The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1775-09-16 00:00:00

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LONDON, June 9.
THEY write from Paris, that the expectations of a war are so general there, that it has had a considerable effect on their funds, which have fallen considerably for several days past.
Saturday an express arrived from Madrid, with advice that that Court had given orders for marching a large body of troops to the frontiers of Naples, and that a French army is daily expected in the same quarter.
Some manuscript papers of the Queen of Denmark's own writing, we hear, have, since her death, been transmitted here; some said to be of great importance to England, and others to contain fresh proofs of the unprincely behaviour of the King of Denmark to her.
Extract of a letter from Plymouth dock, June 6.
"His Majesty's ship Kent, Capt. Rayner, is ordered to join the grand fleet fitting out at Portsmouth; the Romney, of 50 guns, Admiral Duff, is at anchor in the Sound; the Ocean, Dublin, Albion, Raisonable, and Torbay, guardships, are at their moorings in the Hamoaze; the Hunter sloop of war hath been docked and sheathed for the American station; the Wolfe sloop of war is going into dock; the Rippon and Fame are in the docks repairing; and the Prudent, late from the East Indies, is docking, being very leaky."
June 17. Wednesday morning four light horsemen, on their horses, belonging to Elliott's regiment, attended on General Hervey at his house in Cleveland row, to pass an experiment before him (he being Adjutant General of the King's forces) in the following manner: That, suppose an army was marching into an enemy's country, where no hay was to be had, how much and how many days subsistence each man could provide for his horse, viz. a truss of hay is wreathed and bound as hard as is possible to sink into the length of three quarters of a yard, and place under the cloak-bag behind. The same quantity is bound as hard as a drum, and slung across the horse in such a manner that the balls do not obstruct the man's feet in the stirrup, by which means a horse may be subsisted eight days.
A very odd wedding was celebrated on Wednesday at a house near Mile End; the bridegroom was 72 years old, and the bride only 19. The former was attended to church by four young maidens, and the bride by the same number of young men; but when the company became to separate, it was discovered the bride had eloped with one of the bridesmen, and about 700l. in cash and jewels of her unfortunate spouse.
Lately died at Shelvington, in Warwickshire, Mr. Spooner, an eminent farmer of that place. He was thought to be the fattest and largest man in England, weighing (four or five weeks before his death) forty stone and nine pounds. He had not been able to walk for several years, but had a light cart and able horse to draw him about for air. He measured, after his death, four feet three inches across the shoulders, and was aged 57. He was drawn to the church-yard in the cart he used to ride in. His coffin was made too long, on purpose to give room to the bearers to carry him from the cart to the church, and from thence to the grave. Thirteen men carried him, six on each side, and one at the head. His fatness, some years ago, saved his life; for being at Atterton market, where some differences arose between him and a Jew, the Jew stabbed him in the belly with a penknife, but the blade being short, did not pierce his bowels, nor was it long enough to pass through the fat.
The Ministry have received advice, that the Spaniards are now shipping at Cadiz, Ferrol, and other ports of that kingdom, vast quantities of artillery and warlike stores, for their settlements at the Manillas, the Philippine, and Marian islands in the East Indies, which are to be conveyed by three men of war.
A few days ago a widow Lady at Lambeth, who is upwards of 60 years of age, was married to her footman, a young fellow of 23. The above Lady has seven daughters.
June 20. The burial expences of the Queen of Denmark, private as it was, amount to 3000l. which is to be defrayed, by order, out of his Majesty's own privy purse.
June 22. Yesterday Lord Stormont had the misfortune to lose his diamond order, value 20,000l. during his attendance in the drawing room at St. James's.
Tuesday evening a meeting of the Livery was held at the Half Moon Tavern, in Cheapside, Mr. Saxby in the chair, when Aldermen Haley and Newnham, were recommended as proper persons to serve the office of sheriffs for the year ensuing. The Aldermen in rotation, who had not served the office, were then put up, but none of them had any shew of hands but Aldermen Thomas, Haley, and Newnham, and the majority appearing for the two last Gentlemen, the chairman declared the nomination in their favour.
At the above meeting of the Livery, Mr. Crompton moved for two resolutions to be submitted to the common-hall, relative to the subjects right of petitioning the throne, as settled at the revolution, which after a short debate was carried nem. con. Mr. Rutt next moved, that the letter from Lord H— to the Lord Mayor might be read; a copy of which was produced and read accordingly. Mr. Stavely then made two motions to be laid before the common-hall; the first, a vote of censure to those who advised his Majesty to order such a letter to be sent, at the same time declaring that the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Livery, had never till this period been refused to be received by the King upon his Throne, and that the refusal could only be calculated to intercept the grievances and oppressions of the people from the ear of the Sovereign; the second, a vote of thanks to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, for his Lordship's answer to the letter from Lord H—, and for his conduct in defending the rights of the Livery of London; which after some little amendments were
agreed to nem. con. Mr. Brewer now observed, that in his opinion, another remonstrance to the Throne, at this alarming and critical juncture was highly necessary, particularly upon the calamitous situation of our fellow subjects in America; accordingly one was produced, which was read, approved and carried, without one dissentient, in the affirmative.
Mr. Crompton moved a vote of thanks (which was carried also) to the Right Hon. the Earl of Effingham, not only for that noble Lord's public declaration in favour of America, but also for his conduct in refusing to draw his sword against his fellow subjects in America.
This morning advice was received from Portsmouth, that the ship Sampson, Capt. Cooper, from New York, was arrived off Spithead. She sailed from New York the 11th of May, and has brought General Robinson's Lady and daughter home, on account of the dreadful disturbances now in America, the whole country being in the greatest confusion.
The opinion of one of the Cabinet Council at their last meeting on American affairs was delivered in the following words: "I should be for withdrawing the troops, blocking up their ports, and leaving them to starve among themselves, in time, but that our merchants on this side would be losers of two millions in arrears."
Four vessels of a light construction, and fast sailers, are taken into the service of Government, which are to be employed in carrying despatches to and from America.
The following extracts from the epistle from the yearly meeting of the people called Quakers, held last week in London, to the separate meetings of Friends, will shew the peaceable and christian disposition of that people:
"By accounts received from the several quarterly meetings in England, and by epistles from Wales, North Britain, Ireland, Holland, Rhode Island, and New England, Long Island, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, we are informed that the body of Friends in America, as well as here, are generally preferred from concerning themselves as parties in the present heats and commotions; and we entreat all in membership with us to enter as little into conversation with them as possible, and daily to seek for and abide under the influence of that heavenly principle which leads to follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man can see the Lord."
"We trust that we are called to shew forth to the world, in life and practice, that the blessed reign of the MESSIAH, the Prince of peace, is begun; and we doubt not but it will proceed till it attain, in due time, its completion in the earth, when, according to the prophecies of Isaiah and Micah, nation shall not rise up against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. "
"Influenced by these principles, we cannot consistently join with such as form combinations of a hostile nature against any, much less an opposition to those providentially placed either in sovereign or subordinate authority; nor can we unite with, or encourage, such as indecently asperse or revile them, for it is written, thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. — Acts xxii. 5."
June 24. At a Court held this day at Guildhall, Mr. Maskell read an address, remonstrance, and petition, from the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Livery, to his Majesty, couched in terms of the severest censure on the Ministry, as having embroiled us in a civil war, and beseeching his Majesty to dismiss them forever from his presence, when the address was approved; but it was resolved, that it should be presented only to the King on his Throne; and the sheriffs were ordered to wait on his Majesty to know when he will receive it on the Throne.
Government are hiring transports in order to send more troops to America
WORCESTER, August 16.
A CORRESPONDENT at Gloucester, Cape Ann, has sent us the following authentic and particular account of the engagement there, viz.
GLOUCESTER, Aug. 13.
"On the 9th instant the Falcon sloop of war, Capt. Linzee, hove in sight, and seemed to be in quest of two Schooners from the West Indies bound to Salem, one of which he soon brought to, the other taking advantage of a fair wind, put into our harbour; but Linzee having made a prize of the first, pursued the second into the harbour, and brought the first with him. He anchored and sent two barges with fifteen men in each, armed with muskets and swivels, these were attended with a whale boat, in which was the Lieutenant and six privates; their orders were to seize the loaded Schooner, and bring her under the Falcon's bow. The militia and other inhabitants were alarmed at this daring attempt, and prepared for a vigorous opposition: The barge men under the command of the Lieutenant boarded the Schooner at the cabin windows, which provoked a smart fire from our people on the shore, by which three of the enemy were killed, and the Lieutenant wounded in the thigh, who thereupon returned to the man of war. Upon this Linzee sent the other Schooner and a small cutter he had to attend him well armed, with orders to fire upon the damn'd rebels wherever they could see them, and that he would in the mean time cannonade the town; he immediately fired a broad side upon the thickest settlements, and stood himself with diabolical pleasure to see what havoc his cannon might make. Now, (said he) my boys, we will aim at the damn'd Presbyterian Church—Well, my brave fellows, one shot more and the house of God will fall before you." While he was thus venting his hellish rage, and setting himself as it were against Heaven, the Almighty was on our side, not a ball struck or wounded an individual person, although they went through our houses in almost every direction when filled with women and children; under God, our little party at the water side performed wonders, for they soon made themselves masters of both the Schooners, the
cutter, the two barges, the boat, and every man in them, and all that pertained to them. In the action, which lasted several hours, we lost but one man, two others wounded, one of which is since dead; the other very slightly wounded. We took of the man of war's men thirty five, several were wounded and one since dead; twenty four were sent to head quarters, the remainder being impressed from this and the neighbouring towns, were permitted to return to their friends. Next day Capt. Linzee warped off with but half his men, never a prize, boat nor tender, except a small skiff the wounded Lieutenant returned in."
We are informed that among the prisoners taken at Cape Ann is one Budd, gunner of the Falcon sloop of war, who was some time ago taken at Machias, with a number of others, and brought to this town, and upon being released from close confinement, took an opportunity of running off with a few of our tory gentry, and got on board the Falcon again. It is hoped this fellow, if retaken, will be better secured.
How is the glory of Britain departed! Her army, which not long since was the terror of many nations, is now employed in cutting the throats of his Majesty's loyal subjects, and SHEEP STEALING! — Felons indeed!
PROVIDENCE, August 12.
BY the best intelligence it may be depended upon, that the Indian nations for a thousand miles westward, are very staunch friends to the colonies, there being but one tribe inclined to join Governor Carleton, of which however there is no danger, as the others are able to drive that tribe and all the force Carleton can raise.
PHILADELPHIA, August 26.
Extract of a letter from New York, August 24.
YESTERDAY our Congress directed that the cannon on the battery should be removed, and last night it was put in execution. The man of war's folks had got intelligence of it and sent her barge to watch; our people had removed 9 or 11 (it is uncertain which) of the cannon without molestation; then a man in the stern of the barge made a false fire; this happened about half past 12 last night. The barge's men then fired ball, upon which our's (who had got together) were ordered to fire, which they did, and continued it till the barge got out of reach. From the cries and shrieks of the people on board the barge it is thought some of them were much wounded. While the small arms were firing the man of war began; she first fired a single ball; then a ball and grape shot, afterwards several guns (I do not know what they were loaded with) and then a broadside; we had more guns and another broadside before all was over; however our people effected their purpose and got away all the cannon that was mounted, I believe about twenty in number. As we had nothing but small arms we could do no damage to the man of war, and she did very little to us. A house next to Roger Morris's and Black Sams, at the corner by the Exchange, each had an 18 pound ball shot into their roofs; some other houses suffered a little, but the principal damage was sustained by some small buildings adjoining to the battery. No lives were lost, and but very few of our people wounded that I could learn of, and those but slightly. It was very distressing to see women and children moving half naked at midnight."
WILLIAMSBURG, September 16.
Extracts from the Proceedings of the Convention.
SATURDAY, July 29, 1775.
Resolved, THAT the Chairman of the committees of the several counties do, without delay, procure all the saltpetre and sulphur which may be had, and that the same be paid for by the public; and it is earnestly recommended to all persons in this colony to be assisting in procuring those necessary articles, and cheerfully to deliver to the said Chairman what they may have in their families, except so much as may be necessary for medicinal purposes.
FRIDAY, August 25, 1775.
Resolved, that it be recommended to the committees of the several counties and corporations in this colony to call all collectors and receivers of fines heretofore imposed by any court martial; and all other persons who have any money in their hands arising from such fines, to an immediate account for the same, and, after paying any arrears which may be due for arms or trophies formerly purchased, apply any such money for providing arms and ammunition for the use of their respective counties and corporations, in such manner as they shall think best.
Whereas, by a resolution of the Convention held in the month of March last, the several courts in this colony were directed to proceed to give judgments against sheriffs and other collectors for money or tobacco received by them, and it is represented to this Convention, that several sheriffs, in order to evade paying the money received on executions levied by them, refuse to return such executions,
Resolved therefore, that it be recommended to the several courts of justice in this colony to put in execution the laws now in force to compel the sheriffs to return executions, and to call all public debtors to account.
Resolved, that it be recommended to the committees of the several counties and corporations to appoint proper persons of their body, within such districts as to them shall seem convenient, to take a list of the number of persons therein of all ages and sexes, distinguishing whether they be male or female, white or black, and of the males whether they be above or under sixteen years of age; from which lists the committee shall cause a general county or corporation list to be made and returned to the President of the Convention, without delay, who is desired, from them, to cause a general colony list to be formed, and certify the same to the Continental Congress.

SATURDAY, August 26, 1775.
Resolved, that it be recommended to the committees of the several counties and corporations, where it is not already done, to complete the collection of the money by them judged requisite for the purchase of gunpowder, lead, flints, and cartridge paper, according to the resolution of the Convention in March last, in order to place the whole colony on an equal footing in that particular, and return a state of such collection to the next Convention.
Resolved, that in case the British Ministry shall attempt to enforce the act of Parliament for preventing the erection of plating and sitting mills in America, this Convention will recompense to the proprietors of the two first of such mills as shall be finished and set to work in this colony all losses they may respectively sustain in consequence of such endeavours of administration.
CHARLESTOWN (S.C.) August 18.
CAPTAIN Conyers, who arrived this day from St. Christopher's, informs us, that a most extraordinary swell set in there from the south, on the 31st of July last; that, though attended with little wind, it was so very violent as to oblige twenty nine vessels, lying in Bullock's road, to put out to sea. Four vessels were lost, three of which were from North America. Captain Conyers adds, that they were in daily expectations of hearing of great damage done in Guadaloupe, Dominico, Martinico, &c.
Extract of a letter from a master of a vessel at GIBRALTAR, dated July 2d, to his owners here.
"We have been under an apprehension here, for some time past, of being attacked by the Spaniards, who have a fleet of 7 sail of the line, 12 frigates, and 413 transports, at Carthagena, with 33,000 troops ready to embark, and more daily arriving from the interior provinces. They have several vessels cruising without the strait's mouth, and search all English vessels they meet. One put in here whose hatches they broke open, and examined a bale of goods. There are likewise 6 or 8 sail of the line, and several frigates, at Cadiz, ready to put to sea at the shortest notice, supposed to be intended to join their grand armada, which they give out is designed against Algiers. The English letters are supposed to be stopped, none having been received these two last posts; and a letter from an English Gentleman in Spain tends to confirm our apprehensions. We have three men of war in the straits, the Medway of 64, Admiral Mann, and the Zephyr sloop here. The Alarm frigate is stationed off Carthagena, to watch their motions. There are here 7 regiments, consisting of upwards of 3000 men, and every thing is in the greatest readiness to give the Dons a warm reception, should they fancy to pay us a visit."
CAMBRIDGE, August 24.
SEVERAL deserters from the enemy have arrived at our camp within a few days past. From the intelligence they brought, and some circumstances in the conduct of the enemy, it has been apprehended by some that they intended, this week, to make an attack on some of our posts. Others conjecture that they are weary of Yankee fighting, and will ere long in a violent fit of madness, evacuate the town; at least they will not dare to attempt to occupy it during the winter.
We are informed that the Negroes in Boston were lately summoned to meet at Faneuil Hall, for the purpose of choosing out of their body a certain number to be employed in cleaning the streets; in which meeting Joshua Loring, Esq; presided as moderator. The well known Caesar Mott opposed the measure, for which he was committed to prison, and confined till the streets were all cleaned.
We hear from Swansey, that Capt. Dayley arrived there a few days ago, and reports that he spoke on the coast with a vessel bound to Philadelphia, Capt. Bambridge, who left London the 26th of June, and laid that the Lord Mayor of London, at the head of the livery had waited on the King, and demanded of him that no more troops should be sent to America, as the kingdom was in a defenceless state, while France and Spain were arming and preparing for war. That the King had promised to send no more. That Lord North had been stoned by the populace as he passed the street in his coach.
HARTFORD, August 28.
Extract of a letter from CROWN POINT, dated August 14, 1775.
YESTERDAY came in two subalterns who had been down the lake as far as Onion river, to procure all the water craft on the lake. On their return one of them turned in to see Gilliland, a justice of peace, late a merchant in New York, now settled about 30 miles down the lake, a man of great interest, and our zealous friend. They were scarce seated, when one White, high sheriff of Tryon county (at Sir William Johnson's) with two others, entered without ceremony, and inquired for Mr. Gilliland. After a few words our men disarmed them. Soon after came up one more white man, with three Indians, who seeing the situation of their friends, attempted to make their escape, but were soon taken and safely conducted to this place. The Indians say they came to take Mr. Gilliland, and carry him to Canada, as White and his accomplices could stay no longer at Tryon county, the people there were so enraged against them. The Indians are dismissed with presents, but the others sentenced to Newgate, in Simsbury, whose gloomy mansions are judged a suitable abode for the sons of darkness."
Last week about 600 Indians, from the Six Nations, arrived at Albany, where they are to be met by a number of Gentlemen from this and the neighbouring colonies. We hear their business is to inquire into the cause of the present controversy between Great Britain and the colonies.
WATERTOWN, August 21.
YESTERDAY se'nnight Swatham the Chief, with four other Indians of the St. Francois tribe, arrived at the camp in Cambridge, conducted thither by Reuben Colburn, who has been honourably recompensed for his trouble. The above Indians came hither to offer their services in the cause of American liberty, have been kindly received, and are now entered the service. Swatham says he will bring one half of his tribe, and has engaged four or five other tribes, if they should be wanted. He says the Indians of Canada in general, and also the French, are greatly in our favour, and determined not to act against us.
August 23. Last Saturday night about 2000 of the united troops of this continent entrenched on what is called Plough Hill, within point blank shot of the enemy; and notwithstanding a continual fire from them almost all yesterday, we had only two killed, and two wounded, viz. Adjutant Munford of Rhode Island and another man killed, Mr. William Simpson, a volunteer of Pennsylvania, lost a leg, and another man wounded, neither dangerous. We have not heard how many the enemy lost, though it is said one officer and several men were seen to fall.
Yesterday another company of rifle-men commanded by Capt. Michael Cresap, arrived in this town on their way to join the grand American army. Some of this company, we hear have travelled from the Mississippi.
WORCESTER, August 23.
SEVERAL deserters from the enemy at Boston have, during the course of the week past, come over to the guards at Roxbury. One, who seems to be an intelligent person, asserts that there are not above 5000 of the ministerial troops in Boston and no Bunker's hill, which are able to do duty, and that 2000 and upwards are now sick.
General Gage, we hear, has seized the donation stores in Boston, and placed a strong guard over the same.
Mr. John Gill, late one of the publishers of the Boston gazette, was seized in Boston, by order of General Gage, and cruelly committed to jail.
A great number of the Tories have lately left Boston.
FAIRFIELD, August 29.
LAST evening was married at the seat of Thaddeus Barr, Esq; by the Rev. Mr. Elliot, the Hon. JOHN HANCOCK, Esq; President of the Continental Congress, to Miss DOROTHY QUINCY, daughter to Edmund Quincy, Esq; of Boston.
Florus informs us, that "in the second Punic war, when Hannibal besieged Rome and was very near making himself master of it, a field upon which part of his army lay, was offered for sale, and was immediately purchased by a Roman, in a strong assurance that the Roman valour and courage would soon raise the siege." Equal to the conduct of that illustrious citizen was the marriage of the Hon. John Hancock, Esq; who, with his amiable Lady, has paid as great a compliment to American valour, and discovered equal patriotism, by marrying now while all the colonies are as much convulsed as Rome when Hannibal was at her gates.
NORWICH, August 21.
THIS morning arrived an express from General Schuyler at Ticonderoga, to the Governor, which occasioned his calling a Council, and sending off Col Mott, the chief Engineer. The Governor has by proclamation, continued the embargo till the 20th of October.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4.
ON Tuesday last our provincial congress appointed Lieutenant Colonel Edward Fleming, of this city to be Deputy Adjutant General of the continental army, with the rank of Colonel.
By a Gentleman from Albany, we are informed, that when he left that place 700 Indians of the Mohawk and Onondaga nations had arrived there, and declared themselves to be in our interest in the present contest. They say they are connected by marriage, and otherwise, with the Canadian Indians, and do not despair of bringing them over to our side, notwithstanding the unwearied endeavours of Governor Carleton to the contrary.
Capt. Jenkins, who left Quebec the 21st of July, informs us, that the Canadians seem to be well pleased with the proceedings of the colonies; and he likewise understood they had received letters from the Congress, which were very agreeable to them. Ship bread was 5 dollars per cwt. and wheat 6s. sterling per bushel. Six or seven transports were loaded with provisions for Boston; the inhabitants were very uneasy, being apprehensive of a scarcity. Wheat bread three-pence sterling per pound; the garrison in a poor state of defence, as there were not more than twenty five regulars in it. Governor Carleton had taken the greatest part of the cannon from the forts, to mount on the floating batteries at St. John's. By the best information, he has not above 5 or 600 men with him; and that he had committed 3 or 400 Canadians to gaol for refusing to take up arms against the colonies. The only vessel of war there was the Gaspee brig. A transport sailed with him loaded with provisions for General Gage, about 500 tons burthen. He saw a letter from a serjeant of the regulars at St. John's, to his wife in Quebec, wherein he informed her that he had not his clothes off this fortnight past, being so busy in building floating batteries to go and retake the forts from the Yankees. On Tuesday last the following was published in a hand-bill through this city:
OYSTER PONDS, August 27, 1775.
SIR.
"Your favour of the 11th instant, come duly to hand, and I should have failed for Haerlem, without loss of time, had I not received the following important intelligence from General Washington, viz.
"Aug. 23, 1775. Yesterday I received advice from Boston, that a number of transports have failed on a second expedition, for fresh provisions: As they may pursue the same course, only advancing further, we think Montauk Point, on Long Island, a very probable place of their landing; I have therefore thought best to give you the earliest intelligence; but I do not mean to confine your attention or vigilance to that place; you will please to extend your views as far as the mischief may be probably extended." Thus far the intelligence. I will further inform you, that the King's Fisher, last Wednesday went up the Sound, with several small cutters, reconnoitring the north side of the island; and Thursday there followed past this place two top-sail vessels, which I apprehend to be transports, as they fired two signal guns when they went through the Race. I would therefore recommend to the provincial Congress, to keep a good guard upon Queen's county, as I imagine their design is to get stock from Huntington, Lloyd's Neck, or Flushing; and as we hope to secure all the stock upon this part of the island, you may expect the Boston fleet will proceed further up the Sound. I am, Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant, DAVID WOOSTER.
To P. V. B. Livingston, Esq; President, &c. Extract of a letter from NEW-LONDON, to a merchant in this city, dated August 31.
"Yesterday morning there was a tender came into Stonington, and fired on the town, and then went out again, and returned with the Rose man of war and two other tenders, who immediately began to fire directly into the houses; the ship came to an anchor, but the tenders kept under sail, standing close in, racking, firing, &c. the whole day; and this morning the fire is begun again. I soon expect them here. By express from there, find we have two men killed. Great numbers from all parts are going there. Cannot get any particulars how the affair began. The tender first chased two small sloops in, who had men on board to go on Block island to prevent their taking the stock off. The men landed at Stonington, and as soon as the tender got within good shot, they fired on the people.
We are credibly informed, that the Hon. the Provincial Congress of New Jersey have passed a resolve, that all men capable of bearing arms, who depart from the city of New York, into that province, in times of distress, shall be compelled to return forthwith, and that the several committees are enjoined to see the said resolve carried into execution.
Since our last arrived here, from the eastward, in her way to the southward, her Serene Highness Carolina Augusta Harriet, Princess Hereditary of Browtonburgh, Marchioness of Waldgrave, &c.
Saturday last the Hon. JOHN HANCOCK, Esq; and his Lady, arrived here from Connecticut, and immediately set out for Philadelphia.
We hear the men of war and tenders have knocked down forty houses at Stonington.
We hear from Providence, that on Tuesday the 22d ult. his Majesty's ships the Rose, Swan, and Glasgow, attempted to go to Providence, and got within 3 miles of the town, when two of them ran ashore, and the other came to an anchor. Soon after, arrived a brig and a sloop, inward bound from the West Indies. These were immediately chased by the men of war's barges, and three cutters, till they ran ashore at Warwick, where they were boarded by the man of war's men in sight of a great number of people who had assembled on the shore. There were in the harbour two armed Schooners fitted out by the town of Providence, for the protection of their trade, and were going to convoy a small
fleet down the river. A smart engagement then began, and lasted three hours and a half, during which an incessant fire was kept up between the two Schooners and the brig and sloop, which the people on board often attempted to get off, but as often were driven from the windlasses. But at last they cut the brig's cable, and carried her off, with the Captain on board, who refused to quit her. The sloop we retook, and brought her into the harbour, though fired upon by the men of war as we passed them. We had not a man killed or wounded, which is surprising. Upwards of 30 cannon ball were picked up on the shore. It is supposed many of the enemy are killed. The men of war are at present in Bristol harbour, where they have begun to rob and plunder the plantation of Mr. William Wessels.
A whaling Schooner is arrived at Brook-Haven, Long-Island, from Davis's Straights, which place she left the beginning of July, without one barrel of oil, and informs us of the loss of the Schooner Ranger, from this place, as also of several vessels belonging to the Dutch and English fleets; that the season had been so unfavourable that not more than twenty two fish had been taken the whole summer; that a brig, owned by the whaling company of this place had been unsuccessful, and was gone to the southward.
Friday afternoon a sloop, with dispatches from General Gage, lying near the man of war, sent her boat ashore with four men and one woman, who being observed by some of our people, they were all taken prisoners, and carried to the guard-house; the woman was discharged, but the men are detained for further examination. The boat was stoved to pieces on the beach near Greenwich, and then burnt.
IN PROVINCIAL CONGRESS, August 29, 1775.
WHEREAS the commander of his Majesty's ship Asia, under pretence of protecting the King's property, did, in the dead of night of the 23d instant, most unwarrantably fire on the fourth part of this defenceless city, whereby three of his Majesty's subjects were wounded, the property of several destroyed, and the lives of many exposed to the most imminent danger; and whereas many of the inhabitants, under apprehensions that the like hostile conduct may be in future pursued by the commander of said ship, have been induced to move their wives, children, and property, out of this city; and whereas, from the present temper of the people, it is apprehended that the peace of this city may be interrupted, and the lives and property of many exposed, in case the officers or crew belonging to any of his Majesty's ships should come with their boats to this city: In order, therefore, to preserve the peace, quiet the minds of the inhabitants, and prevent the officers and men belonging to any of his Majesty's ships, that now are, or hereafter may arrive in this port, from coming to the city under pretence of procuring supplies, this Congress have thought proper to permit, and they do hereby permit (agreeable to the former directions of this Congress) that Abraham Lott, Esq; contractor for his Majesty's navy, do in future supply his Majesty's ships stationed here with all necessaries, as well fresh as salt, for the use of the said ships; that such supplies be by him sent to the Governor's island, that they may be taken from thence on board the said ships. And the inhabitants of this city and colony are hereby enjoined from using any attempts to prevent the said supplies from being furnished by the said Abraham Lott, or his agent, or for obtaining satisfaction for the injury they have received; as this Congress, duly impressed with a sense thereof, are determined to pursue every prudent and proper measure for preventing the like insults in future, and for obtaining satisfaction and redress. A true copy from the minutes.
ROBERT BENSON, Sec'y.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4.
Extract of a letter from LONDON, June 12.
WE have just heard of the New York packet's arrival, but I am not yet well informed of the intelligence she brings, though know it is very alarming; they say the Ministers are very much embarrassed; that it occasioned Lord North's paying a personal visit to the bank; and that Parliament will meet next month, pursuant to their last adjournment or prorogation; this last is doubtful, and indeed every thing else is common report. A change of Ministers is predicted, and I think with as much probability as any thing else, unless the next accounts from General Gage are more favourable to the present measures."
Extract of a letter from LONDON, June 13.
"The troubles and misunderstandings between us and the colonies are very much felt here. Remittances are unavoidably very long, and this, added to a total deprivation of trade, puts us in a dreadful situation, and has a still worse appearance to look onward. The very people who first oppressed the colonies here, in full assurance that all they asked must be complied with, now say, 'what can we do, we have gone too far but cannot recede.' But I hope there are still left some able men, whose humanity will lead them to step forward, and by well timed arguments will still adjust matters, and that we shall again see that good opinion between both, which has hitherto made both great and powerful. This happy hour I most ardently wish for."
Extract of a letter from PROVIDENCE, August 22.
"I am sorry to inform you that the communication between Philadelphia and Newport is cut off, occasioned by the Captain of a man of war taking our post rider, &c. At this place we are all in confusion: There are three men of war now in sight, and the people much alarmed: They are beating to arms. I apprehend the men of war will not be able to hurt us, as they cannot come near enough for that purpose, and the water side is well fortified."
We hear that Dr. FRANKLIN has been lately honoured by the Infante of Spain, with a present of a volume of that Prince's works, beautifully and magnificently printed at Madrid.
On Tuesday last died at Brunswick, in New Jersey, the Hon. James Habersham, Esq; late Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
The Nautillus man of war, we hear, is sailed for Boston.
IN CONGRESS, TUESDAY, August 1, 1775.
WHEREAS at a former Congress it was resolved, that, if certain acts of Parliament, in the Continental Association enumerated and complained of, should not be repealed on or before the 10th day of September, 1775, the inhabitants of these colonies would not directly or indirectly, export any merchandise or commodity whatsoever to Great Britain, Ireland, or the West Indies; and as some doubts have arisen with respect to the true spirit and construction of said resolve, to the end that such doubts may be removed,
Resolved, That under the prohibition, in the said association contained, to export to or import from the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, this Congress intends to comprise all exportation to and importation from the islands Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Alderney, and Man, and every European island and settlement within the British dominions; and that, under the denomination of West Indies, this Congress means to comprehend all the West India islands, British and foreign, to whatever state, power or Prince belonging, or by whomsoever governed, and also the Summer islands, Bahama islands, Berbice, and Surinam on the Main, and every island and settlement within the latitude of the southern line of Georgia and the equator.
A true copy from the minutes, CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary.
BALTIMORE, August 29.
BY Captain James Wood, who was deputed by our Assembly to invite the several tribes of Ohio Indians to a treaty, to be held at Fort Pitt, on the 10th of next month, and who returned last night, we learn, that he had visited the Delawares, Shawanese, Senecas, Wiandots, and Tawaas; that the commanding officer at Detroit, and Deputy Agent for Indian affairs, and Monsieur Baubee, a Frenchman had sent belts and strings of wampum to

seventeen nations, including those above mentioned; informing them, that unless they all united, the Virginians would take their country from them; that they purposed to attack them two different ways; one by the Ohio, the other by the Lakes; that the Virginians would invite them to a treaty, but that they ought by no means to go, as they (the Virginians) were a people not to be depended on: That many other diabolical artifices had been used by those tools of Government to instigate these savages to attack our frontiers. Particularly the Virginians were represented to them as a distinct people, and that their attacking them would not be resented by the other colonies.
Captain Wood had this account first from the Delawares, who appeared friendly, and gave him the belt and string which had been sent them. All the other tribes confirmed this account, and promised to attend the treaty, the Shawanese assured him, whatever they had received from Fort Detroit, they had buried in the ground never more to rise; but that the foolish Tawixtawees and Peers had accepted the belts.
Chenustaw, one of the hostages who escaped from Williamsburg some time ago, arrived at the Shawanese town the day before Captain Wood. He had informed the Indians, that all the people of Virginia were preparing for war, and determined to attack the Indians, except the Governor, whom the people had obliged to go on board a man of war; that the hostages had discovered they were to be made slaves, and sent to some other country, which he assigned as the reason for his escape. But on Captain Wood's explaining the matter to the Indians, they appeared entirely satisfied.
WINCHESTER, August 16, 1775.
LONDON, July 4.
AT nine o'clock on Friday morning the proper people belonging to the moving wardrobe, according to the orders given on Wednesday last, had raised the canopy, and fixed the other appurtenances of the Royal Throne at St. James's, in order for his Majesty to receive thereon the address, remonstrance, &c. of the city of London. His Majesty was present, in order to receive them, but they did not come.
We are informed that an address signed by the Delegates in America, was presented to his Majesty at St. James's, by a noble Lord, last Friday.
A correspondent says, that a change in the Ministry is daily expected, and that soon after we may possibly hear of another general election. The Rockingham party seem likely to be reinstated in conjunction with Chatham, Camden, &c.
The transported felons on board a late ship sent to America have been refused admittance, and are on their return back again.
This day the victualling office contracted for 1300 ton of shipping, to carry provisions to North America.
In consequence of some private intelligence lately received, orders have been given for four of the best sailing frigates in the navy to cruise from 150 to 200 leagues to the westward.
We are informed, from good authority, that the Ministry are fully resolved to force the Americans to a legal submission to the legislative supremacy of the British empire; that if they seem to wait for the result of the consultations of the Continental Congress, it is only to see what effect any conciliatory proposals the Congress make, may have on the different colonies; that, however, they are resolved to receive no proposals whatever from that illegal assembly; that, notwithstanding the rebellion of the province of Boston, they are willing to hear and redress such grievances as by the legal Assembly of that province (after having fully submitted themselves to the clemency of this country, and acknowledged the supremacy of Parliament in all matters whatever) shall be laid before the King and Council, to be laid by them before the Parliament; that a part of the submission insisted on is the delivering up to public justice the ringleaders of the present insurrection; and the making reparation, at the expence of the colony, to the widows and orphans of such officers and soldiers as were killed in the late skirmish at Concord and Lexington; that, for the future peace of the colony, the Assembly shall be only permitted to meet once in three years, and that only for making bye-laws and municipal regulations; that the government shall be vested (as in the King's provinces) in a Governor and twelve Councillors; that the town of Boston shall be regularly fortified, and the port restored; that there shall be always kept in garrison three five regiments, to be paid out of the revenue to be raised by Parliament on the provinces of New England; that New York shall also be fortified, and 5000 men kept in that province, on account of its central situation; that the remaining part of 10,000 men, allotted for the protection of the midland colonies, shall be placed in garrisons and forts, to be built at the expence of America, on the navigable rivers of the provinces of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland; that twelve frigates and cutters shall be constantly employed on the coast of America, to enforce the implicit observance of the act of navigation; that the forts on the back of the New England provinces shall be strengthened in their works, and garrisoned with British troops, who shall have lands allotted them behind the forts, upon a military tenure; that the same course of public justice, the same forms of trial, and the same privileges, as are possessed by all British subjects, shall be reserved in the internal government of America; and that the restriction shall only consist in the absolute establishment of her dependence on the British empire and legislature.
July 6. By private letters which arrived by the last Holland mail, certain advice is conveyed to some merchants in London of the danger their vessels will be exposed to in a short time by the execution of some schemes lately planned by our good neighbours the French and Spaniards. The credit the merchants give to this advice is apparent already, as the great preparations making to send off their ships stopped in an instant, in which state it is not likely they will remain for many months. To this advice is added, that several Dutch and Swedish ships are constantly employed in transporting cannon, hemp, masts, and other marine stores, from the ports of the Baltic to those of France.
Yesterday, at one o'clock, the Sheriffs, with the City Remembrancer, went up to St. James's to deliver into his Majesty's hand the resolutions of the Common Hall, on midsummer day last, and also those of the Common Hall held on Tuesday at Guildhall. Lord Rochford desired to see the contents; but was told by the Sheriffs that it was their particular orders to deliver the papers which they had brought into his Majesty's own hand, and therefore they could not comply with his Lordship's request. The Sheriffs were then admitted into his Majesty's presence, when Mr. Sheriff Plover addressed his Majesty in the following words: "May it please your Majesty, we are ordered by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Livery of the city of London, in Common Hall assembled, to wait upon your Majesty, humbly to deliver into your Majesty's hands, in their name, their resolutions agreed to in Common Hall on the 24th of June last, and of the 4th instant." Mr. Sheriff Plover then delivered a copy of the resolutions (but not the address, petition, and remonstrance) into the King's hand, which he received without making any reply, and retired immediately.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 16.
ON Monday the 11th day of September, 1775, pursuant to the appointment of the Chairman of Elizabeth City, the deputies, for the several counties, and the city of Williamsburg, within that district, appeared at the courthouse of the said city, and produced certificates under the hands of the clerks of the committees of the several counties, and the city of Williamsburg, of their deputation to represent their several committees in the general committee for the said district.
The deputies being so assembled, proceeded to the choice of a Chairman, and appointed Robert Carter Nicholas, Esq; to that office.
Present, ROBERT C. NICHOLAS, Esq; Chairman. For Elizabeth City county, William Rolcow Wilson Curle, John Cary, Cary Selden, and Miles King, Gentlemen. For the county of Warwick, William Harwood, William Langhorne, Richard Cary, and Hinde Russell, Gentlemen. For the county of York, Corbin Griffin, Rev. Robert Andrews, and William Eaton, Gentlemen, and Mr. William Digges in the room of Hugh Nelson, Esq; For the county of James City, Robert C. Nicholas, William Norvel, Nathaniel Burwell, and Champion Travis, Gentlemen. For Charles City county, William Acuff, William Edloe, and William Green Munford, Gentlemen, and Mr. Samuel Harwood, in room of Benjamin Harrison, Esq; For New Kent county, Bartholomew Dandridge, John Armistead, and George Webb, Gentlemen, and Mr. Richmond Allen in room of Burwell Basset, Esq; For the city of Williamsburg, Messrs. John Dixon, and James Cooke in room of Benjamin Waller, Esq; WILLIAM RUSSELL, Gent. appointed Clk. of this committee. Then the committee proceeded to the choice of officers in the regular service for this district, and nominated the following Gentlemen: George Nicholas, Esq; Captain; Mr. Beverley Dickson, 1st Lieutenant; Mr. Thomas Russell, 2d Lieutenant; and Mr. Merrett Moore, Ensign.
Resolved, that it be recommended to the officers so appointed to proceed with the utmost expedition to enlist within this district one company of regulars, to consist of 68 men, rank and file; that they rendezvous with the said company in the city of Williamsburg, when enlisted, until further orders of the committee of safety.
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 1775. The committee proceeded to take under their consideration the proper arrangement of minute men, to be enlisted in this district, pursuant to an ordinance of the General Convention, and came to the following resolution.
Resolved, that there be enlisted, in the county of Elizabeth City one company of 50 men, rank and file; in the county of Warwick one other company of 50; in the county of York two companies of 50 each; in the county of James City one company of 50; in the county of New Kent two companies of 50 each; in the county of Charles City two companies of 50 each; and in the city of Williamsburg one company of 50, to be commanded by their proper officers.
The following Gentlemen were then appointed officers: Champion Travis, Esq; Colonel of the battalion; Hugh Nelson, Esq; Lieutenant Colonel; and Samuel Harwood, Esq; Major. Mr. John Cary, Captain of the company to be raised in Elizabeth City; Mr. John King, Lieutenant; and Mr. Joseph Selden, jun. Ensign. Mr. Richard Cary, Captain of the company to be raised in Warwick county; Mr. Thomas Haynes, Lieutenant; and Mr. Josiah Massenburg, Ensign. Mr. William S. Sclater, Captain of one of the companies to be raised in York county; Mr. Calhoun Minnis, jun. Lieutenant; and Mr. Edward Howard, Ensign. Mr. William Goosley, Captain of the other company to be raised in York county; Mr. Thomas Harwood, Lieutenant; and Mr. Frederick Bryan, Ensign. Mr. John Walker, Captain of the company to be raised in James City; Mr. William Johnson, Lieutenant; and Mr. Henry Brown, Ensign. Mr. Furnea Southall, Captain of one of the companies to be raised in Charles City; Mr. Edward Marrable, Lieutenant; and Mr. John Bell, Ensign. John Tyler, Esq; Captain of the other company for Charles City; Mr. Stith Hardyman, Lieutenant; and Peter Dunn, Ensign. Mr. Thomas Massie, Captain of one of the companies to be raised in New Kent; Mr. Henry Finch, Lieutenant; and Mr. Samuel Manning, Ensign. Mr. Andrew Anderson, Captain of the other company to be raised in New Kent; Mr. Walter Hopkins, Lieutenant; and Mr. William Armistead, jun. Ensign. Mr. Robert Anderson, Captain of the company to be raised in the city of Williamsburg; Mr. Humphrey Harwood, Lieutenant; and Mr. William Rowsey, Ensign.
Resolved, that James Bray Johnson, Gentleman, be appointed Commissary of Musters for this district.
Resolved, that the place of general rendezvous for the battalion of this district be in the neighbourhood of the city of Williamsburg.
Resolved, that public notice be given, to such persons as may be willing to contract for supplying the battalion of this district with necessary provisions, to give in their proposals to the Chairman of this committee, in writing; and that the said Chairman, together with the members of James City, York, and Williamsburg, or any six of them, do, in the mean time, as occasion may require, contract with proper persons to supply any company or detachment of minute men, who may, upon any emergency, be called out to actual service.
It being represented to this committee, that a number of field-pieces have been lately brought to the city of Williamsburg; and the committee being of opinion, that it is necessary the same should be properly mounted and taken care of, offer it, as their opinion, to the Committee of Safety, that a proper person be appointed for that purpose; and take the liberty of recommending Mr. William Finnie, as a Gentleman who hath distinguished himself by his activity and zeal in the cause of the country.
Ordered, that the committee be adjourned to such day as the Chairman may think fit to call them for their re-assembling.
RO: C. NICHOLAS, Chairman. WILLIAM RUSSELL, Clk. com.
In our last we mentioned the burning of a man of war's tender near Hampton, and other circumstances relative to that affair, but find the account is erroneous, and that we were misinformed. The vessel was the property of Capt. Collins and the men belonging to the Magdalen. Capt. Squires and some of his people were on board at the time the vessel reached the shore, but all left her except the gunner, the pilot, and a private man, who took to their boat next day, and carried every thing they wanted, except the guns, the vessel's tackle, and furniture, which they gave to one Fin, near whose house she was. None of the men were molested, but treated with much civility. Ruth the pilot, an American, was only secured as a witness against several notorious sheep-stealers, whom there remained great hopes of apprehending; but he was not delivered up through fear of any threats from his Lordship. He was released after it was known the sheep-stealers had escaped.
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STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, some Time in April last, a BAY HORSE, about 8 or 9 Years old, 4 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, black Mane and Tail, has remarkable small Eyes, is a natural Pacer, and I believe he has several Hearts on his Buttocks and Shoulders, besides some other Brands, not remembered. I will give 31. Reward to any Person who will bring him to me in Hillsborough, or to Mr. George Archer in Peterburg, or secure him so that I may get him again.
JOHN COATSWORTH.
TAKEN up, in Hanover, near Cook's Bridge, a BAY MARE, about 4 Feet 5 Inches high, 15 Years old, paces slow, has a fore Back, some white Hairs on the off Side of her Neck, appears to have been much worked, and branded on the near Buttock 1. Potted, and appraised to FIVE POUNDS.
JOHN ALEXANDER STILL.
MAREDANT'S ANTISCORBUTIC DROPS, By Mr. NORTON's Appointment, Sold by DIXON and HUNTER, Williamsburg, at 9s. a bottle. [None are genuine but what are signed by John Norton, in his own hand-writing, and in square bottles, with the following inscription on them, viz. John Norton, only proprietor and author of Maredant's drops.] As a proof of the superior efficacy of Maredant's drops (prepared by Mr. Norton, surgeon, of Golden square, London) to any medicine hitherto known for the cure of the scurvy, leprosy, ulcers, the evil, fistula, Piles, long continued inflammations of the eyes, and every other disorder arising from a foulness in the blood, the following extraordinary cures are referred to. A MOST EXTRAORDINARY CURE BY THE USE OF MAREDANT'S DROPS.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, in Golden square, London. S I R, SEPTEMBER 26, 1771. I TAKE this method of returning you my most sincere thanks for the cure of my son, which was effected by your most excellent drops. Two years and a half ago, he had the smallpox; immediately after that, a most violent humour settled in both his hands, which were so bad that he entirely lost the use of them; the bones were so much affected that two pieces separated and came away. The humour in his hands was attended with almost as violent a one in his face, which formed an entire scab over the whole, and smelt intolerably: In short, he was in so much misery, and without hopes of recovery (as I had had the opinion of the most eminent without effect, who called it the King's Evil) that I despaired of his life. In gratitude for so extraordinary a cure, I have desired this to be made public. Any person, by calling at my house, the Talbot inn, in the Strand, may be informed of every particular, and see the child. CHARLES ASHLEY.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, in GOLDEN square. S I R, ABOUT two years and a half ago, I was seized with a violent hoarseness and shortness of breath. I sent for a physician, who ordered me to be bled: I also took a great many medicines, but grew worse instead of better. My head ached so violently, that it prevented me getting any rest; my face and head broke out in large blotches, which spread so much that I was in daily fear of losing my eye-sight. The humour which discharged from my face was so very offensive, that I could hardly bear it myself; but by the use of your Maredant's drops, am effectually cured. Any person doubting of this, may be convinced of the truth, by calling on Mrs. Copson, at Brompton; or by inquiring of Mr. Orton, coal merchant, in Whitecomb street, near Leicester Fields. I am, with respect, Sir, Your most humble servant, MARY COPSON.
To Mr. NORTON, surgeon, Golden square, London. S I R, KILKENNY. IF mankind in general were ready to communicate to the public the benefit they receive from remedies by which they have got relief, many persons labouring under dreadful complaints, might be relieved at a small expence. My wishes for the general good of mankind, as well as my gratitude for the benefits I have received, have induced me to send you my case, which you would do well to make public. About 25 years ago I was afflicted with a most violent scurvy in my arms, which afterwards broke out in my face, in large ulcers and blotches, spreading so fast as to affect my eyes, accompanied with a loss appetite, and pains in my back and breast during the said term of twenty five years. I applied to several eminent physicians, and tried various medicines prescribed by them, to little or no effect, which is well known to most of the inhabitants of the city of Kilkenny, where I have resided for upwards of thirty years past. At length, on seeing Maredant's drops advertised by your correspondent, Edmund Finn, printer, in Kilkenny, as being a powerful medicine for such disorders as mine, I was advised to try them, and accordingly bought four bottles, which I have taken, and have now the pleasure to acquaint you that my appetite is quite restored, the scurf and pimples have gradually left my face, and all parts of my body; and I now, thank God, find myself perfectly cured, and my skin as clear as ever it was. THOMAS HEWITT.
We certify the above Anthony Blunt, Mayor. safe to be fast, Luke Meagher. Any person still doubting of the efficacy of this medicine, may (by applying to Mr. Norton, surgeon, the west side of Golden square, near Piccadilly, London, the only author and proprietor, where these drops are sold in bottles at 6s. each) be fully convinced of their good effects by being referred to many people of credit, who have been cured of the leprosy, scurvy, ulcers, the evil, fistulas, piles, long continued inflammation of the eyes, and every other disorder arising from a foulness in the blood. They may be taken in any season, without the least inconvenience or hindrance of business: They also perfect digestion, and amazingly create an appetite.
TO BE SOLD, At Mr. MILES TAYLOR's, in the Town of RICHMOND, THE FOLLOWING GARDEN and other SEEDS, Lately imported from ITALY, viz.
  Brown Coleworts Early Mazzochi do. White Cucumbers.   Rom. purple do. Late ditto. Naples Water-melon.   Roman small Broccoli Parley. Pistoia ditto.   Lafagino Cabbage. Roman ditto. Early Musk-melon.   Verzotto do. Spinage. Orange ditto.   Crocino Coleworts. Asparagus. Cantaloupe do.   Early Broccoli. Sweet Basil. Early Pumpkins.   Green ditto. Citron ditto. Celery.   White loaf ditto. Leeks. Long ditto.   Zolfino ditto. Round Radish. Lupini.   colliflower from Malta Long ditto. Turkey Snap Beans.   Orange Lettuce. French ditto. Early Charlton Pease.   Roman ditto. Ramelacci ditto. Ormond Hotspur do.   Curled ditto. Cress. Large Marrowfat do.   Dutch ditto. Chervil. Dwarf do. do.   Winter ditto. Poppy. Ledman's Dwarf do.   Italian Loaf early do. Beet. Winter ditto.   Imperial ditto. Red Beet. Saffron.   Endive. Sweet Fennil. Four Kinds of Wheat   Curled ditto. Green Cucumbers. Three do. Horse Beans 
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 9, 1775.
I intend to leave the Colony soon. JOSHUA HARDCASTLE.
URBANNA, August 26, 1775.
THE Subscriber intending to leave the Colony for a few Months, desires all those indebted to the Estate of David Ker, Esq; late of Middlesex County, deceased, or to Dr. George Johnson, late of Gloucester County, to pay their respective balances to Mr. William Graham of King and Queen County, who is properly authorised to receive the same; and all who have Claims against the said Estate are requested to apply to him for Payment. JAMES GREGORIE.

POETS CORNER. SUMMER'S FAREWELL. AN ODE.
T O Summer's sweets I bid farewell! To thee, O warbling Philomel, To all the lovely winged tribe, Which in thy regions now reside, I bid adieu! adieu ye flow'rs, Ye mild, ye placid, gentle show'rs: Farewell ye skies of azure blue, Ye trills of birds, adieu! adieu!  To lovely meads, to cloud-capt hills, To murm'ring brooks, to purling rills, To gentle streams, to rural bow'rs, To groves with their attractive pow'rs, I bid adieu! adieu ye vales, Ye fragrant, spicy, zeph'rous gales: Farewell ye banks of verdant hue, Ye woods, ye fields, adieu! adieu!  To scaly tribes, to spangled scenes, To cool retreats, to sylvan themes, To lowing kine, to bleating flocks, To mountains of romantic rocks, I bid adieu! adieu ye plains, Ye woodland nymphs, ye rural swains: Farewell ye drops of pearly dew, Ye pleasing shades, adieu! adieu!  To spreading tents, to humble cots, To pebbled shores, to shell'y grotts, To soothing strains, to dying lays, To nature's mild, and gentle rays, I bid adieu! adieu ye lawns, Ye tender kids, ye sportive fawns: Farewell ye tints which gild the view, Ye orient beams, adieu! adieu!
FOR SALE, BY THE PRINTERS OF THIS PAPER, FINE WRITING PAPER, BLUE, BLOTTING, BROWN, and WHITED BROWN PAPER.—Also CARTRIDGE PAPER, By the REAM or QUIRE.
To be SOLD, On TUESDAY 31st of OCTOBER next, if fair, if not the next fair day, on the Premises, A TRACT of LAND lying in King and Queen county, near Todd's Bridge, containing about 1400 Acres, altogether or in Parcels, belonging to the Estate of Col. Humphrey Hill, deceased; also, all the STOCKS of HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, and HOGS, with the PLANTATION UTENSILS, &c. Credit will be given till the 25th April 1777, giving Bond and Security to the Executors. The Bonds to carry Interest from the Date if not paid when due. Any Person may view the Land by applying to Edmund Taylor, the Overseer. JOHN HILL, EDWARD HILL, } Executors. WILLIAM HILL, }
STRAYED from the Subscriber, a BAY MARE, about 4 Feet 3 or 4 Inches high, remarkably well made, has a Blaze Face, three white Feet, a roached Mane, and branded on the off Buttock thus—, paces, trots, and gallops, but goes very wide behind when pacing. I will give 20s. Reward to any Person that will contrive the said Mare to Mr. Walter Coles in Halifax County, or to me in Albemarle. JOHN COLES.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE Number of Students now at Littleton School, in Cumberland County, manifestly proves that an Academy established in said County, on a proper Plan, might prove extremely useful; and as an introduction to such a Design, the School, which is at present under the Care of one Master only, shall be attended by two Masters after the first Day of October next, who have had a regular Education, and are to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, and the Mathematics in all its Branches. It is intended to employ a third Master to teach Natural and Moral Philosophy, as soon as the Number of Students will afford sufficient Encouragement.
All possible pains shall be taken at this School to qualify the Youth for valuable and useful Members of Society, by inculcating on their Minds the necessity of living soberly, righteously, and godly, without Enthusiasm or Superstition.
From the many unnecessary Divisions, and erroneous Tenets, propagated among us, and the general Prevalency of Ignorance, Enthusiasm, and Impiety, among the lower Class of People, may be perceived the Necessity of having our Youth educated under the immediate Care and Superintendence of such as are Members of our happy Establishment, and of approved Morals.
There is a sufficient Number of Planters Houses convenient to the School, to board forty Boys. The annual Charge of each Student is ten pounds for Bed, Board, and Washing, and five Pounds for School Fees. As the Charge is moderate, and the Situation healthy and pleasant, it is hoped that this School shall meet with Encouragement, as long as the Conduct of the Masters (who are always to be Members of the Church of England) shall merit Approbation.
As soon as Peace is restored, it is intended to raise a sufficient Sum of Money, by Subscription, to support and maintain in perpetuum, a public School in this Parish, under the Care of several Masters, and to build necessary Houses, agreeable to a Plan to be approved of by a Majority of the Donors.
TAKEN up, in Spotsylvania, a BLACK COW, with some White under her Belly, about three Years old last Spring, marked with a Crop in each Ear, the Crop is pretty much hollowed, something like a Swallowfork. Posted, and appraised to 21. 10s. CHARLES PEMBERTON.
TAKEN up, in Hanover, a SOKREL MARE about 4 Feet 5 1/2 Inches high, 14 or 15 Years old, has a Star in her Forehead, several white Spots on each Side of her Head, some Saddle Spots, is scabby under the Belly, with white Hairs intermixed, not branded, had a Bell on, tied with a Part of an old Girth. Posted, and appraised to SIX POUNDS. FRANCIS AUSTIN.
Just Published, THE DUTY OF STANDING FAST IN OUR SPIRITUAL AND TEMPORAL LIBERTIES, A SERMON, Preached in CHRIST Church, the 7th of July, before the FIRST BATTALION of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, By the Rev. JACOB DUCHE, M. A.
Published at their Request, and inscribed to GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the American Forces.
GALLATONS, Chap. V. Part of First Verse: STAND FAST, THEREFORE, IN THE LIBERTIES WHEREWITH CHRIST HATH MADE US FREE.
I INTEND to leave the Colony immediately. Mr. John Barret will collect what Debts are due to me on my Account, as well as what are due to us on our joint Account. He will also pay what Debts we owe. THOMAS REID.
TWENTY SHILLINGS REWARD. STOLEN out of my Pasture, on Thursday the 17th of August last, a likely young BLACK MARE, 5 Years old, branded on the near Buttock O, 5 Feet 5 Inches high, has three white Feet, a Blaze in her Face, which inclines a little to the right, and a Switch Tail and hanging Mane; she paces remarkably well and easy, and is very tractable at the Plough. Whoever delivers her to me in King and Queen, near Todd's Bridge, shall have the above Reward. ANNE PIERCE.
I intend to leave the Colony for a few Months. JOHN TURNER.
I shall leave this Colony immediately, and intend returning in a few Months. DANIEL MONTGOMERIE.
FOR SALE, on very reasonable Terms, several Tracts of valuable PATENTED LAND, some of which have Plantations with considerable Improvements thereon; also several Surveys and Entries of LAND, all lying in the Counties of Halifax, Charlotte, and Bedford. Any Person inclined to purchase may see the Land, and know the Terms, by applying to Mr. Joseph Medley in Halifax, or to Mr. Thomas Paulet or William Harvey, Junior, of Charlotte. Good Titles will be made the Purchasers by Mr. Alexander Shaw of this County, who is properly authorised to act for me during my Absence from this Colony, for a few Months. NATHANIEL MANSON.
Just come to Hand, And to be sold by the Subscriber, in Williamburg, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF EUROPEAN GOODS, CONSISTING OF SUPERFINE and coarse Broadcloths, Casimirs, Bath Coatings, Wiltons, &c. with suitable Trimmings; Silk and Worsted Stuffs, Durants, Callimancoes, black and green Lasting, black and Pink Serge Denim, Hair and Worsted Shags, Velveteen, Corderoy; black, green, and Pink Breeches Patterns; brown and white Thread ditto, Silk Macaroni for Jackets and Breeches, black Silk Laiting, Tafetta, Satineted Princess Stuff, Humhums, Mullins, white and printed Callicoes, Lustrings and Persians, flowered, striped, and plain Gauzes, Gauze Aprons and Handkerchiefs, flowered, striped, and plain Lawns, Lawn Aprons and Handkerchiefs, flowered Muslin Aprons, Patent Net ditto, Lustrine and Barcelona Handkerchiefs, white and coloured Sewing Silk, Nuns and coloured Thread, white and brown Stocking ditto, Men's, Women's, and Children's Silk, Thread, and Worsted Hose, Men's, Women's, and Children's Silk, Thread, and Leather Gloves, Men's, Women's, and Children's Shoes, Chair Lace, Beaver and Felt Hats, Leather Breeches, Cloves, Indigo, Pepper, Pimenta, Licorice, Mustard, Jesuits Bark, Anderson's Pills, Turlington's Balsam, Greenough's Tincture, Castile and Triph Soap, Train Oil, Paints, Copperas, Allum, Rice, Madeira and Port Wine by the Dozen.—Also a few Articles of Jewellery, Millenary, Stationary, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Saddlery, and Crockery Ware.—The Whole to be sold very cheap for ready Money, by WILLIAM TURNER.
THE Subscriber being very desirous of getting out of Debt, without any Dependence on his ungrateful Debtors, proposes to sell the pleasant and healthy Seat of HUNTINGTOUR, near Appomattox River, in the lower End of Buckingham, with 1500 or 2000 Acres of good Land, which produces fine Tobacco, Hemp, Wheat, &c. The Houses are new, and the best I have seen in the county; a larger and better Garden I believe is not in the Colony, and on this Land are several Hundred Fruit Trees of the best Kind, many of which were brought by water to Richmond Town above 80 Miles. On this Tract of Land is a large Proportion of exceeding fine Meadow Land, with a Fish Pond within three Hundred Yards of the Dwelling-House, stored with various Kinds of fine Fish, sufficient for the Use of a Family the Year round. In this Neighbourhood is Plenty of excellent Venison. The Air is so pure that I never knew an Instance of any Person having the Ague and Fever at Huntingtour. I have travelled through the most Parts of Virginia, and I have not seen any Part that I would so willingly reside in as this Neighbourhood. If I sell this Place, I shall live on the Part of this Tract of Land which has been advertised for some Time past. I make no Doubt but Appomattox River will be soon cleared, and then Wheat will be carried as far as Col. Banister's Mill, near Petersburg, for 4d. or 5d. per Bushel. I made at this Place 100 Gallons of rich Wine in 1772, and last Year (if it had not been for the Frost) I could have made 5 or 600 Gallons, which Quantity I expect to make this Year. HUNTINGTOUR would be a pleasant and safe Place for a Gentleman of Fortune to retreat to in the Horrors of a civil War, or in the sickly Months of many Parts of the Lowlands. "What is Honour, Grandeur, and Wealth? "All fleeting, Nothing's without Health!" I hope any Gentlemen inclined to purchase will visit the Premises this Summer.—I will also sell, very cheap (that is, for about Half the Value) the Tract of rich LAND I have advertised in Albemarle for some Time past. ANTHONY WINSTON.
NORTHUMBERLAND, August 14, 1775. MY Wife Elizabeth having shamefully neglected, and opprobriously laid aside, the Duties of a Christian and a Wife, in every Respect where the conjugal Ties of Love and mutual Interest are binding, I am constrained to give this public Notice, that I will not be bound by any Contract she may make; and I hereby forewarn all Persons whatever from trusting or crediting her on the Strength of her Connexion with her much abused and injured Husband. THOMAS CARTER, Jun.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Wil- iamburg, the 16th Instant (July) two Servant Men, viz. JOHN STAUNTON, an Englishman, very talkative, by Trade a Wheelwright, pitted with the Smallpox, about 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, with short dark Hair; had on, when he went away, a brown Cloth Coat and Jacket, and striped and Check Trousers.—ANDREW M'GILL, a Scotchman, by Trade a Blacksmith, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, wears short dark Hair, of a swarthy Complexion; had on a dark blue Cloth Coat and Jacket, Leather Breeches, and striped and Check Trousers.—I imagine they will endeavour to pass for Sailors, as from the ships of war. I have heard that they were seen going towards North Carolina, and will give 5l. for each if secured in any Gaol. JOHN SHIPHARD.
ALEXANDRIA, June 5, 1775. EIGHT POUNDS REWARD. RUN away from the Subscriber, two in- dentured Servants named ROBERT SHAW and ANDREW INGLES, both Natives of Scotland, and Bakers by Trade. Each of them had on a Bearskin Jacket lined with Plaid, Osnaburg Trousers, old Shoes, and Half worn Caster Hats. Their Bundles consist, as it is supposed, of two Match Coat Blankets, two Pair of Leather Breeches, two Osnaburg Shirts, two Check Shirts, and two red Jackets. Shaw is about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, has a swarthy Complexion, dark short frized Hair, a long Scar on his right Arm, appears bold, and talks much. Ingles is about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, has short straight Hair, swarthy and long featured, has a Scar over his right Eye, his right Leg is sore, he is fond of Liquor, and talks more in his Country Dialect than Shaw.—THOMAS WALSON, a Convict, about 27 Years of Age, a Barber by Trade, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, has a Laddish down Look, brown straight Hair, a little knock-kneed, and a leering Look; had on, and took with him, two white Linen Shirts, an old Drab coloured Cloth Coat, one red and one striped Holland Jacket, one Pair of new Drilling Breeches, one Pair of old Buff coloured Stocking Breeches, one Pair of white and one Pair of white and blue spotted Stockings, a new Felt Hat bound with black Ferreting, has a black Silk Handkerchief, and some other Things which cannot be described.—WILLIAM LEE, by Trade a Cooper, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, marked with the Smallpox, has a remarkable large Nose, speaks thick, and is imbecile; he took with him a yellow Bull-Dog, with cropped Ears, one Side of his Face white, has a Glass Eye, and white Breast and Neck, is very fond of going into the Water, and answers to the Name of Turk. The said Lee had a Variety of Clothes, which cannot well be described. Whoever takes up, and secures the said Servants, shall have the above Reward, or 40s. for each, paid by JAMES KIRK. ROBERT ADAM. GEORGE PURVIS.
TO BE SOLD, THREE Thousand Acres of well timbered LAND, near Newmarket, in Caroline County, whereon are two Plantations in good Repair, with proper and convenient Edifices for farming or making of Tobacco. For Terms apply to the Subscriber. JOHN BAYLOR.
TO BE SOLD, A TRACT of LAND in Caroline County, contiguous to Mattaponi, containing about 2000 Acres of well timbered Land, the Property of Mr. Robert Baylor. The Terms may be known by applying to Mr. Nathaniel Burwell of King William, Mr. John Armistead of Caroline, and Mr. John Baylor, Executors. (tf)
For SALE, and very CHEAP, THE Tract of LAND whereon I now live, in the lower End of Caroline County, that contains 470 Acres, and is known to be very good. The Improvements are, a new Dwelling-House 32 by 28 Feet, with three Dormants on a Side, two Fireplaces below, and one above, a good Cellar, the Kitchen 24 by 16 Feet, with all other Outbuildings quite new, and the Plantation in fine Order for Cropping. Its Situation is equal to any Forest Place whatever. I will give Credit till next Christmas, when Possession may be had. (tf) LE ROY HIPKINS.
Just Published—Price one Shilling, The MANUAL EXERCISE As ordered by his Majesty in the Year 1764, WITH EXPLANATIONS of the Method generally practised at Reviews and Field-Days. TO WHICH IS ADDED, The RULES and ARTICLES ordered by the General Congress, to be attended to, and observed for the better Government of the American Army.
Also, just published,—Price one Shilling, THE Sentiments of a Foreigner, On the Disputes of GREAT BRITAIN with AMERICA.—Translated from the French.
Likewise—Price fifteen Pence, A SERMON On the present Situation of AMERICAN Affairs, preached on the 23rd of June last, at the Request of the Officers of the THIRD BATTALION of the City of Philadelphia, by WILLIAM SMITH, D. D. Provost of the College of that City. ** DIXON and HUNTER will give the best Price for any Quantity of clean Linen Rags.