That the great suit depending between the late Lord Baltimore's sisters and his natural son, about the proprietorship of Maryland, was finally determined in favour of the latter; and that he has brought over a commission for continuing the Honourable Mr. Eden Governor of that province.
The Randolph, McNabb, the Ocean, Ewing, and the Hope, Clark, from London, are arrived; the two former in James river, and the latter in York. The Elizabeth, Rankin, the Brunswick, McLarty, and the Grizzie, Sym, from Glasgow, in James river.
The Pompey, Capt. Yeoman, from Virginia for London, loaded with tobacco, was wrecked on the coast of Wales; the ship and cargo entirely lost, and every soul perished.
A letter from Glasgow, dated January 21, says, "Yesterday morning we had a hard gale of wind, when the Peggy, Crawford, from Virginia, was obliged to cut away her main and mizenmasts to save her from going ashore. We just hear that the Blandford, Troop, from Virginia, is put ashore between Irwin and Air."
A ship, name unknown, from Virginia to Liverpool, is put into Dolgelheu in Wales, in distress.
Extract of a letter from LONDON.
"Little as the importation of American wheat is encouraged in this country, the Spaniards are well acquainted with its value; and whilst we are, by the fatherly care of our Governors, left exposed to all the miseries of a famine, even in the bosom of peace, they are industriously providing, by well stored magazines, against the inconvenience of long sieges, in case a war should break out."
"The list of bankruptcies in last Saturday's Gazette contains no fewer than fifteen names; a greater number than appeared at one time in that paper since it was first printed in the year 1666."
"It is computed that there are upwards of thirty thousand persons in the several gaols in this kingdom for debt."
☞ We this moment learn that Doctor GRAHAM's stay in this city will not exceed six weeks. Those persons, therefore, who labour under any disorder in their EYES or EARS, ought to apply immediately. We hear farther that the Doctor will, at this time, confine his practice solely to the diseases of those delicate and most important organs; and that next week PUBLIC LECTURES will be delivered on their STRUCTURE, DISEASES, &c.
By his Excellency the Right Honourable JOHN Earl of DUNMORE, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same.
A PROCLAMATION.
VIRGINIA, to wit,
WHEREAS I have received information from the sheriff of Northumberland county that THOMAS WORNOM and RANSONE DUDLEY, who had been taken up and examined before the court of that county on a charge of felony, and were committed in order to stand their trials in the General Court, have found means to break gaol, and make their escape: The said Wornom is a large man, of dark complexion and hair, a visage somewhat thin, lips a little, has a remarkable long foot (about 13 inches) and is pretty ingenious. The said Dudley is a man of the common size, and well made, has brown hair, and is by trade a painter. Wornom carried with him his own Negro man, called Shadrach, who is very black, and in height a little exceeds the said Dudley. They are said to have gone up James river, and it is suspected they intend to North Carolina, where they have some relations. To the end, therefore, that the said fugitives may be brought back to justice, I have thought proper to issue this proclamation, hereby, in his Majesty's name, strictly enjoining all officers, civil and military, to use their best endeavours for apprehending the said Wornom and Dudley, and forbidding all other his Majesty's subjects to harbour or entertain them, as they shall severally answer the contrary at their peril.
Given under my hand, this 29th day of April, 1773, and in the 13th year of his Majesty's reign.
DUNMORE.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
FOR SALE,
THE tenement at present occupied by Captain James Gunn, in that part of the town of Richmond 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.
To be SOLD in York town, on Wednesday the 5th of May, at public vendue,
A STOREHOUSE at the water side underpinned with stone, and a good kitchen thereto. The purchaser to give bond and security to Mr. Matthew Phripp, payable in October next.
ARTHUR MILLER.
RUN away from the subscriber, at Morattico, in Lancaster county, on the 4th instant (April) Moses and CHARLES, two Virginia born Negroes. Moses is a lusty, likely, young fellow, about 5 feet 10 inches high, well proportioned, of a smooth countenance, and speaks pretty quick. Charles is a small fellow, about 50 years of age, a little grey, has a large mouth and thick lips, is a shoemaker, formerly belonged to the Jones's and the late William Montague, of Middlesex, and had a wife at Col. Gavin Corbin's, which makes it probable they are lurking in that neighbourhood, or in the opposite one, on the Dragon, where Charles is also well acquainted. They were clothed in Welch cotton jackets, white Virginia cloth breeches, and oznabrig shirts. Whoever will convey them to me shall have FIVE POUNDS reward, or THREE POUNDS for either, or TWENTY SHILLINGS for each if secured in any gaol, and giving notice thereof besides what the law allows. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying them out of the colony, or transporting them from one river to another.
RAWLEIGH DOWNMAN.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a forrel horse, about 10 years old, 4 feet 8 inches high, branded on the near shoulder C, and on the near buttock P. Poled, and appraised to 10l. 10s.
JAMES LAYNE.

Choice MADEIRA WINE,
A FEW CASES OF CLARET, BARBADOS RUM, BRANDY, RAISINS, AND MAHOGANY, SOLD BY PETERSON BOWDOIN, IN NORFOLK.
TO BE SOLD, A TRACT of LAND, in the county of Dinwiddie, about seven miles from Petersburg, containing about 600 acres, and adjoining the plantation whereon Drewry Dunn lately lived; it is level, and well timbered. Any person inclined to purchase may treat for the same by applying to me, in Williamsburg. JOHN FERGUSON.
On Thursday the 20th of May, being Norfolk court day, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder,
A N exceeding pleasant and commodious LOT of LAND just above the Town Point Wharf, on the main river, in the borough of Norfolk, which is capable of great improvement. On the said lot is a new two story brick dwellinghouse, with two good warehouses, and other necessary, convenient out-houses, extremely applicable for a merchant who carries on the West India trade; and with little expence a wharf may be made for a ship to lie almost close to the above mentioned houses. One half of the purchase money will be immediately required, and six months credit will be allowed for the remainder, giving bond and security to WILLIAM SIMPSON.
To be SOLD, at public auction, on Monday the last day of May next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, pursuant to a decree of the worshipful court of King William county, to satisfy a debt due from Thomas Adams to the estate of John Russell, deceased,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND containing 200 acres, about six miles above King William courthouse, whereon is a good new dwellinghouse, kitchen, and other convenient out-houses, garden, &c. This is the place commonly called the Burnt Ordinary, and where the sale will be. Also fifty acres of the land whereon the said Adams formerly lived, about four miles above the courthouse. The whole is good level grain land. Twelve months credit will be allowed, giving bond, with good security.
CARTER BRAXTON, JOHN QUARLES, ARCHIBALD GOVAN, } Trustees. WILLIAM AYLETT, JAMES Q. BASSETT, }
PETER HARDY
BEGS leave to inform the public that he has opened shop in the BRICK HOUSE commonly called CUSTIS's, near the HOSPITAL, WILLIAMSBURG, where he proposes to repair COACHES, LANDEAUS, CHARIOTS, and all other sorts of CARRIAGES, in the neatest manner; also PAINTING, GILDING, JAPANING, and CARVING, done with the greatest elegance. Said HARDY makes and sells all kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINES, which are allowed by most of the Faculty to be very efficacious in relieving persons afflicted with the rheumatism, or any other pains whatsoever. Those who may apply for the above mentioned machine shall be directed in what manner it is to be used. He humbly hopes that those Gentlemen who are pleased to employ him will pay cash for the repairs on the delivery of the same, as he is determined to work on the most reasonable terms, and will be truly thankful to all those who will entrust him with their commands, let them be ever so trifling; to merit which, the public may rely, shall be his constant care and study.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the last day of May next, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
A TRACT of LAND containing 200 acres, lying in Cumberland county, on Swift creek. ANTHONY CHRISTIAN.
THOSE who have demands against Mr. Henry Moore, late of Colchester, are desired to make them known as soon as possible to the executors; and those indebted are desired to make immediate payment. HECTOR ROSS, A. HENDERSON, CLEON MOORE,
WILLIAMSBURG, April 22, 1773.
THIS is to desire all those who are indebted to Mr. Matthew Holt by bond, note, or account, to make immediate payment, as the situation of his affairs will not admit of any indulgence.—Will be sold, before the Ralfeigh door, on Monday the 3d of May, a likely NEGRO GIRL, for ready money. JOHN HOLT.
TAKEN up, in Halifax, a sorrel mare and young colt; the mare is about 4 feet 4 inches high, is docked, and branded with something that cannot be made out. Poled, and appraised to 6l. 5s. ROBERT WEAKLEY.
TAKEN up, in Frederick, a red brindle heifer with a white back, marked with an underkeel in the right ear, and a crop in the left. Poled, and appraised to 2l. WILLIAM HELM.
TAKEN up, in Lunenburg, a small bay horse, with a star in his forehead, has some saddle spots, and branded on the near buttock B. Poled, and appraised to 3l. RICHARD CREWS.
STRAYED from the Honourable Mr. Wormeley's quarter, in King William; a sorrel mare about 12 hands and a half high, with a blaze in her face, has no perceivable brand, and trots and gallops. Whoever delivers her to me, near Gloucester courthouse, shall receive THIRTY SHILLINGS. PETER PRESLEY THORNTON.
THE ship PLANTER, THOMAS LILLY, master, will be ready to take in tobacco, on liberty of consignment, by the 12th of May next. Notes or orders will be received by said Lilly, at the Honourable Col. Corbin's, in King & Queen.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a small sorrel mare, about 4 feet 5 inches high, paces slow, has a blaze in her forehead, the under side of her mane is mixed with grey hairs, as also her tail, about four years old this spring, and branded on the near buttock MD in a piece. Poled, and appraised to 7l. JOHN STRANGE.
To be RENTED, for a TERM of YEARS, THE MILLS at the falls of James river, in the town of Manchester, which consist of a double sawmill, a gristmill, with two pair of stones, for country work, which is worth about 400 barrels of corn the year, and a merchantmill with four pair of best French burstones; and all conveniencies necessary for carrying on the manufacturing business in the best manner; likewise a good dwellinghouse with two rooms on a floor, and a cellar and large fireplace in it; as also a large stone house, cooper's shop, stable, blacksmith's shop and tools, and a lot of two acres and a half enclosed about the works. The stream affords water enough for as many more mills, and the works are so situated that they are out of danger from freshes, having never received any damage but from the unparalleled one in May 1771. These works, being placed within a few yards of navigation, and in the most flourishing part of the country, where any quantity of wheat may be purchased, the business of manufacturing, as well as the West India trade, may be carried on to as great advantage as any where on the continent, and a ready market may be had for any quantity of plank, scantling, &c. The saw and gristmills are now finished, and the merchantmill will be finished by the 1st of September next. Any person inclined to rent the said works may know the terms by applying to JOHN MAYO.
THE brig LIGHTFOOT, JACOB COOPER, master, will be ready to take in tobacco, at Bermuda Hundred, on account of Mess. Norton and son, by the beginning of May. Notes or orders may be lodged with J. H. Norton, Esquire, Williamsburg, Thomas Lilly of York, or the Captain on board.
RICHMOND, April 6, 1773. IMMEDIATELY after the present April General Court I will leave this colony. As there are many debts still due to me, which were contracted when I was formerly in the country, I flatter myself that the several debtors will now think it high time they were discharged. This I request of them as a particular favour. Those who fail complying may be assured that their bonds will, without any further notice, be put into the hands of a lawyer. If there are any demands against me, I beg they may be made known, that they may be instantly discharged. A. DONALD.
NORFOLK, April 13, 1773. WHEREAS on the 18th of March last Mr. George Jackson gives notice to the public that the partnership of George Jackson, Matthew Jackson, and William Jaques, is dissolved, and earnestly hopes that the creditors will settle with him only, I hereby inform the public that I was not in the least consulted about that matter, nor gave my consent to his advertisement, and therefore desire that no debts may be paid to either the said George or Matthew Jackson, without having it from under my hand for settling the same. WILLIAM JACQUES.
THE immediate settlement of my affairs being at this time absolutely necessary, all persons indebted to me are requested to be speedy in their payments; and all those who have open accounts are desired to come and settle them, and give bonds, or other specialties, as all accounts that remain unsettled the 1st of May next will be put into suit.—The house and lots where I now live are for sale: They consist of a large dwellinghouse, storehouse, and every other necessary building for a merchant, and a family. The terms may be known by applying to JAMES ROBB.
NONPAREIL stands at my lots in York town, and covers mares at 20 shillings the leap, and 3 pounds the season. He is a fine dark bay, 15 hands and an inch high, is as full blooded as any horse upon the continent, and in the year 1769 he beat Mr. Galloway's famous horse Selim. T. LILLY.
LATELY discovered in the possession of a Negro fellow belonging to me a SILVER WATCH, maker's name William Clayton, London, No. 10,206. He says he won it of a sailor, in the town of Dumfries, about twelve months ago. As I have not the most implicit confidence in him, I give this notice of the matter, that if any one hath a right to the said watch they may apply to the subscriber, near Dumfries, in Prince William county. T. BLACKBURN.
TAKEN up, in King William, a dark bay mare, about 8 years old, 4 feet 6 inches high, branded on the off buttock with something that cannot be made out, her hind feet white, has glass eyes, a star in her forehead, and a snip on her nose. There is with her a black filly about 18 months old, with a star in her forehead. Poled, and appraised, the mare to 10l. and the filly to 13l. THOMAS JONES.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a likely bay mare, about 8 or 9 years old, has a small star in her forehead, and a saddle spot on her left side, has no perceivable brand, and paces naturally. She had with her a sorrel colt about two years old next spring, her left hind foot white, and not branded. MARY CHENAULT.
WESTMORELAND, March 23, 1773. AN advertisement some time ago published by Mr. Richard Hanson, attorney for Mr. Lyonel Lyde, informing the public that several Negroes by me advertised for sale, as the estate of Mr. John Monroe, deceased, had been mortgaged by Col. Andrew Monroe to the said Lyonel Lyde, to secure the payment of a very considerable sum of money, gave me the first information of that transaction; since which I thought it incumbent on me, as well to justify my own conduct as to prevent any uneasiness in the purchasers of these slaves, to make an enquiry into the matter, and I can now, with the greatest certainty, assure them that Col. Andrew Monroe, previous to the mortgage before mentioned, had not only given the slaves aforesaid to his son, the said John Monroe, by a marriage contract, but had also given him up the possession of them, at least twelve months before the execution of the said mortgage. Col. Monroe may have imposed upon Mr. Lyde, but could not thereby affect the title of his son in an estate given to him in the manner aforesaid; and therefore I hope the purchasers will immediately discharge their bonds, which, I presume, some of them have been prevented from doing by Mr. Hanson's publication. JOHN ASHTON.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Mr. John Smith, of Hanover, deceased, will be SOLD, on the premises, some time next fall, and entered on at Christmas,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND lying in Henrico county, on the Brook Swamp, between four and five miles from Richmond, and two miles from the Meadow Bridges, known by the name of Pickenocky, and containing about 200 acres, whereon is an extraordinary piece of dam work, nearly finished, which will effectually keep up the overflowings of the brook from upwards of 100 acres of exceeding rich, well timbered low grounds. Likewise a tract of about 2000 acres of very rich, well timbered land, lying in Goochland county, on James river, near the mouth of the Great Bird, and opposite to Elk Island, having on it a plantation in order for working sixteen hands, and the soil is very suitable for tobacco, wheat, and Indian corn. This land will be sold altogether, or in parcels, as may best suit the purchasers. Also the reversion of a tract of about 500 acres of very good tobacco and grain land, lying in Goochland county, on the branches of the Little Bird, contiguous to the lands of Mr. Samuel Gilt, at whose death the purchaser will have possession. The lands in Goochland will be shewn by Mr. John Ware, near the premises. The days of sale, and time of payment, will be made known in a future advertisement.—All persons indebted to the estate of Mr. John Smith, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to make them known to WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor.
N. B. For the convenience of those who may have accounts to settle with me for transactions had with Mr. Smith, I shall attend at every Hanover court, and the two succeeding days in Hanover town. W. A.
To be LET to the lowest bidder on Monday the 10th of May next, at Richmond county courthouse,
THE building of a brick PRISON for the use of the said county, at which time and place attendance will be given by the Gentlemen commissioners appointed for that purpose. Bond and approved security will be required of the undertaker for his performance. THE SHERIFF.
WANTED, on charter, for Glasgow, a VESSEL from three to four hundred hogheads of tobacco burthen. For terms apply to Mess. Lawrence and company, merchants in Norfolk, or the subscriber in Warwick. JOHN LEITCH.
TAKEN up, near Blandford, a black horse, about 8 years old, 14 hands high, has no perceivable brand, and is supposed to have been brought into these parts by a runaway Negro belonging to Mr. John Maruin. Poled, and appraised to 7l. WILLIAM BROWN.
TAKEN up, in Frederick, two cows; the one a brindle, with a white belly, and star in her forehead, marked with a slit and hole in the left ear, and is very old. The other is of a dun colour, with a white belly, and star in her forehead, and marked with a swallowfork in the right ear. Poled, and appraised, the former to 2l. 5s. and the latter to 2l. 15s. BENJAMIN RUTHERFORD.