The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1778-07-10 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
Printed by ALEXANDER PURDIE, Printer to the Commonwealth.
L O N D O N, MARCH 28.
EARLY yesterday morning Lord Stormont arrived in town from Paris. His Lordship afterwards was at court, and had a conference with the King. Yesterday an order was sent to the custom-house to stop all French vessels in the river, and proper officers are to be sent on board them to prevent their sailing.
Yesterday orders were sent from the Secretary of State's office to the Lord Lieutenants of the different counties, to embody the militia of each county immediately.
It was this morning strongly reported, that letters of recall have been sent to Lord Grantham at the court of Madrid, and that he is expected in England in May, but will visit Lisbon in his way home.
We are told the Spanish Ministry have acknowledged the independence of America, and that the Portuguese must do the same, or be defended by this country in case of a war.
The Spanish resident at this court has ordered all his moveables to be packed up, and holds himself in readiness to embark at an hour's notice.
Thursday the House of Commons agreed to the report of the resolutions of the preceding day, on the supply, viz. That 1,405,923 l. be granted to his Majesty to defray the extra expenses of his Majesty's land forces, and that 18,851 l. be granted for the charge of the augmentation to his Majesty's forces.
It is said that on Sunday last a message was sent from a great personage to Lord Chatham, with an offer for his coming into administration. What the particulars of the terms were, or whether they have been since accepted, or are now under deliberation, is not publicly known yet.
It is reported that a great personage is so well satisfied of the inimical sentiments of Spain, from some recent advice received by a noble Lord, that war will be declared on the same day against the united powers of France and Spain. This advice is said to be given by Lord Chatham, who experienced the piety of the latter last war, in assisting the French at the same time they were giving the court of London the fullest assurances of their perfect amity and neutrality.
Admiral Kepel in a fortnight will have twenty ships under his command, the best fitted out, and most completely manned, that ever sailed out of the ports of this kingdom.
The French mail did not arrive yesterday, though by the new regulation, and the fairness of the wind, it should have been here on Thursday. It is therefore supposed that all manner of intercourse is stopped.
Y O R K T O W N, JUNE 27.
Extract of a letter from General Washington, dated head quarters, half after 11 A. M. June 18, 1778.
I HAVE the pleasure to inform Congress, that I was this minute advised by Mr. Roberts that the enemy evacuated the city early this morning. He was down at the middle ferry on the side, where he received the intelligence from a number of the citizens, who were on the opposite shore. They told him, that about 3000 of the troops had embarked on board transports. The destruction of the bridge prevented him crossing. I expect every moment official accounts on the subject, I have put six brigades in motion, and the rest of the army are preparing to follow with all possible despatch.
P.S. A letter from Capt. M'Lean, dated Philadelphia, this minute came to hand, confirming the evacuation. Published by order of Congress.
CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary.
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, June 19.
"I was yesterday evening with a Captain that speaks French; he commands a little vessel that is arrived about forty miles from hence, and came from Cape Francois, from whence he sailed the 17th of May. He told me there had arrived there, a little before his departure, 17 French ships of the line, some frigates, and 30 transports, with 3000 troops. We are ignorant of their destination."
Extract of a letter from an officer of distinction in Philadelphia, dated June 24.
"The main body of the enemy's army was at the Black Horse, 7 miles beyond Mount Holly, last night. Their movements are very slow, 7 or 8 miles a day. Our army was at Princeton, and in advance last night, moving on towards the enemy, with design of improving any favourable opportunity of attacking them. Near 400 deserters from the enemy have arrived at this place. The rear of the enemy's fleet was yesterday at Reedy island. Two divisions are gone down the river, to sea."
For SALE,
A NEGRO boy between 17 and 18 years of age, who has been upwards of three years at the carpenter's business. He is a very strong healthy lad, and sold for no fault. He may be seen, and his price known, by applying to the Printer.
His Excellency the Governor and the Hon. Council having appointed me to recruit men for the artillery of this state, all gentlemen who incline to serve the country in that respectable corps are desired to apply to Mr. William Turnbull of Essex, where they will meet with every encouragement they can reasonably expect.
JOHN MAZARET, Capt. State Art.
GENTLEMEN travellers may depend upon meeting with a speedy passage over Capahosick ferry, the subscribers being provided with expert hands and good boats. The ferrage for a man is 2 s. 6 d. for a man and horse 4 s. and carriages in proportion.
THOMAS STUBBS. ZACHARIAH GARDINER.
FOR sale, a TRACT of LAND in Gloucester county, containing two hundred acres more or less, lying in Pettisworth parish, near York river, adjoining the lands of Lewis Burwell, Esq. Any person inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscriber, at Capahosick ferry.
ZACHARIAH GARDINER.
We have just come to hand, and for sale on reasonable terms, the following medicines, viz.
VERY good Jeluis bark, jallap, ipecacuanha, fine rhubarb, manna, purging salts, nitre, opium, gentian root, tartar emetick, Spanish flies, camphor, Daffy's elixir, Godfrey's cordial, Norris's antimonial drops, Bostock's purging elixir, Eaton's balsamick elixir, Hill's essence of water dock, Lockyer's pills, and a variety of other patent medicines.
PASTEUR & GALT.
Mr. William Pelham, our apprentice, will wait on our customers with their accounts, who we hope will settle them, as we are obliged to advance the cash for every thing we purchase.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 1, 1778.
WARWICK county, July 3, 1778.
WHEREAS I lately purchased a negro woman, named Lucy, of Philip Mallicote of York county, and being informed that the said negro is under mortgage, I hereby give notice to any person who has the same to produce it in ten days after this publication in the Gazette, for should any claim be laid to her afterwards, I shall not think it valid.
(2) SUSANNAH GODWIN.
THE parish of Fairfax, in the county of Fairfax, and commonwealth of Virginia, in which is an exceeding valuable glebe, containing five hundred acres, situated about six miles from Alexandria, two from George town in Maryland, and convenient to each of its churches, with a large brick house, and every other necessary building thereon, all entirely new, being vacant of a minister, any orthodox divine, of an exemplary life, coming well recommended, and being approved of, will be received. It is not doubted but that a genteel subscription will be made up for him.
WILLIAM PAYNE, } Church-wardens. RICHARD CONWAY, }
NANSEMOND, July 1, 1778.
ALL demands against the estate of Col. Anthony Holladay, deceased, are desired to be made known without delay, that they may be adjusted and paid, and those indebted to said estate to make payment to
ANTHONY GODWIN, Exec.
RICHMOND town, July 11, 1778.
I INTEND for Europe immediately, and, until I return, have appointed Mr. Matthew Anderson my attorney.
G. ANDERSON
CHARLES CITY, July 6, 1778.
ALL persons who have demands against the estate of the late Major Samuel Harewood are once more desired to make them known to me, properly adjusted, and they shall be satisfied.
JOHN TYLER, Exec.
I have a full bred Fearnought HORSE COLT two years old, well grown, a fine bay, and well formed, which I would dispose of on long credit, if required, the purchaser paying interest after a reasonable time.
J. T.
NEW KENT, July 1, 1778.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of John Hart, deceased, or to the partnership of Allen & Hart, are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have demands are desired to apply to
JAMES SEMPLE, Adm.
ELIZABETH CITY, July 1, 1778.
THERE is at my house in this county, a likely young negro man, very quick, who says his name is James, and that he belongs to Patrick Crawford of Augusta. He is about five feet eight in height, has holes in his ears, a wart behind his right ear, and has had a cut in his left great toe. He is clothed with a linen shirt, cotton breeches, and striped yar jacket. The owner is desired to take him away and pay charges.
FRANCIS ROSS.
There is no jail in this county.
YORK, June 30, 1778.
THOSE indebted to the stores formerly kept by me are desired to discharge the several balances due from them by the first day of September next, as I am determined to give no longer indulgence to any, but shall deliver the bonds and accounts into the hands of an attorney.
LAW. SMITH, jun.
BALTIMORE, June 20, 1778.
FOR sale, a new BRIG now lying at this port; She is an exceeding well built vessel, calculated for a privateer, being constructed to sail very fast, and it is thought by judges will answer that character. She is between 120 and 130 hds. burthen, now fully and completely rigged with good cordage, and has all the sails necessary for such a vessel. The heavy sails are of Holland duck, with four 4 pound guns and carriages complete, 140 shot, six swivels twelve blunderbusses, twelve spare carriages, four iron crows, compasses, and almost every other necessary utensil to complete her for sea. Any person inclining to purchase is desired to apply before the first of August. Loan Office certificates will be taken in payment. For farther particulars inquire of the subscribers, or of Col. William Aylett in Williamsburg.
ABRAHAM VAN BLER,
JOHN CROCKETT.
RUN away from the subscriber, the first of May last, a large well made negro fellow named JOE, about thirty five years old, has a long village, a down look, a rough voice, appears to be very dumb, and is remarkably flat footed. He had only took with him, when he went away, a Virginia cloth double wove jacket, and another of the same fitted up with red, a deep blue coat either dury or curtains, and a pair of brown linen breeches. I bought him of Lewis Burwell, Esq. at Burwell's ferry, about eighteen months ago, though he had been kept at Mr. Burwell's mill quarter on Roanoke, where I expect he now is. Whoever conveys to me, in Hanover county, the said negro, shall have ten pounds if taken up on Roanoke, if at or near Burwell's ferry twenty dollars.
JOHN BUNDLEY.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the College Landing, on the 3d of June last, a bay horse four years old, about fourteen hands high, with a flat in his forehead, a narrow blaze down his face, his hind feet white and half his legs, hanging mane and long tail, neither docked nor branded, remarkably slim made, and was very poor when he went away. Whoever delivers the said horse to Joseph Juggits at said landing, to Penuel Penny near Mrs. Camp, or to Ellison Skinner in Hampton, shall have seven dollars reward, and on conviction of the thief twenty dollars.
THOMAS HATTON.
HANOVER county, July 1, 1778.
RUN away from the subscriber in Hanover county, Lick, a very black negro fellow about 35 years old, about five feet six inches high, had on a fitted Virginia cloth jacket, Russia drab breeches dyed of a very dark colour, but as he had other clothes with him it is very probable he will change them. He is a very artful cunning fellow, and is very fond of liquor, was born with ten fingers, one of which has been cut off at each hand, very plain to be perceived. I am apprehensive he will attempt to pass as a free man. I will give a reward of fifty dollars to any person who secures him so that I get him again.
JOHN BUMPASS.

BALTIMORE, July 4, 1778.
Extract of a letter from His Excellency General WASHINGTON to General ARNOLD, in Philadelphia, dated fields, near Monmouth courthouse, June 29, 1778.
I HAVE the honour to inform you, that about 7 o'clock yesterday morning both armies advanced on each other. About 12 they met on the grounds near Monmouth courthouse when an action commenced. We forced the enemy from the field, and encamped on the ground. They took a strong post in our front, secured on both flanks by morasses and thick woods, where they remained until about 12 at night, and then retreated. I cannot at this time go into a detail of matters. When opportunity permits, shall take the liberty of transmitting Congress a more particular account of the proceedings of the day.
A letter from General WASHINGTON's army, dated Monmouth courthouse, June 29, 1778.
"The events of yesterday are too interesting not to make an account of it acceptable. About 3 o'clock in the morning the British army moved on their way to Middletown Point; as soon as we had intelligence of it, a picked corps, to form our van, moved also, and soon after our whole body. About 11 o'clock our advance overtook them, but soon retreated, without engaging, and met us. We formed on the first proper piece of ground. While this was doing, two pieces of cannon, supported by Col. Livingston and Col. Stewart, with a picket corps of 300 men, kept off their main body, and made a great slaughter. In the meantime our cannon were brought up, and the army formed; on which Col. Livingston retired in good order, bringing off the cannon. Very severe skirmishing then ensued, and our troops advancing, the enemy made their last efforts upon a small body of Pennsylvania troops, at and about Mr. Tomant's house. There was considerable slaughter on both sides; and our troops then advancing they gave way, leaving us the field covered with the dead and wounded. Our troops pursued for about a mile, when night coming on, and the men much fatigued with marching and hot weather, the troops halted about half a mile beyond the ground of the principal action. About 11 o'clock they stole off, and we are informed that they are six miles from us. Our loss is not great; that of officers is much beyond the proportion of men. Col. Ramsay was cut off and made prisoner, but returned on parole. Lieut. Col. Bonner of Philadelphia is killed, and several subalterns of Stewart's detachment. Of the other troops we have lost three officers. The enemy left Col. Monckton and three other officers dead on the field, besides four others; and there are several wounded, in our hands, whose names and rank I do not know, nor are the number of prisoners, dead and wounded, on either side, yet ascertained. Upon the whole, it has been a very fortunate day, and a great honour on the troops. Had we been sufficiently strong in cavalry, the success of the day would have been much more complete. I accompanied the General, who expected himself killed as much as was proper. However, he happily received no harm."
Extract of a letter from head quarters, Monmouth county, Freehold courthouse, June 29, 1778.
"We contested the ground with the flower of their army, their light infantry and grenadiers, with between 2 and 3000 of our men. During the whole day our officers behaved with great bravery, covering and supporting each other with remarkable conduct and firmness. After beating them from every post they occupied, we remained masters of the field of battle in the evening."
"They left them, to our mercy and humanity, a number of officers and privates, in Freehold courthouse. Besides these, they carried off sixty wagons full of wounded. We have already found dead on the field of action about 200; but as the view has been cursory, there must be many more. Our loss is very inconsiderable."
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated Wednesday July 1, 1778.
"We have undoubted intelligence, that in the late battle of Monmouth, in New Jersey, the enemy have suffered to the amount of 1000 men, in killed, prisoners, and deserters."
"Doctor Kenney, of Baltimore, is among the prisoners. He was taken by Capt. Plunket, and immediately liberated on parole."
"Col. Ramsay, of Baltimore, is slightly wounded, made prisoner, and admitted to his parole by the enemy."
"P. S. Among the slain of the enemy are an aid de camp to General Clinton, Col. Hyde of the guards, Col. Monckton of the grenadiers, and Col. Abercrombie of the infantry, with many other officers of great estimation."
WILLIAMSBURG, JULY 10.
WE hear from the Eastern Shore, that on the 29th ult. two privateers, of ten and twelve guns, took a brig at the mouth of Sinepuxent loaded with tobacco, belonging to Blair McCanaghan, merchant in Philadelphia. That on the day following one of the privateers came to Matompkin inlet, and took from a small island eight or ten white men and four negroes, who were endeavouring to get off a brig. They carried off a white man and all the negroes, per-
mitting the rest to go ashore, on their promise to send them a small present of fresh provisions. That they then sent their barge into Matompkin river, and took possession of two vessels loaded with tobacco, one of which they carried off. The other was pursued by Capt. Watson and about 25 of the Accomack militia, with a few sailors, in row-boats, who about 12 o'clock at night came up with her; upon which a smart engagement ensued, for near half an hour, when the enemy, finding themselves overmatched, made their escape in their barge, leaving one twivel behind. Capt. Watson then brought the vessel safe back into harbour. The men who were released say, that the privateers belong to the infamous Goodriches.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman, dated Annapolis, July 3, 1778.
"Since writing the above, Mr. Hollingsworth at the Head of Elk writes Governor Johnson, by one of the state boats, that a general engagement happened on Sunday last, near Brunswick. The enemy abandoned the field precipitately, leaving behind them 1300 dead, with artillery, tents, and baggage. Our loss is about 900 killed and wounded. This action made the enemy change their route, and make for Black Point, near Sandy Hook. Governor Livingston was undertaken to carry General Washington, by a nearer route, there before him. It is the general opinion here, that Clinton will be besieged, at least. Our loss falls chiefly upon Smallwood's and Wayne's brigades."
Deaths. RICHARD CHAMBERLAYNE, Esq; at his seat in New Kent, after a long illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude. As justly due to the memory of this worthy member of Society, let it be said that he was possessed of many social virtues, having always been an affectionate husband, a tender parent, a warm and generous friend, an obliging neighbour, a humane master, exceedingly hospitable, just, kind, and courteous to all men. Thus truly benevolent, he lived beloved and respected, and died lamented, an irreparable loss to his incontestable family.
NAVY BOARD, July 9, 1778.
THE commanding officers of the vessels belonging to this state are directed to transmit, as early as possible, to the Navy Board, a return of the commissioned and warrant officers, specifying the dates of their several commissions and appointments.
By order of the Navy Board.
THOMAS WHITING, 1st Com.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 8, 1778.
THE officers that were concerned in the re-capture of the sloop Adventure are hereby desired to furnish me with a list of their several crews, properly proved, no others being entitled to share in the prize. Those who fail to render such lists by the 10th of August next, will be excluded, for I am determined to pay the money in my hands to such only as shall comply with the above request.
B. POWELL, Marshal.
PORT NORFOLK, Elizabeth river district.
NOTICE is hereby given to all owners, masters of vessels, and others whom it may concern, that there is an embargo laid upon all sorts of provision until the 15th day of November next. Therefore they will observe their loadings with strictness, and apply for bills of stores according to law.
J. GEORGE KELLY, Naval Officer.
FOR sale, a valuable plantation on the banks of Rappahannock, in Lancaster county, twelve miles above Urbanna, conveniently situated between two creeks, and abounding with fish, oysters, and wildfowl. It contains about one hundred acres of marsh, which at a small expense may be converted into valuable meadows, the soil equal almost to any in Virginia, for tobacco, grain, cotton, and flax; and it has, for the accommodation of a family, an elegant new brick house, with all other necessary buildings. A choice stock of cattle, sheep, and hogs, may be had with the above land.
CORBIN GRIFFIN.
I have also for sale a neat MEDICAL SHOP for a private practitioner, with a choice assortment of the most useful drugs and medicines.
YORK TOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, June 11, 1778.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away, or were stolen, yesterday, from Mr. William Willis's pasture, within a mile of York town, two horses, one a bay, fourteen hands and a half high, seven years old, with black mane and tail, both pretty long, paces, canters, and trots, and is a fine pad, not branded nor distinguished by any thing remarkable beyond the above description. The other chestnut coloured, of the Janus breed, which is easily discernable by any person acquainted with that family of horses, with a blaze in his face, long neck, rather low where it joins the withers, trots fine, paces slow, and is upon the whole a good figure of a horse, especially when under the saddle. Whoever will be so civil as to bring these horses to Mr. Willis, to Major Nicholas, or to the subscriber in York, shall receive, unquestioned, the above reward.
JOHN BANISTER.
If the above mentioned horses should have strayed to Virginia, and the person finding them will deliver them to the Reverend Mr. Davis in the neighbourhood of Petersburg, or to William Fitzhugh, Esq; of Chatham near Fredericksburg, he shall receive twenty dollars for each, or one hundred dollars for the two, delivered to me in York town, Pennsylvania. J. B.
RUN away from the subscriber, living at the mouth of Queen's creek, York river, about the 10th of March last, a dark mulatto man about 10 years old, well made, and of a middling size. His name is Daniel, though he sometimes takes the name of Daniel Tall. He has attended on me for many years, and by that means is well known in many part of this state. After running away he remained in and about Williamsburg for near ten days, and I have good reason to believe that he was carried from the College Landing to Portsmouth by a craft conducted by negroes, and I have been informed that he remained there for upwards of a month, since which he is supposed to be gone to sea, or has hired himself on board of some country craft. Whoever apprehends the said slave, and safely delivers him to me, shall receive a reward of one hundred dollars; and whoever apprehends the said slave and secures him in any jail, so as I get him again, shall receive a reward of fifty dollars.
(5) EDWARD C. TRAVIS.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, June 22, 1778.
ALL persons who have any claims against the estate of William Morris, deceased, are desired to make them known by November court, and those indebted to the said estate are desired to discharge their accounts by that time.
2p HENRY MORRIS, Jan. Adm.
HAMPTON, July 1, 1778.
I INTEND for the West Indies, and to return in a few months.
NICHOLAS POWELL.
WILLIAMSBURG, JUNE 30, 1778.
HAVING settled in this city, and engaged in the practice of the law in the General Court, and the courts in the neighbourhood thereof, it will be out of my power to attend the courts where I formerly practised. I must therefore request the favour of my clients in those courts to engage some other attorney to finish the suits in which I was employed. Mr. John Cooke, attorney at law in Brunswick county, is in possession of the papers belonging to those who have favoured me with their business, and will either deliver them on application, or retain them and finish the suits.
2p HENRY TAZEWELL.
To be SOLD at publick auction, on the premises, on Friday the 14th of August, agreeable to a late act of Assembly for that purpose.
THE glebe of the parish of St. Patrick, in the county of Prince Edward, by The VESTRY.
LOWER DISTRICT of James river.
ACCORDING to proclamations by authorities, notice is hereby given to all owners, masters of vessels, and others whom it may concern, that there is an embargo laid upon all sorts of provision to the 15th of November next. Therefore you will observe your loadings with strictness, and apply for bills of stores according to law.
JACOB WRAY, Naval Officer.
PORT HAMPTON, June 21, 1778.
I PROPOSE removing from Fredericksburg, and would gladly sell my houses and lots in said town, which are as convenient and pleasantly situated as any in the place, with requisite building for a gentleman either in or out of trade. Any person wanting to purchase may know the terms by applying to me on the premises, and possession had the first day of January.
4p LEWIS WILLIS.
THE managers of the Hampton-Sidney lottery hereby give notice, that the drawing will begin on Monday the 27th of this instant (July) at Prince Edward courthouse, and continue until finished. It is desired that gentlemen who were so kind as to undertake the sale of tickets may sell none after that day, and that they will be pleased to return those unsold to one of the managers before or on the day of drawing, as it is proposed that those remaining on hand shall be drawn on account and risk of the academy. The managers have still some tickets for sale. 2p
SOUTHAMPTON, June 8, 1778.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, the 28th of last month (May) two horses, one of them a sorrel, full four feet ten inches high, with hanging mane and switch tail, eight years old last spring, is an exceeding fine saddle horse, and when in the bridle carries his nose very straight out. The other a dark bay (or rather of the moule colour) with a small white streak down his face, is lame in his off fetlock joint, which is plain to be discovered, and is branded on the near shoulder, but cannot recollect with what letters. Whoever will bring the said horses to me, or give me information where they may be had, shall have ten dollars reward.
WILLIAM SALTER, jun.

CHARLESTOWN, June 6, 1778.
THE gentlemen appointed to commands in the partisan corps of light dragoons in the commonwealth of Virginia are required to repair without loss of time to Charlestown, in the state of Maryland, the place of general rendezvous. It is expected that immediate compliance will be given to the above order. HENRY LEE, Major C.M.P. L. D.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 21, 1778.
THE officers who have recruited men for the regiment of artillery raised for the defence of this state are desired to march them immediately to this town, where an officer properly authorised to receive them will attend for that purpose. T. MARSHALL, Col. S. A.
The subscriber has for sale at his store in Richmond, by wholesale or retail,
A GOOD assortment of coarse and fine broadcloths, worsted and hair shags, blankets, calicoes, handkerchiefs, checked linen, canvas, cotton and wool cards, writing paper, pins, needles horn and ivory combs, sealing wax, looking glasses, table knives and forks, penknives, mens and womens shoes, congo, green, and hylon tea, claret in bottles, French brandy, salt, molasses, &c. &c. p JOHN BARRETT.
WANTED, a person who understands BREWING and MALTING. Any such who can be well recommended for his honesty, sobriety, and skill in the above business, may hear of a good place by applying to the printer of this paper. p
To be SOLD, and may be entered upon the 1st day of January 1779.
A VERY valuable farm whereon the subscriber lately resided, lying in Dinwiddie county, about 24 miles from Petersburg, a remarkable healthy and pleasant situation, and the soil exceeding good for tobacco, wheat, and Indian corn. There is on it a convenient dwelling-house (though not large) and all kinds of necessary out-houses, in good repair, with a garden and yard well paled in. A more particular description would be unnecessary, as I presume no person will purchase without taking a full view of every part thereof. My price is forty shillings ready money per acre, the quantity to be ascertained at the expence of BOLLING STURKE.
FOR sale, 848 acres of land lying on both sides Horsepen creek, in Charlotte county, about eight or ten miles below the courthouse, of which a large proportion is fine low grounds and flat land, of the best quality. It is allowed, that 3000 weight of tobacco a share may easily be made on said land. It is surrounded with an excellent range, both for cattle and hogs; it is remarkable for game, and within six miles of one of the best flad fisheries on Staunton. There is a plantation on said tract, a peach orchard, and two tobacco houses (I think 40 by 20) double tiered. It was valued eight or ten years ago at 600 l. by disinterested gentlemen Mr. Simon Jackson, who lives adjoining. will show the land; and the terms may be known by applying to Mr. Sackville Brewer of said county, or to me in Louisa, near Anderson's bridge, on the South river all WILLIAM WHITE.
FOR sale, a tract of land, containing 500 acres, in the county of Surry, within a mile of the courthouse, on the head of Gray's creek, very conveniently situated for trade either to Williamsburg or up and down James river. The land is exceeding good for grain of any kind, and as well timbered with white oak, poplar, and pine, as any land in the lower part of the country. I have also for sale a lot and st. house on Gray's creek, not more than three quarters of a mile from the aforesaid land, which renders it still more valuable. The road is very level and good to the landing, and the water navigable for vessels of 25 bds. burthen. The land may be seen and the terms known by applying to the subscriber, who lives near the premises. 4p ROBERT WATKINS.
Lately imported from Bourdeaux and Martinique, the following articles, which are to be sold by Nicholas Seabrook in Richmond town, viz.
RHUBARB glauber salts jalap, senna, nutmegs, ipecacuanha, Spanish flies, vitriolated tartar, salop, valerian, opium, gum arabick, verdigrise, magnesia alba, salt of wormwood, balsam capivi, myrrh, manna, Castile soap, camphire, tartar emetick, corrosive sublimate, red precipitate, calomel, fulphur, spirit of turpentine, &c. Also Russia sail duck, sewing twine, large and small sail needles, palms, half and quarter minute glasses, speaking trumpets, spy glasses, pump nails, black pepper, allum, green and bohea tea, sewing silk, handkerchiefs, post paper, large and small invoice ditto, horn and ivory combs, couteau knives, scissors, pins and needles, watch, crystals, cap wire, bottle corks, nuns pincushions, snuff-boxes, sealing wax, morocco, silk, and stuff shoes, claret, conack brandy, sugar, molasses, German steel, &c. &c. 4p
MAY 26, 1778.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Richmond town, about the middle of last month, a chestnut sorrel horse above fourteen hands high, five years old, but has no marks that I can recollect. Whoever delivers the said horse to John Johnson at Dover in Goochland county shall receive five pounds, and on conviction of the thief one hundred dollars.
4p JOHN T. GRIFFIN.
Just from France, and to be sold at the subscriber's store, in Petersburg, for ready cash, or tobacco at market price a large assortment of the following goods, viz.
LINENS, calicoes, checks, stripes, combs, pins, needles, wafers, threads of different kinds, looking-glasses of different sizes, handkerchiefs, mens and womens shoes, shoe boots, cards, blankets of different kinds, cloths of different kinds, with buttons and twist, amongst the cloths several pieces of blue, green, red, and London brown, worsted shags, best bottled claret in cases, French brandy, paper, canvas, sail twine, fish hooks and lines, sugar, coffee, salt, &c. &c. &c. (if) WILLIAM CALL.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 25th of July, at my house in the county of Amelia,
A VARIETY of household and kitchen furniture, also a parcel of mens wearing clothes.
6p JOHN PRIDE.
To be SOLD, pursuant to the last will of Charles Thornton, deceased, on Friday the 14th of August next, at Thornton's ordinary, in Prince William, near the premises, for ready money,
THREE hundred and twenty acres of exceeding good level land, well watered and timbered, whereon are two small plantations under good fencing, with tolerable apple orchards on each. It lies convenient to the said ordinary, on the great road leading from the Northward to the Southward, and to a fine merchant mill on Broad run of Occoquan. -- All persons who have any demands against the estate are desired to make them known on the day of sale, and those indebted thereto are desired to make payment to
6p ROBERT WARREN, Executor.
FOR sale, a tract of land on Swift creek, Nash county, North Carolina, containing 700 acres, good for corn, wheat, and tobacco, or any other produce of this state. There is a dwelling-house, granary, and other necessary out-houses, a fine young apple orchard of 400 trees, and a peach orchard of 500 trees. About eighty acres are cleared and under good fencing, and the plantation is in order for cropping. It lies about 2 miles from Halifax, and about 22 from Tarborough, on a very publick road, and is a fine place for a tavern. It is also convenient to four good mills, and to a fishery. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber on the premises, near Whittington's bridge.
4p SAMUEL SORSBY.
ON Friday the 27th of December, 1777, I hired a horse to one William Goldsbury, since which time have neither seen nor heard from the man, nor has the horse been returned. As he intended to North Carolina, on Tar river, and immediately to return, I am apprehensive some mishap has befallen to him the said William Goldsbury, either by death or some unforeseen casualty. The horse is a light gray, about ten years old, thirteen hands and a half high, has a small piece taken out of one of his ears, as well as I remember his right, branded on his near buttock WRW in a piece, paces a little, trots and canters tolerably well, but rather slack of courage. Whoever has such a horse in possession is desired to convey him to me in Urbanna, Middlesex county, or give such intelligence as I may get him again.
JOHN CRAINE.
ON the 4th of this month (June) I had a boy, horse, and baggage, intercepted on the road between Petersburg and Hick's ford by a fellow of Sir Peyton Skipwith's, and after being conducted by him as far as Mr. James Wall's over Hick's ford bridge, they were seen on the 6th to return and take the Southampton road down Mekerrin towards South Quay and Pitch Landing. My boy is black, named Pompey, about fifteen years old, badly grown, has a defect in one eye, though the eye be not fallen it is very discernable, and had on the common country manufacture. The horse is a bright sorrel, middle sized, a work beast, about twelve years old, and branded on the near buttock I B. The bag consisted of a bag of tow enclosing a plow hoe, a coulter and a padlock, also nine reaper hooks in one bundle, and three scythes, two rings, and two handles for fixing them to helves in another bundle. Sir Peyton's fellow, very lately, and for a long time past, my property, and well known as such by the name of Ben Harawood, is a mulatto son of a white man; he is under the middle stature, has lantern jaws, is poor, about forty years old, has lost two or three of his fore teeth, chews tobacco, has often readily passed for a free man, very much addicted to drunkenness, is a good hostler, gardener, and ditcher, and very artful and well spoken. I guess his plan is to go to Pitch Landing, South Quay, or Suffolk, sell the boy, horse, and baggage, and then enter himself a sailor. The black boy it is probable will tell the truth, as he was certainly deceived in a promise of the mulatto's to conduct him to my plantation on Roanoke, whither he had never been sent before. I, or Sir Peyton, will give fifty dollars for having them delivered to me in Dinwiddie, or to him at Hog Island, and more than an equal proportion for any part. I will refund the purchase money for the tools. Any information leading to their capture shall be generously rewarded. ROBERT SKIPWITH.
DESERTED from the Safeguard galley, Lieutenant Vential, a native of Minorca, talks English pretty well, and is about five feet one or two inches high. It is supposed he is gone to South Quay, therefore all masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him away, or employing him. Whoever secures him, so that I get him again, shall have thirty dollars reward. || GEORGE ELLIOTT, Captain.
Opened, and now for sale at our store in Richmond, the following GOODS, at wholesale or retail,
IRISH linens, osnaburgs, sheeting, coarse white linens, check linen, linen handkerchiefs, cambric, striped and flowered lawn, brown and bleached Russian drabs, sewing silk, thread, pins, lump and brown sugar, coffee, bohea and congo tea, common and best Jesuits bark, jalap, senna, manna, rhubarb, calomel, quicksilver, salts, ipecacuanha, copperas, claret in cases, French brandy, bell metal, French and allum salt, crockett saws, and a large assortment of cutlery, consisting of knives and forks, couteau and penknives, scissors, shears, and carpenters tools.
The following GOODS, just arrived, will be opened in ten weeks, equal in quality to those from London, and well suited for wholesale purchasers,
SUPERFINE scarlet, blue, and white broadcloth, with trimmings, coloured and nuns thread, bandana handkerchiefs, silk romals, knives and forks, penknives, couteaus, scissors and shears, a large assortment of files, coat and vest metal buttons, sleeve buttons, shoe buckles, ivory and horn combs, an assortment of gaiters, best buckskin gloves, linen handkerchiefs, common and best needles and pins, bottle corks, a large assortment of worsted and thread stockings, coarse and fine white linens, best German linens and osnaburgs, snaffle and curb bridles, mens saddles and shoes, girts, copperas, cotton and wool cards, mens hats, three pair of four pound guns and carriages, and every other implement complete, 150 pair of pistols, and many other articles too tedious to mention.
NORTON & BRALL.
For SALE,
A NEGRO MAN, twenty years old, who has been much used to horses, and waiting on a gentleman. For farther particulars inquire of the printer of this paper.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 25, 1778.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARDS
FOR apprehending and securing in any jail, so that I get him again, a negro fellow named SAM, who formerly drove my cart; he is of a yellowish complexion, about 35 years of age, and is so well known in and about Williamsburg that a farther description of him is needless. He has been seen frequently in Williamsburg, and has a brother at Colonel Charles Barham's, in the lower end of James City county, where he frequently goes to.
(if) JOHN LEWIS.
JAMES CITY, June 25, 1778.
RUN away from the subscriber, three negro women, named Venus, Zeny, and Nelly, and a negro man named Jack Dismal. He is the husband of Venus, and probably with her; they have both been seen in Isle of Wight county, and are supposed to be there still. Zeny being the mother of Nelly, it is conjectured they are together; probably they are lurking in Williamsburg, or the neighbourhood. I will give a reward of forty dollars to any person who will secure the negroes in any jail within this state, and give notice thereof either to myself in Prince William county, or to Mr. John Blair in Williamsburg, and proportionably for one or more of them.
MARY BURWELL.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Petersburg, on Saturday the 13th instant (June) a bay horse about fourteen hands and a half high, about nine years old, with a star in his forehead, hanging mane and short switch tail, has the mark of a cut on one of his shoulders, paces, trots, and gallops very well, will not stand by his bridle, his brand (if any) TR in a piece. Also a blood bay horse about fifteen hands high, about five years old, has a small wart on one of his ears, hanging mane and long switch tail, trots, gallops, and paces slow, and has been lately trimmed. Whoever delivers the said horses to me shall have ten dollars for each, and if stolen, on conviction of the thief, ten pounds.
cp HUMPHREY RICHARDS.
STOLEN from the subscriber in Isle of Wight county, the 28th of March last, a large bay horse with one glass eye and a blemish in the other, thick bushy mane and short switch tail, seems to be crest fallen, has some white on one of his hind feet, his sides rubbed with the stirrup leathers, gallops and trots well, his brand (if any) f right. The saddle and bridle were also taken with the horse. I suspect a person who calls himself Simmons (or Simpson) from Westmoreland county, who had on a reddish colored surcoat, is about five feet six inches high, has short black curled hair, full eyed, much pitted with the smallpox, and of a red complexion. Whoever delivers the said horse, saddle and bridle, to Mr. John Crump in Williamsburg, or to the subscriber, shall have ten pounds reward, and ten more on conviction of the thief.
p TIMOTHY TYNE.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 20, 1778.
STRAYED or STOLEN from this city on Tuesday evening the 17th instant, a likely black horse about fourteen hands high, with langing mane and switch tail, paces, gallops, and trots well, is rather cat-hammed, and about seven years old, his brand, if any, unknown. Whoever will bring the said horse to me at Mr. Maupins, or give such intelligence for that I may recover him again, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward; if stolen, on conviction of the thief, FIFTY DOLLARS, paid by
THOMAS SMITH.

TAKEN up in Fauquier , a brindled cow about five years old, with a star in her forehead, her hind legs, back, belly, and tail, white and marked with a swallow fork in each ear. Appraised to five pounds seven shillings and six pence. --- A brindled heifer about three years old with a star in her forehead, a little white on the rump, her hind legs, tail, and belly, white, marked with a half spade in the right ear, and a swallow fork and underkeel in the left. Appraised to fifty shillings. --- A red bull about two years old, unmarked. Appraised to fifteen shillings. --- A red heifer about four years old with some white on her back and belly, unmarked. Appraised to three pounds ten shillings. --- A red steer about four years old marked with a half spade in his left ear, and his right ear marked like an X. Appraised to three pounds. p JAMES BRYAN.
TAKEN up in Fauquier , a brindled steer about three years old, marked with a crop and two swallow forks, or slits, in the right ear, and a hole in the left. Appraised to four pounds. p ISHAM KEITH.
TAKEN up in Goochland , near Beaverdam church, a sorrel mare about four feet ten inches high, her mane short and appears to have been roached some time ago, has a few white spots on her, but neither docked nor branded. Appraised to thirty pounds. p JOSEPH LEWIS.
TAKEN up at Mr. Hutton's forge, in Stafford , two cows. One red, marked in the left ear with a crop, the other black, marked in the right ear with a slit. Appraised to eight pounds each. p JOHN STRODE.
TAKEN up in Loudoun , a brown horse near fourteen hands high, about six years old, has a small star in his forehead, both hind feet white, trots branded on the near shoulder I P , and on the near and off buttock V P . Appraised to twenty five pounds. p JOHN TODHUNTER.
TAKEN up in Culpeper , a sorrel mare about eight years old, five feet high, with a blaze in her face, branded on the near shoulder T , and on the near buttock D . Appraised to twenty five pounds. p ANDREW JOHNSTON.
TAKEN up near Culpeper courthouse, a black filly about two years old, four feet four inches high, neither docked nor branded. Appraised to sixteen pounds. p WILLIAM GARTER.
TAKEN up in Prince William , five white shoats, marked with two holes in the right ear, and a crop and slit in the left. Appraised to three pounds fifteen shillings. p WILLIAM GAINES.
TAKEN up in Culpeper , a bay mare ten or twelve years old, about four feet five inches high, with a blaze in her face, a white spot on her near shoulder, her hind feet white, and branded on the near buttock IC . Also a black horse colt about four feet six inches high, about three years old, short docked, and branded on the near buttock, as near as can be made out, L . Appraised to ten pounds each. p CHRISTOPHER ZIMMERMAN.
TAKEN up in Culpeper , three stray cattle, viz. Two steers without horns, one black and white, the other brindled, with a white star in his forehead, marked with a swallow fork in the under side of the right ear, and two slits in the left. The other is a red cow with a bob tail, white in her forehead, marked with two swallow forks, and branded on the horn AKID . Appraised to fifteen pounds. p LAWRENCE SLAUGHTER.
TAKEN up in Hanover , a black mare about three years old, and four feet five inches high. Appraised to fifteen pounds. p SHADRACH WATT.
TAKEN up in Albemarle , on the north side of Fluvanna river, a red steer eight or nine years old, with a bob tail, a little white on the left flank, appears to have been worked, his horns seem to have had a title taken off the ends, and marked with two swallow forks and an underkeel in the right ear. This steer has my mark, and I have reason to believe is my property, as my negroes lost it some years ago, on their way to the Manakin town; but if any person has a better title to him than I have, I shall be glad to make it known shortly, as he is intended for the United States . p JOHN SCOTT.
TAKEN up in Prince William , a black horse about thirteen hands three inches high, has a large white spot on the off side of his back, two little spots on the near side of his back, and branded on the near buttock something like an L . p THOMAS CHAPMAN.
TAKEN up in King George , a sorrel horse about thirteen hands high, with a blaze face, his hind feet white, hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near shoulder I . Appraised to twelve pounds. p GEORGE RIDING.
TAKEN up in Orange , a black mare three years old last spring, about four feet four inches high, with some white hairs in her forehead, and branded on the near buttock resembling J Y . Appraised to twelve pounds. p FRANCIS TALIAFERRO.
TAKEN up in Halifax , a sorrel mare thirteen or fourteen years old, four feet five or six inches high, with a star in her forehead, has been shod before, paces naturally, has had the pole evil, which appears to be rising again, and branded on the near buttock something like H . Appraised to ten pounds. p ROBERT LOXLEY STUBBLEFIELD.
TAKEN up in Culpeper , on the Thoroughfare mountain, a bright bay mare, about five years old, four feet seven inches high, neither docked nor branded. Appraised to thirty five pounds. p AUGUSTINE JENNENS.
TAKEN up in Fauquier , a red steer with white hind parts mixed with red spots, white under his belly, about six years old, appears to have been worked, the ends of his horns have been sawed off, and is marked with a crop in the right ear. Appraised to three pounds ten shillings. p BENJAMIN MATTHEW.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg , a three year old brindled steer marked with a crop and slope from the bottom part of each ear, and a hole in the right. Appraised to forty shillings. p JOHN HUTCHESON.
TAKEN up in Augusta , near Rockfish gap, a bay mare about four feet four inches high, about three years old, branded on the near shoulder I , and on the buttock B . Appraised to fifteen pounds. p MARY TEAS.
TAKEN up in Lunenburg , a dark bay horse six or seven years old, four feet seven inches high, his off hind foot white, and part of his off fore foot, has a star in his forehead, a roached mane, the hair under his jaw trimmed, is a natural pacer, there are two saddle spots on his near side, and he is branded on the off shoulder R . Appraised to fifteen pounds. p HENRY HAYES.
TAKEN up in Amelia , in the fork of Nottoway , a red heifer about a year and a half old, badly grown, and not marked. Appraised to thirty five shillings. p PETER LUMKIN.
TAKEN up in Botetourt , on Roanoke back creek, a black mare ten or eleven years old, has a small star in her forehead, branded on the near shoulder G , and the buttock T . She has a black colt with a small star. They are both natural trotters. Appraised to fifteen pounds. p GILBERT MARSHALL.
TAKEN up in Culpeper , a dark bay mare about two years old, about four feet five inches high, has a small star in her forehead, a roached mane, but neither docked nor branded. Appraised to nine pounds. p ANNE GREEN.
TAKEN up in Culpeper , a roan mare thirteen hands high, about fifteen years old, with hanging mane and switch tail, paces very well, shod all round, and had a bell on tied with a leather strap. Appraised to ten pounds. p ANNE GREEN.
TAKEN up in Amelia , near the courthouse, a red and white pied heifer, marked with a crop and slit in the right ear, and a slit in the left. Appraised to three pounds. p RICHARD JONES, sen.
TAKEN up in Powell's valley , Washington county, a bay mare, neither docked nor branded, about four years old, about thirteen hands and an inch high, and has a star and long snip in her face. p ROBERT BOYLES.
TAKEN up near Prince Edward courthouse, a five year old black steer, with a small white spot on his thigh, a little white under his belly, and marked with a smooth crop in the left ear. Appraised to ten pounds. p PHILEMON HALCOMBE.
TAKEN up in Amelia , on Deep creek, a red heifer about three years old, the end of her tail appears to be broke off, and marked with a crop in the right ear. Appraised to fifty shillings. p JOHN HOWSON.
TAKEN up in Prince Edward , on Vaughan's creek, a two year old red and white steer. Appraised to thirty shillings. p JACOB WOODSON.
TAKEN up in Amberst , a bay horse three years old, one of his hind feet white, his mane trimmed, switch tail, and branded on the off buttock J . Appraised to seven pounds. p SAMUEL LACKEY.
TAKEN up in Fauquier , a bay horse about fourteen hands high, about fourteen years old, and his right hind foot white. Appraised to six pounds. p A. CHURCHHILL.
TAKEN up in Prince Edward , a bay horse about four feet eight inches high, seven years old, has several saddle spots, a scar on the right side of his face, occasioned by the nose evil, and branded on the near buttock W . Appraised to fifteen pounds. p JOHN MORTON.
TAKEN up in New Kent , a sorrel horse four feet nine inches high, about twelve years old, with a small star in his forehead, a few white hairs down his nose, is a natural pacer, appears to be figured on the buttock, but has no brand perceivable. Appraised to twenty pounds. p STANHOPE VAUGHAN.
TAKEN up in Spotsylvania , a sorrel horse about four feet nine inches high, appears to be very old, with a blaze in his face, his near hind foot white, and branded on the near buttock R D . Appraised to forty pounds. p RICE VASS.
TAKEN up in Brunswick , a brindled steer about a year old, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and a crop, hole, and underkeel in the left. Appraised to twenty seven shillings and six pence. p JACOB MILLER.
TAKEN up in Brunswick , a brindled and white bull about four years old, marked with a swallow fork and underkeel in the right ear, and a crop and underkeel in the left. Appraised to fifty shillings. p WILLIAM BATTE.
TAKEN up in Pittsylvania , on Sandy river, a fleabitten white mare, about four feet five inches high, about fourteen years old, has a scar on her nose, which appears to have been done by dogs, hanging mane, some hairs cropped off her tail, is a natural trotter, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock R , in an O . Appraised to eight pounds. p ABRAHAM STULTS.
TAKEN up in Pittsylvania , on Banister river, a boat of a yellow red colour with black spots, about three years old, marked with a crop, underkeel, and slit in the left ear, his right ear off close to his head. Appraised to twenty five shillings. p PYRANT EASLEY.
TAKEN up in James City , a small red steer, marked with a slit in the right ear, and a crop in the left. Appraised to three pounds. p WILLIAM GRAVES.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg , a dark brown steer with a white belly, his hind legs white and part of his tail, appears to be two years old, marked with a crop and two slits in the right ear, and a swallow fork in the left. Appraised to thirty shillings. p ANDREW GREGORY.
TAKEN up in Prince Edward , on Sailor's creek, a dark bay horse about four feet four inches high, with hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near buttock, but not perceivable. Appraised to fifteen pounds. p ROBERT GOODE.
TAKEN up in Spotsylvania , a pale brindled bull about three years old, has some white in his face, under his flanks and on the end of his tail, marked with a crop and two holes in the right ear, and a crop and two slits in the left. Appraised to forty shillings. p EDWARD HERNDON.
TAKEN up in Halifax , on Poplar creek, a red and white pied bull three years old next spring, marked with an underkeel in the right ear, and a crop in the left. Appraised to thirty shillings. p ROBERT KENT.
TAKEN up in Amelia , in the fork of Nottoway , two work steers. One a red and white pied, about eight years old, his horns sawed, and his back and side very much bruised. The other black, with a little white on his back and belly, part of his hind legs and half his tail white, and about four or five years old. They are both marked with a crop, slit, and underkeel in each ear. Appraised to seven pounds each. p SMITH BOLLING.
TAKEN up in Charlotte , on Ward's fork creek, a bay horse about six years old, about four feet four inches and a half high, has a long star in his forehead, a few saddle spots, branded on each shoulder 3 B , and had a bell on. Appraised to eighteen pounds. p JOEL TOWNES.
TAKEN up in Halifax , a pied bull about four years old, marked with a slit and underkeel in the right ear, and a slit and nick in the under part of the left. Appraised to three pounds. p GEORGE COMBS.
TAKEN up in Halifax , on Baron's creek, a bay roan mare four years old, four feet four or five inches high, has a few white hairs in her forehead, a saddle spot on the off side of her back, her left hind foot white, and branded on the near buttock with a three barred stirrup iron. Appraised to sixteen pounds. p WILLIAM PITTYPOOL.
TAKEN up in Amelia , on Little Nottoway , a red heifer about three years old, marked with a crop and slit in each ear. Appraised to three pounds. p ALEXANDER GREY.