The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1773-11-11 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
From the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET.
To the PARLIAMENT of VIRGINIA.
GENTLEMEN,
NAME have an influence upon things; it is by hearing often of the attributes of Kings that we forget that they are men; it is because we have heard so much of the unlimited power of parliament in Britain that some people have thought it wrong to limit it in America; it is because some of the rights of the colonies have been founded upon charters that these colonies have been supposed to be upon the same footing with incorporated towns; it is because our supreme legislative bodies in America have been called assemblies, or houses of burgesses, that they have been treated as inferior to the legislative body in Britain; and lastly, it is because of our later birth that we have been abridged of the privileges of children, to which the relation we bear to our King entitles us, in common with our brethren and fellow subjects in Britain.
As you claim the honour of your being the first of the colonies that asserted its exclusive legislative power, I have taken the liberty of addressing this letter to you, to request that you would set another laudable example to the colonies, by burying the name of a house of burgesses in that of a parliament. This innovation is the more necessary at the present juncture, from the late revival of the claim of the British parliament to tax us, through the medium of the East India company. I need not tell you that you possess all the powers of a British parliament over your own colony. You have no superior but the King, or his representative who resides amongst you. Should you acknowledge the power of the British parliament to tax you, you will have no security against the encroachments of the first parliament in America that shall become more powerful than yourselves. The British parliament is nothing but your elder sister. Affection is due to her; but obedience is a tribute due only to the King. You derived your parliament, with all its free and ample powers, from a contract equally solemn and binding with that signed by King John, at Runny Mead. You have nothing to fear for centuries to come, while you continue under the protection of the crown. You are defended against its encroachments by the power you have derived from the people. Your parliament is the sole palladium of your liberty. Should the King of Britain ever invade your rights, he ceases, according to the principles of the British constitution, to be King of the dominion of Virginia.
These are sentiments of true loyalty as well as liberty. They are designed to rescue your parliament from the usurped jurisdiction of your elder sister, and to place it, under proper limitations, in the hands of the King. Did the ministers of our Sovereign fully comprehend the nature and extent of their master's prerogative in America they would impeach that man for high treason who first touched the right of the British parliament to tax the colonies.
This, gentlemen, is the only basis upon which you can claim or support your privileges. In the distinctions which have been aimed at, of external and internal taxes, there are inexplicable difficulties which have served only to weaken the nerves of patriotism in America. No superior wisdom or eloquence will be necessary to explain or enforce your claims while they are founded upon the simple principles of the British constitution. The system of the British empire can only be regulated by these principles. If wheels are thus taken out of a wheel, the single hand of justice will be sufficient to set the whole machine in motion. Wisdom will hardly be necessary to keep it in order.
HAMPDEN.
MRS. RIND,
BE pleased to insert the following serious questions, decently put forth, with a desire that they should be duly considered, and accommodated in answer, consistent with good sense, as well as justice to the community, by the representatives of the colony, in their next meeting in assembly.
FIRST, Was the tax of three shillings a hogshead laid on tobacco exported intended solely for the redemption of any paper money emitted when that tax was laid? Or was it also intended to oblige an importation of specie into the colony?
Secondly, If it was solely for the redemption of any paper money emitted at the time of laying the
tax, how came the law to leave it in the option (according to the tenor of the acts of emission) of the inspectors, whether one penny of that emission intended to be redeemed should ever be paid in for that tax or not?
Thirdly, If the law laying that tax also intended to oblige the importation of specie by the exporters of tobacco, how could a legislation, always declaring, on every emission of paper money, by way of preamble, that such emissions was the only rational substitute, in the then scarcity of specie in the country, ever expect that individuals could do what a whole community, in none of its powerful legislative modes, could even attempt to do, with the least success?
Fourthly, Again, if that was the further purpose of the tax, would it not have been more rational for the individuals to attempt that intended importation of specie, by letting them have the free use of their staple commodity, than to keep it up as a security for that very tax to be paid in specie, which could not be obtained by the whole community, in all their well known endeavours?
Fifthly, Again, if, under the certain scarcity of specie, the staple on which this tax for redemption is laid, is to be thus mortgaged, or kept up, till specie can be got by the individuals to pay the tax, how is the redemption of this paper emission ever to be effected?
Sixthly, Again, what can the law mean by the allowance of five per cent. to the inspectors for collecting the tax, when they have it in their power, and most of them do really so oblige the individuals, that they pay the tax with what specie they can run in debt for, before they will allow a hogshead to be delivered out of the warehouses? Collection generally implies, in every other instance in the colony, something more than the bare receiving a tax on the head of a hogshead, most unhappily first compelled by law to stand the fiery trial of every species of resentment, only guarded against by a flimsy cobweb oath, before it can be allowed to be merchantable, even among ourselves, and then obliged to remain as a mortgage or security for the proprietor's doing such a seeming impossibility to a whole community, unless mere accident alone should furnish him with specie, to pay a tax laid on it, to redeem a note which he could readily pay in, was it to be received.
Seventhly, Further, on the foregoing circumstances in the question, it is referred to those in the legislation, who may be well acquainted with the powers of numbers, to consider whether five per cent. for thus simply receiving, and not collecting a tax according to any known practice (but where the inspectors shall deign a favour) is not an adequate insurance against the risk that may be run in taking bad money, by any tolerable knowledge in paper money?
Eighthly, Whether the inspectors, by such a power so peculiarly exercised (as they are not the only receivers, and, indeed, never the collectors, but as they please, of the public taxes, payable into the treasury) such as demanding and compelling the payment of specie for the tax, before they will deliver one hogshead of tobacco, may not, by some artful league with mercantile genius, well versed in the finiter modes of gain, have greatly contributed to the present demand of bills of exchange for specie at 25 per cent. when the current discount of the country has run from 30 to 35 per cent. which may have well enabled them to pay these taxes to the treasury in paper money, bought up, with very little risk run in so doing? If these things may be so done, the predominance of gain among mankind must forever demonstrate, to the least prudence, in presuming that they are so done, especially as at present the treasurer seems to be a stranger to the inspectors refusing the paper money. Certainly then it becomes a most weighty question, Whether any law or laws ought to be suffered to exist in a community, blest in its inheriting a British freedom, that shall thus countenance, not to say empower (though they are things equal in their effects) the actual grinding its individuals out of a sum often equal to 10 per cent. for the payment of this tax in specie, impossible otherwise, in the present situation of things, ever to be so paid, and of course evidently to the destruction of numbers who have not specie, by an oppressive detention of their only general staple produce; the possible foundation of some very mean sales of the commodity in the colony, or I am much mistaken?
All arguments advanced to mitigate the hardships couched in the above questions, which tell us "that
the treasury can exchange our paper for specie," must (to carry any weight) establish a real falsehood in that dignity, who, it is to be hoped, always knew the scarcity they asserted to be true; for if they demonstrate any thing, it must be that there was no such scarcity, by supposing it not so in the treasury, and advancing a capacity there of making the exchange. Of the same sort nearly are those arguments, which alledge "that specie may be got for bills in any neighbouring colony or province," because it must be presumed that a thing can never be looked upon as scarce which is to be had by a journey of a few miles, especially with representatives consulting public good. Besides, though possibly here and there a person may be supplied by his bill with specie; for Heaven's sake, what can the generality of bills be drawn on, when so principal a staple of the country is not permitted to be exported, before the tax is paid in specie?
I have carefully digested the above questions from the murmurs and distresses of my fellow individuals, and have done it now before a probable meeting of the assembly, from a full persuasion that the sensibility of our representatives will be active and considerate in applying a speedy remedy, before this real and almost universal evil already shall gangrene into a civil distraction, similar to what was felt when the unhappy inspecting law first took place. If any one thinks I am only moved by a personal feeling, let him enjoy such his wilful mistake. My constant care, I hope, will never leave me without the cork jacket of independence, that will forever prevent my drowning, at least, especially in any storm that we shall unhappily raise in our community by our own public indiscretion, or want of a proper foresight; and though I shall forever blush at ingratitude, yet I cannot desert my duty to my country, should that country even grow fond of such an infernal complexion.
SABINE HALL, } October 25, 1773. } LANDON CARTER.
W A R S A W, August 2.
LAST Saturday sentence was expected to have been passed on the persons accused of being concerned in the plot against his Majesty's life. The hall of justice was crowded with people of all ranks and sexes, when his Majesty unexpectedly appeared, and harangued the commissioners in a very nervous and moving speech, which drew tears from the whole audience, and is worthy of being recorded, as it shews his religion, humanity, and generosity. The following is the substance of his speech: "It is true that a regicide ought never to be pardoned; for as the fate of the whole nation depends upon the Prince, he that makes an attempt upon the Prince makes an attempt upon the whole nation; but as, during these six years, the Polish nation has been in the utmost confusion, and the greatest misfortune, the supreme authority was the matter of dispute; a confederacy was formed, which blindly bore arms against their King and father, meaning, at the same time, that they were opposing a tyrant; the subjects following their chiefs for no other reason than to preserve their country and liberty, and being also forced to it, cannot be looked upon but as subjects and soldiers, and therefore pardonable; that the chiefs themselves, some of them led by their mistaken notions, and others by treacherous views, ought to be punished with the utmost severity; but as he himself was the person injured, and the accuser, he insisted that not one of his subjects should suffer for his sake, for he freely forgave them all their black designs against him; but this pardon he does not grant as by royal authority, to shew his power, but he pardons them as a christian, that when he bows his knees before the throne of mercy, he may be able to say, with a clear and unspotted conscience, "Forgive my trespasses as I forgive them that trespass against me." The passing sentence was postponed, and the King again earnestly requested the commissioners not only to spare the lives of the criminals, but even to acquit them, as he forgave them all, present or not present. But still we do not know how the matter will end.
Berlin, August 7. By the motions that have been observed amongst our troops, at different times, within these last eighteen months, and by the warlike preparations which have been carried on through all his Prussian Majesty's dominions during that time, it seems past all doubt that peace will not continue long. All the new troops are ordered into the different fortifications, and the old ones have received orders to march towards the Polish territories. Magazines are

forming in such abundance that a war of ten years continuance would not consume them; and within this fortnight orders have been given for altering all the soldiers' muskets to enable them to fire more expediently, and that their shot may do execution at a greater distance.
Barcelona, July 18. Some days past we had an execution here, and the priest asking one of the malefactors, who was not of the popish communion, what persuasion he died in, he replied, I die in full persuasion that all mankind are knaves. The priest did not enquire any farther.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 11.
The piece on DUELLING shall have a place in our next.
The members of the society for the advancement of USEFUL KNOWLEDGE are requested to meet at the Capitol on Wednesday the 24th of November, at ten o'clock in the morning.
J U S T I M P O R T E D, IN THE BLAND, CAPTAIN DANBY, And SELLING, at the lowest PRICES, At the subscriber's SHOP, in Williamsburg.
AN assortment of PLATE and JEWELLERY, consisting of table and tea spoons, tureen, punch, and pap ladles, paste, shoe, knee, and neck buckles, silver ditto, corals, seals in gold and silver, buttons in ditto, paste and christal earrings, lockets, plain and ornamented, plated spurs and buckles, paste pins and combs, watch chains and keys, broaches, rings, &c. &c. 3 JAMES GEDDY.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's shop, or given to a person through mistake, a SILVER WATCH, with a SILVER DIAL PLATE, maker's name Kipling, London, 3723. I should be obliged to all masters who follow the watchmaker's business, that, should the above watch fall in their way, they will be kind enough to stop it; and any person that brings it to me shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS. JAMES GEDDY.
DENBIGH, November 8, 1773.
I FORBID all HUNTERS, and others, from ranging upon any part of my land. The hunters who, to oblige the Reverend Mr. Hubard, join their hounds with those he keeps, may take notice that I forbid their pursuit of GAME through any part of my land, and forewarn them from suffering their dogs to come thereon, at their peril.
1 WILLIAM DIGGES, senior.
AS the partnership of Stark and company has been dissolved near two years, and it is now absolutely necessary that the debts due to the above partnership should be paid, I hope those indebted will discharge their several accounts, which will otherwise be put into the hands of a lawyer.
THEODERICK BLAND.
THE subscriber has given up his share of the debts due Stark and company to Dr. Bland, to whom the debtors are desired to make payment. WILLIAM STARK.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 11, 1773.
THE subscriber has on hand about eight or nine hundred pounds sterling worth of GOODS, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms.—It will be taken kind in those who have neglected paying their balances to my attorney, during my being in England, if they will now pay them to me, as I have suffered much by such neglect. No further indulgence can be expected. 3 GEORGE PITT.
ANY gentleman who can inform me of the average price of slaves at public sales in the fall and winter, 1767, will greatly oblige me by a letter on that subject as soon as may be. JAMES MERCER.
RUN away from the subscriber, last month, a Negro man of the name of TOM, about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a yellowish complexion, much the appearance of an Indian, has one of his teeth out before, and one of his feet has been much burnt, as also one of his arms, and, as well as I can recollect, on the same side of the foot. His hair is of a different kind from that of a Negro's, rather more of the Indian's, but partaking of both, which, though short, he frequently ties behind; had on a Russia sheeting coat and breeches, a red cloth jacket, rather the worse for wear, and a white linen shirt. The said slave is by trade a cooper and shoemaker, is remarkably fond of drink, and if indulged, will certainly get drunk, and when so, is apt to be very talkative, is a very artful fellow, and will, I imagine, attempt to pass for a freeman. His connections are mostly in Halifax and Charlotte counties, and, I presume, he will make that way. Whoever will convey the said runaway to me, in Amelia county, living near Rocky Run church, or so secure him that I may get him again, shall have a reward of FIVE POUNDS, besides what the law allows, if taken in Virginia, and if brought from another colony, TEN POUNDS.
2* DOROTHY JONES.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 1, 1773.
ALL persons indebted to the partnership of Cocke and Wray are requested to discharge their respective balances without delay. They hope this notice will be sufficient, to prevent farther trouble. 3
T O B E S O L D,
THE houses and lots in this city, belonging to my father's estate. For terms apply to JOHN TYLER.
2
TO THE PUBLIC.
THERE having appeared a sentence or two in the conclusion of an ADVERTISEMENT in this gazette of the 28th of October, which hint at a certain Canadian , the same must acknowledge, that at first the language seemed strange to him; but after a moment's reflection on that short paragraph, he plainly perceived, both by its meanness of diction, and poorness of stile, to have come from some awkward and uncouth Hibernian cottager , and who, on account of that troublesome passion called envy, hath thought proper, and that in a most gross manner, to question him concerning his abilities in his business. The purport of that invidious clause being looked upon not only by himself, but by many others, as a most ungenerous and envious piece of gaseonade , in order to engross the unwary credulity of many, to whom the truth may not be very obvious, and will sometimes escape the nicest enquiries, he shall entreat it as a favour of his wellwishers, lest they should think him ungrateful, to listen to an observation or two, which, in all probability, will serve to remove the doubt of the unguarded assertion of his most revered master, THE PALACE STREET PUFFER. And first of all, he would be glad to ask that ingenious and skilful Irishman , who repeatedly makes his boast and so much values himself on having served a regular apprenticeship in his own dear country, and thereby sufficiently enabled to have taught him his business, whether it were not lucky for him, nay, he might venture to say extraordinary, to have met with an apprentice, whom he was just going to initiate into the knowledge of his art, that finished and compleated, as far as comes within the limits of his profession, the last of the three carriages which he makes mention of may be seen at the palace. He would further ask that fair and ingenious Hibernian , in his most honest thinking moments, if this certain Canadian , who must necessarily be guilty of ingratitude not to acknowledge this great obligation he unknowingly has brought himself under, were not the sole instrument in inventing a piece of work, quite upon a new model, for a customer, and if it were not approved of by every body that saw it, especially by the gentleman for whom it was designed, and, in particular, praised by that bold fulfiter . Strange, that a man should belie his own conscience!
My wellwishers, I hope, will not look upon these few plain truths as merely to frustrate and disappoint the malicious designs of an envious man, but also to baffle any future attempts that may be made by the said Hibernian to depreciate my abilities, and lessen my credit, being fully persuaded it will never be the case, unless it be through the instigation of malice, supported by IRISH IMPUDENCE . I am the public's devoted humble servant,
PETER HARDY.
*** The subscriber has got an exceeding good workman, both in the coachmaking and wheelwright business, which will enable him the sooner to complete the demands of such as will favour him with their orders.
THOSE indebted by open accounts to the store lately kept by the subscriber in Port Royal are requested to come and settle, pay off, or give bond, as he will be under the necessity to order suit on all accounts which may be open after November next. He has for sale seven hundred and forty pounds sterling value in DRY GOODS, which he will either barter for tobacco, corn, wheat, or West India goods, or sell on credit at a very low advance, the purchaser giving bond and approved security to
ROBERT GILCHRIST.
NORFOLK, November 8, 1773.
THE subscriber has a VESSEL that will sail for Madeira early in December. He proposes being in Williamsburg at the meeting of the merchants, when he will be much obliged to his friends for their orders for wine, &c.
2* MATTHEW PHRIPP.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Williamsburg, an English servant named SAMUEL JOHNSON, a baker, of a thin visage, a little round shouldered, has dark brown hair, tied behind, and had on a light coloured cloth coat and jacket, blue breeches, much dusted with flour, a black handkerchief round his neck, and his hat coked pretty long before. He is subject to liquor, and very fond of talking and singing when drunk. Whoever brings the said servant to me, or secure him in any public gaol, so that I get him again, shall receive a reward of forty shillings. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him out of the colony. JOHN DRAPER.
Hampton, November 9, 1773.
A CERTAIN person, who called himself Saunders, and who came from Norfolk, applied to me about three weeks ago to hire him a horse, in order to go to Williamsburg: I readily consented to hire him a small grey mare, with a thick mane, and unbranded, together with a Virginia made saddle, and a new bridle, on his assuring me that he would shortly return her, as also the money for the hire. But being since informed, from good authority, that the said Saunders is a notorious gambler, and that he has left Williamsburg, and gone either to Petersburg, or Richmond, I hereby offer a-reward of 20s. for the mare; or for the man and mare 6l. He is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, and appears to be about 25 years old; had on a chocolate coloured coat, and black silk breeches.
2* THOMAS WOOTTON.
FOR CHARTER,
THE snow HOPEWELL, JOHN AYLES, burthen about 340 hogheads, or 10,000 bushels. For terms apply to
GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. NORFOLK, October 25, 1773.
RUN away from the subscribers, at Mr. Lewis Ball's, on the 14th of October, 5 convict servant men, which were taken from on board the Taylor, yesterday morning, at Four Mile creek, viz. Oliver Martin , 22 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, brown complexion, born in Ireland, by trade a housecarpenter and joiner, and had an old brown coat, red waistcoat, and trousers; he is peart and well looking. Jonathan Boothman , 23 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, an Englishman, dark brown complexion, and had on a white cotton waistcoat and trousers; he has a thief look. Paul Preston , 30 years of age, 5 feet high, born in Pennsylvania, sandy complexion, and had on a blue waistcoat and black lasting breeches; well looking. John Thompson , 35 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, born in New England, dark complexion, and had on a blue waistcoat, cotton ditto, black breeches and trousers; of a surly look. John Gaganagan , 43 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, an Irishman, black complexion, and had on a light coloured coat, leather breeches, and blue waistcoat; well looking. The first mentioned four are all seamen, and the latter a grocer. Whoever takes up and secures them, or any of them, so as we may get them again, shall have twenty shillings reward for each, if taken within 20 miles of Richmond, and if farther, forty shillings for each. All masters of vessels are forewarned from harbouring or carrying either of the said convicts out of the colony, at their peril.
SAMPSON & GEORGE MATHEWS.
THE subscriber, in King William county, has on hand, for sale, a quantity of good Madeira WINES, both of London and New York quality, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, and will take in pay either wheat, corn, pease, bread, or flour, at the market prices.
BENNETT CRAFTON.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Prince George a Mulatto boy named Jacob, and says he belongs to Captain James Walker, who bound him to George Trotter, of Brunswick; he appears to be about 15 or 16 years of age. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges. 2* HENRY BATTE.
JUST IMPORTED FROM LONDON, In the BLAND, Captain DANBY, and to be sold, at my SHOP, in WILLIAMSBURG,
LARGE and compleat ASSORTMENT of DRUGS and MEDICINES, the best and frehest in their kinds: Doctor Norris's antimonial drops, at five pounds per dozen, or fifty shillings the half dozen, Keyser's pills, at 12s. 6d. a box, James's fever powders, Turlington's and Fryer's balsam, Doctor Hill's pectoral balsam of honey, Godfrey's and Freeman's cordial, essence of waterdock, elixir bardana, Daffy's, Squire's, and Stoughton's elixirs, Jesuits and Bateman's drops, Anderson's and Lockyer's pills, Greenhow's tincture for the gums and teeth, ditto for the toothach; also best Durham flour of mustard, saltpetre, fine sallad oil, sago, falcoop, anchovies, capers, olives, and pickled walnuts, fine jar raisins, currants, figs, candied ginger, nutmegs, barley sugar, white and brown sugar candy, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mace and nutmegs, a large quantity of gold and silver leaf, best London lancets, smelling bottles, ivory and pewter syringes, tooth brushes, Prussian blue, verdigreaie, red and white lead, vermilion, &c. &c. &c.
WILLIAM PASTEUR.
*** I am in want of a NEGRO CARPENTER, and will give a good price for one that I like.
E L K A N A H D E A N E, C O A C H M A K E R,
HAS FOR SALE A NEAT
POSTCHAISE AND HARNESS, almost as good as new; also a neat single CHAIR and HARNESS, entirely new, which he will sell cheap for ready money, at his shop in Palace Street: Where gentlemen may be supplied with carriages and harnesses of every kind in the coach or chair way, completely finished, and agreeable to appointment. He likewise repairs carriages and harnesses, and the PAINTING BUSINESS is done in the most elegant manner, having now procured as good a hand as he has met with since his residence in America.—In my former advertisements I mentioned where I served a regular apprenticeship, namely, to Mr. JOSEPH CARNCROSS, in the city of Dublin, and carried on the coachmaking trade for several years at home; also, that on my coming to America, I made, in the city of New York, for his Excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of Dunmore, a coach, phaeton, and chaise, which may now be seen by any gentleman that has an inclination. I chuse to be thus particular, as there is a certain Canadian , who resides near the Madhouse, and tells of his long experience in Europe, but never was one yard nearer to it than he now is, nor in his life ever saw three four wheeled carriages made till within these two or three years, and the whole of his knowledge, I can venture to say, without any presumption, he gained in my shop. I return my most sincere thanks to the gentlemen and ladies of Virginia, who have favoured me with their commands, and they may be assured I will always make it my study to please 3*

A V A L U A B L E tract of land, in Chesterfield county, containing 1800 acres, together with a fine apple orchard, and a great quantity of meadows and marshes, with fine tilth and fowling; it lies within about five miles of Petersburg, and six of Osborne's. Likewise another tract of land, lying in the said county of Chesterfield, containing 1600 acres, well timbered, lies level, and, with a very little expence, may be erected on it a very fine grist mill, on Swift Creek; it is quite convenient to Petersburg or Osborne's, not exceeding six miles to either. I will sell this land altogether, or in parcels, as may best suit the purchaser. Also a tract of land, in Amelia, containing 1250 acres, well set out with buildings, having on it a very good dwellinghouse, kitchen, and all necessary out houses, together with a fine apple and peach orchard, and an exceeding good grist mill; the plantation is in good order for cropping. Any person inclinable to purchase the above mentioned tracts of land may know the terms by applying to me, in Chesterfield county.
3 JOHN RANDOLPH.
IN obedience to a decree of the Honourable the general court, we hereby give notice that we shall meet at Mr. Peter Lambkin's, in Amelia county, on the 8th of December next, in order to state and settle the accounts between Edward Thweat, and Katy his wife, plaintiffs, and William Covington, and Amy his wife, defendants, agreeable to the said decree.
Lyddal Bacon,
John Winn,
John Aylett,
Samuel Garland,
John Gray.
3*
At a general court, held at the Capitol, Oct. 13, 1773.
Edward Thweat, and Katy his wife, plaintiffs, against William Covington, and
Amy his wife, defendants,
THE decretal order of the last court not being complied with, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that Lyddal Bacon, John Winn, John Aylett, Samuel Garland, and John Gray, Gentlemen, or any three of them, do proceed to perform the same exparte in case any of the parties shall fail to attend them, after advertising the time and place appointed for that purpose three times in the Virginia Gazette. * 3 BEN: WALLER.
RUN away, last Sunday morning, from the subscriber, an English convict servant named Joseph Lloyd, by trade a house carpenter and joiner, about 21 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, is a little round shouldered, has short light brown hair, and has had the smallpox favourably, the pits being broad and shallow. Took with him a German oznabrig frock and waistcoat, a shirt and two pair of long breeches, white shirt of Irish linen, a frock of blue fearnought, with plain white metal buttons, a Virginia cloth waistcoat, kersy wove, of black and white, and a pair of black cloth breeches. A reward of three pounds will be paid for conveying him to me at Morattico, in Lancaster county, or proportionably for securing him in a public gaol, and giving timely notice thereof. Masters of vessels are hereby forewarned not to carry him out of the colony, or to detain him on board any vessel whatever.
3 RAWLEIGH DOWNMAN.
FOR CHARTER, to any port in EUROPE, THE ship R I T C H I E, William Robertson, master, burthen about 380 HOGSHEADS of TOBACCO; she is immediately expected at Hampton. For terms apply to Neil McCaull, who will be in Williamsburg about the 5th of November. 3
TAKEN up, in Amelia, on the fork of Great Nottoway river, a sorrel mare, 4 feet high, with a blaze in her face, neither docked nor branded, and has one eye out. Posted, and appraised to 21. 10s. * THOMAS PHILLIPS.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Honourable the General Court, at Hampshire courthouse, on the 8th day of March next, being court day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following tracts of L A N D in that county, to wit, 800 acres on the north branch of Potomack, about 8 miles from Fort Cumberland; 400 acres on George Andis's mill run, adjoining Andis's land; both tracts being mortgaged by Mr. Joseph Watson to Mr. Garret Meade of the city of Philadelphia, who has obtained a decree for a sale. The purchaser will have Mr. Meade's right under Mr. Watson, with a general warranty from Mr. Watson, conveyed at the sale by
3 The SHERIFF of HAMPSHIRE.
*** These lands were advertised to be sold on the 2d Tuesday of September last past, and postponed, but they will certainly be sold at the time now mentioned.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has got an extraordinary good painter, who understands his business as well as any man in the colony. He is a good limner, landscape painter, &c. and an excellent hand at painting of coats of arms and cyphers on carriages. He can also paint any kind of pictures as well, and as much to the life, as those imported from England. Those that want such painting may depend on having it done in the best and most expeditious manner by applying to me, in Newcastle. 3 CHARLES TINSLEY.
To be SOLD, by auction (or privately) on Thursday the 11th of November next, being the day after the fair, on the premises.
THE LOT whereon Hogg and Rowland lately kept store, on the top of Shockoe hill. There is on it a new storehouse conveniently formed for either the retail or West India trade, with two side sheds, a lodging and counting room, and one of the best cellars in this colony. Also a dwellinghouse, 16 feet square, and just finished, has a very good room below for a single man, and a good lodging room, with a fireplace, above stairs, and a cellar underneath that will well answer the purpose of a kitchen; there is likewise a good granary and stable, entirely new. It is on the main country road, where no commodity is brought to town from above but must come by the store door. It is a high, pleasant, and healthy situation, and commands one of the most beautiful prospects in the colony. The time of payment will be made easy to the purchaser, and agreed on at the day of sale.
RICHMOND, } Oct. 12, 1773. } ZACHARIAH ROWLAND.
THE subscriber, from several years experience of the very bad management of overseers, together with his own want of a proper knowledge in the business of either the farmer or planter, though in possession of lands extremely well calculated for growing wheat, tobacco, or Indian corn, has come to the resolution to offer for sale the following tracts of land, all of which may be entered upon next Christmas, viz. That beautiful seat and plantation on Mattaponny river, in King & Queen, whereon John Robinson, Esquire, late treasurer, lived, containing 1381 acres of high land, and about 60 acres of very valuable marsh; also a very good geared water grist mill, in proper repair, the toll of which maintains near sixty in family, besides several horses, stands within a hundred yards of the river, and at a small expence might be constructed into a very convenient merchant mill. The improvements on this seat, as I am credibly informed, cost better than 5000l. and is exceeded, in point of conveniences, taste, or situation, by very few in the colony, and so well known that a particular description is unnecessary. The marsh is remarkably high and rich, and the subscriber, intending to reclaim the whole, has already done a considerable length of very substantial bank, a good deal of inland marsh is already laid dry and in meadow; and, from the trial he has made, is well satisfied that reclaiming the whole is very practicable, and at a far less expence than what is generally thought to attend works of that nature. Another very valuable tract of land, lying in the county of King William, formerly the property of Colonel Bernard Moore, and known by the name of Woromencoke, containing 1780 acres, and running near three miles on Pamunkey river; the soil is remarkably good for either wheat, tobacco, or corn, and is generally allowed to be as convenient and valuable a plantation as any, for the quantity of acres, in the lower parts of the country. There is on this tract a dwellinghouse 70 feet by 20, in which Col. Moore formerly lived, with many good and convenient out houses, and very fine peach orchards. Also, belonging to and adjoining this land, there is a good water mill, very lately rebuilt, on a fine and constant stream, sufficient to carry two pair of stones in the driest times; she stands centrical between both branches of York river, and not above a mile from either, with navigation from Mattaponny up to the mill, and is capable of being made a very valuable merchant mill. When the late speaker's administrators advertised some part of this tract in two several parcels, they say of the lower part, containing 586 acres, "it abounds with such a quantity of white oak, that it is thought one thousand pounds worth of plank and slaves may be got off it." (See Gazettes of May 10, 1770.) One other tract on Roanoke, in Mecklenburg county, known by the name of Black's Ferry, 65 miles from Petersburg, about 250 acres of which are remarkable rich low grounds, and well adapted for growing, good tobacco, also a very fine natural meadow, and good range for all manner of stock. There is at this place a public ferry, established by act of assembly, already very profitable, and promises to be as much so as any on the river, being thought the nearest from Petersburg, Blandford, &c. to the large tobacco settlements in Bute county, and other places in North Carolina. On the two first plantations there are and will be put in the ground about 250 bushels of wheat, and as the mills do more than maintain all the hands necessary to keep on these plantations, all the corn made thereon will be for market. There are large stocks of all sorts at all the three places, which the purchasers may have, with corn, fodder, hay, and most sorts of plantation utensils. The terms of sale are, one eighth of the consideration money next Christmas, when deeds are passed, and possession given, one other eighth the April term following, and the remaining three fourths to be paid in three equal annual payments, without interest, on bond, with satisfactory security, given to
3 WILLIAM BLACK. ALL persons indebted to John Hunter, late of Norfolk borough, deceased, are desired to make speedy payment to the subscriber, of said borough; and those who have any demands against the estate are desired to bring in their accounts, properly attested, that they may be discharged. 3* JOSEPH HARDING, administrator.
RICHMOND, September 22, 1773.
THIS is to acquaint all merchants and others, owners and occupiers of corn mills, in North America, that James Appleton, of Liverpool, has, in consequence of his advertisement, received large orders for French BURR STONES from the different settlements where wheat is usually ground, and given content, both in price and quality. In hope in future for a continuance, he farther acquaints them, that about two months ago he returned home from France, where he fixed on a vein; one of the quarries is of a grey or rather whitish kind of burrs, hard and of a fine open grain, not of a red or rotten kind, or solid flints; but free, open, and porous, and not ragged, which are the proper kind for grinding wheat cool, and preserving the condition and colour of the flour, and grinding most expeditiously. It also clears the bran, and makes few middlings, provided those millwrights that are not well experienced in these kinds of stones will follow his directions in furrowing them. These directions he always sends out, both for the instruction of the millwright and miller. He has also farther to acquaint them that he has found out a new method of preparing his plaster of Paris , which renders the backs of the stones hard, and not so liable to damage in their passage, &c.
*** Burr stones, when at work, ought to carry well of corn under them, and do their business in running easy and light upon it, and free from much heat, as the contrary hurts or destroys the flour, by causing its spirit to evaporate, which can never be recovered, and thereby makes dark, bad flavoured, heavy laden bread. This may be avoided if the geers run easy and proper in their diameters, with a steady head of water, and a tolerable miller, as few stones will run steady, and hold it a considerable time, without his touching the lift or lighter batt. On the contrary, the more the lift or lighter batt, and the feed wants attending and altering, the more improper the geers; particularly in their diameters. These circumstances are mentioned, that in case of complaints the ladle may easily be fixed on its proper horse. 3
T O B E S O L D, A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Berkeley county, containing 550 acres, with a stone dwellinghouse two story high, has two rooms on each floor, and a passage, a closet, and a fine dry cellar the bigness of the house, with several useful plantation houses. The situation is equalled by few, and exceeded by none in that county; the fertility of the soil is such that very great crops of corn, wheat, and tobacco, may be made, and with much less labour than is generally used in the lower parts of Virginia. There is meadow ground, which may be overflowed at pleasure; also a young thriving apple orchard, and a most excellent mill seat. There is about 50 acres of this land cleared, and under a good fence. The terms may be known by applying to me, on the premises. 3* SAMUEL WASHINGTON.
W O O L L E N S.
JUST IMPORTED in the Kingston Packet, Joseph Turner, master, a few bales of WOOLLENS, consisting of low priced BROADCLOTHS, DUFFILS, FRIZES, with suitable trimmings, a few bales of DUTCH BLANKETS, and a quantity of SEINE TWINE; which I will sell on reasonable terms, for ready money, or short credit. t f JOSHUA STORRS.
PURSUANT to the will of Mr. John Smith, deceased, will be sold on the following days, viz. On Friday the 3d of December next, at the testator's plantation in King William county, a valuable stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, together with a large crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. And on Tuesday the 7th of the same month, on the premises, a very valuable tract of land lying in Henrico county, on the Brook Swamp, about four miles from Richmond, and known by the name of Pickenocky, containing, by an old survey, 200 acres, one hundred of which are very rich, well timbered low grounds, drained by an extraordinary piece of dam work, and the place is in good order for cropping, having a sufficient quantity of wheat now sowed thereon; likewise the stocks of all kinds, together with the crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. And on Tuesday the 21st of December, on the premises, a tract containing above 2000 acres of rich, well timbered land, lying in Goochland county, on James river, near the mouth of the Great Bird, and opposite to Elk Island, having on it a plantation sufficient to work sixteen hands, and the soil very suitable for tobacco, wheat, and corn. This land will, in order to suit the purchasers, be divided into several lots before the day of sale. At the same time and place will be sold 91 valuable SLAVES; 15 of which belong to the estate of Mr. Joseph Smith, deceased; likewise a large stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, together with the crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. One half of the purchase money for the lands to be paid the 1st of May next, and the balance 12 months after that time. Credit for the slaves, stocks, &c. will be allowed till the 1st of July next, the purchasers giving bonds and security, which are to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. If either of the above mentioned days of sale should prove unfair the public may depend that the sale will be the next succeeding fair day.
t d f WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor of John, And administrator of Joseph Smith, deceased.

For SALE, and may be entered on at Christmas, A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Culpeper containing about 3300 acres; there is a considerable quantity of rich low grounds suitable for tobacco and grain, with good houses of all sorts, and land sufficient cleared for 25 hands. The above tract is convenient to church, mill, and courthouse. Six months credit will be allowed for one half the money, and twelve for the remainder.
CHARLES GRYMES.
TAKEN up, in Augusta, a black horse, about 14 hands high, branded on the near shoulder C, is a natural pacer, and 8 or 9 years old. Posted, and appraised to 8l. 10s.
ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER.
TAKEN up, in Orange, near the foot of the Ledge, a bay horse, branded on the near buttock W. Posted, and appraised to 7l. 15s.
JOHN SNELL.
TAKEN up, in Hanover county, a forrel mare, with a blaze face, neither docked nor branded, appears to be 3 years old last spring, about 4 feet 5 inches high, and is wild and skittish. Posted, and appraised to 6l.
WILLIAM TALLEY, junior.
By his Excellency the Right Honourable JOHN Earl of DUNMORE his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same:
A PROCLAMATION.
VIRGINIA, sc.
WHEREAS the GENERAL ASSEMBLY stands prorogued to the second Thursday in the next month, but I find no urgent occasion for their meeting at that time, I have, therefore, thought fit, by and with the advice of his Majesty's council, by this proclamation, in his Majesty's name, farther to prorogue the said Assembly to the first THURSDAY in MAY next; at which time I require their attendance at the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, for the dispatch of public business.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg aforesaid, this 19th day of October, 1773, and in the 13th year of his Majesty's reign. DUNMORE.
GOD save the KING.
By his Excellency the Right Honourable JOHN Earl of DUNMORE, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same:
A PROCLAMATION.
VIRGINIA, sc.
WHEREAS I have received information that one John Collins did some time the last summer, without the least provocation, murder two Cherokee Indians, while with too much security they were refreshing themselves in the house of his father Hezekiah, who was an inhabitant of South Carolina, and that the said John Collins has since fled from justice: To the end, therefore, that so atrocious an offender may meet with his just reward, I have thought proper, by and with the advice of his Majesty's council, by this proclamation, in his Majesty's name, to offer a reward of 50l. current money to the person or persons who shall apprehend and bring to justice the said John Collins And I do moreover give notice, that for the same service the Governor of South Carolina has offered a reward of 200l. the currency of that colony, and General Haldimand, and Sir James Wright, 100l. sterling each. And in case the said John Collins should come within this dominion, I do hereby strictly enjoin and command all his Majesty's officers, both civil and military, to exert their best endeavours to apprehend and convey him to the public gaol; in which all his Majesty's liege subjects are to be aiding and assisting, as they shall severally answer the contrary at their peril.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 14th day of October, 1773, and in the 13th year of his Majesty's reign. DUNMORE.
GOD save the KING.
ASOBER diligent JOHN EMAN BARBER, who understands wigmaking and hairdressing, will meet with good encouragement by applying to me, in Williamsburg. WALTER LENOX.
††† Or I would gladly purchase the remainder of a SERVANT's time, if he is well acquainted with the above business. W. L.
FOR SALE,
THE tenement at present occupied by Captain James Gunn, in that part of the town of Richmond called Shockoes, on the north side of the falls of James river, with a number of convenient houses upon it, well adapted for either a merchant, tavern-keeper, or private Gentleman, rented at forty pounds a year; also the public storehouse at the same place, rented at fifteen pounds a year; the two half acre lots, No. 400 and No. 670, in the same town; the valuable lot of one hundred acres of timbered land, near the same, known by the description of No. 799; also the two half acre lots, No. 116 and No. 267, in the town of Manchester or Rocky Ridge, on the south side of the falls of James river. For terms apply to Joshua Storrs of Richmond, or to the subscriber.
THOMSON MASON.
FOR SALE,
SEVERAL valuable tracts of LAND, adjoining each other, on both sides of Chappawamick Run, in the counties of Stafford and Prince William, containing 2600 acres, being the seat whereon the subscriber formerly resided. These lands are situate four miles above Aquia warehouses, and four miles below the town of Dumfries, the soil of more than half of it exceeding good; there is on it as fine a mill seat as any in the colony, upon a large and never failing stream. There is a great appearance of iron ore, and a large quantity of white oak and pine timber, a tolerable commodious dwellinghouse, a great number of convenient outhouses, good orchards, and several tenements in order for cropping. There are also 200 acres of fine meadow ground, half of which was sowed in timothy last fall and this spring. A more particular description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed that any person inclinable to purchase will view the premises; and the subscriber earnestly entreats all such to form their ideas of the value of this estate from their own observations, and not from any accounts they may receive from others, as there are some persons, who are thought good natured, worthy men, amuse themselves with decrying the property of their neighbours, even at the expence of truth, and under the mask of friendship to the person injured. And the subscriber is more particular in this caution, as he hath formerly received several severe injuries of that kind from one in that neighbourhood. The above lands are under the incumbrance of two mortgages; the one for a considerable sum, made by the subscriber himself, the other for an inconsiderable sum, made by the person of whom he purchased one of the small tracts, which mortgages are to be first paid out of the money arising from the sale. For terms apply to THOMSON MASON.
NORFOLK, September 28, 1773.
WE have lately imported a quantity of EUROPEAN GOODS, in small assorted packages, which we will sell at a low advance for cash, or short credit, viz. KENDAL COTTONS, SADDLERY, IRISH LINENS, OZNABRIGS, low priced HATS, CHECKS, stamped COTTONS, and SUITS OF CLOATHS, with trimmings; also RUSSIA LINEN, DUFFILS, &c. We have likewise for sale, a quantity of CADIZ and LAMATTA SALT, GINGER, PIMENTO, and choice LISBON WINE in quarter casks.
GREENWOOD, RITSON, and MARSH.
FOR CHARTER,
THE ship NEPTUNE, ARCHIBALD WHITE, master, burthen about 400 hogheads, or 10,000 bushels. For terms apply to the subscribers.
NORFOLK, } JOHN GREENWOOD, October 12, 1773. } 5* JOHN LAWRENCE.
To be SOLD and entered upon immediately, A TRACT of LAND containing 1300 acres, more or less, on Pianketank river, in Gloucester county. It is needless to be particular about it as it is the same I advertised last year and then gave a full account of it, since then I sold it to John Attway Clarke, of Maryland, but as he refuses to take it, necessity obliges me once more to offer it to the public. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms by applying to me in Middlesex. I want part of the money at the meeting of the merchants, and for the remainder I will give reasonable credit. tf AUGUSTINE SMITH.
NORFOLK, July 27, 1773.
THE subscriber has lately received, on consignment from the manufacturer, in bales of about 23l. sterling each, a large parcel of KENDAL COTTONS, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, payable next April. Any person inclinable to purchase will please to apply to him at the ensuing meeting in Williamsburg, or afterwards, by orders addressed to him here. JAMES INGRAM.
YORK town, June 9, 1773.
THE subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the will of their testator, the late Honourable William Nelson, desire that all persons who were indebted to him will endeavour to make as speedy payments as possible. Those who have accounts open on his books, and who cannot immediately discharge the balances, are desired to give their bonds. This request is the more necessary, as most of the legacies bequeathed by the testator are to be paid in sterling money, and he has directed that his younger sons fortunes shall be placed out at interest upon undoubted securities, so soon as it can be done. Those who have any demands are desired to make them immediately known.
THOMAS NELSON, THOMAS NELSON, jun. HUGH NELSON, RO. C. NICHOLAS.
TO BE SOLD,
ABOUT fourteen thousand acres of exceeding good LAND in the county of Pittsylvania. For terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose, of Amherst, who will treat with any person inclinable to purchase, and be empowered to make a legal title. tf THOMAS LOMAX.
TAKEN up, in Fairfax, a large pied cow, with an overkeel in the right ear. GERARD TRAMMELL.
TAKEN up, on Goose creek, Fauquier county, a small bay mare, about 12 hands high, branded all round N, has a star in her forehead, one hind foot white, has on an old patched bell, with a double strap and a double square buckle, and shod before with old shoes. ISAAC ADAMS.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, an iron grey horse, 4 feet 7 inches high, with a switch tail and hanging mane, no perceivable brand, has a remarkable black spot near as big as a dollar on the right shoulder, and judged to be 10 or 11 years old. Posted, and appraised to 10l. THOMAS ELLIS.
For SALE, sundry TRACTS of LAND, in Orange county, North Carolina, namely,
FIVE hundred and thirteen acres on Dan river, formerly the property of George Lumpkins; has on it convenient houses, good orchards, and a good quantity of fine low grounds.
147 acres on Hagan's creek, on which is a remarkable good seat for a mill, and is convenient to the above tract.
320 acres on Mill creek, which formerly belonged to Abraham Miles, has on it some improvements, and is good land for hemp or tobacco.
270 acres on North Hico river, which also belonged to Abraham Miles, and is exceeding good land.
Also one tract of land in this colony of 25 acres, being an island in Dan river, Pittsylvania county, which is said to be the best fishing place on that river.
The above lands are about 140 miles from the falls of Appamattox. For a more particular description of them, any person inclining to purchase may be informed by applying to Mr. Roger Atkinson, or Mr. John Jones, at Petersburg. I shall be in Williamsburg at the November meeting, and will there let such as want to buy know the price for the whole, or any separate parcel, and allow a reasonable credit. Bond, with approved security, will be required at the time deeds are executed.
CHARLES YATES,
Attorney in fact for the assignees of Younger, Wilkinson, and company.
FREDERICKSBURG, September 15, 1773.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber, living in Westmoreland, the 12th of August last, an Irish convict servant man named MATTHEW THARP, by trade a gardener, about 5 feet 5 inches high, well made, much pitted with the small pox, has short dark hair, but generally wears a dark wig over it clubbed; had on, and took with him, a pair of leather breeches, light coloured cloth coat, old striped jacket, several white and oznabrig shirts, one check ditto, an old brown holland coat, striped holland trousers much stained, shoes and stockings of many sorts, a hat almost new, with a band and buckle. This fellow was convicted last June Oyer court was a twelvemonth for horsestealing. Whoever will secure him in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that I get him, shall receive the above reward. I have been credibly informed that some time after the said Tharp eloped, he went down to Williamsburg, and applied to John Randolph, Esquire, for a pass, which he obtained.
JOSEPH PEIRCE.
WOOLLENS.
THE subscriber has now upon hand several bales of coarse woolens, properly assorted for a store, from 60l. to 80l. sterling value. Also a large quantity of coarse cloths and trimmings, in small bales, from 3s. 6d. to 12s. per yard sterling, which he intends selling by the bale, or retailing by the piece. I also expect more coarse woolens in very soon of all sorts. I sell at a low advance for cash, or short credit. Any person applying to me, at Mr. John Woodside's, in Norfolk, or at the general courts, may depend on being served to satisfaction. JOHN STONEY.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Honourable the General Court, at Dunmore courthouse, on the 4th Tuesday in November next, being court day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, 250 acres of LAND, about two miles from Woodstock, adjoining the lands of Samuel Bailey, formerly the property of Capt. Burr Harrison; also a tenement in said town, now in good repair, in possession of a tenant at will, together with a ten acre lot thereto belonging, as a common. These lands were mortgaged by Mr. Joseph Watson to Mr. Garret Meade, of the city of Philadelphia, who has obtained a decree for a sale. The purchaser will have Mr. Meade's right under Mr. Watson, with a general warranty from Mr. Watson, conveyed at the sale by THE SHERIFF OF DUNMORE.
*** These lands were advertised to be sold on the 2d Tuesday in August last past, and postponed, but they will certainly be sold at the time now mentioned.
TAKEN up, in Stephensburg, Frederick county, a forrel mare, about 3 years old, has a bald face, and her hind feet are white; she is unbranded, and ringed. Posted, and appraised to 10l. LEWIS STEPHENS.

L O N D O N, August 20.
WHEN the Empress Queen has completed her robbery in Poland the proposes to retire from the world and apply herself to nothing but acts of devotion. Her Majesty should recollect, that when her great ancestor Charles the Fifth, Emperor of Germany, was seized with the like hot fit of royal resignation, he had soon very sufficient cause to repent it; for immediately after he was abandoned by all his courtiers, his income was ill paid by his son, the gloomy Philip, and he met with mortifications even in a cloyster.
They write from Hague that the states of Holland, Utrecht, and Guelders, have each of them voted his Polish Majesty a present of 2500 ducats, as a support during interactions in his dominions.
The Prince of Wales is not suffered to read any newspapers; however, by chance, happening one day last week to lay hold of one, in which was some account of parson B—— fighting with the footman, he took occasion to jeer the Bishop of Oznaburg about it, saying, you are a bishop, and should learn parsons not to fight. The young bishop calmly replied to the prince, you are a general, and admiral, I take it; why then don't you learn the captains to fight, and then the parsons would leave it off?
As a proof that the Scotch originally were neither slavish in their principles, nor enemies to freedom, is inserted in the following authentic anecdote, taken from history. At Malcolm's accession to the throne of Scotland, a nobleman presented to him the patent of his privileges, entreating his Majesty to confirm them; but the King took the patent, and tore it in pieces. The nobleman complained of this to parliament, who decreed that the King should sit upon his throne, and, in the presence of the whole court, stitch the nobleman's patent together with a needle and thread.
The King of Prussia, we are told, is at present all complaisance to the King of Great Britain: He does not now threaten about money due to him from us, but offers his service. What can all this mean? Why, he is afraid we should impede his ravages, and is willing to make us his friend.
It is said the French have declared war against the Tunisians.
The abolishing slavery in Bohemia is already attended with such good effects, that it is thought that kingdom will shortly become the granary of the empire.
By some advices lately received from our ambassador at Petersburg it seems that the Russians expect to possess themselves of Constantinople by Christmas. There seems, however, little prospect of this at present, but things that seem impossible to us may to them seem very attainable.
In exchange for Courland, the Duke of Biron is to hold Corsica as a fief dependent on France.
Extract of a letter from Hamburg, dated August 6. "According to credible advices, Europe will soon have a crowned head more. The part of Poland possessed by the Austrians will form a kingdom, which will be given as a dowry to an Austrian princess, who is to be married to Prince Henry of Prussia, who is to be vested with the dignity of a crown; and in case he should die without issue, his kingdom is to be incorporated to Prussia, by which means the houses of Austria and Prussia would be entirely united by time, as the Emperor has no issue, and will, in all probability, remain unmarried."
It is reported that the ministry intend to give no opposition to the chusing Mr. Wilkes at the next election for the lord mayor of London; satisfied that they can never withstand his efforts with greater success than at present, while his interest is so weakened, and their influence is so strengthened, by the late defection of the patriots; and they are at length persuaded, that when he has been permitted to enjoy the wished for office, both he and the citizens will be more quiet for the future.
It is said a certain courtier told Mr. Wilkes, the other day, that the ministry wished him success at the next election for lord mayor, as it would ruin his popularity. Tell your friends, replies Mr. Wilkes, I would have them clinch the business by restoring me to my seat in parliament; and whatever may be the consequence to me, it will be the only chance they can have of becoming popular themselves.
A few days ago, when his Majesty, after the court was broke up at St. James's, was returning to Kew, an elderly man endeavoured to present a petition to him, but the King's horses taking fright, the wheels of the carriage passed over the poor old man, and broke one of his legs. He was carried to the Westminster Hospital.
The spirit of opposition to government, which has arisen in Ireland, is surprising. The patriots, tired of those little factions in which they used to be divided, are uniting in a formidable and firm body, for the business of the next session of parliament; so that the lord lieutenant expects very warm work, and it is hoped he will not be disappointed.
A long struggle, during the whole course of the winter, being indirectly made against Lord North by the Bloomsbury party (with Lord Gower, who wants to be first lord of the treasury, at their head) to no purpose, a direct application was made, a few days ago, to a great personage, whose reply was, "I have the greatest good wishes for my Lord Gower, but the experience I have had of my Lord North's services leaves me under no necessity of making a new trial."
There never was known so few English families at Lyons, Brussels, Paris, or Versailles, as are at those places this summer. We are glad to hear that the English nobility and gentry begin to see their folly in spending their money amongst our enemies. Certainly they may find amusements in their own country full as satisfactory as they can at the above places, which must heighten that satisfaction, by knowing that in spending their money at home they relieve thousands of poor people who otherwise would be starving.
In Europe, says a correspondent, there are six and twenty languages at least. Four of them are derived from the Latin; that is, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Eight of them from the antient Teutonic; that is, Saxon, Dutch, English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, and Greenlandish. Eight more from the antient Illyric; that is, Dalmatian, Slavonian, Carniolan, Bohemian, Hungarian, Polish, Muscovite, and Tartar. And six more to these; that is, Albanese, Byscayan, Welsh, and Irish, together with the modern Greek and Turkish. This is allowed to be a pretty exact enumeration of the languages of Europe.
August 24. A correspondent observes that should the Duke of Richmond go over and reside in North America, as has lately been suggested, he would soon be the most considerable subject that ever lived in any country, and stand a very good chance for being an emperor in a few years.
It is reported that General Paoli has very recently refused the most flattering offers from the Empress of Russia.
Nothing can more evidently prove the ill conduct or mismanagement of the affairs of the East India company than their becoming exporters of tea to America; a paltry transaction, unworthy of one of the greatest associated bodies in Europe. How are the mighty fallen!
The ministry are much embarrassed at this time how to take an active part in the troubles on the continent, without risking a war with some of the parties, as the keeping their faith with the courts of Versailles, Vienna, Petersburg, Berlin, and the Porte, seems a matter of much concern, in our present situation.
The known worthiness of the Earl of Dartmouth gives hopes that the difference between the mother country and the colonies will be amicably adjusted.
The whole revenue of the civil officers that are to go out to India, together with that of their several dependents, have been calculated by an East India proprietor, generally well informed, and they appear to amount to no less a sum than 200,000l. a year.
The King of Poland being a bankrupt before his civil list is settled is an unusual phenomenon.
Commodore McKenzie is not to have the command in India, as it has been reported. That worthy officer had the promise of the King, but the refusal of Lord Sandwich.
Yesterday about noon a courier arrived in great haste at the French ambassador's house, in Great George street, from Paris, and was almost immediately sent off again to France.
Though an express was received at the Earl of Dartmouth's office from Boston the 12th instant, not a word has yet transpired, which gives room for much speculation, as the humour of the Bostonians is not at present a very mild one.
We are informed of the Emperor of Germany having raised a very considerable army. There are various conjectures of its destination; but nobody can be certain to any particular place, as every thing is done in the most profound secrecy.
It is the general opinion of all persons conversant in plantation matters, that if the affairs of America are not entirely adjusted the next meeting of parliament the trade of Great Britain to that continent will be entirely cut off.
A correspondent observes that Great Britain will shortly be obliged to a speedy declaration of her intentions respecting a war, as the greatest hostile preparations are become general all over Europe.
It is said the colony agents have been given to understand that if any further opposition is made to the measures of government the several bounties paid for the encouragement of American produce, on their importation to Great Britain, may probably be withdrawn.
Yesterday a messenger was dispatched to Lord North from St. James's to his country seat, in consequence of which his lordship is expected in town tomorrow.
We are informed that the yearly balance of trade with the kingdom of Portugal is computed to have lessened near 300,000l. within the last 12 years.
Extract of a letter from Paris, dated August 14.
"We are assured here that representations have been lately made to the court of Versailles by the ministers of Great Britain and the States General, respecting the naval armament still kept fitting out for sea at Toulon, when the French ministry assured those two ministers that that armament was not intended to act against either of their masters, but was meant to defend the interest of France, which it was apprehended would be soon attacked on the Mediterranean."
It is reported that an ambassador from the Grand Signior is very shortly expected in England, and that no definitive resolutions will be taken in regard to the war between the Turks and Russians till he arrives.
Dispatches of a very serious nature are arrived from France.
Some business, it is said, is now negotiating between the King of Sardinia and the King of Great Britain. This business our wise Dutch politicians, or rather our wiser English politicians, who date this advice from the Hague, say, may probably be of such a nature as to enable us to discover the designs and projects of the courts of France, Spain, and Prussia.
We are informed that Mr. Hume is going to continue his history of England to the present period; and we are also convinced that Mrs. Macaulay will.
The Emperor of Morocco demanded of our court the assistance of several engineers and warlike stores for his intended new works, which has been refused. Should a war take place between us and Spain, it is very likely the supply of provisions to Gibraltar will be stopped, which will be of very fatal consequence to us.
Orders are sent to the Tower for 2000 stands of small arms to be got ready for exportation to Jamaica, on government account, with all speed.
It may be depended on that neither the coin act, nor the East India regulating bill, will undergo any alterations this winter.
It is an undoubted fact that the Dutch have received orders for upwards of 500 tons of shot and shells for the use of the French, half of which, it is said, are for Spain.
Orders are given from the war office for three regiments of foot to hold themselves in readiness to embark, on the first notice, for New England.
An offer has been made, on the part of the Porte, highly advantageous to the commerce of these kingdoms, on certain conditions, which are now under consideration; and a resolution is said to be taken to have and keep up a respectable squadron in the Mediterranean.
Extract of a letter from MARYLAND.
"This province is in a flourishing condition, and what greatly contributes to it is the unanimity and good understanding that subsists between the governor and the assembly. Frederick county is amazingly improved, and the industry of the German emigrants is astonishing. We have now got into the art of making good cheese (the best upon the continent.)"
"We have plenty of stocking and worsted weavers in Frederick town, and our church is the only one in the province that has got a steeple. We are in hopes of having a port law, and have the trade established at Baltimore, St. Mary's, and Benedict; at present it is distributed all over the province."
The friends to the dissenters, we are told, intend to repeat their motion for a repeal of the thirty nine articles next session.
We learn of a very important geographical discovery has lately been made with regard to the Eskimaux, by the crew of a vessel just arrived at Amsterdam from the coast of Hudson's Bay, which fell in with Capt. Phipp, off Terra de Labradore. The skipper happened to be well acquainted with the Greenland tongue, and, from his intercourse with the Eskimaux, has confirmed a suspicion, long ago entertained by Wormius, and other learned men, viz. that the last mentioned natives, and the inhabitants of Greenland, are one and the same people.
It is asserted that the Duke of Grafton has intimated of late an intention of resigning his office of lord privy seal. There is not a statesman of them all who can smell out an impending revolution in political arrangement with more precision than the intelligent, discerning, and noble Fitzroy, who has hitherto most judiciously kept out of all scrapes.
A large account of arrears due in Holland last war, for hay and straw, is just arrived here, and likely to cause some disturbance.
The indisposition of the Grand Signior is of so dangerous a nature as leaves very little hopes of his recovery.
The King of Portugal has just issued an edict, whereby all widows turned of 50 years of age are restrained from marrying again; because, says this edict, experience proves that women of that age commonly marry young men of no property, who dissipate the fortunes which such marriages put them in possession of, to the prejudice of the children, or other near relations of their wives.
A gentleman returned from the island of St. John's, in the gulph of St. Lawrence, assures us that the settlers turn themselves to the farming business, and

that the soil is rich, and produces crops of the finest wheat in America.
It is computed that no less than 120 considerable merchants, bankers, and traders, have been absolutely ruined since June 1772, owing to speculation, made bills, and every species of deceitful credit.
A gentleman of note, lately from North America, has said, that to his certain knowledge the court of France has two or more gentlemen of observation in almost every province on that continent, who have the English language, with a friendly engaging deportment, and are very industrious in removing from the minds of the colonists the old bugbear ideas which have hitherto prevailed in North America, viz. "That the Pope and the Devil are inseparably connected with French faith, French alliance, and French commerce!"
A correspondent says Sir John Dalrymple is much talked of as being likely to go over governor of Boston; as it is at present thought rather unsafe to trust our colonies in any other hands than those of faithful Scotchmen.
Extract of a letter from Dublin, dated August 16.
"All the evils which Dean Swift predicted now appear to have befallen this unhappy country. An empty treasury, a famished poor, and the staple manufactures of the kingdom declining apace. The spirit of emigration hath seized our people, and the several counties hitherto famous for the residence of the linen manufacturers, are now almost dwindled into dreary wastes. The land lies uncultivated; and notwithstanding the landlords have, by lowering the rents, tried to pacify the minds of the people, and induce them to continue at home, yet scarcely a vessel sails from Ireland, bound to any of the plantations, but what is filled with multitudes of useful artisans, their wives and children. It is to be hoped that some method may be taken to put a stop to so alarming an evil; for if the numbers of inhabitants constitute the riches of a state, Heaven knows, Ireland will soon be the poorest country under the canopy of Heaven."
The death of Mr. Wheatley, to whom the precious letters of Messieurs Hutchinson and Oliver were addressed, hath providentially proved highly serviceable to Great Britain and her colonies. Had that gentleman not obliged us by his departure to the regions unknown, the infamous designs of a treasonable cabal , might have been carried into execution; at least, the Americans would not have been able so clearly to discriminate, between their secret and avowed enemies. It is now evident to demonstration, that a fatal blow was aimed at the liberties of America; they were, in Mr. Hutchinson's stile, to be abridged .
Orders are given for shipping off a quantity of goods for America, to distribute among the chiefs of the Indian tribes in alliance with Great Britain.
August 27. It is reported that some important and unexpected business is to be taken into consideration by the cabinet tomorrow, relative to recent dispatches from the courts of France and Spain.
It is asserted that the much talked of addition of 200,000l. to the appointment of a great personage will be solicited early in the next session of parliament.
Yesterday a council was held on American affairs, but nothing decisive, it is said, was agreed on, owing to the various accounts received from thence.
The governors of Jamaica, Gibraltar, and Minorca, have received orders to repair to their respective governments within a month from this date.
One thousand pounds per annum, it is said, are to be added to the appointment of the new governor of Jamaica.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, August 20.
"By a Scheveling boat I have an opportunity of sending you this important information, that by a courier, arrived last night at the Hague from Paris, Madame Barre is disgraced. The Choiseul party are triumphant, and war will be declared against England in less than ten days. The H—— and V—— now send orders to sell instantly out of our funds."
Extract of a letter from Paris, dated August 17.
"Our Charge d'Affairs is positively ordered to leave London, and to give directions for the sale of every thing belonging to our ambassador. Our Commissaries de Chevaux are ordered to leave England, with all the horses bought up for the service of our cavalry, and to discontinue their contract, as they now cease. A marshal of France will leave Paris tomorrow, and command the camp of 40 battalions now forming at Lille. Another marshal is appointed to the command of our grand camp. All our officers are posting to their quarters, and we are now chanting the vespers of a glorious war, which we regard with the same certainty as sunrise."
They write from Cadiz that the military operations will go on all over Spain.
It was yesterday reported that a messenger is despatched to our ambassador at the court of Madrid to demand the meaning of the warlike preparations going on in the several ports of Spain.
The frequency of couriers passing to and from the different courts of Europe, with the many conferences and cabinet councils held, give reason to think that something extraordinary is on the carpet.
Great bets are laid that war will be declared before next Christmas.
Loft, from a late act of parliament, the meaning of the words " reasonable wearing ." Whoever has found it, and will bring it to any of the printers, shall be reasonably rewarded by ten thousand tradesmen .
Tuesday last died, at his seat at Hagley, in Worcestershire, GEORGE LORD LYTTLETON, Baron Frankley, of an inflammation in his bowels, in the 64th year of his age. His lordship left one son (Thomas) now Lord Lyttleton, and one daughter (Lucy) married to Lord Valentia, of the kingdom of Ireland. If the most amiable character can draw a tear from his countrymen, his lordship truly deserves it. He was a tender husband, fond father, a true patriot, and a sincere christian.
Yesterday a board of admiralty was held, at which Lord Sandwich presided; and it is said instructions were sent to the dockyards for expediting the men of war intended for the Mediterranean.
It is expected, that in consequence of the laconic refusal given by a great personage to Lord Gower, his lordship will resign.
We are told that 1,380,600l. were issued for secret services during the last ten years of Sir Robert Walpole's administration. If Lord North would oblige us with the sum total of the money issued for secret service during his administration, it would be a means of solving those difficulties that arise from our not knowing how government appropriates the large sums of money that are annually raised.
Character of the late King of Prussia, drawn up by his son, the present King: "He knew no other policy than probity, and was so religious an observer of his engagements, that neither private interest nor ambition were listened to, when he was called upon to fulfil them."—Character of his present Majesty of Prussia, given him by all the world: "He knows no rights but his own, no pretensions but the house of Brandenburg, no rule of justice but his own pride and ambition."
ANECDOSE. The late King, who was very fond of Lord Chesterfield, could not help, however, now and then sparring with him. He brought his Majesty a patent that was to be filled up, and recommended from the Duke of Newcastle, for a certain candidate, who had great borough interest. The King had in some degree promised it to the Countess of Yarmouth for one of her creatures. His lordship expostulated, and endeavoured to shew the ill effects of giving it to any other than the Duke's friend; when the King cried, in a pet, "Give it to the Devil if you will." Upon which his lordship immediately filled up the blank with the Devil, and then read "George the Second, by the grace of God, &c. to his trusty and well beloved friend the Devil , greeting." This put the King into such a humour that he readily consented the borough monger should be provided for.
B O S T O N, October 14.
Last Saturday, towards evening, a duel was fought on Noddle's Island, with pistols, between Captain Maltby, of the Glasgow man of war, and Mr. Finnie late lieutenant of marines on board the same ship, when the latter received a ball through his neck, but it is thought will not prove mortal.
A letter from Newbury Port, of the 16th instant, says, we have lately had our court week, when the novel case of Cæsar against his master, in an action of fifty pounds, lawful money, damages, for detaining him in slavery, was litigated before a jury of the county, who found for the plaintiff eighteen pounds damages and cost; from which judgment the defendant appealed.
CHARLESTOWN (South Carolina) October 1.
Letters from West Florida inform us that it is thought the seat of government will be removed to the Mississippi, and that a new customhouse is actually established at Manchanch, where, it is expected, a regiment will be stationed. The tribe of Arkansan, and some other Indians, who had resided to the western side of the Mississippi, being dissatisfied with the Spaniards, are returned to the British territory.
His Excellency Sir James Wright, baronet, governor of Georgia, has been pleased to give directions for raising a troop of rangers, to be employed in keeping good order among, and for the protection of, the inhabitants in the new ceded lands in that province, above Little River.
N E W Y O R K, October 28.
It is said that the duty on tea intended for North America is, by order of the treasury, to be paid in London.
Private letters from London mention the defeat of the Russians by the Turks; but accounts are so various that we know not what to depend on.
Wheat is greatly fallen in England, on account of the large supplies from Maryland, and other ports in America. The very fine prospects they have of plentiful crops in Great Britain has also contributed to reduce the price.
By letters from London, from good authority, we are assured that the East India company have determined upon sending three vessels with tea, one of them for Boston, another for Philadelphia, and a third for this port; and it is most confidently asserted that no duty will be paid upon those teas in America.
Several writers in the Boston papers of the 14th instant express the same sentiments of the tea expected from London as the people at New York and Philadelphia, whose conduct they highly approve, and strongly urge their countrymen to imitate. The masters of all their London ships too, they expect,
like those of New York and Philadelphia, will refuse to bring any tea to America, while the duty remains.
From Crown Point we are informed that the fire which in the month of April occasioned the fortifications to be blown up is not yet extinguished.
Yesterday morning, between twelve and one o'clock, many of the inhabitants were alarmed by an unusual motion of the earth, which shook them in their chambers, and occasioned a motion of china ware, glasses, &c. &c. affecting their minds with an apprehension of its being an earthquake; it was preceded by violent rain, and immediately succeeded by very awful lightning and tremendous peals of thunder.
A letter from Barbados, of the 11th ult. says, "The legislature of this island have this day despatched a law for his Majesty's confirmation, to make Barbados a free port; the staple commodities of the island only excepted."
P H I L A D E L P H I A, October 25.
We have the pleasure of acquainting the public that the gentlemen appointed agents by the East India company, for the sale of their teas in this place, have wisely and virtuously determined to have nothing to do with so pernicious a business, while the teas are subject to a parliamentary duty, for the purpose of raising a revenue in America.
B A L T I M O R E, October 16.
Yesterday arrived the ship Prince of Wales , Captain Morrison, from Londonderry, with about 200 passengers, which make no less than 3500 that have left that port only within one year, and come to seek in our back extensive and happy territory, peaceable and comfortable residences, which those loyal and industrious people could not enjoy in their native land, from the ill judged oppression exercised over that sinking country by Great Britain. Let the deplorable state of this once prosperous land fill Americans with wary apprehensions, and rouse them with animated warmth to resist every attempt of parliamentary tyranny, under what specious or plausible pretext or guise soever it may be offered; for, the smallest restriction of our liberty admitted, ALL WILL BE LOST.
By a person just arrived from Red Stone we hear that the Shawanese and Delaware Indians have lately killed two white men to the westward of that place. The particulars of this horrid affair we are not able to communicate.
A correspondent informs, that on the second day of the late races at Annapolis, when bets were currently offered against Col. Lloyd's bay mare, Nancy Bywell, a gay young graduate of a northern college, designed for holy orders, rode up full speed, while the first heat was running, and addressed an elderly gentleman with, "D—— me, Sir, an even bet of 20, (shaking a purse of half Joes) that Nancy Bywell comes in the winning horse." "Nancy Bywell comes in the winning horse! ha! ha! ha! an excellent bull faith!" replied the gentleman. The college sportsman not relishing the ridicule with which his proposed bet was treated, and chagrined that the bull should be imputed to his collegial consequence , replied, "Z——ds! Sir, you are all critics in Maryland , you take up folks before they fall; I meant to say I'd hold 20 half Joes that Col. Lloyd's bay mare comes in the winning horse, and, by G——d, I'll double the bet on him," and so rode off to pursue the recreation of the sod. Quere , Does not this specimen of the collegian's genius declare that he has studied the quality of horses, and indeed bulls too, more than the nature and excellence of God, or the science of divinity? And does he not therefore better deserve to be sworn into the order of jockeyhood than suffered to receive holy orders, and be invested with ministerial function?
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated October 9, 1773.
"The appointment of commissioners by the East India company for the sale of tea, in America, has taken place. Messrs. Wharton, Ingles and Brown, of this city, are the commissioners appointed for Pennsylvania. How these gentlemen will conduct themselves on this occasion we cannot yet determine, but unless they are dead to the ties of brotherhood, to every sense of virtuous patriotism, which their injured country calls loudly for the most vigorous exertion of, at this alarming crisis; in short, unless they are determined, as far as they can, to forge the horrid shackles of slavery for generations to come, and fix indelibly on themselves and their posterity a stigma, which the progress of time, far from obliterating will encrease with aggravated reproach and infamy, they will certainly make an honourable surrender of their factorships. A sensible piece, signed Scævola, addressed to the commissioners, has this day appeared, setting forth the evil tendency of the East India company's appointment of commissioners for the purpose of selling tea in America; a measure apparently pregnant with every mischief that can endanger the freedom, and disturb the internal tranquility of the colonies. Nothing, indeed, can be plainer than that this step is intended to introduce unconditional parliamentary authority among us, the most eligible means to prevent which will be a steady adherence to those principles which happily and generally influenced us to explode the obnoxious stamp act of inglorious memory, and, I trust, have reason to believe, we shall here, to a man, stand firm in the cause."
October 30. On Friday, the 22d instant, four convicts, who some time ago barbarously murdered their master, Mr. Archibald Moffman, were, pursuant to their sentence, executed at Frederick town.