The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1775-12-02 00:00:00

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A L E P P O, June 10.
THE Persians have besieged Bassora ever since the 7th of April, which place was well defended to the date of the last letters from thence of the 25th of May, but cannot hold out unless relief is sent. A Turkish Ambassador has been at Sewiras since the 25th of April, to accommodate matters. At Bagdad they had stored the town with provisions, and were in a good posture of defence. The Persians have an army a few days journey from thence.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 5. The Russian Squadron has entirely left the Archipelago, and we hear nothing more of any pirates. If they do not appear after our fleet is gone, we may hope soon to see trade flourish again.
July 17. The Vizir was deposed on the 6th instant, banished to Gallipoli, and afterwards appointed Pasha of Heydin; the Cheaia, Dervish Achmet Effendi, is named Vizir; and Ibrahim Effendi, formerly Cheaia at the camp, is appointed Vizir Cheaia. Arab Kerly Ibrahim, Pasha of Candia, has been appointed Pasha of Cairo.
WARSAW, August 12. Col. Corycki, the chief of the plot contrived by the Tartars to quit this Kingdom, is closely confined in prison. We are assured he designed removing, with all the Tartars, to the baillage of Interbourg, in Lithuania Prussia, and that he was to be elected Chan of those Tartars.
HAGUE, August 18. Their High Mightinesses the States General have this day issued a proclamation, of which the following is a translation:
A PROCLAMATION. THE States General of the United Provinces, to all who shall see, or hear these presents, greeting: Be it known, that the reasons which induced us heretofore to prohibit the exportation of ammunition to the English colonies, still subsist. We have again thought fit absolutely to prohibit, and we hereby absolutely do prohibit, all exportation of ammunition, gunpowder, guns, and shot, by ships belonging to the dominions of Great Britain, for the further term of a year, on pain, not only of confiscation of the arms and ammunition which shall be found there on board, but also a thousand guilders over and above, at the charge of the commander, whose ship shall be answerable and liable to execution for the same.
That we have further thought fit to enact, and we do hereby enact, that, during the aforesaid further term of one year, no gunpowder, guns, shot, or other instruments of war, shall be embarked on board any other ships, whether foreign, or belonging to this country, to be transported abroad, without consent and permission of the College of Admiralty, under whose jurisdiction the embarkation shall be made, on pain of confiscation of the arms, gunpowder, guns, shot, or other ammunition, which shall have been embarked without permission, and of the commander's incurring a fine of a thousand guilders, on board of whose ship the said arms and ammunition shall have been embarked, and his ship be answerable and liable to execution for the said fine.
And that no one may pretend ignorance hereof, we call upon and require the States, the Hereditary Stadholder, Committee of Council, and the Deputations of the States, of the respective provinces, and all other the officers and justices of these countries, to cause this our proclamation to be forthwith promulgated, published, and affixed in all places where the same is necessary, and where such publication is wont to be made: And we further charge and command the counsellors of the Admiralty, Advocates General, and Commissioners General, together with all Admirals, Vice-Admirals, Captains, Officers, and Commanders, to pay obedience to this our proclamation, proceeding, and causing to be proceeded against transgressors thereof without favour, connivance, dissimulation, or composition; for such have we found meet.
Given at the Hague, under the seal of the State, the signature of the President of our Assembly, and the counter signature of our Cressier, August 18, 1775. (Signed) G. VAN HARDENBEEK. By order of the States General, (Counter Signed) H. FAGAL. To which was affixed the seal of their High Mightinesses.
L O N D O N, August 26.
THE following plan is recommended by a staunch friend to the reigning family, as the only method to restore and preserve, on the lasting basis, the union, peace, and prosperity of Great Britain and her colonies: 1st. Let an act be passed to indemnify the present Ministers and the Americans for what hath passed, but let this act prohibit those Ministers from ever holding any place in the state for the future. 2d. Let the next set of Ministers be all known as hearty friends to the Hanoverian succession, and to the liberties of the people. 3d. Repeal all the odious acts lately passed against America. 4th. Let an act be passed for a more just and equal representation of the people; let it limit the number of placemen in the House of Commons, and make all future elections for members be determined by ballot. 5th. Dissolve the present Parliament—call a new one, and let all electors vote freely.
Orders are issued by the master of the ordnance for shipping 20,000 wt. of bullets, with a quantity of cannon balls, at the tower, for the use of his Majesty's army in America.
It is said that two regiments at Boston are ordered home, on account of their dislike to the service.
A Gentleman just arrived in town from Stourbridge, in Worcester-shire, says, it is impossible to describe the distress of the nailors at a place called the Waste, near that town, who, since the American acts took place, are out of employ, where hundreds of industrious families are absolutely starving (who before lived comfortably) for the common necessaries even to support nature; their children may be seen running about without either shoe or stocking to their feet, whilst their parents are begging from door to door, a few miles round the place, for broken victuals to carry home at night to their helpless families.
Several Cabinet Councils have been held on account of some advices lately received from Madrid; and we are assured the Ministry are at a stand how to act.
Wednesday se'nnight fourteen private men of the blue horse, on Dublin duty, and forty men of the royal regiment of artillery, went to Dublin castle and offered themselves as volunteers, to serve in the royal American army now under General Gage.
Some short time before the skirmish at Concord, the officers of the army being highly incensed by the inhabitants of Boston, from the many insults which had been offered them, and exasperated by the many inflammatory preachings and orations delivered from the pulpit, resolved privately to take an opportunity to seize the promoters of these discourses, the principals of which were Adams, Hancock, and Dr. Warren. The scheme was now laid, and the young man fixed upon was an ensign in the army, who was to give the signal to the rest, distributed about the church, by throwing an egg at Dr. Warren in the pulpit. However this scheme was rendered abortive, in the most whimsical manner, for he, deputed to throw the egg, fell in going to the church, dislocated his knee, and broke the egg, by which means the scheme failed, and the skirmish at Concord happening within a few days, these worthy patriots of their country retired to Roxborough.
In every paper, wherein the literary scribblers of Government can squeeze their noxious venomous doctrines, they are in full cry against Admiral G——, for not shewing (as they term it) a proper alacrity against the provincial troops under General Putnam. Nay, they even go so far as to accuse him with assisting the people of America, and talk loudly of Byng's fate, &c. They will do well to sing smaller on these occasions, for be they reminded they have taken a bear by the tooth.
Orders are issued for all the officers of horse and foot, serving in Hanover, to repair to their respective posts next month, on pain of being cashiered.
On the 2d instant Capt. Godfrey Shellinger, of the snow Hector, which arrived on Wednesday morning in the river, spoke with 13 men of war and frigates, French and Spanish, commanded by two Admirals, off the Canary islands; they laid to till 11 o'clock at night, when the Spanish Admiral who led the van, fired a gun as a signal, put up a light in the main top, lighted the three poop lanterns, and all the fleet put before the wind; by the course they steered they seemed to be bound for the West Indies.
It is said there are now 12 men of war fitting out in the different dockyards for the North American station, none exceeding 50 guns.
Among all the idle and groundless reports which may naturally be expected at such conjunctures as this, a remarkable one now engrosses much conversation; which is, that a truce for eight months is about being concluded on between Great Britain and America, in which time, it is said, they flatter themselves some expedient may be found out to terminate the differences which seem likely to embroil all Europe. This is as much as to say that both parties are in too great a passion at present to adjust their disputes, and that the winter will cool them so far as to hear reason, and make them able to discern, which now they do not.
A short sketch of the present state of Europe:—America in open rebellion; Prussia and Denmark consulting how they may promote it; Russia offering assistance how to suppress it; Holland upon the watch to side either with England or America, as may be most likely to turn to its advantage; France and Spain preparing to give England a desperate wound the first opportunity; and, poor Old England running over head and ears in debt.
A change in the Premiership is hourly expected; if Lord North does not entirely and cordially acquiesce in the measures of the Cabinet, which are unalterably laid down to be a spirited coercion. All parts of the Cabinet agree in this, but his Lordship, who has his doubts of the practicability of the measures, revolts. No doubt for reasons of his own of a very capital nature.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the army in Boston.
"When I left England, the service on which I am now come, was even at that time irksome and disagreeable, but now it is doubly so. The cause in which we are concerned is entirely obliterating; our disputes as from man to man are of a private nature; the people of the country have by various methods exasperated and enraged us, and to free ourselves from a situation so disagreeable and confined, there is not any thing we would not attempt. I confess, upon the grand basis of this business, we all unanimously acquit the colonists, and every hour of the day pray Lord N—— to head us. After the skirmish of the 17th, we even commended the troops of Putnam, who fought so gallantly, pro aris & focis. When we marched to the attack of their redoubt, they called out "Col. Abercrombie, are the Yankees cowards?" Nor did they discharge a gun until we were within fifteen yards. The fire on our left wing was so hot, that our troops broke; but the grenadiers with uncommon fury, attacked the trenches and forced them, when our soldiers rallied again. We kept possession of the entrenchments till next morning, when we marched into Boston; a sad remnant of those glorious fellows we led into the field! General Howe was three times in the field left by himself, so numerous were the killed and wounded about him; and alas! I grieve to tell you, that I fear nine out of ten of these gallant
fellows will die of their wounds. The loss of the provincial troops is trifling in comparison of ours; and indeed such another onset will be our ruin. A universal murmur now runs through the army, which ever most disagreeably invades the General's ears. An Irish officer humourously said on the occasion, that indeed we had gained by the loss. In short, all you have sent by way of troops to this continent are but a mouthful. If you send more to add to us, we may make them a dinner; and you may continue to supply them with a supper, and then it will be a good night! Indeed we may say with Falstaff with great propriety, that "they make us here but food for gunpowder." I wish all these domestic animosities were settled, and also our private ones; but even in our promotions, glaring and unjust partialities prevail. So very secret was the late action conducted, that the Generals Clinton and Burgoyne knew not of it till the morning, though the town did in general, and Putnam in particular. This man served under Prussia, and does honour to his master; he is sixty three, and brave to the back bone. I hope better times, but these are really sad ones."—Adieu.
August 28. We are assured that no Hanoverian troops will be sent to Gibraltar or Minorca, as the French and Spanish courts have both already solemnly protested against such a measure. They have likewise expressed great uneasiness at the naval preparations now going on, and the augmentation of our navy.
It was very seriously argued the other evening at the Smyrna, that a certain General has been guilty of an overt-act of high treason, by corresponding with the King's enemies.
A nobleman of distinction in Administration, we are informed, has within these few days received threatening letters of a very extraordinary nature.
Great quantities of fire-arms and military stores have lately been landed at South Carolina by the Dutch from St. Eustatia, as well as from the Danish island of Santa Cruz.
Friday night some sailors conveyed a certain paper, lately published, into an American tar barrel, and burnt it on Tower hill.
Two ships of fifty guns each and a frigate of thirty guns, are ordered to be prepared to sail immediately for Barbadoes.
Extract of a letter from GOSPORT, August 25.
"Information having been given here of many thousand stands of arms, ammunition, and several tons of gunpowder, being on board the Dutch man of war which has been here for some time wind-bound to Gibraltar, proper persons were sent on board, who seized the same, and lodged it on board the guardships at this port; and she this morning proceeded on her voyage.
"Yesterday orders came down for the Racehorse and Carcase, just arrived from the coast of Guinea, to fit for America at Spithead, without coming into the harbour to dock.
"Lieutenant Leyburn, who belongs to the Barfleur, is ordered with a party to go down to Cornwall, in order to enter men for the ships fitting for sea at the different ports."
Extract of a letter from CHATHAM, August 25.
"Sunday last failed from hence his Majesty's frigate Liverpool, of 28 guns, Captain Bellew, bound for America; she is to stop at Blackwaters to take in her powder and guns.
"Monday last a detachment of marines, from this division, embarked on board the said frigate, consisting of one Lieutenant, one serjeant one corporal, one drummer and thirty six private men, bound also for America."
A vessel is stopped at Gravesend with 3000 l. in money, besides a quantity of naval stores, said to be bound to America for the provincials.
August 29. There is something cowardly in our present contest with America, as they are in no condition to make reprisals by invading Great Britain. With nations possessed of the means of annoying us, by making this country the seat of war, we are very cautious how we engage, and are more ready to bear repeated injuries than resent one; witness the affair of Falkland's Isles, an everlasting blot in the escutcheon of Old England.
Extract of a letter from AMSTERDAM.
"A report of Europe's being involved in a general war, has been so universally believed all over Holland, that it is now looked upon as a certainty; and the consequence is, that all the monied people, who have cash in the foreign funds, have determined to withdraw it immediately; and the fear is even so general, that our stocks have fallen, as our merchants think their monies safest in their own hands.
They write from the Hague, that four Dutch men of war, which were borrowed for the King of Portugal, had lately failed for the West Indies, and that the States are allowed 300,000 l. sterling for the use thereof for five years.
A fleet of ships are arrived in the river, loaded with wheat, from Dantzick, Menel, and other parts; many more ships are hourly expected, it is therefore hoped the price of bread will soon be reduced.
A Gentleman just returned from a tour in the west of England, informs us, that had it not been for the very large supplies of American wheat imported from that continent, the poor inhabitants of the several clothing towns of Wootton, Dursley, Stroud Water, Cam, and others, between Bristol and Gloucester, must have perished for want of bread, as they have had no other but such as had been made from American wheat for the last ten months.
Yesterday morning the Spanish Ambassador had a long conference with the Earl of Rochford, on the subject of despatches just received from his Court.
The Governor of Manilla has lately, by order of the King of Spain, established a numerous militia, chiefly consisting of mountain-men, for the better security of the Philippine, and some other islands in the East Indies.

There are now gone, and going, more artillery to America, than was last war, which is proof sufficient that Government is determined to crush rebellion.
Great pains have been taken with the common soldiers at Boston, to give them just ideas of the quarrel betwixt this country and America, particularly since the arrival of General Burgoyne amongst them, and they are now so thoroughly convinced that legislation implies taxation, and that America is virtually represented, that they are determined to engage, with the utmost military alacrity, on this principle, as the General has well observed in his letter to his brother Lee; of such singular use are the powers of oratory and eloquence, which can penetrate to the grossest matter, and convey intelligence and science to stupidity and ignorance. Credat qui vult non ego.
A letter from an English Gentleman in the south of France, says, the troops here are ordered to be stationed along the Sea coasts near Marseilles.
They write from Amsterdam that the price of all kinds of ordinance and naval stores have been greatly advanced within these few weeks, in all the ports of Holland.
So far are those general reflections thrown upon the Scots, as unanimously abetting the oppression of America, from being true, that by a Gentleman who arrived from Edinburgh, we are informed, that in almost every company he found very able and spirited defenders of our brethren beyond the Atlantic; and verily believed that in the city of Edinburgh there were eight out of ten for the Americans. A plain proof that thousands of our countrymen on the other side Tweed are as susceptible of the love of freedom and principles of genuine Whiggism as ourselves.
Yesterday several bakers presented a petition to the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion House, praying his Lordship to raise the price of bread, as they are great losers by the present aflize.
Yesterday the Lord Mayor made an order to fall the bread half an aflize, or a penny in a peck loaf, which takes place to-morrow.
Extract of a letter from NEWCASTLE, August 26.
"As the press ought to be "a reward to those that do well, "as well as a terror to evil doers," we ought to take notice of the noble and disinterested conduct of two very respectable Gentlemen, John Addison, of Whitby, Esq; and Thomas Maude, of this town, who have rejected every offer of employment for their ships in the Government service, for the purposes of the American war, although they are deeply engaged in shipping, and the times are very bad in that article."
Yesterday evening a council was held at the Cockpit, Whitehall, laid to be on American affairs, when most of the officers of state assisted.
Yesterday morning the Spanish Ambassador, accompanied by Lord Rochford, had a conference with his Majesty.
They write from Gibraltar, that Admiral Mann had sent a man of war to Algiers, the Captain of which was charged with a particular commission to the Dey.
Private letters from Peterburg mention, that the Empress is building a fine dock and arsenal at Archangel, which will soon put her subjects on a very respectable footing by sea.
The French King has issued orders to his several intendants throughout his kingdom, to cause magazines of corn to be formed within their several districts. This is seldom done in France, but when that kingdom is on the eve of a war, or at least in such a situation as to render an event of that kind doubtful, if not probable.
Extract of a letter from Cowes, August 29.
"The Frederick and David, Gottschalk, from London to Nantz, is put into this port leaky, and it is thought must unload to repair. A man of war, and a brig with naval stores, bound to Boston, are on shore on the Shingles, near the Needles, and as the wind has blown very strong all night and still continues, it is apprehended they must receive considerable damage."
Orders are given from the Admiralty office to fit out an additional number of cruisers for the channel service during the winter.
Sept. 1. A private letter from Paris says, "the Spaniards have been for some time tampering with the French Court, in order to force them to begin a rupture with the English; but the present pacific disposition of the Grand Monarque and his Ministers give them not the least hopes of succeeding: In short, if they are for war, they must begin the game themselves."
The enemies of freedom, says a correspondent, were never more capitally disappointed than in the Lord Mayor's not disobeying the order of Government for publishing the proclamation in the city. It is a most torturing reflection to them, that the Chief Magistrate will give them no opportunity of abusing him.
As many cautious people think that the late proclamation is answerable to the French King's Edict, and that they cannot so much as whisper politics, for fear of a letter de Cachet, a correspondent has sent us the following short definition of a proclamation, as it is established under the English constitution—"In Henry the Eighth's time (says he) and in some reigns before and after, proclamations frequently had the force of acts of Parliament, but ever since the revolution they only pass for Kings opinions."
Sept. 2. Upon the arrival of a despatch lately from Hanover, the King ordered a private council to be summoned, consisting of Mr. Jenkinson, Lord Barrington, and another. His Majesty seemed highly displeased when it was over; supped on a potatoe and a glass of water, his usual food when things go wrong.
A great number of officers, who are under orders to go out with the regiments destined for America, have desired leave to retire from the service.
The recruiting officers in Ireland meet with uncommon success in raising the Roman Catholic army in that kingdom to act against the Americans, owing to the bounty being larger than has been given on any former occasion.
We are informed, that a very loyal and dutiful address has been sent over from the inhabitants of the colony of Nova Scotia, acknowledging the supremacy of the British legislature, and declaring their readiness to submit to whatever taxes the Parliament shall lay upon them.
Sept. 6. The Prussian and Hanoverian Ministers had a conference with his Majesty, and the Secretaries of State, at Kew yesterday, laid to be on the subject of taking foreign troops into our service.
We are assured that a meeting of the Freeholders of the county of Middlesex will be held in a few days, to take into consideration the present alarming situation of Great Britain and its colonies. As the business is of the utmost consequence, this meeting will be more numerous than ever was known on any former occasion.
Extract of a letter from CHATHAM, September 4.
"Orders are received here for his Majesty's frigate Boreas, of 28 guns, to be sheathed and fitted with the greatest expedition, she being to go to America."
"Orders are likewise received for the artificers and workmen of this dockyard to discontinue working two tides a day extra, &c. and agreeable thereto, they began this morning to work only a bare day."
"His Majesty's frigate Syren, of 28 guns, Capt. Furneaux, is taken into dock to be sheathed, she being likewise to go to America, although it had been reported that she was to carry Omiah back to Otaheite."
Sept. 7. The plan proposed by Government, with respect to America, is precisely this; the King's forces are to take Rhode Island, and as soon as the capture of that island is effected, the friends of administration throughout the colonies are to be invited thither. Under the protection of his Majesty's commanders in chief, these loyal Americans are to state such terms of accommodation as Great Britain can assent to without suffering any diminution to her legislative authority.
Government will very graciously comply with these terms, and such of the colonists as after this shall remain refractory, will be treated with a severity due to the worth of rebels. Having separated the sheep from the goats the former will be applauded for the righteoussness of their deeds, the thunderbolts of vengeance will doom the latter to destruction.
The intended capture of Rhode Island is deemed by the Ministerialists as a master stroke of policy. Government by no means with a continuance of the American war, if the sword can be sheathed without Great Britain's parting with the right of taxation, in all cases whatsoever. By collecting the friends of Administration in Rhode Island, and receiving their proposals as containing the sense of the continent, Ministry flatter themselves that they shall elude every difficulty. However tired of the American business, they cannot negotiate with men whom they have chaptly censured as rebels. To coop up the Loyalists, therefore (as sheep in a fold) and listen to the lamb like bleatings, is acting the part of shepherds, ever attentive to the welfare of their flock.
The new commission of justices for the county of Middlesex hath undergone a variety of alterations since it was originally issued. The Chancellor is said to have struck the names of those Gentlemen favourable to the views of Ministry out of the list of justices. If this was done, it must have been designed as a retaliation on the Premier, for the appointment of Mr. Wedderburne to the seals.
At a general meeting of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Merchants, Manufacturers, and principal inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood of Manchester*, held on the 6th instant, the following address to his Majesty was unanimously agreed to; and yesterday eight very respectable merchants of Manchester presented it to his Majesty at St. James's, and it was most graciously received.
To the KING'S Most Excellent MAJESTY.
The humble address of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Merchants, Manufacturers, and principal inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood of MANCHESTER, in the county Palatine of Manchester.
Most Gracious Sovereign, A CTUATED by an affectionate and dutiful regard for your many royal virtues, and firmly attached to that constitution, which secures to us the enjoyment of liberties known only to British subjects: We presume, in the most loyal and respectful manner, to offer our tribute of gratitude to your Majesty, for the many blessings we have enjoyed under the benign influence of your government.
Since your Majesty's accession to the Throne, commerce, the great source of wealth, hath been not only successfully encouraged, but firmly established in this island; and under the auspices of peace, hath been carried to an extent unknown to your royal predecessors: Manufactures flourish in every part of your Majesty's dominions, particularly in this town and neighbourhood, where they are daily advancing towards perfection, and where the lowest of your subjects are fully employed, and blessed with the peaceable enjoyment of the fruits of their industry.
Thus happy under your Majesty's government, we look with horror upon every attempt to disturb its tranquillity, and it is with inexpressible concern we behold the standard of rebellion erected in some of the American provinces, and our fellow subjects involved in an unnatural war against their lawful Sovereign. We observe with regret, that the lenity shewn by your Majesty towards the insurgents has been of no avail, but instead of reclaiming, hath seemed rather to irritate and urge them on to more daring acts of violence: And as force has become necessary to bring them to a sense of their allegiance, we think ourselves bound in duty to assist your Majesty in the execution of the legislative authority.
We are not intimidated at the prohibition laid by the Americans on the exportation and importation of goods to and from the British dominions; our extensive trade happily flows in so many different channels, that the obstruction of one can but little distress, much less deter us from our duty to our King and country. But whatever check our manufactures may receive by a necessary war, we shall cheerfully submit to a temporary inconvenience, rather than continue subject to lawless depredations from a deluded and an unhappy people; as we are fully persuaded, that trade with America can never be established on its true basis, until the colonies are reduced to a proper submission to the government and laws of Great Britain.
As Englishmen we are led by inclination, as well as impelled by interest, to preserve the authority of the British legislature, and to protect the dignity and prerogative of the Crown (as founded on the principles of the constitution) sacred and inviolate. And we further beg leave to assure your Majesty, that we are ready to support with our lives and fortunes, such measures as your Majesty shall think proper for the punishment of rebellion in any part of your dominions, being convinced, that the sword of justice will be directed by the hand of mercy towards such of your subjects as have been deluded by the artful designs of a discontented faction.
* This town is infamously remarkable for being the only one in England where the Pretender found any number of friends. He entered it on the 20th of November, 1745; after being proclaimed King, he beat up for volunteers, and so great was the zeal of the place that he soon raised a regiment, the command of which he gave to a townsmen of the name of Townley, whose head was afterwards fixed upon Temple Bar, where the remains of it are still to be seen. One Cappock, a Clergyman in the town, also joined the Pretender, and was honoured with the title of Bishop of Carlisle. On the 9th of December following, when the rebels again passed through the town, upon their retreat from Derby, the inhabitants spontaneously raised two thousand five hundred pounds for the assistance of the Chevalier and friends to the good old cause. And they now subscribe six hundred thousand pounds to enable Government to barrajs the Americans, confident they have no chance in an open attempt to expel the present family, they have recourse to intrigue, in hopes of rendering it so odious as to prevent all future confidence and reconciliation.
Extract of a letter from LIVERPOOL, September 1.
"My last of the 30th ended with telling you, that the sailors had surrounded the Exchange; they fired six rounds with muskets, and six cannon, having provided themselves with three pieces more than I mentioned in my letter. One of the cannon was fixed in Castle-street, between the houses of Mr. Warren and Mr. Cordeaux, and being pretty large, and the street narrow, the houses were so shook by it, that there is scarce a whole pane of glass in the neighbourhood. From the Exchange they went to the house of a merchant in Whitechapel; a party forced in, and threw all the furniture out of the windows, which those in the street broke and cut to pieces. From thence they proceeded to another merchant's hard by, where they repeated the same; and finding plenty of liquors in the cellar, they drank till they were quite disabled; on which they returned to the Ladies Walk, their place of rendezvous. Yesterday afternoon a party of soldiers arrived here, and last night and this morning they have taken up all they could: So that there are now between forty and fifty of the sailors in custody, and the town is somewhat quieter.—I shall write again on Monday next."
No less than nine different plans are now handing about, for effecting a reconciliation with the colonies. They are to be recommended to the consideration of the great by their respective authors.
Yesterday 400 stands of arms were put on board the Carcase transport ship lying off the Tower from Boston, and a number of furloughed soldiers.
Five thousand troops are clandestinely shipped in Ireland, and are absolutely sailed for Boston.
They write from the Hague, that their High Mightinesses the States General have published an edict for filing all the magazines in Holland and the Netherlands with ammunition and corn of all kinds.
It is said that as soon as Parliament meets, a price will be set on the heads of the Generals Washington, Lee, and Putnam, in the rebel army.
The foreign troops have received counter orders, and, we are told, are not to embark for England till that measure has received the approbation of Parliament.
Sept. 9. On Thursday eleven transports, all bound to America, passed by the back of the Isle of Wight, in their way to Ireland, in order to take in the soldiers that are ordered for Boston.
Sept. 12. A council is summoned to meet to-morrow at St. James's on the subject of some advices which arrived at Lord Dartmouth's office on Saturday from America.
A petition is said to be come over from Jamaica, and others are daily expected from the other West India islands, as they are great sufferers by the present contest with America.
It is asserted that a number of petitions are preparing to be presented to the House of Commons at the ensuing meeting, requesting that measures may be taken to restore tranquillity between Great Britain and the American colonies.
Thursday morning the Lords Sandwich, Dartmouth, Rochford, and Gov. Hutchinson, were sent for to Kew, where they had a long conference with his Majesty.
By private letters from Paris, advice is received, that men work day and night in the different ports of France in building several new men of war, and in repairing the old ones, that Court designing to have fifty ships of the line at sea next spring.
Thursday a very large entry was made at the Custom-house, for Halifax, in Nova Scotia, said to be the largest made to that province, at one time, since the establishment of it; 287,000 lb. weight of tobacco was also entered inwards.
A report is current, and gains ground among the merchants, that the troops will not winter at Boston; but the province they are to move to is not clear; some say Rhode Island will be the head quarters, others New York, with Long Island, as it lays so contiguous.
BOSTON.
By his Excellency the Hon. William Howe, Major General and Commander in Chief of all his Majesty's forces within the colonies lying on the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to West Florida, inclusive, &c. &c. &c.
W HEREAS several of the inhabitants of this town have lately absconded, to join, it is apprehended, his Majesty's enemies assembled in open rebellion; I do, by virtue of the power and authority in me vested by his Majesty, forbid any person or persons whatever, not belonging to the navy, to pass from hence by water or otherwise, from the date hereof, without my order or permission given in writing. Any person or persons detected in this attempt, or who may be retaken, upon sufficient proof thereof, shall be liable to military execution; and those who escape shall be treated as traitors, by seizure of their goods and effects. All masters of transports or other vessels, sailing from hence, unless under the immediate order of Samuel Graves, Esq; Vice-Admiral of the White, &c. &c. &c. or officer commanding his Majesty's ships of war on this service for the time being, are hereby strictly forbidden to receive any person or persons on board, without my order or permission in writing. Any master or others detected in disobeying this proclamation, shall be liable to such fine and imprisonment as may be adjudged.
Given at Head Quarters in Boston, this 28th day of Octo. 1775.
By his Excellency William Howe, &c. &c. &c.
W HEREAS there is great reason to believe that many persons leaving this town by permission, have contrary to orders, conveyed away large sums in specie, to the great inconvenience of this garrison, and detriment of his Majesty's service in general. I do hereby give notice, that any person, having leave to depart from hence, by water or otherwise, who shall be detected in an attempt to carry away more than five pounds in specie, as heretofore allowed, without first obtaining my particular permission for so doing, shall forfeit the whole sum discovered, and suffer such other fine and imprisonment as may be adjudged according to the degree of offence. And for the more effectual discovery of those who shall presume to act contrary to this proclamation, I do hereby order, that one half the monies duly detected on information, be given to the informer.
Given at Head Quarters in Boston, October 28, 1775.
By his Excellency William Howe, &c. &c. &c.
W HEREAS it is become the indispensable duty of every loyal and faithful citizen, to contribute all to his power for the preservation of order and good government within the town of Boston, I do hereby recommend, that the inhabitants do immediately associate themselves, to be formed into companies, under proper officers, selected by me, from among the associators, to be solely employed within the precincts of the town, and for the purposes above-mentioned.
That this association be opened in the Council Chamber, under the direction of the Hon. Peter Oliver, Foster Hutchinson, and William Brown, Esquires, on Monday the 30th day of October 1775, and continued for four days following, that no one may plead ignorance of the same.
Out of the number of persons voluntarily entering into this association, all such as are able to discharge the duty required of them, shall be properly armed, and an allowance of fuel and provisions be made to those requiring the same, equal to what is issued to his Majesty's troops within the garrison.
Given at Head Quarters in Boston October 28, 1775.
An ASSOCIATION proposed to the loyal citizens.
Agreeable to the proclamation issued by his Excellency the Honourable Major General Howe, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's forces, &c. &c. &c.
W E his Majesty's loyal subjects of the town of Boston, being sensible of the duty incumbent on us, "to do every thing in our power, to support order and good government, as well to contribute our aid to the internal security of the town," now take this opportunity to profess our firm allegiance to his Majesty, and entire obedience to his government and laws. From a disposition to continue quiet and obedient subjects, we have generally neglected the use of arms, while those of different characters and sentiments, have been diligently endeavouring to improve themselves in that art. Upon these principles we have remained in, or fled to this town: Neither do we wish or design to leave it.
We consider it as our strongest duty to contribute our aid in promoting the peace, order, and security of the town; and are willing to be employed to these good purposes, in the ways and means suited to our capacities. To that end, we cheerfully accept the offers of his Excellency, and now voluntarily associate, for the purposes mentioned in his proclamation; hereby promising, "That such of us as he shall think proper, or able to perform the duties therein required, will be formed into companies as therein mentioned; and will to the utmost of our power faithfully perform those services, and punctually discharge the trust reposed in us. And that such as are not able to go through those duties, will freely contribute our proportions, according to our abilities, to raise a sum of money for promoting this salutary purpose, to be applied to the use of those who are able, in such manner as the General, or those he may appoint, may think proper.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13.
EXTRACT of a letter which may be depended on, dated September 8. FRANCE most sincerely wishes America to be disunited from Great Britain; she thinks that if she were to interfere now, Great Britain would be forced into an immediate accommodation, and the union between us would be stronger than ever. Should the civil war continue, and America prove successful; should the breach prove irreparable, and America form an independent constitution for herself, and publish an invitation to all States to trade with her, interest would then begin to operate, and I believe France would stand forth; the strength of England must be reduced by the contest, this will certainly be no small inducement to France to declare herself, the still severer feels the consequences of the last war. — A Gentleman of the North was heard to say, at Drummond the Banker's, "Ah! if they had sent my countryman Jimmy Murray to New England, he would not have left man, woman, or child alive among them by this time." — Doctor Hunter, who is continually about the King's family says, that "the four New England provinces ought to be totally extirpated, and if ever suffered to be repopulated, they should be bound by such laws as would keep them from ever having it in their power to offend again." These are pretty sentiments, but cannot be ascribed to the whole Scottish nation. Johnstone, Dempster, and others, are exceptions. — The opinions of people now begin to change, they affect to feel for the effusion of blood and the distresses of their brethren. Humanity is a pretence, fear and interest act more powerfully on their minds. A total defeat of the Parliamentary army would bring things right again. If the army there could be cut off, it would have such an effect, that Administration would never venture to send another.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 2.
THE last northern papers contain certain intelligence of the surrender of fort St. John's to General Montgomery, the 2d of last Month, about 600 men being made prisoners; the stores as follows: 17 pieces of brass ordnance, from 3 to 24 pounders; 2 eight inch brass howitzers; 22 iron ordnance, from 3 to 9 pounders; 3 five and half inch mortars; 4 four and two fifths inch ditto, with a quantity of naval stores. — Previous to the above surrender, 700 green mountain boys, near a place called Longue Geel, within about 18 miles of the fort, had repulsed Governor Carleton, who intended to raise the siege of St. John's with 800 men, but was obliged to retreat to Montreal, with the loss of 25 men killed, 50 wounded, and several prisoners. — The garrison of St. John's were at half allowance of provisions when they surrendered.
It is currently reported in town this morning, that some private letters by yesterday's post say, that Montreal and Quebec are both taken, with an acquisition of 6000 barrels of powder, and 15,000 stands of arms, and clothing for several regiments.
Part of five regiments are arrived at Boston, from Ireland, containing about 2000 men; and when the last advices came away 22 large ships had love in sight, with troops from England and Ireland.
Since Lord Dunmore's proclamation made its appearance here, it is said he has recruited his army, in the counties of Princess Anne and Norfolk, to the amount of about 2000 men, including his black regiment, which is thought to be a considerable part, with this inscription on their breasts: — "Liberty to Slaves." — However, as the rivers will henceforth be strictly watched, and every possible precaution taken, it is hoped others will be effectually prevented from joining those his Lordship has already collected.
The army that went down last week, under command of Col. Woodford, to obstruct Dunmore's progress of enlisting men in the lower counties, fell in with a party of twelve or thirteen of Dunmore's friends, and made them all prisoners. Lieut. Col. Scott, with the advanced guard, upon his arrival at the Great Bridge, found the enemy entrenched there, and it is said a smart firing began by some of the riflemen, which was returned, and continued a considerable time on both sides, but to what effect we know not. It is also said, that Thursday last was fixed upon by our troops to begin a general attack; they were healthy, in good spirits, and had great prospect of success.
Some accounts from Norfolk are, that Dunmore's party has demolished several houses back of the town, and fortified themselves; also, that Col. Hutchings, and some other Gentlemen, their prisoners, had been removed to the ships on account of the gael having been set on fire.
A Copy of the OATH extracted from the people of Norfolk and Princess Anne, by Lord DUNMORE.
"We the inhabitants of _____, being fully sensible of the errors and guilt into which this colony hath been misled, under colour of seeking redress of grievances, and that a set of factious men, filing themselves Committees, Conventions, and Congresses, have violently, and under various pretences, usurped the legislative and executive powers of Government, and are thereby endeavouring to overturn our most happy constitution, and have incurred the guilt of actual rebellion against our most gracious Sovereign: We have therefore taken an oath abjuring their authority, and solemnly promising, in the presence of Almighty God, to bear faith and true allegiance to his sacred Majesty George the third; and that we will, to the utmost of our power and ability, support, maintain, and defend his crown and dignity, against all traitorous attempts and conspiracies whatever. And whereas armed bodies of men are collected, in various parts of this colony, without any legal authority, we wish them to be informed, that however unwilling we should be to shed the blood of our countrymen, we must, in discharge of our duty to God and the King, and in support of the constitution and laws of our country, oppose their marching into this county, where their coming can answer no good end, but, on the contrary, must expose us to the ravages and horrors of a civil war; and, for that purpose, we are determined to take advantage of our happy situation, and will defend the passes into our county, and neighbourhood to the last drop of our blood."
Last Wednesday night some of Dunmore's banditti, about 12, mostly Negroes, came ashore, and went to the house of Mr. Benjamin Wells, at Mulberry island; after threatening and abusing him in a most infamous manner, they robbed him of all his most valuable effects, and carried off two Negro women.
Nine Negroes (two of them women) who had been endeavouring to get to Norfolk in an open boat, and put ashore on Point Comfort, were fired upon by some persons in pursuit, taken, and brought here on Thursday; two of the fellows are wounded, and it is expected the rest will soon be made examples of.
Last Monday came on the election of a representative for this city in Convention, when GEORGE WYTHE, Esq; was unanimously chosen, in room of the late Hon. Peyton Randolph, Esq; Thursday last being the feast of St. Andrew, which is the time appointed by the charter of this city for the election of Mayor, WILLIAM PASTEUR, Esq; was chosen into that office for the ensuing year.
MARRIED, — Dr. WILLIAM CARTER, to Miss MOLLY WRAY, of this city.
DEATHS. — Miss FANNY BROOKING, the eldest and amiable daughter of Mr. Vivian Brooking of Amelia, occasioned by the discharge of a gun. The circumstance of her father's loading it himself, and her falling by the hands of an affectionate and tender kinsman, renders this a truly tragic scene, and such as will, it is to be hoped, prove a strong memento of the cautious use of arms in these days of war. — Let not the fond parents of
the unfortunate Fanny lament too bitter the loss of their darling child, since her death may be considered, and probably was intended by Providence, as the means of preserving others, less able to bear affliction, from being involved in more unspeakable distress from the frequent unguarded use of those dangerous weapons. Of virtues, Fanny had many, which rendered her the welcome and agreeable companion of her acquaintance; of foibles, such only as detraction herself would overlook.
Mr. PETER SCOTT, in the 81st year of his age; he was upwards of forty years a Common Councilman of this corporation.
Mrs. ELIZABETH STRINGER, spouse of Mr. John Stringer, of James City.
Mr. CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, son of the late Christopher Robinson, Esq; of Middlesex, on the 23d of October last.
Ye sad rob'd muses, come in fables deep, And by lamenting teach the world to weep. Alas! this humble song, these earth-sprung lays, Are all too lowly to record thy praise. I chief who, though prevented to thy view, With listening ear could catch no kind adieu, With willing hand no friendly aid supply, To raise thy drooping head, or prop thine eye; This last sad tribute, this funeral lay, Vain grief! vain praise! is all thy friend can pay! See heavenly greatness in his bosom shine; The work though great, the task shall still be mine. Truth, honour, virtue, in that youth combin'd, To raise his genius, and exalt his mind; Virtue in him had plac'd his shining throne, And spotless through each gentle action shone. His faculties, though wanting, was still sincere; His manners candid, and yet void of fear; His conscience pure thro' virtue's healing balm, Unmov'd in danger, and in torture calm. Fearless he view'd the approaching stroke of death, No sigh to ruffle his expiring breath. Fearless! for say what ill his life defac'd? Oh! name that good with which he was not grac'd?
AT a meeting of the committee of Elizabeth City and Town of Hampton, October 9th, 1775, present, William Rofcow Wilson Curle, Henry King, John Tabb, Worlich Westwood, William Armistead, Cary Selden, Jacob Wray, John Cary, and Miles King. Mr. Joseph Selden being summoned to appear before this committee to give an account of the business which had lately induced him to wait on Lord Dunmore several times on board the ship William, appeared, and informed this committee, that he was sent the first time by his father to pay about twenty pounds due his Lordship from the Clerk of this county since October last, and that, at another time he went on board to pray his Lordship would discharge him from the custody of Capt. Squire, who had seized him on his passage to Norfolk, with others, when going on his own private business; upon which information, this committee being satisfied with the young Gentleman, ordered him to be discharged.
ROBERT BRIGHT, Clerk.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 28, 1775.
THE Trustees of the Attorney General having been hindered, by an unforeseen Occurrence, from making Sale of his Estate on the 25th of this Month, as lately advertised, have determined to sell the same, at all Events, the 11th Day of the next Month. For all Sums exceeding five Pounds a Year's Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security.
TO BE SOLD
At PUBLIC AUCTION, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. JOHN TODD BICKERTON, deceased, at HANOVER Courthouse, the first Thursday in January next, being Court Day,
ONE Thousand eight Hundred and forty six Acres of LAND lying on Falling River, in the County of Bedford; also eight Virginia born NEGROES, consisting of 4 Men, 3 Women, and 1 Child, all young, and very likely. — Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to The EXECUTORS. Mrs. Martha Bickerton claims her Dower in said Land.
RICHMOND, November 17, 1775.
I INTEND TO LEAVE THE COLO- NY for a few Months. 2|| Wm. CUTHBERT.
FOR SALE, at the Subscriber's Plantation near Williamsburg, on Saturday the 16th of this Instant (December) about 120 BARRELS of INDIAN CORN, a large Quantity of exceeding good FODDER, and a Stock of valuable CATTLE, with two WORK-HORSES. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, giving Bond and Security, to carry Interest from the Date if not punctually discharged.
JOHN WATKINS.
TO BE HIRED
For the ensuing Year, at KING WILLIAM Courthouse, on Friday the 29th Instant (DECEMBER) if fair, otherwise next fair Day.
ABOUT fifty likely Virginia born NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, several of which are good House Servants, being Part of the Trust Estate of Col. Philip Johnson. Bond and Security will be required, to carry Interest from the Date if not punctually discharged.
All Persons who hired the above Negroes last Year are desired to return them at the Place and Day above-mentioned, properly clothed; and as the Bonds for their Hire will carry Interest from the Date if not immediately discharged, it is expected all possible Payments will be made, in Order to prevent that Inconvenience. Those in Arrears for old Hire will be pleased to pay their respective Balances as soon as possible, to
JOHN WATKINS, for the Trustees.
RUN away from the Subscriber, the first of June last, a likely Virginia born Slave named SIMON, about 25 Years old, 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, has remarkable large Feet, a Scar near his Chin, and has lost the End of his Finger on his left Hand. He has been seen lurking about Mr. William Robinson's, in Robins's Neck, Gloucester County, and it is thought he is now there, supported and harboured by said Robins's Negroes, who are his Relations. Whoever will apprehend the aforesaid Slave, and deliver him to me, in James City County, shall have 31. Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by
JOHN STRINGER.
THE Subscriber intends to leave the Colony soon, and to return in a few Months. In his Absence Mr. John Barret is fully empowered to transact his Business. ROBERT BAINE.
Thirty Pounds Reward.
BUTE County, NORTH CAROLINA, 1775.
RUN away, about the 20th of March last, from William Tabb, a Slave named CHARLES, of the Indian Breed, about 23 Years of Age, with straight black Hair, light Complexion, and had on a blue Duffel Jacket, &c. He was branded by his late Master (Robert Temple) with the Letters R and T, one on each Cheek, and was raised in Prince George County, Virginia, which Road it is imagined he has taken, or down towards Edenton, or may be lurking about Halifax, in this Province. — Also strayed from Mr. Henry Merritt's, in Brunswick County, Virginia, about the last of April, a small CHESNUT SORREL MARE, branded on the Shoulder and Buttock, but the Brand forgot; she has a flaxen Tail and Mane, both very thin, was docked very short, had a Switch Tail, some White in her Face, and one or two white Feet. — Run away likewise, from Robert Goodloe, the 13th of September last, a likely Mulatto Man Slave named SAM, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, 21 Years old, well made, wears his own Hair, much curled; he had on a fine white Broadcloth Coat, which has been turned, a lapelled green Sagathy Waistcoat laced behind, with Breeches of the same, an old Beaver Hat, Thread Stockings, and Country shoes. He stole from me a likely black MARE, 6 Years old, 4 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, well made, and branded on the near Buttock R G; also a new Country made Bridle and new Scots Saddle, with a checked Swanskin Saddle-Cloth. — Whoever will secure the Slave CHARLES in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that his Master may get him again, shall have 51. Reward, or 81. if brought home; 40s. will be given upon Delivery of the Mare: And whoever brings the Mulatto named SAM, &c. to the Owner, if taken within this Province, shall have 101. if in South Carolina 151. if in Georgia 201. or Half the Reward if secured so that he may be had again; he is outlawed, and 101. will be given for his Head. — All Persons are forewarned from harbouring or employing the above Slaves.
WILLIAM TABB. ROBERT GOODLOE.
AS the Revenue arising from the 2s per Hogshead on Tobacco, will not be sufficient to defray the Expences of Government, and it is expected no further Payments will be made during the Continuance of the present Troubles, I think it proper to inform such Officers and others, who have been usually paid out of that Fund, that the whole of the Revenue to the 25th of October last will be exhausted by the Payment of such Salaries, as are authorised by his Majesty's immediate Warrants.
RICHARD CORBIN, D. R. G.
WARWICK, November 15, 1775.
RUN away from the Subscriber's Plantation in Prince Edward County, on Saturday the 11th Instant, four Negro Fellows, viz. PRINCE, CATO, CHARLES or TRASH, and BILLY BURTON. — Prince is a very large Fellow, is an African, and speaks badly, and is very drunken and quarrelsome, he is notable for being an excellent Swimmer and Diver. — Cato, a thick well Made Fellow about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, is also an African, and speaks very broken English, and is a tolerably sober well behaved Fellow. — Charles or Trash, for he will answer to either Name, is a Native of Jamaica, a small slim Made Fellow, about 5 Feet 4 or 5 Inches high, and about 25 Years of Age. — Billy Burton, a Mulatto, a stout young Lad, about 19 or 20 Years of Age, was raised at this Place, and is a very well behaved Fellow. All of them but Trash were clothed this Fall in Dutch Blanket Coats and Breeches, Trash had Clothes such as Water Negroes generally wear, though he and all the others had other Clothes with them, so that it is probable they will change their Dress.
ROBERT DONALD.
N. B. Since the above Date Burton is returned; I will give 40s. Reward for apprehending each.
ON the 30th Day of October, 1775, died in Prince George County, in Virginia, WILLIAM NELSON, of the Town of Gilderston, near Leeds, in Great Britain. This Gentleman was sent over with a Power of Attorney to settle certain Accounts, wherein John Ellis of said Leeds and John Jackson of said Gilderston are interested; and as there is no immediate Channel of Conveyance of a Letter to Great Britain from this Country at this Time, this Method, over and above Letters put into the Post Office, is taken to give Messrs. Ellis and Jackson Information of the Death of the said Nelson, by their very humble Servant, PETER WILLIAMS. His Books, Papers, and Effects, are safe in my Possession.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 24, 1775.
ALL Mrs. RATHILL's Stock in Trade, which were advertised for Sale at the Meeting of the Merchants, will be sold by Vendue, for ready Money, on the 10th and 11th of December next. I most earnestly request all those indebted to the said Mrs. Rathill, will immediately pay off their Accounts to John Tazewell, Esq; of this City, or the Subscriber, who are authorised to receive such Debts, as I intend for Great Britain immediately. M. BRODIE.
N. B. At the same Time will be sold a large BOW WINDOW, with Bars and Shutters, some SHOW GLASSES and GLASS CASES.
TO BE LET
To the highest Bidder, at HANOVER Courthouse, for the ensuing Year, on Thursday the 7th of December next,
THE well accustomed TAVERN in Hanover Town, belonging to the Estate of Thomas Tinsley, deceased. The many Conveniencies belonging to this House are too well known to require a particular Description, and therefore it is sufficient to say, they are equalled by very few, and exceeded by none in the Colony. Bond and Security to the Administratrix will be required. Any Person inclined to engage by private Contract may apply to Leighton Wood, Junior, for Terms.
TO BE RENTED
Till Christmas 1776, and may be entered on immediately, A TENEMENT in the Town of Richmond, opposite to Mrs. Youngusband's Tavern, which will suit very well either for a Tavern or two Families. The Houses are in very good Repair, and there is a large Garden, and a Stable that will hold 12 Horses. Any Person inclined to rent the said Tenement may apply to Mr. George Donald, who is fully empowered to rent the same, by GEORGE MUTER.

POETS CORNER.
Messrs. DIXON & HUNTER, IN your Almanack for this present year, 1775, you have given us a piece upon JUSTICE, as follows:
Justice must be from violence exempt, But Fraud's her only object of contempt: Fraud in the fox, Force in the lion dwells, But Justice both from human hearts expels. But he's the greatest monster, without doubt, Who is a wolf within, a sheep without.
The hint at this time was very good, but as it has passed unnoticed, or at least I think the precept has been often violated, I have sent you a composition which may serve as a counterpart to the above; also the two following lines, which I have chosen as a motto.
From hence *Astrea took her flight, and here The prints of her departing steps appear.---DRYDEN.
JUSTICE, that heretofore was of such fame, Is almost dwindled to an empty name; For now, alas! she is from mankind driven, And finds no residence on this side Heaven; For Fraud and Force have now usurp'd her throne, And to the blissful regions she is flown. And now a phantom, hideous to behold, Who did preside o'er chaos realms of old, Anarchy by name, rears her distracted head, More dangerous than despotism, this ruin'd country's dread, With Discord and Confusion attending on her train, Chief favourites and partners of her former reign; And with gigantic strides they overleap all bound, Hurling DESOLATION all the country round!
A MONITOR.
* The Goddess of Justice.
On account of the enormous expence and difficulty of procuring paper, the printer's find it absolutely necessary, and it will for the future be expected, that all Gentlemen who wish to become subscribers to this gazette will pay half the subscription money upon entering their names.
SUFFOLK, Nov. 6, 1775.
I AM in Want of a Man to be Overseer of my Plantation and about twenty Slaves, at Jericho, two Miles from this Place. He must be honest, sober, careful, and have Activity and Courage enough to correct an insolent or lazy Slave. I shall also expect him to have some little Knowledge in Plantation Affairs, such as ploughing, sowing Grain, and taking Care of Stock. Such a Person, who comes to me soon, well recommended, will meet with an extraordinary Offer; but no Person need apply to me unless he is conscious he can support the above Character. (tf) LEMUEL RIDDICK.
CAROLINE; November 14, 1775.
WHEREAS a Certain William and James Sutton, of this County, have, by the Assistance of a Negro Fellow who worked some Time with me, made a Number of Spinning-Wheels, the Work of which is very bad, and have ravelled about the Country, calling themselves my Sons, and selling the same in my Name; this is to acquaint the Public that the said Wheels are not of my Make, and that in future I will sell none but what is branded with the Initials of my Name, I.D. I also forewarn the said Suttons, and every other Person, from selling any Spinning-Wheels in my Name, at their Peril. JOSEPH DEJARNATT, Senior.
WORMELEY'S Creek, Nov. 20, 1775.
INTENDING shortly to leave the Colony, and being very desirous of settling the Estate of the Rev. Richard Hewitt, deceased, most earnestly request all Persons indebted to the said Estate to make instant Payment, as all the Bonds are now due, and most of them have been a considerable Time past. Those that do not may depend that I shall assign their Bonds to some of the Creditors who are desirous of having them; and all open Accounts (there being many) will be immediately put into a Lawyer's Hands, unless Bonds, with Security, be given. Also, that I may be enabled to settle with and pay off all my Creditors before my Departure, I doubt not but that all Persons owing me will be kind enough to discharge their Accounts, or give Bonds, with Security, if required. Those refusing to comply herewith, by the 10th of next Month, may depend that all Accounts, without Distinction, will be left with an Attorney. WILLIAM HEWITT.
ADJOINING the House of JAMES FRENCH, in the new Town of Petersburg, is carried on by the Subscribers a Manufactory of Men's BOOTS and SHOES, also Women's Leather, Cloth, Callimanco, Silk, and Satin Shoes; all of which are made after the newest Fashion, and equal in Goodness and Workmanship to any imported from London, many of the Hands having worked with Didbury and other capital Tradesmen in that Branch. As we purpose continuing and carrying on this Business to a considerable Extent, we shall endeavour to do the Work well, and at a moderate Price; but no Credit will be allowed by (6) JOHN BLANEY, & Co.
JUST PUBLISHED, Virginia ALMANACK
FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SIX: CONTAINING THE Lunations, Conjunctions, Eclipses; the Sun and Moon's Rising and Setting; the Rising, Setting, and Southings of the Heavenly Bodies; true Places and Aspects of the Planets, Weather, &c. calculated according to Art, and referred to the Horizon of 38 Degrees N. L. and a Meridian of five Hours West from the City of London: Fitting VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, NORTH CAROLINA, &c. By the ingenious Mr. DAVID RITCHENHOUSE of Philadelphia.
WHEREIN ARE ALSO CONTAINED, A Table of Court Days—a List of the Council and House of Burgess of Virginia—List of Parishes, and the Ministers in them—The Governors and Visitors of William & Mary College—List of his Majesty's Land Forces, and of the Royal Navy, distinguishing the Regiments that are abroad, and the Ships on the American Station—Manner of collecting SALT PETRE, and making of GUNPOWDER, &c. &c. With a Variety of other Matter, both instructive and entertaining.
PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1775.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to acquaint the Public that he proposes carrying on the following Branches of Manufacture, at Mr. Billy Haley Avery's, the lower End of this County, viz. All Kinds of Linen, twilled and plain, Damask, Diaper, Linen and Cotton, Satin, Lustrine, Gauze for Muskito Curtains, corded, figured, and plain Dimity, striped and plain Muslin, Fustians, &c. By the Importance of these Branches of Manufacture the Subscriber hopes to draw the Attention of the Public, and by his Assiduity in carrying them on, and his Endeavours to render Satisfaction, he hopes to merit general Approbation. JOHN CRAWFORD. He will also weave Shalloons, Woollen Cloth for the Fulminating Mill, at 1s. per Yard, Warping and Sizing included.
Seven Pounds Reward.
STOLEN, and carried off from Mr. William Hardyman's, in Charles City, the 7th of October last, by a certain John Gwynn, TWO BLACK HORSES, with SADDLES and BRIDLES; one of them is the Property of Major Peterfield Trent, the other of the Subscriber. One of the Horses is about 14 1/2 Hands high, without any Brand that I remember, or any White about him; has a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, droops in his Rump, about 7 Years old, paces fast, and remarkably easy; with him was a small Hunting Saddle, with a Hogskin Seat, a Saddle Cloth and Housing of blue Cloth, in a Piece, and bound round with buff-coloured Cloth, in Imitation of Lace. The other Horse, which is Mr. Trent's Property, had a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, about 13 Hands high, trots and gallops, and when out of Hand very hard to catch; I am neither acquainted with his brand nor age. On him was a large Hunting Saddle, with a quilted Buckskin Seat, and a Leather Slip Cover that fitted exactly to the Saddle. The said John Gwynn is by Trade a House Carpenter and Joiner, a middle sized Man, wearing his own light brown Hair, and had on a light blue Cloth Coat, with, I think, Metal Buttons; his other Articles of Dress I cannot recollect. He stutters so very remarkably, that, when attempting to speak, the Muscles of his Face, and most Parts of his Body, seem as if convulsed. I understand he worked some Time on Colonel Fielding Lewis's House at Fredericksburg, with Mr. Jerome in Williamsburg, and lately on Mr. Carter's House at Shirley, in Charles City. He also has lived with the Man with whom he served his Time, at St. Inego's, in Saint Mary's County, Maryland; it is therefore probable he may have gone that Way, and it is requested of the Gentlemen at the different Ferries on Potomack to take Notice of such a Traveller. The largest black Horse was bred by, and purchased of, Capt. John Ottoway Clarke, in St. Mary's County, Maryland. I will give 40s. for the Horses and Saddles, delivered here, and allow reasonable Expenses in bringing them, and 5l. on Conviction of the Villain, who I hope will be secured in some Gaol convenient to where he may be apprehended. CHESTERFIELD. WILLIAM BLACK.
Since the above Date, the small black Horse got away from Gwynn, somewhere about Charles City Courthouse, and was taken up in Shirley Pasture, and brought Home, together with the smallest Saddle, without any Saddle Cloth. It has been discovered, since Gwynn went off, that he obtained Credit from Mr. James Lyle, Merchant in Manchester, to the Amount of above 8l. by Means of a forged Order in the Name of Mr. Hardyman of Charles City.
FIVE POUND REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Chesterfield, a Negro Fellow named JAMES, about 30 Years of Age, and about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, Virginia born, has remarkable thick Lips, bow legged, and very thin Hair, by Reason of a Scald on his Head when young. It would be in vain to describe his Dress; he is very artful, well acquainted with America, broke out of the Gaol of this County, with three others, some Time in July last, and is outlawed. I will give the above Reward if taken at the Distance of 100 Miles within this Colony, or 10l. if out thereof, and in Proportion for a shorter Distance. MARK EDWARDS.
THE Subscriber intends to leave the Colony soon, and to return in a few Months. NINIAN MINZIES.
STAFFORD County, AQUIA, Nov. 2, 1775. RAN away last Night, from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named CHARLES, who is a very shrewd sensible Fellow, and can both read and write; and as he always waited upon me, he must be well known through most of Virginia and Maryland. He is very black, has a large Nose, and is about 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high. He took a Variety of Clothes which I cannot well particularise, stole several of my Shirts, a Pair of new Saddle Bags, and two MARES, one a darkish, the other a light Bay, with a Blaze and white Feet, and about 3 Years old. From many Circumstances, there is Reason to believe he intends an Attempt to get to Lord Dunmore; and as I have Reason to believe his Design of going off was long premeditated, and that he has gone off with some Accomplishes, I am apprehensive he may prove daring and resolute, if endeavoured to be taken. His Elopement was from no Cause of Complaint, or Dread of a Whipping (for he has always been remarkably indulged, indeed too much so) but from a determined Resolution to get Liberty, as he conceived, by flying to Lord Dunmore. I will give 5l. to any Person who secures him and the Mares, so that I get them again. ROBERT BRENT.
Since writing the above Advertisement, the Mares have returned; and there is a great Probability, from many Circumstances, to conclude that he was taken from Dumfries, in Company with a white Servant of Mr. Andrew Leitch's, in an Oyster Boat belonging to one Kelly, near Smith's Point, in Northumberland. I will give 10l. if he is taken, and allow a handsome gratuity to any Person who can convict Kelly of having carried him off.
DINWIDDIE, September 1, 1775.
FOR SALE, on very reasonable Terms, several Tracts of valuable PATENTED LAND, some of which have Plantations with considerable Improvements thereon; also several Surveys and Entries of LAND, all lying in the Counties of Halifax, Charlotte, and Bedford. Any Person inclined to purchase may see the Land, and know the Terms, by applying to Mr. Joseph Medley in Halifax, or to Mr. Thomas Paulett or William Harvey, Junior, of Charlotte. Good Titles will be made the Purchasers by Mr. Alexander Shaw of this County, who is properly authorised to act for me during my Absence from this Colony, for a few Months. (tf) NATHANIEL MANSON.
TAKEN up, near Stanton River, a BLACK MARE about 4 Years old, and about 4 Feet 6 Inches high, with a bald Face, her near hind Foot white, hanging Mane and Switch Tail, and branded on the near Buttock 2, as near as can be made out. Posted, and appraised to 3l. THOMAS WALTERS.
TO BE SOLD,
At public Auction, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. JOHN TODD BICKERTON, deceased, at Hanover Courthouse, on the first Thursday in December next, being Court Day, ONE Tract of LAND lying on the Bird Creek, in Albemarle County, containing 700 Acres, with a Plantation cleared sufficient to work 7 or 8 Hands, and convenient Buildings for a Family. Also one other Tract lying on Hickory Creek, in Louisa County, containing 1425 Acres, without any Improvements. These Lands are subject to the Dower of Mrs. Martha Bickerton. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to THE EXECUTORS. 5
NORTHUMBERLAND, October 20, 1775.
RUN away from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named BEN. He is about 25 Years old, middle sized, and very black. When he went away (which is about 3 Months since) he had on such Clothes as Negroes commonly wear in Summer. He has a Scar over one of his Eyes, which was occasioned by a Burn when young; is a pretty good Sawyer, and can do a little at the Carpenter's Work. I will give 5l. Reward to any Person who delivers him to me, if taken in this Colony; if in Maryland or Carolina, 10l. I imagine some Person has forged a Pass for him, that he may travel as a Freeman. 4|| JOHN GORDON.
ESSEX County, Sept. 10, 1775.
RUN away from the Subscriber, about the Middle of July last, a Virginia born Negro Lad named NED, who is about 18 Years of age, and about 5 Feet high; one of his Hands has a large Scar, occasioned by its being burnt when he was a Child, by which Means some of his Fingers grow together. He has a flat Face and long Head, which is remarkably sharp on the Top. His Clothes were such as are common for Negroes, and he was seen going down the Country. Whoever will secure the said Negro, so that I get him again, shall have a Reward of 40s. besides what the law allows. tf JAMES EDMONDSON.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Williamsburg, the 16th Instant (July) two Servant Men, viz. JOHN STAUNTON, an Englishman, very talkative, by Trade a Wheelwright, pitted with the Smallpox, about 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, with short dark Hair; had on, when he went away, a brown Cloth Coat and Jacket, and striped and Check Trousers. —ANDREW MCGILL, a Scotchman, by Trade a Blacksmith, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, wears short dark Hair, of a swarthy Complexion; had on a dark blue Cloth Coat and Jacket, Leather Breeches, and striped and Check Trousers. —I imagine they will endeavour to pass for Sailors, as from the ships of war. I have heard that they were seen going towards North Carolina, and will give 5l. for each if secured in any Gaol. tf JOHN SHIPHARD.
YORK Town, September 19, 1775.
RUN away from Col. Philip Rootes, of King and Queen, a Negro Man named HARRY, who was some Years ago mortgaged to the Hon. William Nelson. It is with good Reason suspected that he is lurking about West Point, and that he is harboured by some of Col. Thomas Moore's Negroes. Whoever secures and delivers the said Negro, either to Col. Rootes or to one of us, shall receive 40s. Reward. tf THE EXECUTORS.
ALEXANDRIA, June 5, 1775.
EIGHT POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, two indentured Servants named ROBERT SHAW and ANDREW INGLES, both Natives of Scotland, and Bakers by Trade. Each of them had on a Bearskin Jacket lined with Plaid, Osnaburg Trousers, old Shoes, and Half worn Castor Hats. Their Bundles consist, as it is supposed, of two Match Coat Blankets, two Pair of Leather Breeches, two Osnaburg Shirts, two Check Shirts, and two red Jackets. Shaw is about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, has a swarthy Complexion, dark short frized Hair, a long Scar on his right Arm, appears bold, and talks much. Ingles is about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, has short straight Hair, swarthy and long featured, has a Scab over his right Eye, his right Leg is sore, he is fond of Liquor, and talks more in his Country Dialect than Shaw. THOMAS WALSON, a Convict, about 27 Years of Age, a Barber by Trade, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, has a Laddish down Look, brown straight Hair, a little knock-kneed, and a leering Look; had on, and took with him, two white Linen Shirts, an old Drab coloured Cloth Coat, one red and one striped Holland Jacket, one Pair of new Drilling Breeches, one Pair of old Buff coloured Stocking Breeches, one Pair of white and one Pair of white and blue spotted Stockings, a new Felt Hat bound with black Ferreting, has a black Silk Handkerchief, and some other Things which cannot be described. —WILLIAM LEE, by Trade a Cooper, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, marked with the Smallpox, has a remarkable large Nose, speaks thick, and is impudent; he took with him a yellow Bull-Dog, with cropped Ears, one Side of his Face white, has a Glass Eye, and white Breast and Neck, is very fond of going into the Water, and answers to the Name of Turk. The said Lee had a Variety of Clothes, which cannot well be described. Whoever takes up, and secures the said Servants, shall have the above Reward, or 40s. for each, paid by JAMES KIRK. ROBERT ADAM. GEORGE PURVIS. (tf—||3s.)
TO BE SOLD,
THREE Thousand Acres of well timbered LAND, near Newmarket, in Caroline County, whereon are two Plantations in good Repair, with proper and convenient Edifices for farming or making of Tobacco. For Terms apply to the Subscriber. (tf) JOHN BAYLOR.
TO BE SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline County, contiguous to Mattaponi, containing about 2000 Acres of well timbered Land, the Property of Mr. Robert Baylor. The Terms may be known by applying to Mr. Nathaniel Burwell of King William, Mr. John Armistead of Caroline, and Mr. John Baylor, Executors. (tf)
For SALE, and very CHEAP,
THE Tract of LAND whereon I now live, in the lower End of Caroline County, that contains 470 Acres, and is known to be very good. The Improvements are, a new Dwelling-House 32 by 28 Feet, with three Dormants on a Side, two Fireplaces below, and one above, a good Cellar, the Kitchen 24 by 16 Feet, with all other Outhouses quite new, and the Plantation in fine Order for Cropping. Its Situation is equal to any Forest Place whatever. I will give Credit till next Christmas, when Possession may be had. (tf) LE ROY HIPKINS.