The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1777-08-08 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
High HEAVEN to GRACIOUS ENDS directs the STORM!
WESTOVER, August 1, 1777.
THE earnest desire I have to settle the affairs of the late col. Byrd obliges me again to request the favour of all persons who have demands against his estate to make them known, and that they would furnish me with their accounts, stated from their first transactions with that gentleman. These accounts I should be glad to receive as soon as possible, as I am anxious to give his creditors every satisfaction in my power. I am, in a particular manner, to entreat those gentlemen who may have been employed to collect monies for col. Byrd to furnish me with a state of his affairs in their hands; and as many judgments may have been entered against his debtors in different county courts, I will thankfully pay the clerks for copies of such judgments. Those persons who may not have convenient opportunities to Westover will please to send the papers I have requested to Mr. Ferman Baker, near Petersburg, who will pay any expense of postage, or for copies of judgments, as above desired.
MARY BYRD, executrix.
N. B. It appearing, from col. Byrd's books, that very large sums are due to him for lottery tickets, and on other accounts, it will be taken particularly kind of his debtors to be speedy in making payment. (4)
Aug. 6, 1777.
THIS is to advertise the publick, that the land whereon I live, called and known by the name of VAUXHALL, containing 3008 acres, with three good plantations, good orchards of apples, peaches, and cherries, will be sold altogether, or in parcels, as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers, on Monday the 25th instant, for ready money; also a gilt and double fow will within one mile of Vauxhall, on the same day, and 25 Virginia born slaves, for ready money also. The several plantations are under good fences, and land sufficient to work 15 hands. PHIL JOHNSON. JAMES BRAY JOHNSON.
FAIRFAX county, August 1, 1777.
I DO hereby certify, that my son Philip Grimes has deserted my house, and now is going about in an idle manner; and the cause for his leaving me is on account that I am against and will not give my consent that he should intermarry with a certain Bathsheba Hollis (alias Jackson) who is a melator, and do forewarn all ministers to publish or marry the said Philip Grimes to any person whatever, while under age, as he is but 20 years old the 24th day of December next. PHILIP GRIMES.
August 1, 1777.
WHEREAS my wife Elizabeth has behaved in a very uncommon manner to me of late, this is to forewarn all persons from having any dealings with her on my account, as I will not be answerable for any debts of her contracting after this date. THOMAS HUNTON.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Monday the 18th of August, on the premises,
A TRACT of valuable land in Amelia county, near the courthouse, lying on both sides of Little creek, containing 746 acres, upon which is a plantation, in good order for cropping, sufficient to work 8 or 10 hands, with necessary houses for the reception of a family, and a fine young orchard of 200 apple and 3 or 400 peach trees just beginning to bear. The land is fine for tobacco and corn, the soil of the greatest part being exceedingly rich. One half of the purchase money to be paid on the acknowledgment of the deed, the other half on the 1st day of September 1779 — Also to be sold, on the above terms, on Wednesday the 20th of August, a tract of land in Prince Edward, about 6 miles below the courthouse, containing about 420 acres. It is very good for tobacco, corn, and wheat; and there is a fine new plantation, sufficient to work 4 hands, with an overseer's house, &c. Bond and security will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid — The greatest part of the stock of cattle, hogs, and sheep, belonging to each plantation, will be sold to the highest bidders, for ready money, on the same days the lands are sold. WILLIAM THOMPSON.
To be RENTED, and entered on the 1st day of November next,
THE houses on the main road leading from Hanover courthouse to Hanover town, conveniently situated for the purpose of tavern-keeping, or residence for a private family, having eight good rooms below and two above stairs, with a good kitchen, dairy, wash house, meat house, and a large barn and stable. Any person inclined to rent may know the terms by application to the subscriber, on the premises. THOMAS SMITH.
FOR SALE, for cash, or European and West India goods, a TRACT of LAND near the Halfway House between York and Hampton, pleasantly situated on the main road, whereon is a good dwelling house, kitchen, and other convenient houses, with very good apple and peach orchards. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to Mr. Daniel Preston, living near the premises. Also 100 acres of WOOD LAND within 5 miles of Portsmouth town, whereon is a great quantity of very fine pine and oak timber for ship building, and it is within a mile of a very good landing. For terms apply to the subscriber, in Portsmouth. THOMAS TOYER.
For SALE, A CHASE-MARINE, or port wagon, with harness for two or four horses, all in good repair. W. GOOSLEY.
YORK. August 7, 1777.
NEXT Monday will be sold before Mr. Galt's door, in the town of Richmond, three likely Virginia born SLAVES, for ready money. I
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money on Monday the 1st of September, at Richmond town, in Henrico county,
A VERY good SCHOONER, of about 70 tons burthen, with her sails, rigging, anchors, and boat; also two anchors, and a large boat, the property of capt. Caleb Davis, deceased. And will be sold at the late dwelling house of the said Davis, in Bermuda Hundred, on Thursday the 21st instant, sundry household and kitchen furniture, also two good cows and calves, with three good horses, and a very good new double chaise and harness. The terms will be agreed on at the day of sale — All persons indebted to the said estate are desired to come and pay off their accounts, and those who have any demands against it are desired to bring them in proved, that they may receive payment. JOHN ARCHER, exec. August 1, 1777.
For SALE, A SHIP now on the stocks, burthen about 200 tons, about half built, and well calculated for tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms, and be shown the vessel by applying to David Portel, near Portsmouth. I
FOR SALE, 1300 ACRES of LAND on Sweathouse creek, Amelia county, 30 miles from Petersburg, whereon is some valuable meadow ground. The buildings are new, and in tolerable order for the reception of a genteel family. A farther description is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed that any person inclined to purchase will come and view the premises. The terms will be quite easy. EDWARD MUNFORD.
To be SOLD, on Monday the 30th instant (August) on the premises,
A TRACT of good tobacco land in the county of Orange, about 8 miles above the courthouse, on the road that leads from Charlottesville, in the county of Albemarle, to Frederickburg, containing by estimation 1000 acres, with a plantation thereon sufficient to work 8 hands. A large stream runs through the whole of this tract, where is a great quantity of limestone, also a great deal of fine meadow land on both sides the swamp. Any person inclined to purchase may be shown the land by applying to the subscriber, who is properly authorised to sell the same for Burr Harrison Esq; T. BARBOUR.
WHEREAS Peter Presly Thornton, Esq; of Northumberland county, has by his letter constituted and authorised me the subscriber his lawful and acting attorney during his absence from this commonwealth, this is to request and advertise all persons who have any demands against him, being properly authenticated, to apply for payment thereof, and that every person who is indebted to him will immediately settle their accounts, and pay the same, that the said attorney may be speedily enabled to satisfy and adjust all matters relative to the affairs of the said P. P. Thornton. JOHN MACKAY.

BOSTON, July 10.
L AST Sunday arrived at this port the brigantine Freedom, of 12 guns, in the service of this state, John Clouston, esq; commander, in 40 days from Nantz. Capt. Clouston sailed from Marblehead the 8th of last March, and has since taken 16 sail of vessels, 5 of which he burnt, gave two away, for the sake of getting rid of the prisoners, and discharged 9 for port, three of which are arrived; all the rest, except one, are undoubtedly retaken, or lost. The brig came loaded entirely with military stores. Capt. Clouston informs, that the brig Rising States, of this port, commanded by capt. Thompson, was taken by a British frigate, and carried into Bristol.
Monday last was sent into an eastern port a prize brigantine, by capt. M c Clary, laden with green fish and salt.
Last Tuesday arrived at a safe port a prize brig, laden with rum; she was bound from Jamaica to Liverpool, and was captured by capt. Oaks, in the private armed brig Hawk. She sailed from Jamaica the beginning of April last, in company with 50 sail of merchantment, under convoy of a frigate.
Friday last being the anniversary of American independence, when the 13 United States publickly and gloriously threw off the shackles forged by George III. the British tyrant, and nobly resumed those rights which God and nature bestowed on man, the day was noticed by every mark of joy.
PHILADELPHIA, July 24.
B Y a gentleman from Boston we are informed that capt. Manly and M c Neil, in two continental frigates, have taken the Fox frigate of 28 guns, on the banks of Newfoundland. M c Neil's ship is put into Boston, to refit. They manned the Fox immediately, and 50 of her hands entered on board the two American ships.
Extract of a letter from Shrewsbury, dated July 23.
"On Sunday the 20th instant I had the honor of informing you that 160 sail of the enemy's fleet had come from the Watering Place, and lay in Sandy Hook bay. On Monday morning 15 transports and men of war joined them, and about 10 o'clock 80 small brigs, Schooners, and sloops, came out of the Narrows, and joined the grand fleet. On Tuesday they lay still, but this morning, at half past 6, the signal gun for sailing was fired, the wind N. W. and at 7 they began to get under way, and stood for sea. After they got clear of the Hook, they steered a S. E. course under a very easy sail, in three divisions. I attended their motions until sun down and perceived very little difference in their course, sometimes appearing to steer a little to the eastward, at other times somewhat to the southward."
"By a deserter from on board the transport ship America, I am this morning informed that some part of general Howe's army, which crossed from this state to Staten island, have been sent to New York; he cannot say what number, but thinks not exceeding 5000. He also informs, that the remainder, except two Hessian regiments, which were left as a guard upon the island, are embarked on board this fleet."
BALTIMORE, July 29.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated July 26.
T HE account of captains Manly and M c Neil, in two continental frigates, having taken the Fox frigate of 28 guns, is confirmed. Manly engaged her three gaffes before M c Neil got up; on his getting up he endeavoured to throw his ship into stays, with a view to rake the Fox fore and aft, but unfortunately his ship missed stays, when he received a whole broadside in his stern, and a dangerous wound. Manly had 12 men killed the first broadside, and none afterwards; the Fox
had 18 killed during the action. Manly's first lieutenant has the command of the prize, and remains out on a cruise. M c Neil's ship, being much damaged, is returned to refit.---Since the fleet, consisting of 260 sail, went out of the Hook on Wednesday morning, we have no intelligence of them, which makes us conclude they are bound to New England, where I doubt not they will meet with a proper reception. General Sullivan, with three brigades, it is said has crossed the North river.
"A letter from Pecks Kill, dated the 21st instant, says, we have an account that general St. Clair, being strongly reinforced, had, by forced and stolen marches, thrown a considerable body of men in the rear of Burgoyne's army that were pursuing our retreat, and had destroyed their boats, which cut off a retreat, engaged the enemy front and rear, took and killed 1000, and put the whole to the rout, who fled to the mountains. This account we had yesterday, without saying how they got the information, and as yet wants confirmation; but it bears a strong face of probability, as it is known general St. Clair had a large reinforcement from Connecticut, besides the troops sent up under general Nixon from Pecks Kill."
"It appears that there are no regular troops left at Staten Island, only about 500 of the new levies, and about 2000 regulars and Hessians at New York."
"Above two thirds of general Washington's army are now on their march for this city; the remainder are sent to New England, under general Sullivan. General Mifflin, and others, are expected in town to night. The affair of St. Clair's defeating the enemy seems to gain credit, as sundry letters from head quarters mention it, though no express from the general; the enemy's loss said to be 1200 taken and killed, and 600 boats destroyed."
WILLIAMSBURG, August 8.
L AST Tuesday the Hon. Mrs. Washington arrived in this city, amidst the ringing of bells, several discharges of artillery and volleys of small arms from the troops stationed here, and the cordial good wishes of all the inhabitants, who have the greatest regard for her Ladyship's own personal merit, and a grateful sense of the eminent services rendered to the United American States by her illustrious consort.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, July 29.
"The enemy's fleet sailed last week, one division of which was seen last Saturday off Egg harbour, about 50 miles to the northward of these capes. It is yet uncertain whether this is not a feint to draw general Washington to the south, and harass his troops with long marches. We are preparing to receive Mr. Howe, should he really intend an attack upon this city; and the general is so posted as to be ready to meet him, wherever he may go. I hear it is supposed at camp, upon what foundation I know not, that the enemy's design is to form a line from some where about Newcastle to the Head of Elk, and enclose all the country from thence to Cape Charles; for which purpose one division of the fleet is to go to Chesapeake, and land the troops at Elk. If they have really any such intention, they are induced to it by the number of Tories in that quarter. It is but a paltry scheme, well fitted, however, to Howe's genius."
Extract of another letter, of the same date, from Philadelphia.
"General Howe sailed last Thursday morning, with 260 sail, from the Sound, supposed to have 12,000 troops on board, standing S. E. General Clinton, with 3000, remains at New York.---General
Nash came down here on Sunday from Trenton, with his brigade. General Washington is marching with his army, in four divisions, by different routes, to this city. He can ferry 4000 men across the Delaware in an hour, with the boats he carries in waggons, besides the artillery, baggage, &c. General Mifflin has just received a letter from the general, with orders to view the ground and pass low down the Delaware, and to employ guides, &c. as he is determined to keep Howe and his army at bay. Orders are gone to employ all the bakers in this city to bake biscuit for the army, who are in high spirits, and well found with all necessaries for a campaign. Generals Gates, Mifflin, Armstrong, and Nash, are now here. I expect the militia will be called out in a few days. All the general officers with Howe may come here, as he will meet with a warm reception."
Extract of a letter from Fredericksburg, August 5.
"There is a report in Philadelphia, that the Fox frigate is retaken by a 64 gun ship, though it is not fully credited.---Two persons, it is said, are apprehended at head quarters, who confess that they were sent out by the enemy to assassinate general Washington." [Almighty God defend and protect our beloved general from the machinations of such vile miscreants, the once famed and generous Britons! May he live to accomplish the glorious work of our independence, and receive the grateful plaudit of his country.]
By col. Fannie and mr. Duncan Rose, just returned from Philadelphia, who left it last Friday morning, we learn that his excellency general Washington arrived in that city the evening before, and next day set out for Chester, about 15 miles from Philadelphia, accompanied by general Gates and other officers, to reconnoitre the grounds on the Delaware; that the main body of our army is now at Germantown, general Putnam with 8000 men opposite to Pecks Kill, and general Nash's brigade, and col. Proctor with his artillery, at Chester, composing a body of about 2000. Eighteen hundred militia are posted at different stations on the Delaware.---An express arrived to general Mifflin, in Philadelphia, on Friday morning, from the capes of Delaware, with advice that Howe's fleet had disappeared. General Gates had received a letter from Nantz, with an account of 13 sail of the line, and a number of other vessels, with troops on board, having sailed from Brest the 7th of May; supposed for Quebec.---General Washington is in perfect health, the troops well fed, well clothed, and in high spirits, and eager to come to blows with the enemy.
By an advertisement in the last Baltimore Journal, the publick are informed that they may be furnished with SALT PANS of different sizes at Northampton furnace, about ten miles from Baltimore, and may likewise have them made agreeable to any orders sent to the manager, Mr. Henry Howard.
At a court of Oyer and Terminer held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, at the Capitol in this city, the following prisoners were brought to their trials, viz. William Vitally, from Williamsburg, and Joseph Taylor, from Spotsylvania, for grand larceny; burnt in the hand. William Webb, from Norfolk, for grand larceny, Benjamin Weeks, from Orange, for horse stealing, and William Davis, from Elizabeth City, for manslaughter; acquitted by the petit jury. John Roper, from Henrico, for passing counterfeit money, and Mary Leith, from Prince George, for murder; acquitted by the grand jury. Andrew Wayles, William Hepburn, Philip Dew, and George Muir, from Fairfax, for treason; acquitted by the grand jury.

Thomas Davis from Fairfax, for treason, convicted, but discharged on a motion in arrest of judgement.
To capt. THOMAS MATHEWS, of the 4th Virginia regiment.
SIR, YOU are immediately to repair to the commonwealth of Virginia, as superintendent of the recruiting service for your regiment. You are therefore to make particular inquiry into the conduct and behaviour of the officers, and examine their accounts as often as is consistent with the good of the service. The officers who appear to be most negligent, or meet with the worst success, you are to despatch to join the regiment as soon as your recruiting officers can make up 20 men. This rule you are to observe during your residence in Virginia, as men in small parties generally meet with better accommodation than when in large bodies. You are once a month to transmit me an account of the conduct and proceedings of each officer, in order that the active, diligent, and obedient, may be taken proper notice of, and the indolent and careless punished as their crimes deserve. Any matters not particularly mentioned in these instructions are left to your own prudence and discretion.-----Given at Middle Brook camp, July 8, 1777.
CHARLES SCOTT, B. G. RO. LAWSON, lieut. col. command. 4th Virginia reg.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 5, 1777.
THE recruiting officers of the 4th Virginia regiment are desired to attend at Mr. Southall's, in the city of Williamsburg, on the first day of September next, with their recruiting accounts properly stated, in order to make a settlement, and receive such instructions as are absolutely necessary for the good of the service.
THOMAS MATHEWS, capt. Superintendent of the recruiting service for the 4th Virginia regiment.
STAUNTON, July 25, 1777.
TO be LET for one year, or a term of years, the large commodious house and store formerly occupied by Roger North, deceased. The house is situated on the main street in this town, and has every necessary convenience for a merchant or tavern-keeper. For terms apply to
64 G. NORTH, administratrix.
All persons indebted to the estate are desired to settle their accounts, and those who have any demands to apply for payment. G. NORTH. adm.
AS I intend for France immediately, I have appointed capt. John Archer of Chesterfield my attorney, to settle my affairs in my absence.
11 HENRY STRATTON, lieut. brig Rochester.
Ten POUNDS Reward.
WHEREAS I have received information, that some malevolent slanderer, instigated by the basest motives, has been daring enough to insinuate that I was concerned with certain persons lately apprehended for some gross forgeries upon the treasury office, and had absconded on account thereof, and the same was publicly mentioned at Mr. Langstone's in Suffolk on Saturday last, in the presence of a number of gentlemen, by whom my character was well known, and defended: In justice to myself, and that such atrocious villains may be taught that no rank or affluence is a sufficient protection for such mean and dastardly practices, I hereby promise the above reward to any person who will enable me to detect the cowardly assassin of a reputation hitherto unsoiled, except by the serpentine tongue of such vile miscreants; to be paid when the informer shall fix the origin of the said malicious report, or any particular author.
11 MORFO BRIEN.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 21st instant (August) being Spotsylvania court day,
THE reversion of sundry valuable SLAVES, now in the possession of Mrs. Anne Danfie, who has her life in them, among whom is a valuable house wench, and four fine fellows. The reversion of these slaves was legally vested in col. Bernard Moore, who has executed a conveyance of the same to Mr. Loftin Newman, as security for a debt due to him. The purchaser may be assured that the title is indisputable.
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THOMAS ROSE.
DESERTED from capt. Halcomb's company in the 4th Virginia regiment, Levi Cooper, serjeant, Charles Jordan, John White, Jesse Brown, and Charles Key, privates. The two first deserted from Christiana bridge, in the Delaware state; the other three were left sick in Virginia when the regiment marched to the Northward, and have since refused to join it. A reward of 25 dollars will be paid for Cooper, and 20 dollars for each of the privates, upon their being brought to Williamsburg, and delivered to any officer of the continental troops.
11 WILLIAM ROGERS, lieut. 4th reg.
COMMITTED to the jail of Prince George, a negro man who calls himself ADAM, but cannot tell his master's name. He appears to be about 40 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, has a scar on the back of his left hand and arm, and one on the inside of his left leg, which were occasioned by lighing. He has also a large scar on his belly, and has with him a blanket, but no clothes. Whoever owns the said slave is desired to fetch him away, and pay charges.
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HENRY BATTE, jiler.
Twenty DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber in Staunton, an English servant man named William Robertson, a shoemaker by trade, about 40 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, and has short black hair mixed with some gray; had on when he went away an old felt hat, old sagathy coat, old plush jacket, an old shirt of country linen, linen drawers, white yarn stockings, a pair of old pumps half worn, and pinchbeck buckles. Whoever takes up said servant in the county shall receive ten dollars reward, and if out of the county the above reward; and if brought home, all reasonable charges, paid by
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JACOB PECK.
All recruiting officers are forewarned to enlist him. He is much given to drink.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, the 20th of July, two bay horses, one of them a stout well made horse, one if not both of his hind feet white, a star in his forehead, full 14 hands high; the other not so well made, and near 14 hands, has the appearance of a sillula rising on his withers. They have both been much worked in a waggon; their brands, if any, are forgot. I will give 20s. for each, delivered to me in Williamsburg, and 10s. on conviction of the thief, if stolen.
(if)
JAMES CARTER.
STRAYED from the subscriber living near Port Royal, about the first of June, two steers that have been worked a little, about 6 or 7 years old, one a red, the other a red and white, and white about the rump and tail; they are both marked with an under and over keel in the right ear, and a swallow fork in the left. Whoever brings the said steers to me, or will let me know where they are, so that I get them again, shall have 40s. reward.
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JOHN CATLETT.
DESERTED from capt. Pierce's company of artillery, John Griffith (alias Wells) who is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has a family on the Eastern Shore, and is very well acquainted about Back river and Hampton. He was a sailor on board the Virginia frigate, and has taken several unlawful bounties. Whoever delivers the said deserter to his company, at Portsmouth, shall have 20 dollars reward.
11 WILLIAM Poythress, lieut.
DESERTED from my company in the 15th Virginia regiment, the following soldiers, viz. John Saunders, Richard Haydon, Peter Kaceve, John Cottrell, and John Watt. Whoever delivers the said deserters to a continental officer shall have 20 dollars for each.
11 EDWIN HALL, capt.
DESERTED from the ship Lantier, lying at Frazar's ferry, on Mattapony, Joseph Martin, about 30 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a dark complexion, and has black hair. Also John Bals, near 50 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches high, of a dark complexion, and has short black hair. They came both from Middlesex. Whoever brings them to the ship at Frazar's, or secures them so as they may be had again, shall have 10 dollars for each, and reasonable charges, paid by 21 RICHARD TAYLOR, capt.
RUN away from the subscriber, the 21st of July, a mulatto girl named KATE, or Catharine, about 5 feet high, has been brought up in the house from her infancy, and can work well with a needle. She is 19 or 20 years of age, has a smiling countenance when spoke to, and at some times is rather impertinent. She has endeavoured to pass for a free girl, and was going to the West Indies with the mate of some vessel, but was detected. She has now made a second elopement. I imagine she may be lurking about some of the shores, in order to get off. She has a great number of very good clothes, therefore it is uncertain what she may have with her. I will give a reward of 31. to any person that will deliver her to col. John Wilson, or Mrs. Mary Bradley, at the N. W. Landing, Norfolk county, or to the jailer of Elizabeth City. 11 MARY BRADLEY.
To be SOLD at public vendue, on Monday the 18th instant, at the North Landing, in Princess Anne county,
THE sloop Meredith, built of cedar, with all her tackle and apparel, agreeable to an inventory to be seen the day of sale. She is exceedingly well found with all small sails, and sails fast, is about 900 or 1000 bushels burthen, and hove down ready to take in a cargo. Also on the 18th instant will be sold, in the same manner, another cedar sloop called The Independence, as she now lies on shore about ten miles to the southward of Cape Henry, with her tackle, apparel, &c. agreeable to inventory, to be seen the day of sale; she is one year old, about 1200 bushels burthen, well found, and may be got off at an easy expense.
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PHILIP & BOWDOIN.
If Monday and Tuesday do not turn out fair, the vessels will be sold the following days.
NORFOLK COUNTY, August 4, 1777.
STRAYED some time in May last, from the Falls church in Fairfax county, two dry cows. One a red, about 5 or 6 years old, with white face and belly, and in good order. The other red likewise, about 10 or 12 years old, with some white in her face and belly, and one hip higher than the other, occasioned by an old hurt; she is neither so large nor so likely as the other. They were purchased from a drover near Staunton, and possibly may be gone that way. They have both ear marks, which are not remembered. Whoever takes up said cows, and secures them so that the owner may get them again, shall have 20s. reward. JOHN GRAHAM.

To Lieutenant JAMES MERIWETHER.
SIR,
IN Purdie's paper of July the 4th you offer a reward of 20 dollars to any person who will deliver to you my son Lunsford Jones , whom you seem to consider as enlisted by you into the colonial service. I have too much confidence in the wisdom of those who have formed our new constitution to suppose they have left it in the power of every recruiting officer, by declaring a man enlisted, to subject him to the penalties of desertion. That those who might be allured by your offer to lay violent hands on my son may know that the point will be contested at least, I shall, through the channel of the same paper, state some facts to the publick. My son is a youth of 17 years of age only. I some time ago sent him from home on the business of our plantation. On his return, I was informed he had met with you, had undertaken to enlist with you, and had received the bounty, but had not gone through the other ceremonies required by the act of Assembly, to wit, hearing the articles of war read to him, subscribing them, and taking the oath of fidelity and obedience; and I knew you had not attended to a circumstance I thought still more important, of obtaining my consent to the enlistment of my infant son. I immediately forbade his following you, took from him the money, delivered it to a gentleman going to Williamsburg , who, on my behalf, tendered it to you, and notified my withholding my son by virtue of my paternal power. You chose to reject the money. It is returned to my hands, and shall be faithfully preserved for you till you shall please to call for it. Not trusting to my own judgment, I applied to counsel at law for advice on two points: 1. Whether an enlistment, deficient in the legal circumstances before stated, would have transferred a citizen, even of full age, from the civil into the military body? 2. Whether the paternal power, so absolute in all other cases, has, in this particular, been encroached on by any law, so as to emancipate a child from his natural subjection to his parents? I shall pass over his reasonings, and only say, he answered both questions negatively. My dissent did not proceed from any want of zeal for the American cause, but from an attention to some circumstances of the service in which my son had engaged. These need not be mentioned here. My son continuing in the disposition to serve his country in the military way, I attended him to an officer, saw him regularly enlisted in the continental service, by taking the bounty and oath, subscribing the articles, and hearing them read, and confirmed the whole by my consent in writing. Had I deferred this step a few weeks longer, the act for draughting the militia, which I had before understood would certainly pass, would have been the means of his receiving a much higher bounty; but I chose to preclude the imputation of acting on mercenary principles. I have endeavoured, in this, to unite the duties of a father and a friend to my country. Whether I have so far missed my aim as thereby to work out the death of my son, as for a desertion of the publick cause, not your advertisement, I trust, nor yet any military usages, but the laws of my country, will decide, if it should be rendered necessary to appeal to them.
JAMES JONES.
RICHMOND county, July 29, 1777. IN April last I engaged with mr. George Yerby , executor of John Yerby , deceased, to take up a protested bill of exchange drawn by the said John Yerby in the year 1773 on mess. Clay & Midgley , merchants of Liverpool , in favour of mr. Samuel Hopkins , and endorsed by mr. David Boyd for the sum of 1701. sterling, which protest I was then informed was in the hands of mr. William Maitland , merchant of Williamsburg ; and in order to discharge the same, I instructed a gentleman soon after to inquire for the said Maitland , who was informed that he had removed from Williamsburg . The said Maitland , or whoever may hold the said protested bill, is requested to take notice that I am ready to pay the same, with the damages thereon, and desire that immediate application may be made.
HUDSON MUSE.
To be SOLD, on Thursday the 16th of October, at Halifax courthouse, being court day,
FOUR hundred acres of good tobacco and grain land, lying near the old courthouse of said county; which may be viewed, by any person inclining to purchase, upon application to mr. George Vaughan , who lives on the premises. Whoever is desirous of purchasing before the day of sale may know the terms of the subscriber, living near King & Queen courthouse. 2|| WILLIAM NUN.
To be SOLD for ready money, on Wednesday the 27th instant (August) on the premises,
FIVE hundred acres of very valuable land, a considerable part of which is low grounds, lying in the lower end of Lunenburg county, on Meherrin river, and the whole exceeding good for tobacco, corn, or wheat. Any person inclinable to purchase before the day of sale may know the terms of the subscriber, living in Sussex county.---|| I shall attend the sale. SAMUEL HARWOOD.
For SALE,
FIFTY barrels of choice new HERRINGS, headed and drawn, for ready cash, by the subscriber in Suffolk town. || WILLIAM JONES.
FOR sale, in Charlotte county, about 12 miles from the courthouse, and one from Fuqua's ferry, on Staunton river, 1000 acres of good land for tobacco, corn, wheat, flax, &c. well improved for 6 or 8 hands, whereon is a good dwelling-house with four rooms on the lower floor, two remarkable good chimnies, one brick and the other stone, a large garden, kitchen, dairy, and spring house, an exceeding fine granary, tobacco houses, and a still house with two stills, the houses chiefly new, and well built, also apple and peach orchards sufficient to make 500 gallons of brandy and 1000 gallons of cider, convenient to church, sundry mills and fisheries, there being several within two miles from the said dwelling-house. Also 1113 acres of very good land in Pittsylvania county, about 25 miles from the above tract, unimproved, well timbered and watered, with exceeding fine range for stock. Any person inclinable to purchase must apply to the subscriber, now living on the Charlotte tract, before the first of September, as he will then set out to the south, and not return till Christmas. 8|| THO: CARTER.
The said land will still be for sale after Christmas, if not purchased before September. T. C.
Sixty DOLLARS Reward.
IN consequence of my advertisement of February last, all my men that returned home from Gloucester town on furlough, for the recovery of their health, have joined their company, except the three following persons, viz. Daniel Mustick , a slender made man, 25 or 26 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; enlisted in Orange county, but since has gone I understand to Carolina . Thomas Hill , 23 or 24 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; enlisted in Culpeper county, but since, as is supposed, is gone to the back inhabitants. James Berry , a mulatto fellow, about 30 years old, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; enlisted in Fredericksburg , but served his time with mr. Thomas Bell of Orange county. And as I have the greatest reason to suspect they will not return to the regiment, I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver them to any continental officer on his march to head quarters, or to the commanding officer at Williamsburg , or 20 dollars for each of them. JOSEPH SPENCER, capt. 2|| 7th regiment.
TAKEN up by the Lewis galley, 3 miles without Smith's island, now lying at Queen's creek, near Williamsburg , a vessel about 30 tons burthen, full of water, without rigging, sails, or cargo; she had been rigged as a sloop, and her decks are much damaged by the enemy. The owner, if any, is desired to apply to
CELEY SAUNDERS, capt. of the Lewis .
I PURPOSE embarking in a short time for Europe , and should be glad to purchase bills of exchange of undoubted credit, or to negotiate them for any one who is desirous of having their money laid out in the purchase of goods; or I would take any sum of specie to be appropriated in the same manner, and have the goods shipped at the customary freight, commission, and incidental charges; or I will ensure the money at 50 per cent. and such commission and freight as may be agreed on; and in case of loss either of the specie or of the goods in their passage out, I will give undoubted security for the payment of the money in six months after the loss is ascertained, in the currency of the state, or, if more agreeable, in specie again, as soon as it can be had, allowing 5 per cent. interest until it is paid. Any person who is willing to come into either of the above proposals will be pleased to apply to mr. William Anderson of Hanover , mr. Thomas Pleasants of Henrico , or
Their humble servant, THOMAS SHORE.
I have appointed mr. Christopher M'Connico my attorney, who will carry on the business of Shore and M'Connico as heretofore.
TAKEN up in Potomac , a bay mare about 10 years old, with a small star in her forehead, her right hind leg has been broke just below the hock, has a remarkable long mane, a switch tail, and branded on the near shoulder, as near as I can make out, N I. Posted, and appraised to 61. Thomas Megee, jun.
TAKEN up in Henrico , about 5 miles above the town of Richmond , a roan horse about 10 years old, about 4 feet 8 inches high, had a bell on, is branded on the near shoulder W, on the off shoulder I, on the near buttock M, and on the off buttock C or G. Posted, and appraised to 131. William Burton.

to be SOLD at York town, on Saturday the 16th of August,
THE Scorpion sloop, burthen between 50 and 60 tuns, Bermudian built, and very fast sailer, with all her sails, rigging, materials, &c. an inventory of which may be seen by applying at the publick store in Williamsburg. For farther particulars inquire of capt. Wright Welcott, on board.
WILLIAM AYLETT, A. C. V.
LOST some time in April, between Suffolk and Williamsburg, two TICKETS in the STATES LOTTERY, No. 33 953 and 33 954. I will give two dollars to the person who finds and delivers them to col. John Wilson of Norfolk county, or the subscriber on board the ship Gafwell. || WILLIS WILSON.
GLOUCESTER, July 26, 1777.
ALL persons having any just demands against the estate of mrs. Rebekah Rowe, deceased, late of Gloucester county, are desired to make them known, and prove their accounts on or before the 12th of August next; at which time will be sold, at the plantation of Zachariah Rowe, for ready money, the stock of cattle, sheep, some household furniture, &c. to discharge the debts due from the said estate.
2|| ZACHARIAH ROWE. JASPER ROWE.
To be SOLD, on Thursday the 14th of August, on the premises,
FIVE hundred and fourteen acres of valuable land, being the major part of the tract whereon Robert Estes, deceased, lately lived, and upon which Lunenburg courthouse stands. It will be sold either in parcels, or altogether, as may best suit the purchasers; and the terms will be agreed on at the day of sale.
2|| ROBERT ESTES, } executors. ELISHA ESTES, }
Alexandria, July 20, 1777.
FOR sale, a PILOT BOAT about 500 bushels burthen, with two good sails, and well found with rigging, &c. She sails remarkably fast. For terms apply to JOHN MILLS.
FOURTEEN hundred gallons of very good St. Croix RUM, and a few pieces of CANVAS, will be sold to the highest bidder, at Portsmouth, on Thursday the 21st instant (August) for ready money.
|| SAMUEL BARRON CUNNINGHAM.
NOW in the subscriber's possession, at Sleepy Hole in Nansemond county, 46 barrels of FLOUR, which were delivered to me in June 1776, by order of mr. Joseph Hawkins, then commissary to the 5th regiment of Virginia troops; which I shall sell to pay storage, unless it be applied for very soon.
|| LEWIS ALLMAND.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Blandford, in Prince George, a gray horse 4 feet 1 or 2 inches high, has a remarkable large head, a cut in the near ear with a knife, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock A. Whoever brings the said horse to me, in Petersburg, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward.
|| WILLIAM HORTON.
TAKEN up in James City county, near the college, a young bay horse about 14 hands high, has lost his left eye, neither docked nor branded, paces, trots, and gallops, but slack of spirit. Possed, and appraised to 16l. || William Cole jun.
TAKEN up in Henrico, near Four Mile Creek, a bay horse 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, or 15 years old, has a small star in his head, a small white spot on his breast, a saddle spots, but is not branded.
|| John James Woodfin.
DINWIDDIE, July 15, 1777. THE subscriber hath for sale about 6000 acres of land near the old town of Peytonsburg, in the county of Pittsylvania, which in Amelia county will sell from 40s. to 3l. per acre, on which are several small tenements and plantations; also 6000 acres on the waters and branches of Hyco and Dan rivers, in the county of Halifax, on which are likewise several small plantations and improvements. Also 6000 acres in the county of Mecklenburg, in different parts of that county; likewise several small pieces of land in the counties of Dinwiddie and Brunswick, containing about 400 and 500 acres each.
(tf) ROGER ATKINSON.
RUN away the 17th of June last, from my plantation near the Pignut ridge, in Fauquier county, a mulatto man named BAKER HAZARD. He had on a fearnought jacket, with the under part of the sleeves of white country cloth, a pair of leather breeches, and a brown shirt. He is of the middle stature, and has a forward impudent countenance. Whoever takes him up, and delivers him to my overseer, shall receive a reward of 5l. over the allowance made by law, or the 5l. for apprehending and securing him in a jail, and giving notice thereof to (4) JOHN SCOTT.
RUN away from the subscriber in Spotsylvania, on the 5th instant (July) Matthew Fright, an English indented man about 35 or 40 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches high, of a dark complexion, dark hair and eyes, and is somewhat gray and bald. He had on, and took with him, a brown coloured broadcloth coat and waistcoat, much worn, an old felt hat, country made cotton shirt, old shoes, and linen trousers. Whoever secures the said runaway, so that I get him again, shall have Ten Dollars reward. It is very probable he may have enlisted with some recruiting officer, by pretending that he was a free-man.
|| JOHN HOLLADAY, jun.
LOUDOUN county, June 21, 1777. RUN away from the subscriber, last night, two convict servant men, viz. DAVID HINDS, an Irishman, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, pitted with the smallpox, hath a small scar or dent on his chin, short black curled hair, and is a little round shouldered; he is by trade a ropemaker, and hath formerly been a sailor. Had on when he went away a tow shirt, country cloth jacket, and breeches that he wore last winter (they are kersey wove) old shoes and stockings, and a felt hat. He took with him other clothing, which I cannot describe, and a Dutch blanket. GEORGE DORMON (alias Holderness) born in London, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, slim made, has grey eyes, and short light coloured hair; had on when he went away a new tow shirt and trousers, and a straw hat. He was inoculated for the smallpox about 3 weeks before he went off had very few pocks, but the inflammation in his arm was not quite well when he went away. I have reason to believe they will change their dress and endeavour to pass for soldiers, and will, I am certain, enlist as such the first opportunity. All recruiting officers, and others, are forbid enlisting or employing them. I will give 5 DOLLARS for each to have them secured in any jail, so that I get them again, or 15 DOLLARS for each or either of them if brought home, and all reasonable expenses, including what the law allows. They are artful villains, and if taken up will get away if they are not well secured.
|| SAMUEL LOVE, jun.
WHEREAS I purchased a tract of land lying on Mattaponi river in the county of King William, of mr. Thomas Moore, which formerly belonged to his father, col. Thomas Moore, deceased, and gave mr. Moore my bonds for the purchase money, since which a suit has been entered against mr. Moore and myself in the county court of King William, in chancery, by the administrators of John Robinson, esq; deceased, to stop or attach the money in my hands, in order to satisfy a debt due to them from col. Thomas Moore, I therefore give this publick notice of it, to prevent an assignment of my bonds, as I am advised I cannot safely pay the money to any person who may hold the bonds, until that suit is determined.
CARTER BRAXTON.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of col. Joseph Hutchings, deceased, are requested to pay off their respective accounts; and those who have any demands against the said estate are desired to make them known, to
JOHN HUTCHINGS, } exec. MATTHEW PHILLIP }
For S A L E,
A TRACT of LAND, containing 444 acres, in the county of Dinwiddie, on Nottaway river, near Lew. Jones's bridge, and within 35 miles of Petersburg. The land is good for tobacco and all kinds of grain, there are about 150 acres of choice low grounds, a charming apple orchard, and a tolerable dwelling-house 28 by 26, together with kitchen, dairy, smokehouse, &c. For terms apply to the subscriber, on the premises.
4|| JOHN GLORYTON.
RUN away from the subscriber in Williamsburg, the 16th of June last, a young negro fellow named JOHN, about 6 feet high, 17 years old, well grown, with remarkable long feet, and has lost one tooth before. He is about mr. Samuel Thomas's in Warwick county, where he has a father and grandmother, and other relations; and I understand trades from thence to Hampton, and I imagine passes as a free fellow. Whoever brings him to me shall have 7 DOLLARS reward.
ROBEY COKE.
RUN away from the subscriber in Surry county, North Carolina, a negro man named JAMES about 50 years old, 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, and was formerly the property of John Poindexter of New Kent county, Virginia. Also a middle sized negro fellow named WILL, about 30 years old, remarkably black, stutters much when he is scared, and was formerly the property of col. Chiswell. Whoever apprehends the said runaways and brings them to me, or secures them so that I get them again, shall be amply rewarded.
|| THOMAS POINDEXTER.
FREDERICKSBURG, July 7, 1777.
STRAYED or STOLEN out of the continental pasture, the 24th of June, a sorrel horse branded on the near shoulder I H, and on the near buttock C P. Whoever delivers him to me shall have 5 dollars reward. At the same time received from Michael Robinson jun. a dark bay horse with some white hairs, and branded on the near buttock B. He is appraised to 13l. and supposed to be continental property. || THOMAS MILLEN.
TAKEN up in Dinwiddie, a dark bay horse about 3 years old, 4 feet 3 inches high, has a star in his forehead, some white under the fetlock of the off hind foot, but is neither docked nor branded. Possed and appraised to 2l. William Meanly.

TO BE SOLD, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Wednesday the 26th of August,
TRACT of land in Amelia county, containing 200 acres, lying on the branches of Appomattox, within one mile of the river and about 28 miles above Petersburg. It is exceedingly good for tobacco, wheat, and corn, and there is a sufficient quantity cleared to work 6 or 7 hundred acres to great advantage. Upon the land is a good dwelling house 28 by 16 with a good cellar below, and other buildings, two good barns, a good orchard, and a good apple and peach orchard. The situation is pleasant and healthy, there are several good springs, and the range is interior to none in the country. Any person inclined to view the land may see it by applying to the subscriber on the premises, or be shewn it on the day of sale.
GEORGE TUCKER.
LOST by the subscriber on Friday the 4th instant (July) a red morocco leather POCKET BOOK with about 281 paper currency, besides accounts and other papers of consequence to the amount of 100. and upwards. One was a 50. bill of the James river bank, also a 30. dollar bill, one of 10, one of 8, one of 7, and one of 6 dollars; the numbers I do not recollect, nor the denomination of the other bills. The evening of the day on which I lost the book I went to Mr. John Kerby's, in the lower end of Charles parish, York county, which is within a mile of the place where I live. After staying about an hour I got upon my horse, and had not rode five paces before I missed the book out of my pocket. Whoever delivers it to me, and the contents, shall have TEN POUNDS reward.
THOMAS HANSFORD sen.
HUNTINGTOWN, June 30, 1777.
FOR sale, on very reasonable terms, about 1200 acres of very rich TOBACCO LAND , on each side Great Ducker's creek, in the lower end of Buckingham county, near Appomattox river. On this land is a well built house having two rooms on a floor, with a porch, necessary outhouses, and an excellent young orchard. I really do not know any richer high ground than is on this tract. Also a plantation, with a good orchard, on each side of Little Willis's creek, and about 1000 acres of good land. On both places is great plenty of good meadow land, and fine range for stock. I believe no place in Virginia is healthier than hereabouts.---I would rent a place called the New Store , where capt. Johns lives. There is a good dwelling-house with 5 rooms on the lower floor, a merchant's house, a storehouse, &c. It is a very fine place for a store or ordinary, lying within sight of where the great Buckingham road joins the Guinea road, and there are no other roads leading to our extensive back country nearer than those by Buckingham and Prince Edward counties. I have not the least doubt but Appomattox river will be cleared in a short time, and I hope our next Assembly will take it into their consideration. Tobacco has been carried above this place to Mr. Banister's mill, and the canoe men say it is a much better river to carry tobacco down than James river.---I will allow a reasonable credit for part of the money. Any person inclined to purchase one or both of the above mentioned places, who will come and view the land, I dare say would not hesitate to give me the price I should ask. The land joins the tract I live on. An indispensable title will be made to the premises. Possession will be given of the first and third place at Christmas , and of the other place in October .---* * * I shall advertise this land but three times.
ANTHONY WINSTON.
THE building of BARRACKS at York, are 250 x 40, dimensions sufficient to accommodate 1000 men. Such persons as may be inclined to undertake the work are desired to attend the Council Board at the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, with their proposals, on the 13th day of this month.
By order of the Council.
ARCH: BLAIR, clerk.
August 1, 1777.
Williamsburg, August 1, 1777. SOME time last October a person in this city purchased two casks of BUTTER , at 1s. per pound, from a waggon then standing near the Post Office. The owner of the butter was at the same time directed to call for his money, but having neglected so to do, and being unknown to the purchaser, he is hereby notified, that by inquiring of the printer he may be informed where to apply for payment, when it is expected he will produce an account of the weight perfectly corresponding with that in the possession of the said purchaser, and also defray the expense of this advertisement.
For SALE
ON Saturday the 23d instant (August) before Mr. Robert Nicolson's store in this city, 250 dozen of linen handkerchiefs, and upwards of 100 wt. of fine jesuits bark; the handkerchiefs to be put up in lots of a dozen, &c. and the medicine by the single pound, to suit purchasers.
(2) NORTON & BEALE.
They will purchase BILLS OF EXCHANGE , on any part of Europe or the West Indies , at an exchange to be agreed on. The money to be paid as soon as they are accepted; and if protested, the drawers not to be liable to damages.
DESERTED from my company formerly commanded by capt. Paterson, of the 6th Virginia regiment, John Childress , about 20 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, of a red complexion, has yellow hair, and gray eyes. Whoever apprehends the said deserter, and delivers him to me in Lunenburg county, or to any continental officer, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward. Henry Still , who was sick in Buckingham county when the regiment marched to New Jersey , and John Williams , who was left sick at Tawney town in Maryland , are hereby expressly ordered forthwith to repair to some continental officer marching to the grand camp, in order to join their regiment; otherwise they must expect to be considered as deserters, and treated accordingly.
2|| JOHN STOKES, lieut. 6th Virginia regiment.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Fredericksburg, the 10th of this instant (July) a likely bay horse 5 years old, 4 feet 9 inches high, paces, trots, and gallops, has a large blaze in his face, hanging mane and long switch tail, a white spot on his breast, occasioned by tar being put on him, has had a fistula, and his near hind leg is white. Whoever brings him to me shall have FIVE DOLLARS reward, and reasonable expenses. 2|| JOHN WELCH.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river, a sorrel horse 11 or 12 years old, 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, with a blaze face, shod round, branded on the near buttock C, and had a bell on. Posted, and appraised to 11l.
Thomas Jones, jun.
TAKEN up in Stafford, near Aquia, a dark bay horse near 14 hands and a half high, 3 years old, has a star in his forehead, appears to be just broke, trots and gallops, and branded on the near buttock X. Posted, and appraised to 30l.
John Murray.
RUN away from the foundry at Westham in Henrico county, about the first of May last, TOM, OLIVER, and NASSAU , three likely young negro men belonging to the publick, and purchased of Charles Carier, esq; from his estate in Lancaster county, where they are supposed to be gone. Tom is a tall well made fellow, Oliver of the middle size, and Nassau rather short and very thick. Whoever will deliver the said negroes to Mr. John Reveley at said foundry, or to either of the subscribers, shall have 40s. reward for each.
RICHARD ADAMS. NATHANIEL WILKINSON. TURNER SOUTHALL.
Williamsburg, July 23, 1777.
PURSUANT to an order of York county court, appointing us to agree with some person to make the creek navigable through the stone bridge lately erected at the Capitol Landing , and to stop up the creek where the old bridge now stands, we give this publick notice, that we shall proceed to let the said work, to the lowest bidder, on Wednesday the 6th of next month, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Capitol Landing .
DUDLEY DIGGES. JOHN BLAIR. DAVID JAMESON. WILLIAM GRAVES. JOHN TAZWELL.
Williamsburg, July 25, 1777.
THE subscribers not having it in their power, with conveniency, to settle and collect their partnership and private accounts, they have authorised and empowered William Pelham to settle and collect the same, and we hope those indebted to us will discharge their several accounts in a reasonable time; and those we are indebted to are ordered to call for their money.
We have for sale an assortment of patent medicines, among them a few dozen of Dr Norris's antimonial drops, so useful in most bilious complaints, also a quantity of jesuits bark, rhubarb, ipecacuanha, manna, and saltpetre, for ready money only.
PASTEUR & GALT.
WANTED immediately, 3 or 4 good HOUSE CARPENTERS , also 4 or 5 NEGRO CARPENTERS ; for which good wages will be given by applying to me in Williamsburg . F. JARAM.
SIX dollars reward for taking up and delivering PATTY , a lightish coloured negro woman, pitted with the small-pox, about 30 years of age, walks well, and generally fast, is rather above the middle size, well shaped, a good sempstress, and dresses neatly. J. SYME.
COMMITTED to York jail, the 8th of this instant (July) a French negro man named John , who says he ran away from the brig Northampton , capt. Bright , and that he is a freeman. The owner (if any) is desired to apply for him, and pay charges to
LAURENCE SMITH, sub sheriff.
FOR sale, a fine brigantine on the stocks, which may be launched in one month, burthen about 170 tons, calculated to carry 12 or 14 carriage guns, besides swivels, and being built for a privateer, it is expected will sail remarkably fast. Her timber is well seasoned, and more than common pains have been taken in the building. She is better calculated for a vessel of force, sailing fast, and for burthen, than any one yet fitted out of this commonwealth. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms, and be shewn the vessel (on Fast river, in Gloucester county) by applying to
(4) DIXON & TABI