The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1775-05-05 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY,
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
ALEXANDER PURDIE, PRINTER.
THE CRISIS.
Is there not some hidden CURSE in the stores of HEAVEN, red with uncommon wrath, to BLAST the man who owes his GREATNESS to his COUNTRY'S RUIN! To the Right Honourable Lord North, first Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Ranger of Bushy Park, &c. &c.
My Lord, WE know not which is most to be detested, your Lordship's pufillanimity , or your villainy . Such a miscreant never before disgraced the administration of any country, nor the confidence of any King. One day you are all fire and sword: Boston is to be laid in ashes , and the rivers of America are to run with the blood of her inhabitants; ships are prepared, troops embarked, and officers appointed for the threatened carnage. You no sooner find the brave Americans are determined to resist your instruments of slaughter, and to oppose the cruel designs of a despotick tyrant, to rob them of their rights, than all the bravadoing and all the blustering of your Lordship is immediately softened into a calm, and you relax; fear seizes your dastardly soul, and you sink beneath the weight of accumulated guilt.
One day we hear of nothing but accusations, proscriptions, impeachments, and bills of attainder, against the patriots in America, and they are speedily to be apprehended, and to receive a punishment due to their crimes , due to rebels . Three days do not elapse before the just and noble resolution of your Lordship, to bring those traitors to a trial, is dropped; and lenient, or no steps, are to be taken against them.
Another day, all the colonies are in a state of rebellion ; and the last advices received from America, you tell the House of Commons, were of a very alarming nature, and such a daring spirit of resistance had manifested itself throughout the continent that it was now high time Parliament should adopt measures for enforcing obedience to the late acts. A plan is no sooner proposed by you, but carried, by a rotten majority , for reducing them to a state of subjection to your and your royal master's will ; and bloodshed, and slaughter, stare them in the face. They laugh at your impotent malice, and with a spirited firmness, becoming of freemen, dare you to the stroke; when, behold! your threats, and the resolutions of your venal troop (I will not call it a British senate) become like the threats and resolutions of a society of coal porters, who declare vengeance against another body of men who will not comply with their unlawful impositions , but fear the next day, without even the shadow of justice on their side, to carry their desperate designs into execution.
The motion you made, my Lord, in the House of Commons, on Monday last, for a suspension of the several American acts, till it is known which of the provinces will raise a revenue and contribute to the luxuries of the parent state, subject to the controul of the British Parliament, is a subterfuge too low and too thinly disguised to deceive the Americans, or to
impose upon the understanding of the meanest capacity. It is evident to the world, that this is only a villainous plan to divide them; who, while united together, may bid defiance to all your Lordship's cunning, fraud, force, and villainy. The Americans, my Lord, are too sensible and too brave to be drawn into any trap, either of your or your Royal master's making. You may weave the web, as artfully as you please, for their destruction; they will be sure to break it. Their cause is just, it is the cause of Heaven, and built upon the solid foundation of truth and liberty . They will carefully watch over the sacred gifts of God, and never surrender them to you, nor any power upon earth, but with their lives. You have found, my Lord, that your hostile invasion, and all your force and violence, would not terrify them into a compliance with your measures, nor answer the infamous design of making the King absolute in America; and now you are determined to try whether, by fraud and artifice, you can effect your purpose.
You have, my Lord, by the most cruel oppressions, drove the Americans to a state of desperation. You have destroyed their charters, invaded their rights, imposed taxes contrary to every principle of justice and to every idea of representation, and by blockading the port of BOSTON reduced near 30,000 people, in easy circumstances, to a state of dependence upon the charity and benevolence of their fellow subjects; and now, rare condescension ! a suspension of the several American acts, or (in other words) ministerial oppression and villainy, is to be granted them, provided they will raise a revenue in America, still subject to the controul of the King and Parliament in England. This suspension scheme, my Lord, will not do; the Americans will have a repeal of all the acts they complain of, and a full restoration of all their charters, rights, liberties, and privileges , before they grant you a single farthing, and then not subject to the controul of a banditti of rotten members in St. Stephen's chapel , of your appointing; for, where would be the difference between their taxing themselves, to the controul and at the disposal of the King and Parliament here , or of the House of Commons in England taxing them in the first instance! There would be none, my Lord, and they would still be in the same situation they are now; still subject to the will of the King, and the corrupt influence of the Crown. This scheme, my Lord, appears to me as ridiculous and absurd as the negative still vested in the court of aldermen of the city London, which gives a power to a majority of 26 to set aside the choice of 7000 liverymen in the election of their mayors. Be assured, my Lord, this new plan must fall to the ground, with all your former ones in this business. The day of trial is at hand; the Americans will be firm; they will have a confirmation of all their rights; they will have a redress of all their grievances; they will levy their own taxes, not subject to any controuling power; and they will fix the constitutional liberties of America upon a foundation not be again
shaken by you , nor any pufillanimous, weak, wicked, or cruel tyrant .
It is unnatural. But for a moment, my Lord, suppose the Americans should come into your proposals, or agree with the terms of your motion! how, my Lord, can you make reparation for the injuries England and America have sustained? Or will it, in any degree, lessen your villainy, or atone for your crimes? What compensation can you make for the loss of our trade, to the amount of near three millions? What compensation can you make for robbing Commons the nation of near one million and a half of money, to carry on your execrable designs against your fellow subjects in America? You can make none. Your head, indeed, would be a pleasing spectacle upon Temple Bar ; but the loss of that, and your estates, would never atone for a ten thousandth part of your crimes and villainy. Still, it is to be hoped, the minority in the House of Commons, and the people, will never leave you till they have both, till you are made a publick example, and brought to condign punishment.
Every measure, my Lord, of your administration at home, has been cruel, arbitrary, and unconstitutional; and every measure, with respect to foreign affairs, has been weak, cowardly, absurd, and ridiculous, unbecoming an English minister, and only calculated to destroy the honour and interest of this kingdom.
The glory and dignity of the British nation were never so infamously sacrificed, both by you and the King, as in the year 1770, by a scandalous secret convention with Spain, concerning Falkland's islands.
With respect to domestick affairs, you have endeavoured to erect the sovereign into a despotick tyrant: You have made him trample under foot all laws, human and divine; you have made him destroy the rights and liberties of the people, in every part of the British empire; you have made it apparently his interest to promote divisions at home; you have obliged him to quit the glorious title of father of his people , and debase himself into the head of a party , whom he has invested with an absolute dominion over him, and whilst he monarchs it in his own closet becomes contemptible in the eyes of his subjects and the whole world. Weak, timid, and irresolute, he deeply engages in all your Lordship's infamous measures, and the rest of his ministers; and it is for this reason we see every act of ministerial villainy, and murder, sanctified by royal authority.
A parody for your Lordship's perusal, on the 3d scene of the 5th act of Richard III.
Enter NORTH from his bed.
'Tis now the dead of night, and half the world is in a lonely solemn darkness hung; yet I (so coy a dame is sleep to me) with all the weary courtship of my care-tired thoughts, can't win her to my arms, though even the stars do wink, as 'twere, with over-watching. I'll to my bed, and once more try to sleep her into morning. [ Lies down, a groan is heard. ]
Ha! what means that dismal voice? Sure 'tis the echo of some yawning grave, that teems with an untimely ghost. 'Tis gone! 'twas but my fancy; which ever

and anon, of late, conjures the people's murmurs to my ear. No matter what; I feel my eyes grow heavy. [Sleeps.] Enter the ghost of Britannia.
Britannia. O thou! whose unrelenting thoughts not all the hideous terrors of thy guilt can shake! whose conscience, with thy body, ever sleeps! sleep on; while I, by Heaven's high ordinance, in dreams of horror, wake thy frightful soul: Now give thy thoughts to me; let them behold those gaping wounds, which thy death-dealing hand, from time to time, gave my anointed body; now shall thy own devouring conscience gnaw thy heart, and terribly revenge my murder.
Enter the ghosts of those barbarously murdered at Brentford, Boston, and in St. George's Fields, in the merciful reign of the present King.
Ghosts. North! dream on, and let the wandering spirits of thy butchered fellow subjects grate thine ear! Could not the cause wherein we were embarked, the common, open birthright of a Briton, persuade thy cruel heart to spare our lives? Oh! 'twas a cruel deed! therefore alone, un pitying, unpitied shalt thou fall. Enter the ghost of the late Lord Chancellor.
Lord Chancellor. Could not the various wrongs thou did'st thy country's weal, in Camden, Granby, Wilkes, and many more, glut thy relentless soul, but thou, and Grafton, must aim thy dagger at my life! Yes, at my life; unfeeling man! for could'st thou think that after quitting every claim to honour, truth or right, I'd longer bear my hated load of infamy! O no! the grave could only save me from myself! Wake then, in all the hells of guilt! and let that wild despair, which now does prey upon thy mangled thoughts, be to the world a terrible example
[Ghosts vanish.]
North. Spare me my life! I do repent; your wrongs shall be redressed. Ha! soft! 'twas but a dream, but then so terrible it shakes my soul; cold drops of sweat hang on my trembling flesh; my blood grows chilly, and I freeze with horror. O tyrant conscience! how dost thou afflict me? Fain would I reassume my walk. Was it not terrible retreating? Who is there?
Enter MUNGO (alias Jeremiah Dyson)
Mungo. 'Tis I, my Lord; the morn is far advanced, and all your friends are up, preparing for the House.
North. Oh! Mungo, I have had such horrid dreams!
Mungo. Shadows! my Lord, below the statesman's heeding.
North. Now, by my every hope, shadows to night have struck more terror to the soul of North than could the whole of ten minorities, armed all in proof, and led by noisy Chatham.
Mungo. Be more yourself, my Lord; consider, were it but known a dream had frightened you, how would your animated foes presume on it!
North. Perish that thought! No, never be it said that fate itself could awe the soul of North.
Hence babbling dreams, you threaten here in vain;
Conscience avaint, North is himself again! With this*, and with my gracious sovereign's ear,
I'll act determin'd, free from every fear. * Producing the key of the treasury.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 5.
LAST Friday GAWIN CORBIN, Esq; was sworn in one of his Majesty's Honourable Council of this colony, in the room of the Hon. John Page, deceased.
The Liberty, Outram, and Arnold, Waterman, are arrived in York river, from London. They bring no later advices than what we had by Capt. Miller.
Marriages. Doctor WILLIAM RICKMAN, of Charles City, to Miss BETSEY HARRISON, and PEYTON RANDOLPH, jun. Esq; of Wilton, to Miss LUCY HARRISON, daughters of Col. Benjamin Harrison of Berkeley.
Deaths. Lady GOOCH, relict of the late Sir William Gooch, Governor of this colony, at Bath, in her 85th year. It is but a few months since this venerable Lady could see to thread the finest cambric needle, without spectacles.
CHESTERFIELD, April 7, 1775.
AT a meeting of the committee for Chesterfield county, the proceedings of the Convention were read, and unanimously approved of.
Resolved , that we will, as soon as possible, promote and further the establishment of manufactories for the making of linen, cotton, and woollen cloth; and that we will give encouragement to such persons as shall excel in the preparation of materials necessary for carrying on such manufactories; and also that subscriptions be opened in this county, by the several members of this committee, for raising a fund to support such manufactories as may be determined on in consequence of the foregoing resolution.
Mr. John Brown, of Norfolk, having, by his behaviour, incurred the censure of the people of this colony,
Resolved , that we will not hereafter transact any business, or have any connexion, with the said John Brown.
Capt. Sampson, of the ship Elizabeth, from Bristol, having, by his conduct, incurred the general contempt and resentment of the good of the people of this colony,
Resolved , that we will not hereafter have any intercourse with the said Sampson, nor contribute to, or, as far as in us lies, permit the loading of any ship which he may now or hereafter be concerned with; and it is recommended to the inhabitants of this county to adopt these resolutions.
Ordered , that these, and the resolutions relative to the manufactories, be printed.
A true copy from the minutes.
JERMAN BAKER, clerk.
At a committee held for the county of Sussex, at the courthouse, on Thursday the 6th of April, 1775,
PRESENT
THOMAS PETTE, Esq; chairman, And 27 other members of the said committee.
THE proceedings of the Provincial Congress, lately held in the town of Richmond, and county of Henrico, were laid before the committee by the late delegates for this county; and the same being read, and maturely considered, the committee came to the following resolution:
Resolved , that the thanks of this committee, in behalf of themselves and their constituents, the good people of this county, are justly due, and are most unfeignedly given, to the Congress in general, and to our late worthy delegates in particular, for the great pains and trouble they have been at, and wisdom shewn in their consultations and resolves, and to assure them that this committee will adhere strictly to the spirit of the resolves of the said Congress.
Signed by order.
THOMAS PETTE, chairman.
JOHN MASSENBURG, clerk.
AT a meeting of the committee for New Kent county, at the courthouse, the 9th day of March, 1775.
Capt. Anthony Peale produced an invoice of goods imported before the first day of February to this committee, amounting to 91. 14s. 7d. sterling, including all charges, and choosing the same to be disposed of agreeable to the 10th article of the Continental Congress.
Ordered , that the same be disposed of in small parcels, under the direction of John Armistead, William Clayton, Richmond Allen, George B. Poindexter, and Edwin Waddill, Gentlemen, or any two of them, and make return to this committee.
At a meeting of the committee for New Kent county, at the courthouse, the 13th day of April, 1775,
John Armistead, Richmond Allen, and George B. Poindexter, Gentlemen, returned an account of the sales, as follows: First costs and charges of goods, £. 9 14 7 Goods sold for sterling - 9 14 7
John Armistead, Richmond Allen, and George B. Poindexter.--By order of the committee. WILLIAM SMITH, clerk.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
BLANDFORD, May 1, 1775.
AS I intend for Britain early in the summer, those who have any demands against me will be kind enough to bring them in, and they shall be immediately discharged. Mr. Thomas Gordon, of Prince George, will be properly empowered to receive, and grant discharges for, the debts still due to Gordon and Ramsay.
PATRICK RAMSAY.
BLANDFORD, May 1, 1775.
THOSE indebted to Ramsay, Monteith, and Co. are desired to take notice, that their business at this place, formerly under Mr. Patrick Ramsay's, and latterly under my direction, is now managed by Mr. William Bogle, who is fully empowered to transact the same, and to whom they are desired to make payment. When the times admit, it will be carried on as usual. WILLIAM ROBERTSON.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Henry Daniel, deceased, will be sold on Monday the 22d of May, being Middlesex court day, if fair, otherwise next fair day, all his LOTS and HOUSES in the town of Urbanna, where he kept publick house, very conveniently situated for that purpose, being next to the customhouse, and opposite the courthouse. At the same time will be sold, all the household and kitchen furniture, most of it new and good, a quantity of bacon, two horses, and a single chair. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers, for all sums above 25s. on giving bond and security. Long credit will be given for the lots and houses. Any person inclinable to purchase them, before the day of sale, may apply to
GEORGE DANIEL, ROBERT DANIEL, Executors.
*** A quantity of wine, rum, and beer, will be sold at the same time, and credit given till the 1st of November next, on giving bond and security as aforesaid. All persons having demands against the estate are desired to make them known before the day of sale, and those indebted to the estate are requested to make payment.
PRINCE WILLIAM, April 12, 1775.
AS the time approaches when the lands, patented under the proclamation of Governor Dinwiddie, must be improved or forfeited, I request the favour of the proprietors of the tract lying upon Pokotello creek, and the Kanawha river, themselves, or by their agents, to meet upon the premises, to divide, on Monday the 12th of next June. The necessity of this measure is obvious; but lest it may appear extraordinary, to any of the proprietors, that a single person should undertake to appoint the time, I must inform them that I have heretofore written, to each separately, to the above purport. Should the proprietors fail to attend at the time, or to send some one to act for them, I hope they will think it reasonable I should take possession of the quantity I am entitled to, by purchase, under Major Bullitt and Lieutenant Woelfer, and proceed to improve it accordingly.
CUTHBERT BULLITT.
I INTEND for England immediately after the October meeting of the merchants, in the Neptune, Jonathan Rauderson commander. All persons who have any demands against the subscriber are requested, for the last time, to bring in their respective accounts, that they may receive payment; and those indebted are desired to come and settle, that his affairs may be adjusted before his departure.
WILLIAM DAWSON.

THOSE Gentlemen who may be inclined to consign any tobacco to William Lee, Esq; merchant in London , are respectfully acquainted, that a good British built ship will be in York river , in a very short time, to take in tobacco to his address, when the Gentlemen shippers will be waited on by the Captain in person. (2)
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
R UN away from the subscriber, on the 19th instat, at night, two servant men, viz. THOMAS SPEARS , a joiner, born in Bristol , about 20 years of age, five feet six and a half inches high, slender made, has light gray or bluish eyes, a little pock marked, freckled, sandy coloured hair cut pretty short, his voice is coarse and somewhat drauling; he took with him a coat, waistcoat, and breeches of light brown duffil, with black horn buttons, another light coloured cloth waistcoat, old leather breeches, check and osnabrug shirts, a pair of new milled yarn stockings, a pair of old ribbed do. new osnabrug trousers, and a felt hat, not much the worse for wear.----- WILLIAM WEBSTER , a brick maker, born in Scotland , and talks pretty broad, about five feet six inches high, well made, rather turned of 30, with light brown hair, and a roundish face; he had on an olive coloured coat, pretty much worn, with black horn buttons, duffil waistcoat and breeches, the same as Spears's , osnabrug trousers, and check and osnabrug shirts. They went off in a small yawl, with turpentine tides and bottom, the inside painted with a mixture of tar and redlead. Masters of vessels are cautioned against receiving of them, and the above reward is offered to any person who will deliver them at my dwelling-house in this county, or twenty dollars for each, from
(2) GEORGE WASHINGTON. Fairfax county, April 23, 1775.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or STOLEN , last spring, from Mr. Richard Taylor's , near Blandford , a sorrel MARE about four feet seven or eight inches high, five years old this spring, a blaze face, and no other white about her, paces, trots, and gallops well, but neither dockt nor branded. She was put to Godolphin last spring, and it is likely may be with foal. Whoever delivers the said mare to the subscriber, in Amelia , or to Jonathan Jackson , in Blandford , shall have the above reward. She had the splint when she went away, which occasioned her to be very lame.
|| JOSEPH GREENHILL.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham , a habit-ten gray HORSE nine or ten years old, about four feet high, trots, and branded on the off buttock in a scrabbled manner, that I cannot make out, and on the off shoulder O, or a woman's stirrup iron, a dot on the near shoulder, and another on the near buttock. Posted, and appraised to 4l. 15s.
|| THOMAS PATTESON.
TAKEN up, in James City , a gray HORSE about eight years old, four feet eight inches high, and has on the near shoulder something resembling a W. Posted, and appraised to 10l.
|| OWEN MATTHEWS.
TAKEN up, in Brunswick , a dark bay HORSE about four feet four inches and three quarters high, about eight years old, somewhat crest-fallen, has many saddle spots, and some white on each hind foot, but no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to 8l. WILLIAM ATKINSON.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham , a sorrel HORSE with a flaxen mane, a large blaze in his face, a white stroke down each shoulder, the effects of a flula, shed all round, appears to have been worked in a waggon, about eight years old, four feet seven inches high, and branded on the buttocks, but it cannot be made out, a white spot between his breast and near shoulder, where there appears a collection of other white spots in the form of an M. Posted, and appraised to 10l. || BRYAN DOLAN.
WILLIAMSBURG, April 28, 1775. I NTEND to leave the colony immediately. JOHN KATHER.
NEWCASTLE, April 28, 1775. W ANTED immediately, two vessels, one of 3, the other of 5000 bushels burthen, the former for Bolton , the latter for Britain . For terms inquire of
2 JOHN SYME.
For SALE, on long credit, THE HOUSE and LOT in this city where Mr. William Hornsby lately lived. For terms, inquire of the Printer.
F O R S A L E, THE BRICK HOUSE and its appurtenances , near the Capitol in Williamsburg , belonging to the daughters of the late John Palmer . For terms apply to me, in Charles City . (4) JOHN TYLER. Indian Fields, April 11, 1775.
A S I intend to leave the colony as soon as I can settle my affairs, I must earnestly request all persons indebted to me on my own account, or in partnership with Mr. William Maitland , to discharge their balances by the ensuing meeting of the merchants. As there are probably some who may not have it in their power to comply with this request, it is expected they will give bond for what they owe, which will in some measure answer my purpose, and enable me to support my credit in future.----- The goods I have on hand, amounting to upwards of 600l. sterling, I would gladly dispose of at a low advance, and allow twelve months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. ROBERT MILLER.
VIRGINIA, to wit. At a general court held at the Capitol , the 13th day of April , 1775:
Joseph Wharton , of the city of Philadelphia , merchant, plaintiff, against Richard Ford , and Co. of the city of London , merchants, George Moore , and Co. of Alicant , merchants, Peter Trotter , and Co. merchants, John Marsh , Esq; and John Syme , Esq; defendants,
In chancery. THE defendants, Richard Ford and Co. George Moore and Co. Peter Trotter and Co. and John Marsh , being beyond sea, on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is ordered that the other defendant, who hath effects of the said Richard Ford and Co. George Moore and Co. Peter Trotter and Co. and John Marsh , in his hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the farther order or decree of this court; that the said defendants, Richard Ford and Co. George Moore and Co. Peter Trotter and Co. and John Marsh , do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be within 15 days inserted in the Virginia Gazette , for two months successively, and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. Paul , in the county of Hanover , and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol , in the city of Williamsburg .
BEN: WALLER.
Williamsburg, April 25, 1775. S OME time in February last, I gave my bond, in a very imprudent and rash manner, to Mr. John Holt , merchant in this city, for the sum of 105l. payable the 25th of October , together with a bill of sale for the three following negroes, to wit, Little Lucy , Daniel , and Grace ; and whereas I find that I have been greatly imposed upon, and cheated, by the said Holt , in the goods that I purchased of him, they being sold at a very high advance: This is to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of the said bond, or purchasing any of the above mentioned slaves: as I am determined not to pay the same, unless compelled so to do by a regular and due course of law.
5|| WILLIAM DAWSON.
To be SOLD cheap, for ready money, a COLLECTION of valuable Books, either separately, or together; a portfolio of engravings, etchings and mezzotintos (chiefly proofs) by the most celebrated masters; several articles of mahogany furniture, &c. a three year old chestnut colt by Valiant , a year old bay filly by Fearnought , both from a high-blooded mare, and a very light and strong single chair; the property of Samuel Henley , of William & Mary college , who intends to leave the colony soon.
ROBERDEAU & JACKSON
Have for sale at their new distillery, in the town of Alexandria , on the river Potowmack , in the colony of Virginia ,
ALEXANDRIA RUM,
WHICH they engage equal in quality, either in strength, agreeable smell, and good flavour, to any made on this continent. They will be much obliged to the vendors of that article for their custom, which they hope to merit, as well by the goodness of their rum, and the moderate profit they design to sell at, as their constant endeavours to give general satisfaction.
*** They propose to sell for cash only, or country produce delivered at the distillery.
G I F T
STANDS this season at the subscriber's, and will cover at 12s. 6d. the leap, and 40s. the season. Good pasturage gratis, but I will not be answerable for those that stray, or any accidents whatever.
JOHN C. COCKE.
JAMES CITY, April 21, 1775.
F O R S A L E,
A SET of very fine BLACK COLTS, and another of BAYS , all of the best breeds, and from 3 to 4 years old, with long tails, and just broke; also a set of young BAY HORSES, that are large and strong, and go very well. Inquire of the Printer.
For SALE, THE high blooded horse DOTTEREL.
He is full fifteen hands three inches high, and remarkable for the strength and beauty of his form, being in every respect worthy of his high descent, which is from the best stock in England , as may be seen by his pedigree in the hand-writing, and signed by, Sir John Pennington , who bred him. The Gentlemen of the turf are well acquainted with Dotterel's performances in Great Britain , and that he was esteemed the swiftest horse in England , Eclipse excepted. He is remarkable for getting colts, and they are uncommonly beautiful, and fit for the turf or the road. The above mentioned pedigree may be seen, and the terms of sale made known, to any person inclined to purchase, by applying to the steward at Stratford , the seat of the late Honourable Philip Ludwell Lee , Esq; in Westmoreland county . (4)
F O R S A L E,
A TRACT of LAND , containing 3000 acres, whereon is a plantation which has employed, for some years past, twelve or fourteen slaves; this tract lies in the upper end of King William county . Also a tract lying in the lower end of the said county, containing 1100 acres, and pleasantly situated on Pamunkey river ; a brick dwelling-house, with necessary offices, a fishing shore, and a lively fertility of soil, recommend the latter tract to any Gentleman who may be about to settle in life. Possession will be delivered on the 25th of December next, to the purchaser, or purchasers, who will have liberty of sowing fall grain. Mr. Benjamin Crymes , jun. of Orange , will make known particulars to any person who may be inclined to purchase the whole, or any part of the said tracts. Credit till the first of January 1777 will be allowed, by
JUDITH ROBINSON.
(tf.) LUCY ROBINSON.
BENJMIN GRYMES, jun.

WILLIAMSBURG, April 14, 1775.
I HAVE on hand a neat assortment of GOLD and SILVER WORK, which I will sell cheap, for ready money.
All kinds of JEWELLERY WORK, particularly MOURNING RINGS, is made at my shop, in the newest taste; and MINIATURE PICTURES are set in gold and silver.
CLOCKS and WATCHES cleaned and repaired there likewise.
JAMES CRAIG.
To be SOLD, in the town of Richmond, on Tuesday the 2d of May, if fair, otherwise next fair day, pursuant to the will of the late James Gunn,
A VALUABLE tract of land, supposed to contain about 400 acres, within three miles of the town, and conveniently situated otherwise; ten exceedingly likely NEGROES, men and women; a great variety of valuable household and kitchen furniture, stocks of horses, cattle, and hogs. Credit will be allowed, for all sums above 5l. till the first of October 1776, the purchasers giving bond, with approved security, to bear interest from the day of sale, if not discharged by the 25th of the month in which they become payable.
TURNER SOUTHALL, JAMES LYLE, JAMES BUCHANAN, PATRICK COUTTS, JOHN PENDLETON, jun. } Executors,
*** The creditors are requested to make known their demands to John Pendleton, jun. in Richmond.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's cornfield, in Orange county, near the courthouse, about the first of December last, a bright bay HORSE about four feet eight inches high, four years old this spring, dockt, and branded on the near buttock with the bottom of a woman's stirrup iron. He is very gentle, and has been rode a little. Whoever will inform me where I can get the said horse shall have 20s. or if brought to my house 40s.
JAMES TAYLOR, senior.
RUN away from the subscriber, at West Point, in King William county, the 21st of last December, a very likely Virginia born negro man, named MIKE, about 22 years old, six feet high, and stutters much; had on, when he went away, a suit of negro cotton, but may probably change his clothes. I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying him out of the colony. Whoever brings the said negro to me shall have 3l. reward, besides what the law allows, and if taken out of the colony 10l. (tf.) JOHN WEST.
Ten pounds reward.
RUN away, two convicted servant men, just imported from London, in the Justitia , Capt. Kidd, lying at Leeds town, viz. WILLIAM PEARCE, a stout likely fellow, five feet eight or nine inches high, red hair, fair complexion, tolerably well dressed, and about 25 years of age.
RALPH EMANUEL, about six feet high, a likely strong made man, darkish coloured hair, well dressed, with a chocolate coloured fustout coat and red cape, a little tarred, a bound hat with a black band round it, and about 22 years of age. They left the company in which they were traveling a few miles above Leeds town, and both will endeavour to pass for sailors. To those used to the smell of servants just from a ship, they will be easily discovered, unless they have procured new clothes. I will give 6l. for securing, or 10l. for bringing both home, and half for each. All masters of ships are forbid harbouring them, at their peril.
ANDREW LEITCH.
DUMFRIES, April 6, 1775.
For SALE,
A NEW BRIG, burthen about 115 tuns, now on the stocks, and ready for launching. Her upper timbers are altogether of black walnut, cedar, locust, and mulberry. The terms of sale will be made known to any person inclining to purchase, by applying to the steward at Stratford, the seat of the late Honourable Philip Ludwell Lee, Esq; in Westmoreland county. (4)
Fifty six dollars reward.
RUN away last night from the subscribers, living near Bush river, Harford county, Maryland, seven English servant men, viz. JOHN BROWN, about 35 years of age, about five feet eight inches high, has black hair, large temples, narrow chin, and thick lips, used to the sea, and a great swearer.
ABRAHAM PETERS, about 28 years of age, about five feet nine inches high, has black hair and beard, of a swarthy complexion, his left hand somewhat perished and lame, says he is a Jew, and talks very good Dutch.
JOHN COOLEY, about 22 years of age, by trade a plaiter, about five feet eight inches high, round faced, and well set.
WILLIAM CHILDS, about 21 years of age, about five feet six inches high, a carver and gilder by trade, but meanly dressed.
THOMAS ABLE, about 25 years of age, about five feet five inches high, has a remarkable red face, very rotten teeth, is a great talker, and very much pitted with the smallpox.
WILLIAM BLANCHLET, about 27 years of age, about five feet four inches high, thin visaged, sharp nose, black hair and beard.
THOMAS SHARP, about 15 years of age, about five feet three inches high, fair complexion, and had on a green coat turned up with blue. They had, and took with them, a country square-barrelled smooth bore gun rifle-stocked, one pistol, and other fire-arms. Several of them have hobnails in their shoes. Whoever takes up the said servants, and secures them, so that their masters may get them again, shall have, if taken ten miles from home, 10l. if out of the county 14l. and if out of the province the above reward, or in proportion for each, including what the law allows, paid by us,
Buckler Bond. Thomas Saunders. Thomas Bond. Ben. Bradford Norris. William Smithson. ||
TAKEN up, in Pittsylvania, a sorrel MARE eight or nine years old, four feet eight or nine inches high, paces naturally, and branded on the near shoulder 3; with a stroke on the top. Also a bay MARE colt two years old, neither dockt nor branded. A roan HORSE colt two years old, neither dockt nor branded. A black stone COLT two years old, neither dockt nor branded. Posted, and appraised, the sorrel mare to 16l. the bay mare colt to 8l. the roan colt to 5l. the black stone colt to 3l.
|| WILLIHM LYNCH.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland, a dark bay MARE about twelve years old, four feet six inches high, a switch tail, her mane has been roached, shod before, and branded on the near buttock B. Posted, and appraised to 7l. 10s.
|| ROBERT BECK.
For SALE at Tappahannock,
AN exceeding likely young negro man, who is a very good house servant, understands taking care of horses, and is a tolerable good cook. If the purchaser is not perfectly satisfied with him after a month's trial, he may return him if in health.
(tf.) ARCHIBALD M'CALL.
WILLIAMSBURG, April 15, 1775.
THE subscribers, having this day entered into partnership, beg leave to acquaint the publick in general, and their friends and neighbours in particular, that they intend practising PHYSICK and SURGERY to their fullest extent, and that they intend also, as soon as the situation of the times will admit, to keep full and complete assortments of DRUGS and MEDICINES, which they will endeavour to procure of the very best in quality, and will take care to have them fresh, by making several importations in the year. It is proposed that John M. Galt shall pay his particular attention to surgery, to whom our friends are desired to apply on all such occasions, but will be advised and assisted by W. Pasteur in all difficult cases. They both desire to make their most grateful acknowledgments to their friends and customers for the many favours and civilities they have received, and hope, by this union, they will be enabled to carry on their business to the entire satisfaction of their friends, as on their part the strictest assiduity and attention shall be observed.
PASTEUR & GALT.
WARWICK, April 18, 1775.
I INTEND to leave the colony soon. ALEXANDER GORDON.
To be SOLD in Amherst county,
FOUR THOUSAND acres of exceeding good tobacco LAND, being part of a large tract formerly advertised, together with a very valuable gristmill, upon Buffalo river. This land is equal to any that has yet been sold of the tract. The time of payment will be made agreeable to purchasers. Mr. Gabriel Penn, who lives near the land, is authorised to bargain for it, and will show it to any persons inclining to purchase.
(tf.) CARTER BRAXTON.
JAMES CITY, April 21, 1775.
STRAYED, or stolen, from the subscriber, on Monday last, a likely bay MARE, five years old this spring, about fourteen hands and a half high, one or both hind feet white, a hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near buttock TB in a piece. Whoever delivers her to me, in this county, shall have 20s. and for the thief 5l. JOHN C. COCKE.
THREE months ago I purchased, from the executors of Littlebury Hardiman, a negro woman named RACHEL, formerly Mr. Hardiman's cook, since which I have not seen her. I am informed she has a husband at one of Col. Carter's quarters on James river, through whose benevolence I imagine she is now harboured. Whoever brings her to me, at Drummond's Neck, near Cowles's ferry, shall receive 30s. or 20s. if conveyed to Charles City prison. I am determined not to dispose of her, and will sue any person who entertains her.
6 JOHN AYLETT.
For SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline county, near Newmarket, containing about 3000 acres of well timbered land, having thereon two plantations, in good repair, with proper and convenient edifices for farming, or making tobacco. For terms apply to the subscriber.
(tf.) JOHN BAYLOR.
For SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline county, contiguous to Mattaponi, containing about 2000 acres of well timbered land, the property of Mr. Robert Baylor. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. Nathaniel Burwell in King William, Mr. John Armistead in Caroline, or Mr. John Baylor, Executors. (tf.)
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L O N D O N, March 6.
DEAN Swift held the Parliament of Ireland in such abhorrence, that he characterised their assembly by the name of Hell; the members, without distinction, he called by the names of rogues, brainless villains, a dire infectious crew, an odious groupe of fools, monsters, old dotards, rampant asses, prating monkies, beasts, and demoniacks; and lastly, he wish'd the devil, in the midst of rattling thunder, might, with a red fiery poker crack the stones, melt the lead, and drive down the ruins of the house upon the nations representatives! Had the Dean lived to see our present uninfluenced, un bribed, uncorrupted, learned, impartial, steady, wise, and national assembly, how readily would he have employed his pen to draw a contrast between a British and an Irish Parliament!
Accounts from Warsaw, dated Feb. 26th, say: "The commissaries appointed for the marking off the frontiers, on the part of Austria and Russia, have begun their operation. We are also assured that the limits between Prussia and Poland are at length going to be regulated, and for that purpose the Prussian commissaries have received orders from the King their master to repair to the frontiers."
Government can make no proposition to the colonies, which will be accepted, unless they allow them the power of taxing themselves; every other expedient is insidious, and deceitful. All unlawful acts are, in their own nature, void and null; and every honest man, for his own sake, and the sake of his posterity, will resist them to the utmost of his power. Consider this, ye who fatten on publick spoil!
March 7. Yesterday Lord North attended the levee at St. James's, and after it was over had a conference with his Majesty until half past three o'clock, when his Majesty returned to the Queen's house to dinner.
Yesterday there was a board of trade and plantations at Whitehall, at which Lord Gower, Lord Sandwich, and Lord Dartmouth assisted, &c.
Yesterday the order of the day was read, in the House of Commons, for the report to be made on the Massachusetts fishery bill. The report was accordingly read, and Mr. Lister called to the bar to be examined on the Poole petition; and being withdrawn, a clause was offered, and agreed to. After which a debate ensued; and the question was at last put, that the bill, thus amended, be engrossed.
Upon application being made yesterday by Lord Irnham, in the House of Commons, that the colony agents should be admitted into the gallery during the debates relative to America, the House was pleased to acquiesce, and the Speaker shewed great readiness to comply with so proper an indulgence.
It may be depended upon, that a great personage has expressed the most earnest desire that the plan now in agitation, for the relief of insolvent debtors, may meet with a speedy and effectual success.
A number of persons are now employed in Ireland in making carriages for the artillery of that kingdom, which will be ready for any service in a short time. There are many conjectures in consequence of these extraordinary preparations. Some say Lord Harcourt has lately had certain intelligence that the French intend making a descent upon Ireland, when the troops destined for America are embarked; and indeed there is something very natural in such a suspicion, for those perfidious
people can never have a better opportunity to execute such a design than when the nation is in almost a defenceless state.
It is a certain fact, that money has been more plentiful in Boston, and the neighbouring towns, since the King's troops have been there, than ever was remembered; and that the inhabitants get almost double the price for necessaries made use of by the soldiery, which makes them more fond of them than they otherwise would be, and the utmost harmony subsists between them.
It is said that some of the first-rate men in the M***, who not long since affected to complain of the Asiatick plunderers, by some unaccountable turn in their understandings, are become suddenly so smitten with the charms of plunder and rapine, that they are now resolved to begin the same business, by opening shops for themselves in America, at the expense of the inhabitants, their fellow subjects.
It is imagined that among all the numerous petitions in favour of the Americans, addressed to ****, none will be more immediately acceptable than that of the Quakers; as, being couched in terms the most humiliating, breathing nothing but passive obedience, abject submission, and an utter aversion to justifiable resistance, it sounds harmonious to the ears of tyranny.
Some of our most judicious physiognomists pretend that the present suspicious complexions of the French and English courts portend no good to the welfare of the British empire, which it is generally thought the expiration of a few months will discover; in consequence of which, our military will very soon be employed in a more constitutional and unexceptionable manner than at present.
Yesterday a large quantity of tents and military stores were shipped off from the Tower, for the use of the military destined for America.
The same number of regiments of foot, lately drawn from Ireland to America, is, we hear, ordered there with the greatest expedition.
Saturday a grant passed the Great Seal to John Agnew of Streuchan, in the county of Wigtown, George Stewart, of the same place, and Alexander Dunn, collector of the customs in Newfoundland, Esqrs. and to their executors, administrators, or assigns, of the royal mines in the province of Newfoundland, and of all metals, minerals, or ores, reserving a tenth part to the crown, for the term of 999 years.
Yesterday, at one o'clock, a number of constables took their stand in New Palace Yard, Westminster, and were soon after joined by the sheriffs and hangman; when, after making a circle, and using some formality required upon the occasion, they then and there executed the Crisis . The like operation is to be performed, this day, at the Royal Exchange.
March 8. The following is handed about, as the heads of a bill which is intended to be brought into Parliament in a few days, by a well known friend to his country: "To allow no superior magistrate or officer to remain long in office; to have no more magistrates or officers than what are absolutely necessary for the administration of government; to allow but small salaries to any magistrate or officer, that people may be prompted by their ambition, and not by their avarice, to serve the nation; not to suffer any pensions, or gratuities, exceeding the bounds of desert and charity, which, with the rewards for publick service, shall be at the disposal of the Parliament; not to have so
many penal laws, especially such as any magistrate or officer may dispense with or mitigate; and to have the conduct of superior magistrates and officers often and freely inquired into by the supreme assembly of the people; and particularly to call every man to a strict account, who has, by his office, the disposal of publick money."
Lord Mansfield, it is talked of, will have a second trip to France before the close of the ensuing summer.
Notwithstanding what some folks advance against the power of the acts of the British Parliament, it appears in history, that "an act of Parliament, when Sir Edward Poynings was in the government, in the reign of Henry VII. made all the statutes, then in force in England, of the same validity in Ireland."
Orders were lately issued for the augmentation of his Majesty's troops in the electorate of Hanover.
An evening paper positively asserts, that it is the resolution of government to have no more lotteries.
A correspondent informs us, that about the time Mr. L--- was marrying miss C--- in London, Mrs. L--- was giving her hand to a man of good fortune in Scotland. This divorce has given great pleasure to many families on the south of the Tweed, as it shows upon what easy terms a marriage may be dissolved in Scotland, when, after a tedious and expensive process in the Commons here, a divorce is merely nominal, and the parties cannot marry again without more troublesome and expensive process in the Houses of Parliament. It is imagined this discovery will carry more post-chaises to Scotland than the marriage act has ever done.
Dr. Johnson's pedantick, pompous, and absurd detail of what he did not see in Scotland, is, in the bookseller's phrase, "as dull a book as ever was published." It goes off very slowly; the truth is, the publick do not confide in the Doctor's veracity, any more than he does in the authenticity of Ossian's poems. They have a just share of reasonable incredulity , and will not be gulled by the stubborn audacity of a vain, self-created oracle.
No less than three publications, under the name of the CRISIS , have come under parliamentary inquiry; the first in the year 1714, written by Sir Richard Steele, a member of Parliament, for which he was expelled the House, and the two that were burnt yesterday at the Royal Exchange.
Yesterday a great number of people assembled, at noon, in and about the Change, in order to see the ministerial pamphlet, and the anti-ministerial paper, both bearing the name of The Crisis , burnt according to the sentence of the House of Lords. It was past twelve before the executioner came; he then brought a bundle of faggots, and carried them into the Exchange, where the mob seized them, and threw them about till they broke one of the large lamps. At length Mr. Gates, the city marshal, arrived, and informed Jack Ketch that his duty of the day was to be performed in Cornhill, before the Change gates. The hangman, and his greasy raggamuffins, immediately adjourned to the place of execution, and as soon as the faggots were lighted, and a clear circle was formed, by Mr. Gates riding round, and knocking down such as he thought came too forward (among whom was one of the printer's journeymen, whose head he broke with the mace) the sheriffs walked up to the fire, and threw in the two libels, wrapped up in such a manner, that, for aught the spec-

tators could discover, the matter burnt might be "the King's most gracious speech," "the addresses of both Houses of Parliament," or "the Bishops humble prayer for a day of fasting to be appointed, as an expiation of the sins of the Ministry." Whatever the packet consisted of, it was soon consumed by the flames; and after the usual entertainment of a London mob, of pelting with dead cats, raw hides, potatoes, rotten cabbage, and other filth, the crowd dispersed.
It is not unworthy notice, that the pamphlet called The Crisis is a well written, artful, but damnable libel against the constitution. It is consigned to the flames, and so ends the notice taken of it. may be not.
March 9. Yesterday the House of Commons met a quarter before three o'clock, and went through a great deal of private business. The order of the day, that the engrossed bill for restraining the American trade, and for prohibiting the fishery of the five New England provinces, being read, a clause was offered to be brought up; and the same being read, a motion was made that it be inserted in the bill. This produced a short, but well supported debate; and the question being put, the House divided, for the clause 188, against it 58. The bill was then read a third time, passed, and ordered to the Lords.
Lord North gave notice, that he would this day bring in a bill pursuant to the resolution of the House of Monday the 20th of February last. It is imagined he will then move to have it printed.
The House rose at half after six o'clock, and adjourned to this day.
Tuesday night a Cabinet Council was held at Lord Rochford's office, since which it is reported that none of the troops intended will be sent to America, as, by some late accounts from General Gage, it is thought to be unnecessary.
There was a very numerous levee yesterday at St. James's, at which were present several foreigners of distinction, among whom were two Hanoverian noblemen of high rank, one of which is allied to Prince Ferdinand.
They write from Jamaica, that the Spaniards had lost, in the space of three months, upwards of 10,000 slaves, by a mortality which broke out among the Negroes in the island of Cuba.
On Monday morning next Mr. Powell the noted walker, will set out on his second excursion to York and back again, for a bet of 100l. which he is to perform in five days and four hours, being 20 hours less than he performed it before. A number of betts are depending.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 5. LATE on Wednesday night, Col. Carter Braxton arrived in town from a number of armed people, all men of property, led by Patrick Henry, Esq; on their march for this city, from the counties of Hanover, New Kent, and King William. The intent of their coming, we are well assured, is the general alarm spread over the country by the removal of the gunpowder from the publick magazine, and to secure the treasury from a like catastrophe; as also to seize upon the person of his Majesty's Receiver General (then in this city) till either the gunpowder was restored, or a sum of money paid down to its value. Next morning Col. Braxton returned, with the Hon. Richard Corbin's bill of exchange for 320l. sterling; and, at the same time, the inhabitants of this city engaging themselves to guard the publick treasury, the Gentlemen dispersed yesterday afternoon, and are returned to their respective homes, perfectly satisfied with the success of their expedition. They had proceeded as far as Doncastle's, about
15 miles from town, where they were encamped to the number of 150 men and upwards, all well accoutred, and had a very martial appearance.
As soon as his Excellency the Governor received intelligence of the above armed force coming down, he despatched a messenger to the Fowey man of war, now lying before York town, and by 10 o'clock yesterday morning a detachment of 40 sailors and marines belonging to that ship, under the command of Capt. Stretch, arrived at the palace; they did not march through the main street, but were led through the Governor's park.
The town of York, we are well informed, was threatened with a cannonade from his Majesty's ship Fowey, by her commander, if the inhabitants presumed to molest the troops in their landing, or on their march to this city. They are now at the palace; how long they will stay is uncertain.
Upwards of 100 of the citizens last night guarded the publick treasury, and patrolled the streets.
This morning a warrant was issued to search certain houses, for arms, suspected to have been taken out of the magazine in this city, a considerable number being missing; but the officer, we hear, has not been able to find any.
The Right Honourable the Countess of DUNMORE, with all the Governor's family, are now on board the Fowey man of war.
The Rising Sun, Peterson, from London, is arrived in York river. He left the Downs the 13th of March, in company with about 20 transports, who put into Spithead the 16th, to wait their final orders to proceed to Corke, to take in troops for America.---Captain Power, for James river, was to sail the 15th of March, without fail.
The Nelly, M'Larty, from Hispaniola, the Brunswick, M'Larty, and Nestor, Harrison, from Glasgow, are arrived in James river.
The Liberty, Drew, in six weeks from Bristol, is just arrived in York river. She has brought papers as late as the 16th of March, but we do not know what advices they contain.
Extract of a letter from one of the Virginia Delegates, on his way to the Congress, dated Tuesday evening last.
"The storm thickens fast. The New Yorkers have received intelligence that their town is to be fortified, and 14 regiments sent there, to cut off the communication between the southern and eastern colonies. This has united them, to a man, in the American cause. They are forming themselves, and beg assistance from the southward. This comes from the Philadelphia committee. The Bostonians have given a good drubbing to 2000 regulars."
*** There is a mistake in this Gazette, in saying that Gavin Corbin, Esq; is sworn in one of his Majesty's Council of this colony. That Gentleman only received his appointment by Capt. Peterson.
¶ The narrative of facts relative to JOHN NORTON and sons shipping two half chests of tea in the Virginia, Howard Esten, humbly addressed to the inhabitants of Virginia, came to hand too late for this week's paper; but will be inserted in our next, without fail.
At a COUNCIL held at the PALACE, May 2, 1775; present his Excellency the GOVERNOUR, THOMAS NELSON, RICHARD CORBIN, WILLIAM BYRD, RALPH WORMELEY, junior, Esquires, JOHN CAMM, clerk, and JOHN PAGE, Esquire.
The GOVERNOUR was pleased to address himself to the BOARD in the following manner:
GENTLEMEN, COMMOTIONS and insurrections have suddenly been excited among the people, which threaten the very existence of his Majesty's government in this colony; and no other cause is assigned for such dangerous measures than that the gunpowder which had, some time past, been brought from on board one of the King's ships, to which it belonged, and was deposited in the magazine of this city, hath been removed, which, it is known, was done by my order, to whom, under the constitutional right of the Crown, which I represent, the custody and disposal of all publick stores of arms and ammunition alone belong; and, whether I acted in this matter (as my indispensable duty required) to anticipate the malevolent designs of the enemies of order and government, or to prevent the attempts of any enterprising negroes, the powder being still as ready and convenient for being distributed for the defence of the country, upon any emergency, as it was before, which I have publickly engaged to do, the expediency of the step I have taken is equally manifest: And therefore, it must be evident that the same headstrong and designing people, who have already but too successfully employed their artifices in deluding his Majesty's faithful subjects, and in seducing them from their duty and allegiance, have seized this entirely groundless subject of complaint, only to inflame afresh, and to precipitate as many as possible of the unwary into acts, which, involving them in the same guilt, their corrupters think may bind them to the same plans and schemes, which are unquestionably meditated in this colony, for subverting the present, and erecting a new, form of government.
Induced by an unaffected regard for the general welfare of the people, whom I have had the honour of governing, as well as actuated by duty and zeal in the service of his Majesty, I call upon you, his Council in this colony, for your advice upon this pressing occasion, and I submit to you whether a proclamation should not issue conformable to what I have now suggested; and, before our fellow subjects abandon themselves totally to extremities, which must inevitably draw down an accumulation of every human misery upon their unhappy country, to warn them of their danger, to remind them of the sacred oaths of allegiance which they have taken, and to call up in their breasts that loyalty and affection, which, upon so many occasions, have been professed by them to their King, their lawful sovereign; and farther, to urge and exhort, in particular, those whose criminal proceedings on this occasion have been, and are still, so alarming, to return to their duty, and a due obedience to the laws; and, in general, all persons whatsoever to rely upon the goodness and tenderness of our most gracious sovereign to all his subjects equally, and upon the wisdom of his councils for a redress of all their real grievances, which redress can only be obtained by constitutional applications; and lastly, to enjoin all orders of people to submit, as becomes good subjects, to the legal authority of their government, in the protection of which their own happiness is most interested.
The Council thereupon acquainted his Excellency, that as the matters he had been pleased to communicate to them were of the greatest consequence, they desired time to deliberate thereon till the next day.
At a COUNCIL held at the PALACE, May 3 1775; present his Excellency the Governor, Thomas Nelson, Richard Corbin, William Byrd, Ralph Wormeley, junior, Esquires, John Camm, clerk, and John Page, Esquire.
The Board, resuming the consideration of the subject laid before them yesterday by the Governor, advised him to issue the following proclamation, and the same was ordered accordingly.

WHEREAS there is too much reason to suppose that some persons, in different parts of this colony, are disaffected to his Majesty's government, and by their weight and credit with the people are endeavouring to bring the country into such a situation as to afford them the fairest prospect of effecting a change in the form of it, covering their wicked designs under the specious appearance of defending their liberties, and have taken advantage of the unhappy ferment, which themselves have raised in the minds of their fellow subjects, in prosecution of their dangerous designs, to oppose the most undoubted prerogative of the King, which in a late instance I thought it expedient to exert, by removing on board his Majesty's ship the Fowey a small quantity of gunpowder, belonging to his Majesty, from the magazine in this city: I have thought fit, by advice of his Majesty's Council, to issue this my proclamation, with a view of undeceiving the deluded, and of exposing to the unwary the destruction into which they may be precipitated, if they suffer themselves to be longer guided by such infatuated counsels.
Although I consider myself, under the authority of the crown, the only constitutional judge in what manner the munition, provided for the protection of the people of this government, it is to be disposed of for that end, yet, for effecting the salutary objects of this proclamation, and removing from the minds of his Majesty's subjects the groundless suspicions they have imbibed, I think proper to declare, that the apprehensions which seemed to prevail throughout this whole country, of an intended insurrection of the slaves, who had been seen in large numbers, in the night-time, about the magazine, and my knowledge of its being a very insecure depository, were my inducements to that measure; and I chose the night as the properest season, because I knew the temper of the times, and the misinterpretations of my design, which would be apt to prevail, if the thing should be known. Acting under these motives, I certainly rather deserved the thanks of the country than their reproaches. But, whenever the present ferment shall subside, and it shall become necessary to put arms into the hands of the militia, for the defence of the people, against a foreign enemy, or intestine insurgents, I shall be as ready, as on a late occasion, to exert my best abilities in the service of the country. In the meantime, as it is indispensably necessary to maintain order, and the authority of the laws, and thereby the dignity of his Majesty's government, I exhort and require, in his Majesty's name, all his faithful subjects, to leave no expedient unassayed which may tend to that happy end. Such as are not to be influenced by the love of order, for its own sake, and the blessings it is always productive of, would do well to consider the internal weakness of this colony, as well as the dangers to which it is exposed from a savage enemy; who, from the most recent advices I have received from the frontier inhabitants, are ready to renew their hostilities against the people of this country. But as, on the one hand, nothing can justify men, without proper authority, in a rapid recurrence to arms, nothing excuse resistance to the executive power in the due enforcement of law, so, on the other, nothing but such resistance, and outrageous proceedings, shall ever compel me to avail myself of any means that may carry the appearance of severity.
Anxious to restore peace and harmony to this distracted country, and to induce a firmer reliance on the goodness and tenderness of our most gracious sovereign, to all his subjects equally, and on the wisdom
of his councils or a redress of their real grievances, which can only be obtained by loyal and constitutional applications, I again call upon and require all his majesty's liege subjects, and especially all Magistrates and other officers, both civil and military, to exert themselves in removing the discords, and suppressing the spirit of faction, which prevail among the people; that a dutiful submission to the laws of the land may be strictly observed, which shall ever be the rule of my conduct, as the interest and happiness of this dominion ever have been, and shall continue to be, the objects of my administration.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, the 3d day of May, 1775, and in the 15th year of his Majesty's reign.
DUNMORE. GOD SAVE THE KING.
Extracts of letters from Boston, April 19. I HAVE taken up my pen to inform you that last night, about 11 o'clock, 1000 of the best troops, in a very secret manner, embarked on board a number of boats at the bottom of the Common, and went up Cambridge river, and landed.
In the meantime, they stopped every person from going over the Neck, or any ferry; but we soon found a way to get some men to alarm the country. From thence they marched to Lexington, where they saw a number of men exercising. They ordered them to disperse, and immediately fired on them, killed eight men on the spot, and marched to Concord. This alarmed the country so, that it seemed as if men came down from the clouds. This news coming to town, the General sent out another 1000 men, with a large train of artillery. In the meantime, those troops at Concord had set fire to the courthouse there. We then had our men collected so that an engagement immediately ensued, and the King's troops retreated very fast, until they were reinforced with the last 1000 that the General sent; but they did not stand long before the whole body gave way, and retreated very fast. Our men kept up at their heels, loading and firing till they got to Charlestown, when our men thought it not prudent to proceed any farther, fearing the ships of war would be ordered to fire on Boston and Charlestown. They have gained a complete victory; and, by the best information I can get, most of the officers and soldiers are cut off. There were two waggons, one loaded with powder and ball, and the other with provisions, guarded by 17 men and an officer, going to the army, when six of our men waylaid them, killed two, wounded two, and took the officer prisoner; the others took to the woods, and we brought off the waggons. The engagement began about 12 o'clock, and continued until 7; in the meantime, they retreated 20 miles. I have endeavoured to give you a few of the particulars, as near as I am able, considering the situation we are in, not knowing but the troops may have liberty to turn their revenge on us. We have now at least 10,000 men round this town. It has been a most distressing day with us, but I pray God we may never have reason to be called to such another."
Another of April 20th.
"Yesterday produced a scene, the most shocking that New England ever beheld. Last Saturday, P. M. orders were sent to the several regiments quartered here not to let their grenadiers or light infantry do any duty till farther orders; upon which the inhabitants conjectured that some secret expedition was on foot, and, being upon the lookout, they observed those bodies on the move between 10 and 11 o'clock on Tuesday night, observing a perfect silence in their march, towards the point opposite to Phipps's farm, where boats
were in waiting, that conveyed them over. The men appointed to alarm the country on such occasions got over, by stealth, as early as the troops, and took their different routes."
"The first advice we had was about 8 o'clock in the morning, when it was reported that the troops had fired upon and killed five men in Lexington; previous to which, an officer came express to his Excellency General Gage, when, between 8 and 9 o'clock, a brigade marched out under the command of Earl Percy, consisting of the marines, the Welch fusileers, the 4th, 47th, and 38th regiments, and two field pieces. About 12 o'clock, it was given out by the General's aid-de-camp that no person was killed, and that a single gun had not been fired, which report was variously believed; but, between 1 and 2, certain accounts came that 8 were killed outright, and 14 wounded, of the inhabitants of Lexington. Those people, it seems, to the number of about 40, were drawn out early in the morning, near the meeting-house, to exercise; upon which the party of light infantry and grenadiers, to the number of about 800, came up to them and ordered them to disperse. The commander replied, that they were innocently amusing themselves with exercise; that they had not any ammunition with them, and therefore should not molest or disturb them. This answer not satisfying, the troops fired upon them, and killed three or four; the others took to their heels, and the troops continued to fire. A few took refuge in the meeting, when the soldiers shoved up the windows, pointed their guns in, and killed three there. This is the best account I can learn of the beginning of the fatal day, and you must naturally suppose that such a piece of cruelty would rouse the country."
"The troops continued their march to Concord, entered the town, and refreshed themselves in the meeting-house, and town-house. In the latter place, they found some ammunition and stores belonging to the country, which finding they could not bring away, by reason of the country people having occupied all the posts round them, they set fire to the house, but the people extinguished it. They set it on fire a second time, which brought on a general engagement, at about 11 o'clock. The troops took two pieces of cannon from the countrymen; but their numbers increasing, they soon regained them, and the troops were obliged to retreat towards town."
"At noon, they were joined by the other brigades, under Earl Percy, when another very warm engagement came on at Lexington. The troops not being able to stand it, were obliged to continue their retreat, which they did with the bravery becoming British soldiers; but the country was in a manner desperate, not regarding their cannon in the least, and followed on till 7 in the evening, by which time they got into Charlestown, when they left off the pursuit, lest they might injure the inhabitants. I stood upon the hills in town and saw the engagement very plain, which was very bloody for 7 hours; and it is conjectured that one half of the soldiers, at least, are killed. The last brigade was sent over the ferry, in the evening, to secure their retreat; and they are this morning intrenching themselves upon Bunkin hill, till they can get a safe retreat to this town."
"It is impossible to learn any particulars, as the communication between town and country is at present broke off; they were till ten last night bringing over their wounded, several of which are since dead, two officers in particular. When I reflect and consider that the fight between those whose parents, but a few years ago, were bro-

thers, I shudder at the thought, and there is no knowing where our calamities will end."
Another letter has the following:
"The troops continuing their route to Concord, the country, by the time of their getting there, were alarmed; and our people, taking to a hill, began firing upon the troops, with about 200 men, which number receiving continual additions, from every part of the country, the troops were all the remainder of the day on their retreat to Charlestown. Several of the officers that returned say they never were in a hotter engagement; many are killed on both sides, who were left on the road, neither party having time to collect their dead."
Letters from New York say, that the killed among the regulars amounted to 500. Some say that Lord Percy and General Haldimand are among the dead, but others contradict it.
Extract of a letter from New York, forwarded by the different committees.
"Fourteen regiments are ordered to New York; that city is to be the place of arms, and fortified. All communication between that city and the southern and eastern provinces to be cut off, so as to prevent any junction. The people are now united to a man, and concerting means to prevent the above schemes being executed; but write, they need immediate assistance from the southward, ere the arrival of the above troops. They are embodying themselves."
Mr. PURDIE,
THE underwritten extracts are taken from letters lately arrived from London, and written by a wise and well informed friend of America. So determined a system of tyranny, oppression, and injustice, as the present Ministry have adopted against America, is not to be equalled in the history of mankind. It is a notorious fact, that the certain character of Administration is perfidy, treachery, and deceit. By these disgraceful vices, not by manly wisdom, do they hope to succeed. Let Americans have this, the true character of Ministry, constantly in view; and, disregarding all plausible appearances of moderation and reconciliation (which are only hoisted out to deceive, and put us off our guard) never remit our vigilance, faithful adherence to the association, and determination to be prepared for resisting, force by force, until we know the repealing statutes are passed. When actions are repugnant to declarations, a wise man will ever disregard the latter. How, with any consistency, can we credit designs to redress us, when a ministerial majority in Parliament have declared the colony of Massachusetts Bay in rebellion, and the other colonies abetting them? When we find our publick magazines of ammunition privately removed in the night, and seven regiments actually ordered to embark for North America? Let us be prepared, my countrymen, and all the powers of darkness can never prevail against us.
C I V I S.
LONDON, February 10, 1775.
THE die is now thrown: The two Houses of Parliament have declared the Massachusetts in rebellion, and the rest of the provinces abetting them, which is tantamount to declaring them too rebels. It becomes every American, now, to look firmly forward: Submission and chains, or resistance and liberty; this is the alternative. If the former be most eligible, it cannot be too soon; we cannot too soon cover our shame and silence, and compose our minds to the inexorable yoke. If the latter, with its worst consequences, labour, endurance, and even death, should, to free minds, be preferable, it becomes you
most seriously and deeply to consider of, and provide, the means of seconding the glorious resolution.
To contend with a mighty state, with all its listed terrors and united powers, and for a prize so precious---the world never saw a contest more important. The very contemplation of it elevates and nerves the mind. But let your means be wisely prepared, and well husbanded; they will grow every hour more strong. The powerful opposition in this country, its commerce and revenue shocked, its taxes augmented, its merchants alarmed, and its manufacturers starving, France and Spain watching for a favourable moment to strike, if your people have calm courage enough for a protractive defensive war, with the hardships of an interdicted commerce with the rest of the world, their success is sure. There is nothing upon earth more sure, than that one year's determined resistance must reduce this country to any terms. On the contrary, from the declarations which have been made in both Houses of Parliament, the consequences of submission will be, the execution of all those who have stood forth for the people, and a confiscation of their estates, a general disarming law, taxes to reimburse Great Britain her expenses, the abridgment of all chartered rights, and the degradation of Assemblies, so as to prevent them from making any stand for the people, while they are an instrument of their oppression, in carrying the edicts of ministers into execution.
Were the non-export of grain only, from America, now in force, this country would be in a state of famine and insurrection, in six weeks. In my opinion, one year's faithful adherence to that resolution must compel the King's minister's to do justice.
The utmost vigilance should be used to keep the non-export and import agreement inviolated.
Lord Mansfield, who is the author and instigator of taxing America, has declared, in the House of Lords, that Parliament has also a right to tax Ireland. This you may depend upon.
Remember the danger of hesitation and inactivity on one side, while on the other the sword is drawn, and the scabbard thrown away.
The petition from the General Congress was sent to the House, undistinguished, among a mass of other papers; and, as far as I can understand, not even read. For God's sake, exert that vigour, fortitude, firmness, vigilance, and activity, which the times call for, and to which we must owe the preservation of our inestimable rights.
It is current here, that orders are sent from hence to seize upon particular persons. A prudent caution, therefore, is necessary; for, in fact, we are in a state of warfare." Extract of a second letter from the same Gentleman.
"You will see by Lord North's address to his Majesty, agreed to by both Houses of Parliament, what a disposition there is here to do us justice. Generals Howe, Clinton, and Burgoyne, are appointed to go out, and with them 6000 troops. You see, Sir, that the question is now brought to the last issue, in which prudence and firmness must decide our fate. Be you prepared to prevent any attempt by force, or otherwise to defeat your non-import and non-export plans from having their full effect on this country, and it is most certain it cannot hold out one year. If the united wisdom of America, in Congress, should conclude her able to resist, by the commercial struggle, longer than one year, her victory is certain."
Among the various extracts of letters from America to Lord Dartmouth, laid before Parliament by the Minister, appears
the following from General Gage, dated the 15th of December, 1774.
"Your Lordship's idea of disarming certain provinces would doubtless be consistent with prudence and safety; but it neither is nor has been practicable, without having recourse to force, and being master of the country."
The ministerial plan of despotism (says a correspondent from London) has exasperated the friends of Liberty here amazingly; and Lord Chatham says, a disarming law is the very last America ought to submit to, for a brave people can never be completely enslaved while they have arms in their hands."
Mr. PURDIE,
PLEASE to inform the publick, that the Mary, Capt. Miller, now loading in York river, is partly owned by Mr. John Wilkinson of London, who is likewise owner of two ships, the Lion and Brilliant, that formerly loaded in Virginia; which two ships the said Mr. Wilkinson has let to the Ministry, to carry troops to Boston, to cut the throats of all the Americans.
Quere. Is it not incumbent on every friend of liberty, and his country, to refuse shipping a single hoghead of tobacco on board any ship belonging to such a bloody-minded man as Mr. Wilkinson? Would it not be as proper to send the Mary back, in ballast, as the Virginia? Her being chartered by another person cannot be any good objection to sending her away in ballast, since the charterer must have known of Mr. Wilkinson's crime before the Mary left London, and therefore has made himself particeps criminis , an accessory to the guilt.
AT a meeting of the freeholders of the county of King William, at the courthouse, on Monday, the first of May,
CARTER BRAXTON, and WILLIAM AYLETT, Esqrs. were unanimously chosen their delegates, to represent them in convention for one year, from the date hereof.
A subscription being then opened for the relief of our brethren in Massachusetts Bay, and it being thought highly necessary, at this important crisis, that supplies should be sent to them, and money being the only means by which that relief could be afforded with certainty, the sum of 1751. was immediately contributed, and it is expected that a much larger sum will be given when collections are made from the whole county.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Mr. PURDIE,
IT gives me more concern to trouble the publick, and you, than answering Mr. Dawson; though, as he has called on me, in this publick manner, I must make my defence, lest I should be condemned before guilty.---Mr. Dawson complains of being imposed upon by the high price of my goods; he was told the price before he bought them, though he bought very few himself, except a horse, saddle, and bridle, but gave orders to other people, and desired me to answer them. The persons that bought the goods are the properest to complain, not Mr. Dawson; who paid his debts I suppose, as I never heard the least complaint by him till now, the money is come due, though he says in October, which I believe is too often the case. If Mr. Dawson really thought himself imposed upon, why did he continue dealing three days after he had published his piece for near 4l. even to the last hour before the papers came to my hands? I hope he will deliberately consider, and never act nor do any thing rash nor imprudent for the future.
JOHN HOLT.
Williamburg, May 3, 1775.