The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1775-11-10 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY,
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
ALEXANDER PURDIE, PRINTER.
WHEREAS lord Dunmore , not contented with having involved the affairs of this colony in extreme confusion, by withdrawing himself unnecessarily from the administration of government, and exciting an insurrection of our slaves, hath lately, in conjunction with the officers of the navy, proceeded to commence hostilities against his majesty's peaceable subjects in the town and neighbourhood of Norfolk ; captivated many, and seized the property of others, particularly slaves, who are detained from the owners; stopped all intercourse between the inhabitants of that borough and the other parts of the colony, except by such as are inimical to the rights of America , by means of whom provisions are supplied to the troops, and intelligence conveyed to his lordship of every material transaction, whilst none of his pernicious designs can transpire in the country until they are manifested by the execution of them: The COMMITTEE of SAFETY, in order to counteract, as far as they can, so unjustifiable partiality, have unanimously resolved that no person whatsoever shall be allowed to pass to or from the borough of Norfolk , or town of Portsmouth , without a permit from the said committee, or the committee of the county or corporation wherein such person resides, or from the commanding-officer of one of the regiments, or of a detachment therefrom, or from the commanding-officer of a company or detachment of minute-men, or militia, in actual service at the time of such permit; and all committees, and all officers civil and military, and all other persons, FRIENDS TO AMERICA, are desired to attend to this resolution.
By order of the Committee of Safety. JOHN PENDLETON, jun. clerk.
IN COMMITTEE, at WILLIAMSBURG, the 23d of October, 1775.
Ordered, THAT the commissary of musters in each district attend the battalion thereof only on the last day of their several meetings, to perform battalion duty.
(Extract)
JOHN PENDLETON, jun. clerk.
TREASURY OFFICE, October 27, 1775.
THE inspectors and other collectors are desired to remember that their accounts are to be settled by the 10th of November, and may be assured that no indulgences will be given.
ROBERT C. NICHOLAS, treasurer.
CONSTITUTIONAL POST-OFFICE, WILLIAMSBURG, November 3, 1775.
NOTICE is hereby given, that after this week the NORTHERN POST will arrive on thursday evening, and set off every friday afternoon.
A. PURDIE, postmaster.
LONDON, August 17. NOTHING shows the wretched timidity of an administration more than their sending the guards on every frivolous pretence and groundless report of a riot. Do they think that a company of the guards, with an unfledged coxcomb of an ensign at their head, will be able to suppress the honest endeavours of a much injured people, seeking ample redress for the innumerable grievances under which they labour, and sternly demanding at the throne of majesty itself an immediate restitution of all their violated rights? If they do, they will find themselves much mistaken. All honest citizens entertain a better opinion of the guards, and of the army in general, than to imagine they are ready at the call of administration to become the wicked instruments of oppression. The army feels, and will resent, the shameful manner in which it is treated. The soldiery, and their families, are almost starving in a land of plenty; and they daily complain of the numberless hardships to which they are reduced, from the poor scanty pittance arising from their pay.
It is said that the petition, with a plan for reconciling the differences subsisting between the North American colonies and the mother country, brought over by mr. R. Penn, will be presented to his majesty in council to-morrow.
Every sloop of war and frigate in the royal navy is now sitting out, by order of the admiralty board.
Extract of a letter from Hague, Aug. 11.
"The day before yesterday his excellency fir Joseph Yorke presented a memorial to the States General, entreating them to prolong the term of the prohibition laid upon the Dutch against carrying arms or ammunition to the Americans; to which their High Mightinesses consented, and issued orders accordingly."
August 19. The Hanoverian troops, which are to embark at Stade , for Gibraltar and Mahon , on board our transports, who are to bring home the troops garrisoned there, are taken into the pay of Great Britain for two years.
On wednesday general Haldimand , just arrived from America , was introduced to his majesty at St. James's , by fir Jessery Amherst , and most graciously received. The above gentleman has been in America upwards of 18 years, and was sent for by order of government, in order to lay the present state of America before his majesty.
In some of the French ports in the channel, there are at this time several ships laden with arms bound to America . Extract of a letter from Gosport, August 16.
"The shipwrights are daily going into the yard, except those who worked day work; but it is thought an order
will be sent down to enter them also, as we have at this time a number of ships to get ready for sea, and that with the greatest expedition. It is likewise said, that in future they will be paid their wages on the first day of every month.
"Yesterday a number of men came down from the rendezvous opened in London , and have all entered on board the ships fitting for sea."
Extract of a letter from Dublin, Aug. 12.
"The marine recruiting parties in this kingdom meet with great success in their levies, but the marching regiments ordered aboard, which are to be augmented to 700 rank and file, with difficulty list a man; which is strange, considering the prospect of preferment that the American war presents them."
All the new frigates now building at the different dockyards are ordered to be finished, with the utmost despatch.
It is said a pension of 200l. per annum is settled on the widow of the late major Pitcairn , who has 11 children.
Tuesday last a draught of 400 men was taken from the royal train of artillery at Woolwich , and marched immediately to Portsmouth , in order to embark on board a ship destined for America .
The ship in which the money was seized on wednesday was bound to Philadelphia , and not to Boston , as mentioned in our last; and the cash was shipped by an eminent merchant in this city, as a remittance to the merchants there, for goods received here. The reason, therefore, of its being seized, was owing to the neglect of the clerk's not entering it at the custom-house.
Application will be made to parliament, next session, for the enclosing of Enfield chase. A plan of this enclosure is already drawn, by which it appears that the chase contains 7900 acres.
CAMBRIDGE, October 19.
SINCE our last arrived in town the hon. Benjamin Franklin , Thomas Lynch , and Benjamin Harrison , esqrs. from Philadelphia , a committee from the Continental Congress; the hon. Matthew Griswold , esq; deputy governor, and-- Wales , esq; of Connecticut ; the hon. Nicholas Cooke , esq; deputy governor and commander in chief of Rhode Island ; and the hon. John Wentworth , esq; president of the provincial congress of New Hampshire . As the time for which the present army is raised will expire in two or three months, these gentlemen, with the members of the hon. council of this colony, are appointed to meet and confer with his excellency general Washington on the subject of forming and establishing another continental army, for the defence of the invaded rights of the united colonies.

The enemy in Boston have been remarkably still for near a fortnight past, having scarcely fired a gun.
We are impatiently waiting for some authentick advices from our army in Canada, none having been received since our last.
PORTSMOUTH, October 10
BY the post, who came to this town yesterday from Dartmouth college, we are informed, that an express arrived there the 2d instant from St. John's, and brings an account from colonel Bedle that our people had cut off all communication from Montreal to St. John's, and that the Canadians had joined them in taking 20 waggons loaded with stores for St. John's, without the loss of one man.
NEW YORK, October 26.
BY accounts from England, brought in his majesty's ship Cerberus, arrived at Boston, we are informed that admiral Molineux Shuldham is ordered to Boston, with a fleet consisting of three ships of war of 50, two of 40, three of 32, two of 28 guns, two sloops, and a bomb vessel; and we are assured, that letters are received at Boston which afford great reason to hope a reconciliation will take place between Great Britain and her colonies. General Gage had sailed for England. Why such a Fleet?
We hear that the fleet which left Boston some time ago consisted of a number of vessels bound to different ports, and was not destined for any particular port.
October 26. Thursday last the Harriot packet, capt. Lee, sailed with the mail from Falmouth. In the packet went the following passengers, viz. Lloyd Dulany, esq; and his lady, the hon. Samuel Cornell, esq; major Etherington, capt. Kelly, doctor George Stewart, mr. William Stewart, mr. George Digges, mr. Edward Brice, and mr. Samuel Child. X
On board the Halifax packet, October 19.
S I R,
FINDING your letter of yesterday insufficient for the security I requested from the corporation and citizens, and objectionable for the mode in which you obtained the sense of the inhabitants, my duty directed me, for the present instant, to remove on board this ship, where I shall be ready to do such business of the country as the situation of the times will permit. The citizens, as well as the inhabitants of the province, may be assured of my inclination to embrace every means in my power to restore the peace, good order, and authority of government.
I am, sir, your most obedient servant,
WILLIAM TRYON.
Whitehead Hicks, esq; mayor of the city of New York.
PHILADELPHIA, October 25.
LAST sunday died of an apoplectick stroke, in the 54th year of his age, the hon. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esq; of Virginia, late President of the Continental Congress, and Speaker of the House of Burgesses of that colony; a gentleman who possessed the virtues of humanity in an eminent degree, and, joining with them the soundest judgment, was the delight of his friends in private life, and a most valuable member of society, having long filled, and with great ability and integrity discharged, the most honourable publick trusts. To the truth of this, his family, his friends, and his country, bear mournful testimony.
And on tuesday afternoon his remains were removed from mr. Benjamin Randolph's to Christ church, where an ex-
cellent sermon on the mournful occasion was preached by the rev. mr. DUCHE, after which the corpse was carried to the burial ground, and deposited in a vault till it can be conveyed to Virginia.
The funeral was conducted in the following order. The three battalions, artillery companies, and rifle-men of this city. The clergy. The body, with the pall supported by six magistrates. Hon. John Hancock, esq. The members of the Congress. Physicians. The members of the Assembly. Committee of Safety. Mayor the and corporation. Committee of city and liberties. Vestry of Christ and St. Peter's churches. Citizens.
We hear the honourable Continental Congress have appointed JOHN MORGAN, M. D. F. R. S. of this city, director of the hospital, and physician, to the American army.
Extract of a letter from Cambridge, October 19.
"The great hurry and business of this morning, and the immediate departure of the post, almost deprives me of the satisfaction of communicating the news of the day, which to me is very affecting. We sent down two floating batteries from Cambridge, to fire on the town of Boston, the night before last, being informed they opened their play-house that evening for this season. They fired seven shot a-piece, and one of their cannon bursted the eighth shot, tore off the side of one of the batteries, split her top or covering, sunk her, and wounded eight of the men, with the captain. One died that night; the others are in my hospital, and will do well, except one. They are burnt very much by the cannon carriages, which took fire on the bursting of the cannon, and are shocking objects. We have recovered the battery, and brought her up."
Extract of a letter from Cambridge.
"There is news to the 20th of August from England, which says there are no more troops, but four companies of artillery, to be out this fall."
Extract of a letter from New York, dated the 25th instant.
"A gentleman belonging to this city, who is just returned from lake George, says that our northern army has lately taken an escort of 16 regulars and a rich Frenchman, with provisions and clothing designed for the enemy; he saw them set out on their march from Albany to Hartford. He adds, that capt.----- from New Hampshire, with 600 men, had gone to reinforce our army, and took post upon the side of the river---; that a party of Canadians, friendly to us, have posted themselves on the opposite side; and a gondola belonging to the enemy, in which there appeared to be about 30 men, came opposite to the Canadians, who fired smartly on them, to avoid which they rowed to the opposite shore, where our men peppered them so well that they were thrown into great confusion, and got into the rapids, which carried them down the stream over a fall, where it is supposed they all perished. Letter from Albany advise, that Carleton's men at St. John's were in great want of fuel, and that general Montgomery is determined to storm the fort. if he cannot take it any other way."
November 1. Captain Harr sailed from Cowes the 4th of September, in company with three transports, having on board a large train of artillery, and about 200 matrosses, bound to Boston, under convoy of a 50 gun ship. It was thought no more troops were coming out this fall.
A letter from Bristol says: "From the present disposition of the people, we are in hopes our ministry will see their error, and heartily endeavour to accommodate matters with America, as they must be convinced it is not in their power to effect their schemes by force."
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 10
WE hear, from very good authority, that the ministerial squadron lost 21 of their complement in their late attack upon Hampton, besides the seven prisoners who were taken.
On sunday last 70 fine rifle-men arrived at the camp, under the command of capt. Fontaine. The same day came in 100 minute men from Chesterfield, and companies have been arriving almost every day since.
The N. Carolina people, it is said, are ready to join us at a moment's warning, their forces being all complete. Some people say, that 600 of them, under col. Howe, are not far from a certain borough, to be ready to join any of our troops that may be sent to that place.
Yesterday, about 1 o'clock, the King Fisher sloop of war, and 3 tenders, came up to Burwell's ferry, and sent off a boat to board a small vessel lying near the shore, who were fired upon by the rifle guard stationed at that place; upon which they immediately tacked about, and made for the ship. The ship and tenders then began a heavy cannonading, and one six-pounder went through the storehouse at the water-side; many of the shot likewise hit the ferry-house, in which was a large family. Providentially, however, no person was hurt, either then, or about three hours afterwards, when they began a second cannonading, and fired three or four broadsides. They now lie before the ferry, and have not dared since to come near the vessel in shore.
A proclamation by the KING, with the advice of his privy council, dated at St. James's the 23d of August, is just come to hand, declaring his subjects, in divers parts of his colonies and plantations in America to be in open and avowed rebellion , misled by dangerous and ill-designing men , and forgetting the allegiance which they owe to the power that has protected and sustained them; and that there is reason to apprehend that such rebellion hath been much prompted and encouraged by the traitorous correspondence, counsels, and comfort, of divers wicked and desperate persons within the realm of England: Therefore, strictly charging and commanding all officers civil and military, and all other obedient and loyal subjects throughout his dominions, to withstand and suppress such rebellion, and to disclose and make known all treasons and traitorous conspiracies which they shall know to be against him, his crown and dignity; and, for that purpose, that they transmit to one of his principal secretaries of state, or other proper officer, due and full information of all persons who shall be found carrying on correspondence with, or in any manner or degree aiding or abetting, the persons now in open arms and rebellion against his government, within any of his colonies and plantations in America, in order to bring to condign punishment the authors, perpetrators, and abettors, of such malicious designs.-----[God save the King; but confound lord North, and the whole ministerial juncto, who are enemies to their sovereign, and all his faithful subjects.]
Last week died, in the 37th year of his age, major LEROY GRIFFIN, formerly an officer in the last American war, and

ately appointed major to the battalion of minute-men in the lower district of the Northern Neck. He was an excellent officer, and a man beloved and esteemed by all his acquaintance.
Ye men of honour, tread softly on his ashes, for he was your kinsman.
Ye men of goodness, strew flowers o'er his grave, for he was your brother.
Deaths. ] JOHN RANDOLPH, esq; of Chesterfield.
WILLIAMSBURG LODGE, Nov. 6, 1775.
Ordered, THAT the members of this Lodge go into mourning, for six weeks, for the late honourable and worthy provincial grand master, Peyton Randolph, esquire.
GEORGE REID, secretary.
*** A parcel of fine BONNET PASTEBOARD to be sold by the printer.
Sacred to the memory of the Hon. PEYTON RANDOLPH, esq; whose distinguished virtues, in every station of life, gained him the affection and confidence of his country. Descended from an ancient and respectable family, he received a liberal and polite education in William and Mary college. Removing from thence to the Inner Temple, he was advanced to the degree of barrister at law, and appointed attorney-general of Virginia. In this office, his regard to the peace and security of society, his humanity and benevolence to the criminal his duty obliged him to prosecute, were not more conspicuous than his learning, and integrity in his profession. After an extensive practice in the general court, he resigned his law employments; and being elected Speaker of the House of Burgesses, discharged the duties of that high office with such ease, dignity, and impartiality, that he was frequently called to the chair, by the unanimous voice of the representatives of the people. When the measures of the British ministry compelled the American colonies to unite their councils in General Congress, he was chosen first delegate for this colony to that illustrious assembly, and was by them unanimously elected their president. While he was attending, a third time, in that great council, a sudden stroke of the palsy deprived America of a firm patriot, his country of a wise and faithful senator, his acquaintance of an invaluable friend, his family of the most affectionate husband and kindest master, upon the 22d day of October, in the 54th year of his age.
Camp at CAMBRIDGE, October 24, 1775.
THE enclosed information being of the highest importance, I thought it proper to transmit it to you with all despatch. G WASHINGTON.
On the service of the united colonies. To the hon Nicholas Cooke, esq; deputy governor of Rhode Island. Providence. (Enclosed.)
Falmouth, monday, 16th of October 1775. The Canceaux ship of 16 guns, commanded by capt Mowatt, a large ship-schooner, and a sloop armed, anchored below the town the 17th. At 3 P. M. they weighed and came up, and anchored within gun-shot, and immediately capt. Mowatt sent a letter on shore to the town, giving them two hours to move their families out, as he had orders to fire the town. The town immediately chose a committee of three gentlemen, and sent them on board to know the reason of that town's being set on fire. He returned for answer, that his orders were to set on fire all the seaport towns between Boston and Halifax, and that he expected New
York was then burnt to ashes. He farther said, that when he received orders from the admiral, he desired that he might show some favour to the town of Falmouth, which the admiral granted (I suppose, as capt. Mowatt was under particular obligations to some gentlemen at Falmouth, for civilities shewn him when in captivity amongst them) and which favour was to spare the town till 9 o'clock on wednesday morning, in case we would send him off eight small-arms; which the town immediately did.
Wednesday morning, being the 18th, the committee went on board of capt. Mowatt again, in order to save the town. He said he would save the town till he heard from the admiral, in case we would send off four carriage guns, deliver up all our small-arms, ammunition, &c. and send four gentlemen of the town as hostages, which the town would not do. About half past 9 in the morning, he began to fire from the four armed vessels, and in five minutes set fire to several houses. He continued firing till after dark the same day, which destroyed the largest part of the town. He farther informed the committee, that he should proceed to Portsmouth, and destroy that place also.
The foregoing is as near the facts as I am able to remember. Witness my hand, PEARSON JONES.
CAMBRIDGE, October 24, 1775.
To mr. PURDIE.
SIR, THE Tories lay great stress on certain intercepted letters from a delegate, as containing a full proof that the Congress are aiming at independence; but let any impartial person read their resolves and petitions, and judge whether they had any such views, and whether, if they had at the time of writing such letters, it was not on a supposition that their humble petition would be rejected, and that there was no alternative left but slavery or independence. If we entertain a wish to be unconnected with Great Britain, it is because we have been cruelly and inhumanly treated by her. Could any nation be more completely dependent on another, and retain even a shadow of freedom, than America was, and still consents to be, on Great Britain? Was Britain satisfied with this in the year 1763? She was. Did America ask for any immunities she did not then enjoy? She does not. Even lord North himself must answer these questions in the same manner. What then is the new claim that they charge us with demanding, and for which they are endeavouring to butcher our people, and to lay waste our coasts? The truth is, the ministry and parliament have made a new demand necessary, by new oppressions, by repeated and aggravated insults, and by unheard of cruelties. It is high time to look to ourselves, to take care of our extended coasts, "to form a connexion with some other powers," since Great Britain insulting, wantonly, and cruelly, has spurned us from her, "and to think of laying the foundation of a great empire." This is what the delegate said he had in contemplation, and this is what the British ministry have made necessary; and this it must be the duty of the Congress to do, if the king refuses to hear their petition, and to redress our grievances. We still love our fellow-subjects in Britain; we still wish to be connected with them. Although our king has hitherto refused us relief, and suffers us to be inhumanly treated, we have not, and wish not to withdraw our allegiance
from him, and are willing to attribute all the cruel oppressions under which we labour to the baleful influence of certain men, who, unhappily, have gained the confidence of their prince, and who are deadly enemies to his family, and would wish to see him driven from his throne. But whatever may be their design, and however basely we may be misrepresented by our enemies, we call God to witness for the purity of our intentions, look up to him as the all-powerful protector of injured innocence, and firmly rely on him as a shield in the day of battle.
A VIRGINIAN.
To be SOLD, the 20th of this instant (November) being York court day,
THE personal estate of mrs. Mary Lightfoot, deceased, consisting of household furniture, some Madeira wines, two horses, two carts, with a seine and pettiaugre. Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 5l. the purchasers giving bond and security to
WILLIAM ALLEN.
NOVEMBER 8, 1775.
WAS lost by the troops that went from this place to Hampton, on thursday the 26th of October last, a VERY LARGE SORREL HORSE, branded on one, or both buttocks, I B; has a small star in his forehead, a long hanging mane and switch tail, trots hard, and gallops well. Any person who delivers the said horse to mr. James Somervill merchant in Fredericksburg, to mrs. Stevens at Culpeper courthouse, or to mr. William Finnie of Williamsburg, shall receive a reward of 40s.
EDWARD STEVENS.
MR. PURDIE,
THE enclosed speech from lord Dunmore to White Eyes was sent by capt. Connelly to mr. John Gibson of Pittsburg, with a friendly letter, which is also annexed; but mr. Gibson, instead of delivering it to the Indians, as desired, immediately put both the letter and speech into the hands of the committee of West Augusta. One of the commissioners sent it to me, so that it may be depended upon as authentick.
PORTSMOUTH, August 9, 1775.
DEAR SIR,
I AM safely arrived here, and am happy to the greatest degree in having so fortunately escaped the narrow inspection of my enemies; the enemies to their country, to good order, and to government. I should esteem myself defective in point of friendship towards you should I neglect to caution you to avoid an over-zealous exertion of what is now so ridiculously called patriotick spirit; but, on the contrary, to deport yourself with that moderation for which you have been always remarkable, and which must, in this instance, tend to your honour and advantage. You may be assured from me, sir, that nothing but the greatest unanimity now prevails at home, and that the innovating spirit amongst us here is looked upon as ungenerous and undutiful; and that the utmost exertions of the powers of government, if necessary, will be used to convince the infatuated people of their folly. I could, I assure you, sir, give you such convincing proofs of what I assert, and from which every reasonable person may conclude the effects, that nothing but madness could operate upon a man so far as to overlook his duty to the present constitution, and to form unwarrantable associations with enthusiasts, whose ill-timed folly must draw upon them inevitable destruction. His lordship desires you to present his hand to capt. White Eyes, and to assure him

that he is very sorry that he lost the measure of being him at the treaty, or that the situation of affairs prevented him from coming down. Believe me, dear sir, that I have no motive in writ- ing my sentiments thus to you, farther than to endeavour to steer you clear of the misfortunes which, I am confident, must involve but unhappily too many. I have sent you an address from the people of Great Britain to the people of America, and I desire you to consider it attentively, which will, I flatter myself, convince you of the idleness of many de- clarations, and of the absurdity of an intended slavery. Give my love to George, and tell him he shall hear from me, and I hope to his advantage. Interpret the enclosed speech to capt. White Eyes from his lordship. Be pre- vailed upon to shun the popular error, and judge for yourself; act as a good subject, and expect the rewards due to your services.
I am, dear sir, Your sincere friend and servant, JOHN CONNELLY. To mr. John Gibson , near Fort Dunmore.
Brother capt. White Eyes, I AM glad to hear your good speeches sent me by major Connelly, and you may be assured I shall put the one end of the belt which you have sent me into the hands of our great king, who will be glad to hear from his brothers the Delawares, and will take a strong hold of it. You may rest satisfied, that our foolish young men shall never be permit- ted to have your lands; but, on the contrary, the great king will protect you, and preserve you in the possession of them. Our young people in the country have been very foolish, and done many imprudent things, for which they soon must be sorry, and of which I make no doubt they have acquainted you; but I must desire you not to listen to them, as they would be willing that you should act equally foolish with them- selves. But, rather let what you hear pass in at one ear and out at the other, so that it may make no impression on your heart, until you hear from me fully, which shall be so soon as I can give him farther information, who am your friend and brother.
Capt. White Eyes will please acquaint the Corn Stalk with these my sentiments also, as well as the chiefs of the Mingoes, and the other Six Nations. Your sincere friend, and elder brother, D U N M O R E.
At a committee held for FINCASTLE, the 7th of October 1775, present the following members:
STEPHEN TRIGG , chairman. William Preston, Thomas Madison, Arthur Campbell, William Campbell, William Russell, Walter Crocket, James M c Gavock, William Edmondston, Evan Shelby, and Daniel Smith.
THE committee being informed, that col. William Christian hath accepted an appointment in the regular forces to be raised in this colony, and of course hath vacated the several places he had in this county, it was therefore ordered that the chairman address him in the following terms:
SIR, "In justice to you, we declare, that "as a field-officer in the militia, our "representa-ve in the Hon. the Con-
vention, and chairman of this com- "mittee, you have justly obtained, "and deserved, the esteem and con- "fidence of the inhabitants of this "county in general, and this commit- "tee in particular; and, in each of "these departments, you have, on all "occasions, discovered the utmost im- "partiality and prudence: For which, "together with the most exemplary "zeal and attachment to the liberties "of your country, and your indefatiga- "ble industry in the service thereof, "you merit and deserve our particular "thanks. We therefore hope you will "accept of this publick testimony of "the grateful sense we entertain of "your past services, and our warmest "wishes that your future services may "be attended with such success as will "gain you the esteem of your country "in general, and this colony in parti- "cular."
The above was ordered to be trans- mitted to the publick printer, to be published.
STEPHEN TRIGG , chairman.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 8, 1775.
THE attorney-general's slaves and household furniture, which were advertised for sale at the next meeting of the merchants, will be sold the 25th day of this month, by
JOHN BLAIR, JAMES COCKE, } surviving trustees.
Wanted immediately,
AN ADJUTANT to the minute battalion of Southampton district, also a person who understands the FIFE and beating of the DRUM to perfection. Any persons qualified for the above pur- poses, that want employment, and can come well recommended, are de- sired to apply to the commanding-offi- cer of the said battalion.
To be rented to the highest bidder, on the 11th of December, and entered upon at Christmas,
A PLANTATION near Winchester, called Neville's, belonging to the estate of James Burwell , esq; deceased, consisting of 1100 acres of land, together with 12 hands, which are now on the land. The quality of the land is ex- tremely good, and the meadow ground in good order. There is on the pre- mises a commodious stone dwelling- house with eight rooms, and all neces- sary buildings for a large farm. If any person should incline to make a private bargain, application may be made to major Cocke of Loudoun county, or
ANNE BURWELL.
KING's creek, Nov. 7, 1775.
NORTHUMBERLAND, October 20, 1775.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro man named BEN , about 25 years old, is very black, middle sized, has a scar over one of his eyes, occa- sioned by a burn when young, and had on when he went away (which is about three months ago) such clothes as ne- groes commonly wear in summer. He is a pretty good sawer, and can do a little at the carpenters work. I will give 5l. reward to any person who will deliver him to me, if taken in Virginia , if in Maryland or Carolina , 10l. I sus- pect some person has forged a pass for him, that he may travel as a freeman.
7|| JOHN GORDON.
WHEREAS, I some time in the year 1773, purchased a tract of land, containing 350 acres, lying on the waters of Rocky creek , in the county of Albe- marle , of one William Crawford , of the county aforesaid, in part payment of which I passed two bonds to the said Crawford , for the sum of 15l. each, the one payable the 15th of June 1775, the other the 15th of June 1776, and as there is a dispute between us about the said tract of land, this is to fore- warn all persons from taking an assign- ment of either of them.
2|| DAVID RODES.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Hamp- ton, a light bay horse about 14 hands and a half high, with a blaze in his face, white hairs in his mane and tail, paces and gallops well, and branded on the off
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buttock R N. He was rode from Wil- iamsburg by capt. Buford of the rifle company. Whoever will bring the said horse to mr. Alexander Purdie, printer, shall have 20s. reward.
BEVERLEY DICKSON.
OCTOBER 8, 1775.
STOLEN from the subscriber's pasture, near Williamsburg, a light bay mare, 3 years old next spring, about 4 feet 4 inches high, has a star in her fore- head a little larger than a dollar, both hind feet white, a hanging mane and switch tail, and paces naturally. Who- ever brings her to me, in Williamsburg, shall have 20s.
GABRIEL MAUPIN.
FORTY DOLLARS reward.
STOLEN last night out of the mea- dow of the subscriber, living in Tuspehocking township, Berks county, a horse and mare, two saddles and bridles. The horse is black, about 5 years old this spring, full 15 hands high, has a bald face not very broad, one of his hind feet white, a natural pacer, with a bob tail, and his mane hangs on the off side. The mare is a bay, 9 years old, about 14 hands high, a natural pacer, and has good courage. One of the saddles has a green plush hous- ing, the other a white woollen striped one. but both the bridles are old. Whoever takes up and secures the thief, or thieves, with the horse or mare, so that the owner may get them again, shall have 13 dollars for the horse or mare, and 14 dollars for the thief or thieves; and if any person knows of the horse or mare's being sold, or otherwise disposed of, they shall be handsomely rewarded, by giving intelligence of the same to
1|| GEORGE LECHNER.
TAKEN up in Caroline , last April , a BLACK STONE COLT about 4 feet 3 inches high, appears to be about two years old last spring, has no white about him, and is neither dockt nor branded. I have had him cut. The owner may have him by applying to me, near the Guinea bridges.
WILLIAM ARNOLD.
TAKEN up in Augusta , a BLACK MARE about 14 years old, 14 hands and a half high, has a large star in her forehead, some saddle marks, is a trot- ter, and has a blotched brand on her near shoulder; along with her there is a year old BLACK FILLY. Posted, and ap- praised to 3l. 15s.
|| GAWIN HAMILTON.
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FALLS of JAMES river, October 25, 1775. A T the solicitation of many gentlemen on Potowomack , and influenced by my own interest on that river, I have been endeavouring to open its navigation from tide-water upwards, and have been at considerable expense in preparation, &c. to forward that useful work; but the necessity of a Maryland act of assembly co-operating with one passed in Virginia , and which I have not yet been able to obtain, has obliged me to decline it for the present.
This disappointment would be more affecting, if it did not afford me an opportunity of employing my time and attention in opening and extending the navigation of James river , which, though a work less interesting to me, is of equal utility to the publick. But to make my interest in some measure correspond with the publick's, I have paid 500 l. sterling to mr. Patrick Coutts for the land situated on the river, where the water must be taken out into the canal, and where I have begun, and done some part of the canal, with other improvements, very expensive.
I therefore inform the publick, that, having a fee-simple therein, I am going on with the canal at my own expense, and will farther risk my whole fortune and time on the success of my undertaking, and desire no aid or assistance until I make the navigation safe and easy to Shocco warehouse ; expecting, nevertheless, the more large and generous contributions from all who benefit when the work is done.
N. B. I want to hire 100 SLAVES for the above purpose, and would be glad to treat with any person or persons inclinable; at the same time, could assist with the best part of their winter clothing, if not otherwise provided.
JOHN BALLENDINE.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 20, 1775. J AMES NICHOLS, peruke-maker and hair-dresser, begs leave to inform the publick, that he has opened shop in the corner room of the brick house where mrs. Singleton lives, and intends carrying on his business in all its branches. Those who favour him with their custom may depend on being faithfully served, and duly attended, by their humble servant,
JAMES NICHOLS.
KING WILLIAM, October 4, 1775. To be SOLD, pursuant to the will of mr. Ambrose Lipscomb, deceased, on Friday the 17th of November next, on the premises, F IVE likely NEGROES, the stock of cattle, household and kitchen furniture, tobacco, corn and fodder, wheat, cider, and brandy. Twelve months credit, on bond and security.
JOHN P. LIPSCOMB, executor.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield , a BAY MARE 6 or 7 years old, 4 feet 9 inches high, appears to be blooded, is short dockt, shod before, branded on the near shoulder resembling a woman's stirrup-iron, and looks as if she had been much rode bareback. Posted, and appraised to 16l.
WILLIAM MOORE.
TAKEN up in New Kent , a BRINDLED COW with a star in her forehead, two white feet, some white on her back, and is not marked. Posted, and appraised to 30s.
JOHN GLENN.
TAKEN up in Hanover , a brown pied STEER, appears to be 3 years old, marked with a crop and slit in the left, and underkeel and slit in the right ear.---Also two HEIFERS, one black pied, and marked as above; the other red pied, marked with a crop and slit in the right, and slit and underkeel in the left ear; they appear to be 2 years old each. Posted and appraised, the steer to 30s. and the heifers to 20s. each.
CHARLES SIMS.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 22, 1775. S TRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, a bay horse about 14 hands and a half high, with a hanging mane and small twitch tail, the mane on his near side, has some saddle spots on his back, and branded on the near buttock thus I hardly perceivable. Whoever brings him to me, coach and chair-maker, near the capitol, shall have 20s. reward, or 5l. on conviction of the thief.
WILLIAM HOLLIDAY.
*** Several CHAIRS for sale.
R UN away from the subscriber, in Botetourt county, on the 13th instant, a convict servant man named JOHN MURPHEY , about 5 feet 3 inches high, with a large and bushy head of dark coloured hair, is an Englishman , speaks plain, and writes well. He was dressed when he went away in a white Russia-drill coat and waistcoat, and leather breeches, but probably will change his clothes (as he took with him a variety of others) and attempt to pass as a freeman. He carried away nine holland shirts, two ruffled ones marked IM , with broad hems on the ruffles, two others plain marked AC , with the numbers below the marks, the other five ruffled only at the bosom, with narrow hems on the ruffles, three pair of stockings, one of gray worsted, one of white thread, the other of brown thread, a white cotton waistcoat corded, a country made blue striped handkerchief, a white jeans waistcoat and pair of breeches, an old great coat, with one corner torn off, and the button-holes in the pocket flaps made downwards; also a silver watch, with a double case, on the inner of which is engraved Stephen May, London , and on the edge of the plate under the case the same, a fantail hat, with yellow lining, and in the crown R. May, 75 . a small pair of almost square silver buckles, with TA stamped on them, and a number of other articles, too tedious here to mention. He rode away a likely bay horse 4 years old, about 4 feet 6 inches high, has a film over one of his eyes, and a small black spot on the near side of his neck, paces and gallops well. He also took an old portmanteau, saddle and saddle bags. I will give any person 10l. reward for taking up and securing the thief and the stolen goods, so that I get them again, or 5l. for the thief alone, and will pay any person over and above what the law allows for bringing him to me, in the county aforesaid.
JOHN MAY.
JAMES CITY county, November 1, 1775. R UN away from Drummond's neck , the 27th of last month, a young negro man named HARRY , who can read and write, and carried with him several suits of clothing. I purchased him of mr. James Donald , who brought him from Scotland , where he had been many years. He has had the smallpox, can speak Scotch , and sings Scotch songs. Whoever brings him to me shall have 20s. reward, besides what the law allows.
(6) JOHN AYLETT.
TAKEN up in Buckingham , a ROAN MARE 6 or 7 years old, about 4 feet 4 inches high, has a star in her forehead, a hanging mane and twitch tail, and branded with a large dot on the near shoulder and buttock. Posted, and appraised to 7l.
BENJAMIN WHEELER.
TAKEN up in Orange , a dark bay HORSE about 4 years old, a natural pacer, with a large star in his forehead, two white feet, branded on the near shoulder I, and on the near buttock M. Posted, and appraised to 11l.
ZACHARIAH BURNLEY.
To be rented for one or more years, and entered upon directly,
T HE HOUSE and TENEMENT in Richmond town which mr. Patrick Coutts , merchant, at present possesses, belonging to the estate of capt. James Gunn . It is one of the most beautiful and healthy situations in America .
JAMES BUCHANAN, Guardian for the heir.
A S nothing becomes an honest man more than to acknowledge his error as soon as he is convinced he is in one, the subscribers, living in the county of Amherst , do hereby acknowledge that we were led into a mistake by taking up a groundless report to the prejudice of the character and reputation of mr. Patrick Crawford , of the county of Augusta . We do therefore acknowledge our fault, and ask pardon of the said Crawford for spreading a report which we are now convinced was false and malicious.
MICHAEL CRAFT. ELIZABETH CRAFT.
W HEREAS I purchased 400 acres of land of Henry Pickett , deceased, and gave my bond for 20l. these are therefore to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of the said bond, as I can prove by Edmund Pendleton , esq; and Robert Gilchrist , merchant, that I have paid the contents thereof. The land lies at the foot of the mountain on the N. E. side of Madison's gap run . I also forewarn all persons from putting any stock on the land, driving any off, or taking possession.
MACE PICKETT.
N. B. The above bond is in the hands of Hugh Dunawho .
S TRAYED from Fredericksburg , on Saturday the 14th instant ( October ) a GRAY HORSE turned of 4 years old, about 14 hands and a half high, shod before, branded on the buttock WP , and has a small piece of skin rubbed off his back by a saddle. Whoever takes up the said horse, and delivers him to col. Fielding Lewis in Fredericksburg , or to the subscriber in Spotsylvania county, will be entitled to a reward of 20s. paid by
JOHN LEWIS.
To be SOLD or RENTED, T HE HOUSES and LOTS of the late Elkanah Deane , deceased, situated in Palace street, Williamsburg , upon which is a well of fine water, an exceeding good garden, and a pasture at the back of the house containing several springs, which form a run of water quite through it. The houses are all in good repair, and some of them but lately built.---And on tuesday the 28th of November will be sold, for ready money, the household and kitchen furniture, a large quantity of coach-makers, joiners, and blacksmiths tools, belonging to the deceased.---There are on hand, and will be sold remarkably cheap, for cash, an elegant pheton , double and single chairs of several sorts, finished in the best manner.
ELIZABETH DEANE, adm.
*** All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, or give bond for what they owe; and those who have any demands against the same are desired to bring them in, properly proved, to the administratrix.
N. B. The time of sale, and the person to be applied to for settling the accounts, &c. as advertised in our last, were mistakes, but rectified in the above.
W A N T E D, A WORKMAN skilled in erecting a WINDMILL, and fixing the sails to work. Apply to the PRINTER.

For S A L E
BAY BOLTON , a full-blooded hunter, 8 years old, 16 hands high, formed for strength and activity, clear of all blemish, and very healthy. He is of a fine bay colour, with one white foot, and has a snip and star. He was got by Holmes's STARLING , out of a full-blooded hunter mare. For Starling , mr. Holmes retued 2000 guineas. Bay Bolton's colts, these two seasons, have turned out very fine. One fourth of his price to be paid in hand, the remainder in two yearly payments, for which bond and security will be demanded, by
(4) JOHN CARLYLE.
To be SOLD at Kinsale, in Westmoreland county, on the 29th of November,
FIFTEEN choice Virginia born slaves, consisting of men, women, and children, belonging to the estate of doctor William Flood , deceased. Also the remainder of the personal estate, which was not exposed at the former sale in September ; the chief articles of which are, beds with furniture, kitchen utensils, cattle and sheep, some casks of wine, and about 250 barrels of Indian corn.---At the same time will be either leased or rented, as the terms may be best agreed on, a plantation of the best quality, in Cherry Point , on which ten hands may be employed; also the seat of Kinsale , the situation of which is healthy, and extremely beautiful; the buildings on it are numerous, and in good repair. Besides the dwelling-house, and ordinary offices, there is a new storehouse containing six rooms, and a granary, from which grain may be discharged into vessels. Six months credit will be allowed, on giving bond and good security. If the bonds are not punctually discharged, they must carry interest from their dates.
(4) The EXECUTORS.
CHARLES CITY, sc.
William Rickman , one of his majesty's justices of the peace for the said county, to all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, constables, and head-boroughs, within the colony and dominion of Virginia :
WHEREAS complaint is this day made to me, upon the oath of William Gregory , that AARON and MICHAEL , two negro slaves formerly belonging to the hon. William Byrd , esq; and who were under sentence of death, did, on the 10th instant, forcibly escape from the jail of this county, and are now going at large: These are therefore, in his majesty's name, to require you, and every of you, in your respective counties, towns, and precincts, to make diligent search, by way of hue and cry, for the said Aaron and Michael , and them having found to seize and retake, and safely convey, or cause to be safely conveyed, to the jail of the said county of Charles City , there to be kept until they shall be thence discharged by due course of law.
Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of July , 1775, in the 15th year of the reign of our sovereign lord GEORGE III . (tf) WILLIAM RICKMAN.
To be SOLD at publick auction, pursuant to the last will and testament of mr. John Todd Bickerton , deceased, at Hanover courthouse, on the first thursday in December next, being court day,
ONE tract of LAND lying on the Byrd creek, in Albemarle county, containing 700 acres, with a plantation cleared sufficient to work seven or eight hands, and convenient buildings for a family. Also one other tract, lying on Hickory creek, in Louisa county, containing 1425 acres, without any improvements thereon. These lands are subject to the dower of mrs. Martha Bickerton . Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond, with approved security, to the executors, (7)
WE the subscribers, having settled the accounts which have been produced to us for the pay and provisions of the VOLUNTEER COMPANIES, give notice, that the commissioners purpose to meet again at Williamsburg , on monday the 20th of next month. All persons having claims for that service, unsettled, are desired to attend that day.
WILLIAM LANGHORNE. HENRY KING. WILLIAM NORVELL. CHAMPION TRAVIS.
To be SOLD, on short or long credit, or for ready money,
THE tract of land where I live, called Drummond's Neck , containing 700 acres, in James City county, about 15 miles from Williamsburg . The land, in common, is very level and rich. There are, I suppose, 300 acres of marsh, superior to any I have seen. It lies high, remarkably dry, and convenient to be reclaimed. Plenty of wildfowl, almost of all kinds, frequent here. On this land are two exceeding fine fisheries, all convenient, and necessary houses, with a garden lately built. I will also sell my stocks of cattle, sheep, and hogs, with my crops of wheat, oats, corn, and fodder. Although this piece of land has many advantages in its situation which others have not that are on the river, yet I cannot possess an equal share of health here, not being used to the lower parts of the country for several years past.
(6) JOHN AYLETT. N. B. I want to hire a CARPENTER, a single man, for a few months.
To be SOLD, at the next meeting of the merchants in Williamsburg , by virtue of a deed of trust made to the subscribers,
THE estate of John Randolph , esq; his majesty's attorney-general, consisting of his late dwelling-house within the said city, and of the land adjoining, several very valuable family servants, and a variety of furniture. A year's credit will be allowed the purchasers, they giving bond, with good security, to
(tf.) PEYTON RANDOLPH. JOHN BLAIR, JAMES COCKE.
ESSEX county, September 10, 1775.
RUN away from the subscriber, about the middle of July last, a Virginia born negro lad named NED , who is about 18 years of age, and about 5 feet high; one of his hands has a large scar, occasioned by its being burnt when he was a child, by which means some of his fingers grow together. He has a flat face and long head, which is remarkably sharp on the top. His clothes were such as is common for working negroes, and he was seen going down the country. Whoever will secure the said negro, so that I get him again, shall have a reward of 40s. besides what the law allows.
(tf) JAMES EDMONDSON.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Gloucester county, on the 14th of this instant ( May ) a negro man named NED , about 19 or 20 years of age, five feet two or three inches high, rather of a tawny complexion, has some ringworms on his face, and some white hairs in his head; his clothing was an old brown coat, and a yellow striped cotton waistcoat. I bought him last March at the sale of mr. John Shermer in James City county, for Mann Page , junior, esquire. He was brought from one of his quarters in King William county, and I have reason to believe that he will go to those parts, or to his mother, who lives with mr. Thomas Booth , in Richmond town. Any person who will take up the said slave, and secure him so that I get him again, shall be paid 40s. by Mann Page , junior, esquire, to whom the negro belongs.
(tf) JAMES JONES.
YORK TOWN, September 19, 1775
RUN away from col. Philip Rootes , of King & Queen , a negro man named HARRY , who some years ago was mortgaged to the hon. William Nelson . It is with good reason suspected that he is lurking about West Point , and that he is harboured by some of col. Thomas Moore's negroes. Whoever secures and delivers the said negro, either to col. Rootes or to one of us, shall have 40s. reward.
(tf) THE EXECUTORS
RUN away from the subscriber, at West Point , in King William county the 21st of last December , a very likely Virginia born negro man, named MIKE about 22 years old, six feet high, and stout; much; had on, when he went away a suit of negro cotton, but may probably change his clothes. I forewarn all master of vessels from carrying him out of the colony. Whoever brings the said negro to me shall have 3l. reward, besides what the law allows, and if taken out of the colony 10l. (tf.) JOHN WEST
COMMITTED to Norfolk county jail on the 8th of March last, a negro man, who says his name is DAVY , and that he belongs to William Smith on the eastern shore of Maryland ; he is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges (12) SAMUEL PORTLOCK, jailer
COMMITTED to Norfolk county jail on the 10th of September last, a slim negro man, who says his name is WILLIAM PARROT , that he is a freeman and was born about a mile from Williamsburg ; he is about 6 feet 2 inches high His owner (if any) is desired to take him away, and pay charges. (12) SAMUEL PORTLOCK, jailer
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, containing 3000 acres, whereon is a plantation which has employed, for some years past, twelve or fourteen slaves; this tract lies in the upper end of King William county. Also a tract lying in the lower end of the said county, containing 1100 acres, and pleasantly situated on Pamunkey river; a brick dwelling-house, with necessary offices, a fishing shore, and a lively fertility of soil, recommend the latter tract to any gentleman who may be about to settle in life. Possession will be delivered on the 25th of December next, to the purchaser, or purchasers, who will have liberty of sowing fall grain. Mr. Benjamin Grymes , jun. of Orange , will make known particulars to any person who may be inclined to purchase the whole, or any part of the said tracts. Credit till the first of January 1777 will be allowed, by
(tf.) JUDITH ROBINSON. LUCY ROBINSON, BENJAMIN GRYMES, jun
To be SOLD in Amherst county, FOUR THOUSAND acres of exceeding good tobacco LAND, being part of a large tract formerly advertised, together with a very valuable gristmill, upon Buffalo river. This land is equal to any that has yet been sold of the tract. The time of payment will be made agreeable to purchasers. Mr. Gabriel Penn , who lives near the land, is authorised to bargain for it, and will show it to any person inclined to purchase.
(tf) CARTER BRAXTON
For S A L E,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline county contiguous to Mattaponi , containing about 2000 acres of well timbered land the property of mr. Robert Baylor . The terms may be known by applying to mr. Nathaniel Burwell in King William , or John Armistead in Caroline , or mr. John Baylor , executors. (tf)