The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1772-03-12 00:00:00

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DUBLIN, November 6. CHARACTER of our late PATRIOT.
DOCTOR CHARLES LUCAS was born in Dublin about the beginning of the present century, and having received a liberal education, was bred an apothecary. He was a Gentleman of unblemished honour, and endowed with every virtue that could adorn a public station. As a physician, he was eminent, humane, and charitable; as a Senator, unbiased in judgment, invariable in conduct, and incorruptible in integrity. In the year 1749, he was voted an enemy to his country, by a venal majority of the most abandoned House of Commons that ever gave laws to this kingdom (except the present) and, like Cincinnatus, became an exile, for having justly merited the thanks and approbation of all his fellow subjects. Several years elapsed, during which he improved his medical knowledge, and became eminent in that profession. In the year 1761, he returned to his native country, in consequence of a Noli prosequi , obtained from the present Majesty, and a vacancy happening at the same time for the city of Dublin, by the dissolution of Parliament, on the demise of the late King, he was elected a member for this city, by the grateful suffrages of a loyal and free people, who were acquainted with his sufferings, and had the most unreserved confidence in his patriotic virtues. He then entered on the theatre of public life, and has ever since continued to discharge his duty to his constituents, with a firmness not to be relaxed; with an integrity not to be paralleled; and with an intrepidity not to be intimidated. He remained unmoved amidst every change of government, and every revolution of politics, and persisted to the last moment of his life in an avowed detestation of tyranny and injustice, and a love to his country, which no threats could diminish, nor bribes could purchase. In the midst of venality and corruption, unplaced, un bribed, and un pensioned, he stemmed the torrent of abuse, the opposition of party, and the frowns of power. He was the palladium of constitutional liberty in this kingdom, and one of those few friends to the public, who have kept the promises made to
quer, at Westminster-hall, the great cause between Sir James Lowther, Bart. plaintiff, and the Duke of Portland, defendant, in consequence of a grant made to Sir James Lowther of the forest of Inglewood, in the year 1767, of lands being for upwards of 70 years in possession of the family of the Duke of Portland. Their Lordships came into court about nine o'clock, and after waiting near an hour for Baron Adams, the Chief Baron received a letter from his Lordship, informing him of the impossibility of his attending the court that day, on account of the death of Lady Adams. The court then entered into the business of the day, and recited all the records and prerogatives of the Crown from Edward the first to the lease made to Sir James Lowther; when, after a full, candid, and most impartial examination of the said lease, it was found invalid, agreeable to the statute made in the first year of Queen Anne, which recites, "that upon every grant, lease, or assurance, there be reserved a reasonable rent, not being under the third part of the clear yearly value of such of the said manors, messuages, lands, &c. as shall be contained in such lease or grant." Sir James Lowther's grant from the Crown being only a quitrent of 13s. 4d. for the whole forest of Inglewood, was immediately judged by the court an inadequate third proportion, and he was NON-SUITED accordingly.
By a Gentleman just arrived from Dublin, we are informed, that Doctor LUCAS, the late celebrated Irish patriot, died so poor, that, like a second Aristides, his family must be taken care of at the public expence; a rare instance of modern patriotism, when it is well known he has often refused 1000l. a year pension for himself, and a majority for his eldest son, who has been living ever since the last peace on Lieutenant's half-pay.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, dated October 29. "We received news this day, that the whole collection of pictures bought for the Russian court are gone to the bottom in a storm at sea; the whole valued at 9000l. sterling."
Extract of a letter from Warsaw, November 6. "The following are some of the particulars relative to the late attempt on the life of the King of Poland."
In these circumstances (the truth of which you dare not deny, because it is of public notoriety) it could not stand indifferent whether he was guilty or not, much less could there be any presumption of his innocence; and, in these circumstances, I affirm, in contradiction to YOU, LORD CHIEF JUSTICE MANSFIELD, that, by the laws of England, he was not bailable . If ever Mr. Eyre should be brought to trial, we shall hear what you have to say for yourself; and I pledge myself, before God and my country, in proper time and place to make good my charge against you.
JUNIUS.
To his GRACE the DUKE of GRAFTON.
WHAT is the reason, my Lord, that, when almost every man in the kingdom, without distinction of principles or party, exults in the ridiculous defeat of Sir James Lowther, when good and bad men unite in one common opinion of that Baronet, and triumph in his distress, as if the event (without any reference to vice or virtue) were interesting to human nature, your Grace alone should appear so miserably depressed and afflicted? In such universal joy, I know not where you will look for a compliment of condolence, unless you appeal to the tender, sympathetic sorrows of Mr. Bradshaw. That cream coloured Gentleman's tears, affecting as they are, carry consolation along with them. He never weeps, but, like an April shower, with a lambent ray of sunshine upon his countenance. From the feelings of honest men, upon this joyful occasion, I do not mean to draw any conclusion to your Grace. They naturally rejoice when they see a signal instance of tyranny resisted with success; of treachery exposed to the derision of the world; an infamous informer defeated, and an impudent robber dragged to the public gibbet. But, in the other class of mankind, I own I expected to meet the Duke of Grafton. Men, who have no regard for justice, nor any sense of honour, seem as heartily pleased with Sir James Lowther's well deserved punishment, as if it did not constitute an example against themselves. The unhappy Baronet has no friends, even among those who resemble him. You, my Lord, are not yet reduced to so deplorable a state of dereliction. Every villain in the
The Rev. Mr. Cooper, President of the college of New-York, is just arrived in the Fox, Capt. Norman, from New York. He is said to have come over at the desire of the Clergy, to further the settlement of a Bishop in America.
The affair of the Mississippi government is revived since Lord Hillsborough's return from Ireland, and we are told that a civil establishment on that river will take place in the course of the present winter.
Lord North, we hear, determines in the course of next session, to bring in a bill for the purpose of lessening the number of executions, and confining capital criminals (unless convicted for murder) to some public work or life, where it is possible their labour may make an atonement for the violations, which they have committed upon the laws of their country.
Mr. — is arrived from Bengal, who is said to have amassed above one hundred thousand pounds by a monopoly of rice; and to which monopoly, it is said, was chiefly owing the late terrible and affecting famine in that country, by which nearly 100,000 unhappy people lost their lives. Who would wish the enjoyment of riches at such a price?
The following is a copy of a letter received yesterday by the masters of Old and New Lloyd's coffee houses.
Extract of a letter from on board the Druid sloop of war, at Spithead, dated the 25th instant.
Having fallen in with a vessel on my passage home from Jamaica, which, from circumstances, I have reason to believe, was largely insured, I therefore think it a duty incumbent on me, and every other officer, to make cases of this kind known to the public.
In lat. 29 N. long. 65 W. seeing a vessel lying dismasted, about six miles to the leeward of me, expecting to find her in great distress, I bore down to her, sent a boat on board, and found her to be a fine new brig, lumber laden, belonging to New-London. She had been dismasted the 10th of September, and on the 23d the master and crew quitted her, as appears by a writing with chalk against the bulk-head of the cabin, and signed by the master; for what reason they quitted her I cannot conceive, unless from her being deeply insured; her hull being new, and in such good condition, that there was not a drop of water in her, at the time I fell in with her, which was five days after the master and crew had left her; and every thing being taken away, except the cargo, gives me reason to suspect something not right at the bottom. I am, &c. RICHARD PEARSON.
Mr. Mackey, the eminent linen factor, who died a few days ago, has left by will the sum of 500l. to Mr. Sheriff Wilkes, as a small mark of the esteem he had of his patriotic virtues.
Yesterday came on before the Barons of the Exche-
quer, the King into the wood of Marrimont, to make an end of him there, but hearing the noise of horsemen, who, indeed, were people in quest of his Majesty, he was terrified at the peril he was in; and here it is that providence was visibly remarkable. The villain, perplexed and agitated with a sense of his crime, was staggered, and delayed the execution of it. The King observed his resolution altered, and availed himself of it. Kofinski said to him, "I know that to kill the King is a great sin, but I have taken an oath to kill you." His Majesty answered him, "I see thou art not yet grown grey in thy iniquity; if thou knowest that it is a great sin to kill the King, how didst thou dare to take an oath to commit such a sin?" Kofinski replied, "but I have, however, taken that oath; and, at last, if I do not kill you, I shall lose my own head." Upon which the King answered, "if thou believest me to be a King, thou oughtest to believe that I have power to spare thy life." At last Kofinski giving way to remorse of conscience, confessed that he shuddered at the thought of killing his Sovereign, and knew not what to do. His Majesty proposed to him to go to Warsaw with him; but Kofinski still strongly expressed his fears; for, said he, "It is common to promise many things in a case of necessity which cannot afterwards be granted." The King then proposed to him that, if he would not trust to his word, he might leave him alone, and make his escape. Kofinski, convinced then of his Majesty's sincerity, declared that he would go with the King to Warsaw, although he deserved to lose his head, but that he was unacquainted with the road. In consequence he consented that the King should conduct him.
The late Lord Westmoreland, who had not eat an ounce for several weeks past, but would sit at the table till the day of his death, was taken ill suddenly on Tuesday last as the second course was served up, and died in a few minutes after in his chair.
We hear, as a well known truth, that the late Justice Tashmaker, who died lately on Epping forest, offered his physician who attended him 3000l. to save his life.
We hear that his Majesty has ordered 1000 guineas to be distributed among poor housekeepers in Westminster.
To Lord Chief Justice MANSFIELD.
AT the intercession of three of your countrymen, you have bailed a man whom I presume is also a Scotchman, and whom the Lord Mayor of London has refused to bail. I do not mean to enter into an examination of the partial, sinister motives of your conduct; but, confining myself strictly to the fact, I affirm, that you have done that, which by law you were not warranted to do. The thief was taken in the theft; the stolen goods were found upon him, and he made no defence,
anxious for the consistency of your character. You violate your own rules of decorum, when you do not insult the man whom you have betrayed.
The divine justice of retribution seems now to have begun its progress. Deliberate treachery entails punishment upon the traitor. There is no possibility of escaping it, even in the highest rank, to which the consent of society can exalt the meanest and worst of men. The forced, unnatural union of Luttrell and Middlesex, was an omen of another unnatural union, by which indefeasible infamy is attached to the House of Brunswick. If one of those acts was virtuous and honourable, the best of Princes, I thank God, is happily rewarded for it by the other. Your Grace, it has been said, had some share in recommending Col. Luttrell to the King; or was it only the gentle Bradshaw, who made himself answerable for the good behaviour of his friend? An intimate connection has long subsisted between him and the worthy Lord Irnham. It arose from a fortunate similarity of principles, cemented by the constant mediation of their common friend Miss Davis.
Yet I confess I should be sorry that the opprobrious infamy of this match should reach beyond the family. We have now a better reason than ever to pray for the long life of the best of Princes, and the welfare of his Royal issue. I will not mix any thing ominous with my prayers; but let Parliament look to it. A Luttrell shall never succeed to the Crown of England. If the hereditary virtues of the family deserve a kingdom, Scotland will be a proper retreat for them.
The next is a most remarkable instance of the goodness of Providence. The just law of retribution has at last overtaken the little, contemptible tyrant of the north. To this son-in-law of your dearest friend, the Earl of Bute, you meant to transfer the Duke of Portland's property; and you hastened the grant, with an expedition unknown to the treasury, that he might have it time enough to give a decisive turn to the election for the county. The immediate consequence of this flagitious robbery was, that he lost his election, which you meant to ensue to him, and with such signal circumstances of scorn, reproach, and insult (to say nothing of the general exultation of all parties) as (excepting the King's brother-in-law Colonel Luttrell, and old Simon his father-in-law) hardly ever fell upon a Gentleman in this country. In the event he loses the very property of which he thought he had gotten possession; and after an expence which would have paid the value of the land in question twenty times over. The forms of villainy, you see, are necessary to its success. Hereafter you will act with greater circumspection, and not drive so directly to your object. To snatch a grace, beyond the reach of common treachery, is an exception, not a rule.

And now, my good Lord, does not your conscious heart inform you that the justice of retribution begins to operate, and that it may soon approach your person? Do you think that Junius has renounced the Middlesex election? Or that the King's timber shall be refused to the Royal navy with impunity? Or that you shall hear no more of the sale of that patent to Mr. Hine , which you endeavoured to screen by suddenly dropping your prosecution against Samuel Vaughan , when the rule against him was made absolute? I believe indeed there never was such an instance in all the history of negative impudence. But it shall not save you. The very sunshine you live in is a prelude to your dissolution. When you are ripe, you shall be plucked. JUNIVS.
P. S. I beg you will convey to our Gracious Master my humble congratulations upon the glorious success of peerages and pensions, so lavishly distributed as the rewards of Irish virtue.
LONDON, November 30. THE great dispute between the Duke of Portland and Sir James Lowther, is said to have cost one of the parties 125,000l.
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is reduced to such a contemptible opinion in the eyes of the public, that even the means of his bottle companions have deserted him; and he is now only supported by those who would support any thing for interest. On his first arrival in Ireland, one of the means of increasing his popularity was by drinking hard; a foible the Irish are naturally much addicted to; yet when they saw it made use of as a deception in the hands of an enemy, they treated him with proper contempt.
Wagers of five to one are laid at the west end of the town, that a certain speech, which will be spoken on the 21st of January next before an august assembly, will contain a perfect satisfaction being obtained from his good brother and Ally of Spain.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, November 29. "At a time when we flattered ourselves that the mortality among the horned cattle was in a manner at an end within the district of the united provinces, it is said to have broken out afresh in some parts of South Holland. According to some very accurate and authentic lists that have been published, it appears, that from the first of April 1769, to the last of October 1771, there have died in the provinces of North and South Holland, 172,177 head of cattle. It likewise appears, that within the same time and districts 65,666 have been cured of the distemper."
It is said, that a certain Great Personage is so struck with, and affected by the late desperate conspiracy and assassination of the King of Poland, that his guard will be doubled for the future, whenever he goes out.
Upon a great Minister's being told that the famous Dr. Lucas (the Irish Wilkes) had taken a long journey to that country, from whose bourne no traveller returns, his Lordship replied, "I wish the English Wilkes had borne him company, which is all that is now wanting to restore peace to both kingdoms."
Notwithstanding the numberless conjectures which have been published with respect to the author of Junius , we can assure the public, that he still remains concealed, and will in all probability continue so, as he has sinned beyond the possibility of forgiveness from the Ministry.
His Majesty the King of Poland, thank Heaven, is pretty well, considering the late horrid attempt made on his sacred person. The wound which he received on the head from a sabre is not dangerous. All those who have seen the coach he was in, and the cloaths he wore that day, agree that the hand of the Almighty had visibly protected him on the occasion. His garment is pierced in two different parts, not only with balls, but seemingly with cut lead, besides a stroke upon the back, which is cut in two, without his Majesty's receiving any wound.
The Heyduck, who lost his life by the courageous resistance he made to save that of the King, was buried on the 6th of this month, in the churchyard of the Dissidents, with the greatest pomp, and the company who followed the corps amounted to upwards of a thousand persons, amongst them were three Knights of the King's Orders. The mother of this faithful servant will be amply provided for the remainder of her days. The miller and his wife, to whose house the King retired in the night, have received an hundred ducats from his Majesty, who hath besides given orders for a new mill to be built at his own expence, which is to be possessed by them and their descendants, free of all taxes and imposts. The assassins were concealed in the Dominicans convent in the old town, and from that asylum watched the opportunity to execute their barbarous design.
Eight of the assassins who attacked the King are already taken, and brought prisoners to this city.
The billet, which was written by the King, when in the miller's cottage, to General Count Cocceii, was conceived in the following terms:
"I am delivered from the hands of my assassins, by an immediate act of providence. Hasten to me with 40 soldiers. I am wounded, but not dangerously."
Signed, STANISLAUS AUGUSTUS.
The day after his Majesty's return, he wrote a letter to the Empress of Russia, giving the particulars of his seizure, and happy escape. And though it is astonishing, yet it is true, some of the monsters, now in prison for the attempt to murder his Majesty, console themselves with having received a previous formal absolution for a crime, which is shocking to nature.
Dec. 21 On Tuesday last died, and on Thursday was interred in his family vault in St. Martin's, in the Fields, Lucius O'Brien, Esq; Rear Admiral of the White, descended from an ancient and noble family in Ireland, yet not more conspicuous on that account, than from his courage, conduct and experience, as an officer. In the ever memorable action in 1759, when the great French fleet, commanded by Conflans, was defeated by
Sir Edward Hawke, he was cast away in the Essex of 70 guns, in the vigorous execution of his duty. He served under Admiral Rodney at the taking of Martinico, who sent him then commander of the Temple, with a small squadron, to reduce the Grenades, which service he effectually performed, entirely destroying or taking the French ships, and fortifications that defended them.
BOSTON, January 20. By a Gentleman lately from London, we learn, that just as he failed from thence, he was informed by a person well acquainted with the secret movements of administration, that the Commissioners, men of war, and troops, would ALL be removed from Boston within six months, and the board dissolved. Should the Ministry be wise and righteous enough to effect this, and cause the American revenue acts to be repealed, harmony would be restored between the two countries, and Great Britain would have REAL instead of imaginary advantage from the colonies, by a returning trade.
Jan. 27. Letters from London by the packet mention, that the board of revenue and excise in Ireland being made into two distinct boards, Sir Francis Bernard, Bart. was appointed first Commissioner of the board of excise, with a salary of 1000l. sterling a year.
That Mr. Venner , late Secretary to the Board of Commissioners here, has an employment under the new board of excise in Ireland, a place of 130l. a year.
Feb. 3. We hear that Capt. Mark Fera, in a sloop from Glasgow for this place, with about 20 persons on board, after being 14 weeks at sea, and their provisions almost expended, was early on Friday morning last unfortunately driven on shore at Plumb Island, near Newbury Port. It is said the cargo is entirely free from damage, and that the vessel may be got off again.
HARTFORD, January 21. About the last of December, the house of Mr. Samuel Allen, of Sandisfield, took fire. Mr. Allen was gone a distance from home, and Mrs. Allen having occasion to go to a neighbour's house, about 12 rods distance, in the evening, after having put her three children to bed, about half an hour after, she was alarmed by the cry of her eldest child (about 5 years of age) who had been awakened by the fire, and made its escape from the house. Mrs. Allen immediately ran to the fore door of the house, which, when she opened, the fire burst out upon her, and prevented her going in. She tried to get into the house at several other places, in order to save her two children that remained in the house, but the inside being all in flames, rendered every means to save them ineffectual, and the two innocent babes perished in the flames. One of them the next day was taken out of the bed where it lay, the bed entirely burnt up, and the body about half consumed; the other, in endeavouring to save itself, left the bed, and ran into the dwelling room, which was over the cellar, and the bones of it were found in the cellar the next evening, the body entirely consumed, but the liver remained untouched by the fire.
NEW-YORK, February 17. Friday night last arrived here from Virginia, in 7 days, the brig Recovery, Captain Buchanan: She belongs to Philadelphia, and was there bound, but could not get in. Captain Prince, from Cayenne, on his passage southward at the windward islands, where he was informed, that on the 27th of December last, a most terrible fire broke out in the island of Grenada, which burnt down no less than 600 houses; and that not more than 40 were left standing in the whole town of Grenada.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Dunlap Adams, merchant, of Trenton, to his friend in New York, Feb. 2.
"About two o'clock in the morning of last Thursday I awoke, hearing the crackling noise of fire: I desired my wife to arise, for that I thought the house in flames! I ran to the store door in the hall, from whence the noise proceeded, and on opening it, the smoke and flames issued out in a torrent; passing up the stair-case, it prevented my ascending to the relief of the rest of my family: I then made all the noise in my power to awake them, which succeeded, but the smoke and flames prevented their descending. Providence inspired them with presence of mind and courage to retreat to the back window. My second daughter jumped down, with her younger sister in her arms, who, with the rest of the children, a young lad, and servant girl, all escaped unhurt. Thanks be to God for opening my eyes at the instant he did! In a few minutes after, we must all have awoke in eternity! I can scarce muster spirits to write to my brothers, but request you will do it, and inform them that I saved neither book, paper, nor any thing, except one bed, and a few trifles. The inhabitants came to our assistance as quick as they could, with fire engines, &c. but the flames spread so rapidly, they could not be stopped till the following houses were destroyed, viz. Micajah How's, Esq; Mr. Cummins's, Mrs. Mercedes's, Mr. Job Moore's, and a stable belonging to William Morris, Esq."
PHILADELPHIA, February 20. Extract of a letter from St. Christopher's, January 20.
"We have certain advice of the town of St. George, at Grenada, being entirely consumed by fire, on the 27th of last month; and that little or no dry goods, household utensils, or provisions, have been preserved; but three houses upon the hill, viz. the court house, customs, and one other, have escaped; the whole bay town entirely consumed. Such is the distress of the inhabitants, that many of them are lodged on board the shipping; and others are forced to take shelter with the humane in the country."
Another letter from the same place mentions the town of St. George being destroyed, and that the loss was computed at three hundred thousand pounds sterling.
The public are desired to beware of counterfeit milled dollars, as there are several now passing amongst us, dated 1770; they are of a base metal, supposed to be cast, and appear to be pretty well done; by comparing them with the true ones, they look much darker, feel
smoother, and are near five penny weight too light; after this caution, we think they may readily be detected.
ARRIVALS From Virginia. The—, Cheseman, in London; Carlisle, Howard, at Gravesend; John and Jane, Butler, at Aberdeen; Badger, Watson, at Whitehaven; Nelly, Hudson, at Portsmouth; Matty, Fox, and Hazard, New, at Falmouth; and Betty, Wilkinson, at Liverpool.
Friday last died at Chester, Captain Thompson, on board the schooner George, from Virginia.
WILLIAMSBURG, March 12. On Thursday last died, at his house in Surry, Col. RICHARD COCKE.
Mr. RICHARD ADAMS, and Mr. SAMUEL DU VAL, are elected Burgesses for Henrico.
Mr. RIND, NOTHING but a misrepresentation of facts should have urged me to have stated every minute circumstance relative to the unhappy dispute now subsisting in the county of Accomack, occasioned by three persons being added to the commission of the peace for that county: But I shall now do it in so precise a manner, that I think no person can be found hardy enough to contradict it.
Last March court the inhabitants of that county were alarmed with the appearance of a commission, wherein was found the names of Hatton, Newton, and Bowman. That news was as unexpected as it was disagreeable. Resentment seemed to kindle in every face. I say in every face; for if there was one person in that county who thought them equal to that high trust, that person then was, and still is, unknown to me. Mr. H——y (the only person suspected) produced a certificate of his having made oath to his innocence; and publicly promised that, in case he was elected a Burgess, he would take every method in his power to have them left out of the next commission: Or words to that effect.
The inhabitants of that county, not thinking it a crime to petition even their Sovereign, to redress so great a grievance, did presume to petition the Honourable the President and Council for that purpose. I was one of a committee appointed to wait on their Honours with that petition; and if obeying the just and reasonable commands of a whole county, to whom I am under the greatest obligations, is a crime, that crime I am, and hope ever shall endeavour to be, guilty of.
Some of the very little party which the unexpected success of those disagreeable three had enabled them then to form, have dropped many ill-natured and groundless expressions with regard to my behaviour on that occasion; particularly that I prejudiced the people against them in order to carry my election. The propagator of that groundless aspersion knows it to be wittily false and malicious. I dare him to say publicly what he privately whispers. But if the way to popularity is to fly in the face of the people, it is a road I never mean to travel.
The same retailers of falsity and scandal have accused me of writing a piece reflecting on his Majesty's Council. That charge is equally false and scandalous. I now publish that piece. It will effectually answer the purposes of exposing their malice and ignorance, and proving the innocence of
SOUTHY SIMPSON.
Mr. RIND, SEEING a piece in your paper signed Philopseycha put me on publishing my faith on the same subject. Be pleased therefore to give the following articles a place in your Gazette; and if any of your candid readers will convince me of any errors they contain, I shall be ready to make recantation, and both you and they will moreover oblige one ever open to conviction. PHILALETHES.
I DO believe there is one, and only one, First Cause of all things, whom we call God: And whom believe to be infinitely wise, powerful and beneficent.
II. I do believe that his principal views, and intentions in creating man, or other intellectual, or even sensitive beings, must have been for the communication and propagation of happiness.
III. I do believe that, as he is the author of all power, no power could, or can subvert his intentions; and therefore every creature capable of happiness will one time or other be endowed therewith.
IV. Yet, nevertheless, I do believe that misery or punishment is the certain consequence of vice, as well as happiness that of virtue: So that all, who have experienced a state of sin and defilement, must undoubtedly undergo an adequate degree of purgation by punishment, either in this, or some future state, before they can be fitted and prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven, or the enjoyment of everlasting happiness with God.
V. For I do believe that no unclean thing can enter into so holy a place, or rather state, till purified.
VI. I do believe that some are purged, and made holy in this life, and at their departure hence immediately enter into a state of happiness.
VII. And although I do not believe in eternal torments, or the endless duration of punishment, yet I firmly believe in everlasting happiness; and that the rational soul of man will exist forever.
VIII. I do believe that those who die in a state of sin, must immediately enter into a state of punishment, the degrees and duration of which will be according to their state of defilement, and that after they are sufficiently purified, they also will be made partakers of everlasting happiness.
IX. I do believe that God can take no delight in the punishment of his creatures; but that all misery and punishment happen from the necessary connection of things, and to work a change in the punished for their own good, or perhaps for the good of others.

X. I do believe that all creatures capable of misery or happiness will enjoy more of happiness than they undergo of misery, during the whole of their existence; or God, who knew all things, would never have created them.
XI. I do believe that virtue is its own reward; and that the more virtuous we are, the more happy we also thereby are, even in this life.
XII. I do believe that all God's commands to his creatures are only directions and instructions for their own happiness, or at most for the happiness of some other creatures: For certainly we can add nothing to the happiness of the Almighty.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, March 12, 1772.
WHEREAS many of the books belonging to the Council Chamber are not to be found there at this time, and the free use which many Gentlemen have been permitted to make of them, renders it impossible to apply for them in any other manner, this is therefore to request all such Gentlemen as are in possession of any of the books, to return them; or else to give information what books they have. And to prevent the like inconveniences for the future, notice is hereby given, that an alphabetical book is provided, in which it is expected that any Gentleman who shall borrow any book, shall write the title thereof under the proper letter, and his name opposite thereto.
By order of the Council,
JOHN BLAIR, Cl. Com.
To be SOLD, agreeable to the last will and testament of William Rand, deceased, on very reasonable terms,
TWO valuable tracts of LAND in Isle of Wight , one of which contains upwards of 200 acres, within two miles of Smithfield , and about one of a public landing, is well timbered and watered. The other tract is about seven miles from Smithfield , on the public road that leads to Carolina , consisting of about 800 acres, whereon are several buildings and orchards, new fields, with good fences, fit for cropping, and very convenient for trade. Credit will be allowed till the 22d of October next, the purchaser giving bond, and approved security, to
SOPHIA RAND, } Executors. LEWIS ALMAND, }
PRINCE GEORGE, March 12, 1772.
FOR SALE.
EIGHT HUNDRED and FOURTEEN acres of LAND, on White Oak creek, and Bear's Swamp , in Dinwiddie , 20 miles from Petersburg , about one half of which is red, the other half grey; it is remarkably good for wheat; the grey land is very level, being chiefly second low grounds, and requires but little improvement to make it very valuable. There is on the land a well accustom'd grist mill. About one third of the land is cleared and enclosed. There are all necessary houses on it, with apple and peach orchards. The land may be bought with or without the mill, and the money paid at four or five equal payments, to be made annually. For terms apply to
EDMUND RUFFIN, jun.
To be SOLD, on Monday the 6th of April, on the plantation of Mr. John Wiley, in Caroline county ,
SUNDRY SLAVES, STOCKS, and HOUSHOLD GOODS, and a moiety of a SAW MILL, and FULLING MILL, with some LANDS adjoining to them, for part ready money, and part credit, to be then made known.
1 women, boys, and girls, on an ucs. Credit will be given till the 25th of July , on giving bond and security, to carry interest from the day of sale, if not then paid. The public may depend on the above number of Negroes being exposed to sale that day, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
LE ROY HIPKINS.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Aquia warehouse , on Wednesday the 1st of April next, TWO tracts of LAND, lying in Stafford , one containing 200 acres, and the other 130; both tracts lie within two miles of Aquia warehouse , and are very good for cropping or farming. Any one inclined to purchase, may be showed the land by applying to Mr. John Gibson, merchant at Aquia .
HECTOR ROSS, } Trustees for the WILLIAM CARR, } creditors of JOHN GIBSON. } ROBERT BRENT,
To be SOLD, in pursuance to the will of Henry Brent, of Maryland , deceased, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Wednesday the 15th of April next, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
A TRACT of LAND, containing 1200 acres, lying in Suffolk , on Aquia Run , about 6 miles from Aquia warehouse , and 12 from Falmouth . The land is very good for cropping or farming, and will either be sold altogether in parcels, as can be agreed on at the day of sale. The terms will also be made known the same day. Any one inclined to purchase, may be showed the land, and the title to it, by applying to Mr. John Gibson, merchant at Aquia .
CLARE BRENT, Executrix.
To be SOLD, on Wednesday the 1st of April, at the manor plantation of Armithead Lightfoot, deceased, in Goochland county ,
ALL the personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of CORN, TOBACCO, HOGS, SHEEP, CATTLE, and HORSES, among them the noted horse PARTNER. Credit will be allowed until the 26th of August , the purchasers giving bond and security to
WILLIAM MITCHELL, Deputy Sheriff of York .
JOSEPH NORTHUP, silk dyer, late from Boston , acquaints all Ladies and Gentlemen, and the public in general, that he has taken a house near the American coffeehouse , in Curchstreet, Norfolk , where he intends to carry on the said business in all its various branches, viz. He scours and dresses all sorts of cloth and clothes, silks, scarlet, flockings, ribbands, cloaks, &c. of whatever kind, and takes on the spots, and makes them look as if they were new. He also dresses and presses the country made cloths and stuffs, and dyes cottons and linens at the most reasonable rates, and with the utmost expedition and care. Likewise ship and house painting by a man at the same place.
JOSEPH NORTHUP.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield , near the falls of James river, a dark bay mare, 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, with her mane partly roached, and a switch tail, branded on the left buttock O, and appears to be young, she paces, trots, and gallops well. Appraised to 9l.
BERNARD MARKHAM.
WHEREAS Mr. John Smith's tract of LAND in New Kent county , advertised the 21st of December , 1769, was not sold that day, this is therefore to give notice that there are now about 1600 acres thereof to dispose of, which is laid off in several lots suited each plantation; on one of which is the old mill, and a fine swamp for meadows, is about 4 miles from the court house, and 6 from Littlepage's . For terms of sale, and time of payment, apply to the subscriber, in King William .
WILLIAM COWNE.
RUN away from the subscribers, living on Burden's Land , in Augusta , three English convict servant men, viz. JOHN JEFFERSON, a weaver, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, has light hair, and a down look; had on when he went away an old homespun cloth jacket, leather breeches, a coarse shirt, and shoes and stockings. The other two, WILLIAM JOHNSON, and JOHN GUIN, are plasterers, with much the same sort of clothing as the former; the one about 3 feet 8 or 9 inches high, has a thin visage, dark hair, speaks brisk, has small legs, and is a tolerable good scholar. The other is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, pock marked, has light hair, and is about 19 or 20 years old. They took with them two bay horses, and one grey; also two blue fursuit coats, an old fagotty coat, and a blue broadcloth ditto, lined with green. Whoever takes up said servants, and horses, and secures them so that we may get them again, shall receive, if taken in the county, SEVEN POUNDS TEN SHILLINGS, and so in proportion for any part of them; and, if out of the colony, TEN POUNDS, besides what the law allows.
SAMUEL M'DOWELL, JAMES LYLE.
STOLEN, or strayed, from Elk Island , in Goochland , after the fresh last June , a large young sorrel mare, branded J W. Also a bay mare about 3 years old, neither docked nor branded. Likewise two iron grey colts, neither of them docked or branded. Any person that will bring the said mares and colts to me at Elk Island , shall have FOUR POUNDS reward, or TWENTY SHILLINGS for each, besides reasonable charges.
JAMES AUSTIN.
SURRY, February 26, 1772.
THE commanding officers of the southern district are requested to appoint the GENERAL MUSTERS upon the following days, when they will be waited upon by their most obedient servant,
COLIN CAMPBELL, Adjutant.
  SURRY, Monday 16th March.   PRINCE GEORGE, Wednesday 18th   CHESTERFIELD, Friday 20th   CUMBERLAND, Wednesday 25th   PRINCE EDWARD, Friday 27th   AMELIA, Monday 30th April.   BRUNSWICK, Wednesday 1st   DINWIDDIE, Friday 3d   SUSSEX, Monday 13th   SOUTHAMPTON, Wednesday 15th   ISLE OF WIGHT, Friday 17th April.   NANSEMOND, Monday 20th   NORFOLK county, Wednesday 22d   borough, Friday 24th   PRINCESS ANNE, Monday 27th 
TAKEN up on Camp creek , in Louisa , a black horse, about 4 feet and a half high, 8 or 9 years old,
a black mare about 14 hands and an inch high, no perceivable brand, swayed back, docked pretty long, and goose rump. Appraised to 6l.
JONATHAN CUMINGS.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield a small bay horse, branded on the near buttock T, or Ty.
B. WATKIN.
BEING strictly enjoined by my late instructions to enforce the punctual payment of his M ajesty's QUIT-RENTS, it is expected, for the future, that every Sheriff should settle with the Auditor, and pay the money into the Receiver's office, on or before the day appointed by law; and all Sheriffs who are in arrear to this revenue, and fail to settle with the Auditor, and pay the money into the Receiver's office, by the 25th of next April , cannot expect any further indulgence.
RICHARD CORBIN.
BEING greatly desirous of having five or six of my grandsons founded in GRAMMAR, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC, under my own inspection, any single Gentleman, well recommended for his capacity and temper for undertaking such a tender concern, shall receive from me FIFTY POUNDS current money, to be paid him either quarterly or annually, as he may chuse, besides boarding as a companion at all leisure hours, provided he can conform to the rules of a private family nothing averse to an easy freedom, not carried into any excess. Six boys are only mentioned, because that number seems to be equal to any one man's care, as they are all in a manner to begin with, and a greater number might be too inconvenient to my family. The FIFTY POUNDS a year offered then, it is hoped, will be looked upon as sufficient. Note, WASHING, or any trifling MENDING, will not be objected to; and application is desired to be made as early as possible, that the business may be entered upon in the spring.
LANDON CARTER.
To be SOLD, on Friday the 20th of this instant (March) at the late dwelling-house of Col. John Fleming, in Cumberland ,
A PARCEL of very valuable household and kitchen furniture, an exceeding good chariot and single chair, 7 or 8 horses, some of which are high blooded, and of great value, a flock of cattle, hogs, and sheep, a parcel of well chosen books on various subjects, and sundry other useful articles. The time of payment to be agreed on at the day of sale. Bond and security will be required, and a proper discount allowed for ready money, by
THE EXECUTORS.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidders, on Thursday the 26th of this instant (March)
THE following tracts of land in Bedford county : Four thousand acres on Whipping creek , and the branches of Seneca creek , to be laid off out of a tract of 10,000 acres; 3230 acres on Seneca creek , and Pheasant branch . The terms will be made known on the day of sale by the subscriber, who will attend on the premises two or three days before, in order to shew the land to those that may incline to purchase.
JOHN MURRAY.
To be SOLD, by the subscriber, living in Charles City , A TRACT of LAND, lying in the county of James City , containing 150 acres, known by the name of Hog Neck , lying on Chickahominy river : There is a dwelling house, with three rooms below stairs, and two above, a warehouse which, at small expence, might be turned into a very good flourhouse. It is a remarkable good place for fish and fowl, and would suit a merchant. Any person wanting to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. William Arill , who is empowered to treat for the same, or to
ELIZABETH COCKE.
FOR SALE.
THE following TRACTS of LAND in Pittsylvania county , viz. Four hundred acres on Banister river , 770 acres on Beaver creek , 345 acres on Dutch's creek , 380 acres on Leatherwood , 400 acres on Snow creek .
These lands were formerly the property of Mr. Samuel Gordon , deceased. The price, and time of payment, may be known by applying to
GERMAN BAKER.
CHARLES CITY, February 20, 1772.
THE subscriber has in his possession five hogs, taken from John Warburton in the last great snow, who he suspected of a design of stealing the same, and for which he was taken up, and carried before a Justice of the Peace, and, on examination, was bound to appear at the next court held for the said county, to take his trial for the said offence. The hogs have the following marks: One sandy barrow, with a smooth crop in the left ear; one white sow, with a short tail; one white barrow, marked with a crop and two slits in the right ear, and a hole and underkeel in the left; one white sow, with a swallow fork, underkeel, and small hole, in the right ear; and one sandy coloured sow, with several dark spots on her side and back, not marked. Any person claiming any of the said hogs, may either have or be paid for them, as is by law directed, on applying to
WILLIAM EDLOE.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Elizabeth City county , the 26th of February , a Negro fellow named CUFFEY , who says he belongs to Robert Munford , of Mecklenburg ; he is very sick, and I believe he has got the venereal disease. This fellow formerly lived in this county; he is tall, appears to be about 40 years of age, and is clothed in the usual way of labouring Negroes. The owner is desired to tend for him, and pay charges to
JOHN M'LACHLEN, gaoler.
STRAYED, or stolen, from Mr. Joseph Seawell , in Gloucester county , about the middle of October last, a blooded bay mare, near 13 hands high, her right hind foot white as high as the footlock, has a hanging mane, with the under part of the right side cut, and a switch tail, trots and gallops. Any person that will deliver the said mare to Mr. John Seawell , in Gloucester , or the subscriber, in Leedstown , shall receive THREE POUNDS reward.
BENJAMIN SEAWELL.
TAKEN up in Lancaster , on Rappahannock , near Shearman's ferry , a clincher work boat, about 18 feet keel, goes with 4 oars, her gunwales painted white, and the streak of an orange colour. Appraised to 3l. 10s. The owner may have her again, on proving his property, and paying charges.
BARTLEY JAMES.
TAKEN up in the north fork of Guapeer county a bay mare, with a small bell on, about 5 years old,
marked a swallow fork in the left ear, the right one appears whole. Appraised to 5l.
HENRY MOORE.
TAKEN up near Fox's ferry , in King William , a young bay mare, about 4 feet 4 inches and a half high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, the left hind foot white, Potted, and appraised to 4l.
WILLIAM DANDRIDGE.
TAKEN up in James City , and potted, two steers, a black and a red, marked with a crop in the right ear, and the left whole.
B. WELDON.
TAKEN up on the north river of Cacapehon , in Hampshire , a sorrel mare, with a star in her forehead, and has some brand on the near shoulder, but not perceivable. Appraised to 4l. 5s. Also a brown colt.
WILLIAM THOMPSON.
TAKEN up on the north fork of James river , in Augusta , a black pacing mare, about 7 years old, 13 hands high, branded on the off shoulder B, and on the near buttock D, has a bell on, marked WT. Appraised to 2l. 11s.
JEREMIAH TEDFORD.
TAKEN up in the upper end of Essex , about the latter end of October last, a bay mare, about 8 or 9 years old, 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, with a small star in her forehead, part of her right hind foot white, her brand not perceivable, and paces slow. Appraised to 6l.
DAVID PITTS.
TAKEN up in Fauquier a black and white steer, about 4 or 5 years old, has a blemish in his right eye, and marked with a crop in each ear, and an underkeel in the left. Potted, and appraised to 3l.
GEORGE ROGERS.
TAKEN up in the upper end of Essex , about the middle of November last, a black horse, about 4 feet 5 inches high, 3 of his legs white, a small blaze in his forehead half way up, paces slow, a switch tail, and hanging mane, shod all round, and has no brand perceivable. Appraised to 6l.
THOMAS PITTS.
STAUNTON, Augusta , February 18, 1772.
STRAYED from the subscriber two mares, the one a dun colour, with a white mane and tail, a little dappled in the spring, and had a little bell on when she went away, nine or ten years old, and about 14 hands high, or better, branded on the near shoulder E, and on the near buttock K, she is a natural trotter, and goes with very good life. The other is a dark bay, 13 hands high, 5 years old; fresh docked, and not branded, she was hurt with the saddle, but is cured, and no hairs on the place, she is a natural pacer. Whoever takes up the said creatures, and secures them so that I may get them, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS for each, paid by
VALENTINE CLONINGER.
TAKEN up on the north river of Cacapehon , in Hampshire , a black mare, about 4 years old, 13 hands high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock W. Appraised to 4l. 5s.
WILLIAM THOMPSON, jun.
TAKEN up in Buckingham a small sorrel mare, about 4 feet 4 inches high, with a blaze in her face, one hind foot white, and branded on the near shoulder B. Potted, and appraised to 3l. 10s.
JAMES MENDATH.

COMMITTED to the gaol of Lancaster county; the 13th of November last, MOSES GRAVES , a d. rk Mulatto man, 5 feet 10 inches high, and about 26 years of age; had on, when committed, two short waistcoats, one blue, and the other green, long ozanbrig breeches, a felt hat; he broke out of gaol at Newtown , on Chester river, Maryland , and was advertised in Mr. Purdie's paper, by Mr. Robert Constable , gaoler; he says he came with Daniel Clark . The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges.
EDWIN CONWAY, BRIDGAR HAYNIE.
FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber in Dinwiddie , on Sunday the 16th of February, 1772, a likely Virginia born Mulatto man named DICK , about 30 years old, a thick well made fellow, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, has grey eyes, his hair is short, and curls close to his head, has a large black beard, he is a shoemaker by trade, and is very handy about any other business; he may probably try to pass for a free man, as he can read and write, his teeth are very far apart, and has a scar on his right leg, which is frequently sore; he wore or carried with him a light coloured duffel great coat, a Negro cotton short coat double breasted, dyed purple breeches of the same, a red frize waistcoat, rather too large for him; also a beaver coating short coat with slash pockets, double breasted, and lined with shaloon, it was a pompadour colour, but much altered, a white linen shirt, marked L. W. he run away about 3 or 4 years ago, and then harboured about Mr. Harwood's , up Wyanoke . As he has got a brother belonging to Mr. David Scott , of Prince George , who has been run away for a year or two together, and brought several times from among the Indians on Pamunkey river, they may probably make that way together, or to Urbanna , as they are both well acquainted with Mrs. Mills's Negroes. I hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from hiring the said slave, or carrying him out of the colony. I will give the above reward, besides what the law allows, to any person that will secure him so that I may get him again. He is outlawed.
JAMES WALKER.
RICHMOND county, February 2, 1772.
AS my FERRY for BOATS , and proper attendance, is inferior to none in the colony, and as I find it troublesome in collecting the debts due from different persons to the same, I am resolved, for the future, that no indulgence shall be given.
MOORE FAUNTLEROY.
WESTMORELAND , February 1, 1772.
THE subscribers being determined to act no longer as trustees for Gilbert Campbell , Esq; therefore beg the creditors, by whom we were appointed, to meet at the March Westmoreland court next ensuing, and, being then ready for a settlement, we shall expect to get a discharge.
WILLIAM FLOOD, HUGH HAMILTON.
W A N T E D.
A SINGLE man capable of teaching READING, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC. Such an one, well recommended, will meet with good encouragement by applying to the subscriber, in Amelia .
JOHN SCOTT.
SURRY , February 27, 1772.
To be SOLD the 26th day of March next, at his late dwelling house, in this county,
ALL the personal estate of Capt. James Rodwell Bradby , deceased, consisting of household furniture, plantation utensils, &c. also a lot of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs; also a chariot, a pole, and single Italian chairs, some valuable plate, and a quantity of wine and rum, &c. Nine months credit will be allowed the purchasers for all sums above twenty five shillings, upon their giving bond and security to
CATHARINE ALLEN BRADBYP, Administratrix.
WILLIAMSBURG , February 27, 1772.
ABOUT three months ago we advertised, as run away, a likely Negro woman, about 26 years of age, known by the name of SALL COOPER , and who had lost a joint of the finger next the little finger of her left hand. She is not yet returned, and, from the length of her absence, it is probable she may have escaped out of the colony. Whoever will deliver the said runaway to us, or to Mrs. Braxton , in King & Queen county, shall receive FIVE POUNDS , instead of the reward before offered, if she be taken up within this government, and TEN POUNDS if elsewhere.
JOHN BLAIR. JAMES BLAIR.
RUN away from Occoquan , in Prince William , some time last fall, a Negro fellow named LEAMON (alias CLEM ) belonging to the Hon. Presly Thornton , Esq; deceased; he, with two other Negro fellows, named Jeffery and George , belonging to Doctor Gustavus Brown , of Maryland , went off together from these parts, and were all three taken up and confined in Hampshire gaol, from whence I had them released, and brought in handcuffs, till they got within a few miles of said furnace, when, by some means or other, they all made their escape from the person who had them in charge; since which they were seen frequently together near Frederick town , Maryland , where it seems Doctor Brown's fellow George , being less artful and cunning than the other two, was taken up and properly secured, the others making their escape, and have not since been heard of. Leamon (by trade a carpenter) is a short well made fellow, of a yellowish complexion, had on a blue searnought jacket, and, in every other respect, clothed as Negroes commonly are, only that his hat had a white metal button to it. His obstinacy in not delivering himself up, when lurking a considerable time about the ironworks, and doing mischief, induced me to have him outlawed; in which condition he now stands and remains, as does Jeffery also, who is of a larger size than Leamon , and had on him a grey Newmarket coat, a grey jacket and breeches, and a hat with a yellow button to it. Whoever takes up the said Negro Leamon , and conveys him to Occoquan furnace, or so secures him that I may get him again, shall receive the reward of SIXTEEN DOLLARS , and am authorized to promise the same reward for the like conveying or securing the said Negro Jeffery to his master, near Port Tobacco , in Maryland . All reasonable charges will also be allowed and paid by
THOMAS LAWSON.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Chesterfield county, a likely Virginia born Mulatto lad, about 19 or 20 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, squints a little with one eye, has a scar in his forehead, occasioned by a stroke from a stick, when a boy; he is very active, runs and walks very upright, and is very artful; he has been a preacher ever since he was 16 years of age, and has done much mischief in his neighbourhood. I expect he will endeavour to pass for a free man, and perhaps may change his name, which is PRIMUS . Whoever takes up the said lad, and conveys him to me, in Chesterfield , on James river, or to my overseer, John Traylor , on Appomattox river, shall have a reward of THREE POUNDS , if taken in Virginia , and FIVE POUNDS , if out of the colony, beside what the law allows.
SETH WARD.
THE badness of the weather having prevented my attending the sale of Stith's land, on Herring creek, in Charles City , agreeable to a former advertisement, I do hereby give notice that I shall offer it for sale on the premises, on Thursday the 19th day of March , with easy payments.
ROBERT WALKER, Executor.
MIDDLESEX , February 18, 1772.
WHEREAS  Joseph King , Richard Hodges , and Thomas King , of Gloucester county, have illegally obtained a conveyance of my right to a tract of land, and some slaves, now in the possession of Joseph Billups , in the said county, and some slaves in the hands of Mr. Craig , in Williamsburg , for the trifling consideration of one pistole, and after signing the deed did take the money from me, under pretence of laying it out in linen for my use, which I have never received: I therefore take this method of informing the public, that they may not be imposed on by any conveyance from them, as I am determined to dispute it.
WILTON , February 17, 1772.
To be SOLD for ready money, on Monday the 13th of
April, altogether, or in parcels,
FOUR THOUSAND acres of exceeding good corn and tobacco LAND, lying on the rivers Rappahannock and Pianketank , in Middlesex . The lands will be shewn by Benjamin Hackney , and Benjamin Herrin . And on the 20th, the following Monday , will be sold, for ready money, at Urbanna , eighty fine NEGROES, among which are carpenters, coopers, and wheelwrights, and all kinds of house servants. The above lands may be sold privately before the day of sale, by applying to
WILLIAM CHURCHILL.
February 5, 1772.
RUN away from the subscriber's plantation, called Newport News , on the 17th day of last month, a very black Negro fellow named SHREWSBURY , about thirty years old; had on when he went away a cotton waistcoat and breeches, plain stockings, and Negro shoes, and has lost one of his fore teeth. The Negroes upon the plantation saw him go away with two sailors; he can read, and I imagine will attempt to go out of the country on board some vessel. I do hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying him away, as they shall answer it at their peril. Whoever will bring the said Negro to me, in York county, if taken in this colony, shall receive TEN POUNDS , and if out of the colony, TWENTY POUNDS .
WILLIAM DIGGES, jun.
To be sold at Frederick Town , on Thursday the 28th
SIX thousand three hundred acres of LAND, by virtue of an act of Assembly of the province of Maryland , empowering the executors of Col. Thomas Colvill to grant deeds to Mr. John Semple , his heirs, or assigns, for a certain tract of land, called Merryland , in Frederick county, and province aforesaid, containing 6300 acres. We the subscribers, being assigns of the said Semple , and having received from the executors of Col. Colvill sufficient deeds for the land aforesaid, do hereby undertake to dispose of the same, at the time and place above mentioned. It is laid off into lots, in the most advantageous manner, so that any one of them will make one, two, or three good settlements, as will appear by the plat, a copy of which may be seen at the coffee houses of Philadelphia , Baltimore , and Annapolis , in the hands of Cumberland Wilson , Dumfries , Adam Steuart , George Town , and Mr. Charles Beatty , Frederick Town , who will direct those desirous of seeing the land to a person acquainted with the boundaries, on or near the premises, who will show them the same; but as we intend to meet on the spot ourselves a few days before the sale, in order to run the lines, &c. those inclined to purchase will have an opportunity of viewing it with us, by attending from Monday the 25th, till the 28th, the day of sale.
This land is very suitable for planting or farming, being well watered and timbered, no settlement having ever been made on it, and a very good soil; it lies along the banks of Potomack river, adjoining it for a considerable way, near to Harper's ferry, the main road from which, to Frederick Town (a very flourishing populous place) runs through it, from which it is distant only about nine miles, from George Town , the sea port of the county, forty-five miles, and from Baltimore about sixty five miles; at each of which places a constant and ready market may be found for all kinds of produce.
Its situation on Potomack river must be of considerable advantage to it, and in time may add immensely to its value, when the navigation is opened, which may be done without any great difficulty for a considerable distance; there being at present a tolerable navigation, both below and above, it lying near the Shanandoa falls, from whence up to Fort Cumberland , 110 miles, battoes now frequently pass, and downwards to the Seneca falls, 25 miles, which is within 20 miles of George Town . It will be sold in separate lots, or altogether, for sterling or current money, as may best suit the purchasers; one third to be paid down at the sale, one third payable in twelve months, and the other in two years, giving bond and security, with interest till paid. A most undoubted title will be made to the purchasers, by
ADAM STEUART, THOMAS MONTGOMERIE, CUMBERLAND WILSON.
JAMES HALDANE,
COPPERSMITH & BRASSFOUNDER, (From Philadelphia) in Church Street, near the church, N O R F O L K,
MAKES and sells all sorts of copper and brass work, viz. stills, brewing coppers, sugar boilers, fullers and hatters coppers, capuchin plate warmers, tea kitchens, all sorts of ship, fish, and wash kettles, stew pans, dutch ovens, tea kettles, fence pans, coffee and chocolate pots, &c. brass mill work, furniture for coach and chair harpsichords, fenders, andirons, candlesticks, cocks, &c. &c. at the most reasonable rates. Also tins and mends all sorts of old copper and brass kitchen work, and gives the best prices for old copper, brass, pewter, or lead.
N. B. All orders from the country shall be properly taken notice of. He deals for cash or country produce.
GOOCHLAND county, January 13, 1772.
RUN away from the subscriber some time ago, a likely Negro man named JUBA , talks but indifferent English, and squints pretty much; he ran away twice before, was once apprehended at Hobb's Hole , and another time at Essex court house. I suspect he is now in that part of the country, or perhaps he may be lurking about Mattox warehouse, as he once lived there with Mr. Archibald Bryce . I will give any person FIVE POUNDS for taking him up, and SIXPENCE a mile for conveying him to me from the place where he may be apprehended; and in case it happens inconvenient for the taker up to bring him to me, he shall have the above reward for securing him in the gaol of the county where he is taken.
JOHN BOLLING.
WILLIAMSBURG , December 14, 1771.
WHEREAS the revenues of the college, unless more care and exactness be used in the collection of them, cannot continue equal to the expenses; and whereas a considerable amount is due to the college, which arises from small sums easy to be paid by each individual debtor: All persons concerned are therefore desired to take notice of the following regulations, passed at a late meeting of the President and Masters:
If any person who owes money to the college on bond, does not either pay off all the interest, that is or shall be due, on or before the tenth of May next; or in the mean time give a new bond, with approved security, for the whole debt, both principal and interest, his bond shall be put into a lawyer's hand on the said tenth of May , with orders to bring suit, and obtain satisfaction for it as speedily as the forms of law will permit. If, after the said tenth of May , the interest due on any bond be not regularly paid at the expiration of each year, the bond shall be put in suit without farther notice or delay.
A salary order of the Visitors and Governors, directing every boarder on his admission into the college to pay for six months board in advance, is evaded and rendered null and void, if the like sum be not paid per advance by every boarder at the end of each half year. All therefore who are in arrears for board are required to discharge them by the said tenth of May . On failure the boarders shall be dismissed from the college until the accounts against them of May next, if payment for board in advance, as above mentioned, be neglected, the boarder shall not be suffered to continue in the college for more than one month after such neglect, but shall, in that time, be sent away with his account, and shall not be received again until it be discharged.
All surveyors who have not settled with the Burfar of the college for all their public and private surveys since the General Court in April last, are required to settle with him before the tenth of May next, under the penalty of being superseded, and having their bonds sued. If among these surveyors there be any from whom nothing is due to the college, it is demanded of them, under the same penalty, to transmit to the Burfar attested declarations of there being nothing due from them to the college. And, after the tenth of May next, if any surveyor shall omit sending attested accounts or declarations, as above specified, annually, he shall be superseded, and have his bond sued.
That this advertisement may not be treated with that contempt which several notices of the like kind have met with, and that nobody may hereafter plead want of information concerning the premises, this advertisement is to be printed weekly in the Gazette until the tenth of May next ensuing.
By order of the President and Masters, ROBERT MILLER, BURSAR.
RUN away from the Lord Clive , at Norfolk , Stephen Clarke , an indentured servant, of a fair complexion, about 33 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, or thereabouts, a tailor by trade, and has a small loop in his walk; had on, when he went away, a light coloured broad cloth coat; his hair of a light brown colour; he is supposed to be gone by water to North Carolina , on Sir Peyton Skipwith's plantation, on the forks of Road  ake , where his wife's brother, Robert Reade , lives, who came into the country, in the same ship, towards two years ago. Whoever brings the said Stephen Clarke to me at Richmond , the falls of James river, or to James Marsden at Norfolk , shall receive a reward of FORTY SHILLINGS .
JOSHUA STORRS.
TO BE LET ON LEASE,
A VERY large and commodious HOUSE in the town of Petersburg , but for a tavern, and well fitted for that business; it is two stories high, has a number of very convenient lodging rooms, and large and small rooms for the entertainment of guests. Any person qualified for the business of a tavern keeper, with a proper capital, may find this an advantageous a situation as any on the continent. Apply to the subscriber, who lives on the premises.
THOMAS EGLETON.