The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1775-02-24 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY,
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
ALEXANDER PURDIE, PRINTER.
To Mr. PURDIE.
SIR, JAMES River, Feb. 15, 1775.
AS I find the notion of petitioning the Throne is not yet entirely discarded, and as the Council of New York (I shall not say how much to their credit) affect to point it out as the properest method, notwithstanding the many instances we have of its futility, the following paper is rather a discouragement to the plan of these Gentlemen. It was written by an officer of low rank, on the subject of a famous trial in the court of Common Pleas, between General Mostyn, Governor of Minorca, and an inhabitant of that island. St. James's adopted the patronage of the General, merely because tyranny is a favourite principle with them. The Duke of Richmond, with that generous activity in the cause of the oppressed which distinguishes his character, supported the Minorquin. Whatever may be the merit of this composition, it is comfortable to reflect that there are individuals in the army with such sentiments. If you think, Mr. Purdie, it will not be unentertaining to the publick, you will oblige me by giving it a place in your Gazette.
IT is a maxim with the Emperours of China, when the people of any of their provinces offer up complaints of their Governors, immediately to recall them, to hear the charges brought against them, and if they are found guilty to punish them in proportion to their delinquency; and such is the parental complacency of those eastern monarchs for their subjects, that even when the grievances complained of prove ill founded, the Governor who has had the misfortune (though innocently) to incur the ill opinion of the people, is never more employed in the same capacity over that or any other province, his having been suspected of mal-administration being deemed a total disqualification. Though the justice of this maxim may not be universally admitted, it certainly is a wise one; as it is founded on a respect and deference for the publick wishes, to which, when it can be done compatibly with the publick safety, the Prince ought to pay the greatest regard. But how different has been the rule of conduct observed through the whole present reign? Does a Governor render himself completely odious to the people over whom he is set to preside? He is that instant adopted a favourite at Court. The infamous Bernard, who was not only arraigned, but stands convicted, in the opinion of all mankind, of one continued series of misrepresentation, falsehoods, treachery, and every species of treason to the people of his government, was continued until the last possible moment; and, when recalled, so far from meeting with the censures he had merited, that he was exalted to the rank of Baronet, and had an ample provision made for him in Ireland. And this publick reward for delinquency has had the effect which must naturally be expected; for his successor in office, it is reported, pitches many bars beyond him in perfidy and wickedness, for which he probably expects an Irish peerage. And to say the truth, if our Court acts consistently with itself, they are obliged (as his demerits are still greater) to confer
on him a higher title, and a more ample provision than on the Baronet, his predecessor.
If we turn our eyes towards Ireland, the decency and kindness exhibited by the Court for that people is still more striking. The late Viceroy, by talents peculiar to himself, almost on his first landing, incurred the contempt and detestation of the whole kingdom, to a man. This was a sufficient, and, apparently, the only motive of his being continued for a long five years in his station; for what other motive can be conjectured? As it is agreed, on all hands, that even the wretched expedients from day to day, little jobs and larcenies (as well as the more substantial plundering, called, in the cant of courtiers, business of government ) were never so miserably bungled through as by this ridiculous mock majesty. At length, however, a successor is appointed; at length, under the protection of the whole military, he is withdrawn from the just resentment of the people whom he had oppressed, beggared, and insulted; at length, thus circumstanced, he is presented to his sovereign, by whom he is caressed, smiled upon and preferred, in so distinguished a manner, that a stranger who had been present would have been apt to imagine him returned loaded with the spoils of some ancient inveterate enemy of his country, and not with the injuries and execration of a whole nation of loyal and affectionate subjects. Such has been the mode of treating the grievances of our natural brethren of Ireland and the Massachusetts Bay, and a still more comfortable prospect is opened to our fellow subjects who are not of British extraction. The Canadians, the inhabitants of the ceded islands, and of Minorca , these people are told, that if their property is invaded, or their persons insulted, they are to seek redress from the King and Council. Are some late occurrences calculated to give them confidence in those from whom they are to seek redress? Let us, without exaggeration or perversion, state the case of General Mostyn and Mr. Fabrigas. General Mostyn is accused by Fabrigas of violently and illegally throwing him into prison, and afterwards banishing him the island, for no other crime than petitioning against a regulation which he conceived to be prejudicial and grievous. The cause is tried; the allegation not only proves just in its full extent, but aggravated with a variety of wanton cruel circumstances. Fabrigas (a substantial farmer) is thrown into the dungeon appropriated to felons convicted of capital crimes; the sentinels receive strict orders not to allow the least refreshment to be conveyed to him; even the air hole is guarded, lest some of his children or friends should drop a loaf of bread, or bunch of grapes. Having lain in this miserable dungeon for some days, he is at length handcuffed and pinioned, drawn forth, and by the simple fiat of this smart lively miniature of God's vicegerent on earth, John Mostyn, Esq; hurried on board a ship* prepared for the purpose,
* He was banished for a year to Carthagena. His wife, as they were carrying him on board, abbeared on the beach with a
and interdicted from the fire and water of his native island, until it should please the said little mighty John Mostyn, Esq; to suspend the interdict. And it was thought a wonderful act of clemency, not only by his Viliar, the most accurate, judicious, liberal, veracious Mr. Wright §, but by another illustrious member of the Divan, in thus committing the bow-string or hatchet into the gentle sentence of banishment; for these worthy Ministers gave it as their opinion, openly in an English court, that strangling and beheading was a part of his Highness's prerogative. But I should beg pardon for attempting to be ludicrous upon an occasion so very serious, not indeed because a man of Mr. Mostyn's stamp, a contemner, and (as far as a very little wit will enable him) a ridiculer of all publick spirit and sentiment, a deserter of his noble friend and patron §, on the first appearance that he no longer possessed the power of serving him farther.
That a man of this stamp should be intoxicated with authority, and run into violence and absurdity when removed from immediate checks, is not to be wondered at, nor that such a Governor should be furnished with a dull mercenary secretary, ready to execute the mandates of his principal, be they ever so iniquitous and preposterous; but that there should be found a single officer of rank, of no despicable parts, and some reading, to encourage, advise, and justify measures so repugnant to the spirit of our constitution and the rights of mankind, is astonishing, and in the highest degree alarming: For if such notions become fashionable amongst the military, our laws are but a parapet of paper, which the sword is ready to cut through on the first hint from a dictator. The idea, I say, of such principles becoming fashionable in the army, must give the most serious alarm to every individual who does not wish annihilation to the present liberties of these islands and enslavement to their posterity. But what follows is more particularly a matter of melancholy concern to our fellow subjects the colonists of America, the Canadians, and the people of Minorca. They are, it seems, if aggrieved, to seek redress from the King and Council; but if they have reason to think that their redressers will become partisans of those who oppress them, what must be the situation of their minds? Will they not naturally despair, and resign themselves passively to the hand of power, or bravely attempt to redress themselves? To one of these alternatives a circumstance imme-
matsas; but the guard was ordered to drive her away with their bayonets, this convenience of a mattrass being thought too great an indulgence.
§ His secretary. This Gentleman was asked, in court, whether it was a part of the Governor's privilege to behead or hang; and replied, ingeniously, he believed it was. The chief engineer, esteemed a man of some sense and learning, seemed to be of the same opinion.
|| Lord Rockingham, to whom Mr. Mostyn owed all his great preferments; he opposed his patron when Minister, because he knew it would bleed the Cabinet.

diately subsequent to Mr. Mostyn's trial must tend to reduce them. Reeking with the infamy of being convicted by an honest jury of his country, he dared to present himself at the levee of her first magistrate, where he, who is the head, and in fact creates and uncreates this court from which redress and equity are to flow, he, who should consider himself as the corrector of abuses, and avenger of wrongs, could attempt to be facetious on the occasion. Well, General, says the King, so you have been cast; and who were the counsel employed by your doughty adversary? The General, a veteran courtier, long accustomed to Royal waggery smartly replied, the learned Serjeant Glynn, and the profound Duke of Richmond. This was so prodigiously witty, that the whole circle, Lords of the Bedchamber; Maids of Honour, and Privy Council, all burst into a loud laugh*.
This may be a very excellent joke at St. James's; but I can assure St. James's, that in other places it savours but of shallow wit, and that it only serves as a proof (for which there was no occasion) of the weakness of the heads, and corruption of the hearts, within those walls. And I can farther assure them, that did such noblemen, and such lawyers, as the Duke of Richmond, and Serjeant Glynn, form the circle of the Drawing Room, it would be more for the honour of his Majesty, and the satisfaction and safety of the nation, than one composed of the Graftons, Sandwiches, Nortons, and Wedderburns.
* It is to be observed, that the Treasury paid General Mostyn's damages.
From the PUBLIC LEDGER.
The state of a King standeth more assured by the love and favour of the subject than by the dread and fear of laws. Coke.
TO a man who has considered with attention, perhaps it will not appear too bold to aver, if an archangel had planned the connection between Great Britain and her colonies, he could not have fixed it on a more lasting and beneficial foundation, unless he could have changed human nature. A mighty naval power at the head of the whole; that power a parent state , with all the endearing sentiments attending the relationship; that never could disoblige but with design; the dependent states much more apt to have feuds among themselves; she the umpire and controuler; those states producing every article necessary to her greatness; their interest, that she should continue free and flourishing; their ability to throw a considerable weight into the scale, should her government get unduly poised; she and all those states Protestant ; are some of the circumstances, that, delineated by the masterly hand of a Beccaria, would exhibit a plan vindicating the ways of Heaven, and demonstrating that humanity and policy are nearly related. An Alexander, a Cæsar, a Charles, a Lewis, and others, have fought through fields of blood for universal empire. Great Britain has a certainty, by population and commerce alone, of attaining to the most astonishing and well founded power the world ever saw. The circumstances of her situation are new and striking. Heaven has offered her glory and prosperity, without measure. Her wise Ministers disdain to accept them, and prefer ---a pepper corn.
LONDON, December 16.
WEDNESDAY came on, at Guildhall, before Lord Mansfield and a special jury of merchants, a very important cause, which arose on an issue directed by the Court of Chancery. The plaintiffs were Hope and Co. of Amsterdam, and Hoare and Co. of London, merchants; the defendants, Cust and others, assignees of Fordyce and Co. The words of the issue were these: "Whether, on the failure of the said Alexander Fordyce, the said Henry Neale, William James, Alexander Fordyce, and Richard Down, the bankrupts, were indebted to the plaintiffs in any, and what sum of money?"
The real question was, whether the house of Fordyce were privy to, or bound by, a concern of money circulation transacted between the plaintiffs and Fordyce alone.
It was admitted, or collected from the evidence, that in truth, and in fact, the house were not privy to this concern.
It was admitted that it was a separate concern, carried on by Fordyce alone, and for his separate advantage.
But it was contended, that Fordyce had bound the house to answer for him by a guaranty of the house, though in the handwriting (body and signature) of Fordyce himself. "That such guaranties were usual; that credit was given to them in mercantile circulations; and that the plaintiffs were not called upon to inquire whether the houses pledged were privy to them; that in fact the plaintiffs did rely upon this guaranty; that no fraud could be imputed to them; and that, in point of law, by virtue of this guaranty, they had a right, upon the failure of Fordyce, to recover the sum due to them from the house."
Lord Mansfield explained the force of these guaranties, and laid it down, that they might be, and often were affected by Covin , i. e. by trick between the partner and the person with whom he dealt to cheat the house, by drawing them into a guaranty clandestinely, that such Covin would make the guaranty void. He acquitted the plaintiffs from being parties in this Covin , but he added, that gross negligence was equivalent to Covin , and that their taking this guaranty in Fordyce's handwriting, without inquiry at the house, and at the very time that they began to suspect him, was gross negligence, and, for the sake of justice, ought to bar them from the benefit of such a guaranty. The jury found for the defendants.
A musician of the townhouse at Hamburg celebrated, on the 18th of November, the sixtieth anniversary of his marriage. He is 85, and his wife 77, years old. They are both in perfect health, enjoy all their faculties, and, as a proof of their not being heartily tired of each other, they were some little time since re-married .
Extract of a letter from Kilkenny, in Ireland, December 3.
"On the 25th ult. departed this life, at Athy, in the county of Kildare, in the 80th year of his age, 36 whereof he had been seated in the president's chair of the ancient society of porter drinkers in the above town, James Purcell, commonly known by the name of Baron Purcell of Loakman. His death was occasioned (as his last breath declared) by the opposition given him by a young foreigner, whom he had introduced into the above society, who had for some time past been endeavouring to supplant him in the chair; and so anxious was the poor man to disappoint the ungrateful attempts of the foreigner, that in his last moments he had most of the members summoned in order to choose a successor; and to render the poor creature's departure as easy as possible, they rejected the foreigner, and chose a person of his recommendation, and he shortly after expired in great composure. On opening his will, the following humorous bequest was found in it: "And I do hereby direct that my body shall be preceded to the grave by twelve of the best performers on the small pipes which can conveniently be had, to whom I will one crown each for playing my favourite tune of Granuail; and I do solemnly exclude Stephen the tinker out of the number, as a base musician." He also bequeathed a butt of porter to be drank over his grave, or (if the clergyman would not allow that) on the market cross; the greatest concourse of people, that ever was known at a funeral in these parts, appeared at his. The pipers attended in pursuance of his will, but would not accept the crown bequeathed them as above, as the Baron in his lifetime had been a capital performer in their way; 45 members of the porter society, with the
chairman at their head, marched in the uniforms of their body before the corpse. The whole of this melancholy ceremony was concluded with that decency and propriety for which this ancient society was ever remarkable.
To-morrow evening will be debated at the Crown tavern, Bow lane, the following questions: 1. Can the discoveries in the South Seas be of any service to this nation? 2. Whether it would not have been better if Great Britain had never attempted to tax America?
Those who have turned the least part of their attention to history will find a strong similitude between us at present, and the Romans on their declension. The latter were at that period more luxurious, dissipated, and fanciful in dress, equipage, arts, &c. than at any other time; so are we. Suicide more peculiarly marked that era, so it does ours. Their Emperours held the dignity of government in such open contempt, that they frequently made their horses Consuls . Our ---, in this last point, goes beyond them, by making asses Senators; yet, with all this, the form of government was supported. Alas! ours at present is nothing but form !
All the great trading towns will either address the throne, or instruct their servants in Parliament, upon the decline of trade, and the high price of provisions.
A Gentleman, who is a member of a certain assembly, asked the Lord Mayor, a few days ago, how he liked the King's speech. What speech? answers the Lord Mayor. Why, that printed speech in your hand, replies the member. You mistake, cries my Lord, this is no speech, it is the American death warrant . You are merry, cries the member. Yes, returns the Lord Mayor, I thank God it is not my death warrant. But, to be serious, says the member, don't you think the speech is a good one? Yes, returns the Lord Mayor, it is a bloody good one .
If one may judge of the expectations of a certain assembly, from the price many of them have given, and others offer, for a seat there, a certain great man, who is to purchase a majority, must give a high price, for 4000l. is the lowest offer made in the city by the borough-mongers; and a certain North Briton, who has a seat to dispose of, will not bate a bawbee of 5000l. in hand, with other profitable terms; and a Gentleman who lately gave 3000l. declares to all his friends, and has repeated it so often as to begin to think it true, that he came in for nothing.
The majority have shown their strength of power with a proof, that all they can do shall be exerted for the R--- of this country and her colonies.
It is said that orders are given for all his Majesty's military stations in North America to be immediately reinforced by several detachments of land forces from Great Britain and Ireland.
Though the two Royal Dukes of Gloucester and Cumberland did not vote the first day, it arose from a delicacy of not being personally opposed to their brother. The next division of the house will prove them the true friends of the people and the country, not from factious principles, but from patriot feelings.
Dec. 17. Were the people of America once clearly quit of their prejudices, or rather their affection, to this country, how evidently must it appear to be their interest to trade with France, who take their corn, fish, staves, hoops, and every kind of produce, and in return give them cheap clothing either for winter or summer, together with wine, oil, fruit, &c. &c.
Yesterday Lord North attended the levee at St. James's, for the first time since his Lordship's accident of hurting his knee; he walked with a stick, very lame, and went afterwards to attend the business of the House of Commons.
Since the late accident which happened to Lord North, several Lords of the opposition have been at Court; and having been favoured with the Royal smile , some folks

imagined that the Minister was FALLEN in good earnest. Lord Temple, however, has not been yet sent for, though his Lordship's Chairmen are said to be in constant waiting.
The Exciseman who was tarred and feathered at Boston, and lately arrived in England, has obtained a pension of 200l. a year.
Upon the report that a dancing-master was returned to Parliament, and why not? says a Gentleman present. That house should be filled with persons of all ranks and professions; the merchant, the soldier, the lawyer, the philosopher, and the country gentleman, to regulate trade, war, to frame laws, to make almanacks, to settle provisions; but as these subjects are often debated with confusion and disorder, it is well to choose a dancing master to regulate their motions, and I wish some borough would return a hair-dresser to take care of their heads.
A friend of Mr. Wilkes, the other day, at a table where Mr. Wilkes was present, said, amidst all the abuse which has been thrown out on you, friend Wilkes, by your enemies and persecutors, it is confessed, on all hands, that you are the best magistrate in this country. If that is so, cries Mr. Wilkes, it is owing to my having no Minister or Privy Council.
NEW YORK, February 6. Extract of a letter from South Carolina, January 18.
OUR Provincial Congress met on the 11th; and continued every day, Sunday not excepted, till the 17th. They have shut up the courts of law; no process is to issue in civil cases; and all proceedings had since the return day, Sept. 20th, are to be stayed. This is such a step as no other province has yet taken, and was agreed to in order to quiet the back country, who were greatly enraged by the preference given to rice, which may be exported when neither indigo nor any thing else can go out of the country. Notwithstanding this step, when the question was put whether rice should not be upon the footing with indigo, &c. the resolution of the Grand Continental Congress was confirmed by a very small majority, 87 for confirming it, and 75 against it."
Extract from the votes and proceedings of the General Assembly of this colony. Die Martis, 10 to ho. A. M. the 31 st of January, 1775.
A motion was made by Colonel P. Livingston, in the words following, viz.
Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, that a day may be appointed to take the state of this colony into consideration; to enter such resolutions as the house may agree to on their journals; and, in consequence of such resolutions, to prepare an humble, firm, dutiful, and loyal petition to our most gracious sovereign.
On the question, whether the house agree to said motion, it passed in the affirmative, nemine contradicente .
And then a motion was made by Mr. De Lancey, in these words, viz.
Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, that a memorial to the Lords, and representation and remonstrance to the Commons of Great Britain, may be prepared together with the petition to his Majesty.
On the question, whether the house agree to the said motion, it passed in the affirmative, nemine contradicente .
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8. Extract of a letter from London, Dec. 1.
THE Parliament met on Tuesday last, and on Wednesday the King made his speech; which was, as usual, echoed back by the Lords in their address, though not without some opposition from the Duke of Richmond, and a few others. You will see it breathes no amicable spirit of forbearance and reconciliation; but, on the contrary, I fear an obstinacy of perseverance in the measures and plans already laid down will form the complexion of this Parlia-
ment, as well as the last. The small variation in the elections of this new Parliament will not, I doubt, be much favourable to the interests of the people. They will be found, I apprehend, as much devoted to the will of the Ministry, and as eager after places and pensions, the spoils of the people, as any preceding Parliament."
Extract of another letter from London, Dec. 7.
"The resolutions of the Congress are impatiently expected, and in particular by the friends of America, that they may be able to determine on a proper part to take in this unhappy affair. Many wish to see deputies here from the Congress, and we have reason to believe, if such should be sent (which we have no expectation of) that at this juncture it would answer a good purpose, and probably tend to lay a foundation for the restoration of harmony, as we believe there is a disposition that way."
WILLIAMSBURG, February 24.
HIS Excellency the Governor has received the King's proclamation for allowing a copper currency in this colony, agreeable to the request of a former Assembly to his Majesty; 24 pieces of the coin are to pass for 1s. but no person can be obliged to take more than 1s. of such money in any one payment under 20s. nor more than 2s. 6d. in any payment above that sum.
Last Monday the freeholders of York county unanimously elected DUDLEY DIGGES, and THOMAS NELSON, junior, Esquires, their delegates to represent them in the general convention to be held at Richmond the 20th of March next.
This day Richard Sampson, and William Hynes, from Prince William, were committed to the publick jail for a highway robbery.
Mr. PURDIE,
WITH astonishment and concern, I have often reflected on the unhappy prejudice which prevails against the unfortunate sons of Caledonia. In a country justly famed for hospitality, we might reasonably expect an universal and unconfined system of benevolence, which grasps all, and considers every human being who wears his great Creator's stamp as entitled to protection and best service. It must, however, be allowed, that the Scotchmen have, in some measure, drawn this popular odium on themselves, some of them young and inconsiderate, with a high opinion of their own abilities, and too mean an opinion of some of the leading men here; yet hard, very hard it is, that the faults of a few should draw an odium on the whole. Is it possible they can be the mean mercenary slaves they are represented? Did not their ancestors defend themselves for ages against the Romans, when the whole universe submitted to their sway? What but the greatest heroism, and most ardent love of liberty, enabled them to repel the invasions of the Danes, and oppose their powerful neighbour England, who could never subdue them by force of arms? Their partiality for the House of Stuart is well known, yet were they not the first who rose in arms against the first Charles? Were they not active and zealous in promoting the Revolution? Good Heaven! is it possible that in less than a century the distinguishing characteristick of the nation, love of liberty, and generous regard for the rights of mankind, can be entirely lost? The universe shall hear, with astonishment, that in America these men are deemed lovers of slavery, and favourers of arbitrary power! Forbid it, Heaven! I still hope there are many Scotchmen, even in this colony, who are steady friends to constitutional liberty; and would, at all times, prefer an honourable death to a life with infamy. Knowledge humanises mankind, and reason inclines to mildness; but prejudice eradicates every tender disposition. the truly generous are the truly wise, and they who love not others live unblest.
A Lover of his Country and Mankind.
IMPORTED some time in Feb. 1773, in the Warwick , M c Vey , from Glasgow , a box containing LINENS, &c. and a case containing a GUN, both directed for Mr. Maclaurin Gillies at Milner's , which the Captain says he sent to Burwell's ferry. Whoever can give intelligence of the same, to the Printer, the favour will be gratefully acknowledged.
MANCHESTER, Feb. 11, 1775.
THE subscriber intending for Britain , by the ensuing fall, proposes to sell the following TRACTS of LAND, viz. About 2000 acres in Bedford county, lying upon both sides of the north fork of Otter river, and Hurricane creek, about 100 acres thereof cleared, producing tobacco of a fine quality; there are several houses upon the land, large peach and apple orchards, and a meadow. The land lies well, is a remarkable good place for raising stocks of all kinds, having an excellent range upon the mountains joining it.----- Also another tract of about 300 acres, a mile below the other, which has a grist-mill upon it, lately built, with a stone dam, and a never-failing stream. There are little more improvements upon this tract, but the soil is good, and would make a valuable settlement.-----Likewise a valuable and well known tract of land, in Hanover county, called Half Sink , on Chickahominy river, containing, by a late survey, 667 acres, a great part of which is rich low ground, affording a vast quantity of large white oak timber. The plantation is in good order to work ten hands, has the necessary houses upon it, lately built, and lies eleven miles from Richmond town.----Four lots in the town of Richmond , with houses thereon, one or two of which are new, and is the place where Mr. James Vaughan formerly kept ordinary. The pasture is fenced with posts and rails, and it would be a suitable place for a tavern, or afford conveniencies for three private families.---The above lands may be entered upon next fall, and the lots at the expiration of the present year they are rented for. I shall be glad to treat with any person who inclines to purchase.
ALEXANDER BAINE.
*** I want to purchase the half acre lot at Rockey Ridge , No. 132, drawn to ticket No. 373, in Col. Byrd's lottery.
RUN away from the subscriber, in King George county, the first of January last, a Dutch servant man who goes by the name of JOHN OCINHYSER , a baker by trade, about five feet high, dark complexion, short stiff hair cut on the top, black eyes, and bow-legged. He talks broken English , and when he speaks it is with a smiling countenance. Had on, and took with him, a blue coat with brass buttons; three waistcoats, one white kersey, another striped with blue and white, and the other a kind of brownish white, much worn, with sleeves; a pair of black everlasting, a pair of black stocking, and a pair of negro cotton breeches; two pair of stockings, one black, the other blue, with a pair of brass carved shoe buckles, and one bound and one macaroni hat. Any person who will bring the said servant to me, in Falmouth , shall have 40s. reward, besides what the law allows.
PETER BOWERS.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, out of the subscriber's lot, in Williamsburg , on the 23d of January last, a bay HORSE about four years old, four feet eight inches high, a star in his forehead, some white on his off hind footlock, has a dull look, thick mane, trots, gallops slow, is low in flesh, branded on the near shoulder A, and on the near buttock W. Whoever brings the said horse to me shall have two dollars reward.
JAMES NICHOLS.

THE Frederickburg Jockey Club are desired to meet on Saturday the 14th of March, at which time some matters of consequence will be left to their consideration.
2 GEORGE WEDDON, Secretary.
To cover this SEASON,
BAY BOLTON, a full blooded hunter, got by old Starling out of a hunter mare. He is a dark bay, seven years old, sixteen hands high, well made and formed. He stands at my plantation, about four miles from Alexandria, and will cover mares at thirty shillings the leap, and five shillings to the groom, or three pounds the season, and five shillings to the groom. Many good judges have seen him, and all agree he is as complete a horse as has been imported for this country. His colts have turned out very fine, several having been sold at thirty pounds currency when three months old. Those that choose the season may have good pasturage, and great care will be taken of the mares, but I will not be answerable for any that may be lost. The money will be expected when the mares are taken away.
4 JOHN CARLYLE.
*** If any person inclines to purchase my horse, I will sell him after the season, and give reasonable credit.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the ship Elizabeth, Capt. Frederick Baker, lying at Alexandria, four sailors, viz. JAMES ROBB, born in the north of England, about five feet ten inches high, smooth faced, with black hair; had on, or took with him, a suit of blue clothes with a red velvet cape. WILLIAM TATE, six feet high, much pitted with the smallpox, and has short curly hair; had on a red waistcoat and trousers. CHARLES THOMPSON, about five feet five inches high, a short, thick, well set fellow, smooth faced, with short straight hair. JOHN FIELD, about five feet seven inches high, well set, smooth faced, lips, looks a little askint, and has brown lank hair tied behind. They carried with them their chests and bedding, and robbed the ship of the hammocks they slept in, and four oars. They also carried with them, from on board the said ship, an indent servant for four years, named WILLIAM WILLIAMS, but went amongst the servants and ship's company by the name of Alick. He is about 23 years of age, pock marked, speaks much in the Scotch accent, has short curly black hair, a watch in his pocket, a baker by trade, and will endeavour to pass for a freeman; had on a pepper and salt coloured cloth coat, and leather breeches. It is certain that they went down the river, as they were seen at Nanjemay, and will probably endeavour to get on board some ship, or proceed straight to Norfolk. All masters are forewarned from taking them on board. They went off in a moses New England built boat, the stuff on her looks like turpentine and ochre, and is of a brown colour. She was formerly a tender to a fishing Schooner. Whoever apprehends them shall have the above reward, or 40 s. for each sailor, or the boat, and 5 l. for the servant, with reasonable charges if delivered to the Captain on board the said ship, or for the servant committed to any jail, or delivered to
4 ROBERT ADAM & Co.
TAKEN up, in Archer's Hope creek, two pettiangers, one two feet ten inches over, and sixteen feet long, with rowlocks for four oars; the other two feet eleven inches over, and twenty four feet four inches long, with rowlocks cut in the sides for four oars. The owners may have them, on proving their property, and applying to
JOHN RONE.
*** Who will give good encouragement to one who understands GOING by WATER and is well acquainted with James river, and not fond of drink.
At a meeting of the committee of James City county, on Monday the 13th of February 1775, it was RESOLVED,
THAT, as an encouragement for making COTTON and WOOL CARDS, a premium of forty pounds sterling be offered, and paid by the chairman, to any person who shall first settle in this colony, and who shall, within eighteen months from the date hereof, make in this colony, or cause to be made therein under his direction, five hundred pair of good cotton and five hundred pair of good wool cards, to be delivered to the chairman for the use of the inhabitants of this county; and the committee oblige themselves to pay for the same at the rate of 75 per cent. advance on what such cards have usually been imported at from Great Britain within twelve months past, over and above the said premium. The quality and price to be judged of and settled by reputable merchants in the neighbourhood.
By order of the committee.
BENJAMIN CARTER WALLER, Clerk.
To be SOLD, on Monday the 6th of March next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the late dwelling-house of Mr. John Shermer, deceased, in James City county, agreeable to his will,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND in the said county, containing 1114 acres, whereon are a very good dwelling and all other convenient houses, a good orchard of Hughes's Crab apples, together with upwards of fifty valuable SLAVES, among which are several fine house servants and two carpenters. Likewise all the stock of cattle, with three yoke of oxen, hogs, sheep, and several fine horses, a chariot, almost new, with harness for four horses, a riding chair, all the household and kitchen furniture, among which are many valuable beds, chairs, tables, desks, and book cases with glass doors, and some valuable plate, a gold and silver watch, and a number of other things too tedious to mention.
And on Wednesday the 15th of March, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, will be exposed to sale, all his land in King William county, one tract containing upwards of 1000 acres, lying about six miles from Page's, and near the Rev. Mr. White's; the other tract lies near the Piping Tree, containing 496 acres, and known by the name of Broad Neck. Also upwards of seventy valuable SLAVES, consisting of men, women, boys, and girls; the corn, fodder, and plantation utensils, together with the stock of cattle, sheep, hogs, and horses. The sale will be at the plantation near Page's, where Mr. William Gary is overseer, and to continue till all are sold. Credit will be allowed the purchasers till the first day of May 1776, on giving bond, with approved security, to
THE EXECUTORS.
N. B. Any person inclinable to purchase the land, by applying to the overseers on the plantations, will be shewn the same.
To be sold, at Hanover town, on Friday the 3d of March,
TWO FLATS with their appurtenances. Also six NEGRO fellows that have been used to go by water. Credit will be allowed till the 25th of August next, on giving bond and approved security to the subscribers; the bonds to carry interest from the date, if not discharged punctually.
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THOMAS SIMPSON. ARCHIBALD GOVAN.
WILLIAMSBURG, Feb. 3, 1775.
COMMITTED to the publick jail, a runaway negro man named Goliath. He says he belongs to Mr. John Jones of Hampton, is about 23 years old, middle size, and his clothing such as field negroes commonly wear. His owner is desired to apply for him, and pay charges.
tf PETER PELHAM.
IT is now become indispensably necessary that the claimants in the patent to Mr. John Savage and others, who were with Col. George Wallington at the battle of the Meadows, for 28,627 acres of land on the river Ohio and the Sandy creeks, should come to a speedy division of the said land: They and every of them, or their representatives, are therefore desired to attend at the confluence of the Great Kanawha, on Monday the 8th of May next, in order to proceed to a division. It will also be expected that the costs attending the original survey be by each claimant then paid.
VAN SWERENGEN. ROBERT RUTHERFORD. 2 ISAAC LAREW. JAMES M C CORMACK.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the subscriber, in Williamsburg, a likely iron gray HORSE about fifteen hands high, four years old, has a lump on one of his fore legs (just below the knee) that is very perceptible, but I cannot say whether he has any brand or not. Whoever will bring the said horse to me, in Williamsburg, shall have 20 s. reward; and if stolen, on conviction of the thief, 5 l. tf. JOHN CRUMP.
TAKEN up, in Prince William, a dark brown Steer with some white spots under his belly, and white at the end of his tail, about three years old, and marked with a crop in each ear. Posted, and appraised to 45 s.
MOSES SUTHARD.
WHEREAS we the subscribers have laid out a town on James river, below the Great Mountains in Amherst county, in Virginia, and near the upper end of navigation with small craft in said river, in a very healthy convenient place for trade and tradesmen, where good wheat may yearly be bought for 2 s. 6 d. per bushel, and Indian corn from 1 s. 6 d. to 2 s. per bushel, and other grain on very reasonable terms, also good fat beef from 1 d. halfpeny to 2 d. per pound, and fat hogs from 2 d. to 3 d. per pound; and being determined to do every thing in our power to promote the said town, and encourage all its inhabitants, we hereby give publick notice thereof. Likewise, that we rent lots in the said town (called Bethel) for lives, or any terms of years, 5 s. per year the first seven years, 10 s. per year the next seven years, and 15 s. per year the next seven years; also will rent several acres of land, convenient thereto, at 2 s. 6 d. per acre yearly rent, and give the first settlers some timber for building. The trades most wanted in the said town, at this time, are, a good Blacksmith, a Tailor, a Shoemaker, a Weaver, a Cutler, a Cabinet Maker, a Wheelwright, and persons that understand mines, there being great and many signs of tin, lead, and copper; and as the land there about is very fertile and kind for flax, hemp, or any sort of grain, we are desirous of establishing a linen factory, a rope work, and brewhouse, so that all persons well skilled in the said trades, that settle in the said town, may expect all reasonable encouragement from
NICHOLAS DAVIES. HENRY LANGDON DAVIES.
TAKEN up, in Orange, a black Steer about fifteen or sixteen years old, a white spot on his off thigh, and marked with a crop in each ear. Posted, and appraised to 50 s.
ZACHARIAH HUNDON.
TAKEN up, in Orange, a bright bay Mare about four years old, four feet high, one of her hind feet and part of the other white, some white in her forehead, a sprig tail, and branded on the near buttock 3. Posted, and appraised to 50 s.
SAMUEL HAM.
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BOSTON, January 30.
IN our last we mentioned several instances of the most flagrant abuse offered to the inhabitants of this town by some of the officers of the army, especially a high-handed riot on the evening of Friday the 22d instant, the particulars of which we deferred till the matter had been inquired into by the magistrates before whom complaint had been made by the town watch. On Tuesday and Wednesday last there was a full and impartial examination of witnesses before the Worshipful Edmund Quincy and John Hill, Esquires, two of his Majesty's justices of the quorum for this county. By the evidence, it appeared, as we are informed, that previous to the riot the following circumstances took place: A little after 10 o'clock, two young men passing down Milk street, near the entrance into Long lane, they were accosted by an officer, not in the English, but as they supposed in another language, which they did not understand; they asked him what he meant; he said, he meant to tell them to go about their business. They said they were going, and passed along into Long lane. They had not gone far before the officer called to them to stop; they stopped till he came up to them, and angry words ensued. The young men, however, parted from him the second time, and went on their way toward their homes. The officer followed, and overtook them near the head of the lane, and stopped them again, telling them he supposed they were stiff Americans; to which one of them said, he gloried in the character. Here again angry words ensued, and the officer drew his sword, flourished it, and struck one of the young men on the arm, who immediately seized him. At this juncture, three or four of the town watch, who were upon the patrol, came up and separated them, advising them to go home. The two young men did so, but the officer refused, saying he was the prisoner of the watch, and would go with them; they told him he was not their prisoner, but might go where he pleased, and, if he desired it, they would see him safe home, but he insisted upon it that he was their prisoner. The watchmen went down the lane towards their head quarters in King street, where they had been going before, and the officer accompanied them. In the way they met with several persons, whom they took to be servants of officers, who, supposing this officer to be in the custody of the watch, attempted to rescue him; but he insisted upon his being a prisoner, and said the watchmen were his friends, and he would go with them. They then went forward, and in Quaker lane, which leads into King street, they were met and assaulted by more than twenty officers of the army, who took their watch poles from them, and wounded some of them. We thought it necessary thus far to give a detail of the affair, that our readers might know by what means this riot was introduced.
The particulars that happened afterwards are too many to be enumerated in a newspaper. It is sufficient to say, that upon the evidence the justices thought proper to bind eight of the officers, and a saddler who has lived a few years in town, to answer for their conduct at the superior court, and in the meantime to be on good behaviour; but the good people of this county will rather choose to hear no more of this matter than return jurors to the superior court upon the act of Parliament to regulate the government of this province, which they have resolved never to submit to.
Our friends at New York, and the other colonies, are again desired not to pay the
least regard to the false assertions, and lying extracts of letters, published in Rivington's paper, designed to aggravate the sufferings of, and render odious, the oppressed town of Boston. The enemies of our common cause are reduced to such straits as to avail themselves of little temporary misrepresentations; of this nature we may reckon the account given in the above mentioned paper of the horse that was stabbed by the soldiery, and the letter asserted to be wrote by two or three of our committee of correspondence to the committee of Portsmouth, respecting the designs of General Gage upon their fort. The falsity of the former is so notorious in this town, that no person will venture to own himself the author of it; and the committee of correspondence are ready to prove, to every one who desires it, that the latter is equally false. As to another assertion, in the same paper, that the Farmer of Pennsylvania had deserted the cause of the colonies, in which he had hitherto been so gloriously and successfully engaged, it is impossible even the printer himself could really believe it. The late publications of that Gentleman, and some very recent letters to his private friends, breathe the same noble sentiments, the same temperate but fixed and determined spirit of patriotism, which have rendered his character so illustrious. Such kind of publications can proceed from nothing but an over-eagerness in the printer to convince his employers that he is ready to do any kind of work for his pension. A despicable pamphlet lately printed here, now commonly called the Gray Maggot, has asserted, "that the only apology that could be made for the conduct of the Continental Congress in adopting the Suffolk resolves was that they came into this vote immediately after drinking 32 bumpers of Madeira, of which, the next morning, when their heads were cool, they were ashamed, and then prudently determined to do no business after dinner for the future." If it would not affront the venerable characters of that truly august assembly to take so much notice of this most impudent and false assertion, as seriously to contradict it, we would say, that it appears, from the minutes of the Congress, that as they sat till late in the afternoon, they never did any business after dinner, and that the Suffolk resolves were acted upon on a Saturday in the forenoon. From this instance, the publick may see to what an astonishing height of unblushing falsehoods, and the basest calumny against the most respectable characters, the enemies of our common rights have now obtained; and how ready they are to perform any dirty drudgery, for the sake of procuring or preserving a title or lucrative place.
We hear from Easton, that on the 18th of October last 53 of the amiable Daughters of Liberty met at the Reverend Mr. Campbell's, and presented Mrs. Campbell with 280 skeines of cotton, linen, worsted, woollen, and tow yarn, some stockings, and pieces of cloth, &c. Then they walked in orderly procession to the meeting-house, where a sermon was preached by their reverend pastor, suitable to the occasion; and after divine service they returned to the house of their reverend pastor, in the same orderly manner, where they pleasantly regaled themselves with cake, cheese, and wine. Then each one of them seasonably returned to their respective families. The whole was conducted with the greatest decency and good order, and every countenance indicated a noble spirit for liberty, and the promotion of our own manufactures.
The following extract of a letter from Marlsheld, dated the 23d of January, will
in some measure account for the manoeuvre, mentioned in our last, of sending a detachment of 100 men to Marlsheld: "That he is in the midst of a set of the worst tories now on New England ground; that Beau Ford and his club collected the Tuesday and Wednesday before at Daniel White's, to the number of about 200 (boys, negroes, &c.) and most of them went on board a sloop, and appointed said White master, being all armed, and having with them two swivel guns; that they had sent young Simple Sapping express to the Governor, to whom they had wrote all the falsity possible, and would make him believe they were in danger of being visited on account of signing Brigadier Ruggles's association, though no person ever took the least notice of it to them; they say they intend to stand by one another, and expect an armed schooner in the river to protect them, and that the King will make them masters of our estates, and pay them well for their time. Never was there such a set collected together before, and we shall as soon as possible collect their names, and more of their proceedings; that so their accounts may be contradicted, as their reigning principle is lying.
By a vessel from Cape Nichola Mole, we learn that on the 8th of December there was a most violent gale of wind off Hispaniola, in which a sloop, Capt. Williams, belonging to Newbury, was drove out of Turk island, but returned again, having one man killed. Capt. Martin, of Maryland, in a sloop, was drove out of the same place, and lost his boat, cabouse, and rudder, on the Caicos bank, and put into the Mole to refit. Capt. Cunningham, in a schooner belonging to New York, was also drove out, and was on the Caicos bank from 10 in the morning till 8 at night, lost a passenger overboard, his boat and mainmast, drifted aboard a vessel bottom up, and afterwards got into the Mole. Capt. Stiles, in a large schooner from St. Thomas's, belonging to Marblehead, foundered; the Captain, mate, and one more saved, all the rest perished. Capt. Graham, in a brig belonging to Philadelphia, bound to Virginia, was lost on the Caicos bank, the people all saved. A sloop, belonging to Mr. Paul Bascom of Bermuda, foundered, and three men only saved. Capt. Wallace, in a ship from Philadelphia, was lost on the Caicos bank; but the people, and part of the cargo, saved. Capt. Morgan, in a sloop belonging to Bermuda, was drove out from Turk island, and had not been heard of since. Capt. Wattles, in a brig from Connecticut, lost his foremast, rigging, sails, and four horses; he refitted at the Mole, and proceeded to Jamaica. Great damage is said to be done by the gale to the plantations on Hispaniola.
A Gentleman at Newport, who had been suspected of being an enemy to his country, to convince his townsmen to the contrary, had bought a dog and named him Tory .
By the Account kept of the burials in this town, it appears that there have been buried from the several regiments, from the 10th of July 1774 to the 27th of Jan. 1775, 1 Captain, 1 Lieutenant, and 185 men, women, and children, besides several seamen from the men of war and transports.
The Governors of New Jersey and New York have lately met their Assemblies, to whom they made just such speeches as Lord North would have made. Some say those speeches were actually imported, from St. James's juncto, in one of the late ships.
We hear that a man in Dunstable, in this province, owing another about 100l. O. T. he went to him for the money, but he told him, that, as there was no law in

the province, he was resolved not to pay the debt; upon which the creditor expostulates with the debtor, tells him his necessity, that he wanted the money to pay an honest debt, which he had promised to do by that time, and must have it. The debtor still persisted in his resolution not to pay the money, repeating, that there was no law in the province . The creditor begged him not to take advantage of the times to evade the debt, but the debtor still persisted in his resolution, and they both walked to the door. The creditor says to him, you said there was no law in the province , and immediately knocks him down with his fist; the debtor gets up again, and again is knocked down by the creditor; who repeats, you say, there is no law! This being thrice repeated, the debtor begs the creditor to desist; assuring him, that if he would return with him into the house he would pay the money, which he accordingly did.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.
PROCEEDINGS of the CONVENTION for the province of Pennsylvania, held at the Statehouse in Philadelphia, January 22, 1775, and continued by adjournments to the 28th.
THE chairman of the Philadelphia committee opened the convention, by explaining the motives which induced said committee to propose the holding this convention.
Joseph Reed, Esq; was chosen President of this convention.
Mess. Jonathan B. Smith, John Benezet, and Francis Johnson, Esq; were chosen Secretaries.
On motion, resolved unanimously , that the committee of the city of Philadelphia, and each county committee, shall have one vote in determining every question that may come before this convention.
Resolved unanimously , that this convention most heartily approve of the conduct and proceedings of the Continental Congress, that we will faithfully endeavour to carry into execution the measures of the association entered into and recommended by them, and that the members of that very respectable body merit our warmest thanks, by their great and disinterested labours for the preservation of the rights and liberties of the British colonies.
On motion, resolved unanimously , that it be, and it is hereby recommended to the several members of this convention, to promote and encourage instructions or advice from their several counties, to their representatives in General Assembly, to procure a law prohibiting the future importation of slaves into this province.
Resolved unanimously , that in case the trade of the city and liberties of Philadelphia shall be suspended, in consequence of the present struggle, it is the opinion of this convention that the several counties should, and that the members of this convention will, exert themselves to afford all the necessary relief and assistance to the inhabitants of the said city and liberties who will be more immediately affected by such an event.
Resolved unanimously , that if any opposition shall be given to any of the committees of this province in carrying the association of the Continental Congress into execution, the committees of the other counties, in order to preserve the said association inviolate, will give all the weight and assistance in their power to the committee who shall meet with such opposition.
Resolved unanimously , that it is the most earnest wish and desire of this convention to see harmony restored between Great Britain and the colonies; that we will exert our utmost endeavours for the attainment of that most desirable object; that it is the opinion of this body that the commercial opposition pointed out by the
Continental Congress, if faithfully adhered to, will be the means of rescuing this unhappy country from the evils meditated against it. But if the humble and loyal petition of said Congress to his most gracious Majesty should be disregarded, and the British Administration, instead of redressing our grievances, should determine by force to effect a submission to the late arbitrary acts of the British Parliament, in such a situation, we hold it our indispensable duty to resist such force, and at every hazard to defend the rights and liberties of America.
Whereas it has been judged necessary, for the preservation of our just rights and liberties, to lay a restraint on our importation, and as the freedom, happiness, and prosperity of a state, greatly depend on providing within itself a supply of articles necessary for subsistence, clothing, and defence, a regard for our country, as well as common prudence, call upon us to encourage agriculture, manufactures, and economy; therefore, this convention do resolve as follows:
Resolved unanimously , that, from and after the first day of March next, no person or persons should use in his, her, or their families, unless in cases of necessity, and on no account sell to the butchers, or kill for the market, any sheep under four years old; and where there is a necessity for using any mutton in their families, it is recommended to kill such as are the least profitable to keep.
Resolved unanimously , that we recommend the setting up of woollen manufactures, in as many different branches as possible; especially coating, flannel, blankets, rugs or coverlids, hosiery, and coarse cloths, both broad and narrow.
Resolved unanimously , that we recommend the raising and manufacturing of madder, woad, and such other dye stuffs as may be raised in this province to advantage, and are absolutely necessary in the woollen manufactories.
Resolved unanimously , that each person, having proper land, should raise a quantity of flax and hemp, sufficient not only for the use of his own family, but also to spare to others in moderate terms; and that it be recommended to the farmers to provide themselves early with a sufficient quantity of seed, for the proposed increase of the above articles of hemp and flax.
Resolved unanimously , as salt is a daily and almost indispensable necessary of life, and the making of it among ourselves must be esteemed a valuable acquisition, we therefore recommend the making of it in the manner used in England and other countries; and are of opinion it may be done with success in the interior parts of the province, where there are salt springs, as well as on the sea coasts.
Resolved unanimously , that saltpetre being an article of great use and consumption, we recommend the making of it, and are of farther opinion it may be done to great advantage.
Resolved unanimously , that the necessity we may be under for gunpowder, especially in the Indian trade, induces us to recommend the manufacturing that article as largely as possible, by such persons who are or may be owners of powder mills in this province.
Resolved unanimously , that we recommend the manufacturing of iron into nails and wire, and all other articles necessary for carrying on our manufactures evidently in general use; and which, of consequence, should our unhappy differences continue, will be in great demand.
Resolved unanimously , that we are of opinion the making of steel ought to be largely prosecuted, as the demand for this article will be great.
Resolved unanimously , that we recommend the making of different kinds of paper, now in use among us, to the several manufacturers; and as the success of this
branch depends on a supply of old linen and woollen rags, request the people of this province, in their respective houses, may order the necessary steps to be taken for preserving these, otherwise useless, articles.
Resolved unanimously , that as the consumption of glass is greater than the glass houses now established among us can supply, we recommend the setting up other glass houses, and are of opinion they would turn out to the advantage of the proprietors.
Resolved unanimously , that whereas woollen combs and cards have, for some time, been manufactured in some of the neighbouring colonies, and are absolutely necessary for carrying on the hosiery and clothing business, we do recommend the establishment of such a manufactory in this province.
Resolved unanimously , that we also commend the manufacturing of copper into sheets, bottoms, and kettles.
Resolved unanimously , that we recommend the making tin plates, as an article worthy the attention of the people of this province.
Resolved unanimously , that as printing types are now made to a considerable degree of perfection by an ingenious artist in Germantown, it is recommended to the printers to use such types, in preference to any which may be hereafter imported.
Resolved unanimously , that we recommend the erecting a great number of fulling mills, and mills for breaking, swinging, and softening hemp and flax; and also the making of grindstones in this country.
Resolved unanimously , that as the brewing of large quantities of malt liquors within this province would tend to render the consumption of foreign liquors less necessary, it is therefore recommended that proper attention be given to the cultivation of barley; and that the several brewers, both in city and country, do encourage it, by giving a reasonable and sufficient price for the same.
Resolved unanimously , that we recommend to all the inhabitants of this province, and do promise for ourselves in particular, to use our own manufactures, and those of the other colonies, in preference to all others.
Resolved unanimously , that for the more speedily and effectually putting these resolves in execution, we do earnestly recommend societies may be established in different parts, and are of opinion that premiums ought to be granted in the several counties to persons who may excel in the several branches of manufactory; and we do farther engage, that we, in our separate committees, will promote them to the utmost of our power.
Resolved unanimously , that if any manufacturer or vender of goods and merchandise in this province shall take advantage of the necessities of his country, by selling his goods or merchandise at an unusual and extravagant profit, such person shall be considered as an enemy to his country, and be advertised as such, by the committees of the place where such offender dwells.
On motion, resolved unanimously , that the committee of correspondence for the city and liberties of Philadelphia be a standing committee of correspondence for the several counties here represented; and that if it should at any time hereafter appear, to the committee of the city and liberties, that the situation of publick affairs render a provincial convention necessary, that the said committee of correspondence do give the earliest notice thereof to the committees of the several counties.
Ordered, that the proceedings of this convention be sent to the press, and printed in English and German, under the direction of the President, and Mess. Jonathan B. Smith and John Benezet.
JONATHAN B. SMITH, JOHN BENEZET, Secretaries. FRANCIS JOHNSON.