The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1770-10-04 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
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but influenced by NONE.
VIRGINIA, &c.
By his EXCELLENCY The Right Honourable NORBORNE Baron de BOTETOURT, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the said Colony and Domi- nion, and Vice Admiral of the same,
A PROCLAMATION For proroguing the GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
WHEREAS the GENERAL ASSEMBLY stands prorogued to the 25th Day of next Month, and whereas I find no urgent Occasion for the said Assembly's meeting at that Time; I have there- fore thought fit, by and with the Advice of his Majesty's Council, by this Proclamation, in his Majesty's Name, farther to prorogue the said Assembly to the 4th Thursday in November next.
GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony, at Williamsburg, this 26th Day of September, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy, and in the Tenth Year of his Majesty's Reign.
BOTETOURT.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
Mr. RIND,
As a late Royal adulterer hath pleaded the solicitations of his paramour in excuse for his conduct, I beg leave to present the public with a contrast to his behaviour in one of the most amiable and accomplished characters that ever adorned humanity. The following may be depended upon as a genuine letter from the celebrated Mr. Addison to the Right Honour- able Lady —.
MADAM,
IT would be ridiculous in me, after the late intimation you were pleased to favour me with, to affect any longer an ignorance of your sentiments, opposite to ever as an approbation of them must be to the dic- tates of reason and justice. This expression, Madam, I am highly sensible may appear a little too coarse in the mouth of a polite man; but I hope is no disgrace to the behaviour of a sincere one. When we are to talk upon matters of importance, delicacy must give way to truth, and ceremony be sacrificed to candour; an honest freedom is the privilege of ingenuity; and the mind which is above the practice or deceit, can never stoop to a willingness to flatter. Give me leave, Madam, to remark, that the con- nection subsisting between your husband and myself, is of a nature too strong for me to think of injuring him in a point where the happiness of his life is so materially concerned. You cannot be insensible of his goodness, or my obligat- ions; and suffer me to observe, Madam, that were I capable of such an action, at the time that my behaviour might be rewarded by your passion, I must be despised by your rea- son; and though I might be esteemed as a lover, I must be hated as a man.
Highly sensible, Madam, of the power of your beauty, I am determined to avoid an interview where my reputa- tion may be forever lost. You have passions you say, Ma- dam, but give me leave to answer that you have under- standing too: You have a heart susceptible of the tenderest impressions, but a soul, if you would choose to awake it, above an unwarranted indulgence of them; and let me en- treat you, for your own sake, that no giddy impulse of an ill placed inclination may induce you to entertain a thought prejudicial to your honour, and repugnant to your virtue. I, Madam, am far from insensible; I too have passions; and could my situation a few years ago have al- lowed me a possibility of succeeding, I should have legally solicited that happiness you are now ready to bestow. I had the honour, Madam, of supping at Mr. D—'s, where I first saw you, and shall make no scruple in declaring, that I never saw a person so irresistibly beautiful, or a manner so exceedingly engaging; but the superiority of your cir- cumstances prevented any declaration on my side; and though I burned with a flame as strong as ever filled human breast, I laboured to suppress, or at least studied to con- ceal it.
Time and absence at length abated an unhoping passion, and your marriage with my patron and my friend effect- ually cured it. Do not now, I beseech you, Madam, re- kindle that fire which I must never think to fan; do not now, I beseech you, destroy a tranquility I have just begun to taste, or blast your own honour, which has been hi- therto spotless and unsoiled. My best esteem is ever yours; but should I promise more? Consider, I conjure you, the fatal necessity I am under of removing myself from an intercourse so dangerous, and in any other com- mand dispose of your most humble and devoted, J. A.
The MAID'S PRAYER.
FROM a profane libertine, from one affectedly pious, from a profuse almsgiver, from an uncharitable wretch, from a wavering religious, and an injudicious zealot: Deliver me!
From one of a starch'd gravity, or of a ridiculous levity, from an ambitious statesman, from a restless projector, from one that loves any thing besides me, but what is very just and honourable: Deliver me!
From an exacting poet, from a modern wit, from a base coward, from a rash fool, and from a pad and a pauper: Deliver me.
From a Venus darling, from a Bacchus proselyte, from a travelling half, from a domestic animal, from all mas- culine plagues not yet recounted: Deliver me.—But
Give me one whose love has more of judgment than passion, who is master of himself, or at least an indefatigable scholar in such a study; who has an equal flame, a parallel inclination, a temper and soul so like mine, that as two tallies we may appear more perfect by union.
Give me one of as genteel an education as a little ex- pence of time will permit, with an indifferent fortune, ra- ther independent of the servile fate of palaces, and yet one whose retirement is not so much from the public as into himself; one (if possible) above flattery and affronts, and yet as careful in preventing the injury as able to repair it; one, the beauty of whose mind exceeds that of his face, yet not deformed so as to be distinguishable from others even unto ridicule.
Give me one that has learned to live much in a little time, one that is no great familiar in converse with the world, nor no little one with himself; one (if two such happinesses may be granted at one time to our sex) who, with the un- common endowments of mind, may naturally have a sweet, mild, easy disposition; or at least one who, by his practice and frequent habit, has made himself so before he is made mine; but as the master perfection, and chiefest draught, let him be truly virtuous and pious; that is to say, let me be truly happy in my choice.
On the death of Miss WILKINSON.
Absent or dead, still let a friend be dear, A sigh the absent claims, the dead a tear.
POPE.
YE mournful muses that with tuneful lays Assist th' afflicted when they sing the praise Of friends deceas'd; your heavy murmurs bring, And echo to my sorrows as I sing; Help me in solitary strains deplore The much lamented Betsy, who's no more. Like a too early, hasty, vernal flow'r, That does its head unseasonably tow'r, Awhile secure she stood, and gaz'd the plain, Promising fair perfection to attain; But e'er she could to puberty arrive, Inexorable Death forbade her live, Nor youth, nor innocence, could make him spare Th' amiable, inimitable fair.
Ah! fatal hour! when Disease malignant mock'd the Doctor's art, And ev'ry vital aid forsook the heart, Nor friends, nor relatives, cou'd comfort give, Nor any sublunary help relieve; The feeble strength decays, the fainting breath, Forsakes and leaves her in the arms of Death, Breathless and pale, a lifeless lump of clay, The horrid, ghastly, corpse extended lay; Each piteous relative, each weeping friend, In vain their sorrows nurse, in vain their bosoms rend.
Oh! how shall I describe the dire distress That does her tender mother now oppress; The teeming pain, th' unutterable woe, The heart felt grief which mothers only know? As on the paler corse she gazing stands, Dumb as a statue with enfolded hands, With tears and sighs, the eloquence of pain, Laments her loss, her loss laments in vain; See how she struggles with maternal grief, Sinks with the weight, nor can admit relief; Her racking sorrows with her tears encrease, And now! (Oh, kinder Heaven, restore her peace!) With frantic raptures! and distortions wild! To patience lost!, she cries my child! my child! Would I dy'd for thee! would for thee I'd dy'd! When will my sorrows cease? When will my grief subside?
Oh! never, never!—never comfort know Till I descend with thee Into the hospitable grave below. Father and brothers with repeated cries, Repeated groans, unutterable sighs, Like the sad turtle, banish'd from its mate, Inexorable mourns her hapless fate.
More distant friends in memory revive Her amiable virtues while alive: Some tell how with officious pious care, She'd often to Jehovah's courts repair, And with a Saint's devotion worship there. Some, how with conscientious thoughts discharge The duties of a daughter, some enlarge Upon her social virtues, what a friend!
What a companion! but we can't commend Sufficiently her worth; her worth's above The best description of her better love. Oh! had relenting Heav'n prolong'd her days, This mournful verse, these melancholy lays, In joyous, gladsome, numbers unconfin'd, Had sung the living graces of her mind; But now dejected at thy gloomy urn, The muse laments in vain, in vain does mourn, Thy woeful dire inauspicious fate, Thou art forever lost!—annihilate. Annihilate!—forbear the impious thought, Reason, the christian system's better taught, Her soul's immortal as almighty Jove, Her being's parallel to cherubims above. Methinks I see her, on celestial wings, Fly from this ball of transitory things, Rapid as lightning thro' the midway air, Swift as Elijah on his fiery car, She mounts impetuous to that bless'd abode, Where virtue meets reward from virtue's God.
To the PRINTER.
SIR,
I herewith send you the great and learned Baron Biel- field's address to the studious youth, which I find prefixed to his Elements of universal Erudition, just published.
The distinguished approbation that his works have met with throughout Europe, and the affection and philanthropy contained in this introductory essay, can- not fail of being highly acceptable to the public.
I am, Sir, &c.
HOMO.
To oblige the world is, they say, to oblige no one person in the world. Every author, though his pen be guided by interest, by party, or ambition, may make that pretension, and dedicate his book to Augustus or Mecenas. With regard to myself, these sublime

projects are now very far from engaging my attention. After labouring for many years amidst the great world, I am convinced that all is vanity; and that at a certain period of life, the greatest happiness which a rational man can aspire after, consists in living for himself, for a few real friends, for the muses, and for the comforts of retirement.
Deus nobis hæc otia fecit.
A charming retreat has provided me with this felicity upon earth; but, from my solitude, I do not rail at the human race. I have not learned in the society of the first of mankind to hate them, nor have I found that they consist of nothing but vices and imperfections: On the contrary, if I have any merit it is to their virtues, their learning and politeness, that I owe it. In my rural abode I still admire, in respectful silence, sagacious Monarchs on the throne: Princes sprung from an illustrious race, signalizing themselves as well by a dignity of soul as by heroic deeds: Statesmen endowed with penetration and integrity: Generals accomplished in valour, in prudence, and humanity. Notwithstanding the clamours of some gloomy theologians, and splenetic philosophers, the eighteenth century, more fruitful in events than all that have preceded, will be resplendent in history, by suavity of manners, by important discoveries, by the completion of former inventions, by the encouragement Sovereigns have given to the arts and sciences, and by that most happy success with which they have been cultivated. Can I then be condemned, if, to render my enjoyments complete, I endeavour to promote their useful labours, their glorious designs, by devoting to the like purposes some portions of my rural leisure? Can I be condemned, when placed between two periods, one of which has given me life, and the other will give me death, if I try to fill the interval by an occupation that will be useful to the rising generation, who are to appear upon the stage of the world after we have left it? If, not content with coming into the world, existing and dying, I seek to leave behind me some traces of my existence; to acquire a possession of intrinsic value, and one that to my last moments will never forsake me?
Ye studious youth! do not repay me with ingratitude; do not accuse me of presumption, nor imagine that I regard this work as a masterpiece of the human mind, that makes pretensions to immortality. No, my utmost ambition is to provide you with a useful work. If you shall interleave these sheets with blank paper; if you shall read them often, and mark down all the observations you will make on each subject, during the course of your studies, you can scarce possibly avoid acquiring a valuable portion of erudition.
Ye learned veterans! sometimes vouchsafe to peruse this little work, which will recall the sciences to your remembrance. It is you alone that I allow, it is you that I intreat, to correct my errors and inadvertencies, and to supply what, through ignorance or forgetfulness, I have omitted. The plan I proposed to myself was too vast to be executed by one man, in a rural retreat, without the assistance of a very comprehensive library, or of some learned friends. When I first projected this abridgment, I could not conceive the number and variety of the materials to be so abundant. In the course of my labours I was like those who examine the several apartments of some grand magazine, and are astonished at the riches they contain. When I had finished my work, by ranging each article in its proper place, I found there was every where something still wanting; but in correcting or improving this work, do not discourage me by ungenerous censures. Remember that judicious reflection of the Duke of Buckingham,
Humanum est nescire et errare,
and do not forget that a malignant, unlimited criticism, is constantly mean, contemptible, and unworthy of an honest man.
I return to you, young men, whom the muses still invite to their temple, and to whom it is my wish to point out the paths that will lead you thither. It is proper that you should be acquainted with the whole system of universal erudition; but as nature does not often produce a Bacon or a Leibnitz, as an universal genius is but rarely found among men, follow my advice; make choice from among the sciences that here present themselves to you, of some one or more, and there exert every effort to excel; for the powers of the human mind are strengthened or debilitated in proportion as they are concentrated or extended.
May Providence further my intentions! for they are upright. We sow little to reap much. I here cast upon the earth a single handful of the grain of science: May you, by the blessing of Heaven, reap an abundant harvest! If my days and my leisure shall be prolonged, I shall employ the remainder of my life in correcting and augmenting this work: Perhaps I may say with Apelles,
Nulla dies sine linea.
But certainly I shall draw no line that will not center in you—for you are dear to my heart!
BOSTON, September 10.
THE province tax for the ensuing year is 92,500 l. whereof the town of Boston pays 10,445 l. 18 s. 11 d.
Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murders committed in King-street on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Superior Court and Court of Assize, &c. now sitting here, and severally pleaded not guilty: But their trial, we hear, is put off till the 23d day of October next.
The merchants, and others, whose business consists in the importation of goods from Great-Britain, are requested to meet at the British Coffee-house, to-morrow, being Tuesday, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon; in order to consider of some conciliating measures with respect to the present critical state of the trade, as preparatory to the general meeting that is proposed on Thursday next
We hear there will be the greatest meeting of the trade and inhabitants of this town at Faneuil-Hall next Thursday that ever was known, that all business will be laid aside on that day, and the shops and warehouses shut up, that the whole attention of the town will be employed to settle, upon the surest basis, the non-importation agreement, that it may be permanent against the least infraction, and that a number of warehouses will be taken up for the housing and re-shipping of all goods that may arrive at any time after that day contrary to the agreement, until the act imposing a duty on the remaining article TEA is totally repealed.
We hear the students of the senior-class of Harvard college, have engaged to take their degrees the ensuing commencement, in cloth of our own manufacture.
O patriotic sons of Harvard! May the measures, together with the exertions of thy fathers, be the means of working out the salvation of our country. Go on in thy noble exertions for thy country's cause; and may your patriotic zeal never cease to fire that noble seat of science! Hold down your heads ye sops and beaux; and strip yourselves of your imported gaiety; and strive to promote the good of this country, by encouraging your own manufactories; for that is the only way to get the balance of trade on our side, and to get rid of those grievances which we now labour under.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 10.
Pot-ash was sold in this city last Saturday, for 58 l. per ton, and is rising daily.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 4.
IRIS TO PHILUS.
IF slighted IRIS can your pity move; If slighted IRIS can recal your love; If e'er with joy you heard her softest vow, Renew the dear idea,—hear her now. You once was faithful,—oh the tender bliss, The sweet endearment, and the thrilling kiss!— These witness'd once, when I, forever true, Plighted my heart, a prey, to love and you, And you, untainted by the vice of art, Yielded, in solemn faith, to me, your heart. Oh say the cause, the cause I long to find, You dear, deceitful man! why now unkind? Hath IRIS for her PHILUS now no charm s? For him no pleasures in her vacant arms? Methinks I see, while torture wounds my rest, Methinks I see you, clasping to your breast Some rosy blooming maid, whose beating veins Throb with soft tumults, with extatic pains, While on her cheeks the deep'ning blushes rise, And melting raptures sparkle in her eyes— Such were the joys, when I, incautious maid, Too fondly trusting, was, by you, betray'd; Such were the joys,—oh, call that scene to mind! When IRIS yielding, all her soul resign'd: Ah! then you swore (the accents now I hear, Your turtles * constant, coo them to my ear) "That hoary time and joy-consuming age, The ardours of your flame shou'd ne'er assuage." But tho' unchang'd by age, or hoary time, You slight my ripen'd charms, my blushing prime. All fondness once, upon my breast you lay, And sweetly sigh'd each hasty hour away: But ah, how chang'd my fate, forlorn I'm left; Of ev'ry kindly-soothing hope bereft! Whate'er was wont to please the roving eye, Now swells the tear, and heaves th' unbidden sigh: Where'er I turn, all nature's charms seem fled, The sun withdrawn—the sun flow'r droops her head; Robb'd of her prop, where once she fondly clung, The faded woodbine trails the earth along; Unchang'd alone the mournful yew remains, And midst each varying blast its hue retains; Its leaves unchang'd my faithless swain reprove, But all in vain! they can't renew his love! If e'er for her you felt the slightest care, Whose form, too often, you've pronounc'd most fair, Whene'er I die, and die ah soon I must! Whene'er that form shall moulder into dust; This only favour at your hands I crave, With mournful yews to shade my untimely grave: These mournful yews shall this memorial bear, IRIS lov'd PHILUS, and she dy'd sincere.
* In order to enliven the piece with foreign images, the reader is desired to suppose this epistle to have been written in the prospect of a garden, and that the unhappy writer was within the hearing of a pair of turtles, which her faithless lover had presented to her.
To be SOLD on Tom's creek, a draught of Monockasy river, in Frederick county, Maryland,
A FURNACE, with about 3000 acres of exceeding fine wooded land; the stock of the furnace, with the bridge, casting, and bellows house, are all built of stone, and finished in the most substantial manner. There are also two large coal houses, and a considerable stock of both coal and ore, on the furnace bank; the ore is very rich, and of a good quality, and there is all the appearance of an inexhaustible quantity; there is likewise on the same stream, about a hundred yards below the furnace, a good grist-mill, built also of stone; there is about 30 acres of meadow ground cleared, and 50 or 60 more may be made all in one body, and of the very best sort; the plow land is also exceeding rich and good. The above will be sold on very reasonable terms, and credit given any reasonable time for payment of the greatest part of the money. Any person inclining to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Normand Bruce, who lives not far from the premises.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD by the Printer hereof, THE VIRGINIA ALMANACK For the Year of our LORD 1771. CONTAINING
The Lunations, Conjunctions, Eclipses, the Rising and Setting of the Sun and Moon, a Table of Court Days, a List of his Majesty's Council, and the House of Burgess; the Characteristic of a Man of Probity, the Excellency of Patience, a Method of rendering old Age comfortable, Directions for pleasing every one, certain Rules to succeed in our Affairs, an instructive Epitaph, noble Saying of Peter the Great, Czar of Russia, the Means of becoming equally admired and beloved by all Men, an effectual Method to avoid Vice, and secure Virtue, the Method of ennobling our Lives, and rendering our Names venerable to Posterity, Story of three Collegians, Tom, Dick, and Harry, an Instance of true Magnanimity, Sentiments of the celebrated Mr. Penn, with Regard to Marriage; Contentment and Covetousness; Temperance and Gluttony; Sobriety and Drunkenness, compared; shewing their respective Effects on our Happiness and Misery; Anecdotes of the celebrated Mr. Pope, &c. Several original Jests from Jemmy Twitcher's Collection; the Birth, Life, and Adventures of a wonderful old Man; Remarkable Fidelity of a Dog; select Aphorisms, &c. &c. &c.
To be SOLD, for several hundred pounds less than was offered about 12 months ago,
THE pleasant and healthy seat of BOSWORTH,
with the stock of cattle, horses, hogs and sheep. Also about three hundred pounds worth of genteel furniture. Any Gentleman inclined to purchase is desired to view the land and improvements, betwixt this and the 4th of December, at which time I shall be at Bosworth, and stay about a fortnight. Capt. Samuel Meredith or Mr. John Starke who live adjoining, will be ready at any time to shew the land. It was a mystery to me till very lately why this place was not sold before this time, but from several Gentlemen of undoubted veracity I have lately been informed that a person in the neighbourhood of Bosworth has taken more than common pains to misrepresent this seat, &c. I refer Gentlemen to a former advertisement in regard to the goodness of the land, houses, &c. and when they have seen it, they will know what kind of person he must be, that to do me an injury, had meanly and privately told so many falsities to prevent my selling this place. Off this land at least thirty pounds per titheable, one year with another, may be made. The land I some time ago sold, belonging to this tract (which was falsely said to be all the good land I held in Hanover) will be sold with Bosworth. I have been very ungenerously treated by several persons that have been long in my debt, and rather than disappoint Gentlemen I am indebted to, I propose to sell Bosworth for less than half the real value.
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ANTHONY WINSTON.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, To any port of EUROPE or the WEST-INDIES, THE brigantine JOLLY BACCHUS, HENRY LAMOUNT, MASTER, now lying at Norfolk, burthen about 300 hogheads, or 8000 bushels of grain, an exceeding good VESSEL, well fitted and found, has just made but one voyage, and has good accommodations for passengers. For terms apply to the subscriber, in Norfolk.
JOHN MACLEAN.
NORFOLK, October 1, 1770.
Just imported from London, Bristol, and Glasgow, and to be sold reasonably by the subscribers, who have moved from the store they formerly occupied to one of the brick stores belonging to the estate of the late Col. Tucker, next door to Mess. Balfour & Barraud's,
A COMPLETE assortment of European and East India GOODS suitable for the season, among which there are some very fashionable flowered and striped silk lustrings and brocades, with white trimmings, for Ladies wear. They have also on hand a considerable quantity of West-India GOODS, Maderia WINE of the sterling and New-York quality, and very good Teneriffe, which they will sell reasonably for cash, or short credit.
LOGAN, GILMOUR, & Co.
FOR CHARTER,
To LONDON, LIVERPOOL, BRISTOL, or GLASGOW,
A NEW vessel, burthen about 340 or 350 hogheads of tobacco. She will be ready to take in a cargo of tobacco about the middle or last of October. For the terms enquire of Capt. William McGachen, of Baltimore town, Maryland, or of the subscriber at Leeds town. THOMAS HODGE.

To be SOLD, for ready money, on Wednesday the 21st of November, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Semple, deceased, in the county of King & Queen,
ALL the estate of the said John Semple, consisting of 1200 acres of land, more or less, subject to the dower of Elizabeth Semple, his widow, in the whole, to the dower of Joanna Prince, widow of Francis Prince, deceased, in 150 acres, part thereof; and for the life of Sarah Roberts, widow, in 50 acres, another part thereof. There is on the said land a convenient dwelling-house and all other convenient out-houses, built since the year 1764, a large apple and peach orchard; three tenements on the same, one in the tenure of Isabel Thomas, at the rent of 10l. per annum, seven years of her lease yet unexpired; the other two in the possession and tenure of John Walden, sen. and James Walden his son, tenants at will. Also 13 Negroes, variety of good household and kitchen furniture of all sorts, too tedious here to mention; flocks of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs; taken in execution by virtue of a decree of the Honourable General Court, against the said John Semple, for and on account of his the said Semple's becoming security for Philip Rootes, late sheriff of the said county, for non payment of the taxes due to his Majesty in the years 1765 and 1766. The sale will be continued till all are sold, by
THE SHERIFF.
JUST ARRIVED, THE SEARSDALE, Capt. REED, with one hundred thirty-nine healthy SERVANTS, Men, women, and boys,
Among which are many tradesmen, viz. SMITHS, bricklayers, plasterers, shoemakers, house-carpenters and joiners, weavers, barbers and perukemakers, a clerk, a hatter, a rope-maker, a plumber, a glazier, a taylor, a printer, a bookbinder, a painter, a matnamaker, several sempstresses, and others; there are also farmers, waggoners, and other country labourers. The sale will commence on Wednesday the 10th of October, at Leeds town, on Rappahannock. A reasonable credit will be allowed, giving bond with approved security, to
THOMAS HODGE.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 4, 1770.
NOTWITHSTANDING the frequent applications and repeated promises of several that are still indebted to Mr. Charles Goore, of Liverpool, little regard is paid thereto: This therefore is to inform all those, that if they do not pay or settle this October General Court, must expect to be sued without further notice. All those who have balances due from the said Mr. Charles Goore, by applying to me, producing the proper vouchers, shall be discharged by
JACOB ALLAN.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 4, 1770.
AT the house generally known by the name of CUSTIS's, Gentlemen may be accommodated with very good LODGING, &c. upon reasonable terms. There is a very elegant parlour, intended to be appropriated to the use of lodgers. Those whose business will permit them to keep regular hours will be most agreeable. 1 JOSEPH KIDD. *1* Good pasturage adjoining the house, well fenced.
NORFOLK, Sept 28, 1770.
AS I at this time labour under a severe disorder of body, which confines me from looking after my business or occupation of a butcher, and in hopes of recovering of my former health, I shall for some time resign the said business in favour of William Tunkison, & Co. who will carry on the same in all its branches. In the mean time I hope for the continuance of the favours and interest of those persons whom I have had dealings with, for their respective stocks to the persons whom I have resigned to. All persons that have any claims against me are desired to bring in their accounts that they may be settled, and those that are indebted to me requested to make speedy payment, or give bond with good security.
WILLIAM SIMPSON.
TAKEN up on one of the branches of Buffalo river, in Prince Edward county, a black horse, about four feet 5 inches high, with a hanging mane and bob tail, his left eye is out, paces naturally, branded on the near shoulder B, and on the near buttock TB in a piece. Appraised to 21 15s.
ZACHARIAH ROBINSON.
TAKEN up on one of the branches of Buffalo river, in Prince Edward county, a black horse, about four feet 2 inches high, about 8 years old, with a switch tail and a hanging mane, trots naturally, branded on the near shoulder L, and on the near buttock G, and has some white hairs in his tail. Appraised to 41 15s.
ZACHARIAH ROBINSON.
TAKEN up on Appomattox river, in Prince Edward county, a bay mare, about 4 feet 3 inches and a half high, no brand perceivable, has a small star in her forehead, a hanging mane, and a long switch tail; she had on a small bell with a small patch upon it marked TO; fastened on with a leather strap and double buckle, and is about 8 years old. Appraised to 6l.
WILLIAM HALL.
STRAYED, or stolen, from Fighting Creek, a likely bay mare, with some white in her face, some saddle spots, and is branded, I believe, with a single R, or WR in a piece: she is near 14 hands high, is a high spirited creature, trots altogether, and belongs to the estate of William Randolph, Esq; deceased. Whoever brings her to me, in Cumberland county, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS reward. RICHARD EGGLESTON.
TAKEN up in Essex county, a middle sized bay horse, with a hanging mane and bob tail, branded on the near buttock, but it is so imperfect and small that it cannot be made out; the said horse has been advertised and appraised in the county according to law. THOMAS CROXTON.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 26, 1770. Just IMPORTED from LONDON, And to be SOLD at a reasonable Advance, for ready MONEY only, COMPLETE Sets of BOTTLES and STAFFORDSHIRE WARE, fit for the Faculty. Likewise PICKLING JARS of all Sorts for Family Use. They may be viewed at any Time, by applying to Mr. James Anderson, Blacksmith, in the Back Street.
WILLIAM and MARY college, Sept. 25, 1770. WANTED IMMEDIATELY, AN USHER to the GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The stipend is 75l. sterling per annum, with perquisites, and board in the college. If any further intelligence should be desired, it may be had by application to the President.
JAMES EAST, of Pittsylvania county, has a bond of mine passed to him for the sum of 80l. current money of Virginia; and although I have a proper discharge against said bond, the said East refuseth delivering it up: As he has offered an assignment thereof, I imagine he has a villainous intent to impose it on some person. JAMES M'CRAW.
HANOVER town, September 26, 1770. WHEREAS Mess. MURDOCHS, DONALDS, and Company, of Glasgow, have discontinued their trade at Hanover town, I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books to come and settle their respective balances, for which purpose I will give constant attendance at this place during the ensuing winter and spring, the General and Oyer courts, and adjoining county court days excepted. To prevent future disputes bonds will be demanded of all who are indebted to the store, and satisfaction made to those who have balances in their favour. As it is impossible for me to make personal application to every person with whom I have business, it is expected those concerned will pay strict regard to this advertisement. Such as fail to make settlements in the time limited, may depend on their accounts being put into a lawyer's hands, without further notice, and must blame themselves for being put to expence and trouble, which I would gladly avoid. The HOUSES, and LOTS in this place are to be disposed of, and the GOODS on hand will be sold in wholesale or reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to JOHN JOHNSON.
JUST IMPORTED, And to be SOLD by the subscriber at Hanover town, A FRESH assortment of GOODS suitable for the season. My acquaintance with Mr. Johnson's late customers, in particular, gives me reason to hope they will take their dealings with me; and if so, they, and others who apply to me, may depend on good usage, and being well and regularly supplied. JOHN M'GEORGE.
To be RENTED, or SOLD, THE WHARFS, STORES, and DWELLING-HOUSE, with a GARDEN, and all convenient OUT-HOUSES, in the town of Portsmouth, at present occupied by the subscriber. The situation and conveniencies are the best in the place, and so well known as to render any farther recommendation unnecessary. 8 JAMES MARSDEN.
To be SOLD pursuant to a decree of the General Court, on Tuesday the 30th of October next, before the Raleigh tavern in Williamsburg,
AN exceeding valuable TRACT of LAND, whereon Mr. Anderson Stith lived, lying on Pamunkey river, in King William county, about 4 miles above Page's warehouse, containing 1143 acres, 300 of which are very fine low grounds; the dwelling-house stands on a high hill, from whence there is a beautiful prospect, and a full view of the low grounds, which are near a mile wide before it. The land in general produces fine TOBACCO, WHEAT, and CORN, and is remarkable for fine GRASS. Reasonable credit will be allowed the purchasers, and the terms made known at the time of sale by the subscriber, who has a right to dower in it.
JOANNA STITH, Executrix.
To be LET to the lowest bidder, on Monday the 8th of October, at Osborne's, A CHURCH, to be built in the lower part of Dale parish, in Chesterfield county, containing 1964 feet on the foundation. For further particulars apply to Archibald Gary, John Bott, or Peter Fitzpatrick, who, on the letting of the said building, will present a plan.
SPOTSYLVANIA, September 17, 1770. RUN away from the subscriber, near Frederickjourg, a light mulatto man (who may easily pass for a white man) named JACK, though very probably he may change his name to JOHN WILKINSON, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, and well made; had on when he went off a brown fustian coat, canvas waistcoat, and light coloured cloth breeches. He has grey eyes; and dark brown hair, which he wears tied behind; is much addicted to drinking, which makes him forward, otherwise very much reserved. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and delivers him to me, at my house, shall receive three pounds besides what the law allows. MANN PAGE.
N. B. All masters of vessels are hereby forewarned from harbouring or carrying off the above mentioned fellow, at their peril.
SEPTEMBER 3, 1770. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. RUN away last night from the subscribers, living on Elk-Ridge, in Anne-Arundel county, Maryland, two English convict servant men, viz. ANTHONY JACKSON, born in Yorkshire, a likely well made fellow, stoops a little in his shoulders, fresh colour, dark thin beard, and short dark hair, about 20 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on and took with him an oznabrig shirt, a pair of new hempen roll trowsers, new white kersey jacket, an old flannel ditto, with black stocking sleeves, new felt hat, old English shoes, with old buckles, and a white cotton blanket.
WILLIAM WARRICKER, a likely well set fellow, about 25 years of age, about 5 feet 3 inches high, of a sullen temper, dark complexion, with dark hair and beard, a little bald pated, much pitted with the small-pox; had on and took with him an oznabrig shirt, a striped ditto, coarse country linen trowsers, a new white cotton jacket, an old flannel ditto, with grey stocking sleeves, good country made shoes, old brown curled wig, and an old small hat, with a patch on one side. They were both imported in the Thornton, Capt. M'Dougall, in July last. Whoever takes up the said servants, or either of them, and secures them in any jail, so that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive for each, if taken 20 miles from home, 40s. if 30 miles, 3l. and if out of the province, 10l. (including what the law allows) and reasonable charges if brought home, paid by JOHN HOOD, JOHN HOOD, jun.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forbid carrying them off at their peril.
Norfolk county, Broad Creek, September 24, 1770. STOLEN from the subscriber, on the 16th instant, by ELIZABETH DUGAL, who was hired in the house, the following things, viz. two chintz gowns, one dark, the other light, with sprigs and branches, and a coat of the same, one fine white calico gown, one blue India persian quilted coat, lined with light brown shalloo, almost new, one pair of stays, not half worn, one black peelong bonnet, trimmed with the same, three large silver spoons, marked A. M. and several other things, to the amount of 30l. She carried with her, of her own, a blue durant or tammy gown, and pink callimanco skirt, is about 27 years of age, of a fair complexion, pitted with the small pox, has a long nose, very thin hair, and of a middle stature; says she was born in Pennsylvania, where she may probably be gone, though it is suspected she will make towards Carolina. Whoever will apprehend her, so that she may be brought to justice, shall have TWO PISTOLES reward. LEMUEL ROBERTS.
ESSEX county, July 31, 1770. RUN away from the subscriber, in the night of the 26th instant, two Irish servants, TERRANCE GAFFNEY and JANE his wife, aged about 30 years each. I bought them last July, of Mr. James Porter in Maryland. The man has a white twilled suit of clothes, made this summer, two old cloth coats, two new white sheeting shirts, and some old ones. He stole a pair of new shoes, made in the best manner, also a pair of Virginia thread stockings, with part of their feet of cotton, and an old fine hat lined with brown holland. He is of a middling size, and wears dark short hair, that curls round, and he speaks remarkably hoarse. He understands waiting in a house and dressing hair. JANE has a thin village, and wears gold bobs with stones in them, and black callimanco shoes, with plated buckles, white cotton stockings, an old calico gown, and a very large scarlet cloak. Whoever secures the said servants, so that I get them, shall have 40s. reward, besides what the law allows. JAMES EDMONDSON.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Orange county, the 12th of May last, a very likely outlandish Negro fellow, who calls himself Jeffrey, appears to be about 20 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches and a half high; had on an old cotton jacket and breeches; he cannot, or will not speak plain enough to describe who he belongs to, nor where he came from, only that he points towards the northward, and that his master's name is Griffee or Gilbert. The owner may have him, on paying all charges to WILLIAM BELL.
PRINCESS ANNE, September 20, 1770. CAME to my pasture, about the middle of July last, a very dark bay horse, about 14 hands high, with several saddle spots on his back, and a shoe on one of his fore feet. The owner may have him, by proving his property, and paying charges to JOHN HANCOCK.
N. B. He has been posted, and appraised to 6l.

RUN away from the subscriber, the 22nd day of August last, in Loudoun county, on Little river, a Scotch servant lad named William Adam, about 19 years of age, talks broad Scotch, about 5 feet high, well set and chunky, of a fair complexion, and brown hair; had on when he went away a brown linen shirt and trowsers, brown cloth jacket lined with plaid, a felt hat, half worn, and shoes, with one buckle, and one string. He stoled in the neighbourhood, after he went away, sundry things, such as a Virginia cloth jacket, a pair of stockings, a brown linen shirt, a check handkerchief, a pocket knife, and about three or four shillings in cash. Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him so that the owner may have him again, shall have three pounds reward. WILLIAM BARKLEY.
For SALE, or to be RENTED for a term of years, and to be entered upon immediately,
THE capital prize drawn in Colonel Byrd's lottery, consisting of a DOUBLE FORGE and GRIST MILL , at the falls of James river, with two acres and a half of land adjoining, the use of the landing, the canal, which affords a never failing stream from the river, with ten feet of land on each side; as also two thousand acres of land, the farthest part of which is not more than two miles from the works, and estimated to be as good as any high land on James river. As the very beautiful and advantageous situation of this place, part of which overlooks the mouth of the falls, convenient to four principal towns, in the centre of the colony, capable of great improvement, has been so fully described in the plan of the said lottery, I shall only add that all the works were built in the year 1765, and are now in good repair. That the mill has been well accustomed for 60 years last past, and is known to be worth at least 200l. a year at present. That the said works lying in the heart of a wheat country, the forge may be converted into a merchant mill, where 100,000 bushels of wheat may be manufactured in the year, and where a saw mill may easily be erected, there not being more than 150 acres of the said land cleared, and all the rest well timbered, which renders it still more valuable. If not sold privately, or rented, between this and the 5th of November next, it will then be exposed to public sale, or rented, before the Raleigh tavern. The terms, which will be reasonable, any person may be acquainted with, in the mean time, by applying to me in Williamsburg, or directing a line for me, to be left at the post office; and the land and works viewed, at any time, by applying to Mr. Thomas Bowen, who resides on the premises. HENRY MORSE.
THIS is to desire all persons who have any demands against me, to bring in their accounts, fairly stated, by the first day of November next, to Mr. James Hubbard, of Williamsburg, who I have appointed to settle my affairs, and who is empowered by me to make such proposals for a settlement as I hope will be agreeable to all my creditors. WILLIAM EVANS.
At a Court of Directors, appointed by the Act of Assembly, for establishing an HOSPITAL for the Reception of Idiots, Lunatics, and Persons of insane Mind, held at the Capitol the 10th Day of July, 1770.
ORDERED , that PEYTON RANDOLPH, JOHN RANDOLPH, ROBERT CARTER NICHOLAS, JOHN BLAIR, jun. and THOMAS EVERARD, Esquires, be appointed a Committee to agree on a Plan for the HOSPITAL, and to advertise the building thereof; as also to receive Proposals for that Purpose of the several Undertakers, and to make report of their Proceedings to the next Court. JACOB BRUCE, C. C. D.
THE Committee appointed give Notice that they will meet at Mr. Anthony Hay's, in Williamsburg, on Monday the 15th of October, and that they will be then ready to agree for the Building the HOSPITAL. The Plan and Terms will be left with Mr. Jacob Bruce for the Inspection of Workmen, and they are desired to be prepared with their Proposals, that this Work may be entered upon as soon as possible.
On Wednesday the 21st of November next, will be SOLD at public auction, in LOTS, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Westmoreland county, containing 278 acres, by a late survey, lying on Machodick river, where the greatest quantity of the finest fish and oysters may be got with convenience; and for a Gentleman engaged in the West India trade, no place on Potomack can answer his purpose better. The navigation is sufficient for a vessel of any burthen to go up into one of the best harbours on Potomack river, the landings deep, and the neighbourhood produces considerable quantities of Indian corn and wheat; there are both apple and peach orchards on the land, with good springs, and convenient to church, court-house, and several good mills; for the planter or farmer it is equally valuable, the land being sufficiently timbered, with several good plantation houses, and, through the whole, well adapted for tobacco, corn, and wheat, and at all times a ready and advantageous sale for each commodity.
Any person that inclines to buy before the day of sale, may know the terms by applying to me in Frederick county, or to Mr. John Augustine Washington in Westmoreland county, living near the land. SAMUEL WASHINGTON.
FREDERICKSBURG, July 10, 1770.
I HAVE just compleated a MER-CHANT-MILL within 200 yards of Fredericksburg, and convenient to a landing, where sea-vessels may quickly load, that do not draw more than ten feet water. I expect to be able to manufacture upwards of 20,000 bushels of wheat in a year, which is more than my present stock can afford to supply the mill with, without some assistance of my friends.
I therefore propose to manufacture wheat for merchants or others, on the following moderate terms: I will grind, boul, and pack the flour, coarse and fine, for four pence sterling for every bushel of wheat delivered to me, and deliver all the bran; or for three pence sterling if the bran is left as my own, and I shall charge no more than one shilling and four pence sterling for each flour barrel and nailing, and one shilling and eight pence sterling for each bread barrel and nailing, and I will deliver it at the landing, or the mill, as the owner may choose. I cannot undertake to manufacture a less quantity than 100 bushels for any one person on the above terms; a less quantity I shall require the usual toll for; and if the merchants in my neighbourhood, or elsewhere, will encourage me largely, I will agree, not only to take my pay in wheat for manufacturing, if they choose it, at the market price, but for whatever flour or ship bread they may buy of me. I will agree to take one third part of the price in West India , or other goods, at the market price, and the other two thirds in cash, on three months credit.
I am ready to treat with any Gentleman who may be willing to make a trial of this trade, which I think would be to our mutual advantage, especially as the people of this country (now going largely on making wheat) will pay the merchants in that commodity. I would recommend to all dealers in wheat, to buy none but what is threshed or trod out on a plank floor, and to weigh it, and if it turns out 60lb. per bushel, the profit will be worth while, as well to the maker as the buyer, but if under that standard, the real loss will be equal to a penny a pound, for what it falls short of that weight in each bushel. I am willing to contract for a number of years for the purchase of wheat, and for the sale of flour and ship bread. ROGER DIXON.
FOR SALE,
THE DWELLING HOUSE in Fredericksburg, with all the out-houses, and near a lot and a half of ground, where I formerly lived; also two lots, with stables for upwards of 20 horses, and a room for carriages; the above would suit a publican extremely well, the house being very commodious for that purpose, there being a large room 40 by 20, one ditto 17 by 20, two ditto 17 by 10, all with fire-places, and a hall 20 feet square between the two buildings, with a porch on each side, and five rooms above stairs, three of which have fire-places; the large room would make a good ball room, or a good store room, and the back building would suit a merchant with a family. For SALE also, a large building erected for a BLOOMERY, for making of cast metal, with three lots of ground, which might easily be converted into a glass-house, which is much wanted in this colony, which might be plentifully supplied with good cinders, and proper sand, on easy terms. The above building would make a good theatre, which might be very beneficial to the town in general, and country adjacent, if proper persons, and of good demeanour, were to perform, it being very circular for a large concourse of audience, which but indifferent hands have experienced. For terms apply to the agent, who will return an answer with expedition. B. GRYMES.
For SALE,
FOUR hundred and thirty acres of very valuable grain land, lying in Prince George county, within 7 miles of Petersburg, on which is a dwelling-house 28 by 18, with all necessary out-houses, and not above 70 or 80 acres of the land cleared. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscriber, living near the premises. ELIZABETH YATES.
PURSUANT to an Act of Assembly, on Monday the 8th day of October next, will be exposed for sale on the premises, 2740 acres of land, belonging to the estate of William Armistead, Esq; deceased, lying in the county of Middlesex, on the rivers Rappahannock and Pianketank; the land will be laid off in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Six months credit will be allowed for one half the purchase money, and twelve months for the remainder, on giving bond, with approved security, to
RALPH WORMELEY, WILLIAM CHURCHILL, PHILIP L. GRYMES, } Trustees.
N. B. The trustees may be treated with at any time before the day of sale, at their respective dwelling-house, in the county aforesaid.
TAKEN up on Meherrin river, in Lunenburg county, a black mare, with a bob tail, about 4 feet 6 inches high, branded on the near buttock \mathbb{B} , and on the fore shoulder with the same. Poled, and appraised to 4l. JAMES BURNETT, jun.
FREDERICK, July 2, 1770.
THE subscriber thinks proper to inform the public, that he purposes beginning to inoculate the SMALL-POX on the 12th day of September next, and to continue the same until July following, at his house, six miles from Winchester: The situation healthful and agreeable. The terms for each patient TWO PISTOLES for inoculation, and 20s. a week for board.
He flatters himself that his experience in Europe , and his repeated success in inoculating in this county, will render any account of his being regularly qualified, unnecessary. To these he chuses to appeal, rather than speak confidently of himself.
Patients may depend upon every necessary accommodation; likewise the greatest care and tenderness; and need not be under any apprehension of confinement. JOHN M c DONALD.
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION , situated in Nansemond county, 7 miles from Suffolk, and 27 from Norfolk; it contains 179 acres, one third of which is uncleared, and has on it a two story brick house, with all convenient out houses. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscribers. JAMES MURDOUGH, Nansemond, t. f. BRYAN CROSBIE, Portsmouth.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 4, 1770.
AS I am determined for the future to receive more money, or have less business in the way of my profession, I take this method, in order to prevent unnecessary applications, of declaring, that I will not for the future undertake the management of any cause, unless my fee is first paid down, or a bond given for it payable, with interest, 12 months after the date of such bond: Nor will any letter to engage me in any cause, for the future, meet with the smallest attention, or answer, that does not inclose either the fee, or such bond for it; and that no person may be deceived, they will please to observe, that it is my determined resolution, to put every such bond in suit, which is not discharged within one month after it becomes payable. Every person who favours me with their business upon the above terms, will meet with my grateful acknowledgments, and may depend upon the exertion of my utmost abilities to serve them. With regard to those, who, at the time they pretended to be my friends, could coolly set still, and see me reduced to the necessity of selling my slaves to a very great disadvantage, and yet withhold the small sums due to me, which, if paid, would have removed that necessity, I leave it to their own hearts to determine, whether they deserve any further indulgence. Every person therefore indebted to me before the first day of January last, who does not before the first day of August next, either send the money due, or a bond for the same, payable with interest in 12 months, may depend upon being sued immediately after that time, in the General Court, if the sum due amounts to Ten Pounds, and in any county I can catch him, if under that sum. THOMSON MASON.
Indian creek, Northumberland county, May 30, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber three slaves, viz. a dark Mulatto named MICHAEL, about 5 feet 7 inches high, is well set, about 25 years old, by trade a shoemaker; also a light Mulatto, about the same size, named LEWIE, one of his arms has been broke, which occasions a stiffness in it; he is a brother of Michael's, and are supposed to be together; also a Negro, about 40 years old, named WILL, by trade a carpenter, about 5 feet 6 inches high; he is supposed to be about York. Whoever will deliver them to me shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS reward for each, besides what the law allows. JOHN SMITH.
Maryland, August 15, 1770.
THE subscriber, who has been regularly bred to the practice of PHYSIC and SURGERY , gives this public information that he begins to inoculate on the 5th of September, and continues till the last of June 1771, at his house which stands about half a mile from Baltimore Town, on a healthy situation, with a very agreeable prospect. The price (as before) TWO PISTOLES , and twenty-five shillings per week for board. The sickness is really trifling, and the confinement none. They may safely return to their homes in 21 days. Those that choose to come, are requested not to alter their diet, and to give timely notice, that necessary care may be taken to prevent their being disappointed. NEGROES will be insured at five per cent. The subscriber declares he has inoculated upwards of eight thousand, and has lost but seventeen, and they died more from obstinacy and a too great indulgence, than from the small-pox. t. f. HENRY STEVENSON.
TAKEN up in Fauquier, a bay mare, about thirteen hands high, with a star in her forehead, has some white under her belly, inclines to pace, is unbroke, and branded on the near shoulder S.O. Poled, and appraised to 6l. 10s. DAVID BARTON.