The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1778-08-21 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
Printed by ALEXANDER PURDIE, Printer to the Commonwealth.
THE underwritten sums of money are in the hands of the paymaster general of the continental army, and may be had by the several claimants, on making application to him or the deputy paymaster general in this state, and bringing proper proof of their title to receive the same, as heirs or assigns of the dead, and absentees, except that which has been drawn for deserters, which will be retained to defray the expenses of recovering them.
 John Henry, Lieut. absent and promoted, 211  Henry Baker, private, dead, 11  James McCallion, private, dead, 19  James McCallion, private, dead, 3  Rascoe Bingham, cadet, dead, 9  John Sellers, private, absent, 52  Daniel Ritchie, private, dead, 6  Randolph Johnson, private, dead, 5  William Lightfoot, private, dead, 13  John Holman, private, dead, 69  Scott Boswell, private, dead, 66  William M'Daniel, private, dead, 85  Robert Tankersley, private, dead, 37  Price Harrison, private, dead, 43  Humphrey Jones, private, dead, 5  Matthew Liley, private, dead, 36  Charles Lovelay, private, deserted, 52  James Babode, private, deserted, 5  George Fisher, private, taken pris'r, 4  Francis Scott, private, deserted, 52  Major Waller, private, deserted, 2  John Cunningham, private, dead, 3  Boyd Thornton, private, dead, 17  Green Camp, private, dead, 1  Samuel White, private, dead, 1  John Lecount, private, deserted, 15  William Cocke, private, taken pris'r, 16  Jeremiah Thompson, private, deserted, 12  David London, private, sick in hos. 25  William Nelson, private, taken pris'r, 8  James Webb, private, 8  Thomas Mackintosh, private, taken pris'r, 16  John Tillary, private, 16  William Billon, private, 8  Peter Faulkner, private, 8  Thomas Saunders, private, 8  Thomas Madison, private, 8  Cole Digges, cornet, absent on furlough, 25  Leonard Hencley, serjeant, sick in hos. 11  Jones Dean, private, dead, 8  Will. Throckmorton, private, sick, 8  Johnson Allen, private, 8  James Armstrong, private, 8 
THEODORICK BLAND, Col. 1st reg. L. D.
Suit opened, and to be sold by retail, near Mr. Tankard's tavern in Suffolk, the following GOODS , viz.
WHITE sheeting, britannias, cambricks, checks and stripes, calico, sewing silk, linen handkerchiefs, silk ditto, muslin ditto, ribbands, nuns thread, coloured thread, broad and narrow tape, writing paper, wafers, sealing wax, needles, pins, looking glasses, scissors, penknives, cutears, knives and forks, ivory and horn combs, black lace, nails of different sizes, coffee, sugar, &c. &c.
HOPKINS & PRYOR.
FOR sale, in Prince Edward county, six hundred acres of good level land, fit for corn, wheat, or tobacco, whereon is a dwelling-house sixteen feet square, two barns, a dairy, smokehouse, cornhouse, &c. Also four hundred and seventy one acres about three miles from the above, whereon is a dwelling-house, neatly finished off, with two rooms on a floor, and brick chimnies, kitchen, barns, &c. and a very good gristmill just finished. Six hundred pounds were offered for this land four years ago, before the mill was built. I have likewise a set of SMITHS TOOLS for sale. JOSEPH MOORE.
COMMITTED to the jail of Stafford county, a mulatto man named Sam, who says he belongs to John Aylett of Gloucester. The owner is desired to pay charges and take him away. ELIJAH THREELEID.
NEW LONDON, Bedford county, August 6, 1778. RUN away from this place, a negro wench named Lucy, likely and well set, about six and twenty years of age, was formerly the property of Mr. John Woodrich, sen. and perhaps may attempt going to Norfolk. Whoever will bring her to this place shall have dollars reward, if taken in the county; but if apprehended in any of the lower counties, I will give a proportionate to the distance. JOHN CALLAWAY.
NORTHUMBERLAND, August 10, 1778. THOSE who have demands against the estate of Rev. Mr. John Leland, deceased, are earnestly requested to make them known to the subscriber and those who are indebted to the said estate to make immediate payment. WILLIAM NUTT, exec.
THOSE who have demands against the estate of Capt. John Williams, deceased, are again earnestly requested to make them known, and those who are indebted to the said estate to make immediate payment, in order to enable the subscriber to make a final settlement of his administration. WILLIAM NUTT.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 20, 1778. THOSE persons interested in the Idea and Anne , a prize captured by the Francine Liberty , Capt. Thomas Herbert, are desired to apply to me, in this place, to receive their dividends as far as I have money in hand for the prize goods. I have for sale a large quantity of SULPHUR, some Demerara RUM, and SUGAR, on reasonable terms. Apply to the subscriber. THOMAS SMITH, A. State.
THE commonwealth of Virginia to the sheriff of Halifax county, greeting: You are hereby commanded, as you have been before commanded, to summon William Lovell , eldest son and heir at law of George Lovell , deceased, to appear before our justices of our said county, at the courthouse, on the third Thursday in next month, to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against him by William Hawkins , jun. and this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of one hundred pounds. Witness George Carrington , clerk of our said court, at the courthouse, the 19th day of June 1778, in the second year of the commonwealth. GEO: CARRINGTON.
THE commonwealth of Virginia , &c. to the sheriff of Pittsylvania county, greeting: We command you that you summon James Roberts , sen. John Roberts , and James Roberts , jun. to appear here before our justices of our said county court, sitting in chancery, on the fourth Thursday in this month, to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Robert Williams ; and this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of one hundred pounds each. And have then there this writ. Witness William Tunstall , clerk of our said court, at the courthouse, the 6th day of June , in the second year of the commonwealth. WILLIAM TUNSTALL.
(A copy) Test, JOSEPH AKIN, dep. cl.
THE commonwealth of Virginia , &c. to the sheriff of Pittsylvania county, greeting: We command you that you summon John Roberts and James Roberts to appear here before our justices of our said county court, sitting in chancery, on the fourth Thursday in this month, to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by James Roberts ; and this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of one hundred pounds each. And have then there this writ. Witness William Tunstall , clerk of our said court, at the courthouse, the 6th day of June , in the second year of the commonwealth. WILLIAM TUNSTALL.
(A copy) Test, JOSEPH AKIN, dep. cl.
One hundred and fifty DOLLARS Reward.
STRAYED or stole from the subscriber, the first of June , a likely young bright bay mare three years old, about four feet six inches high, with a long switch tail, a thin hanging mane, and no brand; her fetlocks have been lately trimmed, and if I mistake not, she has a small scar on her left jaw, below her left eye, also one on her left flank, occasioned either by a stroke, or jumping. She trots and gallops slow and easy, and was remarkably gentle for a young beast. I suspect her to be stolen by some villain, who may probably dock her tail, roach her mane, and perhaps brand her, in order to render the discovery as difficult as possible. Whoever delivers the said mare to me in Richmond , or give such information that I get her again, shall receive fifteen dollars, and on conviction of the thief the above reward. DANIEL VANDEWALL.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, in Prince Edward , the 25th of last month, a dark brown horse about four feet six inches high, four years old, last spring, with a large star in his forehead, hanging mane and short switch tail, some white on his near hind foot, gallops and trots well, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock AD in a piece. Whoever delivers the said horse to me shall have ten dollars reward, and if stolen (as it is supposed he is) twenty dollars, upon conviction of the thief. JAMES MANN.
FREDERICKSBURG, August 11, 1778. ON the 16th of last month was left at my house, by a person whose name I have forgot, a small sorrel horse, whose owner is desired to take him away and pay expenses, otherwise he will be sold at publick sale for that purpose. WILLIAM SMITH.
NEW KENT, August 10, 1778. THE subscriber, who understands keeping merchants books and transacting business in a store, having lately returned from the Northward, is out of business, and would be glad of employment. Any gentleman who wants such a person is desired to let me know through the press. GEORGE WALTON.
To be SOLD for cash, upon the premises, on Tuesday the 2d of November,
TRACT of exceeding good land, containing five hundred acres, upon Gwyn's island, whereon is a good dwelling-house and all necessary houses. Likewise horses, cattle, and sheep, with the crop of corn and fodder. HUMPHREY GWYN.
JUST imported from Martinico , and will be offered to sale at Urbanna , on Wednesday the 26th instant ( August ) sail duck, osnabrugs, Irish and German white linens, checks, check shirts and trousers, sailors woolen jackets, black mode, laces, persians, Barcelona handkerchiefs, scarlet cloaks, writing paper, mens felt and castor hats, needles, cap wire, long and short pipes, cotton and wool cards, old Antigua rum, coffee in bags, bohea tea, jesuits bark, cream tartar, best Durham mustard, and a very large assortment of cutlery of the best London quality, consisting of knives and forks from the lowest priced split bone to the best ivory handled in shagreen cases, penknives, an assortment of nails, &c. OVERTON COSSY.
We have at Urbanna an assortment of most of the above mentioned articles to dispose of by retail. MILLS, FRASER, & COSSY.
CHARLES CITY, August 1, 1778.
ABOUT four weeks ago I had a horse stolen out of my pasture by one John Simson , as I had great reason to believe, being informed, by letter from Mr. Stoner at Richmond , that Simson had a horse to his house which came under the exact description of the one I lost. Since the above the same person came into the neighbourhood of Wyanke , upon which I immediately took him and kept him a night and a day in my custody, but having no warrant from a magistrate, could not commit him to the care of a guard (a prison we have not) in consequence of which he made his escape, but left horse, saddle and bridle, they being secured from him. The saddle is of very little value, the bridle has a genteel silver plated bit, and the horse is young and large, his marks as follows, a blaze in his face, three white feet, of a brown colour, and branded on the near shoulder S. H. It is probable this horse may be also stolen; if so, the owner may have him on proving his property, otherwise I shall think myself entitled to him, as a satisfaction for the one I lost, being fully convinced, from what fell from his own lips, that he is guilty, besides proof of his being seen in the night of which mine was taken with a horse a-leading. I will handsomely reward any person who will deliver me a sorrel horse, shod before, about four feet eight or nine inches high, and rather old; and hope whoever may have purchased the said horse will be honest enough to contrive him to me, for which he shall receive compensation. Simson lives in Westmoreland , but I have been informed he parted with the horse above to a person in King George county. JOHN HARWOOD.
GLOUCESTER county, August 1, 1778.
GENTLEMEN may be set over Capabosick ferry, at the usual price, by the subscriber, who is provided with a good boat and hands. Thomas Stubbs, of York county, having endeavoured, by calling me a ROGUE, to take away my character, I am determined to commence suit against him immediately. ZACH: GARDNER.
GLOUCESTER county, July 30, 1778.
WHEREAS Zachariah Gardner , ordinary and ferry keeper at Capabosick , informs us it has been reported, by some evil disposed person, that he is a ROGUE, and a man of bad character, at the request of the said Gardner , we do hereby certify, that he has always lived in this county, and was reputed honest, sober, obliging, and a good neighbour, and we are satisfied the said reports are false and malicious, and intended only to prejudice the said Gardner . Therefore, in justice to his character, we have hereunto subscribed our names. FRANCIS TOMKINS, RICHARD JONES, JOHN FOX.

L O N D O N.
MAJESTY's most gracious SPEECH to both HOUSES of PARLIAMENT on Wednesday June 1778.
My Lords and Gentlemen, TER to long and laborious an application to the publick business, I think it proper, at this season, to give you some recess. I come at the time to return you my particular thanks for the you have shown in supporting the honour of my and for your attention to the real interest of all objects, in the wise, just, and humane laws which been the result of your deliberations, and which, will be attended with the most salutary effects, ry part of the British empire.
I desire to preserve the tranquillity of Europe has uniform and sincere. I reflect, with great satis- that I have made the faith of treaties and the nations the rule of my conduct, and that it has ny constant care to give no just cause of offence foreign power. Let that power by whom this ally shall be disturbed answer to their subjects, the world, for all the fatal consequences of war. vigour and firmness of my Parliament have me to be prepared for such events and emer- as may happen; and I trust that the experi- alour and discipline of my fleets and armies, and al and united ardour of the nation, aimed ed in the defence of every thing that is dear to will be able, under the protection of Divine nce, to defeat all the enterprises which the s of my crown may presume to undertake, and e them how dangerous it is to provoke the spirit ngth of Great Britain.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons, rk you for the cheerfulness with which you anted the large and ample supplies for the r- the current year, and for your care in raising a manner the most effectual and the least bur- e; and my warmest acknowledgments are u for the provision you have enabled me to the more honourable support of my family.
My Lords and Gentlemen, presence in your respective counties may at me be of great publick advantage. It is un- for me to recommend to you to do your several stations. On my part, I have with or object but to deserve the confi- my Parliament, and the affections of my
Lord Chancellor, by his Majesty's command, said:
My Lords and Gentlemen, Majesty's royal will and pleasure that this ent be prorogued to Tuesday the 14th of to be then here holden; and this Parlia- accordingly prorogued to Tuesday the 14th day
B O S T O N, July 27.
a letter from Providence, dated Saturday morning, July 25.
press just going shall employ the present nt to inform you, that yesterday afternoon ens (aid to General Washington) arrived forty eight hours from head quarters. with for General Sullivan. What I have col- material consequence is, to hold himself in to co-operate with the French fleet, who expected at Rhode Island every moment. ng thirty pilots were despatched for Point go on board the fleet; and every disposition for landing a body of troops on the island. y have, for ten days past, wrought with stry in fortifying every entrance into the and thrown up many additional works on sts. Their strength is supposed to be nead d. Two brigades are on their march from rmy. Col. Laurens was on board the miral at Sandy Hook a few hours, in which captured eight of the enemy's ships, four of armed vessels, private property.
N E W Y O R K, August 5.
day morning, about one o'clock, the city armed by a tremendous fire, which broke ouse of Mr. Stewart, at Croger's dock, and ding the utmost efforts of the army, navy, ants, soon consumed all the buildings on th, and west end of the said wharf, with on the south side of Little Dock street. being narrow, the flames soon communi- north side of Little Dock street, and cen- hole (five houses excepted) at the west fire soon caught the back buildings in and burnt every house to the east of Mr. as far as the Old Slip, and three opposite Mr. Low's house, though not burnt entire- ly damaged, as well as that next to it on
on this melancholy occasion is great, there than sixty four dwelling-houses, besides med. re two small vessels burnt, but we hear of g lost.
about one o'clock, a flash of lightning azine of damaged powder on board the op Morning Star, lying in the East river, oned the most awful explosion ever per- w York, where most of the houses receiv- damage. It had an effect similar to an and occasioned a tremendous alarm to t in the city.
P H I L A D E L P H I A, August 11.
Extract of a letter from Eshakil, July 28.
THE coming campaign is truly a melancholy affair. The Oneidas, Tuscaroras, and one half of the Onondagas, are our friends, but the Senecas and Cayugas our sworn enemies. The rest of the Six Nations call themselves neutrals, but it is at best P. nra fides .
Extract of a letter from camp at White Plains, August 14.
Delegates come in by wholesale. An ensign or lieutenant, and his command, came over to us last week; two days after, a serjeant and corporals, with their parties, came in. It is confidently reported that the enemy have embarked their heavy artillery, bag-ge, &c. &c. From the different informations I have received, I sincerely believe that in the course of a few weeks we shall have New York. Defectors from that place, since the conflagration, say, that the enemy have fire to all their extra stores, lumber, &c.
Extract of a letter from head quarters, August 4.
"We were informed yesterday evening of the arrival of the Count D'Estaing with his fleet at Rhode Island. This event threw the enemy into great confusion. Three regiments which were posted on Conanicut Island immediately evacuated the place, burnt two of their row-galleys and the Kingfisher, and returned to Rhode Island; here they are all behind their works. I hope soon to have it in my power to congratulate you on the re-occupation of the garrison, and the British ships of war in that quarter."
We can from good authority assure the publick, that yesterday was fixed upon by a detachment of the land forces of the United States, in conjunction with his Most Christian Majesty's fleet, under the command of Count D'Estaing, for the reduction of Rhode Island.
On Saturday last arrived here, on their way to camp, a large body of cavalry, under the command of the celebrated Major Lee, who has so frequently distinguished himself as a partisan. This corps consists of chosen men, whose image and activity the Major has tried; and being completely uniformed, and extremely well mounted, they made an elegant and martial appearance.
Friday last Capt. Orr, in a brig from Cape Nicholas Mole, arrived here, after thirteen days passage, laden with West India goods. On the coast of Virginia he first learned the evacuation of this city. The passengers tell us that European intelligence to the 10th of June had reached Hispniola; that a British fleet of nine sail of the line had sailed from Spithead, under Admiral Byron, but, from insufficiency of the vessels, returned; that nineteen sailed again under Admiral Keppel, who, on hearing that a French fleet from Brest was at sea, had also put back; and that no declaration of war between France and Britain had appeared.
W I L L I A M S B U R G, August 2.
ON the 6th instant the Sieur Girard, Minister Plenipotentiary from his Most Christian Majesty, had his publick audience of the American Continental Congress, in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, whither he was conducted, in a coach and six, by the Hon. Richard H. Lee and Samuel Adams, Esquires, his Excellency's coach, with his secretary, following. Being introduced into the statehouse, and seated, his Excellency produced his credentials, and delivered a very friendly and affectionate letter from the King his master, wherein he assures the United States of the interest he shall always take in their happiness and prosperity, and styles the Congress Very dear great Friends and Allies . The Ambassador then addressed Congress to the following purport: "That it was not his Majesty's fault that the engagements he hath entered into did not establish our independence and repose without the farther effusion of blood, and without aggravating the calamities of mankind, whose happiness it is his highest ambition to promote and secure. But since the hostile measures and designs of the common enemy have given to engagements purely eventual and immediate, positive, permanent, and indissoluble force, that it was the opinion of the King his master that the allies should turn their whole attention to fulfil those engagements in the manner most useful to the common cause, and best calculated to obtain that peace which is the object of the alliance. That it was upon this principle his Majesty had hastened to send us a powerful assistance, which we owed only to his friendship, to the sincere regard he has for every thing which relates to the advantage of the United States, and to the desire of contributing, with efficacy, to establish their repose and prosperity upon an honourable and solid foundation. And farther, that it was his expectation that the principles which may be adopted by the respective governments will tend to strengthen those bonds of union which have originated in the mutual interests of the two nations." To which the President of Congress returned the following answer:
S I R,
THE treaties between his Most Christian Majesty and the United States of America so fully demonstrate his wisdom and magnanimity as to command the reverence of all nations. The virtuous citizens of America in particular can never forget his beneficent attention to their violated rights, nor cease to acknowledge the hand of a gracious Providence in raising them up so powerful and illustrious a friend. It is the hope and opinion of Congress that the confidence his Majesty reposes in the firmness of these states will receive additional strength from every day's experience.
This Assembly are convinced, Sir, that had it rested solely with the Most Christian King, not only the independence of these states would have been uni-
versally acknowledged, but their tranquillity fully established. We lament that lust of domination which gave birth to the present war, and has prolonged and extended the miseries of mankind. We ardently will to sheath the sword, and spare the farther effusion of blood; but we are determined, by every means in our power, to fulfil those eventual engagements which have required positive and permanent force from the hostile designs and measures of the common enemy.
Congress have reason to believe that the assistance so wisely and generously sent will bring Great Britain to a sense of justice and moderation, promote the common interests of France and America, and secure peace and tranquillity on the most firm and honourable foundation. Neither can it be doubted that those who administer the powers of government within the several states of this union will cement that connection with the subjects of France, the beneficial effects of which have already been so sensibly felt.
Sir, from the experience we have had of your exertions to promote the true interests of our country, as well as your own, it is with the highest satisfaction Congress receive, as the first Minister from his Most Christian Majesty, a gentleman whose past conduct affords a happy presage that he will merit the confidence of this body, the friendship of its members, and the esteem of the citizens of America.
The audience being over, the Congress and the Minister, at a proper hour, repaired to an entertainment by Congress given to the Minister; at which were present several gentlemen of distinction, and gentlemen of publick character. The entertainment was conducted with a decorum suited to the occasion, and gave the most perfect satisfaction to the whole company.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, August 11.
"The attack on the British troops at Rhode Island is certainly made before this, and from our great superiority of numbers it is to be hoped we shall be successful, notwithstanding the number of lines and redoubts thrown up as defences by the enemy. The report of yesterday was, that Lord Howe had failed out to attack the Count's squadron. It is probable they will make an effort of this kind, but the report is not confirmed. The Kingfisher and two galleys were burnt on approach of the Count's fleet."
Saturday the 15th instant being the anniversary of the foundation of William & Mary College, the day was spent by the students in social mirth, a sermon applicable to the occasion being first preached by the Rev. Mr. Andrews, professor of Moral Philosophy, and declamations delivered by several of the students on the following subjects, v. z. An eulogy on General Washington, by Mr. Nelson; the advantages of Classical Learning, by Mr. Scott; the foundation of Moral Approbation, by Mr. Fitzhugh; whether Arts or Arms are most profitable to a state, by Mr. Taylor; and a comparative view of the Roman and Carthaginian Republicks, by Mr. H. The examinations of the students reflected the highest honour on them, and met with the approbation of a most respectable audience of gentlemen and ladies.
DEATHS. HANNAH CHRISTOPHER, from Mecklenburg, in the publick hospital for lunaticks.
To the OLD WHIG.
S I R,
YOUR brilliant production of the 14th instant, in which genius and malignity are so intimately blended, though directed to Mr. Purdie, must be considered as addressed to me; and I doubt not but a brave and generous people will, at the first glance discover, your motives to be as base as your attempt is detestable. To promulgate general accusations, tending to destroy the reputation of another, under an anonymous signature, is the province of an assassin; and an honest man would not blush to avow the charges you have brought against me, were they either the dictates of a truly patriotick zeal, or founded on incontestible facts. My conduct, during the present unhappy war between America and my native country, has been already scrutinised in a court of record, and left me no cause to lament the result of the inquiry. No errors, but sentimental ones, were then alleged against me; nor have you, with all your knowledge and information, been able to erect a more formidable battery. You would therefore have been permitted to enjoy, unmolested, any triumph you have gained, had you not been pleased to insinuate that I was unworthy of confidence in my profession. It does not become me to determine how much you are mistaken; but past experience had not taught me that the hope of gaining it was presumptuous. To your good nature I am now indebted for the important lesson. But if I am really unworthy of confidence, why do you so much dread my receiving encouragement? Good sense and penetration are too prevalent among the natives of Virginia to leave room for expectations of this kind. If I have forfeited their esteem, I shall feel the effects of their resentment, and their encouragement will only be regulated by my future deserts. But, in hopes to accumulate injuries on me, you have dropped an opinion, which, be assured, those persons with whom you suppose I have herded, have not yet ventured to adopt. It is criminal, you say, towards those men who are fighting the cause of America, and will damp their ardour in the field to see others, who have not shared in their toils, reaping the harvest of their labours. We have been taught, Sir, to believe that the cause of America is that of all mankind; and those brave men who now wield the sword under the banners of liberty would fully cultivate the blessings of peace and freedom with their now detested foes. My voice, in

social and unrelieved moments, has always applauded the many who were actuated by principle in this great cause. The few, whom interest alone prompted to name in it, have ever been the object of universal contempt; and I have ever considered an intolerant zeal, and a spirit of persecution, as the distinguishing characteristics of such people. How far these marks are applicable to you, I leave your own heart and the publick to determine. But I wish not to encroach too much on either the printer or his readers. The subject is to me a most interesting one, and therefore I hope to stand excused for this reply. Yet, before I conclude, let me assure you, that in point of law, as well as in several of your supposed facts, you are mistaken; and where I have erred I dare rely on the humanity and benevolence of a people who extend the exercise of these virtues even to their most inveterate enemies, and therefore I trust will never reject their returning friends. Nay, what you will perhaps deem still more audacious, your mean and castaway attempt, unprovoked by injury, to reduce a worthy family to want and ruin, I dare forgive. Here our correspondence ends; and I am, while you remain unknown,
Your very humble servant, ANDREW RONALD.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 17, 1778.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 19, 1778 THE trustees of John Randolph, Esq; having now completed the sale of the trust-estate, propose to divide the net amount thereof among the several creditors on Tuesday the 6th day of October next; for which purpose they wish to meet them here at 10 o'clock in the morning. It is expected that the claimants either bring or send a state of their respective demands, with vouchers to support them. Such as cannot attend themselves are requested to authorise some other person, act for them, and receive their proportions of the dividend. Those gentlemen, who still remain indebted to the trustees for goods or lives bought at the sale recalled upon to make immediate payment, otherwise they will be sued without farther notice from
JOHN BLAIR, } Trustees. JAMES COCKE, }
A QUANTITY of damaged BACON and FLOUR belonging to the country will be sold on Friday the 28th instant, at the issuing house below the Capitol; the sale to begin at two o'clock. 1p WILLIAM EATON.
To be SOLD, and entered on in October next, A VALUABLE house on the market square in this city, laying four handsome rooms below, neatly papered, and a fire place in each, with three closets, six rooms above, and dry cellars under the whole, a good kitchen and laundry, with closets, a brick dairy, cornhouse, smokehouse, a stable that will hold nine horses, two coach houses, with a flower and kitchen garden, well paled in, also a small store adjoining, with two rooms and fire places, and a good cellar and yard; the whole in good repair. With the above houses may be had some valuable household and kitchen furniture, plate, &c. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber on the premises, who intends leaving this state in a short time, and requests those who have any claims against him immediately to apply for payment, and all who are indebted to him, either by bond or account, to be so good as to discharge their several balances as soon as possible. tf JOHN BAKER.
I have for sale a pair of fine horses, well broke to a carriage, and a top chair, with harness for two horses, &c. &c. J. B.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 13, 1778.
For SALE, at the subscribers shop in Williamsburg, LADIES London made STAYS, a few pieces of yard wide German LINEN fit for servants use, metal coat and jacket BUTTONS, BUCKLES, TABLE KNIVES and FORKS &c. &c.
1p JOHN & WILLIAM ROWSAV.
For SALE, TWO genel RIDING NAGS, with saddles and furniture complete. One of them has a fine plated bit and stirrups, and to the other there is a small sillion, portanteau, and straps. Inquire of the printer.
RUN away from the subscriber in the state of Virginia, on the 4th of June, Benjamin Harwood, a mulatto, the son of a white man. He is under the middle stature, square made, thin of flesh, lantern jawed, about forty years of age, has lost two or three of his fore teeth, chews tobacco, has often readily passed for a free man, very much addicted to drunkenness, is a very good hostler, ditcher, and gardener, and generally keeps his bushy head of hair, or wool, nicely combed. I purchased him a few weeks before he eloped of Mr. Robert Skipwith in Dinwiddie county, on whom he formerly waited. The last I heard of him he was near the falls of James river, a few miles behind a brigade of waggons returning from the southward to Frederick county, in the state of Maryland, and intended to belong to some person with those waggons. I have been informed that he several times applied to the wagmaster (a Mr. Gooch) to enlist him a soldier, insisting he was a freeman. If taken in Maryland, or any of the neighbouring states, and delivered to me at Hog Island, Williamsburg, I will pay ONE HUNDRED LARS reward, or half that sum for securing him in publick jail and giving me notice, so that I get him; or in this state, Fifty Dollars for delivering or so that I get him.
PEYTON SKIPWITH.
KINGS MILL, August 18, 1778. WANTED, a man (with a small family or single) capable of managing a large plantation. I will give handsome wages to any such person, who is well recommended. 2p LEWIS BURWELL, jun.
To be SOLD for ready money, on Thursday the 31st of September, if fair, otherwise next fair day, near Cabin Point,
SUNDRY kinds of household and kitchen furniture, part of the estate of Dr. John T'Anson, deceased. All persons indebted thereto are requested to make payment, and those who have any demands to make them known to 1p THOMAS T'ANSON.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Hanover town, some time in April last, a dark bay mare about four feet seven inches high, neither docked nor branded, five years old this spring, she had a wart near her right eye. Whoever delivers the said mare to the subscriber in Hanover town, or Mr. Charles Hawkins in James City county, shall receive twenty dollars reward. p THOMAS GLASS.
Fifty POUNDS Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber in Brunswick county, near Walker's mill, on the 8th of January last, a deep chestnut sorrel mare about fourteen hands high, nine years old this spring, with a blaze face, long mane and tail, and I believe a small saddle spot on her left side, paces naturally, and makes a cracking noise with her hind feet when rode. I will give the above reward to have the mare delivered to me, or half the sum to any person who will give such intelligence as I get her again. 1p JOHN BATTE.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of the late Mr. William Simmons of Southampton are desired to make them known, and those indebted to the said estate are desired to pay off their respective balances immediately.
August 13, 1778. } PETER BUTTS, } Executors. } BEN. RUFFIN, jun. } } EDWIN GRAY, }
To be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, the 25th instant (August) being court day, agreeable to a decree of Surrey court,
TWO hundred and fifteen acres of LAND whereon Mrs. Anne Cryer, deceased, formerly lived. The land is within two miles of the courthouse, and may be shewn by applying to Nicholas Cryer, who lives adjacent thereto. 2p JOHN WATKINS, D. Sheriff.
August 6, 1778. ALL persons who have demands against the estate of Thomas Fleming, deceased, are desired to make application immediately. Those indebted, it is hoped, will be speedy in making payment. THE EXECUTORS.
A MAN well acquainted with the business of D.S. TILLING will meet with immediate employment, by applying to me in Gloucester county. WARNER LEWIS.
SIXTEEN POUNDS REWARD FOR apprehending and securing in any jail a certain THOMAS JAMES, who calls himself a Portuguese. He lately hired himself to me, and on Sunday the 22d instant went off and carried with him a black horse about four feet seven or eight inches high, in good order, about ten years old, paces very fast, his hind feet white, and has a small white streak in his face, a little droop-rumped, his brand (if any) forgot. He also took a saddle about half worn and a curb bridle, together with a pair of half worn buckskin breeches, two Virginia osnaburg shirts, a pair of trousers, blue waistcoat with short sleeves, and a black wool hat. He is not more than five feet four inches high, speaks broken English, is pretty much pitted with the smallpox, and has straight black hair, which he commonly ties behind. 2p RENNIE NAPIER. GOOCHLAND county, June 25, 1778.
FOR sale in the town of Gloucester, an elegant dwelling-house, with all convenient offices, fit either for the reception of a private family or a merchant, there being storehouses to receive any sort of merchandise. I will dispose of the premises on reasonable terms, for cash, or bond with unexceptionable security, to bear interest from the date.
JOHN THRUSTON. WANTED, a woman to attend upon a young child, and who knows something of house-keeping. Such a person, well recommended, may hear of a place by inquiring of the Printer.
SURREY, August 4, 1778. ALL persons who have demands against the estate of Thomas Cureton, deceased, of Prince George county, are once more desired to make them known to me, properly adjusted; and those indebted to the said estate, on open account, are desired to make payment, or give bond. Those who do not comply with these terms may depend on their accounts being put into an attorney's hands in September next. NATHAN JONES.
FOR sale, one half or three fourths of the boat Lucy Washington, now on the stocks at New River in Princess Anne, and ready to launch. Her rigging and sail are ready, and she will be fitted for sea in six weeks, before which time her load of tobacco shall be on board, or alongside; and whoever chooses to become purchaser may have their part of her load, without the trouble of providing it. Her dimensions are fifty-three feet keel straight, seven feet nine inches hold, and nineteen feet four inches beam. She is thought equal to any boat yet built. For terms apply to Mr. William Rowland at Newtown or me in Richmond. I have also for sale, at Richmond, by wholesale or retail, Demerara rum, brown sugar, coffee, byson, green, and bohea tea, molasses, and Irish linens and sheetings. ZACHARIAH ROWLAND.
RUN away 1 ft May from the subscriber in Chesterfield, a likely negro fellow named Sam, five feet nine or ten inches high, twenty seven years old, of a yellowish complexion, a very bold and sensible fellow, and I expect will endeavour to pass for a freeman. He has a good many scars upon his back, having been an old offender, is a little bow legged, and bends in his knees as he walks. He took with him, when he went away, an old pea green coat, black lasting breeches, a thread and cotton shirt, and a raccoon skin cap, besides other clothes. Whoever delivers the said fellow to me shall have twenty dollars reward, besides what the law allows, and ten dollars to secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. 4p RICHARD ELAM.
ONE thousand acres of land lying in Hanover county, about twelve miles from Richmond, eight from Page's, and eleven from Newcastel, well adapted to corn, wheat, and tobacco, and remarkably well watered and timbered, will be exposed to sale, by auction, on Thursday the 3d of September, at 1 o'clock, being Hanover court day, for ready money, or loan office certificates. Whoever inclines to purchase will be shewn the premises by Mr. Henry Richardson, who lives on the land. 5p JOHN P. CUSTIS.
JULY 25, 1778. TWO thousand one hundred and eighty three acres of land lying in New Kent county, about three miles from Cumberland, well adapted to corn, wheat, and tobacco, with a sufficient quantity of exceeding good meadow land, easily reclaimed, on which there is a plantation in good order, well fenced in, with a good overseer's house, negro quarters, barn, &c. will be exposed to sale on Thursday the 10th of September, at 1 o'clock, being New Kent court day, for ready money, or loan office certificates. Possession will be given at Christmas, and the land will be shewn by Mr. Trowers, who lives on the premises. JOHN P. CUSTIS.
JULY 25, 1778. To be SOLD at publick auction, for ready money, on Tuesday the first of September, pursuant to a decree of James City court,
THE valuable library of John Randolph, Esq; late Attorney General, except a small part thereof taken by Mr. John Rowsey, serjeant for the city of Williamsburg, to satisfy an execution in his hands. This collection consists of upwards of eleven hundred volumes, and is thought by good judges to be as well chosen as any in the state. The sale will begin at 11 o'clock in the morning, at the house where the said John Randolph formerly resided, in the city of Williamsburg, and a catalogue of the books may in the meanwhile be seen at Dixon and Hunter's printing office. || LEN. HENLEY, D. S. James City.
For SALE, in the upper end of Buckingham, any time between this and the last of October, and may be entered on at Christmas,
TRACT of valuable land, which produces good corn, tobacco, and wheat. It contains 1150 acres, more or less, a sufficiency of which is cleared and under a good fence to work six or eight hands; all fresh cleared within seven years. There are rough houses for the reception of an overseer and negroes, and tobacco houses that will cure six or eight hogheads of tobacco. There are many good springs, and the best range for stock I ever saw; it is convenient to church and mill, and several good fisheries. I propose to sow on it thirty bushels of wheat. Whoever purchases the land may have the crop of corn, fodder, wheat, and tobacco, with the stock of cattle and hogs, and may know the terms by applying to me in Cumberland county. 2p WILLIAM CLARK.
For SALE, THE lots and houses, in this city, where Robert C. Nicholas, Esq; lately lived. The square which is surrounded with streets and a fine green in front for fifty yards to the main street, contains nine lots, with a very large garden well enclosed and very well cropped, also a pasture adjoining with two very fine springs. The dwelling-house is large and commodious, having four rooms and five large closets on a floor, and is in pretty good repair. There are also two large office houses on each side, in front, quite new. The purchaser may be furnished with the best furniture, and of the newest fashion. I also will sell the brick storehouse adjoining the Raleigh tavern, which is the best spot in this city for trade. It is desired that all persons who are indebted to the subscriber will immediately discharge their accounts, as those who do not will have suits brought against them, without farther notice from JOHN CARTER.
WILLIAMSBURG, Aug. 13, 1778.

MIDDLESEX, Aug. 5. 1778.
A PERSON well qualified to teach English , Writing , and Arithmetick , will meet with very good encouragement by applying to the subscriber. WILLIAM CHURCHILL.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 3, 1778.
PURSUANT to an order of the Governor and Council, the following articles, being the surplus of the cargo purchased of Mr. Ghent , after furnishing what have been required for the continental army, and reserving such as are wanted for the troops of this state, are for sale at the store of Mr. Robert Prentis of this city, as they were thought not sufficient to defray the expense of being sent to any other places in this state, viz.
 BALE of different colours.  FLANNELS.  POPLINS.  SERGE DENIM.  A few pieces of fine and coarse CLOTHS.  Coarse YARN STOCKINGS.  SHOES.  TEAS of various kinds.  CORDIALS.  And a few hogheads of CLARET. 
WILLIAM ARMISTEAD Com. Stores. To be exchanged at the publick store, good COTTON CARDS, at the rate of two pair of cards for three pair of large well made SOLDIERS SHOES; no person receiving more than four pair of cards.
DINWIDDIE, July 22. 1778.
I DO hereby give notice to all persons who claim upon the estate of the late Col. Frank Eppes to make them known to me without delay. I am also to request that such persons as may be interested in any of the under mentioned estates, or who think they have demands upon Col. Eppes , either for his own, or the transactions of others relative thereto, to inform me of the nature and amount of such their demands, viz. The estate of John Scott the younger, late of the county of Linnville , who died in 1723, administration on which was granted to Amy his widow, afterwards the wife of Major John Eppes , who was also guardian to John Scott , grandson of John Scott the elder who died in 1724. The estate of William Worland , late of the county of Chesapeake , administration upon which was granted to Major John Eppes , of the county of Dinwiddie . The estate of Major John Eppes , of Dinwiddie , who died in 1760, administration of which was granted to Col. Frank Eppes . The estate of William Eppes , son of the above mentioned John , who died a few years after his father. Col. Frank Eppes was also guardian to Dabney Eppes son of his brother John , and Eliza Hill , his own daughter, now the wife of Thomas Woodley of the county of Prince George . I am induced to make this application from an earnest desire to do strict justice to the claimants and to bring the business in which I am engaged, to as speedy a conclusion as possible. Col. Eppes duty in the army, and his constant attention thereto, may have occasioned his leaving his affairs in a less regular state than they ought to have been, and will render my office extremely troublesome and hazardous, to extricate myself from which in a legal and proper way, I intend making application to the High Court of Chancery for relief. This publick notice is therefore given that all who are interested therein may have timely notice of my intention, and may be induced to make their claims as soon as possible.
THOMAS SCOTT, adm. to Col. Frank Eppes .
THIS is to give notice to Mr. George Booker , of Ame , that the balance due to him for the purchase of a piece of land in Gloucester county is now ready, and has been ever since the day it became due. I therefore look upon myself as not liable for any interest arising on the same after the date hereof.
BENJAMIN CLUVERIUS.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Gloucester , near the head of North river , a bay horse seven or eight years old, about thirteen hands three inches high, with hanging mane and switch tail, trots and gallops, has no white or brand about him that I remember, and, if narrowly inquired into, it may be perceived that he treads upon the outer part of his hoof. Whoever brings the said horse to me, or give intelligence to that I get him again, shall have ten dollars reward.
BENJAMIN MARABLE.
THE parish of Fairfax , in the county of Fairfax , and commonwealth of Virginia , in which is an exceedingly valuable estate, containing five hundred acres, situated about six miles from Alexandria , two from George town in Maryland , and convenient to each of its churches, with a large brick house, and every other necessary building thereon, all entirely new, being vacant of a minister, any orthodox divine, of an exemplary life, coming well recommended, and being approved of, will be received. It is not doubted but that a genteel subscription will be made up for him. WILLIAM PAYNE. } Church- RICHARD CONWAY, } wardens.
ESSEX, July 17, 1778.
RUN away from the subscriber, the 16th instant, a stout well made mulatto fellow named Tom , twenty three years of age, five feet ten or eleven inches high, has a bushy head of hair, bends a little in his knees, and of a sour countenance; had on when he went away a Virginia cloth waistcoat, shirt, and breeches. I have reason to believe, from what he told my overseer a little before he went off, that he intends for South Carolina , as his wife was sold to a gentleman there a few months ago; and my refusing to sell him is the only occasion of his running away. Perhaps he may go to Mr. John Wyatt's in Amherst county, where he has several acquaintances. Whoever will secure the said fellow in any jail, and inform me thereof, or bring him to my house, shall receive thirty dollars reward.
(C) JOHN EDMONDSON.
IN COUNCIL, August 6, 1778. WHEREAS Congress have signified to me their high sense of the zeal of the late Assembly of this state, expressed in voting a reinforcement of infantry and cavalry to join in the grand army, but that a change in circumstances has rendered the march and services of these troops at present inexpedient, I do therefore, by and with the advice of the Privy Council, give this publick notice thereof, in order that all officers recruiting for the corps of volunteers, and for the cavalry regiments, and all others concerned in purchasing horses or other necessaries for these troops, may conduct themselves accordingly, and desist from further enlistments, or making further purchases, in order to avoid unnecessary expense.
P HENRY.
To be SOLD for ready money or loan office certificates, on the premises, on Friday the 4th of September, ABOUT five hundred acres of land in Hanover county, about seven miles from Newcastle , six from Hanover town, and twelve from Richmond , adjoining Mr. Custis's land which is advertised to be sold on Hanover court day in September. It is in good order for cropping, well watered and timbered, there is a good peach and apple orchard, the land is good for corn, wheat, or tobacco, and upon it there is a very good dwelling-house and all other conveniencies for a family. Capt. John Starke will show the above land to any person inclined to purchase the same. JOHN ELLIS.
SUFFOLK, August 1, 1778.
FOR sale, two fine MARES, one of which has a fine colt, from one of the finest horses in these parts of the country; the other three quarters blood, a fine bay, has a long tail, and is with foal by Selim , a noted horse, esteemed one of the best in this state, and a colt ensured and paid for. Any person inclined to purchase either of them may apply to.
STEPHEN TANKARD.
Just imported from St. Eustacia, and to be sold at the subscriber's store in Petersburg, by wholesale or retail, the following articles, viz.
MOSCADO sugar of the first quality, some good old rum, b. & h. syson and green tea, black pepper, nutmegs, sail dock, cordage, Russia drill, do. sheeting, cinabars, a quantity of nails sized from 4d. to 20d., chisels, crosscut and hand saw files, knives and forks, white sheeting, striped holland, checks, Britannias , Dutch holland , Irish linen , coarse and fine broadcloths, shalloon, but kram , sewing silk, calicoes, copperas, allum salt in barrels. &c. &c. JOHN HOLLOWAY.
All persons indebted to Alexander Glass Strachan , & Co. for medicines, &c. &c. furnished out of their shop at Petersburg , are desired to make immediate payment to Mr. John J. Aspin , who is authorised to give discharge to such as comply with this request, and to commence suits against defaulters.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Hanover county, a negro man named Clyde . He has a very black skin and good countenance, about five and thirty years of age, and of the middle size, is bow-legged, and has some impediment in his speech. He has with him a cotton waistcoat and breeches and osnaburg shirts, besides other clothes he has stolen and carried away. Whoever apprehends the above slave should secure him with irons, otherwise he will make his escape, as he is a great rogue, and not easily kept confined. A handsome reward will be paid in proportion to the distance he is carried by Mr. Attorney General, Mr. Norton in Williamsburg , or by
RO. C. NICHOLAS.
SIXTY DOLARS Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, on Sunday the 12th instant, two horses, viz. One a brown horse about fifteen hands high, five or six years old, with a large head and short neck, three white feet, a English switch tail, trots mostly and gallops, and branded on the near buttock with B. The other a sorrel, five or six years old, near fifteen hands, with a small star in his forehead, a roache mane, galled upon the breast by chair harness, paces and gallops, and trots sometimes, but had no brand. Whoever secures the said horses, so that I get them again, shall, if taken in the county, have twelve dollars reward for each, if out thereof twenty dollars, with reasonable charges; and if stolen, the above reward on conviction of the thief, or thirty dollars for either of them.
RICHARD TAYLOR.
FREDERICKSBURG, July 27, 1778.
For SALE, either on Credit or for ready money, an
TRACT of LAND in the lower end of King and Queen county (of a good soil for tobacco or wheat) containing 626 acres, whereon is a young orchard of between 6 and 700 peach trees, a tolerable good overseer's house, with convenient out-houses, and in good order for working a small gang of hands. For terms and farther particulars apply to my overseer on the premises, or to the subscriber in Gloucester county. MATTHEW ANDERSON.
FOR sale, a tract of LAND in Gloucester county, containing two hundred and forty acres, on which is a large quantity of iron ore which may be shown by applying to Mr. Steward or Parrish . Also another tract in said county, containing three hundred and thirty odd acres, lying on the branch of York creek , and on both sides the Three Notched Road , about a mile above Payne's ordinary. The land is good for tobacco, and there is a plantation sufficient to work about four hands to advantage. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. Thomas Underwood , or || JOLLEY PARRISH .
SUFFOLK, August 3, 1778.
ABOUT the first of July last two horses strayed from a waggon near South Quay . One a black, nine or ten years old, about fourteen hands high, hanging mane and switch tail, branded (I think) on the near shoulder T, paces, trots, and gallops. The other is likewise a black, about fifteen hands high, twelve or fourteen years old, with a short stump tail and remarkable high rump, I do not remember any brand, paces and gallops. Whoever delivers the said horses to Col. David Meade at Blount , or the subscriber in Suffolk , shall have a reward of twenty dollars, or ten dollars for each. JOHN DRIVER, jr.
COMMITTED to the jail of Charlotte county, a likely negro man named Frank , about six feet six inches high, about twenty four years old, as far as he belongs to John Marraile of Lunenburg county. Also an outlandish negro man who calls himself Gu about five feet four inches high, about forty years old, has remarkable small legs, speaks very bad English , and either cannot or will not tell his master's name. The owners are desired to prove their property, pay charges, and take them away.
ROBERT SUTTON jailer.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 16, 1778.
RUN away from a waggon at Ruffin's ferry about the 1st of July last, a negro wench named Nanny , middle sized, and well shaped. She had on when she left the waggon a blue plains waistcoat and petticoat, and some other clothing with her. She is about 35 years of age, and formerly belonged to Mr. Page of Gloucester , but was lately purchased of Mr. William Fannie of this city. She has a husband at Dixon and Hunter's printing office, and I have been informed has been seen there since her elopement. Whoever apprehends the wench, and delivers her to me in Williamsburg , shall have forty shillings reward.
PATRICK ROBERTSON.
RUN away from the subscriber, the 2d of May last, a mulatto fellow named Sye , or Sipax , about five feet ten inches high, well made and clean limbed, stutters a little when speaking in a hurry, and is about twenty years old. He has been seen at South Quay , and was taken up, but made his escape on his way up James river . I will give fifty dollars to any person that will deliver him to Mr. Samuel Williamson in Richmond , or to the subscriber in Gloucester county.
THOMAS M. RANDOLPH.
RUN away from the Richmond ropewalk, in May last, a negro man named Prince , about 18 years of age, five feet eight inches high, very black, has holes in his ears, a wart behind his left ear, and has had a cut on his left great toe. He was clothed with a coarse linen shirt, cotton breeches and coarse yarn jacket. He was taken by one Mr. Francis Ross in Elizabeth City county, and got away from the person that was bringing him home, last Friday week, at Richardson's ordinary, in New Kent county, and it is supposed he took the Newcastle road. He took with him a brass barrelled holster pistol from thence. I will give thirty dollars reward for securing him in any jail in this state, or I will pay what the law allows for bringing him to this place, likewise five dollars reward for delivering me the said holster pistol. JAMES MARSDEN.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Richmond town, Henrico county, a dark bay mare and colt foaled in March , when shaded a gray. The mare is five years old, four feet eight or nine inches high, has a long switch tail, but no particular marks; she was raised near town. Whoever brings the said mare and colt to me in Richmond , or gives me intelligence so that I get them again, shall have twenty dollars reward; and if stolen, on conviction of the thief, fifty dollars. GEORGE TODD.
HALIFAX, N. Carolina, July 27, 1778.
STOLEN out of my stable, on the 15th of this present July, a sorrel gelding about four feet nine or ten inches high, with a snip on his nose, a hanging mane, and switch tail. He was got by old Jann was bred by Major James Wall , near Hick's ford, was known by the name of Hickory . He draws in a carriage, paces slow, trots and canters, and gallops almost continually when he is rode. He had no bit but very possibly the thief who stole him made him one, and may also bob his tail and rear mane. I will give fifty dollars to any person who will deliver him to me, in Halifax town. PRISCILLA MO.